Showing posts with label fine Art. Show all posts
Showing posts with label fine Art. Show all posts

Tuesday, September 6, 2016

Steve Kleier Classes at OSA

Work by Steve Kleier

The sky is turning steely so autumn looms. Steve is putting aside the warmth of summer for the energy of fall. Its a great time to get back to drawing and painting. The classes Steve offers at OSA resume Tuesday and Wednesday Sept 13 and 14.

Tuesday morning Watercolor Class, 10am-1pm. We will start the year by reviewing some fundamentals and applying them to landscape  painting. Like last year, the subjects will vary and as the year progresses we will cover a wide range of subjects and technique. Follow along or create your own. $25 drop in fee.

Wednesday evening Drawing and Painting, 630-830pm. This fall we will start with some watercolor fundamentals and how to use them in painting. This class is very similar to the Tuesday morning class and often shares the same subject. Follow along or create your own. It is a 2 hour class so the fee is $20 drop in.

NEW for 2016 Tuesday afternoon Drawing Class!
Tuesday Afternoon Drawing Class begins September 13, 2-4pm
This Tuesday afternoon class will offer lessons of special interest. Each month is a new topic and will give the student a solid understanding of a specific topic of drawing or painting. September is using travel photos. Each week I will demonstrate a technique using travel photos for reference. Follow along or create your own. These lessons are full of useful information presented in a clear, relaxed environment. I have been an instructor at the OSA since 2007. Join me for fun and learning. Since these lessons are sequential I suggest to sign up for the series, one calendar month each. $25 each for the series of $30 each drop in.

Bring your usual materials to start.

If you would like information on any of these classes contact the OSA office at oregonsa@gmail.com or Steve at steve@stevekleier.com.

Oregon Society of Artists
2185 SW Park Place
Portland, Oregon  97201
503-228-0706
www.OregonSocietyOfArtists.com



Friday, September 2, 2016

Quick Art Marketing Tip

Artwork in it's Forever Home!
Quick Marketing Tip

Follow every sale with a handwritten thank-you note. This thank-you note adds a warm, personal touch that will let your clients know you truly appreciate their business. By adding one simple line to your thank-you note, you can encourage feedback from your clients, and get a picture of the artwork you sold them that will be of incredible value to you in your future marketing efforts.

The line to add to your thank-you note is this:

   " If you have a moment and would be willing to snap a photograph of the piece, I would love to see it in its new home, and I’d love to share the photo with clients who are considering my work. You can email the photo to me at me@youremailaddress.com

This simple request almost always results in a photo, and often several photos of the piece. Most customers are not only happy to take the photo, they enjoy showing the piece off and love the thought of helping the artist’s career along. Often, the client will also write a little note to accompany the photo, sharing their feelings about the piece. Then you even get a testimonial! Do not allow yourself to get discouraged if your client does not answer you or says they will send a photo but do not. Just go ahead and ask the next client!

 Oregon Society of Artists
2185 SW Park Place
Portland, Oregon  97201
503-228-0706
www.OregonSocietyOfArtists.com

Classical Figure Drawing with Randall Vemer

 Work by Randall Vemer

Classical Figure Drawing
Class Starts Thursdays
September 8th 1:00 - 4:00 pm,
$25 dollars drop in session

Drop-in attendance is permitted, but classes are sequential. All levels welcome. Audio Visual presentation and demos!
 Learn building blocks for all forms.  Use ovals, cubes, and cylinders to draw animals and people. Human head study, followed by torso and pelvis.  Introduce 'mannequin' to draw any action pose. Add modified cylinders over top for generalized believable form. Apply to drawing paintings from Renaissance and Baroque. 

Registration contact: OSA 503-228-0706

Materials:  18*24" drawing pad, charcoal, rag

Oregon Society of Artists
2185 SW Park Place
Portland, Oregon  97201
503-228-0706
www.OregonSocietyOfArtists.com
 

Tuesday, August 9, 2016

September - Fall Juried Show

Work by OSA Member - Dorothy Fitzgerald

Come join us for our 'September- Fall Juried Show' at The Society of Oregon Artists! (OSA)
 
Participate in a spectacular gallery show and network with a community of artists from diverse backgrounds and experiences.There is nothing like showing your artwork to the public in a beautiful downtown Portland art gallery like OSA.!

Dates: September 6 to September 30, 2016

Where: OSA 
Oregon Society of Artists
2185 SW Park Place
Portland, OR 97205
   
The show will be juried by contemporary artist Greg Lewis Greg celebrates 40 years of creating contemporary fine art and decor for clients in architecture, interior design, publishing, art collections, liturgical and healing environments. Greg produces projects of timeless beauty that touches the human spirit.


Greg Lewis
Painting by Greg Lewis

Here are the show rules and regulations:
Take In : Tuesday, September 6, 10am - 4 pm
Reception: Sunday, September 11, 1 - 4 pm
Pickup: Friday, September 30, 1 - 4 pm

Awards:
Best of Show: $100
First Place: $75

Second Place: $50

Third Place $35

Honorable Mention: $25

Honorable Mention: $25

Honorable Mention: $25 


Framing Rules: http://www.oregonsocietyofartists.com Follow this link to the website for printable framing guidelines in the Gallery section at the bottom of the page. 

Artist Entry Fees:

Entry Fee's $20 for 1 painting - $25 for 2 paintings
Food Donation $5 per entry

Need more information?

OSA Office 503-228-0706
Contract us by email @ oregonsa@gmail.com
For more information visit our OSA Website @
 http://www.oregonsocietyofartists.com

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