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 Vallarta Living | The Art of Vallarta
 Photo Tip of the Week: Photographing Humpback Whales in the Bay of Banderas - Q&A Follow-Up
 Larry and Linda Bennett
I know many of my readers have found my Photographing Humpback Whales series a little confusing, so here are some answers to a few of the questions I have received over the past three weeks.
Sol y Luna Art Galleries
 Contemporary & Art for the Uninhibited
Art dealer Alejandro Baez brings his art education and expertise to the PV art scene by highlighting a collection of works by international and Mexican artists at his two Puerto Vallarta art galleries, Sol y Luna Contemporary Art & Art for the Uninhibited.
Photo Tip of the Week: RAW vs JPEG and Let's Look at Pixels
 Larry Bennett
What are you going to do with your images? If you're shooting images for a family vacation, then JPEG is wonderful; if you're going to enlarge the images and sell them, RAW will most likely be your best bet.
'Kenna' Photography Expo in Guadalajara
 VallartaVive.com
Local Puerto Vallarta photographer, Javier Pérez Jiménez, has created 'Kenna,' an artistic photo exhibition of the catastrophe caused by this hurricane in 2002. The exhibition will be on display in Guadalajara through March 18, 2009.
Nuevo Vallarta's Estudio Café: Epicenter of Creativeness and Free Thinking
 Florelisa Hernández
Nuevo Vallarta Estudio Café owner Federico Leon de la Vega lives a life of ups and downs as the multi-talented character that he is: a designer, writer, ecologist, altruist and painter, whose works are collected by people from all walks of life.
Artistas del Bario Art Exhibit a Success
 Sudy Coy
The one-night Artistas del Bario art exhibition and cocktail, which took place on February 27th, was a great success! Twelve out of the 24 art works by four young Puerto Vallarta artists were sold and 15% of the proceeds were donated to R.I.S.E.
BLISS at Sol y Luna Contemporary Gallery
 PVNN
Bliss, an art exhibition featuring the works of Benazir Braae and Edith Orozco, opens at Sol y Luna Contemporary Art on March 11 from 6 to 10 pm with a cocktail reception and hors d'oeuvres provided by JapaNice and Caio Tres restaurants.
Photo Tip of the Week: Shooting Whale Images
 Larry Bennett
Want to learn how to shoot images of whales? Let's do some preparation before your guide yells 'WHALES!' This is when you will see why photographing a whale is both fun and frustrating...
Mexico Bequeathed 8,000 Pre-Hispanic Artifacts
 Agence France-Presse
Mexican authorities on Tuesday unveiled a stunning collection of 8,000 pre-Hispanic antiquities, some dating back 3,000 years, donated to the state by a private collector.
Heaven on Earth at Sol y Luna Art Gallery
 PVNN
The 'Heaven on Earth' art exhibition opens at Sol y Luna Contemporary Art Gallery on Wednesday, February 25th with a wine reception from 6 to 10 pm. Everyone is invited to come meet these 2 talented young Mexican artists and enjoy their beautiful works.
Yvan Genest, Jean Gabriel Lambert & Cherie Sibley Paint at Galleria Dante
 Claire Guarniere
As part of Galleria Dante's seasonal "artists in residence" program, you can catch artists Yvan Genest, Jean Gabriel Lambert and Cherie Sibley creating new works every Monday-Wednesday in February at this popular south side Puerto Vallarta art gallery.
Auction to Benefit Casa Hogar Orphanage
 PVNN
To raise much-needed funds for Maximum Cornejo Quiroz Orphanage, artworks by local artists and the artistic creation of the children at Casa Hogar will be exhibited and auctioned off at Plaza Marina on Friday, February 20th from 4 pm to 8 pm.
UOMINI: An Art Exhibit for Those Who Appreciate the Male Anatomy
 PVNN
Sol y Luna Art for the Uninhibited is honored to present the brand new artwork of two very talented young artists; painter Yoel Galvez and photographer Cesar Padilla in an art exhibition, inaugurating February 20th with a wine reception from 6-10 pm.
Photo Tip of the Week: Photographing Humpback Whales
 Larry Bennett
Photographing the mighty Humpback Whales are probably one of my biggest sources of frustration as a photographer - but if you have a little patience and wait a few minutes, those mighty creatures will blow and raise those mighty humps in the air.
Los Artistas del Bario Art Exhibition to Benefit Scholorship Fund for a Lucky Child from R.I.S.E.
 Sudy Coy
Four young Puerto Vallarta artists will be showing their paintings at a one-night exhibition and cocktail from 6-9 pm on February 27th at Espacio de Angeles, Lazaro Cardenas 452 on PV's south side, and donating 15% of the proceeds to R.I.S.E.
Amorcito Corazon Delights PV Art Lovers
 Mike Sole
On February 11th Sol y Luna Contemporary Gallery celebrated the opening of Amorcito Corazon, Sushe Felix and Don Quade's two-artist show featuring mixed media paintings and collages that reflect their love of the Mexican culture and landscape.
Sixth Annual Art and Wine Festival
 Kathy Taylor
The 6th Annual Art and Wine Festival will be held at the Vallarta Yacht Club in Nuevo Vallarta on Sunday, February 22nd from 3 to 6 pm. Local artists, photographers and jewelry makers will display their work, with some pieces offered for sale.
