November 2010 Day Meeting, Thursday November 11th:

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November 2010
Day Meeting, Thursday November 11th:
Susan Kuznitsky Presents “Creating strong Pastel Paintings on Sanded Paper Using
Mixed Media“ Doors Open At 10 AM. Demo At 11 AM.
Nationally recognized artist Susan Kuznitsky will demonstrate how to use an under painting to create vibrant
color and depth in your work.
Originally from Chicago, Susan began her training at the
American Academy of Art and later in New York. She has
been painting and teaching in Portland for 19 years. Her
challenge has been finding the balance between being a
wife and mother and an artist. “Teaching is part of that
balance for me,” she says. “It is important that I pass on
the great knowledge I have acquired from the fabulous
artists I have had the privilege to work and study with.”
Susan often teaches one day Art Media workshops at OSA,
and produces commissions and shows regularly with the
Pastel Society. Her beautiful impressions of children and
families at play are reminiscent of Mary Cassatt’s work.
“Late In the Spring”
Susan Kuznitsky
Evening Meeting, Thursday November 18th:
Thomas Conway Presents “The fundamentals of picture making: Solving Problems”
Doors Open at 6 pm. Critique Group 6:30 - 7:30 pm. Presentation at 8 pm.
Originally from California,Thomas Conway has been a local Portland artist for the past 7 years. He has been teaching privately and at OSA since 2008. His weekly classes
offer a range of instruction various technical and material
concerns, from figure drawing to still life.
“I like to think of the Monday meeting as a support group
more than a class,” Conway says. “We’re a small group
of people working towards a common goal: painting well.
Whether you’re working on an elaborate allegory or
a picture of your cat, the basic fundamentals of picture
making will help you succeed as an artist.”
“Still life with Michelangelo and Caravaggio”
oil
Thomas Conway
Thomas will begin this demo with a discussion about materials (surface, ground, oil paint, medium, brushes, etc.)
and briefly cover sight-size drawing, color theory, and the
importance of value (light/dark).
Oregon Society of Artists 2185 SW Park Place, Portland, OR 97205
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President’s Message
Yes, the sound of flowing water can be heard and seen in
our downstairs studio. Due to
the fantastic response for our
Art for H2O fund raiser, we
were able to install the water
early. Thanks goes to Jack McNally for doing all of the hard
manual preparation! Please
extend your appreciation to
him when you see him, as he has gone far and beyond
the norm of volunteer work.
The participation for our November show is very exciting, as we have surpassed our goal of 150 participates.
Please remember to bring in all of your treasures and
spread the word so that we have a huge response to
our show. Thank you Rene, Sandy and Julie for all of
the work you have put into this project to make it a
great success
OSA has been working with PGE and a lighting contractor to install improved energy efficient gallery
lighting. After 2012, replacement T12 fluorescent
lamps and other components for the existing lighting
fixtures will no longer be available. In addition, under incentive programs currently being offered by the
State of Oregon and Energy Trust of Oregon, OSA has
the opportunity to have a significant portion of the cost
of upgrading its lighting funded. However, in order to
take full advantage of these incentives, the lighting improvements will need to be completed before December 15, 2010. A proposal that includes details of the
cost, incentives, and estimated annual electricity bill
savings will have been presented to the Board at its
October meeting. The proposal includes the upgrade
of the fluorescent lighting, improvement to the color
rendition of displayed art, the elimination of all incandescent light bulbs, and the cost reduction in the lighting portion of the OSA electricity bills.
The board will also be busy this month with our annual audit and goal setting retreat on the 23rd. If you
have any input as to what you would like to see happen
at OSA, please pass your comments and suggestions
onto us. Thank you for your support.
Regards, Kris Kuester

