New York representation and more!!!

Greetings!


First of all, I have the pleasure to announce that a prominant New York art gallery has so kindly accepted my proposals, and are offering to represent me- I am not quite ready to divulge the name of this gallery as yet- but rest assured once I am officially part of the collection, I will let you know!!! I am so excited and really can't wait as they have in mind a 3 week exhibition for me to showcase my art- I really am beside myself :) The exposure is going to be ENORMOUS!

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In other news, I have just concluded another exhibition- this time I participated in a group show at the Steps Gallery in Carlton, Melbourne! I was there for 2 weeks and my friend Sandra was kind enough to act as my agent as far as delivery and collection of my art- Thanks Sandra!

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Anyway, I will be very busy over the next few weeks/months- have some serious matters to attend to but I've always got new paintings listed in my ebay store... go check them out!


bye for now...
Sej
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Recent breach of copyright/copyright violations

***BREACH OF COPYRIGHT***
Warning: There have been a number of identified cases of copyright violations against my work, fraudulent copies of my art being reproduced and sold on ebay.

These offenders are dealt with accordingly- I have been successful in having artwork which breaches my copyright successfully removed via ebay's VERO programme.
Buyers:
Please be sure your work is an original Sej. All of my artwork is sold directly from my ebay store, and ALWAYS has the sej signature within the listing. Copycat and reproduction art is sold in a different store, without my signature present in the listing, and is significantly cheaper in price- namely because this is poor qulaity and imitation art.
Please only buy my original art because it has investment value, and these other sellers are not authorised to copy or redistribute my art, and buying from them means you are supporting the black market, and buying something of poor quality and of no real value.
If you are in doubt about the authenticity of an artwork, please contact me via my personal email: sej@night-thought.com and I will verify whether it is indeed my art.
COPYCAT ARTISTS AND VIOLATORS OF COPYRIGHT:
I have so far been successful in removing paintings from four sellers on ebay (nationally AND internationally), who have violated my copyrights. If you are considering stealing my images, reproducing, or re-selling then think twice. You will be caught out, and you will pay the consequences.
I WILL ALWAYS SEEK LEGAL ACTION OVER ANY BREACH OF COPYRIGHT
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Tuesday, May 6th 2008...

just caught another 11 rip-offs today, that's right ELEVEN!

EVERY one of them has been reported to ebay and will be removed. I will then be taking legal action and seeking damages. Keep them coming...

I actually went through 90 individual pages today to find those eleven rip-offs of my art. I quite enjoy the challenge and at the end of the day, it will be more money in my pocket when I get my compensation. It's weird too.. I mean my art is being reproduced by these scammers alongside the great painters like Van gogh, gaugin, Matisse even Rothko... I guess it shows I'm doing something right!

MAJOR events!

Well, I have submitted my art into another two major art shows!

I will fill you in on the details once I get more info closer to the selection dates :)
Fingers crossed!

Also, coming up in May I hope to be showing at a prominant Melbourne Gallery. More updates closer to the date!

Phewwww! it was a mad rush to get my submissions in the other day as the closing date was this Monday- so I hope my documents get there in time :)

In other news- My painting "Transient Landscape"
http://red-lights.deviantart.com/art/Transient-Landscape-76719861
has now crept up into number 7 position of ALL time most popular abstract paintings on DeviantArt. That's 7 out of thousands of abstract paintings! I am well chuffed :)

' Transient Landscape' Copyright 2008 Sej. All Rights Reserved.

Sej

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ON THE BRINK OF A REVOLUTION!!!

Nick Cave Has My Artwork!!!

Anyone who knows me well, knows that I am a devout follower of the phenominally talented Australian Singer/songwriter/author/actor and film-maker, Mr Nick Cave.

With a multitude of Albums, An ARIA award and induction into the ARIA hall of fame, Nick Cave is a living legend.
He has recently gained notoriety for his film "The Propostition", a wild western style drama Set in the Australian Outback.

His Critically acclaimed novel "And the Ass saw the Angel" through Black Spring Press, has multiple editions and has been printed in numerous languages.

Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds release their 14th studio album DIG, LAZARUS, DIG!!! on 3rd March 2008 on Mute (April 8th on Anti in the US)!!!!

I listen to Nick Cave & the Bad seeds virtually EVERY time I paint- and to be honest he would have to be the greatest influence on my art and creativity.

Well, aside from all that- I am HONORED to have met the man during his recent tour with "Grinderman". I was given front row centre for both nights of the Brisbane Gigs at the Tivoli.
I actually took some photographs for the media on the evening during the beginning of the "Solo" set.
AMAZING. I will upload some footage soon!

Nick now has in his possession a book of my sketches , which he said was "Beautiful" ( of which he proudly displayed the book of sketches for the viewing of the entire crowd of thousands!)


THAT for me is the epitome of bliss- to be received by such a man of greatness with such artistic integrity, to know that my art is in his possession is an amazing feeling.
So, THANK YOU, Nick!

If you live in Melbourne, there is an exhibition of Nick Cave's life including songbooks, scripts, letters, trinkets and even his collction of art on display!
Read more on the exhibition here....
http://www.theartscentre.net.au/whats-on_detail.aspx?view=2710

I encourage you to visit the exhibtion, if you know little of Nick Cave and the Bad seeds. If you love my art then you are sure to understand where a lot of my energy comes from!
Nick Cave and The Bad Seeds = My Tonic.

Stay tuned!
Sej
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Some of my past exhibitions!

The following is a series of links to the galleries I have recently exhibited in.

Metro Arts Brisbane
http://www.metroarts.com.au/

Toowoomba Regional Art Gallery
http://www.toowoomba.qld.gov.au/index.php?option=com_content&task=blogcategory&id=47&Itemid=102

Pinnacles Gallery, Thuringowa.
http://riverway.thuringowa.qld.gov.au/explore/gallery/index

RawSPACE galleries, Brisbane
http://www.google.com.au/search?hl=en&q=RAWspace+galleries+brisbane&btnG=Search&meta=


Many many more in 2008!

Sej
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Latest Paintings

HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!
What an amazing year has passed-I managed to work my butt off and within 12 months of selling on ebay, gained GOLD powerseller status (Actually got there in around 8 months!!!)
That means I am right up alongside some of the best selling artists on ebay. I can't really say that I am at all surprised though, as I have made it my mission from the start to be successful in my career as an artist.
Thank you SO MUCH to all of my collectors and new found friends for helping me to make it as a self-representing artist!

I am proud to say that I made it as a finalist in the Queensland Regional Art Awards- for the second year running, and 2 of my pieces were selected for exhibition for a total of 6 weeks, at the Toowoomba Regional Art Gallery, and Metro Arts in Brisbane CBD.
I was promoted on the website DeviantART during the Official Traditonal Art Day 2007 as a featured artist- not bad for one of a few million artists on that website!!!

I am pleased to say i now have my art hanging in collections throughout the world over, and over 35 States in the U.S.A!!!

And on top of all this, I taught my son all year (FULLTIME-yes it has been a major effort) and he successfully completed grade 2!

Prouder still, My son won FIRST PRIZE in a Childrens art award which was exhibited and awarded at the Town Hall in Brisbane!!!
He won first prize for the watercolour section for 8 year olds :)

WAY TO GO THOMMY!!!


SO it's on to 2008... and to ring in the new year I have begun with my new "Cherish" series.
It's a beautiful fusion of my signature expressive stylings, with some subtle undertones and rich hues to create a truly delectable contemporary feel!

To purchase any of my latest artworks,


visit my store on ebay at
http://stores.ebay.com/Sej-Renfield

Enjoy!!!





Sej
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