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 Homeward Bound by Marilyn Zupan. Image courtesy of the artist Advance Release for December 2019:
Art du Jour Gallery, 213 E. Main Street in Medford will continue it’s seasonal exhibit with a transition to winter. For Third Friday (December 20th, 5pm-8pm) we are planning a special Christmas event presented by harpist Kathy Yeoman. Please go to our Facebook page (www.facebook.com/ArtduJourGallery) for any further updates. Guest Artist Nancy Graham Returns to Help Art du Jour Usher in a New YearNancy Graham has always been passionate about art in all its forms and styles, as evidenced by the variety of subjects she likes to paint and the varied approach to each. She was always encouraged by her mother, who was a well-known artist in California and an art instructor at Dominican College in San Rafael a number of years ago. She paints only with watercolor these days and her current passion is teaching watercolor at Scrappy Craft in Phoenix, where her classes remain full year around. She tells us that the real thrill comes from the delight her students find when the composition comes together and there’s a sudden spurt of confidence. She pushes strong value shifts of light and dark, telling her students over and over, “The deeper the shadows, the stronger the light will be”. While teaching that there is more to a successful piece of art than the basic fundamentals of art theory, she likes to experiment with a variety of styles and approaches as evidenced by the selection of pieces that will be showing during December and January. Florals, landscapes, abstracts, still lifes and even a motorcycle engine are the subjects she’s chosen to show. She’s always excited to try something new, and is challenged by the possibilities that watercolor brings to her artwork. However, if one were to ask her what she likes to do best, she’d probably reply that she loves to paint the “close-ups” where she can use her small brushes to bring out the finest details of her subjects. Nancy holds a secondary teaching credential and art degree from UC Davis, and is a member of the Southern Oregon Society of Artists, the Rogue Gallery, a past President of the Josephine County Artists Association and a juried member of the Watercolor Society of Oregon.  Nancy Graham exhibit at Art du Jour December 2019. Image courtesy of the artist. Featured Wall to Transition to a Winter Themed ExhibitIn the interest of keeping with our theme “Always Something New“, for December a combined exhibit by participating AdJ members will be offering a visual representation of “Winter Wonderland”. Several of our members are anxious and ready to showcase their creative talents in recognition of this special time of year. Calling All Rogue Valley Artists!!!We continue actively seeking new artists living in the Rogue Valley region who would like to join our co-operative 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. Art du Jour Gallery
213 E. Main Street
Medford, OR 97501
(541) 770-3190
OPEN Tues – Sat., 10AM – 4PM
Although we need rain desperately, I have been taking advantage of the dry weather by doing lots of plein air work. Several students and I have discovered new places to paint, and have had lots of fun doing it! Consider joining us while the warm weather lasts. It’s really not that difficult, and it is a great way to loosen up if you’ve been feeling like your paintings seem kind of tight lately.
The ongoing classes I’m offering (Wednesdays from 2–4pm) at Scrappy Craft are going well. There is a core group of artists who attend classes regularly, each working individually and coming up with some intriguing paintings. Plus, Scrappy Craft offers a discount to students who attend classes there. I must say, I’m super impressed with the extensive inventory of “top brand” art supplies; and all at comparable pricing to the big box stores! Come on over and check it out. I have room for more students in this space. It’s a large, well lit classroom – $30 drop-in, or 4 classes/ $100.
