Francisco "Paco" Benitez Encaustic Workshop Day 1

Paco sharing about the history of encaustic painting with wax, which was developed by the Greeks thousands of years ago.

Here Paco begins to apply the wax, using the brush and heat gun to apply the paint.

Using another heat tool, Paco begins to soften and refine the pigmented wax.





 

 

 

 





Another fantastic 2nd Saturday Art Walk

2nd Saturday Art in Action. Kids can make art too!!



A good time had by all at Patris Studio and Gallery on 2nd Saturday.  And some very happy art collectors!

Great Energy Today at Patris Studio!

Artists at work painting and drawing from a lovely model.

Chef Daniel at work preparing fresh pasta in the studio kitchen.

Patris painting on the back of gessoed blue prints to practice quick, gesture painting.

Patris Studio and Gallery--2nd Saturday Art Walk

Urban Sketch Crawl

Urban Sketch Crawl
Sunday October 21

2 pm - 4:30 pm

Meet at Old Soul on 35th Street and Broadway

Bring sketching materials and $ for a cup of the best coffee in town

It's a great way to spend a few hours, drawing with a number of other people who also enjoy drawing. Art generally a solitary activity, and it's a great change of pace to actually make art with other people who are making art.

Another great POP UP Friday.  Working big and working quickly allowed us to free ourselves from our inner critic and just create and express.  We did 4 poses with our lovely model during the 3 hour session.  So much fun!!!!  Next POP UP is Oct. 13.  Next POP UP after that will be in November and we decided to do 3-4 poses during these sessions because it's so much fun.

Pop Up Friday Art Day

Patris working on a portrait during the long pose session on POP UP Friday.  Everyone is welcome to join in when we have POP UP Fridays.  Work on your own project, set up a still life to paint, or paint/draw from a live model.

David Lobenberg Watercolor workshop--sign up now!

                  FALL RIVERSIDE SLENDOR

       WITH DAVID LOBENBERG

                            AT THE NEW PATRIS STUDIO

David Lobenberg, art professor at Sacramento City College, respected and popular workshop instructor, will be conducting a watercolor workshop from

10 a.m. to 2 p.m. this Sept. 29 at the new Patris Studio in the Arts Triangle District in Oak Park, Sacramento. This workshop is suitable for beginner to more advanced painters.

David’s popular step-by-step painting method leaves nobody behind and allows everyone to closely observe his painting process and ask questions. A contour drawing of the above scene will be handed out to each participant so that it can be to be traced onto a half sheet of 140lb. cold press watercolor paper before the step-by-step painting process begins. This lovely fall river scene will be split between neutral Payne’s Grey for the rocks and shoreline and vibrant fall colors for the reflections in the river.

September 29 at the Patris Studio (3460 2^nd Ave. - corner of 35^th street and 2^nd Ave., Sacramento 95817 ). Free street parking.  Starts 10 A.M. Ends 2 P.M. 

Tuition is $95 payable to David Lobenberg (email David at sushi3@mac.com to reserve your spot and for registration instructions

Randy Blasquez Oil Painting Class

Randy Blasquez Oil Painting Class.  She's a great teacher and her students are learning alot about painting in the tradition of Russian Impressionism.  Check our her class schedule at the studio under our "Classes and Workshop" link.

Michael Siegel Portrait Painting Workshop

Michael Siegel Portrait Workshop.  A wonderful opportunity to study with a master artist.

Here's Michael's demo.  Stay tuned for his next workshop dates here at the studio!

Michael Siegel Portrait Workshop

Michael Siegel is an amazing teacher and a wonderful artist.  Here's his stage 1 lay in.

The portrait progresses.

Michael continues to develop the painting.  He is truly a modern master!

Luncheon at the Gallery

Patris Studio and the Oak Park Business Association partnered to host a luncheon after the ground breaking ceremony held on 35th Street Tuesday to launch the new Triangle Project being built around the corner from the studio and gallery.

Capitol Artist Studio Tour --Sept 15 and 16

                 Put  the Patris Studio and Gallery on your list of studio visits next weekend for the annual Capitol Artist Studio Tour!  You can download the guide here

http://ccasac.org/cast/ or pick up a hard copy from any of the participating venues listed on the Center for Contemporary Arts website.   We are number 208 and will be participating the 2nd Weekend of Sept. 15 and 16.

 

 

2nd Saturday Art in Action and Art Reception!

Stop by the studio and gallery for September's 2nd Saturday.  We open at 2 pm and close at 10 pm.

Our new show "Art Radiance" will open, and features a variety of artwork from top artists in the area. "Beautiful original artwork you can afford."

Every 2nd Saturday from 3 pm - 6 pm,  you can bring your art supplies and work from a live model.  Painting, drawing, sculpting--whatever your art heart desires.  And best of all--it's FREE!!!

Thanks to our partnership with Sacramento Metropolitan Art Commission, we can offer our artist community a complimentary long pose session.  Donations are accepted, not required, but help fund the continuation of the "Make Art" program.

The Art Reception starts after 6 pm: live music, food, beverages, great art energy, great artwork awaiting you.

Check out the happening spot at Patris Studio and Gallery in the Triangle Arts District. 

FREE - David Lobenberg Watercolor Demo Friday

Join us for a FREE fantastic watercolor demo "Controlling the Flood" with David Lobenberg this Friday September 7 from 4 pm - 7 pm.  Munchies and beverages available for a nominal fee.  You can also sign up or learn more about his upcoming watercolor workshop to be held at the studio on Saturday Sept. 29 from 10 am - 3 pm.   See you Friday!! 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Michael Siegel Portrait Painting Workshop Coming Soon!

We have a few spaces left in this portrait painting workshop with master artist Michael Siegel.  He is an amazing teacher and highly acclaimed artist.  As a private student of David Leffel for several years, Michael shares his knowledge and skill with each student as he helps them to reach the next level. 

Fongwei Liu Workshop

Day 3 of our workshop.  Lots of one-on-one, good quality instruction.  Thanks Fongwei!!!

Fongwei Liu Landscape Painting Demonstration

Here's Fongwei demonstrating in the studio.  What a great opportunity to hone and practice painting skills and techniques.  Let's hope he will come back again for another workshop here at the studio!

Fongwei Liu Landscape Painting Workshop Day 2

We met this morning on location for another day of our Fongwei Liu Landscape Painting workshop.  We worked en plein air this morning and then returned to the studio for a very informative slide presentation.