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By Brooke Nuckles, 296 contributed posts
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Annual Medford Open Studio Tour
June 8-9, 2019
10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Annual free event. Local artists open their studios to the public for viewing and shopping. Learn how artists create their “magic”. 2nd weekend in June.
We are happy to announce the following artists (to date) will be participating in this year’s popular studio tour.
Charles Anderson, watercolor
Betty Barss, watercolor
Len and Violet Burton,sculptured wood items, photography, acrylic
Lisa Case, “Mad Hatter
Kim Faucher, watercolor, acrylic, oil, mixed medi
Karen Gilsdorf, decorative gourds
Tom Glassman, photography
Claire Harkins, oil, funky birdhouses
Cathy Nicholson, acrylic in, watercolor, jewelry
Charlotte Peterson, watercolor
Teri Sutton, acrylic, oil, paper mache
Ben Wood, pottery
Martin Steele, watercolor ink on metallic paper
Roy Musitelli, photo illustration, and Gail O’Dell, silversmith will be showing with Roy.
We have 12 locations and 16 participating artists.
More info on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Annual-Medford-Open-Studio-Tour-538995009857874/
By Southern Oregon Artists Resource, 1593 contributed posts
View all Southern Oregon Artists Resource's posts. About the author: SOAR: The Southern Oregon Artist's Resource is a directory of Southern Oregon artists, artisans and those who serve them and calendar of their art events, and Art Matters!, our blog posting Southern Oregon art events and matters of interest to artists, enthusiasts and patrons of the arts near and far. SOAR was created and is maintained by art advocate and web designer Hannah West in Jacksonville, Oregon to promote our diverse and talented arts community to our visitors and the rest of the world.
Are you endeavoring to become the best YOU as a young artist or a musician?
Mark your calendar now for June 17 – 21 and join us at
A West Coast Convergence of Young Artists & Musicians
REGISTER NOW BELOW…
…before the deadline for early registration — save some $$ and register by
Monday, April 15!
– Energize the intersection of your gifts & your faith! –
Masterpiece Christian Fine Arts Foundation is partnering with The Story church in Ashland, OR to host ASCEND 2019, a four-day artist and musician conference in the heart of Ashland. Young artists and musicians, ages 15-30, from up and down the West Coast will engage in great vision-building, inspiration, and technical instruction by an incredible team of professionally trained and experienced artists and musicians. Participants will gather in morning and afternoon sessions in specific learning tracks, plus engage in morning and evening all group devotions and worship, inspiring featured speakers, and lunches and dinners. This will be a week packed full of inspiring connection and unforgettable community!
top right: Stella – Frank Ordaz, bottom left: Bunny – Frank Ordaz, bottom right: Marshall – Frank Ordaz
RYAN MOON
| OIL PAINTING: PORTRAITURE |
top right: Solace – Ryan Moon, bottom left: Jim Wright – Ryan Moon, bottom right: Baptism – Ryan Moon
ART | MUSIC
Become a part of this unique community of creatives as we pursue excellence in our crafts together to become the next generation of influential artists and musicians!
With our team of highly experienced, professional artist instructors, you’ll gain a vast range of in-depth, inspirational teaching as you’re guided through these hands-on workshops and discover a broad scope of technical skills, a brief history of the impact of Biblical art throughout history, and the impact artists can continue to have in His story of reconciling people to Himself!
music
| Steve Hopkins & Matt Combe & Jeremy Oliveria |
Worship & Songwriting
| Zachary Sprunger |
Keyboard/Piano
| Michael Farley |
Intermediate & Advanced Guitar
| Jennifer Davis |
Vocals
| Jim Abdo |
Recording Studio
Our team of Spirit-filled professional musicians and songwriters are collaborating to bring a rich learning experience to each individual student, as they will venture through the foundations of music, theory, technical skills, and the importance of music in bringing the Kingdom of God!
– FEATURED SPEAKERS –
Xavier Brasseur (Head Pastor @ The Story) Jenna Randall Hays (Author/Motivational Speaker) Jeanne Rowlett Randall (President of Masterpiece) Frank Ordaz (Artist)
| SCHEDULE, LODGING, DETAILS |
Activities from 8:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. Morning and evenings devotions, worship, and featured speakers. Mornings and afternoons dedicated to specific track interests (i.e Oil Painting: Portraiture, Keyboard/Piano, etc). All lunches and dinners provided -breakfasts not included. Ends Friday, June 21 at 10:00 a.m.
COST
$260 — Early Registration before April 15
$250 — Register with a group before April 15 ($10 discount per person)
$280 — Registration after April 15
$270 — Register with a group after April 15 ($10 discount per person)
* Registration fee does not include lodging. See lodging recommendations below.
