Tag: Art

Beginning Painting 1 by Deb Clarke

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 “Painters who are not colorists produce illumination and not painting….color gives the appearance of life.”

Monday, February 23, 1852 from the Journals of Eugene Delacroix,  French Painter

Beginning Painting

The Equipment

a portable easel

for beginners I recommend 3 colors:  cad yellow medium, grumbacher red, cobalt blue and white, a small jar of oil painting medium and some gessoed boards, a few brushes (boar bristle is fine)

if you try painting and want to continue, you will want to invest in more colors, brushes, medium and an easel for outdoor painting

Here is My Paint Box and supplies;

French Easel Draw with supplies

Here’s my french easel set-up for painting:

  a few big brushes, a few rounds, maybe a filbert, a small brayer.

My colors:
cad yellow light
lemon yellow
cad yellow medium
yellow ochre
raw sienna
burnt sienna
grumbacher red (napthol red)
alizarin crimson
pthalo green
winsor blue (pthalo blue)
cobalt blue
ultramarine blue
grumbacher pre-test white, original formula (titanium white)

medium:  1 part stand oil, 1 part damar, 1 part turp

thinner for cleaning brushes

If you need more info on Painting supplies and where you can purchase them, or how to join the Sunday Morning Painting Class (7am Cripple Cove Parking Lot, weather permitting) contact me at: elli01930@yahoo.com

http://www.debbieclarke.blogspot.com/

Sunday Morning Painting, Be There!

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Join Deb Clarke and her Sunday Morning Painting Class. We will be meeting at the Parking lot at the Cripple Cove Playground across from Zeke’s Restaurant in East Gloucester at 7:00am to 9am be there early to set up. Cost is $25.00 for a two hour class.

Deb has trained with some outstanding Artists. Including Cape Ann Artists; Ken Gore and Robert Gruppe. Anyone who has thought about painting should give it a try.  all levels encouraged from newbies to pros.  To register contact Deb via email:  elli01930@yahoo.com all painting and drawing media welcomed, sorry, no watercolor.

"Hake" a Work in Progress

To read more about Deb and her thoughts on Art check out her website: 

http://debbieclarke.blogspot.com/

Even if your not sure you’d like to try, come down and check it out. You never know  Maybe your Photo will make it in the pages of GMG.

Maybe It’s All We Need

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“We act as though comfort and luxury were the chief requirements of life, when all that we need to make us happy is something to be enthusiastic about.”

         Albert Einstein

Painting at Loblolly Cove
"View From Loblolly" finished painting

Thanks for the reminder Mandy.

 

http://pearlmaple.blogspot.com/

 

Http://www.FrontieroGallery.com

 

1st Sunday Morning Painting Class

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Due to weather conditions the class was held in Deb Clarke’s House. There were three students;  Tom, Liz and myself.

Spot Color Painting was the assignment. Spot color painting is where you pick a color and relate that color to the rest of the painting. Debbie began by giving a spot color demonstration. Tom picked a scene outside one of Deb’s windows, Liz picked a hanging candle lamp and I picked a high shelf with three colored wine glasses and two silver pictures. Deb’s Knowledge of art, painting and color instincts are very inspiriring. The two hours flew by. I can’t wait for next week! Anyone whoever has thought about taking up painting should give it try. Twentyfive dollars is a great deal for the infomation you receive.

Contact Deb at; elli01930@yahoo.com   OR    http://debbieclarke.blogspot.com/

Liz Bish Painting
Deb Critiquing The days results
The Results; Liz's is on the table, Tom's on the bottom left and mine is bottom right

http://debbieclarke.blogspot.com/

Seeking musicians, readers and dancers for short performances for Nights on the Neck

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From Good Egg Amanda Nash-
Hey Joey, could you post a notice seeking musicians, readers and dancers for short performances for Nights on the Neck (first Thursdays, June thru Sept, on Rocky Neck)? You can send em to me, NoTeaParty@yahoo.com. Sure would appreciate it, thank you!

