Hemingway

Ernest Hemingway was challenged to tell an entire story in only 6 words. He wrote:

For sale: baby shoes, never used.

Paintings tell stories too. Some are grand and ornate, others are simple and clear(Hemingway style). Most times, they tell the artist's story. But, they can also tell the viewer's story. What stories do you hear when you look at artwork?

Squidoo

I just discovered this and maybe it's nothing new to anyone out there, but I made my first Squidoo Lens about my art. A lens is a page of focused content, much like a blog post, but the content can be a lot more. It's a lot more relaxed than my website and focuses on a few paintings and some other art related content. Click the link below to check out my Squidoo Lens.

http://www.squidoo.com/kyle-thomas-fine-art

If you like what you see, leave me a comment. Better yet, create a lens and link to me, or create a lens about my artwork. You'll get my appreciation.

COLLECTOR'S CHOICE

My painting, The Wilting Sunflower will be one of the artworks available at this years Collector's Choice event hosted by Laguna College of Art Design. This is a fundraiser to support a great school and its students.

Event Date: June 12, 2010 - 5:30 PM-9:30 PM

"This is a sell out event every year, don't miss it!" Event Co-Chairs, Kristi DeCinces and Mary Ferguson

The Wilting Sunflower

8x10

oil

Preview the art at the College June 5 - June 12, 2010

Hours: Monday- Friday 9:00Am - 5:00PM Saturday 9:00AM - 4:00PM

Collector's Choice will again this year be outside on LCAD's main campus in Laguna Canyon.
2222 Laguna Canyon Road, Laguna Beach

Join us in a festive summer evening featuring original art in our Live and Silent Auction. Your ticket entitles you to a chance to win an original piece of art, sumptuous cuisine by Sundried Tomato Cafe and complimentary wine provided by Laguna Culinary Arts.

Julio Reyes wins ARC Competition

I wanted to share some exciting news. A fellow alumni from LCAD, Julio Reyes, won Best In Show at the 2009/2010 ARC Annual Salon Competition for his painting, 'Empire'.

"Empire" - Oil on Canvas 42" x 60"

Julio started at Laguna College of Art and Design in the Fall of 2000. I graduated that spring, so unfortunately never got to know him, but I have been following his career and he's been soaring. Julio has also been added to the incredible roster of artists at Arcadia Gallery in New York.

Congratulations, Julio! It's well deserved.

Here's a link to Julio Reyes website, www.Julio-Reyes.com.

and his blog, http://julio-reyes.blogspot.com

Here's a link to Aracadia Fine Arts Gallery, http://arcadiafinearts.com.

The Brigham Galleries Fine Art Auction House

My painting, Muse, is still available to bid on from 4/23-5/6.

MUSE

24x18

Oil on Linen

Click here to follow Muse by Kyle Vincent Thomas

This is the first fully advertised auction from The Brigham Galleries Fine Art Auction House. Their goal is to bridge the wide gap between Ebay and the upper echelon auction houses of Christie's and Sotheby's.

If you missed their Beta Auction, then I think you are in for a real treat. Their is a lot of quality art being offered.

To view the main website and current auction catologues, click www.thebrighamgalleries.com

happy bidding.

3 Days left for Beta Auction

The Brigham Galleries Beta Auction has 3 days left before the close of all bids.

Muse
24 x 18

Oil on Linen

To follow my painting, click "Muse"

You can also view it on my website, here

The Brigham Galleries Fine Art Auction House

I am very pleased to announce the launch of The Brigham Galleries Fine Art Auction House.

I am also pleased to announce that my painting "Muse" is included in their inaugural auction.

This first auction is a “beta” auction, to work out any kinks with the new program. Because of the lack of publicity on this first auction, it is a unique time for collectors to win some high quality work without a great deal of competition.



To follow my painting, go to

https://thebrighamgalleries.auctionserver.net/view-auctions/catalog/id/6/lot/341/
You will need to register to bid.

http://www.thebrighamgalleries.com/

The Brigham Galleries, based on Nantucket Island, has earned the respect of patrons, artists, and art industry experts since opening in 2002. 2009 saw the closing of the physical gallery as we transformed into an online fine art auction house.

The Brigham Galleries is an online art auction connecting Buyers and Sellers worldwide. Our mantra? Quality Art. Priced Right. We don't think that geographic location should be a hindrance to accessing the perfect piece of art. We deal strictly with fine art, and collaborate with experts in the field, who comprise our panels of expert jurists for special competitions/auctions.

Our goal is to target the [wide] gap between eBay and the top auction houses such as Sotheby's and Christie's. Auctions will be held every two weeks and feature contemporary and antique original fine art of all genres up to $125,000. Art is original, the rotating jury represents some of the top names in the art field, sellers interact directly with buyers.

Happy bidding,

Kyle