May 1, 2014

NOAPS Spring International
(Juried Exhibition & Art Sale 2014)

"Three Legged Pot with Grapes" was selected as one of 150 from the original internationally submitted entries to be a finalist!

Three-Legged Pot with Grapes, original painting by Christy Olsen
Three-Legged Pot with Grapes. 16x20. Oil on board by Christy Olsen.

Online Juried Exhibition & Art Sale

The "2014 Spring International NOAPS exhibition" is an annual tradition. Since 1991, the National Oil & Acrylic Painters' Society (NOAPS) has showcased the remarkable talents of thousands of oil and acrylic painters.

Artwork is displayed online and may be purchased during the show. It will be shipped to the purchaser at the time of the transaction.

Dates

May 2 - August 2, 2014

About the Host

The National Oil & Acrylic Painters' Society (NOAPS) was organized to govern, administer, and maintain a national forum and standard of excellence in which artists can fully express the media of oil and acrylic on canvas and panel. For more information, visit NOAPS.org.

Juror

Cheng Lian (NOAPS Master Signature Artist)

March 1, 2014

Advertisement in Edible Baja Arizona (Mar 2014)

Southwest Art, August 2013 Cover
Advertisement in Edible Baja Arizona, March/April 2014. Issue No. 5. p. 34

Edible Baja Arizon
Edible Baja Arizona,
Cover 2014.

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

February 1, 2014

Richeson 75 Small Works
(Juried Exhibition & Art Sale 2014)

White Roses and Somewhere in Idaho both received a Meritorious Award in the Richeson 75 international art competition.

The "Richeson 75 Small Works" annual exhibition will be shown at the Richeson School of Art gallery and is open to the public. Admission is at no charge.

White Roses, original painting by Christy Olsen
White Roses. 8x10. Oil on board by Christy Olsen.

Juried Exhibition & Art Sale

Richeson 75 International are art competitions that offer a venue where established and emerging artists can show their latest, best work to a broader and more appreciative audience. The Richeson School of Art facilitates each competition with a unique genre. Artists from all over the world submit their pieces annually, where only 75 pieces are chosen, which is why it is called the "Richeson 75 International.

Jack Richeson & Co., Inc. underwrites large cash prizes for Best-In-Show and generous prizes of Richeson art studio furniture and materials for each contest cycle genre. The 75 finalists for each regular contest genre exhibit their work in the beautiful Richeson Gallery, which appears in a hardcover book for that annual competition genre.

There is also a companion online exhibit that reaches a broad audience. Medium categories include 1) oil, oil pastels, & acrylics, 2) Other media (soft pastels, drawing /dry media, watercolor, gouache, casein, printmaking, etc.).

Somewhere in Idaho, original painting by Christy Olsen
Somewhere in Idaho. 8x10. Oil on board by Christy Olsen.

Dates

March 3 - March 31, 2014

Artist's Reception

March 7, 2014 (5:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.)
Refreshments served.

About the Host

Richeson School of Art is located in Kimberly, Wisconsin. They are proud to utilize locally and nationally known artists that teach a variety of art mediums at their on-site location. Their studio functions as an educational classroom, life drawing session studio, and local meeting space for artists to work during our open studio times.

Jack Richeson & Co. is a leading manufacturer and supplier of high-quality art materials. In 2005, company founder and CEO Jack Richeson realized his lifelong dream of creating a resource for artists to exhibit artwork, gain inspiration and further their artistic education.

About the Gallery

Richeson Gallery features over 700 original works of art composed by the Richeson Permanent Collection and regional and local artists. As part of its mission to support the visual arts community, the Richeson School of Art operates and sponsors an art gallery on-site.

Richeson Gallery in Kimberly, WI

There are two rotating exhibit spaces where world-renowned artists hang alongside up-and-coming artists' work, creating a beautiful harmony for visitors to experience. The permanent collection holds over 500 works by artists, including Stephen Quiller, Zoltan Szabo, Ramon Kelly, Richard Schmidt, Urania Christy Tarbet, Erica Norelius, and many more.

Richeson Gallery in Kimberly, WI

Location

Richeson Gallery
557 Marcella Street, Kimberly, WI, 54136

Hours

Tuesday, Thursday & Friday (10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.)
Wednesdays (10:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.)
Saturdays (10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.)
Sundays & Mondays (Closed)
Or call for an appointment.

Sales

Artwork may be purchased during the show at the gallery but must stay hung throughout the exhibition. For Purchasing Information:
- Visit Richesongallery.com
- Phone +1 (800) 233-2404 or +1 (920) 560-3777
- Or email: artschool@richesonart.com


Publications

White Roses and Somewhere in Idaho were published in the limited edition Richeson 75 International exhibition book.

All Richeson 75 International competitions are capped off with the publication of a collectible, limited-edition, full-color, hardcover exhibit book. These books include the finalists' work and feature meritorious awards from the competition.


