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Artists Showplace Gallery 2018-2019 Workshops

The Artists Showplace Gallery
2018-2019 Workshops

2018

Mark Whitmarsh
Pleasing Color Combinations (All Media)
September 20-22
$300
http://theartistsshowplace.com/mark-whitmarsh-workshop-2018

Kathy Elliott
Find a New Voice with Oil & Cold Wax
October 17-20
$385
http://theartistsshowplace.com/kathy-elliot-oil-wax

Karen Knutson
Watercolor & Charcoal Pour
November 1-4
$400
http://theartistsshowplace.com/karen-knutson-workshop

2019

Dyan Newton
Bold Acrylic Painting (Beginning/Intermediate)
February 21-23
$285
http://theartistsshowplace.com/dyanboldacrylic

Lian Quan Zhen
Spontaneous Watercolor/Chinese Painting
March 5-8
$400
http://theartistsshowplace.com/lian-quan-zhen

Jo Moncrief
Techniques in Abstract Acrylic Pouring
April 3-6
$400

For supply lists, teachers’ bios and course descriptions, visit www.theartistsshowplace.com
To register, call (972) 233-1223
The Artists’ Showplace Gallery
15615 Coit Road, Suite 230, Dallas, Texas 75248

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Escape to France Painting Retreat!

Join award winning artist, Chris Brandley, for 10 glorious days of painting, exploring, and immersing yourself into the beautiful French Countryside of the Dordogne Valley. Chris will show you how to use artistic license to paint from the heart by infusing clean, bold color, loose brush strokes and beautiful lighting into your paintings. She will demo in oils, but this retreat is open to those who work in oils as well as acrylics. Chris has over 28 years of experience in both media. This experience is open for all levels of painting from beginners to advanced!
July 4-14, 2018
*Seats filling quickly, don’t delay! Learn more here.

Submitted by Chris Brandley. Email: brandley@charter.net

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Western Regional Juried Exhibition of Traditional Oils

Oil Painters of America will hold its annual Western Regional Exhibition of Representational Oil Paintings, September 7 – October 6, 2018.  The exhibition will be hosted by Mary Williams Fine Arts in Boulder, Colorado.

Approximately 9 awards will be given with a total value estimated at $11,500, including a $4,000 Best of Show.

Deadline for online submissions is Friday, June 22, 2018.

Western Exhibition entry fee:  $30 for the first entry, $15 for the second. Maximum Size Unframed:  720 square inches.

Western Regional Exhibition Eligibility:
●   Current OPA members who live in the U.S. or Canada and reside in OPA’s Western region.
●   Current OPA members who are citizens of the U.S., Canada and Mexico living abroad (Members living abroad should compete in the region that corresponds with his/her’s last place of residence in North America.)

For information about membership or eligibility, please visit www.oilpaintersofamerica.com or call 815-356-5987.

Submitted by Liz Pusch. Email: Lpusch@oilpaintersofamerica.com

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“From The Beginning” Oil Painting with Deborah Allison

This class will be about the materials an oil painter uses, proper terms and how to paint in a still life setting.

April 26, May 3, 10, 24, 31

Time: 2PM-5PM

$225

Where: Holder Dane Gallery & Art Studios (701 S Main St, Suite 100, Grapevine, TX 76051)

How: contact Pat at pbodnyk@yahoo.com or 817-488-6822 to register.

Learn the Materials
• Brushes: synthetic, bristle, flat, round, filbert etc. and when to use them
• Oil paints: different grades – student, artist, professional, which colors dry slow or fast etc.
• Painting surfaces
• Mediums: solvents, glazing, oils etc.
• Easels & light sources
• Paints, brushes, canvas, easels, solvent, palette – will be supplied for the first session (on-going classes)

Painting Instruction: everything is supplied for first sessions
• Positioning to paint, light sources etc.
• Tone, drawing with brush, cutting in, fat over lean etc.
• How and when to use mediums: glaze, solvents, etc.
• Techniques will be introduced, demonstrated, practiced, revisited
• One-hour demonstration followed by two hours of student painting
This is a class that will teach everything from the proper materials, tools, equipment, how to look at your subjects, lighting, painting terms i.e.) values, form shadows, cast shadows …there is so much that Deborah will impart to a student at any level. To have the chance to learn about oil painting from such an experienced professional is a rare opportunity and we are pleased to offer her classes.

The Instructor
Experience
Deborah Allison has more than 20 years’ experience teaching, tutoring and coaching adult artists from beginning to professional levels. Mediums taught have included oil, watercolor, pastel and acrylic painting as well as graphite drawing. Skills taught include drawing and painting from life and photographs, using observation rather than formulas. Instruction in landscape, portraiture and still life subject matter with realistic representation stressed. Deborah studied in France with Parisian artist Alexandra Georgeon-Colin for seven years, acquiring detailed studio instruction while working from life. Workshops with Timothy Wells focused on landscape plein-air painting in watercolor. Deborah was chosen to succeed Wells as teacher for the plein-air workshops in England, France and Italy. She started her studies of portraiture and figurative work with master artist, Anthony Ryder in 2007 and continued an intensive study at the Ryder Studio in Santa Fe. Throughout her career, Deborah has focused on drawing and painting in a  classical representational style, working from life, sprinkled with forays into semi-abstraction from time to time.

