tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4479717465108303902024-03-13T11:03:55.415-07:00Nine Lives StudioLocated in Olympia Washington, Nine Lives Studio, aka Ellen Miffitt, creates Sumi-e, collage, mixed media, PMC jewelry and teaches in the South Puget Sound Area. Blog updates include current art projects, art call information, art class schedules and other news.Ellen Miffitthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07225691169572826468noreply@blogger.comBlogger278125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-447971746510830390.post-5279757158605032392011-06-27T12:11:00.000-07:002011-06-27T12:11:56.977-07:00ahhhhh<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">here we go again</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">this is why I don't post anymore...</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">the hassel of having a different pass word and email for this blog Vs. my email account with gmail and my Poetry blog.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I just spent 45 minutes updating this blog with info about exhibits ect since March </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">which was my last post </span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">and even though it has automatic and save - I just lost the whole thing...</span>Ellen Miffitthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07225691169572826468noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-447971746510830390.post-83714095296468873752011-03-22T18:32:00.000-07:002011-03-22T18:32:44.857-07:00Updates from Nine Lives Studio<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Check out my <strong>Spring/Summer art classes offered</strong> at Olympia Parks, Arts and Recreation, 222 Columbia Street NW, Olympia, WA 98513 (360) 753-8063 <a href="http://www.olympiawa.gov/experienceit">www.olympiawa.gov/experienceit</a></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br />
</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"></span> <br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-I790W6yAZtM/TYlHbP2NW1I/AAAAAAAABEY/FOojqYQhtbY/s1600/What+if+r.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="217" r6="true" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-I790W6yAZtM/TYlHbP2NW1I/AAAAAAAABEY/FOojqYQhtbY/s320/What+if+r.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Mailed a mini collage <strong>"What if ..."</strong> for the <strong>National Collage Society Annual</strong> "Wish You Were Here..." post card open exhibit at Downtown Gallery, Kent State University <a href="http://www.nationalcollage.com/">www.nationalcollage.com/</a></span><br />
<br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-WTDOmeM_nWA/TYlHlBmoahI/AAAAAAAABEc/nphHSNXURmo/s1600/ostrich+egg+1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" r6="true" src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-WTDOmeM_nWA/TYlHlBmoahI/AAAAAAAABEc/nphHSNXURmo/s320/ostrich+egg+1.jpg" width="271" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> picked up my Ostrich egg for Metro Parks, Tacoma, WA contest <strong>The Great Spring Ostrich Off</strong>... <a href="http://www.metroparkstacoma.org/page.php?id=1254">http://www.metroparkstacoma.org/page.php?id=1254</a> </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="color: #783f04;">Decorate This! </span><span style="color: #783f04;">Forget those puny chicken eggs: Apply your superior artistic talents to one magnificent ostrich egg and you could be The Great Spring Ostrich Off Grand Champion!</span> </span><br />
<br />
<span style="background-color: white; color: #783f04;">Eggs on display at Seymour Conservatory: April 9-29</span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; color: #783f04;"></span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; color: #783f04;">Eggs will be judged in 3 categories: Originality - Creativity - Use of medium</span><br />
<br />
<a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-IGOtiVt6nGY/TYlHniyvGPI/AAAAAAAABEg/bFjjjncGiFo/s1600/6X6+Global+entries.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" r6="true" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-IGOtiVt6nGY/TYlHniyvGPI/AAAAAAAABEg/bFjjjncGiFo/s320/6X6+Global+entries.jpg" width="241" /></a> <br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Have sent in my entries for <strong>6X6 Global</strong> a fundraiser for ROCO in Rochester, NY ready to mail. Their goal is to get over 5000 entries this year - all sold for $20 each - online sales too</span><br />
<a href="http://www.roco6x6.org/">http://www.roco6x6.org/</a><br />
<br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Block prints accepted for April 14- May 12th "artist of the month" @ <strong>A Dog's Dream Natural Pet Supply</strong> , Georgetown/Seattle, WA <a href="http://www.adogsdreamseattle.com/">http://www.adogsdreamseattle.com/</a> I need to start framing!!!!</span> <br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br />
</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Five mini collages accepted to <strong>"The Answer"</strong> Lowell Art Works Juried Group Show - Opening Reception: Saturday,April 16th, 4-9 PM Show Dates: April 16th -May 14th, 2011 5205 S. 2nd Ave., Everett, WA 98203 <a href="http://www.lowellartworks.com/">http://www.lowellartworks.com/</a></span> <br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br />
</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">New products using the recent block prints and some Sumi-e images on my Zazzle shop <a href="http://www.zazzle.com/nine_lives_studio">http://www.zazzle.com/nine_lives_studio</a></span><br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
</span>Ellen Miffitthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07225691169572826468noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-447971746510830390.post-58191711497162700562011-03-10T01:25:00.000-08:002011-03-10T01:27:30.477-08:00Long time since the last post<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Well folks, Spring keeps trying to make an appearance.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">I did hear spring frogs last night! Crocus have recovered from the snow two weeks ago...</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"><br />
</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Sometimes there are just too many internet sites, blogs, twqeets etc to maintain. I'm having problems due to using two different emails and PW for a poetry blog and this art/studio blog.... just totally messes up everything so I stopped posting studio news.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">I'll get rid of the bad news first:</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">my winter classes are crashing in mega cancellations - </span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">5 have run waiting to hear on 4 and 12 classes out of 21 have been cancelled as far as Oly Parks, Auburn and Centralia extended ed, Sr services [Oly and Steillacom]</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"><br />
</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Now of all things, one of my ORLA classes will not run from now to June! that is the biggest blow as it is really good pay rate! </span><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"><br />
</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Also Hampton's Unit might cancel the once a week art activity...</span><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"><br />
</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">it seems my jobs are self destructing. I am in shock but will just keep pushing what else can one do?</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"><br />
</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Back to the happy place:</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"><br />
</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Which includes all the block prints I've made recently,</span><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-kMxGDOxUUnI/TXiVjn8mlFI/AAAAAAAABD4/BqUm4C32YDc/s1600/Crow+block+print+r.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="208" q6="true" src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-kMxGDOxUUnI/TXiVjn8mlFI/AAAAAAAABD4/BqUm4C32YDc/s320/Crow+block+print+r.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-8QkaVhKb5CA/TXiV2UiyZ4I/AAAAAAAABD8/cb6aeYI_6iI/s1600/cottontail+block+print+r.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="206" q6="true" src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-8QkaVhKb5CA/TXiV2UiyZ4I/AAAAAAAABD8/cb6aeYI_6iI/s320/cottontail+block+print+r.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/--tBYDED7plM/TXiWDl8sCjI/AAAAAAAABEI/OqhMA7rskv4/s1600/turtle+block+print+r.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="216" q6="true" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/--tBYDED7plM/TXiWDl8sCjI/AAAAAAAABEI/OqhMA7rskv4/s320/turtle+block+print+r.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-dybTgMcewh8/TXiWAIELuFI/AAAAAAAABEE/X_hN6p6pm7c/s1600/Iris++++r.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" q6="true" src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-dybTgMcewh8/TXiWAIELuFI/AAAAAAAABEE/X_hN6p6pm7c/s320/Iris++++r.jpg" width="230" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-5QQSB2U1s2c/TXiWG6XoNKI/AAAAAAAABEM/CFk6ooKzrR8/s1600/Seahorse+r.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" q6="true" src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-5QQSB2U1s2c/TXiWG6XoNKI/AAAAAAAABEM/CFk6ooKzrR8/s320/Seahorse+r.jpg" width="215" /></a></div><br />
<br />
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">posting a lot of art work on my zazzle shop <a href="http://www.zazzle.com/nine_lives_studio">http://www.zazzle.com/nine_lives_studio</a></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">and started a www.fineartamerica.com gallery as well... <a href="http://fineartamerica.com/art/all/ellen+miffitt/all">http://fineartamerica.com/art/all/ellen+miffitt/all</a></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">cyber marketing - hard to keep up with it all. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Sumi-e blank note cards are still selling well at Bainbridge Arts & Crafts and of course, at Traditions in Olympia, Love Series collage cards at State of the Arts, ...</span><br />
<br />
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">When I taught the mandala class a few Saturdays ago that got me making more… I'm working on a 4th one – almost finished! Here are two of them....</span><br />
<br />
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Four Seasons</span><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-ATXD9K9Itx8/TXiXooJIBZI/AAAAAAAABEQ/S-6_4SJhRrI/s1600/4+season+r.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" q6="true" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-ATXD9K9Itx8/TXiXooJIBZI/AAAAAAAABEQ/S-6_4SJhRrI/s320/4+season+r.jpg" width="318" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Summer Solstice</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-Ka1jP8JKguI/TXiXt8qohuI/AAAAAAAABEU/ULo7rRcB8FA/s1600/Solstice+mandala.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" q6="true" src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-Ka1jP8JKguI/TXiXt8qohuI/AAAAAAAABEU/ULo7rRcB8FA/s320/Solstice+mandala.jpg" width="311" /></a></div><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"><br />
</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"><br />
</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"><br />
</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Started pushing for some exhibits in 2011: </span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"><br />
</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Accepted to hang @ <strong>Greenspot - Tea House & Art Gallery</strong>, 3318 Bridgeport Way W, Suite B, University Place, WA 98466 Phone: 253-565-2832 www.greenspottea.com might be April/May....</span><br />
<br />
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"><strong>April 29 - May 1 The Almost Perfect Sale</strong>. Every year BAC presents thousands of ceramics, jewelry, paintings, wood, and more, straight from the artists’ studios, for sale at reduced prices. Bainbridge Arts and Crafts, 151 Winslow Way East Bainbridge Island, WA 98110 </span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">www.bacart.org </span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"><br />
</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"><strong>2011 Artist Garage Sale</strong>!! Saturday May 21 from 10 to 3pm at the Armory. POSSCA will be asking for $1/visitor at the door as a donation to POSSCA [Patrons of South Sound Cultural Arts] to help art/music ed. Olympia Armory, 515 Eastside St SE, Olympia WA</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"><br />
</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"><strong>2011 22nd Invitational Salon Exhibit of Small Works</strong> ----- Exhibit Dates: Friday May 27 to Saturday July 9, 2011 - Opening reception: Friday May 27th, 6:00 to 9 pm Location: New Arts Program, 173 West Main Street, Kutztown, PA 19530-0082 </span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"><br />
</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"><strong>6x6x2011 - Global</strong> Fundraiser </span><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Rochester Contemporary Art Center, Rochester NY </span><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">- June 4 - July 10, 2011</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Opening Party & Artwork Sale: June 4, 6-10pm</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">7:30pm raffle for buyer positions 1-20</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">8:00pm all other buyers</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Global Online Purchasing Begins: June 6 at 10am</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Sold Out Artist Names Revealed to Public: July 1 *New! Purchased Artwork Pick-Up: July 10, 11 & 12</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">cash prizes: winners will be chosen by popular vote *New!</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"><br />
</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">6x6x2011: Global is the fourth exhibition of thousands of original artworks, made and donated by celebrities, international & local artists, designers, college students, youths, and YOU. Each artwork must be 6x6 square inches and signed only on the back, to be exhibited anonymously. All artworks will be for sale to the public for $20 each to benefit RoCo. Artist names will be revealed to the buyer upon purchase and all artworks remain on display through July 10, 2011.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"><br />
</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"><strong>Circles</strong>: this show highlights the circle as an organizing principle found in artworks that are both realistic and abstract. Show Dates: June 13 – Oct. 16, 2011 Site location: University House Wallingford, 4400 Stone Way N, Seattle, WA </span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"><br />
