Capitol Plein Air: Bogle Winery

We began this day of the workshop with a demos and mini-lectures on using color and brushwork to describe form, rather than describing  it from a tonalist approach. It's so very interesting to explore both ends of the painting spectrum.  

A beautiful place to learn and practice plein air painting in the Delta. 

We enjoyed each other's company, laughed alot and worked hard.  Nothing like a good picnic lunch to revive the painting spirit and keep us going for the rest of the day.  

Lunch time demo by Elio.

After a full day of painting, we headed over to the Dinky Diner in Clarksburg
where Elio began a sunset demo.
Fact or Fiction: Humphrey the Whale really was seen in the Delta waters--AGAIN. 

Elio's demo really was a beautiful, vivid statement of color, brushwork, and creative artistic expression.

Capitol Plein Air Workshop Day 2: Tower Bridge

Our workshop began with a demo and lecture about some aspect of painting and composing.  Today we set up near the Tower Bridge. 

Lots of learning and  lots of min-lessons gave us lots to think about. 

It was a beautiful day and great outdoor painting weather.  Many of the artists tackled this complicated subject matter with help and support from our fabulous teacher. Not an subject to paint, but a great challenge. 

Fact or Fiction: Humphrey the Whale was observed swimming in the Sacramento River.  

Elio Camacho 5 Day Plein Air Workshop Day #1

Elio begins his "huge" demo with a quick block in. 

A beautiful place to paint and learn down in the Delta today with plenty of shade to keep us cooler during the heat!

Getting started!

Elio finishes his demo as we observe his process.
A gorgeous painting and an inspiring demo of beautiful color, and energetic brushwork,.

A great day and a wonderful plein air workshop in progress.
Elio will be teaching us all this week and then next week he'll join us to  just paint, paint, paint!
That's 10 days of Plein  Air Painting!!!! 

Announcing:Gesture Drawing Seminar with Salvatore Victor

TO REGISTER:
PLEASE CONTACT SALVATORE VICTOR FOR PAYMENT OPTIONS AND REGISTRATION 

Patris: Featured Local Artist Interview with Patris

Patris: Featured Local Artist Interview with Patris: Featured Local Artist Interview with Patris May 2014 click here to read the interview:  http://www.sacramento365.com/page/may2014_Artis...

2nd Saturday for a Cause--donate your model fee

This 2nd Saturday, all tips and model fees will be donated to Team Will, a cycling organization that rides cross country to  visit children in hospitals stricken with cancer, provide financial support to the families dealing with this horrible disease, and raise awareness of the realities of childhood cancer.   Please consider bringing a small donation and 
Make Art for a Cause!

read more about this charity organization raising support and awareness of childhood cancer here  Team Will

Our model, a cyclist with Team Will, is posing for us.  She joins a team of cyclists heading out next month to ride across the nation to visit cancer-stricken children, and help raise financial support for the families struggling financially in this crisis. 

How about treating mom to a little art time this coming Sunday?

It's a  good time on 2nd Saturdays at Patris Studio and Art Gallery in historic Oak Park.  The gallery features some of the top local artists in the area who work in a variety of styles and artistic mediums.  Our easy installment plans make it possible for collectors to acquire their favorite pieces of artwork and maintain their monthly budgets.  Original artwork in the home or office can brighten and energize any space!
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3 pm - 6 pm long pose session with live model
(donation-based fee--pay what you want)
all ages and artistic levels are welcome to draw, paint, sculpt from a live model 

Our poet-in-residence, Mr. M, shares his written art after the long pose model session.

Best kept secret in town--we have the most talented local musicians jamming together following our long pose model session.  James Israel, John Gruber, and many other talented musician friends join in the jam and make it happen.  You guys are AWESOME!!!

We are rockin' the house with great tunes from our musican friends, enjoying each others company and having a fun time in historic Oak Park on 2nd Saturdays.   Get off the midtown grid on 2nd Saturdays and discover a whole new reason to come out for the evening. 

                                 Come for the art; stay for the fun.  

 Patris Studio and Art Gallery:   where creativey flourishes.

  

Surface Design + Encaustic

Instructor - Susan Stover

To register and for further information, contact info@susanstover.com

May 31-June 1, 2014 - 10:00-4:00 - Sacramento, CA.

