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Take a look at "PACIFIC COAST" by Ruth Francis
Gallery Wrap 36 x 48?
Oil on Canvas

"The Pacific Coast is a fairy tale dream to me. As a child during my family’s many trips to the West coast, I played in the surf. I was actually afraid of it, but I never told anyone. The big black rocks seemed like monsters to me. And the crashing waves were scary things that chased me back to the shore."

More info on painting https://giddensgallery.com/shop/pacific-coast-ruth-francis/
Enlarge painting https://bit.ly/35hqnsa

The gallery exhibits 150+ art pieces at any given time. However, if you have a particular piece that you’re coming in to see, make sure to call first as we have over 700 pieces that we promote and are listed on the Website.

If you have never visited the Gallery then you owe it to yourself to do so. You will not be disappointed.

VIDEO introduction - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aJvpbpTOwaY

Giddens Gallery of Fine Art in Grapevine
624 S Main St
Grapevine, TX 76051
817-488-8600

Don’t miss being one of the first to see “New Art Pieces” at Giddens Gallery. Sign up for email - https://giddensgallery.com/subscribe/

Gallery Resident Artists
Rosemary Riddle Achelpohl
Naomi Brotherton
Nancy Conant
Jill McNery Danahey
Christina Fitch
Ruth Francis
David Gappa
Jay Garrison
Stefan Georg
Cherie Giddens
Betty Grummer
Sara Joseph
Stormie Parker
Jackie Railsback
Julia Ross
Manuel Sarmiento
Betty Watkins
Jerome Weilmuenster
Fran Chausse White

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Nancy’s Reception & Show

Giddens Gallery of Fine Art in Grapevine

 

Raptors and Other

Feathered Friends

by Nancy Conant

 

October 3 - 12, 2019

Nancy’s Show

Gallery open Tuesday – Saturday

11:00am – 6:00pm

 

October 5

Nancy’s Reception
6:00 PM till 9:00 PM

Enjoy Fine Art, Complimentary Wine, Hors d’oeuvres and Smiles

For details & Parking - https://bit.ly/2kHzUpW

View additional work by Nancy – https://bit.ly/2ma0w3a

 

If you have never been to Giddens Gallery you owe it to yourself to visit.  You will not be disappointed. 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aJvpbpTOwaY

Giddens Gallery of Fine Art in Grapevine

624 S Main St

Grapevine, TX 76051

817-488-8600

www.giddensgallery.com

https://www.facebook.com/GiddensGallery

https://www.instagram.com/giddensgallery/

 

Go here to learn what is in store for those that signup on our email list.

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Sara’s Reception & Show
Giddens Gallery of Fine Art in Grapevine
“Worship in Water Media” by Sara Joseph

August 15 - 24, 2019
Sara’s Show
Gallery open Tuesday – Saturday
11:00am – 6:00pm

August 17
Sara’s Reception 
6:00 PM till 9:00 PM
Enjoy Fine Art, Complimentary Wine, Hors d’oeuvres and Smiles

For details & Parking - https://bit.ly/2K4bi39

View additional work by Sara– https://bit.ly/2Gqw4t7

 

If you have never been to Giddens Gallery you owe it to yourself to visit.  You will not be disappointed. 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aJvpbpTOwaY 
Giddens Gallery of Fine Art in Grapevine
624 S Main St
Grapevine, TX 76051
817-488-8600
www.giddensgallery.com
https://www.facebook.com/GiddensGallery
https://www.instagram.com/giddensgallery/

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Naomi’s Show & Reception

Giddens Gallery of Fine Art in Grapevine

 

“Trees”
by Naomi Brotherton 

Naomi’s Show
July 18 - 27, 2019
Gallery open Tuesday – Saturday
11:00am – 6:00pm 

July 20, 2019
Naomi’s Reception
& Celebration of her April 8th, 99th Birthday
6:00 PM till 9:00 PM
Enjoy Fine Art, Complimentary Wine, Hors d’oeuvres and Smiles

For details & Parking - https://bit.ly/2WTnYzk
View additional work by Naomi – https://bit.ly/2OsQwMo

“To paraphrase from Joyce Kilmer’s famous poem,”
Trees (copyright 1914)

‘I think that I shall never see
A poem as lovely as a tree.
……
Poems are made by fools like me,
But only God can make a tree.’

“Trees are a favorite of mine to paint and they show such beauty in all their forms. Lush with green leaves, strikingly colored leaves in the fall, and the beautiful shapes their bare branches make against the winter sky.”

“I hope you will join me on Saturday July 20, 2019 for my reception and 2019, 99th birthday celebration. Featured will be some of my tree paintings and other artwork. Of course, if you are not able to join me at the reception, then please take the time to enjoy my work during the Show dates.”

