New Art Book Combines Chaos, God and Sex with Digital Imaging: 'Fractopia' by Christopher Simmons
Thu, 02 Jul 2009, 11:52:19 EDT — Edited by Debra Tone
REDONDO BEACH, Calif. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Christopher Simmons' 'Fractopia' (ISBN: 978-0-9710555-0-6, hardcover - limited edition, Neotrope Press), collects the best of Simmons' abstract images created by combining fractal imagery with photographic effects, textures and hand-applied layers. This special edition includes a video DVD with slide show of all images found in the book. Some of the art has been called sexual in nature, including the piece called 'godheart.'

First time ever Andy Warhol and Steve Kaufman (teacher and his assistant - student) are having a Pop Art Show in Las Vegas July 4th
Thu, 11 Jun 2009, 13:30:05 EDT — Edited by Carly Zander
LAS VEGAS, Nev. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Centaur Art Galleries is pleased to present the art work of Andy Warhol, who passed away in 1987, and his former assistant, Steve Kaufman. The exhibition of the 'Master' and his 'student,' reunited at last and exhibited together, is Centaur Art Galleries' most ambitious undertaking in more than 20 years.

Girls Write Now's Spring Reading to Feature Today's Amy Robach and Author Jean Thompson
Tue, 09 Jun 2009, 18:33:30 EDT — Edited by Carly Zander
NEW YORK, N.Y. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Girls Write Now (GWN), New York's premier creative writing and mentoring organization for high school girls, today announced its annual spring reading, the culmination of another year of developing New York's best young writers. On Sunday, June 14, please join us for an afternoon with participants in the program and the women who inspire them -- featuring Amy Robach, National Correspondent for NBC's Today and National Book Award Nominee Jean Thompson, whose new book is 'Do Not Deny Me' (ISBN: 978-1416595632).

Girls Write Now Mentees Win Big in the 2009 Scholastic Art and Writing Awards
Thu, 28 May 2009, 18:23:47 EDT — Edited by Carly Zander
NEW YORK, N.Y., May 28 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Girls Write Now (GWN), New York's first and only creative writing and mentoring program for high school girls, is proud to announce that 14 of the winning entrees in the prestigious Scholastic Art & Writing Awards-including a national award-were written by this year's talented mentees!

Neotrope Press Announces Publication of 'Fractopia' Art Book by Christopher Simmons
Thu, 28 May 2009, 16:55:35 EDT — Edited by Carly Zander
REDONDO BEACH, Calif., May 28 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Neotrope(R) Press announced today the publication of the limited edition of 'Fractopia' (ISBN: 978-0-9710555-0-6, hardcover), by digital artist Christopher Laird Simmons. The book collects the best of Simmons' abstract images created by combining fractal imagery with photographic effects, textures and hand-applied layers. This special edition includes a video DVD with slide show of all images found in the book.

Nextshore Helps Small and Medium Business with Technology Finance Offering
Wed, 20 May 2009, 10:00:00 EDT — Edited by Debra Tone
PALM BEACH, Fla., May 20 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Nextshore LLC, an emerging leader in global outsourcing, today announced its own business stimulus package - that helps its customers go for a land grab on the Internet - by providing financing for website development. Nextshore can now offer qualified customers 100 percent financing on its products and services. Additionally, all contracts executed before July 4th, 2009 will receive a 10 percent discount in celebration of the American entrepreneurial spirit.

'Through the Prism of Green Eyes' - Lana Lucas - InterArt Gallery May 19-30
Mon, 04 May 2009, 08:00:10 EDT — Edited by Carly Zander
NEW YORK, N.Y., May 4 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Russian-born painter Lana Lucas will bring her contemporary surrealistic watercolor paintings to the InterArt Gallery in New York City in an exhibition that is sure to stir deep emotions and heighten visual senses. Lana Lucas has created a name for herself with paintings that feature rich, vibrant colors contrasted with very dark subjects that invite the viewer into a beautiful, yet strangely dangerous world.

Urangatang.Com Selected for Trademark Expo 2009
Mon, 20 Apr 2009, 18:22:37 EDT — Edited by Carly Zander
OCEAN, N.J., April 20 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Urangatang Web Design announced that it will join the United States Air Force brass quintet plus 15 other carefully selected exhibitors and a cast of 25 costumed characters for the gala opening of the 2009 National Trademark Expo. The event will take place on Friday, May 8 at 10:00 a.m. at the US Patent and Trademark Office's campus, 600 Dulany Street in Alexandria, Virginia. Following the ceremony, the Expo will be open both Friday and Saturday.

Cape Artist Recognized by National Oil Painters Association
Mon, 20 Apr 2009, 12:07:53 EDT — Edited by Carly Zander
WEST BARNSTABLE, Mass., April 20 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- The Oil Painters of America (OPA) announced that Ronald Tinney has been juried into its 2009 National Exhibition of Traditional Oils. The show will be held at Sage Creek Gallery in Santa Fe, New Mexico, from May 1 through May 31, 2009.

Pitt-Jolie Inspire Domestic Bliss in Fractured Housing Market
Thu, 16 Apr 2009, 06:29:49 EDT — Edited by Carly Zander
OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla., April 16 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Just a few minutes drive from Brad Pitt's hometown, a new home currently under construction is using the inspiration of Brad Pitt and his love interest Angelina Jolie to help create its 'inner curb appeal' in order to be competitive in the tough housing market. Named 'The Brangelina,' the house capitalizes on the image of Pitt and Jolie with the use of proverbs, tattoos and quotes reflecting their beliefs. The $500,000 home, by the artist known as Xvala, is expected to go on sale this summer, announced Buddy Haydel.

Commercial Printers Accountable for Identity Theft Protection Under FTC Enforcement of FACTA 'Red Flag Rules'
Fri, 10 Apr 2009, 13:05:20 EDT — Edited by Carly Zander
DENVER, Colo., April 10 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Commercial printers must provide identity theft protection to their customers under Federal Trade Commission (FTC) enforcement of the Red Flag Rules provisions of the Fair and Accurate Credit Transactions Act of 2003 (FACTA), advises identity theft security expert and identity recovery services provider idBUSINESS.

Photographer Chooses Special Equestrians as Her Special Project
Mon, 06 Apr 2009, 13:59:35 EDT — Edited by Carly Zander
WARRINGTON, Pa., April 6 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- 'I had no idea the first time I photographed for Special Equestrians that I would be so touched by the kids and the staff there,' stated Rosemary Taglialatela, who came in contact with the organization during the Bucks County 5K Run last year when she was photographing the runners for the series, Special Equestrians held a race as part of the series; she's been coming back ever since.

Artisteer - Web and Blog Design Automation Software Updated to Version 2.0
Tue, 10 Mar 2009, 14:21:36 EDT — Edited by Carly Zander
SEATTLE, Wash., March 10 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Extensoft announces Artisteer 2.0, a new version of its award winning automated Web design tool for creating templates for Websites and blogs. The new version adds support for the most popular open source content management systems: Joomla and Drupal, in addition to previously supported Wordpress themes and generic web templates. Other new features include typography, internationalization of exported templates, and more.

