Wednesday, August 31, 2022

Post 206: Michele Frantz - Landscapes in Pastel Workshop

Michele Frantz - Landscapes in Pastel Workshop

The Prince William Art Society (PWAS) and at Open Space Arts is hosting a selection of workshops and classes on multiple art mediums and topics. 

Please see the website at https://www.princewilliamartsociety.com/workshops for all of the options!

About Michele Frantz

Michele Frantz thinks of her art as an act of sharing, a desire to let other people see as she sees, and feel as she feels about a subject. A transplanted Californian, Michele began her career as an artist after receiving a bachelor’s degree in graphic arts. Originally dividing her time between desktop publishing and painting, she entered her first juried fine art show, and placed third. Encouraged by this success, Michele began to focus on fine art, and has since become accomplished in a variety of media, including watercolor, acrylics, pastels and colored pencil. Her work has received awards in several competitions, and she is honored to be a recipient of the the Prince William County Arts Council's Seefeldt Award for Arts Excellence.

Michele eventually decided to put her education and experience to use teaching others, and currently teaches a variety of media at several locations in the area. As an instructor, she believes what you paint is less important than simply relishing the act of painting, and encourages her students to find their own style and modes of expression.







Look for Michele's Workshop at Open Space Arts at Stonebridge, on the PWAS Workshop and Classes page:

 
Landscapes in Pastel Workshop with Michele Frantz
 
In this one-day workshop for all skill levels, students will learn the basics of pastel craftsmanship: sketching, layering, blending and finishing. Working from a photo provided by Michele or their own photo reference students will complete a ”pastel painting.”
Supply list available at registration
Tuition: $60.00 Duration:  3hrs
Date: Sept. 17, 2022 Sat. 1:00-4:00pm
Contact Me to Register / Information: myarcadia2@gmail.com
Ages and Skill level: 18 and up, any skill level
Minimum Class Size: 5 Maximum: 15

 


Author: Michele Frantz
 

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, Donna's Etsy site and her Blog at Donna’s Cave Paintings.


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!

Saturday, August 27, 2022

Post 205: Scott McDonald - A Painting Progress Program

Scott McDonald - A Painting Progress Program

Monday, August 22, 2022 at the Prince William Art Society meeting, after PWAS business was attended to including upcoming art events, Scott McDonald took the floor.

An Artist's Journey Can Detour

As many an artist has done, they discover at a young age the beauty in the world around them and a keen interest in how to get it to canvas. Scott told of his introduction to the world of art from paintings by his Grandmother's flowers and his desire to capture those memories. Then when he was in school and taking art classes, he finally thought he would get the chance to do that, except he went through a series of art teachers that simply said "Paint this." And then later, "Ok, good."

So his progress in his art journey, took some twists and turns as he described them in his program, including joining the Navy and setting art down for a long period of time.

And now Scott is a certified Bob Ross method teacher! And he finally learned to paint those flowers like his Grandmother did.

Look for his Workshop at Open Space Arts at Stonebridge, on the PWAS Workshop and Classes page:

 

Painting Seascapes in Oil, Bob Ross Style

 Working with oil, Scott (trained in the Bob Ross teaching method) will simplify the oil painting process guaranteeing a successful result.
Supplies included for a 16x20 painting.
Tuition: $75.00 Duration:  4hrs
Date: Sat. Oct 1, 2022, Saturday 1:00- 5:00pm
Contact Me to Register: Scottypaints54 at gmail.com
Ages and Skill level: All skill levels 16 and up
Minimum Class Size: 5 Maximum: 10


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/.

Photography/Video Credits:
Ana Quispe

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!

Thursday, August 25, 2022

Post 204: PWAS Comics by Otis Stanley #1

PWAS Comics by Otis Stanley #1

Otis sent me this cartoon with the subject "Feel My Pain". I'm hoping this is a first of many to come!

Feel My Pain


This DOES beg the question of other PWAS Members...We should start the PWAS Comics - Does anyone have art-comics to share?


