Magazines (National)
Magazines published and circulated within the United States include the following publications.
Ones to Collect
"For art lovers, collecting paintings and sculptures is about much more than a financial investment. It's a means of self-expression. As the late Belgian artist Jean Willy Mestach once said. 'Tell me what you collect, tell me how you collect, and I will tell you who you are.' The pieces we choose to acquire may convey a meaningful story, capture a fond memory, or represent a period in art history we admire. In the end, it's always a personal choice. In the following pages, we've rounded up a diverse sampling of fine artworks to help you navigate the wide and wonderful world of collecting" (Southwest Art, October 2018, pg. 102).
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| Southwest Art October 2018. Vol. 48, Issue No. 5. |
Summer's Wedding Day. 9x12. pastel by Christy Olsen. Pg. 105 |
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| Summer's Wedding Day Southwest Magazine, published October 2018. |
"Fine art capturing mood, light & atmosphere in oil or pastel. Regardless of the subject matter, whether it is figures, animals, nature, or still life, Christy Olsen's work includes loose impressionistic marks or visible brushwork. Christy is currently teaching drawing & painting at the Art Verve Academy in Tucson, Arizona" (Southwest Art, October 2018, pg. 105).
Image of Summer's Wedding day. Pastel on sanded paper. 9x12. was featured.
Reference
Ones to Collect. Southwest Art. published October 2018.
Volume 48 (Issue No. 5).
Art of Arizona
"On the following pages, you'll meet artists who make their home in Arizona. Some of them are inspired directly by their surroundings, capturing the desert landscape, stunning sunsets, or mission architecture on canvas and paper. Others incorporate elements of Arizona's cultural heritage, such as its Native American, Spanish, and cowboy histories. Still others simply use the state as their home base while creating everything from bronze figures to traditional still life. There's something for every collector to enjoy among the creative diversity in Arizona" (Southwest Art, 2014, pg. 95).
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| Art of Arizona, Southwest Art, January 2014. pg. 95 & 96 |
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| Southwest Art, January 2014. |
"Now residing in Tucson, artist Christy Olsen's goal as a representational artist in the 21st century is to offer a mental escape for the viewer through her work in oil, pastel, or drawing that relaxes and hopefully reconnects the viewer with the simple, beautiful, and elegant moments in life" (Southwest Art, 2014, pg. 96).
Image of Pottery Collection with Roses. Oil on linen. 16x20. was featured.
Reference
Art of Arizona. Southwest Art. published January 2014.
Volume 43 (Issue No. 8).
Women in Art
"For centuries, the art world was dominated by men, with women only rarely recognized as more than hobbyists. Today, however, women have broken through many of the barriers that left them apart, and they are judged more often on their ability than their gender. Women excel in all fields of fine art, from sculpture to photography to printmaking. And they excel in all types of painting - vibrant colorism, deft impressionism, and emotional tonalism, to name a few styles - and in every genre, from landscapes to still life to figurative art. In the following pages, you'll find a collection of artists who continue the tradition set by artists like Mary Cassatt, Georgia O'Keefe, Frida Khalo, and Grandma Moses." (Southwest Art, August 2013, pg. 120)
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| Southwest Art, August 2013 Cover | Women in art, pg. 120 |
"Christy Olsen creates sensuous, soothing, and serene works of art which invite the viewer to unwind and contemplate. With her neutral palette of earth tones, soft edges, and compositions that focus on the effects of light and shadow, her paintings are both timeless and elegant" (Southwest Art, 2013, pg. 122).
Image of Buddha Under Bodhi Tree. Oil on board. 9x12. was featured.
Reference
Women in Art. Southwest Art. published August 2013.
Volume 43 (Issue No. 3).
Art of Arizona
"From the Grand Canyon in the north to the saguaro stands and Gila monsters of the Sonoran desert in the south. Arizona's natural wonders captivate artists and inspire them to pick up a brush, pen, clay, or chisel to celebrate this corner of the West. But there's also much more to the art of Arizona than landscape paintings, as you will discover in the following pages. From cities like Tucson and Scottsdale to smaller towns like Sedona and Prescott and many spots in between, artists and galleries are thriving in the Grand Canyon State. With such a vibrant variety of art, you're sure to find something that catches your eye" (Southwest Art, October 2013, pg. 138).