Amanda

Save The Dates-

June 3 Nights on the Neck
July 1 Nights on the Neck
August 5 Nights on the Neck
September 2 Nights on the Neck

For More Info Check Out The Rocky Neck Art Colony Website

Sunday Morning Painting Class

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Outdoor Painting and Drawing Classes with a real Glosta’ artist

Deb painting at one of last years Block partys in front of Bananas

Outdoor painting and drawing classes (weather permitting) with Debbie Clarke begin Sunday April 18, 7-9am.  Classes meet at the Cripple Cove Parking Lot across from Zeke’s.  arrive by 6:30 to set-up.  fee $25. all levels encouraged from newbies to pros  to register contact me via email:  elli01930@yahoo.comall painting and drawing media welcome, sorry, no watercolor.

questions, etc, you know what to do.

Even if your not sure you’d like to try, come down and check it out. You never know you just might pick up a brush. Maybe Joey will show up and give it a try.

http://debbieclarke.blogspot.com/

Painting of Banana's Window, 2009 Block Party

News From Rocky Neck

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THE  NEWS  FROM  ROCKY NECK
mail.rockyneckartcolony.org

On the Neck

Thursday, April 15: The Rudder Opening for the Season, 5 pm

The Rudder

Tax Relief Specials

Spring hours: Open Thursdays to Saturday at 5 pm

Visit These Galleries & Businesses Currently Open on Rocky Neck

  • Elynn Kröger Gallery, 15 Rocky Neck Ave., 2nd Floor
  • John Nesta Gallery, 37 Rocky Neck Ave.
  • Sailor Stan’s, 34 Rocky Neck Ave.
  • The Rudder, 73 Rocky Neck Ave.
  • Bernard Gerstner Gallery, 75 Rocky Neck Ave.
  • Alma McLaughlin Gallery, 75 Rocky Neck Ave.

Weiler Photo Gallery to open on Saturday, May 1

SEASCAPES

Seascapes

The Weiler Photo Gallery will reopen on Saturday, May 1st!

Hours: Fri & Sat 11am – 9 pm & Sunday 11am – 3 pm

77 Rocky Neck Ave, Gloucester, MA 01930 Phone: 978-281-6443  E-mail: WeilerPhotoGallery@comcast.net

Mother's Day

MEMBER NEWS

Kathleen Miller at Sawyer Free Library,

April 5 – 30, 2010

Kate Miller

Kathleen (Kate) Miller at the Sawyer Free Library April 5 to 30, 2010.

Joyce Frederick at Stella Blue American Tapas Restaurant

Joyce Frederick

An exhibit of paintings by Joyce Frederick is on view at the Stella Blu American Tapas Restaurant, 70 E. Pearl St, Nashua, NH through April 30. They are open Tues – Sun from 5PM – 1 AM w live music on TH, Fri, Sat nights at 8 PM.

Judith Monteferrante : In Full Bloom ~

April 30 – May 30

Judith Monteferrante

Reception, Sunday May 2, 1-5 pm
Flat Iron Gallery
150 S. Division St., Peekskill, NY

KUDOS

Africa

Two of Judy Monteferrante‘s images were accepted into the Animalia exhibition at the Center for Fine Art Photography in Fort Collins, CO from May 28 to June 26, 2010.

Fresh Fish Fast Food

“Fresh Fish Fast Food” – A bald eagle grabs a shad fish for its fast food lunch from the waters of the Mississippi in LeClair, Iowa at Lock and Dam 14.

Richard Seeley’s image “Fresh Fish Fast Food” was awarded 2nd Place in the Wildlife Category at the Mile High Wildlife Photography Club competition at the Wildlife Experience Museum in Parker, Colorado (suburb of Denver).

Opportunities / Classes

Northeast Prize : Deadline April 23

Applications being accepted now for Cambridge Art Association’s Northeast Prize. $2500 in prize money awarded. Juried by CHERYL BRUTVAN Curator of Contemporary Art Norton Museum of Art Palm Beach, FL. Application deadline Digital entries are due Friday, April 23 by 5pm.

Download Application (www.cambridgeart.org/documents/neps10prospectus.pdf)

Manchester Arts Festival : Deadline April 30

Applications being accepted for the Manchester Arts Festival, Saturday July 2, 9am-6pm.

