Monday, December 10, 2012

Oregon Ocean Art Challenge!

Come join us!

This project focuses on artwork depicting Oregon Ocean Life!  It's designed for skill enhancement, building your portfolio, and fostering connections and working with the scientific community.  The challenge will get its first formal start by visiting the University of Oregon - Oregon Institute of Marine Biology (OIMB) in Charleston, May 31 - June 2, 2013.

OREGON OCEAN CHALLENGE OVERVIEW


Activity 1 - Fall, 2012
Interest Survey - Tell us you are interested in the Project by 12/30/12

Activity 2 - Spring, 2013
3-Days/2-Nights Aquatic Adventure!
Oregon Institute of Marine Biology - University of Oregon, Charleston, OR
Est. cost:  $130 (includes lodging and meals)

Activity 3 - July - Dec. 2013
Scientific sketch review

Activity 4 - August, 2013
Computer Workshop
CS 5.5 Preparing artwork for publication & sales

Activity 5 - December, 2013
Exhibition Venue Confirmation

Activity 6 - February, 2014
Final completion of artwork

Activity 7 - Spring, 2014
Exhibit
Giclee prints and card sales
Public presentation of project

Please contact Kris Kirkeby for more info. at:  k2kirk@comcast.net 541-349-2439

Sponsored by the Guild of Natural Science Illustrators - Oregon Group

Saturday, December 8, 2012

New Work by Heidi Kunkel


Backyard Birds

For more info. contact Heidi at:   hkunkel71@gmail.com.

See more of her work at:   http://www.ArtWanted.com/HeidiKunkel

Wednesday, December 5, 2012

Botanical Painting Workshops «»


Winter 2013
Saturday &  Sunday
February 9 ‐ 10, Bend, OR
«»

President’s Weekend
Special ‐ 3 Day Workshop
February 16 ‐ 18, Portland, OR


For Beginners ‐
Introduction to Materials Required
Observation of Botanical Specimens
Drawing Skills including making an object 3D on 2D paper
Ten Steps to Creating a Botanical Painting
1. Deciding on the Subject
2. Creating the Drawing
3. Value Study
4. Transferring image
5. Tea Stage
6. Building Shape
7. Creating Overlap
8. Creating Transition
9. Filling in the Details
10. Considering Atmosphere
For Returning Students ‐ work through the specifics of
the challenges in your current work, or concentrate on
specific skills.
Materials will be provided.

Cost: $120 for the 2
day workshop
$170 for 3 day

To register or find out more
call Jeanne (541) 383‐3927
or email at
jeannedebons@msn.com


www.jeannedebons.com