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Eva Thieman Announces Owl Exhibit
Eva Thiemann announces today that an exhibit of her oil paintings of owls is hanging at the Eagle Point Public Library from now until the middle of March.
Eva is originally from Latvia. She came to the USA in 1997, lived in Alaska for 6 years and in 2003 moved to Applegate,Oregon.
Ms. Thiemann earned an Art degree from the Academie of Art and a Biology degree from the University of Riga, Latvia. She has created sculptures in bronze. Some of them are in private collections in Latvia, Germany and England.
When Eva came to Alaska, she was overwhelmed by its beauty and wildness. For the first time in her life, she was able to observe Alaska’s magnificient inhabitants — brown bears. On numerous camping trips to Denali National Park she saw bears on the tundra with spectacular mountain scenery, and in Katmai National Park she came within close proximity of bears fishing at rivers and salmon streams.
Since then, painting brown bears integrated with Alaska scenery became Eva’s passion. One episode of her video of a bear fight at Brooks Falls has been included in the National Geographic movie “King Bear.”
After many years of painting bears exclusively, Eva began painting owls to great reviews. Thiemann’s unique mix of realism and abstraction results in colorful and effective renditions of her subjects in exquisite oil paintings.
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Sign Up NOW! Enjoy a 2-hour Demo Presented by Lupe Galvan, MFA from 4pm-6pm 3/28/19!
Lupe Galvan Free Drawing Demonstration
***SECOND SESSION***
Thursday, March 28, 2019 from 4:00pm-6:00pm!
Time: 4:00pm-6:00pm
Where: Classroom at Central Art
Fee: FREE (Pre-registration required)
There’s still time to sign up! The first session is full, but you can sign up to attend a repeat of Lupe Galvan’s demo on Thursday, March 28th from 4:00pm-6:00pm!
In this free demo, Lupe will cover how to draw a head/face and then demonstrate the use of a limited color palette on toned paper. Techniques shown will include using a measuring system and landmarks to draw a face, and how using a limited color palette can actually be beneficial in understanding color and creating color harmony.
Call 541-773-1444 to pre-register, as space is limited. Learn more about Lupe’s art and career by visiting https://www.lupegalvan.com
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Main Gallery Exhibit
Adventures in Experience: Imaginative Works by Dianne Jean Erickson & Barbara Martin
March 1 – April 12, 2019
Reception, Friday, March 15, 5:30 – 8:00 pm
Portland artists, Dianne Jean Erickson and Barbara Martin create highly imaginative contemporary works. Erickson creates encaustic monotypes and mixed media prints. Martin uses acrylic, oil pastel and pencil in her mixed media paintings. Their work is infused with energy and expression.
Dianne Jean Erickson has a Bachelor’s of Fine Arts degree in Studio Art from Southern Oregon University. She is a founding member of the contemporary art group AMBUS. For a number of years she had a co-op gallery in Jacksonville then Medford. She has received numerous awards for her artwork and has exhibited throughout the West Coast. She resides in Portland. Dianne uses multiple mediums including, but not limited to, encaustic, acrylic, oil and cold wax, and collage. She works by intuition – a process of creating, figuring out what works, what to keep, and what to abandon. Dianne states, “Creating art energizes me, it’s a place where time is altered, where all my feelings and emotions appear at some time or another; pleased, tired, upbeat, excited, harried, surprised, and hopefully at some point, satisfied.”
Barbara Martin has a MBA as a certified creativity coach. Barbara has received numerous awards including a recent professional development grant from the Regional Arts and Culture Council of Oregon. She has exhibited throughout the Northwest. She describes her painting method as a “process of painting intuitively with many primordial (and sometimes surreal) connections flowing naturally into her work”. She finds further inspiration in repressed dreams and the natural world. The paintings in this exhibit are part of the ongoing “Super Ply and Friends” series and consist of black and white paintings on bare plywood. As a process painter, she allows each painting to develop organically so the character and context are not preplanned. Barbara has lived on three continents and in twelve states. She now lives in the Portland area.
Dianne Jean Erickson and Barbara Martin will be at the March 15, Third Friday art reception. Barbara Martin will do a demonstration of her unique process of painting.