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| Southwest Art, October 2013. |
"Christy Olsen is an emerging artist located in Tucson. Inspired by her background in Art History and study of the Old Masters, she utilizes chiaroscuro lighting, a neutral palette of earth tone, and exceptional drawing skills to create timeless works of art. Olsen also teaches atelier method classes and workshops in the Tucson area" (Southwest Art, October 2013, pg. 140).
Image of Carnation Clippings, Oil on board. 16x20. was featured.
Reference
Art of Arizona. Southwest Art. published October 2013.
Volume 43 (Issue No. 5).
Magazines (Local)
Magazines published and circulated locally within Southern Arizona. Publications with artwork or articles include the following.
Heart of Tucson Artists Open Their Studios
Article by Diane C. Taylor, published by Zocalo Magazine, April 2016.
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| Heart of Tucson Artists Open Their Studios, Zocalo Magazine. April 2016. Issue No. 5. p. 8 & 9. |
Excerpt from Article
Listen closely in central Tucson and you may hear the hammering of metal or the whir of a potter's wheel. Some 49 artists in 19 locations are preparing for the Heart of Tucson Art Spring Open Studio Tour April 9-10. The artists will open their studios and share their art from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. both Saturday and Sunday.
The Heart of Tucson Art is in the mid-town Tucson Arts District. Defined by the current group, it’s bounded by Roger on the north, Craycroft on the east, 17th Street on the south, and Euclid on the west.
Art media include painting in all its forms (oil, acrylic, watercolor, encaustic, dye on silk, pastel, gouache, ink, charcoal, etc.), sculpture, metal work, wood, ceramics, fused glass, paper, photography, needlework and jewelry.
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| Heart of Tucson Artists Open Their Studios, Zocalo Magazine. April 2016. Issue No. 5. p. 13 & 14. |
The group held its first tour in October 2015, in response to the initial cancellation of last year’s Tucson Pima Arts Council citywide fall tour. A survey after the tour provided really positive feedback, Linda Chappel, an artist with the Heart of Tucson Art, said. Visitors were excited about being able to see most, if not all, of the artists on the tour over the weekend. Artists were happy they could finally visit the studios of colleagues not on the same tour.
The activities of the group are all volunteer-driven, Chappel explained, with artists coming together and using their special knowledge and abilities to make things happen and get things done. She takes care of the social media (Facebook and Twitter). Painter and writer C.J. Shane is the driving force behind the effort and responsible for the press releases. Painter Christy Olsen has put together the website with an interactive map. Lynne East-Itkin, a multi-talented artist and graphic artist, the organizer of Many Hands Artist Cooperative and heavily involved in the Blue Raven Art School, created the ads and flyers.
“With a view to the future, we’re looking into Arizona nonprofit status, to be able to apply for grants. We’re planning a couple of pop-up events each year, as well. We’ve already set October 29-30 for our fall tour,” Chappel said. “And the best is, as an artist-centered group, we are having fun working together and bouncing off new ideas for promoting our art.”
The artists in the group are amazingly talented, Chappel said. “You’d be surprised at how many creative people and spaces are hidden in the neighborhoods of Tucson. It’s important to note that not all professional artists are downtown,” she continued. “Many of us have our own individual spaces in the midtown neighborhoods. Artists’ studios are located in all sorts of spaces -- from historic adobes, including Many Hands Artist Cooperative, in a repurposed motor court, to the modern industrial loft-style studios at Metal Arts Village. It’s fun to see all the unique spaces artists have carved out of the central Tucson residential areas to work in.”
“For me personally,” she continued, “participating in the tour lets me show my art work to the community and engage directly with people who are buying my art work. I am very excited to see more recognition of the smaller, regional tours.”
“This is a great opportunity to stop by and meet the artists, learn more about how they work and talk about their work with them,” Chappel said. “Many artists are happy to show you the materials they use, explain their techniques and talk about what inspires their art work. Being able to see ‘behind the scenes’ is fun, and it gives you greater appreciation for the art you see and perhaps buy. The tour offers unique, affordable art and an experience you won’t get at any chain store!”
Reference
Taylor. D. C. (2016, April) Heart of Tucson Artists Open Their Studios. Zocalo Magazine. published April 2016. p. 9-13.
Advertisement for Art Classes
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| Advertisement in Edible Baja Arizona, March/April 2014. Issue No. 5. p. 34 |
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The Drawing Studio advertisement for art classes features "Pears on Glass," 5x7. oil on board by Christy Olsen in the 2014 March/April edition of Edible Baja Arizona Magazine.
Reference
Edible Baja Arizona. published March/April 2014. Issue No. 5. p. 34
