A Century of NAKED LADIES
August 18 – September 26, 2010
JOIN US for the Opening Wednesday August 18, 5 – 9 pm
Robert Henri • Francis Kughler • Jack Laycox • Gerald Warren Spencer
L. Vincent Garrison • Stuart Kaufman • Claude Weisbuch
Stanislaus Sowinski • Jack Jordan • John Asaro • John Gullo
Dennis "Ski" Torzeski • Alan Taback • Molly Lipsher • Lionel Talaro
These artists offer their interpretation of the female form: lush, humorous, pitiless, or compassionate, each piece portrays a particular woman nuanced by her place in time, her mood, and culture. Works in oil, pastel, conte crayon, and pen and ink span the years 1910-2010.
Under 18? Please bring a parent to the exhibit with you.
Stanislaus J. Sowinski (1927-2010): Masterworks
June 30 – August 1, 2010
Exhibition Opening: Wednesday June 30, 5 pm – 8 pm
O'Dunn Fine Art, in partnership with the family of Stan Sowinski, presents a selection of over 40 fresh-to-the-market, mature works of this notable San Diego painter.
These impressionist landscape, portrait and still life oil paintings manifest the intimacy, spirituality, and sense of place that Stan brought to his depictions of the natural world, and of his fellow man.
Stan Sowinski maintained a stable price structure for his paintings over his career, and we will respect this by offering these works at Stan's prices. The one-month exhibit and sale represents an extraordinary opportunity for collectors and admirers of Stan's work to view and acquire some of the few remaining original paintings to be offered for sale from his studio.
ART in the GARDEN: Friday May 21st, 4:30 pm – 7:30 pm
GIO Bistro and Wine Bar, 8384 La Mesa Boulevard
This is the East County experience you have been waiting for!
Art at special prices, wine, food, and music, all at GIO Bistro and Wine Bar in the Village of La Mesa.
O'Dunn Fine Art and Bella Mesa Gallery bring you art chat, wine tasting, appetizers, and original pieces from both galleries, in GIO’s lovely and relaxing terrace garden. Visit our booth at the Farmer’s Market and pick up a coupon for free wine tasting, then stroll next door to GIO for more art viewing, wine and snacks, and conversation with premier oil painter Jack Jordan. Make an evening of it, and stay for dinner and jazz on the patio.
Questions, call Shannon at 619-337-8342. See you there!
Second Annual TASTE of LA MESA: Monday, May 17, 2010
5:30 pm to 8:30 pm, La Mesa Community Center
O'Dunn Fine Art is proud to be a sponsoring vendor for the second annual Gio Bistro & La Mesa Chamber of Commerce "Taste of La Mesa". Enjoy hot and cold dishes from La Mesa's finest restaurants and caterers, and spend a casual and congenial evening with friends, music, fabulous food and drink. Stop by the gallery to purchase your advance tickets for just $25; last year this event sold out! Call Shannon to reserve tickets and for more information: 619-337-8342. TASTE of LA MESA is a great way to host clients, friends and family to a quality food and entertainment experience…with no dishes to do!
Re-Opening Celebration Thursday February 18, 2010
O'Dunn Fine Art new location: 8325 La Mesa Boulevard
in the Village of La Mesa
Folks from all over San Diego County converged on the gallery to view our new, larger and brighter, display space. The gallery features about 80, 20th century works by over 50 artists, plus multiple pieces by oil painters Jack Jordan and Lionel Talaro, and pastelists Molly Lipsher and Richard McDaniel. Visitors may also select from a collection of American art pottery, and Mata Ortiz ceramics.
O'Dunn Fine Art thanks the La Mesa Chamber, the East County Herald, East County Magazine, and Assemblyman Joel Anderson's office for participating, and supporting this new venture. For more coverage, please see:
- The La Mesa Chamber website: www.lamesachamber.net
- The East County Herald/Steve Hamann: www.echerald.smugmug.com
- East County Magazine: www.eastcountymagazine.org
Champagne Images
New Paintings by Dawn Sebaugh
October 13 – 25, 2009
Champagne Reception to meet the artist: Saturday October 17, 4pm to 8 pm
Please rsvp:
On exhibit are small and large format abstract works exemplifying Dawn's signature approach to bold composition and fresh color combinations: palette knife oil paintings, and acrylic canvases showcasing Dawn's innovative application techniques.
Showcased is her latest acrylic series, shimmering spectra of translucent spheres which transport the viewer from champagne to the sea, and the stars … these pieces are quintessential Sebaugh, generous, strong, and optimistic.
Dawn Sebaugh holds a degree in color and design from Parson's School of Design in New York, and did advanced studio work at Denver University. She began her career as an abstract painter two decades ago, in conjunction with her private and corporate interior design clientele. Dawn's paintings are available through galleries and private shows, and her collectors span the globe, from Iceland to New Zealand, and Europe to the Phillippines.
Divine Bovine: The Cow, Then and Now
August 18-30, 2009 — Reception August 22, 6 to 8 pm
HELD OVER through October 11: New Paintings Added!
Who knew that cows were hot? Well, we did!
O’Dunn Fine Art has acquired some utterly fabulous images of the cow, by Danish impressionist Gunnar Bundgaard, Arizona western artist Drake Seaman, and others … see our 20th Century collection. Providing delicious contrast are post-modern renderings of the divine bovine by Lionel Talaro, on view in the gallery August 18-30.
Join us for refreshments and to meet Lionel on Saturday August 22, from 6 to 8 pm. Mr. Talaro, having created many stimulating figurative and fantasy images over the past 15 years, forges ahead with a passion for painting cows. Says the artist: “The character and playfulness of cows never get the attention they deserve. Their expressions say so much, and they truly are beautiful.”
Educated at the Art Center in Pasadena and the Art Institute in Calabasas, Lionel began his career as an illustrator in 1992 in the motion picture and comic book industries. The appeal for Talaro's work has been recognized via numerous awards and an extensive commercial and private client list.
Paintings are subject to prior sale.....don’t beef at us if they’re spoken for!
Please RSVP for the reception on August 22 at
Be a Part of a New La Mesa Tradition: Monday, July 20, 2009
Join us for the first annual Gio Bistro & La Mesa Chamber of Commerce "Taste of La Mesa" on July 20, 5:30 to 8 pm, at the La Mesa Community Center.
Enjoy hot and cold dishes from La Mesa's finest restaurants and caterers, and spend a casual and congenial East County evening with friends, music, fabulous food and drink.
O'Dunn Fine Art is proud to be a sponsoring vendor. Visit our table to view beautiful images of the California wine country by premier Sonoma County artist Richard McDaniel. Original paintings and prints will be available.
Only 500 tickets will be sold for this event. Stop by the gallery to purchase your advance tickets for just $20, or call Shannon at 619-337-8342 for details.
O’Dunn Fine Art Grand Opening: March 26, 2009
O'Dunn Fine Art opened March 26, 2009 with a La Mesa Chamber ribbon-cutting. Over 100 guests celebrated the addition of a commercial art gallery to the Village of La Mesa.
Guest book comments: "La Mesa Needs This Big Time" (WLS); "This is an elegant and inviting gallery—Thank you" (CR); "Exquisite! Congratulations!" (DS); "Thank God for You!" (AM).
See East County Magazine coverage for more perspective: http://www.eastcountymagazine.org