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xclusive Collections is proud to kick off summer with


19th Annual Anniversary Show featuring two great artists, Walfrido Garcia and Steve Barton. This infamous duo has shared their common love for the sea and sky, the tranquil beauty of nature, and now they are going to share it with San Diego at Exclusive Collections Seaport Village Gallery with a show expected to be as alive as the nature around us. In the words of Marc Chagall, “Great art picks up where nature ends.”


With Garcia and Barton


showing off their talents and a Hawaiian theme including leis, food and traditional Hawaiian entertainment, this is a must-do event to put on your calendar. What better way to start the summer than with a show focusing on Garcia and Barton’s ocean and beach themes?


Garcia, who is best known for his traditional


seascapes, Koa wood collection and “fire and fantasy” series, has the ability to turn natural landscapes into what he calls “Romantic Realism.” He begins by painting the nature in front of him, layer by layer adding a breathtaking beauty that transports the viewer into the scene. You can almost feel the breeze in the texture of brushstrokes.


Barton, too, instills his work with motion and a tranquil feeling. Known for its vibrant colors, long brushstrokes and unique wavy frames, Barton’s work has a three-dimensional quality developed by the artist and first displayed many years ago at Exclusive Collections. Often including a dwelling such as a cottage, cabin or villa, Barton’s coastal settings invite the viewer in to share in the tranquility.


When these two powerhouse artists come together, great art is guaranteed, as is an amazing experience for all there to witness it. This year’s show may even feature some live collaboration, as the two men have been known to collaborate on paintings in the past.


With four galleries in two states, Exclusive Collections has come a long way in its 19 years, but it has never wavered in its spirit of community and family closeness derived from its Hawaiian origins. Gallery owner, Ruth- Ann Thorn, discovered her calling with her first gallery


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“Black Diamonds”, Steve Barton Fine Art Limited Edition, 40” x 30”


position on O’ahu. “The Aloha spirit encompasses the beauty of the arts and humanity,” she explains. “My hope was to take this philosophy to the mainland and open a gallery filled with beauty and inspiration.”


Thorn credits Exclusive Collections’ success to three major factors: the company culture, the artists and the collectors. EC works hard to ensure the art it curates appeals to its collectors’ refined tastes. Still, it is a labor of love, and with masters including Asencio, Michael Flohr, Daniel Ryan, Gloria Lee, Michael Summers, Royo, Daniel Merriam, Steven Quartly, Walfrido Garcia, Steve Barton and many more, the job becomes that much easier.


Please join the EC Galleries family for the 19th Anniversary Show in July and help celebrate how far EC Gallery and its artists have come! To RSVP please contact your fine art consultant or a gallery near you!


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