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Check out DC Comics President, Jim Lee, and amazing DC Comics artist, Alex Ross! #alexross #jimlee #batmanvsuperman #dccomics #dccomicsart #superman #batman #wonderwoman #harleyquinn #joker (at ArtInsights Animation & Film Art Gallery)

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We have some amazing new Embellished Disney Fine Art coming in! Check out this gorgeous painting by Rodel Gonzalez!

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We have some amazing new Embellished Disney Fine Art coming in! Winnie the Pooh and friends have a Playful Afternoon in this lovely painting by Rodel Gonzalez.

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We have some amazing new Embellished Disney Fine Art coming in! Check out this beautiful new painting by Michelle St. Laurent!

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We have some amazing new Embellished Disney Fine Art coming in! Check out this fantastic piece by artist Jim Salvati!

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We have some new Embellished Disney Fine Art coming in to the gallery! Check out this gorgeous painting by Rodel Gonzalez!

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#ArtInsights has some new Embellished Disney Fine Art coming in! Love this new piece by Michelle St. Laurent!!!

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Waiting for True Love's Kiss? Disney Princesses are a delightful way to say "I love you!" This Valentine's Day! ✨💜💗💜✨ Www.artinsights.com/production/delightful-Disney-princesses #disneyvalentine #disneycouples #disneyfriends #disneyart #creativegift #valentinesgift #valentinesweekend #valentinesday #ArtInsights (at ArtInsights Animation & Film Art Gallery)

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Looking for the perfect Valentine's Day gift? Check out Cartoon Couples and Friends on Film at ArtInsights! Www.artinsights.com/production/cartoon-couples-and-friends-on-film #valentinesday #valentinesweekend #valentinesgift #ArtInsights #creativegift #disneyart #disneyfriends #disneycouples #disneyvalentine (at ArtInsights Animation & Film Art Gallery)

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What's better for Valentine's Day than Disney Villains? Bad Guys need love too! Www.artinsights.com/production/villainous-valentines #antivalentinesday #antivalentines #alternativevalentine #disneyvillains #disneyvillain #disneyart #creativegift #ArtInsights #valentinesgift #valentinesweekend #valentinesday (at ArtInsights Animation & Film Art Gallery)

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Remembering Alan Rickman & Celebrating Harry Potter

Leslie Combemale of ArtInsights says:

Rickman brought Professor Snape to life in a way no one else could, and created a much bigger audience for the movies out of his many fans.  As much as I loved the books, having Alan Rickman announced as Snape just made me all the more excited and committed to watching the entire film series.  The film series is full of wonderful actors, but it is because of him, first and foremost, that I became so attached to it.

I’ve been to many conventions, been a part of lots of panels, and sold hundreds of pieces of official Harry Potter art.  I’ve seen Alan Rickman in plays for years, and even felt a kinship because he was connected to RADA (I went there) and we shared a birthday (February 21st). I know from my fellow HP fans, collectors, and production artists that Snape, and by extension Alan Rickman as that character, came to be a representative for all things misunderstood, weird, and wonderful.

Snape was both good and bad, trapped and stymied by his overwhelming love and bitterness.  He was a cautionary tale and an inspiration. There are few characters that do that as well.

As an actor, it’s a powerful legacy to have built from just one character.  Of course many remember him as Hans Gruber from Die Hard, but he had a long and stellar career both on stage and screen. Sometimes he was the picture of subtlety, sometimes an intentional scenery-chewer, but always compelling to watch.

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We were just preparing a show of Harry Potter art called “Sorcerers in Snow: Hogwarts in Winter”, when we were approached by the founder of the www.alwaysjkrowling.com site about raising awareness and funds for a charity Rowling had started called Lumos. Lumos endeavors to make the institutionalization of children in the world a distant memory. We backtracked and added that we’d donate 10% of sales proceeds to Lumos . Then this morning we found out fans had lost their Snape, and of course we wanted to donate to one of Rickman’s causes as well, so we added a charity he supported, Saving Faces. It does research, aids in treatment, and works to expand awareness about facial diseases like oral cancer. Both charities are worthy and important, and we always love having a charity component when we have an exhibit or collection. The idea is to hopefully do well and do good at the same time.

