New artist arrives on the Nashville scene, Steamy Raimon.

Steamy Raimon (artist, writer, cartoonist, and internet entrepreneur joins Adornments gallery in Franklin, and New Earth Center in Hendersonville.
By: Turtle Love Press
 
April 18, 2009 - PRLog -- Steamy Raimon, published for more than three decades in magazines, books, ads, and online, moved here from Las Vegas mid-January. With the help of native friends, he wasted little time learning his way around  and has enjoyed a healthy portion of fine food and good times the greater Nashville area has to offer.
Now, Steamy can proudly state he is a participating member of the local creative community, as well. He has recently signed with both Adornments gallery in Franklin, and New Earth Center in Hendersonville to display and sell his works publicly for the first time in his long career. Steamy is happy to be affiliated with Adornments and New Earth Center, and is looking forward to developing symbiotic relationships with added businesses and individuals in the near future. In fact, he is already in talks with another local gallery expected to represent his paintings. He is confident great things are sure to happen for everyone and is  delighted to have his art where people can see it up close.
Steamy strives for the highest quality. For example, when producing a Viking-style mead horn, much effort and time is spent on research and execution to ensure the culturally significant piece is true to tradition in material, design, and appearance. While each horn is an original design, and not an exact replica of an existing piece or reference, they all share an air of authenticity. The same amount of planning and skill goes into Mr. Raimon’s graphics and cartoons. Color selection, planned design, and expert control of a master are evident in all his works. The sense of humor in his cartoons can delight or challenge, or both at the same time.
There are two mead horns currently showing and for sale at Adornments. One is an exceptionally large mead horn with leather strap and copper fittings. The natural Scandanavian bull horn is interlaced by the Midgard serpent of Norse lore and bears the saying “Drink With the Gods” in both Elder Futhark rune language and English. The second is a ram’s horn dedicated to gods Odin and Tyr. The eerie look of the horn matches the purpose for which it was made – a ceremonial horn for gothis and vitkis to conduct shamanic rituals. These are quite amazing pieces and definitely worth a visit. Here is your chance to see, and maybe own, a mead horn similar to ones the Vikings used. While at the gallery, you will also be delighted by a wide assortment of jewelry, paintings, and other creations by Adornment artists. Stop by Adornments, 230 Franklin Road, bldg 11, 2nd floor at The Art Factory in Franklin and ask to see Steamy Raimon’s masterpieces. Laura, Lucinda, and Alexis are wonderful hostesses and will be happy to assist you.  Call (615) 472-1678 for hours of operation.
New Earth Center is now carrying Steamy Raimon limited edition and signed prints. The prints cover a range of genres and styles to best suit themes and showcase Mr. Raimon’s versatility and personal interests. For instance, within the collection you will find spiritual Native American-style, fantasy, gender-based, alternate lifestyles, and even golf humor. There’s practically something for everyone.
New Earth Center, 157 Old Shackle Island Road in Hendersonville. Kim, or one of her staff will be happy to show you a tour of Steamy’s graphic and cartoon prints displayed throughout the rooms of the building. There are also many other interesting things to see, buy, or participate in at New Earth Center. If you wish to browse, meditate, get a massage or a tattoo, you can do it on the premises. It is one of the most interesting places a person can visit in Hendersonville. There is an undeniable charm and sense of well being at the multi-purpose facility. Call (615) 590-7613 for hours of operation. Food and refreshments are available.

A little background on Steamy: Steamy is a US Navy veteran, a widower, earned a degree in International Business, worked as a supervisory management analyst, an art dealer, and a few other occupations in his time. His writing and art have appeared within the pages of many magazines like Easyriders, Biker, Hustler, Swank, Score, Tattoo, Dragon, Writer's Digest, The Writer, Trip Sheet, Dazed & Confused, numerous trade and education publications, and even the genteel Saturday Evening Post. His cartoons appear in the National Lampoon books, 'Favorite Cartoons of the 21st Century', 'Not Fit For Print'; and a tribute book to Woody Guthrie, 'This Toon Is Your Toon' (Smithsonian Institute collection). His work has also appears in ads, in cartoon strips and features, and on websites. He is a cash prize winner of the 2006 National Contact Center Cartoon Contest. Steamy ventured from the publishing world in 2005 with the advent of his webstore, Steamy’s Surf Shack (at www.cafepress.com/surfshack). Steamy owns and operates his popular e-store,  where his original ideas show on t-shirts, coffee mugs, buttons, greeting cards, and practically everything under the Sun. You'll find some of Steamy's hilarious cartoons sprinkled throughout his store, but primarily in the Steamy Cartoons section. Other themes are politics, Native American causes, occupations, hobbies, alternative lifestyles, and yes, even Surfing! Quintessentially prolific, Steamy writes poetry, screenplays, humor, and articles, too. You'll see much more of his writing in 2009. Steamy has also filled the positions of Creative Director, and Art Director for advertising, print, and art production companies. He is currently a member of Las Vegas Artists Guild, and The Wisenheimer (a cartoonist online message board loosely connected with the National Cartoonists Society). He is a past member of Cartoonists Guild, Artists Equity, Southern California Cartoonists Society, San Diego Corvette Owners Club, and several other hobby clubs and associations. Formal art training was at Nassau Community College, and The School of Visual Arts (NYC).

Steamy is interested in making friendships in the art, business, and entertainment world of greater Nashville. He is also interested in using his talents to create great art and writing for the area and neighboring States. Serious proposals for fine art, logos, branding, product design, illustration, cartoons, concepts, screenwriting, humor and other writing are welcome. Steamy can be reached at (702) 339-6666 or steamypromo@gmail.com. Steamy has an ultra-cool business card he will be more than happy to give you.

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Steamy Raimon is a published artist/writer/cartoonist of more than 3 decades. His artwork is in galleries, he operates a successful webstore marketing his designs on prioducts, and recently established a small printing company.
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