How exciting that Ortiz-Smykla Gallery | Studio (OSGS) is adding new artists to their ongoing exhibit!  The Rickie Report knows you will enjoy glass artist Irene Jalowayski’s presentation – and free giveaway for those who attend! (Bring your own chair – BYOC)

Saturday, June 15, 2013

You’re invited

  BYOC

(Bring Your Own Chair)

Lecture Series

5 pm – 7 pm

Ortiz-Smykla | Gallery-Studio

Meet Glass Artist, Irene Jalowayski

 Free Drawing for attendees:

• Large Silver Swirl Pendant with Fused Glass ( $135. value)
• Square Bowl with Flowers ($125. value)

Irene will be bringing an extended line of work for the lecture to discuss both her background and the process it takes to create such unique glass art.  For that evening, the pieces Irene brings with her will be provided at a special discount for attendees.

500 Northwood  Village  West Palm Beach, FL

Corner of Spruce and Northwood Road

Welcome to OSGS Gallery’s second in a series of lectures titled BYOC (Bring Your Own Chair).  OSGS [Ortiz-Smykla | Gallery-Studio] is featuring one of it’s own incredible artists each month by which she/he will share a short biography, how they got started, how they decided on their medium(s), techniques used, and how their work has evolved and where they see it going.  Bring a comfortable chair, relax, and learn from the best.  We know it will be time well spent, entertaining, and inspiring.

Three Faces, Fused Glass by Irene Jalowayski

The current Exhibit at OSGS includes works by Claudia Bloch, Sheree Blum, Ren Dittfield, Ursula Fernandez, Gail Erickson, Sherry DuBois, Kerby Glenn, Jeff Green, Irene Jalowayski, Lew Mayer, Ian Levinson, Helen Kagan, Jonathon Ortiz-Smykla, Juan Plaza, Ann Lawtey, Tim Rivers, Julie Roberts, Molly Potter, John Rachell, and Steve Wallace.

Irene Jalowayski

 

Irene Jalowayski is a retired speech pathologist who is a Florida native and grew up in Miami. She spent most of my adult life in California and returned to FL 8 years ago.  Always an art lover and collector, she began taking fused art glass classes seven years ago.

 

Red Glass Vase by Irene Jalowayski

She tells us, “I studied with Sidney Escowitz and took classes at McMow Art Glass Center and at Art Glass Environments. I now have my own studio and my hobby has become my passion. Working with glass has allowed me to express my creativity and love for color, shape and form. I get lost in my work and experience a thrill every time I open the kiln.”

 

 

Her fused art glass pieces are full of color with lots of dichroic glass mixed with beautiful bright backgrounds. Some are sculptural and some functional objects for the home including large and small bowls, dishes, platters,salt and pepper shakers, olive oil bottles, sushi dishes and serving utensils.

Accent Piece by Irene Jalowayski

 

Irene was selected as of of only 11 “Emerging Artists” at ArtiGras, 2012.  Her Judaic pieces include Shabbat sets, candlesticks, menorahs and mezuzahs. Items for the home include bowls, dishes, platters and many other fun pieces to showcase in your home. She also makes small accent tables with vintage or antique bases and art glass tops.

Accent Table with Fused Glass by Irene Jalowayski

 

• Annual Art Glass competition – McMow Art Glass Gallery and Studio Lake Worth FL-. 2011, 2012, 2013
• Contempo: Pushing the Limit on Art- Lighthouse Art Center, Jupiter, FL – 2011
• Artistic Visions II- the Armory Art Center, West Palm Beach, FL- May 2012
• Clay, Glass, Metal, Stone Gallery, Lake Worth, FL – Permanant exhibiting artist- 2012
• Florida Craftsmen Members Exhibition-Lighthouse Arts Center, Tequesta,FL – August thru October 2012
• Member: Florida Craftsmen
• Member: Artists of Palm Beach County

Ren Dittfield

Ren Dittfield has been practicing the art of photography for over 20 years, using his camera as a tool in capturing a unique and enriched vision.  Not only does Ren skillfully produce fine art images, he also performs carefully crafted portrait sessions as well as fashion and commercial editorials. 

Ren Dittfield, Photography

Ren’s photographs translate a visual language that captivate the viewer while maintaining his distinctive perception of quality.  Ren’s philosophy on digital media is authentic, allowing his expertise to transform an image to the highest standards of integrity.  Through his work with film, Ren urges the viewer to see the entirety of each composition, delivering the purest form of photography.  His collections reflect not only his versatility and commitment to creativity, but also his effortless conception of timeless beauty.