Since classes are ongoing, you may start at any time, and complete a 4 class series within a 6 week time frame. *We will not be meeting 11/27, 12/25, or 1/1
Best wishes to all,
Silvia
 Silvia Trujillo paints en plein air with students  2019 plein air painting by Silvia Trujillo  2019 plein air painting by Silvia Trujillo  2019 plein air painting by Silvia Trujillo  2019 plein air painting by Silvia Trujillo  2019 plein air painting by Silvia Trujillo
What Is Your Approach?One of my nieces recently asked me the following question (and I paraphrase): “Do you draw the subject first or rather, do you paint first?” The question was addressing how one approaches watercolor painting in particular. Easy Answer, Or Is It?My immediate answer was that my approach is to draw first. And, that is what I usually do because it suits my way of working with watercolor.  It Is About How You Solve Composition Problems.To clarify, what we are talking about here is drawing out the composition on your watercolor paper, then painting over top of the drawing. Or, the other option, painting first and working out the composition as you go. And, to reiterate, it is generally my practice to draw out major portions of my design before I start painting. Trying A Different Start Can Enhance Skills.However, that doesn’t mean that I am against the “just go for it” approach. That is, painting without an under-drawing or plan. Besides being fun and challenging, you see, sometimes one needs to do things differently. Painting first and composing as you go can stretch your skills. For one thing, you might have to focus intently on what you’re doing in order for the composition to work. So, from time to time, I have experimented with the more intuitive, un-planned approach to watercolor painting. Risk Of Failure.However, I discovered that I have to be prepared for the “failures”. That is, the paintings that I can not resolve and therefore never finish. And that is because transparent watercolor paint offers few options for corrections. So, at least for me, a successful intuitive painting is a challenge. To put it another way, the difference between the sublime success and stunning not-so-good painting can be a small mis-judgement. Example Of Artist Who Paints First.I once took a workshop with the artist and experimental watercolor painter Barbara Nechis. To explain, I was and still am intrigued by her paintings. Her approach seems intuitive and natural. But, and this is the big point for me, she has had years of experience. And, it was she who helped me understand that you need to be prepared for the failures.  “Bad Paintings” Are Part Of Learning.On the other hand, one could state that failures are how we learn and a regular part of painting. As such, I like to remind myself that one has to get through the “bad” ones to get to the successful paintings. And, that is true for those of us who pre-plan and draw as well as for those of us who just go for it with the paint. The Answer? Yes.So, back to the original question, how ought one start a watercolor painting? Should one draw first (preplan) or paint first? Hmmm, the more I think about it, the more my answer is, “Yes!” And “if you want to and it depends on you”. Also, why not try both approaches? About the Paintings.I selected to watercolor paintings that I created in the same year: 2007. “Rocket Flowers” I pre-planned and drew the layout of the painting first. Then, I continued with the watercolor paint. However, the approach for “November Chapel” was done without a preplanning or an underdrawing.
The post Your Approach – Draw Or Paint First? appeared first on Margaret Stermer-Cox. Join us for the First Friday Art Walk festivities!Ashland Gallery Association Exhibit Openings & Artist ReceptionsFirst Friday Art Walk, November 1st from 5 to 8 pmStroll the galleries and take in the visual delights in downtown Ashland and the Historic Railroad District. Venture further to explore out-skirting galleries! Enjoy this free year-round community event, filled with a diverse array of artwork, live music, artist demonstrations, refreshments and lively conversation!
November Spotlight Exhibits Art & Soul Gallery“Color Notes” oil painting on linen by Jenay ElderArtist Jenay Elder resides in Southern Oregon. Her impressionistic oil paintings are known for their textured notes of color, representational quality and their sensitive subject matter. Jenay sold her first Monet inspired, impressionistic landscape online at the age of fifteen in 2001 and has been making and selling art ever since. Her artwork can be found in regional gallery shows and plein air events as well as in private collections around the world. She is a recent recipient of the Haines Foundation grant and has participated in numerous paint outs and shows, including the UVAA 30 under 30 exhibit. Jenay is also an artist member of Oil Painters of America and Laguna Beach Plein Air Painters associations. Live music of First Friday will be provided by “Sidewalk Café.” The trio – Beth Martin, violinist and singer, Craig Martin, guitarist, and Todd Ragland, fretless bassist play swing, Gypsy jazz and bossa nova.  Jenay Elder, “Reset on Harris Beach” oil on linen Ashland Natural Medicine“Dream Garden” paintings by Linda Kehoe
