Manga and Explorations in Watercolor at ORLA

These are the two classes that I'll be teaching at ORLA [Olympia Regional Learning Academy] at the old Rogers Elementary school starting in December.

Manga: Are you a fan of anime and manga? In Japan, people of all ages read manga ["whimsical pictures"]. Are you interested in learning to draw in the black and white manga style – then this is the class for you! Illustrate your action-adventure, comedy, or fantasy writing in a single episode - to be continued in the next issue or collection of stories. basic drawing skills and more that you need to know to develop your characters and storyline.

Explorations in Watercolor – Each week, students will imitate an American watercolor artist’s unique use of color, method of applying paint and subject matter. This is a great way for students to gain skills, learn about American artists, and gain a sense of their own personal expression.

website: http://wingsnw.com/wings/oly/home.php

2010 Chair Affair - Furnishing Hope

I've signed up for this wonderful fundraiser...
2010 Chair Affair will be held at the Tacoma Art Museum on the evening of March 4th, 2010. Artists will be recognized with a photo and bio displayed next to their chair, as well as in several other print locations (like the program).

Chair Affair 2010 - Furnishing Hope

Artist Guidelines:

Please read the following guidelines and keep them in consideration while designing your chair/item. These requirements must be met in order for your chair/other piece of furniture to be displayed in the silent and/or live auction.

1. The item must be fully complete with all items securely attached to it. If a piece of decoration falls off the chair it will be considered broken and will not be displayed.

2. The items must be safe (no broken glass, sharp metal, etc.) and appropriate for viewing by patrons of all ages. Pieces deemed dangerous or inappropriate will not be displayed.

3. The chair/items ideally should be functional and usable in a home or business. If it is not weight bearing and is meant only for decoration please make sure to clearly state that in the chair description.

4. Do not reproduce logos or other copyrighted written material on your piece. However, it is OK to be inspired by other works of art or images in popular culture, as long as you make significant changes in your interpretation of the original.

5. Always bear in mind that your objective is to create a work of art that will raise as much money as possible for the NW Furniture Bank. Themes that appeal to the general public, as well as furniture that is designed specifically for children, most consistently bring in great revenue.

6. Please include your name on the underside of the chair as well as attaching a copy of the Artist Information form to the chair. Be sure both the chair and the form arrive at NW Furniture Bank by Friday, February 5th, 2010.

7. The NW Furniture Bank is a non-profit organization and the money and time you spend designing the chair is tax deductible. Please save your receipts--we will provide a receipt letter to verify your donation after the event.

8. You will receive one free ticket and the opportunity to purchase additional tickets to Chair Affair 2010 upon return of your chair/furniture piece. Please invite and encourage others to purchase tickets to the Affair.

9. If you decide not to create a piece for Chair Affair 2010, please notify us no later than Dec. 1st, and arrange to return your selected item for use by another artist.

10. If you have any questions regarding the Artist Guidelines, please call Dion Rurik at 253-229-0269 or e-mail: drurik@gmail.com

CCS Solo Exhibit 2010

Solo Exhibit [2nd Floor corridor gallery] for March & April 2010 @Catholic Community Services. (253) 502-2696. Address: 1323 Yakima Ave, Tacoma, WA 98405
I was just notified that my sumi-e work has been selected for a two month exhibit.

Just added another class for Winter 2010

Painting with Water Soluble Colored Pencils Tuesday March 20 from 9:30-3:30 pm
Want the look of watercolor and the control of colored pencil? Water-soluble colored pencils can match anything watercolor do, plus have the ability to create effects impossible with watercolor. Discover this medium's exciting versatility with techniques such as wet-on-dry, dry-on-wet, wet-on-wet, and much more! Learn about materials, tools, and techniques, and then apply this information to create a painting. Participants bring watercolor paper & watercolor pencils to class. Auburn Parks & Recreation 2840 Riverwalk Dr Se, Auburn, WA98002 (253) 931-3907 www.auburnwa.gov

Cannon Beach Arts Association Miniature Exhibit

Prepared my entries for the Cannon Beach Arts Association Annual Miniature Exhibit... Fellow artist Joanne Osband and I are shipping our pieces today. The Deadline for submissions is Nov 4th... Exhibit hangs from then to November 30th.

