FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:

Contact:
Stacy Bell
Art Juxtaposed, Inc.
Phone:
Fax:
Websites: http://www.delanuez.com (humor art/prints only)
http://www.popcultureart.com (pop culture art only)
E-mail: popart 

HUMOR POP ARTIST NELSON DE LA NUEZ THE LONG AWAITED DE LA NUEZ STUDIOS: A VIP CELEBRITY FILLED GRANDNG PARTY WILL TAKE PLACE IN AUGUST
 

SIMI VALLEY, CA - June 30, 2004 - Pop Artist Nelson De La Nuez has reason to celebrate. He has recentlyd the much anticipated De La Nuez Studios in Simi Valley, CA, which will be featured in an upcoming HGTV episode of “Designer’s Challenge,” tentatively scheduled to air in September or October 2004. In addition, teNeues Publishing Co. has published two calendars (2005 & 2006) and an upscale boxed note card set. The artist is officially announcing the studiong with a VIP party planned for August 21, 2004 at his studio.

De La Nuez Studios is as fun and whimsical as his artwork, with his bright canvases hanging on the walls and a full size Bob’s Big Boy grinning in the corner. He creates in his studio, while his clients make appointments to come buy and purchase the one of a kind pieces. De La Nuez has become one of the top selling artists on almost all of the major cruise ship art auctions. A few of the ships you’ll find his work on include Princess, Carnival, Holland America, Cunard, Costa and more. As a result, he has collectors and fans all over the world. His bright pop culture and humorous artwork appeal to a broad range of people.

His kick-off party will include “pop culture goodie bags” for his VIP clients and live performers on the way in. He hopes people will enjoy taking a look inside the studio and help him celebrate one of many successes. Among his collectors on the invitation list are such names as comedians Jonathan Winters and Howie Mandel, actresses Shannon Elizabeth and Carrie Fisher, radio legend Gary Owens and many more including directors, screenwriters and producers. The entertainment industry welcomes his work as a breath of fresh air. Such heavy hitters as Steven Spielberg, stopped by Raw Style, a Santa Monica gallery on trendy Montana Avenue to admire a De La Nuez piece entitled, “The Kiss,” which he wanted to purchase for his daughter’s birthday.

HGTV’s “Designer’s Challenge” show is featuring the artist’s work in his new studio in an upcoming episode most likely to air in September or October. “A client of mine (screenwriter Elisa Bell-Geddes of “Little Black Book” & “Sleepover” films) had the show design her master bedroom and bathroom around two of my pieces, Just Add Milk and Those Were the Days. They are both fun and nostalgic with images of everything from vintage cereal characters to classic t.v. show favorites and the candy you recall eating in the 50’s and 60’s,” says De La Nuez.

Most of the pop art can be purchased online at his website, http://www.popcultureart.com He also has celebrity photos and updates of events on the site. Even before the artist became well-known for his pop art style, people loved him for his offbeat, comical, irreverent art that can be found on his other website http://www.delanuez.com. “I create humor by combining popular culture and kitsch with art history, politics and religion to hopefully make people think and laugh all at once,” he comments. Party goers can expect to see some of both styles at his grandng. “What makes viewing the art an experience is that I have short “stories” and background commentaries explaining the individual pieces. I want people to feel as though they are really interacting with my art, rather than just staring at it,” explains the artist.

His boxed note card set contains 20 cards with five different images and is in stores now and is also sold on his http://www.delanuez.com website. The 2004 calendar is being released in August and will be carried by many stores, including Borders, Vroman’s and Tower. A calendar signing will be set to coincide with its release. His art is currently sold in galleries throughout the world and is offered as signed prints or one of a kind pieces on canvas.

The grandng party is by invitation only, but if people would like to get on the list, please contact: Stacy Bell:
 

For all further information or photos, including celebrities attending the event, contact:
Stacy Bell, Art Juxtaposed, Inc.
Phone:

E-mail: popart 

Fax:
Websites: http://www.popcultureart.com & http://www.delanuez.com
Gallery mentioned: Raw Style 1511 Montana Ave., Santa Monica, CA
 

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