Helen Kagan

Helen Kagan, PhD, a refugee from Russia, is a healer and an artist.  Her “Healing Arts” blends her own life experience into a visual form emphasizing the healing power of art.  Helen grew up in what was then the USSR, a communist State where oppression and control were a daily reality. In 1991 a quest for free-dom led her to the US where she brought a Jewish heritage, a PhD in Science, Master’s in Psychology, and an unending thirst to explore life’s meaning.  Living in VT, WI, MN, NJ, NY and now in FL, she’s spent much of her life in the USA as a holistic therapist and a social worker. Following her quest Helen studied many healing modalities, and equipped with another Master’s in Clinical Social Work she’s been ‘walking the walk’ integrating a mind-body-spirit philosophy into her personal and professional life (see www.NYhealing.com)

Oil Painting by Helen Kagan

Primarily self-taught Helen’s been painting for as long as she remembers herself, since 2005 does it professionally. Helen works mainly with oil, and paints with pure boldness and emotion, always looking for ways to communicate on levels often not yet understood. While reflecting her own colorful and deep perception of life, a desire to bridge the Realities and heal the Past, she belives her artwork can enhance healing process to those in need.

Helen believes in the mind-body-spirit connection. These beliefs encompass her dream of developing a Healing Arts Center to reach people from different cultures, races and ethnic backgrounds.  A dream that she’s following all these years  by providing therapeutic healing services and bringing her Healing Arts to those in need.  Helen continues to follow her heart’s dream by sharing her art and personal Journey of hope through her collection of “Healing Arts”.

Carla Golembe

Carla Golembe is an award winning artist, illustrator, author and teacher.  Her work is shown at galleries throughout the United States. Collections include Hyatt Corp, Pan Pacific Hotels, Sheppard Pratt Hospital, Medical College of Virginia Hospitals, Worcester Art Museum (Worcester, MA), Academy Art Museum (Easton, MD), Boston Public Library and others.  She has received artist residencies from the Hambidge Center in Rabun Gap, GA; Altos de Chavon in the Dominican Republic and Kalani Honua in Hawaii.  As an artist in residence in these places she presented her work to the community by giving talks, demonstrations and exhibitions.

Carla’s children’s books include A Story of Surfing, The Story of Hula, M is for Maryland, Washington DC ABC’s, Annabelle’s Big Move and Dog Magic, all of which she wrote and illustrated. She has also illustrated Why the Sky is Far Away, The Creation, People of Corn, How Night Came from the Sea and The Woman in the Moon, Sun and Honeybees.  Carla wrote and illustrated the Zippy and Zoe series, published in Taiwan.

“Evening Doves” by Carla Golembe

Carla has taught fine art and illustration courses at Maryland College of Art and Design and the Maryland Institute College of Art, and Lighthouse Center for the Arts.  She worked with elementary school children teaching them to write and illustrate picture books and fold books through the Center for Creative Education and the Milagro Center. She presently teaches painting, and drawing at Delray Beach Center for the Arts and the Art School of the Boca Museum of Art . 

She has done presentations and workshops for children, teens and adults in schools, libraries, museums and other community based venues for almost  20 years.  Carla was an artist for five Animals on Parade Public Art Projects including Washington DC’s Party Animals and Pandamania, Ocean City Maryland’s OC Beach Birds, Prince George’s County, Maryland’s Birds-I-View and Palm Beach County’s Wild Things.

Luke Gardner

A Junior at Dreyfoos School of the Arts who is coming into our exhibit as our only current student artist.  

Luke Gardner

Luke has already gained exposure and recognition for his work regionally and nationally.  Luke has been awarded by the Regional Scholastics Art and Writing competition and has garnered top scores as judged by the College Board.  He will be exhibiting some of his pop culture, illustration and abstract work at OSGS.  Here’s a nice link to an extended look at some of Luke’s work:
http://lukegardner1681.wix.com/artworks

About OSGS:

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OSGS is always striving to broaden our reach.  In order to keep up with all of our latest news and upcoming events, please ‘Like’ us on Facebook and we will look to see you soon.  https://www.facebook.com/OSGSart?ref=hl

Evelyn Ortiz Smykla & Jonathon Ortiz-Smykla
OSGS Ortiz-Smykla|Gallery-Studio
p: 561-833-2223
e: OSGSart@hotmail.com
www.OSGSart.com
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561-537-0291

The Miromar Outlets Mall near Naples/Bonita Springs Florida will be bursting with fine art and craft work when Patty Narozny’s Hot Works™, LLC Estero Fine Art Show™ comes to town!  The Rickie Report urges you to apply NOW – the deadline is June 15th! Let us know when you get accepted so we can share your excitement!

At Miromar Outlets

Southwest Florida Near Naples/Bonita

Professional Artists

Applications now being accepted via Zapplication.org or “manual”

November 16 & 17, 2013 – 12^th Bi-Annual Estero Fine Art Show™

deadline June 15 2013

January 4 & 5, 2014 – 13^th Bi-Annual Estero Fine Art Show™

deadline August 5 2013

Congratulations on Honorable Mention from Sunshine Artist!