Lindy writes, “My work is inspired by serendipity, a momentary feeling of interconnected magic, that often feels like a dream. I am motivated to create images that bring peaceful energy to the viewer, a place of remembrance, a place of innocence. The Oracular tendency keeps me fascinated by the mystical process.”  Lindy Kehoe, “Durgalina,” mixed media painting Studio 151Guest Artist Rob Jaffe, photographyNovember’s First Friday at the studio features a joint show of mixed media figures and wall art by Elizabeth York and works by guest artist, photographer, Rob Jaffe. In the words of one of his admirers: “Robert Jaffe’s lens and eye are a gateway to a realm of transcendence. The scope of his work ranges from the close-up to expansive vistas. Whether his photographs are the astonishing insides of a raspberry or a full moon over Mount Shasta, you feel that perhaps you are experiencing these worldly wonders for the first time. Jaffe combines his consummate technical skill with the poetry of his vision. The camera captures reality, but Jaffe transforms the ordinary into the extraordinary. His work takes you to unforgettable moments and locations – a dove ascending from a monastery’s ledge in Assisi, Italy, or the Oregon Coast – filled with luminous rock and the calligraphic underbelly of driftwood. Jaffe’s photographs remind me of a line from Rumi: “We are tasting the taste, this minute of eternity.” The viewer will leave Jaffe’s exhibition, with that experience.” ~Rebecca Gabriel The studio will be open on First Friday from 5-8. www.robjaffe.com Ashland Property Management“Aileron Flares” New & recent works by Jarrett Rex Davidson
With a vita that includes a Bachelors of Studio Art from Southern Oregon University, Davidson was the Art Technician for the Portland Art Museum, Oregon Historical Society, Laura Russo Gallery in Portland and Art Handler for Connect Art International in San Francisco. In addition to painting, Davidson is currently gaining his Master of Arts in Teaching at Southern. He is presently working with Ashland Middle School students on an exhibit of artwork that will be displayed at the Ashland Public Library for a Dia de los Muertos celebration from October 28th into November. Selected pieces of the First Friday Reception at Ashland Property Management will be on sale with 100% proceeds going to The Young Center for Immigrant Children’s Rights.  Jarrett Rex Davidson, “Aileron Flares” watercolor on paper For more information about all of our exhibits and to download the November Gallery Tour map, please visit: www.ashlandgalleries.com
Thank you for your support of the Visual Arts in our communities!
Ashland Gallery Association2020 A Taste of Ashland Poster Art Competition
The Ashland Gallery Association is seeking artwork for its 2020 A TASTE OF ASHLAND event. All southern Oregon artists are encouraged to submit images of their work. AGA Gallery, Associate, and Neighboring Arts Organization members may also submit images for artists they represent. Artists are not required to be AGA Members to submit artwork.
The winner will be publicized in the 2020 Ashland Gallery Guide, the ‘Taste’ Event Guide, on the AGA website, and on ‘Taste’ promotional materials including the poster, postcard, and social media. The Ashland Gallery Guide is distributed to about10,000 patrons of the arts each year. The Event Guide is distributed to about 1,000. The winning poster artist will receive 2 weekend tickets to 2020 A Taste of Ashland.
Submission deadline: December 5, 2019. The poster art will be selected at the December 10, 2019 AGA General Membership meeting at Ashland Art Center. The meeting will begin at 6:30 and members will vote on the submissions. Winners will be notified shortly after this meeting.
Submission address: Routing: send by email to AGA Administrator, Kim Olson:[email protected]
Important: The ATOA committee is seeking strong, colorful and broadly appealing images – ones that convey a feeling of joy and fun with friends, and the feeling of “Come to Ashland for great food, wine and art”. The submissions don’t have to be literal depictions of food and wine, although they can! See HYPERLINK “http://www.atasteofashland.com” to view last year’s image.
Additional Submission Guidelines: · One image may be submitted per artist. · Submit by email in one of the following files types: JPG (preferred), GIF, TIFF, or PDF (Files not in one of these formats will not be guaranteed to be part of the selection) · Submissions must be medium-to-high resolution, and must include the artist’s name, phone number, mailing address, and email address. · Images should be in color and no more than 10MB in size (anything larger will be rejected by the mail server). · Artwork may be existing or created specifically for the “Taste”. · Any art medium that can be photographed and printed is eligible. · The winning artist will be responsible for providing a high-quality image for the printer. · Any artist who has already been honored becomes eligible to submit again after an interval of five years.
The winning poster artist grants the AGA the right to reproduce his/her artwork for the poster and for publicity of A Taste of Ashland. All proceeds from the promotional use of the image will benefit A Taste of Ashland. The Artist will be credited, where possible, on promotional materials using his/her image.
