October BrushMarks

 

October 'BrushMarks' is available on the OSA website. This is the newsletter for The Oregon Society of Artists in Portland, Oregon. Get all the news and classes for the beautiful month of October in the North West.

 Let's have some fun together! 

BrushMarks

Oregon Society of Artists
2185 SW Park Place
Portland, Oregon  97201
503-228-0706
www.OregonSocietyOfArtists.com 

Chinese Brush Painting

Chinese Brush Painting

by Cindy Lommassan

Have you wanted to learn the ancient traditional technique of CBP - Chinese Brush Painting? CBP is thousands of years old and is done with ink, sometimes watercolor, and Xuan (rice) paper. CBP is also known as 'Ink Wash Painting' and 'Sumi-e' in Japan. 

Sumi =ink and Sumi-e = ink  painting.

Well here is your chance to learn at OSA!

Cindy Lommasson's Fall Chinese Brush Painting Workshop
Sunday, October 30, 10-4, in the upstairs studio.

Learn to paint grapes, fish, and waterfalls. Tuition is $95, and may be paid by PayPal at http://www.cindylommasson.com/classes/.

For information on supplies, or to pay by check, contact the instructor at cindylommasson@comcast.net, or 503.702.7581.

Oregon Society of Artists
2185 SW Park Place
Portland, Oregon  97201
503-228-0706
www.OregonSocietyOfArtists.com

Steve Kleier Classes at OSA

Work by Steve Kleier

The sky is turning steely so autumn looms. Steve is putting aside the warmth of summer for the energy of fall. Its a great time to get back to drawing and painting. The classes Steve offers at OSA resume Tuesday and Wednesday Sept 13 and 14.

Tuesday morning Watercolor Class, 10am-1pm. We will start the year by reviewing some fundamentals and applying them to landscape  painting. Like last year, the subjects will vary and as the year progresses we will cover a wide range of subjects and technique. Follow along or create your own. $25 drop in fee.

Wednesday evening Drawing and Painting, 630-830pm. This fall we will start with some watercolor fundamentals and how to use them in painting. This class is very similar to the Tuesday morning class and often shares the same subject. Follow along or create your own. It is a 2 hour class so the fee is $20 drop in.

NEW for 2016 Tuesday afternoon Drawing Class!
Tuesday Afternoon Drawing Class begins September 13, 2-4pm
This Tuesday afternoon class will offer lessons of special interest. Each month is a new topic and will give the student a solid understanding of a specific topic of drawing or painting. September is using travel photos. Each week I will demonstrate a technique using travel photos for reference. Follow along or create your own. These lessons are full of useful information presented in a clear, relaxed environment. I have been an instructor at the OSA since 2007. Join me for fun and learning. Since these lessons are sequential I suggest to sign up for the series, one calendar month each. $25 each for the series of $30 each drop in.

Bring your usual materials to start.

If you would like information on any of these classes contact the OSA office at oregonsa@gmail.com or Steve at steve@stevekleier.com.

Oregon Society of Artists
2185 SW Park Place
Portland, Oregon  97201
503-228-0706
www.OregonSocietyOfArtists.com

Acrylic Expressions

Acrylic Expressions with Karen Ilari
Starts September 6th,
Tuesdays 1-4, ongoing, $25 per class

Drop Ins welcome, please reserve a spot, space is limited email the artist at: paintwithkaren@gmail.com, or call: (541) 530-3025

This class is all about you! Finding your voice, developing your style. Your choice of subject, style and technique, using acrylic paints. Bring your own reference materials and start a new painting from scratch, bring a work in progress or revisit a painting challenge.

From the Artist: "Develop your voice and take your painting to the next level, or start from the beginning. Wherever you are in your painting journey. My goal is to create an atmosphere of support, encouragement and challenge. We will start each class with a group critique session, then I'll provide info and demo based on the challenges we see. I'll follow that with individual attention, helping you with specific concepts and techniques.  Some topics we will cover: Acrylic painting techniques, choosing a reference, telling a story, composition, focal point, color harmony, color mixing, brushwork, light and shadow, drawing and form, and whatever else comes up! "

Drop ins are welcome! $25 per class. Work at your own pace. Pick up a class when you need help, or come each week. Please reserve a spot as our space is limited!

Bring along what you have, acrylic paints, brushes, support of your choice. Also some sketch paper and pencils

For a complete list of suggested supplies, or more info about me, visit artist website: http://www.karenilari.com

Oregon Society of Artists
2185 SW Park Place
Portland, Oregon  97201
503-228-0706
www.OregonSocietyOfArtists.com

OSA 2016 Fall Class Schedule

OSA 2016 Fall Class Schedule

There is something for everyone!

Come join us!

Have some fun, meet other artists, and improve your skills!

