November 2010 Day Meeting, Thursday November 11th: Susan Kuznitsky Presents “Creating strong Pastel Paintings on Sanded Paper Using Mixed Media“ Doors Open At 10 AM. Demo At 11 AM. Nationally recognized artist Susan Kuznitsky will demonstrate how to use an under painting to create vibrant color and depth in your work. Originally from Chicago, Susan began her training at the American Academy of Art and later in New York. She has been painting and teaching in Portland for 19 years. Her challenge has been finding the balance between being a wife and mother and an artist. “Teaching is part of that balance for me,” she says. “It is important that I pass on the great knowledge I have acquired from the fabulous artists I have had the privilege to work and study with.” Susan often teaches one day Art Media workshops at OSA, and produces commissions and shows regularly with the Pastel Society. Her beautiful impressions of children and families at play are reminiscent of Mary Cassatt’s work. “Late In the Spring” Susan Kuznitsky Evening Meeting, Thursday November 18th: Thomas Conway Presents “The fundamentals of picture making: Solving Problems” Doors Open at 6 pm. Critique Group 6:30 - 7:30 pm. Presentation at 8 pm. Originally from California,Thomas Conway has been a local Portland artist for the past 7 years. He has been teaching privately and at OSA since 2008. His weekly classes offer a range of instruction various technical and material concerns, from figure drawing to still life. “I like to think of the Monday meeting as a support group more than a class,” Conway says. “We’re a small group of people working towards a common goal: painting well. Whether you’re working on an elaborate allegory or a picture of your cat, the basic fundamentals of picture making will help you succeed as an artist.” “Still life with Michelangelo and Caravaggio” oil Thomas Conway Thomas will begin this demo with a discussion about materials (surface, ground, oil paint, medium, brushes, etc.) and briefly cover sight-size drawing, color theory, and the importance of value (light/dark). Oregon Society of Artists 2185 SW Park Place, Portland, OR 97205 503-228-0706 www.OregonSocietyOfArtists.com President’s Message Yes, the sound of flowing water can be heard and seen in our downstairs studio. Due to the fantastic response for our Art for H2O fund raiser, we were able to install the water early. Thanks goes to Jack McNally for doing all of the hard manual preparation! Please extend your appreciation to him when you see him, as he has gone far and beyond the norm of volunteer work. The participation for our November show is very exciting, as we have surpassed our goal of 150 participates. Please remember to bring in all of your treasures and spread the word so that we have a huge response to our show. Thank you Rene, Sandy and Julie for all of the work you have put into this project to make it a great success OSA has been working with PGE and a lighting contractor to install improved energy efficient gallery lighting. After 2012, replacement T12 fluorescent lamps and other components for the existing lighting fixtures will no longer be available. In addition, under incentive programs currently being offered by the State of Oregon and Energy Trust of Oregon, OSA has the opportunity to have a significant portion of the cost of upgrading its lighting funded. However, in order to take full advantage of these incentives, the lighting improvements will need to be completed before December 15, 2010. A proposal that includes details of the cost, incentives, and estimated annual electricity bill savings will have been presented to the Board at its October meeting. The proposal includes the upgrade of the fluorescent lighting, improvement to the color rendition of displayed art, the elimination of all incandescent light bulbs, and the cost reduction in the lighting portion of the OSA electricity bills. The board will also be busy this month with our annual audit and goal setting retreat on the 23rd. If you have any input as to what you would like to see happen at OSA, please pass your comments and suggestions onto us. Thank you for your support. Regards, Kris Kuester All Membership Renewals Due in January 2011 membership dues are coming due in JANUARY. Associate member dues are $30 and Active member dues are $37. You are an “Active Member” if you have brought in 3 paintings to be juried by three Board members and have passed the grade. NOTE: Anyone who became a member this September or thereafter is paid up for the coming year. Alice Wanke Stephens will have a showing of her paintings at the US Bank Stadium Branch beginning November 4th, 5 to 8pm, during Portland’s November First Thursday. Her paintings will be available for viewing through January 31st, 2011. US Bank hours are 9am to 6pm Monday thru Friday and 9am to 2pm Saturdays. Parking is free. OSA Pledge Drive Continues Thanks to your generosity, OSA continues to advance its goals of visual arts education and service within our community. This past year we completed the renovation of our kitchen and replaced worn out equipment. We installed a digital projector and computer terminal in our classroom, which greatly improved our presentation and teaching capability. And our April Art and Donation Show provided