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 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

May Events at Oregon Society of Artists

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.

CURRENTLY IN THE GALLERY

Student/Teacher Show May 4 - 22 Reception Sunday, May 5, 1-3pm                                                                                                                            Emily Fox, Primary Still-life. Oil. Student of Alan Scott-Moncrieff

The month of May brings our annual opportunity for OSA students and their instructors to showcase artwork created in recent OSA classes and workshops. Come view the 170 pieces in a variety of mediums currently in the gallery. Thank you to OSA Instructor Wayne Jiang for chairing this year's Student/Teacher Show.

UPCOMING IN THE GALLERY

37th Annual Rose Festival Art Show June 2-24 Reception & Awards Presentation: Sunday, June 2, 1-4pm Award Ceremony at 2pm

2018 Grand Prize Winner: Christine Helton, Rosalie Art take-in: Tuesday, May 28, 10am - 4pm Wednesda, May 29, 10am - 1pm Last day of Show: Monday, June 24 Art pick-up: Tuesday, June 25, 1 - 4pm Wednesday, June 26, 10am - 4pm (Art must be picked up by June 26 to avoid a $10 fee)

OSA is proud to host the 37th Annual Portland Rose Festival Art Show. We extend an invitation to local and regional artists to participate. This year's Juror is watercolor artist Lian Quan Zhen.   This year's categories: Category #1: "Roses" Category #2: "Let's Festival" (2019 Rose Festival Theme), includes: Portland Scenes Rose Festival Scenes Artists may submit a total of 2 paintings. for more information reagarding eligibility, entry fees, and framing guidelines, please download the Prospectus found on our website at https://www.osartists.org/gallery/current-upcoming-exhibits

DEMONSTRATIONS

Second Thursday Daytime Demo | Thursday, May 9, 11am | FREE Christen Waddell:  Portrait Sculpture

This demo will focus on the form of the human head. Chris will give 2D artists the tools to enhance their skills by gaining a better understanding of the form in real space. Graphic 3D artists will also enhance their skills by gaining a better understanding of the figure and 3-dimensional form.

Chris Waddell has been sculpting the figure for more than 2 decades. Waddell taught Classical sculpture in NYC at the Grand Central Academy of Art, and is an associate of the ICAA. His figures and portraits appear in private collections around the world and in international spaces including the National Mall in Washington D.C., the Canada Sports Hall of Fame and many others. He received his MFA from the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts.

Free Lecture: Art without Passports Lecture Series | Thursday, May 16, 6:30pm | FREE Greg Lewis:  No. 25: Business of Art Copyrights: To be, or not to be

All categories of creative art works produced and fabricated by the artist are protected from infringement under US Copyright laws. Also known as Intellectual Property, the protections granted the originator of the art are covered for a lifetime plus 70 years. Join us for this informative presentation of the Business of Art Copyrights: To be, or not to be. What it is...what it does and how it benefits the artist's ability to earn a living through the reproduction of artworks. greglewisstudios.net

UPCOMING WORKSHOPS REGISTER NOW! May 18-19, 10:00am-4:00pm please register at https://public.osartists.org/public/workshops AN INTRODUCTION TO THE FUNDAMENTALS OF BOTANICAL DRAWING with Janet Parker Students will learn techniques for drawing botanical subjects, realistically, in graphite. By using direct observation while looking up-close at live plants, students will break down their subjects into simplified forms to get a sense of how light-on-form works to create a sense of volume and accuracy in proportions.   REGISTER NOW! please register at https://public.osartists.org/public/workshops Oregon Society of Artists 2185 SW Park Place Portland, Oregon 97205 info@osartists.org 503-228-0706

Art Demonstrations, Lectures, and Drink & Draw

Art Demonstrations, Lectures, and Drink & Draw

Get inspired with new ideas for making art, learn new techniques, and observe the creative process of other artists!  OSA demonstrations are free and open to the public.  Join us ! First Thursday Evening Demo | Thursday, May 2, 7pm | FREE Susan Kuznitsky:  Figure in the Landscape This demo will show how to use a watercolor under painting on sanded paper and layer hard and soft pastels to create a luminous and soft effect. The subject will be a figure in the lavender fields. Just in time for lavender season! Susan was classically trained at the American Academy of Art in Chicago and went on to study in New York. She has taught locally since moving to Northwest in 1990 and nationally for many years. She is a signature member of the the Northwest Pastel Society, and an honorary member and founder of the Chicago Pastel Painters.   First Friday DRINK & DRAW | Friday, May 3, 6:30-8:30pm | $20, includes materials Hosted by Randall Vemer:  Dutch Lighting with Charcoal What's better than friends, music, and wine?  Learning something new of course! Don't miss  OSA's premier Drink & Draw Night. Come  create a Dutch style painting in charcoal by ' painting in light.' Instructor Randall Vemer  will show you how to execute an 'eraser'  drawing of a Vermeer painting. $20 per person,  including materials. Come enjoy the Flemish music and the not-so  Flemish wine while learning new techniques.  No experience required!    Second Thursday Daytime Demo | Thursday, May 9, 11am | FREE Christen Waddell:  Portrait Sculpture This demo will focus on the form of the human head. Chris will give 2D artists the tools to enhance their skills by gaining a better understanding of the form in real space. Graphic 3D artists will also enhance their skills by gaining a better understanding of the figure and 3-dimensional form.   Chris Waddell has been sculpting the figure for more than 2 decades. Waddell taught Classical sculpture in NYC at the Grand Central Academy of Art, and is an associate of the ICAA. His figures and portraits appear in private collections around the world and in international spaces including the National Mall in Washington D.C., the Canada Sports Hall of Fame and many others. He received his MFA from the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts. Free Lecture: Art without Passports Lecture Series | Thursday, May 16, 6:30pm | FREE Greg Lewis:  No. 25: Business of Art Copyrights: To be, or not to be All categories of creative art works produced and  fabricated by the artist are protected from  infringement under US Copyright laws. Also known  as Intellectual Property, the protections granted the  originator of the art are covered for a lifetime plus  70 years. Join us for this informative presentation  of the Business of Art Copyrights: To be, or not to  be. What it is...what it does and how it benefits  the artist's ability to earn a living through the  reproduction of artworks. greglewisstudios.net

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