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By Brooke Nuckles, 334 contributed posts
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Art du Jour student art show entry. Image provided by Charity Hubbard
June 2019 Third Friday
Art du Jour Gallery, 213 E. Main Street in Medford eagerly anticipates a return of Charity Hubbard’s student art exhibit for our Third Friday reception on June 21st, 5-8 pm. Despite an earlier announcement that our musical entertainment would be held back for this months’ event, due to popular demand we have scheduled classical guitarist Rod Petrone to perform for the evening.
Featured Guest Artist Charity Hubbard in Salon June and July
Frequently painting from life on location “en plein air” and people from life is important to Charity Hubbard. She feels that the regular exercise of painting from life enables her to better capture life, light and a truer sense of atmosphere, even when painting from life is not possible.
Still life by Charity Hubbard. Image provided by the artist.
“It is a joy to find inspiration in the challenge of capturing life as it happens, attempting to be true to the mood and nature of what is in front of me.” Charity states on her website. “Each moment is a gift and a place in time that will never happen again, it’s a privilege to persevere in portraying the spirit of a moment in visual expression to the best of my ability.”
With a background in commercial art for Pixel Productions Inc. (a commercial art and design company), she is trained in perspective and drafting, has illustrated by commission for architects and builders and rendered technical yet artistic architectural illustrations in a variety of mediums. Her enjoyment of architectural elements is reflected in many of her paintings as well. Current art pursuits gravitate towards fine art oil paintings of people, landscape and architecture and teaching. She is also a member of Southern Oregon Society of Artists.
Portrait by Charity Hubbard. Image provided by the artist.
Student Art Show Featured Throughout the Gallery
This is Charity Hubbard’s 11th year of offering small classes that take a classical approach to art. She has taught in conference workshops and currently offers classes to youth ages 10 and up, teens and adults, rotating in subjects of study. Her classes are small, 6-10 students each, taught with the aid of an intern assistant, allowing for much individual instruction from Charity. She also offers a more intensive program where student interns can study with her for 16-18 hours a week and earn a certificate with completion of the program.
Last years’ student art show on Third Friday was the largest turnout AdJ has ever seen, with all indications that the reception this year could be just as popular. We invite the community to stop by on June 21st for the event, or throughout the month during regular gallery hours to see what these gifted students are producing.
Calling All Rogue Valley Artists!!!
Art du Jour is still 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.
By Brooke Nuckles, 334 contributed posts
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JUNE 19 – JUNE 22, 2019
$85 registration fee – Register Now!
Southern Oregon Plein Air (SOPA) invites artists of all levels to participate in 4 days of plein air painting!
Artists can customize their SOPA experience by participating in a vendor fair, attending FREE plein air presentations, joining guest artistsforon-location demonstrations, entering art into a juried show, participating in a “quick draw” event, and taking advantage of social events.
Paintings entered into the competition will be juried for over $1000 in cash prizes for 1st, 2nd, 3rd places and four honorable mentions. This year’s juror is Cody Bustamante, Professor of Art at Southern Oregon University in Ashland, OR.
Check In and registration will be happening on Wed. 6/19 at Central Art during our Vendor Fair, so mark your calendars!
Thank you for your interest in SOPA 2019 – we hope that you enjoy your experience!
*You can PRE-REGISTER NOW by calling 541-773-1444, or by stopping in-store at Central Art and signing up. Payment is required at time of registration to secure a spot. For full event details, click below to visit Central Art’s Official Blog!
By Peggy Stermer-Cox, 366 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.
Making pictures, as in to form, shape, bring about or create a picture.
Though, truthfully, I am working on a medium size watercolor painting in my “Three Minute Egg” series. However it is taking a while. And, when it is drying between layers, I work on other things.
Back to the small studies. I can get so much enjoyment out of doing the small studies. Plus, although it may not look it, I do feel as though I’m getting somewhere. Put a different way, I am making progress on my drawing skills and how I like to compose and think about my art.
And, you might notice, I am using different media: ink on paper; colored pencil on toned paper; and Procreate App with my iPadPro.
The Beauty Of Making Something.
I was recently reminded that when you ask four year olds see things differently. To explain, when you ask them what they’re doing when they are drawing or painting, more than likely they’ll say they are making something.
And, a child making a picture will probably not be worrying about whether or not their painting will get into a juried show, or sell, or be in a museum, or the myriad of other things grown up artists worry about.
Making Or Creating.