There are endless options for unique mark-making, layering and patterning when combining surface design techniques on fabric with wax.

In this 2-day workshop, we will explore contemporary and traditional techniques such as silk painting, sunprinting, batik, tie-dye, and discharge on silk. Students will also experiment with traditional surface design tools and learn how they can be adapted and used directly with the encaustic process.

Demonstrations will be given to illustrate how the fabrics can be layered into an encaustic painting. Students will be creating many fabrics and have time to experiment with incorporating them into encaustic painting. Most materials supplied.

Where: Patris Art Studio

Fee: $295 + $25 materials.
(discharged black silk in background of this painting) 

Instructor Bio: Susan Stover received a MFA from California College of Art and a BFA from Miami University with both degrees concentrating in textiles and painting. Among her professional experience is faculty at U.C. Davis, lab technician at CCA, and 10 years at Jacquard Products, a manufacturer of textile pigments and dyes. She has presented workshops at CHA and NAMTA trade shows and the International Encaustic Artists conference and has taught nationally and internationally.

When: May 31-June 1, 2014 - 10:00-4:00 - Sacramento, CA.
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Kids Paint and Sip this Sunday: Paint like Monet!

Kids paint like Monet! This is Monet's “The Grand Canal Painting” and our young artistss will have an opportunity to explore the work of the most famous Impressionist Painter plus learn a short history story about Monet as an artist.

Kids Paint and Sip is a fantastic opportunity for young people between ages of 9-12 to unleash their inner creativity in a step-by-step lesson approach.  Our Paint and Sip instructors are all professional artists and highly skilled teachers who provide a fun and supportive environment for artists of all levels and ages.

Tickets are available on line at http://paintandsip.blogspot.com

Let your children’s inner Impressionist take center stage this Sunday, April 27 at 2pm     

.Location:  Patris Studio and Art Gallery, 3460 2nd Avenue, Sacramento, CA 95817

Paint and Sip this Friday night--get your tickets now!!

Get your tickets on line and join in the creative fun!  Purchase tickets here at paintandsip.blogspot.com

Announcing: a New 5-Week Clothed Figure Painting Class

Abigail VanCannon, MFA graduate from the Academy of Art, will be teaching a 5-week Figure Painting Class on Thursdays from April 17 – May 16.  Classes begin at 11 am and end at 3 pm each Thursday during this highly focused and fun figure painting class series. 

She will be offering a free demo on April 10, 2014 from 1 pm – 3:30 pm to kick off the 5-week series. 

Click here to download this flier and sign up for a class that will focus on taking your figure painting skills to the next level.

qiang-huang, a daily painter: “Demo at Sacramento 2" --- Sold

qiang-huang, a daily painter: “Demo at Sacramento 2" --- Sold: The second demo does not have much of color. As usual, I showed how to paint a rose.

qiang-huang, a daily painter: "Demo at Sacramento 1" --- Sold

qiang-huang, a daily painter: "Demo at Sacramento 1" --- Sold: This my third time teaching at Sacramento. I want to thank Patris Miller for organizing this workshop and thank all the artists for attend...

Fabulous 3-day workshop with Qiang Huang

It was a honor and privilege to have master artist Qiang Huang, currently residing in Austin, Texas, come teach a 3-day Still Life Painting Workshop at my studio in Oak Park.  He is amazing teacher, a superb teacher, and a wonderful friend. 

He began each day with a demo, explaining each stage of his painting and sharing with us his thoughts and ideas about color, value, edges, intensity, brushwork and so much more. 

Using a little technology, we projected his painting demo on a big screen to ensure that everyone had a good view of his painting process.

Qiang is an amazing teacher.  He shared his painting process with us from the beginning block in stage to the final details.

His demo.

A close up of his demo. 

Breakfast or lunch--Old Soul just up the block from the studio was our place to go for good coffee and fresh food.  Next time Qiang comes to do a workshop, the Triangle District will encompass many new food venue options here in Oak Park as the redevelopment continues to flourish around the studio.

We had a wonderful time of painting, learning, and hanging out together. I enjoyed meeting new artist friends from all over Northern California and hanging out local artist compatriots who took the workshop.  

Make Art!!!!

