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!

Italian Opera, original painting by Christy Olsen
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.

Date & Time

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

Tucson Pastel Society (TPS)

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.

Location

Tucson Pastel Society (TPS) Art Center
2447 Los Altos Ave, Tucson, AZ 85705

Parking

Parking behind the building is available.

The Event

Italian Opera, original painting by Christy Olsen
Italian Crystal. 18x25. Pastel on Sanded Paper, SOLD during the exhibition!

September 16, 2016

Ten Year Anniversary Collector's Voice
(Sep. 2016)

Jade Ginger Jar with Red Roses by Christy Olsen
Jade Ginger Jar with Red Roses Original Painting by Christy Olsen

Published By UGallery, September 16, 2016

Honorable Mention, featured as number 9 out of 10 on the collector's voice review list during the the ten year anniversary celebration of the Ugallery. Quote from Catherine B. on Jade Ginger Jar with Red Roses was included.

Reference
Ten Year Anniversary Collectors' Voices by Ugallery
Open Studios Blog, published September 16, 2016.
Retreived from Ugallery.com


September 1, 2016

Pastel Pencils (Sep. 2016)

Explore new ways to use pastel pencils. Create beautiful sketches, drawings, or even finished works of art, rich in pigment with lots of colors. Pastel pencils may be used in conjunction with soft pastels or can serve as a cleaner alternative to pastel sticks with no mess & little setup time.

Artwork by Christy Olsen


Meets: (3) Saturday Afternoons at 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM (3-hour duration)
Dates: Sep. 10, 17, 24 in 2016
Location: TPS Art Center (2447 N. Los Altos, Tucson, Arizona 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 beginner, all levels are welcome!

Medium: Pastel pencils & pastel
Technique: A variety of approaches to pastel pencils or the pastel medium
Materials: The instructor will email the materials list prior to the first day of class.

Art Verve Academy

August 28, 2016

August 11, 2016

Guest Speaker & Demonstration
Modern Quilt Guild (MQG) (Aug. 2016)

Invited to demonstrate and lecture!

Sponsored by the Modern Quilt Guild (MQG), this event will be held in the classroom of the Quilt Basket in Tucson, Arizona.

The Language of Color

Christy will walk us through color theory, including hue, intensity, value, complimentary colors, triads, and more, including some hands-on exercises.

Yellow Roses, original painting by Christy Olsen
Cactus. 5x7 Ink sketch on paper by Christy Olsen.

About the Host

The mission of Modern Quilt Guild (MQG) is to support and encourage the growth and development of modern quilting through art, education, and community. For more information, visit themodernquiltguild.com.


Event Date & Time

August 11, 2016 (6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.)

Location

The Quilt Basket (Classroom in the Store)
6538 E Tanque Verde Rd # 130, Tucson, AZ 85715

Admission

This event is open to the general public and guild members. Admission wis free.

July 7, 2016

Open Studio Tour & Art Sale
(2016 Spring)

Christy will be participating in this event!

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.

Tucson and Pima County

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.

About the Facilitator

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.


Dates & Hours

Studios will be open on the following dates and times.

April 9, 2016, Saturday (11:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.)
April 10, 2016, Sunday (11:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.)

Sales

Original artwork is available for take-home on the same-day purchase. Major credit cards listed below, check, or cash is accepted.

June 21, 2016

Visual Elements of Design

The "Visual Elements of Design," also known as the "Elements of Art," are essential building blocks to translate an idea or message into a visual concept, design, or composition. In visual arts, these elements can be found in drawing, painting, mixed media, photography, or any other two-dimensional (2D) visual communication methods, and the list depends on the source.