A super fun 2nd Saturday Art Walk at Patris Studio and Art Gallery!

Make art during the afternoon of 2nd Saturday--long pose model session with live model every 2nd Saturday from 3pm - 6 pm.  Everyone is welcome to come paint, sculpt or draw.  I just love this picture. It speaks for itself.  Enough said!

Live music every 2nd Saturday at the Studio by local, talented musicians.  Pick up one of the rhythm instruments and join in the fun! Maybe even a little dance step in there!

Always a good time with fabulous music, fun people, and great art to admire and acquire!

Abigail Van Cannon Painting Classes—new format

Abigail Van Cannon 5-week Classes

click here to read her blog post about the class and see the results from the students! 
 
Cost: $45 each class or buy a pack of 5 classes for $200.
 (must come to use the classes up before June 2014)
Three weeks January 9, 16, 23 –
Go Big or Go Home
This class is designed for students who have a strong grasp of painting basics and want to start or keep developing their own style and series of work. Each student will bring a 24x30 sized canvas or larger to work on throughout the 3 weeks. Each student also needs to bring a good photo reference of what they would like to paint.
You can set up a still life in class, but remember we will be working on the same painting for 3 weeks. This photo can be anything your wanting to create into a large painting - Figurative, still life, landscape etc. This process will help students problem solve in large format, focus on finishing stages, and develop their own voice. I will be able to spend individual time with each student - helping with the process.
Feel free to email me a photo ahead of time if you'd like any suggestions for color palette and or format of canvas.
 
 
Two Weeks - Jan. 30 and Feb 6
Back to the Basics
Students will be working on a still life painting alla prima style, working to finish it in one class period. (8x10-11x14 size) This class is geared to help students with their technique, brush handling, observation skills, and color usage. Its great for beginners or intermediate students who want to keep up their skills.
(I will have beginner still life and intermediate still life set up)
I will be painting along side you for those who like demos and walking around to help each of you on an individual basis.
If your a beginner who wants to take this class, please email me and I will let you know what supplies you need to bring.
Abigail VanCannon vancannonart@gmail.com

Qiang Huang workshop March 17 - 19

Only 5 spots left in this fabulous workshop by nationally known artist Qiang Huang.  He is an amazing artist and wonderful teacher.  He will teach a 3-day still life workshop here at the studio March 17 - 19.

Elio Camacho Oil Painting Demonstration January 6

Join us for a rare opportunity to watch Elio Camacho demonstrate from start to finish his painting process on Monday January 6 from 2 pm - 4 pm.  This will be a free demo and is open to all interested students and artists. 

 On Tuesday, January 7, Elio will begin his next 6-week Oil Painting series at the studio.  

Take your color and brushwork skills to the next level in oil painting?  Sign up for Elio Camacho's next 6-week series at the studio, beginning Tuesday January 7 from 11 am - 3 pm.

“Brushwork and Color Wash Method” with Randy Blasquez

Brushwork & Color Wash Method with Randy Blasquez

Brushwork is important to one's own expression. It brings life to a painting. Although it is only one of the many parts to bringing a painting together, we will focus on the many ways to include dynamic brushwork to a finished artwork. We will start with exercises using the brush and other "tools" on day one, followed by a demonstration after lunch. On day two you will paint in a whole new way, starting with a wash of vibrant color and building to a textural finish that will change the way you paint!

• Some painting experience is suggested. Class Supply List will be provided.
• Call Randy if you'd like to talk more about this workshop....
• Two Days at Patris Studio, 3460 2nd Avenue in Sacramento
• Saturday & Sunday February 22nd & 23rd -- 9am to 4pm
• $250. ($225 if you sign up before January 10)
• Sign Up with artist_patris@yahoo.com or 916-397-8958
• A $25 non-refundable deposit holds your spot.

 click here to download flier
 
www.randyblasquez.com www.blasquezfineart.blogspot.com
916-952-7914 ranblaz@hotmail.com

Rob on the Road Visit Patris Studio in Oak Park

I would not be where I am now if not for all the people I have connected with on this art path I have chosen. There are too many people to name, but my heart is full of thanksgiving and gratitude to everyone --friends, art students, artist friends, teachers, family,(and my two pups) musician friends, artist models, community members, the young, the old, the rich, the poor, those near and those far away. Thank you for intersecting my life in some way.

Thank you Rob Stewart for visiting my studio for the Rob on the Road segment that airs on KVIE Public TV channel 6.  I hope this segment inspires, challenges, and brings joy to all who watch it. 
 
You can also view the online video clip here at this link:
Rob on the Road: Patris

Announcing Francisco Benitez Encaustic Workshop

  It is with great pleasure and honor to welcome Francisco Benitez, internationally known master artist, back to Sacramento where he will hold a 3-day Encaustic Workshop at the Patris Studio and Art Gallery in Oak Park.  

Francisco, who resides in both Europe and New Mexico, did his first encaustic painting in the fall of 2005, after years of being fascinated with the medium, but never daring to paint figuratively in it. In the 1990’s, when he lived in France, he discovered a book called the Mysterious Fayum Portraits, by Euphrosyne Doxiadis.  He was mesmerized by these ancient portraits,and  began experimenting with the ancient tools, called “cauteria”, and the four-color palette of the ancient Greeks.

Encaustic is a particularly challenging, yet beautiful medium, in which to paint and is one of the most permanent mediums known to us.  Participants in this 3-day workshop will experience this ancient and mesmerizing medium as they work under the tutelage of master artist Francisco Benitez.

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