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Deanna St Martin Weisinger Show Reception

Vibrating Tutu, watercolor by Deanna St. Martin

You are invited to the Deanna St Martin Weisinger Show reception tonight from 6–8 pm at Weisinger Family Winery, located at 3150 Siskiyou Blvd in Ashland.

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Art Presence Art Center News

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Watercolor Society of Oregon Annual Convention Request for Volunteers

Editor’s Note: We did not publish this in time for the May 6 meeting noted in the call for volunteers below, however, we are sure Deanna St. Martin, the event coordinator, would appreciate your help. We apologize for the late post.

Dear Fellow Artists; Request for Volunteers

My name is Deanna St. Martin and I am a local artist in Medford; a member of SOSA and several galleries in the area. I am chairing the Watercolor Society of Oregon Fall Convention, to be held on October, 3, 4, and 5th at Inn of the Commons and the Rogue Gallery. We have attendance of approximately 200 artists and guests from all around the state expected to attend. I am so pleased that the convention will be held here in order for us to showcase our lovely part of the state.

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New Artist and Digital Art at Art du Jour Gallery in March – Updated

Endorfin, digital art by Robert Sharp

Butterfly Away, watercolor by Deanna St Martin

Art du Jour is pleased to announce our new member Deanna St. Martin who will be the featured artist in the main gallery for the month of March. Her vibrant, spontaneous paintings start out simply as she uses Halloween cobwebs to create the texture for the under paintings. She then sprays on liquid watercolors and manipulates the paint, moving it, brushing it and continuing to amend the painting. She uses watercolors, ephemeral, watercolor pencils, acrylics, watercolor paper and Yopo. St. Martin says, “The slickness of the Yupo combined with the viscosity of the paint interact perfectly to create chaos and out of chaos comes harmony of design.” Her inspiration comes from nature and things that she sees every day.

Blackbird Pie, by Ron Hodgdon

The works of two digital artists, Ron Hodgdon and Robert Sharp will be featured

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New Artist and Digital Art at Art du Jour Gallery in March

Layers Of, original watercolor by Deanna St Martin

Art du Jour is pleased to announce our new member Deanna St. Martin who will be the featured artist in the main gallery for the month of March. Her vibrant, spontaneous paintings start out simply as she uses Halloween cobwebs to create the texture for the underpaintings. She then sprays on liquid watercolors and manipulates the paint, moving it, brushing it and continuing to amend the painting.

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Artists Workshop Annual Show at Art Presence

Jackson Creek, pastel by Steve Bennett

The Artists Workshop is a group of more than sixty artists from all over southern Oregon. The show features paintings from over twenty painters who work in a wide range of mediums including oils, acrylics, watercolor and pastels. Show Dates: Every Friday, Saturday and Sunday. August 2nd thru August 24th. Hours: 11:00 AM – 5 PM.

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Artist’s Workshop 2013 Annual Show and Sale

"Jackson Creek," by Steve Bennett

Show Date: Every Friday, Saturday and Sunday, August 2nd thru August 25th, Hours: 11:00 AM – 5 PM. Opening Reception: August 3rd, 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM. Location: Art Presence Art Center, 206 North Fifth St., Jacksonville, Oregon.

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