It feels like a way to channel our sadness at a loss, with a proactive way of celebrating not only the work of J.K Rowling, but the life of an amazing actor who inspired us with his work and life.  We can bring attention to charities that might make the world a little better, and raise a little money for them as well.  If you are interested in donating directly, or want more information on the charities, go to wearelumos.org and savingfaces.co.uk.  To see our collection of art from Harry Potter, go to our HARRY POTTER PAGE.

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ArtInsights Gallery presents “SORCERERS IN SNOW: HOGWARTS IN WINTER” New Exhibit of Original and Limited Edition Harry Potter Art. In Honor of Actor Alan Rickman, a Portion of Proceeds will Benefit Charities

Reston, VA – ArtInsights Animation and Film Art Gallery celebrates the art of Harry Potter with a collection of original and limited edition art by artists who worked on the book and film series. 10% of sales will benefit two charities; Lumos, which was started by JK Rowling, and strives to end institutionalization of children worldwide, and Saving Faces, a foundation focused on cancer treatment. This is in honor of Harry Potter actor Alan Rickman, who passed away on January 14, and was a patron of the charity. The show runs from January 18 through February 29 at ArtInsights, 11921 Freedom Drive, Reston, Virginia 20190, in Reston Town Center.

“We are happy to have art by Mary GrandPré, illustrator of the Harry Potter book series, who reminds us of the magic of our childhood while reading the novels for the first time.” says ArtInsights co-owner Leslie Combemale. The gallery will have limited edition book art by Mary GrandPré, original production art by Harry Potter concept artist Jim Salvati, official art by Stuart Craig, the production designer for the entire film series, and other pieces created by artists who worked on the books or movies. “Alan Rickman added immeasurably to the Harry Potter franchise, and we wanted to honor his legacy as an actor by supporting a charity that was dear to him,” says Combemale. “We planned this before his passing, because his birthday is February 21, and we will still be celebrating that, but sadly must consider it a tribute as well.” Rickman played Professor Severus Snape in all the films, but was also a multi-award winning actor on both stage and screen.

ABOUT LUMOS

Founded by JK Rowling in 2005, Lumos works in partnership with governments, professionals and carers, communities, families and children, to transform outdated systems that drive families apart.  Lumos believes that as institutionalization denies children individual love and care, it can damage their brain development, and destroy their understanding of right and wrong.  Together with their partners they replace institutions with community based services that provide children with access to health, education and social care tailored to their individual needs. Lumos has a single, simple goal: to end the institutionalization of children worldwide by 2050.  You can find out more about the charity at: http://www.wearelumos.org/

ABOUT SAVING FACES

Saving Faces is a registered research charity based at the historic St. Bartholomew’s Hospital in West Smithfield, London. The charity is carrying out groundbreaking work in areas such as the role of selective neck dissection in early oral cancer treatment, the psychological factors in head and neck and gastrointestinal cancer, the prevention of smoking and binge drinking amongst teenagers and the development of rapid detection tools for oral cancer. At Saving Faces they keep their administrative costs to a minimum. Unlike the majority of charities, their Chief Executive is unpaid, so donors can feel secure in the knowledge that their money goes towards important medical research and the support of patients. For more information, go to: http://www.savingfaces.co.uk/

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Shopping for your favorite Disney fan? You'll find the perfect gift here at ArtInsights. Come to the gallery to check out Treasures on Canvas, gorgeous Disney prints at only $125 a pop! These sell out quickly, so don't miss your chance! #treasuresoncanvas #disneyart #disneyanimation #frozen #winniethepooh #ladyandthetramp #atthegallery (at ArtInsights Animation & Film Art Gallery)

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Celebrate the season with this ready to wrap, framed Giclee print from Star Wars Celebration IV signed by artist John Alvin! Available at ArtInsights Gallery for $1,200! #starwars #starwarscelebration #johnalvin #atthegallery (at ArtInsights Animation & Film Art Gallery)

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BB8, the new rolling droid from The Force Awakens, makes a perfect gift for any Star Wars fan. Come to ArtInsights Gallery for this piece, before they're all gone! #theforceawakens #bb8 #starwars #atthegallery (at ArtInsights Animation & Film Art Gallery)

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Looking for a cool gift ready to wrap for the holidays? Come to ArtInsights Gallery for these framed pieces, Protocol Droid and Astromech Droid, only $750.00 for the pair! #atthegallery #starwars #r2d2 #c3po (at ArtInsights Animation & Film Art Gallery)

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