Classes via Des Moines Community Education this Fall
Classes taught by John Stillmunks are available this autumn via Des Moines Community Education – just go to www.dmced.org to see the Fall 2012 schedules.
Independent Thought Gallery and Studio
Established 2002
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New Work by John Stillmunks at Dundee Gallery during March
Opening reception for John Stillmunks’ newest collection of paintings – “Contempt” is Friday March 2, 2012 at Dundee Gallery in Omaha, NE (4916 Underwood – Lower Level).
Here’s the Facebook link for the show (opens in a new window): “Contempt” John Stillmunks
Many thanks to Dundee Gallery!
“Contempt” runs March 2 – 25, 2012
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Acerbic Diatribes (of a painter with a laptop) now available on Kindle at Amazon.com
Get your copy of Acerbic Diatribes downloaded to your Kindle for only $2.99.
This latest revision has an additional 5 essays that were not on the blog or in the printed version.
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B007BNEPFA
Takes about a minute to download.
Don’t have a Kindle? Check out Amazon.com for a free program that will put the Kindle on your laptop.
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Gift Certificates Now Available Through Paypal
Click here to purchase a Paypal gift certificate toward the purchase of art from Independent Thought Gallery and Studio
Gift Certificates are now available through Paypal toward the purchase of art from the gallery either online or in person (not redeemable for cash). The perfect present for graduations, birthdays, etc. No expiration date, no added charges or fees.
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Free Shipping from Independent Thought
Christmas is coming soon! We are happy to ship your purchase from Independent Thought anywhere you would like. Gift wrap and tags are complimentary for all purchases.
Free Shipping is available for all 2-d art purchased at the gallery either in person or online and destined via UPS Ground only for a physical address in the lower 48 states.
3-d items and/or items meant to be sent anywhere other than a physical address in the lower 48 can be shipped at the shipper’s price to our customers as a courtesy by the gallery.
Please contact the gallery with any questions and we will be happy to assist you during the upcoming holiday season.
Don’t forget gift certificates are available at Independent Thought for all types of purchases except books on Amazon.com!
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Order Your Very Own Copy of Either “Decade” or “Acerbic Diatribes” Right Here . . .
Read more about these two works by John Stillmunks and how to order a personalized copy with free shipping from Independent Thought or take a look at links to these books on Amazon.com right here.
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11-25-11 – Please go to: http://wp.me/P1sDJV-f
11-25-11 – Please go to: http://wp.me/P1sDJV-f to subscribe to our new update via email service. You will not be spammed and your email will not be shared. You can also unsubsribe anytime. It’s a great way to keep up to date with events at the gallery and new work by gallery artists, etc.
Everyone that signs up for our email updates receives a 10% discount on all purchases from Independent Thought Gallery between now and December 24 – excludes gift certificates and book sales on Amazon.com.
If you have questions about our email service, please send a note to independentthoughtgallery@yahoo.com.
March 8, 2012
Drawing & Painting Classes Coming Soon to Independent Thought
Learn to draw and paint or improve your skills – local residents call 360-two45two or email: independent.thought.classes@gmail.com
February 8, 2012
Valentine’s Day Hearts from Independent Thought Gallery
Valentine’s Day is Next Week!
I have a very, very limited number of these little porcelain hearts . . . .
Here are some examples of what what I do with these . . .
including simple messages & even initials or a simple design inside
- custom made for you -
Protected with a gloss finish & delivered to you in a gift box in time for Valentine’s Day
A small, sincere message for your special someone.
Painted especially for you, packaged and sent to you in time for Valentine’s Day . . .
All for $14.00
including shipping, gift box, and applicable sales tax
February 14th – $14.00
I don’t have very many of these and you don’t have much time -
please send me an email at the gallery indicating how many you would like & your special requests.
independentthoughtgallery@yahoo.com
(Please put “Valentine Hearts” in the subject line.)
I will reserve yours & send a response with ordering & payment information.
Don’t wait, we have less than a week!
independentthoughtgallery@yahoo.com
(Please put “Valentine Hearts” in the subject line.)
December 1, 2011
Nudes in Oils on Raw Linen by Kristae Peterson!
Kristae’s work is incredible. These are on raw linen which has been hemmed all the way around and is hung by a simple curtain rod. You simply but the brackets on a wall and the work hangs like a curtain about an inch away from the wall. They are stunning to see in person. They will be hanging in the gallery tonight for the Valley Junction Christmas walk tonight from 5-9pm.
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Don’t forget $55 signed works by St. Louis photographer Brad Bauer and $30 signed prints by Chicago painter Laura Lee Junge – perfect for Christmas presents.
December 1, 2011
12-1-11: Open Later Tonight for Christmas in Valley Junction
Tonight from 5-9pm: Christmas in Valley Junction -
All pottery by Kirk Niehouse is 20% off tonight! We will ship your purchase for $5.00 per item to any address in the Lower 48 – tonight from 5-9pm only!
Kirk has been with the gallery practically since the beginning and we are proud to present a special offer on his work tonight! No other discounts apply for Kirk’s work tonight – we are looking forward to seeing you when you visit the shops and galleries in Valley Junction tonight.
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We are hoping you will stop by and meet “Ralphie” (the Wonder Hound) tonight. He is usually at the gallery during the day, but he’s agreed to stay later tonight to meet everyone.
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For you locals – the new Subway shop across from the sculpture park in downtown Des Moines is gettng a little guff for opening (completely with a “Subway” sign – must be a sign of the End of Days) across from the park. There’s an article about it here: http://www.desmoinesregister.com/article/20111201/BUSINESS/312010029/Elbert-Sub-shop-not-fit-Des-Moines-sculpture-park-some-say-poll- (opens in a new window). Please visit this business, even if they are a franchise – they still don’t deserve to get such a raw treatment from those that know better and did it anyway.
December 1, 2011
New Work Ready to Purchase
Revised 8-11-11:
Posted some new paintings by Brad Bauer, Lissa Hase and John Stillmunks that may be bought on this site right here. More are on the way. . .
