by Grace Lucarelli | Jul 13, 2016 | Archive
Two Day Workshop August 13-14, 9:30 am – 4:30 pm
$300 members/$330 non-members
Does the idea of painting outdoors, en plein air, seem daunting? What kind of gear do I need? How do I select my view and compose my canvas? How do I even begin? Join multiple-award winning plein air artist Paul Bachem as he shares all of his experience with you during a one-day “Boot Camp” intensive in the studio followed by a day painting in the field.
In the morning Paul will go over the gear you will need for a successful day in the field, describe in detail his approach to plein air painting, and do a demo at Elderfields employing the techniques discussed.
There will be a break for lunch, and students will paint at Elderfields in the afternoon while Paul moves from easel to easel offering suggestions and advice. There will be a critique and a time for questions at the end of the day. Day two will be in the field, at a site to be determined.
A materials list will be provided with suggested easel and other items, but please bring what you have.
Three painting days with Paul (in a variety of environments) will be arranged with dates to be announced. (There will be separate fees and registration for each day.)
Paul Bachem has painted on site for many years and in all weather, day and night, both for his own enjoyment and as a competition artist in numerous plein air events. Over that time he has amassed a wealth of knowledge as well as many “tricks of the trade” which he will share with you. You will come away from this workshop with a confident understanding of what it takes to succeed in this most enjoyable form of landscape painting. Paul studied with Harold R. Stevenson and Alma Gallanos Stevenson and enjoyed a 30 year illustration career. Paul’s paintings are in numerous private collections as well as the permanent collection of the Forbes Gallery in New York City.
by Grace Lucarelli | Jun 27, 2016 | Past Exhibitions
2016 Members Showcase
May 21 – June 26
JUROR OF AWARDS: John Varriano
AWARDS:
First Place: Len Mondschein for Fella, Is This Here Filly Gettin’ To Ya?, oil
Second Place: José Seligson for Mwanamke, mixed media
Third Place: Frances Ianarella for Brass Teapot With Fruit, oil.
Honorable Mentions: Steve Silberstein for Black Church of Budir Iceland, photo; Susan Kozodoy-Silkowitz for Aging Boxer, photo; and Karen Kirshner for Vigil, acrylic.
by Grace Lucarelli | May 27, 2016 | Archive
Fun(d) Raising with Wit & Whim August 2016
The Art Guild is delighted to partner with wit &whim, the little shop with the big heart, located at 6 Carlton Ave., Port Washington, NY 11050, during the month of August 2016.
One part lifestyle, one part gallery, add a twist of wit & whim and it’s a way to gift & give back! wit & whim is committed to donating 100% of their profits directly to organizations that benefit individuals, communities, & our world! an original way to “fun(d)-raise!”
Throughout the month of August we are asking everyone to join us and ‘give the gift of art!’ by shopping at wit & whim for creative and unique items. The eclectic shop features handmade, vintage, modern, and fair trade items, from clothing, accessories and jewelry to adorable baby and children’s items (fabulous shower gifts!), ceramics, home decor, and m
ore. Get some early Christmas and Hannukah shopping done and your gift gives back – 100% of the profits go directly to The Art Guild!
A festive reception will be held on August 9, 12-2 & 6-9.
For more information or directions contact wit &whim at 516-944-9200.
Our mission: The Art Guild of Port Washington, Inc., is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization providing encouragement, education and a forum for the appreciation of the visual arts.
The Guild seeks to offer residents from local and neighboring communities an avenue to broaden their creative pursuits by striving to:
- Encourage. Encouragement to artists and craftspeople through collaboration and interaction
- Educate. Educational opportunities, workshops, lectures and discussion groups
- Explore. An art facility where residents can come to broaden their creative experiences
- Exhibit. A forum in which the community can appreciate the visual arts through exhibits and community projects
It is an organization open to all people with a common goal to advance the visual arts.
by Grace Lucarelli | May 16, 2016 | Past Exhibitions
LINE: Through Thick and Thin Exhibit April 9 – May 15, 2016
Line is one of the basic elements in art – descriptive, implied or abstract. Bold, soft, elegant or jagged. A line defines the curve of a hip. The lines on the highway define a journey. This exhibit is open to painting, drawing, print-making, mixed media and sculpture in which the line is a dominant component.
JUROR Award winning artist, Antonio Masi has been featured in articles in The Artist’s Magazine; PBS’s Sunday Arts, NBC-TV’s Weekend Today in New York,” as well as a book on his paintings New York’s Golden Age of Bridges, He is currently President of the American Watercolor Society. More on Mr. Masi can be found at his website, www.antoniomasi.com.
First Place: Stephanie Navon-Jacobson, Flutterbies, print
Second Place: Frances Ianarella, Orchids, oil
Third Place: Ann Pellaton, Shoreline, watercolor
Honorable Mentions: Diane Bares, Eliza, oil; Ellen Hallie Schiff, Texture Piece 2, enamel on paper; Alexander Betko, Dirty Mind, graphite on paper
Student Award: Matt Santiago, Untitled 3, ink.
by Grace Lucarelli | May 12, 2016 | Homepage