All media are accepted including fine art, sculpture, textiles, pottery, jewelry, apparel & accessories, garden ornaments, photography, and paintings. Applications are due by April 30th on a first come, first serve basis. Download Application (www.capeannvacations.com/cacc/ManchesterArtsFestivalRegistration.pdf)

Pottery Classes

Rentals

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Cripple Cove

FOR RENT

Artist Studio/office in East Gloucester Harbor view, good light, clean and quiet, friendly environment of artist community RECENTLY REDUCED  $285 monthly, incl.utilities please call 781 504 9596

CALENDAR

THUR, April 15 The Rudder Opening for the Season
SAT, May 1 Weiler Photo Gallery Open for the Season
TUES, May 11, 6:30 pm RNAC General Meeting
SAT, May 29, 5-8 pm Rocky Neck Gallery Opening Reception
http://www.rockyneckartcolony.org/
Rocky Neck Art Colony, PO Box 60, Gloucester, MA 01931

Send email to info@rockyneckartcolony.org to add an event

Things To Do Art Haven April Vacation Activities

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Mother's Day Mugs Just reminding you that April Vacation is next week! Sign your kids up now for Mother’s Day Mugs, Block Printing, Harry Potter Day, Stained Glass, Silk Screening or one of our Middle School Lock-ins. Just give us a call or visit http://www.arthaven.org for more information. Space is limited, so call now! 

 
Dawn Gadow
Cape Ann Art Haven

My Business Card

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My Business Card

from Deb Clarke

I finally have a business card!  scan that code on the lower right with an iphone, blackberry, some droids.  it goes to my google business center listing, has some pics, some hours, contact info, and more…my location on the google map.
i posted about this a few days ago. http://www.debbieclarke.blogspot.com/
  
 
Deb Clarkes Business Card
 
 
 
Painting\Drawing Class
Starting next sunday 7am. should we meet at Capt Joes or the Cripple Cove parking. bring drawing/painting materials, easel, etc.  outdoor around the cove.  coffee and facilities at my house or zeke’s.  $25.  7-9. Contact me through my website: http://www.debbieclarke.blogspot.com/
No watercolors.
 
best,
deb.

And the Winner Is……

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Thanks to  all who gave it a  try!

It was a hard photo to caption.

Since I was the only Judge, you should have thought of what I’d like.

Here are the Captions and the reasons why they are LOSERS

Under this guys hat looks like a good place to make our nest!  by Swimdad,  Not Bad Swimdad, almost.

All drunk superheroes love GMG… so should you. Nirres01  What are you trying to say Nirres01? You have to be drunk to love GMG?

Where can I get me some of those Mudiga Steaks that that guy Joeys always talkin about? by Frank    As usual Frank you were too Nice.

Gimme that kiss……Gimme that kiss…..Gimme that filet of fish kiss…..gimme that GOOD MORNING GLOUCESTER FISH KISS.   Alex Castiello   WHAT?! 🙂

Alex, after reading yours I’m not even going to try. …lol… That is truly amazing. by LobsterLady Sorry Lobsterlady,You get NO points for NOT trying.

This clam’s for you, homie! by Cathy Spiro If I read that right, THAT’S JUST GROSS Cathy! But, you do get 5 points for being a Frontiero!

For all you Losers if you catch me in a good mood Iguess I could give you plug.

And The winner of one post in the 10am timeslot is….. Kurt Ankeny-Beauchamp

Will Smith: “Yo, Joey, that is the ugliest butt-tattoo I have ever seen!”

Kurt you can Contact me at Frontiero@Hotmail.com

 

It’s Been far Too Long-Chickity Check Bowsprite- A New York Harbor Sketchbook

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It’s been far too long since I’ve visited buddy Christina’s Bowsprite- A New York Harbor Sketchbook

I love her illustrations and stories and I suspect if you dig GMG you will love her blog too.

I’ve been encouraging Christina to apply for a stint at the Rocky Neck gallery because I just know the work she would do with our industrial ships would be such a treasure.  I’m not sure if she followed through with her application but it would be a real treat for all of us.

Art Haven April Vacation Programs and News From Dawn Gadow

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Sorry it’s been a little while since you’ve heard from us, but we’ve got some exciting new things to tell you about! Here’s some fun stuff going on over April Vacation and over the summer, both of which you can see more about and find out how to sign up for on the web site (www.arthaven.org). We’ve revamped the web site a little, so don’t be alarmed if it doesn’t look familiar! Hope to see you all soon!
 

