Monday, December 13, 2010
Monday, November 29, 2010
Saturday, November 6, 2010
The Gift of Light
Melissa Ayr
http://www.Melissaayr.com
Monday, September 27, 2010
Tuesday, August 31, 2010
Ayr Art Transformation Tour - a Toast of Dallas and a gift of Music
Ayr Art Transformation Tour - a Toast of Dallas and a gift of Music
DALLAS, TX August 31, 2010 — Saturday August 21st, signaled both the start of the Ayr Art Transformation Tour and the rise of contemporary abstract artist Melissa Ayr. The tour is a solo art exhibition featuring new and existing works of art created by painter Melissa Ayr. The tour also raises awareness and funding for the Book Bank Foundation to continue promoting literacy and community programs.
The Dallas event on August 21st was a special night as the evening was also the unveiling of a painting created exclusively for Champagne Ruinart, a brand of Louis Vuitton Moët Hennessey Group. Featured at the Event was a special toast of Champagne Ruinart to unveil the new painting by Melissa Ayr titled “Be Ruinart.” Melissa Ayr has been selected and will be represented by Ruinart at Art Basel in Miami later this year.
Melissa Ayr shared thoughts about her latest painting “Be Ruinart” and was able to reach many with her personal story of transformation. As a child Melissa was in a severe automobile accident, fell into a coma and had a near death experience. When she awoke from her coma she was told she could never walk again, could never go to college, could never have children and could never hold a job. Melissa has overcome all of these. Melissa’s drive is model of courage and determination and through her personal trials was able to find art and creativity as her outlet for self expression.
The Founder of the Book Bank Foundation, Glenn Toby spoke about his own transformation of living on the streets of New York as a child to reaching a level of huge success. He is a thriving celebrity/sports agent who has focused the non-profit organization he founded to provide over 100,000 hours of community service across the United States.
The Ayr Art event was held at the Piano Gallery in Dallas which showcases world class pianos. Concert Pianist Elida Dakoli performed a lively set of songs showcasing her talent and skill as one of the best pianists in Texas. Owner Bob Rosenthal stated “It truly was a wonderful event (you can always tell the success of an event by how late the guests stay), and for the most part, they did not want to leave.”
At the end of the evening, Bob Rosenthal made an announcement that brought tears of joy to both Melissa Ayr and Glenn Toby. The evening ended with an amazing surprise donation of a Grand Piano from the Piano Gallery to be painted by Artist Melissa Ayr. Once the Piano is painted, the Piano artwork will then be auctioned off to benefit the Book Bank Foundation.
The evening was a sponsored by Champagne Ruinart, Chopin Vodka, Piano Gallery and Dallas Central Market. The Tour will continue onto Los Angeles, San Francisco and end in New York City on December 11th.
To find out more about the Ayr Art Transformation Tour and artist Melissa Ayr visit http://www.melissaayr.com.
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About Artist Melissa Ayr:
Melissa Ayr’s mission is simple; create with passion, open the World’s mind to creativity and become the highest valued female artist of our time. Melissa offers high end fine art using hand crafted custom made canvas, the finest quality paint and artist talent to make every original painting unique. Melissa sells original abstract paintings in oil, acrylic and mixed media and keeps her indelible oath to grow her brand, maintain value and hold true to the trust that many collectors have placed in her. http://www.melissaayr.com
About The Book Bank Foundation:
The Book Bank Foundation is a national organization that is dedicated to creating solutions for individuals that lack the educational and/or socio-economical resources required to function in society. http://www.thebbf.org/
Sunday, August 8, 2010
Monday, July 19, 2010
What does Peace mean to you?
The Mandala's created would go into a book.
Titled: What does Peace mean to you?
For the United Nations. Proceeds from the sale of the book would go back to the UN for funding Global Peace.
Question Asked (when creating your image): What does Peace Mean To You?