If you have never been to Giddens Gallery you owe it to yourself to visit.  You will not be disappointed. 
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aJvpbpTOwaY

Giddens Gallery of Fine Art in Grapevine
624 S Main St
Grapevine, TX 76051
817-488-8600
www.giddensgallery.com
https://www.facebook.com/GiddensGallery
https://www.instagram.com/giddensgallery/

If you have visited the Gallery, we would greatly appreciate a Review at one or more of the links below.
YELP – https://bit.ly/2FUw1Gn
GOOGLE – https://bit.ly/2We3YYc
GALLERY – http://giddensgallery.com/comments/
TRIP ADVISOR – https://bit.ly/2DuGTJv

FACE BOOK - https://bit.ly/2WeaEFO   
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FRAN’S Show &

Reception

Giddens Gallery of Fine Art in Grapevine

 

Fran Chausse White - “Flowering Relationships”

 

Fran’s Show

June 13 - 22, 2019

Gallery open Tuesday – Saturday

11:00am – 6:00pm

 

Fran’s Reception

Saturday June 15

6:00 PM till 9:00 PM

Enjoy Fine Art, Complimentary Wine, Hors d’oeuvres and Smiles

For details & Parking - https://bit.ly/2YJJzKZ

View additional work by Fran – https://bit.ly/2Qjcd2z 

 

If you have never been to Giddens Gallery you owe it to yourself to visit.  You will not be disappointed. 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aJvpbpTOwaY

Giddens Gallery of Fine Art in Grapevine

624 S Main St

Grapevine, TX 76051

817-488-8600

www.giddensgallery.com

 

Go here to learn what is in store for those that signup on our email list.
https://giddensgallery.com/signup/

 

 

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Christina’s Show & Reception

“Moments in Time”

Giddens Gallery of Fine Art in Grapevine

 

Christina’s Show

May 2 – 11, 2019

Gallery open Tuesday – Saturday

11:00am – 6:00pm

 

Christina’s Reception

Saturday May 4

6:00 PM till 9:00 PM

Enjoy Fine Art, Complimentary Wine, Hors d’oeuvres and Smiles

For details & Parking - https://bit.ly/2IzTZIj

View additional work by Christina – https://bit.ly/2Il2V4T

 

If you have never been to Giddens Gallery you owe it to yourself to visit.  You will not be disappointed. 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aJvpbpTOwaY

Giddens Gallery of Fine Art in Grapevine

624 S Main St

Grapevine, TX 76051

817-488-8600

www.giddensgallery.com

https://www.facebook.com/GiddensGallery

https://www.instagram.com/giddensgallery/

 

If you have visited the Gallery, we would greatly appreciate a Review at one or more of the links below.
YELP – https://bit.ly/2FUw1Gn
GOOGLE – https://bit.ly/2We3YYc
GALLERY – http://giddensgallery.com/comments/
TRIP ADVISOR – https://bit.ly/2DuGTJv

FACE BOOK - https://bit.ly/2WeaEFO   
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RUTH FRANCIS’ SHOW and Reception & Demonstation

Giddens Gallery of Fine Art in Grapevine

 

Ruth Francis - “The Labyrinth of My Mind”

 

Ruth’s Show

April 11 - 20, 2019

Gallery open Tuesday – Saturday

11:00am – 6:00pm

 

Ruth’s Reception & Demonstration

Saturday, April 13, 2019

6:00 PM till 9:00 PM

Ruth will be conducting a painting demonstration.

Enjoy Fine Art, Complimentary Wine, Hors d’oeuvres and Smiles

For details & Parking - https://bit.ly/2Ca2Ts1

View additional work by Ruth – https://bit.ly/2EI39ii

 

If you have never been to Giddens Gallery you owe it to yourself to visit.  You will not be disappointed. 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aJvpbpTOwaY

Giddens Gallery of Fine Art in Grapevine

624 S Main St

Grapevine, TX 76051

817-488-8600

www.giddensgallery.com

https://www.facebook.com/GiddensGallery

https://www.instagram.com/giddensgallery/

 

If you have visited the Gallery, we would greatly appreciate a Review at one or more of the links below.
YELP – https://bit.ly/2FUw1Gn
GOOGLE – https://bit.ly/2We3YYc
GALLERY – http://giddensgallery.com/comments/
TRIP ADVISOR – https://bit.ly/2DuGTJv
FACE BOOK - https://bit.ly/2WeaEFO 
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PURCHASING FINE ART
Six Things to consider when purchasing Fine Art

TRUST YOUR OWN TASTE.  At the end of the day, after looking and looking, you must trust your own taste. Good art comes with many different styles and subjects. The style and subject matter that really speaks to you depends on how well your personality converges with that of the artist. You might have an eclectic sensibility and appreciate many kinds of good art, you might like the romantic landscape, colorful expressionistic painting, be intrigued by sculptures, or minimalism, etc. No matter what kind of art really grabs you, do not be afraid to mix different things in one space. In the end your general taste will connect them all.