April VacationMother's Day Mugs

 

Monday 4/19:

Mother’s Days Mugs (Middle School)
12:30 – 3:00 Free!
For this two-part workshop, come Monday to create a handmade mug and Friday to glaze your creation!
 

 

Tuesday 4/20:

 

Block Printing (Elementary School)
9:00 – 11:30 $20.00
Carve and stamp your own block print creations!
 
Silk Screening (Middle School)
12:30 – 3:00 $25.00
Create your own hand drawn silkscreen and print t-shirts (or any other material you’d like to bring) with it! Limited to six people. T-shirts included
 
Wednesday 4/21:
 
Harry Potter Day (Elementary & Middle School)
9:00 – 3:00 $25.00
Make wands and other magical crafts with us in the morning, then we’ll travel to the Sawyer Free Library for the movie in the afternoon!
 
Girl’s Night Lock In (Middle School)
7:00pm – 10:00am
Middle schoolers can spend the night at Art Haven working on their artistic side and watching movies. Contact Art Haven at (978) 283-3888 if you are interested.
 
Thursday 4/22:
 
Boy’s Night Lock In (Middle School)
7:00pm – 10:00am
Middle schoolers can spend the night at Art Haven working on their artistic side and watching movies. Contact Art Haven at (978) 283-3888 if you are interested.
 
Friday 4/23:
 
Stained Glass (Elementary School)
9:00 – 11:30 $20.00
Come use plexiglass boxes and colored plastic to create a stained glass effect on your own jewelry box or candle holder.
 
Mother’s Day Mugs (Middle School)
12:30 – 3:00 Free!
For this two-part workshop, come Monday to create a handmade mug and Friday to glaze your creation!

Summer Programs
June 28th – August 20th

Our Summer Programs Schedule is now posted on the web site!

We’ve got an all day workshop for grades 2-6, Open Studio and Photography Classes for grades 7-12, the chance for kids to make and sell artwork at the Cape Ann Farmer’s Market, and our classic Family Studio time. Check out the details on the web site and sign up now!

 

Finally, we’ll be at the Family Fun Fair this Saturday morning at Pathways for Children. Come do a fun family activity and find out more about our programs in person!
 
Sincerely,
 

Dawn Gadow
Cape Ann Art Haven

Ten Pound Studio From Kate Seidman

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Kate Seidman and The Art Room Boutique are happy to announce a new venture:
Ten Pound Studio – a fabric arts working & teaching studio.Housed on the 3rd floor of One Center Street in downtown Gloucester (entrance to the right of The Art Room Boutique).
Staffed by creative, professional artists who wish to continue Gloucesters tradition of encouraging and developing textile arts.
We are offering classes to adults at all skill levels, from beginner to advanced.
April Schedule:
1. Silk Painting: Tuesday mornings 10-12:30 $100/ 4 weeks
Introduction to the art of silk painting.
Teacher – Kate Seidman
2. Sewing: Thursday evenings 6-9 PM $100/ 4 weeks
Bring a project, bring your own machine, and learn.
Teacher – Helen Begley
May Schedule: the center will continue intro to silk painting, sewing, and add two more classes: Color Theory and Advanced Surface Design
(days and times to be announced).

We also have a $50 membership which gives you independent studio time, a discount on classes, and when we find them – locker space.

If you are interested:
Please call the Art Room Boutique- 978-283-0606
leave your name and # and we’ll get back to you.
Or email Kate
kateseid

I look forward to hearing from you.
Kate

GMG= Great Media Gurus!

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               From Deb Clarke;

GMG=Great Media Gurus!

Thank you GoodMorningGloucester!
  
One of Paul Frontiero’s posts and the gloucester media gurus found on this site, kept me awake-in-Gloucester last night.
 
Capeannpainter Paul Frontiero recently posted a pic of his work, with an inquiry about how to make the photo less ‘blue’.  I’ve had the same problem and was pleased to read the media ‘gurus’ comments..  I used the white balance suggestion.  click the link to see my efforts, the result of being sleepless in Gloucester.
 
questions, responses, critiques always welcomed either here or at my ‘nest’..           Another Magpie Nest
 
"Faces I Remember" a Work in Progress by Deb Clarke
deb.

