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2017 was a fresh start … 2018 is a world of opportunities

February 17, 2018 By Andy Hahn Leave a Comment

Boy, 2017 and January flew by! I am way behind publishing this article. After getting past some really challenging times, I feel like so many great things have happened in my personal and professional life in 2017. I am really excited for what 2018 has in store for me. These are my the top 5 art accomplishments of 2017 that I am most grateful and excited about!

1) St. Louis Homes + Lifestyles magazine interview and photoshoot

I was approached about a full spread featured artisan article, interview and photoshoot about me and my art in the March 2018 issue of St. Louis Homes + Lifestyles magazine. They did the interview and photoshoot late in 2017, the magazine will be published near the end of February 2018. I am so excited to see how it all comes together!

2) Boutique contemporary hotel in Davenport purchased my art

I met an interior designer when I was exhibiting at the Webster Arts Fair this summer. She loved one of my large red paintings for a contemporary hotel project she was working on in Davenport, Iowa. The hotel loved it too, and now my modern abstract painting is part of a beautiful art-themed hotel experience.

3) Dierbergs Markets purchased a painting for corporate office

This fall, another one of my large red paintings was purchased for the Dierbergs corporate offices in Chesterfield Missouri.

4) Multiple paintings purchased by Seattle collector

It isn’t as common to sell multiple pieces to the same collector at the same time, especially large paintings. But a couple in Seattle found my art and fell in love with several paintings for their home. I crated them up and sent them on their long journey to the northwest.

5) Commissioned painting for a couple in Philadelphia

I love doing commissioned art! It is really gratifying to work with people who want my art in their homes or businesses to enjoy. It is a great opportunity to get to know them and it makes the situation a lot more personal and gratifying. A couple in Philadelphia commissioned me to do a large painting in their dining room. They had just gotten married and moved into a new house that they are making into their joint home. Was a great experience to be a part of their new life together.

Here’s to an amazing 2018 for all of us!

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Come see my art at Shaw Art Fair Oct 7 & 8

October 1, 2017 By Andy Hahn Leave a Comment

I will be exhibiting some new modern abstract art this October in St. Louis at the Historic Shaw Art Fair.

Located on the tree-lined parkway of beautiful Flora Place at Tower Grove Avenue, the Historic Shaw Art Fair is one of the premier fine art and fine craft fairs in the St. Louis area. It is highly rated by art fair magazines and participating artists. Roughly 135 top caliber artists and craftspeople from around the country are selected each year to participate in the professionally juried event.

This year it was juried by Brian David Smith, a renowned painter and art faculty member at St. Charles Community College – St. Charles, MO, Melissa Whitwam, fiber artist and Executive Director of the Foundry Art Centre in St. Charles, MO, and Michael Parrett a metal and glass artist and Director of Community Programs and Director of Operations over the Grand Center location of Craft Alliance Center of Art+Design.

October 7 & 8, 2017
4100 & 4200 blocks of Flora Place
St. Louis, Missouri

Here is a sneak peak into some of the art I will be displaying:

Visitors and artists will enjoy the festive atmosphere that includes live music, a food court featuring food from many local restaurants, and a children’s art area.

This event is held concurrently with the Missouri Botanical Garden’s Best of Missouri Market, which is located directly across Tower Grove Avenue from the Shaw Art Fair.

Dates and Times:

Saturday, October 7th from 9am to 5pm
Sunday, October 8th from 10am to 5pm

I am really looking forward to the show!

Come by and say hello, this is a great opportunity for me to see my collectors in person!

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Mona Lisa’s Twin (Shocking finding)

December 31, 2016 By Andy Hahn Leave a Comment

If you know my artwork at all, you know I love abstract art and specifically from the modern era.

But no one can deny the magnificence of the great pieces like Leonardo da Vinci’s Mona Lisa. It is easily one of the most famous paintings in the world.

But did you know that dear Mona had a twin? Covered with multiple layers of dark and cracked varnish she hung abandoned in cavernous museum basements for ages – exactly from 1819 when Prado Museum in Madrid was founded on the base of Spanish royalty’s art collection. You can read more about this on the DailyArtDaily, but here are the highlights.

Mona Lisa (La Gioconda) – the Prado Museum copy before restoration

The Museum assumed it was a bad 16th- or 17th-century copy of Leonardo da Vinci’s original, which dates back to the early 1500s. Everything changed when Prado’s curators decided the painting needed a face lift because it was going on loan to the Louvre. Some X-ray and infrared studies has been executed, and everyone were shocked to find a beautiful landscape hidden beneath the dark paint behind the subject.

What they uncovered was Mona Lisa’s twin. As you can see, after restoring the dark background back to it’s original state, it is almost identical to the famous Mona Lisa.