Here is the announcement:

The Cannon Beach Gallery, a program of the non-profit Cannon Beach Arts Association, is calling for original art submissions for it's annual All Juried Miniatures Show. Artists should drop off work on Thursday, November 5 from 10-4 pm. There is an application fee: $10 for non-members, $5 for CBAA members, free for active gallery docents. An individual membership to CBAA is $25 annually.

For the 2009 Miniatures Show, artists may submit as many pieces as they like for consideration by our guest juror. All work needs to be 6" x 6" or smaller (not including the frame).

All art work must be an original (no reproductions) in any medium and completed within the last two years. Please do not bring work that has been shown in past shows at the Cannon Beach Gallery. All work needs to be for sale and exhibition ready.

The Cannon Beach Gallery takes a 40% commission. Exhibition ready: all work needs to have a wire secured to the back to hang the work from the wall. If the hanging committee has to rewire the work, it may not be hung.

There are consignment agreements and juried forms available at the gallery (1064 S. Hemlock ST, open Thurs. - Mon. from 10-4 pm) or on our website, www.cannonbeacharts.org. If an artist would like to be added to our artist list (or removed) please email: cannonbeacharts@gmail.com

Artwork that is not accepted into the show needs to be picked up between November 7 - November 14, 2009 during regular gallery hours. The Cannon Beach Gallery has limited storage space, so the timely pick of artwork is appreciated. Artwork that is juried into the show will need to be picked up on Monday, November 30, 2009 unless other arrangements are made with the gallery director.

Note Cards available at Hansen's Florist Seattle

Mailing a batch of original Sumi-e note cards to Hansen's Florist, Seattle, WA this afternoon.

I adhere original art onto blank note card stock. These cards retail @ $5.00 per card.

They have two shops:

Hansen's Georgetown Florist, 5963 4th Ave S, Seattle, WA 98108

Hansen's Fremont Florist, 4252 Fremont Ave N, Seattle WA 98103

POSSCA's Holiday Party and Art Auction Poster

I will have a piece donated for the auction...

Kirkland Library Banned Book Project

Worked on Robert Cormier's "The Chocolate War" project today. Kirkland Library will have their annual Banned book art display in December. Bought the cake plate at Goodwill, chocolate wrappers at Jo Anns... Second image shows a cut up Styrofoam ball for chocolate shapes.

Lots of brown acrylic paint... sticking the book to the plate and adhering my fake chocolates - also gluing the pages shut. Point is not to be able for anyone to read the book...

Extra foil candy wrappers crumpled...

Now I have to write my statement, fix the "dome" cover, etc....

TAP Fundraiser - Art Door Auction Photo Link

Check the Tacoma Art Place website for photos of the doors...
www.tacomaartplace.com

Mystic Mocha Cafe

Midsummer Night's Moonrise

Switched out my art work at Mystic Moca Cafe, 402 E 26th St, Tacoma, WA 98421 (Map) (253) 272-2421 (Phone)

Emergence

Olympia Fall 09 Arts Walk

Ginger Street's album "ARTS WALK TODAY".

I did a sumi-e demo for almost 5 hours during the 2009 Olympia's Fall Arts Walk at Ginger Street located on Capitol Blvd.

This is a photo of my Sumi-e display.

Small Town Living - Online Magazine

Shop the Frontier folks sent me an article about a this listing as a small business in Small Town Living. This is the link: http://www.stliving.net/index.html
my contact listing is on page 61 of the Oct./Nov. 09 issue of Small Town Living, an online magazine. www.stliving.net

ORLA Projects

ORLA -Olympia Regional Learning Academy - located in the old Rogers Elementary School contracted with me to do some murals for their toddler room. I also stenciled all the bulletin boards in the hallways, coomon room and office spaces.

I teach several art classes per quarter at ORLA.