Masterpiece has reserved lodging at the Ashland Commons Hostel, just within walking distance to The Story. This accommodation is $40/night; reserve a place through the ASCEND 2019 registration form.
Alternatively, Masterpiece has also reserved a block of campsites at Emigrant Lake County Recreation Area, just a 15 minute drive from The Story. This accommodation option is $20/night per site, which holds up to 8 guests. Group sites are available. Mention group name ‘ASCEND 2019’ when reserving your place. Contact Emigrant Lake County Recreation Area to book a site (541) 774-8183. Or reserve another fine Ashland lodging establishment of your choosing.
By Southern Oregon Artists Resource, 1593 contributed posts
View all Southern Oregon Artists Resource's posts. About the author: SOAR: The Southern Oregon Artist's Resource is a directory of Southern Oregon artists, artisans and those who serve them and calendar of their art events, and Art Matters!, our blog posting Southern Oregon art events and matters of interest to artists, enthusiasts and patrons of the arts near and far. SOAR was created and is maintained by art advocate and web designer Hannah West in Jacksonville, Oregon to promote our diverse and talented arts community to our visitors and the rest of the world.
Acrylics or Watercolor? You Decide! NEW 4-week Class Sessions with Jeanne LaRae
Painting Classes with Jeanne LaRae at Central Art
NEW Ongoing Acrylic & Watercolor Classes
Mondays, Starting April 15th!
Instructed by Jeanne LaRae
Acrylic Class (4-week session begins 04/15/19) – 10am-1pm
Fee: $120
Watercolor Class (4-week session begins 04/15/19) – 2pm-5pm
Fee: $120
Where: Central Art
*Pre-registration is required. Seating is limited. Call or visit Central Art to reserve (One reservation per individual, please. No group reservations will be accepted). 541.773.1444
Jeanne LaRae uses light and shadow to create and tell a story she relates throughout her paintings of nature, landscapes, architecture, people, and animals.
Organizations –
American Impressionists Society, California Art Club, Intermountain Society of Artists, Oil Painters of America, Southern Oregon Society of Artists, Laguna Plein Air Painters Association – Artist Members
For more information on demos and upcoming classes, contact:
By Brooke Nuckles, 296 contributed posts
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PASSION WEEK
with Masterpiece Christian Fine Arts
| THE CROSS | THE RESURRECTION |
|WE BELIEVE |
WELCOMING IN THE EASTER SEASON!
Connect your family and friends to truth by creating a dedicated wall or clusters of inspiration and beauty in your home.
Pieta by Michelangelo, The Believer by Frank Ordaz, Christ Before His Crucifixion by Henry Thomas Bosdet
Below: Triumphant Entry by Tom duBois
– ART LOVERS –
Is this celebration not the pivotal event in history?
Move over Easter bunny. Let your walls and your home speak to hearts and minds and affirm the truth of this season. Masterpiece is featuring new ways that you can invite the presence of truth through art, both historic and contemporary, into the beauty of your home. See these beautiful suggestions and more at our online store!
With this selection of both historical and contemporary artworks expressing the powerful message of the Passion week, we are offering several canvas sizes, framed prints, and mounted miniature canvases for each artwork image. Now you have all the options needed to create the perfect custom collection of Passion Week art to enhance your home with beauty and passion!
| FREE SHIPPING on orders of $100 + |
orders take 6-10 days for shipping.
So order by April 10th for guaranteed delivery by Easter.
Crucifixion
by Peter Paul Rubens
Peter Paul Rubens (1577 – 1640) was considered the most influential artist of Flemish Baroque tradition. Rubens’s highly charged compositions reference many of the highly emotional aspects of Christian history. Perfect for a “Cross” wall or home wall of inspiration. View the multiple framed color options!
This beautiful historic painting, available as a 5×7 inch miniature mounted canvas is sure to carry a passionate presence in your home. The ‘miniature’ size of this piece is excellent for a table top easel or a seasonal addition to your wall of inspiration!.
The Disciples Peter and John Running to the Sepulchre on the Morning of the Resurrection
by Eugene Burnand
The urgency and excitement in the disciples’ eyes as they bolt to see their Lord has risen! Add to your home a breath of refreshment this Easter season with the addition of this passionate piece that speaks new life with its brushstrokes! Available now!
The moment Mary observes Christ’s empty tomb–it connects your family and friends to visually declare this pivotal event in history. Perfect for wall cluster art displays, small table top easels, or multiple clipped hanging systems.
By Brooke Nuckles, 296 contributed posts
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2 FREE Painting Demos this April!
