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Nelson's Newsletter Nelson’s Newsletter Volume 11 Issue 3 Holiday 2004 LORD NELSON’S GALLERY Lord Nelson’s Gallery will once again host its Original Art Show through the entire month of December with new works by: Heide Presse, A Seasonal Dean Morrissey, Newsletter for the Jim Wilson, Friends and Customers of and Nicole van Axx Lord Nelson’s Gallery and introducing you to the work of Ken Spirduso. “Forest Retreat” oil painting by Heide Presse Dean and Heide are regular December 2004 exhibitors at the gallery, and Nicole van Axx from Belgium will display Gettysburg Yuletide some of her latest watercolors for this show. You’re also going to find Festival Events originals by Carl Brenders, John Buxton, William Phillips, Kay Williams, Bonnie Marris, and more. December 2004 his year, we’re very excited to introduce you to the paintings of artist Original Art T Ken Spirduso, who works in oil and primarily paints historical and Gallery Show equestrian subjects. Ken worked as a layout artist for Disney and de- signed and painted backgrounds for movies such as The Lion King, Poca- February 5-13, 2005 hontas, Tarzan, Lilo and Stitch, and Brother Bear. Ken recently moved Eastern Sports Show from Florida to Virginia with his wife and two children. Harrisburg, PA You’re also going to see work by Jim Wilson, for his first showing at “British Marine” Lord Nelson’s Gallery. Jim paints from his studio near Williamsburg, April 15-17, 2005 oil painting by Ken Spirduso VA and is a veteran exhibitor at major national wildlife art shows. We History Meets the Arts first met Jim at the Waterfowl Festival in Easton, MD, and were immedi- Gettysburg ately captured by his style. Whether it is shorebirds, songbirds, turtles, or even pandas, Jim’s palette and subject matter is diverse and refined. Whether it’s an original painting, sculpture, a print, or fine handcrafted art Specializing in Eastern piece, art is one American Indian/Frontier and Wildlife Art, fine handcrafted of the most last- gifts & books ing of gifts. This holiday season, LORD NELSON’S consider the per- 27 1/2 Chambersburg Street sonal gift of art Gettysburg, PA 17325 for that someone 800-664-9797 717-334-7950 special (or even 717-334-2103 (fax) for yourself!) www.lordnelsons.com Please stop in or e-mail: contact us for [email protected] more info on this “Sweet Rest” “Morning Stroll - Dowitchers” acrylic by Jim Wilson originals show. watercolor by Nicole Van Axx Page 2 Logan’s Letter “Who Remembers?” From the Easel Yeah. I admit it’s not quite as easy as it was when I was a pup, about 10 years ago. I guess I’m just getting old, Seeing this is the holiday season, why not lead off this section with the latest but I’m aging with grace; grey hairs, the slower than release in Dean Morrissey’s Father Christmas series, entitled “Checking it youthful walk, door to door driver service, etc. I Twice.” remember what it was like to be young. No “Stephen, don’t load any coal on the responsibilities. No homework. No chores. No having to sleigh tonight lads,” announced Fa- work. Play time with friends. Parents giving me my bath. ther Christmas, donning his coat and All my meals prepared. Dishes done… and the list goes on. sack. Scooping up the long scroll, he added “I’ve checked the list twice and Do you remember those times? Do you sometimes miss lo and behold, all the children were those days and wish someone could do all those things good!” for you? Well, the beauty of being a dog is that’s it’s like An elf piped up,“Wonderful news, that ALL the time!! Woof, Woof!! Sir! But we never load any coal.” “Sh-u-us-h now,” replied the jolly old Now it’s time for you to put your nostalgic brain to work fellow with a smile.“Time’s awasting. with “Who Remembers?” This is a trip down Lord Let’s hitch up the team and be off. Nelson’s memory lane so let yourself go on this journey We’ve got our work cut out for us this Christmas Eve!” to the roots, answer as many of these questions as you can and if you have more answers correct than anyone Stop in the gallery to “check” this print twice, and look over the else, you’ll win a special something from Lord Nelson’s. other holiday scenes created by These are pretty tough - not for the novice. Dean. One of the greatest compli- Here it goes: ments we receive on the prints in • What was the name of the business before it was Lord this series is the framing, mounted Checking it Twice by Dean Morrissey Nelson’s? in rich burgundy suede matting Image