MONDAYS:

 Jan Browne -  Oil & Acrylic Painting  10 - 1:00 pm September 12th $25/class Upstairs classroom - On going class 503-646-1894
Michael Musto/Lorraine Bushek –1:30 - 4:30pm  Open Studio $7/session. Michealsmusto@gamil.com  - Upstairs classroom. On going class
Joanne Mehl - Beginning Figure Painting in Oils  9:30 - 12:30 pm $40/class (includes model) September 19th   8 weeksjoannemehl@comcast.net
Janet Parker - Botanical Drawing Monday Afternoons 1pm- 4pm September 12, 12 weeks jkp920@gamil.com  - 503-206-8590 Downstaris classroom On going class
Ann Bailey - PCC Drawing Class Fall Term 7-9pm September 26th - October 31st 9 weeks Upstairs Bailey -classroom

TUESDAYS:
Steve Kleier - Watercolor 10-1pm September 13th $25/class Upstairs classroom On going
kman@spiritone.com 503-775-6562
Steve Kleier - Drawing 2-4pm September 13, $25/class Upstairs classroom  - On going class Drop-ins $30
Brenda Boylan - Pastels 9 - 12pm September 6, Oct 25th 8/sessions $330 makinart@frontier.com  - 503-702-2403 Downstairs
Karen Ilari - Acrylic 1-4pm September 6th - September 27 4 Week Sessions On going karenilari@gmail.com
Ann Bailey - PCC Drawing Class 7-9pm September 27th - November 1st 9 weeks Upstairs classroom

WEDNESDAYS:
Harold Walkup - Watercolor  9:30 - 12:30 pm September 12th $25/class  Intermediate/Advanced haroldwalkup@gmail.com - 971-232-7796 - On going class
Dorothy Fitzgerald – Oil Painting: Still Life and All Other Subjects1 - 4pm, $25/class dorothyftz@hotmail.com,  - 360-896-0734. Upstairs classroom On going class
Nancy Klos - Plein Aire Painting on Location 9am - 12pm, $25/class, nancyklos@gmail.com, 503-282-7028.  On Location or Downstaris classroom  - On going Next class in series Sept 14-28 Oct 5-26 Nov 5 $240 $35 Drop Ins
Susan Kuznitsky – Pastel Class  10am - 1pm September  21 November 30 $240.00 drop -  ins $35  (call for available space).  susankuznitsky.gmail.com, 503-519-8187.Downstairs
Sreve Kleier - 6:30 8:30pm Drawing & Painting September 14th $20/class Upstairs classroom On going class

THURSDAYS:
Anji Grainger - Beginning Watercolor Painting    9:30 - 12:30pm, 8 Sessions, September 15, 22, 29th (2 Week Break) Resumes October 20, 27 Nov 3, 10, 17 $200/8week session Upstairs classroom anjigrainger@frontier.com
Randall Vemer - Beginning/Intermediate Classical Figure Drawing   1-4pm Sept 8th  $25/class Upstairs classroom FHR@earthlink.net 503-222-3517 -  On going class

FRIDAYS:
Ward Stroud Painting, Pixles, People! 9:30 - 12:30pm September 16th  $25/class
Upstairs classroom On going ward@artofward.com
Joanne Radmilovich Kollman -  1-4pm July 29th Painting Class $25/class Upstairs classroom joradart@comcast.net On going
Scott C. Johnson - 4-7pm July 29th Watercolor & the Art of Meditation $25/class Upstairs classroom  - scottcjohnsonartists.com - On going
Naomi Segal Deitz –10 - 1pm  Life Drawing Open Studio with Live Model:  $15/session, nsdeitz@gmail.com -503-203-1810. Downstairs classroom On going class Resumes Oct. 7

SATURDAYS:
Dorothy Fitzgerald – Oil Painting:10am - 1pm, $25/class, dorothyftz@hotmail.com, 360-896-0734. Upstairs classroom
On going

SUNDAYS:
Laura Nothern – Classical Drawing Basics 9:30 - 10:30am 8 Weeks for more information  contact Laura @ info@lauranothern.com  Downstairs classroom
Long Pose Sundays : 3pm- 6pm, $15 per drop-in class, Downstairs studio. Call OSA to register: 503-228-0706. lauranathern@gmail.com

Oregon Society of Artists
2185 SW Park Place
Portland, Oregon  97201
503-228-0706
www.OregonSocietyOfArtists.com

Quick Art Marketing Tip

Artwork in it's Forever Home!

Quick Marketing Tip

Follow every sale with a handwritten thank-you note. This thank-you note adds a warm, personal touch that will let your clients know you truly appreciate their business. By adding one simple line to your thank-you note, you can encourage feedback from your clients, and get a picture of the artwork you sold them that will be of incredible value to you in your future marketing efforts.

The line to add to your thank-you note is this:

   " If you have a moment and would be willing to snap a photograph of the piece, I would love to see it in its new home, and I’d love to share the photo with clients who are considering my work. You can email the photo to me at me@youremailaddress.com

This simple request almost always results in a photo, and often several photos of the piece. Most customers are not only happy to take the photo, they enjoy showing the piece off and love the thought of helping the artist’s career along. Often, the client will also write a little note to accompany the photo, sharing their feelings about the piece. Then you even get a testimonial! Do not allow yourself to get discouraged if your client does not answer you or says they will send a photo but do not. Just go ahead and ask the next client!

 Oregon Society of Artists
2185 SW Park Place
Portland, Oregon  97201
503-228-0706
www.OregonSocietyOfArtists.com

Classical Figure Drawing with Randall Vemer

 Work by Randall Vemer

Classical Figure Drawing

Class Starts Thursdays
September 8th 1:00 - 4:00 pm,
$25 dollars drop in session

Drop-in attendance is permitted, but classes are sequential. All levels welcome. Audio Visual presentation and demos!

 Learn building blocks for all forms.  Use ovals, cubes, and cylinders to draw animals and people. Human head study, followed by torso and pelvis.  Introduce 'mannequin' to draw any action pose. Add modified cylinders over top for generalized believable form. Apply to drawing paintings from Renaissance and Baroque. 

Registration contact: OSA 503-228-0706

Materials:  18*24" drawing pad, charcoal, rag

Oregon Society of Artists
2185 SW Park Place
Portland, Oregon  97201
503-228-0706
www.OregonSocietyOfArtists.com