OSA News

FIRST THURSDAY DEMO:  Thursday, March 7, 7:00pm (doors open at 6:30pm) Free and open to the public Artist & Craftsman Supply demo Water-soluble Pastels Artist & Craftsman Supply

Get a little messy and try something new! This month’s demo will be hosted by the Artist & Craftsman Supply in SE Portland. Artist & Craftsman Supply is a 100% employee-owned company with two locations in Portland. This demo will focus on Neocolor II water-soluble wax based pastels, and Portfolio water-soluble oil pastels. Water-soluble pastels can be used on multiple types of surfaces, and even write on top of dry paint! They are great for loose sketches, decoupage, mix media paintings, and more. All members will be invited to try the pastels on multiple surfaces, ask questions about Artist & Craftsman, and enter a free raffle.

Mareika and Montana from Artist & Craftsman will facilitate.

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.

CALL TO ARTISTS

Spring Juried Show Ruth Armitage, Juror Our first juried show of 2019 is coming up in March, so it’s time to finish up your latest artwork! This is an OSA Members only show. Entry Fees: $25 for the 1st painting $30 for 2 paintings. No photography accepted in this show, and there is no specific theme. If collage is used, it must be original paint media on paper and done by the artist. Found items such as printed text, clippings, and or documents are not allowed. Please refer to OSA framing guidelines for juried shows. Adherence to these guidelines ensures your painting will be eligible for the juror to review your work. Ruth Armitage, Snug Spot

Take-in: Thursday, March 7, 1pm - 3pm & Friday, March 8, 10am - 1pm.   Reception and Awards Presentation: Sunday, March 10, 1pm - 3pm.

UPCOMING WORKSHOPS

REGISTER NOW! April 20, 10:00am-3:30pm $60, please register at https://public.osartists.org/public/workshops CREATE WITH COURAGE: Mixed Media Workshop with Linda Rothchild Ollis

This workshop offers a fresh approach for acrylic and collage artists. Five demos will focus on step by step techniques, designed to develop your mental and artistic courage. Examples of new approaches for transparent collage papers, controlling value gradation with a high density foam roller, and expressive line making with sgraffito tools, are specifically designed for artists ready to step up to a new level of creative expression.

Following each demo, a short video will reveal how to move past the basics to a completed painting.

REGISTER NOW! $60, 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

Special Art Demo at OSA! Max Ginsburg

UPCOMING SPECIAL DEMO:  Sunday, February 17, 1-4:30pm $50, please register at www.osartists.com Painting from Life in Oils Demonstration, Max Ginsburg

Join us for this special demo when Max Ginsburg returns to OSA in February. Attendance at the demo is included for those enrolled in Max's workshop; all others $50 online or at the door. Since 1953, Max Ginsburg has exhibited extensively in public venues and galleries, and conducted many workshops both nationally and internationally. His paintings are a part of many museums and private collections. An influential teacher for decades at important institutions such as The Art Students League of New York, Ginsburg's many awards include the Living Legend Lifetime Achievement Award presented at the "American Masters" exhibition at the Salmagundi Club in NYC in 2018. Registration for both the workshop and demo available online at Oregon Society of Artists  Oregon Society of Artists 2185 SW Park Place Portland, Oregon 97205 info@osartists.org 503-228-0706

Saturday, February 17, 2018 - 9am-12pm

The Big Idea: Creating a Large Painting in the Studio, Joe Paquet

Demo-only option for Joe Paquet's workshop. Topics include the prismatic palette, design and construction principles, subjective choice making, and creating a personal visual statement 

$75:  email Susan Kuznitsky to register: susankuznitsky@gmail.com

 

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