Upcoming classes and workshops at the studio--make art!!!

Here's a line up for what's ahead at Patris Studio and Gallery with some very talented artists teaching and sharing their various approaches to creating art.  Sign up with Patris to reserve your spot.
Check it out!

Still life by Elio Camacho.  His classes are Tuesdays.

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Elio Camacho Oi Painting Classes
resumes Tuesday August 12
10 am - 3 pm

Abigail VanCannon Oil Painting Speed Studies Series
starts Thursday August 14
10 am - 2 pm
click here to download flier
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UPCOMING WORKSHOPS:

• Thomas Starnes Portrait Drawing and Head Construction Workshop

August 23, 2014
10 am -3 pm

Watercolor by David Peterson.  His workshop is August 30.

click here to download flier

David Peterson Watercolor Workshop "Loose and Lively on the Urban Corner"
August 30, 2014
9 am - 1 pm
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Michael Siegel Portrait Workshop September 26-28.  Sign up with Patris to reserve your spot in this fabulous workshop!

Michael Siegel Portrait Painting Workshop 
in the tradition of Rembrandt and the Flemish Masters
September 26 - 28, 2014
 click  here to download flier

Portrait Drawing Workshop: Construction and Design of the Human Head

Click here to download flier.

click here to download recommended supply list

Open to all levels—  beginner to advanced
Taught by Thomas Starnes
Saturday August 23, 2014
10 am – 3 pm
@ Patris Studio and Art Gallery
3460 2^nd Avenue, Sacramento, CA 95817
$65 (includes model fee)

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Topics will include
· Copying -vs.- Understanding
(Seeing and Knowing)
· Surface Rendering -vs.- Underlying Construction
· Construction and Design of the Human Head and Features
· Proportions, Angles and Alignments
· Seeing the "Abstraction" and
"Planes of the head" on a real model
· construction of features
· refining the portrait

· and much more!!!!
Contact Patris to register for this exciting one day workshop and take your portrait drawing skills to the next level

Abigail Van Cannon Speed Studies Painting Class Begins August 14

90 minute study by Abigail Van Cannon

Speed Studies Painting Class
6 Week Painting Class - $180 - Reserve your spot today.
Dates: Thursday’s August 14,21,28      Sept. 11,18, 25
Time: 10-2pm @ Patris Studios and Gallery
Instructor: Abigail VanCannon

Speed Studies is a fast paced, energetic, approach to painting.
Having applied this approach in teaching, VanCannon found that
it not only helps build confidence and speed, but takes students to a new level. Practice makes perfect and brush mileage will quickly improve ones skill. When forced to do speed studies one learns to make quick decisions that eventually become instinctual. Not only will students learn from new topics each week, but also from group discussion and side-by-side instruction. Demos will also be given throughout the course.

 

Course Outline

August 14 – Intro to Speed Studies – Overview

August 21 – Design and  Format

August     28 – Color Lessons

August 11 – Learn Your Tools/Brushwork

Sept. 18 – Studies for Finished paintings

Sept, 25 – Exploring various subjects

Instructor Abigail VanCannon, MFA graduate from the Academy of Art University, uses her classical

training to teach students the techniques of oil painting.  Her work hangs nationally in solo and group shows as well as collector’s homes. VanCannon was named on of SouthWest Art Magazine’s “21 Under 31”  spotlight for 2012 and was chosen in Art Business News Magazine’s “30 Under 30” feature 2013.

See her work at www.vancannonart.com

Announcing Michael Siegel Portrait Painting Workshop Sept.26 - 28 in Sacramento!

Join us for a fantastic weekend of painting with internationally known artist Michael Siegel this fall.  In the tradition of Rembrandt and the Flemish Masters, Michael Siegel will offer 3 days packed with instruction, learning, and artistic growth.  Sign up now with Patris to guarantee your spot to study with this highly acclaimed artist and gifted teacher. 

New Workshop: "Painting Fast and Loose on the Urban Corner" with David Peterson

"Painting Fast and Loose on the Urban Corner"
An Outdoor Watercolor Workshop with David Peterson

When:  Saturday August 30, 2014

Fee:  $45

Time: 9 am -1 pm

Location:  Patris Studio and Gallery in Oak Park, Sacramento

click here to download supply list and workshop description

Students of all levels will come to this workshop prepared to paint outdoors.  The point of the class is to practice painting fast and loose from life!  David will show participants how everyday urban subjects viewed from a street corner can become images for lively and fresh paintings.  A live model in a bistro setting will be provided.  Indoor painting area available.

