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How to Paint a Landscape in Three Different Mediums

How to Paint a Landscape in Three Different Mediums by Anita HartCarroll

Painting the same scene three different times using a different medium on each painting can be very enlightening and a lot of fun! In our article at VeryCreate.com, I explore using pastel, acrylic and watercolor to paint a distinctive landscape of Vantage, Washington on the Columbia River. I share what I learned and what I would do differently the next time I paint the scene.

The goal of the experiment was to see how different each medium handled the same subject and if the final results were unique enough for me to pick a favorite standout. The knowledge I gained by completing the three paintings really surprised me!

In the acrylic painting, I blew up the scale and went for high drama on canvas. Using thin layers of paint and glazes, I was able to adjust the value

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November 2019 Art Deadlines List- Call for Art!

Art Deadlines List.

Calls to Artists: December 30, 2019 – SPLASH 22 Showcase your talent by entering this exciting competition, brought to you by Artists Network. We have dedicated the 22nd edition of Splash to The Creative Spark! Top award winners will be published in a special edition of Watercolor Artist magazine. Entry Fee. Details: http://bitly.com/2wPDCzU December 02, 2019 – LACDA “SNAP TO GRID” OPEN CALL, EVERY ENTRY SHOWN! The Los Angeles Center for Digital Art seeks artists for an un-juried international exhibit featuring digital art and photography December 12, 2019-January 4, 2020. All entries will be printed (8.5“x11” on heavyweight paper) and shown in the gallery arranged in a grid. Entrants submit JPEG files of original work. Entry Fee. Details: http://bitly.com/2CI03Kz November 30, 2019 – SLOWART PRODUCTIONS | EMERGING ARTISTS 2019 Deadline Extended – This is the 28th annual competition for gallery exhibition and “Artists of the Decade Publication Award.” This

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Do you like croissants? In Paris? 💌🐩

Christina and Anna, founders of Deep Travel Workshops, have taken groups around the world on art and writing tours and are experienced travelers, guides, sense of humorians and lovely people. You are in good hands. I am your art guide. Painting, art supplies, sketching, anything at all around visually documenting this journey. We'll be using gouache and/or watercolor on this trip (easy, portable, great results perfect for all levels. No experience necessary!) Please email me if you have any art supply questions. The preview mini guide is here with details, cost, dates and more.

Carpe Diem Papers News! November at home….but April in Paris?

I hope this finds you very well and enjoying the season. It’s been a particularly beautiful autumn here in southern Oregon. Before the holiday hustle really takes hold…imagine this.

Springtime in Paris. Specifically, April 4-10 2020…in Paris. Cafés, museums, galleries, boat ride along the Seine, eclectic Parisian shops, French food, vintage book stalls, cafés , la patisserie, staying in the Marais and…painting your journey as you go. Sound merveilleux? My friends at Deep Travel Workshops are hosting this unique one week trip next April. My role in this incredible journey? Art instructor, guide, painting enthusiast, cheerleader and all round biggest fan of giving yourself this gift of art, time, creativity and community.

The itinerary is taking shape, the group is small and we are so excited to share this trip! Tell me more s’il vous plaît….?

During our week

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JCAA presents A Workshop With Deborah Dawson

JOSEPHINE COUNTY ARTISTS ASSOCIATION presents A Workshop With Deborah Dawson

October 21 9:30 – 3:30

October 22 9:30 – 1:30

Location:

The Bear Hotel

2101 Spalding Ave Grants Pass, OR

Cost: $75 for both days ( non-refundable after October 3 )

**There is a minimum of 10 participants needed to hold the

workshop.

The focus of the workshop will be helping you improve your landscape paintings. All media is welcome, except oil, which is not permitted at the Bear Hotel. Join us for a fun 2 days of painting with Deborah.

To register: Send a check for the full amount of the workshop to:

Josephine County Artists Association PO Box 1275

Grants Pass, OR 97528

You can also register at the September and October JCAA meetings.

For more information or questions:

505 402-4766 or [email protected]

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Silvia Trujillo’s Artistic Direction Class at Scrappy Craft

Artistic Direction Class with Silvia Trujillo at Scrappy Craft September 2019

Hello artistic students and friends, I’m excited to let you know about a new weekly class that will be starting next week (see below for all the details). Plus, the Rogue Gallery is hosting my plein air workshop taking place this Saturday at the lovely Alpaca Ranch in Eagle Point! Besides all that, I’ve been taking great pleasure in plein air painting out and about in this wonderful weather! Thanks to a couple of new students, I have discovered a few more gorgeous locations. Let me know if your interested in joining us. These excursions are not pre-planned, but more or less are decided within a few days of meeting. *attached are some recent works Looking forward to seeing you soon, silvia Title: ” Artistic Direction “ ​Location: Artist Attic /Scrappy Craft Phoenix, OR Description: A class for all painting and drawing media; all skill levels welcome! With a

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Ashland’s First Friday Art Walk, September 6, 2019

Dan Elster, Owl photograph

Join us for the First Friday Art Walk festivities! Ashland Gallery Association Exhibit Openings & Artist Receptions First Friday Art Walk, September 6th from 5 to 8 pm

Stroll the galleries and take in the visual delights in downtown Ashland and the Historic Railroad District. Venture further to explore out-skirting galleries! 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 September Gallery Tour map, please visit: www.ashlandgalleries.com

Thank you for your support of the Visual Arts in our communities!

