Panel Discussion with the Guild of Natural Science Illustrators

When:  Friday, Jun 8, 2012

Where:  Bush Barn Art Center,  600 Mission Street SE, Salem, Oregon

Description:  Join seven members of the Oregon Group of the Guild of Natural Science illustrators and David Craig, Head of the Biology Department at Willamette University, for a discussion on what scientific illustration is, how science illustrators portray their subjects and careers in the field of scientific illustration. Wine, appetizers and music by Bohemian Enclave will follow at 6:30 pm. 

 

This event is free and open to SAA members and their guests. For more information or to become a member, visit www.SalemArt.org. Scholarship memberships are available by contacting Catherine Alexander at catherine@SalemArt.org or at 503-581-2228 x302. Gallery hours are Tuesday-Friday, 10 am-5 pm and Saturday-Sunday, noon-5 pm. 

Barbara Gleason - CPSA

Barbara Gleason's piece titled "Shadow Watcher" was accepted into the Colored Pencil Society Association 20th Annual International Exhibit in Cincinnati OH this summer.  

Here's the link:  http://coloredpencilsociety.blogspot.com/2012/04/cpsa-20th-international-exhibition.html

Expanded Delivery Date for Art of Science

The dates for delivery of the accepted artwork for the Art of Science exhibition have expanded and moved forward a few days so as not to conflict with Memorial Day. Please plan to deliver your art between Saturday, May 19 and Sunday, May 27 between the hours of 12:00 and 5:00pm. Be sure to bring your completed paperwork with you and the requested materials on CD. Feel free to contact Catherine if you have questions.

We should have a promotional poster for the panel discussion completed soon, which we’ll convert to an ecard and send to you to share with your friends, colleagues and collectors.

Catherine Alexander

Gallery Director

Salem Art Association | Bush Barn Art Center

600 Mission Street SE | Salem, OR 97302

Tel: 503-581-2228, x 302 | Fax: 503-371-3342

catherine@SalemArt.org

Wildflower Viewing at Silver Falls

This is a great time to see the wildflowers at Silver Falls State Park. Good trails for viewing them are the Howard Creek Loop Trail and Buck Mountain Loop Trail. There are less people on these than on the Trail of the Ten Falls. They're multi-use and still muddy so bring waterproof boots and look out for equestrians and mountain bikers. Click here to see the species currently in bloom: http://www.flickr.com/photos/43306773@N02/

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WALLOWA NATURE ILLUSTRATION WORKSHOP

August 25 & 26, 2012

Spend two days with botanical illustrators Jeanne Debons and Catherine Alexander in the old-growth forests and alpine meadows of the Wallowa-Whitman National Forest. Learn to identify and illustrate native conifer species while viewing the wildlife and scenery in one of Oregon’s most majestic and pristine settings. Art instruction will take place en plein air at the Wallowa State Park and a guided day hike on the Wallowa Lake Trail (easy to moderate) will bring you close to nature! 

Cost: $195 for the workshop and $25 for optional guided field studies along the High Wallowa Loop Trail (moderate, high elevation) on Monday, August 27. Supply list and $10 materials fee. Lodging and meals are separate. For a list of area lodging options, visit www.wallowalake.net and www.fs.usda.gov/wallowa-whitman. For more information or to register for the workshop, email Catherine at sorrelstudio@gmail.com or call 503-302-4645.  Thank you!

"Climb the mountains and get their good tidings. Nature’s peace will flow into you as sunshine flows into trees." - John Muir