December 6-12. This week at OSA. What's happening?

Oregon Society of Artists 2185 SW Park Place Portland, Oregon 97205 503-228-0706

OSA VETERAN SHOW
December 15, 2019 - January 5, 2020
Opening Reception: Sunday, Dec 15 | 1-3pm

OSA presents its second exhibit of original work by U.S. Military veterans. Last year, the exhibit included works in media such as drawing, painting, fine-art printmaking, photography, sculpture, and glass. Don't miss this varied and exciting exhibit!

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NEW UPCOMING WORKSHOPS

OIL & COLD WAX with Lisa Mann December 14-15, 2019 | 9:30am - 4pm In this 2 day intensive and interactive workshop Lisa  will introduce the process of using oil and cold wax to create meaningful paintings through layering, textures, color, and visual storytelling. In addition to the  techniques of working in oils and cold wax medium, we will also cover the fundamentals of abstract art elements to help you evaluate your work. Don't miss Lisa's FREE demonstration on December 12, 11am - 12pm. this demo will introduce the same principals as this workshop.

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PROCREATE - ANALOG PAINTING; DIGITAL EXPERIMENTATION with Ruth Armitage January 25-27, 2020 | 9:00am - 4pm Learn how digital exploration can expand your painting process. You’ll use the Procreate app and an iPad to plan and alter works in progress. Learn to use this inexpensive app to try out ideas before you execute them in paint. Ruth will begin the workshop with instruction on using the app to draw, paint, and use layers to experiment on photos of paintings in process.

You’ll then work on your own projects in your choice of water-based media. Acrylic, watercolor, and mixed media are all welcome. The process of using Procreate encourages growth and exploration. It is an excellent visualization tool for new and advanced artists. Please bring an iPad with a current version of Procreate. An Apple Pencil or stylus is also helpful.

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Chinese Brush Painting Class

COMING IN SEPTEMBER: Fall Chinese Brush Painting, Cindy Lommasson September 23    (Sunday) $85   registration   Open to all levels of artists, this Chinese brush painting workshop will give you the necessary skills to produce paintings of roosters and fall scenes.

Oregon Society of Artists 2185 SW Park Place Portland, Oregon 97205 oregonsa@gmail.com 503-228-0706

Fall Class Spotlight at OSA!

Fall Class Spotlight:

Pastel Fundamentals and More: Beginning and Intermediate Levels Tuesdays: Sept 4 -Oct 23 Instructor: Brenda Boylan $290 fee for 7 weeks  (no drop-ins) registration:   download printable registration form Everything pastel!  Build upon your skill, understanding, and confidence in the medium through a progression of exercises on the many aspects of pastels.  A great course for those who wish to discover the medium, learn about pastel on a broader level, or who wish to push their pastel work to the next level. Digital Photography: Beginning Basics Saturday: Sept 8, 10:30am - 2:00pm Instructor: Michael Lerch FREE Location: STUDIO 20, 419 S.E. Ivon, Portland registration: contact instructor: facebook.com/mwlerch or OSA Office This class is designed for the absolute beginner.  Learn the basics of digital photography including setting exposure, light metering, shooting modes, white balance, and more.  It is a great idea to attend this free workshop before attending other Digital Photography classes at OSA.  Bring your digital camera and its instruction manual.

Oregon Society of Artists 2185 SW Park Place Portland, Oregon 97205 oregonsa@gmail.com 503-228-0706

August OSA News

ART WITHOUT PASSPORTS SERIES:  Thursday, August 16, 6:30pm "En Plein Air,"  Greg Lewis The French term En Plein Air, or "in the open air" refers to drawings and paintings that are completed on location outdoors. This presentation will explore the experience of what the eye sees and the heart and hand express. The act of painting outdoors has allured artists for centuries to heighten the visual senses, producing either a quick study painting, or a finished work of art. Among the notable plein-air artists are Claude Monet, Mary Cassatt, Winslow Homer, Pierre-Auguste Renoir, Vincent Van Gogh, and Winston Churchill, just to name a few. IN THE GALLERY The OSA Gallery is free and open to the public:  Monday - Saturday, 1 - 4 pm plus special reception hours as announced in exhibit listings   First Annual Plein Air Portland Show juror:  Sarkis Antikajian continues through August 30 OSA's first annual exhibit focused on plein air painting,  featuring recent works created outdoors in Oregon and Washington. CLASSES   Classes scheduled for   August 13 - 18   are listed below.  See additional class information by clicking on the name of each weekday in the list. Classes are open to current OSA members.  Join or renew your membership