Community Gallery New Exhibit
The Art of the Celts
March 8 – March 22, 2019
Reception, Friday, March 15, 5:30 – 8:00 pm
The Rogue Gallery & Art Center celebrates the art of the Celts with this Irish themed art show. The Celtic culture has a long and rich tradition in music and art. This is our fourth annual Celtic Art Exhibit and includes seventeen artists who were inspired by the art of the Celts or by Ireland. Included in this exhibit are paintings in collage, fiber arts, mixed media, pen and ink, photography, and paintings in acrylic, gouache, oil, and watercolor. Exhibiting artists include Rachel Barrett, Violet Burton, Tom Glassman, Taylor Ann Hansen, Jennifer Ivey, Robert Keith, Silvia Kelly, Joan Kennedy, Jeanne LaRae, Mary Ann Schofield Macey, Anna May, Susan Murphey, Barbara Schack, Ginny Schaw, Pam Shay, Margaret Stermer-Cox, and Lori Taylor.
On St. Patrick’s Day, the Rogue Gallery will host a special evening event featuring Celtic art, music, and Irish food. Music includes “Pat O’Scannell and Friends” rendering traditional Irish music and the “Southern Oregon Scottish Bagpipe Band”. Tickets cost $35.00 and are limited. For tickets, please call 541-772-8118, visit the Rogue Gallery at 40 S. Bartlett St., or purchase online at www.roguegallery.org .
Refreshments from Harry & David will be served at the reception.
The Rogue Gallery & Art Center is a non-profit community art center, founded in 1960 to promote and support the arts in the Rogue Valley. The center exhibits a wide range of artistic styles and mediums from local and national artists. Programming includes art educational opportunities for children and adults. Hours of operation are Tuesday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturday from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Call (541)772-8118 for more info or visit www.roguegallery.org.
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Enjoy a 2-hour Demo Presented by Lupe Galvan, MFA This March!
Lupe Galvan Free Drawing Demonstration
Thursday, March 28, 2019
Time: 1:30pm-3:30pm
Where: Classroom at Central Art
Fee: FREE (Pre-registration required)
In this free demo, Lupe will cover how to draw a head/face and then demonstrate the use of a limited color palette on toned paper. Techniques shown will include using a measuring system and landmarks to draw a face, and how using a limited color palette can actually be beneficial in understanding color and creating color harmony.
Call 541-773-1444 to pre-register, as space is limited. Learn more about Lupe’s art and career by visiting https://www.lupegalvan.com
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March – April 2 0 1 9
N E W S L E T T E R
A R T E N H A N C I N G C O M M U N I T Y
Shining Mountains
by
Andre Satie
Balloons Over Began
by
Susan Quinn
Sundial Courtyard
by
Katharine Gracey
Hand Woven Basket
by
John Campbell
Shadow
by
Tom Glassman
Air Mail
by
Nancy Bardos
Floating
by
Bill Stanton
Unraveled
by
Brenda Mills Branan
California Dreaming
by
Patrick Beste
Wooden Bowl
by
Bruce Millbank
Tommy
by
Anne Brooke
Landscape Platter
by
Debra Earley
Come and Visit Jacksonville Art Presence Art Center
on the grounds of the Historic Courthouse
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Detail of “Red-Brown Stack” by Dianne Jean Erickson
Beginning Friday, March 1, 2019
IN THE MAIN GALLERY
Adventures in Experience: Imaginative Works by Dianne Jean Erickson & Barbara Martin
March 1–April 12, 2019
left to right: Dianne Jean Erickson, Stripe Stack; Barbara Martin, Don’t Be The Bunny
Reception: Friday, February 15, 5:30-8:00 pm
Portland artists, Dianne Jean Erickson and Barbara Martin, create highly imaginative contemporary works. Erickson creates encaustic monotypes and mixed media prints. Martin uses acrylic, oil pastel and pencil in her mixed media paintings. Their work is infused with energy and expression.
4TH ANNUAL CELTIC CELEBRATION
SUNDAY, MARCH 17, 5:30-7:30 PM
Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day at the Rogue Gallery!
