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About the author: Photographer and Cardio-thoracic Surgical Physician Assistant John Petersen has helped patients and family through some of the most stressful days of their lives. This makes creating images with a sense of beauty and peace which can relieve the stresses of life one of his greatest joys. In February 2012, he decided to go forward with an opportunity to participate in a pilgrimage in Italy inspired by the book “ "Chasing Francis” by Ian Morgan Cron., following the footsteps of St Francis of Assisi through Assisi and Rome. This blog is a journal of his preparations for the trip leading up to his departure in April, and thoughts and images from his travels in Italy while he's there. Learn more by visiting his listing at the Southern Oregon Artists Resource for links to his photography site, blogs and Facebook pages, as well as contact information. While on our annual family retreat to the Oregon coast we were blessed with beautiful skies after a heavy rain storm in Bandon by the Sea: Continue reading Bandon’s Beauty By Stefan Baumann, 172 contributed posts
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About the author:  Painting a moving target like waves in the ocean isn’t easy but there is a rhythm to nature and also to waves, and this pattern of movement can be captured in a brief time as I have done in this painting. Continue reading Painting a Moving Target, by Stefan Baumann By Southern Oregon Artists Resource, 1965 contributed posts
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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.  We were delighted to hear from Jeanne Randall of the Masterpiece Christian Fine Arts Foundation last week and just posted new listings for the non-profit organization she heads, the Masterpiece Christian Fine Arts Foundation, and its annual artists retreat and conference, with a 2012 theme “Envision” for its May 30 – June 2 meeting. Please note that registration for their 2012 conference is now underway and visit their listings for a complete collection of links and contact information. Continue reading SOAR Welcomes Masterpiece Christian Fine Arts Foundation & its 2012 “Envision” Conference By The Huffington Post, 165 contributed posts
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About the author:  With the annual August presence of Jan Vogler’s Moritzburg Festival and Academy, Moritzburg has become a place for music lovers to refresh their souls. Continue reading Laurence Vittes: Music and Magic in Moritzburg 2011 By Elaine Frenett, 1 contributed posts
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About the author: This award-winning artist, trained in illustration, has been published nationally, had fine art added to museum collections, teaches private classes and leads women’s visual journal retreats. Ms. Frenett is a member of the Watercolor Society of Oregon, The Plein Air Society of Southern Oregon, California Watercolor Association, and is a Watercolor West Juried Member. See Elaine's listing at the Southern Oregon Artists Resource to learn more and make contact. The “final” day of our Alpine Retreat 2010 After the Women’s Journaling Retreat of 2010 has formally ended, Jean and I linger for an extra day. Wandering and pondering the lakes edge in the late afternoon. The Retreat is over and … Continue reading Broken Wing Becomes a Perfect Treasure By Stefan Baumann, 172 contributed posts
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About the author:  This painting style is truly American characterized by including the effect of light in a landscape using aerial perspective (how atmospheric conditions influence our perception of objects in the distance.) Continue reading Luminism: An American Art Style By Stefan Baumann, 172 contributed posts
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About the author:  We just received our first newsletter from plein air painter Stefan Baumann, who has given us permission to post its inspiring content here at Art Matters! Host of the popular weekly PBS television series, “The Grand View, America’s National Parks through the Eyes of an Artist,” Baumann shares with millions of viewers his passion for painting in the great outdoors. His work is currently advertised in Art of the West Magazine, he is a spokesman for Masterpiece Canvas and teaches classes and workshops from his ranch at Mt Shasta, in Medford, Oregon at Central Art Supply and the Rogue Gallery & Art Center, and in several locations in Northern California. "Winters Cutoff," by Stefan Baumann (12" X18") We are preparing the Grand View Ranch for our fall workshops and this year I am eagerly looking forward to transforming artists’ abilities to see Mt. Shasta in new and exciting ways. Continue reading Awe and Wonder, Expressing Feeling in your Paintings | |