Author/Artist: Otis Stanley
An artist member of PWAS in Woodbridge, VA.
 
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/.

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!


Sunday, August 21, 2022

Post 203: The Opening of the "A Walk Through Ghana" Art Show 2

The Opening of the "A Walk Through Ghana" Art Show -part 2

More photos taken by Otis Stanley of the opening reception for the art show, "A Walk Through Ghana" that took place Friday, August 19, 2022 at Open Space Arts. Come by the gallery today to see the photography by Kwadwo Birikorang Adjei, whom we call "Banks" and enjoy the other great things to see. 

Click on the images for a larger version.

 







 





 


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/.

Photography/Video Credits:
Otis Stanley

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!

Saturday, August 20, 2022

Post 202: The Opening of the "A Walk Through Ghana" Art Show 1

The Opening of the "A Walk Through Ghana" Art Show -part 1

 Friday, August 19, 2022 The opening of the "A Walk Through Ghana" art show at Open Space Arts. The show will run from August 19 until September18. Come by and see it.

A Night in Pictures

Click on photos for a larger version, and go for a walk with us of an outstanding evening.
Kwadwo Birikorang Adjei, the featured photographer for the show and Herb Williams, Arts Recreation Specialist


The Tema Choir USA, Inc were, well,..."WOW"!

Two dresses are on display and are a part of the wedding trousseau belonging to the wife of the photographer.

Photography by Kwadwo Birikorang Adjei

A loom and fabrics

I know there are a lot of shoe and purse shopping ladies that would love to get their hands on these!


Photography by Kwadwo Birikorang Adjei

The Ghana Marketplace in the back of the gallery (Workshop space)











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/.


Photography/Video Credits:
Otis Stanley

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!

Friday, August 19, 2022

Post 201: PWAS Meeting Monday, August 22, 2022 Featuring Scott McDonald

PWAS Meeting Monday, August 22, 2022 Featuring Scott McDonald

The Prince William Art Society meets once a month on the 4th Monday of the month. Typically, we meet at the Tall Oaks Community Building at 12298 Cotton Mill Dr, Woodbridge, VA 22192. We meet at 7:30pm and cover the business part first, followed by light refreshments. PWAS often has a guest speaker that will have some kind of an art talk, demo, or presentation. The public is welcome to attend.

This month's guest speaker is Scott McDonald, a fellow Prince William Art Society member.

My Journey into the World of Bob Ross

At the August general membership meeting of the Prince William Arts Society, Scott E.  McDonald will be giving an introduction into the Alla Prima or “wet-on-wet” technique of the Renaissance and its re-emergence into mainstream oil painting through the work of Bill Alexander and Bob Ross.

Scott will highlight why he chose this style of painting after 45 years of working in traditional oils and acrylics. Scott will display and discuss some of his works and introduce the workshop scheduled for 1 October at the Open Space Arts Gallery in Stonebridge Town Center.

Scott is a three time winner of the Open Space Arts “People’s Choice Award” for his seascapes. Scott is a Certified Ross Instructor in both Landscapes and Florals.

 

 



 

See you on Monday!



Author: Scott McDonald 
An artist member of PWAS in Woodbridge, VA 

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/.

Photography/Video Credits:
Scott McDonald

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!

Wednesday, August 17, 2022

Post 200: Upcoming Calls for Art at Open Space Arts

Upcoming Calls for Art at Open Space Arts

Depending on your medium, you may need to know far in advance if you need specific artwork for specific Calls for Art or upcoming art events to enter. This post is to get the inspiration and work started so you are ready for these events.

Calls for Art at OSA and PWAS Art Events

Take note that when we say a "Call for Art" events at Open Space Arts (OSA) they are for ALL PWC artists (18 or older)...the requirement is to be a resident of Prince William County OR be a member of a PWC art or photography group. Open Space Arts is at 15000 #140 Potomac Town Center, Woodbridge, Virginia.

Secondly, when we say some of the other notices are for the Prince William Art Society (PWAS), they are restricted to members of the PWAS art group and not open to the entire PWC artist community, and they will be marked appropriately.

