http://www.laurahansenartgallery.com Art Gallery Tue, 19 Feb 2008 23:51:41 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en   On President's Day, I fell right into an Oprah episode.  When my Tivo was working, I fell into Oprah when I decided the time was right (is this sounding like a Viagra commericial?).  Anyway, she did an entire show on the new Dr. Seuss movie that is coming out starring Jim ... http://www.laurahansenartgallery.com/2008/02/19/jim-carey-my-new-hero/ My good friend Jaffer has created an incredible video entertainment network:  http://www.evtv1.com/.  I remember the day 3 years ago when he called me to let me know his vision for this network. Now, millions go to his site daily!  We brainstorm quite a bit and one day we were discussing my ... http://www.laurahansenartgallery.com/2008/02/19/my-paintings-to-music/  Egon Schiele I must see new things and investigate them. I want to taste dark water and see crackling trees and wild winds. Egon Schiele The painting has a life of its own. Jackson Pollock An artist is not paid for his labor but for his vision. James McNeill Whistler The subject comes first, ... http://www.laurahansenartgallery.com/2008/01/13/111/ It is most important in life to continue to acknowledge those who lend support.  My friend Gretchen Oettenger is the Principle of a cutting edge design firm: Culture 22.  I met Gretchen a few years ago through another great friend: Julie Baron.  Gretchen's firm did some web design work for ... http://www.laurahansenartgallery.com/2007/12/15/with-gratitude/   Where the spirit does not work with the hand there is no art.  Leonardo da Vinci Everything vanishes around me, and works are born as if out of the void. Ripe, graphic fruits fall off. My hand has become the obedient instrument of a remote will. Paul Klee Art which did not ... http://www.laurahansenartgallery.com/2007/12/09/favorite-quotes-now/   On August 19, 2007 The Bamboo Lounge played host to an exhibit of my work, and that of abstract artists Mark Dodd and Douglas Gamble.  Tracy Thiron, CEO of Bamboo (check them out, they are very cool: http://www.bambooinc.com/ ), was kind enough to let us take over her amazing agency space ... http://www.laurahansenartgallery.com/2007/12/05/exhibition-three-artists/   On November 10, 2007, Hayley Savage opened her first art gallery in New Albany, Ohio.  I am proud to be her friend and a selected artist featured in the gallery.  I am proud because Hayley has an incredible eye for artists, and has been a successful marketer for many years. The ... http://www.laurahansenartgallery.com/2007/11/23/hayley-gallery-opening/