|
|
|||
|
For great posts about the business of art, check out The Artsy Shark HERE!
  |
Mentoring teens for their senior project is one of the most rewarding things I’ve done as an arts instructor. In my opinion it is absolutely essential that artistically talented teens are given the opportunity to develop, experiment, gain knowledge, and work in an abundance of media. If it wasn’t for The Barnsdal Art Ctr in Hollywood, I might never have had the confidence [...] Continue reading Teen Mentoring Project at The Rogue Gallery and Art Center Acrylic Ground for Pastels: Lets you work with any dry media on a toothy, absorbent surface. Pastels, charcoal, graphite or chalk on canvas or board with its semi-transparent quality or it can be tinted with any acrylic color. Fiber Paste: … Continue reading →
Rock formations are abundant here on the Oregon Coast. I’m drawn to their abstract quality. Refreshing! The early heat spell has gotten to me a bit. 16″x20′ oil on canvas panel $550 © “Copyright” 2013 Silvia Trujillo All rights reserved 
Painting a shiny copper surface is a challenge. I’ve exaggerated the colors here for maximum effect. 8″x10″ oil on hardboard $250. © “Copyright” 2013 Silvia Trujillo, All rights reserved 
Gardenias are probably one of my very favorite flowers. Their scent is my favorite too. When I was a kid I use to eat their petals (which are edible). There was something about their velvety texture that I was drawn to. Here’s a quick sketch of one on the bush. 
Twas a hot Spring day and I wandered over to the local park with my paints to find something of interest. The colors of the flowers are what caught my eye. 10′x8″ oil on canvas $250 © “Copyright” 2013 Silvia Trujillo All rights reserved 
High atop the valley overlooking Ashland there is a cemetary called Scenic Hills. I painted the adjacent pond in an abstract manner because the shadow and light were changing so quickly. It’s a very serene and quiet place to paint. oil on canvas 10″x8″ $300 © “Copyright” 2013 Silvia Trujillo All rights reserved [...] Alissa Clark gave an engaging and informative presentation on art shows at the latest Career Development Workshop. She provided insider’s know-how on finding and applying to art shows, preparing your booth, and presenting and selling your artwork. She recommended art shows to apply for and gave in-depth descriptions of what to plan for, including: Photographing [...] Continue reading Career Development Workshop: Art Shows with Alissa Clark 
As summer spills across our lives, Jean and I are excitedly whispering about the Fourth Annual Women’s Journaling Alpine Retreat. We have our reservations secured for the Ponderosa and the Sequoia Cabins and have begun weaving thru our upstart of … Continue reading → EMBOSSED SUMMER DELIGHTS Sun, June 30, 1:00pm – 3:30pm JOIN CHERI TO CREATE 3 BEAUTIFULLY STAMPED AND EMBOSSED CARDS SPORTING THE COOL COLORS OF SUMMER AND THE UNIQUE DESIGNS OF PENNY BLACK. CHERI $20.00 |
     |
|
|
Copyright © 2013 Art Matters! - All Rights Reserved Powered by WordPress & Atahualpa |
|||
