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Metro 28 has made its way to Ramapo College for the summer term. Stop by to sample all the mini works of art
April 21 - June 29Metro 28 : City Without Walls Ramapo College 505 Ramapo Valley Road Mahwah, NJ 07430 www.ramapo.edu
I am really happy with the texture and brushstrokes in this little still life. The cheez poofs are good and crunchy and the slick sparkle of the china bowl is captured in simple clean strokes of paint
I didn't over noodle my Cheez Doodles
And I LOVE painting this bowl - I have a feeling this will not be its last appearance
Working from a living, breathing model, with their own humor, quirks and personality is such a fantastic change from painting stale donuts and year old cheez doodles!
So for the past year or so, I have been ditching the doodles and sneaking off to a life drawing session on Friday mornings with the NJ Sketch Club.
The intense concentration required to look and draw for short bursts always requires more energy than I imagine and the challenge of trying to capture the essentials without overworking the drawing remains ever elusive. But it is these addictive qualities that keep me coming back for more
It is a fun, and sometimes frustrating way to spend a Friday morning, but I am always fascinating to see the different interpretations of my fellow sketchers.
Stop by and Meet the Artists this Saturday, May 5th 2-5pm
Exhibiting Artists: John Wolff, Florence Wint, Peter Allen, Jo Bradney, Claire Simon, Theresa Kubert, Ivan Bratko, Anne Picker, Lawrence Wlazlo, Frank Thropp, and Joel Tidey
April 27 - June 8 2012 NJ Sketch Club Presents : The Figure ~ Line, Form, & Shape Art @ 1275 Studio & Gallery 1275 Bloomfield Ave Building 1, Unit 3 Fairfield NJ 07004 www.artat1275.com
The artists in Food for Thought help us look at food in a variety of ways, from being a basic necessity to an obsession. So prepare yourself a wee snack and settle down for a tasty Art Break as you browse the menu
Jay Seldin: www.Jayseldinphotos.com Galina Dargery : www.zhibit.org/galinadargery EJ Davis: www.ejdavisphotography.com Gail Mardfin: www.seethegood.net Jo Bradney: www.bradney.com Stacie Flint: www.stacieflint.com Marjan Nirou: www.marjannirou.com Barbara Mathis: www.bmathisarts.com Judy Levy: www.exhibitorscoop.com/members/JudyLevy/JudyLevy.html
Please bring a donation of a non-perishable food item to the reception and join us for a healthy cooking demonstration and healthy snacks What is more, 10% of each piece of artwork sold will be donated to the Community Food Bank of New Jersey - so bring your check book too!
Know of a notice board in need of decoration? Print the Poster and help us spread the word!
Friday, March 30, 2012, 5–8pm, OPENING & RECEPTION Exhibit runs through September 2012
Summit Medical Center Lawrence Pavilion: Lower Lobby Gallery 1 Diamond Hill Rd Berkeley Heights, NJ
No registration required • Open to the public • 908-273-4300 For Directions: www.summitmedicalgroup.com
My Great Auntie Win worked through two world wars and was a "wear your pearls to the beach" kinda gal - nothing should be saved for best. So I think she would approve of her delicate china being filled with only the best cheesey puffs for the ultimate movie time snack - such elegance!
Part still life, part family portrait, this one is not for sale. This one is just for me
With the winter cold definitely on the way out, you are warmly invited to join me to enjoy a springtime symphony of color, line and shape at Visual Voices in Maplewood, New Jersey. I hope you will be able to make the Artist Reception on Sunday March 11th, but if not the show runs March 3 - April 8
or see the online slideshow - no need to dress up posh
I owe so much to each voice in the
for every comment or suggestion; for the praise and encouragement; and for those who prefer to keep quiet, teaching by whispered example;
thank you all
March 3 - April 8th Open weekends 2-5pm Artist Reception : March 11th 2-5pm
1978 Arts Center 1978 Springfield Avenue Maplewood, NJ www.1978artscenter.org/
It is the last week to see these two tasty morsels at City Without Walls in Newark, NJ. After Friday they will be off tickling tastebuds around the state.
Check back to see if they are coming to a space near you (PS - new cheezy puff paintings coming soon!)
November 17 - February 17, 2012
Metro 28
City Without Walls 6 Crawford Street Newark, NJ 07102
It seems to have taken an age for this grumpy old badger to shake herself awake from an extended Christmas hibernation. And of course after all that snoozing the painting muscles needed to be warmed up, eased back into shape and given just a little gentle stretching. I went back to the basics by "paring" down my palette to concentrate on color mixing The slightly aging yellow pear left in the fruit bowl after the festivities, has been immortalized in these 4 quick oil studies painted using just 3 colors - Permanent Alizarin, Ultramarine Blue, Cad Yellow - & White. ** If you need a primer on your primaries, check out the cool video at the end brought to you by Sesame Street, and by the colors Red, Blue and Yellow
These paintings are on gessoed watercolor paper which I like to use for studies and experimental pieces. I snap up the watercolor paper pads on sale and then add 3 coats of gesso to protect the paper from the oil in the paint.
You can see larger images of the paintings on Etsy - click the pic to see a close up of all that juicy brushwork Or if you are interested in owning one...or perhaps A Pair?
Due to the freaky snow storm and general lack of electricity, we only had 3 intrepid Trick or Treaters this Halloween - leaving us with a small dilemma.
What is a girl to do with a large cauldron full of chocolate?
Stop by for some mulled cider and see this little gem at the last weekend of BANG!
Saturday 10 & Sunday 11, 11-5pmBANG!VI (Buy Art Now Guys!)1978 Arts Center 1978 Springfield Ave Maplewood, NJ
The temperature was rising at BANG! VI this weekend, as art fever raged and you swarmed to Buy Art Now Guys! More goodies will be delivered this weekend to alleviate your Art Ache, so stop by and add your own little red spot to the contagion
Saturday 10 & Sunday 11, 11-5pm 1978 Arts Center 1978 Springfield Ave Maplewood, NJ
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