by Grace Lucarelli | Oct 30, 2018 | Archive
Bending Reality – Color Theory Workshop w/Patti Mollica
Aug. 24-25, 2019 • 10 am – 4 pm
$300 M/$335 NM
Ever underwhelmed with landscapes that are “all green”, or urban scenes that are “all grey” or any subject that features less than exciting colors?
How do you translate your subject into colors that convey a more personal expression and response? How do you choose, mix and paint colors that you don’t actually see? How do you harmonize these colors and work with the color wheel / color schemes to assure that your painting will hold together in the end?
Learn how to harness color to make dynamic & creative color choices!
Attendees will learn how to:
– Translate colors that convey a more personal express and response
– Choose, mix and paint colors that you don’t actually see
– Harmonize colors and work with the color wheel or color schemes to assure that your painting holds together
If you have ever asked any or all of these questions, this workshop is for you! Patti Mollica, author of “Color Theory, an Essential Guide to Color” will be teaching the strategy behind working with color schemes and pushing color choices to the next level. If you are ready to embark upon new level of color exploration, don’t miss this workshop.
Take your understanding of color to a new level in this intensive hands-on workshop. Learn how to harness color to make dynamic, harmonious and creative color choices in your artwork. All skill levels are welcome!
Patti Mollica believes that truly great painting is not about the “subject matter,” but rather the way an artist communicates beauty, sensitivity and integrity in whatever is painted. Flowers, gardens and sunsets are no more worthy as painting subjects than a subway station full of weary commuters, or a closeup of an old rundown building with cascading fire escapes. She believes that a painter’s job is to show the viewer the inherant beauty of all subjects and scenes, most especially the ones that are not commonly thought of in an artistic light.
Although she is equally comfortable working in both oils and acrylics, she feels that the new developments in recent years to acrylics make them a perfect vehicle for infinite versatility and personal expression. This is explored and illustrated in depth in her book, “Modern Acrylics“. She has also recently authored “Color Theory” and “Getting Started in Acrylics“, available in art stores worldwide and online at Amazon.com.
For more about Patti, please visit her website: mollicastudio.com
WORKSHOPS: Cancellations by the student – more than 90 days: full refund. Under 90 days: $50 non-refundable registration fee is included in the workshop tuition. Deposit is non-refundable within 14 days of the start of the workshop.
by Grace Lucarelli | Oct 30, 2018 | Past Classes and Workshops
Alla Prima Outdoors (Plein Air) with Robert J. Simone
Three Day Workshop: September 13-15, 2019
$385 M/$420 NM
This workshop will emphasize brushwork and simplification, both of which are key to successful plein air painting. Students will enjoy some unique brushwork exercises, learn a wonderfully simple block-in process and produce a finished plein air piece or two. Expect to come away with newfound clarity and confidence in what you’re doing when you work outdoors. Participants will also benefit from three days of constant immersion in running discussions about color, values and design. Robert is known as a passionate, good humored and generous with his time and knowledge.
Workshop is suitable for all levels and is geared toward those who paint with oil or acrylics.
Please note: As Robert is from Florida, and not familiar with the area, we don’t know yet where you’ll be painting. We’ll be giving him “the tour” when he arrives. We will be painting at sites around the PortWashington/ Manhasset/ Roslyn area. Possible sites include: the Port Washington town dock, Elderfields, Cedarmere, and Sands Point Preserve.
In addition to scenic and compositional considerations, parking, bathrooms, shade, and walking distance will all be taken under consideration.
Robert J Simone is the consummate professional who uses proven methods to produce fine art paintings that stand the test of time. He is a thoughtful painter whose priorities are truth and beauty. The authentic portrayal of light is a central theme in his work. Upon making a mid-life decision to pursue painting Robert realized that plein air would provide a marvelous education. To that end, he attended plein air workshops with renowned artists such as Scott L. Christensen, Stapleton Kearns, and Christopher Still. His work has been included in exhibitions at the Salmagudi Club, Oil Painters of America and Florida’s Finest Plein Air. He is a signature member of both the American Society of Marine Artists (ASMA) and the Outdoor Painters Society (OPS). A regular participant in national level plein air competitions, Simone has received awards in such prestigious events as Plein Air Easton, Lighthouse Plein Air Festival (Florida) and Plein Air Richmond. His work has been published in Plein Air Magazine and Southwest Art.
Robert is an experienced instructor who believes the best teachers encourage, inspire and inform. He is generous with his time, sincere in his complements and honest in his critiques. Long dedicated to self-study he is known as an encyclopedia of painting information and solutions. He keeps his workshops light-hearted and fun.