Original Mona Lisa (Left), Mona Lisa’s twin from the Prado Museum after restoration (Right)

Even more shocking is that according to the curators the painting was actually executed by an artist in Leonardo da Vinci’s workshop at the same time as the original. Probably it was created by Francesco Melzi, one of Leonardo’s favorite pupils.

Now being one of the most famous paintings in the world, it is also vulnerable to unfortunate amateur and juvenile misrepresentations such as these:

People should really find better things to do with their time.

… like browsing my beautiful art for sale.

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I will be exhibiting in “33October“ juried gallery exhibition

October 20, 2015 By Andy Hahn Leave a Comment

I was recently accepted into the 33October exhibition that will be at The Old Orchard Gallery in historic Webster Groves.

The exhibition is juried by Frieda L. Wheaton, director and curator of the Vaughn Cultural Center, a member of the Lambert-St. Louis International Airport Art Advisory Committee; and has been a member of the Board of Commissioners of the Saint Louis Art Museum for over 14 years. The exhibition runs Oct. 23 – 31.

Opening Reception

Friday, October 23, from 6:00p-10:00p.

Old Orchard Gallery

39 S. Old Orchard , St. Louis, MO 63119

Here are the paintings that I will be displaying.

If you are interested in purchasing let me know or view them in person in the gallery.

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Sneak peak photos of my new art

June 3, 2015 By Andy Hahn Leave a Comment

I have been getting my art ready for the Webster Art&Air show June 5-7. Here are some sneak peaks at some of my new art. My mini panel paintings were very popular at my last show, so here are some photos showing my progress with them.

Here you can see me applying one of the first layers of red paint over the texture I had originally applied.

As I apply each layer, the depth of color and texture really starts to come out.

And here is what they look like when hung in your home or office.

What do you think of the finished product? I will be selling these at Webster Art&Air for $95 each, they are nice to combine and mix and match in any configuration on your wall. You can also buy some now in my Etsy store.

How would you display them? Vertically, horizontally, in a bundle of 4 or 6?

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How-to-guide for purchasing art online.

May 14, 2015 By Andy Hahn Leave a Comment

Buying art online can be a very positive experience. Art can enrich your life and improve your feeling of self-worth. It is great for inspiring children and young adults.

Buying art online has some great advantages too, like increasing the volume of art to choose from as well as finding some really affordable options since you can often buy directly from an artist. Buyers just have to keep a few things in mind to make sure they get something they will really love when the package arrives.

When you buy art online, make sure the artist or website has good photos of the art. There should be at least a photo showing the whole piece as well as a detail or alternate shot so that you can see as much of the details of the piece as possible. Ideally, there would also be a photo of it in a room or setting to show scale along with photos of the sides or edges or anything else that is unique or important for the buyer to see. Seeing art in person is always best, but good photography has really bridged the gap for online purchasing of art…

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New multi panel art available in my Etsy store…Plus 15% off!

April 18, 2015 By Andy Hahn Leave a Comment

Due to popular demand, I have added multi panel paintings to my Etsy store. Now you can mix and match pieces to make any combination or arrangement you want. These were so popular last fall when I exhibited at the Shaw Art Fair, that I sold out of them.

Starting at just $95 for a single panel, these are a great value. Plus the versatility of them really make them a great find. Hang this art vertically or horizontally or in pairings of four or six to fit any space.

I am thinking about adding additional colors and styles, so let me know what else you would like to see!

Did I mention that everything in my Etsy store is 15% off right now for a limited time? Visit my Etsy store for all the details.

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Art&Air, here I come!

April 10, 2015 By Andy Hahn Leave a Comment

I will be exhibiting my modern abstract art this June in Webster Groves, Missouri at the Art&Air art fair.

Art&Air is one of the best art fairs in the Midwest, attracting artists from over 23 states. This year it was juried by John Nagel, Executive Director, International Photography Hall of Fame, Rachel Kranzberg-Miller, award-winning jewelry, with degrees in painting and fashion design, Anne Murphy, former Executive Director of the Saint Louis Artists’ Guild, gallery director, and artist and Yael Shomroni, Peer Juror, ceramist, potter, and active art fair exhibitor.

The 12th Annual Art&Air, the Webster Arts Fair, June 5-7, 2015, is set on the oak-shaded grounds of Webster University/Eden Theological Seminary in the heart of historic Webster Groves, Missouri (63119), just 10 minutes west of downtown St. Louis.

