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introduce visitors to the world Dick LaBonté cre-
ated during the last thirty years of his life. Each
painting on the site has a story and a detailed
description, a combination of actual historical
facts and LaBonté's creative imagination. Some
of the writings are from the artist's book, Dick
LaBonté - Paintings of the Jersey Shore and
More (published by Jersey Shore Publications
- see the inside back cover.) The rest has been
added based on several books about the Jersey
Shore and other research. To quote the artist,
"When you look at my pictures, you are not
supposed to wear a serious expression. You are
expected to smile, perhaps wistfully and with a
sense of loss. Often while I paint, I laugh aloud.
You have my permission to do likewise." See our
ad for the locations of where to view complete
collections of the LaBonté prints available for
purchase or shop online at dicklabonte.com. Ask
about Dick LaBonté originals currently available!
THE JOLLY TAR
56 Bridge Avenue, Bay Head
(732) 892-0223
www.Facebook.com/JollyTarBH
Please refer to our ad on page 56 and our
listing on page 47.
PICTURE PERFECT GALLERY
1307 Route 37 East, Toms River
(732) 929-3636
www.pictureperfectgalleryand
framing.com
Please refer to our ad on page 46.
Our gallery offers originals, serigraphs, giclees,
etchings, limited editions, and prints. We rep-
resent nationally known artists, as well as local
artists Ann Hayes, Helen Harris, Linda Coulter,
Sandra Blostein, Bernie Hubert, and Mary Jo
Austin. Local photographers include Tom Lynch,
Joseph Imbesi, Frank Parisi, and Marc F. Picture
Perfect has won multiple international framing
awards since opening in 1980. Mirrors, needle-
work, flags, sports jerseys, medals, photos, diplo-
mas, composites, invitations—whatever you're
framing, we make it special. Artistic touches,
French mats, hand-cut or hand-painted mats, and
painted bevels are our specialties. Employees are
certified and experienced. A huge frame selec-
tion ranges from simple woods and metals to
eco-friendly moulding to hand carved and hand
gilded frames. Protect your art or needlework
with museum glass for clear, UV protection.
Restoration of paintings and frames and callig-
raphy services are available. Let us enhance your
special envelopes with calligraphy. We look for-
ward to seeing you Tuesday through Saturday.
STORES & SHOPS, ART GALLERIES
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Prose, Poetry, & Works of Art
www.jerseyshorebooks.com
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