Honorable Mention for Summer Joy

I missed the Puyallup Fair Fine Art Exhibit Reception. The day I did my mini art demo with 4 other artists I was presented with the Honorable Mention for my mini Summer Joy.

details of Art Door for TAP Fundraiser

Close up of Kanji Characters - Zen & Cat

Close ups of cats...

Finished the art Doors

Applying glue to the back of the silk painted with sumi-e.

Double cat Panel of the art door. Cats with mouse toy.

Single panel cat with yarn ball

One side of my "Art Door" is completed... used stencils of fish to make it look like an aquarium. It Measures 17.5"HX79"W.

Fundraiser is for Tacoma Art Place, 1116 S. 11th Street, Tacoma WA 98405
Venue for the Art Auction is : Speakeasy Arts Cooperative, 746 Broadway, downtown Tacoma

The rules are - there ain't no rules! But its better for all involved if the door is attractive enough to attract a buyer.Door can be any size, any shape or any material. It can be a pocket door, a screen door, a cabinet door, a car door, an airplane door - if its a door then it qualifies.Does it have to be usable as a door? No. In order for the buyer to use it as a door, your door would have to meet the measurements of the door jam they intend to install it. We will ask you to measure your door and label it just in case someone is looking for dimensions but last year my impression was that people just bought the door they liked and leaned it against a wall in their homes as if it were a giant painting.

Miniature Art Extravaganza VI

Accepted to this Mini Exhibit....
“Miniature Art Extravaganza VI: The Holiday Show” exhibit will run from Friday, Nov.13th, 2009 until Sunday, Jan. 3rd 2010. This show is taking place at 3 venues, and the dates of the shows at each venue are as follows:
Stylus Salon: Fri, Nov.13th- Sun, Jan.3rd 2010.
2321 2nd Avenue, Seattle, WA 98121
Gossamer Collective and SOLO Bar: Friday, Dec.4th – Sun, Jan.3rd, 2010.
Address: Gossamer Collective, 1406 18th Avenue, Seattle, WA 98122 (206)832-6063
Solo Bar 200 Roy Street Seattle, WA 98109. (206) 213-0080

POSSCA'S Art Auction

I've been asked to donate a sumi-e to the auction held on Dec. 5th. POSSCA is a non-profit organization that makes it possible for kids, whose families don't have the resources to participate in K-12 arts programs ...

POSSCA's Art Auction - Saturday, December 5 at the historic Lofts on Cherry Street in Olympia. Casual dress is OK. $25 per person in advance or $50 at the door. Get your tickets online atwww.buyolympia.com or in person at Rainy Day Records, Frida or Olympia Federal Savings, downtown branch. 360-867-8814 P.O. Box 7615, Olympia WA 98507-7615. http://www.possca.org/

Sumi-e cat image on Enso Center Post Card

My sumi-e cat image was selected to be on the Enso Center post card for their upcoming annual exhibit.

Opening night reception Nov. 13th from 7 to 10pm.

Exhibit open from noon to 5 pm on Saturday Nov 14th and Sunday Nov 15th .

Location: Enso Center 8708 196th Ave NE, Redmond, WA 98053 [425] 869-0276 http://www.enso-center.org/

Contest for Art Cards submission

Another Craigslist art call that I have responded to - sent some of my miniature collages [Intuition]and sumi-e cats [Bath Time].

Craigslist Post: Contest for Art Cards We are selecting 75 artworks in any medium for creating a series of limited edition art cards. Please send us up to 10 low res. jpgs of your work. Also if interested (please mention) that your submission should be considered for any of the upcoming shows at our gallery. For more info please email: INFO@tBENNAVAEEGALLERY.COM Visit the web site and see our art publications PostingID: 1426532348

Art Door Auction for TAP

I spent the morning spray painting the "Art Door "- Yuck... What fumes! Bought the door for $5 at Olympia Salvage. 17 1/4"H and 79" W

Here's what I have so far - a base to now finish with specifc art...

Gold and red finished

Black almost finished

Reverse side is going to look like an aquarium!