Submitted by Alesya Kulesh. Email: alesya.kulesh@gmail.com

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The Art of Creating Vibrant Whites in Oils

Learn how to keep your whites vibrant and full of life! Chris will demonstrate how to paint white objects that are luminous and full of color, and you will have the opportunity to create your own beautiful paintings as well!* Seating is limited and tend to fill quickly! For all the details and to register, visit https://chrisbrandley.com/workshops .

Workshop Dates: 5/4/2018 – 5/5/2018
Location: Elm Street Studio
Phone Number: 8174559087
Address:
139 Elm Street
Keller, Texas 76248
Country: United States
Website: http://www.elmstreetstudiokeller.com/workshops

More Details

 

 

Submitted by Chris Brandley. Email: brandley@charter.net

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Escape to France Painting Retreat!

*Seats filling quickly, don’t delay!* Limited seating.

Join award winning artist, Chris Brandley, for 10 glorious days of painting, exploring, and immersing yourself into the beautiful French Countryside of the Dordogne Valley. Chris will show you how to use artistic license to paint from the heart by infusing clean, bold color, loose brush strokes and beautiful lighting into your paintings. She will demo in oils, but this retreat is open to those who work in oils as well as acrylics. Chris has over 28 years of experience in both media. In addition, she will show you how to create beautiful watercolor journals to keep as momentums from the trip. This experience is open for all levels of painting from beginners to advanced!

In this small group setting there will be descriptive and detailed step by step demonstrations along with one on one easel time and exercises to learn how to loosen up and create bold, colorful paintings. We will discuss color mixing, composition, brushwork, and more.

There will be plenty of time to relax and absorb the surrounding beauty as well.

For more information see https://chrisbrandley.com/workshops

Submitted by Chris Brandley. Email: brandley@charter.net

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2018 Workshops at The Artists Showplace Gallery

This year, come study with some of the best teaching artists in the country!

For details or to register, visit www.theartists
showplace.com or call the gallery at 972-233-1223. We are located at 15615 Coit Road, Suite 230, Dallas 75248, at the southwest corner of Coit and Arapaho.

 

Oil: Unifying a Painting
Cecy Turner
January 23-25, 2018
$290
Acrylic Abstract
Jo Moncrief
February 21-24, 2018
$385
Flow in Watercolor
Stephen Zhang
March 6-9, 2018
$400
Bigger, Faster, Fresher, Looser Abstract Paintings
David Kessler
April 18-21, 2018
$400
Portraiture in Oil
Xiang Zhang
May 2-5, 2018
$475 (includes 2 live models per day)
Pleasing Color Combinations
Mark Whitmarsh
September 20-22, 2018
$300
Oil and Cold Wax
Kathy Elliott
Oct 17-20, 2018
$385
Watercolor and Charcoal Pour
Karen Knutson
November 1-4, 2018
$400

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Cecy Turner Oil Landscape Workshop Jan. 23-25

January 23-25, 2018

Oil painting Landscape (Intermediate/Advanced)

Artists’ Showplace Gallery, 15615 Coit Rd., #230, Dallas, TX 75248

http://theartistsshowplace.com/cecy-turner-workshop

Cost: $290 (three days)

Contact: Artists’ Showplace Gallery 972-233-1223

In this workshop we will concentrate largely on UNIFYING A PAINTING by working on achieving color harmony. This will not be a “color workshop,” as I don’t believe that color is THE most important thing in a painting. However, color harmony is many times the thing a person who views a painting will love about it and not even realize it. We will not be using a “mother color” and adding it to every color we mix; instead we will focus on what I call “bending a color.” Also in the workshop, composition, focal point and ways to lead the eye around the painting will also be stressed to further unify a painting.

 

Cecy Turner

Email Cecy Turner

www.cecyturner.com

Blog www.anaspenaday.com

Signature Member of:

National Oil and Acrylic Painters Society

American Women Artists

National Watercolor Society

Southwestern Watercolor Society

Western Federation of Watercolor Societies

Outdoor Painters Society

Plein Air Artists Colorado

American Plains Artists

Master Signature Member of Women Artists of the West

Fellow of the American Artists Professional League

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David Griffin landscape demo in Waxahachie Nov. 6

ELLIS COUNTY ART ASSOCIATION

www.elliscountyart.net

ecaa@elliscountyart.net

972-937-3414

NEXT MEETING NOVEMBER 6, 2017

113 W. FRANKLIN

Waxahachie, TX 75165

AGENDA

  • 6:30 to 6:45 pm – Meet & Greet – vote Mini Show!
  • 6:45 to 7:00 pm – Announcements
  • 7:00 pm – Demonstration program

DALLAS ARTIST

DAVID GRIFFIN

Painting is more than a vocation,”My paintings are direct observations, results of a life and heritage spent close to the Land, the People, the West. It’s a calling to satisfy a deep desire to speak in a visual medium,telling stories; all the time looking West”. My ability to portray these subjects is not without its own struggle. Painting is hard work, but I’m committed to improving my ability to communicate the story in a passionate way, with honesty and vitality that the subject deserves.