New Book is a Refreshing Look at Boston's Charles River
Wed, 11 Feb 2009, 12:13:38 EDT — Edited by Carly Zander
CARLISLE, Pa., Feb. 11 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- 2k Artisans is announcing the publication of a new book by artist and author Michael F. Pasqua. 'The Charles, A River For All Seasons' (ISBN 1440424039) is a collection of impressions of Boston's favorite place to play. The forty vivid color images, prepared in a distinctive style, show the changing face of the river as it flows through the seasons.

Expand Business Not Your Budget with LEC Power Translator 12
Tue, 10 Feb 2009, 11:50:22 EDT — Edited by Carly Zander
BOSTON, Mass., Feb. 10 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- With economic challenges come creative solutions, says Language Engineering Company, LLC (LEC). LEC Power Translator 12 Premium cost effectively expands product and company awareness to a potential global market. LEC Power Translator provides instant machine translation of 21 different languages in one convenient package (SRP: $79.99).

Artists Explore the Apron as an Art Form in New Magazine: Apronology
Wed, 04 Feb 2009, 17:33:31 EDT — Edited by Carly Zander
LAGUNA HILLS, Calif., Feb. 4 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Since the launch of Belle Armoire magazine in 2001, art and crafting publisher Stampington & Company has been at the forefront of emerging trends in wearable art. Through special publications, such as Altered Couture, Haute Handbags and Belle Armoire Jewelry, they have continued to explore artistic movements within the world of art-to-wear through specific niche art forms. On February 1, 2009, they released the premiere issue of Apron*ology (apronology), an annual special publication that focuses on artfully-made aprons.

Ballantine Corp. Offers Free Proofreading Service for Client Projects
Tue, 03 Feb 2009, 08:00:00 EDT — Edited by Liisa Sullivan
WAYNE, N.J., Feb. 3 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- In today's current economic climate of cut backs and layoffs, it's refreshing to learn about a company that is actually adding a new service and for free! The Ballantine Corporation, a full-service direct mail company, announces that they are now offering all clients free proofreading before their projects go to press.

Wham Bang Comics Debuts The Legend of Night Owl
Thu, 22 Jan 2009, 12:48:52 EDT — Edited by Carly Zander
FORT WORTH, Texas, Jan. 22 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Give Jake Tinsley five minutes and he'll sell you his latest comic book. It doesn't matter where you meet Jake: on an airplane; in a restaurant; in the halls of his middle school. At 14, Jake is one of the youngest comic book writers in the U.S. and has more than a year of sales experience under his belt. He has authored five comic books and 20 comic strips, launched art shows at three galleries, and served as an expert panelist during a comic book convention in Las Vegas.

Ely, Minnesota Celebrates 15th Annual Winter Festival Feb 6-16, 2009
Tue, 13 Jan 2009, 14:37:48 EDT — Edited by Carly Zander
ELY, Minn., Jan. 13 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Preparations are underway for the Ely Winter Festival slated for February 6-16, 2009, in the northern Minnesota tourist city known for its local beauty and wilderness. The volunteer Board has announced a schedule of events for all ages, abilities and interests; ranging from Sled Dog Rides, an historic Voyageur Encampment, cross-country ski specials and outdoor ice skating; to a crafts fair, several dinners, musical concerts and art events taking place over the Festival's 10-day period.

Visual Poetry and 'Eye Haiku' Highlight FookMovie Videos
Tue, 30 Dec 2008, 15:25:44 EDT — Edited by Debra Tone
LOS ANGELES, Calif., Dec. 30 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- With images inside of images and a nod to such masters of visual communication as surrealist Salvador Dali, the music videos of FookMovie bring together poetry, painting, and performance art. A Los Angeles-based collective of artists, musicians and videographers, FookMovie has completed 43 videos since opening in April of 2008. (VIDEO - VNR)

Fountain Miami to Open During Art Basel Weekend This December
Mon, 03 Nov 2008, 12:23:34 EDT — Edited by Carly Zander
NEW YORK, N.Y., Nov. 3 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Fountain Miami, the alternative art exhibition known for presenting cutting-edge and independent art galleries, sets up shop in an industrial warehouse located at 25th Street and North Miami Avenue for its latest installment this December. Fountain is a guerrilla-style art event, dubbed by many as the 'Anti Art Fair' for its brash, off-the-wall offerings of non-traditional art exhibitions in the art fair environment.

Encinitas Design Agency Gives Local Businesses a New Look
Tue, 28 Oct 2008, 11:57:04 EDT — Edited by Debra Tone
ENCINITAS, Calif., Oct. 28 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Encinitas-based businesses The Fitness Shop, AddSpace To Your Life!, Sara Gilman Consulting, and Encinitas Foreign & Domestic Auto Repair are all celebrating 2008 launches of new websites aimed at generating new business and maintaining relevancy in an increasingly web-based society, announced Durrani Design.

'Bee Behr...Over the Years' - Presenting the Art of Beatrice Van der Pool Behr
Mon, 27 Oct 2008, 17:20:17 EDT — Edited by Carly Zander
GREENVILLE, N.C., Oct. 27 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- The creations of 95-year-old working artist, Bee Behr, will be presented in an exclusive exhibit, 'Bee Behr...Over the Years,' from November 2 - 21, 2008 at The Art Gallery & Studio of Nelle Lee Hayes, in Greenville, NC. A direct quote from Bee Behr, 'I don't think in the same direction as most people,' gives perhaps the best insight into the unique talent of this artist... over the years; 95 years, to be exact.

Michelle Obama Sculpture Remains Through Election
Wed, 15 Oct 2008, 18:22:25 EDT — Edited by Carly Zander
NEW YORK, N.Y., Oct. 15 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Possibly foreshadowing next month's presidential election results is the overwhelming show of support for the decision to keep a portrait bust of Michelle Obama on display at Manhattan's Leo Kesting Gallery. Viewers walking into the west village gallery earlier this month were polled about whether to keep Michelle Obama's likeness on display until the election.

Amusing Ourselves to Death in the Art World
Fri, 10 Oct 2008, 16:43:41 EDT — Edited by Liisa Sullivan
NORMAN, Okla., Oct. 10 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Artist, Xvala, is introducing two new art series at MAINSITE Contemporary Art. The opening is scheduled for Friday, October 10 from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. at 122 East Main Street in Norman. The works will be exhibited through November 29. The artist, Xvala, says he, wants to 'look like Jeff Koons, feel like Damien Hirst, and be a prince like Richard Prince.'

Neal Spector and Guy Hepner Los Angeles Announce the Opening Date for 'Labels'
Tue, 07 Oct 2008, 10:51:28 EDT — Edited by Carly Zander
LOS ANGELES, Calif., Oct. 7 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Guy Hepner Los Angeles and Los Angeles based artist Neal Spector announce October 23, 2008 as the formal opening of Labels. Los Angeles based, Detroit native Neal Spector is no stranger to the limelight. Before commencing work as an artist, Spector was one of the founding creatives behind one of Hollywood's biggest creative firms. Years of exposure to both television and conspicuous consumption inspired him to create the 'Labels' body of work.

