| By Christine Collier, 192 contributed posts About the author: Christine Collier is the founder and editor of the Southern Oregon Wine Blog, founded in December 2009. The blog feeds to the Oregon Wine Press and WineBusiness.com and is linked on many other top wine websites and blogs. She is a true believer that her blog is promoting the region by enticing tourists to visit and educating trade about our advancing wine quality - and we agree!  Michael Donovan, Managing Director of RoxyAnn Winery has been appointed Chairman of the Oregon Wine Board (OWB) and Oregon Winegrowers Association (OWA). After serving for the past two years on the Board of Directors, Michael replaces Sam Tannahill of … Continue reading Michael Donovan Leads Oregon Wine Board By Cammy Davis, 91 contributed posts About the author: My work is a contrast of abstract design with geometric order. I’m drawn to repeating images and tend to build those into my work, while at the same time, I like looser brushstrokes and flowing lines. To me, that feels similar to life. You organize and schedule life, but there are so many unexpected life events. It’s a mix of order and chaos. ~ Cammy DavisTo learn more about the artist and her work, click HERE to find Cammy's artist listing at SOAR.  First for todays “positives”. My paintings at Art du Jour. Was so happy to have some of my larger pieces up.I almost tripped walking into the gallery when I saw my painting in the window. I wasn’t expecting that. Nice surprise.A… Continue reading The Good and The Bad By Brett Baker, 286 contributed posts About the author:  David von Schlegell, Grey Over Yellow, 1992, Oil, Polyur on Aluminum with Wood, 19.25 x 22 inches (courtesy China Art Objects, Los Angeles) David von Schlegell at China Art Objects, Los Angeles on view from January 7 – February 4, 2012 David… Continue reading David von Schlegell: Paintings By Rogue Gallery & Art Center, 91 contributed posts About the author: The Rogue Gallery & Art Center is the Rogue Valley’s premier non-profit community art center, founded in 1960 to promote and support the arts in the Rogue Valley. The Gallery offers local artists an opportunity to display their work, and because of its non-profit status can display a wide range of artistic styles and mediums not seen in commercial galleries. Aspiring artists, both children and adults, take classes from local artists and are exposed to a wide variety of artistic mediums. Our mission is to promote and provide for the study, development, exhibition, and appreciation of art. Our vision: Ignite the Mind, Stir the Soul, Open the Heart…Boldly Create! Learn more with web links and contact info in RGAC's listing at SOAR.  Start with Art- Making Art Together with Amy Godard-Navickas For ages 3-6 and an adult Rogue Gallery & Art Center www.roguegallery.org Tuesdays, February 7th 10:30-11:30 AM and March 6th 10:30-11:30 AM $10 per day—introductory price! This is an interactive art class for parent and young child. As a team, the parent/caregiver and child will make art together, learning about color, shapes, and lines helping to develop your child’s imagination while strengthening fine-motor skills and hand-eye coordination. Be prepared to get a little messy, paint, sculpt, print, draw, make crafts and to learn songs and finger plays to enhance each project. REGISTER ONLINE or call (541)772-8118 for more information! Have a creative day! Ignite the Mind, Stir the Soul, Open the Heart… Boldly Create! The Rogue Gallery & Art Center, 40 S. Bartlett Street, Medford, Oregon 97501 www.roguegallery.org Continue reading Start with Art- Making Art Together Class for ages 3-6 at the Rogue Gallery & Art Center By Hummingbird Arts, 114 contributed posts About the author: Pressed flower and Mandala fine art prints by Janet London influence the atmosphere in any room with a calmness and serenity desirable in many environments. Their natural beauty makes them a welcome addition to the décor in any home, office, spa or professional suite. Janet also teaches mandala workshops to release creativity and more. See Janet's listing at the Southern Oregon Artists Resource to learn more and make contact.  