Exhibitions, Events, Workshops & Art Retreats
January - Upcoming Exhibitions and Events
JANUARY 11th -FEB 28th, 2020
"LIKENESS"
A Fine Art Exhibition exploring portrait and figure painting today...
Realism, Impressionism, Abstraction.. what do we use to describe a work that is a combination of the three? How much does a portrait or figurative work need to look like the model or subject these days? Is capturing a “Likeness” as important in today's fine art works as it once was? Is figure and portrait painting anything like it was back in the 1800 and early 1900s? or has the art world finally adopted a liberal view on the importance of "likeness" in a figure painting.
Today in the realist figurative world see a mixture of genres coming together in the same painting, or exhibiting side by side, and its not just in America. Russian artists, Icelandic artists, French artist and more have been influenced, be it by instagram shots of new works they can easily access now, or the rise in international art fairs and exhibitions that are traveling around the globe.
Participating Artists Include:
C.W Mundy, David Gray, Casey Childs, Vincent Xeus, David Shevlino, Nick Runge, Olga Krimon,( Russia) Vadim Suvorov,( Ukraine) Olga Grigoreyva (Russia, Crimea) Michelle Dunaway, Karen Offut, Thor Grimur Einarson, (Iceland) Nicolas Martin ( France), Aaron Westerberg, Mike Malm, Terry Miura, Sergey Kovalenko (Ukraine), Eric Bowman, Danil Volkov ( Russia) Ray Roberts, Peggi Kroll Roberts, Leon Okun ( Russia).
Hope Railey, Vanessa Rothe, Elizabeth McGhee, Matt Talbert and William Neukomm from Laguna College of Art and Design.
Corneila Hernes ( Norway) and Stephan Bauman from Florence academy. Drawings and historical works from the St. Petersberg academy and more…
The academically trained teachers, artists, and professionals now feel they are "allowed" to really blur edges, and drip some pigment and pull the brush through their finely rendered paintings. Graphic layout and composition comes into play a lot more in the works we are seeing and having figures that are not "finished" is often more the norm.
"This has of course happened before, that figures in art have been known to be loose and lightly suggested, not realistically painted, and artists without academic training were often creating them. However… recently, our academically trained realist painters are pushing the envelope and adding blurred edges, visible brushwork and bold abstraction in their works, for a few years now. As mentioned in my articles published in 2018, Post war modern and bay area figurative was already experimenting with this, even the Impressionists and the post impressionists before them… the difference is now its done by some of the tightest trained academic realists, the academy trained artists...and the result is simply outstanding. They have created a hybrid style combining design, and abstraction and crisps classical realism. The works still present and hold a trained realist sublime quality as well as a purely creative side with abstract backgrounds and blurred edges that aid to the over “feeling” of the work. ” - Suggests Rothe the curator
"In Russia and the Ukraine there are two types of art schools, ones that focus on Decorative arts, color, and design, and others that are more academic. Some teach kids to know color before all else, others more academically with casts, and values and the often don’t mix the two styles. its encouraging to see that both are being accepted here in America even in the same artwork. “
- notes Leoniya Okun, graduate from the Repin Academy of St. Petersburg.
In this exciting exhibition, we take it a step further as we study the abstracting of the human figure, to ask about the idea of ‘'Likeness'' and weather capturing a personality in a work of art is as important in todays works as it was in the past. Recall when portrait painitng, before photos were all they had and likeness played a very important role, compared to todays more suggestive styles.
The exhibition combines works by many Artists from academic schools such as the Repin Academy of Art St. Petersburg, Laguna Collge of art and Design and the Florence Academy. It also presents works by California Plein Air Figure and Landscape Painters, as well as Ukrainian decorative arts students and painters from various backgrounds and training. Works coming in from Iceland, Russia, New York and California. The paintings will range from small gems and portrait studies to museum quality large scale figures in the landscape as well as historical drawings and paintings from our Russian Collection.
Vanessa Rothe Fine Art and the VRFA artists are proud to be on the forefront of these new genres of art and are proud to present to you "Likeness” Opening January 11th at the VRFA Gallery 418 Ocean ave here in Laguna Beach CA. Exhibition runs thru Feb 28th, 2020.
Work shown above by OLGA KRIMON "Flush" 30x30" Pre SOLD
CLICK HERE TO SEE A PREVIEW of some of the works ON OUR VRFA GALLERY ARTSY PAGE now!
JANUARY 18th, 19th, 2020
EXCLUSIVE WORKSHOP
with FLORENCE ACADEMY and LCAD's WILLIAM NEUKOMM
Beginning Portrait
To go with our Figurative and Portrait exhibition, "LIKENESS" VRFA GAlelry is proud to offer a weekend beginning portrait workshop with Mr. William Neukomm. Trained at the Florence Academy of the arts and
currently teaching fine art at Laguna College of Art and Design- LCAD
VRFA Gallery is proud to offer this rare opportunity to learn beginning portrait painting weekend class with a highly trained teacher. 2 day workshop January 18 & 19th from 9:30am to 4:30-pm Cost $395
In this exciting class our teacher William will be showing you beginning methods of blocking in the portrait and then an overview of the important aspects of portrait painting.
Some drawing skills are assumed when signing up, however he and Rothe ( currentluy studying this at LCAD) will be on hand to correct drawings before you begin painting. Starting with simple value lay ins and an underpainting of darks and lights (as shown below in his examples) he will help simplify the process. He will show you how to mix simple colors and most importantly, values, for beginning portrait painting.
The workshop will be Saturday and Sunday held at the home of the gallery owner Vanessa Rothe in the heart of Laguna Beach. Coffee, Tea pastries and fruits will be on hand included each day from 9:30am to 4:30pm. (Students will be able to leave their easels sets ups from Satruday overnight till Sunday afternoon at the house.) Conatact Vanessa to sign up at vanessarothe@icloud.com or call 949 280 1555.
EXCLUSIVE WORKSHOP
with FLORENCE ACADEMY and LCAD's WILLIAM NEUKOMM
Beginning Portrait
To go with our Figurative and Portrait exhibition, "LIKENESS" VRFA GAlelry is proud to offer a weekend beginning portrait workshop with Mr. William Neukomm. Trained at the Florence Academy of the arts and
currently teaching fine art at Laguna College of Art and Design- LCAD
VRFA Gallery is proud to offer this rare opportunity to learn beginning portrait painting weekend class with a highly trained teacher. 2 day workshop January 18 & 19th from 9:30am to 4:30-pm Cost $395
In this exciting class our teacher William will be showing you beginning methods of blocking in the portrait and then an overview of the important aspects of portrait painting.
Some drawing skills are assumed when signing up, however he and Rothe ( currentluy studying this at LCAD) will be on hand to correct drawings before you begin painting. Starting with simple value lay ins and an underpainting of darks and lights (as shown below in his examples) he will help simplify the process. He will show you how to mix simple colors and most importantly, values, for beginning portrait painting.
The workshop will be Saturday and Sunday held at the home of the gallery owner Vanessa Rothe in the heart of Laguna Beach. Coffee, Tea pastries and fruits will be on hand included each day from 9:30am to 4:30pm. (Students will be able to leave their easels sets ups from Satruday overnight till Sunday afternoon at the house.) Conatact Vanessa to sign up at vanessarothe@icloud.com or call 949 280 1555.
MAY 2020- Exciting Artist/Collector Retreat in France May 6-15th 2020
MAY 6-15th, 2020
"AMERICANS IN PARIS"
ARTIST RETREAT & WORKSHOP PROVENCE, FRANCE
Vanessa Rothe's art project AMERICANS IN PARIS teams up with Julie Snyder's famous WORKSHOPS in FRANCE to present to you an exceptional 10 day Artist Retreat/Workshop in Provence, France with 5 of our AIP artists. MAY 5-16th, 2020 Near Avignon, South of France. More detailed info with link below!
Attending Teachers/Lecturers/Demo artists: Casey Childs, Michelle Dunaway, David Gray, Olga Krimon, & Vanessa Rothe
Stay at a castle in Provence between St. Remy de Provence and Avignon for 10 days learning from then painting alongside peers and teachers. 5 days of workshops and 5 days of painting together on the remaining days, out on location. 10 days total. Open to Collectors and Painters alike. Daily "Salon-Style" discussions and lectures on the history of art, French Impressionism, atmospheric perspective, the influence of Literature on Art thru the ages. With live demos on portrait painting, figure in the landscape, sill life and landscape. Each day we focus on a specific subject with a teacher and you will study with each of the 5 artists. Wine, food, travel and fine art ... this will be the trip of a lifetime.
View the official website Workshops in France.com and contact Julie and her wonderful team for more details and info on
Americans in Paris Paint Provence , click here Workshops in France . We look forward to an amazing journey of learning and fun together in France.
"AMERICANS IN PARIS"
ARTIST RETREAT & WORKSHOP PROVENCE, FRANCE
Vanessa Rothe's art project AMERICANS IN PARIS teams up with Julie Snyder's famous WORKSHOPS in FRANCE to present to you an exceptional 10 day Artist Retreat/Workshop in Provence, France with 5 of our AIP artists. MAY 5-16th, 2020 Near Avignon, South of France. More detailed info with link below!