Card Cafe Announces Fund Raising Tool for Non-Profits
Wed, 01 Oct 2008, 15:38:39 EDT — Edited by Debra Tone
OREM, Utah, Oct. 1 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Card Cafe, a global technology provider, today announced the launch of Charity Builder. Charity Builder is a tool which enables non-profit organizations throughout the United States to leverage the vast greeting card industry to help them raise money. With the Charity Builder, businesses who donate to non-profits can now give even more money by simply purchasing customer gifts, employee incentives, etc. through the non-profit's site.

Michelle Obama's Sexy Mannequin Bust: NYC Gallery's 'First Lady' Fashion Makeover
Wed, 17 Sep 2008, 11:23:41 EDT — Edited by Carly Zander
NEW YORK, N.Y., Sept. 17 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- First Lady hopeful Michelle Obama receives an 'Inaugural Ball' makeover for providing a makeover to the face of the U.S. The sexy, bare-shouldered style-enhancement highlights Obama's ethnicity to create a new fashion template for the 21st Century First Lady, and is the latest installment of sculptor Daniel Edwards' 'Inspire America' series, courtesy of Manhattan's Leo Kesting Gallery.

Card Cafe Promotes Kira Case to Vice President and General Manager
Thu, 04 Sep 2008, 17:48:46 EDT — Edited by Debra Tone
OREM, Utah, Sept. 4 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Card Cafe, a global technology provider, today announced the promotion of Kira Case to Vice President and General Manager. She will oversee and manage all operating aspects of the company. Card Cafe was founded in 2005 as an easy way to keep in touch with people through online ordering of printed greeting cards.

Two Paintings by Ronald Tinney Are Selected for Prestigious Boston Competition
Mon, 25 Aug 2008, 18:43:38 EDT — Edited by Carly Zander
BOSTON, Mass. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Out of 200 entries submitted by 70 artists from around New England working in the realist tradition, 35 paintings were selected for The Guild of Boston Artists' Annual New England Representational Competition. Two of the 35 are Sunrise Magic and Resting Quietly by Ronald Tinney, an artist based in West Barnstable, Mass.

Rizco Design Joins EPA's Climate Leaders Program
Mon, 04 Aug 2008, 11:34:25 EDT — Edited by Debra Tone
MANASQUAN, N.J. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- As a part of its continued commitment to environmental improvement, today Rizco Design, an award-winning, graphic design firm in New Jersey, announced its participation in the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA's) Climate Leaders program. By participating in Climate Leaders, Rizco has pledged to measure and reduce its corporate-wide greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions over a period of five years.

GiSTEQ PhotoTrackr Now Available for Mac
Mon, 28 Jul 2008, 10:40:40 EDT — Edited by Carly Zander
BREA, Calif., July 28 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- The creators of the popular PhotoTrackr are excited to announce that their program is now available for Mac users. Ever since the PhotoTrackr was created, photographers, both amateur and professional, have been making use of its easy-to-use features, allowing them to properly date, map, categorize, and organize their photos.

Thomas D. Mangelsen's 'The Natural World' Book is the Benjamin Franklin Award Winner for Best Coffee Table / Large Format Category
Tue, 24 Jun 2008, 10:36:22 EDT — Edited by Carly Zander
OMAHA, Neb., June 24 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Images of Nature(R) is proud to announce that Thomas D. Mangelsen's latest book 'The Natural World' (ISBN 978-189031042-4) was a winner at the PMA, the Independent Book Publishers Association 2008 Benjamin Franklin Awards. The book took top honors in the Coffee Table/Large format category.

Precise Color Printing is Now Possible with SilverFast's Printer Calibration Workflow
Thu, 15 May 2008, 09:08:29 EDT — Edited by Carly Zander
KIEL, Germany and SARASOTA, Fla., May 15 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- LaserSoft Imaging adds Printer Calibration with ICC-Profiling to its SilverFast Ai Studio product line. The new Printer Calibration ensures a fully calibrated workflow from input to output. SilverFast's advanced technology now ensures precise colors from input to output without requiring new hardware!

Oprah Winfrey Depicted with Late Dogs in Puppies' Memorial - New York Gallery Appeals to Pet Lovers with Exhibit
Wed, 14 May 2008, 11:49:21 EDT — Edited by Debra Tone
NEW YORK, N.Y., May 14 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- An exhibit dedicated to the memory of Oprah Winfrey's late dogs opens in Manhattan's West Village, helping to promote pet safety awareness. A life-size monument depicts puppy versions of Oprah's Cocker Spaniel Sophie and Golden Labrador Gracie atop the head of the talk show icon by controversial sculptor Daniel Edwards. The Puppies' Memorial will be exhibited at Leo Kesting Gallery on May 22nd.

Thomas D. Mangelsen's Best Selling Book The Natural World is a Quiet Call to Action as the Earth Battles Global Warming
Wed, 07 May 2008, 07:31:44 EDT — Edited by Carly Zander
OMAHA, Neb., May 7 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Wondrous and enchanting yet fragile and at risk, 'The Natural World' (ISBN: 978-189031042-4), as seen through the eyes of celebrated nature photographer Thomas D. Mangelsen, chronicles ten distinct ecosystems that serve as islands of refuge not only for Earth's diversity of life but for the human spirit as well.

Robert Cipriani's Award-Winning 'Passages' Painting Series Marked for Two Upcoming Art Exhibitions
Wed, 23 Apr 2008, 11:58:33 EDT — Edited by Carly Zander
DUXBURY, Mass., April 23 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- In 2003, Passages 2 received Directors' Choice of Outstanding Painting at the Cambridge Art Association. Passages, Ocean to Bay 1 won 'Artist of the Year, Painting' at the Cambridge Art Association Members' Prize Show in 2005 and was selected 'Best Cape Cod Landscape' at the Cape Cod Art Association in 2007. Today, painter and designer Robert Cipriani continues to evolve his award-winning 'Passages' paintings.

Chicago to Host 'Oprah Sarcophagus' from the Artist Who Created Nude Britney Spears on Bear Skin Rug
Wed, 23 Apr 2008, 08:08:03 EDT — Edited by Debra Tone
CHICAGO, Ill., April 23 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- A gilded coffin lid bearing Oprah's full-figured likeness by controversial sculptor Daniel Edwards, designed to reach out to the recently retired baby boomers for whom healthcare reform will come too late, lands in Chicago this week. Edwards is offering his latest creation of the television icon to break the ice with baby boomers to encourage them to prepare for their own funerals. The Oprah Sarcophagus, courtesy of NYC's Leo Kesting Gallery, will be unveiled April 24th.