The Rogue Gallery celebrates the Art of Celtic Tradition with art, food and traditional Irish music. The evening includes:
Irish food and beer
Musicians performing traditional Celtic music including “Pat O’Scannell and Friends” and the “Southern Oregon Scottish Bagpipe Band”
A singing competition to select the best rendition of the Irish classic, “Danny Boy” with the winner receiving a $100 award
An Irish themed art show with awards given to the “Best in Show” ($100.00 award) and “People’s Choice” ($50.00 award)
The Irish tradition of good cheer and laughter
At the Rogue Gallery, 40 South Bartlett, Medford, Sunday, March 17, 2019, 5:30 – 7:30 pm
Be sure to purchase your tickets early. This events sells out!
We invite artists to submit a work of art for this event that is inspired by Celtic art and/or by Ireland. No charge for members to submit, non-members $10. All styles and media are welcome. A $100 prize is awarded for Best in Show and a $50 award for People’s Choice. The exhibit runs March 8–March 22, 2019. Drop off artwork March 1 & 2, 2019, pickup March 23 & 26.
For two-dimensional work, maximum dimension in either direction including frame is 40 inches. For three-dimensional work maximum dimension in any direction is 40 inches and maximum weight is 35 pounds.
Color with Ilene Gienger-Stanfield All skill levels welcome
Two Day Workshop
Friday, March 1 and Saturday, March 2, 9am-4pm
Color does not have to be confusing or avoided. Ilene will explain and demonstrate properties of color in oil and pastel. Artists will be equipped to create and modulate color in their artwork. The class will work from still life and photo references.
Get the MATERIALS LIST HERE>>
MEMBERS $185 NON-MEMBERS $195, MATERIALS LIST* Register Here >>
MESSAGES FROM OTHER ORGANIZATIONS
2019 marks the 47th annual Corvallis Fall Festival; a 2-day event on September 28 and 29, 2019 that is created to serve, support and showcase the community of Corvallis and to help local arts thrive. Each year the festival fills the beautiful, tree-lined, downtown Central Park with 180 art booths, over 30,000 guests, 19 food booths, continuous live music and a vibrant Art Discovery Zone for children of all ages to engage in and create their own artwork. All artwork selected to be featured at the festival is considered original from concept through completion. Proceeds, after expenses, from the festival go toward supporting local arts and community enhancement projects chosen by the volunteer Corvallis Fall Festival Board of Directors. Corvallis Fall Festival is a 501(c)(4) not-for-profit organization.
CALLING ALL POETS, WRITERS & VISUAL ARTISTS Britt Music & Arts Festival wants to put your creativity on display in the 2019 Britt Festival Orchestra Souvenir Program. The 2019 season is built around the theme ‘The Sound of Nature’. They are looking for original poetry, short stories, or visual art that relates to music & nature for their publication. How does music reflect nature? Where do we find music? How does nature inspire the creative process with regards to music? How did smoke from various fires last summer impact the making of music? Explore these topics through your written or visual artistic expressions. LEARN MORE AND SUBMIT YOUR ENTRY
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The North Valley Art League 2019 Regional Juried Photography Show
Call to Artists
April 30 – June 1, 2019, NVAL Carter House Gallery, 48 Quartz Hill Road, Redding, California 96003
This show is open to all photographers residing in Northern California and Southern Oregon as follows: Sonoma, Napa, Solano, Yolo, Sacramento, El Dorado counties and all counties north to the California border, and the southern Oregon counties of Coos, Douglas, Curry, Josephine, Jackson, Klamath, Lake, Harney, and Malheur.
Images previously accepted into a NVAL Juried Photography Show are not eligible – with the exception of images accepted into a NVAL International Juried Photography Show as a Silver Selection.
All forms of photographic expression are encouraged, with the stipulation that all images must be the original work of the artist, i.e., both capture and post-processing, excluding resizing and printing.
FRAMING PROGRAM $15 to rent one of NVAL’s frames and have NVAL frame your matted print.
Work may be shipped or hand-delivered to the NVAL Carter House Gallery.
AWARDS — $1000
• First Place — $500
• Second Place — $250
• Third Place — $100
• 3 Merit Awards — $50 each
• Honorable Mentions at the discretion of the juror
• Only juror-accepted work submitted to the Carter House Gallery exhibit is eligible for awards
JUROR — We are very proud to have Roman Loranc, an internationally known fine-art and conservation photographer as the juror for the 2019 show.