Attending Teachers/Lecturers/Demo artists: Casey Childs, Michelle Dunaway, David Gray, Olga Krimon, & Vanessa Rothe
Stay at a castle in Provence between St. Remy de Provence and Avignon for 10 days learning from then painting alongside peers and teachers. 5 days of workshops and 5 days of painting together on the remaining days, out on location. 10 days total. Open to Collectors and Painters alike. Daily "Salon-Style" discussions and lectures on the history of art, French Impressionism, atmospheric perspective, the influence of Literature on Art thru the ages. With live demos on portrait painting, figure in the landscape, sill life and landscape. Each day we focus on a specific subject with a teacher and you will study with each of the 5 artists. Wine, food, travel and fine art ... this will be the trip of a lifetime.
View the official website Workshops in France.com and contact Julie and her wonderful team for more details and info on
Americans in Paris Paint Provence , click here Workshops in France . We look forward to an amazing journey of learning and fun together in France.
CURRENT & PAST Events, Workshops and Exhibitions CA, NYC and Paris
NOVEMBER 2nd -30th 2019
"OUR WEST"
Western Scenes & Landscapes
NOVEMBER 2- 30th, 2019
at VRFA Gallery 418 Ocean Ave, Laguna Beach CA
Western inspired paintings from some of the leading realist artists of today. Eric Bowman, Ray Roberts, Jim Wodark, Amery Bohling, David Gluck, Sam Robinson, Rodolfo Rivadelmar Debra Huse, and more. From the dramatic scenes of the grand canyon and utah, to the Cowboys that ride thru the Western landscape.
Work shown here above by VRFA artist Jim Wodark
"OUR WEST"
Western Scenes & Landscapes
NOVEMBER 2- 30th, 2019
at VRFA Gallery 418 Ocean Ave, Laguna Beach CA
Western inspired paintings from some of the leading realist artists of today. Eric Bowman, Ray Roberts, Jim Wodark, Amery Bohling, David Gluck, Sam Robinson, Rodolfo Rivadelmar Debra Huse, and more. From the dramatic scenes of the grand canyon and utah, to the Cowboys that ride thru the Western landscape.
Work shown here above by VRFA artist Jim Wodark
SEPTEMBER OCTOBER, 2019
"THE HUNT" Fine Art Exhibit and Sale
NEW YORK and CALIFORNIA
SEPTEMBER 19th- OCTOBER 30th
Opening Day- Thursday Sept 19th, 2019 from 1:00-6:00pm in the Patrons Gallery at the Salmagundi Club, #47 5th Avenue, New York City ( corner of 12th and 5th ). Exhibit in NYC Runs September 19th to the 23rd, 2019
The exhibition will be bi coastal and works unsold in NYC, will make their way back to VRFA Gallery at 418 Ocean Avenue, Laguna Beach CA and be on display and available from September 30th to October 30th
Invited Artists: Juliette Aristides, C.W Mundy, Michelle Dunaway, Karen Offutt, Julio Reyes, Candice Bohannon, David Gluck, Katherine Stone, Derek Penix,
Olga Krimon, David Gray, Cornelia Hernes, Stephan Bauman, Vanessa Rothe,
Mia Bergeron, John McLeod, Sam Robinson, Nicolas Martin, Richard Thomas Scott, Megan Euell, Stephanie Thompson, Eric Bowman, Joe Weatherly.
View and Purchase from THE HUNT EXHIBITION with our online catalog
VIEW & SHOP THE FULL "HUNT" ONLINE CATALOG HERE
As seen in American Art Collector Magazine August & September 2019. The FALL exhibition which will be ideal for the East Coast at that time, with Fall leaves and season, will consist 22 artists painting on the theme of the Hunt, The Chase. Held in the Patrons Gallery with rich wood furniture fireplace and old world charm, the Hunt will be right at home in the famous historical Salmagundi Club walls. The theme of the hunt has been popular thru the ages and Fox Chase is still prevalent in England, France and Europe as well as the East Coast. From Louis 14th to French riding clubs, Tailor shops still exist in Paris on Rue Jacob crafting one of a kind Tweed suits for the hunting society in France and clubs and estates still practice this historical sport, most more conscientiously than in the past. From historical works such as Chardin’s renown tonal still life’s of ducks, rabbit, fowl and game to Peter Paul Rubens dynamic “The Tiger hunt” and “ The Wolf and Fox” , to Eugene Delacroix "Tiger Hunt", these fine works were often created on a grand scale. Prize Fox hounds and pheasant hunting being some of the mores prevalent of the subjects of the mid 1800 and 1900’s and it is sill an intriguing theme for artists to approach today."We have discovered that many of our fine art collectors admire this exciting timeless theme. I had been seeing historical works related to duck and pheasant hunting or fox chase, as well as the theme being touched on in some contemporary artists over the last 6 months so I decided to move forward and curate a full contemporary exhibition. Think Chardin's still live's, English tweed, Fox Hounds, Ducks, Mallards, Fox Chase, Deer, Pheasants, Antlers, Fishing, Wolves, Horse and Riders, as well as figurative works of Diana goddess of the hunt. Its always of interest to our collectors to have a new exciting theme for their collection, and as artists of this century we want to be inspired by and also carry on traditions from our past masters, however making it our own for the market of today”. After its debut at the Salmagundi Club on the East coast September 19th to the 23rd, the works will travel to California at Vanessa Rothe Fine Art Gallery from September 30th thru October 30th, 2019.
"THE HUNT" Fine Art Exhibit and Sale
NEW YORK and CALIFORNIA
SEPTEMBER 19th- OCTOBER 30th
Opening Day- Thursday Sept 19th, 2019 from 1:00-6:00pm in the Patrons Gallery at the Salmagundi Club, #47 5th Avenue, New York City ( corner of 12th and 5th ). Exhibit in NYC Runs September 19th to the 23rd, 2019
The exhibition will be bi coastal and works unsold in NYC, will make their way back to VRFA Gallery at 418 Ocean Avenue, Laguna Beach CA and be on display and available from September 30th to October 30th
Invited Artists: Juliette Aristides, C.W Mundy, Michelle Dunaway, Karen Offutt, Julio Reyes, Candice Bohannon, David Gluck, Katherine Stone, Derek Penix,
Olga Krimon, David Gray, Cornelia Hernes, Stephan Bauman, Vanessa Rothe,
Mia Bergeron, John McLeod, Sam Robinson, Nicolas Martin, Richard Thomas Scott, Megan Euell, Stephanie Thompson, Eric Bowman, Joe Weatherly.
View and Purchase from THE HUNT EXHIBITION with our online catalog
VIEW & SHOP THE FULL "HUNT" ONLINE CATALOG HERE
As seen in American Art Collector Magazine August & September 2019. The FALL exhibition which will be ideal for the East Coast at that time, with Fall leaves and season, will consist 22 artists painting on the theme of the Hunt, The Chase. Held in the Patrons Gallery with rich wood furniture fireplace and old world charm, the Hunt will be right at home in the famous historical Salmagundi Club walls. The theme of the hunt has been popular thru the ages and Fox Chase is still prevalent in England, France and Europe as well as the East Coast. From Louis 14th to French riding clubs, Tailor shops still exist in Paris on Rue Jacob crafting one of a kind Tweed suits for the hunting society in France and clubs and estates still practice this historical sport, most more conscientiously than in the past. From historical works such as Chardin’s renown tonal still life’s of ducks, rabbit, fowl and game to Peter Paul Rubens dynamic “The Tiger hunt” and “ The Wolf and Fox” , to Eugene Delacroix "Tiger Hunt", these fine works were often created on a grand scale. Prize Fox hounds and pheasant hunting being some of the mores prevalent of the subjects of the mid 1800 and 1900’s and it is sill an intriguing theme for artists to approach today."We have discovered that many of our fine art collectors admire this exciting timeless theme. I had been seeing historical works related to duck and pheasant hunting or fox chase, as well as the theme being touched on in some contemporary artists over the last 6 months so I decided to move forward and curate a full contemporary exhibition. Think Chardin's still live's, English tweed, Fox Hounds, Ducks, Mallards, Fox Chase, Deer, Pheasants, Antlers, Fishing, Wolves, Horse and Riders, as well as figurative works of Diana goddess of the hunt. Its always of interest to our collectors to have a new exciting theme for their collection, and as artists of this century we want to be inspired by and also carry on traditions from our past masters, however making it our own for the market of today”. After its debut at the Salmagundi Club on the East coast September 19th to the 23rd, the works will travel to California at Vanessa Rothe Fine Art Gallery from September 30th thru October 30th, 2019.
View and Purchase from THE HUNT EXHIBITION with our online catalog
VIEW & SHOP THE FULL "HUNT" ONLINE CATALOG HERE
JULY 2019, Jim Wodark - Exhibition of 10 NEW works & Two Day Weekend Workshop
Exhibition of new works by Jim Wodark opens
July 27th, 2019 at VRFA Gallery
VRFA Gallery is proud to exhibit and offer for sale 10 stunning works by Jim Wodark. With the themes of Western, Coastal Seascapes and Landscapes.
