Aloha and Happy Thanksgiving!

Eva, Americo and A.B. are back from their many weeks on the mainland. They enjoyed meeting up with collectors and making new friends. Several of their paintngs found homes and are adding beauty and joy to the soul of their owners. They are happy to be home in time to celebrate Thanksgiving with Sylvia and Alexandra.

The Makk Family wish you and yours a Happy Thanksgiving.
May the spirit of the season bring you peace and happiness.



Makk Evenings On The Mainland!

Eva Makk and her son A.B. Makk have been enjoying sharing their Makk stories and artwork in many cities across the United States. Collectors have opened their doors and invited their friends to introduce Makk art into their lives. These evenings are fun as it is a rare opportunity to share wine and laughter with the artists in ones own home. Makk evenings are already being booked for Spring 2012 by those who just hosted them. See, I told you they were fun!

Fall 2011 Makk Evenings In:
Los Angeles, CA
Bel Air, CA
Beverly Hills, CA
Edmond, Oklahoma (yes there are Makk collectors there!!)
Fox Chapel - Pittsburgh, PA
Hot Springs, AR
Point Clear, AL
Scottsdale, AZ
Denver, CO
AND Honolulu, HI!!



Makk Candy! Browse below:

Practise by Eva Makk

Rehearsal by Eva Makk

Sparkles by Eva Makk

A Day At Lumahai by Eva Makk

Gold Kissed Waikiki by Eva Makk

First Date by Americo Makk

Village Corner by Americo Makk

Thundering by Americo Makk

Coming Home by Americo Makk

Green Reflections by A.B. Makk

Honolulu Reflections by A.B. Makk



Bamboo Tracks by Sylvia Makk



Martini by Sylvia Makk

Makks At The Hope Ball In Denver - May 2011

Eva Makk and son A.B. Makk participated in the Cancer League of Denver's Hope Ball. Eva donated a painting for the live auction. It brought in the most amount of dollars ever for a piece of art donated to the annual function. Two articles about the event can be read by clicking on the links below:

http://www.denverpost.com/lifestyles/ci_18123878

http://villagerpublishing.com/2011/fleurish/cancer-league-hope-ball-honors-auto-magnate-doug-moreland/

Rue Royale - Paris - Oil Painting by Eva Makk - auctioned during the Hope Ball to help support
the Cancer League of Denver



Artist Eva Makk with with Elise Marks-Gruitch and her mom, former CLC president Edie Marks. Photo by David Zulobow Special to the Denver Post

Eva Makk painting for the enjoyment of the supporters of the Cancer League of Denver before the Ball began.

Eva Makk at her easel before the festivities of the Hope Ball. From left to right, Linda V. G. Kelley,
Edie Marks and Linda Goto - Photo from The Villager

Artist A.B. Makk with former CLC president Edie Marks.



A Night of Painting and Friends!

Last night, fun was had by all.

Come join us for the next demo night. :)

Enjoy the photos!



A.B. Makk working on his latest painting.



It's amazing how A.B. can create reflection in the water.

A.B. uses his favorite painting tool - the palette knife.

A.B. says he "sculpts with his palette knife on his canvas.

He makes it look so easy....

Gallery Director Michi watches A.B. create yet another beautiful painting!

The gallery staff and friends make sure A.B. keeps paintng!

Taking a break with friends.



A.B. Makk and Sylvia Makk. A.B. painted while I managed the wine and puu puus. :)





A.B. and Sylvia Makk at Island Art Galleries at the Moana Surfrider This Friday Night

A.B. will be continuing his painting from last week's demo.

Come down and watch and enjoy a glass of wine.

When: Friday, June 17th

Where: Island Art Galleries at the Moana Surfrider Hotel

Time: 6:30 pm to 9:00 pm

A.B. and Sylvia painting up a storm during First Friday a few years ago.

A.B. painting at Ship Store in Kaui.

Honolulu Reflections by A.B. Makk

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Dreaming by Eva Makk

Lurline by Americo Makk

Shimmering by Sylvia Makk





At The Boulevard by Eva Makk



Colorado Sparkle by A.B. Makk



Fun Night At The Gallery!

Some photos to share with you of our gallery night June 11th, 2011 at

Island Art Galleries in the Royal Hawaiian Hotel

in Waikiki



Entrance to Island Art Galleries at the Royal Hawaiian Hotel in Waikiki. There's A.B. painting, well actually he's talking...!



A.B. by his easel with Senior Art Consultant Cory looking on.

Eva Makk's two magnificent paintings depicting the Royal Hawaiian Hotel are in the font window facing the hotel lobby.

Reid, Sylvia Makk, Marilyn and the artist of the evening, A.B. Makk. Marilyn and Reid were there to make sure A.B. kept painting! :)



My new minis shown here are now on display at the Royal Hawaiian Hotel location.





A.B. Makk and Sylvia Makk At Island Art Gallery This Weekend!

Come see us at another new gallery location for

Island Art Galleries!

When: Saturday, June 11th

Time: 6 pm - 9 pm

Where: Island Art Galleries - Royal Hawaiian Hotel - Waikiki

A.B. will be working on a new painting for your enjoyment.

Art Makes Us Happy

A report came out recently about how viewing art can increase our happiness or feel good index. Take a minute and watch this video http://www.guardian.co.uk/artanddesign/video/2011/may/11/art-makes-you-happy 

You should buy art because it does something positive for you. Never let anyone talk you into buying a piece of art. It is a personal addition to your home or office, and something that you should enjoy for a very long time, pass down to the future generation.


I have seen people break down into tears while looking at art by various members of the Makk Family. It is quite humbling. Once I experienced a similar reaction to a painting by hubby, A.B. Makk. A tube arrived from a gallery which I proceeded to unwrap. I pulled the painting out of the tube and unrolled it. I had seen this painting in the Makk book "A Vision Of Life" but had never seen it first hand. I gasped as tears started to roll down my cheeks. A.B. rushed over and asked me what was wrong. Of course I babbled incoherently but finally blurted out how much I loved the painting and that an indescribable feeling washed over me. From that point on, I understood and understand how art can move a person to tears. The painting is not for sale. AND YES IT"S MINE! :)


Buy art that grabs your soul, makes your heart skip a beat, makes your knees knock. People have come back to us with a photo of a painting they saw years ago but did not buy for various reasons. In most cases the painting is no longer available so I try to find them something similar BUT it is never the same. Years ago, a young long haired man in ripped jeans looked at a piece of artwork in our gallery - he stared and stared  walked away and returned, stared some more and shook his head. I asked him what was wrong. He said he loved it but couldn't afford to buy as he was still a student. I told him he could pay what he could monthly as I know what it is like to see art that moves you. To make a long story short, it took him a few years but was very happy when he finally took delivery of the art. Tens years later at an art show in NYC, a debonair man in an Armani suit walked up to me and asked me if I recognized him. I stared and realized it was the long hair jean clad young man!!!! He thanked me for making it possible to buy the artwork. Most people would never have given a 19 year old the time of day, let alone a time payment opportunity. He was grateful I believed in him and would never forget it.


If you like something and can't pay it off all at once, we can talk about it. Remember, if the art calls your name, I can help you get it on your wall.


Buy art that grabs your soul, makes your heart skip a beat, makes your knees knock.


Aloha - Sylvia

Sylvia and A.B. Makk