more than fifty framed paintings that now brighten the walls of the Northwest Cancer Center’s eight treatment centers. We hope you will continue to support OSA through our annual pledge drive. It’s not too late to contribute.. Your tax deductible donations enable us to be the center for aspiring artists in the Portland area. This month we are especially asking people to be generous, as we have the refurbishing of OSA’s lighting and electrical updates to pay for. Again, thank you for your support! Oregon Society of Artists Upcoming OSA Workshops OSA Fall/Winter Class Schedule MONDAY Jan Browne – Oils & Acrylic, 10am-1pm $20./class Janbrowne1@comcast.net 503-646-1894 Secrets to Painting Loose EricWiegardt – December 6-9, $450 Construct a beautiful painting in one sitting, and creThomas Conway – All Media, Long Pose Nude, 1:30-4:30pm atively free yourself from cumbersome theories of $20./class tom@thomaskenneth.com color and composition. There will be time for indi503-860-1883 vidual instruction. Beginners are welcome. www.ericwiegardt.com. Register at 503-223-3724. TUESDAY Chris Stubbs & Steve Klier – Transparent Watercolor, 10am-1pm Open studio; demo & critique with instructor once a month. $15./class ctstubbs@onlinenw.com 503-692-3341; steve@steveklier.com 503-775-6562 Rene Eisenbart – Watercolor, 1:30- 4pm $25./class rene.art@gmail.com 503-890-9668 WEDNESDAY Harold Walkup – Intermediate/Advanced Watercolor, 9:30am- 12:30pm $15./class haroldwalkup@comcast.net 503-646-8598 Dorothy Fitzgerald – Oils: Still Life and All Subjects, 1:30- 4:30pm. $20./class dorothyftz@hotmail.com 360-896-0734 THURSDAY Nancy Smith Klos – Foundation of Drawing and Design, 10am-1pm $20./class, three classes per month $60. prepaid monthly. Drop in fee $30./class with permission from instructor. Materials fee per class: $3-$5. nancyklos@gmail.com 503-282-7028 FRIDAY Naomi Deitz – Life Drawing Open Studio with Live Model, 10am- 1pm $12./class nsdeitz@comcast.net 503-203-1810 Art Media – All Day Sessions, 10am- 4pm Prices and workshops vary. See next column or visit www.artmediaonline.com President Membership Workshops Gallery Exhibits Office & Treasurer Executive Secretary Newsletter Submissions Website Kris Kuester Char Johnson Rene Eisenbart Kris Kuester Julie Kirby Blanche Mega Julie Kirby Donna Lind – chair BrushMarks • November 2010 Art Media Friday Workshops At Osa Intermediate Watercolor Workshop: Nov. 5 - Steve Kleier Monotypes without a Press: Nov. 12 - Corrine Loomis Dietz Introduction to Blockprinting: Nov. 19 - Steve Kleier Watercolor Mixing Demystified: Dec. 3 - Rene Eisenbart SATURDAY Dorothy Fitzgerald – Oil Painting, 10am-1pm $20./class dorothyftz@hotmail.com 360-896-0734 OSA Contact Information Variations: Unlimited Possibilities with One Image Myrna Wacknov – January 24 to 28, $330 ($360 for non-members) We will explore unique and creative alternatives for interpreting photography. We will use a portrait, but the principles work with any subject. Everyone will work with the same provided image, in any or all water media, to produce four or five paintings in five days. Multiply by the number of participants for the total variations of one image! Be prepared for fun, creative excitement in a fast-paced, intense, and highly structured environment. Download registration at www.oregonsocietyofartists.com/workshops. htm. Email questions to rene.art@gmail.com. Register: 503-223-3724 Info:www.artmediaonline.com kuester8450@comcast.net503-620-2648 char.johnson@comcast.net 503 625 0260 rene.art@gmail.com 503 621 3852 kuester8450@comcast.net503-620-2648 oregonsa@gmail.com 503 228 0706 oregonsa@gmail.com 503-347-5098 oregonsa@gmail.com 503 228 0706 glind@glind.org www.oregonsocietyofartists.com Newsletter submissions Artist demos, general info: oregonsa@gmail.com Workshop submissions: rene.art@gmail com Class information: billieoh@comcast.net Next deadline: Friday, November 15th NONPROFIT ORG U.S. POSTAGE PAID PORTLAND, OREGON PERMIT NO.946 503-228-0706 2185 SW Park Place, (corner of St. Clair), Portland, OR 97205 www.OregonSocietyOfArtists.com November 2010 Coming Up in the OSA Gallery November Show: Small Treasures – Art for H20 at OSA Take in art Friday October 29th, 10am to 4pm and Saturday October 30th, 10am to noon. Reception Sunday October 31st, 1 to 4pm. Show closes/pick up art Friday December 3rd. Please note that artwork should not have a hanger. Place numbers 1 through 4 on the back of your paintings to show the orientation and order in which you wish them to be hung. December Show: Featuring Winter and Christmas Scenes. All Media and All Members Take in art Saturday December 4th, 10am to noon. Reception Sunday December 5th, 1 to 4pm. Show closes, pick up art on Friday January 7th, 1 to 4pm. January Show: Honoring our OSA Past Presidents Take in art Saturday January 8th, 10am to noon. Reception Sunday January 9th, 1 to 4pm. Show closes, pick up art Friday February 4th, 1 to 4pm. Please be punctual with the collection of your art work once your show closes – thank you. Questions? Contact Kris Kuester, kuester8450@comcast.net, 503-620-2648; or Lorraine Bushek, 503-246-9556. OSA is a tax-exempt organization as defined by 501(c)(3) regulations. Annual dues are $30 for associate membership and $37 for active membership, payable in January.