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  1. ferrariartist

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    #26 ferrariartist, Oct 18, 2012
    Awesome... will save a parking spot close to the Gallery with orange cones. Also using my Pontiac and Buick to save a couple... just come in and I will have one moved...

    GT
     
  2. ferrariartist

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    #27 ferrariartist, Oct 19, 2012
    Tonight is the big night!
    A few parking spots in front reserved for Ferraris, DeLoreans and Bricklins! :)
    Paintings hung and polished.
    Gallery spic and span!

    Here we go!
    Was in getting ready and someone that worked for the Globe and Mail Auto section was is and was SO impressed... said it was one of largest collection of quality Ferrari themed art in Canada! Right after Jay Koka and Ken Dallison... I was just flabbergasted... One of the best and most amazing comments I have EVER had!
    Will post pics of the event on the weekend.

    Weather seems to be holding out... hope to see a few of you there...

    thx
    GT
     
  3. TurboS

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    #28 TurboS, Oct 19, 2012
    Good luck with the exhibition, will try to make it out this week.
    Any reserved parking for Porsches. :)
     
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    #29 Jay GT4, Oct 19, 2012
    Grant looks like I'll be there with a fellow artist friend. Not sure if I'll take the car yet but I'll see you tonight. Congrats!
     
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    #30 Jay GT4, Oct 20, 2012
    Great show tonight Grant, you are vary talented. My friend that came with me is also an artist and was inspired to do some auto themed stuff after seeing your work tonight. Sorry we couldn't stay longer but we had another engagement. Hope you made some money or at least made some good contacts. All the best.
     
  6. ferrariartist

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    #31 ferrariartist, Oct 20, 2012
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    Thanks for coming out Jay! REALLY appreciate it!

    The show opening gala went fabulously! Such a memorable night.
    Lots of friends and passerbys came in a viewed the setup.
    And got a lot of very positive comments and feedback. Most had never seen such a display of automotive themed artwork and were impressed with the quality and my versatility in mediums.
    As for cars, we had a Bricklin, a DeLorean, a DeTomaso Pantera and Jay's Ferrari 308GT/4.
    The Pantera could be heard arriving 1/4 mile away!

    The weather held out beautifully all night. A pleasant and welcome event as all week it was promising rain in the evening.

    Six owners of the Delorean club arrived and loved the 7 pieces dedicated to their beloved cars.

    The Star reporter Stephanie showed up and did a short interview and took some pics. A more indepth interview will occur next week for an article in Saturdays paper. She is involved with racing around Ontario and was very impressed with the work as well.. she wants high res files of some of the pieces for the article... Very cool...

    The Ontario DeLorean Owners Club - to which the Bricklin owner and the Pantera are honourary members - were just fabulous... arrived early to get their cars prepared... stayed the whole 3 hours to keep the cars presence.. really went the extra mile. Thank you ODOC! A testament to exotic car ownership!!

    Thank you Catherine and the Framing Dames for a very special event. I cant express my appreciation!!

    Finally - a lifelong dream come true! A one-man gallery show of my work.. something to cross off on my "Bucket List"!

    I will have more pics up soon but here is a teaser.

    GT
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    #33 Titanboy_24, Oct 20, 2012
    Congrats Grant, big accomplishment! I'm going to try stop by and see the exhibit. Always a great feeling when you can share your art with fellow artists and especially car enthusiasts. Keep up the great work!!
     
  9. ferrariartist

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    #34 ferrariartist, Oct 22, 2012
    Thx Lucas. Its on till Nov 17th. Mon-Sat.

    The Toronto Star interview is booked for tomorrow. Looking forward to Wheels on Sat.

    GT
     
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    #35 bernardo66, Oct 22, 2012
    Like Gene Simmons sang in Christeen Sixteen: "I've got to have her!!!" :D
     
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    #36 ferrarilover, Oct 22, 2012
    Hi Grant

    sorry I didn't make it to the opening. Is it open during the week? Thinking of coming on a Monday evening. Is it open then?

    So ya what are the gallery hours?

    Thanks
    Chris
     
  12. ferrariartist

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    #37 ferrariartist, Oct 22, 2012
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    Thx Chris! Here are the hours:
    It is open during the week but only later on Fridays. Exhibition is on till Nov. 17th.
    Mon - Thu: 9:30 am - 5:30 am
    Fri: 9:30 am - 7:30 pm
    Sat: 9:30 am - 5:30 pm
    Sun: closed

    GT
     
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    #39 ferrariartist, Nov 4, 2012
    Couple weeks left to check out the show!
    Last day is November 17th.

    GT
     
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    FYI: Show ends this Saturday.
    Less than a week left to enjoy one of the largest collection of Ferrari-themed hand painted original artworks in Canada...

    GT
     
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    #41 ferrarilover, Nov 12, 2012
    Hey Grant hope its going well, unfortunately I won't make it this round...hopefully you do it again...geographics and time are a biat$$
     
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    #42 thedoc, Nov 17, 2012
    FDUDES !
    check out the front page of todays wheels section in the Toronto Star!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
    Our very own super talented Grant Thomas get the recognition he deserves with a story about him and his work .
    Well done Grant ! now unlike most great artisits you dont have to croak to achieve fame ;)

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  18. ferrariartist

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    #43 ferrariartist, Nov 17, 2012
    The obituary is in section 4.
    just kidding.... :)

    Thx Gary! Yes. I am very pleased!!! Will post pics later. Still reading....

    GT
     
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    #44 of2worlds, Nov 17, 2012
    So it's Grand Prix weekend, this time in the USA not to mention the NASCAR finale. So what does the Star put on the front page of the WHEELS section; some very nifty art work by Grand Thomas with more inside the paper to. The Toronto Star obviously has their priorities straight. Way to go Grant!
    CH
     
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    #45 ferrariartist, Nov 18, 2012
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    Thanks! I was pleasantly surprised with the size of the article myself...

    Here are some quick pics of the article.

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    #46 ferrariartist, Nov 20, 2012
    Picked up the unsold works from the gallery today...
    Working on a display in the West end of the city... more details as the deal is solidified.

    Dropped off a group of non-automotive work at the same gallery for a group show starting Friday night - gala opening Friday at 6 - 9:30pm
    http://www.facebook.com/events/391973687539446/

    GT
     
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    #47 VorteC, Nov 20, 2012
    Congrats Grant!
     
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    #48 ferrariartist, Nov 21, 2012
    Thx Elan.

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    #49 ferrariartist, Nov 21, 2012
    Been working on a orange Gallardo piece based on my shots from Saturn's cruises... \a major ink and watercolour with the ROM Crystal as the architectural background. Exciting stuff... Stay tuned!

    GT
     
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