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By Southern Oregon Artists Resource, 1965 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 March Visual Arts News
March = Art Opportunities
We’re excited to share a handful of fun and diverse art opportunities that are being offered this month to foster your inner creativity.
Kristen O’Neill, Green Ground – Biscuit Fire, Kalmiopsis Wilderness, Acrylic on Canvas
Kristen O’Neill Elevating Your Art: How to Productively Self Critique Saturday, March 18, 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Join Kristen O’Neill and The Guild Gallery & Art Center to learn more about how to apply the elements of art and the principles of design to any composition. Kristen will model these ideas by walking individuals through several examples from art history and providing open critique and dialogue. This is the perfect opportunity to receive feedback from other artists in both a safe and intimate environment.
For those who are interested in participating, please click here for more information.
Eli Doyle, Untitled, Graphite
Grants Pass Museum of Art Portrait Drawing with Eli Doyle Saturday, March 18, 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Join the Grants Pass Museum of Art and Eli Doyle to learn more about how to draw a portrait from start to finish. Demonstrating everything from sketching the planes of a face to basic proportions, individuals will also learn how to lay out a composition and block in main features to achieve likeness.
For those who are interested in participating, please click here for more information.
Moira Racich, Impermanence, Acrylic on Canvas
Siskiyou Gallery House Meditation Creation Monday, March 20, 6:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Join Siskiyou Gallery House for an evening of candle-lit guided meditation using a variety of healing instruments, followed by time for artistic creation through painting, drawing, and writing. Beverages and supplies will be provided, but individuals are encouraged to bring their own.
For those who are interested in participating, please click here for more information.
Fiber Arts Collective, Untitled, Indigo Dip
Fiber Arts Collective Indigo Dip with Jo Ann ManzoneSaturday, March 25, 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Join Fiber Arts Collective and Jo Ann Manzone to learn about the process of indigo dip dying. Whether it’s creating a solid dye or playing with different folding techniques, this process is perfect for refreshing old garments. While instructions will be provided, individuals will need to bring their own fabric that is scoured.
For those who are interested in participating, please click here for more information.
By Southern Oregon Artists Resource, 1965 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.
Insert old adage meaning “busy/distracted” here ____. We’ve all been here before – all the excitement at the start of the new year when we were jotting down our ambitious (or even low-key) resolutions or directives, giving way to the long months of just keeping warm. When you glance back at that list, some of these personal promises can feel like they’ve already been broken.
If the muse feels elusive, here’s a friendly reminder: you still have the list within you; you are not bound to a set order or timetable to complete it. Instead of beating yourself up, pick yourself up by doing something creative! Pick your favorite from the lineup and start there.
This month at Central Art we’re encouraging you to pick up where you left off, stop letting those unfulfilled resolutions live rent-free in your head, and get going with your next project! Never tried block printing or carving your own block? Do it. How about playing with encaustic wax? Wax on, my friend.
Now is the time to take those bucket list items out, then use that bucket to wash off those brushes!
-Adam
*Conquer your “Creative Block” with this EASY Block Printing Project*
Follow along with the steps below OR carve your own path – just get going!
COMING SATURDAY, MARCH 25th – ALL-NEW WATERCOLOR MINI WORKSHOP!
By Southern Oregon Artists Resource, 1965 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.
Anne recently signed off as Executive Director of the Art Presence Art Center and Gallery in Jacksonville. That has opened up her time and she now offers classes and workshops, often in collaboration with another respected artist, and always at an affordable price.
Here’s what Anne has for you in April 2023:
Life Drawing with Professional Models
April 3–May 2, 2–4pm each Monday: Practice your life drawing skills with Anne Brooke and Ilene Gienger-Stanfield. Instruction is available but Anne and Ilene honor your time to see and draw without interruption.
Origami Boxes
April 8, 1–4pm each day: Anne Brooke presents a 3-hour origami workshop with Jay Leighton. $25, all supplies provided.
By Anna Elkins, 174 contributed posts
View all Anna Elkins's posts. About the author: art + word + spirit: A painter and poet, I play in the crossroads of art & spirit. My paintings are visual stanzas of a poem I will spend my life writing - with brush & pen. I've had the honor to create and exhibit art in the United States, Europe & Micronesia. "As with poetry, painting is either a battle or a dance. Given the choice between music & a sword, I choose music." See Anna's listing at the Southern Oregon Artists Resource.