Jean Gabriel Lambert to Paint at Galleria Dante
 Gena Guarniere
Galleria Dante is proud to present the superb new collection of acrylics by Montreal abstract artist Jean Gabriel Lambert, who will be painting in the garden at Galleria Dante on Mondays and Tuesdays throughout the month of February.
 Photography Tips of the Week - Photographing at the Beach
 Larry & Linda Bennett
Few subjects make warmer memories than your vacation days on Banderas Bay beaches. And few subjects offer as many challenges. Here are some tips to make your Puerto Vallarta vacation photos something you'll be proud to show your friends back home.
Love is IN at Sol y Luna Contemporary Art
 PVNN
Amorcito Corazon, an art exhibit featuring paintings by Sushe Felix and Don Quade opens at Sol y Luna on February 11, but you can meet the artists at the Contemporary Gallery's 3rd Anniversary celebration at Caio Restaurant on February 10th at 8 pm.
US Photographer Brings Pop Culture to Mexico Murals
 Agence France-Presse
Color-saturated images on themes of popular culture, war and religion line the stone walls of a former Jesuit college in a first Mexico City exhibition by cult US photographer David LaChapelle.
Lena Bartula's Enigmas Opens with a Bang
 Mike Sole
Puerto Vallarta art admirers get a lift with Lena Bartulas' Huipil art on center stage at Sol y Luna. Come and enjoy this moving art form during its two week exhibit at Alejandro Baez's contemporary art gallery in downtown Puerto Vallarta.
Painting Workshop Exhibition to Benefit Becas Vallarta, A.C.
 Mary Ellis - PVNN
Director Lucille Shipley and her workshop participants are having their annual workshop exhibition on Saturday & Sunday February 14th & 15th 2-6 pm at the workshop studio on Calle Zaragoza #414 (next door to the Casa Kimberley pink bridge.)
Artists in Residence at Galleria Dante
 Gena Guarniere
As part of Galleria Dante's seasonal "artists in residence" program, the talented husband and wife team, Juana Cortez and Oscar Solis, will be painting in the garden at Galleria Dante on the south side of Puerto Vallarta from January 27th-29th.
Las Artes de Mexico Exhibition in Miami
 Ozgur Tore
The Mexico Tourism Board and the Consulate General of Mexico join forces with the University of Miami’s Lowe Art Museum to present Las Artes de Mexico, from the Collection of the Gilcrease Museum.
New Loteria Jewelry Line Captures Spirit of Popular Mexican Bingo Game
 Carolyn Dublin
San Antonio jewelry designer Carolyn Dublin is offering a new “Loteria” line of jewelry featuring images from the popular Mexican card game. “La Loteria,” is similar to American bingo, but rather than numbers, uses images that all have their own stories and have become ingrained in Latin American culture over generations.
Statue of President Ho Inaugurated in Mexico
 NhanDan
Statue of President Ho Chi Minh and Vietnam Park in Mexico City were inaugurated on January 17. Addressing the inauguration ceremony, Vietnamese Ambassador to Mexico Pham Van Que stated that the park with the statue of President Ho Chi Minh demonstrates closer solidarity and friendship between the two countries.
Searching for Clay Crafts
 Laura Gelezunas
It's no wonder that Banderas Bay Trading Company and The Annex are renowned for Mexican folk art and handicrafts. Puerto Vallarta home décor store owners Peter and Tari Bowman travel all over Mexico in search of one-of-a-kind decorative objects.
Lena Bartula's Enigmas at Sol y Luna
PVNN
The image of a Huipil takes center stage in an upcoming exhibition at Sol y Luna Contemporary Gallery in Old Town Puerto Vallarta. Opening with a wine reception on January 28, the show has been named "Enigmas" by the talented artist, Lena Bartula.
Restoration Begins on Damaged Olmec Sculptures
 Associated Press
Mexico is restoring nearly two dozen pre-Hispanic Olmec sculptures damaged by an American woman and two Mexican men.
PV Art Expo - Chance: Cuestiones del Azar
 PVNN
Stop by the Cathy Von Rohr Studio Gallery on the south side of Puerto Vallarta on January 16th at 7 pm for the opening reception of a very special art exhibit that focuses on six artists whose work is inspired by the idea of chance or randomness.
Puerto Vallarta's 1st Rio Cuale Festival
 PVNN
Every Friday and Saturday through the end of the month, music, theater, folk and contemporary dance performances along with folk, plastic and culinary arts demonstrations will enhance the beautiful landscapes of the River Cuale Island.
A Narrative in Crayon and Collage
 Augusta Dwyer
As the stories of average Mexicans become increasingly those of leaving and being left behind, Martín Ramírez's life in many ways illuminates Mexico's central drama: lack of economic opportunities, emigration and the ensuing separation from society, culture and family.
Guillermo Gomez, A Shining Star of the Art Scene
 Gena Guarniere
Guadalajara sculptor Guillermo Gomez feels in these economic times that we all need to remember what made us smile and hold on to our dreams. His newest works take us back to our youth when we, as early teenagers, had little or no responsibilities.
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