Workshop with Luba

Please, join me to share your interest in oil pastel :)
Here is information on my 2-day workshop in Lorton, VA.
'Oil Pastels & Painting the Orchid ', 2-day workshop at Lorton Workhouse Art Center, Lorton, VA , Sat July 2 & Sun July 3 (11am-2pm, each day)
To get registered, please, call the Lorton Workhouse Art Center at 703-584-2909. (Debra)
Artists who participate in Lorton workshops are entitled to submit their works for the annual art exhibit in January-Lorton Workhouse has a beautiful gallery.
Purple Orchid, oil pastel on Canson paper,25x27 (63x68 cm)
http://www.facebook.com/l/ebfb94uG7edFYkx0xTO-hjkK64A/www.LubaSterlikovaArt.com

Exhibit Opportunity

THE 42^ND ANNUAL RIVER ROAD SHOW, a national juried exhibition sponsored by the Louisiana Art and Artists’ Guild, is receiving entries for the December 5 – January 27 exhibit at the Louisiana State Archives building in Baton Rouge, LA.  Deadline for entries is September 16.  Entry fee is $40 for three entries and $5 for each additional submission up to 10.  This is a national juried competition with cash prizes of $3000.  All United States artists 18 years and older are invited to submit any original two-dimensional art except photography or digitally-created/enhanced works.  The exhibition will be juried and judged by Pam Ingalls, renowned artist and instructor.   The Prospectus and pictures of the 2010 are available at www.laag-site.org/River_Road_Show.html.   Direct questions to Gary Drinkwater at (225)485-8884 or laagbr@laag-site.org.

Congratulations!!!

Russ Mackensen's painting "Mine Eyes Have Seen" was accepted into "Tell Us A Story: 2011 Summer Group Exhibit" at Segil Fine Art in Monrovia, CA. 
Show dates are June 18, 2011 to August 20, 2011. 
Not only was the work juried there was a requirement of a 100 word "Story" about the piece, his was:

My Eyes Have Seen, what you may wonder. Have I seen death in my family, the destruction of my home or terrorists running my country? I’ve seen a life alone without my husband and children. I’ve seen the daily struggle to survive in a land that is not hospitable to a widow. I’ve seen foreigners looking at me and wondering who I am and how pitiful I appear. All this I have seen, but now I see strength and resolve to overcome all this because I am a proud woman, a strong woman because My Eyes Have Seen.

Stephanie Neely news

Stephanie was juried into the Art League of Hilton Head's Biennial National Juried show. Her oil pastel "Midnight" took first place in pastel. Congratulations!!!!!! Stephanie was also accepted into the International Guild of Realism and the OIl Painters of America.

On a side note it is interesting that in some juried shows there seems to be no distinction between the soft pastels and the oil pastels, even though the painting is submitted as an oil pastel.

New workshops

NEW!    LISTINGS NOT YET ON MY WEB SITE!

Art, Courage & Creativity                 Reservations Required        "THE SERIES"    NEW!                      Each session we combine painting with oil pastels with different methods of Self Inquiry in order to expand our awareness and creative receptivity.  This Series explores the connection between making art, and the art of being fully present.  We may draw (literally!) inspiration from these (and more) meditations and techniques:  "Big Mind" as taught by Genpo Roshi;   "The Work" as taught by Byron Katie;  "The Mandala of Being" as taught by R. Moss;  Lojong & Tonglen (Shantideva - Tibetan Buddhism); and Course of Miracles to name a few.    LOCATION:    Karen Leeds Studio  DIRECTIONS DATES:           (5 Saturdays)   April 23, May 7, May 21, June 4 & June 18 TIME:              9:30 am to 12:30 pm (3 hours)  COST:            $65 each or $260 for entire Series (20% discount)                          (plus $15 for supplies each session)                                      Art, Courage & Creativity               Reservations  Required "OPEN STUDIO"  NEW!   Due to requests from graduates, I am now offering open studio access to painting with oil pastels.  Each session will start with a short loosening up exercise, and provide ample time for individual painting in a relaxing group setting. All materials provided.  Beginners are also also welcome! LOCATION:        Karen Leeds Studio   DIRECTIONS DATES:               5 Thursdays    April 21, May 5, May 19, June 2 & June 16                                                         TIME:                  6:00 pm to 8:30 pm (2.5 hours)                                                         COST:                 $55 each (plus $15 for supplies each session)                                                       Art, Courage & Creativity               Reservations  Required         II - TAKING IT FURTHER       This longer ACC Session introduces activities designed to help novices and experienced artists alike relax, revive, and reinvent themselves.  While there is ample oil pasteltechnique taught, the emphasis is on creating truly original art by intuition, and by learning to hear, recognize and act upon the inner guidance of your unique voice.  We thhrow in just enough mixed media to delight and inspire... LOCATION:        Karen Leeds Studio  DIRECTIONS DATE:               Friday, May 20     TIME:                10:00 am to 4:00 pm (6 hours)  COST:               $100 (plus $25 for supplies)                                                           Art, Courage & Creativity            Reservations Required The Original Workshop    This workshop is for adults who want to express themselves artistically but who feel unsure of their natural abilities.  We use oil pastels and paper to identify and overcome inhibitions that limit us in a playful, relaxed setting.  All materials are provided.  All you need is an apron or old clothes.  This is a brief, fun hands-on opportunity to explore your feelings through color, and to see how that experience can enrich other aspects of your life. LOCATION:     Karen Leeds Studio   DIRECTIONS DATE:              Friday, April 22 TIME:               9:30 am to 12:30 pm (3 hours) COST:              $65 (plus $15 for supplies) Reservations are required for all workshop sessions.  Payment check or cash only.  Call or email: KAREN LEEDS                       602/321-0219     www.karenleeds.com              art@karenleeds.com

Richeson75 Still Life

Two of Russ Mackensen's still life paintings made it into this show. This is the oil category and his are the only oil pastels....Awesome!!!!
Check out the paintings at this llink.
http://www.richeson75.com/stilllife/sloilgal.html

Workshop news

BRIO Fine Arts Center     Friday, April 8th,  9:00am to 3:00pm  "Art, Courage & Creativity II --- Taking it further "   This second version of the popular one day BRIO workshop hosted by Karen Leeds introduces new activities designed to help novices and experienced artists alike, relax, revive and reinvent themselves.  We still use rich and colorful oil pastels -- and throw in a few delightful twists along the way -- to gently free us from beliefs and habits that may be holding us back.  All materials are supplied; all you need to do is show up. While there is ample basic technique taught, the emphasis is on creating truly original art by intuition, and on learning to hear, recognize and act upon the inner guidance of your own unique voice.  This session encourages abstract exploration but anything goes; portraits, landscapes or whatever emerges.   This workshop is appropriate for both newcomers and graduates of Karen's other sessions.  $20 fee payable to instructor on day of class covers the cost of supplies. COST:    $100 plus $20 supply fee  TEL#:      480-941-8310     CLICK HERE  To register and for directions to BRIO Fine Arts Center in Scottsale, AZ.