Artists comments we've received and results:
Some current results and comments from the artists who have appeared in previous volumes:
My book signing was great and I sold most of the books. I am working on the book signing for NY and LA then I need to order more. People loved the book. It will be on Cable tv here and I mentioned your name and your publishing co. I am so proud I am in your book. Great book and the most important is the trust I have about you and your work.
Sima Amid Wewetzer
Wow. WOW!!! Sensational! The book is simply masterful and absolutely no pun intended.
It is actually very humbling to be in such talented company and to be thought deserving to be there by folks who can produce such a volume.
My gratitude and compliments to you and all.
Robert Heier, Photographer
Richard Bailey just informed us that the last month has been contacted by 3 galleries in Los Angeles who found him in ICM volume IV and asked him to exhibit at their galleries.
Fantastic! I must say, this whole experience working with you and the rest of the WWAB has been absolutely outstanding.
Thanks again and Merry Christmas!
Janet Kotwas
Rick Gallant
I feel very honored to be part Volume VI as well and really look forward to the publishing.
All the best to you as well and warm regards from London,
Agnes
Susan Strauss told us that her son's art teacher was using the book International Contemporary Masters to teach art in class!
Thanks to the book Contemporary Masters Volume IV Viktor has got an solo exhibition of some 50 paintings in Gallery Steiner in Vienna.
We wish you many succes with masters VI.
Warm regards,
Viktor Majdandzic
www.majdandzic.nl
The books are gorgeous! Thank you for your incredible hard work and skill with putting together such a huge collection of talent. YOU are amazing.
Many, MANY thanks and blessings to you; you have helped us honor my aunt and uncle in such a lasting and beautiful way. I'm speechless.
Peggy Mizumoto
Dear Despina and Thomas,
I want to thank you for publishing such a high quality beautiful book of art, and not just because you included my son, Owen Maigret, in this edition. He visited Santa Barbara last weekend and told me he needed to get an "art book". I figured he meant blank sheets of a certain quality paper for drawing or water color. Last year he asked if I knew anyone in Santa Barbara putting together an art book as he'd been approached to submit work, but I didn't know what he was talking about. I wonder how you heard of him?
He and I orbit in different worlds and I've not met many in his circle. My husband and I are not art collectors though we do help support his art in various ways. He was drawing before he chose to speak and is still "short on words" as a friend recently said. I'm grateful he has the gift of creativity.
Developing a style and perfecting one's skill take years to emerge. Seeing his work in your publication brings to life the level of achievement he has gained in a way that makes it more accessible to me. It isn't because it suddenly has validation as he has certainly been validated over the years, but reading and viewing it within this body of work along side so many others is more tangible, probably because as a writer I love books.
I so appreciate what both of you said in the personal appeal and introduction to this sixth volume of International Contemporary Masters giving the reader an understanding of how you choose artists, originality and proficiency, and the changing face of what it means to be an artist in today's global society. Your words connected heart and head for me.
Thank you.
Cheryl Tomchin
I've meanwhile received my books! What can I say is: WOW!
The book is absolutely awesome. My sincerest appreciations and thanks for your fantastic work you've done.
Thanks also to your husband!
Everybody I showed the book were incredibly surprised.
Once again I express my utmost gratitude for this generous issue.
Boris
The books are absolutely fabulous, thank you. I have been getting great feedback
Jutta Chalk
Thanks to your staff and hard work, you continually improve on a perfect product.
Volume V is absolutely gorgeous.
Wow! I am impressed. Very very nice. Thank u for the dedication, energy and time involved in accomplishing this!
Hope
Conratulations on your new book and thank you all for your efforts to improve all of our dreams to share our vision of our individual forms of art.
Alistair Cooke
I've not had a chance to see the book until today and I just want to tell you that I'm thrilled with the outcome. It is a first-rate and classy presentation of wonderful art and artists. I'm proud to be among them. Thanks for the exceptional quality you've managed to produce.
Harry Seymur
Really fantastic and beautiful book, you did a great job!
Now I wil "look around "in the book- and enjoy it.
Thanks a lot also for the facebook link.
Have a nice day.
Inge
the volume V looks superb. My congratulations. Logan
Best regards
Boris
We organize exhibitions for the artists in the Masters books at the Southern Nevada Museum of Fine Art in Las Vegas.
to view the exhibitions click on the links:
http://www.omma.us/vegas%20show.html
Your art books are really wonderful. They are radiating high quality. I am very grateful you encourage me to take part of the book Int. Contemporary Masters IV. Besides, I attended the exciting exhibition of ICM IV in the Southern Nevada Museum of Fine Art in Las Vegas. It was a great step in my career as international Artist. I would recommend your artbooks to all international artists.
I take this opportunity to thank you and your staff for all the work.
Greetings,
Simone de Knecht, Dutch painter
Krimpen a/d IJssel, August 10th 2011
Galina Sobol
Thank you for the opportunity to participate in the SNMF International Masters Show. It has been a great experience.
Sincerely, Susan Obermeyer Strauss
Gun Mattsson
Tari Dodd Di Bello
Obviously they get the money while you get your art works promoted.
I gave a copy of the book to every person whom purchased my paintings, and that draws much more buyers to my studio.
Y X
Well words can't express the marvellous time we had in Las Vegas but the highlight of our trip was the opening at the museum and getting to meet so many lovely people. The opening was very impressive, we loved every minute of it and it was done in such a classy way. Wow, wow, wow. It was so great to actually meet you and your husband, you are a beautiful and charming couple that go to a lot of hard work for the artists all around the world, thank you. Lynn and Don are darlings also and they have such a wonderful volunteer staff. We felt so welcomed by everyone.