Oprah Burial Mask a Tribute to Inner Beauty - Golden Likeness of TV Talk Queen Winfrey Debuts in Chicago
Fri, 18 Apr 2008, 01:29:06 EDT — Edited by Carly Zander
CHICAGO, Ill., April 18 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- On the heels of last year's farewell tour of the King Tut exhibit starts this year's tour of the gilded likeness of talk show queen, Oprah Winfrey. The Oprah Burial Mask will debut in Chicago April 24th, near Oprah's Harpo Studios at GARDENfresh Gallery, courtesy of NYC's Leo Kesting Gallery.

Oprah Sarcophagus Reaches Out to Unprepared Retirees - Health Care Reform Will Come Too Late for Some Baby Boomers
Thu, 17 Apr 2008, 09:00:48 EDT — Edited by Carly Zander
CHICAGO, Ill., April 17 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- With her endorsement of presidential candidate Barack Obama, Oprah is making known her views on the need for healthcare reform. But controversial sculptor Daniel Edwards is urging talk show host Oprah Winfrey to do more by taking the time on her show to reach out to the recently retired baby boomers for whom healthcare reform will come too late.

New e-Book Brings Professional Photo-Illustration Effects to Every Photographer
Mon, 07 Apr 2008, 08:00:31 EDT — Edited by Carly Zander
LOS ANGELES, Calif., April 7 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- A new interactive publication brings great flexibility to every photographer using Adobe Photoshop 7 through CS3 running on Windows or Mac. The just-released eBook includes literally hundreds of new, productive and exotic treatments, effects, transformations and conversions of almost any digital image. The work is 'Lights...Digital Camera...ACTIONS!' (ISBN: 1-882383-39-7) by Peter iNova.

New Book Honors a Fast Disappearing Way of Life: Wild Mustangs and Nevada Prospectors
Wed, 19 Mar 2008, 08:47:06 EDT — Edited by Carly Zander
VANCOUVER, B.C., Canada, March 19 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Authors John and Jeannette Kerr of Focal Impressions are excited to announce the publication of their first book, 'Mines, Minerals and Mustangs' (ISBN: 978-0-9809603-0-3), scheduled to be released on April 10, 2008.

Photographic Fine Art Lamps Feature New Environmentally Responsible LED Lighting
Tue, 26 Feb 2008, 07:16:51 EDT — Edited by Carly Zander
CARPINTERIA, Calif., Feb. 26 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Holland Scott Gallery today announces the debut of the Environmentally Responsible Green Energy Fine Art Lamps. These lamps combine energy-efficiency technology with fine-art design.

Internationally Acclaimed Spanish Master Painter Ramon Vilanova Coming to New Jersey
Fri, 15 Feb 2008, 08:21:54 EDT — Edited by Carly Zander
SUMMIT, N.J. - Feb. 15 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Internationally acclaimed Spanish Master Painter Ramon Vilanova is coming to Summit, New Jersey. He will be in Summit on Saturday, March 8 and Sunday, March 9 to unveil a new collection of Plein-Air paintings. The masterworks collection is featured in the new book of his paintings entitled 'Miradas'; the third monograph published featuring the works of this phenomenal artist. Cosmopolitan Fine Art will host a reception and book signing for the artist on March 8, 2008.

Altered Britney Spears Tabloid Image Challenges the Art World
Fri, 08 Feb 2008, 15:28:05 EDT — Edited by Liisa Sullivan
NORMAN, Okla. - Feb. 8 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Last year, images of Britney Spears' shaved head were splayed all over the media. And, in celebration of Spears, Mainsite Contemporary Art in Norman is exhibiting an appropriated image for public viewing through March 28. Los Angeles artist, known as XVALA, set out to define Spears' spiritual, emotional and economical value.

Freedom and Focus Play Equal Roles in Artist Robert Cipriani's Abstract Paintings
Thu, 31 Jan 2008, 10:35:00 EDT — Edited by Carly Zander
DUXBURY, Mass. - Jan. 31 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- One informs the other; the other informs the one. 'As an abstract painter, I am very influenced by my life's work as a graphic designer. Alternatively, my approach to painting impacts my design work in a way that makes it richer and more interesting,' explains artist Robert Cipriani, whose abstract painting, Red 2, received an honorable mention award at the Cambridge Art Association's 'Red' show in November 2007.

Kentucky Derby Horse a 'Champion' for Right To Die
Thu, 24 Jan 2008, 11:18:07 EDT — Edited by Debra Tone
NEW YORK, N.Y. - Jan. 24 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Barbaro, the euthanized champion racehorse, is an emblem for the Right To Die and Death With Dignity movements in a monument to be unveiled in Central Park this April, before the 134th Kentucky Derby. 'The Barbaro Memorial for the Right to Die' by controversial sculptor Daniel Edwards is a tribute to the late Triple Crown contender and is dedicated to the institution of euthanasia, announced Manhattan's Leo Kesting Gallery.

Barbaro to be Remembered with Statue in Central Park
Wed, 23 Jan 2008, 12:35:23 EDT — Edited by Carly Zander
NEW YORK, N.Y. - Jan. 23 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- A statue of Kentucky Derby winner Barbaro will be unveiled at the Central Park South location where a carriage horse was tragically killed last year. The unveiling will correspond with the introduction of a proposal titled Barbaro's Law, urging the mandatory disclosure of race-related horse injuries and fatalities. 'The Barbaro Memorial' by controversial sculptor Daniel Edwards, courtesy of Manhattan's Leo Kesting Gallery, will be unveiled April 30th, the week of the 134th Kentucky Derby.

Thomas Mangelsen Captures Nature Category 2007 American Photo Magazine Image of the Year
Wed, 02 Jan 2008, 15:21:55 EDT — Edited by Liisa Sullivan
JACKSON, Wyo. - Jan. 2 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Thomas D. Mangelsen of Thomas D. Mangelsen, Inc. is no stranger to photographic accolades; he now has the honor of adding American Photo Magazine's Image of the Year Award for their nature category to his list. The award-winning photo captures images of King Penguins in the bright morning sunshine, shaking off after a cold dip in the sea on South Georgia Island in the southern Atlantic Ocean.

Griffith Photography Education Services to Launch Photography Training Classes in Fredericksburg, Virginia
Wed, 02 Jan 2008, 13:40:30 EDT — Edited by Carly Zander
FREDERICKSBURG, Va. - Jan. 2 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Griffith Photography Educational Services (GPES), a division of Griffith Photography, will launch a series of photography classes in January 2008 designed for beginning through advanced photography enthusiasts. Training classes will allow digital camera owners to have a more enjoyable photography experience by increasing their knowledge and understanding photography. Camera controls are also explained during the training process.

CNBC Stocking Stuffer List Begins with Quik Pod(R)
Fri, 14 Dec 2007, 11:11:42 EDT — Edited by Carly Zander
BUFFALO, N.Y. - Dec. 14 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Quik Pod(R), created by Fromm Works Inc., the world's first handheld extendable tripod, begins the list of CNBC's 'Pogue's Holiday Gadget Picks List' as selected by David Pogue, the personal technology columnist for The New York Times.

