The Arts

The arts are alive and well and millions of travelers are now visiting art galleries in New York, Las Vegas, Hawaii, Laguna Beach and more. While online sales for general goods has exceeded brick and mortar business, the art industry is quite different in that you really need to see a work of art in person to appreciate it. Art can be altered when uploaded to a site or blog, so seeing the art in person is important. If you have questions about art of any kind, I am a long time art consultant who has sold works by Salvador Dali, Picasso, Chagall, Miro, Warhol and many others including current popular living artists.  Email me

This is the smartwatch that President Barack Obama wears

                                                             
FitBit

Obama has been updating his Fitbit as new models are released

President Barack Obama seems to like his smartwatch.

This past March, the commander in chief was spotted wearing a Fitbit Surge, a $250 GPS-enabled wearable that tracks steps, heart rate, calories burned, and more. It also lets users see notifications and control music from their smartphone.

Then, this week, Obama was a guest on Jerry Seinfeld’s online show Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee. Near the end of the video, you can see the Fitbit on Obama’s left wrist as he drives a 1963 Corvette Stingray Split Window Coupe with Seinfeld.

In February, Obama told Recode that he wanted to start wearing a device while working out and said he was interested in the Apple Watch. But, it looks like he ultimately went with Fitbit. As DailyDot notes, the president isn’t allowed to have a smartphone that has a recording device, so that may be one reason why he went with Fitbit over a Apple or Samsung product.

On a related note, Phactual reported that Obama’s Secret Service team likely disabled the GPS functionality in his Fitbit for obvious reasons.

Fitbit’s stock spiked 100 percent to $51 a share just two months after the company’s IPO this past June, but is now trading at $30 a share.

Much like Dali and Picasso, Fabian Perez is enjoying success with limited edition art

"Untitled II"

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Fabian Perez

This is an iconic work of art that has made an impact on

the art world. Much like Salvador Dali Fabian Perez is enjoying

attention from the Media and his shows are drawing large crowds.

The artist is so well liked, he recently painted a portrait of Pope Francis

and presented it to the Pope in person.

Fabian Perez with Pope Francis

Fabian Perez captures audiences with his impressive European style

of work that includes dark bacgrounds contrasting with images

of Argentina night life.

Much in the way it happened for Salvador Dali, Picasso, Chagal, Miro and Warhol,

Fabian Perez commands high prices for his original paintings and now his limited edition

works are selling out and artists proofs and original are commanding higher prices.

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Fabian Perez art

Original Drawing by Twyman

"The Dealer'

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Dan Twyman

8" x 10" original on plain paper.

Listed on Fine Art America

Downtown Art Walk in Los Angeles features artist Clara Berta

The Downtown Art Walk is January 14th and features some established talented artists. 

For more info

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Here are a few examples of Clara Berta works:

"Beyond the Clouds"

Original Mixed Media abstract on Canvas.

Clara's work was also featured at Vision Fest LA

"Falling Autumn Leaves"

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Clara Berta

Mixed Media abstract art on canvas.

Artist from Argentina Fabian Perez at The Village Gallery in Irvine

The well known and well respected artist who recently presented an original painting to The Pope, was the special guest at an artist showing in Irvine California at The Village Gallery.

Fabian Perez dedicates a work of art to a collector as his wife looks on.

It was a packed house at The Village Gallery.

The gallery provided snacks, music and wine for guests,

and the artist talked about what inspires his works and gave

collectors more insight as to the meaning of the art.

After dedicating a work to this new client, Perez stopped to take a few photos

for the clients wife who was waiting at home for the new work to arrive.

Some of the last of the Extra Large canvases as the one behind the

front desk of the gallery, sold at the show and received special dedications

to the clients. The client in this case also received a free $350.00 value book

with a bonus print inside. Perez hand signed and dedicated the book as well.

This new collector purchased a hand signed limited edition work

for his soon to be wife. The artist added a special dedication in Spanish

on the back of the art at the clients request.

If you have any questions about Fabian Perez or his works:

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Disney art by Rodel Gonzalez Star Wars Boba Fett

"Escaping the Pit"

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Rodel Gonzalez

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Art prints giclee on metal wood paper

Now these works are available on metal, wood, paper, tote bags, phone cases and more!

