What makes a great painting connect so powerfully with the viewer? And as artists, how can we create works that are increasingly effective and emotionally impacting?Study with renowned artist Ron DiCianni for this two day hands-on painting workshop in exploration of this fascinating topic. Plus enjoy an evening (Thurs.) with Ron as he tells his story and expounds on his vast experiences in the role of art and faith in culture spanning 4 decades.
Ron’s works have spiritually and emotionally connected with people all over the world. Because of this strength of vision and connection he has worked alongside well-known authors such as Max Lucado, Randy Alcorn, Joni Eareckson Tada, Frank Peretti, and many more. In combination with these emotionally compelling works, Ron’s spiritual connection to truth in his paintings propels his message all the more powerfully to the hearts and minds of the viewers.
See more of Ron’s workEMOTIONAL POWER – IN A FIGURATIVE PAINTING
Early registration discount: $295 before March 15th
Masterpiece and Pacific Rim Guild members discount
before March 15th: $265
$325 after March 16th
Lodging:
Pacific Rim Art Guild (Eugene faith based art guild) offers host housing
or dorm lodging at New Hope College
Contact Dan Chen 541.461.3735 or [email protected]
or enjoy one of the many other Eugene hotels or Inns
Full Details and registrationLove Art and Beauty but not an artist?
DiCianni and Gardens pairing Event May 16 & 17th
Additionally we are pairing this Ron DiCianni event with our Oregon Gardens Soiree event May 16 & 17th for additional art and beauty lovers who are not attending the painting workshop, but want an opportunity to meet and have dinner with Ron, hear his story and enjoy the stunning beauty of this Oregon destination gem – The Oregon Gardens.
$99 two day event
$80 for Masterpiece and Pacific Rim Guild members
For more infoSponsored by Masterpiece Christian Fine Arts & Pacific Rim Art Guild
17575 Hwy. 66, Ashland, Or. 97520, 541.601.7496
[email protected] www.mcfineartsfoundation.org
Masterpiece is a registered 501(c)3 non -profit corporation registered in Oregon
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Here I am with students I mentored in 2017.
Every year the Rogue Gallery Art Center connects creative teens with professional artists through the Teen Mentor program. I’ve participated in the Teen Mentor program for five years now and always feel just as inspired by the students as they do by me. The mission of the program is to not just teach teens practical art skills, but to also give them some idea of what it’s like to be a professional artist. I’m honest, so I may have scared away one or two by now! It’s certainly not an easy job. There have been many points in my career that I’ve almost given up — and I think it’s important to be able to admit that. Life is not as it plays out on television. Sometimes you feel as if you’re taking one step back for every two steps forward. Why do art? For the true creative, there isn’t really a choice. We feel driven to translate the beauty of the world onto the canvas (or into the page, through the camera lens, etc). We are so lucky, sometimes, to get paid to do it. The Teen Mentor program is not something I do because it’s lucrative, but because it’s rewarding to show teens that being a professional artist is a real possibility. The Rogue Valley may be small and out-of-the-way but I have seen some very talented artists come through the program. They are the future and you never know what these kids are going to do next! You can support the Teen Mentor program by becoming a member of Rogue Gallery & Art Center. Or, you can support me, the mentor, by purchasing a painting or contacting me about commissioned work. Thank you for your support which allows me to give back to my community. Thinking about adding a bunny to your family? Check out this adoption booklet for additional information and please adopt! Bunny Companion Booklet 2-6-17
Fun: Something that brings pleasure, enjoyment or entertainment (noun). Happy New Year!Hi! I realized a couple of days ago that I had yet to post to my blog this 2019! Goodness gracious and happy new year! And, why am I so slow?
Drawing Too Important To Be Fun?I also had a thought that one of the reasons I’ve slowed down is that everything seems to be so important. Or rather, I attach such a sense of importance to things like writing, drawing and painting, that I rarely allow myself a moment of fun.
Doodle For The Fun Of It.And, then, I thought, why not just doodle around for fun. You know, like I did as a child. How about you, did you ever just spend an afternoon drawing or painting just for the sheer pleasure? Draw Like You Did When You Were 10 Years Old!You see, when I was a kid, I used to draw for fun. It was one of my main things to do. That includes weekends, summers and whenever, I was usually drawing. Even in school, from grade school on to college, I always drew in my notebooks.
Give Yourself Five Minutes or Five Hours!So, why not just doodle sometimes? That is, take five minutes and play with a pencil on paper. I am often delighted at the funny characters that dance across the page. You Might Be Surprised!And, then, go back to doing the hard work of developing skills and vision. Now, the harder work of drawing and painting is more enjoyable. My mind and heart are happy and ready to go! Drawings From My Sketchbooks.I thought I’d share some of my recent little doodle type drawings from a couple of my sketchbooks. So, I selected a few of my favorites and posted them here. Thanks!
The post Fun: It is About Drawing For The Joy Of It appeared first on Margaret Stermer-Cox. Fun: Something that brings pleasure, enjoyment or entertainment (noun). Happy New Year!Hi! I realized a couple of days ago that I had yet to post to my blog this 2019! Goodness gracious and happy new year! And, why am I so slow?
Drawing Too Important To Be Fun?I also had a thought that one of the reasons I’ve slowed down is that everything seems to be so important. Or rather, I attach such a sense of importance to things like writing, drawing and painting, that I rarely allow myself a moment of fun.
Doodle For The Fun Of It.And, then, I thought, why not just doodle around for fun. You know, like I did as a child. How about you, did you ever just spend an afternoon drawing or painting just for the sheer pleasure? Draw Like You Did When You Were 10 Years Old!You see, when I was a kid, I used to draw for fun. It was one of my main things to do. That includes weekends, summers and whenever, I was usually drawing. Even in school, from grade school on to college, I always drew in my notebooks.