Asheville, NC Artist Launches National I Am Thankful Postcard Art Project - Submit Postcards Now
Wed, 14 Nov 2007, 10:21:27 EDT — Edited by Carly Zander
ASHEVILLE, N.C. - Nov. 14 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- This fall artist Damaris Pierce launches her new, national postcard art project just in time to celebrate the Thanksgiving holiday. The project, entitled 'I Am Thankful,' encourages individuals of all ages and organizations such as craft guilds, public schools and counseling centers to create original postcard artwork expressing gratitude.

Sculpture Honors Holocaust Victims - Exclusive Exhibit at the Los Angeles Museum of the Holocaust
Fri, 12 Oct 2007, 23:05:00 EDT — Edited by Carly Zander
LOS ANGELES, Calif. - Oct. 12 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Gallery of Historical Figures announces 'The Holocaust,' a realistic sculpture by artist G. S. Stuart pays homage to the millions of victims slain in the death camps of World War II. After extensive research, Stuart set a working prisoner in Auschwitz and then carefully modeled the tableau in quarter life size.

Cimaware Software Releases DeleteFIX Photo, Deleted Photo Recovery Software
Tue, 09 Oct 2007, 18:12:00 EDT — Edited by Carly Zander
MADRID, Spain - Oct. 9 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Cimaware Software has launched their newest product DeleteFIX Photo, a utility for the recovery of deleted digital photos. DeleteFIX Photo recovers deleted photo and video files from most digital cameras and other media including memory cards, hard drives, USB devices, pen drives and other removable devices.

Artist Protests 'Iraq War Apathy' with Prince Harry Statue - Sculptor Daniel Edwards to Unveil Latest Political Spectacle in London
Wed, 03 Oct 2007, 23:59:00 EDT — Edited by Christopher Simmons
NEW YORK and LONDON, England - Oct. 3 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Prince Harry is the symbolic hero of a monument encouraging empathy for the Iraq War in the latest work by controversial New York sculptor, Daniel Edwards. The statue featuring Prince Harry will be unveiled at London's Trafalgar Hotel October 11th during the Bridge Art Fair, courtesy of Capla Kesting Fine Art of Williamsburg, Brooklyn.

Prince Harry 'Dead' in Iraq War Memorial - The 'Brave At Heart' Honored with Royal Tribute in London
Wed, 26 Sep 2007, 18:37:00 EDT — Edited by Debra Tone
LONDON, England - Sept. 26 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- A war-mutilated Prince Harry is the symbolic fallen hero in a memorial honoring those willing but unable to serve in the occupied Iraq conflict. Harry, the youthful brother to Britain's future king, was poised to be the most celebrated soldier of the Coalition forces, but due to the 'specific threats to kill or kidnap him,' he was kept home. However, Prince Harry will be remembered for his intended tour of duty in a memorial to be unveiled at the Trafalgar Hotel October 11th courtesy of Bridge Art Fair.

Quik Pod Brings Facebook Photos and YouTube Videos into Focus
Thu, 20 Sep 2007, 03:42:00 EDT — Edited by Debra Tone
TORONTO, Ontario - Sept. 20 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- If you're the photographer and trying to get in the picture with your favorite celebrity, what do you do? Celebrity-seeker Selena Tee has pages on FaceBook filled with her and star photos from last week's Toronto Film Festival. 'I've been disappointed by bad photos that often can't be retaken. I have a picture of me and George Clooney's jaw!' says Tee. However, she was recently introduced to Quik Pod(TM), the world's first handheld extendable tripod, developed by Fromm Works, Inc.

Solar Communications Invests More Than $10 Million in New Equipment and Capabilities
Wed, 29 Aug 2007, 17:27:00 EDT — Edited by Debra Tone
NAPERVILLE, Ill. - Aug. 29 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Solar Communications, a full-service print and production provider, has completed its capabilities expansion begun in 2006, with more than $10 million in capital investments over the past few months. These latest acquisitions further support the company's refined focus as a complete marketing services partner.

PhotoSpin.com to Distribute Newstock Image Library
Fri, 29 Jun 2007, 20:00:00 EDT — Edited by Chris Simmons
LONG BEACH, Calif. - June 29 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- PhotoSpin (photospin.com), a leading royalty free stock subscription service in the United Sates, has added Newstock images to their collection of royalty free images. PhotoSpin's unique subscription model offers thousands of photos, illustrations, fonts, film and sound as an annual service.

Silicon Publishing Solutions and Training Based on New Adobe InDesign CS3 Server
Fri, 11 May 2007, 20:30:00 EDT — Edited by Chris Simmons
WALNUT CREEK, Calif. - May 11 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Silicon Publishing is announcing important updates to its custom Adobe(R) InDesign(R) Server solutions which now incorporate the latest features of Adobe InDesign CS3 Server software. Silicon Publishing is also expanding its services to include development training for clients who wish to build their own solutions based on Adobe InDesign CS3 Server.

'Paris Hilton Autopsy' Educates New York City Teens - Interactive Drunk Driving PSA Promotes Safe Prom
Thu, 26 Apr 2007, 23:09:00 EDT — Edited by Christopher Simmons
NEW YORK, N.Y. - Apr. 26 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Paris Hilton's naked 'corpse' could provide an invaluable service to students preparing for prom this season. An interactive Public Service Announcement featuring the graphic display of a tiara-wearing, autopsied Paris Hilton with removable innards is designed to warn teenagers of the hazards of underage drinking. The display also features Tinkerbell, Hilton's forlorn pet Chihuahua with matching tiara, and debuts in the trendy Williamsburg, Brooklyn neighborhood where prom-goers frequently dine, courtesy of Capla Kesting Fine Art.

John Waguespack Unveils Latest Exhibit 'REINCARNATION' at District in San Francisco
Wed, 11 Apr 2007, 20:00:00 EDT — Edited by Christopher Simmons
SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. - Apr. 11 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- John Waguespack, a unique San Francisco Surreal Artist, launches his latest exhibit 'REINCARNATION' at District in San Francisco on Thursday April 12th. This exhibit ties history, pop culture, and surrealism into a colorful display of American iconography.

'A Jamaica, Queens Thing': Rap and the Crack Era in South Jamaica
Mon, 09 Apr 2007, 19:23:00 EDT — Edited by Carly Zander
JAMAICA, N.Y. - Apr. 9 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- The Jamaica Center for Arts and Learning (JCAL) is pleased to present 'A Jamaica, Queens Thing': Rap and the Crack Era in South Jamaica, organized by guest curator Herb Tam. The opening artist reception takes place Saturday, April 14, 2007, 4 - 7 pm.

Aurora Photos Launches Select - An Assignment Division to be Headquartered in New York City
Thu, 22 Mar 2007, 13:30:00 EDT — Edited by Christopher Simmons
PORTLAND, Maine - Mar. 22 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Aurora Photos is excited to announce the launch of Select, a photographer representation division in New York City. Aurora Select works with editorial photographers of exceptional vision and story telling skills, representing them in magazine and commercial areas of photography.

