Free Art Lecture at OSA!

You are invited to a free art lecture at OSA... ART WITHOUT PASSPORTS SERIES No. 27: "Colored Pencil Exhibit: How'd They Do That?!" with Greg Lewis Thursday, July 18 6:30 - 8:30 pm

The art of drawing is one of the simplest forms of human communication. Millennial in its traditions and still a favorite among artists for its line, tonal quality and textures. Now, since the advent of color pencil technology, the combination of colored pigments and wax and oil-based binders has opened up new medium breakthroughs from emerging students to advanced professionals. join us for an evening of Color Pencil on Exhibit.

Meet your instructor: Greg Lewis

Whether it's a design commission or consultation, art lecture, painting workshop, creating custom furnishings, designing a book cover, art show judging – even leading a customized art tour – Greg Lewis is ready to work on your project. Greg is celebrating 45+ years of creating contemporary art and fine art decor for clients in architecture, interior design, publishing, art collections, liturgical and healing environments.

In addition to his art and design studio practice, Greg taught drawing, painting, and watercolor studios for over two decades at Concordia University-Portland and was co-founder of its Art & Culture Program. He led tours of London and Paris for art and culture studies in art and architecture.  Greg holds degrees in Commercial Art/Graphic Design and in Visual Communications Education. Oregon Society of Artists 2185 SW Park Place Portland, Oregon 97205 info@osartists.org 503-228-0706

News this week for OSA!

UPCOMING IN THE GALLERY 2019 Portland Plein Air Art Show August 4-26 Reception and Awards Ceremony: Sunday, August 4, 1-3pm Open to members and nonmembers, our 2nd annual Portland Plein Air Show opens in August. This show is for artwork create outdoors in Oregon and Washington within the last year. the Juror this year is Sandra Pearce. click here to see the show's prospectus ART TALK AND DRINK & DRAW FREE ART TALK! NEW FREE DISCUSSION SERIES!  Imagine/Explore/Create Featuring Karen Wippich JULY 11 | 7-8pm                 For Artists and non-artists alike, join the discussion on the power of imagination. Albert Einstein said: "Imagination is more important than knowledge. For knowledge is limited, whereas imagination embraces the entire world, stimulating progress, giving birth to evolution." Hear how artist Karen Wippich uses her imagination to create unusual paintings. www.karenwippich.com DRINK & DRAW JULY FRENCH ATELIER  Drink & Draw Hosted by Alan Scott-Moncrieff Friday, July 12 | 7 - 9pm | $30 Bring your friends and enjoy  learning something new!  OSA's fun and relaxed Drink & Draw f ormat makes for a great evening out - enjoyable music, wine,  and no experience required! $30 | includes supplies, wine, appetizers, and model fee UPCOMING WORKSHOPS REGISTER NOW! JULY 21 | 9:30am-4:00pm 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 p 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