 

AGA September Spotlight Exhibits

Ashland Art Works

From the Ground Up – Clay and Wood Artistry

Featuring Bonnie Morgan & John Weston

Our Featured Artists this month are Bonnie Morgan and

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Roni Marsh & Cheryl Magellen Teaching Creative Underpainting at Central Art 9/7

Bring Your Creative Strengths To The Surface With This New Class!

 

CREATIVE UNDERPAINTING with Instructors: Roni Marsh & Cheryl Magellen

When: Saturday, Sept. 7, 2019

Where: Central Art

Time: 9:00am – 4:00pm Fee: $60. Absolute beginners welcome!

Space is limited. Pre-registration required. For more info: 541-944-8734 or www.cmagellen.com/workshops

Roni Marsh and Cheryl Magellen join together once again to bring you a new one-day workshop guaranteed to keep you excited about creating art!

 

With an emphasis on design and composition, participants will learn to create unique surfaces using numerous textures and painting techniques. Work in pastel, oil, acrylic, watercolor, charcoal, graphite, or all of the above. Whether you have painted before or are an accomplished artist, this workshop will keep you inspired to produce more and more art!

 

Supply list provided at registration. VISIT CENTRAL ART! centralartsupply.com, 101 N. Central Ave., Medford, Oregon

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New Workshops at Central Art Supply!

Small Business Saturday November 24 2018 Central Art Supply, Medford, Oregon

New Workshops at Central Art Supply! NEW Workshop Series: Expand Your Creative Potential!

When: Saturdays and Sundays, August 17 & 18 / August 24 & 25

Time: 9:00am – 12:00pm

Where: Central Art

Cost: $100 for two days, or $180 for four days.

Space is limited. Pre-registration required. For more info: 541-944-8734 or www.cmagellen.com/workshops

Join Roni Marsh and Cheryl Magellen as they guide you through various processes and techniques of painting with the goal of expanding your creative potential. Try different mediums and techniques to make art that is dynamic and self-expressive. Discover your inner creative voice with experimentation. Whether you are an accomplished artist or have never painted before, this workshop is guaranteed to get you excited about creating art.

Supply list provided at registration.

 

Copic Illustration – Part 1 (Introduction)

Instructor: Adam Bunch

When: Saturday, August 17, 2019

Where: Central Art

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Calls For Art- Woman Made Gallery

Show Your Paper Exhibition Dates: Sept. 20 - Oct. 19, 2019 Entry Due Date: July 11, 2019 Juror: Kathryn Markel CLICK HERE TO SUBMIT WORK https://womanmadegallery.submittable.com/submit

Show Your Paper Exhibition Dates: Sept. 20 – Oct. 19, 2019 Entry Due Date: July 11, 2019 Juror: Kathryn Markel

CLICK HERE TO SUBMIT WORK https://womanmadegallery.submittable.com/submit

Exhibition Description: Open to artists who use paper as their substrate or primary medium. Works made on, or of paper may include, (but are not limited to) – painting, drawing, printmaking, photography, collage, cut paper, paper constructions, etc. All mediums on paper will be considered.

The application fee for our juried exhibitions is $30 for up to three images of work, plus one detail image if necessary. A limited number of artists who experience financial hardship may be exempt from paying the entry fee; please send us an email to request a fee waiver:[email protected]. All applicants should submit an artist’s statement about their body of work. Accepted artworks must not exceed 72″ horizontally and must not have been previously shown at WMG.

Juror:

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Art Du Jour Gallery July 2019 News

Carol Sharp crocheted necklace. Image provided by the artist.

Art du Jour Gallery 213 E. Main Street Medford, OR 97501 (541) 770-3190 OPEN Tues – Sat., 10AM – 4PM July 2019:

Art du Jour Gallery, 213 E. Main Street in Medford is featuring the work of long time member Carol Sharp along with the classical painting of Charity Hubbard for the month of July. Musical entertainment for Third Friday on July 19 will be announced at a later date on Facebook (www.facebook.com/ArtduJourGallery).

Featured Artist Carol Sharp

Carol Sharp crocheted necklace. Image provided by the artist.

Bob and Carol Sharp during 2018 featured artist exhibit at Art du Jour. Photo by Roy Musitelli

Carol Sharp has been an artist since childhood. Professionally she has expressed her talent for art and design through her vocation as an interior designer. Over the years she has also pursued many different art forms including painting, collage, ceramics, and

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