ENTRY — Entry period is open now.
• Entry deadline is Thursday, March 7, 2019 at 6:00 p.m.
• All entries will be online. The procedure is quite easy and is explained in the Prospectus online at the NVAL website (see below.)
• You may enter as many images as you wish
• Entry Fees — $33 to enter three images, $8 each additional
FOR FURTHER DETAILS and to ENTER
The full prospectus is here.
Or, go to the NVAL website, www.nval.org — select Shows, Photography, Regional, 2019 Regional Photography Show Prospectus.
The entry link is at the bottom of the Prospectus.
QUESTIONS — Contact show chairman, Bonnie Lampley.
The Rogue Gallery & Art Center is the Rogue Valley’s premier non-profit community art center founded in 1960 to promote and nurture the visual arts in the Rogue Valley. The Art Center showcases emerging and established artists, presents fine crafts by area artisans, and offers a broad range of visual art classes and workshops for all ages.
Rogue Gallery & Art Center is located in downtown Medford at 40 South Bartlett Street. The hours of operation are Tuesday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturday from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. We are open every third Friday until 8:00pm.
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 Gallery Association Art Exhibit Openings & Artist Receptions
Featuring Annual Student Art Show
First Friday Art Walk, March 1st from 5 to 8 PM
Stroll 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 March Gallery Tour map, please visit: www.ashlandgalleries.com
Please scroll down for “Spotlight Exhibits” and see attached March Gallery Tour Map and images.
Thank you for your support of the Visual Arts in our communities!
Annual Student Art Show
March First Friday will celebrate student art during the AGA Annual Student Art Show! Alongside art by local, regional and national artists, galleries and businesses will feature works by budding young student artists from the Ashland High School Art Department.
Join us for the Student Artist Receptions during the Friday Art Walk on March 1st from 5 to 8 PM. Student artists will be present to discuss their works. There will be a variety of media on display by these creative young artists including: paintings, drawings, and mixed media. Most exhibits will be on display throughout the month of March.
Pick up a Gallery Tour Map at any member gallery or download the March Map at: www.ashlandgalleries.com (under the “Events” – “First Friday” tabs)
Participating galleries and student artists:
Ashland Natural Medicine: Sofia Lindauer, Indigo Pinder Magaña Mia Rollins, Banyan Manson, Lilli Morrish, Rueban Feldman, Macy Jane Brehmer, Asana
Ashland Art Center: Talia Aazami, Charlotte Julian, Eamon R. Morris
Ashland Art Works: Meridith Granger, Sierrah Kelly, Claren Shields
Art & Soul Gallery: Mikhal Mesco, Julia Petrone, Cruz McNamara
Hanson Howard Gallery: Althea Moyer
Althea Moyer, self-portrait
Ashland Art Works
Springtime at Ashland Art Works
For our March show, we have new pieces by our member artists to celebrate the coming of spring after all of our recent snow. For the First Friday Art Walk, we’re also proud to feature three Ashland High School artists as a part of the annual AGA Student Art Show. Meredith Granger, Claren Shields, and Sierrah Kelly will be featured for the month of March.
Meredith Granger’s work is colorful and bold, utilizing pens, markers, and oils. Claren Shields traditionally utilizes pen and pencil, but has recently become passionate about exploring the use of Copic markers, acrylic paints, and charcoal. Sierrah Kelly mixes bright colors with subtle backgrounds to highlight her images. Each artist will be present on March 1st to meet you and to share their work.
Art & Soul Gallery
Featuring Ashland High School Student Artists
Mikhal Mesco’sart is taking the form of portraiture, a study in humanity, identity and culture. “There seems to be a naturally balanced harmony occurring in much of nature, and as I feel that humans are destroying some of it, I wish to capture the ‘nature’ of ‘humanity’. ”
CruzMcNamara creates art for Authentic Self Expression. “I want my work to create an emotional connection or tie with viewers, and for that connection to fuel one’s creativity and inspiration to create their own impact.”