For more information on Robert, please visit his website.
You can download a copy of the materials list by clicking here
WORKSHOPS: Cancellations by the student – more than 90 days: full refund. Under 90 days: $50 non-refundable registration fee is included in the workshop tuition. Deposit is non-refundable within 14 days of the start of the workshop.
by Grace Lucarelli | Oct 7, 2018 | Past Exhibitions
Call for Artists: RED! Vibrance, Passion & Beauty Feb. 2-24, 2019
CALL FOR ENTRIES The Art Guild invites all artists, 18 years and older (high school students ages 14-18 years may enter in the student category), to submit artworks for consideration for “RED! Vibrance, Passion & Beauty,” a Juried Competition and Exhibition. A color of nuances and contradictions, RED, in all its hues, always stands out and makes us take notice. Pink carnations, a red barn, the red velvet box of Valentine’s chocolates, a red hot flame, the scarlet of an autumn leaf, or a red pair of shoes all evoke a spectrum of emotions and ideas. Show us your passion for the vibrant beauty of RED in “Heart Month”!
CRITERIA All styles from abstract to realism are welcome. All works must be original, and have been created in the last five years. The selection committee’s decision is final. Works to be included in this exhibition must be available from January 27 – February 24, 2019. DEADLINE: FRIDAY, January 11.
MEDIUMS Including but not limited to acrylic, oil, watercolor, pastel, mixed media, collage, encaustic, etching/prints, or sculpture with pedestal. (NO COPIES, PHOTOGRAPHY, DIGITAL MANIPULATIONS, REPRODUCTIONS OR GICLEES.)
JUROR Patti Mollica believes that truly great painting is not about the “subject matter,” but rather the way an artist communicates beauty, sensitivity and integrity in whatever is painted. Flowers, gardens and sunsets are no more worthy as painting subjects than a subway station full of weary commuters, or a closeup of an old rundown building with cascading fire escapes. Patti is has authored several books, Modern Acrylics, Color Theory and Getting Started in Acrylics, available in art stores worldwide and online at Amazon.com. For more about Patti, please visit her website: mollicastudio.com
ENTRY FEE Registration is required! (Fees below.) Entry fee is non-refundable.
ENTRIES Digital submissions of up to three (3) images via email to artshow@TheArtGuild.org or uploaded to our website, should be between 1 and 3MB each, and between 2,000 and 4,000 pixels on their longest side. Please label your
images as follows: artist’s lastname_firstname_entrynumber_title.jpg
(ex: smith_john_1_beachsunset.jpg). Do not use the # or other symbols in the file name. You MUST change the actual name of the image file. Images CANNOT be named “image.jpg” or “fullrender.jpg” or similar – our database overwrites these images. If you email the images, you must include your name, contact information and the title, medium, value, and size in your email.
Works previously exhibited at The Art Guild Gallery will not be considered. Contact us at 516-304-5797 or info@TheArtGuild.org with any questions regarding uploading or emailing your images.
SIZE AND FRAMING Size, with frame, must not exceed 36” on the longest side. Work should be cleanly matted and/or framed (if appropriate), wired securely for hanging, with the wire attached via screw eyes or D-rings to the frame, not the backboard. (Gallery wraps are acceptable.) No saw tooth hangers, no tape or string on the back. Work must be labeled with the title (if any), artist’s name, phone number, and email address.
FINALISTS The Selection Committee will review all entries and notify each artist as to the acceptance of the submitted work. The Art Guild has the right, in its sole discretion, to choose which eligible entries will be accepted to be exhibited. All decisions are final. Artists whose work has been selected will be notified after January 15.
DELIVERY OF ARTWORK Selected artwork, (ready for display), is to be delivered on the dates indicated below. Please provide a typed bio or artist statement, printed on one side of an 8.5 x 11 sheet of white paper.
AWARDS 1st Place $300 • 2nd Place $200 • 3rd Place $100 • Honorable Mention certificates and Student Award/s (if applicable) will also be awarded.
SALES Artwork may be sold directly by the artist with a suggested donation of 20% of the selling price from the artist to The Art Guild. Note, however, that sales may not be made at the exhibition. All work must remain on view for the duration of the exhibit.
LIABILITY & INSURANCE The Liability Waiver on the entry form must be signed by the artist submitting images for consideration. It is the responsibility of the participating artist to insure or self-insure any work submitted for inclusion in this exhibit.
QUESTIONS Call 516-304-5797 or email artshow@TheArtGuild.org with “RED” in the subject line.
