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Killer April Exhibit at Ditto Gallery
Contributed by: Jeff Smith on 4/7/2008

Ditto Gallery Packs in a Unique Contemporary Exhibit for April

'Art-on-Demand' Gallery hosts exciting line-up

Denver, CO - Ditto Gallery is proud to announce colorful emerging artists for April. Due to increased popularity Ditto has lined up more artists, starting later, and running longer. Ditto will host an exhibit opening reception on Friday, April 11 th from 6pm-9pm, aligned with the hottest local exhibit openings the same night, bestartdenver.com galleries, Walker Fine Art, William Havu Gallery, and Gallery 1261. Ditto exhibit runs through May 20 th.

Located in the Golden Triangle Museum District, Ditto Gallery showcases a diverse selection of local and international artist's originals and giclées in a relaxed creative environment. With the unique premise of 'Art-on-Demand', Ditto has art for everyone, selling original pieces of art and giclées of the same pieces for a fraction the cost. With the use of superior digital technologies and 9 years of reproduction experience, Ditto produces high-end art reproductions on canvas, art papers, and posters, making art affordable for art enthusiasts of all experience levels.

April artists include Laurie Maves, Matt Clark, Sandi Calistro, Courtney Cotton, and Michael Vonthamert.

Laurie Maves: For over a decade now Laurie has been painting women: women who smile, women who frown, women who pout, and women who ponder. She was often influenced by such masters as Botticelli, Modigliani, Gauguin and Picasso. Presently and thematically, she continues to explore where her life is headed through her self-portraiture, figures and landscape painting, while always on the lookout for her own omens. Laurie constantly wonders where, how and why she exists in the world, as she does, trying to find personal stillness in a mind that constantly races. While vowing to "never conform," as a beautiful gallerina once advised her, she will continue to explore how to recycle not only material things, but also relationships in her life, always looking for the treasure - in everything, in everyone.

Matt Clark: From an early age, it was apparent that Matthew Clark was an artist. Finding inspiration in Saturday morning cartoons, old Walt Disney classics, illustrated books, and toys, he started drawing his own characters in the books, on the walls, and of course, on paper. It has always been in his nature to draw. Matt's current style continues to be shaped and inspired by cartoons, books, and animated films, in addition to the other forms of art he has been involved in through the years, including graffiti, graphic design, and fine art.

Courtney Cotton: Joyous movement & rhythm, captured with line form and color sums up the visual voice of these paintings. Frequently autobiographical she likes to use ballet and music festivals as a muse. Like many people, her response to music and dance is immediate and fluid. The artwork illuminates a moment in time that evokes uplifting emotion.

Sandi Calistro, Sandi was born in New Britain, Connecticut where her love for painting and art has been with her since childhood. After graduating in 1997 in Naples, Maine she made her way mid-west to Denver, Colorado. She adores being a custom tattoo artist at Twisted Sol where she can exercise her talent beyond painting on trusting individuals. As an avid animal lover Sandi incorporates them into her paintings on occasion. Women have always been the focus of most of her paintings. The beauty, flow and character of women have intrigued her for as long as she can remember.

Ditto Gallery is located at 1224 Speer Boulevard, Denver, Colorado 80204. Standard Operating hours are Monday-Saturday, 9:00 am-6:00 pm. Exhibit will run from April 11 th through May 20 th.



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Submitted By: ANN ABBOTT
posted on 5/4/2008 @ 4:40:10 PM
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This art opening was a great event that was packed with art lovers and great energy. All the artists were there to answer questions about their artwork and themselves. The gallery is located in a neighborhood that has a first Friday Art Walk so you can go back on the First Friday of the month check out they cool artwork and visit other artists studios and galleries on the same night. The artwork itself was unrestrained and fun, many could be catalysts for long conversations. The best thing I found is that this gallery specializes in making high quality prints of original artwork. This is a huge benefit for those who want their place to look great but aren’t quiet ready to invest in original artwork yet. There are paper and canvas print options, so you don’t even have to buy a frame! Definitely put ditto on your calendar and make the trip this spring.
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