Creativity & Design in Mixed Water Media

Ruth Armitage, NWS Presents: Creativity & Design in Mixed Water Media

November 18, 19 & 20, 2016: Oregon Society of Artists,
 9:30 - 3:30 each day

ONLY A FEW SPACES LEFT IN THIS WORKSHOP

$195.00 for three days  

How do artists move between realism and abstraction? Using subject matter to create art that is expressive and creative doesn’t mean giving up realism altogether. There is a wide spectrum between realism and non-objective work. Where are you most comfortable? Maybe you’re ready to push yourself to the next level with your painting.

Join Ruth Armitage for an in-depth exploration of design and creativity in painting. Refine your visual language and experiment with simple exercises for unleashing creative potential. Discover ways to generate new ideas, and where to start on your journey to painting with stronger design.

You’ll learn how to translate your ideas using both the elements & principles of design and improve your ‘mental game’ in art-making. Using your choice of media, we will explore shape, line, color and texture to craft vibrant paintings that stir the emotions.

Meet Ruth Armitage:

Ruth Armitage  is a signature member of the  National Watercolor Society , Rocky Mountain National Watermedia, California Watercolor Association and the Northwest Watercolor Society, and Past President of the Watercolor Society of Oregon. The Watercolor Society of Oregon has awarded her its Outstanding Service Award. She is currently planning a large joint exhibition between the Watercolor Society of Oregon and the Western Federation of Watercolor Societies.

Ruth’s work has received many local and national awards, including the Loa Ruth Sprung Award in the National Watercolor Society’s 95th Annual Exhibition.

Inclusion in numerous national publications and exhibitions has led to wide-spread recognition for Ruth. You may have seen her work profiled on Oregon Public Broadcasting’s “Oregon Art Beat.” Most recently Acrylic Artist Magazine ran a 10-page feature article in their Spring 2016 issue.

You can find Ruth’s work in Portland at the Portland Art Museum’s Rental Sales Gallery, and at Mary Lou Zeek gallery in Salem, Oregon. She is a gifted  instructor and has juried several local and state exhibitions. She enjoys sharing the creative process in the classroom and watching lightbulbs come on in her students’ eyes. 

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

Monotype Party Comes to OSA!

OSA MONOTYPE PARTY- FUND RAISER
An invitation from Scott Gellatly and Aimee Erickson on behalf of the Oregon Society of Artists.

Greetings Oregon painters!

Since 1926 the Oregon Society of Artists has been promoting the artistic and professional interests of its members as well as providing visual arts programs to the public. OSA’s mission includes nurturing and promoting Oregon artists by providing exhibit opportunities, educational programing, and art related projects in our Portland community.  OSA has been in its current location, off SW Vista below Washington Park, since 1953; the building was a "do-it-ourselves" project funded by rummage sales and built by volunteers.

Read more about OSA here. http://oregonsocietyofartists.com/

Our first annual OSA Monotype Party- Fund Raiser was conceived as a fund raiser that continues to build and strengthen the organization’s tradition as a center for Oregon’s artistic community.  This 2-day event consists of a demonstration day, followed by a second day of three create-you- own-monotype sessions (two presses/ three session options) and an evening reception and sale.  This is an excellent opportunity for participants to engage with other artists, create art, build community, and raise funds for OSA.
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Monotype
is a natural extension from painting to printmaking – it is the most painterly method among of printmaking and is often called “the painterly print.”


Friday, December 2:
Master Printmaker Demonstration at 11 am to noon. Join us to see how its done.  This part of the event is FREE and open to the public.  (Also note: no charge to participating artists and OSA members).

Saturday, December 3:
Create-You- Own-Monotype
Fifteen to twenty artists per session will create prints to be exhibited in our gallery as they come off the presses.  These scheduled sessions are free for all participating artists.  The press room will be set up with an observation area for anyone who wants to watch the action. 
7:00-10:00 am, Early bird session
10:30-1:30 pm, Second morning session
2:00-5:00 pm, Third session

Reception and Fund Raiser
6pm - 8pm
(Six o'clock start/no sales prior to 6:00)
 Purchased prints go home with buyers. 
Friends, family, collectors, everyone is welcome!

