Post 336: Emerging Artists at Open Space Arts

Emerging Artists at Open Space Arts

This month's art show at Open Space Arts (OSA) at Stonebridge is "Emerging Artists" which features young artists, ages 15 to 25 in Prince William County. The artists on display are asked to give some of their time on weekends to volunteer at the gallery, helping them to learn even more about the business side of art as well as build confidence in talking about their art.

Meet the Artists

This is the second art show at OSA featuring young local artists, and it will not be the last. We have a few of last year's artists once again, along with some new faces. It has been such a pleasure volunteering with these artists and the many questions they have about all things art. The show runs between March 29 and April 30 at 15000 #140 Potomac Town Center, Woodbridge, VA.

Visitors  spoke  with Samantha about her clay bikini artwork. Samantha's message  was about "body positivity". Visitors  also spoke with L.A  about  the motivation and significance  of his art. - Evelyn Chatters

 Come and see the art and chat with the volunteers!

The next show beginning May3 is April Showers Bring May Flowers
15000 #140 Potomac Town Center, Woodbridge, VA and will run until June 18, 2023. 

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Author: Evelyn Chatters

 

Author: Donna Liguria
An artist member of PWAS in Woodbridge, VA and Artistry Spin Blog Admin, specializing in acrylic painting. She paints landscapes, seascapes, animals and many subjects. Visit her Website at DonnaLiguriaArt.com, her Esty site and her Blog at Donna’s Cave Paintings.

Photography/Video Credits: 

Evelyn Chatters

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Local Art: Visit us at Stonebridge Open Space Arts at 15000 #140 Potomac Town Center, Woodbridge, VA - Open Wed to Sat 12-7 and Sun 12-5
The Prince William Art Society is a 52-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

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Post 335: When Open Space Arts First Opened

When Open Space Arts First Opened

Open Space Arts is celebrating one full year of being open, the anniversary date is Saturday, April 2, 2022. What you might not know is that the Prince William Art Society were actually invited to show art in the space the weekend after Thanksgiving, 2021. The art gallery was such a success on that weekend in November, that we were invited to keep the gallery open through the first few weeks of December 2021 as well.

The Beginning of a Gallery

While the Prince William Art Society (PWAS) members were all volunteering in the gallery, Otis Stanley also set up a canvas at the front of the space and invited children to paint along with him...So did you ever wonder what happened to that painting?

This is the painting that was started when we first opened OSA, by children that came in with their parents. I entitled it Sarah and the Sheep Clouds. - Otis Stanley
 

 

Photo: Otis Stanley

 

Photo: Otis Stanley

 

Photo: Otis Stanley

 

 

Photo: Donna Liguria

Photo: Donna Liguria
 

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Author: Otis Stanley

 

Author: Donna Liguria
An artist member of PWAS in Woodbridge, VA and Artistry Spin Blog Admin, specializing in acrylic painting. She paints landscapes, seascapes, animals and many subjects. Visit her Website at DonnaLiguriaArt.com, her Esty site and her Blog at Donna’s Cave Paintings.

Photography/Video Credits:
Otis Stanley and Donna Liguria

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Local Art: Visit us at Stonebridge Open Space Arts at 15000 #140 Potomac Town Center, Woodbridge, VA - Open Wed to Sat 12-7 and Sun 12-5
The Prince William Art Society is a 52-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 334: Best of Prince William County 2023 Art Gallery

Best of Prince William County 2023 Art Gallery

It is that time of year again in Prince William County where we vote. Nope, not on politics. On what we all love in PWC - from restaurant and businesses to art galleries and artists.

Open Space Arts at Stonebridge

On April 2, 2023, Open Space Arts (OSA) celebrated one full year of being open - allowing artists in the county the opportunity to show their art and to offer it for sale. We've had hundreds of artists and thousands of visitors come to see the artwork on display. 

The artwork changes approximately every 4 - 6 weeks and we've had oil paintings, acrylic paintings, drawings, sculpture, ceramics, jewelry and so much more, in every shape and size. Come and see.

15000 #140 Potomac Town Center, Woodbridge, VA

Now Vote, Every Day

Vote once per day, every day until May 3 - show your support for OSA

https://va.secondstreetapp.com/Best-of-Prince-William-2023/gallery?group=449785

 

Come and see. Their is huge talent in Prince William County, so visit the gallery when you are visiting Stonebridge, where Wegman's is.

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Author: Donna Liguria
An artist member of PWAS in Woodbridge, VA and Artistry Spin Blog Admin, specializing in acrylic painting. She paints landscapes, seascapes, animals and many subjects. Visit her Website at DonnaLiguriaArt.com, her Esty site and her Blog at Donna’s Cave Paintings.

