Colored Pencil Show at OSA

Colored Pencil Society of America & OSA Group Art Show July 30 - 26 Reception: Sunday, June 30, 1 - 3pm

Art take-in: Thursday, June 27 10am - 4pm Friday, June 28 10am - 1pm Last day of show: Friday, July 26 Art pick-up: Saturday, July 27, 1 - 4pm Monday, July 29, 1 - 4pm (Art must be picked up by July 29 to avoid a $10 fee)

OSA is pleased to invite the local chapter (DC 201) of the Colored Pencil Society of America to host a group show for colored pencil artwork. OSA members are invited to submit their work in colored pencil along with the local chapter DC 201 members.

click here to see the show's prospectus

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

info@osartists.org
503-228-0706

Yoga at Oregon Society of Artists!

OSA is excited to announce our new summer class... FLOW FUSION YOGA with OSA's new yoga instructor, Chelsey Rae Summer term: Wednesdays, July 10 - Sept 11 6:15 - 7:15 am

This class is a combination of Hatha and Vinyasa sequencing. It is a dynamic yoga practice that cultivates presence by connecting movement with breath. In this 60-minute class you will practice sun salutations, Standing and floor poses, with focus on gaze point, meditation and guided by a steady breath. Great for beginners to advanced. Please bring your own yoga mat.

Meet your Instructor: Chelsey Rae

Chelsey says she loves practicing yoga because she knows it’s something that is impossible to perfect. There’s no expectation to become a master and she finds comfort in that. It’s a true honor to be a conduit for a practice that she loves. Getting to teach yoga and share this gift with others is something she will never take for granted.

To register for OSA Yoga classes, click on the red button below. you will be directed to our class registration page. Towards the top of this page, under "instructors"  click on the red instructor button titled "yoga".  Contact OSA's Programs and Education Manager, Emily Fox, if you have any question: (503) 228-0706, efox@osartists.org Oregon Society of Artists 2185 SW Park Place Portland, Oregon 97205 info@osartists.org 503-228-0706

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What's Happening at OSA?

Art without Passports Lecture Series Thursday, June 20, 6:30pm | FREE Greg Lewis: No. 26: The New Art Expressions: It's a Digital World

From digital giclée printing, to complex CGI – Computer Aided Imaging in film making. From van Gogh’s art in animation, to Gustav Klimt’s total multi-media experience in Paris. Examples of iPad illustration, photo mapping and projection technology are bringing new directions to the art world. The programed calculations of ones and zeros has allowed artists to spiral upwards in the creative process, finding new audiences. Join us for an evening of art expressions in the digital world. greglewisstudios.net

IN THE GALLERY

The OSA Gallery is free and open to the public:  Monday - Saturday, 1 - 4 pm with special opening reception hours as announced in exhibit listings.

UPCOMING IN THE GALLERY

37th Annual Rose Festival Art Show June 2-24

2018 Grand Prize Winner: Christine Helton, Rosalie Last day of Show: Monday, June 24 Art pick-up: Tuesday, June 25, 1 - 4pm Wednesday, June 26, 10am - 4pm (Art must be picked up by June 26 to avoid a $10 fee) OSA is proud to host the 37th Annual Portland Rose Festival Art Show. This year's Juror is watercolor artist Lian Quan Zhen.

REGISTER NOW! JULY 21 | 9:30am-4:00pm please register at https://public.osartists.org/public/workshops BEGINNERS GUIDE TO PASTEL PAINTING with Susan Kuznitsky This one-day workshop is the perfect opportunity for artists who are curious about using pastel. It is a day to explore the joys of pastels to see if you want to dive in further. All you need to bring is a drawing board to accommodate a 9 x 12 piece of sanded pastel paper. All other supplies will be provide.   REGISTER NOW! please register at https://public.osartists.org/public/workshops   REGISTER NOW! JULY 25-28 | 9:30am-4:30pm please register at https://public.osartists.org/public/workshops CALIFORNIA VIBE IN WATERCOLOR with David Lobenberg Students will learn watercolor portraiture that goes beyond the norm with super expressive paint applications and wildly intense colors. ABSOLUTELY NO DRAWING EXPERIENCE IS NECESSARY – You will work from photo references both provided by me and your own. A tracing technique will be utilized for all paintings.    Oregon Society of Artists 2185 SW Park Place Portland, Oregon 97205 info@osartists.org 503-228-0706

Art Demonstration and Workshops at OSA

Second Thursday Evening Demo | Thursday, June 13, 11am | FREE Alan Scott-Moncrieff: Still-life in the OSA Garden

While surrounded by the elements in the OSA garden, Alan will use his proprietary techniques to demonstrate how to successfully produce a still-life in the late morning sunlight. These outside painting techniques simply cannot be taught within a studio setting.

Alan Scott-Moncrieff is a Scottish American Impressionist painter and the grandson of renowned American illustrator, Keith Ward. Alan has painted, exhibited and taught in the US, Canada, Mexico, the UK and Asia since 1988 and nurtured numerous students on their path to becoming fulfilled artists.

UPCOMING WORKSHOPS REGISTER NOW! 5 spots available  THIS WEEKEND! June 8-9 | 9:30am-4:30pm please register at https://public.osartists.org/public/workshops THE POWER OF DESIGN AND COLOR IN LANDSCAPE PAINTINGS with Michael Orwick Focus on the fundamentals of good painting.  Instructor will help simplify the painting process and show how to use a step-by-step method to create a successful painting.  Topics include: composition, value, design, choosing a subject, identifying and mixing accurate warm and cool colors, establishing a focal point, plus tips for studio and outdoor painting.  Workshop includes informal lectures, demonstrations, group critiques, and individual advice. REGISTER NOW! please register at https://public.osartists.org/public/workshops REGISTER NOW! JULY 21 | 9:30am-4:00pm please register at https://public.osartists.org/public/workshops BEGINNERS GUIDE TO PASTEL PAINTING with Susan Kuznitsky This one-day workshop is the perfect opportunity for artists who are curious about using pastel. It is a day to explore the joys of pastels to see if you want to dive in further. All you need to bring is a drawing board to accommodate a 9 x 12 piece of sanded pastel paper. All other supplies will be provide.   REGISTER NOW! please register at https://public.osartists.org/public/workshops Oregon Society of Artists 2185 SW Park Place Portland, Oregon 97205 info@osartists.org 503-228-0706