Things To Do- Explore Your Creativity Mosaic Workshops With Pam Stratton

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This piece won best in show in the contributing members show and is on display at the Rockport Art Association until April 25th

Introduction to Smalti Workshop

April 18th from 9 o 5

Learn to work with the beautifully colored glass seen in the mosaics of the great cathedrals throughout the world. We will focus on the fundamentals of cutting smalti using nippers to create a vibrant, colorful 6”x6” mosaic. Materials and a choice of designs will be provided to allow you to use your newly acquired techniques and skills.

Limited to 8 people.    $150.00

Introduction to Mosaics Workshop

May 9th 9 to 5 and May 16th from 9 to 12

We will discuss the four elements of mosaics: tessera, adhesives, substrates, and grout.  Bring with you a 10″ by 10″ drawing that you would like to create in mosaic.   Some designs will be available if you do not have a plan of your own.  I will provide colored vitreous glass and ceramic tile.

You may incorporate materials of your own; broken pottery, beach glass, shells, minerals or other personal treasures.   Limited to 8 people.    $150.00

www.pamstrattonmosaics.com 978 546-7582

Friday Night! East Gloucester Elementary Auction For The Arts

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This is not to be missed.  there are many fantastic prizes to be had.

Now if you click on the Upcoming events tab at the top of the blog you will be able to access the GMG Community Calendar in which you will find all the details about the event.  If you have a community event coming up, don’t hesitate to contact us so we can add it and share it.

East Gloucester Elementary Auction For The Arts, originally uploaded by captjoe06.

Criticism, Can YOU Take It?!

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From Debbie Clarke;

  
Criticism can be a scarey thing for an artist to take, yet this is the way we learn our trade, our craft. 
 
Just a few days ago an artist friend responded to the demonstrations that appeared here on GMG.  “What bothers me,”  she said, “is the Sharpie.”  I laughed and said:  “The erased sharpie?”  she said  “no, leaving the sharpie, it is not permanent.”  I smiled and said:  “Oh, that. it doesn’t bother me.  if the sharpie pigment detaches, so what? I don’t care if it is permanent.  (is anything ever permanent? no. truly, truly archival? no. why? time. change. impermanence says the buddha.)
 
“No statue has ever been put up to a critic.”
    Jean Sibelius, composer 
 
He got his fare share of criticism, yet the Finns put up a monument to his musical genius! and now they critique the sculpture, some even call it ugly!

 

 
Read Debbie’s Additional Thoughts on Art Criticism by clicking the link Below;

http://debbieclarke.blogspot.com/2010/03/art-criticism.html

East Gloucester Elementary School Auction Friday Night

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I donated breakfast with me and on me at Sailor Stan’s as an auction item (I know, not that exciting, right?)
Come on out and bid it’s sure to be a great night and how can you beat it when you have the food being done by Duckworth Beach Gourmet?

from Marty Del Vecchio via Cape Ann Online-

The East Gloucester Elementary PTO is holding an “Auction for the Arts” on Friday, March 26th at 7:00p, at Cruiseport in Gloucester.

East Gloucester is lucky to have Ed Touchette, a truly wonderful art teacher.  He is unlucky enough to have no dedicated art room, and to get by on less than $3 per student per year.  The proceeds from this auction will help in both regards.

The evening will feature appetizers provided by Duckworth Beach Gourmet, a cash bar, and dance music by Wheelhouse.  Bidding for silent auction items will commence immediately, with select items presented in a live auction at approximately 8:00p.

Please check our blog for page at http://egscharityauction.blogspot.com/ for more details.
Here’s one of the featured items-

Vintage School Chairs Decorated By Each Classroom


Also here is a list of other items up for Auction

The Bean’s Buoy from The Lobster Trap Tree

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Thanks to David and Dawn from Art Haven

here’s the buoy that The Bean painted for the Lobster Trap Tree back in December.  She’s a beaut ain’t she?

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picture taken by The Bean also

Refrigerator Bio (kinda) For Deb Clarke

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Debbie Clarke requested people take pictures and explain stories about their lives through what they have on their refrigerators.  Well my fridge at home is just as plain as can be but we have a freezer down the dock on which we place stickers and magnets as they come into our lives.  So I guess the freezer down the dock is much more interesting.

If you would like to send in a sticker for me to add feel free to send it along to me Joey at Captain Joe and Sons in Gloucester.  I’ll be sure to take a picture of it and add it to the collection and post it up here on these pages.