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 Welcome to www.johnalvinart.com, a site dedicated to the art of cinema artist John Alvin. I am Leslie Combemale, and i'm a partner in ArtInsights Animation and Fine Art Gallery in Reston, Virginia. My partner Michael Barry, Jon Fiedler, who helped us create this website, and I have been close friends of John's, and, like art and movie lovers around the world, great admirers of his work.
As many of you know, John's life was cut tragically short on February 6th 2008, when he died unexpectedly of a heart attack, stunning the art world and saddening his many fans, friends, and colleagues. Many of them have expressed their condolences and warm remembrances of him on this fansite. He will be missed by all of us who knew and loved him as a person, as well as those who knew him through his art. His influence on the world of cinema and the expansion of knowledge and awareness of cinema art as expressed through his impressive body of work is the wonderful legacy John leaves behind. -- There have been so many movies made better by his artistic contributions!
Our gallery in Reston has been pulling together a tribute show of art that Andrea his wife is willing to sell, not least of all so that those of you who had hoped to someday acquire an original might be able to do so sooner rather than later--and also to show the process John utilized to achieve visual success-- given the diverse requirements of each movie campaign. We have always found it fascinating what gets selected from so many wonderful ideas...
We are still always interested in all the memories and experiences John's fans and friends relate to us, so please don't hesitate to e-mail us with them to add to the site. John was someone who touched a great many people. A little friend of ours who met him when he was two (he's only 3 now) tells us all the time John taught him how to make a circle. We have heard from a surprising number of kids who have told us they are in art school now with John as their inspiration--from one meeting with him!
If you are interested in obtaining original art by John Alvin, contact us and we will let you know what we have coming in (and quickly going out!). We are also going to be putting a never before seen interview Leslie did with John on Youtube, so check that out as well. (please excuse my gushing a la James Lipton...one CAN be a friend AND a suck up...uh, i mean, fan, at the same time!)
Remember, I have been accused of being the female Sam L. Jackson character from Unbreakable, I want all the art be wind up in the right home, where it will be appreciated and loved.. the gallery has originals for as little as $1000, but ya gotta love em!
We will always be grateful to John for giving us "The promise of a great experience". We love you, John!
Leslie
artinsights@mac.com
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Welcome to www.johnalvinart.com, a site dedicated to the art of cinema artist John Alvin. I am Leslie Combemale, and i'm a partner in ArtInsights Animation and Fine Art Gallery in Reston, Virginia. We first started carrying John's work about 3 1/2 years ago, when we saw it and couldn't resist. We also saw the future (no, it's not plastics) and we believed it was in the art of the cinema. Not just movie posters, which have been collected for many years, but the original art used to make the film and art by these exceptional artists. We believe John is at the top of this art form.
I also have to say: if for you collecting and fandom is contingent on the subject of adulation being a stand up guy, a mensch, a dude of superior fabulosity, you need look no further than John Alvin. He's a total sweetheart. (We only support artists in our gallery who ooze kindness and integrity. Seriously)
This is a brand new site we brought together in time for the Star Wars Celebration in LA, for which John created the official poster (which you can see to the left). There will be more to the site in the coming months, including forums, notes from John, coverage from his special events, and more accurate information overall. This is meant to be a place for fans of John Alvin to find information and learn about him and his art. As the site grows we hope to create a community of his fans... So... be gentle with me, and if you see something you fall in love with, (as we did with John, and his wife Andrea the first day we met) please let us at
ArtInsights know and we will find out if the image you want is still available or if not we will try to get you something similar.
Lastly, just a reminder right here on the front page that John will be at ArtInsights for a one man show of new and original art on the weekend of October 6th. Make plans now to come!
Leslie
artnsights@aol.com
ArtInsights, May 20th, 2007
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