</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"><strong>Met Vets Solo Exhibit</strong> July- September 2011 </span><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Metropolitan Veterinary Hospital, 401 Fawcett Avenue, Suite 100, Tacoma, WA 98402 </span><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">(253)274-0225 www.metvetpets.com</span><br />
<br />
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">"<strong>2011 Equine Art: The Horse...</strong> and a Whole Lot More" exhibit co-sponsored by Emerald Downs and WA Thoroughbred Foundation [WTF]. Preview party and reception July 7 at 7 pm at Emerald Downs, 2300 Emerald Downs Drive, Auburn, </span><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">WA. Exhibit runs from Thursday July 7th to Sunday July 10th </span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"><br />
</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">As far as the writing – I’m still rolling merrily along… 161 poems since January 1st – so happy that the creativity of words <a href="http://ellen-spoetry.blogspot.com/">http://ellen-spoetry.blogspot.com/</a></span><br />
<br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">That's all the news here...</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">Keep arting!</span>Ellen Miffitthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07225691169572826468noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-447971746510830390.post-31552370965916021902010-11-26T15:13:00.000-08:002010-11-26T15:17:34.437-08:00Holiday exhibits, Winter classes and Products for sale<span style="color: #274e13; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong>Holiday Greetings to One and All</strong></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br />
</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">These first few PNW storms have been wilder than usual and I hope you weathered them safely.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br />
</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="color: #274e13;"><strong>Holiday Exhibits</strong></span>:</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br />
</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">"Emergence" has been selected to be part of the “<strong>Nativity” Exhibit for Gallery</strong> at Capitol Hill Presbyterian. The gallery will be open Sunday, November 28th: 5:00-8:00 pm (Artists’ Reception) -- Saturday, December 4th: 11:00 am – 3:00 pm (Community ArtsFest – workshops, benefit auction, cake walk and other activities for all ages) -- Thursday, December 9th: 5:00-8:00 pm (Capitol Hill Arts Walk/ Blitz) -- Friday, December 24th: 6:00 pm (Christmas Eve Service) as well as by appointment Mon.-Fri. 10 am-2 pm: call 206-285-2282 to schedule a visit. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br />
</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong>Art Door auction fundraiser</strong> to support Tacoma Art Place Date: Thursday Dec. 2nd. Location: Speakeasy Arts Cooperative, 746 Broadway St.,Tacoma, WA 98402</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br />
</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong>Neo-Kitsch</strong>: national small works showcase exhibition at ArtsWest. Exhibiting two mini sumi-e cats images. The dates of the exhibition are December 5 – 24, 2010. Please join us at the opening reception on December 9 from 6 – 7:30pm. ArtsWest Playhouse and Gallery, 4711 California Ave SW. Seattle, WA 98116 206.938.0963 x 115 www.artswest.org</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br />
</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong>ART for EQUAL JUSTICE 12.11.10</strong> - I'll be donating several pieces of Sumi-e for this fundraiser that will be held at the Tacoma Art Museum on Saturday, December 11, 2010 - A gala (black tie optional) evening and art auction to support equal justice programs in Pierce County providing access to justice for low-income people facing civil legal issues. See www.tacomaprobono.org for more information </span><br />
<br />
<span style="color: #274e13; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong>Holiday Cards</strong></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br />
</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Physically my Sumi-e regular or holiday cards and block print cards may be seen at </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Traditions, 300 5th Avenue SW, Olympia </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Bainbridge Arts & Crafts on 151 Winslow Way East, Bainbridge Island, WA</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The Gallery at Towne Centre 17171 Bothell Way NE, Lake Forest Park, WA.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br />
</span><br />
<span style="color: #274e13; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong>Other items with my art images</strong></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br />
</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I have opened a small “store” on CafePress </span><a href="http://www.cafepress.com/9LivesStudio"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">http://www.CafePress.com/9LivesStudio</span></a><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br />
</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">and larger one on Zazzle - Products include cards, apparel, mugs, calendars…</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br />
</span><br />
<a href="http://www.zazzle.com/Nine_Lives_Studio"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">http://www.zazzle.com/Nine_Lives_Studio</span></a><br />
<br />
<strong><span style="color: #274e13; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Give the gift of creativity - classes make great gifts for the holiday.</span></strong><br />
<strong><br />
<span style="color: #274e13; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"></span></strong><br />
<strong><span style="color: #274e13; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Winter Classes </span></strong><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br />
</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Senior Services for South Sound <strong>Arcylic Class</strong> - register January 12, 13 & 14th - Friday January 21 - 9 weeks - 2 hour - Friday 1:30 to 3:30 pm $30 fee paid to instructor, material list available upon registering - contact Chris Quimby @ 586-6181 ext 123 or </span><a href="mailto:activitiesdir@southsoundseniors.org"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">activitiesdir@southsoundseniors.org</span></a><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">222 Columbia Street NW, Olympia WA 98501</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br />
</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong>Children's Book Illustration</strong> Tuesday Jan 4 – Feb 22 from 6 to 8pm – 8 classes </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Enroll in this information packed class and become acquainted with the concepts of design, storyboarding and dummy construction of a children's picture book. At first the participants will work to illustrate popular fairytales, folktales, fables and legends from around the world. Discussion with a simple critique checklist will improve storyline, characters, setting and dialogues. Class time and handouts provide students with the basic tools to continue working on projects at home. For the first class, please bring pencils and a medium sized drawing pad additional materials and supplies will be discussed in class. Olympia Parks and Recreation – 222 Columbia Street NW, Olympia WA 98501 </span><a href="http://www.olympiawa.gove/experienceit"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">www.olympiawa.gove/experienceit</span></a><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> Call 360.753.8380</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br />
</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br />
</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong>Make Prints, Make Books</strong> – Wed Jan 5 – Feb 23 from 6 to 8 pm – 8 classes This hands-on class will focus on combining simple book structures and beginning printmaking techniques to make small edition arts books. Easy to learn bookmaking such as the Japanese stab binding stitch book will lead students to understand the formal qualities of the book. Simple printing processes like linoleum cut and monoprint will be covered for students to learn how to combine text with image. Olympia Parks and Recreation – 222 Columbia Street NW, Olympia WA 98501 </span><a href="http://www.olympiawa.gove/experienceit"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">www.olympiawa.gove/experienceit</span></a><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> Call 360.753.8380</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br />
</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong>Draw into Print</strong> – Mon, Jan 24-Feb 7, 6-8pm - 3 classes This class will focus primarily on incorporating the drawn line into your prints and mixed media work. An intriguing hybrid among printmaking techniques, monoprints and collagraphs are a unique combination of two processes, monoprints are drawing, painting and printing, while collagraphs involve the combination of collage and printing. Techniques taught can be used to enhance mixed media art. Olympia Parks and Recreation – 222 Columbia Street NW, Olympia WA 98501 </span><a href="http://www.olympiawa.gove/experienceit"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">www.olympiawa.gove/experienceit</span></a><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> Call 360.753.8380</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br />
</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong>Painting What You Love </strong>Monday Feb 28- April 18 from 6 to 8 pm- 8 weeks This course is an instructional class for beginning in acrylic paint that will cover the essential elements of competent drawing skills, good composition, accurate values, exciting color harmonies and expressive textures. A course outline and materials list will be mailed upon registration. Participants provide their materials Olympia Parks and Recreation – 222 Columbia Street NW, Olympia WA 98501 </span><a href="http://www.olympiawa.gove/experienceit"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">www.olympiawa.gove/experienceit</span></a><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> Call 360.753.8380</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br />
</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong>Finger Painting on the Moon </strong>Tue March 1 – April 19th from 6 to 8 pm – 8 classes Jump start your creative side! Awaken the muse within no matter how dormant you may feel your muse is. With activities designed to lead you gently into a creative space, everyone will enjoy this adventure. We will work with a variety of drawing materials and explore how to develop our personal voice. Students will practice ways to overcome the fear of the blank page and find ways to start a series or develop a theme. This will be a mixed media extravaganza full of tips and prompts for a creative soul. A great way to test the water if you are just beginning or for the experienced artist to go deeper. Supply list available upon registration. Olympia Parks and Recreation – 222 Columbia Street NW, Olympia WA 98501 </span><a href="http://www.olympiawa.gove/experienceit"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">www.olympiawa.gove/experienceit</span></a><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> Call 360.753.8380</span><br />
<br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong>Painting with Water Soluble Colored Pencils </strong>Wed March 2 – April 20th from 6 to 8pm – 8 classes </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">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. 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 </span><a href="http://www.olympiawa.gove/experienceit"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">www.olympiawa.gove/experienceit</span></a><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> Call 360.753.8380</span><br />
<br />
<strong><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Saturday Classes</span></strong><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br />
</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong>Resolution Collage in a Container</strong> Saturday Jan 8 from 9:30-3:30pm bring a lunch Start the New Year by visualizing your desires and goals into permanence, In this workshop, we will create a work of art around and inside a container or box using a variety of intriguing techniques. Many of us have collections of ephemera in the form of old photographs, postcards, buttons, twine and found objects from everyday life to use to collage the box. After transforming it into a work of art, students will create an altered paper doll as resident. For the Beginner to Experienced Student. Olympia Parks and Recreation – 222 Columbia Street NW, Olympia WA 98501 </span><a href="http://www.olympiawa.gove/experienceit"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">www.olympiawa.gove/experienceit</span></a><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> Call 360.753.8380</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br />
</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong>Studio Notecards </strong>Saturday Jan 22 from 9:30 to 3:30pm bring a bag lunch Collage embellishment fun filled fiber art notecard workshop. Explore various techniques, such as fused collage, couching, reverse applique, and materials such as watercolor pencils, acrylic paints, and more for creating these 5" x 7" sensations. Olympia Parks and Recreation – 222 Columbia Street NW, Olympia WA 98501 </span><a href="http://www.olympiawa.gove/experienceit"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">www.olympiawa.gove/experienceit</span></a><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> Call 360.753.8380</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br />
</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong>Watercolor: Textures and Techniques </strong>Supply list upon registration Sat. Feb 5 from 9:30 to 3:30pm material In this workshop you will try 15-20 techniques for achieving textures and special effects in your watercolors. You will employ colored pencils in the wash, ink line, markers, salt, wax paper, crayon, and other materials with the washes, both while wet and when dry. The morning will be spent exploring these materials and in the afternoon you will complete a work combining 5 or 6 different techniques. Some painting experience required. Olympia Parks and Recreation – 222 Columbia Street NW, Olympia WA 98501 </span><a href="http://www.olympiawa.gove/experienceit"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">www.olympiawa.gove/experienceit</span></a><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> Call 360.753.8380</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br />