"Composition and Techniques" Workshop
Join us for this exciting workshop by our award winning artist Jim Wodark. There are a few spots still left. One day on location, one day at the home of Rothe. July 27th, 28th 2019 2 full days 9am to 5pm
Workshop Cost $395
Join Jim Wodark in Laguna Beach California and see how to strengthen the design of you paintings. Learn how to communicate your vision and joy effectively in your painting. A strong work really starts with a good layout, or "Composition". The most important part of painting in Jim's opinion. Discover several way to layout, or compose a painting as well as how to use Values, Color, Edges, Line and Shape as well as color mixing, to direct the viewer in your painting. The course will be a combination of studio and Plein Air painting using and honing the skills and techniques Jim presents. The course is a 2 full day workshop. He will discuss and demonstrate several ways to compose landscape paintings. Jim will go step by step and show you how to compose and successfully guide your eye through the painting. The more you understand these ideas and methods, the better your painting will reflect the story and emotion that you wish to communicate. Breakfast and coffee bar will be included at the house on the indoor painting day.
Join us! - Contact us here to sign up and reserve your spot. Once we receive payment we will send out supply list and composition notes.
Exhibition of new works by Jim Wodark opens
July 27th, 2019 at VRFA Gallery
VRFA Gallery is proud to exhibit and offer for sale 10 stunning works by Jim Wodark. With the themes of Western, Coastal Seascapes and Landscapes.
"Composition and Techniques" Workshop
Join us for this exciting workshop by our award winning artist Jim Wodark. There are a few spots still left. One day on location, one day at the home of Rothe. July 27th, 28th 2019 2 full days 9am to 5pm
Workshop Cost $395
Join Jim Wodark in Laguna Beach California and see how to strengthen the design of you paintings. Learn how to communicate your vision and joy effectively in your painting. A strong work really starts with a good layout, or "Composition". The most important part of painting in Jim's opinion. Discover several way to layout, or compose a painting as well as how to use Values, Color, Edges, Line and Shape as well as color mixing, to direct the viewer in your painting. The course will be a combination of studio and Plein Air painting using and honing the skills and techniques Jim presents. The course is a 2 full day workshop. He will discuss and demonstrate several ways to compose landscape paintings. Jim will go step by step and show you how to compose and successfully guide your eye through the painting. The more you understand these ideas and methods, the better your painting will reflect the story and emotion that you wish to communicate. Breakfast and coffee bar will be included at the house on the indoor painting day.
Join us! - Contact us here to sign up and reserve your spot. Once we receive payment we will send out supply list and composition notes.
SPRING COLLECTION 2019
Exhibition at VRFA Gallery in Laguna Beach
"Realism Without Borders"
Featuring 8 NEW works by Nicolas Martin
Saturday April 27th, 2019 with live demos from 9am-12noon
at VRFA GAllery 418 Ocean Ave, Laguna Beach California.
CLICK HERE TO VIEW THE 100 PAGE DIGITAL CATALOG
The current Realism Without Borders Spring Collection 2019 will exhibit over 50 works by 25 top International artists from Iceland to France, Norway to America, Russia to the Ukraine and featuring many new works by our French artist member Nicolas Martin.
This exciting fine art exhibition blurs physical country borders and boundaries as well as allows for creative freedom without boundaries within the works. Often combining Realism, Impressionism and abstraction, the works form a bold exhibition concept that is the talk of the art world. Works range from classical realism to a new contemporary realism that may for example combine a finely rendered figure with blurred edges or abstract backgrounds. From bold brushwork to finely fit details, from the Russian schools of realism in St. Petersberg to the Ukranian works with vibrant loose Impressionist brushwork. This Spring VRFA is proud to offer a significant historical large 35” x30” William Wendt Early California Impressionist painting form a private collection.
Exhibiting side by side, Soviet and historical works with contemporary works by Russian, Ukrainian, American, French, Norwegian, Icelandic, Chinese and German, Realism Without Borders aims to connect two centuries and two continents via the commitment to realist painting traditions. “Artists from all over the globe can now share their images of work thru social media and are influencing one another across borders. This exhibition celebrates those blurring of boundaries of borders, in both the literal sense and the works.” Explains Rothe “The viewers will see similar works and styles being created from opposite ends of the globe, finding unity and likeness in the art that is being created.” notes Rothe
“The collection ranges from classical academic works to painterly Impressionist pieces where many works boasts a combination of the two in the same canvas. The International group of classically trained representational artists believes in the successful combination of objective traditional realism combined with expressive and personal subjects, and the work often boasts a board range of tight to painterly styles and strokes.” Explains Rothe
Participating contemporary artists include: Tom Balderas, Mia Bergeron, Eric Bowman, Michelle Dunaway, Megan Euell, Mark Fehlman,
David Gray, Olga Grigoreyva, Thor Grimour Einarsson, Debra Joy Groesser, Cornelia Hernes, Debra Huse, Alexander Kremer, Olga Krimon, Sergey Kovalanko, Peggi Kroll-Roberts, Nicolas Martin, Derek Penix, Jesse Powell, Loeoniya Okun, Craig Pursley, Rodolfo Rivadelamar, Ray Roberts, Vanessa Rothe, Mary Sauer, Valery Schmatko, Vadim Suvorov, Joseph Todorovitch, Jim Wodark, and Daniil Volkov. Historical Artists Include: Oleg Lomakin,
Eric Borodin, Boris Gladchenko, Boris Gratchev, William Wendt, Yuri Podlaski, Erik Rebane and Vladimir Telegin.
Exhibition at VRFA Gallery in Laguna Beach
"Realism Without Borders"
Featuring 8 NEW works by Nicolas Martin
Saturday April 27th, 2019 with live demos from 9am-12noon
at VRFA GAllery 418 Ocean Ave, Laguna Beach California.
CLICK HERE TO VIEW THE 100 PAGE DIGITAL CATALOG
The current Realism Without Borders Spring Collection 2019 will exhibit over 50 works by 25 top International artists from Iceland to France, Norway to America, Russia to the Ukraine and featuring many new works by our French artist member Nicolas Martin.
This exciting fine art exhibition blurs physical country borders and boundaries as well as allows for creative freedom without boundaries within the works. Often combining Realism, Impressionism and abstraction, the works form a bold exhibition concept that is the talk of the art world. Works range from classical realism to a new contemporary realism that may for example combine a finely rendered figure with blurred edges or abstract backgrounds. From bold brushwork to finely fit details, from the Russian schools of realism in St. Petersberg to the Ukranian works with vibrant loose Impressionist brushwork. This Spring VRFA is proud to offer a significant historical large 35” x30” William Wendt Early California Impressionist painting form a private collection.
Exhibiting side by side, Soviet and historical works with contemporary works by Russian, Ukrainian, American, French, Norwegian, Icelandic, Chinese and German, Realism Without Borders aims to connect two centuries and two continents via the commitment to realist painting traditions. “Artists from all over the globe can now share their images of work thru social media and are influencing one another across borders. This exhibition celebrates those blurring of boundaries of borders, in both the literal sense and the works.” Explains Rothe “The viewers will see similar works and styles being created from opposite ends of the globe, finding unity and likeness in the art that is being created.” notes Rothe
“The collection ranges from classical academic works to painterly Impressionist pieces where many works boasts a combination of the two in the same canvas. The International group of classically trained representational artists believes in the successful combination of objective traditional realism combined with expressive and personal subjects, and the work often boasts a board range of tight to painterly styles and strokes.” Explains Rothe
Participating contemporary artists include: Tom Balderas, Mia Bergeron, Eric Bowman, Michelle Dunaway, Megan Euell, Mark Fehlman,
David Gray, Olga Grigoreyva, Thor Grimour Einarsson, Debra Joy Groesser, Cornelia Hernes, Debra Huse, Alexander Kremer, Olga Krimon, Sergey Kovalanko, Peggi Kroll-Roberts, Nicolas Martin, Derek Penix, Jesse Powell, Loeoniya Okun, Craig Pursley, Rodolfo Rivadelamar, Ray Roberts, Vanessa Rothe, Mary Sauer, Valery Schmatko, Vadim Suvorov, Joseph Todorovitch, Jim Wodark, and Daniil Volkov. Historical Artists Include: Oleg Lomakin,
Eric Borodin, Boris Gladchenko, Boris Gratchev, William Wendt, Yuri Podlaski, Erik Rebane and Vladimir Telegin.
DEREK PENIX - EXCLUSIVE WORKSHOP.
SOLD OUT
VRFA Gallery is proud to announce an exciting workshop by revered artist Derek Penix. This will be a 3 day Workshop is limited to 10 students and will be held at Rothe's Laguna Beach contemporary home overlooking the sea. Email or phone us to inquire or sign up, this rare workshop will no doubt fill fast.
May 4th, 5th and 6th, 2019. Saturday Sunday and Monday
9:30am to 4:30 pm with break from 12:15-1:00 each day
Cost $450 includes continental breakfast and coffee each day
Penix will cover topics like how to make your paintings feel more 3-dimensional, the power of warms and cools, color theory, harmony, edges, shape-quality, variety, simplifying, loosening brushwork, elements of design, elements of light and shadow, the power of suggestion and finally painting how you see versus just copying a photograph. Students will use oils (acrylics are allowed as well) to paint from photos. They will have a choice of dozens of photographs consisting of trees, boats, cityscapes, figures, koi, hanging fruit. Students will also have the option to paint from their own photos if they choose. This class is almost full.
SOLD OUT
VRFA Gallery is proud to announce an exciting workshop by revered artist Derek Penix. This will be a 3 day Workshop is limited to 10 students and will be held at Rothe's Laguna Beach contemporary home overlooking the sea. Email or phone us to inquire or sign up, this rare workshop will no doubt fill fast.
