Elmer (A Snowbird) by Charles Spillar

The  opening reception for the new exhibition titled ARTificial: The Artists Perception  of Truth will be held this Friday, February 4 at one of Tucson’s most eclectic gallery, The Art Gallery on Stone/Speedway.

This new mixed media exhibition is surely got a little something for everyone’s delight. Sculpture, paintings, mixed media , collage and a little bit of everything the artists feel is the perception of truth.

Below are just a few of the images from the exhibition.

Original Painting by David Tineo

Mask by Bob Kray

Ceramic Fish by Kazuma Sambe

Scupture by Margo Huntington

Bronze Sculpture by Steve Romaniello

Modest Smile by Alex Arshansky

Artists’ reception is Friday, Feb. 4 from 4-7 P.M.

Location: ART Gallery, 1122 N. Stone Ave., (NE corner of Stone/Speedway), Tucson, AZ, 85705

(520) 624-7099,

Exhibit closes February 29. ( And yes they know there is no Feb. 29 this year.  But isn’t art always the artists’ perception of truth?)

Gallery hours: Wednesdays-Saturdays from 11 am-4 pm, or by appointment  (520)405-5800.

Parking lot and entry at east end of building, w/access through paved alley.  Handicapped parking and access at Stone Ave. entrance.

Girl-Woman by Judith Mariner

On Saturday January 29^th there will be a closing exhibition titled “Reflections of the new mythic body: Figurative painting by Judith Mariner.” This will be a great opportunity to see this talented artist’s work before it leaves and meet the new owners of one of Tucson’s newest galleries in the historic warehouse arts district.

Card Reader by Judith Mariner

Judith is a local artist living and working in Tucson. Her primary life focus is philosophy, metaphysics and the multi-dimensionality of consciousness.  Her work is investigative and fueled by awe, longing, and divine discontent, which she believes are the handmaidens of creation and evolution.

Women In the Bath by Judith Mariner

Judith’s college B. A. is in music performance and her visual art talents are self taught . She has been a guest working artist at the Drawing Studio here in Tucson.

By learning through experience she now uses her talents to teach others watercolor, oil and drawing through private lessons at various Parks and Recreation centers while raising her two children as a single mom. Judith’s work is not easily categorized. She covers a range from landscape, portraits, psychological studies and abstracts.

American Souls by Judith Mariner

The closing exhibition will be this Saturday  29th of January at 6:00 PM- 9:00 PM at the Wanderlust gallery, 439 North 6th Ave, Tucson

(Entrance on  6th Street. Best parking is behind the 6^th Ave/6^th St. building entering from 6^th Ave.

For more information call 520-207-3346.

Refreshments provided.

Marathon by Bettye Hamblen Turner

Located in the Texas hill country is one of the finest collections of contemporary art in America. Upon returning from visiting my family in Louisiana and traveling to visit  friends in Fredericksburg, Texas on the way back to Tucson  I discovered a  world class gem just outside Johnson City, Texas. It is the 140+ acres Benini Sculpture Ranch located in a beautiful area of the hill country  with 360 degree views. Awesome is the best way to describe the ranch and the magnificent art that is located throughout.

Untitled by Bob Fowler

Passion In A Bud Vase by La Paso

Originally established in Central Florida in 1978 as Benini’s studio, this fine arts project has evolved into a facility that includes a 14,000 sq.ft. Studios Building with a fine arts library, exhibit galleries featuring 40 years of Benini’s paintings, and guest artists, as well as the Sculpture Ranch on the surrounding 140 acres. I highly recommend a visit to this unique property to anyone traveling through this area.

Below these sculpture photos are a few of Benini’s paintings and whereas they are beautiful in photos, it is best to see them in person to recognize the artistic genius of this artist.

Constellation Aries by Benini

Medusa by Benini

Courting Kaos: To All The Ones Who Try, The Winner by Benini

The Benini  Galleries and Sculpture Ranch is located in the Texas Hill Country, six miles west of Johnson City, about an hour’s drive from Austin and from San Antonio. The project is open for visitations from ten to six Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

Transit by Walter Horak

The Mediterranean-like setting provides a showcase for contemporary talent as national and international artists are placing large-scale, contemporary sculpture on the grounds. Many of the sculptures are for sale. In the event of a preference for commissioned works, collectors can also work directly with the artists.

Artist Benini and his works

To view  more of what the Sculpture Ranch has to offer & directions to the Ranch with a map please visit their website:

http://www.sculptureranch.com/

To view more of Benini’s art visit his site at http://www.benini.com

For more information:

Contact Lorraine Benini,

The Benini Studio
& Sculpture Ranch

377 Shiloh Road
Johnson City, Texas USA 78636

Phone: 830-868-5244

NOTE: They are accepting applications from professional sculptors wanting to exhibit at the Ranch. See website for more details.