Estero Fine Art Show October 27 & 28, 2012 – event poster

Estero, FL is located on the southwest coast of Florida, between Naples and Fort Myers. The 12^th & 13^th bi-annual events take place outdoors at Miromar Outlets, an upscale shopping complex located off I-75 with more than 140 designer and brand name outlets including Saks Fifth Avenue, Neiman Marcus and Bloomingdales the Outlet Store. 

John Mascoll, Wood
Judges Award of Excellence, June, 2013

This event brings a great buying audience, people with money who have large, new secondary homes in the area. Focus is visual arts; every effort is made to keep buy/sell out of show.  Miromar Outlets has been voted Southwest Florida’s “Best Factory Outlet Shopping Center” for 15 years in a row. Located at the same intersection, is the Miromar Design Center, Southwest Florida’s biggest and best resource for home furnishings with 45 stores all under one roof. Nearby Miromar Lakes Beach & Golf Club, is the #1 residential community in the United States!

Svetlana Kuznets, Fiber                                             Award Winner of Excellence,June  2013

Miromar Lakes is the only Florida community ever to win the National Association of Home Builders’ Gold Award for Community of the Year. The 1800 acre residential community features a 700 acre freshwater lake, three miles of private white sandy beach, and signature championship golf all within one luxurious setting. The National Gold Award was presented to Miromar Lakes for its excellence and superiority. Miromar Lakes also holds the honor of Best Clubhouse in the United States for its Beach. This truly puts Miromar Lakes in a class of its own, as no other community has ever won both #1 Community and #1 Clubhouse in the United States. For more info visit Miromar.com.

Gary Traczyk, Sculpture
Award of Excellence, June, 2013

About Hot Works™ Estero Fine Art Show – Artist-Focused Event

• 29+ years of event and media experience

• Focus is on visual arts and juried by art professionals

• Every effort made to eliminate buy/sell

• $1,500 in artist awards with a continental breakfast on Sunday morning!

• Enormous advertising/promotional campaign – TV, Radio, Print, Social Media, Posters, Banners, Post Cards, etc.

• Several shows to choose from throughout the year – dealing with one organization

• Professionally managed

• Friendly and experienced professional event crew

• Trustworthy booth sitters available

• Overnight security provided

• Complimentary cold water throughout the event

• Ease of drive in and move out; large trucks welcome plenty of free parking including RV’s

• A youth art competition for grades K-8 or ages 5-12 is implemented into the event -

Sponsored by the Institute for the Arts & Education, Inc., a 501c3 non-profit organization

• More!

Event Hours:    Saturday & Sunday, 10am-5pm

Move in:           Friday, 8am-6pm (plus Sat morning, 8am-10am)

Move out:         Sunday, 5pm-9pm

Media Categories

___ Clay ___ Digital ___ Drawing ___ Fiber ___ Glass ___ Jewelry-Precious ___ Jewelry–Non Precious  ___ Metal ___ Mixed Media ___ Other ___ Painting ___ Photography ___ Printmaking ___ Sculpture ___ Wood

The Promise

We are committed to your success. Please feel free to call with any questions or concerns at any time. We are artist-focused and seek to provide a venue that enhances your work and simplifies your participation. At Hot Works™, we’re not successful until you are.

 Contact Info:

Patty Narozny, Executive Director

Hot Works™, LLC

PO Box 1425  Sarasota, FL 34230

Phone: 941-755-3088

Email: Patty@HotWorks.org    Website: www.HotWorks.org

“LIKE” us at Facebook.com/HotWorksFineArtandCraftShows

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561-537-0291

The Rickie Report can’t wait to see the entries for the two upcoming exhibits at the Lighthouse ArtCenter in Tequesta!  ”ArtyBras” and “Photo Now!”  are accepting entries now.

Lighthouse ArtCenter

CALL FOR ARTISTS!

1) Photo Now!

Deadline: July 31st

2)  ArtyBras

Deadline:  September 4th 

The Lighthouse ArtCenter Museum & School of Art, a member-supported nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization, provides visual and performing arts for the community through unique collections, engaging exhibitions and cultural programs, a dynamic School of Art and diverse outreach activities.

For more information on the Lighthouse ArtCenter Museum, School of Art, exhibitions, programs and events, visit http://www.lighthousearts.org or call (561) 746-3101. The Lighthouse ArtCenter is located in Gallery Square North, 373 Tequesta Drive, Tequesta, Fla., one-half mile west of US Hwy 1. Museum hours are Monday through Friday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. with admission free for members and $5 for non-members ages 12 and up.  Saturday hours are 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., with free admission.  Programs are funded in part by the Cultural Council of Palm Beach County, the Palm Beach County Tourist Development Council and the Palm Beach County Board of County Commissioners.

