Starring "The Gallery" Featured Artist

I'm pleased to announce that I am the featured artist for November at Starring "The Gallery" in Northville, Michigan.

Many of the photos that I have posted on my Facebook page over the last few weeks are new works which will make their public debut and will be on exhibit there for the entire month.

You are cordially invited to attend the reception:

118 W. Main St.

Northville, Michigan
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Featured Artist: James C. Ritchie, Photography

Artist Reception: Friday, November 7, 2014  6:00 - 9:00pm

Artist Bio: James Ritchie is a native of Northville, and a self-taught photographer. His work stems from his many interests which range from the art of automotive design; railroads and machinery; architecture; to historic subjects, scenes and events, and more.  His award winning photographs have been published on book covers and calendars and have illustrated newspaper articles and web sites across the country and around the world.

Mr. Ritchie's work is set apart from that of others because he rarely portrays a subject in its entirety. Instead, he creates a series of details that, to him, are its very essence. Recently he has developed a slight variation of this modus operandi. While he still seeks subjects that fascinate him, and he still presents mainly their details, he has been inspired to get out of his visual box and to see things with "new" eyes.

His new objective is to find the art in ordinary, overlooked, and ignored sights in life. That "art of the ordinary" focuses not necessarily on what something "is," but rather on the colors and contrasts, light and shadow, and / or geometric shapes of a scene or subject.

Some of his work in this new perspective is presented here for the first time.

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West of Center Exhibit 2014, Northville Art House

"West of Center" is an annual all-media exhibit at the Northville (Michigan) Art House. This year's event was juried by Detroit native and renowned fine artist, Robert Schefman. He is the Foundations Department Chair, and Associate Professor at The College for Creative Studies in Detroit. His work has been shown and collected in galleries and museums across the country (including the Detroit Institute of Arts), and is represented by the Robert Kidd Gallery in Birmingham, Michigan.  Visit Mr. Schefman's website to read more about him and view his work. Read an interview with him at ArtHopper.org.

I am extremely honored that a juror of such high esteem has chosen one of my works for this exhibit.

Dunlap Shadows

16x24 Gallery Wrap Canvas

West of Center

June 6 - 28, 2014

Opening Reception: 6-9 pm, Friday, June 6, 2014

Northville Art House

215 W. Cady St.

Northville, Michigan

248-344-0497

NorthvilleArtHouse.org

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New at Fred's Ice Cream

Last year I was invited to display some work at Fred's Ice Cream in Northville Square which featured several images of Northville.

I recently replaced these two pieces . . .

 

 Vintage Bottle Cap (16x16)

1950s Sign (12x36)

. . . with this new scene.

East Main Street

24x36

The series is now entirely Northville sights and scenes. Watch for other new pieces during the coming months.

These, along with much more of my work, are available at The Urban Pearl Gallery (formerly State of Mind) at 120 E. Main St.

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Now Showing at Fred's Ice Cream - Northville

Fred's Ice Cream has partnered with State of Mind Gallery and is displaying some of my canvases with a Northville and soda "flavor."

Fred's is a localy-owned family business named after the owners' late father. Most products in the store are from Michigan-based companies, and they serve Hudsonville Ice Cream in homemade waffle cones which are made right in the store!  Fred's fountain fare features floats with Michigan Soda Company flavors, ice cream sundaes, and fresh-fruit blended ice cream. There is also a large selection of Gelato, frozen yogurt and Dippin' Dots, too. Be sure to visit their store, web site, and facebook page.

Upper level of Northville Square
133 W. Main at Wing St.

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 Northville Clock (24 x 30)

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 Vintage Vernor's Bottle Cap  (16 x 16)

 Vintage Vernor's Sign  (12 x 36)

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  Manhole Cover  (24 x 36)

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 Northville Marquis Theatre  (24 x 36)

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Now Showing at State of MInd Gallery - Northville

I'm pleased to announce that my work is now available at the State of Mind Gallery, 120 E. Main St. in Northville, Michigan. The gallery, owned by metal artists Joan Mulvehill and Lisa Robideau, showcases the work of more than 40 local Michigan artists.

Gallery Hours:

Mon -Thurs  10 am - 6 pm

Friday  10 am - 8 pm

Saturday 10 am - 6 pm

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The first Friday of every month downtown Northville comes alive and celebrates the arts during their popular First Friday Experience (formerly known as the Art Walk). As guests stroll downtown Northville's growing art district, they will enjoy a night filled with art exhibits (highlighting featured artists each month), art demonstrations and related events. Downtown Northville's participating First Friday Art galleries and stores are open until 9 pm with many of the businesses offering complimentary hors d' oeuvres and beverages for their guests as they browse or shop. 

I'll be in the gallery from 6 to 9 pm for this month's First Friday on October 5, so please stop in to say hello and see my display.

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