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Dean Morrissey Volume 19 Issue 2 Holiday 2012 d e a n M orrissey show Including special appearance with the Civil War Santa Friday, december 7 • 5 pm to 8 pm LORD NELSON’S (with Civil war santa) GALLERY & Saturday, December 8 • 12 pm to 5 pm A Seasonal Newsletter oston area artist Dean Morrissey will be at Lord Nelson’s Gallery for the Friends and BFriday, December 7 & Saturday, December 8 to sign copies of his illustrated children’s books and offer his artwork, including original Customers of paintings and prints, some depicting good ole Saint Nick! On the right, Lord Nelson’s Gallery you’ll see a snapshot of Dean working on his latest painting of the Civil War Santa. The original painting and prints will be available at the show, and better yet, Civil War Santa will be with Dean on that Friday! Whether Nov. 1 - Jan. 31 it be one of his books, or holiday prints, Dean Morrissey’s work make wonderful gifts! Dean’s showing on Saturday from 12-5 pm, coincides 20% off Art Swap Sale with the Inns of the Gettysburg Area Holiday House Tour. Sshhh! Santa Claus is coming... December 1-31 riday December 7th from 5-8 pm, Dean will be accompanied by Kevin Original Art Show FRawlings as the Civil War Santa. Kevin will be greeting children and “children at heart” of all ages during his appearance with Dean. For over 20 years, Kevin Rawlings has been portraying the Civil War era Santa Claus based on the illustration by Thomas Nast that appeared in 1863. Purchase one of Dean’s Civil War Santa December 7 & 8 prints on Friday, and have Kevin countersign it for YOU. Dean Morrissey, John Weiss & Kevin .00 from the sale of both Dean Morrissey’s and Kevin’s books, as Rawlings Show $1well as a portion of the sales from Dean’s new Civil War Santa Christmas print sold over the weekend will benefi t the South Central February 1-2, 2013 Community Action Program (SCCAP), including the food bank and shelter. 18th C. Artisan Show June 13-15, 2013 Civil War Santa Kevin Rawlings History Meets the Arts with artist Dean Morrissey Specializing in historical, wildlife, john Weiss show...Too. American Woodland Indian and nostalgic art, sculpture, fi ne American made accoutrements and December 7 & 8 handcrafts, & books opular artist John Weiss loves Gettysburg, and needed no arm twisting to join in LORD NELSON’S Pon the fun with the Dean Morrissey and Civil War Santa show December 7 & 8. 27 Chambersburg Street John’s paintings of dogs and their relationship with people has led him to a life long Gettysburg, PA 17325 career as a professional artist. John will be at Lord Nelson’s Gallery in person, to 800-664-9797 • 717-334-7950 discuss his art, showcase his latest works, sign his calendars (see back page of newsletter), and has offered to 717-334-2103 (Fax) remarque some of his art prints, purchased on the dates of the show. A remarque is an original drawing by www.lordnelsons.com the artist, on your individual art print. John lives in Ohio and has been to Lord Nelson’s Gallery numerous e-mail: [email protected] times over the years, including benefi t shows to help raise funds for the local SPCA and to help purchase Pet Oxygen Masks which were donated to regional fi re companies. Page 2 o you have a stack of old framed CHAR’S CHATTER Dprints or paintings gathering dust in 20% OFF ART your attic, spare room or basement? Wish Hi Folks, you could spruce up the art in your home SWAP SALE I can‛t believe it‛s but don’t know what to do with what you have now? Well, you can take advantage mid-October and I‛m Bring your unwanted framed of the gallery’s Art Swap Sale from now sitting on the front until January 31st, 2013. artwork to Lord Nelson’s Gallery porch at camp in the by January 31, 2013 and you’ll sparkling PA mountains. Here’s how it works: You bring us your The fall leaves are at their peak colors and outdated framed poster or painting receive 20% off your favorite in- some trees are already bare. Today, even stashed away in your attic. We take it stock framed art print.