On back in pencil write: First Name, Age, Where Created- Country, When- Date, Affect- What did you feel when you created this image? Story, Does your Image have a story? Name of Image
Example: Melissa, 38, USA, Hope, My Hope is that Peace is Actualized during my life time Globally, Peace World Wide
Materials needed:1 sheet- 11x14 white computer paper, colored pencils, black circle on paper
(Circle 7 inch diameter)
Directions to Create Mandala: Sit with Materials and think about question being asked? Then take your time and begin drawing. This is non judgmental. Anything that you create is okay. No one way is correct. Every ones art will be different and that is Okay.
We are gathering Mandala Images from all over the world from all different ages.
Using:The Same Material. Asking the Same Question and Receiving: Different Images from Different People all over the world. The name of Each Country will be used who contributed to the final book. What does Peace Mean to You? to help fund the United Nations Global Peace Project
Could this be something that you could help with?
Release Form:
Mandala Art Work
What does Peace Mean to you?
All of the material used will be the same.
The Question Asked to create art work will be the same.
Art work will Vary from person to person.
Consent to Exhibit and or to Publicize Art Work
I hereby authorize Mrs. Ayr and Mrs. Woolf, to photograph, film, videotape, photocopy, place on the web, publish in a future book my art work in connection with this Mandala.
I hereby release and hold harmless Mrs. Ayr and Mrs. Woolf from any and all claims or demands whatsoever arising by reason of this authorization or the subsequent use of any information conveyed, any exhibition of art work, any photography taken, film, videotape, reprint, web use or future book publication of art works or any publicity used pursuant to this authorization.
I donate my art 100% and I relinquish the copy write for the Art work donated. I do not wish for anything in return.
______________________________
Name: Print and Sign
______________________________
Age and Date and Country where Art work was created
______________________________
Affect- Emotion felt while creating image? Name of Image?
If artist is a minor A Parent needs to sing on behalf of child
Names will be with held from artwork to protect the privacy of the individual. First Name Initial, Age and Title of Mandala Art work will be used with the signed permission from the Artist. Images from the Art work will be collected. Selected Mandala Images will be used.
Intention for this Mandala Art work is to create a Book for the United Nations Global Peace Project to help fund Global Peace.
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To save on Paper the Mandala could be created on the reverse of the Release Form
Simplest thing to create a circle template is to use a paper plate, if a compass is not available.
Materiel Needed: Colored Pencils and White 11x14 Paper
Tuesday, April 27, 2010
Melissa Ayr - Releases Painting "Pink Whip"
"Pink Whip"
Acrylic Painting on Canvas
48 x 36 x 1½
"Pink Whip" was created in 2009 and was the inspiration that led Melissa into creating "Wild Thing". This artwork was responsible for transitioning the cloud-like color blends Melissa had been focused on into a Jackson Pollock driven creative free for all. Melissa maintains a robust presence of the color pink whilst orange and yellow tease the canvas with complementary style. This artwork was recently sold to one of Dallas' premiere art collectors.
Tuesday, April 13, 2010
Thursday, April 8, 2010
Melissa Ayr - Releases Painting Monarch
"Monarch"
Mixed Media Painting on Canvas
48" x 96" x 3"
"Monarch" is the latest painting produced by prolific abstract artist Melissa Ayr. Monarch represents the transition from somber funk to joyous exuberance. Melissa Ayr has always been inspired by Pablo Picasso and originally worked to produce an homage to Picasso with this large eight foot canvas. Underneath the many layers of paint on this painting is a sketch of Picasso's 'Guernica' done in purple soft chalk pastel. The spirit of Picasso was present.
While inspired by Picasso, Melissa's mood was more focused on the free flowing energy of the music she heard in her studio. During the painting of this piece Melissa was listening to Black Eye Peas and was dancing to "Imma Be" at her peak of inspiration. Her painting transformed from 'Guernica' to 'Monarch' and drove forward an extension of Melissa's unique colorful style.
This painting employs several techniques and media. While keeping true to painting with her body, she also uncovered a new method to produce powerful poignant splatters across the divide of the canvas frame. This piece is a true multimedia journey as Melissa worked Oil, Acrylic, Latex, Gloss, and Soft Chalk Pastel into the custom made hand stretched natural cotton duct canvas.
This piece was created during the months of March and April of 2010 in Melissa's studio, as well as, plein air. While outside a butterfly flew by and landed on the canvas, which inspired the name 'Monarch'.