Sunday, December 2, 2012

Lets get this PARTY STARTED!!!

Classes set to start January 22nd, 2013

So I am finally taking a leap of faith and going to start holding some small art classes  at my studio starting on January 22nd,  2013 at 6:30pm. 

Check out my nifty little brochure I created below! I just had 50 copies printed up yesterday so we'll see what comes from it all.

This is something I have thought and dreamed about for years and quite frankly the catalyst for making the jump now is due to the uncertainty of the healthcare industry. The new healthcare mandate quite frankly upsets me greatly and I have kind of just about had all I can take. So with that been said,  it's time to create my own personal 'Plan B'. I know my boss feels similarly so we are all thinking about that B Plan! What's quite unfortunate is he isn't the only physician that feels that way, A LOT feel that way...

   Honestly, as far as teaching a small art class goes, I think I have something valuable to offer.  
I want to keep the class sizes small, manageable and hands on. I also want to keep them based at my cozy little studio so that in and of itself is limiting. I think people will really enjoy what I have in mind which is a basic class that teaches the basic 5 key points I have outlined.
   At this point, I have an in depth, 6 page course syllabus written discussing each key aspect I mentioned in the brochure. I have included diagrams, images and some suggested literature as well.
In the future, if this small class takes off, I hope to spin a couple more off this one. The next might be a more advanced and technical class that will also include the use of the airbrush, which is something I am most proficient at. I also want to do a fun night out class for anyone regardless of skill level!
So for now...we build it and just see who comes... 


The still life and where I am at on that....

Many of my friends know that I like to continually try and experiment with new things. I have taken up oil painting and I must say I am enjoying it IMMENSELY!!!  It's not like I am new to painting, I am just fairly new to this medium. This current painting is my first full oil painting from life using only natural unfiltered sunlight. 
I set up a little still life in the studio and set another easel next to it. I put a board I prepped on the easel, drew the base drawing and away we went! I am really not trying to be SUPER DETAILED, in fact I am trying to 'loosen' up a bit...so we'll see where this goes... What I have realized is that I need new hogs hair brushes since I only really have two and they blend oils REALLY WELL!      Most of my brushes have been only used for acrylics and water colors and those mediums prefer softer bristles. I have also been doing some finger blending and that ALWAYS makes me happy because I like to get into my paint and get dirty with it! :D You know your in the zone when you lose track of time and before you know it...5-6 hours have flown by and your like "Oh CRAP...I have to get home and make supper!!" Its days like these, I LOVE my crock pot and load that sucker n the morning so I can be zoning along all day without a care in the world... bring on the snow man because I have both a crock pot AND all wheel drive!!! So far so good with this little piece! I am quite happy!


Elkhart Artwalk is on again!!!


Wednesday December 6th, 5-8pm, downtown Elkhart, IN

I know I am going! It's a really fun time!! Local artists/galleries set up their work at downtown businesses and venues and people walk to each one. Check out their Facebook link  https://www.facebook.com/elkhartartwalk
There is one venue that has creative fun things for kids to do. They have snacks and beverages set up at others.  I think we are going to start out at the local brew pub http://iechyddabrewingcompany.com/  and 'load up' a bit with some brews and grub then walk it all off at the artwalk.
Oh and IF you have NOT YET tried the beer at the pub...you HAVE to...it's some GREAT stuff!! My personal favorite, and actually the only one I have had so far is "Murry the Hump" Pale Ale. YUM!!!!! Oh boy am I looking forward to this night out with friends!!




Spanish Market update!!!!

I almost forgot to show you where I am with it since I am back on this one.... Just a bit more to go and I will call her done. Going to wait till I get a few new brushes to do the proper oil glazing for the glass reflections on the case. At any rate, very close to being done now....

Just a bit more to do yet on the wine bladders, the case reflections and the very top right corner then BAM!!! DONE!!!



Okay...well that's about all I got for this installment...have a great day and go create something!!
I think I'm about to go 'create' a couple loads of laundry!! :D

Kath