Send fee payable to:
Patris
3460 2nd Avenue
Sacramento CA 95817

Announcing: Elio Camacho Summer Schedule for Still Life Painting Classes

Elio Camacho Still Life Painting Classes
 for July and August
6 week summer sessionTuesdays 11 am - 3 pm$270 for 6-week session
$45 per session

• July 15
• July 22
• July 29

• August 5  NO CLASS
• August 12
• August 19

Let's get painting!

Summer POP UP classes with Elio Camacho, Randy Blasquez, and Abigail Van Cannon

Stay tuned for the Summer POP UP Classes with 

Eio Camacho and Randy Blasquez and 

Abigail Van Cannon. 

Tuesday Summer Pop Up Class with Randy Blasquez.  It was a pleasure to welcome Randy back to the studio for a summer POP UP class focusing on landscape painting from photo references.

Elio Camacho will be offering different POP UP classes this summer as well.  Dates for his POP UP classes  posted on the blog schedule.   July 15, 22, 29, Aug 12 and Aug 19

Abigail Van Cannon will offer a POP UP Class on Thursday July 17 focusing on quick studies.  Her regular classes resume in August. 

Call to Artists: Student/Instructor Artistic Excellence Show 2014

Patris Studio and Gallery invites you to enter our first annual art
exhibition featuring students and instructors from Patris Studio.
Promoting outstanding work and artistic excellence.
click here to download the prospectus

Categories:Figure, Landscape/Cityscape, Still Life
Selections will be made for 2-dimensional artwork only. Oil, acrylic,
watercolor, pastel, and mixed media will be accepted. No photography. No
prints or giclees. Work must be framed and ready to hang.

2014 Jurors:Patris Miller – Gallery Owner, Curator, Instructor and Artist
Abigail VanCannon – MFA Academy of Art, Curator, Instructor and Artist
Scott Martin – 25 years teaching experience, National and International Artist,
Important Dates:
May 20 – art selection for promotional material (email photos to - vancannonart@gmail.com) Work will be used for website, fliers, postcards, and more.June 16 – Drop off artwork for selection process. (Patris Studios 12:30-5:30pm)
June 17 or 18 – Pick up Artwork, accepted pieces notified, frame accepted work
July 20 – Hanging Party (potluck 6-8pm) Bring selected work and help hang the
show. All participants please plan to attend.
July 24 – Opening Reception (7-9pm) Special Reception with wine and small bites.
Invite friends, collectors, family.
July 26 – 2nd Saturday (6-10pm)
August 9 - 2nd Saturday (6-10pm)
September 13 – 2nd Saturday (6-10pm)
September 22 – Pick Up Artwork from Patris Studios

Conditions And Rules:
- Participants must be current students or instructors at Patris Studio
or attended classes/workshops within the last 6 months.
- Works must be original and created within the last 2 years.
- While the utmost care will be taken while handling artwork, neither
Patris Studio and Gallery or its representatives will be held
responsible for damages or loss of any cause.

ENTRY FEE
$25 must be submitted in US dollars and is non
refundable. (Cash, check or credit card will be accepted. Payment due
June 16)
- Artists may not withdraw artwork from the show once it has been uried in, or remove work before the show is complete.
- 40-60% commission on sales will be split between Gallery and Artist.
- By participating in the show you are allowing the gallery to use the
work in marketing and advertisement avenues to promote the show.
- Artwork must be framed and ready to hang by July 20
- Gallery reserves the right to 20% commission for any sales up to 2
months after shows conclusion, if collector is in direct result to
connection made through Patris Gallery and show.
- Payment will be made to the artist within 30 days of the sale.

Selection Process:Students are encouraged to submit their best work that has been completed
in the last 2 years. This work does not have to be in direct relationship to any
particular class, but must fit into the categories. Work will be selected from a
life jury process. Please drop original work off on June 16 and plan to pick up
June 17 or 18.
Work does not have to be framed for selection process, but
must be dry and have hanging wire on the back of work. Selected work will
be notified at time of pick up. Please bubble wrap selections and mark bubble
wrap and back of work with your: name, title, and medium.

Help Us Promote The Show:
- List the show on your website, Facebook, and any social networking.
- List the show on any handouts and flyers.
- Pass out postcards to potential collectors.
- Include the show in any press releases.
- Send out press release furnished by Patris Gallery
- Tell your friends, family, colleagues about acquiring great artwork and
donating to a great cause all at the same time.

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!!!!