And finally, some art shows at OSA are sponsored by the Prince William County Arts Council (PWCAC) and are predetermined for a specific artist or group. Those art events are typically noted as PWCAC Sponsored.

August 2022

A Call for Art is out NOW and closing on August 24 at 11:59pm for the Hispanic Heritage Art Celebration show which will take place Sept 21-Oct 16 at OSA and open to PWC artists. Not on our mailing list for the Calls for Art? Right away, go to https://www.princewilliamartsociety.com/osafaqs and get the emails when they go out!

September 2022

On September 10 is the Chili Fest at Stonebridge and the PWAS members will have a popup tent out side of OSA. There is no fee for the popup show, the artwork is NOT juried, but space may be limited.

Arts Alive is a wonderful art event. The event is scheduled for Sunday, September 11. Artists may have paid to be outside with their own tents, while the PWAS members will be set up inside the building in their own area. Space may be limited but this show is definitely one that is well attended by all kinds of art lovers. A fee may be requested to attend - more on this as its verified.

October 2022

On October 1 is the Fall Tall Oaks Art Show at the Tall Oaks Community Center and is a one day show. This is a PWAS member show with space being limited. Art is not juried, but typically small works tend to sell most often. 12298 Cotton Mill Dr, Woodbridge, VA 22192

A Call for Art for PWC Artists for the Nov 22 art show with a title of the show to be determined as yet. The email for the Call will go out early October for the November show.

On October 15 is the Pet Fest at Stonebridge and the PWAS group will have a popup tent outside of the OSA gallery. The PWAS members are requested to have not only "pet artwork", but any animal artwork to show. Its all about the critters for this one day show. There is no fee for the popup show, the artwork is NOT juried, but space may be limited. 

October 19-30 is earmarked as "The Art of India" and will be PWCAC sponsored. Stay tuned on this one. 

November 2022

A Call for Art for PWC Artists. The Call will go out early November for the December art show that has yet to be titled.

Tuesday, October 25 is International Artist Day - with the gallery closed on Mondays and Tuesdays, Sunday, October 23 may be our day to celebrate this day. I hope more on this later...we especially liked the suggestion of "take an artist to lunch" and the "buy a painting that's been talking to you" ideas!

https://nationaltoday.com/international-artist-day/

http://internationalartistday.com/index.html

In November of 2021, the Prince William Art Society had their first art show at Open Space Arts for three weekends from Thanksgiving into December - from Black Friday on. We had a great time with all the Christmas shoppers surprised to find an art gallery in the space! In a way, that's our anniversary in the space.

Artist's Sunday is Sunday, November 27, we hope to have some ideas for that day.

From November 2021 Open Space Arts

December 2022

A Call for Art for PWC Artists - this one is pending, as in not written in stone as yet, but we hope to have it in our upcoming shows so stay tuned. We want to call this "After the Masters Style" so get your thinking caps on for this one, the plan is for the January show and the Call would go out early December.

Our thought process here is your artwork styled after one of the master artists / artworks. How would Mona Lisa look with shades, a new hair style or a more modern dress?

Typically a rendering of a master work is labeled with the Master Artist's Name and not signed as an original work. For example, you might name the artwork "Mona Lisa by Leonardo da Vinci" by Your Name. There are some details to read about copying and I do recommend that you do so.

See https://www.wildlifeartstore.com/can-you-copy-art/

January 2023

Tentatively, a Call for Art for PWC Artists. Stay tuned.

February 2023

Tentatively, the art show in February would be for Black History month. Stay tuned.

March 2023

Tentatively, March is all about the Women's History month, which could be art by and about women. Of course, family-friendly artwork. Stay tuned.

We have our calendars earmarked through April 2023 or so and will update you as we get the plans solidified. So this is about as far as I can go ahead at this time. You can also see ALL of the Open Space Arts events here so keep that page on your radar too.


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/.

Photography/Video Credits:
Donna Liguria

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!