May 4th, 5th and 6th, 2019. Saturday Sunday and Monday
9:30am to 4:30 pm with break from 12:15-1:00 each day
Cost $450 includes continental breakfast and coffee each day
Penix will cover topics like how to make your paintings feel more 3-dimensional, the power of warms and cools, color theory, harmony, edges, shape-quality, variety, simplifying, loosening brushwork, elements of design, elements of light and shadow, the power of suggestion and finally painting how you see versus just copying a photograph. Students will use oils (acrylics are allowed as well) to paint from photos. They will have a choice of dozens of photographs consisting of trees, boats, cityscapes, figures, koi, hanging fruit. Students will also have the option to paint from their own photos if they choose. This class is almost full.
December 2018
"Over LAND and SEA"
December 1st- 31st , 2018 at Vanessa Rothe Fine Art
418 Ocean ave, Laguna Beach CA 92651
Opening Day and Eve December 1st from 10am -7pm.
Featuring over 50 new works by Russian, American, Ukrainian and French artists.
CLICK HERE TO SHOP OUR BEAUTIFUL DIGITAL CATALOG OF THE EXHIBIT
Also see our special sale page of $500 or less from this collection - shop online with the link above.
"Over LAND and SEA"
December 1st- 31st , 2018 at Vanessa Rothe Fine Art
418 Ocean ave, Laguna Beach CA 92651
Opening Day and Eve December 1st from 10am -7pm.
Featuring over 50 new works by Russian, American, Ukrainian and French artists.
CLICK HERE TO SHOP OUR BEAUTIFUL DIGITAL CATALOG OF THE EXHIBIT
Also see our special sale page of $500 or less from this collection - shop online with the link above.
September 2018
VRFA presents the Fall Collection
"FINE ART AND FASHION" in NEW YORK CITY
CLICK HERE to VIEW and SHOP the BEAUTIFUL DIGITAL CATALOG
September 29th thru October 5th, 2018
at the Salmagundi Club at #47 on 5th Avenue New York NY
Concurrent with the Art Renewal Center ( ARC SALON) Annual exhibition at the Club
Saturday September 29th, 2018 from 1:00 till 8:00 pm, Opening Day/Eve
Tuesday October 2nd 1:00-8:00pm with evening lectures and panel 6-8pm
“Fashion has longtime been an influence on artists and their paintings, as have historical master works in turn influenced many fashion designers throughout the ages. From the gold embroidered folds on the dresses found in Waterhouse’s paintings, to the top hats the Dandy's wear in the Impressionist works by Caillebotte, couture in paintings not only shows us what the styles were in at the time, but reminds us that clothing itself can often be a "work of art" and a form of expression. Combining top contemporary realist paintings from around the globe with one of a kind creations by current fashion designers and a bespoke shoe maker, this exciting new exhibition aims to celebrate the long time inspiring relationship of fine art and fashion.” Explains the curator Vanessa Françoise Rothe.
Invited Exhibiting Artists Include: Jeremy Lipking, Joseph Todorovitch, Casey Childs, Mia Bergeron, Vincent Xeus, Michael Carson, David Gray, Stephan Bauman, Cornelia Hernes, Adam Vinson, Olga Krimon, Nicolas Martin, Megan Euell, Peggi Kroll-Roberts, Michelle Dunaway and Vanessa Rothe. Bespoke Shoes created by Francis Waplinger confirmed. Fashion Designers creating works for the exhibit and Designers on panel TBD.
The exhibition will consist of a very fine collection of approximately twenty five one of a kind oil paintings by top contemporary realist painters who were inspired by the world of fashion. In addition, one of a kind shoes, dresses, and jackets by contemporary fashion designers will be created for the exhibition and available for sale.
"Fine Art and Fashion" will take place in the famous Salmagundi Art Club patrons gallery and glamorous parlor on 5th avenue in Greenwich village where, for the last 100 years, fine artists, screen writers, authors, poets and creatives have met to exhibit and discuss their work . One of the country’s oldest and most respected art organizations is the perfect host for this current and important exhibition combining the worlds of fine art and fashion. The hollowed halls once graced by Winston Churchill, Louis Comfort Tiffany and Childe Hassam, will serve as the perfect backdrop for the works and discussions and has always played a vital role in helping the American public develop a greater understanding and appreciation of art.
On Tuesday evening October 2nd join us from 6-8pm for an exciting evening educational event where fine artists combine with top fashion designers from NYC to discuss the creative process of “Creating a Collection” in the Parlor moderated by Douglas Hand, leading New York Fashion Attorney.
VRFA presents the Fall Collection
"FINE ART AND FASHION" in NEW YORK CITY
CLICK HERE to VIEW and SHOP the BEAUTIFUL DIGITAL CATALOG
September 29th thru October 5th, 2018
at the Salmagundi Club at #47 on 5th Avenue New York NY
Concurrent with the Art Renewal Center ( ARC SALON) Annual exhibition at the Club
Saturday September 29th, 2018 from 1:00 till 8:00 pm, Opening Day/Eve
Tuesday October 2nd 1:00-8:00pm with evening lectures and panel 6-8pm
“Fashion has longtime been an influence on artists and their paintings, as have historical master works in turn influenced many fashion designers throughout the ages. From the gold embroidered folds on the dresses found in Waterhouse’s paintings, to the top hats the Dandy's wear in the Impressionist works by Caillebotte, couture in paintings not only shows us what the styles were in at the time, but reminds us that clothing itself can often be a "work of art" and a form of expression. Combining top contemporary realist paintings from around the globe with one of a kind creations by current fashion designers and a bespoke shoe maker, this exciting new exhibition aims to celebrate the long time inspiring relationship of fine art and fashion.” Explains the curator Vanessa Françoise Rothe.
Invited Exhibiting Artists Include: Jeremy Lipking, Joseph Todorovitch, Casey Childs, Mia Bergeron, Vincent Xeus, Michael Carson, David Gray, Stephan Bauman, Cornelia Hernes, Adam Vinson, Olga Krimon, Nicolas Martin, Megan Euell, Peggi Kroll-Roberts, Michelle Dunaway and Vanessa Rothe. Bespoke Shoes created by Francis Waplinger confirmed. Fashion Designers creating works for the exhibit and Designers on panel TBD.
The exhibition will consist of a very fine collection of approximately twenty five one of a kind oil paintings by top contemporary realist painters who were inspired by the world of fashion. In addition, one of a kind shoes, dresses, and jackets by contemporary fashion designers will be created for the exhibition and available for sale.
"Fine Art and Fashion" will take place in the famous Salmagundi Art Club patrons gallery and glamorous parlor on 5th avenue in Greenwich village where, for the last 100 years, fine artists, screen writers, authors, poets and creatives have met to exhibit and discuss their work . One of the country’s oldest and most respected art organizations is the perfect host for this current and important exhibition combining the worlds of fine art and fashion. The hollowed halls once graced by Winston Churchill, Louis Comfort Tiffany and Childe Hassam, will serve as the perfect backdrop for the works and discussions and has always played a vital role in helping the American public develop a greater understanding and appreciation of art.
On Tuesday evening October 2nd join us from 6-8pm for an exciting evening educational event where fine artists combine with top fashion designers from NYC to discuss the creative process of “Creating a Collection” in the Parlor moderated by Douglas Hand, leading New York Fashion Attorney.
MAY 2018 VRFA AIP EXHIBITIONS in LA and PARIS
Join us for our upcoming Bi Continental Exhibitions and Events
"AMERICANS IN PARIS"
• May 12th at Arcadia Contemporary LOS ANGELES, CA
• May 24th at Galerie L'Oeil du Prince PARIS, FRANCE
'AMERICANS IN PARIS' EXHIBITIONS AND FINE ART EVENTS
Fifteen well known American Realists/Impressionists are currently creating a collection of new works inspired by Paris, the capitol of art, cuisine and fashion. Two sets of paintings will be created, one for Arcadia Contemporary and one set for Galerie L'Oeil du Prince.
Artists Include: Jeremy Lipking, Casey Baugh, Ryan Brown, Micheal Klein, Vincent Xeus, Michelle Dunaway, Olga Krimon, Vanessa Rothe, Julio Reyes, Candice Bohannon, Casey Childs, Joshua La Rock, Katie Whipple, Brendan Johnston, Nicolas Martin, Alex Venezia and more.
Many of the artists in fact traveled to Paris May 2017 thru the Paris Seminar. There we painted together, learned about group figure composition, studied the masters in person at the top Museums, traced the footsteps of great American artists who painted in Paris and gleaned how literature can play a role in inspire great paintings. This rare voyage aimed to re created some of the late 1800s where artists such as the Impressionists often painted together and created exhibitions together, influencing one another.
The two Bi Continental exhibitions, one in Los Angeles California, and one in Paris France, will present their finished works as a group and may include on location studies along side to show the inspirational process. These exciting new works will include: self portraits, still life's, landscapes, figures, and city scapes. The works will all have a link to a Paris based inspiration that will be called out on the wall placard explaining the influence. Weather they were inspired by historical American Artists who spent time painting in Paris such as CHASE, SARGENT, or by a French novel they read (Flaubert, Rousseau, Baudelaire perhaps?) a museum they visited and its walls or history, French decadent Interiors, Parisian fashion, or by one particular painting they saw in person there its color harmony, application of paint, or genre.