size 15”w x 20”h and an equally elegant wooden • How did we get the name Lord Nelson’s? 550 s/n paper prints ~ $150.00 frame. • What year did we move into where we are now? • Where did we move from? • Name one of the earliest product lines or artists that’s New Release by still being offered in the gallery today. • What year did we open the James Gettys Hotel? John Weiss • How many suites do we have at the hotel? John Weiss’ favorite theme • How many floors does our entire building have? of companionship is beauti- • What year was the first History Meets the Arts? fully realized in Autumn • What are the names and breeds of all the dogs Friends, his latest release. (including me) that are in the gallery? Brilliantly combining colors and textures, Weiss creates • And lastly, here’s any easy one. Who gave the an image that conveys emo- Gettysburg Address? tion and humanity. The pair Send me your answers via mail, fax, email (no phone calls of friends in this image may please) or drop them off to me by December 24th to be be familiar to collectors who entered in this contest. Make sure you include your name have seen the series of Grady Autumn Friends by John Weiss images before. In “Autumn and contact info so I know who you are. 550 s/n paper prints ~ $125.00 Friends”, Weiss captures a Have a great Christmas season and thanks for another Image size 13”w x 12”h man and his dog on a crisp great year! 200 s/n giclée canvas prints ~ $325.00 autumn morning as they set Image size 14”w x 13”h out for another of life’s ad- Cheers! Logan ventures together as faithful friends. LORD NELSON’S GALLERY 800-664-9797 Page 3 Feathered Friends by Carl Brenders Here are the two latest print releases from artist Carl Brenders. They make a wonderful suite, complimenting a more focal piece, or create a great stand alone piece for that smaller space on your wall. We were thrilled to host Carl in Septem- ber for his second appearance at Lord Nelson’s. Thanks to everyone who made In the Black - Black Capped Chickadees it out that wonderful evening for a night Crowning Glory - Golden Crowned Kinglets Image size 8” x 6” ~ 650 s/n paper prints ~ $75.00 of great art and great company. Image size 8” x 6” ~ 650 s/n paper prints ~ $75.00 Snow White & the Seven Dwarves by Scott Gustafson Rather than reference the many popular cul- ture versions of this story, artist Scott Gustafson went back to the original story - a folk tale from the collection of the brothers Grimm - to create this spectacular painting of Snow White in the home of the seven dwarfs. Gustafson says. "I felt a temptation to put the dwarves in elaborate, individual costumes, but I resisted it, because in the story they don't have dis- tinguishing names and characteristics. Since their daily work was mining, their house has elements of metal including the heavy plates and utensils - plus, the alchemic symbols for copper and tin worked across the upper beam in the background. You can practically hear the delightful sounds of music and Snow White and the Seven Dwarves by Scott Gustafson nature as Snow White and the seven dwarves cele- Image size: 36”w x 21”h ~ 200 s/n giclée canvas only ~ $695.00 brate the simple pleasures of preparing supper to- gether." What a wonderful piece for a child’s room, or for any art enthusiast that’s young at heart. Edition size is strictly limited to only 200 prints on canvas. A rare opportunity to own a piece of fairy tale history. New Bronze Frogs by “Frogman” Art isn’t limited to two dimensional work, as sculpture is a testament to. Here are the latest bronze frogs by “Frogman” that are often mistaken as glass by their high gloss finish. “Hung Over” perches quietly on your shelf, bookcase, mantle, etc. and “High Four” fits nicely in your palm for those close encounters with some of our fa- vorite four footed friends. (left: “Hung Over”: 5” x 6” x 8.75”: $420.00) (right: “High Four”: 3.75” x 3” x 2.5”: $200.00) www.lordnelsons.com email: [email protected] Page 4 John Buxton’s new ”Rogers Rangers Toward Ticonderoga 1759” “If the enemy pursue your rear, take a circle till you come to your own tracks, and there form an ambush to receive them, and give them the first fire. If your number be small, march in a single file, keeping at such a dis- tance from each other as to prevent one shot from killing two men.” These are just two of a list of fighting techniques and methods known as Rogers' Ranging Rules, compiled by Robert Rogers in the mid-1750s.
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