I have been diving into creative solitude this winter by writing, reading, and watching trees. One of my many book companions was May Sarton’s luminous Journal of a Solitude. Her wisdom on poetry alone astounds me. But so does her more general wisdom, some of which I decided to share on this first day of Lent:
“Under the light of eternity things, the daily trivia, the daily frustrations, fall away.” (54)
“It is only when we can believe that we are creating the soul that life has any meaning, but when we can believe it—and I do and always have—then there is nothing we do that is without meaning and nothing that we suffer that does not hold the seed of creation in it.” (67)
“[S]olitude is one of the ways toward communion.” (73)
“I have said elsewhere that we have to make myths of our lives, the point being that if we do, then every grief or inexplicable seizure by weather, woe, or work can—if we discipline ourselves and think hard enough—be turned to account, be made to yield further insight into what it is to be alive, to be a human being, what the hazards are of a fairly usual, everyday kind.” (108)
“[R]eal joy. It is becoming exceedingly rare among artists of any kind. And I have an idea that those who can and do communicate it are always people who have had a hard time. Then the joy has no smugness or self-righteousness, it is inclusive not exclusive, and comes close to prayer.” (182)
May Sarton, Journal of a Solitude. W. W. Norton & Company, 1977.
Are you ready to cut through the confusion and take your artwork to the next level? Are you ready to save years of learning on your own? We invite you to join the Southern Oregon Guild on Saturday March 18 from 10am-1pm for this HYBRID workshop Elevating Your Art: How to Productively Self-Critique, led by professional local artist Kristen O’Neill, where you’ll learn how to apply the elements of art and principles of design to your work – and understand exactly what these terms mean! Kristen will model these ideas by walking you through several examples from art history and then open up class for you to have YOUR artwork critiqued. This is a great opportunity to apply this knowledge right away in a safe and intimate environment with other artists at different skills levels. This class is suitable for artists of all 2D mediums and levels of experience.
Join class either online via ZOOM (link will be emailed to you following registration) or at the Guild Gallery & Art Center at 24353 Redwood Highway Kerby, OR 97531. When registering, please indicate if you wish to have your art critiqued and if you will be joining online or in-person, so that we may prepare ahead of time.
Class fees are on a sliding scale $40-$60 for adult and $25 for students currently enrolled in any high school or college. If the sliding scale would be a hardship and you’d like to request a scholarship, please send an email to [email protected] or call us at 541-592-5019. To learn more about the Southern Oregon Guild, visit us online at www.southernoregonguild.org.
ABOUT KRISTEN O’NEILL
Guild Member Kristen O’Neill has taught hundreds of students and believes in being generous with her knowledge. Her down-to-earth and humorous teaching style are designed to make artists feel welcomed to art and skill improvement. She graduated from the School of the Art Institute of Chicago in 2003 and has lived in Southern Oregon since 2015. Her artwork has been in Professional Artist Magazine, she has been interviewed about her Oregon Coast Trail series on JPR, and had a solo exhibition at the Grants Pass Museum of Art. She is also an Artist Mentor for Alyson Stanfield, a well-known artist business coach. Follow her on Facebook and Instagram, where she shares updates about her offerings, upcoming gallery showings, fun painting challenges, and more! Her artwork can also be viewed and purchased at https://kristenoneillart.com
By Anna Elkins, 174 contributed posts
View all Anna Elkins's posts. About the author: art + word + spirit: A painter and poet, I play in the crossroads of art & spirit. My paintings are visual stanzas of a poem I will spend my life writing - with brush & pen. I've had the honor to create and exhibit art in the United States, Europe & Micronesia. "As with poetry, painting is either a battle or a dance. Given the choice between music & a sword, I choose music." See Anna's listing at the Southern Oregon Artists Resource.
By Southern Oregon Artists Resource, 1965 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 January Visual Arts NewsJanuary = Art Opportunities
We’re excited to share a handful of fun and diverse art opportunities that are being offered this month to foster your inner creativity.
Jenay Elder, Oranges in Sunlight, Acrylic on Canvas
Art & Soul Ashland Backlit Citrus Paint Night with Jenay Elder Friday, January 20, 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Join Art & Soul Ashland and Jenay Elder to learn more about acrylic painting techniques while referencing brightly lit citrus. Best known for her textured notes of color, representational quality, and sensitive subject matter, Jenay has developed a sharp eye for depicting subjects that instill insight and familiarity. Registration includes materials, wine, and refreshments.
