Artist Masha Vereshchenko, Buy Her New Artwork Online, Pittsburgh PA

One of my personal favorite Pittsburgh artists, Masha Vereshchenko, has put more original artwork up for sale at her etsy store.

The below images are some of the original paintings on wood which you can buy.

Rick Byerly









Buy Masha's art here.

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The Pittsburgh Art Blog

The Pittsburgh Art Blog features selected pittsburgh artists and upcoming exhibits with photos from the artists and galleries. since the major press outlets do not go beyond a directory listing of exhibits, blogs are needed to promote pittsburgh artists and their work. the blog also calls attention to the inferiority complex of pittsburgh art and how it's perpetuated by the major players in town. Started on August 20, 2007.pittsburgh area galleries and art venues are listed at the sister site www.PghGalleries.com.

the blog and website are volunteer projects from fine art photographer and pittsburgh artist advocate rick byerly, www.RickByerly.com.

In Memory of Pittsburgh Artist John Metzler

John Metzler was full of creative energy and it was easy to spot for the many people who had the chance to interact with him. In addition to the many hours he spent on his own beautiful furniture and sculptures from reclaimed wood he was known for working with other artists at the Urban Tree Forge and beyond as well as volunteering at Friends of the Pittsburgh Urban Forest and the work he did for the Pittsburgh Society of Sculptors. He will be sorely missed but will be easy to remember.

Scroll down to see images of John and just some of the amazing work he brought forth. Images are from Joey Kennedy, Randie Snow and the Urban Tree Forge blog.

moxie dada event:

menorah sculpture from reclaimed wood in Squirrel Hill:

John and Urban Tree Forge members created tables
which were used for G20 meetings at Phipps!

Rest in Peace John.

Rick Byerly

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Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. Monday (May 17) at W.F. Conroy Funeral Home in Sheraden. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday (May 18) at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, 46 School St., Green Tree.

The family is planning a memorial and tree planting in Mr. Metzler's honor on Saturday at Allegheny Commons on the North Side. The time has not been set, but will be posted on www.urbantreeforge.com.

Funeral Service Address Info:
46 School Street
Pittsburgh, PA 15220-2717
(412) 921-0606
Get directions

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tree-dedication memorial :: sunday, may 23, 2010 – 12p.m.
Allegheny Commons Park, West Park, North Side, Pittsburgh
Corner of Brighton Road & West North Avenue (near the lake)

Slideshow of the dedication from Joey Kennedy here.

Petition to make Washington Boulevard more safe here.
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The Pittsburgh Society of Sculptors will honor its late member, John Metzler, and celebrate its 75th anniversary at the Three Rivers Arts Festival, with an exhibit at 937 Liberty Ave., second floor (accessible by stairs and elevator).

Read more: http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/10152/1061726-437.stm#ixzz0phhyImk8

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The Pittsburgh Art Blog

pittsburgh galleries is reborn anew as The Pittsburgh Art Blog. the blog features selected pittsburgh artists and upcoming exhibits with photos from the artists and galleries. since the major press outlets do not go beyond a directory listing of exhibits, blogs are needed to promote pittsburgh artists and their work. the blog also calls attention to the inferiority complex of pittsburgh art and how it's perpetuated by the major players in town. Started on August 20, 2007.pittsburgh area galleries and art venues are listed at the sister site www.PghGalleries.com. the blog and website are volunteer projects from fine art photographer and pittsburgh art advocate rick byerly, www.RickByerly.com.

Artist Masha Vereshchenko Pittsburgh Art at ModernFormations Gallery

You have until May 28, 2010, to see Masha Vereshchenko's art exhibit at ModernFormations Gallery and Performance Space. I am a big fan of her work and have 6 pieces in my collection. She has original art on wood from previous shows for sale at her etsy store. Take advantage of the low prices while it's still possible!

"I Dream About Sharks"

Modernformations
4919 Penn Avenue. Pittsburgh PA 15224
412.362.0274

Gallery Hours

Thursdays 7pm - 9pm
Saturdays 1pm - 4pm or by appointment
Hours are consistent

Please note: There will be no gallery hours the last Saturday and first Thursday of every month in order to prepare the next opening

Masha's etsy store



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The Pittsburgh Art Blog

pittsburgh galleries is reborn anew as The Pittsburgh Art Blog. the blog features selected pittsburgh artists and upcoming exhibits with photos from the artists and galleries. since the major press outlets do not go beyond a directory listing of exhibits, blogs are needed to promote pittsburgh artists and their work. the blog also calls attention to the inferiority complex of pittsburgh art and how it's perpetuated by the major players in town. Started on August 20, 2007.pittsburgh area galleries and art venues are listed at the sister site www.PghGalleries.com.the blog and website are volunteer projects from fine art photographer and pittsburgh art advocate rick byerly, www.RickByerly.com.

Pittsburgh Artist John Metzler, Reclaimed Wood Sculptures and Furniture

An amazing artist, covered here as well.

Check out the article on John Metzler below:

Pittsburgh artists turn fallen trees into furniture and other interesting objects

Sunday, May 02, 2010

By Diana Nelson Jones, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

John Metzler's website is www.UrbanTreeForge.com

Most city trees that fall or are felled become mulch or firewood. Mr. Metzler proposes higher use -- furniture and functional art that honors the tree and its hard-knocks urban existence. The environmental payoff is that turning a tree that falls or must come down into furniture saves healthy trees from the demand for furniture.

His pieces and the work of other artists and woodworkers sit and hang in the showroom of the Urban Tree Forge, 1004 Washington Blvd., Lincoln-Lemington.

Read more: http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/10122/1054556-437.stm#ixzz0mmjSnlSV

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The Pittsburgh Art Blog

pittsburgh galleries is reborn anew as The Pittsburgh Art Blog. the blog features selected pittsburgh artists and upcoming exhibits with photos from the artists and galleries. since the major press outlets do not go beyond a directory listing of exhibits, blogs are needed to promote pittsburgh artists and their work. the blog also calls attention to the inferiority complex of pittsburgh art and how it's perpetuated by the major players in town. Started on August 20, 2007.pittsburgh area galleries and art venues are listed at the sister site www.PghGalleries.com. the blog and website are volunteer projects from fine art photographer and pittsburgh art advocate rick byerly, www.RickByerly.com.

Artist John Metzler, Urban Tree Forge

I was passing on contact information to a friend about artist John Metzler and realized I didn't have his site listed on the blog links so did that and wanted to post here as well. His amazing wooden tables were purchased by phipps via the G20 dillio ( G20 tables not pictured above fyi).

from the site:

Urban Tree Forge is a creative manufacturer of hardwoods, millwork, furniture, cabinetry and sculpture. We specialize in blending furniture with art to create unique pieces that are inspired by nature.

website: http://urbantreeforge.com/

blog: http://urbantreeforge.blogspot.com/