Julia Petrone “I think what connects my art together is the theme, I draw a lot of women, whether they’re fairies or from another era. It tends to have that common theme. For mediums, I use a lot of differentkinds.” Julia is moving from digital expression to physical mediums.
These students are exhibiting works in a variety of media, styles and genres.
Please join us in supporting these emerging artists and meeting our new owner, Peter Alexander Stone!
First Friday Reception: March 1, 2019from 5 – 8 pm
Music by Beth & Craig Martin with Todd Ragland
Ashland Art Center
Plant an Artist, Watch Them Grow
Friday, March 1st the Ashland Art Center will be launching our new campaign “Plant an artist, watch them grow.” The main gallery will have a designated space for children and young adults to exhibit and sell their artwork among our other showcasing artists.
The evening of Friday, March 1st from 5-7 p.m. visual and culinary artists from both Ashland Middle School and High School will be displaying and serving in the gallery and classroom. We invite the community to come out and support our budding young artists.
The Art Center is passionate about providing a nurturing environment where our community’s youth can explore their creative skills and seek professional development early on. Our classes are affordable and meet a variety of budgets with scholarships provided for those in need.
Our Community’s youth is our future, come and add your support!
By Southern Oregon Artists Resource, 1982 contributed posts
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Spring Art Classes and Workshops
Spring is approaching! Well, it’s snowing here and there but I did see a bush in beautiful pink blossoms the other day.
The students in the last several workshops have created some amazing and really inspiring art pieces and I feel even more excited to post this new series of workshops!
Also, remember, every Thursday evening is, “Random Acts of Art,” where you can drop in and play in a, “candy store, ” of art all evening for just $10.
You can join in the Asian art of Sumi-e and Tea Tasting on Tuesday mornings at 10:00 and Wednesday evenings at 7:00, called, Sake and Sumi-e.
All materials are provided in any and every class I teach.
You can register for a class on-line at our website: www.kindredspiritsartalewine.com. Go to Class Registration and sign up there.
Looking for to creating with you!
Sumi-e
Translated, ‘Black Ink-Painting,” is where art and art of living come together. In these classes, you will explore the simplicity and spontaneity of the essence of nature. In this painting-method, as in Zen practice, reality is expressed by reducing it to its pure bare form. You will find this practice extremely therapeutic and heart calming.
All materials provided. Every Tuesday Mornings with Tea:
Every Wednesday Evening at 7:00- -Sake and Sumi-e
Cost: $25 per class
“Random Acts of Art”
THURSDAY EVENINGS
Open Studio Drop In and different projects every week.
This photo ( milagros), is just one example.
Cost: $10
“More Random Acts of Art”
THURSDAY EVENINGS
Open Studio Drop In and different projects every week.
Another example: Matchbox reliquaries.
Cost: $10
Henna Garden Painting
Mixed Media on Canvas
This may look difficult but it is Not, and you will find it quite freeing and really fun!!. As always I walk you through these creations step by step so it is easy and you CAN do it.
Saturday, February 23rd
1:00 – 4:00
Cost: $50
The Acrylic Pour
This is one of THE most addicting art forms EVER!
There have been so many requests for this class that I put it on this series again. Many of you have maybe even tried this and been frustrated. I am happy to lead you through the process, step by step and show you the ,”secrets,” to a successful piece.
Saturday, March 9th,
1:00-4:00
Cost $55
House of Blues
Just what it looks like, a house of birds. Blue birds actually, but you can make any style of bird you want. (I know who you are out there who love blackbirds and crows!)
Saturday, March 2nd
11:00 – 4:00
Cost: $50
Abstract Figure Sculptures
For those of you who have begged for this class, here it is!!
The mother of mixed media creations.
There is limited space so you may want to register early.
Saturday, March 16th
10:30 – 4:00
Cost $65
Art du Jour Gallery, 213 E. Main Street in Medford will be exhibiting the pastel work of Mary Jo Heath, in addition to the fine art paintings and illustration work of Carl Seyboldt continuing to be on display in the Salon through the end of March, Plan on joining us for our Third Friday reception 3/15/19, 5:00-8:00 pm. Musical entertainment will be announced on our Facebook page (www.facebook.com/ArtduJourGallery) prior to the event.
