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Friday, July 27, 2012
MY JOURNAL
ART DU JOUR GALLERY
It's been quite some time since my last entry! I have not been idle however, and I have definitely felt "swamped" at times!
I am now affiliated with Art Du Jour Gallery. The gallery occupies space with Medford Interiors.
My work is shown along with 19 other artists from the Southern Oregon area. Do drop in and take a look at our work.
Located in the heart of downtown Medford at 213 E. Main St., we offer convenient free 3 hour parking in the Parking garage at 6th and Riverside.
Gallery Hours: Monday – Friday 10am – 4pm, Saturday 11am – 4pm
Don't forget to drop in during the 3rd Fridays Art Walk each month in downtown Medford from 5:00 to 8:00 PM. Have a glass of wine, some cheese and crackers, and lots of conversation with local artists we'd love to talk to you!
Thursday, May 31, 2012
MY JOURNAL
"Sea Jetty" Watercolor |
I cannot believe that its already the end of May! My month of May Days have seen a lot of activities and I still have more to do!
Early in the month there were so many details to keep me on my toes. There were watercolor classes in full swing on Mondays, Tuesday Mornings and Tuesday Evenings plus a drawing and sketching class on Thursday evening. I love being busy but I should know by now that when starting up classes they should be on a staggering start up basis! I had two groups of intermediate painters, one beginning painter and one beginning drawing class student. All needed my immediate attention and unfortunately the beginners began to suffer apparently (since they both dropped out).
Breathing did not become easier because I was gearing up for some non-art related commitments at the same time. Fundraising activities for my P.E.O. group's scholarship program and also planning for the June P.E.O. Statewide Convention in Grants Pass has taken more time that I expected.
"Aspen Quintet" Watercolor |
Lastly as of May 31st I have joined Art du Jour Gallery, an artist co-op, in downtown Medford. This required that I gather some paintings to be juried as appropriate for the gallery. The two watercolors posted above are now hanging in Art du Jour Gallery, along with two other paintings.
There are 18 other artist from the greater Rogue Valley area in this co-op. Be sure to drop into Art du Jour Gallery, 213 E. Main Street to see some of my artwork there. The Third Friday Art Walk is coming up on June 15th from 5:00 to 8:00 PM. Stop by and say hello!
Tuesday, April 10, 2012
SPRING
Here it is! Already spring, the Easter Bunny arrives tomorrow and Pear Blossom Festival is next weekend! Why am I rambling about what's happen in the near future you ask? Well, simply it's because finally I have had time to look up from a busy winter season of classes and activities! All that fun and interaction of life whirling around me had me going every which way!
I'm taking a deep breath, reading a book, painting a new pastel and planning for my next round of classes. Actually I did begin a class last Monday but it was an easy in since all three painters are experienced painters and have been in one or more of my classes already! They are delightful women and I love spending this class time with them! The routine is easy . . . first a cup of coffee and a gentle critique of the work they've just finished or currently working on, then down to business! I'll introduce a new or review topic and do a short lecture. . . then we proceed with the painting techniques of the day or return to their "in progress" works.
On April 17 I will begin a full round of classes; Beginning Basics (AM), Basic/Intermediate (PM) and Drawing and Sketching will follow on April 19th in the evening.
When the weather clears I intend to include Plein Air Painting on Fridays into the mix! But not yet.... It is too cold for my bones! I just WISH that I could go to Las Vegas for the National Plein Air Gathering at Red Rocks next week! But maybe I can go to De Poe Bay in June for the Plein Air Painters of Oregon paint out if I can talk some other painters into going with me.
Sunday, January 29, 2012
MY JOURNAL
MY LATEST JOURNALING WORKSHOP Saturday was an eventful day! I put on the teapot and coffee pot and waited for my three Picturebook Journal workshop participants to come. They came eager and on time and ready to begin a new journal. I love these women! Each one is so creative in their own way. One is an accomplished watercolor painter, another is a fantastic colored pencil artist and the third is a magician - in fabric. Dolls, clothing, knitted apparel, you name it! I talked, we worked, I talked, we ate, we worked, we talked, we shared a bit of ourselves, and each one is committed to go home and begin their picturebook sharing journals! Hurrah! I'm encouraged to present the workshop again in two or three months! If you are interested, let me know!
Saturday, January 21, 2012
MY JOURNAL: Exhibits at Rogue Gallery & Art Center, Porter's and Good Bean Coffee Company in Jacksonville
Winding down 2011 was an eventful time for me! I had been teaching a series of watercolor classes for a delightfully energetic group of painters! We ended the summer with an art show, "Six Artists Who Love To Paint" which was a very successful event. I looked forward to a bit of time off from my art activities and planned to spend lots of quality time with my family but at the same time participate in the Member's Invitational Exhibit at The Rogue Gallery & Art Center which was called "Smaller Than A Breadbox". Members were asked to paint a new painting with food as the subject. I painted a still life with onions and garlic (two ingredients that find their way into most of my favorite recipes). The painting below called, "Distant Cousins" is the result.
"Distant Cousins" by Pat Blair at Rogue Gallery & Art Center |
The month of January has been a very busy month for me too! Actually, it beganin December as I prepared for January's activities. I picked up a blank canvas from Porter's in order to participate in their 2nd annual "Impressions Of The Depot" invitational exhibit. Fifty artists were invited to participate by once again creating a painting of their impressions of The Depot. The canvas panels are a uniform size, 12" x 12" x 1" and the artist can use any medium or combination of mediums to complete their piece. I chose acrylics to work with this time. This entry is entitled: "Two For Dinner" and is number 24 on the Porter's ballot! I hope you will like it enough to vote for me.... often! You can vote each time to visit Porter's for the next three months! There are 36 entries in this invitational show. Each one is unique and special and you will see that the artist's have had lots of fun with their "impressions".
On December 30th I mounted a collection of 14 en plein air paintings at the wonderful exhibit space in The Good Bean Coffee Company in Jacksonville, Oregon. The show is curated by Hannah West of Southern Oregon Artists Resources (SOAR.Com). On January 20th we held an artist's coffee/reception for that exhibit and was I pleased to see so many of my friends come out on a very rainy afternoon for the event. The show will be there until January 30th. A friend and I will pick them up and relocate them back into my studio/gallery space in my home.
I just heard from one couple who saw the exhibit & is interested in a purchase. Negotiations have begun! You are welcome to drop in anytime to see my paintings if you are interested!
I just heard from one couple who saw the exhibit & is interested in a purchase. Negotiations have begun! You are welcome to drop in anytime to see my paintings if you are interested!
"Aspen Quintet" Watercolor by Pat Blair Exhibited at Good Bean Company |
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GALLERY & STUDIO SALES
My Gallery/ Studio is in my home and I am fairly successful in selling my work by having an open house studio/gallery reception about twice a year (one in the Summer and one in early winter.) I find it fun to do and usually set a three hour time for the gallery sale to run. I serve wine and cheeses and spend a lot of time visiting with my friends and neighbors. (Sixteen of my paintings sold in my last sale during a three hour time period!)
Let me know if you'd like to be on my invitation list.
Just email me at: blair432@charter.net.
Let me know if you'd like to be on my invitation list.
Just email me at: blair432@charter.net.