Also thank you for the drinks afterwards, it was much appreciated and a good way to wind down after the opening. Willa Richards
I just received the Books, Amazing, beautiful work, it looks outstanding !!!
Thank you very much,
Jack
By the way - you may continue to hear this, but I had relatives from out of state travel to visit the Las Vegas exhibition and they were so impressed with the number of artists and quality of the show.
Peggy Mizumoto
With kind regards,
Olga
Despina Tunberg arranged a solo show for Erminio Souza - artist in the next volume (IV) - at the Southern Nevada Museum of Fine Arts.
This artist was approved to appear in the cover of International Contemporary Artists Volume IV and then he was accepted to have a solo show at the museum! This is a boost to an artist's career!
The artist's answer:
Honestly I have no way to thank you, I knew that one day someone would give due weight to what I do because I do it with much love and patience. Art is Love.
It would be ideal if we could do before the launch of the Anuario, what do you think?
I wonder how many frames, because my whole show Abstract Geometric evolution under his guardianship, which for me and an honor
I guarantee you'll be a beautiful exhibition.
Thousands thanks
Erminio De Souza
Dear Despina and Joseph:
I take this opportunity to thank you for your wonderful work and efforts in the making for the ICM shows.
Even though I have not visited the Southern Nevada Museum of Fine Art, while looking at the museum's website, I've enjoyed viewing the photos from past exhibitions and reading the bio of Joseph Palermo....it is admirable all the work you do there!
It is a great honor to have one of my works exhibited there this summer! (painting titled, Rising, 40" x 30", oil on canvas).
I am glad to be a part of the third exhibition and included in the book.
Also, I am very pleased to see the curatorial presentation as collective. It must of been challenging to assemble over 200 artists works into a museum, and in looking at the photos from the openings, you did a a great job in representing the best of each artist.
I am sorry to have missed the last opening....it would have been an ideal time to meet you both and the other artists.
I hope to visit Las Vegas sometime this fall.
May you have a wonderful summer!
Sincerely,
Patricia Araujo
I am so Proud to be in that show and museum and to be associated with you and WWAB. You can believe this that you have ecouraged me and helped me erase a ton of self doubt and crumy creative issues that before I was struglling with. Now more than ever I am confident and I will make my place in the Art World. I promise you that! I said this before, You are the Star here!
Thank so Very, Very Much.
Sincerely,
John M. Carpenter
Hi Despina
It is good news. Your book has been doing it's work. My website stats have gone of the since the release of Volume IV..... Up 500% I have unbelievable offers coming in...nothing sealed yet How is Miami show coming together? looking forward to volume 5,and Miami 2012.
I also corrected my own location on Artavita. I have been loading lots artwork. Lately...with pieces never shown before. There are some very good artists on your site. I like the name, as it comes up near the top in google searches! Jim Otis
A collector's comments:
Despina,
What a beautiful, beautiful book! I love and cherish art books and have a wonderful library and I truly appreciate this gift. You have made my day !!!
I look forward to seeeing and learning about this whole treasure of artists you have presented so magnificently.
One day, I hope we can meet. For now I have rearranged my office walls and have my recent acquisition of your black and white canvas situated so nicely behind my desk. I also have a view thru a mirror on the opposing wall of this great piece. Received compliments too!
Best
Eliot
I've just got back from Vegas today and would really like to thank you for that wonderful ICM 2nd exhibit. You and the SNMFA put together a great show, my work were wonderfully displayed, and the opening night was perfect! It was wonderful to finally meet you! Thank you so much for the attention you and your husband gave to us, my husband and myself felt really welcomed!
It's been a pleasure to work with you, and I hope that we will have chance to meet in person again and talk more about work and art.
All my best,
Silvana LaCreta Ravena
My Dear Despina,
It is with the real Happiness that I received the Master's V, magnificent by its quality of edition(publishing). This work is an aesthetic rise which honours the creations of every artist.
We have to you Dear Despina to You and to Mr Tunberg appear in these pages which raise(bring up) towards the summit the profession. Thank you for the work, thank you infinitely for the gift(donation) of your knowledge and for the past in the service of every artist...
Very sincerely receive my satisfaction and the consideration of the pleasure felt in the follow-up of our collaboration
Deeply wish to CONTINUE with You in the future!! And still say You !! One very very thank you
Indeed to You
FLORA
(obviously the artist used google tranlator!)
Last Saturday I attended the opening reception of the Contemporary Art Masters show at the Southern Nevada Museum of Fine Art. I had many art shows in my life but this show was definitely one of the best, far better than the Florence Biennale. First, I came to the conclusion that Despina is a great curator. She does not accept any artist that approaches her. She selects very carefully the artists that will be in her book and in the show, (the show is free). I am so glad she trusts my judgment and contacted a few artists that I recommended, including you. Secondly, the museum is very specious, even though the building itself needs renovations. I estimate that around 50 artists participated in the April show with me. There are 3 shows at the museum, one was in February, the second in April and the 3rd in June. The opening reception was just wonderful. There was a professional photographer, a violin player and tasty food and drinks. The book that Despina publishes is so beautiful. I got one book free and bought another one to bring to my future shows. I must tell you with all honesty, I was so delighted to participate in the book and the show that I signed up for next year as well. When you read all this you might get the impression that I am promoting Despina for some personal gain, but this is far from the truth. I didn't know Despina before the show and for me this was a test to see how good it really is.
Elisha Ben-Yitzhak [ This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it ]
You are a great curator—I love the book and the artists.
Awesome!
Loreen
Dear Despina,
I really thank you for this beautiful exhibition. Wonderful exposure. I am very glad that I was able to take part in it.
