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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.
 We are so sorry to announce that John died suddenly on February 6th of a heart attack. His family wants everyone to know how much your kind words mean, and so, to that end, i was hoping those of you who knew John and loved him or knew him through his art would send your thoughts, so that we can post them here on the site. I know John would have been so touched by the outpouring of warm regards that have been sent and will be sent, just as his wife Andrea and his daughter Farah will be in reading them as they are posted.
Please send them either to Jon or Leslie
As for me, from the first time I met John only 4 years ago or so, we were fast friends, and I can only say I am honored to have known and been so close to him. He was funny, with a sharp and sometimes bawdy wit, down to earth, very insightful (as you could see in his art) and of course incredibly talented. He was kind and thoughtful, and he truly, genuinely loved his fans.
We should all be so lucky as to be loved the way he loved his wife and daughter, and reach the heights of achievement in our own fields the heights he reached in the world of art. There are so many movies made better by his artistic contributions!
It is sad there will be no more new creations from him, but the body of work he leaves behind serves as a wonderful tribute to a great artist.
We will post the various obituaries as well as information if you want to donate to his favorite charity, (in lieu of flowers)--the family requests that donations be made to the Food Bank Association of New York State, 235 Lark Street, Albany, NY 12210 or to your local Food Bank Association. If you interested in buying art, leave us a note and when things settle down we'll see what is still available--right now we are not selling any of his originals, out of good taste and respect for John. I know you guys will understand.
Some of you know John was a great fan and collector of red shoes, which he wore to every show we ever had with him. I don't even know how many pairs he had. I will always remember him that way, with his bright red shoes greeting with his fans and collectors with a warm smile. He will live on in his art. |
THANKS FOR EVERYTHING! WE LOVE YOU JOHN!
Leslie
artnsights@aol.com
ArtInsights, Feb 7th, 2008 |
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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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