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       Linus Galleries, Los Angeles Art Shows 2014 Artist Interview Series Peter Goodhall  Linus Gallery, representing california fine art and international artists, presents our fifth interview. The Artist Interview Series is a new blog featuring Linus artists from a variety of different practices and backgrounds. The blog aims to be an enjoyable read, sharing insight into the artist’s creative process and workspace, as well as their view of the world around us. This week we feature water-loving, skilled painter Peter Goodhall. 1) Please tell us your name, artistic practice of choice, and location in the world. I’m Peter Goodhall, a fine arts graduate from DevonRead More →

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Silent Communication Art Show Artist Portraits Los Angeles fine art photographer, Linnea Lenkus, uses her curatorial expertise to bring together a diverse collection of artists to show at our contemporary art gallery. Her selection of artists is narrowed down to artwork that pushes boundaries and leaves a lasting impression. As our last 2013 art show, Lenkus presented “Silent Communication”. As part of the artists participation, they were also photographed by Lenkus in a one-on-one portrait photography session. These artist portraits are a continuation to her Artist Portrait Series, a project in the making for future presentation at Linus. Lenkus specializes in fine art photography forRead More →

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Art Gallery Silent Communication Artist Portraits   Photographed by Linnea Lenkus, photography and mixed media artist Bill Hornaday, wowed with his artwork accepted for “Silent Communication”. His fine art photography Aqua Terra 20, colorfully lit up the collection at our contemporary art gallery. This piece plays with elements of light, color, and reflection in order to fully grasp the beauty found in nature. As you stare into his photograph, it is possible to get lost in the ripples of color as they transform from real objects to abstract figures. In conjunction with our recent live art show, Los Angeles fine art photographer and curator at Linus Galleries,Read More →

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Art Show Silent Communication Artist Portraits   Other than being curator at Linus Galleries, Linnea Lenkus is a highly experienced fine art photographer with two portrait studio locations in Long Beach and Pasadena. As a way to interact at a more personal level with our artists, Lenkus has portrait photography sessions in which they can be themselves in front of the camera. The art shows at our contemporary art gallery are meant to encourage local and international artists by being part of a well-rounded collection of artists and artwork. For our last art show of 2013, “Silent Communication”, Lenkus once again selected another powerful groupRead More →

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Silent Communication Artist Portraits   Watercolor artist, Tina Dille, was selected to be part of our most recent art show “Silent Communication”. During the opening reception at our contemporary art gallery, she intrigued viewers with a live art demonstration. In addition to participating in the show, Dille had an artist portrait photography session with Linnea Lenkus. The spontaneity of her watercolor technique results in colorful layered renditions of what she most enjoys as a subject, animals. Her watercolor entitled Geo Colt, demonstrates her unique process; although contained within the outline of a horse’s head, the fluidity of the medium is seen throughout, creating a mosaic-like appearance.Read More →

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Silent Communication Artist Portrait Photography   Being a writer and photographer gives Peter Maeck the advantage of understanding the power of telling a story, either through elaborate wording or a photograph. For his artist portrait photography session with Lenkus, his portraits truly reflect the artistic individual he is. For our “Silent Communication” art show, his photograph Woman On A Bus, shows a woman in a public bus resting her chin on her palm as she stares out the window. Although we aren’t sure about what she’s staring at, Maeck captured her right at the moment when her sight is directed towards the camera. As the lightRead More →

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Art Exhibition Silent Communication Portraits   As a Los Angeles fine art photographer, Linnea Lenkus understands the importance of letting one’s individuality naturally show in a portrait. Her Artist Portrait Series entails taking portraits of some of the artists who participate in our art exhibitions. Lenkus’ curatorial expertise at Linus Galleries allows her to encourage them to feel comfortable, after all, they’ve worked together throughout the organization of the art exhibition. Lenkus owns two portrait studios, in Long Beach and Pasadena, where she specializes in creating a wide range of photography for all. Miki Saito was one of the artists selected to be a partRead More →

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Art Gallery Silent Communication Artists   Larry Reinhart was one of the incredible artists who participated in our last 2013 art gallery show “Silent Communication”. His interest in how nature speaks to us is reflected in his oil painting The Majestic Beast. He emphasizes the size of an elephant, an already monumental animal, by rendering it much more larger than what it really is. Its displacement of no longer being in its natural habitat creates a tense chaotic environment. For this reason there is an uncertainty, as immense as the elephant, of what may come about from this human and animal interference. Los Angeles fineRead More →

Silent Communication Artist Portrait Photography Stanislav Groz had the pleasure to work with Lenkus in a one on one portrait photography session for her Artist Portrait Series. For “Silent Communication”, the artist submitted oil paintings depicting overly expressive subjects. His artwork In My Opinion, is about an individual who although does not partake in anything, he seems to always have an opinion that needs to be shared. As his expressive eyes critically stare off, we can’t help but wonder what it is that he’s about to comment on. The blotchy composition of the figure contrasts beautifully against the black background, almost as though a light is shining right aboveRead More →