David grew up in Lubbock, Texas. After studying Fine Art at Texas Tech University, he was invited to attend the first Illustrators Workshop New York, where for two years he studied with Bernie Fuchs, Mark English, and Bob Peak. His work was recognized many times by the Illustrators Annual national show during the 1970-80’s In 1985, he began to devote full time to painting professionally, sharing a studio with Bart Forbes for the next 10 years. He also studied with Bettina Steinke and James Reynolds.

In addition to having his work featured in magazines articles including Cowboys and Indians, Victoria, Dallas Morning News, Western Art Collector, Southwest Art ( cover and feature Oct.2013) and corporate collections,

David has been invited to participate in these nationally recognized shows:

American Art Classic; Renaissance Show and Sale,

Texas Art Gallery Collectors Sale,

Settler’s West Gallery,

Oil Painters of America Exhibit (Award of Excellence),

Salon International ( jury top 50 Award);

Coors National Western Art Exhibit and Sale 2010-2017.

National Ranching Heritage Museum, Texas Tech University,Two-man exhibit,2012.

American Impressionist Society 2015,

Maynard Dixon Invitational 2016, (awarded Silver Thunderbird for best body of work)

David and his wife Lorna live in Dallas, Texas, where they raised their three children, Ryan, Elizabeth, and Michael.

email: fivegriff@sbcglobal.net

website: www.davidgriffinstudio.com

 

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Oil Painting Workshops in Grapevine, Keller, and FRANCE!

Loosen up and go bold with clean color! Oil and Acrylic Painting Workshops for beginners to advanced: *November 10-11 2017 in Grapevine, Texas. January 12-13 2018 in Keller, Texas; Also, paint with me in Southern FRANCE in July 2018!!!

For more information and to register, visit https://chrisbrandley.com/workshops

 

Submitted by Chris Brandley. Email: brandley@charter.net

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Register now for 3rd Lost Pines Art Conference Nov. 3 & 4 in Bastrop

It’s almost here! The 3rd annual Art a la Carte Conference will be held November 3 & 4 this year.  We are excited about this year’s line-up, including returning favorite instructors as well as some sterling new ones.

This year we have added more and exciting components to our conference. The conference will be located in the new Lost Pines Art Center, a 6.2 million project which is the largest comprehensive art center in Texas. All of our instructors will be featured in an art exhibit in the “Art of the Pines Gallery” in the Art Center.

The conference includes a full schedule of workshops and demonstrations.

If you haven’t registered for the Conference or signed up for classes, head over to our website:  www.lostpinesartconference.biz

Registration includes a Friday Night Opening Reception and the first look at the Conference Teacher’s Art Show in the Art of the Pines Gallery.  Also included is the Artist Panel.  Last year it was such an enlightening and enjoyable discussion.

This year it will be a Saturday Luncheon/Teacher Panel and will be included in your registration.

New this year is a raffle of fabulous prizes.  Each registrant will receive 2 free raffle tickets.  Some of the raffle items include: 2 one-night stays at the Hampton Inn, several $100 Visa Cards, original art – all valued over $100 each, and there’s more to come.  Additional raffle tickets can be purchased for $5 each or 5 for $20.  Tickets can be purchased at the Art Center.  (Raffle open to anyone)

ALERT:  If you register before October 16th you’ll get 50% off the $65 registration fee! That’s only $32.50, so take advantage of this opportunity!

We hope you’ll plan to attend the conference, learn a thing or two and have some fun while you support the Art Center in this important annual fundraiser.

To register and to get more information, please go to:  lostpinesartconference.biz

Thank you and hope to see you in November!
The Art Conference Committee

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Behnaz Sohrabian Solo Exhibition at the West Irving Library

October 1st – December 3rd, 2017
 at the West Irving Library, 4444 W. Rochelle, Irving TX 75062. Sponsored by the Irving Art Association.

Library hours: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays; noon to 9 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays; and 1 to 5 p.m. Sundays.

Brochure: IAA2017BehnazSoheabianExhibitBrochure

About the Artist:

Born and educated in Tehran, Iran, Behnaz Sohrabian started painting as a child and continued her passion professionally from the age of 10. She received a BS in Applied Chemistry, a BA in painting and a Master of Arts in Art Studies.

She moved to Oklahoma as a young woman to be near her family in 2010. Behnaz is a member of the Irving Art Association and has won Best of Show in the last two annual IAA Member Exhibitions, as well as awards in the Texas & Neighbors Regional Art Exhibition.

Behnaz works mainly in oils and is expert in several genres: portraits, figures, still life, florals, animals and abstract landscape.

Artist’s statement: My aim is just to paint simply, apply easy brush strokes, emphasize on light and shadow, and the dynamics between the subject and background. I paint different subject matters for conveying the concept of feminine characteristics and femininity as a representation of simplicity, beauty & inspiration. Woman, flower, earth are creators in our life & they all interact in the process of fertility, reproduction & generosity. My art collection represents this association.