All Exhibitions are open to the public ...and if you are interested in joining us in LA or Paris for our special "Collectors Events", on May 12th during the day and evening in LA, and May 23rd- 26th in Paris, please contact us. Merci-
Join us for our upcoming Bi Continental Exhibitions and Events
"AMERICANS IN PARIS"
• May 12th at Arcadia Contemporary LOS ANGELES, CA
• May 24th at Galerie L'Oeil du Prince PARIS, FRANCE
'AMERICANS IN PARIS' EXHIBITIONS AND FINE ART EVENTS
Fifteen well known American Realists/Impressionists are currently creating a collection of new works inspired by Paris, the capitol of art, cuisine and fashion. Two sets of paintings will be created, one for Arcadia Contemporary and one set for Galerie L'Oeil du Prince.
Artists Include: Jeremy Lipking, Casey Baugh, Ryan Brown, Micheal Klein, Vincent Xeus, Michelle Dunaway, Olga Krimon, Vanessa Rothe, Julio Reyes, Candice Bohannon, Casey Childs, Joshua La Rock, Katie Whipple, Brendan Johnston, Nicolas Martin, Alex Venezia and more.
Many of the artists in fact traveled to Paris May 2017 thru the Paris Seminar. There we painted together, learned about group figure composition, studied the masters in person at the top Museums, traced the footsteps of great American artists who painted in Paris and gleaned how literature can play a role in inspire great paintings. This rare voyage aimed to re created some of the late 1800s where artists such as the Impressionists often painted together and created exhibitions together, influencing one another.
The two Bi Continental exhibitions, one in Los Angeles California, and one in Paris France, will present their finished works as a group and may include on location studies along side to show the inspirational process. These exciting new works will include: self portraits, still life's, landscapes, figures, and city scapes. The works will all have a link to a Paris based inspiration that will be called out on the wall placard explaining the influence. Weather they were inspired by historical American Artists who spent time painting in Paris such as CHASE, SARGENT, or by a French novel they read (Flaubert, Rousseau, Baudelaire perhaps?) a museum they visited and its walls or history, French decadent Interiors, Parisian fashion, or by one particular painting they saw in person there its color harmony, application of paint, or genre.
All Exhibitions are open to the public ...and if you are interested in joining us in LA or Paris for our special "Collectors Events", on May 12th during the day and evening in LA, and May 23rd- 26th in Paris, please contact us. Merci-
Exhibitions Spring 2018 Curated by or exhibiting works by Rothe
April 12th, 2018 Windows to the Divine Denver Colorado Space Gallery
April 19th 2018 Realism Without Borders Salmagundi Club NYC
May 12th Americans in Paris Arcadia Contemporary LA, CA
May 24th Americans in Paris, Galerie L'Oeil du Prince Paris France
May 30th Annual Members Exhibition Salmagundi Club NYC
April 12th, 2018 Windows to the Divine Denver Colorado Space Gallery
April 19th 2018 Realism Without Borders Salmagundi Club NYC
May 12th Americans in Paris Arcadia Contemporary LA, CA
May 24th Americans in Paris, Galerie L'Oeil du Prince Paris France
May 30th Annual Members Exhibition Salmagundi Club NYC
APRIL 19th - 23rd, 2018
"THE SPRING COLLECTION 2018" weekend in NYC
Thursday APRIL 19th- Monday April 23rd, 2018
At the Salmagundi Club at 47, 5th avenue New York City
View the DIGITAL CATALOG here
This exciting fine art exhibition will feature new select work by Olga Krimon,
Aaron Westerberg, Vanessa Rothe, Nicolas Martin, Jesse Powell, Danill Volkov,
Gregory Ananiev and is proud to present two award winning artists now showing with VRFA: Mia Bergeron ( shown here), Cornelia Hernes from the Florence Academy and Matt Talbert.
Join us for the new Spring Collection where Realism and Impressionism combine to create fresh new works for your fine art collection. From beautiful spring florals as still life and landscape, to refined tonalist figures, to well lit interiors and bold brush portraits. Introducing new artists to the VRFA fine art collection and Realism Without Borders group: Mia Bergeron ( Canada), Cornelia Hernes (Norway) J. Louis (German/American) and Matt Talbert (American). Lovely academic works by Cornelia Hernes, bold Russian Impressionist works by Daniil Volkov, thickly painted figures by Talbert, and a new series of works that melds fine technically skilled realism and classical style with and adds abstraction to the edges of finely painted realist figures. Realism...Without Borders.
"THE SPRING COLLECTION 2018" weekend in NYC
Thursday APRIL 19th- Monday April 23rd, 2018
At the Salmagundi Club at 47, 5th avenue New York City
View the DIGITAL CATALOG here
This exciting fine art exhibition will feature new select work by Olga Krimon,
Aaron Westerberg, Vanessa Rothe, Nicolas Martin, Jesse Powell, Danill Volkov,
Gregory Ananiev and is proud to present two award winning artists now showing with VRFA: Mia Bergeron ( shown here), Cornelia Hernes from the Florence Academy and Matt Talbert.
Join us for the new Spring Collection where Realism and Impressionism combine to create fresh new works for your fine art collection. From beautiful spring florals as still life and landscape, to refined tonalist figures, to well lit interiors and bold brush portraits. Introducing new artists to the VRFA fine art collection and Realism Without Borders group: Mia Bergeron ( Canada), Cornelia Hernes (Norway) J. Louis (German/American) and Matt Talbert (American). Lovely academic works by Cornelia Hernes, bold Russian Impressionist works by Daniil Volkov, thickly painted figures by Talbert, and a new series of works that melds fine technically skilled realism and classical style with and adds abstraction to the edges of finely painted realist figures. Realism...Without Borders.
APRIL 5th, 2018
Vanessa Rothe Fine Art presents
"ART WITH PROVENANCE"
Fine Art Event, Exhibition and Sale
at Provenance Realty beautiful event space
540 South Coast Highway ( PCH)
Suite #202 upstairs
April 5th, 2018- April 30th
Thanks to Chris Guziak at Provenance Realty
Opening night at Provenance Realty Laguna Beach, California
April 5th from 5-8:00pm
Featuring works by leading American Impressionists as well as Russian and Ukrainian Impressionism, both historical and contemporary. Mark Fehlman, Jesse Powell, John Burton, Ray Roberts, Craig Pursley, Jeff Sewell, Rodolfo Rivadelmar, Jim Wodark, Debra Joy Groesser, Vanessa Rothe, Sergey Kovalenko, Vadim Suvorov, Daniil Volkov.
Vanessa Rothe Fine Art presents
"ART WITH PROVENANCE"
Fine Art Event, Exhibition and Sale
at Provenance Realty beautiful event space
540 South Coast Highway ( PCH)
Suite #202 upstairs
April 5th, 2018- April 30th
Thanks to Chris Guziak at Provenance Realty
Opening night at Provenance Realty Laguna Beach, California
April 5th from 5-8:00pm
Featuring works by leading American Impressionists as well as Russian and Ukrainian Impressionism, both historical and contemporary. Mark Fehlman, Jesse Powell, John Burton, Ray Roberts, Craig Pursley, Jeff Sewell, Rodolfo Rivadelmar, Jim Wodark, Debra Joy Groesser, Vanessa Rothe, Sergey Kovalenko, Vadim Suvorov, Daniil Volkov.
"REALISM WITHOUT BORDERS"
Join us in New York City! Special weekend events December 8th and 9th, 2017.
The RWB DIGITAL CATALOG click to view the Exhibition
VRFA helps the famed Salmagundi Art Club celebrate its 100 year Golden Anniversary on 5th ave in New York with a top notch International fine art exhibition: "REALISM WITHOUT BORDERS" NEW YORK CITY!
This December plan your Holiday Shopping in New York !!
On view December 5th - Dec 10th, 2017 in the Parlor of the famed Salmagundi Club New York at 47 Fifth avenue where icons such as Thomas Moran, Winston Churchill and Tiffany were members.
This beautiful and rare exhibition will include works selected by top International artists from Sweden, America, Russia, France, Italy and Ukraine. Curated by Vanessa Rothe Fine Art and held in the beautiful iconic Parlor of the famed Salmagundi Art Club in New York. Works range from $500-$10,000 with many small gems to choose from.
Public Reception on Friday December 8th from 5:00-8:00pm at the club on 5th Avenue. Fine Art Lectures and a live portrait Demo by Michelle Dunaway are scheduled for Saturday December 9th between 1:00-5:00pm at the club.
Featuring fine art work by Parisian Artist Nicolas Martin our newest member of RWB and VRFA. Including New work by prestigious artists such as: C.W Mundy, Nick Alm, Aaron Westerberg, Michelle Dunaway, Olga Krimon, Jeremy Mann, Mia Bergeron, John Burton, Ray Roberts, Peggi Kroll Roberts, Vanessa Rothe, Danil Volkov, Vadim Suvorov, Gregory Ananiev, and fine work coming up for resale from the Esteemed Marano Collection by Jeremy Lipking, Vincent Xeus, Jeremy Mann, Julio Reyes, Juliette Aristides Daniel Graves and more. The Exhibit will also include fine Historical Russian Impressionist Paintings and a beautiful Edgar Payne Historical California Impressionism.
You will not want to miss this holiday event, Lecture, Demo, and shopping in the city. Follow this link to the Salmagundi website for our events and info: http://www.salmagundi.org/content.cfm/salmagundi/REALISM-WITHOUT-BORDERS-NEW-YORK-CITY/id/399
With any luck we will get some twinkling light white snow with our white Christmas lights.
