Look What's Happening at OSA! November 21 - December 5, 2019

The Art of a Veteran with Buck Braden  December 5, 2019 | 6:30-8:30pm | FREE Mr.Braden has been an artist and historian all of his life. Drawing figures, faces, horses and ships was the natural thing for him to do. He attended Fort Hays State University where he studied painting, printmaking, ceramics and design, and minored in history. Buck received his BA in 1969, then spent the next two years in the Army as an illustrator. He returned to Fort Hays where he taught Fundamentals of Art and Printmaking while he obtained a Masters in Art.    CURRENTLY IN THE GALLERY 200 FOR UNDER $200 ART SHOW AND SALE November 1 - December 5 There have been over 30 panels sold so far in the 2019 200 for Under $200 Art Show and Sale. This show is near over so please do not miss out on this incredible gift giving opportunity! 100% of sales go back to the artists. Help support Portland Art while finding that perfect holiday gift for yourself or someone special. This year's Juror is Anji Grainger.    UPCOMING IN THE GALLERY 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!     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. Oregon Society of Artists 2185 SW Park Place Portland, Oregon 97205 info@osartists.org 503-228-0706

OSA's Plien Air Painters in the Garden

FREE SECOND THURSDAY ART DEMONSTRATION!

OSA'S PLEIN AIR PAINTERS IN THE GARDEN Thursday, August 8 | 10 - 11am | FREE  Please note 10am start time in order to avoid mid-day heat.

Join us to watch OSA's very own Plein Air Painters as they paint the OSA garden. Come prepared with specific plein air questions, or just come to watch this talented group paint fast and beautifully. Each painter will be using a different medium as they take on the challenge of painting in rapidly changing sunlight. as a special treat, the OSA Gallery will be open early so you can enjoy OSA's 2nd Annual Portland Plein Air Show!

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

info@osartists.org
503-228-0706

Art Demonstration and Workshops at OSA

Second Thursday Evening Demo | Thursday, June 13, 11am | FREE Alan Scott-Moncrieff: Still-life in the OSA Garden

While surrounded by the elements in the OSA garden, Alan will use his proprietary techniques to demonstrate how to successfully produce a still-life in the late morning sunlight. These outside painting techniques simply cannot be taught within a studio setting.

Alan Scott-Moncrieff is a Scottish American Impressionist painter and the grandson of renowned American illustrator, Keith Ward. Alan has painted, exhibited and taught in the US, Canada, Mexico, the UK and Asia since 1988 and nurtured numerous students on their path to becoming fulfilled artists.

UPCOMING WORKSHOPS REGISTER NOW! 5 spots available  THIS WEEKEND! June 8-9 | 9:30am-4:30pm please register at https://public.osartists.org/public/workshops THE POWER OF DESIGN AND COLOR IN LANDSCAPE PAINTINGS with Michael Orwick Focus on the fundamentals of good painting.  Instructor will help simplify the painting process and show how to use a step-by-step method to create a successful painting.  Topics include: composition, value, design, choosing a subject, identifying and mixing accurate warm and cool colors, establishing a focal point, plus tips for studio and outdoor painting.  Workshop includes informal lectures, demonstrations, group critiques, and individual advice. REGISTER NOW! please register at https://public.osartists.org/public/workshops REGISTER NOW! JULY 21 | 9:30am-4:00pm please register at https://public.osartists.org/public/workshops BEGINNERS GUIDE TO PASTEL PAINTING with Susan Kuznitsky This one-day workshop is the perfect opportunity for artists who are curious about using pastel. It is a day to explore the joys of pastels to see if you want to dive in further. All you need to bring is a drawing board to accommodate a 9 x 12 piece of sanded pastel paper. All other supplies will be provide.   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 - OSA

Get inspired with new ideas for making art, learn new techniques, and observe the creative process of other artists! OSA demonstrations are open to the public. Join us!

First Thursday Evening Demo | Thursday, June 6, 7pm | FREE
Ellen White: Colored Pencil Tips and Techniques

Colored pencil is one of the most versatile mediums out there. There are many techniques one can use to achieve a variety of different effects and textures when creating a work of art. 

Ellen White will demonstrate some of these techniques ranging from methods of blending to the use of different substrates. You’ll be amazed at what can be created with one small set of tools!

Ellen is a pet portrait artist, focusing mainly on dogs and cats. She is a member of CPSA (Colored pencil Society of America) District Chapter 201, and currently serves as their Co-President, and Exhibitions Director. To see more of Ellen’s work, visit ellenoriginals.weebly.com 

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

503-228-0706
oregonsa@gmail.com 

 

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