Best regards,
Barbara
I LOVE the book!!!!!!! LOVE It.
What a great compilation of world artists. You do such an excellent job of curating this project and it's evolving quite nicely into a prestigious and valuable presentation.
Thank you.
Perhaps we could plan an exhibit at my gallery during next winter. I wouldn't be able to accommodate all the artists but maybe we could do a Top 10 from book 4.
Susan Schiesser
I certainly agree that it's a great show and you certainly deserve accolades
for your curatorial excellence. I got an opportunity to meet you and your
husband. I am back in St. Croix, arriving this morning to head to school as
my students were unaware of my long trip to Las Vegas. Yes, going to Vegas
can be costly, but I am so glad that I made it there to witness the excitement and
make new friends.
Nii Ahene-La
Dear Despina & Joe,
As you know, I did not participate in the International Art Masters Volume IV show last month, but nevertheless I must congratulate you for a very high quality show. I have just reviewed all the photos and I am so proud of you and all the artists that participated. I have been in many shows in my life and some were disappointing, but the art that was exhibited at the SNMFA last month was quality art, painted by talented artists. I am honored and proud to call you my friends and I look forward to other opportunities to work with both of you. I will be happy to recommend both the ICAM and the SNMFA to any artist. Thank you so much for a job well done!
Sincerely Yours,
Elisha Ben Yitzhak, Artist
www.elishasart.com
Just few words to tell you that, of course, i am supporting your friendly efforts in order to promote our work. You do it in a very professional way and very devoted too.
So, you have all my trust and friendship in this dedicated and generous work.
Jean Pierre Brustier
comments of someone who bought the book:
I got my copy yesterday, and I have not been able to put down Volume III, and I got things to do!! It is an incredible collection of art and intellect!! I'll get a good look at it tomorrow on my flight to Portland, to see my grandchildren.
The on-line version of the publication of actually turning the pages is a kick; but your book, the actual physical book........there is nothing like the real thing. You have helped my creativity tremendously, in my feelings about our world. Thanks
warm regards,
Jim Otis
Hi Despina,
I must say I've missed youJ, and also I am very happy with the book. It was really put together well and the body of art accumulated in the book is outstanding. I'm honored to be a part of it. The painting I have in the book, Armor 7 'Faith', was chosen for inclusion for an exhibit where the keynote address will be by Sapphire, author of the novel Push and Oscar nominated movie "Precious", which will take place on April 12, 2010.
Ron Powell
Hi. This is Kensuke Shimizu, who is included in the book "International Contemporary Masters Volume III". I received books safely, but, I have not yet written comments on this "ICM Volume III" book. So, Now, I would like to write comments on this wonderful book!
I would like to say, "Thank you very much" for all the work you did for this great book! I would like to say, "Thank you very much" to Despina Tunberg, Judy Adams, and all the team of the International Contemporary Masters! You did a great job!
I enjoy seeing this book very much! I am very glad that my art is included in this book, with many wonderful and great artists! It is really a wonderful book!
I am planning to attend the opening of the Las Vegas show, April 17th. And, I am looking forward to seeing you and the artworks of those artists who were included in the book!
Thank you and with best regards,
Kensuke Shimizu
http://www4.ocn.ne.jp/~kensuke/sub1.html
Many-many thanks again for your excellent (and I guess, painstaking) work. The book is well organized and highly professional; good quality print and general appearance are greatly impressive!Particularly I am grateful to you that through this book I've got acquianted with many very interesting foreigh masters whom I surely could hardly know. Many are really strong individualities and continue the main tendencies of the 20 th century in their own way. Also I enjoyed the Preface by Thomas Tunberg - bright and intellectual! In my opinion the most attractive masters are L.E.Ashley, Carpenter, I.Buttazzoni (of course, there are many other talents, but these seem to be most impressive precisely for me) I sincerely wish you to continue successfully this great and culturally useful project!
All the best,
Yulia
I was impressed by the quality of your work and the whole team attended to edit it. Volume is a wonderful and hopes to have echoes in the press but worth it, especially professionals and buyers. Secondly I want to say that he appeared in Romania in one of the most important sites of art, "Galeria de Arta", on 06.04.2010, a material
Thank you once again for the impressive volume and see that you worked with pleasure. You can find on the internet at "Galeria de Arta" original presentation of the catalog. I will send by email a copy of material fact that I sent for publication.
I wish you well and happiness.
Macovei
Hi Despina,
WOWEE!!! I just wanted to say thank you and that you have done a marvelous job at all this. I received my book today in the mail and am very pleased. It looks great and I feel honored to be included in a publication with so many talented artists. Job well done! You are a very good curator. I can only imagine how patient you are to organize and communicate with so many creative people! Thank you and hope to see you this summer in Vegas.
CIAO Tari D
Dear Despina,
I just received the "ICM" books. WOW !!!
You made a wonderful work. The book is really impressive and, more than ever, i am proud to be in.
The quality of every element has been still increased and when we add this work to the one you did (and actually do these weeks) at Vegas...
I suppose (even if you look very good through the pictures you kindly sent us) that you feel exhausted after all this work.
Thank you so much for your generosity and commitment.
Fortunately, such a good things make life a little bit lighter.
Your friend,
Jean-Pierre
Comments about the exhibition we organized at the SNMFA.Com
Chère Despina,
Merci infiniment pour les très nombreuses photos de l'inauguration de l'exposition des oeuvres des artistes ICM au Musée du Névada à LAS VEGAS. Avec le nom (sous les photos) de certaines personnalités, j'ai eu l'agréable surprise de vous voir devant une oeuvre et de faire ainsi votre connaissance.