</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong>Introduction to Mandalas</strong> Sat. Feb 12 from 9:30 to 3:30pm The word “mandala” is a Sanskrit word that is over 2300 years old translated as “circle” or “sacred center”. Circular patterns have been used throughout time in many cultures, including the Tibetan and Native American, as tools for centering and healing. In this workshop we explore the history of mandala patterns and create our own personal mandala, using oil pastel, colored pencil and collage. Using principles of geometry and symmetry present in nature, along with your own personal creativity, you will come away with new knowledge of yourself. This should be a time to let go, to play with color and design, and to have fun. Olympia Parks and Recreation – 222 Columbia Street NW, Olympia WA 98501 </span><a href="http://www.olympiawa.gove/experienceit"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">www.olympiawa.gove/experienceit</span></a><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> Call 360.753.8380</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br />
</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong>Clipboard Assemblage Art</strong> – Sat Feb 26 from 9:30 to 3:30pm Create a unique clipboard assemblage using your favorite collage items, paints and mementos. Learn how to manipulate various media including acrylics, fabric, paper, text and wire. You may even dedicate your piece to a meaningful person, event or place in your life. This will be a journey you won’t forget! Supply list available at registration. Note students please bring clipboard or other surface for a base. Olympia Parks and Recreation – 222 Columbia Street NW, Olympia WA 98501 </span><a href="http://www.olympiawa.gove/experienceit"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">www.olympiawa.gove/experienceit</span></a><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> Call 360.753.8380</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br />
</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong>Art of Handmade Paper</strong> Sat March 26 from 9:00 to noon 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 greeting cards, artwork, decoration for envelopes and more. Making paper is a fun way to express your creativity. A supply list with directions for making a simple mold & deckle in class will be mailed with your registration confirmation. Olympia Parks and Recreation – 222 Columbia Street NW, Olympia WA 98501 </span><a href="http://www.olympiawa.gove/experienceit"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">www.olympiawa.gove/experienceit</span></a><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> Call 360.753.8380</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br />
</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong>Block Printing: Linoleum Cut</strong> – Saturday April 9 from 9:30 to 3:30pm 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 </span><a href="http://www.olympiawa.gove/experienceit"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">www.olympiawa.gove/experienceit</span></a><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> Call 360.753.8380</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br />
</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong>Auburn Parks & Recreation</strong> 2840 Riverwalk Dr Se, Auburn, WA 98002 (253) 931-3907 <a href="http://www.auburnwa.gov/">http://www.auburnwa.gov/</a></span><br />
<br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong>Resolution Collage in a Container </strong>Saturday Jan 15 from 9:30-3:30pm bring a lunch - material fee $3</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br />
</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Start the New Year by visualizing your desires and goals into permanence, In this workshop, we will create a work of art around and inside a container or box using a variety of intriguing techniques. Many of us have collections of ephemera in the form of old photographs, postcards, buttons, twine and found objects from everyday life to use to collage the box. After transforming it into a work of art, students will create an altered paper doll as resident. For the Beginner to Experienced Student. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br />
</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong>Make Prints, Make Books – </strong>Sat. Feb 19 from 9:30-3:30 pm – $7.00 material fee - bring a lunch</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">This hands-on class will focus on combining simple book structures and beginning printmaking techniques to make small edition arts books. Easy to learn bookmaking such as the Japanese stab binding stitch book will lead students to understand the formal qualities of the book. Simple printing processes like linoleum cut and monoprint will be covered for students to learn how to combine text with image. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br />
</span><br />
<strong><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Painting with Water Soluble Colored Pencils </span></strong><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br />
</span><br />
<span style="color: lime; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Please note – this date will have to be changed – I goofed and have a class scheduled for Oly P, A & R … first time I ever did this!</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Sat March 26 from 9:30 to 3:30pm Bring a lunch - 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. Learn about materials, tools, and techniques, and then apply this information to create a painting. Participants bring watercolor paper & watercolor pencils to class.</span><br />
<br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong>Block Printing: Linoleum Cut</strong> – Saturday April 16 from 9:30 to 3:30pm Material fee $10 bring a lunch</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">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. </span><br />
<br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong>Watercolor: Textures and Techniques </strong>Sat. May 7 from 9:30 to 3:30pm – bring watercolor paper, brushes, watercolors [dry or tube], water dishes and a bag lunch - Some painting experience required.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">In this workshop you will try 15-20 techniques for achieving textures and special effects in your watercolors. You will employ colored pencils in the wash, ink line, markers, salt, wax paper, crayon, and other materials with the washes, both while wet and when dry. The morning will be spent exploring these materials and in the afternoon you will complete a work combining 5 or 6 different techniques. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br />
</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong>“You-Don’t-Need-To-Know-A-Thing” Collage </strong>Sat. June 4 from 9:30 to 3:30pm $5.00 material fee - bring a lunch Collage offers versatility and flexibility. Free your creative spirit with this fast-paced, upbeat “You-Don’t-Need-To-Know-A-Thing” Introduction to Collage. Come prepared to learn the basics of collage, materials, and techniques in a supportive environment. Emphasizing fun - catch the spontaneity of a child: finding objects, bits & pieces in the most unlikely places and putting a puzzle together. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br />
</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong>Introduction to Sumi-e</strong> Sat. August 20 from 9:30 to 3:30pm $4.00 material fee - bring a lunch</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Instructor Ellen Miffitt will introduce you to the four treasures: ink stick, ink stone, brush and paper. The simplicity and spontaneity of brush painting begins by learning to hold the brush, making the basic strokes, and loading the brush to create tones and depth. The goal is to break away from logical thinking and to be spontaneous in expressing with the brush. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br />
</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong>Centralia Community College</strong>, 600 Centralia College Blvd, Centralia WA 98531-4099 Phone: (360) 736-9391 Toll-free from Olympia: 753-3433 36-9391 </span><a href="http://www.centralia.edu/"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">http://www.centralia.edu/</span></a><br />
<br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong>Make Prints, Make Books – </strong>Sat. Jan 29 from 9:30-3:30 pm – $7.00 material fee - bring a lunch</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">This hands-on class will focus on combining simple book structures and beginning printmaking techniques to make small edition arts books. Easy to learn bookmaking such as the Japanese stab binding stitch book will lead students to understand the formal qualities of the book. Simple printing processes like linoleum cut and monoprint will be covered for students to learn how to combine text with image. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br />
</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong>Painting with Water Soluble Colored Pencils </strong>Sat March 19 from 9:30 to 3:30pm –no material fee – bring a lunch, watercolor pencils and pad of smooth watercolor paper 90 to 140 lb and a small brush or two.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">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. Learn about materials, tools, and techniques, and then apply this information to create a painting. Participants bring watercolor paper & watercolor pencils to class.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br />
</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br />
</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br />
</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br />
</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br />
</span><br />
<span style="color: #274e13; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Wishing you the best Holiday ever!</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br />
</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Ellen Miffitt</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br />
</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Nine Lives Studio</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br />
</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">PO Box 11133</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br />
</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Olympia, WA 98508-1133</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br />
</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">www.nine-lives-studio.com</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br />
</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">https://sites.google.com/site/ellenmiffittartist/ [specific for class info]</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br />
</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br />
</span>Ellen Miffitthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07225691169572826468noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-447971746510830390.post-76647105662405810972010-11-04T22:25:00.000-07:002010-11-04T22:25:20.584-07:00Exhibits/Sales this weekend<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong>Enso Center Annual Holiday Exhibit</strong></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial;">My mini collages and original sumi-e blank note cards will be displayed.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">2010 Enso Center Annual Art Exhibit - Opening reception November 5th 7-9:30pm. Exhibit hours noon to 5 pm on Saturday November 6th and Sunday November 7th. Location: 8708 196th Ave. NE, Redmond, WA [425] 869-0276 www.enso-center.org</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br />
</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong>Furry Faces Foundation Fundraiser donation</strong></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial;">Donated matted Sumi-e for this fundraiser...</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Auction Sunday Nov 7th at Ola Salon in 2942 SW Avalon, West Seattle</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Exhibit will be hung October 24 through to the auction date…</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br />
</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Waiting for clarification of when to hang... Solo Exhibit for the months of November and December @ Maple Leaf Lutheran Church 10005 32nd Ave. NE Seattle, WA 98125</span>Ellen Miffitthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07225691169572826468noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-447971746510830390.post-47915012074754479462010-11-04T22:20:00.000-07:002010-11-04T22:20:01.441-07:00Sumi-e art on Cross Stitch Pattern<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_HpQEc-8MqD4/TNOTnUsdQ4I/AAAAAAAABDk/bFELQSNO_6o/s1600/Cat+Enso+03CE2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="276" px="true" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_HpQEc-8MqD4/TNOTnUsdQ4I/AAAAAAAABDk/bFELQSNO_6o/s320/Cat+Enso+03CE2.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Pat Emlet contacted quite a while ago but we finally set up a contract for use of my “Cat Enso” design to sell on cross stitch patterns and kits. http://www.cross-stitch-art.com/</span>Ellen Miffitthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07225691169572826468noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-447971746510830390.post-16437429248825631762010-11-04T22:09:00.000-07:002010-11-04T22:09:41.108-07:00Accepted for Nativity exhibit at Capitol Hill Presbyterian Church Gallery<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_HpQEc-8MqD4/TNORU68aD6I/AAAAAAAABDg/Aj5z7yccb64/s1600/03+Miffitt+-+Emergence.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" px="true" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_HpQEc-8MqD4/TNORU68aD6I/AAAAAAAABDg/Aj5z7yccb64/s320/03+Miffitt+-+Emergence.jpg" width="303" /></a></div><br />
