“A Beautiful Beginning” Opens May 2, 2008

Le Beau Soleil Gallery in Pacific Grove presents the all new fine art exhibit, “A Beautiful Beginning”, a collection of the original works of 10 local and regional artists.

Meet the artists and discuss their work in this new exhibit that covers a range of subjects from floral to landscape to figurative. A lively artists’ reception is open to the public Friday evening, May 2, 2008, from 6 to 9pm.

“A Beautiful Beginning” celebrates the beginning of a new season on the Monterey Peninsula art scene and the new multi-artist format for Le Beau Soleil Gallery (formerly the Robert Lewis Gallery). A selection of the work by the following accomplished artists will be presented in this warm and inviting gallery space: Judy Christen, Susan Ewell, Annette Foisie, Carol Heaton, Eva Nichols, Karlene Ryan, Sarah Madsen, Rose Sloan, Murray Wagnon, and Cindy Wilbur.

Come and talk with the artists Friday, May 2, from 6 to 9pm at Le Beau Soleil Gallery, located at 210 ½ Forest Avenue, Pacific Grove, California 93950. Light refreshments will be served. Phone 831-333-9046, email info@lebeausoleilgallery.com or visit the website at lebeausoleilgallery.com.

Gallery Owner Robert Lewis and "The Passionate Landscape"

Lewis' original oil paintings are filled with dramatic light and rich color. Much of his work is painted on location around California and the nation. His larger studio paintings are often based on his plein air work.

A full catalog of Lewis' work can be found online at www.robertlewisart.com. When not painting en plein air, Lewis divides his time between a painting studio in Pacific Grove and another in San Jose, California.

Robert Lewis is represented by Gallery Elite in Carmel-by-the-Sea, California, Christopher Morgan Galleries in Palm Desert, California, and South Street Art Gallery in Easton, Maryland