Presented by Jeanne LaRae
Acrylic Demo – Monday, April 8th – 10am-Noon
Watercolor Demo – Wednesday, April 10th – 2pm-4pm
Where: Central Art
Fee: Both Demos are FREE (limit 20 participants per day)
*Pre-registration is required. Seating is limited. Call or visit Central Art to reserve (One reservation per individual, please. No group reservations will be accepted). 541.773.1444
Jeanne LaRae uses light and shadow to create and tell a story she relates throughout her paintings of nature, landscapes, architecture, people, and animals.
Organizations –
American Impressionists Society, California Art Club, Intermountain Society of Artists, Oil Painters of America, Southern Oregon Society of Artists, Laguna Plein Air Painters Association – Artist Members
For more information on demos and upcoming classes, contact:
By Peggy Stermer-Cox, 364 contributed posts
View all Peggy Stermer-Cox's posts. About the author: I begin my watercolor paintings with an idea and a drawing. I build the painting layer by layer, drawing lines and shapes, looking for rhythm and feeling. My color sense is a reflection of my childhood in New Mexico fused with colors of my home in the Northwest. My goal is to go beyond the surface to find joy, wonder and a bit of mystery. I have shown my works in galleries, juried, group and solo shows in Washington, Oregon, Montana and New Mexico. My paintings are in private collections in the west, New York and Norway.
To view examples of Peggy's work or to make contact with the artist, please visit her listing at the Southern Oregon Artists Resource.
An invitation to see painting “Three Minute Egg #12” as one of 80 water-media paintings in the WSO Spring 2019 Experimental Exhibition!
What makes this show particularly special is that the rules accept works from a variety of watermedia and supports. That is to say, artists can include acrylic paint or use clayboard panels, for example. There might be a bit of pastel or colored pencil worked in too, as long as the painting is primarily watercolor.
Location and Hours.
The WSO Exhibition will held at the Oregon Society of Artists (OSA), 2185 SW Park Ave, Portland OR from April 8th to 30th. Gallery hours are Monday through Saturday, 1 – 4 pm.
The opening reception is Saturday, April 6th from 4 to 5 pm.
About the Painting.
Some of my favorite things: egg cups, espresso cups, a timer and a spoon.I am reminded of special family breakfasts we had when I was young.It just seemed exotic to have an egg served in an egg cup.I loved dunking my toast in the egg yolk.The design of the painting perhaps emphasizes the idea of remembering the past.The items are simplified and expressive rather than realistic.It is about experimenting with shape and color to create something joyful.
The colors of the painting refer to an early morning, perhaps. In other words, dawn; the time of day when the sun is just starting to peak into the breakfast room. The darks of night have yet to disappear for the day.
This is one of 13 paintings created to date in my “Three Minute Egg” series of paintings.
If you would like, I wrote an article about creating the design for this painting and published almost a year ago. You might enjoy the extra insight about the painting.
Invitation.
If you are in the area, I invite you to stop by and enjoy the show!
By Peggy Stermer-Cox, 364 contributed posts
View all Peggy Stermer-Cox's posts. About the author: I begin my watercolor paintings with an idea and a drawing. I build the painting layer by layer, drawing lines and shapes, looking for rhythm and feeling. My color sense is a reflection of my childhood in New Mexico fused with colors of my home in the Northwest. My goal is to go beyond the surface to find joy, wonder and a bit of mystery. I have shown my works in galleries, juried, group and solo shows in Washington, Oregon, Montana and New Mexico. My paintings are in private collections in the west, New York and Norway.
To view examples of Peggy's work or to make contact with the artist, please visit her listing at the Southern Oregon Artists Resource.
It has been a busy year so far! I have been doing some volunteer work with the Watercolor Society of Oregon, for example. Plus, I took artist Sarah F. Burns‘ “Anatomy for Artists” drawing class. The class was intense, challenge and wonderful; a good learning experience.
But, no matter how busy I get, I keep drawing. You see, it’s absolutely essential for me to continue to do so. In part, drawing keeps my skills honed and improving. Also, I draw for the fun of it. And, I get grumpy if I don’t draw.
So, out come my favorite items, like these broken seashells, coffee cups, brandy snifters. It is interesting that I never tire of them and I continue to learn.
So, I may be busy, but I can still find time to draw. Thank you and please enjoy!
By Brooke Nuckles, 296 contributed posts
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Art du Jour April 2019:
Art du Jour Gallery, 213 E. Main Street in Medford will be devoted to watercolor in April with Marianne Nielsen and Marilyn Zupan. Third Friday will be on April 19, 5-8 pm with musical entertainment by classical guitarist Rod Petrone. Go to our Facebook page (www.facebook.com/ArtduJourGallery) for updates.