Richeson 75 International
Small Works 2014

January 19, 2014

Drawing Fundamentals I
(Spring 2014)

An introduction to four foundational skills underlying the ability to communicate what and how we observe: shape/edge, measurement, light (value), and space (perspective). You will isolate and practice each skill, then begin to put them together in drawings that will surprise you and banish any fear about your ability to observe and draw.

Charcoal on paper. 9x12.

Visual Art Class

Adults are welcome to register or enroll via The Drawing Studio (TDS).

About the Host

The Drawing Studio (TDS) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that enriches people's lives by providing artistic inspiration and studio art instruction for people at any age (from 9-90+) at any level of experience. For more information, visit The Drawing Studio TDS.org.

Instructor

Christy Olsen

Dates

May 24 - June 28, 2014

Meets

(6) Saturday Mornings (9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.) 3 hours per session

Location

The Drawing Studio (Studio No. 1)
33 Sixth Avenue, Tucson, Arizona 85701

Level

No prerequisite. All levels are welcome, from beginner to advanced.

Enroll

Online (The Drawing Studio TDS.org)
Or phone: +1 (520) 620-0947

Course Code

N/A

Tuition

$185, $160 (Associate Members))

Materials for Class
  • Charcoal – 1 box of Académie Fusains HB Medium ®Nitram or any brand of vine charcoal 
  • Pencil - Pure woodless graphite HB (Preferred brands: ® General's, ®Koh-I-Noor, ® Faber-Castell PITT) 
  • Eraser - Tuff Stuff Eraser Stick (® Paper Mate, no other brand substitutes, please!)
  • Paper – heavyweight (at least 70 lbs or 80 lbs) any size equal to or larger than an 11" x 17" sheet, loose-leaf, sketchbook, or sketch pad 
  • Sandpaper - Fine grit from 300 - 400 works best for sharpening charcoal or pencils.;

All supplies can be found at an art supply store. We will review the supply list on the first day of class if you have any questions.

January 18, 2014

Southwest Art, Art of Arizona (Jan. 2014)

"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).

Southwest Art, August 2013 Cover
Art of Arizona, Southwest Art, January 2014. pg. 95 & 96

Southwest Art, January 2014
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).

January 3, 2014

Blue & Orange, What a Combo!

Authored By Christy Olsen.

Blue and orange are such a great combination. They are complementary colors, meaning they are opposite on the color wheel. When mixed, they will cancel each other out and produce a neutral.

Without contamination, i.e., straight out of the tube, placed next to each other, they produce a strong, vibrant appearance. This color intensity also creates color harmony.

Painting by Christy Olsen
Oranges with pot. goauche. 5x7.

January 1, 2014

The Best & the Brightest in the SAS Gallery
(Juried Exhibition & Art Sale 2014)

Was accepted into the show!

The "Best and the Brightest" annual exhibition opens to the public every January and remains on display in the Scottsdale Artist's School (SAS) gallery through March. This event is free and open to the general public. Admission is at no charge.

Pottery Collection with Roses, original painting by Christy Olsen
Pottery Collection with Roses. 16x20. Oil on board by Christy Olsen.

Juried Exhibition & Art Sale

The "Best and the Brightest" annual show started in 1986. It is an annual tradition that first showcased works by students and instructors. Many of the School's illustrious students got their first honors from this show, which was instrumental in flourishing their artistic careers. Today, the exhibition highlights the top SAS students that have attended a workshop or local art class from around the world and submitted their work to be juried.

Dates

January 13 - March 30, 2014

Artist's Reception

January 10, 2014 (5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.)
Refreshments served.

About the Host

The Scottsdale Artists School (SAS) is a 501 (c) non-profit organization. The School offers over 200 diverse art programs throughout the year, including an innovative Youth and Teen Academy. The School's local and visiting instructors include many of the nation's leading artists, who are experienced and dedicated to their craft. For more information, visit scottsdaleartschool.org.

Jurors

SAS Staff

Scottsdale Artists' School
Scottsdale Artists' School

About the Gallery

SAS Gallery is located on the grounds of the Scottsdale Artists School (SAS) in the downtown Scottsdale Arts District.

Scottsdale Artists' School
Scottsdale Artists School (SAS) Gallery

The building is a work of art and features glazed Saltillo tile floors and a distinctive gabled red tile roof in the Spanish Colonial Revival Style. It was constructed in 1928 as Loloma Elementary school and was home to the city's second grammar school. The building is listed on the City of Scottsdale's Historic Register.

Scottsdale Artists' School
Scottsdale Artists School (SAS) Historic Building

Location

Scottsdale Artists School Gallery
3720 North Marshall Way, Scottsdale, AZ 85251

Hours

Daily (9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.) or call for an appointment.

Sales

Artwork may be purchased during the show but must stay hung throughout the exhibition.

For Purchasing Information:
Phone +1 (480) 990-1422
Or email: info@scottsdaleartschool.org


The Event

Photographs that were taken during the installation.

Scottsdale Artists' School
The Best and the Brightest (2014) Installation

Scottsdale Artists' School
The Best and the Brightest (2014) Installation