Cette exposition est un grand succès pour vous-même, pour le Musée et bien sûr pour tous les nombreux artistes des différents pays du monde. Je regrette beaucoup de n'avoir pu être présent en raison de la grande distance entre la France et l'Amérique.
Cependant, j'adresse une nouvelle fois toutes mes félicitations à tous ceux qui ont participé à
l'organisation et à la bonne réalisation de cette très importante manifestation artistique et bien sûr au Directeur du Musée, Monsieur Joseph PALERMO.
Si vous avez un catalogue ou un livre de cette exposition, pouvez-vous me l'expédier ?
Encore toutes mes félicitations.
Meilleures salutations,
Joseph VIRGONE (FRANCE)
Translation through babel fish: Dear Despina, Thank you infinitely for the very many photographs of l' inauguration of l' exposure of works of artists ICM to the Museum from Nevada in Las Vegas. With the name (under the photographs) of certain personalities, j' had l' pleasant surprised to see you in front of a work and to thus make your knowledge. This exposure is a great success for yourself, the Museum and of course for all the many artists of the various countries of the world. I regret many n' to have been able to be present because of the long distance enters France and l' America. However, j' addresses once again all my congratulations to all those which took part in l' organization and with the good realization of this very artistic big demonstration and of course with the Director of the Museum, Mr Joseph PALERMO. If you have a catalogue or a book of this exposure, you can to me l' to dispatch? Still all my congratulations. Better greetings, Joseph VIRGONE (FRANCE)
I would like to say, "Thank you very much" for all the work you did for this great book! I would like to say, "Thank you very much" to Despina Tunberg, Judy Adams, and all the team of the International Contemporary Masters! You did a great job! I enjoy seeing this book very much! I am very glad that my art is included in this book, with many wonderful and great artists! It is really a wonderful book! I am planning to attend the opening of the Las Vegas show, April 17th. And, I am looking forward to seeing you and the artworks of those artists who were included in the book!
Thank you and with best regards,
Kensuke Shimizu
http://www4.ocn.ne.jp/~kensuke/sub1.html
thanks for the wonderful ongoing support of us artists. it is appreciated! Joleen Grogan
I have found the exposure to be quite beneficial. Due to the book's distribution, I will be showcasing my work in Florence, Italy in May and have been approached about other shows in New York, Miami and California. If nothing else, you get the opportunity to be published in a very well done book.
Groot
I do think the book is a great way to promote your work and it is helpful in getting into galleries as it shows you as a serious artist. Some people are great marketers and sell enough books to pay for there page.
Cathy F
Elena
Thank you Despina for all the wonderful pictures. I could see the event was a success. Congratulations to you and to Mr. Palermo.
Sincerely,
Alicia
(comment about the exhibition at the Southern Nevada Museum of Fine Arts in Las Vegas)
Dear Despina
I received your book today, It is simply beautiful,
I love the way you have portrayed my work, I hope to be able participate again in you book, whenever it is possible for me to do so.
All the other artist's work too is amazing,
Thank you and warm regards
Nayna Shriyan
http://www.naynashriya.com
I have found that I went into the Art Book twice and the first
time I SOLD to a Professor & his Wife (they came back twice to see if they
really like my Landscape painted in oil.) What I did is bring the Art Book to the Museum Art Festival to sell the painting and it worked. When you are selling to collectors or just the general public, they like the Artist to be humble and they want to meet with you to discuss your technique, your mind-set, who influenced you, your art instructors and just how you went about painting, the painting they
are buying from you.
D.A.
Their prices are not too bad considering what you receive.
If you were to try to do this yourself.... OMG... I'm doing it... and I've spent 18 years so far trying to pull it off.
I have the portfolio(s) but the money is all gone, so I need the funding to publish the book(s).
It costs a fortune to publish a book.
Patrick O'Leary
The book is big and hardcover - exceptional!
The organisers brilliant!
Kimene
Vivian Wenhuey Chen
Lisa
My experience has been excellent. The book is a fine production and worth having and the people are very professional. Of all the publications I have appeared in this is the best all around..
Anna Good
Kenneth Azzari
I received my copy today and cannot put it down!!!!!
I am truly impressed with the look and all the artist in it.
I am so proud to be part of the project.
Thank you so much for everything that you have done
Kind regards Grady
Just to let you know that I have received the book and it looks great!
Also I want to inform you that unfortunately I will not be able to attend the opening reception in Las Vegas.
Best regards from the Dominican Republic,
Gavingo
www.gavingo.com
I received the book a couple of days ago. Love it! You did a great job! Thanks so much for asking me to be a part of it. And the 1st Vegas show looks GREAT and looked like a real good time! I'm not sure yet, but hopefully I'll be able to make it out for the 3rd show (...the one that I am in).
Take care,
James
www.armstrong-art.com
The books are beautiful and very impressive. It is really a wonderfull work. My congratulation to you and to your team. I am very proud to be in ICM 2010. Thank you
Mirko Molnar
Despina Darling,
thank you so much for the photos especialy you beside my painting, thanks a million, looks great.
warm regards, shahla
I have just received the books "International Contemporary Masters".
They look great. It's really impressive publishing. I thank you very much and I congratulate both the publishing and exhibitions.
Best regards,
Barbara
Dear Despina,
Many thanks for the book Masters III. It is beuatiful and I am proud to be in it.
I appreciate your briliant story about art in the book and at the exhibition in Las Vegas. I myself find this section of art a real free one; free from "big money" and its servants.
My congratulations!
Warm greetings,
Viktor Majdandzic.