MONDAY,  8/13: Botanical Drawing Janet Parker 1 - 4 pm Open Studio No sessions 8/6 - 20.  Next session 8/27   TUESDAY,  8/14: no classes scheduled   WEDNESDAY,  8/15: Pastels Susan Kuznitsky 10 :30 am - 1:30 pm Oil Painting: Still Life and Other Subjects Dorothy Fitzgerald 1 - 4 pm THURSDAY,  8/16: Intermediate Watercolors Anji Grainger 9:30 am - 12:30 pm Classical Figure Drawing, Adults and Kids Draw Together Randall Vemer 1 - 4 pm   FRIDAY,  8/17: Life Drawing Open Studio facilitator: Randall Vemer 10 am - 1 pm   SATURDAY,  8/18: Oil Painting: Still Life and All Other Subjects Dorothy Fitzgerald 10 am - 1 pm

WORKSHOPS Ten Approaches to Drawing and How to Turn a Strong Drawing into a Stunning Painting Ruth Buchanan August 11 - 13  (Saturday- Monday) $295 Explore how a strong drawing can be turned into a stunning painting. Strengthen your natural drawing style and confidence through considering several approaches to looking at and rendering subjects. additional details and registration information Oregon Society of Artists 2185 SW Park Place Portland, Oregon 97205 oregonsa@gmail.com 503-228-0706

Art Classes at OSA

Learn and practice techniques and new mediums with personalized instruction from professional artists!  Participation in most classes is available on a drop-in basis.  See additional class information by clicking on the name of each weekday in the list below. Classes are open to current OSA members.  Join or renew your membership Classes scheduled for April 22 -28 are listed below.   Joanne Radmilovich Kollman

MONDAY,  4/23: Alla Prima Portrait Painting Joanne Mehl 9:30 am - 12:30 pm Botanical Drawing Janet Parker 1 - 4 pm Open Studio 1:30 - 4:30 pm   TUESDAY,  4/24: Variety in Watercolor Steve Kleier 10am - 1 pm Expression with Acrylics Steve Kleier 1:30 - 4:30 pm Veterans Art Class Steve Kleier 6:30 - 8:30 pm   WEDNESDAY,  4/25: Intermediate/Advanced Watercolor Harold Walkup 9:30 am - 12:30 pm Pastels Susan Kuznitsky  * no class April 25 Oil Painting: Still Life and Other Subjects Dorothy Fitzgerald 1 - 4 pm Drawing and Watercolor Steve Kleier 6:30 - 8:30 pm   THURSDAY,  4/26: Intermediate Watercolor Anji Grainger 9:30 am - 12:30 pm Beginning/Intermediate Drawing Randall Vemer 1 - 4 pm   FRIDAY,  4/27: Illustrative Lettering and Calligraphy Nicole Poole 9:30 am - 12:30 pm Life Drawing Open Studio Naomi Segal Deitz 10 am - 1 pm   weekly model info at   tinyurl.com/osa-life-drawing Single-Pose Figure Session Joanne Radmilovich Kollman 1 - 4 pm   SATURDAY,  4/28: Oil Painting: Still Life and All Other Subjects Dorothy Fitzgerald 10 am - 1 pm Multimedia: All Levels, ages 13 and up Susan Kuznitsky   * no class April 28 Expressive Painting / Fresh Flowers Still Life Joanne Radmilovich Kollman 1:30 - 4:30 pm

Oregon Society of Artists
2185 SW Park Place
Portland, Oregon 97205

oregonsa@gmail.com
503-228-0706