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SOSA May 2018 Newsletter and Meeting Announcement

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SOSA May 2018 Newsletter and Meeting Announcement The Southern Oregon Society of Artists meets at 7:00 on Monday, May 21. Correction: Please note that the date for the May 2018 monthly meeting is Monday, May 21.

Southern Oregon Society of Artists February Meeting

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Southern Oregon Society of Artists February Meeting

The Southern Oregon Society of Artists will be holding its February meeting a week early. This month’s meeting date is February 19 at the Medford Public Library at 7 p.m. It’s best to be there 10 minutes early as the Library doors close at 7:00 pm.

Guest Artist:

Ryan Moon was born and raised in Medford. Following his graduation from Southern Oregon Art School, he was recruited to teach there for six years. He currently has a studio in downtown Medford where he gives private lessons, teaches part-time in valley schools, and markets his work on line.

A skilled draftsman working in oil, he prefers the human form, yet is proficient in any subject. His unusual process works an abstract twist over a very accurate under-painting. It promises to be a fascinating evening.

Questions? Call Judy Grillo at 541-625-3285 or BJ Mathis at

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SOSA September 2017 Meeting, Work in Progress Critique

Painting by Barbara Burnett

The Southern Oregon Society of Artists ( SOSA) September 25 meeting takes place at the Medford Public Library at 7 pm and will be a “Work in Progress” Critique. Barbara Burnett will be advising members on their active works. Guests are always welcome and, if time allows, their works will be looked at as well. For more information call BJ Mathis at 541-414-4993 or Judy Grillo at 541-625-3285.

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Southern Oregon Society of Artists Monthly Meeting: SOSA Work-in-Progress Critique by Dixie Kinser

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The Southern Oregon Society of Artists (SOSA) holds its regular monthly meeting at the Medford Public Library on September 26, 2016 at 6:30 pm for a work-in-progress critique, refreshments and in-person social networking. Meeting / Critique starts at 7. All members are encouraged to bring in a work-in-progress.

This month is our SOSA Work-in-Progress Critique by Dixie Kinser. Members are encouraged to bring their work early.

Dixie first became enamored with art by dyeing silk. She loved to see how colors bloomed into beautiful patterns. In the 90s, she began another romance, this time with watercolor. Again, colors blended with beautiful results.

Since then she loves experimenting with color, shapes, composition and values. Then she just had to try abstract.

At present, her work is primarily abstract and mixed media collage using watercolor and acrylic.

For most of her career, Dixie worked in education as an administrator and teacher; however

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SOSA April Meeting

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SOSA April Meeting This month’s meeting of the Southern Oregon Society of Artists will take place on April 25th at 6:30 at the Medford Public Library. This month’s meeting features our quarterly Juried Critiques, judged this time by Linda H. Snodgrass. Registration and refreshments at 6:30, Program starts at 7 pm. Artists of all levels are welcome to come, learn and enjoy! For more information call BJ Mathis at 541 414-4993. Check us out at www.sosa-inc.org—

SOSA “Work in Progress” Critique by Judy Richardson

"White Elegance" Pastel painting by Judy Richardson

The Southern Oregon Society of Artists (SOSA) will meet Monday, September 28, 7pm at Medford Library, located at 205 S. Central Ave, Medford, Oregon. The public is invited, and there is no fee to attend. The program is “Work in Progress, Critique and Advise” by Judy Richardson.

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Stefan Baumann at Southern Oregon Society of Artists 7/27

Illumination of Mt Shasta from Tule Lake, oil painting by Stefan Baumann, acclaimed landscape and wildlife artist, judge at Southern Oregon Society of Artists critique Monday, July 27, 2015.

Southern Oregon Society of Artists Monday, July 27, 7pm Program Members Art Critique, Stefan Baumann, Juror Medford Library 205 S. Central Ave Free, open to public Contact 1-520-471-5046

 

Illumination of Mt Shasta from Tule Lake, oil painting by Stefan Baumann, acclaimed landscape and wildlife artist, juror at Southern Oregon Society of Artists critique Monday, July 27, 2015.

Southern Oregon Society of Artists will show their work for critique on Monday, July 27, at the Medford library with Stefan Baumann as juror. The public is invited to attend. Critique participation is open only to current members of the Southern Oregon Society of Artists (SOSA). Refreshments will be provided.

Mr. Baumann, an artist for 35 years, is also the creator of the PBS series, “The Grand View: America’s National Parks Through the Eyes of an Artist” featuring more than 20 parks. He teaches oil painting at Central Art Supply

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Southern Oregon Society of Artists Members Critique

Autumn Treasure, Pastel by Steve Bennett

Southern Oregon Society of Artists Members Critique Odessa Lake, Pastel by Steve Bennett Autumn Treasure, Pastel by Steve Bennett Tulips Aglow, Pastel by Steve Bennett

Steve Bennett, well-known artist from Jacksonville will be the critique juror for Southern Oregon Society of Artists (SOSA) on Monday, April 27. Steve, who has studied with many of the finest instructors in the United States, has been painting for nearly 30 years. Having worked in most media, he now chooses the immediacy of pastel, saying, “The pigment is right here in my hand.” His strong designs and colors add to the excitement of each piece. He will look for good composition created by the use of the basic Elements of Design to convey each artist initial concept. Art will be accepted from 6:15 to 6:45 from paid members. Guests are welcome to attend.

The meeting will be held Monday, April 27, at the Medford

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New Art Product Program and Demonstration at June 23 SOSA meeting

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Monday, June 23rd at 7:00PM at the Medford Library, S.O.S.A. will offer a special, free to the public, New Art Product Program and Demonstration.

Multi-generational, family owned and operated since 1968, the La Petite Gallery evolved into Central Art Supply. The most complete art store between Sacramento and Portland, it leaves regional artists wanting for little.

Adam Bunch will lead off the evening demonstrating his master skills and offering tips using Copic Markers. Following light refreshments, Central Art owner, Dan Ebert, will introduce us to a variety of new products including a demonstration of Pebeo Paint. New to me, the finished product looks like shiny melted glass swirled together. It’s awesome.

We are creative people…let’s explore and have some fun for the sheer joy of it! Join us Monday evening at the downtown Medford Library at 7:00pm.

For additional information contact Alx Fox, 541.450.7092

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