This is Fumie Kihara. I have received the book the other day. It is absolutely AWESOME!!! I really thank you for all your work. I am so glad to be involved as one of the artists in such a great book. Also, I am very impressed to see the photos of the exhibition in Vegas. I can't wait to join the June one!!! Anyway, THANK YOU SO MUCH, again.
Sincerely,
Fumie
Dear Despina Tunberg,
It gives me the great pleasure to inform, that I have received the prestigious work done by you.
It arrived safe here in Copenhagen at the same time as your picturs from your show in Las Vegas,
and while I was about to buy a Brasserie and Gallery of my own here in Copenhagen.
I will be looking forward to extend you an invitation to grace Denmark.
With best wishes for your continued happiness!
Rigmor
Hi Despina,
Thanks for sharing all of the wonderful photos from the reception in Las Vegas....looks like a great opening! Also nice to see there's an art scene there and with passionate art lovers.
Patricia Araujo
Hello Despina,
Congratulations once again. Very impressive. show.
I may add that you look stunning. and has brought a lot of colour and glamour to the show. Please accept my compliments
Cheers
Seshadri
The book is tremendous! In more ways than one.
Only one problem, the packing it came in was open when it got to my door. All the stuffing was coming out and was all over the hallway floor and later my apartment.
I don't know who opened it or if it tore open accidentally.
Again many thanks!
Elinore Bucholtz
Hi Despina,
The books are gorgeous. Good Job!!!
Bette
Hi Despina,
Just wanted to let you know that I got my books and they look great!!! Thanks.
(The photos from the show and your writeup about the art are great as well.)
Best,
Nancy Wisti Grayson
Hi Despina,
I rec'd the books yesterday and I am SO IMPRESSED!!!! To be honest when I saw the website pages I didn't think I would be happy with the book. Boy, was I wrong!
The quality of the book is beyond compare, and the selection of the art is extremely impressive. I couldn't be happier! I can't describe in words how happy I am with the book. To see online and curate this show over the internet is an amazing feat.
And you did it beautifully. I can't say thanks enough! Bravo!!!
xo
Melissa
Despina,
I have received two books yesterday. They really look beautiful. Thank you for all your hard work.
Fukuko Harris
Despina,
CONGRATULATIONS.
I received Volume III of your book and although I knew you would do a good job on the book, I have to say in all honesty it exceeded my high expectations.
I wish to thank you for honoring me by including me in your wonderful book.
Soterios Gardiakos
Despina,
It is a beautiful book. I'm so thrilled to be a part of it!! I have friends that may want some, so I will be ordering more.
Also, I was wondering where you might recomend to stay in Las Vegas for the April opening.
Cathy Holman
Comment on the first of 3 exhibitions at the Southern Nevada museum of Fine Arts (in Las Vegas), which Despina Tunberg arranged for the artists in the books 'International Contemporary Masters:
Hi Despina,
I wanted to thank you for all your work on the exhibition. It ended being quite a surprise!!! At first I was unsure of the location but they have done an excellent job in putting it together.
It was good to meet you in person, finally, and talk.
Have a great month and year.
Regards
Margaret
Hi Despina,
Thanks for the photographs. It was a pleasure to meet you there and to be able to speak with you. I also found the people in the Museum friendly and I have decided to go on exhibiting with the Museum for a six months additional time.
With my very best regards.
Marie-Claude Bosc
Good Morning Despina!!!!!!!!!!!
Yesterday I received THE Book! All the paintings in this format look fascinating in their variety of thems and technique. Thank You very much.
Kind Regards,
Alkistis
Hi Despina --
just got the book -- Wow! it is stunning. Will find a way to get in next edition no matter what -- thanks again,
warmly,
Lloyd
My dear Despina...The book arrived and I cannot tell you what a thrill
> it is to have my work included, I could not be happier to be in the
> company of some wonderful artists.Thank you so much, hope to meet you
> in person in April! Best
Hi Despina,
got my catalogue thru today, just wanted to drop you a line and say how much I appreciated the obvious time and effort thats gone it the production and distribution. It looks stunning, it only arrived yesterday and Ive been touring round her showing it off already!!!!!!!!
You've done everybody who has work in it proud, many many thanks Despina,
GREAT JOB!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Josh
Hello Despina
I got the book and I showed at my art show
it was great; I love it
Youssef Rami
www.artbyrami.com
Dear Despina,
Thank you so much for a job well done! The book is just fantastic. I recommend to all artists to be part of this book. I just love it so much.
I will look forward to the 2011 edition. Thank you so much Despina from the bottom of my heart.
Best Regards, Elisha ben Yitzhak
Received the books today. They are excellent. Good job.
Logan Bauer
Hi Despina,
They arrived today! I was surprised.
They look great. Congratulations!
Regards
Margaret Gurney- Artist
www.gurneyart.com
Thanks for your efforts, enthusiasm and communication. Great to work with a PRO! Rest well! Nikki
I looked at the New Book, ICM Vol.111 over the weekend and it is a
Wonderful Publication.
Thank you for All you have done for the Book and putting together the Las Vegas Shows.
I am truely Honored to be included in this book with such esteemed artists and to have collaborated with all of you at WWAB. You are a STAR!
This is a Great way to end the year and also Bring in the New Year!
Thank You so very, very much,
Wishing you all the very Best and a Happy Holiday.
John M. Carpenter
Thanks Despina. Have I told you how much I appreciate your organization and professionalism? I was working with another art company and they pale in comparison to you. : )
Sheri Anstedt
I am terribly proud to be a part of this product you arranged. You have
done an excellent job, thank you! Kind regards, Katrin Alvarez
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Hi Despina....The books arrived safely in Austria. I have to say this. I am really impressed with the professionalism, the variety of incredibly talented artists, the layout is fantastic and the hard cover was an excellent idea this time. Muche better presentation and quality. Are you working on 2010 now.....