<br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">"Emergence" has been selected to be part of the “Nativity” gallery at Capitol Hill Presbyterian. The gallery will be open </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Sunday, November 28th: 5:00-8:00 pm (Artists’ Reception)</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Saturday, December 4th: 11:00 am – 3:00 pm (Community ArtsFest – workshops, benefit auction, cake walk and other activities for all ages)</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Thursday, December 9th: 5:00-8:00 pm (Capitol Hill Arts Walk/ Blitz)</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Friday, December 24th: 6:00 pm (Christmas Eve Service) </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">as well as by appointment Mon.-Fri. 10 am-2 pm: call 206-285-2282 to schedule. </span>Ellen Miffitthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07225691169572826468noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-447971746510830390.post-42086719930087393062010-11-03T13:34:00.000-07:002010-11-03T13:34:58.863-07:00Block Print cards...<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Here are a few types of "blocks" available to carve for block printing - top left to right:</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Golden Lineoleum; Soft Kut Block [my favorite], Wonder block - cork with less binder</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Michael's soft block, DB Blue easy cut lineoleum</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial;">I purchase materials at <a href="http://www.dickblick.com/">http://www.dickblick.com/</a></span><br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_HpQEc-8MqD4/TNHEOux-WXI/AAAAAAAABDQ/G8-DziASsMQ/s1600/type+of+blocks.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; cssfloat: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="129" px="true" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_HpQEc-8MqD4/TNHEOux-WXI/AAAAAAAABDQ/G8-DziASsMQ/s200/type+of+blocks.jpg" width="200" /></a></div><br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I printed 8 of my carved blocks yesterday - making about 10 prints each in a couple of hours... problem was where to stack them to dry! Brayer rolling water soluable ink on plexiglas...</span><br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_HpQEc-8MqD4/TNHE-XVFLHI/AAAAAAAABDU/Zc1PylwfRwM/s1600/inking+plate.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; cssfloat: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="131" px="true" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_HpQEc-8MqD4/TNHE-XVFLHI/AAAAAAAABDU/Zc1PylwfRwM/s200/inking+plate.jpg" width="200" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Echinicia design is carved in Golden Leneoleum, goldfish is Soft Kut Block and the other fish is Wonder block...</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Arial;">I don't have a printing press and use a baren to hand rub inked block to paper... next step - pulling the print [pull paper off the block]</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_HpQEc-8MqD4/TNHGV-exFlI/AAAAAAAABDY/L3C0wnrLSPM/s1600/block+print+designs+2jpg.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="246" px="true" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_HpQEc-8MqD4/TNHGV-exFlI/AAAAAAAABDY/L3C0wnrLSPM/s320/block+print+designs+2jpg.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> I also inked some Maple leaves and printed them on the Mulberry block printing paper...</span><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_HpQEc-8MqD4/TNHGXvzHzfI/AAAAAAAABDc/VtZKRc7hVE4/s1600/block+print+1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" px="true" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_HpQEc-8MqD4/TNHGXvzHzfI/AAAAAAAABDc/VtZKRc7hVE4/s320/block+print+1.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I used the glue that I use to adhere my Sumi-e to cardstock but it was too wet and made the water soulable ink easy to move... today I used a spray adhesive - smeely but got the job done quickly without making the card stock too wet... I usually purchase card stock from Paper Zone and its heavier weight than the blanl cards from Jo Anns... So I have 50 cards adhered...</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial;">just need to print an info label, place that on the cards and bag them.... next stop Traditions!</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
</div>Ellen Miffitthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07225691169572826468noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-447971746510830390.post-12617863666285558702010-10-20T13:48:00.000-07:002010-10-20T13:57:00.225-07:002011 Winter lass Schedule - Olympia Parks and Recreation<strong>Children's Book Illustration </strong><br />
Tuesday Jan 4 – Feb 22 from 6 to 8pm – 8 classes – <br />
Enroll in this information packed class and become acquainted with the concepts of design, storyboarding and dummy construction of a children's picture book. At first the participants will work to illustrate popular fairytales, folktales, fables and legends from around the world. Discussion with a simple critique checklist will improve storyline, characters, setting and dialogues. Class time and handouts provide students with the basic tools to continue working on projects at home. For the first class, please bring pencils and a medium sized drawing pad additional materials and supplies will be discussed in class. <br />
Olympia Parks and Recreation – 222 Columbia Street NW, Olympia WA 98501 www.ci.olympia.wa.us/par Call 360.753.8380<br />
<br />
Make Prints, Make Books – <br />
<br />
Wed Jan 5 – Feb 23 from 6 to 8 pm – 8 classes - <br />
This hands-on class will focus on combining simple book structures and beginning printmaking techniques to make small edition arts books. Easy to learn bookmaking such as the Japanese stab binding stitch book will lead students to understand the formal qualities of the book. Simple printing processes like linoleum cut and monoprint will be covered for students to learn how to combine text with image. <br />
Olympia Parks and Recreation – 222 Columbia Street NW, Olympia WA 98501 www.ci.olympia.wa.us/par Call 360.753.8380<br />
<br />
<strong>Painting What You Love</strong><br />
<br />
Monday Feb 28- April 18 from 6 to 8 pm- 8 weeks<br />
This course is an instructional class for beginning in acrylic paint that will cover the essential elements of competent drawing skills, good composition, accurate values, exciting color harmonies and expressive textures. A course outline and materials list will be mailed upon registration. Participants provide their materials<br />
Olympia Parks and Recreation – 222 Columbia Street NW, Olympia WA 98501 www.ci.olympia.wa.us/par Call 360.753.8380<br />
<br />
<strong>Finger Painting on the Moon </strong><br />
Tue March 1 – April 19th from 6 to 8 pm – 8 classes <br />
Jump start your creative side! Awaken the muse within no matter how dormant you may feel your muse is. With activities designed to lead you gently into a creative space, everyone will enjoy this adventure. We will work with a variety of drawing materials and explore how to develop our personal voice. Students will practice ways to overcome the fear of the blank page and find ways to start a series or develop a theme. This will be a mixed media extravaganza full of tips and prompts for a creative soul. A great way to test the water if you are just beginning or for the experienced artist to go deeper. Supply list available upon registration.<br />
Olympia Parks and Recreation – 222 Columbia Street NW, Olympia WA 98501 www.ci.olympia.wa.us/par Call 360.753.8380<br />
<br />
<br />
<strong>Painting with Water Soluble Colored Pencils </strong><br />
Wed March 2 – April 20th from 6 to 8pm – 8 classes <br />
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. Learn about materials, tools, and techniques, and then apply this information to create a painting. Participants bring watercolor paper & watercolor pencils to class.<br />
Olympia Parks and Recreation – 222 Columbia Street NW, Olympia WA 98501 www.ci.olympia.wa.us/par Call 360.753.8380<br />
<br />
<strong>Draw into Print</strong> – Mon, Jan 24-Feb 7, 6-8pm - 3 classes <br />
This class will focus primarily on incorporating the drawn line into your prints and mixed media work. An intriguing hybrid among printmaking techniques, monoprints and collagraphs are a unique combination of two processes, monoprints are drawing, painting and printing, while collagraphs involve the combination of collage and printing. Techniques taught can be used to enhance mixed media art. <br />
Olympia Parks and Recreation – 222 Columbia Street NW, Olympia WA 98501 www.ci.olympia.wa.us/par Call 360.753.8380<br />
<br />
<strong><span style="font-size: large;">Saturday Classes</span></strong><br />
<br />
<strong>Resolution Collage in a Container</strong><br />
Saturday Jan 8 from 9:30-3:30pm bring a lunch <br />
Start the New Year by visualizing your desires and goals into permanence, In this workshop, we will create a work of art around and inside a container or box using a variety of intriguing techniques. Many of us have collections of ephemera in the form of old photographs, postcards, buttons, twine and found objects from everyday life to use to collage the box. After transforming it into a work of art, students will create an altered paper doll as resident. For the Beginner to Experienced Student. <br />
Olympia Parks and Recreation – 222 Columbia Street NW, Olympia WA 98501 www.ci.olympia.wa.us/par Call 360.753.8380<br />
<br />
<strong>Studio Notecards </strong><br />
Saturday Jan 22 from 9:30 to 3:30pm bring a bag lunch <br />
Collage embellishment fun filled fiber art notecard workshop. Explore various techniques, such as fused collage, couching, reverse applique, and materials such as watercolor pencils, acrylic paints, and more for creating these 5" x 7" sensations. <br />
Olympia Parks and Recreation – 222 Columbia Street NW, Olympia WA 98501 www.ci.olympia.wa.us/par Call 360.753.8380<br />
<br />
<strong>Watercolor: Textures and Techniques </strong><br />
Supply list upon registration Sat. Feb 5 from 9:30 to 3:30pm Bring a bag lunch<br />
In this workshop you will try 15-20 techniques for achieving textures and special effects in your watercolors. You will employ colored pencils in the wash, ink line, markers, salt, wax paper, crayon, and other materials with the washes, both while wet and when dry. The morning will be spent exploring these materials and in the afternoon you will complete a work combining 5 or 6 different techniques. Some painting experience required.<br />
Olympia Parks and Recreation – 222 Columbia Street NW, Olympia WA 98501 www.ci.olympia.wa.us/par Call 360.753.8380<br />
<br />
<strong>Introduction to Mandalas</strong> <br />
Sat. Feb 12 from 9:30 to 3:30pm Bring a bag lunch<br />
The word “mandala” is a Sanskrit word that is over 2300 years old translated as “circle” or “sacred center”. Circular patterns have been used throughout time in many cultures, including the Tibetan and Native American, as tools for centering and healing. In this workshop we explore the history of mandala patterns and create our own personal mandala, using oil pastel, colored pencil and collage. Using principles of geometry and symmetry present in nature, along with your own personal creativity, you will come away with new knowledge of yourself. This should be a time to let go, to play with color and design, and to have fun. <br />
Olympia Parks and Recreation – 222 Columbia Street NW, Olympia WA 98501 www.ci.olympia.wa.us/par Call 360.753.8380<br />
<br />
<strong>Clipboard Assemblage Art</strong> <br />
Sat Feb 26 from 9:30 to 3:30pm Bring a lunch<br />
Create a unique clipboard assemblage using your favorite collage items, paints and mementos. Learn how to manipulate various media including acrylics, fabric, paper, text and wire. You may even dedicate your piece to a meaningful person, event or place in your life. This will be a journey you won’t forget! Supply list available at registration. Note students please bring clipboard or other surface for a base. <br />
Olympia Parks and Recreation – 222 Columbia Street NW, Olympia WA 98501 www.ci.olympia.wa.us/par Call 360.753.8380<br />
<br />
<strong>Art of Handmade Paper</strong><br />
Sat March 26 from 9:00 to noon <br />
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 greeting cards, artwork, decoration for envelopes and more. Making paper is a fun way to express your creativity. A supply list with directions for making a simple mold & deckle in class will be mailed with your registration confirmation.<br />
Olympia Parks and Recreation – 222 Columbia Street NW, Olympia WA 98501 www.ci.olympia.wa.us/par Call 360.753.8380<br />
<br />
<strong>Block Printing: Linoleum Cut – </strong><br />
Saturday April 9 from 9:30 to 3:30pm Bring a bag lunch<br />
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. <br />
Olympia Parks and Recreation – 222 Columbia Street NW, Olympia WA 98501 www.ci.olympia.wa.us/par Call 360.753.8380Ellen Miffitthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07225691169572826468noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-447971746510830390.post-18355174509009808312010-10-19T18:39:00.000-07:002010-10-19T18:39:08.483-07:00Another fundraiser and a submission to a holiday exhibit<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">ART for EQUAL JUSTICE 12.11.10 - Saturday, December 11, 2010</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I'll be donating a framed piece of work for this fundraiser to be held at the </span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Tacoma Art Museum - A gala (black tie optional) evening and art auction to support equal justice programs in Pierce County providing access to justice for low-income people facing civil legal issues. See www.tacomaprobono.org for more information </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br />
</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I’ll be submitting art to Small Works, Big Presents – The Gift of Art @ The White River Valley Museum, 918 H Street SE, Auburn WA This Exhibit runs from the opening Nov 16 to December 19 www.auburnwa.gov/arts for info... keep your fingers crossed. It's a nice venue to have an exhibit.</span>Ellen Miffitthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07225691169572826468noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-447971746510830390.post-20010070219688188452010-10-18T22:25:00.000-07:002010-10-18T22:27:17.105-07:00upcoming happenings<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I'll be taking this workshop on Sunday:</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">WRITING DEEPLY - A Poetry Writing Workshop </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">DATE: SUNDAY, October 24, 2010 at 2-4 p.m. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">PLACE: Urban Grace Church, Room 208</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">COST: $10 (suggested donation)</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">RSVP to tamsugah@aol.com</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Writers & Poets:</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Coping with trauma and pain is often the price of admission to a creative life. How can you harness those life experiences or memories--oftentimes painful or uncomfortable--recall them, write about them, and then turn them into poems?</span><br />
<br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">This 2 hour writers workshop will focus on reading topic-relevant poetry on emotionally difficult subject matter, writing exercises, discussion, reading and sharing of each others work. This will be a supportive poet's environment focused on listening and helpful suggestions for improvement rather than intensive critique.</span><br />
<br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Enso Center Annual Holiday Exhibit - I'll be participating in this exhibit with original Sumi-e cards, matted art and some small framed collages...</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br />
</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">2010 Enso Center Annual Art Exhibit - Opening reception November 5th 7-9:30pm. Exhibit hours noon to 5 pm on Saturday November 6th and Sunday November 7th. Location: 8708 196th Ave. NE, Redmond, WA [425] 869-0276 www.enso-center.org</span><br />
<br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Furry Faces Foundation Fundraiser donation - I've contributed four matted Sumi-e for this fundraiser. <span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Exhibit will be hung October 24 through to the auction date…</span></span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Auction Sunday Nov 7th at Ola Salon in 2942 SW Avalon, West Seattle</span><br />
<br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I have an upcoming Solo Exhibit for the months of November and December @ Maple Leaf Lutheran Church 10005 32nd Ave. NE Seattle, WA 98125</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br />