 

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Juliette McCullough Art Workshops at The O’Keefe Studio Center

Held at The O’Keefe Studio Center, 580 W. Arapaho, Suite 290, Richardson, TX 75080

You can call with a credit card: (972) 528 – 0309

Experiencing Tone and Color
Instructor: Juliette McCullough
An amazing workshop for any painter and perfect for those planning to take the Figure Painting Workshop.  Juliette McCullough will lead participants on a creative journey that will offer a thorough and in depth understanding of tone, color, mixing colors, building forms and constructing space with color.
Friday, Sept. 22nd, 2017, 6:00pm – 9:00pm
Saturday, Sept. 23rd, 2017, 12:30pm -3:30pm
Cost: $185 
(some materials included)
A non-refundable deposit of $90 will hold your spot.  The balance of $95 is due no later then Sept. 1st, 2017
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Figure Painting Workshop
Instructor: Juliette McCullough
Nine hours of working from the model in oils with instruction from one of Dallas’ best figure painters, Juliette McCullough. Develop strategies for constructing figurative forms in space while developing your ability to see clearly when working from observation. Also, develop general strategies for working in oils, mixing colors and constructing compositions.
Friday, October 13th, 2017, 6:00pm – 9:00pm
Saturday, October 14th, 2017, 12:30pm – 3:30pm 
Sunday, October 15th, 2017, 12:30pm – 3:30pm
Cost: $245
A non-refundable deposit of $100 will hold your spot.  The balance of $145 is due no later then Sept. 15th, 2017

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Artists’ Showplace Workshops 2017 / 2018

Artists’ Showplace, 15615 Coit Rd.  #230, SW Quadrant of Coit and Arapaho,
Gallery Hours:  10 am – 6 pm Tuesday – Saturday or by Appointment,
Dallas, TX 75248

ENROLL EARLY! (972) 233-1223

For full schedule and class details www.theartistsshowplace.com

 

KATHY ELLIOTT – COLD WAX & OIL

September 20-23, 2017 $385
September 29 – October 1, 2017 $285
October 9 – 13, 2017 $500
October 27-29, 2017
$300 (Includes silks, dyes, palette)
November 2nd – November 4th. 2017 $285
November 7th – 9th, 2017 $300
LIFE DRAWING WEEKLY MEETUPS

2018 Workshops

CECY TURNER – OIL PAINTING

January 23 – 25, 2018 $290 

JO MONCRIEF – ACRYLIC ABSTRACT

February 21 – 24, 2018 $385

STEPHEN ZHANG – FLOW IN WATERCOLOR

March 6 – 9, 2018 $400
 

XIANG ZHANG – PORTRAITURE IN OIL

May 2-5, 2018$475 (Fee includes 2 live models per day)
November 1-4, 2018. $400

 

 

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Art Exhibit: What a Wonderful World | Chris Brandley

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Lavish landscapes with vibrant colors as interpreted by Chris Brandley’s recent travel experiences in Europe are currently on display at Elm Street Studio in Keller. Having grown up in a military family, Brandley has a wealth of past and recent travel experiences, all of which have influenced the painter she is today. Her work will be exhibited through September 2, 2017. Please join us for a complimentary reception to meet the artist on Friday, August 4th from 6:00pm to 8:00pm. For more information, please visit our website at ElmStreetStudioKeller.com

Meanwhile A Moment In Cuba by amy mcmurry continues through June 24.

Submitted by Elm Street Studio. Email: shelly@elmstreetstudiokeller.com

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2017 Summer Adult Classes at the Artists’ Showplace

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The Artists’ Showplace Gallery
2017 Summer Adult Classes

Creating Art with Line, Composition, Value & Color

$145

Saturdays: June 10, 17 & 24 9:30AM-12:30PM

A perfect class for the novice or active artist who wants to review basic principles of painting! The course will cover the elements of art (line, shape, form, color, value, texture, and space), composition, and principles of design. Students will study examples of paintings, observe the instructor’s demonstrations, and create artwork of their own.

Creating Art

Oil Painting 2-Day Mini Workshop 

$150

June 8-9 10:00AM-4:00PM

July 28-29 10:00AM-4:00PM

Learn the basics: composition, color, temperature, values, color-mixing, and aerial and linear perspectives. Students can paint any subject they wish from photographs. The instructor will help and instruct each student during the process and lead positive critiquing.

Oil Painting

Beginning Quilting

$175

Thursdays: July 6, 13, 20, 27 and Aug. 3 10:00AM-12:30PM

Complete a quilt in this class! Learn to cut fabric, piece a quilt top, layer with batting and backing, straight line quilt or tie the quilt, and trim and bind your quilt.

Quilting

Life Drawing Meet-Up

Every Wednesday 7:00-9:00PM

$20

To register, call 972-233-1223. For instructor bios and supply lists, visit www.theartistsshowplace.com.

Weekly Life Drawing Meetup

The Artists Showplace Gallery

The Shops at Spanish Village

15615 Coit Road, Suite 230

Dallas, Texas 75248

theartistsshowplace@gmail.com

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Presentation by Artist Lisa Adams Reed at the VAST February Meeting

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You are invited to a Feb. 2nd presentation by painter Lisa Adams Reed. Reed lives in New Mexico and is represented by galleries in Dallas, Santa Fe, Farmington, NM, Crested Butte, CO., and Watkins Glenn, NY.

Lisa Adams Reed’s artist statement:
“I have very secretly seen myself as an artist since I was a small child. I always knew my creativity would dominate my life and in this final third I am all in! Although it’s been quite the leap to go from being an executive for a Fortune 200 company to the world of art, I have never once looked back.”

“I was blessed by a stroke that left me blind in one eye a few years ago. Funny how it made me see things differently and has made me have an even greater desire to paint the world from this unique perspective.”

