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By Peggy Stermer-Cox, 394 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.
Greetings! I hope this finds you enjoying your summer. One think I enjoy doing is watercolor studies while my husband and I are out camping somewhere. And, that’s what I want to talk about today. From Classes To Traveling. To explain, after spending several months concentrating on my online class with the Art Students League …
By Southern Oregon Artists Resource, 1982 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.
Geraniums, watercolor by Anne Brooke
Join respected watercolorist and encouraging art instructor Anne Brooke for an all-new watercolor workshop. Learn everything you ever wanted to know about watercolor to make you a more powerful painter. 6 weeks of Thursdays starting September 7th from 1–3:30pm for $130. Price includes workbook and supplies. Contact Anne at [email protected] or 541-941-7057 for more information. Register now!
By Southern Oregon Artists Resource, 1982 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.
FRESH PAINT SILENT AUCTION FOR RUCH SCHOOL
What’s the first thing that gets cut when schools face a budget squeeze?
We invite you to support Ruch Outdoor Community School by purchasing a $25 ticket (either Friday, June 23rd 7pm to 9pm and/or Friday July 14th, 7pm to 9pm to join us in the Applegate River Lavender barn for a fun-filled evening of food, wine, music and art. The barn will be filled with paintings created by regional artists who painted all over the Applegate Valley during a one-day plein-air quick paint earlier in the day. You read that correctly — all the paintings will be less than 8 hours old.
There will also be a few select works created by Ruch School students included in the auction. All of the pieces will be available for you to bid on (via anonymous silent auction) while you meet the artists, nibble on tasty appetizers and sip local wine.
The net proceeds of the auction and ticket sales will be donated to fund 2023-2024 art programs at Ruch School. Your participation in this event will help the school maintain vibrant creative experiences for their students.
Please support art programs at Ruch school
As a “community school”, learning opportunities multiply when students dig into their surrounding environment, repositioned to take a closer look at the social, environmental, and economic issues at play.Ruch School students embark on local projects that have tangible results and observable outcomes.
Can’t Come But You Want to Support Ruch School?
If you think this is a great idea but life is too busy to make it to one of the receptions you can donate directly to Ruch School art programs funds by following the June 23rd ticket page or the July 14th ticket page. Just click on the “Get Tickets” orange box to see donation opportunities.
Would You Like to Help Sponsor this Event?
That would be great! Just fill out the form below and tell us how you would like to help (donate food, wine. $ or ?) or you can click on the June 23rd ticket page or the July 14th ticket page, click on the “Get Tickets” orange box to see sponsorship opportunities.
Would You Like to Volunteer to Help with the Event?
That would also be great – use the form below or contact information to let us know how you would like to help.
By Southern Oregon Artists Resource, 1982 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.
PLEIN AIR QUICK PAINT FOR RUCH OUTDOOR COMMUNITY SCHOOL
What’s the first thing that gets cut when schools face a budget squeeze?
(TIME/PLACE CLARIFICATION – this event has a starting time of 8am but you can start anytime and anywhere – the goal is to show up at our barn (375 Hamilton Road, Jacksonville, OR) sometime between 4pm and 6pm with fresh art for the reception that evening)
There is no cost for artists to participate and you are welcome to join us for food, wine and stories at the Fresh Paint Reception and Silent Auction at 7pm – also at no cost to you.
Please support art programs at RUCH OUTDOOR COMMUNITY SCHOOL
As a “community school”, learning opportunities multiply when students dig into their surrounding environment, repositioned to take a closer look at the social, environmental, and economic issues at play. Ruch Outdoor Community School students embark on local projects that have tangible results and observable outcomes.
Where Do I Paint?
We are encouraging folks to paint in the Applegate Valley, which is just 10 minutes outside of Jacksonville, OR. Here are some great resources.
Here’s how the plein air quick paint for river school works
Summary:
The goal of the Quick Paint is to raise money for Ruch Outdoor Community School by selling plein air paintings (created earlier in the day) at The Fresh Art Reception and Silent Auction. Reception tickets sales also donated to the school.
You start when and where you want. We’re encouraging people to paint in the Applegate Valley, but it’s up to you. We want what is most convenient for you.
You are very welcome to paint at our lavender farm as many others have in the past. We will also be serving as a “friendly port” for all artists who need a snack, drinks and or to get out of the heat. Please let us know if you plan to paint here so we have sufficient supplies.
Stop painting at 4pm and deliver your fresh creations to our barn at 375 Hamilton Road in Ruch by 6pm. (mailing address is Jacksonville).
Put your name, contact info, and auction reserve price on the back of each painting.
You receive 80% of the auction sale price – 20% is donated to Ruch School.