Give the gift of travel & experience, and the gift of art ... a gift that lasts a lifetime.
The exhibition will follow to Laguna Beach, California from December 15th thru January 15th with fine new works from across the globe.
Thank you ARC for your support https://www.artrenewal.org/Calendar/Index/535
Join us in New York City! Special weekend events December 8th and 9th, 2017.
The RWB DIGITAL CATALOG click to view the Exhibition
VRFA helps the famed Salmagundi Art Club celebrate its 100 year Golden Anniversary on 5th ave in New York with a top notch International fine art exhibition: "REALISM WITHOUT BORDERS" NEW YORK CITY!
This December plan your Holiday Shopping in New York !!
On view December 5th - Dec 10th, 2017 in the Parlor of the famed Salmagundi Club New York at 47 Fifth avenue where icons such as Thomas Moran, Winston Churchill and Tiffany were members.
This beautiful and rare exhibition will include works selected by top International artists from Sweden, America, Russia, France, Italy and Ukraine. Curated by Vanessa Rothe Fine Art and held in the beautiful iconic Parlor of the famed Salmagundi Art Club in New York. Works range from $500-$10,000 with many small gems to choose from.
Public Reception on Friday December 8th from 5:00-8:00pm at the club on 5th Avenue. Fine Art Lectures and a live portrait Demo by Michelle Dunaway are scheduled for Saturday December 9th between 1:00-5:00pm at the club.
Featuring fine art work by Parisian Artist Nicolas Martin our newest member of RWB and VRFA. Including New work by prestigious artists such as: C.W Mundy, Nick Alm, Aaron Westerberg, Michelle Dunaway, Olga Krimon, Jeremy Mann, Mia Bergeron, John Burton, Ray Roberts, Peggi Kroll Roberts, Vanessa Rothe, Danil Volkov, Vadim Suvorov, Gregory Ananiev, and fine work coming up for resale from the Esteemed Marano Collection by Jeremy Lipking, Vincent Xeus, Jeremy Mann, Julio Reyes, Juliette Aristides Daniel Graves and more. The Exhibit will also include fine Historical Russian Impressionist Paintings and a beautiful Edgar Payne Historical California Impressionism.
You will not want to miss this holiday event, Lecture, Demo, and shopping in the city. Follow this link to the Salmagundi website for our events and info: http://www.salmagundi.org/content.cfm/salmagundi/REALISM-WITHOUT-BORDERS-NEW-YORK-CITY/id/399
With any luck we will get some twinkling light white snow with our white Christmas lights.
Give the gift of travel & experience, and the gift of art ... a gift that lasts a lifetime.
The exhibition will follow to Laguna Beach, California from December 15th thru January 15th with fine new works from across the globe.
Thank you ARC for your support https://www.artrenewal.org/Calendar/Index/535
"OLGA KRIMON"- Solo Exhibition
October 1st runs thru October 30th, 2017
With a special Opening on October 7th
at Vanessa Rothe Fine Art 418 Ocean Ave Laguna Beach California
Exciting new works by Olga showcasing her new series of florals and figures.
Digital Catalog now Available - To preview the collection CLICK here
PRIVATE VIEWINGS with Wine or Champagne also available by Appointment
Please call 949-280-1555 to make an appointment
"WORKSHOP" FULL
Olga will teach Sept 16th and 17th at the Gallery owners home in Laguna Beach ( max 10 students) Cost $350 includes Coffee, Tea, and Lunch at the owners home as well as a sample tube of oil paint by Sennelier. Please contact Vanessa at the gallery at 949 280-1555 or email at vanessarothe@icloud.com
"EQUESTRIAN"
Opens August 1st 2017
at Vanessa Rothe Fine Art 418 Ocean ave Laguna Beach CA
Exhibition to run August 1st to August 31st, 2017
DIGITAL CATALOG OUT NOW
CLICK HERE TO SHOP OUR FINE ART FLIP CATALOG
PRIVATE VIEWINGS ALSO AVAILABLE
Please call 949-280-1555 to make an appointment
Featuring Artist Sam Robinson, along with Ray Roberts, Peggi Kroll Roberts,
Eric Bowman, Mark Edward Adams, Olga Krimon, Mark Fehlman, Jim Wodark, Craig Pursley, Tom Balderas, Vanessa Rothe and a gem by Jeremy Lipking.
We will have a special opening Morning celebration Saturday August 5th from 9:00am to 12:00 noon with coffee and croissants
Don't miss this exciting NEW exhibition inspired by DEGAS! Not just another summer seascape show... we are always thinking "out of the box" and often
"coloring out of the lines" here at VRFA Gallery to bringing our clients FRESH new works and exciting themes to add to their collections.
We are "off to the races" with this new exhibition coinciding with the open season at the Del Mar and Santa Anita horse racetracks here in California. Taking inspiration from the Impressionist DEGAS the exhibit and works will focus on movement and brushwork. They are a strong combination of exquisitely rendered realism with a loose impressionist brushwork, the combination VRFA Gallery has become known for. The works are simply divine that are coming in, as if you stepped into a fine art Museum in Europe. This luxury event brings a long time treasured sport of horse racing to light and celebrates also horse and hound and Western horse and rider. Featuring special guest equestrian artist Sam Robinson and his newest collection created for the gallery, along with VRFA artists listed above. Also featuring NEW sculpture artist Mark Edward Adams and his fine works of horses in bronze, clay and terracotta and great new sculptures by Mardie Rees. Beautiful additions to your mantle, garden or entrance table.
This brave new exhibition runs August 1st thru August 31st, 2017
We will have a special opening Morning celebration Saturday August 5th from 9:00am to 12:00 noon with coffee and croissants
JUNE 8th, 2017 thru July 2nd
PORT AND STARBOARD 3
VIEW THE DIGITAL CATALOG ONLINE NOW!
Join us Thursday night at the NEWPORT BEACH Yacht Club 1099 Bayside drive.
5:30 to 6:30 for a beautiful slide show Lecture on admired Marine artists William Ritschell and Armin Hansen. Learn about their history, marvel at their powerful works of the sea, and learn about their influence on the artists and directly the works in the exhibition.
6:30-8:30 Then follow us to the DEBRA HUSE GALLERY at Marine Ave for aperitif and to view the new works inspired by these masters.
Port and Starboard is a collaboration event with Debra Huse Gallery and Vanessa Rothe Fine Art. Long time friends Debra and Vanessa join together for the 3rd time to present PORT AND STARBOARD 3. A meeting of East meets West of International Fine Art from Russian to America. Featuring new art works from from top artists such as Ray Roberts, Debra Huse, Peggi Kroll-Roberts, Vanessa Rothe, Daniil Volkov, Sergey Kovalenko, Jim Wodark, and many more.Join us for these exciting EVENTS associated with the exhibition.Show will run Thursday June 8th till Friday July 2nd, 2017.
April 8th to May 15th, 2017
at Vanessa Rothe Fine Art
418 Ocean ave, Laguna Beach CA 92651
"COASTAL SEASCAPES"
Featuring new art works by John Burton, Ray Roberts, Jesse Powell,
Olga Grigoreyva, Mark Fehlman, Debra Joy Groesser, Andrei Alekhin,
Sergey Kovalenko, Daniil Volkov, Denis Sarazhin, Peggi Kroll Roberts,
Rodolfo Rivadelmar, Jeff Sewell, Mike Hernandez, Craig Pursely, Vanessa Rothe,
Debra Huse, Jim Wodark, and Karina Voloshko.
Open Wednesday thru Saturday or call to make an appointment time at your convenience any day of the week. (949) 280-1555
With live demo Saturday 10am to 12noon by Mark Fehlman at the gallery
418 Ocean ave, Laguna Beach CA 92651. Coffee and Croissants will be served
at Vanessa Rothe Fine Art
418 Ocean ave, Laguna Beach CA 92651
"COASTAL SEASCAPES"
Featuring new art works by John Burton, Ray Roberts, Jesse Powell,
Olga Grigoreyva, Mark Fehlman, Debra Joy Groesser, Andrei Alekhin,
Sergey Kovalenko, Daniil Volkov, Denis Sarazhin, Peggi Kroll Roberts,
Rodolfo Rivadelmar, Jeff Sewell, Mike Hernandez, Craig Pursely, Vanessa Rothe,
Debra Huse, Jim Wodark, and Karina Voloshko.
Open Wednesday thru Saturday or call to make an appointment time at your convenience any day of the week. (949) 280-1555
With live demo Saturday 10am to 12noon by Mark Fehlman at the gallery
418 Ocean ave, Laguna Beach CA 92651. Coffee and Croissants will be served
Feb 10th, 2017 at Vanessa Rothe Fine Art
"FRENCH IMPRESSIONS" A Valentines Event
A Collaboration with Ku De Coeur French Imports Interior Design
We present a weekend of International Fine Art with French Interior Design & Decor. Featuring new art works from France, Russia and America. The finest imports combine for this special holiday.
At Vanessa Rothe Fine Art, 418 Ocean Ave Laguna Beach California
(949) 280-1555
"FRENCH IMPRESSIONS" A Valentines Event
A Collaboration with Ku De Coeur French Imports Interior Design
We present a weekend of International Fine Art with French Interior Design & Decor. Featuring new art works from France, Russia and America. The finest imports combine for this special holiday.
