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18<br />
ART &<br />
ABOUT<br />
VALLEY OF THE ARTS<br />
Daniel Ryan<br />
by Lon Michels and Todd Olson<br />
When we think about “Art And About”, here in our “Valley Of<br />
The Arts”, so many venues, talent and of course artists come<br />
to mind. Our valley is blessed with talent, and artists with<br />
integrity, with a passion like no other we have seen around<br />
the country.<br />
Photographers and the amount of knowledge and talent they<br />
possess can be paramount to the time it takes to put together<br />
amazing and beautiful images. These are captured for<br />
weddings, special art openings, and red carpet events. With<br />
their mastery in imagery, they create feelings and beauty in<br />
realism or the abstract.<br />
We see only the tip of the iceberg when a photographer<br />
is shooting. Upon returning to their studios, they spend<br />
countless hours working with their images. These<br />
photographers/artists fit their images into the context and<br />
formats that will be conducive for the venue that is needed.<br />
One of our favorite photographers in the “Valley Of The Arts”<br />
is Daniel Ryan. Daniel is not only professional, but he is one<br />
of nicest people we have come to know here in Palm Springs.<br />
Daniel is able to take images and transform them digitally for<br />
anything we need. The talent he has is beyond compare, and his<br />
passion and knowledge with the latest technology is incredible.<br />
The exposure is key to shooting our art in the Lon Michels<br />
Gallery. To date, Daniel has shot more than 300 images of our<br />
works alone! He then sends these to places around the world<br />
where they are needed, or right here in our own back yard.<br />
Michael Heath, Allen Perrier and James David Mancini<br />
Daniel Ryan photography is the first we call when we have<br />
a need for imaging our work, special occasions, or artist<br />
receptions. See some of Daniel’s work and his mastery in<br />
images on his website at www.danielryanphotography.com .<br />
Daniel is also becoming the # 1 photographer in the valley<br />
for our new legal same-sex weddings. When asked why he<br />
likes to shoot same-sex weddings, his response is that they<br />
are fabulous, glamorous and for the magical experience of<br />
capturing this love for a lifetime. “There is such a special feeling<br />
that comes into play when people who were denied marriage<br />
and equal rights come together in love, and a celebration of<br />
newfound freedom that comes from the same right to marry”.<br />
Heath Gallery is among one of our favorite galleries. Owners<br />
James David Mancini and Michael Heath are also the<br />
resident artists. They share their incredible space with other<br />
very talented artists who bring such beauty and light alive on<br />
the walls. We were so surprised to find another room in the<br />
back where we could explore other work. This gallery goes<br />
all-out for their artist receptions.<br />
The Hollywood lights are bright and call people to the red carpet.<br />
Upon arriving to Heath Gallery, we are met with enthusiasm,<br />
genuine warmth, and kindness often missed in larger cities.<br />
This gallery is a must for those who like abstract art; all<br />
the work is beautiful, and James and Michael are also very<br />
easy on the eyes! The artist whose reception we attended is<br />
Allen Perrier. Allen is a retired lawyer who has the discipline<br />
to create abstract geometric lines and circles that come<br />
together, forming a journey of imagination and illusion.<br />
His strong suit, though. is his sense of color! We have watched<br />
this artist blossum over the last couple of years, and it is a joy<br />
to see his work. Not only do James and Michael help to inspire<br />
Allen, they support other artists throughout the valley, and<br />
have Jack Farley’s Art Supplies Store right next door.<br />
We were amazed that we did not have to go to Los Angeles<br />
to purchase a 10’ x 10’ rolled canvas, or superb brushes<br />
and paints. All right here,yeah, in Palm Springs, next to the<br />
new Copa. Not only does this gallery light up the sky, but<br />
the artists and owners light up our “Valley Of The Arts” with<br />
talent, color, beauty and integrity!<br />
Please support all small business this shopping season,<br />
and visit a local brick and mortar store. Here is the website<br />
for both Heath Gallery and Jack Farley’s Art Supplies, www.<br />
hgpalmsprings.com, and jackfarleysartsupplies.com.
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