Plein Air @ Washington County, presented by Sequoia Gallery + Studios, Hillsboro 2015

This year Sequoia Gallery + Studios in Hillsboro is proud to carry on the plein air tradition created eight years ago by the Hillsboro Arts & Culture Council and the Hillsboro Parks & Recreation Department. Last year this successful event was known as Hillsboro Plein Air Plus. We are re-launching in 2015 as Plein Air @ Washington County, presented by Sequoia Gallery + Studios, Hillsboro.

 Dates for the event are October 1 - 4, 2015. Registration will be at Sequoia Gallery: early registration June 1 - Sep 15, late registration Sep 16 - Oct 1st.

 The event will include all of Washington County during its three painting days, focusing events in and near Hillsboro. Our judging, by Yer Za Vue, and prize awards will occur on Oct 3, followed by an all day Show & Sale on Oct 4 of all judged works. The venue for Oct 3-4 is Pumpkin Ridge Golf Club, Ghost Creek, in the upstairs event space. For updates and information please email pleinair.washingtoncounty2015@gmail.com.

Portrait workshop with Za Vue, Day Two, Sunday, May 26

This was Day Two of Za Vue's workshop. Photos in slideshow below, and more to posted soon.  Big thanks to Za Vue!  (Direct Link to photos: HERE)

Za Vue Portrait Workshop, Day One, Saturday, May 25, 2013

Za Vue's portrait workshop started today at Studio 30. Instruction included lecture, demonstration, painting from photos, painting from live models and critique. Day two is tomorrow!

Slideshow below (direct link to photos: HERE)

Workshop with Za Vue, Saturday and Sunday, May 25 and May 26, 2013

$150 (includes model fees)
Workshop Dates: 5/25/2013-5/26/2013
Time: 9 AM - 4:30 PM (Saturday and Sunday)
Location: 6635 N Baltimore Ave, Studio 30, Portland OR, USA

Workshop Description:
Working from photos and live models, simplifying the head into simple shapes and planes, 3 value driven designs, composition, exploration of warm vs. cool types of skin colors, carving the form out utilizing directional mark making, exploring neutral colors/greys and edges along with information driven demonstration and informal Q & A.

Class size is limited to 12 students.

All levels welcomed.

For information or to register and receive supply list, send email to:
Studioza@mac.com