I think the distinction between “making something” and “creating art” is interesting and revealing. Think about it. Sometimes it is just nice to make a picture rather than worry about painting a piece of art. “Art”, at least to me, is loaded with expectations of creativity, skill and meaning. Oddly enough, it can be an onerous challenge.
Just making a picture of a broken seashell is more liberating. I can investigate, play and stop when I want to. It can come out good or terrible; who cares? The time spent making the picture is a worthwhile and enjoyable endeavor.
Patience And Practice.
Recently, I also remembered that getting good at making something takes practice and patience. So, these small studies are my way of learning and practicing my craft.
In any case, I hope you enjoy my broken seashells.
By Brooke Nuckles, 334 contributed posts
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Upcoming workshops and news from the studio.
You can still register for my ONLINE class Fin Folk which begins June 6!
I am so excited to be participating with Artful Gathering again this year and offering my second online class. June 6-July 17, 2019. I poured my heart and soul into this class. I wanted to share with you my painting process from idea to finished piece and that is a tough job, as my mind is a complex web of inspiration! I will be available for live support throughout the class dates. If you click on this link: Artful Gathering. It will take you to all the information on registration, the class description and a short video, I hope you will consider joining me!
This is a wonderful venue in Jamul. You will truly feel like you are going away to a retreat. A wonderful class room on a hill, with views of the surrounding area – all the way to the ocean.
I will be teaching my new class “Soul Narratives,” sharing my painting process. I will take you on a journey with visualization, story and playful painting techniques
Soul Narratives
Way Art Yonder Studio August 3-4, 2019
Here is the link to register and get more info: Way Art Yonder Studio
Leaving you with Ellie. I have started to pull out my teddy bear and doll making supplies, so more to come on them in the near future!
By Brooke Nuckles, 334 contributed posts
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NEW Choose Your Medium Painting Class with Jeanne LaRae
When: Wednesday, June 5th, 2019 (4 week session)
Time: 6:00pm – 9:00pm
Where: Central Art
Fee: $120
Choose your own painting adventure in a creative setting that’s as individualized as you’d like it to be. Students will be able to choose both their medium – oils or acrylics – and the subject matter they’d like to paint.
In this class, the techniques of artists who inspire you will be demystified, and you will be encouraged, but not pushed, to try various ways of painting that are a little outside your comfort zone.
Please bring examples of your work and ideas for possible subjects for your paintings to the first class. Students are responsible for their own materials, or you may discuss with Jeanne about providing supplies for you for each class or just to start.
All levels are welcome. Pre-registration is required as space is limited. Call 541-773-1444 or visit us in-store at Central Art today and pay to register.
By Brooke Nuckles, 334 contributed posts
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Read On For The Inside Scoop On All Things SOPA, Coming 6/19 – 6/22/19!
CENTRAL ART, ART PRESENCE
& SOUTHERN OREGON ARTIST WORKSHOP PRESENT
SOUTHERN OREGON PLEIN AIR
JUNE 19 – JUNE 22 2019, $85 registration fee
Southern Oregon Plein Air (SOPA) invites artists of all levels to participate in 4 days of plein air painting!
Artists can customize their SOPA experience by participating in a vendor fair, attending FREE plein air presentations, joining guest artistsforon-location demonstrations, entering art into a juried show, participating in a “quick draw” event, and taking advantage of social events.
Paintings entered into the competition will be juried for over $1000 in cash prizes for 1st, 2nd, 3rd places and four honorable mentions. This year’s juror is Cody Bustamante, Professor of Art at Southern Oregon University in Ashland, OR.
Wednesday June 19th will begin check-in and registration at Central Art in Downtown Medford. During this time, there will be a vendor fair in which artists will have the opportunity to visit with various art supply vendors and take advantage of incredible savings on plein air painting supplies!
After registration and vendor fair, SOPA participants will head to Art Presence Art Center in beautiful Jacksonville, OR for an artist talk and a delicious catered dinner.
Thursday and Friday, June 20th & 21st, will be paint outs. Artists may paint at any location of their choice in a 50 mile radius of Medford, OR. However, we encourage artists to join guest artists at specific prime locations to paint the beautiful landscapes and urban designs in Southern Oregon.