Featured Artist Mary Jo Heath
Mary Jo Heat “Blue Collar” exhibit. Image provided by the artist. 2/19
Mary Jo Heath was born in Coos Bay, Oregon and moved to the Rogue Valley with her family when she was five. After attending school in Central Point and Medford High School, she went on to earn two bachelor degrees from Southern Oregon College and the University of Oregon. Now retired after teaching art in public schools for more than 30 years, her inspiration for this month’s featured exhibit comes from watching workers and their machinery toiling around her neighborhood. The results offer a vehicle for expression of color, shape and texture from her unique perspective.
Mary Jo Heath “Blue Collar” exhibit. Image provided by the artist. 2/19
Guest Artist Carl Seyboldt
The historical artwork of Carl Seyboldt on display at Art du Jour gallery through March 2019.
While Carl Seyboldt specializes in painting and drawing wildlife, western scenes and historical subject matter, rarely does he have an opportunity to display illustrations that his advanced art students through Rogue Community College can recognize. A group of mystical castles with surrounding caricature serves as a model toward understanding perspective in a two-dimensional drawing. These gems are rarely seen in the public arena since most art shows he participates in are geared toward western artists. Don’t miss this opportunity to see Carl’s exquisite artwork.
Carl Seyboldt illustration reprinted by permission of the artist.
Calling All Rogue Valley Artists!!!
Art du Jour will be offering our “People’s Choice” art contests for 2019. Beginning in March we will have a contest for all mediums and the theme is “Landscapes and Still Life”. May will be our 3rd annual photography contest with the theme being “My Favorite Photo”. As in the past the popular photography contest will be on display and voted on during Art in Bloom. August the theme will be “Summer Fun” to include all mediums, and October the theme will be “Changing Seasons” also to include all mediums. In the event of a large turnout for the “all medium” contests, we may divide the judging into two separate categories between photography and painting. See our website for entry rules and entry form, or stop by the gallery during our regular open hours
As one of downtown Medford’s premiere art galleries, we are now actively seeking new artists living in the Rogue Valley region who would like to join our cooperative 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.
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In the Community Gallery
Exhibit Reception: An Oregon Love Story: Watercolors by Betty Barss
January 18 – March 1, 2019
Rogue Valley artist Betty Barss is an accomplished and versatile watercolor artist. This exhibit showcases a wide range of subjects from her beloved state of Oregon.
Betty Barss has been painting for close to five decades. She taught fifth and sixth grade art in the Medford schools for twenty-five years. Her painting expertise is with watercolor paint. She is a member of the Watercolor Society of Oregon, Southern Oregon Society of Artists, and the Artists’ Workshop. She has received several awards and has exhibited throughput the Northwest. Her work is exuberant in color. Barss describes her use of color in her work, “Color is an element I can’t live without. For that reason, many of my paintings are vivid and might have unusual colors. My palette consists mostly of transparent watercolors, which I use for my common themes of landscapes, wildlife and flowers.”
In the Main Gallery
Capturing Beauty: Paintings by Sheri Dinardi , Ilene Gienger-Stanfield, and David Terry
January 11 – February 22, 2019
Artists Sheri Dinardi, Ilene Gienger-Stanfield, & David Terry create luminous works in the time honored tradition of oil painting. Their paintings of people, structures, and landscapes beautifully capture a moment in time and the essence of the subject. The Capturing Beauty exhibit features three artists who paint in the traditional oil medium. Creating figurative oil paintings requires talent, training, skill, and perseverance. The process of creating an oil painting requires many hours work due to the slow drying time and the paint properties required in layering the colors. The paintings in this exhibit reflect the expertise of these three artists. They are rich in luminous colors and are of profound beauty. While many of the works are reminiscent of great paintings from the past, each of these artists has developed their own artistic style.
Refreshments from Harry & David will be served at the reception.
The Rogue Gallery & Art Center is a non-profit community art center, founded in 1960 to promote and support the arts in the Rogue Valley. The center exhibits a wide range of artistic styles and mediums from local and national artists. Programming includes art educational opportunities for children and adults. Hours of operation are Tuesday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturday from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.Call (541)772-8118 for more info or visit www.roguegallery.org.