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Art by Fabio Napoleoni

I did sell works by this artist in the past but have now moved on to another

gallery. For more info about this artist you can contact him at his Laguna Beach

Art Gallery on Coast Hwy.

Laguna Beach Art Galleries

There are many art galleries in Laguna Beach. This beach city is usually busy from the time school ends until school resumes. 

With the Covid lock down there have been a number of closures of galleries in and around the beach areas. Laguna Beach hotels are only allowing a 40% to 45% occupancy, that of course hurts the gallery industry. With things changing and vaccines being administered, we should see galleries opening up and allowing more walk through traffic, if all goes as planned the galleries will be full again by mid summer. 

UPDATE: 8/21/22 Laguna Beach Traffic has picked up, we are seeing more out of town visitors and most galleries are now open full schedule.  If you are a fan of Pop Art, stop by 572 S. Coast Hwy in Laguna Beach to view works by Pop Artists and other artists as well. Andy Warhol, Mr. Brainwash, KAWS, Rosenquist, Keith Haring, Salvador Dali, Picasso and more! 

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Art in Laguna Beach

This is the start of the busy season in Laguna Beach. Read more in the Laguna Beach Vibe.

Village Gallery has the largest stock of Fabian Perez signed prints

Ask about these and other images like Tango, Flamenco Dancer,

Untitled 2, Dancer in Red, Man Lighting Cigarette, Balcony at Buenos Aires,

Fabian Perez self portraits and more.

Fabian Perez is a sought after artist who's works are featured

in both our Laguna Beach and Irvine Spectrum locations.

Call 949-450-8282 and ask for Dan

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Village Gallery

Artist Rob Kaz in person at the Village Gallery Irvine Spectrum

"Bee Ready"

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Rob Kaz

"Butterfly Fly By"

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Rob Kaz

"Toothpick"

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Rob Kaz

A self-trained artist, Rob Kaz grew up in New Jersey where he enjoyed surfing, skating and hockey. After many cold and snowy winters, Rob sought warmer weather when deciding on a college and wound up in Orlando where he earned a B.S. in Criminal Justice from the University of Central Florida (go Knights!).

After his post-graduation hopes of working for the government in criminal justice came to a halt with a hiring freeze, fate stepped in and Rob began working for a number of small animation studios in the Central Florida area. 

Rob Kaz will be at the Irvine Spectrum Village Gallery on May 29th at 7PM

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Picasso Painting sets new record at auction

Picasso art sets new record at Christies auction house.

The bidder who won the piece has not been identified, it could

turn out to be Steve Wynn from Las Vegas who has purchased Picasso

works in the past, we all remember the "elbow incident" where a high

end Picasso was damaged, repaired and then sold for a nice profit.

When you can purchase a Picasso, damage it, sell it and then have enough

to build a hotel on the Vegas strip, you must be doing something right.

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Art festivals and more coming to Laguna Beach California

The Sawdust Festival and the Pageant of the Masters will be upon us soon.

This year looks like it will be a busy one in Laguna Beach. 

The Sawdust Festival and the Pageant of the Masters is the large

draw for Laguna Beach every year. 

The crowds start around the beginning of June and the area

stays busy until the school year starts back up.

In addition to the impressive shows and all the great places

to eat, there are more art galleries in the Laguna Beach area

than any other nearby southern California community.

Here is an example of a well known established gallery on

Coast Hwy, Pop Art Masters Gallery

You can read about upcoming events in a local Laguna Beach

publication called The Laguna Beach Vibe.

Fabian Perez Paintings and Art

Fabian Perez paintings and art can be viewed here.

For more information about this artist: 

949-450-8282 ask for Dan

Email me with questions about Fabian Perez

Fabian Perez Paintings and prints available

Fabian Perez is one of the better selling artists in the USA, UK, Italy

and other countries as well.

Find out more about Fabian Perez paintings, giclee prints, hand signed limited

edition works by calling 310-461-9480

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Saba

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Fabian Perez

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