Patris Studio and Art Gallery : Calling kids 9-12 years old for Kids Paint and Sip this Sunday!!

Patris Studio and Art Gallery : We've got Paint and Sip events this Friday (RESCHE...: Adult Paint and Sip Friday March 14----THIS PAINT AND SIP HAS BEEN RESCHEDULED TO APRIL 4.  Get your artistic juices flowing this Friday f...

Pop up Fridays are expiring and a new 3-hour session is beginning

 ANNOUNCING: 

SOMETHING OLD AND SOMETHING NEW

Well it's been fun to have a 3 hour pose on Fridays from 10 am - 1 pm for our POP UP FRIDAYS.  POP UP Fridays have officially expired......but we have something new for everyone to come and try!

POP UP FRIDAYS are morphing into Marvelous Mondays beginning April 7

ANNOUNCING A NEW 3 HOUR LONG POSE SESSION ON MONDAYS
12:30 pm - 3:30 pm
following our Monday Morning figure drawing session. 
BEGINNING MONDAY APRIL 7
$10 per session

WANT TO GET IN A FULL DAY OF MAKING ART?
Then join us for both sessions! Get in some shorter pose figure drawing practice between 9 am - noon.  Bring a lunch with you or grab something up at Old Soul and head back to the studio to work on a long pose -- draw, paint, sculpt, do one piece or several small studies between 12:30 - 3:30.  What can be better than a full day of art?

CUSTOMIZE YOUR OWN MARVELOUS MONDAY ART DAY!
SHORT POSES OR LONG POSES; 
MORNING SESSION OR AFTERNOON SESSION; 
ONE SESSION OR TWO SESSIONS
--starting April 7, you can choose the best way to kick off your week!

We've got Paint and Sip events this Friday (RESCHEDULED) and Sunday!

Adult Paint and Sip Friday March 14----THIS PAINT AND SIP HAS BEEN RESCHEDULED TO APRIL 4. 

Get your artistic juices flowing this Friday for our "Koi Fun" Paint and Sip for adults this Friday March 14 from 7 pm - 9 pm.  RESCHEDULED TO APRIL 4.
COME JOIN US IN APRIL!

Buy your tickets on line at http://paintandsip.blogspot.com/p/tickets.html

No experience needed--get your tickets on line, follow along with our professional Paint and Sip Instructor, and experience the process of creating art like never before.  Go to our website and Click and Print. Come to our spacious studio gallery and Paint and Sip.  

Kids Paint and Sip Sunday March 16
Purchase  tickets for the Kids Paint and Sip here on our blog at 
click here to purchase Kids Paint and Sip  tickets

Calling all kids (and they can bring their parents too)-- to paint  Koi fish masterpieces.

Second Saturday March 8--come for the art, stay for the AIM (art intersects music) party!

Long pose session with live model from 3 pm - 6 pm.  Donation-based model fee.  Come draw, paint, sculpt, or simply observe our artists in action.  All ages welcome.  Make Art! Be Art!

Our exhibit includes some of the top artists in the area including Randy Blasquez, Victoria Brooks, Patris, Paul Boehmke, Sam Liberman, David Peterson, Phyllis Kress, Trude Zmoeling, Abigail VanCannon, Bobbie Powell, Karen Fulk and many others.  Buy art!

At 6 pm, our very own Poet in Residence, Mr. M, shares his written words about the model scene he interpreted from long pose session held earlier.

Enjoy live music by talented local musicians including John Gruber, James Israel, and other musician friends.  Our 2nd Saturday Art Intersects Music (AIM) party is a great place to unwind, meet friends, take in some great artwork, and enjoy a local music vibe.  

Another great workshop: Phillipe Gandiol Intro to Plein Air

So--the weather was inclement, but artists still learned how to set up their equipment, organize their palettes, and edit their subject matter for outdoor painting. 

When painting en plein air, there's alot to consider.  Phillipe helped each student with  different aspects of painting that are applicable to both indoor and outdoor painting. 

A fabulous teacher with a keen eye for individualized instruction, Phillipe shows his student a way to express the idea she is trying to achieve.  It was a wonderful two days of painting, in spite of the rain and even though we never made it outside due to the inclement weather, everyone left the workshop with ideas and approaches they could take with them when they do go outside to work en plein air.