For those who are interested in participating, please click here for more information.
Dennis McNett, Good Medicine, Woodblock Print
Schneider Museum of Art Saturday Salon: Pushing the Press Saturday, January 21, 11:00 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Join the Schneider Museum of Art, Executive Director Scott Malbaurn, Curator Josef Zimmerman, and Featured Artists Kathryn Polk and Dennis McNett for a private tour of Pushing the Press: Contemporary Printers Redefining the Medium. Following the tour will be an intimate brunch with the opportunity to have lively conversations with both the curator and artists.
For those who are interested in attending, please click here for more information.
Grants Pass Museum of Art, Untitled, Graphite
Grants Pass Museum of Art Drawing and Composition with Kristen O’Neill Saturday, January 28, 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Join the Grants Pass Museum of Art and Kristen O’Neill to learn more about the basic fundamentals to create a strong composition. Using graphite tools and drawing from a simple scene, individuals will learn how to create a range of values while reviewing the principals of design.
For those who are interested in participating, please click here for more information.
Fiber Arts Collective, Untitled, Mixed Media
Fiber Arts Collective Art Supply Swap! Sunday, January 29, 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Join Fiber Arts Collective for an Art Supply Swap! Artists are encouraged to bring one to five items that they would like to trade in exchange for other items. All supplies should be in good and usable condition.
For those who are interested in attending, please click here for more information.
By Southern Oregon Artists Resource, 1965 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.
In this 4-hour, single session workshop we will explore the different types of soft pastels as well as various pastel supports and mixed media applications. We will delve into the diversity of pastels and the range of textures and effects that can be achieved with this versatile medium. We will also have a look at some grounds and mediums available that will make just about any surface accept pastel.
*For more information, including a complete supplies list and class registration, visit centralartsupply.com
By Anna Elkins, 174 contributed posts
View all Anna Elkins's posts. About the author: art + word + spirit: A painter and poet, I play in the crossroads of art & spirit. My paintings are visual stanzas of a poem I will spend my life writing - with brush & pen. I've had the honor to create and exhibit art in the United States, Europe & Micronesia. "As with poetry, painting is either a battle or a dance. Given the choice between music & a sword, I choose music." See Anna's listing at the Southern Oregon Artists Resource.
Inspired by reading Wintering this Solstice morning…
By Southern Oregon Artists Resource, 1965 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 December Visual Arts News December = Art Opportunities
We’re excited to share a handful of fun and diverse art opportunities that are being offered this month to foster your inner creativity.
Michael Lynn Adams How To Compose Art Using Harmonic Symmetry Ongoing (Online)
Join Michael Lynn Adams to learn more about the process of incorporating harmonic symmetry. Because creating realist paintings is not always intuitive, Michael often uses harmonic symmetry to develop his compositions both on and off the canvas.
For those who are interested in taking a look, please click here for more information.
Michael Lynn Adams, Tangerine On Old Books, Oil on Canvas
Grants Pass Museum of Art Faux Fun and 6×6 Deadline: Saturday, January 14
Support the Grants Pass Museum of Art and display artwork in their Winter Exhibition, taking place from January 20 – February 18.
Faux Fun: Create a copy of a masterwork with your own twist! Masterworks should be well known so that viewers are able to understand the ‘spoof’ of it. The museum has even provided a list of recommendations for inspiration.
6×6: Create a 6”x6” artwork for auction! Artists can create as many artworks as they wish to donate and both 2D and 3D artwork is welcome. Please do not modify the size or edges or create parts that stick out beyond 6”x6”.
For those who are interested in participating, please click here for more information.
Kristen O’Neill, Starry Night Over Grants Pass, Acrylic
Fiber Arts Collective Felting Class with Corbin Brashear Saturday, January 14, 9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Join Fiber Arts Collective and Corbin Brashear to explore and learn more about the technique of needle felting, a dry method using a special needle, loose wool, and a foam surface to create fun and whimsical sculptures.
For those who are interested in participating, please click here for more information.
Corbin Brashear, Untitled, Wool Felt
Ashland Gallery Association Renew Your Membership or Become a Member!
Deadline: Sunday, January 15 Renew your membership or become a member of the Ashland Gallery Association! Benefits include everything from an ad listing in the printed Gallery Guide, a listing on the website, eligibility to participate in special events such as A Taste of Ashland and Ashland Open Studio Tour, daily social media promotion, and so much more.
For more information, to renew your membership, or to become a member, please click here.