Entries are now closed. Thank you for your submissions.
by Grace Lucarelli | Oct 1, 2018 | Past Exhibitions
Wallflowers: An Exhibit & Competition
September 1-30
The Art Guild invites all artists, 18 years and older (high school students ages 14-18 years may enter in the student category), to submit digital images of their 2D or 3D art works for consideration for its Wallflowers: An Exhibition and Competition.
Wallflowers focuses on the beauty of flowers – from big lush peonies and perfect roses to the smallest snowdrops and dandelions, few things evoke more memories or encompass more symbolism. We long for the first flowers of spring in our gardens and they commemorate special occasions and holidays throughout the year. Show us the flowers that you love – rolling meadows, formal gardens, a single bud in a vase or enough to fill a room.
All work must be original. The selection committee’s decision is final. Works to be included in this exhibition must be available from August 27 – September 30.
MEDIUM
Any medium, including but not limited to acrylic, oil, watercolor, pastel, drawings, mixed media, photography, collage or sculpture with pedestal. (NO COPIES, REPRODUCTIONS OR GICLEES PLEASE)
JUROR OF AWARDS
Sharon Pearsall studied art history and painting at C.W Post in Greenvale, N.Y. She has studied at the Art Students League of New York since 1999 under several master painters, including Gregg Kreutz, Frank Mason, Nelson Shanks, Max Ginsburg and Harvey Dinnerstein. She has also studied privately with Frank Arcuri and Gregg Kreutz. Sharon continues to paint with Max Ginsburg on weekends. While studying at the Art Students League of New York, Sharon also took classes at the National Academy of Art and Grand Central Academy. Her work has been shown in many shows and exhibits, including: Catherine Lorillard Wolfe at The National Arts Club, Salmagundi Art Club, The Audobon Artists Inc., The Pastel Society of America, Gallery North, Jeanie Tengelson Gallery and many more.
SIZE AND FRAMING Size, with frame, must not exceed 36” on the longest side. Work should be cleanly matted and/or framed (if appropriate), wired securely for hanging, with the wire attached via screw eyes or D-rings to the frame, not the backboard. (Gallery wraps are acceptable.) No saw tooth hangers, no tape or string on the back. Work must be labeled with the title (if any), artist’s name, phone number, and email address.
FINALISTS The Selection Committee will review all entries and notify each artist as to the acceptance of the submitted work. The Art Guild has the right, in its sole discretion, to choose which eligible entries will be accepted to be exhibited. All decisions are final. Artists whose work has been selected will be notified after August 15.
Delivery of ARTWORK Selected artwork, (ready for display), is to be delivered on the dates indicated below. Please provide a typed bio or artist statement, printed on one side of an 8.5 x 11 sheet of white paper.
AWARDS 1st Place $300 • 2nd Place $200 • 3rd Place $100 • Honorable Mention certificates and Student Award/s (if applicable) will also be awarded.
SALES Artwork may be sold directly by the artist with a suggested donation of 20% of the selling price from the artist to The Art Guild. Note, however, that sales may not be made at the exhibition. All work must remain on view for the duration of the exhibit.
LIABILITY & INSURANCE The Liability Waiver on the entry form must be signed by the artist submitting images for consideration. It is the responsibility of the participating artist to insure or self-insure any work submitted for inclusion in this exhibit.
QUESTIONS Email artshow@TheArtGuild.org. Please put “WALLFLOWER” in the subject line.
CALENDAR
• DEADLINE: FRIDAY, AUGUST 10 Application & images must be received.
• AFTER TUESDAY, AUGUST 14: Acceptance/Rejection notification
DROP OFF Entries must be delivered to The Art Guild, 200 Port Washington Blvd, Manhasset, NY 11030, at these times.
• SUNDAY, AUGUST 26: 3:00 – 5:00 pm
• MONDAY, AUGUST 27: 5:00 – 7:00 pm
EXHIBIT
• Saturday, SEPTEMBER 1 – Sunday, SEPTEMBER 30
Gallery open Saturdays & Sundays 1:00 – 5:00 pm
& by appointment
Artist’s Reception & Awards Ceremony
• SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 16: 3:00 – 5:00 pm
Pick-Up
• SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 30: 3:00 – 5:00 pm (Exhibit Closes)
• MONDAY, OCTOBER 1: 5:00 – 7:00 pm
Thank you to our generous beverage sponsor Arizona Iced Tea
by Grace Lucarelli | Sep 30, 2018 | Past Classes and Workshops
The A-to-Z Textures and Surfaces Workshop
with Patti Mollica
One-Day: Saturday, September 29
10 am – 4 pm
$125M/$160NM
Filled – Please Call for Waiting List
Calling all watercolorists, mixed media artists, pastelists,
acrylic and oil painters…
Have you ever walked into the art supply store and seen all sorts of new materials and mediums
and wondered how to use them? If you answered “yes,” then this workshop is for you!