Guest Artists Include:
Phil Juttlestad – Portland Artist
Stefan Baumann – Artist / Instructional Coach / PBS Show “The Grand View”
Gabriel Lipper – Local Artist and Instructor
Willo Balfrey – Local Artist and Instructor
Jeanne LaRae – Local Artist and Instructor
SOPA will conclude on Saturday June 22nd at Art Presence Art Center. Start this busy day early with a nice breakfast hosted by Central Art. Activities this day include announcing winners of the plein air competition, displayed artwork for public viewing, a quick-paint competition, exhibition painting by local artist, gallery walk with juror Cody Bustamante, and an opening reception. Events will conclude by 3pm.
“En Plein Air” competition paintings will be on exhibitJune 22-30.
Thank you for your interest in SOPA 2019 – we hope that you enjoy your experience!
*You can PRE-REGISTER NOW by calling 541-773-1444, or by stopping in-store at Central Art and signing up. Payment is required at time of registration to secure a spot.
By Brooke Nuckles, 334 contributed posts
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Art du Jour student art show entry…
Art du Jour Gallery, 213 E. Main Street in Medford eagerly anticipates a return of Charity Hubbard’s student art exhibit in June, which became a major downtown event for our small gallery last year. Due to the popular nature of this exhibit we will hold back from providing musical entertainment for our June Third Friday celebration, primarily for space and noise considerations.
The “People’s Choice” photography contest has gone off as planned and a big thanks to all who stopped by our gallery during Art in Bloom to vote on their favorite artwork. The exhibit remains on display and the results will be announced at the end of May and posted on Facebook (www.facebook.com/ArtduJourGallery).
Featured Guest Artist Charity Hubbard in Salon June and July
Frequently painting from life on location “en plein air” and people from life is important to Charity Hubbard. She feels that the regular exercise of painting from life enables her to better capture life, light and a truer sense of atmosphere, even when painting from life is not possible.
“It is a joy to find inspiration in the challenge of capturing life as it happens, attempting to be true to the mood and nature of what is in front of me.” Charity states on her website. “Each moment is a gift and a place in time that will never happen again, it’s a privilege to persevere in portraying the spirit of a moment in visual expression to the best of my ability.”
With a background in commercial art for Pixel Productions Inc., a commercial art and design company, she is trained in perspective and drafting, has illustrated by commission for architects and builders, rendering technical yet artistic architectural illustrations in a variety of mediums. Her enjoyment of architectural elements is reflected in many of her paintings as well. Current art pursuits gravitate towards fine art oil paintings of people, landscape and architecture and teaching. She is also a member of Southern Oregon Society of Artists.
This is Charity’s 11th year of offering small classes that take a classical approach to art. She has taught in conference workshops and currently offers classes to youth ages 10 and up, teens and adults, rotating in subjects of study. Her classes are small, 6-10 students each, taught with the aid of an intern assistant, allowing for much individual instruction from Charity. She also offers a more intensive program where student interns can study with her for 16-18 hours a week and earn a certificate with completion of the program.
Art du Jour student art show entry…
Last years’ student art show on Third Friday was the largest turnout AdJ has seen, with all indications that the reception this year could be just as popular. We invite the community to stop by on June 21st for the event, or throughout the month during regular gallery hours to see what these gifted students are producing.
Art du Jour student art show entry…
Calling All Rogue Valley Artists!!!
Art du Jour is still 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.
By Wendy Gell, 14 contributed posts
View all Wendy Gell's posts. About the author: Wendy was president and designer of Wendy Gell Jewelry, Inc., in the 70s and 80s, an international fashion and costume jewelry business based in New York City and Key West. After a long absence, her encrusted and whimsical designs are again turning up and turning heads on Wendy’s website wendygell.com and galleries across the country, on the cable airways of QVC television, and coming in May at the Crown Jewels in Las Vegas at the Monte Carlo and Mandalay Resorts Casino. Her visionary jeweled panels and canvases are re-creating an ancient Byzantine art form.
REACHING THROUGH TIME AND SPACE
Wendy Gell Wendy’s New “Wenaissance.”
Wendy Gell presents a retrospective of her work at the May meeting of SOSA — The Southern Oregon Society of Artists — May 20, 2019 at the Medford Public Library.
Doors open at 6:00 pm.
6:30 Social Hour with snacks. You don’t have to be a member to be welcome at SOSAs monthly meetings, so come join us for some networking!
Wendy’s presentation starts at 7. The library doors lock promptly at this time, so please arrive early! A retrospective of her life and art, paintings and multimedia work in her series, “Mandalas with the Masters,” as well as other unseen experimental work.
“Mom backwards is Mom Dad backwards is Dad Bob backwards is Bob Wen backwards is New”