June 5-7, 2015
12th Annual Art&Air
Webster Groves, Missouri

Here is a sneak peak into some of the art I will be displaying:

Art&Air, the Webster Arts Fair, a one-of-a-kind fine arts fair, is set in the beautiful park setting of Eden Theological Seminary, in the heart of historic Webster Groves, Missouri. It is conveniently located near Downtown St.Louis and Clayton. Art&Air, continually noted as a favorite fair among artists, because of unmatched hospitality and amenities, showcases many varieties of art, while offering delectable food, top-notch musical performances, and unique creative activities for the whole family.

Each year, over 110 juried artists participate at Art&Air, which is often noted as one of the best art fairs in the Midwest. The artists come from across the U.S. and Canada, with a third of them coming from outside the St. Louis metropolitan area.

I am really looking forward to the show. I had a lot of fun last year at the Shaw Art Fair, and this one should be fun too.

Come by and say hello, these are a great opportunity for me to see my collectors in person.

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My modern art featured in St. Louis At Home magazine

March 23, 2015 By Andy Hahn Leave a Comment

My abstract painting was featured in the spring issue of St. Louis At Home Magazine.

I was contacted to submit paintings for a section they call Get The Look, where they feature mostly local artisans and furniture and design boutiques that have fabulous examples that are on trend with the feature articles of that issue.

This issue also featured their 2015 St. Louis At Home Architect and Design Awards. You can also see my art in the online section of the magazine.

My painting that they featured, Abstract 151 has since sold. If you are interested in something in a similar style, browse my abstract art or consider a piece of custom art, where I can match this exact style to your unique space.

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Get these 5 Tips for Buying Custom Art Direct From an Artist

February 24, 2015 By Andy Hahn Leave a Comment

Commissioning an artist to make custom art for your home or business can be overwhelming at times. Buying wall art and knowing what you want is hard enough when you can see the finished product in front of you.

These 5 tips will help prepare you if you are looking to commission an artist online or in person to make custom art for you.

Tip # 1: Choose an artist that works in the style you are looking for wall art in.

I can’t tell you how often I am asked to make custom art that is not in my modern abstract art style. I mean hey, I would love your business and to help you out, but realistic paintings of your car or favorite pet isn’t exactly my forte.

Computer Rendering of Custom Art by Andy Hahn

There are many talented artists in every genre, so do a little research and find an artist that specializes in the style of wall art you are looking for. You can search for artists on google or sites and directories like AbsoluteArts and Etsy.

For the complete article, read more here.

Tip #2: Make sure the artist specializes in or regularly works on custom art.

Tip #3: Ask the artist if they can show you a visual of what the custom art would look like before you commission them.

Tip #4: Make sure the artist can show you exactly what the colors of the custom art will look like.

Tip #5: Expect to pay a deposit to get the custom art started.

For the complete article, read more here.

1) St. Louis Homes + Lifestyles magazine interview and photoshoot

2) Boutique contemporary hotel in Davenport purchased my art

3) Dierbergs Markets purchased a painting for corporate office

4) Multiple paintings purchased by Seattle collector

5) Commissioned painting for a couple in Philadelphia

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I will be exhibiting some new modern abstract art this October in St. Louis at the Historic Shaw Art Fair.

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If you know my artwork at all, you know I love abstract art and specifically from the modern era.

But no one can deny the magnificence of the great pieces like Leonardo da Vinci’s Mona Lisa. It is easily one of the most famous paintings in the world.

Now being one of the most famous paintings in the world, it is also vulnerable to unfortunate amateur and juvenile misrepresentations such as these:

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Buying art online can be a very positive experience. Art can enrich your life and improve your feeling of self-worth. It is great for inspiring children and young adults.

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Due to popular demand, I have added multi panel paintings to my Etsy store. Now you can mix and match pieces to make any combination or arrangement you want. These were so popular last fall when I exhibited at the Shaw Art Fair, that I sold out of them.

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I will be exhibiting my modern abstract art this June in Webster Groves, Missouri at the Art&Air art fair.

June 5-7, 2015 12th Annual Art&Air Webster Groves, Missouri

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My abstract painting was featured in the spring issue of St. Louis At Home Magazine.

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Commissioning an artist to make custom art for your home or business can be overwhelming at times. Buying wall art and knowing what you want is hard enough when you can see the finished product in front of you.

These 5 tips will help prepare you if you are looking to commission an artist online or in person to make custom art for you.

Tip # 1: Choose an artist that works in the style you are looking for wall art in.

Tip #2: Make sure the artist specializes in or regularly works on custom art.

Tip #3: Ask the artist if they can show you a visual of what the custom art would look like before you commission them.

Tip #4: Make sure the artist can show you exactly what the colors of the custom art will look like.

Tip #5: Expect to pay a deposit to get the custom art started.

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June 5-7, 2015
12th Annual Art&Air
Webster Groves, Missouri