Tuesday, August 30, 2016

Beginning Watercolor - Step One!

Beginning Watercolor - Step One

Have you always wanted to learn the technique of watercolor painting? 
Well here is your chance!

Sept 15, 22, 29 (two week break for WSO) Oct 20, 27, Nov 3, 10, 17
9:30am - 12:30pm for 8 sessions,
$200 for the 8 class session

Learn watercolor basics within your own unique vision in a supportive environment. Improve and refine your painting skills as you learn methods from mixing colors, applying washes, and using tones and values as compositional elements in your paintings.  We will begin with simple exercises designed to help you feel competent about your style and skill.  Watercolor – Beginning Step II and III will follow each quarter.

Basic supply list:

Watercolor Paper -  #140 Lb 100% cotton cold pressed – No Canson or Strathmore Papers!
Arches brand single sheets or blocks are best
 The instructor has watercolor paper to purchase by the sheet if preferred – arches 22” x 30”
                              - $6.50 per sheet (you can get 8 small paintings from one sheet)

•         Watercolor Pallet with lid or small folding pallet
•         Graphite Pencil (4H or 5H) and eraser (kneaded or Staedtler Mars)
•         Water Container
•         Small roll of paper towels and/or toilet paper
•         Drafting tape – not painters tape or masking tape
•         Artist Quality paint brushes-minimum of 3 (one of each kind), suggested sizes:
                    Round:  #8, #10
                    Flat:  #3/4”, #1”
                    Liner: #1, #00, #.10
•         Masonite Board for Stretching Paper and holding loose paper with drafting tape
•         Watercolor Paints – artist grade (not cottman or student grade)
                    M.Graham paints are suggested

We will discuss colors at class but for a minimum starting palette recommend:
          Gamboges
          Azo Yellow
          Quinnacradone Rose
          Phthalocyanine Blue
          Sap Green – Holbein brand is the best for this color
          Payne’s Grey

More Information

Call Nancy at OSA to register. (503) 228-0706

Oregon Society of Artists
2185 SW Park Place
Portland, OR 97205
 

Wednesday, August 17, 2016

OSA Fall Juried Show!

Work of OSA Member - Lorraine Bushek

 OSA Fall Juried Show - Artist Expressions!
 This is an opportunity to exhibit your most expressive art.
Participate in a spectacular gallery show and network with a community of artists from diverse backgrounds and experiences.There is nothing like showing your artwork to the public in a beautiful downtown Portland art gallery like OSA.!

 September 2016 dates:
Take In
: Tuesday, Sept. 6, 10am - 4pm
Reception: Sunday, Sept. 11, 1 - 4 pm
Pickup: Friday, Sept. 30, 1 - 4 pm

Award information:

Best of Show: $100 -- First Place: $75
Second Place: $50 --  Third Place $35
Three Honorable Mentions: $25



Juror  Greg Lewis  

Greg Lewis is a mixed-Media artist.  Now celebrating over 40 years of creating contemporary fine art and decor for clients in architecture, interior design, publishing, art collections, liturgical and healing environments.
 

Entry information:
This show is for members only! Are your dues up to date?


Follow the link for printable: Gallery: Framing Rules in the Gallery section at the bottom of the page  http://www.oregonsocietyofartists.com
Gallery Framing Rules on website

Entry Fee's $20 for 1 painting - $25 for 2 paintings
Food Donation $5 per artists

Special FREE entry for the 20th artist to submit art!!

OSA Office 503-228-0706
Contract us by email @ oregonsa@gmail.com

For more information visit our OSA Website @ http://www.oregonsocietyofartists.com

Tuesday, August 16, 2016

Got some spare time?

Oregon Society of Artists

Got Some Spare Time?
OSA would like to ask your help this month ...

If you can help by sitting in the gallery on one of the following days your help would be valued.

Friday August 19th 1-4 pm
Saturday August 20 1-4 pm
Wednesday August 24, 1-4 pm
Friday August 26 1-4 pm
Wednesday August 31 1-4 pm

Please call the office and Nancy will be happy to help you find a date that works for you.

Thank You!

Oregon Society of Artists
2185 SW Park Place
Portland, OR 97205
 

OSA Office 503-228-0706
Contract us by email @ oregonsa@gmail.com
For more information visit our OSA Website @ http://www.oregonsocietyofartists.com

Perk Up Your Painting!

Joanne Kollman and her work

Perk Up Your Painting with Joanne Kollman!
Friday August 19th from 1-4pm at Oregon Society of Artists. $25 drop-in fee.

Last week Joanne started a demo painting from previous outdoor paintings and this week she will continue. Class starts with a critique on what we all have been working on in previous classes.

The demo is informal and folks can continue painting while Joanne  talks through the demo. If you are new, just show up and we will get you going.

Topics: Developing an Idea and Problem Solving Your Paintings.

www.RadmilovichKollman.com
503.752.3708

Join Joanne this Sunday for Art in the Rose Garden. Peninsula Park Rose Garden 11-4pm.
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In Addition:
Arrive early to set up or prepare a cradleboard for the OSA 200 show in November 12-1pm. Bring back gessoed cradleboards for final imprimatura if you were here last week

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Need more information?
OSA Office 503-228-0706
Contract us by email @ oregonsa@gmail.com
For more information visit our OSA Website @ http://www.oregonsocietyofartists.com
 

Copyright: Oregon Society of Artists


Tuesday, August 9, 2016

September - Fall Juried Show

Work by OSA Member - Dorothy Fitzgerald

Come join us for our 'September- Fall Juried Show' at The Society of Oregon Artists! (OSA)
 
Participate in a spectacular gallery show and network with a community of artists from diverse backgrounds and experiences.There is nothing like showing your artwork to the public in a beautiful downtown Portland art gallery like OSA.!

Dates: September 6 to September 30, 2016

Where: OSA 
Oregon Society of Artists
2185 SW Park Place
Portland, OR 97205
   
The show will be juried by contemporary artist Greg Lewis Greg celebrates 40 years of creating contemporary fine art and decor for clients in architecture, interior design, publishing, art collections, liturgical and healing environments. Greg produces projects of timeless beauty that touches the human spirit.


Greg Lewis
Painting by Greg Lewis

Here are the show rules and regulations:
Take In : Tuesday, September 6, 10am - 4 pm
Reception: Sunday, September 11, 1 - 4 pm
Pickup: Friday, September 30, 1 - 4 pm

Awards:
Best of Show: $100
First Place: $75

Second Place: $50

Third Place $35

Honorable Mention: $25

Honorable Mention: $25

Honorable Mention: $25 


Framing Rules: http://www.oregonsocietyofartists.com Follow this link to the website for printable framing guidelines in the Gallery section at the bottom of the page. 

Artist Entry Fees:

Entry Fee's $20 for 1 painting - $25 for 2 paintings
Food Donation $5 per entry

Need more information?

OSA Office 503-228-0706
Contract us by email @ oregonsa@gmail.com
For more information visit our OSA Website @
 http://www.oregonsocietyofartists.com

Copyright: Oregon Society of Artists