Ideal for any painter working in watercolor or gouache, urban sketcher, or pen & ink artist at any level who would like to receive feedback from an experienced instructor and work independently in a studio setting. This class is open to any painter working in watercolor or gouache, urban sketcher, or pen and ink artists at any level who wishes to develop their work in a friendly, supportive, and educational environment.
Showing posts with label 2017. Show all posts
Showing posts with label 2017. Show all posts
November 5, 2017
Independent Projects
October 1, 2017
Open Studio Tour & Art Sale
(2017 Fall)
Will be participating in this event!
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| Artists Open their Studios to the Public |
Open Studio Tour & Art Sale
The HotA Open Studio Tour is in its 2nd year. The tour supports the Tucson Arts Community, the local economy and educates or brings awareness to the general public about the Visual Arts. The event draws about 10,000 visitors annually to over 200 artists’ studios throughout Tucson and Pima County.
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The public is invited to visit artists within their natural habitat, studio, or workshop on a free self-guided tour. This allows them to see first-hand how artists work or learn more about their process. They may also purchase preliminary work, smaller studies, and unframed or framed gallery-ready original fine art directly from the artists within their studios.
Artists & artisans located deep within the heart of Tucson, Arizona band together through the Heart of Tucson Art (HoTA) to celebrate the rich artistic culture of the Tucson Arts District. For more information, visit heartoftucsonart.org.
Studios will be open on the following dates and times.
October 28, 2017, Saturday (10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.)
October 29, 2017, Sunday (10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.)
Original artwork is available for take-home on the same-day purchase. Major credit cards listed below, check, or cash is accepted.
September 4, 2017
Drawing with Pen & Ink (Fall 2017)
Ideal for anyone interested in travel sketching or sketching on the go or anyone interested in sketching or using pen & ink or ink with watercolor. This medium is worth getting to know as it is perfect for sketching on the go. Learn techniques for pen and ink with guidance from an experienced artist, starting with how to select the right supplies. Find out how to create quick single-line sketches of your surroundings quickly before adding contrast and dimension. Once your shapes are sketched, you'll learn to add textures and details that will enhance your sketches.
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| Artwork by Christy Olsen |
You will also learn mark-making techniques and tips for creating perspective with ease. Switch to a brush pen and learn how to draw like a painter by working with tone and shape instead of a line. You will also learn how to work with a brush using inks and also try some colored inks.
Meets: (2) Saturday Afternoons 1:30 PM - 4:30 PM (3-hour duration)
Dates: Nov. 4, 11 in 2017
Location: Art Verve Academy
TPS Art Center (2447 N Los Altos Ave, Tucson, AZ 85705) via the Art Verve Academy.
Instructor: Christy Olsen
Format: Demonstration, lecture, & one-on-one instruction provided during hands-on practice.
Level: Absolute Beginner to advanced, all levels are welcome!
Medium: Pen & Ink
Technique: Drawing Techniques Specific to Pen & Ink
Materials: Bring your own supplies.
September 1, 2017
Open Studio Tucson Artists in Gallery at the J
(Group Exhibition & Art Sale 2017)
Will be in the show!
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| Who's There. 9x12. Pastel on sanded paper by Christy Olsen. |
Group Exhibition & Art Sale
This year, Gallery at the J will present selected artworks from multiple artists participating in the Heart of Tucson Art and Art Trails local artist-run Open Studio Tour. The exhibit and art sale kicks off the 2018 Open Studio Spring Tour!
Admission is free and open to the public.
September 29 - October 18, 2017
October 18, 2017 (6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.)
Refreshments served.
About the Host
Artists & artisans located deep within the heart of Tucson, Arizona band together through the Heart of Tucson Art (HoTA) to celebrate the rich artistic culture of the Tucson Arts District. For more information, visit heartoftucsonart.org.
About the Gallery
The Gallery at the J is located in the main hall of the Tucson Jewish Community Center (JCC). It hosts various art exhibitions throughout the year, each with a unique genre in the gallery.
The Tucson Jewish Community Center (JCC), sometimes called the "Tucson J," is a 110,000-square-foot center built in 1989 and recently renovated in 2015. With more than 2000 families and 5000 members, the Tucson J is open to the Tucson community for all people, all faiths, all identities, all abilities, and all walks of life.
Tucson Jewish Community Center (JCC)
3800 E. River Road, Tucson, AZ 85718
Driving east or west on River, turn south onto Dodge and enter our north parking lot. Driving north on Dodge, stay straight to enter our parking lot. Traveling east or west on Alvernon (where it turns into River), turn north on Dodge to enter our parking lot. You can also enter the northeast lot by turning in from River Road between the Tucson Hebrew Academy Day School and the Jewish Federation of Southern Arizona.