</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I will have ten images presented at the Art Slam - Sponsored by the Tacoma Arts Commission on Nov 17th from 7 to 9pm at the Rialto Theater in downtown Tacoma. Art Slam will also be available for viewing on Click! On Demand's Tacoma Art & Culture channel through Dec 2011</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br />
</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I'm going to create a piece for this fundraiser - Art Door auction fundraiser to support Tacoma Art Place Date: Thursday Dec. 2nd. Location: Speakeasy Arts Cooperative, 746 Broadway St., Tacoma, WA 98402</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br />
</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I've been selected to hang my art at Met Vets Solo Exhibit July- September 2011 – Metropolitan Veterinary Hospital, </span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">401 Fawcett Avenue, Suite 100, Tacoma, WA 98402 (253)274-0225 </span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.metvetpets.com/">http://www.metvetpets.com/</a></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br />
</span>Ellen Miffitthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07225691169572826468noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-447971746510830390.post-74196238838416445362010-10-15T20:14:00.000-07:002010-10-15T20:14:16.273-07:00Tree Sprite images<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">This Wednesday I completed my 22 Tree Sprite images. I had watercolored 7 of them about five years ago. It only took me a couple days to complete the total and touch up the originals...</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial;">the blue" sky is showing up a more medium blah gray - hmmmmm need to improve my photo skills!</span><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_HpQEc-8MqD4/TLkTUT0sFbI/AAAAAAAABB4/8k87uTIRs28/s1600/Leaf+Sprite+1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; cssfloat: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" ex="true" height="150" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_HpQEc-8MqD4/TLkTUT0sFbI/AAAAAAAABB4/8k87uTIRs28/s200/Leaf+Sprite+1.jpg" width="200" /></a></div><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_HpQEc-8MqD4/TLkTXY6zY5I/AAAAAAAABB8/7r6qzlpFUi8/s1600/Leaf+Sprite+2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; cssfloat: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" ex="true" height="150" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_HpQEc-8MqD4/TLkTXY6zY5I/AAAAAAAABB8/7r6qzlpFUi8/s200/Leaf+Sprite+2.jpg" width="200" /></a></div><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_HpQEc-8MqD4/TLkTZmdWW-I/AAAAAAAABCA/pT7zY1sZNDA/s1600/Leaf+Sprite+3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; cssfloat: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" ex="true" height="143" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_HpQEc-8MqD4/TLkTZmdWW-I/AAAAAAAABCA/pT7zY1sZNDA/s200/Leaf+Sprite+3.jpg" width="200" /></a></div><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_HpQEc-8MqD4/TLkTbS0eLzI/AAAAAAAABCE/lk2e3S-dSfU/s1600/Leaf+Sprite+4.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; cssfloat: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" ex="true" height="139" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_HpQEc-8MqD4/TLkTbS0eLzI/AAAAAAAABCE/lk2e3S-dSfU/s200/Leaf+Sprite+4.jpg" width="200" /></a></div><br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_HpQEc-8MqD4/TLkTnyugYvI/AAAAAAAABCI/C5OJveblmTo/s1600/Leaf+Sprite+5.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; cssfloat: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" ex="true" height="149" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_HpQEc-8MqD4/TLkTnyugYvI/AAAAAAAABCI/C5OJveblmTo/s200/Leaf+Sprite+5.jpg" width="200" /></a></div><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_HpQEc-8MqD4/TLkTpdbi00I/AAAAAAAABCM/3LDuEXn0xeQ/s1600/Leaf+Sprite+6.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; cssfloat: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" ex="true" height="150" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_HpQEc-8MqD4/TLkTpdbi00I/AAAAAAAABCM/3LDuEXn0xeQ/s200/Leaf+Sprite+6.jpg" width="200" /></a></div><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_HpQEc-8MqD4/TLkTrR9IcYI/AAAAAAAABCQ/imLzAebQDnM/s1600/Leaf+Sprite+7.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; cssfloat: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" ex="true" height="148" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_HpQEc-8MqD4/TLkTrR9IcYI/AAAAAAAABCQ/imLzAebQDnM/s200/Leaf+Sprite+7.jpg" width="200" /></a></div><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_HpQEc-8MqD4/TLkTtzGWg3I/AAAAAAAABCU/Kcu03Bdx_CE/s1600/Leaf+Sprite+8.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; cssfloat: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" ex="true" height="145" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_HpQEc-8MqD4/TLkTtzGWg3I/AAAAAAAABCU/Kcu03Bdx_CE/s200/Leaf+Sprite+8.jpg" width="200" /></a></div><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_HpQEc-8MqD4/TLkTxUOnU9I/AAAAAAAABCY/oJ1Xbb-LGOg/s1600/Leaf+Sprite+9.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; cssfloat: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" ex="true" height="160" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_HpQEc-8MqD4/TLkTxUOnU9I/AAAAAAAABCY/oJ1Xbb-LGOg/s200/Leaf+Sprite+9.jpg" width="200" /></a></div><br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_HpQEc-8MqD4/TLkUFOr1bXI/AAAAAAAABCc/A5LBgPbYlzw/s1600/Leaf+Sprite+10.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; cssfloat: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" ex="true" height="147" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_HpQEc-8MqD4/TLkUFOr1bXI/AAAAAAAABCc/A5LBgPbYlzw/s200/Leaf+Sprite+10.jpg" width="200" /></a></div><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_HpQEc-8MqD4/TLkUK1C16vI/AAAAAAAABCg/zSbdT-ikqlM/s1600/Leaf+Sprite+11.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; cssfloat: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" ex="true" height="146" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_HpQEc-8MqD4/TLkUK1C16vI/AAAAAAAABCg/zSbdT-ikqlM/s200/Leaf+Sprite+11.jpg" width="200" /></a></div><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_HpQEc-8MqD4/TLkUNFqpPkI/AAAAAAAABCk/wqUU6z_wh9w/s1600/Leaf+Sprite+12.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; cssfloat: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" ex="true" height="141" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_HpQEc-8MqD4/TLkUNFqpPkI/AAAAAAAABCk/wqUU6z_wh9w/s200/Leaf+Sprite+12.jpg" width="200" /></a></div><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_HpQEc-8MqD4/TLkUPdcDRgI/AAAAAAAABCo/xJpUj3m_IN4/s1600/Leaf+Sprite+13.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; cssfloat: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" ex="true" height="146" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_HpQEc-8MqD4/TLkUPdcDRgI/AAAAAAAABCo/xJpUj3m_IN4/s200/Leaf+Sprite+13.jpg" width="200" /></a></div><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_HpQEc-8MqD4/TLkUSB3Tn4I/AAAAAAAABCs/WdmfDZHLTmw/s1600/Leaf+Sprite+14.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; cssfloat: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" ex="true" height="150" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_HpQEc-8MqD4/TLkUSB3Tn4I/AAAAAAAABCs/WdmfDZHLTmw/s200/Leaf+Sprite+14.jpg" width="200" /></a></div><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_HpQEc-8MqD4/TLkUU1c5JDI/AAAAAAAABCw/8NPG-FwlA-4/s1600/Leaf+Sprite+15.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; cssfloat: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" ex="true" height="145" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_HpQEc-8MqD4/TLkUU1c5JDI/AAAAAAAABCw/8NPG-FwlA-4/s200/Leaf+Sprite+15.jpg" width="200" /></a></div><br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_HpQEc-8MqD4/TLkUrRbUWFI/AAAAAAAABC0/kCD1BAVbw5o/s1600/Leaf+Sprite+16.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; cssfloat: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" ex="true" height="148" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_HpQEc-8MqD4/TLkUrRbUWFI/AAAAAAAABC0/kCD1BAVbw5o/s200/Leaf+Sprite+16.jpg" width="200" /></a></div><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_HpQEc-8MqD4/TLkUtnwF9WI/AAAAAAAABC4/ZxTrC6fHuos/s1600/Leaf+Sprite+17.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; cssfloat: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" ex="true" height="153" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_HpQEc-8MqD4/TLkUtnwF9WI/AAAAAAAABC4/ZxTrC6fHuos/s200/Leaf+Sprite+17.jpg" width="200" /></a></div><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_HpQEc-8MqD4/TLkUvyxdWdI/AAAAAAAABC8/f49Hjkj7Mqg/s1600/Leaf+Sprite+18.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; cssfloat: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" ex="true" height="156" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_HpQEc-8MqD4/TLkUvyxdWdI/AAAAAAAABC8/f49Hjkj7Mqg/s200/Leaf+Sprite+18.jpg" width="200" /></a></div><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_HpQEc-8MqD4/TLkUyCIZsoI/AAAAAAAABDA/f16OBWKEJP4/s1600/Leaf+Sprite+19.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; cssfloat: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" ex="true" height="148" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_HpQEc-8MqD4/TLkUyCIZsoI/AAAAAAAABDA/f16OBWKEJP4/s200/Leaf+Sprite+19.jpg" width="200" /></a></div><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_HpQEc-8MqD4/TLkU0USAklI/AAAAAAAABDE/a8b0Dv_tCGk/s1600/Leaf+Sprite+20.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; cssfloat: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" ex="true" height="150" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_HpQEc-8MqD4/TLkU0USAklI/AAAAAAAABDE/a8b0Dv_tCGk/s200/Leaf+Sprite+20.jpg" width="200" /></a></div><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_HpQEc-8MqD4/TLkU2gYpodI/AAAAAAAABDI/rjic2-52puM/s1600/Leaf+Sprite+21.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; cssfloat: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" ex="true" height="149" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_HpQEc-8MqD4/TLkU2gYpodI/AAAAAAAABDI/rjic2-52puM/s200/Leaf+Sprite+21.jpg" width="200" /></a></div><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_HpQEc-8MqD4/TLkU5ewLYkI/AAAAAAAABDM/vOcNbcbBmaA/s1600/Leaf+Sprite+22.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; cssfloat: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" ex="true" height="154" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_HpQEc-8MqD4/TLkU5ewLYkI/AAAAAAAABDM/vOcNbcbBmaA/s200/Leaf+Sprite+22.jpg" width="200" /></a></div>Ellen Miffitthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07225691169572826468noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-447971746510830390.post-72608439640959343732010-10-07T20:07:00.000-07:002010-10-07T20:07:19.293-07:00Water Sprite series<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Below are the first six images of twenty-two started in last week of August</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Last night I finished the last details including the worm that teases the Water Sprites goldfish.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The Water Sprite rides around the pond seeing all the insects and fellow residents: frogs, turtles, crayfish and more... I used watercolor, watercolor pencils and to highlight the worm, ink.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Arial;">The pond water was created by sprinkling the blue wash with salt nd the sandy bottom was spattered with watercolor to indicate sand...</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_HpQEc-8MqD4/TK6I7JI6ksI/AAAAAAAABBg/5Iq5LQNu3H4/s1600/WS+1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; cssfloat: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" ex="true" height="144" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_HpQEc-8MqD4/TK6I7JI6ksI/AAAAAAAABBg/5Iq5LQNu3H4/s200/WS+1.jpg" width="200" /></a></div><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_HpQEc-8MqD4/TK6I7v3z6mI/AAAAAAAABBk/JcwDOcgAdhA/s1600/WS+2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; cssfloat: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" ex="true" height="126" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_HpQEc-8MqD4/TK6I7v3z6mI/AAAAAAAABBk/JcwDOcgAdhA/s200/WS+2.jpg" width="200" /></a></div><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_HpQEc-8MqD4/TK6I8Hy88TI/AAAAAAAABBo/HfB8sCB1ZGs/s1600/WS+3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; cssfloat: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" ex="true" height="142" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_HpQEc-8MqD4/TK6I8Hy88TI/AAAAAAAABBo/HfB8sCB1ZGs/s200/WS+3.jpg" width="200" /></a></div><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_HpQEc-8MqD4/TK6I8qyK73I/AAAAAAAABBs/3eQZjajInuo/s1600/WS+4.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; cssfloat: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" ex="true" height="143" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_HpQEc-8MqD4/TK6I8qyK73I/AAAAAAAABBs/3eQZjajInuo/s200/WS+4.jpg" width="200" /></a></div><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_HpQEc-8MqD4/TK6I9LPusmI/AAAAAAAABBw/UEsLzLGoPhY/s1600/WS+5.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; cssfloat: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" ex="true" height="146" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_HpQEc-8MqD4/TK6I9LPusmI/AAAAAAAABBw/UEsLzLGoPhY/s200/WS+5.jpg" width="200" /></a></div><br />
<div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_HpQEc-8MqD4/TK6I6pnJUGI/AAAAAAAABBc/t0aphdacGjY/s1600/WS+6.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; cssfloat: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" ex="true" height="145" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_HpQEc-8MqD4/TK6I6pnJUGI/AAAAAAAABBc/t0aphdacGjY/s200/WS+6.jpg" width="200" /></a></div>Ellen Miffitthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07225691169572826468noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-447971746510830390.post-83094566216542009092010-10-07T19:57:00.000-07:002010-10-07T19:57:59.141-07:00Furry Faces Foundation Donation<div class="separator" style="clear: left; cssfloat: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"></div><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Art work will be hung from October 26th until the auction on Sunday November 7th in the after noon.</span> <span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Location: Ola Salon, 2942 SW Avalon, West Seattle</span><br />
<br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Furry Faces Foundation, a.k.a. --having fun...while raising money for animals -- </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Teri Ensley, Leader </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br />