Images of Nature(R) Announces Thomas D. Mangelsen's The Natural World with an Artist Reception and Book Signing in Scottsdale
Mon, 12 Mar 2007, 17:45:00 EDT — Edited by Christopher Simmons
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. - Mar. 12 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- The Images of Nature(R) gallery in Scottsdale Fashion Square announces the release of Thomas D. Mangelsen's latest book The Natural World (ISBN-13: 978-189031042-4) with an artist reception and book signing Saturday, March 24th from 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm.

Images of Nature(R) Announces the Release of Thomas D. Mangelsen's Latest Book The Natural World with an Artist Reception and Book Signing
Thu, 22 Feb 2007, 13:30:00 EDT — Edited by Carly Zander
PARK CITY, Utah - Feb. 22 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- The Images of Nature(R) gallery at 364 Main Street announces the release of Thomas D. Mangelsen's latest book 'The Natural World' (ISBN-13: 978-0977467259) with an artist reception and book signing Saturday, March 10th. Tom Mangelsen will be making a personal appearance at the Park City Images of Nature gallery and will be signing books and sharing stories of his travels.

The Jamaica Center for Arts and Learning Announces Provocative Art Exhibit That Examines Boundaries in the Contemporary Art Field
Fri, 19 Jan 2007, 17:34:00 EDT — Edited by Liisa Sullivan
QUEENS, N.Y. - Jan. 19 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- The Jamaica Center for Arts & Learning (JCAL) has assembled a group of 18 emerging artists in a new exhibition - The Field: Selections from JCAL's Artist Registry. The opening reception is scheduled for Saturday, January 27, from 4-7 p.m. with a special performance by Tattfoo Tan.

Garden State Photographer Wil Fernandez Captures Life Images from the Baja Peninsula
Wed, 17 Jan 2007, 14:16:00 EDT — Edited by Liisa Sullivan
SOMERVILLE, N.J. - Jan. 17 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Having just returned from the Baja Peninsula in Mexico, Photographer Wil Fernandez is excited to share his images. While there, Fernandez's primary subject was canines - wild, stray and working dogs. He also captured thought-provoking images of the colorful landscape and intriguing population.

Cuban Exiles Can Breathe Sigh of Relief as Miami Gets Nude Britney Spears Giving Birth
Thu, 07 Dec 2006, 14:53:00 EDT — Edited by Christopher Simmons
MIAMI, Fla. - Dec. 7 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- The 'deathbed' portrait of Fidel Castro that outraged Cuban exiles everywhere in part for a scheduled display in Miami this weekend has been replaced with 'Monument to Pro-Life: The Birth of Sean Preston.' The renowned nude of Britney Spears giving birth atop a bearskin rug appears at Fountain Miami, courtesy of Capla Kesting Fine Art, from December 7th to 11th in Wynwood Gallery district during Art Basel Miami.

New Book Teaches Business Owners How to Avoid the Pitfalls of Poor Web Site Design and Development
Wed, 06 Dec 2006, 18:06:00 EDT — Edited by Liisa Sullivan
SANDPOINT, Idaho - Dec. 6 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- A new book from Logical Expressions, Inc. aims to demystify the often-confusing world of ecommerce. In 'Web Business Success: The Entrepreneur's Guide to Web Sites That Work' (ISBN: 978-0-9749245-0-2; LCCN-2006909228) authors James Byrd and Susan Daffron share practical tips and strategies to help business owners make good choices when they put a Web site online.

Fidel Castro's 'Deathbed Portrait' Slated for Deconstruction in Miami
Mon, 06 Nov 2006, 14:32:00 EDT — Edited by Christopher Simmons
MIAMI, Fla. - Nov. 6 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Plans for an unveiling in New York's Central Park of Fidel Castro on his 'deathbed' have instead turned into plans for the deconstruction of his effigy in Miami, where he will be prematurely laid to rest. Capla Kesting Fine Arts announces the unveiling of 'Fidel Castro's Deathbed Portrait' has been reconsidered by the artist, courtesy of the Miami FM morning show El Traketeo on WRTO 98.3.

Castro's 'Last Visit' to Central Park: 'Deathbed Portrait' of Fidel as Humanitarian Goes on Display in NY
Tue, 24 Oct 2006, 18:10:00 EDT — Edited by Christopher Simmons
NEW YORK, N.Y. - Oct. 24 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Capla Kesting Fine Art announced that an unveiling in Central Park of Fidel Castro on his 'deathbed' may be the last opportunity to say 'farewell' to the man some revere as a champion of civil rights. 'Fidel Castro's Deathbed Portrait,' described as a colossal portrait of a solemn Castro at rest, will be unveiled at 10:00 am November 8th, just north of the monument for Cuban poet, Jose Marti.

Interactive Design Web Site Provides Customers with Tools to Customize and Create Items Online
Wed, 18 Oct 2006, 21:32:00 EDT — Edited by Carly Zander
OWENSBORO, Ky. - Oct. 18 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- A new, cutting-edge Web site - www.sbgsigns.com - recently launched by Signs by Gina, provides customers with design elements and tools to create items online such as t-shirts, magnets, signs, banners, decals, lettering, and more.

John Waguespack Donates Original Paintings at the Annual Four Galleries Event in Honor of Larkin Street Youth Services
Thu, 12 Oct 2006, 20:54:00 EDT — Edited by Christopher Simmons
SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. - Oct. 12 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- John Waguespack, a unique San Francisco Surreal Artist, donates a portion of the proceeds for two original paintings in honor of Larkin Street Youth Services. A private reception and art sale is being held at The Four Galleries in San Francisco today, Thursday October 12th, and Friday October 13th. Waguespack's 'Landscape' was painted in 2005 and 'Winter' was added to the portfolio in January 2006.

Ghosts and Ghouls and Zombies - Oh My!
Fri, 15 Sep 2006, 19:46:00 EDT — Edited by Christopher Simmons
TOMBALL, Tex. - Sept. 15 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- At the end of a lonely cemetery road in a small Texas town, Norm Lanier toils to bring the dead back to life. He does not use a witch's brew, lightning, or voodoo magic; although it is rather easy to apply these things metaphorically to his work. Take one photograph of a dead ancestor, add some computer wizardry, swirl it around, toss in a pinch of special laminate and viola! The result is a Haunted Portrait.

TomKat Skat Relisted on eBay - TomKitten's 'First Poop' in Bronze is the ShaTizzle for Charity
Fri, 01 Sep 2006, 22:30:00 EDT — Edited by Christopher Simmons
NEW YORK, N.Y. - Sept. 1 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- The Capla Kesting Gallery announced today that the Daniel Edwards sculpture of Suri Cruise's first poop in bronze, which has been covered internationally in the press this week and was the most e-mailed photo on Yahoo! on Thursday, is now back on eBay. The auction will benefit the March of Dimes charity.

Controversial Sculptor Daniel Edwards Inspired by TomKat Child's First Meal
Tue, 29 Aug 2006, 20:21:00 EDT — Edited by Christopher Simmons
NEW YORK, N.Y. - Aug. 29 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Today, the Capla Kesting Fine Art gallery in New York announced the latest work by noted sculptor Daniel Edwards, famous for his celebrity-inspired themes, which depicts an interpretive 'bronze casting of Suri Cruise's first poop.' The natural and inoffensive sculpture in bronze will be on display at the gallery in September and auctioned on eBay for the March of Dimes charity.