Give Yourself Five Minutes or Five Hours!So, why not just doodle sometimes? That is, take five minutes and play with a pencil on paper. I am often delighted at the funny characters that dance across the page. You Might Be Surprised!And, then, go back to doing the hard work of developing skills and vision. Now, the harder work of drawing and painting is more enjoyable. My mind and heart are happy and ready to go! Drawings From My Sketchbooks.I thought I’d share some of my recent little doodle type drawings from a couple of my sketchbooks. So, I selected a few of my favorites and posted them here. Thanks!
The post Fun: It is About Drawing For The Joy Of It appeared first on Margaret Stermer-Cox.
Ashland Gallery Association Exhibit Openings & Artist ReceptionsFirst Friday Art Walk, February 1st from 5 to 8 PMStroll the galleries and take in the visual delights in downtown Ashland and the Historic Railroad District. Enjoy this free year-round community event, filled with a diverse array of artwork, live music, artist demonstrations, refreshments and lively conversation! For more information about all of our exhibits and to download the February Gallery Tour map, please visit: www.ashlandgalleries.com Ashland Gallery Association – February Spotlight ExhibitsHanson Howard Gallery40th Anniversary: Works from the Collection of Hanson Howard Gallery2019 is our 40th anniversary and that has us feeling like taking a trip down memory lane. Over the years, the gallery has amassed a healthy collection of exceptional regional artists who have at some point been represented by us. Was there an artist that you loved and no longer see at the gallery? Maybe you wish you had collected one of their works. Now you may have a second chance. Join us in February for an exhibition of works from the Hanson Howard Collection made available for purchase at original prices, maybe even with some flexibility as we may have held onto a little too much work….who can blame us?! Show runs February 1st – 26th. Opens First Friday, February 1st, 5-8 pm.  Judy Howard, “Park Shadows” Photographers’ GalleryFeaturing Debra HarderDebra Harder’s new show, The Comforts of Home, opens on Friday, February 1st at The Photographers’ Gallery At The Ashland Art Center. Photographing in the comforts of home on cold winter days is one of Debra’s favorite things to do. She enjoys creating still life scenes reminiscent of old paintings. These images include some of her beloved possessions such as her collection of English White Ironstone. The natural light streaming in from nearby windows is all that is needed to “paint” the items being photographed. Debra’s still life images truly reflect her personal style not only in photography but also in her home.  Debra Harder, “Two Pears and a Book”, photograph Shepherd’s Dream“Pictorial Lullabye” Paintings by Lindy KehoeLindy Kehoe’s fantastical illustration style is its own mythos. This Pittsburgh native received her B.F.A in 2001 at Ohio University. Her adventurous spirit led her to the West Coast in 2005, where she began exhibiting with the Visionary Artist Community. She has been living on the Rogue River in S. Oregon with her California-born husband who has been a deep inspiration to her work. Landscapes depicting dreamy characters and animals can be seen throughout her paintings. Lindy works in a variety of mediums, including oils, acrylics, ink and watercolor, as well as, graphite. Her intention of creation is steeped in the celebration of the child-heart wonder. Lindy also has expertise in live painting during her exhibitions and this month is no exception. She says of her work…”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.” She will be joined by a special musician of her choice and a foodie to round out our February event.  Lindy Kehoe, painting Ashland Art CenterShades of Blue: Dyeing with IndigoStudio Artist Shared Exhibit, “Shades of Blue,” features Marta Marthas, Jo Ann Manzone, Peggy Biskar, Janine Twining and Gayle Erbe-Hamlin. This group of studio artists at Ashland Art Center share a passion for textile design and using natural dyes, especially Indigo. They explore multiple ways of using Indigo hues in their textile art. Botanical sources of the blue dye, Indigo, have been used for thousands of years by people of many cultures to color natural fibers. This exhibit will demonstrate the wide color range that can be achieved with natural Indigo dyes and outline the process used to dye with Indigo plants. Handmade garments and textile wall art pieces dyed with Indigo will be featured. Featured Gallery Artist: Jennifer Anne Nelson Show: Freed from the Halls of Amenti Medium: eco oil paint, soldering iron, ink
Jennifer Anne holds a B.A. degree from UC Berkeley in Art Practice, and is currently living in southern Oregon where she is a gallery artist at The Ashland Art Center. Her artworks investigate the mysteries transcribed in ancient legends, working in partnership with the materials to allow archetypes, symbols, and wild landscapes to emerge.  Jo Ann Manzone, print, Rust
Please see the attached “Spotlight Exhibits” and February Gallery Tour Map:
Thank you for your support of the Visual Arts in our communities! Hello, Rogue Valley friends!
Fun event alert for this weekend! Join me for a combo art reception of milagro paintings and a book launch for a mother-daughter book:Blessings: A Children’s Book for Grown-ups. I had the joy of working with my mom to craft the simple blessings inside–and to create the simple illustrations for them, too.
It’s a wholehearted eve’, indeed.
Join us this Saturday, 26 January, from 5-7 pm at Jacksonville’s delightful new project cafe, The Miners’ Bazaar {235 E California St.}. Owner Rosie will be selling a range of local wines, beer, tea & coffee. Bring a friend or a love or both! (The reception would make a great start to an evening in Jacksonville–consider heading out for dinner after. We love to support our local businesses!)
Bonus: the blessing book is a coloring book, and we’ll be including little bundles of colored pencils with purchase. You can hang out and start to color or save the book for a Valentine’s gift…or do both!
We’d love to see you there,
Anna
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