Well done Despina....
Stefan
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Greetings Despina....I am so sorry ....I do hope you receive This email....I am taking my computer back in tomorrow...I am having so much trouble receiving and getting out emails and it will not shut down!!!! So frustrating...I Did receive the books...THANK YOU!!! I just brought one over to my sponsor.. they were thrilled as was I.....I will write again when I have this thing fixed, as it seems the longer the mail the harder to get out....hope your well....Good JOB!!!! respectfully,
Pegi Smith
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OUI super bravo à vous.
Salutations.
Daweis
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hi Despina! yes i did receive the book. it's great! i really love it! thanx a lot :)
i really liked many other artworks in the book, also i liked the'contemporary art today' introduction.
hope everything is fine with you
..night!
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Hi Despina
I have received my books. They look great!
Thanks again
Marie
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I think the prints of the paintings are very good. Also, I think there is some nice work in the collection. I will be in touch about more copies once I get organized. \
James Murphy
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Dear Despina, Oh Yes, I received them. Thank you!!!! they turned out great!!! Thank you so much!
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Hi Ms Tunberg
I received the books yesterday. They are really amazing and the rest
of the works in the book is beyond my expectations. I 'm sure that
people will pay serious attention to your efforts. We will be in touch
for your next art books attempts. Thank you for your proffesionalism!
Best regards,
Dermitzakis George
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Hi Despina ¡¡¡ How are you ?
Thanks , I recived the book tha last week.Alexandro is happy .
best regards
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Hi there, yes thanks l got them on Monday, the book is great! The printing quality is much better, the images much more vibrant, and it's great being in hardback.
However (sorry, l know you only want positive feedback...) there is an error on my page. On the proof page you sent me, it included my email address This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it , but its not in the book....?!?
Seems l'm not very lucky hey... Is there any way it can be corrected for future print runs?????
Kind regards,
Melissa
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I am participating in a Biennalle in Mexico and I have a proposal from a gallery in London for a personal show. They saw me in the previous book (Masters 2008) Marie Perrakis
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The books arrived today and they are absolutely GREAT!!!!!!! Once again thank you so very much for including me.
So many artists and so many amazing artworks from all over the world....wow!!!! We ll be in touch
Keep me in mind for next time please! Warmest regards Delina Vasiliadi
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the book is amazing. Thank you for cooperation. It will be my pleasure a new cooperation. Vania Stefou
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I received the books, and they AWESOME!!!!
Good job! Very good looking!! Thanks so much! Alex Osipov
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Hello Despina!
yes I have received one copy of my book and it looks great! thank you!
How could I buy two more with a discount?
danae
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Hi Despina,
Yes I get. Thank you. I crossed its contents with a lot of interest and overdrafts of very interesting things. I find your selection very relevant because very representative of the tendencies..
Let us wish now that there is numerous for your work. Like your up-to-the-moment cross-section of new creation, my painting is the cross section of human..
Best Regards. Musika
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I'm favourably impressed by the quality of the book! The viewer can enjoy this different version of contemporary art as an adventure.
Thanks very much for your great work and I wish you much success! Best regards, Ingrid Stiehler
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THANK YOU SO MUCH!!! I just received the book this morning and trust me its made my day!!! :) The book is fab and so are the artists within it!!! my students love the book too! Thank u for the great opportunity hope I can be part of it next year too. Thank you once again.
Kind Regards, Vaishali Morjaria.
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My books have arrived! They look beautiful! Vickie Newington
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The book is great, congratulations! Buda Balázs
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I received the books and really love your choices. the art, the paper you used, the letters, everything is professional and looks very good. congratulation on your hard work, the result is great. Caroline Tabac-Shank.
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Σήμερα έλαβα το λεύκωμα. Είμαι πολύ ικανοποιημένος από την συνολική εικόνα του βιβλίου. Δυστυχώς, δεν διάβασα ακόμα τον πρόλογο για να κάνω κάποιο σχόλιο. Εύχομαι να συνεργαστούμε ξανά στο μέλλον.
Να είσαι καλά. Dimitris Dimas (Translated from Greek: I received the book today. I am very content with the general appearance of it. Unfortunately I had not read your article yet so as to make a comment! I wish to collaborate again with you! I wish you well. Dimitris Dimas)
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C'est avec grand plaisir que je viens de recevoir les 2 livres "International Contemporary Masters 2009" et vous en remercie infiniment.
J'ai apprécié le soin de sa présentation et de sa réalisation. C'est un nouvel ouvrage où l'on peut contempler la diversité des oeuvres de nombreux artistes du monde entier. Je vais le joindre aux nombreux livres d'art de ma bibliothèque, dans lesquels mon travail artistique est présenté, tels que Drouot Cotation, Avanguardie & Grandi Maestri édités en Italie.. Encore toutes mes félicitations. Meilleures salutations à tous. Bien cordialement, Joseph Virgone
Translated through babelfish: It is with great pleasure which I have just received the 2 books " International Contemporary Masters 2009" and thank you for it infinitely. J' appreciated the care of its presentation and its realization. It is a contemporary presentation where l' one can contemplate the diversity of works of many artists of the whole world. I will join it to the many books d' art of my library, in which my artistic work is presented, such as Drouot Cotation, Avanguardie & Grown Maestri published in Italy... Still all my congratulations. Better greetings with all. cordially, Joseph Virgone
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Thanks for the invoice. You are doing a good job supporting not only those artists, who belong to the central marketplace in Manhattan.