All Membership Renewals
Due in January
2011 membership dues are coming due in
JANUARY. Associate member dues are $30
and Active member dues are $37. You are
an “Active Member” if you have brought in 3
paintings to be juried by three Board members and have passed the grade. NOTE: Anyone who became a member this September or
thereafter is paid up for the coming year.
Alice Wanke Stephens will have a showing of her
paintings at the US Bank Stadium Branch beginning
November 4th, 5 to 8pm, during Portland’s November First Thursday. Her paintings will be available
for viewing through January 31st, 2011. US Bank
hours are 9am to 6pm Monday thru Friday and 9am
to 2pm Saturdays. Parking is free.
OSA Pledge Drive Continues
Thanks to your generosity, OSA continues to advance
its goals of visual arts education and service within
our community.
This past year we completed the renovation of our
kitchen and replaced worn out equipment. We installed a digital projector and computer terminal in
our classroom, which greatly improved our presentation and teaching capability. And our April Art
and Donation Show provided more than fifty framed
paintings that now brighten the walls of the Northwest Cancer Center’s eight treatment centers.
We hope you will continue to support OSA through
our annual pledge drive. It’s not too late to contribute.. Your tax deductible donations enable us to be
the center for aspiring artists in the Portland area.
This month we are especially asking people to be generous, as we have the refurbishing of OSA’s lighting
and electrical updates to pay for. Again, thank you for
your support!
Oregon Society of Artists
Upcoming OSA Workshops
OSA Fall/Winter Class Schedule
MONDAY
Jan Browne – Oils & Acrylic, 10am-1pm
$20./class [email protected] 503-646-1894
Secrets to Painting Loose
EricWiegardt – December 6-9, $450
Construct a beautiful painting in one sitting, and creThomas Conway – All Media, Long Pose Nude, 1:30-4:30pm atively free yourself from cumbersome theories of
$20./class [email protected]
color and composition. There will be time for indi503-860-1883
vidual instruction. Beginners are welcome. www.ericwiegardt.com. Register at 503-223-3724.
TUESDAY
Chris Stubbs & Steve Klier – Transparent Watercolor,
10am-1pm Open studio; demo & critique with instructor once
a month. $15./class [email protected] 503-692-3341;
[email protected] 503-775-6562
Rene Eisenbart – Watercolor, 1:30- 4pm
WEDNESDAY
Harold Walkup – Intermediate/Advanced
Watercolor, 9:30am- 12:30pm $15./class
Dorothy Fitzgerald – Oils: Still Life and All
Subjects, 1:30- 4:30pm. $20./class
THURSDAY
Nancy Smith Klos – Foundation of Drawing
and Design, 10am-1pm $20./class, three classes per month
$60. prepaid monthly. Drop in fee $30./class with permission from
instructor. Materials fee per class: $3-$5.
FRIDAY
Naomi Deitz – Life Drawing Open Studio with Live Model, 10am- 1pm $12./class [email protected] 503-203-1810
Art Media – All Day Sessions, 10am- 4pm
Prices and workshops vary. See next column or visit
www.artmediaonline.com
President
Membership
Workshops Gallery Exhibits
Office & Treasurer
Executive Secretary
Newsletter Submissions Website Kris Kuester
Char Johnson
Rene Eisenbart
Kris Kuester
Julie Kirby Blanche Mega
Julie Kirby Donna Lind – chair BrushMarks • November 2010
Art Media Friday Workshops At Osa
Intermediate Watercolor Workshop: Nov. 5
- Steve Kleier
Monotypes without a Press: Nov. 12
- Corrine Loomis Dietz
Introduction to Blockprinting: Nov. 19
- Steve Kleier
Watercolor Mixing Demystified: Dec. 3
- Rene Eisenbart
SATURDAY
Dorothy Fitzgerald – Oil Painting, 10am-1pm
OSA Contact Information
Variations: Unlimited Possibilities with One
Image Myrna Wacknov – January 24 to 28, $330 ($360
for non-members) We will explore unique and creative
alternatives for interpreting photography. We will use
a portrait, but the principles work with any subject.
Everyone will work with the same provided image, in
any or all water media, to produce four or five paintings in five days. Multiply by the number of participants
for the total variations of one image! Be prepared for
fun, creative excitement in a fast-paced, intense, and
highly structured environment. Download registration at www.oregonsocietyofartists.com/workshops.
htm. Email questions to [email protected].
Register: 503-223-3724
Info:www.artmediaonline.com
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Artist demos, general info:
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Workshop submissions: rene.art@gmail com
Class information: [email protected]
Next deadline: Friday, November 15th

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November 2010
Coming Up in the OSA Gallery
November Show: Small Treasures – Art for H20 at OSA
Take in art Friday October 29th, 10am to 4pm and Saturday October 30th, 10am to
noon. Reception Sunday October 31st, 1 to 4pm. Show closes/pick up art Friday December 3rd. Please note that artwork should not have a hanger. Place numbers 1 through
4 on the back of your paintings to show the orientation and order in which you wish them
to be hung.
December Show: Featuring Winter and Christmas Scenes.
All Media and All Members
Take in art Saturday December 4th, 10am to noon. Reception Sunday December 5th,
1 to 4pm. Show closes, pick up art on Friday January 7th, 1 to 4pm.
January Show: Honoring our OSA Past Presidents
Take in art Saturday January 8th, 10am to noon. Reception Sunday January 9th,
1 to 4pm. Show closes, pick up art Friday February 4th, 1 to 4pm.
Please be punctual with the collection of your art work once your show closes –
thank you. Questions? Contact Kris Kuester, [email protected],
503-620-2648; or Lorraine Bushek, 503-246-9556.
OSA is a tax-exempt organization as defined by 501(c)(3) regulations. Annual dues are $30 for associate membership and $37 for active membership, payable in January.