Class with Joanne Kollman

Joanne Kollman

Get ready! Friday, September 23rd. 

(noon to prep materials and settle in)
1-4 pm $25 drop in class

Joanne will demo exercises to get ready for large format painting.
Gesso some large pieces of cardboard or mat-board. Bring reference  8x10 color copy.

Bring your prepared panels, canvas or board for painting and color studies.

And as always,  Just come with what you have been working on. New students feel free to email Joanne for more information. joradarts@gmail.com 

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

Erik Sandgren Class

Erik Sandgren: Color, Light and Space -- Working with Acrylics and Aqueous Media
Saturday - Sunday, September 24 - 25, 9am - 4pm
$250

 Washington artist, printmaker and educator Erik Sandgren believes that acrylics and other aqueous media offer tremendous advantages and versatility for an evolving painting process. In this workshop,

Erik will show you his techniques for manipulating the paint film in unorthodox ways such as glazing, scratching, scuffing, and abrading. He has many strategies to share about materials and techniques, driven by each student's desire for expression based on color and composition.

There will be daily demonstrations, with group and individual conversations, all interspersed with looking at some master paintings. Bring your favorite water-based materials and tools, along with your sketchbooks and suitable supports (panels, paper or canvas).

He suggests also bringing one failed, stalled or abandoned painting in acrylic or another aqueous medium- the objective is for everyone in the workshop to take away something useful that will inspire a fresh take on his or her work.

Please call OSA to register for Erik's workshop.
503-228-0706 

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

Juggling too many Creative Projects and Ideas at once?

The Artist Juggler

Do you have trouble deciding which style or medium is your strongest direction? Many artists face these challenges. What you may lack is a sense of direction in your art career.

Here are some tips from Career Artist Coach - Renee Phillips:

Strive For Balance 

Balance can be an enormous challenge for artists who have talent in many areas. Creativity is our greatest tool when it is balanced with having a realistic perspective, plans of action and time-management.

Contemplate The Outcome 

Make choices based on establishing priorities and goal-setting rather than impulsive responses. 

Choose Priorities 

Your career is much easier to manage when you practice the art of establishing priorities. You’ll turn feelings of being overwhelmed into peace of mind when you simplify and streamline. There are only 24 hours in a day so choose your priorities wisely. As the saying goes, in your life time you can do anything you want, you just won’t have time to do everything you want.

Plan For Success 

Creating an Art Business Plan is essential for any serious professional artist. I helped Jack develop a 6-month plan and a 2 year plan. This important exercise helped him stay committed and on track. He had a blueprint for success and was able to follow through with a sense of confidence and clarity.

Want to learn how to do it? Read this article “How to Create Your Art Business Plan”.

Reduce Multi-Tasking and Expand Your Focus 

If you are a person who is frequently engaged in multitasking, according to many experts it has been proven that our brains just aren’t equipped for multitasking tasks that do require brainpower.

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

Soon Y Warren Painting Vibrant Watercolor

Soon Y. Warren Painting Vibrant Watercolor's

Monday through Friday, October 3-7, 2016

OSA Members $395: Non-Members $445 (Non-refundable deposit of $100)

Only a few places left! Hurry!

Internationally known artists, Soon Y. Warren, will offer step-by-step instruction as students learn to paint vibrantly with watercolor. Daily painting demonstrations and critiques will be provided concentrating on technique, the concept of color theory, composition and color values. Students will be working on three paintings during the five day workshop, Soon's reference materials.

To sign up for this workshop please call the OSA office.

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

October Teacher-Student Show

You Me & the Fish             Joan Willamson

A unique opportunity for students and instructors to exhibit their artwork together.  Artists may enter up to 3 pieces of original work not previously shown in OSA gallery. Please follow the farming guidelines for a non-juried show. 

 

 All entries are welcome.
 

TAKE IN: SATURDAY OCTOBER 8TH 10-12 PM

RECEPTION SUNDAY: OCTOBER 9th 1-4 PM 

PICK UP ART: FRIDAY  OCTOBER 28TH 1-4 PM

 

EXHIBIT FEES:  $20 for 1-3 entries

Contact  Exhibit Co-Chairs:
Steve Kleier: 503-775-6562
Randall Vemer: 503-713-8829

We WELCOME Volunteers

Follow the link for Framing Guidelines for a NON-Juried Show
http://www.oregonsocietyofartists.com/gallery/current-upcoming-exhibits
 

Inspire * Educate * Create

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

Painting Class with Ward Jene Stroud

What's new?

What's new with Ward Jene Stroud!

Fridays - 9/;30am - 12:30pm

Painting, Pixles, and People...

Brusho demo!

First day we will have Blick gift cards for everyone attending!

Being a modern artist today is roughly...

1. 60% easel work (painting, drawing, and basically creating)
2. 70% preparation (acquiring, selecting, composing, and editing images (digitally and photo) or finding locations.
3. 50% finishing (framing,  matting, coating,  and capturing copies for reproduction)
4. 90% marketing (distribution l, galleries, Internet/webpage, social media, hanging showing and selling)
...and so, so, so much more!

Each week we will focus on a "hands on" painting technique complete with demonstrations and critiques and... We will also touch (organically adjusted by class) on the other things (with surprise special guests) that make being an artist both challenging and rewarding!

Come and find community in our energetic, fun, safe, and creative environment!

**There may be field trips too!  

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

Scratchboard and Watercolor

Work by Rick Wheeler

Scratchboard and Watercolor

Rick Wheeler: Scratchboard and Watercolor Class! What fun!

You ready to try something different and fun?

Friday - Sunday, October 14-16, 9am - 4pm $350


Although scratchboard is considered a drawing medium, it can produce magical, one of a kind images that replicate the look of traditional prints. The act of scratching designs and images into a pre-inked black board allows for a variety of results, ranging from the highly detailed to expressive, loose woodcut-like effects.

Join artist, designer and illustrator, Rick Wheeler as he also shows you how to combine scratchboard with painting (watercolor), giving your drawing even more life.

Please call the office to register for this workshop or reach Rick for any questions you might have follow the link below.

http://wheelerartworks.fineartworld.com/

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