E. Idaho Region: Idaho Falls Snake River Greenbelt

Exciting news here in the E. Idaho Region. The Idaho Falls Historic Downtown Foundation is seeking artists to design, fabricate and deliver "sculptural seating" for the Idaho Falls Snake River Greenbelt.  The Snake River Greenbelt is one of Idaho Falls top attractions.  Additional public seating, especially when combined with public art, would further enhance its appeal.  It is our goal to create an aesthetically pleasing yet functional public art seating project which can be enjoyed by residents and visitors alike. Please take a moment to look over the Request for Proposals and Application attachments you'll find with this email and forward them on to the artists in your communities and regions.
If you have any questions feel free to contact the Project Director, Carrie Scheid at cscheid@q.com.
Thanks so much!

 

Idaho Falls Arts Council

Jill Barnes, Executive Director

498 A Street

Idaho Falls, ID 83402

(p)  208.522.0471  208.522.0471 x 110

(f) 208.522.0413

www.idahofallsarts.org

Wellesley Society of Artists Demonstration:

Wednesday, March 10th: Wellesley Public Library, from 7 to 9 pm. 

Wellesley Free Library, 530 Washington Street ( on Rte. 16 in the town center).

We are in Wakelin Room 1 (Rear entrance and to the right). 

WSA WEB SITE: http://wellesleysocietyofartists.org/

 Lynne Damianos will give a talk about photographing artwork with digital cameras.  She will help us to figure out how to get digital pictures of our artwork to accurately represent the original.  For those trying to enter juried exhibits, this information is crucial, since many shows only take digital submissions to enter.  She will cover:  getting the color right; how to set up the lighting, position art and control camera for indoor digital photography; how to choose the location, viewing angle, light conditions and camera settings for outdoors; selection of resolution for emailing pictures to prevent copying by viewers;  getting pictures"submission ready" for entering juried exhibits.    You should bring your digital camera with you as well as fresh batteries and manual (that you have reviewed).   For more information about Lynne, you can check out her website: http://www.damianosphotography.com.

 Admission is free and open to everyone, and light refreshments will be served.

Expressive Drawing Workshop by Anne Kullaf (New Jersey)

Hi Everyone!  There are easels still open for the ""Expressive Drawing" workshop being held at The Martinsville Studio.    If you're interested, please call the Studio directly to register. 732-667-5328
Please forward if you know who may be interested.

Monday, January 11, 2010
10am - 4pm
$100
"Expressive Drawing"
    Full Day drawing workshop designed to help artists of all levels loosen up and put more spontaneity into their drawings and paintings.  Working in acrylic and charcoal, attendees will learn about the primary concepts of drawing: form, value, proportion and perspective, in a relaxed, low pressure setting.  This workshop is perfect for those intimidated by drawing or for artists who simply want to draw in a more expressive manner.

Anne Kullaf is a faculty member of the Visual Arts Center of New Jersey, the Hunterdon Museum of Art, and the Somerset Art Association. She is an elected-artist member of the following professional organizations: Catharine Lorillard Wolfe Art Club (elected to the Board of Directors, 2008); Salmagundi Club; and the International Guild of Realism. Her paintings are regularly on exhibit in New York City at the Salmagundi Club and the Michael Ingbar Gallery, and on the Gulf Coast of Florida at Trudy Labell Fine Art.

Jamie Lindholm, Director
A Studio for EVERYONE...for students to learn, for artists to create and for all to enjoy!
The Martinsville Studio

1910 Washington Valley Rd, 2B
732-667-5328

http://www.themartinsvillestudio.com
Facebook: The Martinsville Studio

Ellen Cooper workshop: Portrait Painting in Oil

Portrait Painting in Oil class at the Wayne Art Center (Wayne, PA) in the winter session of 2010. 
The class is 10 sessions starting January 25th, and meets Monday mornings from 9:30 to 12:30.  The cost is $265. including the model fee.  Please contact the Wayne Art Center for more information or to sign up at 610-688-3553.
 
The class:
Students will explore the art of portraiture through painting directly from a model in a series of long and short poses.  We will focus on the observation of tones, relative values, shapes, color, and color temperature.  The approach is general to specific, organizing the values to create a sense of light and form.  We will also pay attention to drawing, brushwork, and edges.  Drawing experience highly recommended.  Some experience with oils useful.
 
The instructor:
Ellen Cooper is a nationally recognized, award winning portrait painter.  Her portraits have been honored by the Portrait Society of America, including the Exceptional Merit Award and Best Portfolio for two years running, and have garnered awards from the 
Salmagundi Club, NYC, and Artist's Magazine.  She has participated in numerous national and local shows including the juried exhibition at the Salmagundi Club, NYC, the Hardcastle Gallery in Centreville, DE, the Ris Gallery in Stone Harbor, NJ, and the WAC exhibit: Portraiture:  A Philadelphia Tradition.  Ellen received an MFA from Temple University, Philadelphia, PA and a BFA from Tyler School of Art, Temple University, Philadelphia, PA, and has continued study in formal painting techniques with renowned portrait artists Daniel Greene and Burton Silverman.

 
Portraits in Oil
www.ellencooper.net <http://www.ellencooper.net/>