New Magazine Launch

For Immediate Release
Maud Rivers, IRM Magazine

Launch of New Magazine

IRM will be no longer as of April 1 2009. But do not be sad; for the birth of “Main Street Mag” begins!

Toronto (ON) - Estimated web version launch date of the new magazine “Main Street” is April 2009- followed by a published version in the summer of 2009. This hot new magazine with ‘attitude’ is focused on the ladies of today who want more!

“Main Street” will have sexy hot pictures of men—that’s right ladies, from Maxim to the swimsuit issue of Sports Illustrated, men have had their fix of sexy ladies for years, now it is our turn! Of course we are not one dimensional, (kidding guys) so you can find a food section, letting us know about the latest chefs, restaurants, and reviews. Also you will find reviews on books, movies, music.

Articles pertaining to relationships, art, women in business and health and wellness. A monthly fun article called “Alfa Male” the voice of a man in this ‘women’s world.’ A Ladies Magazine will not be complete with out shoes, right? Fashion trends that ladies will wear, want and need will be included. Lifestyles including cigars, wine and cars. This and so much more will give the ladies what they have been craving.

The brain child behind “Main Street?” No other than celebrity author, writer, and former radio host “Tilly Rivers.”

Tilly’s focus as Sr. Editor and owner will be coordinating the monthly magazine, as well as writing the monthly feature article.

I will be staying on as a consultant during the first few months of transition, only too enjoy my retirement on a beach of choice.

Have a blast chillin@mainstreet!!

Interview with Dominique Chaponot

Dominique Chaponot is an artist who resides in Olyphant PA, she comes from a family that loves Art.

“Any Art.”

Her father was a saxophonist, her Grandparents won an Award in a dance contest in Spain, her cousin is a Jazz singer in Paris, and her aunt is a painter in Cannes.
Below is the interview with Dominique and Entertainment Editor Tilly Rivers.

Interview with Dominique Chaponot
© Tilly Rivers, 2009

TR: Can you describe the process you go through when
creating a piece from start to finish?

DC: This is difficult. Let me see if I can explain. For example, I will have a vision of a landscape with a barn, animals and people, I will take a lot of photos that match my vision, between 60/80. I sort the photos, and begin to change color, add shadow, shape, l blend everything put some light here and there, so many thinks can be done when you have your imagination running like crazy ! If the result reflects what I have in mind I am happy, sometimes it could take 6 to 9 months before l like it.

TR: You have won many awards for your works. Can you give us a few examples?

DC: In 2004- I proudly took not only first place for my b/w but “best of the show” at the annual NORTHEAST PHOTOGRAPHY CLUB - EVEHART MUSEUM in SCRANTON PA and the NORTHEAST PHOTOGRAPHY CLUB - Photographer of the year. Awards for 2005 included WESTMORELAND ART NATIONAL’S 1St Show - PITTSBURGH PA. - Best of Show and THE TENTH ANNUAL SUSQUEHANNA VALLEY SHUTTERBUG- I won the “People's Choice” photo. In 2006, AFA GALLERY SCRANTON - Best of show, continued to win awards in 2007 and took first place for at the ENDLESS MOUNTAINS COUNCIL OF THE ARTS. A complete list of my awards is on line.

TR: What has been the biggest challenge in the work you create?

DC: My biggest challenge is to show to the people that photography is not only a straight shot, you can do so many different things with photography art, you can open a new vision in photography, it's hard especially with old photographers, they do not too see photography skill in my creations.


TR: Do you still see the magic when you create?

DC: Yes absolutely, I feel this pulse each time I create; last year I created “Midnight Transpennsylvania” it's the reflection of my dream on the night of March 8th, 2007. It was a delightful dream, the one you have only once in your life, the sensation of peace was so intense that I had the urgent need to do an Artwork of it. It took me more than 3 weeks to realize this work, 54 photos combined together- images came to my mind as if I was guided, somehow I was back in time.

I have a gallery in Olyphant today, but I am looking to move to Vermont, Maine... I would love to give lessons and pass my passion for creation, I always think that Art brings civilization, and I know they have a lot of Artist over there.


For more information or to view more works visit: http://www.dominiquechaponot.mosaicglobe.com/

Interview With Artist Judy Cooper

As a child from a military family, how has this added / taken away to your artistic inspiration?
The military background leads to a lot of moving for a family, usually at critical times for young children and teenagers. It was difficult to have long-term friendships. I feel that led to a lot of self-sufficiency and solitude on my part. The art obsession was always there; those conditions just allowed it to play a larger role.

