Speed Studies Class at the studio

Speed Studies class with Abigail Van Cannon on Thursdays noon to 4 pm.  Last week we did still life set ups.  This week we will work from the model.  Abbie is a great teacher and helps us get our brushes moving!  No time to dilly dally in this  class. 

A very fun, creative evening at the studio

Enjoying live music in the studio with friends, family and neighbors. 

Creativity and artistic expression are shared in many ways at the studio.  Thanks to our musician friends for providing an evening of fantastic music and to everyone who came out to enjoy it.  Next time the group comes to play, I'm grabbing my sketch book--make art! be art! buy art!

Reserve your spot for this upcoming Oil Painting workshop in Sacramento

Study with master artist Michael Siegel and find out how to take your painting skills to the next level. He is an amazing teacher and I always learn so much, get so inspired, and so excited about painting when I study with him.  He is by far one of the best teachers I have ever had.  Don't miss out--sign up today! A $100 deposit holds your spot.

New Monday Morning Figure Drawing session starts Sept. 9

ANNOUNCING: a new Monday Morning Figure Drawing session at the studio.  Starts Sept. 9

.  Kick off your week with some serious figure drawing practice.  Bring whatever medium you'd like to use. We have plenty of easels, lots of space, fresh coffee brewing for you and free on street parking!

Mondays (starts 9/9/13)
9 am - 12 noon
$10 per session
short poses to longer poses

A very informative and successful event with Sacramento Business Journal

60 chairs fit nicely for this event.

Sacramento Business Journal did a great job making it all happen this morning.  Thank you Panera Bread for catering the event.

Many business leaders and companies learned about the exciting things we are doing here at the studio and in Oak Park. 

We had a great presentation on the mobile app industry and the importance it plays for businesses. 

Working with Wax: Encaustic Workshop at the Studio this past weekend

Instructor and artist Sue Stover taught artists how to use her unique encaustic approach with wax and other materials. She is a great teacher and everyone enjoyed this two day workshop of experimenting, creating, and learning.

Students learned and practiced new techniques to create beautiful encaustic artwork during the workshop.  Thank you everyone who attended and helped put this workshop together at the studio.

A great 2nd Saturday Art Event

Wonderful artwork by local artists, with a DJ Francisco in the house.

Awesome music by our friends John, James, and Craig.  Portrait drawing on the right created earlier in the day during our Art In Action from 3 pm - 6 pm.

A fun after hours party.

Everybody putting on their boogie shoes.   Thank you everyone who came out and enjoyed the evening with us!

Reserve your space--Paint and Sip paint-along Aug 23

Come join us for our next Paint and Sip paint along scheduled for Friday August 23.

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Paint and Sip paint along

A great way to kick off your weekend and unwind from your daily schedule.  We provide all step-by-step instruction, all materials, beverages and munchies.   You provide the fun.  Perfect for corporate events, bridal showers, date nights, girls night out--whatever the occasion to get your friends or special someones together for a unique and creative evening of art and fun.

$35 per person
 includes materials, all instruction and supplies, beverages
(and a good time!)

A wonderful workshop with Randy Blasquez this weekend at the studio.

Randy discussed how she prepares to paint a large format painting.

Using a small plein air study, notan sketches, and source material, she showed us how to get the big simple color value shapes.

It was a really nice weekend of painting large, meeting some new artist friends, and working through the artistic struggle together.  I would never say painting is easy, but the rewards of hanging in there and figuring it out, in an environment that is mutually supportive and instructional, is well worth the uncomfortableness.  

And of course it's always fun to take a lunch break during the workshop and head up the block to Old Soul for something delicious to eat and drink.

Announcing upcoming Michael Siegel Still Life Workshop Sept. 27 - 29

New Class at the studio: Speed studies

Abigail Van Cannon Speed Studies class at the studio every Thursday noon to 4 pm.  Click here to download the flier. 

This coming Thursday, we will work from a model to do speed painting studies.  Great practice!!!

Abigail is a great teacher and spends time with each student to help them build their skills.  This class is what you would find at a  prestigious Art Academy--only it's at my studio, it's open to any artist, and doesn't cost a fortune in tuition.  Come join us!

One year Anniversary at the Studio and Gallery today!

From an empty space, we began the transformation.

Creating a place where artists can learn, develop, and grow in their artistic journey.

