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33 · Friday, June 11, 2010 OAKVILLE BEAVER · www.oakvillebeaver.com Bronze Frog Gallery welcomes Tim `Frogman' Coterill Art enthusiasts are about to be treated to a special appearance of a lifetime. Tim `Frogman' Cotterill will be making his first ever appearance in a Canadian gallery right here at the Bronze Frog Gallery. The special The Frogman is coming! SATURDAY JUNE 12 NOON ­ 5 P.M. meet-and-greet and signing will take place at the gallery on Saturday, June 12 from noon until 5 p.m. To mark the special occasion, Cotterill has created a commemorative, red patina, 162 Lakeshore Road E. | 905.849.6338 | bronzefroggallery.com bronze frog named "Maple Eh!" "The edition is limited to 100 pieces and we are very close to sold out of these gorgeous sculptures. The demand for Tim's frogs is always huge but since this is his first appearance in Canada, we wanted to make this frog even more special." gallery owner Kathy Thomas says. "Each one is signed and numbered, plus on Saturday, Tim will add an additional signature to each one. When these special frogs sell out, collectors will also be able to have Cotterill sign any other frog that they purchase." After years of trying to bring Cotterill to the gallery, Kathy could not be more excited. "This appearance is six years in the making," she says. "We had to make sure our following at the gallery was large enough to create a great show." Frogman sculptures are famous for their elegance, beauty and style. Cotterill has been sculpting bronze frogs, bronze koi and bronze geckos for the last 20 years in Venice, California. His Frogman art is sold in galleries around the world including Bronze Frog Gallery ­ the only gallery in Canada that currently carries Cotterill's frogs. "People will have seen the frogs throughout major cities in the U.S. like Las Vegas and Florida, however we are the only gallery in Canada you can find them." Cotterill's bronze frog sculptures capture the whimsical character, the jewel-like quality and the pure JOY of these beautiful little creatures. "Through the centuries and Tim Cotterill's `Cupid' throughout the world, frogs have symbolized many things - Good Luck, Royalty, Fertility, Magic Potions, Energy, Charm. In today's fast world, life sometimes becomes complicated and stressful. As you can see, my art is not. It's Elegant, Stylish, Whimsical, Unique and pure FUN!" Cotterill says of his work. For more information about Tim `Frogman' Cotterill's appearance call The Bronze Frog Gallery at 905-849-6338, visit www.bronzefroggallery.com or stop by on Saturday to see for yourself ­ the gallery is located at 162 Lakeshore Road East. Ristorante Julia has just been released, so if you haven't been by in a while, now is the time! Come sample some of our new and exciting dishes such as the: Chivito Burger ­ A Uruguayan inspired burger that will have you planning your next visit before you're even done your meal! Or our Pulled Pork Taco ­ slowly braised pulled pork sautéed in our house made, mustard scented barbecue sauce served on a grilled flour tortilla with mango, cucumber and watermelon salsa and avocado dressing! And our Seafood Enchiladas ­ flour tortilla, stuffed with marlin, tiger shrimp, scallops and crab meat with a roasted corn and black bean salsa. Ovenbaked in tomatillo sauce and topped with a tomato ginger chili jam and mozzarella cheese. Spring and Summer m e n u o u r n e w now open The patio is open and rocking already! Don't miss out! 312 Lakeshore Rd. E. Downtown Oakville 905.844.7401 Available at Foot Solutions Oakville for adults and children. We carry adult narrow and wide widths. 213 Lakeshore Road East Downtown Oakville Come check us out! Mention this ad for 15% off your purchase of fabulous merchandise. 312 Lakeshore Rd. E. Oakville. 905-582-8822 (between Reynolds & Trafalgar on the south side) www.juliasristorante.com (905) 339-FOOT (3668) Open Tues.-Sun.|Closed Mon. www.vocado.ca