J Squared Pr, Summerwood Winery, and the Los Angeles Arts Association present a unique one-nightonly gala show, featuring emerging and established artists in Mixed Media Pyrography, 3-D Household Art, and Literary Fiction to celebrate inspiration and the creative process.

On SEPTEMBER 17, 2010 from 7:00-10:00 PM at THE FIX GALLERY, 1728 W. Pico Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90015, national bestselling author Elizabeth Rosner joins emerging artists Ryan McCann, Denise Niziri, and Sage Gracie in an exciting mixed media adventure that will push the boundaries of your imagination. The event features a free all night open viewing of the art, an 8:30 pm Q&A with the artists and Peter Mays of the Los Angeles Arts Association, and a special raffle of an original piece of work designed by the three artists collectively for this event, plus many giveaways for all guests, including six free copies of Elizabeth Rosner’s new novel Blue Nude for the first six guests that bring a piece of artwork inspired by the title of the book. To round out a night of exciting imagery and conversation, featured event sponsor Summerwood Winery of Paso Robles will pour complimentary tastings of their premium wines. Eclectic foods will be available for purchase on the premises. The lucky winner of the raffle will take home the unique masterpiece of the show, created by the three artists, and titled “Begin Again.” The artwork unites the artists’ respective talents – Mixed Media Pyrography, 3-D Household Art, and Literary Fiction. A portion of the proceeds for the raffle will go to benefit the Los Angeles Arts Association, dedicated to providing opportunities, resources, and services for Los Angeles artists, with an emphasis on emerging talent.

Participant Bios:

Elizabeth Rosner: Elizabeth Rosner is the national bestselling author of The Speed of Light and Blue Nude. Hailed by critics as the narrative equivalent of a masterpiece of fine art, Blue Nude tells the story of a German artist and a young Israeli model who find themselves the muse of each other’s creative awakening. In a world divided by political, racial, and religious agendas, Blue Nude reminds us of the power of the creative process in bringing our pasts into the present to unite us and transform our lives.

Elizabeth Rosner lives in Berkeley, California. Ms. Rosner’s essays have appeared in The New York Times Magazine, Elle, The Forward, and several anthologies. Elizabeth is currently writing her third novel, Electric City. For more info, please visit www.elizabethrosner.com

Ryan McCann: After losing all his childhood drawings in a closet fire Ryan McCann decided to join forces with the one thing that stole all his childhood memories. He started painting with fire. Starting with began using a blowtorch. He invented a way to manipulate the flame in order to achieve detail and has kept this technique a secret to this day. It is rumored that he has the technique tattooed on the bottom of his feet but he sleeps standing so no one has been able to read them. Except for a tattoo artist in Petaluma who has since been seen burning detailed images of animals, especially wolves, on plywood. For more info, please visit www.ryanmccannart.com

Denise Niziri and Sage Gracie: Born and raised in Mexico City, Denise was always surrounded by art and her mother planted in her the belief that art should be treated as lifestyle, not just a hobby. Sage is a California native with a strong Brazilian cultural background. Her diverse taste in art and her extensive education in design is what gives her the unique perspective about furniture. Denise and Sage own and operate Perch, an artistic collaboration with the mission “Peace, Love & Perch.” By utilizing vintage and disregarded furniture Perch creates one-of-a-kind 3D household art. Although Perch is mainly focused on chairs, the PERCH SPA service, which consists of custom rejuvenating, refreshing and restoring of any piece of furniture is also available. For more info, please visit www.perchairs.com

Los Angeles Arts Association: Los Angeles Art Association (LAAA) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit

organization whose mission is to provide opportunities, resources, services and exhibition venues for emerging Los Angeles artists of all media. LAAA began as a civic art institution in the 1920s, connecting elite art interests to Hollywood collectors, emerging after World War II as the center of Los Angeles modernism and finally becoming the city’s nexus for emerging artists of all media. LAAA serves as a dynamic force for contemporary ideas, outreach, and community. Gallery 825 and Los Angeles Art Association are located in the heart of La Cienega Boulevard’s Restaurant Row at 825 North La Cienega Bl., Los Angeles, CA 90069. Gallery hours are 10am-5pm, Tuesday – Saturday or by appointment. Please call 310.652.8272 or visit www.laaa.org

Summerwood Winery is a ultra-premium boutique winery located in Paso Robles, in the heart of

California’s Central Coast Wine Country. Winemaker, Jeff Cohn is focused on making small lots of handcrafted wines and creates some of the highest quality, most interesting wines in the region. Nestled in the estate’s Cabernet Sauvignon vineyards is the Summerwood Inn, where Executive Chef, Kelly Wangard creates one of the finest food and wine experiences anywhere in California. This unique winery and inn is the perfect destination for a romantic wine country getaway. Visit Summerwood online at www.summerwoodwine.com.

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