For coverage of your events, to place an advertisement, or speak to Rickie about appearing in The Rickie Report, contact The Rickie Report at:

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The Rickie Report

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561-537-0291

For some, sharing their artwork publicly is difficult.  The Rickie Report understands this challenge and hopes everyone will take advantage of the opportunity WITVA is offering at their next meeting.  In addition, we list their regular class schedule and congratulate this wonderful group of men and women on their new home!

WITVA

PRESENTS

Art Critiques by Susan Hanssen

Friday June 21 , 2013

Noon – 3:00

The Public Is Welcome to the

New WITVA Art Center!

2960 NW Boca Raton Blvd (NW 2nd Avenue) #8

WITVA is proud to announce its move to a new space, which has room for 2 artists to rent private studios!  Please call 561 504-9143  or email: WITVA2000@aol.com

Susan Hanssen will be the guest at this WITVA meeting.  Susan is an award winning and accomplished artist residing and teaching in south Florida.   She teaches in Fort Lauderdale.

Phyllis Spenser

Phyllis tells us, ” I have been drawing and painting all of my life. I studied Art in a specialized High School and  graduated from The Traphagen School of Fashion with a degree in Fashion Illustration.  I also attended The Art Student’sLeague and The Parson’s School of Design. I taught for many years at The Traphagen School and at Parsons while simultaneously working in the Bridal Industry as a Bridal Gown designer.”  

Anniversary

For several years, Phyllis was the Curator of The Traphagen Costume Museum which housed a famous collection of period and regional garments.  She retired from this busy life in order to devote herself to painting portraits which is her true love.

Phyllis Annunziato

Recycled jewelry

Since 1976 Phyllis has been making, jewelry. In 1984 she began teaching the “art of  jewelry” and showing work in juried exhibits, winning many awards.  1, 2 and 3 women shows in both New York and Florida have been well received.  Her work has been exhibited in several Museums.

Phyllis served as President of Women In the Visual arts from 2000-20012, Co-President from 2007-2008 and President from April 2011-April 2013.  Phyllis is also an active member of the Florida Society of Goldsmiths (FSG). Inspired by her surroundings she uses “found objects” and recycled materials.  

She tells us, “It is interesting to see how many wonderful ideas come from looking “out of the box”.  Jewelry is small example of the ability to transform things that are considered “waste” into artistic and fun art. It gives one a feeling of joy to know what we can do if we just give it some thought.”  She also studies the classic methods of the jewelry art  and finds  combining those practices with modern techniques, makes “one of a kind” wearable art more interesting.

CLASSES/WORKSHOPS

1) LOLA LICHMAN

 

 STUDIO SESSIONS

WEDNESDAY 1:00 – 5:00  PM

• Come to paint
• Get intensive instruction or an occasional critique
• Beginners to those who need a space to try new mediums
• Experienced Instructor
• Learn the Secrets of Color Mixing
• Learn how to Paint with a Palette Knife
• Set Yourself free!
• Call for registration fee information: 561-394-6081

 

 2) MICHAEL GRABER

PAINTING CLASSES

SATURDAY MORNING 9:30 AM-­‐12:30 PM

Michael Graber has been a working artist for over forty years; He studied at Queens College, New York. Adelphi University in Garden City, New York at the Royal Academy of the Arts, London. He has been a teacher for over twenty years, to both youth and seniors.  His students have won national recognition. Michael has designed interiors, furniture, fine and costume jewelry, and has done set designs for musical theater. At present he has a small mural business and teaches full time during the day.

Michael believes everyone is creative, and can achieve painting and drawing skills with the right direction and philosophy. He never compares one persons skill to another, nor does he try to get an artist to paint in his style, but encourages all to be themselves, express themselves, and above all learn to see the world through the eye of a painter. There are great artists, but not all great artist can be a great teacher.

  Michael Graber – 561 239-4949; 561-852-0900 or artistgraber@comcast.net

3)    JEWELRY JUST FOR FUN

A Jewelry Class by  Phyllis C Annunziato

Thursdays 1:00 – 4:00  PM 

  $25.00 per Session – $115.00/5 sessions

 

Experiment with many creative aspects of making jewelry, and hopefully open your mind to new ideas.  The pieces that you created cannot be made by a machine, or found in a jewelry store or book. I will bring tools with me that will help achieve this, such as dowels, hammers and pliers, saws, etc.

I will supply Brass, Copper, NU-Gold (Silver may be purchased if desired).     If beads are desired student should bring them and/or anything they would like to include in the jewelry. Beads and stones will be available for purchase.  Please call: 561 504-9143     Send check to: Phyllis C. Annunziato, 2628 NW 64th Place   Boca Raton  Florida 33496 

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JEWELRY CLASS REGISTRATION FORM (PLEASE PRINT CLEARLY)Name____________________________________                               

Address__________________________________________

Tel. Home _________________Cell _____________________

 E-Mail_______________________________________

Class Title    “Jewelry Just for fun “   _____ Amount  $25.00 or $110.00         

Check  #_____________________ 

LIMITED TO 6 STUDENTS!

