This Week at OSA!

Look What's Happening at OSA!
OCTOBER  10 - 17,  2019
Your weekly schedule of exhibits, classes, workshops, and demonstrations. 

NEW CLASS STARTING TOMORROW! Portrait Drawing from Life with Nathan Seay Fridays, 6-9pm | October 11 - December 20 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. Drop-ins welcome

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IN THE GALLERY FREE DEMONSTRATIONS UPCOMING WORKSHOP THIS WEEK'S CLASS SCHEDULE

IN THE GALLERY

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

OSA/Portland Photographers' Forum Collaborative Exhibit October 7 - 24 OSA welcomes PPF for this joint exhibit. Expect to see photographs produced in a myriad of ways - from pinhole and toy cameras to large format view cameras. Come experience photography as fine art! Ashley Jennings. Willie and Bruce

COMING UP IN THE GALLERY

2019 200 FOR UNDER $200 Art Show and Sale November 1 - December 5 Opening Reception:  November 1, 6-9pm Juror: Anji Grainger This year's Annual 200 for Under $200 Art Show and Sale breaks the record with 125 participating artists from the Portland area and beyond. With, actually, over 200 12" x 12" panels priced at or below $200, you don't want to miss this exhibit! Join us at the opening reception for awards and prize drawings on November 1, 6-9pm. Find that perfect gift for yourself or someone special. We are still accepting donations of new art materials for the raffle and award packages for the winning artists.

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FREE DEMONSTRATION

ART WITHOUT PASSPORTS SERIES

No. 30 | "Street Photography: As they saw it" With Greg Lewis Thursday, October 17 | 6:30-8:30PM | FREE

The street photographer is always on the go. Planning the next location or urban adventure. Capturing what the eye sees. People. places, the human interest of street life. Researching prevailing lighting and weather conditions, time of day, and becoming street-wise are all part of the process. Join us for an evening of "Street Photography: As they saw it."

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UPCOMING WORKSHOP

WATERCOLOR BATIK ON RICE PAPER with Kristie Mooney October 11-13, 2019 9:30am - 4pm This will be a 3 day workshop focused on creating a Batik using watercolors on Enryu rice paper.  Kristie will meet each student individually to help with their own photo (or they have the option of using one of the instructors) focusing on technique, composition and design. Please Register at  https://public.osartists.org/public/workshops

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OUR 2020 WORKSHOP LINEUP IS NOW AVAILABLE FOR REGISTRATION! With over 20 workshops in a variety of mediums, there's something for everyone. Come learn with us! Register for 2020 workshops HERE

Oregon Society of Artists 2185 SW Park Place Portland, Oregon 97205 info@osartists.org 503-228-0706

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

Free Art Lecture at OSA!

You are invited to a free art lecture at OSA... ART WITHOUT PASSPORTS SERIES No. 27: "Colored Pencil Exhibit: How'd They Do That?!" with Greg Lewis Thursday, July 18 6:30 - 8:30 pm

The art of drawing is one of the simplest forms of human communication. Millennial in its traditions and still a favorite among artists for its line, tonal quality and textures. Now, since the advent of color pencil technology, the combination of colored pigments and wax and oil-based binders has opened up new medium breakthroughs from emerging students to advanced professionals. join us for an evening of Color Pencil on Exhibit.

Meet your instructor: Greg Lewis

Whether it's a design commission or consultation, art lecture, painting workshop, creating custom furnishings, designing a book cover, art show judging – even leading a customized art tour – Greg Lewis is ready to work on your project. Greg is celebrating 45+ years of creating contemporary art and fine art decor for clients in architecture, interior design, publishing, art collections, liturgical and healing environments.

In addition to his art and design studio practice, Greg taught drawing, painting, and watercolor studios for over two decades at Concordia University-Portland and was co-founder of its Art & Culture Program. He led tours of London and Paris for art and culture studies in art and architecture.  Greg holds degrees in Commercial Art/Graphic Design and in Visual Communications Education. Oregon Society of Artists 2185 SW Park Place Portland, Oregon 97205 info@osartists.org 503-228-0706