Alleged Suri Cruise's Baby Poop Bronzed for Charity - Healthy 'Evidence' of Tom and Katie's Baby Goes on eBay
Mon, 28 Aug 2006, 18:05:00 EDT — Edited by Christopher Simmons
BROOKLYN, N.Y. - Aug. 28 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Bronzed baby shoes are out, and bronzed baby poop is in, for Tom Cruise and Katie Holmes as they celebrate baby's 'first poop.' The commemoration of baby Suri Cruise's first poop strives to be the evidence of her existence for a public yet to see photos of the superstar couple's four month old infant. The sclupture, 'Suri Cruise commissioned bronzed baby poop' goes on display August 30th at Capla Kesting Fine Art in Brooklyn's Williamsburg gallery district and will be offered on eBay with the proceeds to benefit the March of Dimes.

Hillary Topless - Documentary Uncovers Nude Origin of Sex Museum's 'Presidential Bust' of Senator Clinton
Wed, 26 Jul 2006, 19:59:00 EDT — Edited by Christopher Simmons
NEW YORK, NY - July 26 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- The nude study of Senator Hillary Clinton used in creating her first portrait as U.S. President is featured in a documentary now viewable at YouTube.com, the net's leading video download site. 'Hillary's Bust,' an eight-minute short produced by Goodnight Film, reveals the sexy origins of a statue of the former First Lady planned for display at New York's Museum of Sex. The film contains the only footage taken of an unclothed preparatory study of Hillary Clinton's upper torso used for developing the heroic-scaled 'Presidential Bust of Hillary Rodham Clinton: First Woman President of the United States of America.'

Emerging Latino Artist Expresses Personal Passion and Social Messages through Figurative Art
Fri, 14 Jul 2006, 21:15:00 EDT — Edited by Liisa Sullivan
LOS ANGELES, CA - July 14 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Figurative artist, Jose Angel Hernandez, will be displaying a collection of provocative portrait paintings at a group show to be held at the Infusion Gallery in downtown Los Angeles from August 1st to the 25th.

Dedication Honors Nude Britney Spears Giving Birth
Wed, 22 Mar 2006, 18:59:00 EDT — Edited by Christopher Laird Simmons
BROOKLYN, NY - Mar. 22 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- A nude Britney Spears on a bearskin rug while giving birth to her firstborn marks a 'first' for Pro-Life. Pop-star Britney Spears is the 'ideal' model for Pro-Life and the subject of a dedication at Capla Kesting Fine Art in Brooklyn's Williamsburg gallery district, in what is proclaimed the first Pro-Life monument to birth, in April.

Internationally Renowned Communications Expert, Ann Wylie, to Speak at Yankee IABC Annual Conference: Making Connections on April 6th at Bentley College Conference Center
Mon, 13 Mar 2006, 17:25:00 EDT — Edited by Christopher Laird Simmons
BOSTON, MA - Mar. 13 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- The Yankee Chapter of International Association of Business Communicators (Yankee IABC) will host its annual conference on April 6th at the Conference Center of Bentley College, 145 Forest Street, Waltham, MA from 7:45 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Who's Who at the 2006 International Art Expo?
Tue, 21 Feb 2006, 19:32:00 EDT — Edited by Christopher Laird Simmons
NEW YORK, NY - Feb. 21 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- At this year's New York Decor International Art Expo, scheduled March 2 - 6, some of the most intriguing, magnificent, unique and original works of fine art will be on display. Featured will be new, emerging and dynamic artist Donald J. Davenport. Davenport brings to market unique and different original works of mixed medium art. Davenports' depth and technical values in surrealistic realism with an edge of symbolism will certainly captivate the attention of many viewers attending this year show.

Artist Perreaoult Daniels, 'Controversial Images are Achilles Heel of Terrorist'
Thu, 16 Feb 2006, 18:32:00 EDT — Edited by Carly Zander
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Feb. 16 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Artist Perreaoult Daniels announces that all Controversial Images found on his Web site are free for use in any broadcast, print or Internet media. The Artist has been threatened, his studio broken into and computer destroyed. Perreaoult's position is that 'We artists are portraying a reality that we perceive, if the image offends then perhaps it reflects a reality that others do not wish to acknowledge. It is the Achilles heel of the advocates of terror.'

Innovative Custom Software Designer and Developer Completes Web Site for Charter Bus America
Mon, 23 Jan 2006, 11:25:00 EDT — Edited by Liisa Sullivan
BOSTON, MA - Jan. 23 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- The Integrated Solution Group, Inc. (ISG) recently designed and launched a custom, eCommerce Web site for Charter Bus America, Inc. (CBA). The site, charterbusamerica.com, is believed to be the first reservation site in the U.S. that allow users to personally set up their charter bus rental itinerary, obtain pricing quotes from multiple charter bus companies, and book their trip entirely online.

Ted's Head Reunites with Body in Bizarre Gallery Twist - Artist Answers Fans' Demands with New Bust of 'Splinter'
Thu, 22 Sep 2005, 12:29:00 EDT — Edited by Christopher Simmons
NEW YORK, NY - September 22 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- The Connecticut artist whose notorious 'Ted's Head' art show has caused a storm of controversy has announced that he will respond to the wishes of fans angered by his severed-head presentation of baseball great Ted Williams. Fans of the legendary Boston Red Sox hitter have expressed outrage at artist Daniel Edwards' display of three 'death mask' casts on exhibit at NY's First Street Gallery this month. The sculptures depict Williams' head as prepared for frozen storage at Scottsdale Arizona's Alcor Life Extension Foundation.

War and Aerial Assault of Wolves Merge in Painter's Imagination
Tue, 20 Sep 2005, 12:08:00 EDT — Edited by Christopher Simmons
NEW YORK, NY - September 20 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Opening on October 4th at New York's First Street Gallery, Lisa Zwerling's new paintings. Images of war are the potent narrative elements in her recent work. Zwerling was haunted by the visuals of Iraq. In a creative fiction she combines the wolves she's painted for several years with Apache helicopters. Whereas helicopters used in Vietnam were largely for rescue, in Iraq Apaches are a new generation, fitted with bombs.

Cprint(TM) Affiliate Press Tech Chooses BRANDCONTROL.NET's BigCabinet 3.0(TM)
Fri, 16 Sep 2005, 11:21:00 EDT — Edited by Christopher Simmons
ELMHURST, Ill. - September 16 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- BRANDCONTROL.NET(TM), a Marketing Resource Management Systems developer and maker of patent pending software BigCabinet 3.0(TM), today announced that CPrint affiliate Press Tech, a Des Plaines, Illinois-based printer has signed up to use BigCabinet 3.0(TM) for online dynamic publishing of customer documents.