“I discovered my favorite juicy medium when I first opened a jar of cold wax and mixed it with oil. It was like painting with yummy canned frosting! The many layers that I apply, then intuitively scrape away, always reveals beautiful surprises underneath. So much like life.”

“My paintings are SoulScapes. Since jumping into painting 100% in my 60s, I have been fortunate enough to be included and featured in many shows, and won more awards than I could have dreamed.”

To find out more about Lisa Adams Reed, see: http://lisaadamsreed.com/

When:  February 2nd, 2017, from 7 – 9 p.m.

Where:  Patterson-Appleton Arts Center
400 East Hickory St, Denton

The presentation is free for VAST Members; $3 for guests. http://vastarts.org

Submitted by Rebecca Barham. Email: rebecca.barham@unt.edu

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Oil Painting Workshop for Adults: “Let’s Paint Italy” right here in Texas!

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Our 2 days together will include step by step demonstrations, one on one individual easel time, and fun exercises to learn how to loosen up and create bold, colorful paintings.

Workshop Dates: 1/27/2017 – 1/28/2017
Location: The Rec; Grapevine Texas; 9:30a.m.-4p.m.

I use the “Alla Prima” method of painting (working wet into wet) and I will teach you…(click for more information and to register)

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Submitted by Chris Brandley. Email: brandley@charter.net

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Register for 2017 FREE Basic Classes from the Irving Art Association

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The Irving Art Association
offers free basic art classes for adults to get you started in art or in a new medium.

The Free Basics Classes follow a progressive sequence where you will learn basic skills via instructor demo/lecture — exercise —-practice. The series is designed for beginners to a particular art medium as well as mid career artists reviewing technique and not creating finished works. Expect traditional as well as new and nontraditional materials and approaches.

Registration is open for the 2017 winter and spring classes.  

REGISTER NOW

Location: Jaycee Park Center for the Arts, Irving. Held on Thursday evenings from 7 – 9 pm. Doors open 6:30 pm. Directions

Supplies provided. Please feel free to bring whatever extra supplies you wish to try out. (paint, brushes, paper, etc.). Wear old clothes or bring an apron.

Contact: irvingartassociation@gmail.com

 FREE BASIC ART CLASSES

2017 Schedule:   REGISTER NOW

Thursday evenings 7-9pm

  • FILLED January 5, 12 & 26 Acrylic Printmaking with a Gelli Plate Instructor Sharon Giles  FILLED
  • February 2, 9 & 16 Fiber Arts instructor Laura Griffin
  • FILLED March 2, 9 & 16  Pen & Ink & Calligraphy Instructor Angie Vangalis
  • April 6, 13 & 27 Painting – Oil/Acrylic Instructor Jane Kahler
  • May  TBA

Followup Intermediate Classes to the Free Basic Classes:

Sign up for these fee–based classes and utilize the skills learned in the basics. To register and for more information concerning cost and supplies, contact the instructor offering them.

Thursday evenings 7-9pm

March 2, 9 & 16 Intermediate Fiber Arts instructor Laura Griffin

April 6, 13 & 27 Pen & Ink & Calligraphy Instructor Angie Vangalis

May 4, 11, 18 Intermediate Painting – Oil/Acrylic Instructor Jane Kahler

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2017 Workshops at Artists’ Showplace

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To register or for more information, please call 972-233-1223. For workshop descriptions, instructor bios and supply lists, visit http://theartistsshowplace.com/.

The Artists Showplace Gallery

15615 Coit Road #230, Dallas, Texas 75248 (Southwest corner of Coit and Arapaho in the Shops at Spanish Village)

2017 Workshops at The Artists Showplace Gallery

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Oil: Back to Basics

Instructor: Cecy Turner

January 24-26, 2017

$285

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Acrylic Abstract

Instructor: Jo Moncrief

February 22-25, 2017

$385
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Life Drawing

Instructor: Ellen Soderquist

March 10-11, 2017

$220

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Marvelous Mosaics

Instructor: Lynn Haney

March 21-25, 2017

$385

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Mixed Media Abstract

Instructor: Jan Sitts

April 5-8, 2017

$400

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Figurative Watercolor

Instructor: Michael Holter

April 18-20, 2017

$300

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Photoshop for Artists

Instructor: Brad Funkhouser

April 28-29, 2017   

$200

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Painting on Silk

Instructor: Dawn Freeland

May 4-6, 2017

$275 + Supply Fee

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Clayful Creations in Polymer Clay

Instructor: Lynn Haney

May 23-27, 2017

$385

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Mixed Media Collage

Instructor: Maureen Brouillette

September 29-October 1, 2017

$285

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Watercolors A to Z

Instructor: Sterling Edwards

October 9-13, 2017

$500

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Oil Painting

Instructor: Bev Boren

November 2-4, 2017

$285

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Nancy Medina: Painting Brilliant Colors Spring 2017 Online Painting Workshop

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Early bird registration is open!
Spring 2017

Are you ready for your next colorful adventure? I’m delighted to announce early bird registration is open for my Spring 2017 online class, Painting Brilliant Colors. We’re not letting a little frost on the heather dampen our blooms! As an early bird registrant, you will get next year’s spring class at the current year’s price, a savings of almost $100 (hey, that’s at least a few tubes of paint!).