For more information about WITVA, please visitwww.WITVA.org

https://www.facebook.com/pages/Women-in-the-Visual-Arts-Inc/196265920417220?fref=ts

 

 

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Rickie Leiter, Publisher

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561-537-0291

The Artists Association of Jupiter and Unique Glass Art will present a new exhibit, “Chasing Summer”.  In addition to seeing the creativity of this group, The Rickie Report is pleased to announce that sales will benefit the Jupiter Performing Arts Fund!  Read how you can help with old musical instruments as well.  Art, refreshments, musical talent – don’t miss it!

THE ARTIST’S ASSOCIATION OF JUPITER

AND

A UNIQUE ART GALLERY

Present:

A Group Exhibition  and Reception

“Artist Challenge: “Chasing Summer”

Thursday June 12th

5:30 – 7:30 pm

226 Center Street  Jupiter, FL

  PLEASE RSVP to auniqueartgallery@comcast.net or call 561-529-2748

 The Artists Association of Jupiter  (AAOJ) and Unique Glass Art will hold  “Chasing Summer”, a monthly open house to raise awareness and funds for not for profit organizations. The June event will be held on Wednesday June 12, 5:30 – 7:30 pm. at   A Unique Art Gallery, 226 Center St #8, Jupiter.  Proceeds from the sale of art work created by the artists of the AAOJ, will benefit Jupiter Performing Arts Fund, a local not for profit organization.

“Chasing Summer” exhibition will feature the Artists members of Artists Association of Jupiter  This special event is an “Artist Challenge” for which artists create a piece of artwork that depicts the meaning of “Chasing Summer.” All genres will participate so please join us to check out the diversity of how our artists explore this challenge and all the methods they will use to create their works of art. Proceeds will be shared with the Jupiter Performing Arts Fund: Keeping Music In Education “New Life for Old Notes.” We will also collect monetary donations for the fund as well as gently used instruments.

Band Members

Jupiter Performing Arts Fund is a not-for-profit organization formed for the purpose of encouraging, promoting and supporting music education in the Jupiter public schools. Each year, JPAF awards scholarships to students for music lessons, music camps, clinics, and drum corps. Scholarships are also awarded to high school seniors planning to major in music at college.

Students of Jupiter Performing Arts

JPAF’s “New Life for Old Notes” program collects used musical instruments, refurbishes & donates them to Jupiter area school music programs. Do you have an old musical instrument in your closet or attic which is collecting dust? Here’s an opportunity for you to give new life to those old notes! Please take the opportunity to donate those instruments to the Jupiter Performing Arts Fund and help a local student in need. Your tax deductible donation will help a young musician excel & will support the music programs in Jupiter schools. For more information visit them on lines at www.jpaf.org 

The Artists Association of Jupiter is a collaboration of artists who work together to promote the awareness of art and education to the community and surrounding counties. Its venue, A Unique Art Gallery, opened its doors in June of 2010.  Learn more about the organization, its artists and programs on the Association’s website, www.artistsassociationofjupiter.com

Unique Glass Art has been serving Florida’s Palm Beach and Martin Counties since 1986 specializing in custom glass etching and carvings for residential, commercial and yachts.  Visit them on the web at www.uniqueglassart.com

For more information on this event call or email the Gallery at 561-529-2748 or auniqueartgallery@comcast.net

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561-537-0291 

Woodturning is fascinating.  How does the artist choose the type of wood for a project?  Are some types better than others for specific uses?  The Rickie Report knows you will find the answers at Clay Glass Metal Stone Gallery’s next exhibit: “Chips Off the Old Block”!  

Clay Glass Metal Stone Cooperative Gallery

Presents

Chips Off the Old Block

Friday, June 7- 6:00-9:00 PM

15 South J Street- Downtown, Lake Worth Florida

Teri at the Lathe

Teri at Work

Wood Bowl by Teri

 

Bottle Brush Burl by Lee Sky

The Artists of Palm Beach County will hold their next general meeting on Monday June 10 at 7 PM.  Don’t miss sharing and networking at Debbie Mostel’s Studio! The Rickie Report hopes you’ll be there and not miss out!

 Artists of Palm Beach County

Invites You

    To Their Monthly Gathering

Monday, June 10, 2013

7 – 9 pm

 at the Studio of

Debbie Mostel

 

The Artists of Palm Beach County will hold their monthly artists’ sharing gathering on Monday, June 10, 2013 from 7:00 – 9:00 pm at the studio of member Debbie Mostel, 6520 East Point Pines Street in Palm Beach Gardens.