** without the sun, it is 68 degrees with a off your hands, and you get 20% off the nice breeze. Pap and I have fi shed with a purchase (or layaway) of a new, in-stock framed art print of your choosing**. If the framed price is $100.00, it’s now $80.00. If it’s a neighbor the last two days. A few trout are $500.00 print, it’s now $400.00, and so on. coming up for dry fl ys and an 18-20 inch fall fi sh on a big ugly green nymph. The food **Offer does not apply toward the purchase of unframed art, original art, secondary market art prints, mom and dad prepare for me at camp is or other Lord Nelson’s Gallery items. wonderful! I have been brushed and groomed If the artwork traded in is reusable in any way, Lord Nelson’s will spruce it up and offer for a photo shoot so my favorite artist can them as donations to various non-profi t and charitable organizations in need. We’ve already paint another work with my image. It is provided previously traded in artwork to help raise funds for cancer research, 4H clubs, wonderful to feel like a star. volunteer fi re companies and EMS workers, charitable civic groups, schools, just to name a few. We’re assisting you by trading out your older pieces for fresh new ones you’ll have I‛m happy to report the shop is adding hanging in your home, all the while knowing you’re also helping out in the community. books from one of America‛s best selling historical authors to our collection, to mix with some of the country‛s best historical artists. Author Jeff Shaara has offered INNS OF THE GETTYSBURG AREA to supply us with his wonderful collection of books, autographed by him. Look for the HOLIDAY HOUSE TOUR SATURDAY DECEMBER 8 titles elsewhere in the newsletter and on you’re feeling festive and enjoy the Gettysburg area, please come out for the Inns of the our website. Jeff‛s father Michael was the If Gettysburg Area Holiday House Tour on Saturday, December 8th from 12-5 pm. The author who penned The Killer Angels book, tour includes over a dozen historic bed and breakfasts and historic homes decked out for that the movie GETTYSBURG was based on. the holidays with each Inn preparing its favorite recipe from the Inns of the Gettysburg Area We are also looking forward to our cookbook for you to sample. One of the stops of the tour is our James Gettys Hotel (right above Christmas Show season, with Dean the gallery). Morrissey, the Civil War Santa and artist Tickets are required for the House Tour, and may be purchased by calling 717-337-1334. John Weiss coming the weekend of the Ticket prices are $10 in advance or $12 at the door. Ticket proceeds support the South Central Holiday House tour. Dean will have his new Community Action Program, including the local shelter and food bank. Santa painting (see front cover), that many of us here at the store helped set up. In the Spring, Dean will have another surprise for history buffs. SANTA’S REWARD BY SCOTT GUSTAFSON You‛ll surely fi nd some new items in the sparkling Santa painting from artist newsletter (and plenty more in the gallery) AScott Gustafson is a sure sign of the that would make great gifts for yourself, upcoming holidays and he has delivered your family and friends. If you can, try to a delightful scene of Santa around the visit the store when the town is decorated hearth receiving the rewards of a job for the holiday season. Remember how well done. The painting is particularly wonderful a small town is this time of year dear to the artist since that’s his son, and plan a visit. All the shop dogs like me cuddled up against Santa’s beard and look forward to seeing you all. A pat on the the model for the girl was his friend and head, a scratch on the ears and maybe a neighbor. small treat would always be appreciated. This open edition Fine Art Canvas is Well, that‛s all for now. I see pap putting on signed by the artist and ships gallery his waders so I guess I‛ll just have to force wrapped so you can hang it right out of myself to go fi shing again. the box while you listen for the sleigh Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays! bells this holiday season! 17” w x 21” h • Signed Only • $225.00 ©2012 courtesy of The Greenwich Workshop®, Inc. Char LORD NELSON’S GALLERY 800-664-9797 Page 3 DECEMBER ORIGINAL ART SHOW he gallery’s annual December Toriginal art show and sale begins 6” x 6” original pencil View on the Hudson 6” x 6” original pencil Saturday December 1st. You’ll have by Bryant White 11” x 14” original oil by Todd Price by Pamela Patrick White the opportunity to view and purchase one-of-a-kind paintings, mostly small in size and ranging from pencil drawings to original oils.
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