Monday - Thursday (9:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.)
Friday & Saturday (9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.)
Closed Saturdays and Jewish holidays.
Artwork may be purchased during the show but must stay hung throughout the exhibition.
For Purchasing Information:
Phone +1 (520) 299-3000
August 30, 2017
Drawing the Human Head (Sep. 2017)
Ideal for anyone interested in figure drawing or portraits. Have you ever wanted to draw or paint the human head? It's a complex subject and may seem overwhelming. However, in this class, we will cover the step-by-step process to help you get started. It’s called the ‘Loomis Method’ and was popularized in the early ’50s by the marvelous illustrator Andrew Loomis.
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| Artwork by Christy Olsen |
Working with photographs as a reference is fine, but you will need to develop a feel for the three-dimensional form, so we will be working from realistic plaster casts of the head and eventually work with a live model. This method is a must for anyone working in portraits or figure drawing. The process will help you break down major complex structures from the head and the face. It’s simple, easy, and will help get you up and running in no time! Demonstration with some lecture, students will perform hands-on studio art practice.
Meets: (4) Saturday Afternoons at 1:30 PM - 4:30 PM (3-hour duration)
Dates: Sep. 23, 30, Oct. 7, 14 in 2017
Location: Art Verve Academy
TPS Art Center (2447 N Los Altos Ave, Tucson, AZ 85705) via the Art Verve Academy.
Instructor: Christy Olsen
Format: Demonstration, lecture, & one-on-one instruction provided during hands-on practice.
Level: Absolute Beginner to advanced, all levels are welcome!
Medium: This class is not media specific. Demos will be performed in charcoal, graphite, or pastel pencil.
Technique: Portrait Drawing
Materials: Bring your own supplies.
May 15, 2017
The Drawing Studio (TDS) in Retrospective in Mesch Clark Offices (Juried Exhibition & Art Sale 2017)
Was invited to exhibit as one of the instructors who taught at The Drawing Studio (TDS) for many years. This is a tremendous honor, as they have selected only a few of the many who taught for them over the last two and a half decades.
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| San Xavier del Blanc. 12x16. Pastel on sanded paper by Christy Olsen. |
Exhibition & Art Sale
"The Drawing Studio in Retrospective" is an exhibition highlighting the 25-year history of exceptional teaching artists who made it what it is today! This event is open to the general public, and admission is free.
May 16 - Jun. 16, 2017
May 16, 2017 (5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.)
Refreshments served.
About the Host
This 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, the Drawing Studio (TDS), enriches people's lives by providing artistic inspiration and studio art instruction for people of any age (from 9 to 90+) and at any level of experience. For more information, visit The Drawing Studio TDS.org.
About the Gallery
The exhibition will be held at the Mesch Clark Rothschild Offices on N Meyer Ave. For more information, visit Mesch Clark Rothschild.
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| Mesch Clark Rothschild Offices |
Mesch Clark Rothschild Offices
259 N Meyer Ave, Tucson, AZ 85701
Daily (10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.) or call for an appointment.
Artwork is "cash & carry," which means that if purchased, the piece may be taken home immediately, so clients will not have to wait until the show has ended. This is an excellent opportunity to acquire that particular piece or find a unique holiday gift!
For Purchasing Information:
Phone +1 (520) 624-8886
May 3, 2017
Finding Creative Pathways (Summer 2017)
Ideal for anyone who needs help finding their aesthetic or 'visual voice', would like to stay on track with their studio art practice, or would like to be inspired to create more often!
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| Artwork by Christy Olsen |
You will also learn mark-making techniques and tips for creating perspective with ease. Switch to a brush pen and learn how to draw like a painter by working with tone and shape instead of a line. You will also learn how to work with a brush using inks and also try some colored inks.
Meets: (6) Saturday Mornings 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM (3-hour duration)
Dates: Jun. 3, 17, Jul. 15, 29, Aug. 12, 26 in 2017
Location: Art Verve Academy
Junior League (2099 E River Rd, Tucson, AZ 85718) via the Art Verve Academy.
Instructor: Christy Olsen
Format: Work independently, pick your own projects or work at home in between class sessions, then bring your work in for review. Individual feedback or one-on-one instruction will be provided.
Level: Absolute Beginner to advanced, all levels are welcome!
Medium: Not media-specific, demos will be performed in charcoal, graphite, or pastel pencil.
Technique: Drawing & sketchbook practice
Materials: Bring your own supplies.
March 11, 2017
Nōtan (濃淡) Design & Composition
(Mar. 2017)
This class aims to set forth a new way of thinking about art. We will explore new approaches to design & composition, including Nōtan (濃淡), a Japanese design concept involving the play and placement of light and dark elements.