</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">206-932-1652 </span><a href="mailto:furryfaces@hotmail.com"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">furryfaces@hotmail.com</span></a><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> </span><a href="http://www.furryfaces.org/"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">www.furryfaces.org</span></a><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> </span><br />
<a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/Furry-Faces-Foundation/119492341396607?ref=ts"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">www.facebook.com/pages/Furry-Faces-Foundation/119492341396607?ref=ts</span></a><br />
<br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Get Away from Me</span><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_HpQEc-8MqD4/TK6GOpVKeqI/AAAAAAAABBI/JE1mQEmME9Y/s1600/Get+Away+from+Me+05CatB10.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; cssfloat: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" ex="true" height="200" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_HpQEc-8MqD4/TK6GOpVKeqI/AAAAAAAABBI/JE1mQEmME9Y/s200/Get+Away+from+Me+05CatB10.jpg" width="165" /></a></div><br />
<div align="left" class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_HpQEc-8MqD4/TK6GkZoXfCI/AAAAAAAABBQ/LKB6Vt1lC0U/s1600/Kitten+Attack+of+the+Mouse+Toy+05CatM40.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; cssfloat: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" ex="true" height="153" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_HpQEc-8MqD4/TK6GkZoXfCI/AAAAAAAABBQ/LKB6Vt1lC0U/s200/Kitten+Attack+of+the+Mouse+Toy+05CatM40.JPG" width="200" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Kitten Attack of the Mouse Toy</span></td></tr>
</tbody></table><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_HpQEc-8MqD4/TK6GubLugdI/AAAAAAAABBU/2UeoFCmzTCM/s1600/MT+&++Hut+%237+L+49-05+r.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; cssfloat: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" ex="true" height="200" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_HpQEc-8MqD4/TK6GubLugdI/AAAAAAAABBU/2UeoFCmzTCM/s200/MT+&++Hut+%237+L+49-05+r.jpg" width="147" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Mountain and Hut #7</span></td></tr>
</tbody></table><br />
<table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_HpQEc-8MqD4/TK6H3AqffZI/AAAAAAAABBY/llirU4qI1fc/s1600/Doris+Day+Z+Yarn+Play+04CatY7.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; cssfloat: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" ex="true" height="200" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_HpQEc-8MqD4/TK6H3AqffZI/AAAAAAAABBY/llirU4qI1fc/s200/Doris+Day+Z+Yarn+Play+04CatY7.jpg" width="188" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Doris Day Z's Yarn Play</span></td></tr>
</tbody></table>Ellen Miffitthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07225691169572826468noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-447971746510830390.post-46811248841935254252010-10-03T19:46:00.000-07:002010-10-03T19:48:15.098-07:00tidy art room<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_HpQEc-8MqD4/TKk-FpP1NyI/AAAAAAAABA8/mmoBatmltmc/s1600/StudioRevisited+1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; cssfloat: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="150" px="true" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_HpQEc-8MqD4/TKk-FpP1NyI/AAAAAAAABA8/mmoBatmltmc/s200/StudioRevisited+1.jpg" width="200" /></a></div><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> Yet again, reorganizing my little studio...</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">It felt too crowded so I removed the large closet door I was using as a table and replaced it with a smaller door....</span><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_HpQEc-8MqD4/TKk-F1ibptI/AAAAAAAABBA/zd0a1iAnUaw/s1600/StudioRevisited2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; cssfloat: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" px="true" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_HpQEc-8MqD4/TKk-F1ibptI/AAAAAAAABBA/zd0a1iAnUaw/s200/StudioRevisited2.jpg" width="150" /></a></div><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">the last few days, I have been working on my 22 drawings turned watercolor of a water sprite. The sun light was coming in on my right and covering my design with shadow from the brush... so last night I moved my work desk so no the light will come straight at me... </span><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_HpQEc-8MqD4/TKk-GeEQXmI/AAAAAAAABBE/XrNdD6_qNQw/s1600/studioRevisited3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; cssfloat: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="150" px="true" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_HpQEc-8MqD4/TKk-GeEQXmI/AAAAAAAABBE/XrNdD6_qNQw/s200/studioRevisited3.jpg" width="200" /></a></div><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">left is art work surface and right side is office work space -</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">all tidy and ready to begin again</span>Ellen Miffitthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07225691169572826468noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-447971746510830390.post-23822389758087281132010-09-25T12:20:00.000-07:002010-09-25T12:20:42.966-07:00Olympia Film Society Silent Auction info<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">OFS Mezzannine Gallery Presents...</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Olympia Film Society @ Capitol Theater</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">3rd Annual Silent Art Auction 5 pm-10pm</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Free Admission</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Best of Local Annimated Shorts</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">followed by Flamenco Luz - live performance 7-9 pm</span>Ellen Miffitthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07225691169572826468noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-447971746510830390.post-58553090637285539902010-09-24T12:40:00.000-07:002010-09-24T12:41:16.272-07:00What's new at Nine Lives Studio<div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Long time since last post - finished kid's classes in mid August, my daughter came up for a week, prepared for fall classes....</span></div><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">but it's official seven classes have been canceled already this fall.... I know how everyone is struggling financially - hope you will consider taking a class! class list on this site <a href="https://sites.google.com/site/ellenmiffittartist/">https://sites.google.com/site/ellenmiffittartist/</a></span><br />
<br />
I will be doing a demo/hands on at Daniel Smith in Seattle on Dec 13th noon to 2 pm - Watercolor Pencil...<br />
</span><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_HpQEc-8MqD4/TJz6IrztCsI/AAAAAAAABAo/GVijvPDLkXg/s1600/2011ChairAffair.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; cssfloat: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" px="true" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_HpQEc-8MqD4/TJz6IrztCsI/AAAAAAAABAo/GVijvPDLkXg/s200/2011ChairAffair.jpg" width="137" /></a><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I bought this cute child's rocking chair for the 2011 Chair Affair fundraiser that helps the NW Furniture Bank. Silent auction in held at TAM in Tacoma in the early spring...</span><br />
<div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"></span></div><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">There's a few more days to view the Fine Arts Exhibit at the Puyallup Fair... <br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">it's a great exhibit – I have two mini’s and a mixed media piece exhibited this year.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br />
</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">BAC Almost Perfect Sale starts today and goes over the weekend... Bainbridge Arts & Crafts, Bainbridge Island, WA I brought up some mini collages and some sumi-e…</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br />
</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Merrill Gardens activity director is going to have me help residents design a holiday card for the annual contest sponsored by Merrill Gardens for their residents… then in January I will stop by every second Wednesday afternoon to provide an art experience for Olympia Merrill Gardens residents.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br />
</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Although I’ve been slow on adding new work on the website, I will capture my annual fall burst of energy and direct it into new pieces… When my daughter was viiting from Oakland, I drew and started to color in a series of 22 images of a water sprite – keeping in mind children’s book illustration. Backgrounds are done - filling in with watercolor pencil...</span></span><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_HpQEc-8MqD4/TJz6nDQm8pI/AAAAAAAABAs/Cz1nE78KGOk/s1600/spriteWCPencil.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="303" px="true" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_HpQEc-8MqD4/TJz6nDQm8pI/AAAAAAAABAs/Cz1nE78KGOk/s320/spriteWCPencil.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> </span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I have been creating by writing lots of poetry – one to three a day! Total written to date = 449 <a href="http://ellen-spoetry.blogspot.com/">http://ellen-spoetry.blogspot.com/</a> </span><br />
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;"><span style="font-family: Arial;">I will have two collages on a CD cover for a new music group in <city w:st="on"><place w:st="on">Seattle</place></city>... Maestro Sidereus and the Mysterious Syzygy…</span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_HpQEc-8MqD4/TJz9n-Su4aI/AAAAAAAABA4/TFHFsHIIobI/s1600/2_Miffitt_Midnight+Orchard+-+man+in+the+moon+.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; cssfloat: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" px="true" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_HpQEc-8MqD4/TJz9n-Su4aI/AAAAAAAABA4/TFHFsHIIobI/s200/2_Miffitt_Midnight+Orchard+-+man+in+the+moon+.jpg" width="135" /></a></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;"></span><span class="uistorymessage"><span lang="EN" style="font-family: Tahoma; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Midnight in the Orchard</span></span></div><br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_HpQEc-8MqD4/TJz9lGvDkYI/AAAAAAAABA0/D-JwRMUwdZI/s1600/1_Miffitt_Fall+Equinox+2+++.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; cssfloat: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" px="true" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_HpQEc-8MqD4/TJz9lGvDkYI/AAAAAAAABA0/D-JwRMUwdZI/s200/1_Miffitt_Fall+Equinox+2+++.jpg" width="132" /></a></div><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Fall Equinox</span> II<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<span class="uistorymessage"><span lang="EN" style="font-family: Tahoma; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Donated a piece to the Olympia Film Society auction fundraiser coming up… soon.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Will post the dates later. Flight Dreams a min collage</span></span><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_HpQEc-8MqD4/TJz7dDLlRHI/AAAAAAAABAw/f7OcraOETwo/s1600/Flight+Dreams+05MinC3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" px="true" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_HpQEc-8MqD4/TJz7dDLlRHI/AAAAAAAABAw/f7OcraOETwo/s320/Flight+Dreams+05MinC3.jpg" width="231" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div align="left" class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div align="left" class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div align="left" class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div align="left" class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div>Ellen Miffitthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07225691169572826468noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-447971746510830390.post-87238338573677321842010-08-15T17:36:00.000-07:002010-08-15T17:39:56.521-07:00Other news from NLS<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong>Fall classes</strong> just around the corner… check these websites for more info:</span><br />
<br />
<span style="font-family: Arial;"><strong>Auburn Parks & Recreation</strong> 2840 Riverwalk Dr Se, Auburn, WA 98002 (253) 931-3907 <a href="http://www.auburnwa.gov/arts">www.Auburnwa.gov/arts</a></span><span style="font-family: Arial;"></span><br />
<br />
<br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong>Olympia Parks and Recreation</strong> – 222 Columbia Street NW, Olympia WA 98501 </span><a href="http://www.olympiawa.gov/experienceit"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">www.olympiawa.gov/experienceit</span></a><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> Call 360.753.8380</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br />
</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong>Centralia Community College</strong>, 600 Centralia College Blvd, Centralia WA 98531-4099</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Phone: (360) 736-9391 ext 427 </span><a href="http://www.centralia.edu/academics/cont-ed"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">http://www.centralia.edu/academics/cont-ed</span></a><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> </span><br />
<br />
<br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong>Additional classes added:</strong></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">"<strong>You-Don't-Need-To-Know-A-Thing" Collage</strong> Thurs Sept 16 - Oct 21 - no class oct 14th</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Collage offers versatility and flexibility. Free your creative spirit with this fast-paced, upbeat “You-Don’t-Need-To-Know-A-Thing” Introduction to Collage. Come prepared to learn the basics of collage, materials, and techniques in a supportive environment. Emphasizing fun - catch the spontaneity of a child: finding objects, bits & pieces in the most unlikely places and putting a puzzle together. </span><br />
<br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong>Centralia Community College</strong><br />
<strong>Manga</strong> age 16 to adult Sept 18th from 9:30 to 3:30</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong>Basic Enameled Jewelry Dec 11 </strong>from 9:30 to 3 pm material fee $20</span><br />
<br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"></span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong>Fall Senior Services for South Sound Arcylic Class</strong> - 9 weeks - 1.5 hour - Friday 2:30 to 4 pm contact Chris Quimby @ 586-6181 ext 123 or <a href="mailto:activitiesdir@southsoundseniors.org">activitiesdir@southsoundseniors.org</a> location: 222 Columbia Street NW, Olympia WA 98501</span><br />
<br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong>Waiting to hear</strong> from entries to the Fine Art Exhibit at the Puyallup Fair:</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">sent in two mini collages and two mixed media up with a fried last week.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br />