Becoming a thriving, special, and vibrant place in Oak Park.

Where artists from all over can come and experience the shared art spirit that binds us together.
Thank you everyone who has been part of the studio and gallery this last year. 
You have helped make this dream become reality.

Make Art.

Be Art. 

Buy Art.

Join the TGIF Art Party: Sizzling Summer Margaritas

Join us for another TGIF Art Party next Friday.  We provide step-by-step instruction, all materials, a refreshing beverage to sip on.  Create your own Sizzling Margarita masterpiece in a spacious studio gallery setting to kick off your weekend..  Perfect for Girls Night Out, Company Parties, Date Night, or whatever your occasion to relax, unwind and unleash your inner Van Gogh.

Click here to visit our website to learn more about the TGIF Art Party and why it's the perfect solution to finding something new and unique to do on Friday evening. 

New Art Class Begins July 18th: Speed Studies--corrected time

Class Title: Speed Studies in Painting

Speed Painting Study by instructor Abigail Van Cannon.

Course Description: Speed Studies is a high energy class designed to help painters build speed, accuracy, mature brush handling, confidence, and decision making. Students will learn to complete the figure, still life, landscape paintings in 20,30, and 60 minute increments throughout the course. Working in either oils or acrylics students will learn important skills that will carry over into their own practices. 

Materials: Students will need to bring at least 4 small canvases to class a day along with paints (full palette), brushes, etc. 

Time: Thursdays 1:00-5:00

            starting July 18th

Cost: $45 per class ($200 - 5 class punch card) you save $25 

We will have a live model every 3rd class - on these days there will be an extra $5 modeling fee per student.

Instructor: Abigail Van Cannon has a MFA from the San Francisco Academy of Art. She is a member of the California Art Club and American Woman Artist and a skilled teacher.  Her positive and insightful approach to helping students has made her a popular teacher at our studio. 

 Instructor website: www.vancannonart.com

No POP UP JULY 5--resumes next week with a long pose

We'll resume regular POP UP Fridays next week with a long pose from 10 am - 1 pm. 
$10
Good coffee, friendly artists, great art energy in a big, spacious studio setting.  Work on one pose for the session, or move around the room for multiple views. 
Make Art!!

David Lobenberg Acrylic Painting Workshop

We were honored to have David Lobenberg teaching here at the studio today for this fun workshop entitled "Koi Joy."

David explains color and reflections to his students.

In spite of the heat wave, many, many students attended this workshop with popular teacher David Lobenberg here in Oak Park.

Great workshop everyone!!"

Announcing--David Lobenberg Acrylic Painting Workshop: Koi Joy

We will be painting on a large 22 inch by 26 inch stretched canvas using heavy body acrylic paint, medium-thinned acrylic paint, and believe or not, day glow orange acrylic paint!

June 30 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the fabulous Patris Studio here in Sacramento. Tuition is $95. 

PLEASE EMAIL Davjd Lobenberg at davidlobenberg@me.com TO REGISTER. 

LIMIT OF 10 PAINTERS.

POP UP Friday--long pose

We did a 3-hour pose last POP UP Friday and it's so inspiring to see all of the different approaches used by the artists who attended.  We will do another long pose this Friday for our POP UP session.

Note: no POP UP July 5
Happy 4th of July to everyone!

Day 2 Kids Art Camp: Fine Art; Fiber Art; Culinary Art

Today's wonderful culinary creation was a delicious stir fry which our young chefs shared with all of us at camp.

Under the close supervision of our head chef extraordinaire Mrs. Ning Noy Downing, the young chefs learn a culinary lesson.

Today we made our own creations and colors to create a colorful boquet.

Make Art!

Terri shows step by step instruction for the Fiber Art Camp.

Lots of creativity happening in the studio today.  Good job everyone!!!

Kids Art Camp: Fiber Art, Fine Art, Culinary ArtG -- Day 1

Our up and coming young artists.

Working with the properties of light and shadow on an object.  Good job everyone!

Fiber Art Camp with Terri and David showing how to create their own project.

Project preparation for tomorrow.

Young chefs in the Culinary Art Camp with Ning Noy and Tina  learn the art of making delicious spring rolls, a Southeast Asian favorite! (and mine too!)

Our up and coming chefs learn about food presentation, safety, handling and working in the service industry as they share their delectable creations with all of us in Art Camp.