Distinctive treasures abound in unique art venue

"Deborah Silvis has turned a lifelong dream into reality with the opening of her new eclectic art gallery in Chandler called Artistic Mystic.  The new gallery opened in April and has quickly attracted the attention of the local arts community.  The gallery is located in a neighborhood environment, and affords an opportunity for local residents and out-of-state visitors to purchase traditional and contemporary art, without museum  or high-end gallery prices."  "The Native American art collection is of the quality rarely seen outside of Santa Fe or Scottsdale."  "For those who like a friendly and inviting place to look for unique artwork, Artistic Mystic Gallery is a great find."

An Art-Themed Fundraiser - Arizona Republic  (Chandler Edition)  Friday, Dec. 12, 2008

Artistic Mystic Art Gallery is hosting a reception featuring artwork from students at four nearby schools.  Work by students from Barker and Piper Elementary Schools in Scottsdale and the Red Mountain and Lehi schools on the Salt River Pima Maricopa Indian Community will be showcased.  Proceeds will benefit children from the Boys and Girls Clubs of Greater Scottsdale.  "The proceeds go directly to the kids," said Deborah Silvis,  owner of Artistic Mystic. 

The artwork featured will be acrylic paintings on canvas.  The artists range in age from 8 to 16.  The artists, as well as their families, are expected to attend the reception and will be available to talk about their work.

The students have been working with local artist, Joseph Wolves Kill, who has been teaching at the clubs for about eight years.  Wolves Kill's work has been featured at Artistic Mystic.  "He's not only taught art, he's been a mentor to them," Silvis said.

Weldon B. Johnson, The Republic/azcentral.com