Join over 700 artists who have already become part of the Brilliant Color Flower Family!

Beginning March 9, 2017, six weeks of classes will begin with every moment of fresh, brand new full-length videos, bonus lessons, plus dozens of studio tips and inspirations included. What’s different in 2017? We’re going to take your paintings to a whole new level, from concept to completion, and dig into the fundamentals of color. With practical exercises, I’ll share how to focus on value before diving into color, and the essential nature of transparent color as a powerful tool for giving your floral and garden paintings life.

 

Click here for the scoop

If you’ve been a terribly good artist all year, keeping your studio clean, remembering to wash your brushes every day, you’ve earned a holiday reward! Included in your new spring course will be exclusive membership in a private Facebook community, with lots of feedback and interaction with the artist.

Tell your family to put a little brilliant color on the holiday wish list for their favorite flower painter ~ you! Here’s to a colorful, and magical holiday season!

What’s new in Spring 2017

How to take the fear out of painting
A step by step approach to compelling compositions
How to edit out reality when needed
How to break free from super tight painting
Why line is the key to drawing the eye
Identifying focal points
How the temperature of light affects each subject
Practical ways to strengthen values in all your work
How to remove cadmiums from your palette
How to infuse your own journey with joy
Winter Pink Geraniums and Pansies, 20X20, oil on deep gallery wrap canvas
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Known for her bold, impressionistic florals and large container gardens that are immediately eye-catching, Nancy teaches throughout the US and Europe, sharing a loose, bright technique that evokes brilliant color.

Nancy’s love of art and gardening originated on her childhood farm in Scurry, Texas, where her parents were organic gardeners. Her earliest memories are of standing barefoot beneath 11 foot sunflower stalks in her family’s garden. Nancy studied art history and illustration at the University of London, King’s College, Chelsea, and oil painting and color theory at Texas A&M University. Today she resides with her husband and their 4 pugs in Flower Mound, Texas, where she paints daily from Flower Mound Art Studio.

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A conversation with with Midge Lynn, plus a party! Dec. 3 at Haley-Henman

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NOVEMBER 3 – DECEMBER 4, 2016

A conversation with Midge Lynn and a party!
Sunday, December 4, at 3 pm

HALEY-HENMAN at Gallery 422
422 Singelton Boulevard, Dallas, Texas 75212

A conversation and closing party:  Sunday, December 4 at 3 pm

Midge Lynn works in oil paint, mixed media, and installations to explore themes of personal experience and human nature. Edward Hopper, Lucien Freud, and Ed Keinholz are her inspiration. An MFA graduate of Otis Art Institute, she currently is President of the Board of Directors of Gallery 825/Los Angeles Art Association.   

Haley-Henman Gallery at Gallery 422 is located at 422 Singleton Boulevard, Dallas, Texas 75212 in the Trinity Groves neighborhood.  Gallery hours are Thursday, Friday, and Saturday noon to 5 pm and by appointment.  For more information, please contact John at 214-532-3225 and visit the weekly website updates at HALEY-HENMAN.

 

HALEY-HENMAN at Gallery 422
422 Singelton Boulevard, Dallas, Texas 75212

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Desoto Art League hosts monthly art activities & demonstrations

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The Desoto Art League now meets the second Saturday of the month.

We have returned to the nice light and comfortable space of the Desoto Presbyterian Church, meeting time 2 – 4 p.m.

212 W Pleasant Run Rd, DeSoto, TX 75115

There is close parking including handicap spots, kitchen access (because we do enjoy our snacky goodies!), and bathrooms that are very close by.

We have welcomed artists of all stripes who like learning and experiencing new things since our inception almost 30 years ago.  We host a few pretty big art shows annually and many smaller shows throughout the year.  Come and get acquainted.  Bring your curiosity and your talent.  Try us out and see if you’d like to join us as a member for exclusive access to displaying your work.

For more information see the website http://www.desotoartleague.com/. Reach us at desotoartleague@gmail.com.

 

Submitted by Mari Vega. Email: desotoartleague@gmail.com

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Julie England “A Sense of Place” Reception Oct. 7

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Sept. 28 through October 23, 2016

2nd Floor Gallery Hours: 10am to 6pm Monday through Saturday

You are invited to Meet The Artists on Friday, October 7, 2016 , 6-8pm.

This body of work is about nature, it’s affects on us at different points in our life. It shares experiences – how we find solace, hardship or comfort in Nature. Images include plants, trees and landscapes. Landscapes become a sense of place with relative color that produces space.

You can view a preview of the exhibition at:

http://www.julieenglandart.com/a-sense-of-place

Eisemann Performance Center, 2351 Performance Drive, Richardson, TX

www.eisemanncenter.com  972-744-4600

 

 

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Art Exhibition: Landscape Abstractions by Thomas Hemlock

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Inspired by a recent visit to the Grand Canyon award-winning Fort Worth artist Thomas Helmick explores the wonders of the canyon in a second series of oil paintings & pastels. With the use of strong lines, layers of bold color, and soft textures, the images that he has captured are both warm and introspective.

“Landscape Abstractions” will be on view from August 30th through October 29th with a reception on Friday, September 23rd from 6:00-8:00pm at Elm Street Studio, Keller.