Please bring a work of art for sharing/critique.

Please bring refreshments to share with the group.

On Monday, June 10, 2013 from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. world-renowned jewelry designer, sculptor, painter, and APBC member Debbie Mostel will be hosting the monthly event at her studio.

Debbie’s education in art spans the globe. Her high-end sterling and glass fashion jewelry were sold in famous venues such as Bloomingdales, Saks Fifth Avenue, and Nordstrom. They were also featured in publications such as the New York Times, Cosmopolitan, Vogue, and Harpers Bazaar. Debbie currently incorporates castings of her jewelry elements into her paintings. Most of her work is half painted and half collaged with not just jewelry, but also many other found objects that contain special meaning to the artist. 

After seeing Debbie’s work, well-known painter and gallery owner Jo Anne Berkow said “I immediately decided that I wanted to rep her in my gallery. To date her work has caused a lot of excitement. It is fresh, unique and makes a strong statement about the world we live in and the environment.” 

Admission is free for members of APBC, but the general public is invited to attend the event for a $5.00 admission fee. Payment will be collected at the door and will be applied towards the membership fee, if one wishes to join at the meeting. Artists are encouraged to bring a work of art for sharing/critique as well as refreshments to share with the group. If you can’t make it to the event, you can see Debbie’s artwork on her website www.debbieleemostel.com.

Directions:  I-95 to Donald Ross Rd west one mile to entrance of East Point on the left.  State you are with Artists of PBC and show drivers license at the guest gate.   At the first stop sign, turn left at East Point Pines St.  Debbie’s house is about 1/2 mile on right at the balloon.

 

The Artists of Palm Beach County is a diverse group of nurturing and caring art and cultural collaborators.

The Palm Beach County Artists’ association is a coalition created and managed by artists, for artists of all disciplines. We are dedicated to empowering individuals in the arts by reaching out to our diverse community, cultivating professional and social resources and opportunities for our members, and developing collaborative relationships.

They are offering classes and workshops at their new home, Art on Park, located at 800 Park Avenue in Lake Park, FL.  John Vincent Palozzi is leading a Drop-In Poetry Workshop ($10. per person) which meets each Saturday.  Everyone is expected to write and sharing is optional.  This workshop is open to anyone aged 16 years or older and all skill levels are welcome.  This is a perfect opportunity to improve your skill base and extend your comfort level.

All Artists of Palm Beach County’s meetings are open to guests ( $5. fee can be put toward your annual dues of $50.) and members (free).  Please rsvp via the website if you are planning to attend this event.  For more information call: 561-345-2842 or visit: www.artistsofpalmbeachcounty.org

 

 

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Rickie Leiter, Publisher

The Rickie Report

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561-537-0291

Photographing Artwork

John R. Math is the director and operator of the Light Space & Time Online Art Gallery. Mr. Math is a fine art photographer who sells his work to the corporate art markets. John’s blog was most helpful and I strongly suggest reviewing the eight simple steps and photo editing links that he offers. http://www.lightspacetime.com/art-blog/tips-on-photographing-your-art-the-right-way/

Please send your questions, no more than 250 words to:

rickie @therickiereport.com

For coverage of your events, to place an advertisement, or speak to Rickie about appearing in The Rickie Report, contact The Rickie Report at:

Rickie Leiter, Publisher

The Rickie Report

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Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33420

Rickie@therickiereport.com

561-537-0291

Most people look at polymer clay creations and ask if the design is painted.  The Rickie Report hopes you will be intrigued by the limitless possibilities of using polymer clay as your creative medium when you see what the Cabin Fever Clay Festival is offering in their Master Classes.  There is also a discount to register!  If you are looking for a local place to learn more about polymer clay, contact South East Florida Polymer Clay Guild (SEFPCG).  This group meets once a month in Delray Beach. Please call Liz Heller for more information: 561-637-0021

NOTE:  Discount is extended through June 15th!

Have you registered for the Master Class Camp (MCC) yet?  If you have been on the fence, the $40 discount per class offer has been extended until June 15th! But hurry, there is limited space available in each workshop and they are filling fast.

 

Master Class Camp ( MCC) is a unique creative event offering 2-day intensive workshops from Master Instructors including: Maureen Carlson, Jeffrey Lloyd Dever, Lindly Haunani, Robert Liu, Sandra McCaw, Ellen Marshall, and Carol Simmons Join us on this inspirational journey. Some clay will be provided by Polyform Products. (Registration form at end of document)

Workshop Overviews:

Maureen Carlson: Story Boxes

Friday & Saturday, July 26-27, 2013
Skill Level = all levels, confident beginner to advanced

Some people record their stories in written form. Others use photo albums or scrapbooks. Still others hang their stories on the wall in the form of framed photos. In this class, we will do all of the above – but not in the traditional way. The finished piece in this class will be a Story Box. This box will be a vehicle for telling your story through symbols, images and words.  Each box will be unique. Time will be given in class to develop a theme and personal symbols. The boxes will then be embellished with  polymer clay, Apoxie Sculpt, paper, fiber, beads and paint. Space can be left in the boxes for you to continue the theme when you return to your own work space.

