ELLIE BLANKFORT

Ellie Blankfort started her career at the Los Angeles County Museum before opening the highly successful Ellie Blankfort Gallery in 1972 to showcase young Southern California talent. Amongst the artists she represented at that time were Lita Albuquerque, Jim Morphesis, C. B. Hunt, and Martha Alf. Eight of her gallery's artists were featured in the 1974 Whitney Biennial in New York. Since closing her gallery in 1976, she has been active as a consultant and fine art advisor to numerous private and corporate collections, and directed the art program at the Frank O. Gehry-designed Loyola Law School in the 1980s. She now devotes herself largely to her artists' advisory service, working individually with artists in guiding their studio and professional life.

Some artists' tributes:

"If you ever have the opportunity to work with Ellie Blankfort, grab it! I call Ellie my 'art coach' because that is the best way I can describe her enthusiasm, support, and knowledge. I have the highest regard to the service she provides for artist. Ellie is one of a kind-the best kind." ---N.M.

"Ellie has been an invaluable support and guide as my career keeps unfolding. She has truly been there for me on all levels, whether for questions regarding gallery contracts, sharing art processes and experiments, or just for moral support. Building a career in the fine art world is not easy, but it has made a world of difference to know I have Ellie's wisdom and knowledge to help me along the way." --V.H.

"[Ellie's] grasp of the art world and how it works, the high standard she maintains, and her sensitivity to my specific situation contributed in helping me clear a new path toward getting my work out into the world. I have great confidence in her judgment on all art-related business and professional issues." ---P.K.

"Ellie's mentorship has given me significant new work habits. Discipline and focus are the dynamics Ellie nurtures." ---D.M.

"Working with Ellie this past year has been an incredibly enriching experience. As a result of her 'gentle coaching' my focus has changed, and I am now making work from somewhere deep inside of myself. She teaches, challenges, inspires, and empowers!" --C.B.D.

CONTACT ELLIE BLANKFORT at Ellie@PeterClothier.com, or at (323) 661-2321