SIX WEEK CLASSES WILL RESUME SEPTEMBER 12th

We are essentially closed for the summer and will reopen our doors for the final series of six week classes on Monday, September 12th. The studio is available for individual or group rental at $10/day. Please email dthomas555@aol.com 24 hours in advance to learn of availability for use.

Take a look at our upcoming fall schedule - lots to choose from, lots to learn, lots of new faces. Registration has already begun for some classes and they are filled on a first come, first serve basis. We have several new teachers and some returning...so join us!

Also, fall workshops include Gary Bodner, Katharine Cartwright, Tim Horn (California), Suzanne Hughes Sullivan, Brenda Hope Zappitell.

Six week class schedule:

HOW TO CREATE AN EXPRESSIVE LANDSCAPE ($195) John Guersney

MON 9:30 - 12:30 All Levels

ACRYLIC AND MIXED MEDIA TECHNIQUES

($195) Stuart Fleishman

MON 1:00 - 4:00 All levels

STILL LIFE - ALLA PRIMA ($195) Millie Gosch

TUES 9:30 - 12:30 All Levels

PORTRAIT STUDY WITH NANCY DUSENBERRY ($195) Nancy Dusenberry

TUES 1:00 - 4:00 All Levels

SELF CRITIQUE, NEW METHODS AND DRAMATIC FINISHES ($195) Donna Thomas

WED 9:30 - 12:30 Intermediate/Advanced Levels (Oil or Acrylic)

THE FIGURE IN PASTELS ($195) Evelyn Breit

WED 1:00 - 4:00 All Levels (*Model fee applies)

AFRAID TO PAINT...WHERE TO BEGIN? ($195) Christine Bray

THURS 9:30 - 12:30 Beginners in oil painting

DRAWING CLASS ($195) Catherine Anne Moore

THURS 1:00 - 4:00 All Levels (*Model fee applies)

THE CLOTHED FIGURE IN OIL OR CHARCOAL PENCiL ($195)

Gary Weiss

FRI 11:00 - 2:00 Intermediate to advanced (*Model fee applies)

WATERCOLOR FOR ALL LEVELS ($195) Catherine Anne Moore

SAT 12:00 - 3:00

Happy Summer!!!

VISIT TO DENNIS CAMPAY STUDIO - JUNE 25, 2011

Dennis Campay doing a short demo of his palette knife application of lines.

A thoughtful moment during our two hour visit with Dennis and Colette Campay. A group of us from the school were graciously accepted into their home. Both are so delightful, warm and sharing. Dennis shared his story and spoke to us about the craft of art. He encouraged us to stay true to the craft and if you feel stuck just get back to the basic fundamentals of drawing, shape, form and value.

He discussed his techniques, mediums and materials used, movement throughout his work by using color triangles to guide the viewer throughout his work.

The Campay studio in Avondale.

A few guests, Pat and Ted Plomgren, and Gary Bodner, listening to what Dennis had to say about artists being true to themselves and painting for themselves. He strongly encouraged self expression - study from others, but make it your own. Take home message, do not copy others.

That iconic chair and typewriter which are housed in his studio.

It is always Christmas in the Campay studio. Rhonda Feldman and Beth Stormont pose before two of Dennis' works.

Dennis and Colette Campay bidding us a farewell from their Atlanta home/studio in Avondale.

Dennis described his personal journey throughout his work using icons such as a chair, typewriter, boats, fences that he climbed through in Texas to watch baseball games.

Dennis traveled the world since he was in a military family and his roots are now shared with Colette between their homes in Jacksonville and studio home in Atlanta.

IT'S BEEN THREE MONTHS!!! VISIT WITH DAVID SHEVLINO

David Shevlino - June Workshop

David studied at the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts. He stresses clean lights, large mass application, mid tone transitions, brush handling, and we all enjoyed a philosophical discussion about artists in the market, gallery representation, being able to grow as an artist, challenging ourselves to become better painters.

http://paintingperceptions.com/cityscape-painting/david-shevlino

Demo of Sumo Wrestler painting:

http://www.youtube.com/user/davishev#p/u/5/fxQqFVb4NQc

Day 2 Demo - David Shvelino - Study of the figure with warm shadows, mid tone colors to round the form, and brush movement.

Day 1 Demo by David Shevlino - Study of Annie

David stressed the nuances of color shifts in facial planes, angles of paint application and creating a dynamic background.

THOUGHT FOR THE DAY

Art establishes and makes tangible a time, a place, a thought, an idea.
Art, properly made, enhances and enriches the lives of others.

Art gives an opportunity to endow new life and meaning into the ordinary.

Art gives an opportunity to design your own world, and as in your children, create a significant immortality.

Art is hard-earned work that is its own reward and has a degree of permanence.

Art, because it's so easy to do, and so difficult to do well, encourages humility in the human soul.

Art is an apprenticeship that can be stretched into a lifelong education.

Art thrives on democratic ideals, freedom of expression and rugged individualism.

Art permits you to step out of the labyrinth and into a quiet corner of your own private joy.

Thank you, Nancy Rounsaville, for sharing the beauty of these words!!!

Nancy Franke - March Workshop Group - Everyone had such a great time!!!!! There were 16 students in this group and two came to watch the demos each day. The work produced by this group was incredible...what a great inspiration Nancy is to everyone!!!







Nancy Franke - Day 2 Demo - her lovely soft palette. They worked on how to get glass to look like glass.















Nancy Franke does it all - juggles a bottled water and paint brush as she cruises around the room helping everyone with their painting. She helped students see the dark and light in the stems of the flowers as they entered a glass container and also see the beautiful blue light and warm bright light that was reflected in the glass by the light.

ABOUT FINISHES - A QUOTE ABOUT JEREMY LIPKING'S WORK

What a MASTER!!!

"The magic occurs in the finish. As he progresses, he gradually refines each area, adjusting relationships of color and adding deft touches to define select elements. He brings certain forms to a razor sharp level of finish. Other passages are left vague and undefined. In this interplay of sharp and loose, the painting literally opens up and breathes. This is what makes his art seem so lifelike. Instead of resting as static images, his canvases pulse with the subtle energy of a living thing."

Michael Zakian, Ph.D.
Director
Frederick R. Weisman Museum of Art

Pepperdine Unive

see http://www. lipking.com/

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BILL DAVIDSON FINISHES A FOUR DAY INTENSIVE

OPA Signature Member, Bill Davidson, finsishes a four day intensive landscape workshop with sixteen gifted participants. Day one started with 'creating' your own rocks, cliffs and water. Why not start with the tough stuff first??? The group must of been drained because Bill kept them every night until 6:30. Thanks, Bill, for coming!!!

Here are some comments:

"Bill, you are a real taskmaster, BUT good gosh, we learned (or were exposed) to so much!!! Thank you for your time, your explanation of what you are doing on the canvas so we know what's in your head. Looking forward to the next one!!" Sydney S.

"What a great workshop!....I love moving fast through things and being able to cover so much. Thanks so much for loving what you do!" Carol G.