On December 6 and 7, Vinings Gallery will welcome Thomas Arvid home to kick off a special, one-man show. This renowned event marks the eighth annual show at Vinings Gallery for the critically acclaimed, Atlanta-based artist and purveyor of fine living. Arvid's numerous collectors from all over the Southeast and those new to his work will enjoy meeting him, watching him paint and viewing several original works created just for this show.

After a whirlwind year touring the country and participating in prestigious festivals, such as Pebble Beach Food & Wine, Boston Food & Wine and San Diego Food & Wine, Arvid returns to Atlanta to spend the holidays with family and friends. As his career has progressed, Arvid has become recognized as an icon of fine living, someone that enthusiasts continue to look to for inspiration and insight. This Atlanta appearance will celebrate a myriad of milestones from the past year and showcase both original works created especially for this event and an assortment of new releases.

The sensation surrounding Arvid's work is palpable. His international appeal has created such demand that his work is represented by elite art galleries all over the US, Canada, and Japan. During the Vinings Gallery show, Arvid will work on an in-progress, original painting. He will also personalize limited editions of new releases including: “Inspirational Living” featuring Harlan Estates; “Winding Down” and “Ultimate Destination," which Arvid created for his appearance at Pebble Beach Food & Wine.

Vinings Gallery owner Gary Handler eagerly anticipates the weekend-long show of Arvid's work every December. "Each year, this event ranks as one of our most exclusive shows,” he said. “Arvid has a way of connecting with his collectors and engaging art lovers who may be new to his work. His paintings embrace the experience of fine living and of loving wine and sharing it; people relate to that and the creation of that connection is what makes Arvid so successful. His work is riveting and watching him paint live is so exciting."

Tune into Fox Good Day Atlanta tomorrow at 7 a.m. to get a sneak peak of Arvid working in the gallery and to learn more about the weekend show.

The Vinings Gallery events kick off a month-long exhibition and sale of Arvid's work, which will run through December 31, 2008. Go to www.thomasarvid.com for more the artist and his work.

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For more information about the Thomas Arvid show, please call the Gallery at 404-794-7762. The Gallery is located at 4686 South Atlanta Road, Suite F, in Smyrna, Georgia.