Art Exhibit Silent Communication Portraits Curator at Linus Galleries and fine art photographer, Linnea Lenkus strives to promote local and international artists through art exhibits at our contemporary art gallery. As a way to encourage and support our artists, she has set out to continue her Artist Portrait Series. Through photographs, Lenkus shows a side of the artists that is not seen in their art. As a photographer she understands the importance of creating a comfortable ambiance for the subject to be themselves. In addition to Linus Galleries, Lenkus owns two portrait studios, where she specializes in creating photography for people throughout all stages ofRead More →

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Art Exhibit Silent Communication Artist Portraits As for previous art exhibits, curator at Linus Galleries, Linnea Lenkus, continues to photograph participating artists for her Artist Portrait Series. Through these portraits the artist feels more comfortable to engage in a relationship, not only with the curator but with the gallery as well. Artists are encouraged to put themselves out in the public eye more often and to rely on our gallery as a resource for support in their artistic endeavors. In addition to being curator, Lenkus is a highly experienced Los Angeles fine art photographer whose photography ranges from various stages in people’s lives. Her twoRead More →

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Silent Communication Artist Portraits   We at Linus Galleries value the way an artist expresses themselves about their artwork. It gives us an idea of what their process is and what they’d like to accomplish as an artist. Fine art photographer and curator here at Linus, Linnea Lenkus, kept this in mind as she selected participants of our “Silent Communication” art show for her Artist Portrait Series. By encouraging them to show their personality in front of the camera, the final artist portrait is meant to compliment their artist statement. With two portrait studio locations, Lenkus also specializes in creating fine art photography that capturesRead More →

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 Art Show Silent Communication Artist Portraits For our curator at Linus Galleries, Linnea Lenkus, it is beneficial to create a comfortable relationship with artist participants of our art shows. As a fine art photographer, this was truly a plus for her in order to get artists to be themselves in front of the camera. As part of her Artist Portrait Series, Lenkus selected artists who participated in our most recent live art show, “Silent Communication”. Other than Linus Galleries, Lenkus has two portrait studios where she specializes in capturing moments throughout all stages of life. Artist Silvia Wagensberg understood the purpose of Lenkus’ Artist Portrait Series,Read More →

Art Show Silent Communication Portraits Participant of our most recent art show, artist Gabriella Sanchez was selected by Lenkus to also be a part of her Artist Portrait Series. For the “Silent Communication” art exhibit, Sanchez submitted her contemporary photography, revolving around human nature and the role of women in society. Displayed at our Pasadena art gallery, her photograph Staged, shows three representational images of a woman’s lips. The vibrant red mouth goes from being a symbol of sensuality to a more physical state, a stage for which a miniature chair is placed on. The chair represents a symbol of domestic life and the red lips allude toRead More →

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Art Gallery Silent Communication Portraits For our last 2013 art gallery show, “Silent Communication”, Liza Epps was one of the various artists chosen to present work at our Pasadena contemporary art gallery. Her oil painting Nagao, is part of her painting series depicting kitchen scenes. Driven by satisfaction, it is possible we often overlook those who make it possible to satisfy our food consumption. By portraying the chefs at a sushi bar, with the sushi no where to be seen, the audience has no other choice but to look past the array of food and instead, at those who patiently anticipate a crowd of hungry customers.Read More →

Silent Communication Artist Portraits As one of the selected artists for the show, Doug Lawler, presented beautiful pieces done by dry point printmaking and painted with his fingers. Through his methods, Lawler accomplishes renditions enhanced by bursts of color and attention to detail. The incredible artwork, Storm with Dog implies the chaotic movement of a storm while a dog attempts to stay grounded and safe. Painting this piece with his fingers, only enhances how incredible the intensity of color and depth. “The ongoing theme of my work is “connections”, from beasts and their shadows to nature and it’s passionate beauty. In my detailed depictions, I strive to captureRead More →

Art Exhibition Silent Communication Portraits Kevork Cholakian had the opportunity to be photographed by Linus Galleries curator Linnea Lenkus as part of her Artist Portrait Series for the current art exhibition, Silent Communication in our Pasadena art gallery. For the “Silent Communication” art show, Cholakian displayed his piece Self Portrait, which was also chosen as the curator’s choice for the exhibit. Here Cholakian has painted himself with bright light beaming across his face creating a dramatic shadow behind him. With a pear placed in front of him and two hands grasping onto the frame, one also holding a brush, the identity the artist most relates to isRead More →