</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong>Heard</strong> back from a group of musicians that want to use my mini collage/s on the covers of their new CDs… they’re Seattle based – work day jobs and do their musician gigs whenever possible. Midnight in the Orchard will be used for their Luna CD and they are deciding on others - its a series of four CDs!!</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br />
</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong>Last but not Least!!!</strong></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">My daughter and grandson come up the 24th and I have a whole bunch of projects saved for Grammy and them/him to create with! Plus we must get out and pick some blueberries...</span>Ellen Miffitthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07225691169572826468noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-447971746510830390.post-49769956907355290512010-08-15T13:04:00.000-07:002010-08-15T13:04:43.105-07:00Samples for various classes<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Here are some demo work done for and while the students were painting, etc...</span><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_HpQEc-8MqD4/TGhHVMIqO8I/AAAAAAAABAY/92uZbNjN_gc/s1600/WC+name.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; cssfloat: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="116" ox="true" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_HpQEc-8MqD4/TGhHVMIqO8I/AAAAAAAABAY/92uZbNjN_gc/s200/WC+name.jpg" width="200" /></a></div>Name Design<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_HpQEc-8MqD4/TGhG5vDBoUI/AAAAAAAAA_g/2z8aSUPWtMk/s1600/WCmediaSample+class.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; cssfloat: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" ox="true" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_HpQEc-8MqD4/TGhG5vDBoUI/AAAAAAAAA_g/2z8aSUPWtMk/s200/WCmediaSample+class.jpg" width="145" /></a></div><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">practice control and brush work</span><br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_HpQEc-8MqD4/TGhHPAtSm1I/AAAAAAAABAQ/2uIFlXPrhAo/s1600/Fish-techR.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; cssfloat: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="118" ox="true" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_HpQEc-8MqD4/TGhHPAtSm1I/AAAAAAAABAQ/2uIFlXPrhAo/s200/Fish-techR.jpg" width="200" /></a></div><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">demo of sprinkle salt, wax resist, alcohol drops, back wash, wax papr paterns</span><br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_HpQEc-8MqD4/TGhHJXDrMWI/AAAAAAAABAI/hb0dI_o43vY/s1600/sparrowElfleft.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; cssfloat: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" ox="true" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_HpQEc-8MqD4/TGhHJXDrMWI/AAAAAAAABAI/hb0dI_o43vY/s200/sparrowElfleft.jpg" width="157" /></a></div><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">watercolor pencil drawing</span><br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<span style="font-family: Arial;"> watercolors </span><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_HpQEc-8MqD4/TGhG_Fuw9wI/AAAAAAAAA_o/AGxm8ZqpZtA/s1600/goldfishRide1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; cssfloat: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="128" ox="true" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_HpQEc-8MqD4/TGhG_Fuw9wI/AAAAAAAAA_o/AGxm8ZqpZtA/s200/goldfishRide1.jpg" width="200" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_HpQEc-8MqD4/TGhHBs5Z_4I/AAAAAAAAA_w/aLEWeC1LVyo/s1600/goldfishRide2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="145" ox="true" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_HpQEc-8MqD4/TGhHBs5Z_4I/AAAAAAAAA_w/aLEWeC1LVyo/s200/goldfishRide2.jpg" width="200" /></a></div>Ellen Miffitthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07225691169572826468noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-447971746510830390.post-82399841176287363972010-08-15T12:57:00.000-07:002010-08-15T12:57:17.018-07:00August and one set of kids classes to go!<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">What a busy summer – only one children’s week long art class was cancelled.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br />
</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Next week I’ll be in Shelton with back-to-back comic and art around the world classes for 8-12 aged kids…</span><br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_HpQEc-8MqD4/TGhF8E_lqqI/AAAAAAAAA_I/EJrsEtoS4OE/s1600/img054.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; cssfloat: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" ox="true" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_HpQEc-8MqD4/TGhF8E_lqqI/AAAAAAAAA_I/EJrsEtoS4OE/s200/img054.jpg" width="145" /></a></div><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> Character sheet and first page of a story </span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_HpQEc-8MqD4/TGhF-VPFP4I/AAAAAAAAA_Q/7LhMGd6GxGU/s1600/elfCartwheel1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" ox="true" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_HpQEc-8MqD4/TGhF-VPFP4I/AAAAAAAAA_Q/7LhMGd6GxGU/s200/elfCartwheel1.jpg" width="145" /></a></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br />
</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Student work from watercolor class age 12-16 last week at Oly Parks and Rec…</span><br />
<div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_HpQEc-8MqD4/TGhFWpojA8I/AAAAAAAAA_A/6m9GP0le0DQ/s1600/student3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; cssfloat: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="113" ox="true" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_HpQEc-8MqD4/TGhFWpojA8I/AAAAAAAAA_A/6m9GP0le0DQ/s200/student3.jpg" width="200" /></a></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br />
</span></div><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br />
</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br />
</span><br />
<br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_HpQEc-8MqD4/TGhFU5KMn4I/AAAAAAAAA-4/xhwQ1tI4xdM/s1600/student2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; cssfloat: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="83" ox="true" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_HpQEc-8MqD4/TGhFU5KMn4I/AAAAAAAAA-4/xhwQ1tI4xdM/s200/student2.jpg" width="200" /></a></div><br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_HpQEc-8MqD4/TGhFRs2fyTI/AAAAAAAAA-w/sQKnRUrJ8Ws/s1600/student1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; cssfloat: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="114" ox="true" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_HpQEc-8MqD4/TGhFRs2fyTI/AAAAAAAAA-w/sQKnRUrJ8Ws/s200/student1.jpg" width="200" /></a></div>Ellen Miffitthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07225691169572826468noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-447971746510830390.post-70992157811614120912010-08-08T15:53:00.000-07:002010-08-08T15:53:17.632-07:00Summer is flying by - teaching all thoses kids!<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Here’s the latest happenings from Nine lives Studios…</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br />
</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Busy summer with teaching children’s art classes – so far only one has been cancelled due to low enrollment…</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br />
</span><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_HpQEc-8MqD4/TF8xKN0bR7I/AAAAAAAAA7g/KyLPZgUvBE0/s1600/sampleBeachBall.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; cssfloat: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" bx="true" height="200" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_HpQEc-8MqD4/TF8xKN0bR7I/AAAAAAAAA7g/KyLPZgUvBE0/s200/sampleBeachBall.jpg" width="197" /></a></div><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br />
</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br />
</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Marine and Ocean life adventures age 8-12</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br />
</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Featured stencil wind sock, stencil t-shirt, shell wreath, sea monster sock puppet and the color your own beach ball among other projects such as watercolor and collage…</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br />
</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br />
</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br />
</span><br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_HpQEc-8MqD4/TF8xM9GB9PI/AAAAAAAAA7o/8NMkYhCHLkQ/s1600/adianStarNight.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; cssfloat: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" bx="true" height="151" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_HpQEc-8MqD4/TF8xM9GB9PI/AAAAAAAAA7o/8NMkYhCHLkQ/s200/adianStarNight.jpg" width="200" /></a></div><br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">acrylic on canvass mimic van Gogh</span><br />
<br />
<br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Media Sampler age 8-12</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br />
</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Featured charcoal, pastel & white chalk; acrylic on canvass sheets; watercolors; pen & ink, colored pencils; poster paint, watercolor pencils</span><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_HpQEc-8MqD4/TF8xWPaB-yI/AAAAAAAAA74/oV6pZJwKrXY/s1600/castlePen%26inkSamples.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; cssfloat: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" bx="true" height="118" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_HpQEc-8MqD4/TF8xWPaB-yI/AAAAAAAAA74/oV6pZJwKrXY/s200/castlePen%26inkSamples.jpg" width="200" /></a></div><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br />
</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br />
</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br />
</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">pen & ink samples for drawing a castle</span><br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_HpQEc-8MqD4/TF8xhk_k5OI/AAAAAAAAA8Q/ZprkJS49V34/s1600/StudentCastlePen%26Ink2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; cssfloat: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" bx="true" height="151" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_HpQEc-8MqD4/TF8xhk_k5OI/AAAAAAAAA8Q/ZprkJS49V34/s200/StudentCastlePen%26Ink2.jpg" width="200" /></a></div><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">student working on his castle</span><br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_HpQEc-8MqD4/TF8xbWg5AFI/AAAAAAAAA8A/3otPrwkKJ2o/s1600/mimicPaulKlee.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; cssfloat: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" bx="true" height="123" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_HpQEc-8MqD4/TF8xbWg5AFI/AAAAAAAAA8A/3otPrwkKJ2o/s200/mimicPaulKlee.jpg" width="200" /></a></div><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">sample of a Paul Klee inspired poster paint painting</span><br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_HpQEc-8MqD4/TF8xUefugDI/AAAAAAAAA7w/UiiPwSR5gVo/s1600/WCpencilsample.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; cssfloat: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" bx="true" height="200" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_HpQEc-8MqD4/TF8xUefugDI/AAAAAAAAA7w/UiiPwSR5gVo/s200/WCpencilsample.jpg" width="194" /></a></div><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">working with students - watercolor pencil pieces</span><br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_HpQEc-8MqD4/TF8xdz4KgTI/AAAAAAAAA8I/2r5eA5RUBwI/s1600/sampleWCPencil2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" bx="true" height="200" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_HpQEc-8MqD4/TF8xdz4KgTI/AAAAAAAAA8I/2r5eA5RUBwI/s200/sampleWCPencil2.jpg" width="158" /></a></div><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Tomorrow I have back to back classes for 12-16 year old students…</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br />
</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Manga – Japanese style comic drawing from 9 to noon and Watercolor from 1 to 4 pm…</span><br />
<br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The following week it looks like the Shelton Parks & Rec classes will run even though the enrollment is low 6 for Comic Book & 5 for Art from Around the World. </span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I hate to disappoint kids…</span><br />
<br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Only gives me a few days to attack the house before my daughter comes to visit with Eamon – my grandson, who is now 4.5 - how fast they grow! I have a lot of art projects set aside for him and grandma to do!</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br />
</span><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_HpQEc-8MqD4/TF8y4SCtDlI/AAAAAAAAA8Y/dqGE8EmltPs/s1600/ArtRageous1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; cssfloat: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" bx="true" height="160" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_HpQEc-8MqD4/TF8y4SCtDlI/AAAAAAAAA8Y/dqGE8EmltPs/s200/ArtRageous1.jpg" width="200" /></a></div><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br />
</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br />
</span><br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong>Art Rageous</strong> – wow, I left the house early, got there early and was like a popsicle all day. Crazy weather! I almost grabbed a fleece jacket but said to myself – it’s August. Its summer… luckily I changed from shorts to jeans and wore socks. It was a heavy soaking PNW mist, then a downpour, then mist, dry, downpour… not as many participants as was expected. Started at 11 and was very slow, picked up from 12:30 to 3ish and tapered off as far as people participating with all the various art projects offered. Last year they had over 3 thousand – don’t think they had a thousand this year! Luc</span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">kily I was able to pack up quickly and as I was pulling out at 4:30 it began to pour!!!!</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br />
</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I did sell one Sumi-e, had fun talking, met nice people and encouraged many to try their hand with the brush… and got a <strong>wild idea</strong>… I basically stopped painting Sumi-e except for cards and Art-o-Mat blocks – very sad but I have stacks of unsold work. Another presenter works in encaustic and causally mentioned she really liked how light weight the sumi paper was. She said it was perfect for embedding in wax. To which I replied, I’ve been meaning to try encaustic to get away from frames/glass/mats… The she said, oh, sumi-e paper works beautifully… just use the bees wax. Also a comment from a friend about my poems being Zen like and how my Sumi-e goes with many of my poems. Does this sound like a great marriage… my sumi, my poetry and encaustic. OK its off in another direction but I think its unusual enough to be a hit.</span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br />
