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04 museletter
Thanks
for the enthusiasm and the many words of welcome so many have shared
in the three weeks since Muse opened. We look forward to providing
you with materials, information, and inspiration to help you in
your creative endeavors!
In
this month’s issue:
UPCOMING EVENTS
HOLIDAY GIFT IDEAS
NEW THIS MONTH
FEATURED ARTIST
WORD OF THE DAY TO DRAW
UPCOMING EVENTS
MAT CUTTING DEMONSTRATION:
THIS SATURDAY, December 11, between 11am and 2pm
Discover how easy it is to create your own professional-looking
mats to display artwork attractively and effectively. Logan representative
John Sadler will demonstrate several models of Logan mat cutters
that enable you to create custom matting with precise, clean cuts
every time! Learn to cut single and two-color double mats in this
hands-on demonstration. (free) www.logangraphic.com
COMING
IN EARLY 2005, dates & times to be announced: PAINTING WITH HOLBEIN DUOAQUA WATER-SOLUBLE OIL COLORS:
Because so many customers have been interested in learning more
about water-soluble oil colors, we’ll be holding a demonstration
about this unique medium. See how the consistency and handling
matches the quality you’d expect in fine paints from Holbein.
Learn how the unique formulation opens up new possibilities in
the studio – intermixing with both oils and acrylics, blending
and glazing combined with faster drying, and no need for harmful
solvents! www.holbeinhk.com
CHINESE
CALLIGRAPHY AND BRUSH PAINTING DEMONSTRATION:
Yu Ming-Zhu, Sumi painting and calligraphy artist from the Seattle
area demonstrates techniques and materials of this expressive
and spiritually rich art form. www.paragon-art.com
USING
GOLDEN ACRYLICS, FLUIDS, AND MEDIUMS:
An expert from Golden demonstrates the amazing array of techniques
and creative applications possible with acrylic mediums,
gels, fluids, and heavy-body acrylics. www.goldenpaints.com
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HOLIDAY
GIFT IDEAS
Find gifts
for the creative geniuses in your life at Muse, or gather a few
supplies
and create a work of art to give to someone
special! Here are a few suggestions sure to please someone on your
list, or pick up a GIFT CERTIFICATE in any amount you’d like: Gifts under $10:
~ 8.5 x 11 hardbound sketchbooks with covers in red, green, blue
or black at a special price of $4.99!
~ Rainbow of 100 mini felt-tip markers in a clear vinyl fan-shaped
carrying case, $9.95.
~ Sets of drawing pencils, watercolor pencils, or colored pencils
in attractive metal boxes, $7.59 – $9.10. Gifts under $25:
~ Woven bamboo art basket in a beautiful Chinese design. Perfect
for watercolor, brush painting or calligraphy supplies, $24.
~ Holbein Duo Aqua watersoluble oil color set, twelve 10ml tubes,
$24.65.
~ Drawing sets with a sketchbook, eraser and drawing pencils or
colored pencils in a sturdy canvas carrying case, $24.95 Gifts under $50:
~ Marquis easel set: A small tabletop easel with a drawer, a 9x12
canvas, 6 tubes of acrylic paint, 2 brushes and 2 plastic painting
knives, $29.95.
~ Children’s easel with chalkboard on one side and attached
roll of paper, $39.95.
~ Super Satchel Tote: Heavy-duty tote with plenty of pockets and
zipper enclosures to take lots of art supplies anywhere, even a
detachable cell phone holder! Main compartment contains two large
plastic bins with dividers and handles
of their own. $45.99.
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NEW THIS
MONTH
ART INSTRUCTION VIDEOS:
A great line of how-to videos to get you inspired, introduce you
to a new medium, or help you learn a few new tips and tricks.
You’ll feel like you’re sitting in each artist’s
studio for your own private lesson. Titles include “Getting
Started in Watercolor,” “Quick Studies in Oil,” “Chinese
Brush Painting,” and “An Acrylic Journey.” VHS
and DVD formats for sale or 3-day rental. www.ccatprod.com
DECORATIVE
PAPERS: (arriving week of 12/6)
Beautiful handmade papers from Japan, Thailand, and Nepal. Banana
fiber, mango leaves, flower petals, marbleized, batik, thick
bird’s-nest texture, swirling-fibered unryu, and more.
www.gpcpapers.com
CRETACOLOR
CARRE: (arriving week of 12/13)
Square hard pastels similar to the familiar Conte crayons, but
a better value and in a full range of colors. 72 colors available
by the individual stick or in sets. www.cretacolor.com/art/english.htm
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FEATURED ARTIST:
MONTE SHELTON
Monte’s work in oils, gouache and drawing represent paradox
in light and shadow, fire and water, cold and hot, life and death – tensions
that holds an image on canvas and allow it to come to life. These
tensions are symbolic of the tension that exists in physical matter
and hold all things together. Her imagery is a fusion of observation
and imagination, portraying the energies that illuminate and emanate
in the natural world. Monte has worked as an artist and educator in the Portland area
for 21 years. She has taught in public and private school environments,
as well as community, corporate, and government institutions.
Monte’s
most recent showing, “Night Energies,” runs
through February at the Ross Ragland Theatre in Klamath Falls,
Oregon. Several of her paintings and drawings will be on display
through December at Muse Art and Design, including three
large works in oil. For more information about Monte and her work,
visit www.paintmonte.com
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WORD
OF THE DAY TO DRAW
Got the urge
to create but having a hard time getting started?. A great way
to get the
creative process going is to pick a subject
at random and just start drawing! You might end up with a few fun
scribbles in a sketchbook, or you might not stop until you’ve
created a masterpiece! You may have noticed a small chalkboard
in the store that says, “Draw every day--Today’s word
to draw is _______.” Every day we put up a new word to inspire
your imagination. The wall behind the register is already starting
to fill up with drawings inspired by the Word of the Day. Come
check out today’s word and make drawing a daily activity!
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