LOOK FOR VALUE.  Although you are NOT thinking “investment potential” (you’re not, are you?), you should be thinking VALUE.  You do not want to be ripped off, and in the art world, it’s easy to spend lots of money on junk. If you’re spending under $700 for an original work or under $2000 for a larger piece, don’t worry. Use these numbers as general guidelines for buying artwork, and remember, buy anything that pleases you.
If a Fine Art piece extends to higher prices, then consider size, how much you like the piece and the artist’s notoriety.  Don’t forget, artists have to make money too.
The vast majority of artist are creating art for the passion of the creation and are never able to become a career artist.  However, each created piece has many hours of effort invested.  If an artist creates and directly sells 20 pieces a year for $500 each, that is only $10,000 a year. Furthermore, they may have an expensive Masters of Fine Arts degree, plus the costs of postcards, supplies, paper/canvas, rent, and framing. Most likely, the artist has a day job and is caught in the classic artist-bind: the artist has to make enough to live, and at the same time, find time to paint. It’s a hard life, so give them a break and don’t complain about the artist trying to sell an original work of art for more than $300. Pay them gladly.

GENERATIONAL VALUE - Although there is a good probability that your original art pieces will increase in value, most Fine Art is passed down from generation to generation and become heirlooms rather than sold for profit.  So, remember you never actually own a Fine Art piece. You merely look after it for the next generation.

BUY FROM REPUTABLE GALLERIES.  When you are purchasing art for more than $500, it is a good idea to work with a reputable Gallery.  To be able to remain in the business, an art Gallery must select artist that are the best of the best.  Also, the making of prints from originals has become such that it sometimes isn’t easy distinguishing the difference between them.  Purchasing from a reputable Gallery should insure you don’t get ripped off by someone representing a print as an original.

PRINTS or REPRODUCTIONS should never be considered an investment or an heirloom.  Originals are the only Fine Art pieces that have the potential to hold or increase in value.  Never purchase only for the sake of making an Investment.  You must love your art and allow it to give you pleasure every day. If dollar signs are all you think about when you look at it, it’s not good for your soul or for the art. If your art happens to increase in value, consider yourself fortunate that you did not have to pay more for the same pleasure.

PURCHASE WITH CONFIDENCE - Giddens Gallery of Fine Art in Grapevine never displays prints and only offers Original Fine Art pieces by our personally selected Fine Artists.

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FEATURED ARTIST’S SHOW and Reception

Giddens Gallery of Fine Art in Grapevine

 

Rosemary Riddle-Achelpohl - “Indigo”

Rosemary’s work - https://giddensgallery.com/product-category/rosemaryriddle-achelpohl/

 

Show

Feb 28 – Mar 9, 2019

Gallery open Tuesday – Saturday

11:00am – 6:00pm

Artist’s Reception

Saturday, Mar 2

6:00 PM till 9:00 PM

Free event, Enjoy Fine Art, Complimentary Wine, Hors d’oeuvres and Smiles

For details and parking - https://bit.ly/2CHFWvI

 

If you have never been to Giddens Gallery you owe it to yourself to visit.  You will not be disappointed. 
Giddens Gallery of Fine Art in Grapevine

624 S Main St

Grapevine, TX 76051

817-488-8600

www.giddensgallery.com

https://www.facebook.com/GiddensGallery

https://www.instagram.com/giddensgallery/

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aJvpbpTOwaY

 

If you have visited the Gallery, we would greatly appreciate a Review at one or more of the links below.
YELP – https://bit.ly/2FUw1Gn
GOOGLE – https://bit.ly/2We3YYc
GALLERY – http://giddensgallery.com/comments/
TRIP ADVISOR – https://bit.ly/2DuGTJv
FACE BOOK - https://bit.ly/2WeaEFO   

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FEATURED ARTIST’S SHOW and Reception

Giddens Gallery of Fine Art in Grapevine

 

FEATURED ARTIST

Jackie Railsback - "Creative Moments in 2018"

Jackie’s work - https://giddensgallery.com/product-category/jackierailsback/

 

Show

Feb. 7 – 16, 2019

Gallery open Tuesday – Saturday

11:00am – 6:00pm

 

Artist’s Reception

Saturday, Feb. 9

6:00 PM till 9:00 PM

Free event, Enjoy Fine Art, Complimentary Wine, Hors d’oeuvres and Smiles

For details and parking - https://bit.ly/2RLO47V

 

If you have never been to Giddens Gallery you owe it to yourself to visit.  You will not be disappointed. 
Giddens Gallery of Fine Art in Grapevine

624 S Main St

Grapevine, TX 76051

817-488-8600

www.giddensgallery.com

https://www.facebook.com/GiddensGallery

https://www.instagram.com/giddensgallery/

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aJvpbpTOwaY

 

If you have visited the Gallery, we would greatly appreciate a Review at one or more of the links below.
YELP – https://bit.ly/2FUw1Gn
GOOGLE – https://bit.ly/2We3YYc
GALLERY – http://giddensgallery.com/comments/
TRIP ADVISOR – https://bit.ly/2DuGTJv
FACE BOOK - https://bit.ly/2WeaEFO   

Thank you.