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Local Art: Visit us at Stonebridge Open Space Arts at 15000 #140 Potomac Town Center, Woodbridge, VA - Open Wed to Sat 12-7 and Sun 12-5
The Prince William Art Society is a 52-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 333: Spotlight on PWAS Artist Saul Roldan

Spotlight on PWAS Artist Saul Roldan

The Artistry Spin Blog has started a series for Prince William Art Society (PWAS) members called "Spotlight Artists", where those artists that want to be featured will submit a prearranged template for posting here and spread on our PWAS social media sites.

Let's get know know...

Saul Roldan

Date: 3/31/2023

Artist Style: classic realism

Artist Mediums: Oil

Artist Bio:

Saul Roldan, born in Brooklyn NY, living in Virginia, is a student of art, of the mystery present in light and shadow. He finds in it the poetry of painting. It is like the notes in music, the harmonious balance between high and low notes. His painting reflects his love for Rembrandt and Caravaggio. In some of his works, the influence of Dalí's surrealism can also be seen. He tries to capture reality, but not the reality of photographic mechanical Hyperrealism. His passion is figurative art: the human body, portrait and still life.

Artist PWAS Member Since:

September, 2022

Artist’s Social Media:

https://www.instagram.com/saul012055/

Artist’s Contact:

Phone: 917-889-1408. Email: saul012055@gmail.com

 

 

See the other featured PWAS members by searching for "Spotlight Artists". 

Please note that Saul Roldan has won many People's Choice Awards at Open Space Arts since he has started displaying his work, so we know that everyone has thoroughly enjoyed his work, including in the art show in March 2023, winning first, second and third place. - Donna

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Author: Saul Roldan

 

Author: Donna Liguria
An artist member of PWAS in Woodbridge, VA and Artistry Spin Blog Admin, specializing in acrylic painting. She paints landscapes, seascapes, animals and many subjects. Visit her Website at DonnaLiguriaArt.com, her Esty site and her Blog at Donna’s Cave Paintings.

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Local Art: Visit us at Stonebridge Open Space Arts at 15000 #140 Potomac Town Center, Woodbridge, VA - Open Wed to Sat 12-7 and Sun 12-5
The Prince William Art Society is a 52-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 332: Great OSA Visit from NVCC Art Class

Great OSA Visit from NVCC Art Class

Thursday, April 13, 2023. Open Space Arts at Stonebridge hosted a local art class visit today, visiting the art show for "Emerging Artists". This art show is up from March 29 to April 30, so come by and see it ASAP!

Local Art Gallery Field Trip

Today's visit from NVCC's art class went very well.  There were a total of 19 (professor plus 18 students) who visited.  We had a good discussion with the students asking many questions about how the gallery worked, preparing and submitting art, pricing art and lots more.  They spent almost an hour at the gallery and had plenty of time to view the art on display.

I explained the benefits of PWAS membership and encouraged them to join and participate in future calls for art (not just the student calls).  The students and the professor all seemed impressed with the gallery and appreciative of the visit.  It was nice to see a crowd of folks in the gallery talking about art.

 

 

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Author: Larry Burch

 

Author: Donna Liguria
An artist member of PWAS in Woodbridge, VA and Artistry Spin Blog Admin, specializing in acrylic painting. She paints landscapes, seascapes, animals and many subjects. Visit her Website at DonnaLiguriaArt.com, her Esty site and her Blog at Donna’s Cave Paintings.

Photography/Video Credits:
Larry Burch

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Local Art: Visit us at Stonebridge Open Space Arts at 15000 #140 Potomac Town Center, Woodbridge, VA - Open Wed to Sat 12-7 and Sun 12-5
The Prince William Art Society is a 52-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 331: Wet-on-wet Oil Painting Workshop 22 April 2023

Wet-on-wet Oil Painting Workshop 22 April 2023

22 April 2023 - 1:00 to 5:00pm
Open Space Arts Gallery and Workshop - Stonebridge Center

Announcing the Wet-on-wet Oil Painting Workshop to be held at the Open Space Arts Gallery and Workshop in the Stonebridge Shopping Center, Woodbridge, VA.

15000 #140 Potomac Town Center, Woodbridge, VA (back room, classroom space)

About Oil Painting Workshop

In this workshop you will complete the painting "Covered Bridge" that was featured in the Bob Ross "Joy of Painting" ® series tv show. If you want to get a head start, you can see this painting come to life in the Season 19 Episode 7 video on YouTube. https://youtu.be/F4iPbH1OHsQ To reserve your space in the workshop, please send an email to kimsplain@aol.com or call 406 868-3210.

In this workshop you will be completing a 16 x 20" canvas painting in oil taught by Kim Splain, a Certified Ross Instructor. We will be working in the wet-on-wet oil technique to create this painting in one sitting. All course materials are provided. Since the painting will be wet when you leave with it, you will need to have a flat level space in your vehicle to get your masterpiece safely home. Please wear "painting clothes", aprons will be available as well for you to use.

