Post 281: After the Master's Style at Open Space Arts

After the Master's Style at Open Space Arts

I really love this art show! The local Prince William County artists really got creative - sort of a 'back to the basics' or a push out of their usual painting and creating styles. Open Space Arts is celebrating "After the Master's Style" art show Jan 4-29, 2023 at the Stonebridge gallery in Woodbridge.

Photos Just Don't Do the Artwork Justice

Some would say, "why are you inviting people to come to a gallery when they can see the artwork in the photos?" To truly experience art, art must be seen. In person. Sometimes up close and personal, sometimes from a seat or standing a few feet away.  Only then can you really appreciate the work, the size, the space it fills and how it speaks to you, the viewer. Only then can the detail, the texture with no glare be appreciated.

Then again, in this internet world, many of our friends, family, and art appreciators do not live close by so this is a way for them to get an idea of what we have at Open Space Arts. Thus, a hint, a clue, a small view into what you could see at the gallery.

 

Inspired By a Master Artist

Much of the artwork on display has a label that has of course, the artist's name on it followed by "Inspired By...." and the Master Artist's name. The artwork is grouped around the gallery and you can certainly see the influences or the artist's interpretation of that Master Artist. Are you a fan of Picasso? Van Gogh? Ansel Adams? Come by and see what the Prince William County artists have in store for you to enjoy...or purchase for your own home. 

There are large canvases, medium and small to mini artworks to see. There are acrylic, oil and mixed media paintings, digital art and photography. 

By the way, those green dots on the label mean that art prints are available.

 

"You gotta love Prince"

 

 See the location and hours below and come by the gallery soon. Enjoy!

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Author: Donna Liguria
An artist member of PWAS in Woodbridge, VA specializing in acrylic painting. She paints landscapes, seascapes, animals and many subjects. Visit her Website at https://DonnaLiguriaArt.com & her Blog at https://donnascavepainting.blogspot.com/.

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Local Art: Visit us at Stonebridge Open Space Arts at 15000 Potomac Town Center, Woodbridge, VA - Open Wed to Sat 12-7 and Sun 12-5
The Prince William Art Society is a 50-year-old non-profit art group in PWC for the appreciation of fine art throughout the county and Northern Virginia.

Want to know how to get involved at OSA? If you are an artist (18 or older) living in Prince William County, or a are a member of a PWC art group, you are welcome to get on our next art show's emailing list. Send it to us, OR come by the gallery to find out more.

Want to join PWAS? Go to https://www.princewilliamartsociety.com/membership

Thank you for visiting, and remember to Share, Follow, and Comment!

Post 279: A New Month, New Year, New Art Show at OSA

A New Month, a New Year, a New Art Show at OSA

A new art show begins at Open Space Arts on Wednesday, January 4, 2023 that is called "After the Master's Style". The show is mainly about which of the "old" master artists influenced the art on display - and how.

After the Master's Style

The gallery at Open Space Arts at 15000 Potomac Town Center in Woodbridge, VA will open this new art show on Jan. 4 and run until Jan. 29, 2023. Artists from all over Prince William County were tasked with art influences from any of the master artists, from artists like Picasso, Claude Monet, Vincent van Gogh, Georgia O'Keefe, and so many more. It could be an artwork, the colors used, the technique - really anything.

 

You are invited to come by the gallery and treat yourself to the interpretation of this art show and how the Prince William County artists rose to the challenge. 

 

 

Donna Liguria's mini paintings 3x4 acrylics inspired by Claude Monet, Vincent van Gogh, Vermeer, and Leonardo di Vinci (see some of these at the gallery)

 

Starry Night Blues inspired by Vincent van Gogh by Donna Liguria 16x20 in acrylics.

From Penny Shaw: "26 artists are showing inspirational influences from over 30 famous artists ranging from The Book of Kells, Greek Nymiads, Neoclassical, Modern art using oils, acrylic, digital media, and mixed media as an inspirational basis."

There is other artwork that may or may not be sited with an "old master's name" but really, aren't we all influenced or inspired, from and by them?

More pictures will be posted as I get them. See the gallery hours below.

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Author: Donna Liguria
An artist member of PWAS in Woodbridge, VA specializing in acrylic painting. She paints landscapes, seascapes, animals and many subjects. Visit her Website at https://DonnaLiguriaArt.com & her Blog at https://donnascavepainting.blogspot.com/.

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Local Art: Visit us at Stonebridge Open Space Arts at 15000 Potomac Town Center, Woodbridge, VA - Open Wed to Sat 12-7 and Sun 12-5
The Prince William Art Society is a 50-year-old non-profit art group in PWC for the appreciation of fine art throughout the county and Northern Virginia.

Want to know how to get involved at OSA? If you are an artist (18 or older) living in Prince William County, or a are a member of a PWC art group, you are welcome to get on our next art show's emailing list. Send it to us, OR come by the gallery to find out more.

