New Fall Art Classes! Register now!

PORTRAIT SCULPTURE Instructor: Chris Waddell September 19 - December 12 | Thursdays, 5:30 - 8:30pm WITHOUT ENOUGH INTEREST, THIS CLASS IS AT RISK OF CANCELLING. PLEASE SIGN UP ONLINE OR CALL THE OFFICE BY SEPTEMBER 18TH TO REGISTER.  (503) 550-3796 Sign Up Here! We will learn many of the fundamentals of sculpting the portrait using classical casts as reference then graduate to using a live model. This course will focus on teaching the forms of the human head. The course will be valuable in terms of understanding form in real space and when approaching any form in nature. 2D artists will enhance their skills by utilizing the principles taught in this course. Graphic 3D artists will also enhance their skills by gaining a better understanding of the figure and 3 dimensional forms. Chris will provide supplies the first day. Bring $50 to class. DRAWING AND PAINTING ON THE IPAD Instructor: Elaine Pawski September 18 - November 20 | Wednesdays, 6 - 9pm Sign Up Here! Whether you are interested in digital painting as the end result, or simply a tool to help with sketches and pre-planning your traditional paintings, this class will make your iPad an integral part of your art supplies. We will be working mainly in Procreate, and a little in Sketchbook. We will work on a variety of projects in different styles of art, as well as on photographs of your traditional media work. Please be sure you have the Procreate and Sketchbook apps loaded on your iPad before coming to class. If you have questions, please feel free to contact Elaine @ epawski@comcast.net or 360-713-8422. INSTRUCTION TO DRAWING, COMPOSITION & ART HISTORY 101   Instructor: Greg Lewis September 24 - December 10 | Tuesdays, 1 - 4pm Sign Up Here! This 3-term program is aimed at people interested in doing art but have little or no skills. Lessons will be sequential and a 1-year program. "Introduction to Drawing, Composition & Art History 101" will be offered during Fall term. "The Head and Figure 122" will be offered during Winter term. "Land and Cityscape" will be offered Spring term. Certificate given upon completion.  Introduction to Drawing, Composition & Art History 101 Let’s start from the very beginning with these exciting lessons that will unleash your inner artist. This class is for those that are totally new to art or never got the basics. Express yourself with the fundamentals of composition, drawing and art history. Greg Lewis is an experienced college teacher who creates a relaxed and interesting environment. M.C. Escher, Drawing Hands. 1948 return to top of page

Oregon Society of Artists 2185 SW Park Place Portland, Oregon 97205 info@osartists.org 503-228-0706

New in the OSA 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

2019 FALL JURIED ART SHOW September 8-23 Reception and Awards Ceremony: Sunday, September 8, 1 - 3pm Juror: Steve Kleier

This September OSA hosts the Fall Juried Show for members only. Steve Kleier is our Juror. Artwork must be original and not shown in previous shows at OSA, and may be any medium or style. Cradle boards accepted. Collage material must be the artist's original media on paper. Photography, digital art, and 3D art will not be accepted for this show. $25 for one painting, $30 for two paintings; maximum two paintings per artist.

Art Take-in: Thursday, Sept 5, 10am - 4pm Friday, Sept 6, 10am - 1pm

Pay the exhibit entry fee online and skip the line!

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What's Next?

OSA/Portland Photographers' Forum Collaborative Exhibit October 7 - 24 Opening Reception: Sunday, Oct. 6, 1-3pm

OSA welcomes PPF for this joint exhibit. Expect to see photopraphs produced in a myraid of ways - from pinhole and toy cameras to large format view cameras. The work may be digital, traditional color, and black and white, silver, ink jet or platinum. Come experience photography as fine art!

click here to see the OSA/PPF Collaborative Exhibit Prospectus

Oregon Society of Artists 2185 SW Park Place Portland, Oregon 97205 info@osartists.org 503-228-0706

New Fall Art Classes at OSA

NEW FALL CLASSES

Introduction to Drawing, Composition & Art History 101 Greg Lewis September 24 - December 10 | Tuesdays, 1 - 4pm

This 3-term program is aimed at people interested in doing art but have little or no skills. Lessons will be sequential and a 1-year program. "Introduction to Drawing, Composition & Art History 101" will be offered during Fall term. "The Head and Figure 122" will be offered during Winter term. "Land and Cityscape" will be offered Spring term. Certificate given upon completion.

Introduction to Drawing, Composition & Art History 101 Let’s start from the very beginning with these exciting lessons that will unleash your inner artist. This class is for those that are totally new to art or never got the basics. Express yourself with the fundamentals of composition, drawing and art history. Greg Lewis is an experienced college teacher who creates a relaxed and interesting environment. M.C. Escher, Drawing Hands. 1948

Sign Up Here!

Drawing and Painting on the iPad Elaine Pawski September 18 - November 20 | Wednesdays, 6 - 9pm

Whether you are interested in digital painting as the end result, or simply a tool to help with sketches and pre-planning your traditional paintings, this class will make your iPad an integral part of your art supplies. We will be working mainly in Procreate, and a little in Sketchbook. We will work on a variety of projects in different styles of art, as well as on photographs of your traditional media work. Please be sure you have the Procreate and Sketchbook apps loaded on your iPad before coming to class. If you have questions, please feel free to contact Elaine @ epawski@comcast.net or 360-713-8422.

Sign Up Here!

Portrait Sculpture Chris Waddell September 19 - December 12 | Thursdays, 5:30 - 8:30pm

We will learn many of the fundamentals of sculpting the portrait using classical casts as reference then graduate to using a live model. This course will focus on teaching the forms of the human head. The course will be valuable in terms of understanding form in real space and when approaching any form in nature. 2D artists will enhance their skills by utilizing the principles taught in this course. Graphic 3D artists will also enhance their skills by gaining a better understanding of the figure and 3 dimensional forms.

Sign Up Here!

Portrait Drawing from Life Nathan Seay October 11 - December 20 (no class 10/25)  | Fridays, 6 - 9pm

This comprehensive class spans the entire process of constructing a head though observation of a live model. Students can expect thorough class demonstrations, as well as one-on-one feedback. Supply list: Willow charcoal 2B charcoal pencil Strathmore Charcoal paper pad - 18" x 24" Hog brisle oil brush - medium size kneaded eraser

Sign Up Here!

Oregon Society of Artists 2185 SW Park Place Portland, Oregon 97205 info@osartists.org 503-228-0706