At Vanessa Rothe Fine Art, 418 Ocean Ave Laguna Beach California
(949) 280-1555
"THE JETSET COLLECTION"
December 15th, 2016 thru January 15th 2017
at Vanessa Rothe Fine Art
418 Ocean Avenue Laguna Beach CA 92651
(949) 280-1555
THE JETSET COLLECTION features over 50 fine art works from around the world. From Paris to the fields of Provence. From the Swiss Alps to the California Coast. From Russian snow filled villages to modern Ukrainian portraits. We will show you the influence of Japanese deign on a California artist, and dive into the turquoise seas of Croatia. From top Italian cities to the ever popular Wild West scenes of America... this exhibition will take you around the globe...thru the eyes of the artists.
Vanessa Rothe Fine Art: A great place to become a collector...or a connoisseur of Fine Art.
•• SHOP THE COLLECTION with the DIGITAL CATALOG BELOW ••
https://issuu.com/realismwithoutborders.com/docs/jetset_catalog_2016
December 15th, 2016 thru January 15th 2017
at Vanessa Rothe Fine Art
418 Ocean Avenue Laguna Beach CA 92651
(949) 280-1555
THE JETSET COLLECTION features over 50 fine art works from around the world. From Paris to the fields of Provence. From the Swiss Alps to the California Coast. From Russian snow filled villages to modern Ukrainian portraits. We will show you the influence of Japanese deign on a California artist, and dive into the turquoise seas of Croatia. From top Italian cities to the ever popular Wild West scenes of America... this exhibition will take you around the globe...thru the eyes of the artists.
Vanessa Rothe Fine Art: A great place to become a collector...or a connoisseur of Fine Art.
•• SHOP THE COLLECTION with the DIGITAL CATALOG BELOW ••
https://issuu.com/realismwithoutborders.com/docs/jetset_catalog_2016
"REALISM WITHOUT BORDERS"
Opens November 5th, 2016 5:00-9:00pm
EXHIBITION DIGITAL CATALOG HERE CLICK TO VIEW
Vanessa Rothe Fine Art is proud to exhibit this 100 painting collection of fine art works at the Randy Higbee Frame Venue, in this exciting new event coming Saturday November 5th, 2016. Featuring over 100 works of art from the gallery collection by top International artists with live demos, lectures and workshops... you wont want to miss this fine event and sale. Join us NOVEMBER 5th at 5:00pm at 102 Kalmus in Costa Mesa for a look at REALISM and IMPRESSIONISM today and 100 years ago. Exhibition Includes rare works by California Impressionist artists: William Wendt, Edgar Payne, Hanson Puthuff, ( Grace of De Ru's Fine Art) as well as living artists Ray Roberts, Jeremy Lipking, Scott Burdick, Debra Joy Groesser and Peggi Kroll Roberts.
5:00-6:00pm SATURDAY November 5th - 5:00-6:00pm The event Kicks off with a lecture by curator Vanessa Rothe who will present a beautiful 40 min slideshow on French, Russian and American Impressionism, how it came to be, and the historical significance of the art and artists involved in this Exhibition and Sale. Co-Curator Akhmed Salakhly along with Rothe will answer questions during Q and A on the works as well as similarities and differences in Realism and Impressionism.
6:30 pm to 9:00pm Continued Opening Reception after the lecture, with tapa's and wine! Discussions with the artists in attendance.
Saturday NOVEMBER 5th during the day 9:00am to 4:00pm - Fine Art Workshops will run during the day Saturday from 9:00am to 4:00pm by 3 top fine artists, Aaron Westerberg, Olga Krimon, and Leon Okun at Randy Higbee Gallery. Please CLICK the LINK BELOW - SORRY,
SUNDAY - November 6th- Duo Live Demo's on Sunday morning Nov 6th, from 9:30am to 12:00 noon. 4 Artist LIVE Demo! Watch as the styles combine or show their differences. Russian Realism and Impressionism vs. American Realism and Impressionism. Coffee will be served. Discussions are encouraged, students welcome. Demos are FREE. WORKSHOPS have filled
SEPTEMBER 7th Demo at VRFA
LIVE DEMO by Fine Artist and Illustrator Craig Pursley
Wednessday Morning September 7th, 2016 from 9am to 12 noon
at VRFA Studio Gallery 418 Ocean ave, Laguna Beach CA
Vanessa Rothe Fine Art is proud to offer this Step by step free educational demo by fine artist Craig Pursley on September 7th, 2-16 in the morning here at the gallery. Join us at 418 Ocean ave, Laguna Beach CA for an exciting and educational demo. Thank you Craig for supporting the arts and sharing your vast knowledge.
Coffee will be served.
Please e mail RSVP to: vanessarothe@icloud.com
LIVE DEMO by Fine Artist and Illustrator Craig Pursley
Wednessday Morning September 7th, 2016 from 9am to 12 noon
at VRFA Studio Gallery 418 Ocean ave, Laguna Beach CA
Vanessa Rothe Fine Art is proud to offer this Step by step free educational demo by fine artist Craig Pursley on September 7th, 2-16 in the morning here at the gallery. Join us at 418 Ocean ave, Laguna Beach CA for an exciting and educational demo. Thank you Craig for supporting the arts and sharing your vast knowledge.
Coffee will be served.
Please e mail RSVP to: vanessarothe@icloud.com
SUMMER COLLECTION 2016- EXHIBITION
July 2nd - August 1st
JULY 2nd Opening Reception at 418 Ocean ave, Laguna Beach CA
from 5-8pm
The Study to Studio, SUMMER COLLECTION 2016 Fine Art Exhibition
Featuring works by PEGGI KROLL-ROBERTS as well as new work by 20 landscape and figure artists. Oils, gouache, and watercolors, from small studies of figures on the beach to final 30x40 Museum quality paintings of Crystal Cove and Laguna. Offering works by American Russian and Ukrainian artists in three mediums. See workshop below as well.
July 2nd - August 1st
JULY 2nd Opening Reception at 418 Ocean ave, Laguna Beach CA
from 5-8pm
The Study to Studio, SUMMER COLLECTION 2016 Fine Art Exhibition
Featuring works by PEGGI KROLL-ROBERTS as well as new work by 20 landscape and figure artists. Oils, gouache, and watercolors, from small studies of figures on the beach to final 30x40 Museum quality paintings of Crystal Cove and Laguna. Offering works by American Russian and Ukrainian artists in three mediums. See workshop below as well.
WORKSHOP- FULL
With Peggi Kroll Roberts! in Laguna Beach.
VRFA has put together and is proud to host the weekend workshop by Peggi Kroll Roberts on JULY 2nd and 3rd 2016. FULL.
With an exhibition opening at the gallery GOUACHE and WATER color
on July 2nd. Peggi is an amazing teacher, for all levels and will show you some great fundamentals as well as bring your works to a new level. With her successful teaching methods you will learn about light and shadow, warm and cool, values, and important brushwork techniques. Class will meet at the gallery and then be working on location.
Call or E mail us here on our CONTACT page, to be put on the wait list.
With Peggi Kroll Roberts! in Laguna Beach.
VRFA has put together and is proud to host the weekend workshop by Peggi Kroll Roberts on JULY 2nd and 3rd 2016. FULL.
With an exhibition opening at the gallery GOUACHE and WATER color
on July 2nd. Peggi is an amazing teacher, for all levels and will show you some great fundamentals as well as bring your works to a new level. With her successful teaching methods you will learn about light and shadow, warm and cool, values, and important brushwork techniques. Class will meet at the gallery and then be working on location.
Call or E mail us here on our CONTACT page, to be put on the wait list.
THE PARIS SEMINAR
New York and Laguna Beach
April 8th Opening night events at Laguna College of Art and Design, Laguna Beach CA Exhibit runs April 1-15th, 2016.
April 28th Opening night events Salmagundi Club New York.
Exhibit runs April 28th - May 1st, 2016.
Following in the footsteps of the great American painters before them, a group of young realist artists will travel to Paris in late summer 2016. They will study the masters in museums, learn from curators and educators in the field, and paint together as they study pictorial composition and humanities, with the goal of reaching the next level of mastery in their work.
In April 2016, The Paris Seminar will hold two exciting exhibitions one on the West Coast at LCAD and one on the East Coast at the Salmagundi Club New York, where you can attend demos and lectures and purchase fine artwork by the artists. Help make art history by supporting the artist, each work will be for sale individually and patron donations are welcome. Lives demos at LCAD by Adrian Gottlieb and kate Sammons, at SCNY by Michelle Dunaway and Michael Klein. Composition lectures by Sean Forester, Humanities by Vanessa Rothe.
DIGITAL CATALOG Link to the Digital Catalog to preview the work available- Click here
Exhibits curated by Vanessa Rothe and Hosted by the famed Salmagandi Art Club, 5th ave, in NEW YORK CITY and in Laguna Beach.
New York and Laguna Beach
April 8th Opening night events at Laguna College of Art and Design, Laguna Beach CA Exhibit runs April 1-15th, 2016.
April 28th Opening night events Salmagundi Club New York.
Exhibit runs April 28th - May 1st, 2016.
Following in the footsteps of the great American painters before them, a group of young realist artists will travel to Paris in late summer 2016. They will study the masters in museums, learn from curators and educators in the field, and paint together as they study pictorial composition and humanities, with the goal of reaching the next level of mastery in their work.