As curator at Linus Galleries and fine art photographer, Linnea Lenkus strongly values giving as much credit to the artists who make art shows, such as “Silent Communication”, possible. For her Artist Portrait Series, she shines the spotlight on the artist rather than their artwork through portrait photography. This way the viewer is able to get a feel of who the artist is. Her two portrait studio locations, Long Beach and Pasadena, give way to her continuous photographic practice. The purpose of the Artist Portrait Series is to one day have all portraits displayed in our Pasadena art gallery. Chris Burks was one of theRead More →

Continuing with her Artist Portrait Series, Linnea Lenkus, Los Angeles fine art photographer and curator at Linus Galleries, has selected artists from the “Silent Communication” art show to have portrait sessions with her. This quality time with them allows Lenkus to build a foundation in order for artists to know that our contemporary art gallery is not only a a venue to display art at, but rather a resource for future artistic endeavors. When not preoccupied with Linus Galleries’ shows, Lenkus devotes her time at her  two portrait studio locations, in Pasadena and Long Beach, making her more than qualified to properly capture artists throughRead More →

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As a fine art photographer and curator at Linus Galleries, Linnea Lenkus understands the importance of getting the artist’s message for an art gallery across through her portraits. Specializing in creating fine art photography for all stages of lives, Linnea’s two portrait photography studios are located in Pasadena and Long Beach. Virga Siauciunaite, photographed by Linnea, was one of the artist participants in the “It’s Only Natural” art gallery exhibit. Her artworks Duet and Soaring Reality rely on the human body to convey emotion. With intense brush strokes, vibrant colors, and a focus on the human form, Siauciunaite’s paintings are invigorated with a composition fullRead More →

Linnea Lenkus, fine art photographer and curator at Linus Galleries, photographs artists in order to give viewers a well-rounded understanding of their artwork’s message. Specializing in creating fine art photography for people throughout all stages of their lives, Linnea’s dedication is embedded in every portrait she captures. Her two portrait photography studios are located in Pasadena and Long Beach. Rollence Patugan was one of the artists photographed by Linnea and a participant in the art exhibit “It’s Only Natural”. His artworks woMEN – Ben, woMEN – Corporal V, and woMEN – John, question the definition of masculinity and call attention to gender barriers. Patugan’s intriguingRead More →

Portrait photography is powerful enough to tell us so much about a person. For Linus Galleries’ “It’s Only Natural” art show, Paul Daniels centered his portraits Lebron James “The King” and Kobe Bryant “Mamba”, on athletes who are stripped of their fame and status; these men are no longer depicted as athlete-gods, instead as relatable mortals. What Daniels does to his subjects in paintings, curator at Linus Galleries Linnea Lenkus, does to artists with portrait photography. She strives to expose a side rarely seen, a side that enhances the reasoning behind their art. Los Angeles photographer, Linnea Lenkus, specializes in creating fine art portrait photographsRead More →

Sometime or another we all think about or question our own identity. Rachel Edwards explores identity with her artworks entitled Creation/Destruction and Blender, found in the “It’s Only Natural” art exhibit. These renditions put on view the many emotions entailed within a struggle to establish one’s identity and accept it. Taking into consideration this profound theme, fine art photographer Linnea Lenkus pairs the artist’s statement with sophisticated portraits of Edwards. Curator at Linus Galleries, Linnea Lenkus, strives to expose the mindset of artists that can further interpret their artistic message for an art exhibit. As a fine art photographer, her portrait fascination demonstrates how dedicatedRead More →

Linus Galleries holds traditional methods of artistry to high regard. Mido Lee’s artworks for the “It’s Only Natural” art show, Inferno, Slumber, and Purgatory, present traditional photography with a contemporary twist, further intensifying her art. For this reason it is important to have an understanding of what the artist’s message is. Fine art photographer, Linnea Lenkus, strives to bring about this message in her most recent artist portrait series to experience the full impact of the artwork. As curator at Linus Galleries, Linnea Lenkus builds a relationship with artists when making them her artist portrait subjects. Linnea Lenkus’ portrait photography studios, located in Pasadena andRead More →

For many artists expanding one’s creativity sometimes means experimenting through medium. For Linus Galleries’ “It’s Only Natural” art exhibit, artist Launa D. Romoff focuses on the ever-so-engaging ‘nude’ as her subject matter in her artworks #418 Hiding In Plain Sight and #419 Newspaper Fragments. In this series of artist portraits, Linus Galleries curator Linnea Lenkus photographs Romoff and enlivens the artist’s statement about the thought process behind her art. Specializing in fine art portrait photography, Linnea Lenkus’ portrait photography studios are located in Pasadena and Long Beach. Linnea’s fine art photography stays true to portraying the subject in a memorable state of being. Watch aRead More →