Thomas Helmick’s abstract landscapes are a must see if you enjoy the hidden treasures in modern art. Elm Street Studio brings a variety of artists to Keller and is well worth your time. To see more of Helmick’s work or for more information, please visit www.ElmStreetStudioKeller.com.

Submitted by Shelly Hye. Email: Shelly@elmstreetstudiokeller.com

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Art Classes – Youth to Adult at Elm Street Studio

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Elm Street Studio – Keller | Art Classes – Registration now open

Please visit our website for more details: http://www.elmstreetstudiokeller.com/weeklyclasses

Adult:

Oil Painting   Monday Evening

Watercolor painting – Wednesday afternoon

Teen/Adult Drawing   Thursday Evening

Teen:

Oil Painting   Monday Evening

Teen/Adult Drawing   Thursday Evening

Youth:

Basic Drawing   Monday evening 

Drawing Fundamentals   Monday or Thursday Evening

Painting   Tuesday Evening

Cartooning   Wednesday Evening

Perspective drawing   Wednesday Evening

Blender 3D Modeling/Animation   Wednesday Evening  

Submitted by Shelly Hye. Email: shelly@elmstreetstudiokeller.com

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Dave Kramer’s Midsummer Night Closing Reception Aug. 5

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Friday, August 5 at 7pm

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Central Arts of Bedford is pleased to present the closing of the Midsummer’s night show. If you missed this amazing show, this is your chance to see it before we take it down. Dave’s work is amazing and you don’t want to miss this!

Central Arts of Bedford
2816 Central Dr. #140, Bedford, Texas 76021

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Oil Painting Workshop with Chris Brandley for Adults

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This workshop takes place in the beautiful, historic town of Grapevine, Texas September 23 & 24, 2016.

Our 2 days together will include step by step demonstrations, one on one individual easel time, and fun exercises to learn how to loosen up and create bold, colorful paintings.

I use the “Alla Prima” method of painting (working wet into wet) and I will teach you how to layer with transparent and opaque oils, and how to keep your paints from getting muddy. We will work on technique, color mixing, composition, light, and brush strokes. Students will learn to see “Impressionistically” and explore to ability to “suggest” rather than “render” the subject.

Come prepared to have a relaxing, fun-filled learning experience. This class is for all levels of painting from beginners to advanced! For more information and to register, click here.

Submitted by Chris Brandley. Email: brandley@charter.net

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Judy Gelfert Oil Painting Workshop August 4 & 5

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2-DAY OIL PAINTING WORKSHOP

Price: $130.00

Location: Upstairs Gallery, Arlington, TX
Address:
1038 West Abram Street
Arlington, Texas 76013
Country: United States

Thursday and Friday, August 4-5, 2016

10:00 AM – 4:00 PM

To register, please contact J.T. Martin at:
Upstairs Gallery

 

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Judy Crowe Workshop June 7 & 8 in Granbury

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Judy Crowe Workshop
June 7 & 8, 2016
Granbury TX
Lake Granbury Art Association
There are a few openings left in the upcoming oil painting workshop.
Don’t miss this opportunity to learn from this nationally recognized artist,
$160 LGAA members/ $170 nonmembers
Contact Diana Littlejohn, littlejohndj@charter.net or 817/578-1842
to signup.

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OPA National Show of Traditional Oils at Southwest Gallery

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Oil Painters of America’s 25th Annual National Juried
Exhibition of Traditional Oils

Award winners – see http://www.oilpaintersofamerica.com/awardees.cfm

Held at the Southwest Gallery, in Dallas, Texas from May 13 – June 15, 2016.

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Southwest Gallery
4500 Sigma Rd.
Dallas, Texas 75244
Exhibition: May 13-June 15, 2016

Oil Painters of America was proud to announce the 2016 National Exhibition, our 25th Annual National Juried Exhibition of Traditional Oils. This celebratory exhibition was hosted at Southwest Gallery in Dallas, Texas. More than any other year’ this was a monumental event with a strong lineup of don’t-miss demonstrations, speakers, festivities and artwork from our incredibly talented members.

Southwest Gallery, having been in business for over four decades, is one of Dallas’ oldest and largest art galleries. Their 16,000 square foot gallery, was home to the accepted artwork of the 25th Annual National Exhibition.

The great city of Dallas provided endless entertainment and sights to see. From fantastic restaurants and bars with that “southern flare” to sports arenas and beautiful parks, we trust that you were not at a loss for fun, adventure and relaxation. If that was not enough, Oil Painters of America keept you busy with a prolific selection of inspiring discussions with OPA’s best and brightest!

–from the OPA page http://www.oilpaintersofamerica.com/events/exhibitions/2016/national/

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Rusty Jones Oil Demo for RCAS May 17

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The Richardson Civic Art Society will be holding its next program meeting on Tuesday, May 17, 2016. 

May’s artist is Rusty Jones. He will be demonstrating oil paints.

Texas based artist, Rusty Jones traces his earliest influence to his grandmother. She had a studio on the second floor of a historic home, part of a stagecoach stop outside San Antonio. She would set up still lifes for him or take him outside to paint.

Rusty graduated from UT with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Biomedical Communications and from UTD Health Science Centre with a MA in Medical Illustration. He is a Certified Medical Illustrator and a Fellow of the Association of Medical Illustrators.

