Thursday, April 13, 2017

Art Discussion Meeting, April 13, 2017






Carolynn (last name to come)

Carolynn (last name to come)

Carolynn (last name to come) after Tom Browning


Jeanne Chamberlain (after Vuillard)

Christine MacKessy

Eugenia Parker (in Colley Whisson Workshop)







Loretta Lang

Loretta Lang

Kathy Logan



Paula Hansen

Paula Hansen

Eunice Sause

Eunice Sause 



Jim Syfert

Jim Syfert 

Jim Syfert

Loretta Unger



To read notes from todays meeting go HERE

Eunice bought a Cathleen Rehfeld painting (DPW)

Wood-turned "Coffee Scoop" by Mike Porter

















Tuesday, April 11, 2017

Art Discussion Meeting, Thursday, April 13, 9am, O'Connors


Thursday 9am April 13, O'Connors 

Suggested table topic: "Capturing the light"--Share some specific tips for describing light with paint (Shining light on water, light on objects and people).....let's discuss!


...and as usual bring some of your current paintings and/or news about you...We’re interested!**

(The Sketching group is on hiatus ...but some still convene at Medley Tea after the meeting "unofficially".  Join in to sketch if you are interested).

* You can order food during the meeting, if you want to be assured of getting your order in... come in advance of the meeting. (Some like to eat "leisurely" at 8am)

**(specific topic participation is always optional----and the "current" painting you bring is not "required" to apply to  the question)

Sunday, April 9, 2017

Max Ginsburg Demonstration and Lecture, Sunday, April 23, 1-4pm


Oregon Society of Artists present
An alla prima figure painting demonstration
And lecture by Max Ginsburg
Sunday, April 23, 2017
1-4pm at Oregon Society of Artists $50.00 per person*
PLEASE NOTE: Sign up ASAP, limited seating available!

Oregon Society of Artists is excited to have Max Ginsburg from the Art Student’s League of New York joining us for a demonstration and lecture.

Max Ginsburg will paint the figure from life in the alla prima tradition. He will describe his procedure, the observation of form and color and his sculptural painting technique while he is painting. You will be encouraged to ask questions.

After the painting demonstration there is more! Stay for a retrospective presentation on Mr. Ginsburg's lifetime of painting. (His book will be available for sale).
(*demonstration and lecture included in Workshop participant cost)

If you have not been able to register for the Max Ginsburg workshop, this one-time demonstration/lecture is a rare opportunity to learn from Max Ginsburg in a small and intimate class setting.

Max won The William Draper Grand prize in the portrait Society of America painting Competition in 2015.
Since 1953 Max Ginsburg has exhibited extensively in public venues and galleries and has won numerous awards. Long admired as a teacher, Max continues to teach at the Art Students League of New York as well as workshops in the U.S and abroad.

Register email: oregonsa@gmail.com (Put ‘Ginsburg’ in subject line)
Register phone (Call Nancy): 503-228-0706

Oregon Society of Artists, 2185 SW Park Place, Portland, Oregon 97205, 503-228-0706