Best regards
Roman Janeczko
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I have received the books. wonderfull ones.I wish plenty of success in the future Ferenc Seboc
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The Artbook was magnificent - fantastic in shape, colours etc...And the hard cover - very good. I´m so happy about it all. Gun Mattsson
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J'ai reçu le paquet, lundi 02/03/2009 à Midi, en bon état.J'ai trouvé l'album luxueux et de belle présentation
La page que vous m'avez réservée me convient.Dommage que je vous ai adressé une image
qui ne fait pas apparaître suffisamment la partie jaune -(à droite).
C'est ma faute,mais c'est un point secondaire.Je suis très satisfait.
Je vous adresse mes sincères salutations. Jacques pollet.
(Translated through Babel Fish:) Ireceived the package, Monday 02/03/2009 at Midi, in good state. J' found l' luxurious album and of beautiful presentation .The page that you m' reserved is appropriate to me. It's a pity that I addressed an image to you who does not reveal sufficiently the yellow part - (on the right). C' is my fault, but c' is a secondary point. I am very satisfied. I address my sincere greetings to you. Jacques pollet.
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The book arrived just great. Bravo for your work. Amira
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Hi Despina,
I have received one book, is that alright? It looks far better then last year!!
Lots of love,
Jeannette.
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Thank you for the book, which arrived today. It is great and I love it. I have already shoved it to some of my friends, who love it too! Roman Janeczko
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I received my two books today and as you said: they are great! Marie Claude Bosc
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I have this morning received my copy of Masters. Very nice presentation I am very happy.
Thank you, Paul Bruyneel
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I received the book and thank you for it and congratulations. It very is successful and the colors are splendid! Gilles Biotti
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It turned out very well. You have some nice work represented in the book. The color reproduction especially for Rainforest however was disappointing but that is not your fault. I just need to be more careful in proofing. Gary Trujillo
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They book looks great. A very good cross section and great diversity. I may need to order some more for my various galleries. Blu Smith
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Today the book has been received to me. It is really wonderful and I have really enjoyed this high quality images .Thank you for your great work and reliability. It's been a real pleasure working with you.
Warm regards,
Ingrid Stiehler
thousand THANKs for you for this international art book. It's exselent and with quality.
Warmest Regards and best wishes
Tatjana Mihailova
The book looks great!! Thanks.
Edgar Bustillos
Thank you for sending me the books. They arrived yesterday.
I liked them - interesting artists and great presentation.
Gun Mattsson
Yesterday I received the books by mail, they look very beautiful.
I hope that something will come out of this promotion, would be nice to
receive an invitation from
A gallery in the U.S.A. to exhibit without any costs, because they
appreciate the quality of my work..
Future will tell...
Thanks again, bye bye
Margareth Degeling, The Netherlands
Hello,
Yes, I received the book and it looks great!
Allen
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Yes, Despina, it looks great!
Thanks for everything and take care,
Bugs
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I have got a copy of International Contemporary Masters 2008 from Gun and I really
do like it very much. I´m sure the next one will be even better.
Bengt Carlson
Dear Despina,
The mailman just delivered a package to me. Inside were the ICM Art Books. I opened the package and was speechless. Wow! What an incredible presentation. Thank you so much! I will forever be indebted to you. First rate! First class! Truly amazing. What an eye for talent! I could not be more proud. May all the artists featured in this book be blessed with great success. Thanks for being the conduit to this global recognition. Congratulations to you and your entire team. What a way to welcome spring! Great job! Wishing you success in all your ventures.
Hope to see you in Las Vegas.
Fondly,
Lloyd Weston
I think that the exhibition will be great and I hope that I will I have the possibility to be there in a next event.
Warm regards
Thierry Fazian
I got a book of Masters IV. That’s great! I am glad to see my works in this magnificent publication. Thank you very much
The books look fantastic! Thanks a million for all your hard work.
Regards,
Hazel Revington
Hi Despina.
I've just receive the books and it is awesome, beautiful. I can only imaging the amount of work you and your team had to go through. You are an amazing person.
Also I would like to thank Judy for finding and inviting me to be a participant with so many talented artists. It's feels good.
So, thanks again.
Elena Ara Syskova
It's an honour for me to appear and I am happy about that. Thank you very much.
Warmest regards,
SERGE FONTAINE (FRANCE )
Best regrads,
Kari Elisabeth
Hi Despina,
I just want to inform you that I have received the books in good order.
The book looks amazing!!! ☺
Best wishes,
Per Siwmark
Regards,
Turid Ulven
Hi Despina,
I received my four books Masters IV. I,m very enjoy to participe at the group and tank you for all of your works. The book was very professional and the artist to. I'm appreciated all of them.
Lucette Tremblay
Hi Despina,
I just received my copies of the ICM book, I only have one word to describe it AWESOME!
It is one of the most beautiful artists books I have seen, Thank you , you have done a wonderful job.
The photos are fantastic with good colour.
I am very proud of it and can't wait to show it off! It has been worth the wait.
Kind regards,
Olivia Alexander
Hi Despina.
Have received the book, very nice, about the best I have seen.
Best regards,
Jørn Beinkamp.
Hi, Despina,
Today (Mar.10th in Japan) I received the book.
It's much beautiful and heavy than I expected!
Thanks for all!
Teiko
Good afternoon Despina,
The book looks so good. thank you. If I want to purchase more, and perhaps pick up a copy of the Artists Dictionary, would I just order from you?
Jim Otis
THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR ALL YOUR HARD WORK AND EFFORTS! Can't wait, maybe we will collaborate again in the future. I have "Big" plans creatively and will never forget all you have done for me and so many others!
