If anything they are picking up. So if there is a piece of work that you have been eying whether on the site here, or at Twilight Comics or MindWorks Gallery now is the time to snag it because I really don't know what will be left after the holidays. Check out the Original Paintings section of the store to see whats available and where as of this moment, and you may want to call ahead before you make a trip.

The only thing I can say for sure is that I am very grateful for all of you, and that I will spend this holiday in a small coma preparing to get painting replacements next week!
Have a great morning everyone!
ArtMonkeyWorld Dave

 I have recently started painting animals again after a bit of a break and this one has absolutely become a favorite of mine. Sometimes as an artist you create a work that your not sure where it came from only that it is a breakthrough peice for you. A peice that makes another world of paintings possible for you. This is one of those paintings. The orginal is 18x36 oil on canvas available at Governor French Gallery, 219 West Main Street
Belleville, IL For more info contact me or call the gallery itself (618) 233-7542

I meant to post this much sooner in the week, but I have been terribly ill. Nothing serious, just your typical winter bug. That aside, I do have exciting news. I am very proud to announce that as of this week I have my work represented in Peridot the first of two new galleries in St. Louis.

Peridot located on Cherokee Street in St Louis is absolutely a go-to place for your art and handmade needs. The work they showcase includes jewelry, accessories, pottery, prints, handbags, wood block prints, repurposed furniture and findings.... they have got it all.

From their site :

"We opened Peridot with the goal of providing a venue for local artists to sell their wares. We knew of so many talented artists who simply lacked a place to get their art to the public, so we stepped in to create it.

We are proud to represent almost 80 of the most talented people we've had the pleasure of meeting in the area. In growing our business, we have had the opportunity to get to know and love our family of artists, and just could not be prouder of our little shop!"

Open Monday through Saturday from 10-4 Peridot is quickly becoming one of the keystones in an art community that is doing nothing short of exploding in the St Louis area.
The above image entitled "Van Gogh Thoughts" is just one of many images that can currently be found at Peridot. For a peek at the original works that are there check out the Original Paintings section of the store, or give them a call, and stop by.

3155 Cherokee
Saint Louis, MO 63118
Neighborhood: Benton Park West

(314) 771-3571