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DESCRIPTION:Event Name: Natural Beauties: Beyond the Petals\nEvent Url: htt
 p://www.artshound.com/event/detail/32963/Natural_Beauties_Beyond_the_Petal
 s\nEvent Date Begin: 2009-11-20\nEvent Date End: 2009-12-12\n\n Betz Galle
 ry presents the exibition Natural Beauties: Beyond the Petals\, an  exhibi
 tion featuring  the work of work of photographer June Russell. \nFlowers a
 re a tradition in the art world. Artists paint them and photographers stri
 ve to capture their essence. But every now and then\, someone comes along 
 with a unique new vision\, a new way of looking at the floral beauty aroun
 d us. To experience this sensation of discovery firsthand\, come to Betz A
 rt Gallery on Friday\, November 20\, from 6-9 p.m. when photographer June 
 Russell displays her latest work in the exhibition Natural Beauties: Beyon
 d the Petals.\nOn view through December 12\, Russell's work provides visit
 ors to the exhibition a chance to see these jewels of the natural world in
  exquisite detail.\n'With this new work I am exploring the intimacies with
 in flowers -- focusing on what lies hidden among the petals\,' Russell exp
 lains. 'As I go deeper and closer\, the intricacies of blossoms are reveal
 ed. In addition\, fascinating forms emerge as abstract images that sing ou
 t with unexpected song. Enjoy the bouquet I've picked for you as you visit
  my natural world.'\nFifteen years ago\, Russell's interest in photography
  intensified\, and she decided to pursue it seriously as an art form -- at
 tending classes and traveling on photo expeditions to some of the most str
 iking natural settings in the world. Russell\, who finds most of her subje
 ct matter from nature\, has recently started giving presentations to art o
 rganizations on topics of photographic technique and the elements of excel
 lent images.\n'My inspiration comes from nature\,' Russell explains. 'I fe
 el most alive when I am walking in the woods\, hiking in the mountains or 
 standing by a lake. Through my photography\, I share the joy and exuberanc
 e that I experience in this most healing of environments. By remaining tru
 e to the colors and forms I find in nature\, I represent the almost ineffa
 ble beauty that surrounds me. Combining my passion for photography with th
 e natural world has become my lifelong journey of the spirit.'\nRussell ha
 s been involved with artistic interests since childhood\, when she painted
 \, played piano and sang. Currently exhibiting at Betz Art Gallery\, Russe
 ll has been showing her fine art prints in juried shows for the past nine 
 years\, and her images hang in collections across the country. Russell is 
 a member of Women in the Visual and Literary Arts and was on the organizat
 ion's board of directors for four years. When not photographing the wonder
 s of nature\, Russell -- a professional musician who plays piano and guita
 r and formerly sang in restaurants and lounges -- sings with the Houston S
 ymphony Chorus and has performed with the Gilbert and Sullivan Society of 
 Houston.\nFor more information about June Russell\, her work or upcoming e
 vents\, visit her website at www.junerussellphotography.com.\n\nBetz Art G
 allery is located at 1208 W. Gray in the Montrose section of Houston. For 
 more information about the 'Natural Beauties: Beyond the Petals' exhibitio
 n\, Betz Art Gallery's artists\, or future events\, contact Lori Betz at 7
 13-576-6954\, via e-mail at info@betzgallery.com  or by visiting the galle
 ry's website www.betzgallery.com.\nPictured:  detail Poppy.\n\nStart time:
  Oepning Reception:\nFriday\, November 20\n6pm-9pm\nRegular Gallery Hours:
 \nWED-SAT 10AM TO 6PM \nSUNDAY 1PM-6PM
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SUMMARY:Natural Beauties: Beyond the Petals
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