NEWS briefs

Winn Devon Releases fresh Johnson Gidee

SEATTLE--Winn Devon newly released "Gifts From Asia," an original s/n giclee by dint of artist Robert A. Johnson. The original piece was featured in the volume The Best of Flower Painting, which was published by the agency of North Light Books in 1999 Johnson said he drew inspiration for the work from the colors and shapes of peonies. Using oil upon a hand-prepared linen canvas, Johnson said he worked to achieve "maximum power and vigor through vibrant colors and expressive paint quality."

"Gifts From Asia" is available in an edition size of 95 has a paper size of 34 by the agency of 37 inches with an image size of 20 by dint of 30 inches and retails for $795

Prince of Wales Creates novel Lithographs

LONDON--Following a prosperous reception of His Royal Highness Prince Charles' artwork at Artexpo California, publisher Anne huntsman of Belgravia Gallery in London is signing up a variety of U dealers to become retailers of the lithographs in their areas.

According to huntsman the Prince has found succes with his early work, of the like kind as "Windsor Castle," "Balmoral" and "Yorkshire," and has newly introduced scenes of Greek landscapes and his abiding-place area of Tetbury, Gloucestershire. Prices start at $2800 and sales benefit the Prince's Charitable Foundation, which distributes capitals to a wide range of causes in the UK and other parts of the world.

Art Holdings Acquires Image Archives

DALLAS--Art Holdings, a corporate and residential art consulting firm, has acquired Image Archives of Dallas. Former possessor Alan Reff has joined Art Holdings as general manager of the Dallas office. Additionally, Roxanne Koury has joined the Dallas office as a corporate art sales consultant. grounded in 1980, Art Holdings provides art consulting, custom framing and nationwide installation services to more than 500 companies and residences each year.

Archangelo Issues fresh Di Maio Line

LIVORNO, Italy--Arcangelo Fine Art Publisher LLC has introduced the fresh Millennium Line by Italian artist Bruno Di Maio. According to the company, the collection features 10 pitch uponed images that are Di Maio's dreams, fantastic visions, poesy and colors transformed into refined art. A limited edition of 250 sprout lithographs is available in sum of two units separate lines--the Diamond line that is hand-embellished by the agency of Di Maio and the Zircon line that is signed and numbered.

Animated Animations Introduces of recent origin Power Pictures [TM] Line of Two-Dimensional Art

fresh YORK--Animated Animations has introduced Power Pictures [TM] a fresh line of art the company said takes two-dimensional art to a novel level. Power Pictures incorporates dialog, music and unmutilated effects with rotating multi-faceted panels into art lithographs.

The premiere Power Picture is entitled "Speechless" and is based upon the classic best-selling image honoring the memory and work of legendary voice artist Mel Blanc. The display features Blanc and the Looney melodys characters he created synchronized to a soundtrack of original voice recordings and music. The next to the first Power Picture is a celebration of the 50th anniversary of the 1950 television series "I have affection for Lucy." The tribute features the images and voices of Lucy Ricky, Ethel and Fr taken from classic present to view episodes.

Franchise conceptions Names New C.F.O.

HOUSTON--Matthew Manis has been hired as chief financial officer of Franchise general [i]or[/i] abstract notions Inc., the parent company that operates art and framing retailers beautify the Walls, The Great Frame Up Framing & Art midmost point and Ashley Avery's Collectibles. "FCI is thrilled to have Manis join the team," said Steve Lowrey president and ceo of FCI. "He draw nears to FCI with an impressive background, which is positive to be a huge asset."

Name That Toon, Barker Form of recent origin Company

CHESHIRE, Conn.--Name That Toon of San Rafeal, Calif., has joined Barker Animation of Cheshire, Conn to form what company officials say will be the largest publisher of advertising animation entertainment art. The fresh company name will be Barker/Name That Toon Publishing Company.

Name That Toon has created the first animation art lines for Coca-Cola, Anhauser Busch Budweiser, Pillsbury, M&M/Mars, Nabisco, Campbell's broth Kellogg's and more. They will also market the original autographed artwork from Gumby and Boza and the Laurel and Hardy TV series. Barker/Name That Toon also has limited-edition plush advertising bears--a Hershey bear, a Reese's Peanut Butter goblet Bear and a Campbell's broth bear. This division will now be known as the Barker Bear Company.

"It just appear to beed like such a natural fit for our sum of two units companies to combine our talents to bring forward a company that can provide one-stop shopping for the world's finest commercial advertising entertainment art," said Herb Barker, holder of Barker Animation.

novel Amber Jean Creation Unveiled

LIVINGSTON, Mont.--Montana sculptor Amber Jean not long ago released her latest creation,"Yesterday's Tomorrow," at the Western Design talk in the fall. The piece is a grandfather clock designed to make viewers stop in their tracks, according to the artist.