In April 2016, The Paris Seminar will hold two exciting exhibitions one on the West Coast at LCAD and one on the East Coast at the Salmagundi Club New York, where you can attend demos and lectures and purchase fine artwork by the artists. Help make art history by supporting the artist, each work will be for sale individually and patron donations are welcome. Lives demos at LCAD by Adrian Gottlieb and kate Sammons, at SCNY by Michelle Dunaway and Michael Klein. Composition lectures by Sean Forester, Humanities by Vanessa Rothe.
DIGITAL CATALOG Link to the Digital Catalog to preview the work available- Click here
Exhibits curated by Vanessa Rothe and Hosted by the famed Salmagandi Art Club, 5th ave, in NEW YORK CITY and in Laguna Beach.
VRFA presented a REALISM WITHOUT BORDERS Exhibition at ABEND GALLERY
March 11th in Denver Colorado.
Curated by Vanessa Rothe & Akhemd Salakhly, David Ethridge & Conner Serr
"IMPRESSION"
Opens at ABEND Gallery in Denver, CO on Friday night March 11th, 5-9pm
with Lectures on Russian and Soviet Art History. Show runs thru March 25th
View the exhibition here with the CATALOG http://abend.co/16-impression1
Over 75 new works by 30 artists with lectures, discussions and live demos. Contemporary works from Russia & Ukraine alongside works by American Impressionists and realists, along with Historical California Impressionism and Historical Russian Impressionism. This exhibition will compare and contrast painting styles, paint application as well as subjects from two continents and two centuries.
Live Duo demo with contrasting styles by Olga Krimon and Vanessa Rothe Saturday March 12th 10am to 12 noon at ABEND gallery, Denver CO.
March 11th in Denver Colorado.
Curated by Vanessa Rothe & Akhemd Salakhly, David Ethridge & Conner Serr
"IMPRESSION"
Opens at ABEND Gallery in Denver, CO on Friday night March 11th, 5-9pm
with Lectures on Russian and Soviet Art History. Show runs thru March 25th
View the exhibition here with the CATALOG http://abend.co/16-impression1
Over 75 new works by 30 artists with lectures, discussions and live demos. Contemporary works from Russia & Ukraine alongside works by American Impressionists and realists, along with Historical California Impressionism and Historical Russian Impressionism. This exhibition will compare and contrast painting styles, paint application as well as subjects from two continents and two centuries.
Live Duo demo with contrasting styles by Olga Krimon and Vanessa Rothe Saturday March 12th 10am to 12 noon at ABEND gallery, Denver CO.
MAKING AN IMPRESSION
December 4th 2015
On Ocean Aveune in Laguna Beach, CA
" Making an Impression"
Opens Friday night December 4th
Runs Dec 4th thru the 20th, 2015.
New contemporary works from Russia & Ukraine alongside works by American Impressionists and realists, paired with Historical California Impressionism and Historical Russian Impressionism. This exhibition will compare and contrast painting styles, paint application as well as subjects from two continents and two centuries. 40 works with live demos by Tom Balderas and Leon Okun.
480 Ocean Ave Laguna Beach CA on Dec 4th from 5-8pm.
December 4th 2015
On Ocean Aveune in Laguna Beach, CA
" Making an Impression"
Opens Friday night December 4th
Runs Dec 4th thru the 20th, 2015.
New contemporary works from Russia & Ukraine alongside works by American Impressionists and realists, paired with Historical California Impressionism and Historical Russian Impressionism. This exhibition will compare and contrast painting styles, paint application as well as subjects from two continents and two centuries. 40 works with live demos by Tom Balderas and Leon Okun.
480 Ocean Ave Laguna Beach CA on Dec 4th from 5-8pm.
September 3rd, 2015 - November 30th, 2015
" FALL " A Fine Art Exhibition
Opens Thursday art walk night
SEPTEMBER 3rd 3-6pm, and runs thru Sept 30th 2015
New Imports from Russia, Ukraine and new works by our American Impressionists and realists. 418 Ocean Ave Laguna Beach, CA
New work from all the VRFA artists will be available with subjects that evoke Autumn as well as a fine collection of their typical subjects. Selected work from top American Landscape artists as well as Russian and Ukrainian oil paintings, studies, and plein air.
" FALL " A Fine Art Exhibition
Opens Thursday art walk night
SEPTEMBER 3rd 3-6pm, and runs thru Sept 30th 2015
New Imports from Russia, Ukraine and new works by our American Impressionists and realists. 418 Ocean Ave Laguna Beach, CA
New work from all the VRFA artists will be available with subjects that evoke Autumn as well as a fine collection of their typical subjects. Selected work from top American Landscape artists as well as Russian and Ukrainian oil paintings, studies, and plein air.
July 3rd Sept 3rd, 2015. From 4:00-7:00pm.
"SUMMER"
VIEW the DIGITAL CATALOG HERE LINK to LIVE Issuu Catalog.
Join us at the 1920's early California studio as we show 30 new paintings with the theme of summer on the walls from July 3rd thru September 3rd, 2015. American, Russian and Ukrainian Realism and Impressionism.
Fresh Watermelon, sun bathers with umbrellas, coastline scenes of Laguna, colorful french boats from the Riviera, golden hills of California, Russian wheat and hay rolls in the countryside.
Join us Friday July 3rd for a opening night soiree at the studio 4:00-7:00pm with a live demo. The "SUMMER" exhibition will be held at Vanessa Rothe Fine Art Studio downtown Laguna Beach, California at 418 Ocean Ave.
Fine Art Connoisseur - Oils Of Summer A beautiful Franz Bischoff, "Laguna Tide Pools," ca. 1922-1924, oil, 13 x 19 inches will be available at Vanessa Rothe Fine Art Grace of Steven Stern Fine Art. fineartconnoisseur.com/Oils-of-Summer/21675095
"SUMMER"
VIEW the DIGITAL CATALOG HERE LINK to LIVE Issuu Catalog.
Join us at the 1920's early California studio as we show 30 new paintings with the theme of summer on the walls from July 3rd thru September 3rd, 2015. American, Russian and Ukrainian Realism and Impressionism.
Fresh Watermelon, sun bathers with umbrellas, coastline scenes of Laguna, colorful french boats from the Riviera, golden hills of California, Russian wheat and hay rolls in the countryside.
Join us Friday July 3rd for a opening night soiree at the studio 4:00-7:00pm with a live demo. The "SUMMER" exhibition will be held at Vanessa Rothe Fine Art Studio downtown Laguna Beach, California at 418 Ocean Ave.
Fine Art Connoisseur - Oils Of Summer A beautiful Franz Bischoff, "Laguna Tide Pools," ca. 1922-1924, oil, 13 x 19 inches will be available at Vanessa Rothe Fine Art Grace of Steven Stern Fine Art. fineartconnoisseur.com/Oils-of-Summer/21675095
AT THE HUNTINGTON
HUNTINGTON BEACH "California Impressionism Past and Present" In conjunction with the Irvine Museum and LPAPA, the Huntington Art Center. The Exhibition included a work by Rothe of "Laguna Atmosphere" as well as many of the VRFA artists from this site. It also included the Historical Frank Cuprien "Twilight" 16x22 grace of Steven Stern Fine Arts. A great chance to see beautiful new contemporary plein air works next to historical masterworks in a fine art center setting. Many of the works are for sale. Lectures by Jean Stern ( Director of the Irvine Museum,CA) and panel discussions on the agenda as well. Call the Museum for more information 714.374.1650
April 30th thru June 30th at the Huntington Beach Art Center, Huntington Beach CA.
HUNTINGTON BEACH "California Impressionism Past and Present" In conjunction with the Irvine Museum and LPAPA, the Huntington Art Center. The Exhibition included a work by Rothe of "Laguna Atmosphere" as well as many of the VRFA artists from this site. It also included the Historical Frank Cuprien "Twilight" 16x22 grace of Steven Stern Fine Arts. A great chance to see beautiful new contemporary plein air works next to historical masterworks in a fine art center setting. Many of the works are for sale. Lectures by Jean Stern ( Director of the Irvine Museum,CA) and panel discussions on the agenda as well. Call the Museum for more information 714.374.1650
April 30th thru June 30th at the Huntington Beach Art Center, Huntington Beach CA.
• LA ART SHOW 2015 Booth #101
Vanessa Rothe co Curated and Participated in for the California Museum of Fine Art booth and Exhibition included works by master artist Dali Higa and Dan McCaw, along with Danny McCaw, John McCaw, Karl Dempwolf, Vanessa Rothe and Millie Greene. Additionally there were 5-6 fine contemporary artists from Russian Repin Art Collection including Alexander Kremer, Daniil Volkov and Sergey Kovalenko in this fine and unique exhibition that enjoyed over 5,000 attendees.
January 14-18th 2015. www.laartshow.com
Vanessa Rothe co Curated and Participated in for the California Museum of Fine Art booth and Exhibition included works by master artist Dali Higa and Dan McCaw, along with Danny McCaw, John McCaw, Karl Dempwolf, Vanessa Rothe and Millie Greene. Additionally there were 5-6 fine contemporary artists from Russian Repin Art Collection including Alexander Kremer, Daniil Volkov and Sergey Kovalenko in this fine and unique exhibition that enjoyed over 5,000 attendees.
January 14-18th 2015. www.laartshow.com
To see more of our other recent events please view the Curator Page.