We have had a great response to our current featured show: “One of My Favorites”. This display showcases a piece of artwork that happens to be a favorite of the artist who created it. The artists took the time to tell the reason that the piece is one of their favorites. Their quote is on the artwork tag so that all of the gallery viewers can have the artists’ insight into the piece. We are asking the viewers to write a comment in general about the show or to a specific artist. Those comments will be shared with everyone displaying in the show. It is not too late to take in this show. You have until July 6th to see this show.
Our featured show for July will be the work of new gallery artist, Jean Kyle. Jean was an elementary teacher in Coos Bay until retiring a few years ago. She has taken up her watercolors with a passion. Jean took first place in the watercolor division of the BAAA juried show this year with her “Tale of Two Cities” painting of the North Bend Hotel and Broiler. Jean has taken classes from Barbara Mahon, Jane Snoddy, Donna Wright and Fred Vasser. She has a vibrant pallet and is a master at negative painting. Come and view some of her latest work and welcome her to the gallery. Many of her new pieces have originated with a pour which she then brings into focus. Her work is exciting and full of life. This show will open for ArtWalk on July 8th and be featured until August 10th.
We have two exciting workshops coming up in July:
“Making Silk Paper” instructed by Liz Brende. This workshop will be on Thursday,
July 8th from 1:00-3:30 PM. The cost is only $40. Most materials will be provided with a small supplementary list provided at the gallery. Workshop participants will create paper made from colorful silk fibers. From this paper many things can be created including wall hangings, purses, scrapbooking pieces and collages.
“Lean Under Fat/Fat Over Lean” an introduction to Oil Painting Techniques taught by F. Gary Ostrom. This workshop is Tuesday, July 27th from 1:00-5:00 PM for only $25. This includes most of your supplies. What a deal! Gary will cover topics like: Why Oils, working safely with oils, the fat over lean rule, plein aire and quick sketching, lights and shadows all with practical demonstrations and guided practice.
Stop by the gallery to sign up for both of these workshops as soon as possible as they will fill up quickly. Pick up your supply list at that time.
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