Children love coloring mandalas and creating their own pictures. My stepdaughter, Lia, who homeschools her children did a mandala creating and coloring session for their art lesson. She and her two children created mandalas. Each… Continue reading Coloring Mandalas: A Familly Activity By Brett Baker, 286 contributed posts About the author:  Joanne Mattera blog-curates an extensive gallery of works by painters who use dots or circular marks in their work. The post demonstrates the astounding range of form and feeling that can be conveyed using a "simple" geometric motif. read more Continue reading Connecting the Dots By Mandy, 12 contributed posts About the author: Rubber Duck Art Works is owned and operated by Mandy Schemanski, formerly of Irelock Imaging, providing high quality scanning, fine large format Gicleé printing, note cards, design, and illustration to southern Oregon artists. "My mission is to support a community for art appreciation; to partner with local art businesses and enthusiasts to support artists' evolving careers." See the Rubber Duck Art Works listing at the Southern Oregon Artists Resource to learn more and make contact.  What I’m posting today is the first batch of unfinished paintings on the drawing board. Each one of the paintings today I created at a spark of inspiration. These are not planned out, drawn out, or in any other way thought through. Th… Continue reading The First Batch of The Drawing Board By Sara King Cole, 23 contributed posts About the author: Sarah King Cole writes for the Britt Music Festival blog. In this two-minute message, Peter hits on some highlights of his final season at Britt. Continue reading Maestro Peter Bay talks about the 2012 season By Art Works, 253 contributed posts About the author: Art Works is the official blog of the National Endowment for the Arts January 31, 2012 by Paulette Beete Kim Roberts. Photo by Dan Vera. “I think place exerts a powerful influence over what we write, how we write it, and how we see ourselves.” — Kim Roberts Poet, editor, historian—Washington, DC writer Kim Roberts wears many hats with aplomb. Roberts’ reputation is international: her work has appeared [...] Continue reading Art Talk with Kim Roberts By Dana Feagin, 10 contributed posts About the author: I am an oil painter devoted to animal art, painting animals that I find interesting and amusing and commissioned pet portraits. My realistic style often uses solid colors or patterned backgrounds for a pop art feel, but I also love painting the faces of animals cropped very closely with no background at all. Many of my works feature animals from local rescue groups; 10% of my sales are donated to Sanctuary One in Jacksonville and Friends of the Animal Shelter in Phoenix. You can find my complete set of links and contact information in my listing at the Southern Oregon Artists Resource.  Sanctuary One, a non-profit care farm in Jacksonville, OR has a new advertising campaign which features my paintings of many of their animals – and one of my own dog (who was also a rescue) Remy! Continue reading New Advertising Campaign for Sanctuary One Includes My Artwork! |  DISCLOSURE: SOAR/Art Matters! has affiliate relationships with the providers of great products and services below. If you make a purchase from one of the sites below, it helps defray the cost of promoting Southern Oregon Artists, so please use our links!   Utrecht's online discounts have been updated, though the graphics remain the same. The link above saves 40% off your highest priced item (coupon code AP1), the one below gets you 15% off any order of $100 or more AND Free Shipping! (coupon code AP3)    Ashland artist Pegi Smith sells her art on Yessy.com - View her Yessy gallery hereNow thru April 30: 
Delphi's Annual Glass Bevel Sale - Save up to 40% OFF retail price! 1/2 OFF standard bevels when you buy the 60-piece box. Make a beautiful art book yourself with Blurb's online service. Artists Danna Tartaglia and Olivia Schemanski both self-published books featuring their art using Blurb. Check them out in SOAR's bookstore, then make one yourself!  ImageKind, a Cafepress company, now has an artist shop site you can join for free to sell your art online. Join the Imagekind community and start selling your art today CafePress lets you design a huge variety of products with your own art and sell them for a profit! A great way to gain more exposure for your work and make a few extra bucks. Janet London of London Hummingbird Arts and Hannah West, the founder of SOAR and Art Matters!, use CafePress to sell products with their own designs.  |