Payment for the workshop ($75.00) will be taken at the workshop in the form of either cash, check, or an online payment by scanning a QR Code with a smart phone.

We allow four hours for the workshop to ensure all students get the care and attention they need to complete the painting in one sitting. Space is limited to ten students. To reserve your easel send an email to kimsplain@aol.com to let us know so we can add you to the class.

The Open Space Gallery is locate in the Stonebridge Shopping Center in between "Ulta" and "The Loft" at 15000 Potomac Town Pl, Woodbridge, VA 22191, unit 400. We suggest parking in the parking lot behind the building to facilitate moving your painting from the backdoor of the workshop to your vehicle.

This workshop is made possible by the PWC Arts Council and the Prince William Arts Society.

*Bob Ross and "The Joy of Painting" are registered trademarks of Bob Ross Inc and are used with permission granted to Certified Bob Ross Instructors.

We also wish to take this time to introduce our new Oil Instructor, Kimberly (Kim) Splain to the workshop. As many of you may know our previous instructor, Scott McDonald, is retiring from Federal Service and is in the process of relocating to Biloxi, Mississippi.

Kim is best known for her wet-on-wet technique of oil painting embracing the nature oil oil paints. Her landscapes, seascapes, wildlife and florals are vibrant, captivating, and calming. She has been inspired, taught and mentored by David Weaver, Joyce Ortner and Certified Ross Instructors. Kim also devotes time to making spectacular holiday life size outdoor yard displays, jewelry and photography.

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Author: Scott McDonald

 

Author: Donna Liguria
An artist member of PWAS in Woodbridge, VA and Artistry Spin Blog Admin, specializing in acrylic painting. She paints landscapes, seascapes, animals and many subjects. Visit her Website at DonnaLiguriaArt.com, her Esty site and her Blog at Donna’s Cave Paintings.

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Local Art: Visit us at Stonebridge Open Space Arts at 15000 #140 Potomac Town Center, Woodbridge, VA - Open Wed to Sat 12-7 and Sun 12-5
The Prince William Art Society is a 52-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 330: Spotlight on PWAS Artist Nicole Fisher

Spotlight on PWAS Artist Nicole Fisher

The Artistry Spin Blog has started a series for Prince William Art Society (PWAS) members called "Spotlight Artists", where those artists that want to be featured will submit a prearranged template for posting here and spread on our PWAS social media sites.

Let's get know know...

Nicole Fisher

Date: April 1, 2023

Artist Style: abstract expressionism

Artist Mediums: acrylic, fluid acrylic, acrylic ink

Artist Bio:

Nicole M Fisher is an abstract painter who lives and works in Virginia. Art has always been in her blood. From an early age she showed an interest in art and in particular painting. Her father built her first easel as a teenager. Growing up in Pennsylvania, she spent much of her time attending art classes, learning the history, theory, and techniques of painting at Germantown Friends School, Moore College of Art, Drexel University, and Chestnut Hill College.

Nicole’s palettes are inspired by life. The colors of nature… the ocean, birds, flowers and plants are huge influences on her color choices. Other color influences include an elegantly designed room, the colors of our emotions, and the music that commits memories into our minds and sparks our hearts to feel. Often a photograph or a song will spark her mood. Or she’ll see a color palette in nature that she just can’t resist! Nicole’s paintings are very intuitive. She doesn’t plan her end composition ahead of time. Nicole allows the paintings to unfold as they see fit. Shapes and texture help to create the composition of her paintings. Nicole has always been intrigued by geometry. This is reflected in her use of bold lines and shapes in many of her paintings. Nicole’s paintings are layered gems. Using palette knives, brushes in varied sizes, scrapers, and many other found objects she adds texture and depth to the layers of her paintings. Fluid acrylic paint and acrylic inks are often used to add a bit of softness and playfulness to balance out the bold geometric shapes that are prevalent in her pieces.

Artist PWAS Member Since: 

March 2023 

Artist URL: 

https://www.NicoleMFisherArt.com

Artist Social Media: 

Instagram https://www.instagram.com/nicolemfisherart/ 

Facebook https://www.facebook.com/NicoleMFisherArt 

Youtube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCN9mZ9a8-JfI6J72pk2Q8bA 

Pinterest https://www.pinterest.com/nicolemfisherart

 

Artist Contact:  

NicoleMFisherArt@gmail.com

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Author/Photographer/Artist: Nicole Fisher

 

Author: Donna Liguria
An artist member of PWAS in Woodbridge, VA and Artistry Spin Blog Admin, specializing in acrylic painting. She paints landscapes, seascapes, animals and many subjects. Visit her Website at DonnaLiguriaArt.com, her Esty site and her Blog at Donna’s Cave Paintings.

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Local Art: Visit us at Stonebridge Open Space Arts at 15000 #140 Potomac Town Center, Woodbridge, VA - Open Wed to Sat 12-7 and Sun 12-5
The Prince William Art Society is a 52-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!