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Olga & Aleksey Ivanov article

Sat, 05/26/2012 - 16:00 — RIHANI

Aleksey & Olga Ivanov | Contemporary Icons

CONGRATULATIONS YANA MOVCHAN!!!

Fri, 02/17/2012 - 16:29 — RIHANI

We want to extend our congratulations to Yana Movchan, one of our dearest artists, whose work was chosen to be featured on the cover of the March issue of American Art Collector Magazine, issue 77.



Go Local Providence

Wed, 01/25/2012 - 12:20 — RIHANI

Go Local Providence featured an article on ALBERTA PORTER, one of our artists!
Here is the link to the online post:

ALBERTA PORTER: Always an Artist

Fri, 01/20/2012 - 17:01 — RIHANI


Presents: An Artist Focus
Alberta Porter


Our most recent addition at Royal Gallery:

Alberta Porter does Couture Jewelry pieces and Lucite Internal Sculptures.

How does she do it?

Below see a closer look into “The Owl”: An Award Winning Lucite Sculpture and its process.
"The internal sculpture is executed completely free hand, and is done in a precise and painstaking manner of a bygone era, yet it represents a mastery of modern tools and materials. The artist executes her own designs. There are no fillers or embedment in the piece. In doing the Lucite, drills and artistic talent are her only tools. It's like painting a picture and sculpting at the same time.
“The Owl” Lucite sculpture demonstrates several of her techniques that make the final result an example of her mastery in detail and liveliness.
Etching is the superficial technique, like "just scratching the surface" so to speak. An example is the snow falling on the owl. Then there is carving, the technique that removes the Lucite grindings and leaves a translucent look, for example seen on the belly of the owl. Finally there is the internal sculpting, the technique of trapping the Lucite grindings created from the cutting process, and forming a 3 dimensional sculpture inside the piece. This is the most complex, and challenging technique to execute, because the artist is working in reverse, backwards, inside out, upside down.
To give the final touches, edge lighting is provided, illuminating the piece. These different techniques add depth, detail and dimension to the sculpture, bringing it to life.” – Alberta Porter
Her works are a true inspiration to the imagination and the artistic possibilities with unique materials and techniques.




Come and view this special showing of Alberta Porter’s work.
Join us for the CLOSING RECEPTION with Alberta

Thursday, JANUARY 26th from 5-9pm.


LIVE DEMONSTRATIONS by Brian MacNeil!!!

Thu, 12/01/2011 - 14:48 — RIHANI


Hi Everyone! Brian MacNeil, one of our amazing artists, is doing LIVE DEMONSTARTIONS!!
Dec. 1st from 12-4pm, and Dec. 10th from 12-8pm.
Come and view this great master at work!!



Del-Bourree Bach is a finalist in The Artist's Magazine 28th Annual Art Competition!!

Thu, 11/17/2011 - 16:33 — RIHANI


Congratulations to DEL-BOURREE BACH for being a finalist in The Artist's Magazine 28th Annual Art Competition this year for his painting "Dawn's Early Light", Acrylic on Panel, 13" x 20".


He has just received the Silver Medal of Honor at the Allied Artists of America in NYC!
Again Congratulation to DEL and all his achievements!!

ROYAL GALLERY COMMEMORATES BREAST CANCER AWARENESS MONTH

Wed, 10/12/2011 - 14:00 — RIHANI



During October, Breast Cancer Awareness month,
Royal Gallery is proud to donate 10% of total sales
to the Gloria Gemma Breast Cancer Resource Foundation.
Furthermore as an incentive to this cause, Royal Gallery is offering
a series of specials for our guests, varying from VIP tours to special discounts
during the Artist Reception on
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 20th, from 5-9pm.
Come and visit Royal Gallery and join us to see what we have in store for you!

Come watch Brian MacNeil do a still life demo at Utrecht!

Thu, 09/29/2011 - 17:25 — RIHANI

Hey All!!! I just wanted to let everyone know that Utrecht Art Supply in Providence, RI contacted me to do a painting demo in their store.

BOUNTIFUL FALL

Sat, 09/10/2011 - 18:23 — RIHANI


We are proud to present our second edition of our online catalog dedicated to the fall and winter season. Hope you enjoy! For more information please contact us at:[email protected] or 401 831 8831.

Brian MacNeil teaches at ARA Boston

Sat, 09/10/2011 - 12:55 — RIHANI



Portrait Drawing – Instructor Brian MacNeil Saturdays Oct. 1 – Nov. 19 cost $300