The ART DOOR AUCTION will be tons of fun and a great opportunity to purchase a large piece of art at an affordable cost AND help Tacoma Art Place at the same time. Afterward there will be dancing and socializing with some of Tacoma's most interesting characters! No costume is required but any form of creative fashion is highly encouraged! Speakeasy will be dressed up and ready to party. We're decking out our mezzanine in east indian opium den fashion. This event is FREE and all ages. DJ's will be Matt & Laura Eklund and Kevin & luluspice!! Please tell your friends.

Fundraiser is for Tacoma Art Place, 1116 S. 11th Street, Tacoma WA 98405

Venue for the Art Auction is : Speakeasy Arts Cooperative, 746 Broadway, downtown Tacoma

possible note card representation

Found this art call for greetings cards, etc. on Craigslist:

We are looking for Artists to Display their art at our Fremont store, we are also looking for people who would like to rent space, and people who would like to consign gifts, greeting cards, etc. please call 206-632-9330 or e-mail. thank you. Helen PostingID: 1421419745

Heard back from them today and will send samples by Friday. They are in the floral business and have two locations:

Hansen's Georgetown Florist, 5963 4th Ave S, Seattle, WA 98108 or Hansen's Fremont Florist, 4252 Fremont Ave N, Seattle WA, 98103

I adhere original sumi-e on rice paper to sturdy card stock. They retail for $5.00 a note card.

Answered this call that I found on Craigslist and have been accepted to the December exhibit. Sent the sample "Fand" - framed size 4.5"HX3.5"WX1"d

CALL FOR MINIATURE ART! Looking for work that meets the following criteria: No bigger than 4"x4"x4"" including the frame- no exceptions! Work that is NOT SQUARE will be given preference (in other words, think outside the box!), but square work will be considered, of course- Multi-Media work is HIGHLY ENCOURAGED! We want you to get creative! 3D is also OK! You may submit as many pieces as you like for consideration- Email an image of your work(s) by October 25th. Include your location, and a brief bio (or a link to your website) THIS IS FOR A MINIATURE ART SHOW IN SEATTLE THAT WILL BE TAKING PLACE AT MORE THAN 1 VENUE IN NOVEMBER-DECEMBER!

Laurie KearneyIndependent Curator**Motive Force Ghost Gallery / Gossamer Collectivewww.myspace.com/ghostgalleryseattlehttp://www.gossamercollective.com/

Winter 2010 Classes

Here is my Winter schedule... These make great gifts. After you sign up at the venue - Contact me for a gift certificate

Art for Adults Saturday Jan 9 thru Jan 30 for 4 weeks from 9 to noon
Intimidated by art classes? Feel convinced you have no talent, yet long to draw and paint? This class is for you. Rediscover your natural artistic instincts for color and design in a playful, non-judgmental atmosphere that combines the spontaneity of a kid's art class for grown-ups with seemingly sophisticated concepts and techniques. Activities include drawing, painting, printmaking, collage, and more! Great for beginners or seasoned artists seeking more spontaneity in their work.
Olympia Parks and Recreation – 222 Columbia Street NW, Olympia WA 98501 www.ci.olympia.wa.us/par Call 360.753.8380

Mimic the Masters [Children Grades 6 to 8]
Saturday Jan 9-30th from 12:30 to 3:00pm -
Different artist styles will be featured during each class. Students will use various media such as watercolor, pastel, or acrylic paint to mimic the artist’s style.
Olympia Parks and Recreation – 222 Columbia Street NW, Olympia WA 98501 www.ci.olympia.wa.us/par Call 360.753.8380

Zen Brush with Color Tuesday Jan 12, 19, 16, 26 & Feb 2 & 9 from 6 to 8 pm 6 weeks
First begin by practicing brush control and continue the basic stroke study by painting the “Four Gentlemen” and the “Four Seasons” in color (with a flower representing each season). Using the refined sumi-e style, students learn to paint flowers, insects, birds, and animals with simple strokes in color.
Olympia Parks and Recreation – 222 Columbia Street NW, Olympia WA 98501 www.ci.olympia.wa.us/par Call 360.753.8380

