Untitled 54 Art Blog

I am so excited to have permission to paint this photo taken by Martha Benedict of my dear friend Leticia Zavala. I have always admired everything about it. This is the third "el soldado" that I have painted for the Cactus Gallery,  Loteria show. 
This is my third El Soldado so fun. 
Title: "Donde deje mis chanclas!"  (Sandra is this the right title for what Leticia said?
Size: 111/2 x 81/2
Medium: Acrylic, Resin, Framed
Price: https://cactusgalleryla.com/

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   Congratulations Ulla!   Looks so Great.
 

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It is with a heavy heart that I post the closing of the Cactus Gallery (as we know it) at the end of this month. I have been an artist with the cactus gallery for many years and will miss it dearly. Thank you to Sandra Mastroianni for being one of the only gallerest that accepted me and my art unconditionally. Never telling me how and what to do with my art but giving me a place to express myself and show my art. Many will tell you if you want to 'sell' your art take it to Sandra, she truly has the gift of connecting art with collectors and art lovers like no other.

Cactus Gallery is more than the space it's housed in. I know where ever Sandra goes the love and spirit of her original vision will follow.

Please join me tonight December 7th in sharing stories and saying good bye to the Cactus as we know it. Let's also celebrate a new and brighter future for Sandra and her little gallery that could, did, does and will do!

We love you Sandra and Thank You from the bottom of our hearts for being such a great support to all artists. Most importantly Thank You for being my friend, Love you.

Sandra's Words:

I am closing the Cactus Gallery in its present location at the end of December. I have done nearly 100 shows in nearly 8 years - wow! I am disappointed with the way things are ending here. After years of saying the building/lot would be sold to me, the owner reneged on his promise. I simply cannot stay in this space any longer.

If you have artwork here, please contact me immediately and we can plan on a pick up or mailing before month's end. I must be out of the building before December 30th.

I am kicking around a few ideas and will let you know as things become more concrete. After a much needed month or so off, I will be in touch. If any of you have any contacts I should correspond with or know of any super generous building owners that love art and would like to see their space used for a gallery, let me know.

Please help promote the gallery these last few weeks. Feel free to mention we are closing our doors at this location. Let's get people to buy your art, or someone else's, and let's go out with a bang!

POTLUCK WEEKEND -- I will be at Cactus Gallery today, Friday December 7th from 6p-10p and Saturday, December 8th from 12p-11p (our LAST reception) and Sunday, December 9th 11a-6p. Please stop by to chat, drink some wine, maybe even buy some art, and plan the future of Cactus Gallery with me.

Extended gallery hours:
December 9-13: 11a-6p
December 14-23: 11a-8p
December 24: 11a-4p

Thanks again for your support and friendship y viva el arte!
Sandra Mastroianni
Cactus Gallery and Gifts
http://www.cactusgallery.blogspot.com
http://www.eclecticcactus.com
323.256.6117

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Join me for "Treasures of the Sea," group show opening July 9th at Cactus Gallery. This is my piece called "Ocean Love".

Sold/December 2011/ Thank you to Sandra at Cactus Gallery for selling my art! One of the few galleries that still believe in "ART FOR THE PEOPLE".

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Hope to see you Saturday, December 11, 2010 7-10 4534 Eagle Rock Blvd. LA, CA 90041
Cactus Gallery.

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My new goal is to have an art show once a year at my house to sell my paintings. I'd say that was a good one.

Oh yea!!!!!!! What The???????? don't miss the bug show this coming Saturday, Show dates: April 10 - May 5, 2010
OPENING Reception :: Saturday, April 10, 2010 :: 7p-10p



Sandra
Cactus Gallery
4534 Eagle Rock Blvd.
Los Angeles (Eagle Rock), CA 90041
323.256.6117

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Details to come on this show soon. March Deck show at Cactus Gallery in Eagle Rock. Curated by Michael Pukac. xo This deck has a great "Long Beach Chronic" sticker on it.

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TINY TREASURES is a cash and carry show, which means art patrons pay for and take the art works right off the wall and home with them. Cactus Gallery is also proud to offer handmade unique gifts, jewelry and art objects from Argentina at super low prices.

TINY TREASURES 4 show dates :: December 5 - January 6, 2010

OPENING Reception :: Saturday, December 12, 2009 :: 7p-10p

Opening night coincides with our area's ARTWALK. More info
and map :: http://www.nelaart.com/

Sandra is already selling for me and we are not even close to being finished hanging.

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