Thanks so much for submitting your work. A Taste of Ashland is the Ashland Gallery Association’s annual fundraising effort and a themed image is important for marketing the event. We look forward to your submission! Kim — Kim Olson
Administrator
Ashland Gallery Association
541.488.8430
 SeaBat, (aka- Sebastian) was in character as security guard for Art du Jour’s October Third Friday event. Guitarist Rod Petrone, who will perform for 3rd Friday November 15th, plays in the background. Roy Musitelli photo 10/18/19 November 2019 at Art du Jour Gallery Art du Jour’s featured wall for October 2019 is a collaboration of participating member’s work focused on the theme “Celebrating Fall Colors”. -Roy Musitelli photo 10/2/19 Art du Jour Gallery, 213 E. Main Street in Medford will continue it’s seasonal exhibit of Jeanne LaRea-Lagano work in our salon through November. Our monthly exhibit on the featured wall will be offering a creative mix of work in recognition of the glorious colors of fall. For Third Friday (November 15th, 5pm-8pm) classical guitarist Rod Petrone has once again agreed to perform his splendid classical guitar. Please go to our Facebook page (www.facebook.com/ArtduJourGallery) for any further updates. Featured Wall Celebrating Fall Colors will Transition to a Winter Themed ExhibitWhen one of our artist members must leave the co-operative, or for one reason or another is unable to fulfill their Featured Artist month, our board of directors must scramble to fill an open slot. This month a combined exhibit by participating AdJ members built around the theme “Celebrating Fall Colors” has received positive reviews from our art loving friends and visitors. In the interest of keeping with our motto “Always Something New”, the remainder of 2019 will see a transition from autumn to winter for a special treat for the upcoming holiday season. Guest Artist Jeanne LaRae-Lagano in Salon through November “Winter Approaching”, 9X12 oil painting by Jeanne LaRea-Lagano. Image provided by the artist Jeanne LaRae-Lagano’s resume lists many accomplishments as an exhibiting and published artist. Her current duties with the Ashland Art Center includes gallery curator and manager, studio artist, window display, and instructor. She is also a board member “Artist Liaison” with the Ashland Gallery Association. As her exhibit continues into November Jeanne has also planned a transition into the winter season with some new paintings depicting appropriate winter scenes. This will provide an opportunity to those who have already seen her October display another chance to see more of what makes her work so captivating. For more information on this artist go to her website at: http://www.jeannelarae.com Calling All Rogue Valley Artists!!!November will also bring a new look throughout the gallery as we undergo our quarterly change-out with a lot of fresh materiel ready to be presented. We still actively seek new artists living in the Rogue Valley region who would like to join our co-operative 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. Art du Jour Gallery
213 E. Main Street
Medford, OR 97501
(541) 770-3190
OPEN Tues – Sat., 10AM – 4PM
Yes, do you remember me?
Remember Me.As I logged into my website in preparation to write this blog post, I noticed the small remark at the bottom of the page. It read “Remember Me”. Though the statement was about my password, it made me wonder, will you remember me?
Blog Slow Down.This past year has not been one of my better blogging years. As I remember, things were slow to begin with and, then, I practically stopped writing for the month of August and September. Not surprising, these two months coincide with our move. That is to say, my husband and I have left Talent, OR and moved to Ilwaco, WA. Hard Getting Started Again.I thought that when we moved into our new place, it would be easy to pick up the keyboard and start blogging again. Silly me; there is a lot of work to setting up a household. And, my studio space, for example, is only about a third of the way unpacked. I do have my drawing table unpacked. Pencil and paper are always at the ready, so things are looking up. All that being said, I have wanted to start writing again. Here we go then and, I do hope that you remember me. Farewell Talent, Oregon.So, I’d like to say a fond farewell to Talent, OR. I thoroughly enjoyed our seven years there. And, while there, I did some sketches of some of the places around town. I have included a few just for fun. Rail Depot.One of my favorite buildings in town is the old rail depot. I did a few sketches and here is my favorite watercolor and ink version. The forward part of the building as space for a cafe. Currently, it is the home of “Sweet Beet Station”. |
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One of my studio partners, and former shelter bunny, Mr Bean, is a model for the Bun Fund Spay/Neuter Campaign Fundraiser this year. Love this boy!
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