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Jeremy Okai Davis at Muse |
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New supplies to help you keep creating
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april '08
museletter
So much art to see and make,
and always new things to learn. And as our featured artist, Jeremy Okai
Davis, reminds us this month, always remember to have fun! |
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View at Muse:
Now through May 10, paintings by Jeremy
Okai Davis.
Jeremy responds through his art to the everyday people and
things he sees in daily life, both the eccentric and the mundane. He
likes to have fun with his art and says never to take too much of
what you see seriously.
On Thursday,
April 24,
Muse will host a Meet-the-Artist
Reception from 7-9 P.M. Come
meet Jeremy, enjoy his art, and share some refreshments!
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Don't
miss the Portland
Fine Arts Guild "Seasons of Color" Biannual
Art Show and Sale,
Saturday, April 19th, 2008 10A.M. -
6P.M. Central Christian Church, 1844 SE 39th Ave
(around the corner and up the street from Muse) |
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The
new Central Eastside Arts District First Friday Guide and Map is out
for Spring/Summer 2008. Pick up a copy at Muse! |
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And finally, mark your calendar for the Mt.Tabor
Art Walk, Saturday
and Sunday, May 17 and 18. |
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 Lyra
Encaustic Crayons are
back in stock! And due to growing demand, we're
expanding our
offerings of encaustic
supplies. We
now carry bleached beeswax in 1 lb blocks, beeswax beads in 1/2 lb
and
1 lb bags, dammar resin in 1/2 lb
and 1 lb bags, and we'll soon be adding new
lines of powdered pigments and encaustic paints.
If you'd like to learn more about
encaustic painting, check out one of our classes.
The next encaustic class starts the evening of Tuesday, April
29. We're
also forming a one-day workshop, time & date to be scheduled according
to student request. Call Muse for details. |
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Remember David Hockney's fascinating and controversial book, Secret Knowledge?
Then you've heard about the camera lucida, a drawing tool dating back
to Renaissance times. Almost like magic, the camera lucida
makes an image of your subject appear right on your drawing surface
so you can trace exact lines and proportions. It's a great helper for
laying out a drawing of any object from real life - landscapes, figures,
or still lifes. We've finally found two models of the camera lucida
that are well designed, easy to use, and affordable. We have one set
up at Muse to demonstrate and try for yourself. You'll be hooked! |
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 Playmais modeling
blocks are
meant for kids, but they're
proving irresistible for all ages!
Playmais are nontoxic,
biodegradable modeling blocks made
from corn starch and vegetable dyes. You can construct simple figures,
mobiles, elaborate dioramas, or stick them onto surfaces to make pictures
or decorate objects. A versatile introduction
to art for the very young, and a lot of fun for older kids and
even adults. |
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 Ebru Lecture-Demonstration:
There's always something new to learn and experience about
art! On Saturday, May 24th, Reza
Antoszewska will present a talk and
demonstration on the history and technique of Ebru, Turkish
monoprinting using gouache, oils, and acrylics. Reza combines
the intricate
marbled patterns of Ebru with Islamic calligraphy, adding a
contemplative and devotional dimension to her beautiful art.
Saturday, May 24th, 1:30-3:00
P.M.
the MuseRoom 4136 SE Hawthorne
FREE - reservations encouraged,
503-231-8704
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 Oil Painting: Introduction to Figures with Nation
There's still time to sign up for this class starting Wednesday
night! In this four-week course, you'll
learn shading techniques to bring realistic and
expressive modeling
and lighting effects to figures.
You will also learn how to paint with oil colors without using
toxic solvents. Nation's inspiring talent and extensive knowledge
make learning oil techniques rewarding and fun!
Wednesdays, April 9-30, 7-9 P.M., $100 |
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 One-day Pastel Landscape Workshop with Eve Kenyon
With so much color bursting out at this time of year, it's easy
to get inspired to draw or paint every time you step outside.
Capture the beauty of an Oregon Spring landscape by learning
to paint with pastels! With demonstrations, individual instruction,
and plenty of guided working time, you will learn about composition,
color, and pastel techniques to complete your own landscape "from
the ground up."
Thursday, May 1, 9:30 A.M. to 3:30 P.M.,$115 |
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 Acrylic Painting with C.E. Minchin
Wanting to take your painting skills to the next level? Whether
you're a beginning painter or wanting to expand your skills,
painting can be more fun and satisfying when you know more about
the properties and possibilities of your specific medium. C.E.
Minchin, especially known for her dramatic use of color, form,
and texture in abstract and sculptural works, will help you to
apply new knowledge of acrylic materials and techniques to working
from observation, painting a representational yet vibrant still
life.
Tuesdays, May 6-27, 1-3 P.M.
$245 (10% discount for prepayment by April 22) |
Register
for these classes and others online
or
call Muse at 503-231-8704. |
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