</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong>Teaching Around the South Sound</strong></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I received a confirmation call from The Hampton’s – an Alzheimer facility – from the contact person about giving an art lesson one hour per week four times a month– twice in one unit and twice a month in the other. I start in September ...</span><br />
<br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">ORLA [Olympia Regional Learning Academy] art classes start in Sept for home school children - Timeline of Art 10:40 to 11:40 grade 6-8 Tuesday Sept 14th and Unique Collaborations - ORLA grades 6-8 9:30 to 10:30 on Wednesdays...</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br />
</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">AND last but not least - Senior Services for South Sound will offer an Acrylic Class for 9 weeks - 1.5 hour –on Friday 2:30 to 4 pm - call the SeniorCenter for registration information... 586-6181 ext 123 222 Columbia St NW, Olympia, WA</span>Ellen Miffitthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07225691169572826468noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-447971746510830390.post-75138544736303114682010-08-02T21:25:00.000-07:002010-08-02T21:25:30.533-07:00Art Rageous Auburn<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_HpQEc-8MqD4/TFeUqSU5qkI/AAAAAAAAA7Y/q05XU0P6UVo/s1600/art+Rageous.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; cssfloat: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" bx="true" height="203" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_HpQEc-8MqD4/TFeUqSU5qkI/AAAAAAAAA7Y/q05XU0P6UVo/s320/art+Rageous.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I'll be presenting Sumi-e to the wonderous crowd at Art Rageous this weekend...</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Article in the local Auburn Reporter about ArtRageous: <a href="http://www.pnwlocalnews.com/south_king/aub/community/99509024.html">http://www.pnwlocalnews.com/south_king/aub/community/99509024.html</a> </span></div>Ellen Miffitthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07225691169572826468noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-447971746510830390.post-18297016004867936852010-08-01T13:27:00.000-07:002010-08-01T13:27:30.282-07:00Long Time no newsssss... busy teaching!<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I've been busy teaching kid's art classes at Olympia Park & Recreation at the Olympia Center...</span><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_HpQEc-8MqD4/TFXUDR1Xy6I/AAAAAAAAA6w/wgHgSqdWHiw/s1600/kid%27sMasks.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; cssfloat: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><img border="0" bx="true" height="148" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_HpQEc-8MqD4/TFXUDR1Xy6I/AAAAAAAAA6w/wgHgSqdWHiw/s200/kid%27sMasks.jpg" width="200" /></span></a></div><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">here are a few pictures of some masks made in Fantasy Sculpture.</span><br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">these are plaster strips placed over a balloon - an additive type of sculpture...</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">close ups of two of the masks...</span><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_HpQEc-8MqD4/TFXUGgnLdII/AAAAAAAAA64/QSeafEAqorc/s1600/kid%27sMask2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; cssfloat: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><img border="0" bx="true" height="200" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_HpQEc-8MqD4/TFXUGgnLdII/AAAAAAAAA64/QSeafEAqorc/s200/kid%27sMask2.jpg" width="156" /></span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_HpQEc-8MqD4/TFXUI-ATjSI/AAAAAAAAA7A/EmoVnKzzgc8/s1600/kid%27sMask3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; cssfloat: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><img border="0" bx="true" height="200" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_HpQEc-8MqD4/TFXUI-ATjSI/AAAAAAAAA7A/EmoVnKzzgc8/s200/kid%27sMask3.jpg" width="141" /></span></a></div><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> note sharp pointy teeth!</span><br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_HpQEc-8MqD4/TFXUKVqy96I/AAAAAAAAA7I/5Vb7FYbYLOw/s1600/kid%27sBaseRelief.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; cssfloat: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><img border="0" bx="true" height="126" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_HpQEc-8MqD4/TFXUKVqy96I/AAAAAAAAA7I/5Vb7FYbYLOw/s200/kid%27sBaseRelief.jpg" width="200" /></span></a></div><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> Base relief with some collage tendencies...</span><br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Check out this award one of the students made and gave to me!</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Made my day...</span><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_HpQEc-8MqD4/TFXUP6Fi1WI/AAAAAAAAA7Q/ZfnW1qUk720/s1600/homeMadeAward.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; cssfloat: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><img border="0" bx="true" height="200" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_HpQEc-8MqD4/TFXUP6Fi1WI/AAAAAAAAA7Q/ZfnW1qUk720/s200/homeMadeAward.jpg" width="176" /></span></a></div><br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Tomorrow starts an afternoon class for age 8 to 12 year old - Art Sampler: charcoal/pastel; watercolor; acrylics on canvas paper; pen & ink and watercolor pencils; and last day poster paint and colored pencils & permanent markers/regular marker projects</span><br />
<br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The next week I present Manga - Japanese style comic book crafting and watercolor in the afternoon. </span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Both classes are for 12 to 16 year old - check the Olympia Parks and Rec website for more info or to register...</span> <br />
<span style="color: #783f04; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Olympia Parks and Recreation – 222 Columbia Street NW, Olympia WA 98501 www.olympiawa.gov/experienceit Call 360.753.8380</span>Ellen Miffitthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07225691169572826468noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-447971746510830390.post-39390291895071815222010-07-15T22:00:00.000-07:002010-07-15T22:00:56.669-07:00NLS News...<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I signed up for this poetry workshop... presentations tips will carry over to my art work....</span><br />
<br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Sunday, July 18, at 2-4:30 p.m.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong>Poetry Performance Workshop: Reading Your Work Aloud in Public</strong></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Join guest teacher, writer, playwright & actress Kisha X. Palmer as she leads discussions with poet laureate and former public speaking instructor, Tammy Robacker on how to read poetry aloud, combat nervousness, impromptu reading and confidence building. Special appearance and performance by two local Spoken Word artists: Josh Rizeberg and Quincy 'Q Dot' Henry. Both poets will visit to perform, share pointers and inspiration on memorization and stage presence. Attendees are encouraged to bring 2-3 of their own poems for classroom activities and stand up exercises. Don't be shy! Join in the fun!</span><br />
<br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">CLASS LECTURE TO INCLUDE THESE TOPICS:-</span><br />
<strong><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Stage as Sacred Space</span></strong><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">A discussion on the privilege of being on stage and the dynamics inherently at play before you even open your mouth as the performer</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br />
</span><br />
<strong><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Attitude of gratitude</span></strong><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Letting the audience take you in</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Exercise: Entrance and Exit-Walking the Plank - an exploration of the way we carry our bodies</span><br />
<br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">-<strong>Timing is everything</strong></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">A discussion of the value and importance of reading out loud at home, an exploration of the pause-and what kind of eye contact do you use?</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Exercise: Styles (we will practice diferent styles of speech --operatic, twang, loud, super fast) with text and then find a neutral.</span><br />
<br />
<strong><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">-Your audience wants to love you</span></strong><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">A discussion of the attitude and assumptions that might keep us from being our brightest best self at our readings!</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><a href="http://tammyrobacker.blogspot.com/">http://tammyrobacker.blogspot.com/</a></span><br />
<br />
<strong><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">News from the National Collage Society</span></strong><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br />
</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">National Collage Society, Inc. , </span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">254 West Streetsboro Street, </span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Hudson, </span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">OH</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial;"></span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br />
[didn't get an award but fun to be part of this exhibit...]</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> </span><strong><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">2010 13TH ANNUAL POSTCARD EXHIBIT</span></strong><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br />
</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">LOCATION:The Mansfield Art Center: Mansfield, OH and </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">DATES: June 20, 2010 through July 25, 2010 </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br />
</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><a href="http://nationalcollage.com/exhibitions/10pc.html">http://nationalcollage.com/exhibitions/10pc.html</a> 13 winners images</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br />
</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Craig Lucas, Kent State University Emeritus Professor was the awards judge for this year's exhibit and had this to say:</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br />
</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">"I really enjoyed the necessary concentration because of the postcard format limitation. I was pleased with the dimensionality-texture of some of the works. Several I selected were of that nature. I was drawn to the collages that were, for want of a better description - 'poetic', that is there was some sense of scale, in surprise of color or rhythmic incident that played a part in the composition. The range of expression was impressive."</span>Ellen Miffitthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07225691169572826468noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-447971746510830390.post-31795348997936108742010-07-11T14:34:00.000-07:002010-07-11T14:34:46.381-07:00Auburn Parks and Recreation Fall Classes<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Here is my confirmed schedule for Auburn Parks and Recreation Fall Classes offerings...</span><br />
<br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Painting with Water Soluble Colored Pencils</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Ages: 12-16 Sep 26 Sunday 12-5pm #33078 Fee: $52/$65</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Have the control of colored pencil with the look of watercolor. Water-soluble colored pencils can match anything you can create with watercolor, plus you will have the ability to create effects impossible with watercolor. Discover the exciting versatility of this medium. Learn about materials, tools, techniques then apply your skills to create a painting. Bring Bristol paper or 90/100 lb smooth surface watercolor or heavy drawing paper and watercolor pencils to class.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Location: Les Gove Park Building </span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br />
</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Manga </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Ages: 12-16 Oct 10 Sunday 12-5pm #33079 Fee: $52/$65</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Illustrate your own action-adventure, comedy or fantasy writing in a single episode to be continued in your next issue or collection of stories. Learn to draw in the black and white manga style, which means whimsical pictures in Japan. With basic drawing skills and your imagination you will develop your characters and storyline. Bring sketch book, pencil, eraser, and black permanent fine line marker to class.</span><br />
<br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Location: Les Gove Park Building </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br />
</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Basic Enameled Jewelry Workshop</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Ages: 16 and over Nov 20 Saturday 9:30a-3pm #33081/33082s </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Fee: $62/$78; Senior Discount Fee: $57/$72 Supply fee $20.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Location: Parks, Arts & Rec Admin Bldg </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Come create pendants, pins and a pair of earrings to keep or for gift giving. Participants will learn basic enameling procedure and simple techniques such as stenciling, sgraffito, overglazes and underglazes on copper. No prior metalwork experience necessary. </span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br />
</span><br />
<br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Precious Metal Clay Jewelry Workshop</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Ages: 16 and over Dec 5 Sunday 12-5pm #33083/33084s Fee: $62/$78; Senior Discount Fee: $57/$72 <span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Location: Parks, Arts & Rec Admin Bldg </span></span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br />
</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Precious metal clay, fine silver in clay form is used to create unique jewelry pieces and is then fired in a kiln. Explore creating small pendants and earrings to keep or for gift giving. Modeling clay will be used to explore the basic forming techniques. The creative possibilities are endless. Precious Metal Clay material fee is approximately $35-45.</span>Ellen Miffitthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07225691169572826468noreply@blogger.com0