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| Notan by Christy Olsen |
Meets: Saturday Afternoons, 1:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Dates: Mar. 11, 18, 2017
Location: TPS Art Center (2447 N. Los Altos, Tucson, Arizona 85705)
Instructor: Christy Olsen
Format: Demonstration, lecture, & one-on-one instruction provided during hands-on practice.
Level: Beginner to Intermediate
Medium: Graphite, Pen & Ink
Technique: Design & Composition
Materials: The instructor will email the materials list before the first day of class.
February 12, 2017
Gala in Tucson Pastel Society (TPS) Gallery
(Silent Auction & Art Sale 2017)
Join us for a festive celebration including food, music and art! All proceeds from this event help directly support the Tucson Pastel Society (TPS) building renovation fund.
Italian Crystal will be up for auction in this charity art sale and exhibition!
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| Italian Crystal. 18x25. Pastel on Sanded Paper by Christy Olsen. |
Gala Charity Art Sale & Silent Auction
The event is open to the public. Admission is at no charge. Tucson's current mayor, Jonathan Rothschild will be the auctioneer with over $22,000 worth of amazing donations to be auctioned, starting at 3:00pm.
Artwork is "cash & carry," which means that if you win the auction, the piece may be taken home immediately.
February 12, 2017 (1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Auction begins at 3:00 p.m.)
Refreshments served. There will be wine, cheese and plenty of tables around the perimeter to sit and schmooze, shop, schmooze, repeat!
About the Host
The Tucson Pastel Society (TPS) is a non-profit 501 (c)(3) organization established to advocate and promote the pastel medium, uniting pastel artists, organizing professional development and artistic growth opportunities and increasing awareness of the versatility and value of pastel fine art within the community.
Tucson Pastel Society (TPS) Art Center
2447 Los Altos Ave, Tucson, AZ 85705
Parking behind the building is available.
The Event
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| Italian Crystal. 18x25. Pastel on Sanded Paper, SOLD during the exhibition! |
January 7, 2017
Introduction to Gouache (Jan. 2017)
Ideal for any painter with some experience who would like to receive feedback from an experienced instructor and work independently in a studio setting.
January 2, 2016
Desert Harmony in Ironwood Gallery
(Juried Exhibition & Art Sale 2017)
Was accepted into the show!
A premier juried pastel exhibition featuring original artworks in the pastel medium created by artists from the Tucson Pastel Society (TPS) and the Arizona Pastel Artists Association (APAA) art guilds will be exhibited. There were 72 paintings submitted and only 30 selected.
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| Sun Worshipers. 12x16. Pastel on sanded paper by Christy Olsen. |
Juried Exhibition & Art Sale
Sixty paintings submitted from both art guilds were accepted. This event is open to the general public. The artist's reception is free, but admission to the museum is required for other dates and times.
Deb Steinberg
Fine artist and former instructor at The Drawing Studio, she commented, "As usual, it was difficult to whittle the 72 pieces down to only 30. Many commendable works were eliminated based on your criteria. But all the artists deserve to be
proud of what they submitted."
February 18 - April 17, 2017
February 18, 2016 (5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m)
Refreshments are served. Admission is free to the reception. If you are going to see the reception, enter through admissions and tell them you are there to see the show. They will admit you at no charge.
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| Who's There. 9x12. Pastel on sanded paper by Christy Olsen. |
About the Hosts
The Tucson Pastel Society (TPS) is a non-profit 501 (c)(3) organization established to advocate and promote the pastel medium, unite pastel artists, and organize professional development and artistic growth opportunities that increase the community's awareness of the versatility and value of pastel fine art. Find them online at tucsonpastelsociety.org.
The Arizona Pastel Artists Association (APAA) is an art guild of amateur and professional pastel artists throughout Arizona. Its goal is to promote artistic skills and public awareness of the pastel medium. You can find it online at apaa.wildapricot.org.
About the Gallery
Ironwood Gallery is an upscale and beautiful space transformed for each unique exhibit. It is located on the grounds of the Sonoran Desert Museum in Tucson, Arizona, which includes live plants and animals to further the conservation message of its exhibits.
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| Inside Ironwood Gallery |
Ironwood Gallery
On the grounds of the Arizona Sonoran Desert Museum
2021 N. Kinney Road, Tucson, Arizona 85743
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Parking for Artist's Reception Friday, March 10, 2023 (4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m) |
Daily (10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.).
Artwork may be purchased during the show, but must stay hung throughout the exhibition.
For Purchasing Information:
Phone +1 (520) 883-3024
The Event
Image from the installation.
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| Artists in the Exhibition |
