The Florida Museum for Women Artists opens to the public in Deland on November 14, and my piece Beach Walk is among the 40+ artworks selected for the Inaugural Exhibition. There is a Patron’s Preview and Members’ Reception on Friday evening, November 13. The public opening begins with Ribbon Cutting Ceremonies by DeLand Mayor Apgar at 11AM on Saturday, November 14. Admission that day will be free for everyone.
The Florida Museum of Women Artists is located at 100 N. Woodland Blvd in DeLand. Regular hours are Tue-Thurs, 11AM-6PM; Fri-Sat, 11AM-7PM; Sun, 1PM-5PM (closed Mondays and major holidays).
The 7,300 square foot space includes three galleries, a gift shop, Cafe, meeting / lecture space, and curatorial area. Future exhibitions will include contemporary art, collections and traveling exhibits from other institutions.
Click here to read related article from the Orlando Sentinel.
We’re excited to introduce a new four week colored pencil class at the Beach Art Center in Indian Rocks Beach, FL. This shorter session is especially intended for people unable to commit to a six-week class or who cannot make a longer drive to Dunedin. We will cover the same material, introducing techniques to beginners and helping more experienced students to develop their ideas and personal styles.
Colored Pencil for Everyone at the Beach Art Center
Thursdays, 9:30 AM to 12:30 PM
Four weeks, beginning November 12 (no class on Thanksgiving),
and starting again January 14
$70 Beach Art Center members, $90 Non-members
Call 727-596-4331 to register (Ask for materials list at registration)
“Neat, portable and inexpensive, colored pencils can be used for any style work, from rough sketches to finely detailed realism. Students experiment with color and techniques for a full range of special effects. Emphasis on developing an individual style through personal guidance from instructor and class discussion. For all levels, but some background in drawing is strongly suggested.”
At the recent Florida Artist Group 59th Exhibition at the Armory Art Center in West Palm Beach, my entry, Sunset Rider, was selected for the Best in Show Award, the Elizabeth Morse Genius Award. It’s the second time I’ve been honored with a “Genius Award” in a FLAG show. The judge was Sique Spence, Director of the Nancy Hoffman Gallery in New York, and the show ran September 12 – October 3, 2009.
See the article on the show in the Palm Beach Daily News online edition.
We have changed the date of the “plein air” colored pencil workshop to October 30. There is still time to join us for this casual, fun class at Wall Springs Park in Palm Harbor. Drawing on location helps develop general drawing skills, and it’s a wonderful way to record travels. Although no special materials are needed for this class, just some pencils and a good sketchbook, you’ll also learn about the equipment that makes working outdoors easier. (Materials list available to help you choose which pencils to bring.) Class will meet 9 AM – 3 PM; fee: $75 DFAC members, $105 non-members Register through the Dunedin Fine Art Center
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I was pleased to learn that my Pasco Hernando Community College show was covered in the Pasco Times edition of the St. Petersburg Times today. I don’t know how long it will be available, but the link is here.
The image in the Times, Three Couples, has had a lot of good press itself — Legion Paper has used it in advertising for Stonehenge paper for over a year. It’s earned a lot of recognition from being in so many art magazines. And it’s won several awards, including Best of Show in the Florida Artist Group annual show in 2006.
I have a solo show, “Water’s Edge” opening on August 27 at the Alric C.T. Pottberg Library at Pasco Hernando Community College, on their New Port Richey (FL) campus. 46 of the 47 pieces in this show feature water in some natural form. The colored pencil pieces are mostly views of Florida beaches but the show also features a group of plein air paintings of lakes, river, marshes and the gulf. In addition, there are a handful of miniatures in colored pencil — it’s one of those that’s without water, a portrait of family members at a parade.
The opening reception, hosted by the college, is Thursday, August 27, 3 – 7 PM. (Although if you want to see me, get there before 6, as I have to leave early for a class at 7!) The show remains on view until September 19; regular viewing hours are 9 – 8, Mon – Thurs, and 9 – 3:30, Fri – Sat. Private viewing and tours can be arranged by calling 727-816-3229.
I’m offering an exciting new workshop this fall, along with my ever-popular class that shows how to take the guesswork out of color mixing.
Colored Pencils Go Outdoors
October 3, 2009
9 am – 3:30 pm
$75 DFAC members/ $105 non-members
On location; bring lunch
Learn a simplified approach to colored pencil so you can pack a few supplies and take advantage of beautiful weather and scenery. Great preparation for those who might want to start making travel journals too! After demonstrations of quick techniques that make this approach fun and easy, there will be plenty of time for guided work. We’ll meet at a north Pinellas County park, ready for casual walking and sketching (location details and materials list available at registration).
Register Here or by phone (727) 298-3322.
Color Mixing Made Easy
November 14 – 15, 2009
9am – 3pm
$140 DFAC members/$170 non-members
Materials Fee: $10, paid to instructor
Any medium, all skill levels
The instructor is a Registered Teacher in the Michael Wilcox (author of Blue and Yellow Don’t Make Green) School of Color. This method is guaranteed to save you money on paint and time in finding the color you need! Features introduction to color theory, video presentation and hands-on exercises. Discussion will also include lightfastness, color schemes, and literal/interpretive use of color.
Register here or by phone (727) 298-3322.
Dunedin Fine Art Center
1143 Michigan Blvd., Dunedin, FL 34698
www.dfac.org
Registration is now open for my fall classes at the Dunedin Fine Art Center. Fees have gone up slightly, but they’re still the best value in the area!
Fall Session I — Sept 14 – Oct 23, 2009
Fall Session II — Nov 9 – Dec 18, 2009
You can register online by following the links below, through www.dfac.org or by phone: (727) 298-3322.
The fee for all six-week classes is $108 DFAC members/$138 non-members.
Ask for materials list at registration.
Colored Pencil for Everyone (404)
Tuesdays, 12:30 – 3:30 pm
Neat, portable and inexpensive, colored pencils can be used for any style work, from rough sketches to finely detailed realism. Students experiment with color and techniques for a full range of special effects. Emphasis on developing an individual style through personal guidance from instructor and class discussion. Some background in drawing strongly suggested.
Basic Drawing (401)
Tuesdays, 3:30 – 6:30 pm
Learn to draw anything by learning to see as an artist sees, with emphasis on the perception of contour, negative space, proportion and value. Excellent foundation for beginners, also sharpens experienced drawing skills.
Open Painting – Night (458)
Thursdays, 7 pm – 10 pm
Individualized instruction to develop your own style of painting in acrylic or oil. (Colored pencil or other mediums accepted in Night class with instructor’s permission). Choose personal subject matter, explore composition and color theory, solve painting problems. Drawing experience recommended.
Open Painting – Day (459)
Fridays, 9 am – Noon
Individualized instruction to develop your own style of painting in acrylic or oil. Choose personal subject matter, explore composition and color theory, solve painting problems. Drawing experience recommended.
Register Fall 1
All courses offered at the Dunedin Fine Art Center, 1143 Michigan Blvd., Dunedin, FL 34698.
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