December 31, 2009

In January I wrote that I thought I was going to like 2009; I had no idea how much! This year brought me two international exhibitions, countless new contacts and opportunities, and a new grandson to top it all off. Amazing!!

I returned from Florence two weeks ago, and my head is still spinning. The Biennale itself was wonderful; the quality of the work was excellent and the artists and organizers all extremely warm and friendly. At the end I was awarded fifth prize in photography, which was a nice finishing touch to one of the best experiences I have ever had. As far as direct benefits from attending the Biennale, I am working now on finishing up a sale, and have been offered a solo gallery exhibition in Vancouver next summer, with a number of other future possibilities. I will fill in the details on these as soon as things are finalized.

The indirect benefits are tremendous. The opportunity to meet and talk with so many fine artists from around the world was priceless, and we formed close friendships with a number of people whom we would never have met otherwise. The reception that my work received has given me new confidence and momentum, and the beauty of Florence and Rome was inspirational beyond words. I came home with 1600 new images and a lot of sorting and editing to do. New galleries will be up on the site very soon, along with links to some other artists that you all should be exposed to.

So now, a toast, to the close of a fantastic year and the start of one that looks to be very exciting. Thank you all for your interest and support. HAPPY NEW YEAR!!

November 20, 2009

I haven't exactly been keeping up with this, and to those who have looked for updates I once again apologize. I have had an incredibly busy an exciting year, and it is about to become more exciting!

In two weeks I will travel to Florence, Italy to participate in the Florence Biennale. This event hosts over 800 artists from around the world, and is a great opportunity for me to meet other artists and introduce my work to thousands of new viewers. The Biennale takes place from December 5 to 13, so if any of you will be close to Florence during this time please come, enjoy the artwork and introduce yourself to me. For more about the Biennale check out http://www.florencebiennale.org/indexeng.html

My wife Nancy and I will be in Florence for ten days, and I will be sure to find plenty of time for shooting, so look for new images by the beginning of the new year. As a way of sharing the excitement of this adventure I am offering the following through the end of 2009:
If you order any print, 12x18 or larger, from this site by the end of the year I will give you an 8x12 print of any posted image from Florence that you choose. Once again, the first gallery from Florence should be posted by the end of the year.

I have just begun a blog on FineArtAmerica.com. as a way of sharing ideas about art, life, beauty, etc. with others. Please take a look at http://fineartamerica.com/blogs/art-ferrier-photo-.html and contribute your thoughts and feedback .

In other news, I will be exhibiting at the Stella Blu Restaurant in Nashua, New Hampshire in late January and February, and hope to mount a new exhibition at Chimera Gallery in the Spring.

Take care, and check back in a couple of weeks for news from Florence!

July 16, 2009

I am long overdue for this update, and for those interested in what I do I apologize. Before I get into the events of the past six months, there are several new galleries on the site, and I am working on improving the look and function of all of the galleries. Over the next month I hope to make a number of significant additions and improvements to the site, so keep coming back - please!

There is a LOT to write about. First, the trip to Hamburg was wonderful; It's amazing what was squeezed into three days! My German was extremely limited, although I did learn some before going, but everyone I met was very helpful and patient.My special thanks to Marion Zimmerman at Marziart Gallery for inviting me and putting together a very strong combination of artists. For anyone who is invited to show at Marziart my advice is to say yes. Marion did a great job, and for February the crowd was good sized, as well as knowledgeable and extremely appreciative.

Aside from shooting over 800 images and truly loving the city of Hamburg, I had the pleasure of meeting some very nice people. Among the most notable was Edgar J. Pill, an excellent young painter from Poland whose work shows intelligence, strength and maturity well beyond his years. Edgar was also part of the exhibition at Marziart, and I really enjoyed talking with him and his family. I advise everyone to check him out and to remember the name. I am adding a LINKS page where you will be able to find all of these fine people and more.

Through a series of coincidences too bizarre to explain here I also met some outstanding jazz musicians, and was able to hear some great music. Dejan Terzic is a fine drummer who I had photographed at the Montreal Jazz Festival, and he was playing in Hamburg with pianist Anke Helfrich. If you like jazz piano find Anke's most recent CD, Stormproof; it's really a gem. My thanks to both Dejan and Anke, as well as Norwegian sax player Petter Wettre, for a fantastic evening of music and conversation.

My thanks also go to Flo Peters, of the Flo Peters gallery in Hamburg, for taking the time to meet with me and for purchasing some of my landscapes for exhibition at the University of Hamburg Hospital. Overall the friendliness and hospitality that I encountered everywhere in Hamburg, as well as during my one afternoon in Frankfurt, were great, and I hope to get back there - perhaps when it's warmer.

In other news: I have recently hung a new collection called "Signs of Man" at Chimera Gallery in Nashua, and should have a dedicated gallery on this site very soon. Other than that I continue to prepare for the Florence Bienalle in December, and to enjoy every moment of my life. This has been an amazing year so far, and the wonders show no sign of an end.