Guest Artist Marianne Nielsen
With a passion for watercolor, Marianne Nielsen say it is her favorite media because of its versatility regarding techniques and textures. While enjoying all styles and subjects, her inspiration comes from all things in nature, especially animals and flowers.
After 5 years learning from the late Marshal McDaniels, he literally changed the way she looks at everyday things like clouds, trees, water and life. Soon after she became a watercolor instructor herself with 6 to 8 students, which has since grown to 4 weekly classes with more than 50 students. Since 2007, many of her students have also gone on to become teachers themselves as well as having their work in local galleries.
Marianne is a former Art du Jour member and active participant with the Watercolor Society of Oregon. She also gives workshops in Grants Pass, as well as recent workshop in Tucson, Arizona. She has shown and sold artwork at 7 Feathers Hotel and Casino Resort, and is currently a member of the Grants Pass Museum of Art. She has also been showing work at Gallery One in Grants Pass and will be their featured in July.
Church Lane by Marylin Zupan. Digital image provided by the artist 3/2019
Marilyn Zupan has always had a deep love for England’s gentle country landscapes and rustic stone homes and bridges. Her father was English and she spent three years in England falling in love with her ancestral land. “Being able to recreate those memories in watercolor is pure joy.”, she writes.
Having taught calligraphy in the Rogue Valley for more than 20 years, Marilyn began taking watercolor classes in 2009 and has been painting ever since. In 2011 Marilyn was juried into the Watercolor Society of Oregon.
As an added attraction to our featured wall, Marilyn will be teaming up with potter Susan Paul Williams for the entire month of April.
Pottery by Susan Paul-Williams. Photo provided by the artist 3/2019
Calling All Rogue Valley Artists!!!
As one of downtown Medford’s premiere art galleries, we are pleased to introduce our newest member Winnifred Liang. We are still actively seeking new artists living in the Rogue Valley region who would like to join our cooperative and display their work to the Medford community. Membership includes an active role in the Art in Bloom festival in May, as well as our monthly Third Friday event. Media to be juried for membership includes pottery, sculpture, photography and jewelry. Contact the gallery by email at [email protected], or log into our website: www.artdujourgallery.com for full membership information.
May will be our 3rd annual “People’s Choice” photography contest with the theme being “My Favorite Photo”. As in the past the popular photography contest will be on display and voted on during Art in Bloom on Mother’s Day weekend. In August the People’s Choice theme will be “Summer Fun” to include all mediums, and October the theme will be “Changing Seasons” also to include all mediums. In the event of a large turnout for the “all medium” contests, we may divide the judging into two separate categories between photography and painting. See our website for entry rules and entry form, or stop by the gallery during our regular open hours. As in the past these exhibits are dependent on the number of participants and the gallery reserves to right to cancel the contest with full refund if turnout is minimal.
By Brooke Nuckles, 296 contributed posts
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April Classes and Workshops
Happy Spring!
I have met the most wonderful people in my classes this year. My heart overflows with love, inspiration and thankfulness for the connection that happens when we all walk together in the passion of our creativity.
Here are two more workshops for April, including the Sumi-e class every Tuesday morning (which if you haven’t tried it yet, you’re missing out)- and with more exciting classes on the way!
Don’t forget Thursday evenings at Kindred are $10 art nights!
Spring Birds
A wonderfully fun and colorful assemblage!
Saturday, April 6th
11:00 – 4:00
All materials provided.
$50
A Show of Hands
Cast and collaged in your own personal style of bohemian or old school tattoos. Addicting?? Ohhh my, yes!
All materials provided!
Saturday, April 20th, 11:00 – 4:00
$55
Sumi-e
(Asian Ink Painting)
A lesson in Focus. Learn to not merely look but really see and connect with the nature around you. Don’t have time to meditate? Do this!
Every Tuesday Morning at 10:00
$25
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Sign Up NOW! Enjoy a 2-hour Demo Presented by Lupe Galvan, MFA from 4pm-6pm 3/28/19!
Lupe Galvan Free Drawing Demonstration
***SECOND SESSION***
Thursday, March 28, 2019 from 4:00pm-6:00pm!
Time: 4:00pm-6:00pm
Where: Classroom at Central Art
Fee: FREE (Pre-registration required)
There’s still time to sign up! The first session is full, but you can sign up to attend a repeat of Lupe Galvan’s demo on Thursday, March 28th from 4:00pm-6:00pm!
In this free demo, Lupe will cover how to draw a head/face and then demonstrate the use of a limited color palette on toned paper. Techniques shown will include using a measuring system and landmarks to draw a face, and how using a limited color palette can actually be beneficial in understanding color and creating color harmony.
Call 541-773-1444 to pre-register, as space is limited. Learn more about Lupe’s art and career by visiting https://www.lupegalvan.com
