Free Art Demonstrations at OSA!

OSA demonstrations are free and open to the public.  Join us for inspiration and information about creating art!

FIRST-THURSDAY EVENING DEMO:  August 2, 7:00pm "Perspective in Plein Air Painting," Ken Klos

OSA member Ken Klos will share his plein-air painting knowledge, focusing on perspective. Ken is a senior project architect and project designer, licensed in the states of Oregon and California. He knows his perspective! During this demo, he will show how to apply this know-how in setting up a plein air painting.

Doors open with informal critique session at 6:30 pm, Demo at 7:00 pm

SECOND-THURSDAY DAYTIME DEMO:  August 9, 11:00am "Collage Storytelling," Colin Manning

Colin Manning will give an introduction to his medium’s potential for storytelling, personal expression, and social commentary. In the spirit of exploration, he'll show how his collage subject emerges by searching through magazines and books to find images that speak to him.

Colin received his BFA in Painting and his MFA in Filmmaking, both from the San Francisco Art Institute in 1998 and 2000. Through a technique of collage and painting applied “backwards” to glass and plexiglass, Manning conjures up a dynamic confluence of the transcendent and mundane.

ART WITHOUT PASSPORTS SERIES:  Thursday, August 16, 6:30pm "En Plein Air," Greg Lewis

The French term En Plein Air, or "in the open air" refers to drawings and paintings that are completed on location outdoors. This presentation will explore the experience of what the eye sees and the heart and hand express.

The act of painting outdoors has allured artists for centuries to heighten the visual senses, producing either a quick study painting, or a finished work of art. Among the notable plein-air artists are Claude Monet, Mary Cassatt, Winslow Homer, Pierre-Auguste Renoir, Vincent Van Gogh, and Winston Churchill, just to name a few.

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

oregonsa@gmail.com
503-228-0706

Call to Artists from OSA!

Wayne Jiang Fall Juried Show September 9 - 25 juror:  Wayne Jiang Opening Reception: Sunday, September 9,  1 - 3pm OSA's annual Fall Juried Show, open to OSA members only. Artwork take-in dates:  September 6-7 framing guidelines and entry form on the OSA website.

Steve Kleier Student-Teacher Show October 7 - 24 Opening Reception: Sunday, October 7,  1 - 3pm This year, OSA students may bring in unlimited paintings finished in classes during the 2017-18 year. $25 1-3 paintings, additional paintings, $5 each. Please identify at take-in which OSA instructor/class your work falls under.  Contact: Steve Kleier, stevekleier14@gmail.com Artwork take-in dates:  October 4-5 framing guidelines and entry form on the OSA website.

Rose West 200 for under $200 Show and Sale November 2 -27 juror:  Liz Walker Opening Reception: Friday, November 2,  6 - 8pm Create an art piece on a 12"x12" cradled panel (purchased from OSA with entry fee) for a gala reception, exhibition, and sales extravaganza! This event promises to be a great show and fundraiser for OSA!  Artists are already hard at work -- only a few panels are left to purchase.  The cost for the first panel is $35. $10 for additional panels, maximum 3 per artist.  No commission is taken on artwork sold during this event. Artwork take-in dates:  October 30-31 Information and entry form on the OSA website

Details, dates and times subject to change.  Visit the Gallery Page of the OSA website for the most current information. For additional information about OSA Classes, Workshops, Demonstrations, and Exhibits, visit oregonsocietyofartists.com Oregon Society of Artists 2185 SW Park Place Portland, Oregon 97205 503-228-0706 oregonsa@gmail.com

Art Classes at OSA

Delicate to Dynamic Watercolors, Vickie Nelson August 4 - 5  (Saturday - Sunday) $250 Vickie will focus on negative painting, good design and the use of clean color. Come with your drawings already drawn on your watercolor paper.  Vickie will help you paint what inspires you! more information and registration Plein Air Painting in Portland, Sarkis Antikajian August 6 - 8  (Monday - Wednesday ) $335 Make the most of color and impression. Learn techniques for plein-air painting through start-to-finish demonstrations and one-on-one assistance while painting on location outdoors. more information and registration Ten Approaches to Drawing, Ruth Buchanan August 11 - 13  (Saturday - Monday) $295 Strengthen your drawing and composition skills, or simply discover the joys of drawing.  Explore how a strong drawing can be turned into a stunning painting. more information and registration return to top of page

Oregon Society of Artists 2185 SW Park Place Portland, Oregon 97205 oregonsa@gmail.com 503-228-0706

Calligraphy - Free Art Lecture

 July 19 - Free Lecture at OSA

"Calligraphy, The Power of Word Art"  Greg Lewis
Thursday, July 19,  6:30 pm

Handwriting is the art medium of human communication. With its use of sign and symbol, calligraphy is the visual art form that's been passed down through global generations. From the earliest forms of illuminated manuscripts to the use of modern type forms of today, word art holds its power. Join us for an evening of calligraphic expressions. 


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

oregonsa@gmail.com
503-228-0706

OSA Workshops in July

 

Marbling and Collage, Rene Eisenbart July 16 - 18  (Monday - Wednesday ) $335 Learn to create marbled patterns on paper, then develop your painting’s story by adding collage and over painting. Work on several paintings during the workshop.  Leave with one or two finished pieces. more information and registration Building a Roadmap for your Watercolors,  Iain Stewart July 26 - 29  (Thursday - Sunday) $525 Learn why watercolor is the perfect artistic medium, unmatched for its ease of use, cost of materials, and enjoyment of personal expression.  Simply subjects through exploratory sketching and value studies using a “road map” that will greatly improve your painting skills.  more information and registration

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

oregonsa@gmail.com
503-228-0706

Call to Artists! OSA

Fall Juried Show
September 9 - 25
juror:  Wayne Jiang

Opening Reception:
Sunday, September 9,  1 - 3pm

OSA's annual Fall Juried Show, open to OSA members only.

OSA framing guidelines and entry form on the OSA website
Artwork take-in dates:  September 6-7

200 for Under $200 Show and Sale
November 2 -27
juror:  Liz Walker

Opening Reception:
Friday, November 2,  6 - 8pm

OSA invites students, emerging, and established artists to participate in our popular annual 12" x 12" challenge.  Create an art piece on a supplied cradled panel (purchased from OSA with entry fee). Artwork will be displayed in the OSA Gallery for a gala reception, exhibition, and sales extravaganza in November.

The 12” x 12” cradled panels are NOW ON SALE. The cost for the panels is $35 for first one, $10 for additional panels, maximum 3 per artist.

Information and entry form on the OSA website
Artwork take-in dates:  October 30-31

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

503-228-0706
oregonsa@gmail.com

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