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	December 31, 2009 In January I wrote that I thought I was going to like 2009; I had no idea how much! This year brought me two international exhibitions, countless new contacts and opportunities, and a new grandson to top it all off. Amazing!! I returned from Florence two weeks ago, and my head is still spinning. The Biennale itself was wonderful; the quality of the work was excellent and the artists and organizers all extremely warm and friendly. At the end I was awarded fifth prize in photography, which was a nice finishing touch to one of the best experiences I have ever had. As far as direct benefits from attending the Biennale, I am working now on finishing up a sale, and have been offered a solo gallery exhibition in Vancouver next summer, with a number of other future possibilities. I will fill in the details on these as soon as things are finalized. The indirect benefits are tremendous. The opportunity to meet and talk with so many fine artists from around the world was priceless, and we formed close friendships with a number of people whom we would never have met otherwise. The reception that my work received has given me new confidence and momentum, and the beauty of Florence and Rome was inspirational beyond words. I came home with 1600 new images and a lot of sorting and editing to do. New galleries will be up on the site very soon, along with links to some other artists that you all should be exposed to. So now, a toast, to the close of a fantastic year and the start of one that looks to be very exciting. Thank you all for your interest and support. HAPPY NEW YEAR!! November 20, 2009 I haven't exactly been keeping up with this, and to those who have looked for updates I once again apologize. I have had an incredibly busy an exciting year, and it is about to become more exciting! In two weeks I will travel to Florence, Italy to participate in the Florence Biennale. This event hosts over 800 artists from around the world, and is a great opportunity for me to meet other artists and introduce my work to thousands of new viewers. The Biennale takes place from December 5 to 13, so if any of you will be close to Florence during this time please come, enjoy the artwork and introduce yourself to me. For more about the Biennale check out http://www.florencebiennale.org/indexeng.html My wife Nancy and I will be in Florence for ten days, and I will be sure to find plenty of time for shooting, so look for new images by the beginning of the new year. As a way of sharing the excitement of this adventure I am offering the following through the end of 2009: If you order any print, 12x18 or larger, from this site by the end of the year I will give you an 8x12 print of any posted image from Florence that you choose. Once again, the first gallery from Florence should be posted by the end of the year. I have just begun a blog on FineArtAmerica.com. as a way of sharing ideas about art, life, beauty, etc. with others. Please take a look at http://fineartamerica.com/blogs/art-ferrier-photo-.html and contribute your thoughts and feedback . In other news, I will be exhibiting at the Stella Blu Restaurant in Nashua, New Hampshire in late January and February, and hope to mount a new exhibition at Chimera Gallery in the Spring. Take care, and check back in a couple of weeks for news from Florence! July 16, 2009 I am long overdue for this update, and for those interested in what I do I apologize. Before I get into the events of the past six months, there are several new galleries on the site, and I am working on improving the look and function of all of the galleries. Over the next month I hope to make a number of significant additions and improvements to the site, so keep coming back - please! There is a LOT to write about. First, the trip to Hamburg was wonderful; It's amazing what was squeezed into three days! My German was extremely limited, although I did learn some before going, but everyone I met was very helpful and patient.My special thanks to Marion Zimmerman at Marziart Gallery for inviting me and putting together a very strong combination of artists. For anyone who is invited to show at Marziart my advice is to say yes. Marion did a great job, and for February the crowd was good sized, as well as knowledgeable and extremely appreciative. Aside from shooting over 800 images and truly loving the city of Hamburg, I had the pleasure of meeting some very nice people. Among the most notable was Edgar J. Pill, an excellent young painter from Poland whose work shows intelligence, strength and maturity well beyond his years. Edgar was also part of the exhibition at Marziart, and I really enjoyed talking with him and his family. I advise everyone to check him out and to remember the name. I am adding a LINKS page where you will be able to find all of these fine people and more. Through a series of coincidences too bizarre to explain here I also met some outstanding jazz musicians, and was able to hear some great music. Dejan Terzic is a fine drummer who I had photographed at the Montreal Jazz Festival, and he was playing in Hamburg with pianist Anke Helfrich. If you like jazz piano find Anke's most recent CD, Stormproof; it's really a gem. My thanks to both Dejan and Anke, as well as Norwegian sax player Petter Wettre, for a fantastic evening of music and conversation. My thanks also go to Flo Peters, of the Flo Peters gallery in Hamburg, for taking the time to meet with me and for purchasing some of my landscapes for exhibition at the University of Hamburg Hospital. Overall the friendliness and hospitality that I encountered everywhere in Hamburg, as well as during my one afternoon in Frankfurt, were great, and I hope to get back there - perhaps when it's warmer. In other news: I have recently hung a new collection called "Signs of Man" at Chimera Gallery in Nashua, and should have a dedicated gallery on this site very soon. Other than that I continue to prepare for the Florence Bienalle in December, and to enjoy every moment of my life. This has been an amazing year so far, and the wonders show no sign of an end.

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