It’s actually officially spring, and so like the bear with very little brain, i was racking mine to think of the best idea for a blog that celebrated a Disney character that exists in a natural world we’d most enjoy in spring, and of COURSE I realized Winnie the Pooh is the perfect subject! Then …
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Long lost John Alvin Blade Runner art has been recovered in a settlement that represents a landmark win for illustrators and artists’ rights. As many of you know, not only do we sell Disney Fine Art and original production art from cartoons and live action films, Leslie of ArtInsights is also the official representative for …
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Recently, we travelled to LA for WonderCon to present the 10th Women Rocking Hollywood panel. The event is part of the other life of ArtInsights co-owner Leslie Combemale (that’s me!) as a film journalist, writing for the Motion Picture Association and on the Alliance of Women Film Journalist site. I am an enthusiastic supporter of …
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For those of you who frequent either my art gallery Artinsights or the website Cinema Siren, we are going to be at SDCC 2016 next week with three panels. That means we won’t be in the gallery, but we WILL be creating amazing stories and memories. Anyone who will be at Comic-Con International: San Diego, …
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So now that it’s on the official schedule on the comic-con website, I can officially announce my first panel in San Diego! I am honored to have such an amazing collection of women taking part in this discussion. Marge Dean, of Women in Animation, who are sponsoring the panel, will be explaining the current state …
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We at artinsights are incredibly pleased to once again welcome Michelle St Laurent to the Gallery on July 2nd, to present some beautiful new original interpretive Disney art, and her latest limited editions for the exhibit on display through August 8th. Her inspired art has only become more popular and beautiful since the last time …
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Famed Drag & Contemporary Artist TENNESSEE LOVELESS Releases First Images of His New Project “THE ART OUTSIDERS” at ArtInsights Gallery. Meet ‘10SC’ on May 21 & 22 from 2 – 4 pm Reston, VA – In conjunction with the Northern Virginia Fine Arts Festival on May 21 and 22 at Reston Town Center, ArtInsights has the worldwide exclusive …
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Lots has been happening in the world of the superhero, and now is the perfect time to update fans of superhero art! Have you seen Captain America: Civil War yet? Well, surprisingly timely is the roll-out of the new Alex Ross art collection, and it’s just getting started. We are happy to be part of …
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In the history of our having the art of DC at ArtInsights, which has been over 23 years, I’ve seen some pretty spectacular cels and backgrounds from Batman and Superman. I have a particular fondness for art from Batman: The Animated Series. I remember one background of the Arkham Asylum that was all dark blues …
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THE ART OF JIM LEE In deciding to have a Batman v Superman art show with the official art of DC, several things were at play. As Cinema Siren, the film critic, I am inundated with press info and notes and EPK (electronic press kit) about the upcoming movie, which is being released late March …
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Reston, VA: ArtInsights Animation and Film Art Gallery is hosting an exhibit of limited edition and original comic book and animation art featuring Batman, Superman, and Wonder Woman, the characters soon to be the central focus of Zack Snyder’s new movie “Batman V Superman” premiering March 25th. Other popular DC Comics superheroes and villains will …
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ArtInsights Gallery presents “SORCERERS IN SNOW: HOGWARTS IN WINTER” New Exhibit of Original and Limited Edition Harry Potter Art. In Honor of Actor Alan Rickman, a Portion of Proceeds will Benefit Charities Reston, VA – ArtInsights Animation and Film Art Gallery celebrates the art of Harry Potter with a collection of original and limited edition art by …
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Yes, the loss of Alan Rickman is felt acutely by lovers of Harry Potter and all those in the HP fandom. Rickman brought Professor Snape to life in a way no one else could, and created a much bigger audience for the movies out of his many fans. As much as I loved the books, …
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Below you’ll find Cinema Siren’s Top 10 Movie Posters of 2015, AS WELL AS added opinions and thoughts from Andrea Alvin and Bill McCloskey–both who were involved in the making of some of the best movie posters in recent film history! Go here to go to the youtube vid. The past is the past. As …
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It may well be that Shakespeare wrote that “expectation is the root of all heartache”, but he also said “all things are ready, if our mind be so”… Being in small business isn’t for sissies, that’s for sure. In 2015, some great things happened, (50th anniversary of A Charlie Brown Christmas, I’m looking at you!) …
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We put together some gift guides for fans of all stripes this holiday season. Well, actually, we just posted what really great sorts of images you can get for your favorite Star Wars, princess, or Marvel, or DC, or Harry Potter fan. That certain movie coming out this weekend is causing quite a stir with …
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“IN CELEBRATION–it’s a NEVER BEFORE AND NEVER AGAIN kind of announcement!” We are letting our “Business Besties” who read our blog, are fans of us, and keep up with our “goings on” know that we are doing something very special, something we’ve NEVER done before, (and won’t do again!), for the 25th anniversary of Reston …
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A few days ago, John Alvin was inducted into The Hall of Fame at his high school, Pacific Grove High School. His sister Suzanne Alvin was there to accept the honor and talk a bit about John Alvin and his career. She spoke to the kids, thinking about what John would have said, and what …
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Happy Birthday! The Mickey Mouse Club turns 60! The series began on October 3rd, 1955! My own personal experience with the Mickey Mouse Club is with the cels from this series. As someone who has sold cels from The Mickey Mouse Club since 1988, I’ve had to learn over time about the animated cartoons, characters, and …
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