BRANDCONTROL.NET(TM) Develops Integrated Preflight System in Response to Customer Demand
Mon, 12 Sep 2005, 18:13:00 EDT — Edited by Christopher Simmons
ELMHURST, IL -- September 12 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- BRANDCONTROL.NET, a Marketing Resource Management Systems developer and maker of BigCabinet 3.0, a turnkey browser-based solution that uses industry standard desktop publishing files and allows authorized users to repurpose original documents, announced today that it has released an Integrated Preflight system to help print professionals and system administrators keep tabs on the quality of files checked into BigCabinet 3.0.

Controversial Decision to Exhibit Ted Williams' 'Death Mask' Defended Amidst Questions of its Origin
Fri, 26 Aug 2005, 12:33:00 EDT — Edited by Christopher Simmons
NEW YORK, NY - August 26 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- New York's First Street Gallery defends its decision to exhibit Ted Williams' 'death mask,' amid recent controversy surrounding its origin. When Daniel Edwards presented the 'death mask' as an object to display with other Ted Williams items, it was known there would be the potential for controversy, a spokesperson for the gallery said. The decision to exhibit the 'death mask' was carefully made with the intent that the 'death mask' should be presented as a part of a display to memorialize Ted Williams. We are all fans of Ted Williams, and we miss him.

'Death Mask' of Baseball Star's Severed Head Featured in Exhibit - Ted Williams' Life or Death Controversy Resurrected
Thu, 25 Aug 2005, 13:45:00 EDT — Edited by Christopher Simmons
NEW YORK, NY - August 25 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE0 -- What would be the ultimate prize for a big-game collector of memorabilia from a larger-than-life sports legend? Curious gallery goers may find an answer in the new exhibit titled The Ted Williams Memorial Display with Death Mask from The Ben Affleck 2004 World Series Collection, hosted by the Chelsea district's First Street Gallery. The gallery kicks off its season with the world premier unveiling of the 'death mask' of baseball great Ted Williams' clinically decapitated frozen head.

Company Offers Animal-Friendly Alternative to Wisconsin Proposed Feral Cat Hunting
Fri, 24 Jun 2005, 19:06:00 EDT — Edited by Christopher Simmons
MADISON, WI - June 24 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Before you decide to cast your vote for the inhumane killing of feral cats, consider your alternatives. Large Format Digital's CollidEscape (www.lfdcollidescape.com) perforated window treatment is the safe, effective means to bolster our state's bird population without the unnecessary killing of cats.

George Washington, Other Military Sculptures will Bivouac at Boston Expo
Fri, 17 Jun 2005, 16:53:00 EDT — Edited by Christopher Simmons
BOSTON, Mass. - June 17 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- A three-day exhibit of Historical Figures(R) by artist and historian George Stuart will open on Friday July 1, 2005 at the Park Plaza Hotel in Boston, Massachusetts. The sixteen sculptures are quarter life-sized, highly detailed, three-dimensional portraits of history's most famous as well as notorious military figures. Stuart's work will be featured as part of the World Model Soldiers Exposition. At a seminar on Saturday July 2, the California artist will discuss his work and techniques.

Images of Nature® Announces an Evening with Thomas D. Mangelsen and Grand Opening Reception
Fri, 03 Jun 2005, 18:15:00 EDT — Edited by Carly Zander
OAK BROOK, Ill. - June 3 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- The Images of Nature(R) gallery in Oakbrook Center announces an evening with Thomas D. Mangelsen and Grand Opening Reception Saturday, June 11th from 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm. Tom Mangelsen (www.mangelsen.com) will be making his first personal appearance in Oak Brook and is looking forward to sharing the stories of his travels.

Ashley Gilbertson Iraq Photography Receives the Distinguished Robert Capa Gold Medal Award
Thu, 28 Apr 2005, 10:57:00 EDT — Edited by Christopher Simmons
PORTLAND, Maine - April 28 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Photojournalist Ashley Gilbertson of the Aurora photography agency has won the Robert Capa Gold Medal in the Overseas Press Club (OPC). Mr. Gilbertson won the OPC award for best photographic reporting from abroad requiring exceptional courage and enterprise for his work, 'The Battle for Fallujah.' This honor places him among a long list of revered conflict photographers.

Tom Mangelsen Named as One of American Photo's 100 Most Important People in Photography
Thu, 21 Apr 2005, 11:14:00 EDT — Edited by Beverly West
OMAHA, NE - April 21 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Images of Nature (www.mangelsen.com) today announced that Thomas D. Mangelsen has been named one of the 100 Most Important People in Photography in America in the May/June issue of American Photo Magazine.

STC-PMC Annual Conference - March 18-19, 2005 Great Valley, PA
Tue, 01 Mar 2005, 12:44:00 EDT — Edited by Christopher Laird Simmons
GREAT VALLEY, PA /Send2Press Newswire/ -- The award-winning annual conference for the Society for Technical Communication's Philadelphia Metro Chapter returns to Penn State's Great Valley campus on Saturday, March 19, 2005. This year's conference, Transforming Your Career, features a keynote address delivered by internationally renowned technical communicator, trainer, and specialist in the use of visual arts, Jean-luc Dumont of Belgium.

Olga Horvat Announces Personalized Fantasy Portraits for Children
Thu, 24 Feb 2005, 10:52:00 EDT — Edited by Beverly West
NEW YORK, NY /Send2Press Newswire/ -- Olga Horvat Art (www.olgahorvat.com) today announced that it has made the leap into high-end digital photography with the addition of their new Fantasy Portraits line for kids. Fantasy Portraits allow children to become whatever they've dreamed of being in their everyday life, and immortalizes their fantasy in a beautiful and artistic keepsake.

Images of Nature(R) announces an evening with Thomas D. Mangelsen and Grand Opening Reception in Scottsdale, AZ
Fri, 28 Jan 2005, 16:43:00 EDT — Edited by Carly Zander
SCOTTSDALE, AZ /Send2Press Newswire/ -- The Images of Nature(R) gallery at Scottsdale Fashion Square announces an evening with Thomas D. Mangelsen and Grand Opening Reception Saturday, February 19th from 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm. Tom Mangelsen will be making his first personal appearance in Scottsdale and is looking forward to sharing the stories of his travels.

Images of Nature(R) Announces an Evening with Thomas D. Mangelsen
Thu, 27 Jan 2005, 16:02:00 EDT — Edited by Carly Zander
PARK CITY, UT /Send2Press Newswire/ -- The Images of Nature(R) gallery at 364 Main Street in Park City announces an evening with Thomas D. Mangelsen, Saturday February 5th from 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm. Tom Mangelsen will be making a personal appearance and is looking forward to sharing the stories of his recent travels.

Couples Hire a New Kind of 'Matchmaker'
Thu, 27 Jan 2005, 15:14:00 EDT — Edited by Christopher Laird Simmons
SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. /Send2Press Newswire/ -- Engaged couples are turning to a San Francisco business for help in finding a photographer for their wedding. Founder Natalie Sousa launched the Webster Hill Photography Agency (www.websterhill.com) after years as a professional photographer.