DALLAS, TX, Mar 06 (MARKET WIRE) --
Artfest International, Inc. (OTCBB: ARTI) is pleased to announce its new
"Golf Memories" Collection on www.artchannelgalleries.com. This limited
edition signed and numbered Giclee collection celebrates some of the greatest
Golf
Courses around the world played by true golf legends. The collection features
art at "Springtime in Augusta," "The 17th Hole at Sawgrass" and the classic
"MauiGolf." The art also comes with a special Tiger Woods signed Boehm
Porcelain
collectible Tiger.
Internationally acclaimed artist Malcolm Farley
(www.artchannelgalleries.com/art-malcolm-farley.aspx) is renowned for his
visions of color and unique ability to capture "the moment, the action,
andthe spirit of the event." In his unique impressionistic style, Malcolm blends
color with the drama of some of the world's most memorable moments in time.
Malcolm pauses, scrutinizes and shrugs. "Everywhere I look I see these
fantastic, bright colors. It has been that way since I was a kid."
In his formidable years, Farley traveled the world with his family gaining
cultural perspectives. As a scholarship athlete, he learned to combine his
athletic talents and passion as a jazz saxophonist with art to obtain his
Bachelor of Fine Arts from Metropolitan State College in Denver. After
receiving various collegiate awards, Malcolm chose the path of a
commercialartist, becoming a connoisseur of many styles. Today, with his
reputation as one of
the modern master painters, he holds company with just a handful. His recent
successes include commissions by The Sopranos, Major League Baseball's 30 most
Memorable Moments, the NFL & Pepsi to release 800 million SuperBowl
commemorative cans, US Opens, Mikhail Gorbachev, All Star Games and the 2000
Olympics in Sydney.
The signed Boehm Porcelain collectible features a baby tiger holding a
golfball. The collectible is accompanied by a photograph of Tiger Woods and his
late father Earl Woods. The Giclee collection also showcases artwork signed and
numbered by renowned artist Malcolm Farley. Many of the paintings feature
world famous golf courses where Tiger Woods has won some of his most
spectacular tournaments. This is a very unique one of a kind collector's
package for both the golf enthusiast and investor.
"The Golf Memories collection is an incredible addition to our portfolio
ofsigned and numbered limited edition art and collectibles," says Edward Vakser,
CEO and Chairman of Artfest. "This collection marks another milestone in our
entry into the world of sports memorabilia and collectibles in art
reproduction. I look forward to future collections that further cater to the
interests of our growing international Member database."
Art Channel Galleries is a very unique social direct sales network that
features an incredible business opportunity for members through art and
collectibles, including sports memorabilia. The proprietary software system
enables members to set up their own fine art and collectibles business with
minimal
effort. Upon joining, members have access to a personalized automated
website, self-replicating galleries and a simplified authenticated delivery
system
so they can begin to buy, sell, and trade art. In addition, the software
provides sales training and presentations for members to familiarize themselves
with
sales techniques and processes.
About Artfest International, Inc.
Artfest International, Inc is a publicly traded company under the symbol
"ARTI."
Artfest connects artists, investors, decorators, designers, private collectors
and
galleries. Artfest (www.artfestinternational.com) and (www.MyArtfest.com) is
the company's E-Commerce
venue. Artfest owns the subsidiaries Art Channel, Inc. (www.artchannel.tv)
and Art Channel Galleries, Inc. (www.ArtChannelGalleries.com), offering the most
excitingproduct and rewards program in the history of the direct-sales industry
(DSA).
About Tiger Woods
Tiger Woods (born Eldrick Tiger Woods, December 30, 1975) is an American
professional golfer whose achievements to date rank him among the most
successful golfers of all time. Currently the World No. 1, Woods was the
highest paid professional athlete in 2006, having earned an estimated $100
million from winnings and endorsements. Golf Digest predicts Woods will become
the world's first billionaire athlete in 2010. Woods has won 13 professional
major golf championships, the second-most of any male player, and 63 PGA Tour
events, the fourth-most of all time. He has more career major wins and career
PGA Tour wins than any other active golfer. He is the youngest player to
achieve the Career Grand Slam, and the youngest and fastest to win 50
tournaments on Tour. Woods has held the number one position in the world
rankings for the most consecutive weeks and for the greatest total number of
weeks. He has been awarded PGA Player of the Year a record nine times, the
Byron Nelson Award for lowest adjusted scoring average a record eight times, and
has tied Jack Nicklaus's record of leading the money list in eight different
seasons. He has been named Associated Press Male Athlete of the Year four
times, a record he shares with Lance Armstrong. For more info please visit Tiger
Woods Home Page at http://www.tigerwoods.com/defaultflash.sps.
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For More Information, Contact:
Artfest International, Inc.
Jacob Cohen
Controller
15851 Dallas Parkway, Suite 225
Addison, TX 75001 USA
Tel: 877.278.6672
jcohen@artfestinternational.com
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