You are welcome to stay and enjoy the reception/auction at no charge.
Any unsold works at the auction will continue to be for sale for the rest of the weekend – you can adjust the reserve price if you wish.
ALL paintings remain in our barn through Sunday at 5pm.
Artists Must Agree to:
Start and finish your painting on the day of the event – finish by 4pm. There is no starting check-in or starting event. You can start where and when you like. There is also no authentication process for validating “same day” status of your work – we trust you.
Deliver your completed work to our barn (375 Hamilton Road in Ruch) by 6pm.
Help us display the art. The simplest solution is to find a way that it can be hung (we have lots of space to hang on) or bring an easel (standing or table).
Write your name and contact information on the back of the painting along with your “reserve” lowest acceptable price.
Paintings will then be sold via silent auction during the evening reception. If they do not sell at auction, they will remain on sale for the next two days in our barn during the lavender festival. You can adjust your reserve price for the festival days.
20% of the painting sale will be donated to Ruch School and 80% will go to the artist.
Paintings must remain in the barn for the remainder of the Lavender Festival – until 5pm Sunday night.
Any paintings that do not sell during the auction will remain on sale during the next two days as thousands of people will be attending the Southern Oregon Lavender Festival.
Paintings can be picked up anytime after 5pm Sunday. We can arrange to ship a painting (at cost) if it is a hardship to return to our farm for out of town participants.
Artists are encouraged to:
Attend the Fresh Painting Reception and Silent Auction at no charge – you will be guests of honor. The event is VERY casual and attendees showing up with paint on their clothes will be celebrated. There will be hors d’oeuvre and one glass of wine included – cash bar after that.
Meet and greet enthusiastic silent auction attendees and members of Ruch school.
Price paintings at an “accessible” level to encourage generous bidding. We have purposely set the rates to encourage giving to the school.
This is a non-juried, open event and we encourage artists of all levels to participate. There is not really any competitive aspect to the event.
While we refer to the event as “plein-air” we are pretty open to any artist that wants to contribute and help Ruch School.
Artists are encouraged to paint in the Applegate Valley but again, there are no hard rules for this. FYI, there will be six lavender fields in vibrant bloom on the day of this event. 🙂
We will provide snacks and drinks for any artists that want to paint at our farm or to swing by during the day. If you are coming, or think you might, please let us know. Artists will also have access to rest areas and bathrooms in our air conditioned house.
If the paintings do not sell, they will remain on sale during the remainder of the Lavender Festival where many people may purchase them.
Artists will receive their payment within 7 days of the event but we will do our best process and pay transactions during the reception.
We understand that there are very real expenses for you to participate in this fundraising event and we greatly appreciate your efforts.
Please fill out the form below or call/text Rob Rustad at 831-521-5344 or email [email protected].
I’m Interested in your quick paint event and reception for Ruch School art programs
Which date, June 23rd and/or July 14th, do you intend to paint?
Where you intend to paint? Artists at our farm will have food, drink, inside restrooms/rest areas – please let us know if you intend to paint here or stop by so we have enough supplies. 🙂
Can you deliver your painting to our barn from 4pm to 6pm on the day of the event?
Do you plan to attend the reception at 7pm? You (the artist) do not have to buy a ticket. There will be music, hors d’oeuvres and you will you will receive a ticket for a glass of wine – cash bar after that.
Will you have a guest/s with you at the reception?
Can you please tell us what your approximate reserve price will be for the auction? (artist receives 80% and school receives 20% – many reception ticket buyers have asked how much the paintings will be) NameEmailMessage Send
By Dana Feagin, 81 contributed posts
View all Dana Feagin's 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.
Southern Oregon’s first VegFest is this Sunday at Tikkun Olam Farm Sanctuary in Phoenix, and several of my framed prints are part of their silent auction! Although I will not physically be there, I will be there in spirit!
By Southern Oregon Artists Resource, 1982 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.
Ashland Galleries May Visual Arts News
May = Art Opportunities
In this month’s AGA May Visual Art News, we’re excited to share a handful of fun and diverse art opportunities that are being offered this month—and next—to foster your inner creativity.
Terri Arino, Great Grey Owl, Oil on Canvas
Lithia Artisans Market Support Local Artists in Southern Oregon Saturdays and Sundays, 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Join the Lithia Artisans Market and support local artists in Southern Oregon. Located on Calle Guanajuato in Downtown Ashland, come take a look at some of the finest work made by our talented artists and crafters. Featuring well over twenty individuals, there is everything from clothing and accessories, to pottery, photography, woodwork, and more.
For those who are interested in participating, please click here for more information.