 

The finished boxes can be hung on the wall or developed as a standing piece. Polymer clay skills learned will be sculpting, texturing and layering techniques. There will be an emphasis on creating pieces that represent a symbol or a story. Students will also learn how to work and sculpt with Apoxie Sculpt.  Come explore with Maureen as you take a journey into the world of Story. Kit fee applies.

Jeffrey Lloyd Dever: Polymer and Wire – Take Two!

Sunday & Monday, July 28-29, 2013
Skill Level = all levels, confident beginner to advanced

 

This two-day workshop employs another take on Jeff’s wire- working and polymer clay form building techniques to create innovative small-scale sculptural forms in jewelry. Students will first fabricate wire frame armatures and complete basket forms with a tinkered wire-wrapping technique. Next, Jeff will explore original polymer forms using clay layering and multi-cycle curing to complete pieces. Finally, you’ll explore finishing techniques with an emphasis on an array of surface ornamentation options. This is a technique driven, not a project-based workshop, focused on hands-on applications. Some may complete a project, others may focus more on perfecting the technique. Students should have a basic working knowledge of polymer clay. Kit fee applies.

 

 

Lindly Haunani: Inspired Color: Collaging for Clarity

Sunday & Monday, July 28-29, 2013 Skill Level = all levels, confident beginner to advanced

 

Join Lindly for a colorful, fast paced, fun and gentle two-day workshop designed to increase your confidence while mixing and combining colors in you work.  We will begin with exploring your color likes and dislikes while making an intuitive color inspiration collage from magazine clippings. During the afternoon session, as a group, we will do a color analysis of all of the collages created in the morning session while de-mystifying some of the vocabulary of color design. Learn which custom pigment primaries using polymer clay most directly reflect the colors in your inspirational collage.  You will then be guided through step-by-step to make five color blend sheets featuring: rich verdant darks, bright spectral colors, complimentary neutrals, enticing spice/accent notes and tints for the ever-important opportunity of value contrast.

 

The second day will include exercises to explore color harmonies and how proportion and simultaneity can magically change the look of your color schemes as you construct a series of colorful, wearable quilt block samples reflective of the colors in your collage. Learn how you can utilize the three properties of color: hue, value and saturation, to your advantage to add cohesion and impact to your work. Learn why the “rules” as they are outlined in many color reference books, rarely provide satisfactory results. Note: This workshop is designed to help you develop your own personalized color palette and is based by Lindly’s twenty three years of experience teaching about color using polymer. The emphasis is on you “seeing” color in new ways and being able to mix colors that make your “heart sing” rather than learning new polymer clay techniques.  Kit fee applies.

 

 

Robert Liu: Expressing with Bamboo-A Sustainable Jewelry Making Material

 

Thursday & Friday, July 25-26, 2013
Skill Level = all levels –metalsmith experience helpful

Students will learn to use black bamboo as a sustainable, strong, and light material for jewelry making. Robert will present a Powerpoint at the beginning of the class to provide examples of techniques used in his own and other’s bamboo jewelry. Students will learn how to heatbend bamboo for use in earrings, necklaces, and possibly rings and are welcome to incorporate their own materials like polymer, beads, artifacts, fabricated pieces, or their own jewelry with the bamboo. In addition to the beauty, relative permanence, and sustainability of using a fast-growing material, making jewelry from bamboo draws on so many skills and interests. Woodworking, metalworking, beads, jewelry components or artifacts can all be applied, as long as one had a modicum of manual skills, imagination and tools!

 

DAY ONE will begin with a Powerpoint lecture on bamboo and bamboo jewelry. Then Robert will show the class various types of bamboo torques and earrings that he will bring. The formal class will begin with heatbending of bamboo, working with basic types:

• Single culm, symmetrical, short and long torques.
• Single culm, asymmetrical, short and long torques.
• Intertwined torques, which are better done with a team oftwo or three.
• Tight radius bends, including how to incorporate such bends into torques and how to use them as pendants and earrings.
• Finally, demonstration on terminations and wire-wrapping.The class will then work on projects above at their own pace while receiving assistance from Robert with any problems. Students should complete one or two torques minimally before we move on.DAY TWO

Instructor will demonstrate some pendants/dangle fabrication with metal smithing, as well as earrings and then demonstrate bead wrapping on torques or other wrapping techniques. Next, Robert will demonstrate how to do 2-part torques. Students can work at their own pace and instructor will teach advanced techniques to faster students as well as continue helping others. By the end of the workshop, all students should have a number of finished pieces. They may well find new techniques/uses that I have not thought of or tried. Kit fee applies.