Tell us the history behind your artistic growth from realistic portrayals of nature and wildlife, moving to on realism and portraiture, stained glass, only to begin the circle again with the love of painting.
I was always interested in capturing a memory or feeling with imagery. Often, the source came from books I had read or things I had experienced. Portraiture is the ultimate test, because capturing a likeness combines so many things: accuracy, rendering, yet somehow you are also adding something that isn't there - your feelings about what you are painting. Animals and places are actually individuals too, but this is a more esoteric concept for some. I feel that every artist must first develop solid drawing skills. From there anything is possible. Even abstraction becomes informed. I see my tour through various art media as an unwitting enactment of those steps. I didn't set out with any conscious plan to develop myself, but the frustration that came from not being able to capture something led naturally to it. It is an ongoing process that is never complete.

What is your role as an artist?
I feel my role as an artist is to keep the arts alive in a world that is becoming faster and more hurried by the day. Many people come into a booth where my paintings are displayed and I can see their shoulders relax as they begin to smile. Some just look peaceful. It is a great feeling. So maybe I what I do is connect them with a lost part of themselves or their past.

What special message is found in your creations?
I don't think there is a message that applies to everyone. In some pieces, like "Lucky Foot", I am trying to say something specific, but not as a rule. I have noticed that there are many different connections to the same painting. All of them seem to be about feelings or memories.

What is the challenge of revealing the “art” in Earth?
The challenge is to remind people that it is there.

Explain the statement “Earth's natural wonders. Now, more than ever, they are in need of our attention.”
Our lives are very busy, and we often forget to stop and take a breath. A lot of us are disconnected from the things that a natural environment for us, trees, fresh air, small animals. There is a need to take a look at all of it before it is all gone. I am hoping that everyone that sees my paintings will take a bit of that feeling away and apply that energy somewhere in a positive way.

Where can readers find your works?

Readers can find my works on my website at http://www.theartinearth.com/, in the homes of select collectors and at venues I attend every year, like the Buckhorn Fine Art Festival, which is one of the finest art shows in Canada. I will be updating my website regularly to announce new showings.

Can you describe the process you go through when creating a piece from start to finish?
I am an avid cyclist, so usually things begin with a ride through the countryside. This gives me the inspiration for all of my landscapes and most of my bird paintings. For the more exotic animals, I go to the zoo, or to wildlife rehabilitation centres. Then, I take all the pictures back and peruse them on the computer. Usually, I work from printouts of digital photos, combining several at a time as I go along. Sometimes, I do some editing in Photoshop to remove distracting elements and combine them there. I work on Masonite, which I cut and prepare myself, usually in large batches. (It would be terrible to have inspiration and nothing to paint it on!) I almost never do any preliminary sketches because I prefer to immerse myself immediately, although sometimes I will do a study of something in an 8x10 format to get the idea. For more complex pieces, I may build the image up in pencil first, but lately I have been forcing myself to be more painterly and work the sketch up with a brush. Once I am going on a piece, I don't usually divert my attention to anything else until it is done. Most of my larger paintings take couple of weeks to a month to complete, but lately I have been having great fun with quick 8x10 colour studies of the Southern Ontario farmland that I see from my bike.

What do you want to be remembered for?

Hmm.. That is a tough question.... I guess to answer it, I would look to people I admire. I admire people with energy and the ability to inspire others. For instance, there are some teachers I had in high school that made me want to work really hard to meet their standards. So I guess it would-be something like that. Oh and also great paintings.

How would you describe yourself?
I would describe myself as high energy with a tendency toward impatience (for some things). I appreciate fairness and honesty and hope to think I give it back. (I can also work tirelessly on a painting --mostly the ones that I secretly know will never amount to anything.)
What do you hope people think of when they view your work?
I hope that it will connect them with something good that they have misplaced in their lives -- or that they have limited access to for some reason. One of my friends has a tiny reproduction of a woman sitting by a waterside cottage at dusk. It makes her feel good to look at it when she is having a hard time. It would make me feel great if my work could do that for people.

Is there anything else you’d like our readers to know about? The artist:--the woman
I am I think I will answer that with a quote (out of context) from wildlife artist George McLean, whom I really admire:
"Everything that could be said is in the painting(s)"