Open Studio Tour - mark your calendars

Lodi Open Studios Tour 2014  (LOST) is in the works.

  In fact, the artists are already signed on.    Now they will be busy producing art to show at the 12 different venues.  Some of the artists are showing in their own studios or businesses, others are sharing spaces, some are showing at wineries, and at least one (Eric Baker with his gourds and pyography)  will be showing in the gallery.   Pottery, oil, acrylic, pastel and watercolor paintings, fabric arts, photography, glass art, jewelry, assemblage, garden art, art quilts will be shown.     Stop by the gallery for the brochure that has the map, locations, and list of participating artists.

There are a few changes this year.  There is no charge for the map, but if you want to get into the fun of the Art Treasure Hunt, you can purchase tickets ($10.) at any any of the venues.  You can also collect treasures along the way and be a part of the raffle to win $500. value to purchase art from one or more of the participating artists.    

Mark your calendars for October 11 and 12, Saturday and Sunday 11:00 a.m. to 5 p.m.  Come out and join the fun.  

Demo report

The encaustic demo last evening with Linda Nunes was wonderful.  

  She was a delightful presenter full of enthusiasm and information.    There is still one opening (last time I checked) for the Saturday workshop.    Call the gallery to sign on if you are interested.      A few things I learned last evening were the infinite possibilities of encaustics.   Transfers, oil pastels, pencil drawing, photography, carving, India ink - all things that can work with encaustic, plus the things that you can encase in it, like rusty things, fabrics,  and just about anything else.    A  couple of our newer members from Rio Vista were there, along with the Lodi and Stockton regulars.    We were so glad to see new faces in the group.   If you check down a couple posts back I put her link there so you can see her work and a short video.

Next month, Caroline Henry will give a demo on Watercolor Painting.   Second Tuesday evening at 6:30.   Mark your calendars.    

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I saw this today in my emails, and thought you might be interested.     If you have not subscribed to their web posts, you might want to sign on, as they often have such interesting subjects and discussions.      

A gift for you

Sometimes it's hard to remember to check back in with blogs, so we have made it easier.  Over there on the right side, you can be notified by email of new posts, or you have the option to subscribe through your favorite blog following programs.     Just a few clicks and you can keep up, without having to rely on your memory.   I hope this makes your life easier.   janene   BTW this image is from the Graphic Fairy.

Mark your calendars - Tuesday Sept. 9th

This coming Tuesday at 6:30 p.m.  is the general membership meeting, which is very brief - mostly announcements of upcoming events and activities - and then an artist demo.      We have had many wonderful demos in the past, thanks to Pam  Bechill who finds and arranges for them.      Soon as I know for sure who is scheduled this month - I'll add to this post.  But in the meantime, do put it on your calendar.    Free demos are such a good way to get new ideas and inspirations, and also learn to use other materials and techniques in your own art.  

News bulletin just in - demo this month will be by L^.Nunes with a Encaustic Demo promoting a workshop on September 13<sup>th

We just received a notice about the demo and it included a link to the website of Linda Nunes.     There is a short video there showing some of the encaustic works.   This is a must see.    Maybe even a must try, or a must take the workshop to learn more.</sup>    

Art Hop

Here are a few pics taken at the Art Hop event at the gallery last evening.     I don't know how many people were there, but I noticed the number of times the glasses had to be washed and set out again - and there were a few times it got pretty crowded.     Gallery looked beautiful, people were in good spirits, and it was a good evening.   


here are some of our members seated in front of some of Leland Choy's works.    Ready to meet and greet visitors. 

 Here are a few pieces of member's art.

 Here is Leland with members Frances  and Rochelle.

 Gallery with visitors arriving.

 Leland paints an impromptu portrait of Frances.

Claire Oaks paintings on display.








All this art work will be on display during the month of Sept.   Come in soon and see how wonderful it looks and enjoy the art.        

September at the gallery

Wow.  The art in the gallery is extra special this month.  We have some new members showing their work, Leland Choy is our featured artist and the works related to Lodi by Claire Oaks is being shown.    The gallery is loaded with good art.     Come in if you can and take some time to browse.    The book sale is going strong and some other members have added to the books being offered for sale to benefit the Art Center.      Thanks to all contributors and also to the lucky purchasers of these very gently used books.

First Friday Art Hop is tonite starting at 6 p.m.  Wines and reception food is hosted by volunteers - its a good time to get together, meet new members and old friends.   I'll post some pics tomorrow.     Hope to see you there tonite.