Join us for hands-on creative experimentation with acrylic textures and grounds that can take your paintings and drawings in many exciting new directions!
In this all inclusive full-day workshop you will experiment with a variety of materials that offer dramatic textural possibilities that can be used with watercolor, pastel, acrylic and even oils. If you are only familiar with working on canvas, paper or hardboard, this workshop will open your eyes to an entirely new world of unique surfaces and textures, pastes, gels and grounds that can push your work in eye-catching new directions.
Don’t miss this opportunity to try an extensive range of unique products. This workshop will introduce you to a world of fresh new ideas and creativity. Artists of all levels and mediums will come away from it with new insights to inspire their creative expressions.
• Learn how to add pizzaz and unique effects to your artistic style, whether it’s contemporary or traditional.
• Learn how to incorporate any dry media into your paintings.
• Experiment with interference and iridescent paints and how to create shimmmery glowing passages…
• and more!
Below is a partial list of Golden gels, pastes and grounds that you will experiment with in the workhop:
• Light Molding Paste – very porous, holds textural marks,
• Molding Paste – non-porous, great for sculptural effects with glazes
• Absorbent Ground – also known as “liquid watercolor paper”, and “Watercolorist’s White Out”
• Acrylic Ground for Pastels – toothy surface, great for painting or drawing
• Micaceous Iron Oxide – dark gray and slightly glittery, very gritty, great for pastel
• Glass Bead Gel – tiny beads of glass that give your painting an exotic, shimmery sheen,
• Fine Pumice Gel – toothy surface, perfect for OPEN paints,
• Fiber Paste – looks like handmade paper when dry, very absorbent, great for watercolor effects,
• Crackle Paste – beautiful and unusual cracked surface when dried.
• Coarse Pumice Gel – very absorbent, perfect for adding depth and gritty texture
Patti will provide all the paint, gels, pastes, paints, grounds and the prepared boards.
All levels and users of all media (oil, acrylic, pastel, watercolor, colored pencil and more) are welcome, no experience needed! All participants will receive free product samples and a literature packet, including hand-painted color charts.
Catch a sneak peak at the mediums you’ll be using in this workshop on August 22, when Golden Rep, Roy Kinzer visits for a FREE demo. Register here.
Students should bring:
– Disposable palette: a disposable wax paper palette 12×16 or white wax freezer paper (grocery store)
– Tape to tape down your wax paper palette (masking tape works)
– Brushes – a few bristle, a few soft, various sizes
– Any dry media: colored pencils, watercolor sticks, pastel, oil pastels, or graphite. Whatever you have is great – these will be used to experiment with on textured grounds
– Oil & acrylic painters can bring some paints to work with (but Patti will be bringing).
– Spritzer spray bottle for water (optional)
– Plastic/metal palette knife or equivalent
– Any objects that have an interesting design or shapes if you press them into a paste… i.e. plastic fork, round bottle tops, stencils, etc. We will press these into the pastes and gels to create interesting patterns and textures.
– Watercolorists – bring your favorite WC paper to use with QoR Watercolors (optional)
– Notebook for taking notes
– Roll of paper towels
– Empty (pizza) box to carry wet boards
– Plastic bag for your trash
– Bag lunch/something to drink (or we’ll order from the local pizzeria – they’ll deliver)
We have TONS of water containers – no need to bring.
LEARN! • EXPERIMENT! • HAVE FUN! ALL GOLDEN MATERIALS ARE PROVIDED
Presented by Author/Artist Patti Mollica, Certified Golden Paints Educator
Patti Mollica believes that truly great painting is not about the “subject matter,” but rather the way an artist communicates beauty, sensitivity and integrity in whatever is painted. Flowers, gardens and sunsets are no more worthy as painting subjects than a subway station full of weary commuters, or a closeup of an old rundown building with cascading fire escapes. She believes that a painter’s job is to show the viewer the inherent beauty of all subjects and scenes, most especially the ones that are not commonly thought of in an artistic light.
Although she is equally comfortable working in both oils and acrylics, she feels that the new developments in recent years to acrylics make them a perfect vehicle for infinite versatility and personal expression. This is explored and illustrated in depth in her book, Modern Acrylics. She has also recently authored Color Theory and Getting Started in Acrylics, available in art stores worldwide and online at Amazon.com.
For more about Patti, please visit her website: mollicastudio.com
$125 members/$160 non-members
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