Corbin Brashear, Turtle, Needle Felt Sculpture
Grants Pass Museum of Art Needle Felting Turtles with Corbin Brashear Saturday, June 3, 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Join the Grants Pass Museum of Art and Corbin Brashear to learn more about creating sculptures using needle felting. In addition to discovering how to create fun shapes and forms, individuals will also learn how to add lots of fun colors and details. All materials will be provided and no experience is necessary.
For those who are interested in participating, please click here for more information.
Sarah F. Burns, Butler Perozzi Fountain in Ashland, Oil on Panel
Schneider Museum of Art and Sarah F. Burns Art Beyond Plein Air Painting EventSaturday, June 17, 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Join the Schneider Museum of Art and Sarah F. Burns for Art Beyond’s Plein Air Painting Event at Lithia Park. Paint outdoors throughout the day while engaging with the general public and sharing more about concepts and processes. Even more exciting, the first thirty artists who register will be invited to show one piece that was created at the event at the Crystal Ballroom at the Ashland Springs Hotel on Saturday and Sunday, June 24 and June 25.
For those who are interested in participating, please click here for more information.
Roxanne Evans Stout, Pocket of Scraps, Mixed Media
Roxanne Evans Stout Pocket of ScrapsFlexible Dates and Times (Online Workshop)
Join Roxanne Evans Stout to learn more about collage making using scraps of paper and fabric. Choosing a variety of textures, colors, and materials, individuals will cover small pieces of paper that are small enough to fit into a personalized and decorative pocket.
For those who are interested in participating, please click here for more information.
By Peggy Stermer-Cox, 394 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.
I am delighted to announce that my watercolor painting Spiral Gyre #2 earned an “Award of Distinction” in the Watercolor Society of Oregon’s Spring 2023 Exhibition. As such, I send my deepest “thanks” to Juror Vera Dickerson for selecting my work. Where To See The Show Bend, OR. If you would like, you may see …
By Dana Feagin, 81 contributed posts
View all Dana Feagin's 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.
This week, until April 29th, you can purchase $5 chances here to win this original oil painting of Melvin, the tripod and earless pig from Odd Man Inn Animal Refuge in Janesville, TN. The painting is framed and ready to hang – canvas size is 24 x 18. Making this art package even better, Kat von Cupcake wrote a poem to accompany my painting. You can also view the many other wonderful art packages and purchase chances to win any of those items, all to benefit the sanctuary. Melvin lost his ears and his leg due to an altercation with a dog before he was taken in and rehabilitated by Odd Man Inn. His recovery is truly amazing and a testament to this strong boy’s will to survive.
Kicking off with a solo show featuring the art of local landscape painter Sheila Mason!
The Southern Oregon Guild & Bridgeview Winery proudly present, ART IN THE VINEYARD, a new Guild Member exclusive art gallery at Bridgeview’s newly renovated Tasting Room in Cave Junction! Kicking off our new gallery, Sheila Mason will be displaying a solo collection of her landscape paintings and sculpture. Join in on Saturday April 15, 2023 from 5-8pm for a FREE opening celebration to hear Sheila share her creative inspirations and answer any questions. Light appetizers will be provided along with a variety of Bridgeview wines available for tasting and purchase. Bridgeview Winery specializes in German varietals such as Pinot Noir and Riesling. They currently have a gold medal award winning Oregon Pinot Noir that has received a 89 point rating with Wine Spectator and is a great value!
Sheila Mason is a self-taught artist who lives in the mountains of the Illinois Valley of Southern Oregon. Her textured landscape paintings celebrate the flora and fauna of the Siskiyou & Kalomiopsis Wilderness, specifically the Pacific Coast Redwoods. Painting to her is about allowing the mind’s eye to stand among the trees away from the hustle and bustle of life’s minutiae. With each piece, Mason invites the viewer to join her in smelling the forest and hearing the sounds that abound there. She incorporates 3D textural elements into many of her 2D works. Tree bark comes alive and extends off the canvas through her unique application of thick gesso and plaster. She seeks to refresh the viewer and touch the soul, reveling in the glory among the calm and wonder of the trees. Sheila Mason’s work is currently on display at the Southern Oregon Guild Gallery & Art Center in Kerby, Oregon.
Bridgeview Winery is located at 4210 Holland Loop Road Cave Junction, OR 97523.
By Peggy Stermer-Cox, 394 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.
Hello! I am happy to announce that my watercolor painting titled Spiral Gyre #2 was accepted into the Watercolor Society of Oregon’s (WSO) Spring Experimental Exhibition. My Thanks! I would like to say “thank you” to Ms. Vera Dickerson, Juror, for selecting my painting. And, I would like to extend my gratitude to all the WSO …
