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Art On Main Gallery in St. Helena, CA, featuring “The Offering” by Richard Thomas, Sculptor
Art on Main Gallery (www.imagesnapavalley.com) in Downtown St. Helena is now featuring Richard Thomas’ newest sculpture, “The Offering”. The sculpture has prominent placement within the gallery and she graciously greets all visitors who enter the gallery. Suzanne Perkins, Gallery Director, is delighted to be graced by “The Offering’s” presence!
Richard Thomas, Sculptor with Suzanne Perkins, Art on Main Gallery Director, discussing "The Offering"
On a recent visit to Napa Valley, Richard Thomas, Sculptor and his wife Sheri Ziebell, had an opportunity to visit with Suzanne Perkins and “The Offering”. The sculpture looks wonderful in the gallery and has received a lot of attention since her arrival.
Sheri Ziebell with her husband, Richard Thomas, Sculptor, posing with "The Offering"
Richard Thomas’ “The Offering” on Display at St. Supery Vineyards and Winery in Conjunction with the Napa Valley Mustard Festval Visual Art Competition
A wonderful Artist Reception at St. Supery Vineyards was attended by Richard Thomas, Sculptor, and his wife Sheri Ziebell as well as other artists, Napa Valley community members and friends. The Artist Reception is beautifully hosted by St. Supery in conjunction with The Napa Valley Mustard Festival Visual Art Competition.Â
Admirers of "The Offering" at the Artist Reception
Richard Thomas discussing "The Offering" with Natalie and John from Grgich Hills Estate
All the artwork submitted into the juried competition is placed on display at St. Supery’s second floor gallery where the artwork will remain until the end of March, 2010. The event is a time for the artists to present their work and mingle with guests.  Richard Thomas, Sculptor and Sheri Ziebell toasted with Tim Howe, Artist, and his wife, Patricia Radford. Tim Howe (www.timhowestudios.com) is a painter who is also represented by Art on Main in St. Helena (www.imagesnapavalley.com).
Tim Howe, Artist and Patricia Radford congratulating Richard Thomas on "The Offering"
Tim Howe, Patricia Radford, Richard Thomas and Sheri Ziebell
Richard Thomas, Sculptor, accepted into the 2010 17th Annual Napa Valley Mustard Festival Juried Visual Art Competition
The Offering at Mustard Magic
We’re pleased to announce that Richard Thomas’ latest sculpture, “The Offering” was accepted into the juried Napa Valley Mustard Festival Visual Art Competition and was on display at the opening night of the Mustard Festival at the Culinary Institute of America in St. Helena, CA. The opening event for the Mustard Festival is “Mustard Magic”, a gala event to kick off a two-month season of sensational food, wine and art events. Richard’s sculpture, “The Offering” looked incredible under the lights in the Vintners Hall of Fame at the Culinary Institute.  Since the evening was “The Offering’s” premier debut, she drew a lot of attention and admiration from the party goers.
"The Offering" Being Admired
After an evening of fun and frivolity, “The Offering” was taken to St. Supery Vineyards and Winery where she will remain on display through March, 2010. Another edition of “The Offering” was delivered to Art On Main Gallery in St. Helena (www.imagesnapavalley.com) where the sculpture proudly stands to greet all visitors to the gallery!
Richard Thomas with his wife, Sheri Ziebell at Mustard Magic
Barb and Bart O'Brien of O'Brien Estates (www.obrienestates.com) with Sheri Ziebell and Richard Thomas
Live Sculpting Demonstration by Richard Thomas, Sculptor, intrigued crowds at Cheers! St. Helena
On Friday night, September 4th, Richard Thomas, Sculptor, exhibited his completed bronze sculptures and worked on two of his “in-process” sculptures at Art on Main (www.imagesnapavalley.com) in St. Helena, CA. Cheers! St. Helena, a social event, brought nearly 4,0000 visitors to Main Street in St. Helena to enjoy live music, a marching band, shopping. food, wine and naturally art!
Richard Thomas explaining the clay to bronze process to guests
Richard was more than happy to field questions from the visitors who were genuinely interested in his sculptures. The spirited people who came to Art on Main were happy, friendly, full of smiles with lots of laughter and enjoyed the gallery atmosphere and wonderful art. Art on Main gallery owners, Tom and Nancie Brown were at the gallery for the event, as well as Suzanne Perkins, Gallery Director. Sandy Maus, Director of Marketing for Tin Barn Vineyards (www.tinbarnvineyards.com) graciously poured wine tastes for the streams of people flowing into the gallery.
Sheri Ziebell withRichard Thomas, Sculptor, posing with Richard's "Grapes of Joy"
Suzanne Perkins, Art on Main, Richard Thomas, Sculptor, Sandy Maus, Tin Barn Vineyards with a smiling, toasting Bacchus