For over three decades Rusty provided highly technical medical art for major pharmaceutical and medical product companies, as well as for medical journals, surgical atlases and for ad agencies.

For more information about Rusty Jones and his work, please visit his website: www.rustyjonesart.com

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RCAS meets in the Richardson Public Library basement on third Tuesdays, 6:30 pm – 8:45 pm. Visitors may attend meetings at no charge. Anyone is welcome to sign up for membership. Visit www.richardson-arts.org for more information on the RCAS. RCAS is supported in part by the City of Richardson through the Arts Commission.

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“Reflections of Joy” Solo Exhibition by Chris Brandley

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“Reflections of Joy” Solo Exhibition featuring impressionistic oil paintings byChris Brandley will be on display at the Palace Arts Center in Grapevine, Texas from April 1st – April 29th. 300 South Main Street; Grapevine Tx 76051
www.BrandleyGallery.com
*FREE – open Monday – Friday 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. and during other special events.

Submitted by Chris Brandley. Email: brandley@charter.net

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Robert Garden oil demo March 5 for TAA in Mesquite

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ROBERT GARDEN will present an Oil demo for Texas Area Artists at our 2 PM meeting on SUNDAY MARCH 6, 2016 in the rehearsal hall of the Mesquite Arts Center, 1527 N Galloway Ave, Mesquite, Texas 75149 .
He will be showing us how to use great shortcuts to creating a wonderful painting. Visitors are welcome
A native of West Virginia, Robert H. Garden graduated from the Ringling School of Art in Sarasota, Florida, with a MBA in Art.  His distinguished 30+ year career in commercial and fine art has afforded Mr. Garden commissions ranging from museum dioramas to convention center murals.  A PREMIER GALLERY ARTIST, author, lecturer and teacher, Garden is accomplished in both oils and watercolor. Because of limited availability of co competent art instruction, either in or out of college, the “Robert Garden Method” of painting was developed and perfected.
He teaches his method to people from ages 5 to 105.  His classes are held at many locations all over, in Colorado, on a cruise ship to Alaska, all over the DFW area and every year he holds a week long workshop in Port Aransas, Texas.
Robert is holding a 2-day Oil Painting Seminar on Friday and Saturday April 1 & 2m, at the Jaycee Center for the Arts, in Irving.  For $175 you receive 2 days of instructions, a 16 x 20 canvas and all of the oil painting supplies for both day including an easel to use.  All you have to do is wear old clothes, bring a roll of paper towels and your lunch (there is a full kitchen to cook or warm up anything and of course there is a refrigerator.  Going out close by is also an option, Pay in advance.  Robert’s number is 469-371-5063.  His website is robertgardenartist.com  Workshop brochure: Robert GardenTwo Day Detail Workshop 2016.

For more information about Texas Area Artists contact President Judy Emig at judyemig@sbcglobal.net or Newsletter Editor Mary-Charles Strickland at jrstrick01@aol.com.

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Christy Kidwell Oil Demo on Feb. 23 in Irving

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Guest artist at the Tuesday, February 23rd meeting of the Irving Art Association will be artist Christy Kidwell.  She will be demonstrating her oil painting style in landscape, figurative or coastal subjects.

The Mixer with refreshments starts at 6:45 pm and the Meeting at 7:00 pm at the Jaycee Park Center for the Arts in Irving. Artists, don’t forget to bring art for the Artist of the Month competition and donations for the Silent Auction by 6:45. Guests are welcome. Directions.

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Christy Kidwell is a native Texan.  She grew up in Houston along the banks of Buffalo Bayou which served as a natural playground.  She has lived in Dallas since graduating from Southern Methodist University in 1974.  As  ACA’s workshop coordinator for 10 years, she was able to continue her studies with such nationally recognized artists as Everett Raymond Kinstler, Dan Gerhartz, Scott Burdick, Kevin Macpherson, Harley Brown, Matt Smith, Charles Sovek and many others.  Now her portrait commissions and paintings can be found in private collections throughout the United States.

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A love for nature has led her to broaden her studio to the great outdoors.  Armed with a pochade box and backpack she now adds landscape to her regular portrait and figure sessions.  “My paints travel with me everywhere.  They have ridden on a raft through the Grand Canyon and gone by horseback along trails in the Bob Marshall Wilderness of Montana.  Painting is my way of connecting with the world around me and sharing those experiences along the way.”  Color, texture and light are the essence of her paintings, all defined with a loose brushstroke, yet representational of the person or moment in time.

Kidwell is a current signature member of the Outdoor Painters Society and has been a signature member of the Association of Creative Artists since 1994.  She has exhibited and won awards in many local as well as national competitions.  For five consecutive years she had paintings juried into the Salon International Competition.  In 2013 and 2014 her art was juried into the American Women Artists national competition.  Twice she was a finalist in the Artist’s Magazine Annual Competition.  Her painting, “The Gossips”, was chosen for the 2005 limited-edition wall calendar.  She has done featured demonstrations for many art clubs in Texas.  Currently, she is represented by galleries in Dallas, Port Aransas and Montana.

Home Studio:  6423 Glendora, Dallas, TX 75230  (214) 368-5829

Website: http://cwkidwell.com/

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