Want to join PWAS? Go to https://www.princewilliamartsociety.com/membership

Thank you for visiting, and remember to Share, Follow, and Comment!

Post 228: After the Master's Style Art Show at OSA in Jan. 2023

After the Master's Style Art Show at OSA in Jan. 2023

The Open Space Arts Committee is so excited for this upcoming art show in January 2023! The ideas and creative juices are on full force, but we are anticipating some questions that we would love to address beforehand.

Open Space Arts Shows

Open Space Arts is located at 15000 #140 Potomac Town Center, Woodbridge, VA at Stonebridge - where Wegmans is. It is across from DSW and between Ulta and the Loft on the same block at Barnes and Noble. The gallery changes out the artwork approximately monthly - give or take. 

 

The current art show began on Wednesday, September 21, with a reception open to the public on Friday, Sept. 23 and this show will run until Sunday, October 16. This show is called, "Hispanic Heritage Art Celebration" which will be followed by an Indian culture show Oct. 19 - 30, 2022. The Hispanic show is a PWC artist and PWC art group juried show and the India show is a PWCAC (Prince William County Arts Council) sponsored show (which means PWAS and PWC artists might not be necessarily invited for a Call for Art).

In November and December, there will be Calls for Art for these PWC artist and PWC art group shows in the months prior to their start dates - as well as the Call for Art in early Dec for the January "After the Master's Style" show.

Let's lay this out this way:

Saturday, October 1 - Fri. Oct. 14 Call for Art for the NOV show

Wednesday, October 19 - Sunday, October 30 "India" PWCAC sponsored show

Sunday, October 23 - Sat. Nov. 5 Call for Art for the DEC show

Wednesday, November 2 - Sunday, November 20 "A Harvest of Artists" PWC artist show (juried)

Wednesday, November 23 - Sunday, January 1, 2023 "Deck Your Halls" PWC artist show (juried)

Sunday, November 27 - Fri. Dec. 9 Call for Art for the JAN show

Wednesday, January 4 - Sunday, January 29 "After the Master's Style" PWC artist show (juried)

 

All artwork is juried in, which means out of the artwork submitted, pieces are selected to show. 

After the Master's Style - So you need time to get your artwork ready for these upcoming shows! Let's see multiple versions of the classic master paintings! I am so excited for this show!

Calls for Art

When a gallery or art group has a Call for Art, that means that artists are invited to submit art to display in their space. The requirements are stated, including size requirements, if there is a theme to follow, if there is a cost, etc. 

For Open Space Arts, it is free to submit art but the main requirements are that the artist MUST be 18 or older, and:

The artist should be a resident of Prince William County OR

The artist can be a member of a Prince William County art group - such as the Prince William Art Society.

Interested artists should get on our mailing list ASAP and you can do that at:

https://www.princewilliamartsociety.com/osafaqs

 

Take note of the Frequently Asked Questions on that page as well.

 

I do suggest this recent blog post too:  

https://artistryspin.blogspot.com/2022/09/post-225-artwork-rejection.html

1. How should I sign or title my artwork for this show?

Let's all use this basic layout on your title card for the After the Masters show:

Name of Painting Inspired by Name of Master (anything additional, like "Mini")

You would still sign the front of your artwork with your name but the back should include the above, and your labels should as well so that you are still accrediting the old Master Painter.

You probably cannot use newer more recent well known artists for this - especially if they are still alive. 

Also of note from PWAS member Shadow:

The book mentioned at our most recent meeting is 'Legal Guide for the Visual Artist'  by Tad Crawford ISBN - 10 is 1621538117. The 6th Edition was just put out this year and covers NFT's and new tech stuff.

Be sure and use our Amazon Smile link:

https://smile.amazon.com/Legal-Guide-Visual-Artist-Crawford/dp/1621538117/ref=sr_1_1?crid=266OBYC5MI6Y7&keywords=Legal+Guide+for+the+Visual+Artist&qid=1664570593&qu=eyJxc2MiOiIxLjUwIiwicXNhIjoiMS4yNSIsInFzcCI6IjEuMjEifQ%3D%3D&sprefix=legal+guide+for+the+visual+artist%2Caps%2C880&sr=8-1

2. Can I submit abstract art for this art show?

Absolutely! Let's see your version of a Jackson Pollock!

3. What are some ideas so that I can start painting for this art show?

I would love to see Mona Lisa in shades. I recently saw someone's version of Van Gogh's Starry Night where in the sky were lots of swirling cat faces. Pun intended, the sky is the limit...Let's see your version of the Van Gogh's Experience!

Do your version of The Scream in a gallery setting.

How about your Mom on a recliner instead of Whistler's mother?

