PAUL'S NON-MUSICAL HITS

by Marco R. Dellacava

Kiss singer PAUL STANLEY fell into a funk after his 2001 divorce. His lifeline was unexpected: a paintbrush.

"Pouring out how I feel onto a canvas is both solitary and cathartic," says Stanley, whose dabbling has turned serious. His art sales topped $2 million last year, and a new exhibit of his work is set for July 25-26 at the Wentworth Gallery in King of Prussia, Pa.

Reporter Marco R. della Cava asked Jeff Marinelli, publisher of Art and Living magazine, to weigh in on the non-musical hits of the rock star.

"When I look at Paul's work, I immediately think, "Peter Max,' " says Marinelli, referring to the American pop artist whose bold colors and psychedelic visions helped define the '60s.

Stanley's similarly color-packed creations have themes that change from canvas to canvas. Some images are iconic (the Statue of Liberty) while others appear personal (a heart inside a gaping mouth).

"He seems to pick what he'll paint just as he steps up to the easel," says Marinelli. He adds with a laugh: "A guy like Paul Stanley has fun when he paints something like a vase with flowers. It's a chance to show that Kiss has a sensitive side."

Online at www.wentworthgallery .com

BOOK SIGNINGS

Gene Simmons launches his new book, Ladies of the Night, with the following book signings in Los Angeles and New York:

Los Angeles Signing info:

Date: July 8th
Time: 7:00 p.m.
Location: BORDERS BOOKS
1360 Westwood Blvd
Westwood, CA 90024

New York Signing info:

Date: July 11th
Time:12:30 p.m.
Location: BARNES & NOBLE
555 Fifth Ave (46th Street)
New York, NY 10011

KISSONLINE FAN LETTER

Hello KISS!

Saturday I went to the Graspop festival in Dessel (Belgium) together with my two daughters and we witnessed a great KISS performance. You were magnificent and we will never forget this evening. We hope you do come back to Europe and Belgium next year ! A journalist of “Het Belang van Limburg” (a Belgian national journal) states in his article : “KISS was the first worthy headliner in years”. Great comment, I think… and he’s right !

Thank you - Paul, Gene, Tommy and Eric !

Koen Suys, Belgium

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KOL EXCLUSIVE SNEAK PEEK!

Here are the latest KISS Pre-production samples - approved and ready for production.

Pictured are the following:

- KISS kids plate, bowl and spoon set from licensee Sourpuss

- KISS Neon Solo Faces Clock from licensee Silver Buffalo

- KISS Dart set from licensee Silver Buffalo

- Two new KISS Zippos from licensee ZIPPO

DESSEL PHOTOS #2

More great KISS photos from Saturday's show in Dessel, Belgium!

All photos by KOL contributor - Hiro Shiga.

EUROPEAN TOUR BIGGEST EVER!

We wanted to thank YOU, The KISS Army Europe for making "KISS Alive 35", our biggest and most successful European tour EVER! The concert reviews and your response at the shows were equally incredible. You made us proud!

We told you that you deserved the best KISS ever and you let us know, that's what you got.

HALF A MILLION KISS FANS CAN'T BE WRONG!

See you next year.

Paul, Gene, Tommy & Eric

DESSEL PHOTOS

Check out these awesome KISS photos from Saturday's show in Dessel, Belgium!

All photos by KOL contributor - Hiro Shiga.

METAL HAMMER MAGAZINE

Gene is featured on the cover of the Spanish edition of METAL HAMMER Magazine!

Thanks to Javier Rueda for sending in the image.

KISSONLINE FAN LETTER

Hi Gene!

I met you at Arrow Rock Festival Meet&Greet and you signed my tattoo - well, I said I'd get the signature inked and I did - here's a photo!

Meeting you and the guys was awesome, I was a bit overwhelmed to talk about how much you and your music has meant to me.

Thanks again!
Love,
Astrid

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KISS ARMY BELGIUM

Here's the Belgian KISS ARMY in Dessel last night! KISS rocked over 50,000 fans, as they ended their most successful European tour EVER!

Photo by KOL contributor - Hiro Shiga.