December 4-8, 1:00-4:00 pm: Gallery open with continuing sales.
December 9, 10 am - 4 pm: Last day, pickup of unsold works

PARTICIPATING ARTISTS SCHEDULE OF EVENTS:
1. Optional attendance at the 11am Friday demo for instruction and inspiration.
2. A three-hour time commitment during one of the scheduled sessions on Saturday (we'll need to know which session you want).  The presses will be set up and manned; all materials are provided thanks to generous donors.
3. Donation of one print (or more if you like) to OSA. Each print will be priced at $150 and hung in the gallery for sale starting at six pm.
4. An invitation to attend the reception that evening. We put some awesome painters on the list so this is a pretty great opportunity to collect local artists' work.

OSA members will be accepted to this workshop on a first come first served basis.
Participation is free to OSA members!

We hope that you will join us for this unique and creative event!!

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

Clothed Female Model at OSA!

Come paint from the model with us! 

 
Renee is our model
Friday, November 4 &11, 1-4pm

Two ways to reserve your spot  email Joanne Radmilovich Kollman or email OSA
Joanne: joradarts@gmail.com
OSA: info@oregonsocietyofartists.com
(Put "Life Model with Renee" in the subject line)

 $20.00 each session / Clothed Female Model
Park in the parking lot. If it is full (morning class ends at 1pm), unload & come into the office and get a tag for your dash to park on the street.

 Questions? If you need assistance, instruction or help with supplies don't hesitate to ask, contact Joanne Kollman via Facebook or email joradarts@gmail.com

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

Steve Kleier Watercolor Classes

Steve Kleier Classes at OSA

Watercolor Tuesday 10am-1 Nov 1
This week we continue lessons about architecture in the landscape. This week our motive is the Golden Gate Bridge I will begin with a charcoal value study do work out the drawing and composition and use that as a guide for a watercolor painting demonstration. The lesson starts with a critique so bring in any drawings or paintings you would like feedback on. (Limit 2).

 
Drawing Fundamentals Tuesday 2-4pm Nov 1
This lesson begins our study of the human head. We will study this complicated and rewarding subject by rendering it in light and shadow, chiaroscuro. Bring a good size sketchbook and charcoal, drawing pencil or watercolor.
Drop in $20


Drawing and Watercolor Wednesday 630-830pm Nov 2
We had a good discussion last week about philosophy of art. Then painted a winter landscape in a tonal palette. This week we will discuss color theory. Contact me for the reference photo. I begin with a charcoal value study then continue with a watercolor demonstration.
Drop in $20

If you have questions or would like to be added to my weekly email that describes the upcoming lesson contact steve@stevekleier.com

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

Beginning Watercolor

Beginning Watercolor II session:

Dates: January 12, 19, 26   -   February 9, 16, 23   -   March 2, 9
Thursdays 9:30am - 12:30pm @ OSA Upstairs Studio

So now you’ve started on your exploration of Watercolor, where do you go next?  In this Beginning Watercolor Step 2, we will take the basics of working in watercolor and begin to develop it by exploring more complex methods and techniques.  We will work with unique subjects and a creative approach to materials to expand on your experience and build confidence with your watercolor style.

This class is good for someone who has had a beginning watercolor class or has worked with watercolor and is familiar with the basics.

Let me know if you need anything further.
 Anji Grainger
Blue Pansy Cottage Arts
503-880-9429

www.bluepansycottage.com

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

BrushMarks Newsletter

The November 2016 "Brushmarks" newsletter is ready and on our website. This is the newsletter of Oregon Society of Artists (OSA). Please follow the link for information on November events and classes at OSA!

http://www.oregonsocietyofartists.com/news-resources/newsletter-and-social-media

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