Handmade Artist's Journals Mondays, Jan 25-Feb 8 from 6 to 8 pm - Mixed Media, Watercolor - In this workshop, fabric, embroidery floss, paper, paint, gesso, inks, and crayons are many of the mediums you use to create unique handmade stitched books which can be a personal journals or a record of a particular event or holiday. Construct books from scratch with decorative and unique covers and learn how to make wonderfully rich, organic pages and decorate them with stitching, incorporate windows, flaps, found objects, material, threads, beads and embroidery to create a richly embellished book. If you have an idea for a book, bring items you may want to put in your book/journal to use as inspiration - photos, dried flowers, leaves, tickets, letters, post cards, interesting poetry or prose, or any other kind of printed memorabilia.
Olympia Parks and Recreation – 222 Columbia Street NW, Olympia WA 98501 www.ci.olympia.wa.us/par Call 360.753.8380

Valentine’s Cards - Children Ages 8-12 Saturday Feb 6 from 9 to noon
Make your own valentine cards [pop-ups, collage and some simple watercolor techniques]. Discover how simple folding, transfer, painting and collage techniques can lead to surprising and beautiful holiday greeting cards.
Olympia Parks and Recreation – 222 Columbia Street NW, Olympia WA 98501 www.ci.olympia.wa.us/par Call 360.753.8380

POSSIBLE - Candy Tin Assemblage Saturday Feb 20th 9:30 to 3:30
Spend a Saturday creating tiny assemblages with metal candy tins. Learn how to create fascinating works of art using "everyday" objects and collage materials. The possibilities are infinite! Supply list available at registration.
Olympia Parks and Recreation – 222 Columbia Street NW, Olympia WA 98501 www.ci.olympia.wa.us/par Call 360.753.8380

Block Printing: Linoleum Cut Saturday Feb 27 from 9:30 to 3:30pm
material fee $15.00
Learn techniques for the relief printmaking process using the flexibility and ease of linoleum. A relief is achieved by carving into the surface using special tools to leave raised images. These images are then inked and printed without a press to create a dynamic and textured print that can have many layers and colors. Students have the option of creating a multi-block image or themed cards to exchange with students to complete an edition. Open to both teens and adults.
Centralia Community College, ) 7 600 Centralia College Blvd, Centralia WA 98531-4099

Exploring Creativity – Mondays Feb 22, March 1, 8, 15, 22 from 6 to 8pm - The Artist Way-: Creative projects inspired by The Artist's Way, a book by Julia Cameron, encourage students to tap in to their unique abilities, gain self-confidence in their skills and release unwanted blocks that are preventing them from becoming the best they can be! For artists and non-artists alike, this is an empowering and entertaining series of projects.
Olympia Parks and Recreation – 222 Columbia Street NW, Olympia WA 98501 www.ci.olympia.wa.us/par Call 360.753.8380

Handmade Paper Saturday March 6th from 9 am to 1 pm - material fee $5.00
Not only is making homemade paper a fun experience for you, but it's a good way to recycle waste into wonderful possibilities such as envelopes, greeting cards, artwork and more. Making paper is a fun way to express your creativity and homemade papers are the perfect additions to holiday greeting cards, gift tags, wrapping paper and more!" A supply list with directions for making a simple mold & deckle and press will be mailed with your registration confirmation. Centralia Community College, ) 7 600 Centralia College Blvd, Centralia WA 98531-4099

Painting with Water Soluble Colored Pencils
Tuesday March 2, 9, 16, to 23 from 6-8 pm
Want the look of watercolor and the control of colored pencil? Water-soluble colored pencils can match anything watercolor do, plus have the ability to create effects impossible with watercolor. Discover this medium's exciting versatility with techniques such as wet-on-dry, dry-on-wet, wet-on-wet, and much more! Learn about materials, tools, and techniques, and then apply this information to create a painting. Participants bring watercolor paper & watercolor pencils to class.
Olympia Parks and Recreation – 222 Columbia Street NW, Olympia WA 98501 www.ci.olympia.wa.us/par Call 360.753.8380