Thanks — Jonny McCoy
Good morning Despina,
This morning I received the three books of Contemporary Masters IV. I like them!!! They are really very beautiful. You all have done great and hard work for it!
THANK YOU VERY MUCH!
Warm wishes from a rainy Holland,
Simone
Léonore wrote:
"Got my book !!!!!! Really , really wonderfull !!! Congratulations !"
Despina~ The Book Is Amazing!!!!!!! I am so thrilled with it!!! Absolutly Gorgeous!! You have done a superb job!!! Thank You so much!!! I have posted on facebook and expect people to want to purchase...can they by from bookstores, or through you?? Also, I wanted to Thank You for getting in touch with Lynn in Nevada...everything is fine...I so wish that I could have done this show, but I have so many other shows right now, and no work left...I will think ahead for next year as, I will not want to miss out...Take Good Care, and Thank You again for putting out such a Beautiful Work of ART~
Respectfully,
Pegi Smith
Hi Despina,
I already have the book, the book is spectacular, and the page with Neith Nevelson's paintings were very good,this is the first time with the book and will not be the last one, Congratulations for the book and I will keep in touch for the next year to put more art in your book.
Thanks for everything,
Alejandro
I found it suited the purpose that I'd imagined.
Its a marketing tool and if used as such, it works to an extent.
Nice but expensive edition to the book shelf.
Would consider being included again when I've more work that needs prompting
David Newman
Despina....FABULOUS JOB ! I GOT MY BOOKS! IT IS SO GREAT TO BE INCLUDED WITH SUCH A VARIOUS ARRAY OF ARTISTS AND THE THEIR ARTWORKS. So looking forward to meeting you at the Exhibit...
Thanks again,
Angie Hague
Hi Despina,
Thank you very much, i received the book! its beautiful, great job!
Hi there Despina,
The book looks FANTASTIC. It arrived yesterday and I have already on shipped to my galleries for marketing.
Best Regards,
Andrew Kasper
Australia
Dear Despina,
I just received the books. They exceed my expectations. Kudos to you all! Thank you for all your hard work. I still hope to meet you in person in Las Vegas.
Sincerely yours,
Dianne Levine
Hi Despina,
We got the book order, they are magnificent. Great work to you and all your staffers.
Thank you!
Regards,
Jim Otis
Dear Despina,
Hello and the very best to you and your staff! I just now received my ICM IV book and it is FABULOUS!!! I am so proud to be associated with you and your professional staff at WWAB. Thank you for including me in this year edition. I like the artwork detail you included on my page too! This book is SUPER! I will look forward to more years of collaboration with you and WWAB. Thank you very much for all you do for the Fine Arts! You are an Angel!.
My very best regards,
John M. Carpenter
www.johncarpenterartist.com
P.S. I have a solo show coming in September 2011 and I hope to sell some copies of both books Vol. III and Vol. IV at the show. Signed of course!! (smiles).
Dear Despina,
I got the book(s) and I LOVE it!!
Thank you so much for including me and for doing what you do so beautifully. I look forward to meeting you in Las Vegas.
Warmest Regards,
Wendy
Hi Despina,
I received my books today and they are BEAUTIFUL! Congratulations and THANK YOU!
Emilee Reed
Watercolors & More
www.emileereed-watercolors.com
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It is gorgeous, we are so pleased!
Thank you for another great year,
Despina! Cynthia
First of all I want to tell you that I recieved the WAAB vol IV and the book is absolutely wonderful.I am very happy to have participate to this wonderful artwork, this book is more than a book, it's an artwork.
I think that the exhibition will be great and I hope that I will I have the possibility to be there in a next event.
Warm regards
Thierry Fazian
By the way, the books were delivered yesterday and was very impressed with the quality of the product. I am in other Art books and I would have to say yours provides the best presentation and quality.
Well done Despina and wish you all the very best.
Kind regards,
HAYDEN ART
You have a great eye, the artists in your collection are really talented.
Carol
Best regards, Aleksandra Avdieieva
Gratings to you dear Despina.First at all i want to inform you that i received the books.These is a wonder fool edition and congratulations for your a forte and hard work, you deserve it.All so i want to ex sprees great thanks for selection me among hundredths of artist. I wish to stay in contact with you and i now that we will meet very soon in the future and have very good collaboration.Wish you all the best-Simonovski!
Cathy Holman
I have had a very good response to the books. The layout and design but most important the range of artwork and artist diversity . Im very happy with the outcome and want to thank you for the opportunity to be a part of it. I am also very interested in participating in Art Miami. yes it is very expensive but I think its an opportunity much greater then the dollar value. I will be getting back to you with the info you have requested.
thanks Chad Redl
About the emails you´ve sent; it was interesting reading about the Miami Art and I´m honored to be chosen for consideration, thank you for that!
Tine Normann Petersen
I like to thankyou for all your efforts with curating and organising the whole thing. I hope to meet you one day and thank you personally.
From a very happy man
Luke Briffa.
Also I would like to express my thanks to Judy, for finding and inviting me to be part of the talents.
My sincere gratitude
Elena Ara Syskova
He was very impressed and said the art was very good and well picked.
We are hoping Carl may make the opening on the 17th April in NV and if so may be able to meet you. We will keep in touch.
Regards
Zelma for Neil
Is happy with yours cooperation, hoped that has the opportunity to cooperate once more!
In addition, I am prepared to participate in ICM exhibition, if possible, please send me some information on the exhibition, including exhibitions of posters, pictures, etc.
Thank you very much! Zhang Fan
Regards,
Hazel
It's an honour for me to appear and I am happy about that .Thank you very much.
Warmest regards
SERGE FONTAINE (FRANCE )
Regards
Turid Ulven