 

Nonetheless, I recently posted on my OTHER blog,  Donna's Cave Paintings - After the Master's Style in January 2023 - a few minis I have gotten ready for this show...

https://donnascavepainting.blogspot.com/2022/09/post-271-after-masters-style-in-january.html

 

Donna Liguria's Mini Master Paintings Inspired by Claude Monet, Johannes Vermeer, Leonardo di Vinci, and Vincent van Gogh

OK Prince William County and PWAS artists, let's see what you got!

*I should note that all artwork has to be family-friendly, so your "The Birth of Venus" by Sandro Botticelli may need a bikini on.

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Author: Donna Liguria
An artist member of PWAS in Woodbridge, VA specializing in acrylic painting. She paints landscapes, seascapes, animals and many subjects. Visit her Website at https://DonnaLiguriaArt.com & her Blog at https://donnascavepainting.blogspot.com/.

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Local Art: Visit us at Stonebridge Open Space Arts at 15000 Potomac Town Center, Woodbridge, VA - Open Wed to Sat 12-7 and Sun 12-5
The Prince William Art Society is a 50-year-old non-profit art group in PWC for the appreciation of fine art throughout the county and Northern Virginia.

Want to know how to get involved at OSA? If you are an artist (18 or older) living in Prince William County, or a are a member of a PWC art group, you are welcome to get on our next art show's emailing list. Send it to us, OR come by the gallery to find out more.

Want to join PWAS? Go to https://www.princewilliamartsociety.com/membership

Thank you for visiting, and remember to Share, Follow, and Comment!

Post 171: Getting Ready for Upcoming Art Shows

Getting Ready for an Upcoming Art Shows

Pssst...Take a look to the right and see the Open Space Arts at Stonebridge NEWS section? Look under that and see the Upcoming OSA Schedule? if you are looking for inspiration on what to paint next, you may want to consider what's coming up next at Open Space Arts. Especially depending on what your medium is, so that it can be ready on time when the Call for Art goes out for that show!

Upcoming OSA Schedule

• Aug 17-Sept 11, 2022 Ghana Show
  
• Sept 14-Oct 16, 2022 Hispanic Show (Call for Art early to mid September)
  
• Oct 19-30, 2022 India Show (Pending)
  
• Nov 2-27 PWC Artist Show (Call for Art early October)
  
• Nov 30-Jan 1, 2023 PWC Artist Show (Call for Art early November)
• Jan 4-29, 2023 After the Masters Style (Pending)
• Feb 1-26, 2023 Black History Show (Pending) 

For the month celebrating women, we are hoping to have not only art BY women artists, but OF women - being family-friendly of course. We have some other art shows under discussion with tentative months as well. The committee plotted out through July 2023 and we will map it out more definitively as it comes together to let you know what is happening.

Pending means that the art show isn't written in stone as yet (not confirmed), but its what we have planned out on our calendar. But in order to have oil paintings especially done in time, you need to get started, right?

The Open Space Arts Committee is tickled with the "After the Masters Style" show. Our idea for this art show is to approach a Master's work and do your version of their style. This should be a fun show and we really want to see what everyone comes up with! It might be fun too to have a paragraph written to print out with your label on which master you are styling your creation after and your ideas behind the canvas/work.

So your self portrait may look rather Picasso-ish, or your Whistler's Mother could be your Grandma with a laptop and fuzzy slippers...so get those ideas going.

 

I'm not positive these will necessarily work for the "After the Masters Style" as yet, but these were four mini paintings I did late 2021 in the master's styles subjects...They are only 3x4 acrylic paintings. I'm trying to learn to paint people - it is slow going, but I'm trying. Lucky are you if you can paint people well!

 

 

The Masters I tried to reproduce:

Mona Lisa by Leonardo da Vinci

Girl with the Pearl Earring by Johannes Vermeer

Water Lilies by Claude Monet

Starry Night by Vincent van Gogh

Donna Liguria mini paintings, 3x4 in acrylics

By the way, there is a Call for Art out now for the July show at OSA, so if you need to know more, see this blog post https://artistryspin.blogspot.com/2022/06/post-169-art-shows-at-open-space-arts.html

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Local Art: Visit us at Stonebridge Open Space Arts at 15000 Potomac Town Center, Woodbridge, VA - Open Wed to Sat 12-7 and Sun 12-5
The Prince William Art Society is a 50-year old non-profit art group in PWC for the the appreciation of fine art throughout the county and Northern Virginia.

Want to know how to get involved at OSA?
If you are an artist in Prince William County, 18 or older OR are a member of a local art group, you are welcome to get on our next art show's emailing list. Send it to us, OR come by the gallery to find out more.

Want to join PWAS? Go to https://www.princewilliamartsociety.com/membership

Thank you for visiting, and remember to Share, Follow, and Comment!

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Author: Donna Liguria
An artist member of PWAS in Woodbridge, VA specializing in acrylic painting. She paints landscapes, seascapes, animals and many subjects. Visit her Website at https://DonnaLiguriaArt.com & her Blog at https://donnascavepainting.blogspot.com/.