We, at Linus Art Galleries, value an artist’s ability to visually and aesthetically interpret their thoughts to viewers at an art gallery. Jana Charl does this through her paintings Vessel Triptych I and Red Vessel Grid for the “It’s Only Natural” art gallery show. Through simplified forms, Charl captures the essence of the female body and brings about the many perceptions it encompasses. Linus Galleries’ own curator, Linnea Lenkus, had the opportunity to photograph the artist and put a face to the artwork submitted. Linnea’s portrait photography studios are located in Pasadena and Long Beach. Specializing in creating fine art photography for people throughout theirRead More →

Linus Galleries embraces creative renditions deriving from the minds of inspiring artists. One of these being Doug Sandelin, whose artwork was part of the art show “It’s Only Natural”. Raised with strong conservative values, Sandelin decided to break away and unleash an innate desire to creatively express himself. Taking inspiration from the San Francisco Pride Parade, his two artworks Pride 1 and Folsom 2, expose the beauty found within male liberation. Sandelin’s vibrant paintings show a colorful demeanor as do his artist portraits taken by fine art photographer Linnea Lenkus. With an admiration for photography originating since childhood, Los Angeles portrait photographer Linnea Lenkus specializesRead More →

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Linus Galleries was proud to present the “It’s Only Natural” art show. With a variation of artists participating in this art exhibit, Linnea Lenkus, curator at Linus Galleries, felt it was important to have an understanding of their artist message and the full impact of the show itself.  For this reason, in her most recent artist portrait series she included Kids Without Instruments, the band that performed the night of the art show. Los Angeles fine art photographer, Linnea Lenkus connects with her subjects from behind the lens when making them part of her fine art photography passion. Linnea Lenkus’ portrait photography studios, located inRead More →

Los Angeles fine art photographer and curator at Linus Galleries, Linnea Lenkus’ artist portraits strive to provide a further understanding of the artist’s message in addition to their statements for an art gallery. Linnea’s fine art photography, for people throughout all stages of their lives, takes place in her two portrait photography studios located in Pasadena and Long Beach. One of these artists portraits by Linnea, was of Annie Terrazzo. For the “It’s Only Natural” art show, Terrazzo included her mixed media artworks Smirnoff…Smear It All Off and Fish Kiss. Both portraits are made with found paper resulting in visually appealing compositions. Watch a video of thisRead More →

For us, Linus Art Galleries, the artist’s message is important.  We feel that in order to really connect the viewer to an artwork or an artist, there needs to be communication.  An artwork must be understood.  Likewise, an artist’s position and philosophy must be known to create a solid relationship between the viewer and the artist. This is why we not only encourage (okay, require) artists to write up an artist’s statement, but also  why we encourage locals to visit us.  We love to hear what they have to say about their artwork and their art in general! Please enjoy the following words by one of ourRead More →

Linus Galleries is a welcoming art gallery and loves to hear from artists who have participated in past art shows.  This week’s fine art portrait is of Mary Kay Stam who, with her first submission to Linus Art Galleries, has wowed us with her large scale oil painting called Men at the Gate.  Stam’s sensitivity to her subject matter is something that extends to her kind words for Linus Galleries and is reflected in her artist portraits by Linne Lenkus, curator of Linus Galleries.  She was a pleasure to work with and we’re excited to have had her artwork in our gallery.   “Linnea and herRead More →

As a fine art portrait photographer, Linnea Lenkus, curator at Linus Galleries, strives to bring out the message in every portrait she takes.  In this series, Linnea’s artist portrait photography of the artists she meets are paired with their words to give the full impact of the visual and written message from the featured artist.         2013 has indeed started with an artistic bang for me since two more of my watercolors were juried and accepted into Linus Gallery’s “Emanation” exhibition, which is another fine gallery I am proud to have on my resume. -Tina Dille  Read More →

The portrait is at the center of Linnea’s photography.  It follows that the artist portrait was a natural next step for Linnea as she begins her Artist Portrait Series by photographing the artists of the live shows in her Pasadena art gallery.  Below you will find images of Olga Stepanova and her words on how she discovered the artist within her.         I discovered that I am an artist as a result of spending lots of time by myself. I lived in New Orleans and things turned out in such a way that I was home alone often. I hated it. But then strange unexpected things began to happen.Read More →

Linnea Lenkus, curator at Linus Galleries, is a photographer at her core.  As a result, she constantly has an artist’s eye on the world.  Meeting new artists almost every two months, Linnea decided it would be perfect to document the experience with her photography. She asked artists that would be attending the show if they would be willing to take a portrait picture for her project. The artists graciously obliged and the result is the following series of portraits by Linnea Lenkus.  Below you will find a few words on today’s featured artist, Carlos Grasso.       Artist Carlos Grasso was born in BuenosRead More →