Pelican Art Gallery

When I first saw this painting, I was sure it was of Paris, France.  The romantic light, the peppy shoppers, the wonderful energy.  When I then recognized the clock tower at Petaluma Blvd and Western Avenue I was so delighted.  Petaluma lovers should be sure to stop by and peek in the window to experience this master piece for yourselves!

"Petaluma Early Evening" by Ray Roberts, oil on canvas, 24" x 18"

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Stanley Mouse, best known for his posters of the 1960s music scene has created a new character named Swoopy.  Stop by the Gallery to see Swoopy!!

This cute little character is the newest of Stanley’s creations.  Having gotten so much positive feedback on Swoopy, Stanley intends to develop a series of paintings of this irresistible creature.  Collectors should be quick to add this painting to your collection because it’s the first of the series!

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When we decided to dedicate the Gallery to a select group of artists, Alfredo Tofanelli was high on our list.  Like all our Resident Artists, Alfredo is an award winning painter with a vast amount of experience.

Alfredo Tofanelli will be featured in the Napa Valley Museum’s exhibition, Plein Air & Other Works by Alfredo Tofanelli. The exhibition runs from March 5 – April 18. Winner of the 2009 Juried Plein Air exhibition, Tofanelli won the best of show award for Light Play, which captured the judges’ attention and entitled

him to the current one-person show. Opening is in the evening on Friday March 5th from 5:30  - 7:30 pm at the Napa Valley Museum. Congrats Al!

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We are very excited about this week’s performances of the V-Day “A Memory, A Monologue, A Rant & A Prayer” at Pelican Art Gallery Friday & Saturday, February 26th & 27th.  Trisha Almond, the amazing force behind the Petaluma V-Day involvement, has done a great job of orchestrating the 2 performances at the Gallery and the “Vagina Monologues” to be held at the Community Center on March 13th.

This year’s spotlight monologue, featured in V-Day Petaluma’s “A Memory, A Monologue, A Rant & A Prayer” and “The Vagina Monologues” productions, will be coming from Eve Ensler’s February 9 book release, “I Am An Emotional Creature: The Secret Life of Girls Around the World.”

You can find out more about the events at http://www.vdaypetaluma.org/.

Hope you join us in support of ending violence against women & girls.

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We currently represent 11 Masters of Today.  I will be introducing you to our Resident Artists through this blog.  I hope you enjoy the posts and feel a bit more connected to our commitment to the arts.

Alexander P. Sachal, simply known as Sachal, has an amazing story. Here is a small introduction to this Russian born Master Artist:   ” At 16 years old, I joined the Fine Arts School, Sculpture School, Sculpture Workshop. We were working for 4 hours in the shop, learning how to make sculpture. The next 4 hours were academic: learning architecture, decoration, stone carving, clay, hot wax process for bronze sculpture. In June 1941 school was closed and converted to a war factory to manufacture military hardware. So, I volunteered to the army so I could defend my country.” – Sachal

"Double Portrait" by Sachal, Oil on Canvas 52" x 42"

Sachal has a magical style of painting that stands up to the best of history’s master artists.  Photos just cannot capture the depth of color and sense of emotion. The “Double Portrait” (oil on canvas, 52″ x 42″) painting currently hanging in the group show at the Gallery demonstrates Sachal’s ability to capture emotion.  When he first showed us this painting he simply said that it showed human tenderness.  Sachal has a vivacious love for life and dedication to painting.  We are honored to represent his work and hope that you stop by to see this painting in particular of Sachal’s.  Learn more about Sachal here.