 

 

 

Sandra McCaw: Balancing Act

Friday & Saturday, July 26-27, 2013
Skill Level = all levels, confident beginner to advanced

 

The elements of balance, weight, rhythm and movement in jewelry design will be explored. Sandra will discuss basic design principles as she leads students through designing and creating a pair of leaf shaped earrings. Pendant or brooch may also be designed if time allows. The Ikat technique will be demonstrated to use in making the leaves, along with the the integration of wire and metal leaf with polymer clay. Finishing techniques and the “language” of the materials used will also be covered. Kit fee applies.

 

Ellen Marshall: Elements and Constructions

Friday & Saturday, July 26-27, 2013
Skill Level = all levels, confident beginner to advanced

Prepare to amaze yourself. In this 2-day class you will make and use armatures, templates and other tools and tricks to make components and elements. Next, you’ll look among your elements and explore a variety of ways to compose and construct partial or complete artistic pieces. The serendipity of this workshop is so much fun- you may end up creating jewelry or miniature sculptures.

 

 

Carol Simmons: Tessellated Kaleidoscope Cane Veneers: Bracelet and Pendant

Sunday & Monday, July 28-29, 2013
Skill Level = all levels, confident beginner to advanced

 

Learn Carol’s approach to color and caning in this fast paced two- day workshop. Take home a pendant, a bracelet or maybe both.  You will begin by mixing color blends from primary colors you have selected, using Skinner blend patterns Carol has developed specifically for this purpose. You will learn how to modify your blends to maximize the light/dark contrast and how to construct relatively simple canes that emphasize this contrast. Several cane types will be demonstrated. Next, you will combine your canes into a more complex, “master” cane. You will cut and reassembled a portion of the master cane to produce a new cane with a detailed repeating design. The rest will be set aside for a kaleidoscope pendant.

 

Using Carol’s special slicer, you will slice your cane into thin, even slices and use them to veneer a pendant core and a metal bracelet blank. She will share numerous tips on how to achieve the highest quality results including cane construction, veneer application, forming, sanding, buffing and drilling techniques. She will also show you how to store and transport the remaining slices so you can create more veneers at home. Kit fee applies. 

 

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Email any questions you may have: cabinfeverclayfestival@yahoo.com

 

 

 

 

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Steven Nussdorf ‘s artwork has a lot to say.  The Rickie Report originally saw his drawings at Art on Park, the Gallery of the Artists of Palm Beach County.  Each piece is thought provoking in a very quiet way. We urge you to take a moment to read this article about Steven and make it a point to see his artistry!

 Steven Nussdorf’s 

Art For These Times

Steven Nussdorf’s Drawings at Art on Park

Winning a distinguished art contest in New York State, in his teens brought public awareness to Steven’s artwork.  Jack Levine, Raphael Soyer and the New York Council of the Arts became interested in his drawings.  Steven learned about his craft at the University of Michigan School of Design, Art Students League, National Academy of Design, Atelier Lack of Minneapolis, Pels Art School and the Brooklyn Museum.  His art is part of Brent Green’s collection as well as the Ford Foundation.

After moving to Florida, Steven rethought and imagined his work in a new context.  He eliminated the use of color.  His backgrounds became minimal and simplified.  He calls it “Art for these times”.   A author of poetry and prose, Steve often accompanies his drawings with his writings.  His booklet, “Breakthrough” encourages individuals to embrace their journey inward.

Steven’s drawing, “On the Edge of the Bed” won the Artavox Choice Award in 2009, in an event sponsored by the City of Boynton Beach.  Steven has been involved in Boynton’s Art in Public Spaces programs.

Steven tells us, ” My work is about the pressures and stress we encounter in life today.  It is for the everyman/woman. I try to magnify special moments of realization that occur when our defenses are down and all that’s left is honesty.  These private moments are brought to the light and exposed and somehow, there is hope and healing.  At this point in time, art has to serve something bigger than itself…without rhetoric or dogma.”

Steven’s work can be found at Art on Park (Lake Park, FL), Gallery 22 (Boca Raton, FL) and Neighborhood Art Gallery (Boynton Beach, FL).  Steven’s main website is http://www.forthesetimes.com . His secondary website is http://www.stevennussdorf.com.  If you would like to receive Steve’s regular newsletters with drawings and writings, you can sign up there.  To reach Steven for more information please call: 561-317-0112 or email: Nussdos@yahoo.com

For coverage of your events, to place an advertisement, or speak to Rickie about appearing in The Rickie Report, contact The Rickie Report at:

Rickie Leiter, Publisher

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Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33420

Rickie@therickiereport.com

561-537-0291