Collage: Exploring the Written Word through Art
Monday March 29 to April 26from 6 to 8 pm [material fee - $5.00]
In this workshop, participants will create a series of five small collages, each with a Muse/Guide as the focal point. Creative people visually benefit from stretching their ‘writing legs.’ Likewise, for writers to confront visual material enhances their own process. After the completion of each collage, a short paragraph based on a writing prompt/exercise will be completed that ties into the particular piece of artwork like “Is this Muse/Guide trying to tell you something?”
Olympia Parks and Recreation – 222 Columbia Street NW, Olympia WA 98501 www.ci.olympia.wa.us/par Call 360.753.8380


Block Printing: Linoleum Cut
Tuesday April 6 -27 from 6 to 8 pm material fee $15.00
Learn techniques for the relief printmaking process using the flexibility and ease of linoleum. A relief is achieved by carving into the surface using special tools to leave raised images. These images are then inked and printed without a press to create a dynamic and textured print that can have many layers and colors. Students have the option of creating a multi-block image or themed cards to exchange with students to complete an edition. Open to both teens and adults.
Olympia Parks and Recreation – 222 Columbia Street NW, Olympia WA 98501 www.ci.olympia.wa.us/par Call 360.753.8380


POSSIBLE – Dates to be announced – weekday evening 6 to 8pm
Ready! Set! Draw!: Drawing from the Right Side
Have you always wanted to draw - are looking for a way to express your creativity? This basic course in drawing will introduce the participant to a number different exercises that help you understand how an artist sees. These will include: upside down drawing; contour and gesture drawing; the value scale and blending techniques; and using a basic unit and sighting. Suggested reading The New Drawing on the Right Side of the Brain by Betty Edwards. Bring a soft pencil (4B is good), an eraser and a sketch pad no smaller than 8 x 11 to class.
Olympia Parks and Recreation – 222 Columbia Street NW, Olympia WA 98501 www.ci.olympia.wa.us/par Call 360.753.8380

Fall Classes & Wow .... long time no post

Health issues, major surgery on Dec 24th 08 resulted in a long recovery...
also I forgot how to log into this blog as I had started a poetry blog during recovery time... d'Oh...

So last of fall classes are as follows:
Olympia Parks and Recreation – 222 Columbia Street NW, Olympia WA 98501 www.ci.olympia.wa.us/par Call 360.753.8380
Painting with Water Soluble Colored Pencils [4 two hour classes] Monday Oct 19, 26 & Nov 2, & 9 from 6-8 pm - Class fee $45

Shelton Parks & Recreation - Shelton Civic Center, 525 West Cota Street, Shelton, WA 98584 - 360-426-9731
Art Card - block printing - 3 classes Thursdays Nov 5th thru 19th 5:30 to 7:30

Saturday Workshops @ Olympia Parks and Recreation – 222 Columbia Street NW, Olympia WA 98501 www.ci.olympia.wa.us/par Call 360.753.8380
Handmade Paper for Embellishing Holiday Projects Saturday October 24 from 9 am to 1 pm - class fee $33
Holiday Art Cards - Block Printing: Linoleum Cut - Saturday November 7 from 9 am to 3 pm - class fee $39.00
Enamel Projects for Holiday Gifts Saturday Nov 14 from 9 to 4 pm – $54 class fee
Precious Metal Clay Saturday Nov 21 from 9 am to 4 pm - class fee $69

Saturday Workshop @ Auburn Parks & Recreation 2840 Riverwalk Dr Se, Auburn, WA 98002 (253) 931-3907 www.auburnwa.gov
Enamel Projects for Holiday Gifts Dec 12th 9:30 to 3:30pm call for more information

Children’s’ Saturday Classes @ Olympia Parks and Recreation – 222 Columbia Street NW, Olympia WA 98501 www.ci.olympia.wa.us/par Call 360.753.8380
Holiday Cards - Ages 8-12 - Saturday Dec 5 from 9 to noon class fee $29.00