Emily Rapport, My Webmeister...

Emily Rapport, my guru, my webmeister, is having an Open Studio, details below. I'm posting this because I love her artwork and because she's also a website designer and her services are extraordinary. I'm doing a bit of shameless advertising here for her.

She does my website, rounderstudio.com and here's her webwork website which is eatpaintstudio.com.

Damen Sunset, Emily Rapport, 10"x14", watercolor

Emily Rapport, artist, is having an open studio, here's her artist website. I picked "Damen Sunset" because I truly love Emily's feel for watercolor and because this is a scene that fills me with nostalgia for my hometown and for the Brown Line, one of the mellowest transit rides in the world.

Ravenswood Open Studio One Day Only… Saturday, September 14, 4pm – 9pm Featuring all new oil paintings by me PLUS work by studio mates Marion Kryczka, Amavong Panya and special guest artist Leo Kogan. Location is 4541 N. Ravenswood at Wilson, #403. Older works will be available and priced to sell. RSVP to our Facebook event here. Free to enjoy, close to Ravenswood Metra, Damen Brown Line and plenty of free parking.

Kathryn Gauthier at Uncommon Ground Thursday May 23

Gwen Jones Playful Textiles at Chicago Cultural Center

George C. Clark at 45th Ward Office Gallery

Dune Boardwalks, Tybee Island, Georgia
Ink and watercolor painting by George C. Clark

GEORGE C. CLARK exhibition extended

Eight watercolors from the painted-on-site "Travelers Sketchbook" series by GEORGE C. CLARK as well as two large studio landscapes are currently on exhibit at Alderman John Arena's 45th Ward Office Gallery at 4754 N. Milwaukee Avenue in Chicago. The Ward Office is open Monday through Friday from 8:00am to 6:00pm and the exhibition will be up until the last week of May, 2013.

Kathy Weaver at Woman Made Gallery

"Biomechatronics Development Lab 2," Kathy Weaver artist
charcoal, 22"h x 28"w

"Mimetic Concerns", Kathy Weaver artist
airbrushed on satin, hand quilted, hand stitched
44"h x 57"w

Kathy Weaver will be exhibiting at Woman Made Gallery in two exhibitions, May 10-June 20th
Openings for both are May 10th, 6-9.
Hope you all can come. Interesting shows about the mind-body connection.

Human Beings II, curated by Riva Lehrer
"Biomechatronics Development Lab 2
charcoal, 22"h x 28"w

Body and Brain, curated by Ginny Sykes
"Mimetic Concerns"
airbrushed on satin, hand quilted, hand stitched
44"h x 57"w

Kathy Weaver Featured Artist ASCI

Pandora’s Surprise by Kathy Weaver, 2001, airbrush, egg tempera painting, hand-embroidered, quilted, 58” h x 54” w [photo by Tom Van Eynde]

Kathy Weaver is the featured artist of the month on the ASCI (Art and Science Collaboratives, Inc.) website

http://www.asci.org/artikel1184.html

This organization is very active, with their website getting 3,500 hits a month.

Didier Nolet Studio Open House

Didier Nolet opens Pilsen studio for tour and raffle Greetings! Please join us Saturday, April 20, 2013, from 2:30 - 8:30 p.m. for a preview of fabulous art at Didier Nolet's Pilsen studio, located at 908 W. 19th St. (garden level), in Chicago. Free parking is available on the street. Wine, cheese and other refreshments will be served View the unveiling of "Asian Winter," Didier's latest painting (not shown above). Looking forward to seeing you and you are welcome to bring a friend. Didier Nolet Click here to view my Website Didier Nolet 908 W. 19th Street Chicago, Illinois 60608 didiernolet@aol.com 773-470-7833 Gallery info 908 W. 19th St. (garden level) Chicago, IL 60608 RSVP to 773-470-7833 Reception details & raffle Saturday, April 20, 2013 2:30 - 8:30 p.m. Here is your chance to win an original piece of art by Didier at our exclusive raffle. Tickets are only $20, or three for $50. To purchase tickets, call 773-470-7833 or visit Franklin Framing at 13019 S. Western Ave. Click on this image to view a video of artist Didier Nolet Didier Nolet was born and raised in Paris and has a Master's degree from Ecole Nationale Superieure des Beaux-Arts in France. He has exhibited in countless shows and his

Collage in the Smokies with Kathy Weaver

Spend a fall week at Arrowmont in the beautiful Great Smoky Mountains!

Kathy Weaver will be teaching at Arrowmont, an historic school of arts and crafts, where artists and crafts people come together to engage, explore and learn.

September 29-October 5, 2013

The Stitched Statement: Creating Fabric and Paper Collages
Create rich collages using papers or fabric. Combine mono printing and airbrush with traditional stiches used in non-conventional ways. Everyone can enjoy this class regardless of skill level.

For more information: CLICK ME.  http://www.arrowmont.org/workshops-and-classes/workshops/details/454-stitching--collage?xref=456

Judith Roth exhibiting The Baseball Show

Batter Up, work in progress, Judith Roth, artist, 36"x48"

Judith Roth is inviting you to her event:
The Baseball Show, curated by Sandie Bacon
Wednesday, March 27, 6:30 to 9:30 pm., 4404 N. Southport, Chicago, Il

Catherine Cajandig in Collection Concordia University

Catherine Cajandig, artist

Catherine Cajandig's gift of a 23 print portfolio "Bestiary and Nahuales II " which includes Cajandig's print "Signs Of My Times" was acknowledged Feb.19th at Concordia University's gathering of Colleges Arts and Sciences. The prints are now part of Concordia's Collection and are a permanent exhibit at the University.

Kathryn Gauthier Solo at Woman Made March 1

Kathryn Gauthier: Object as Subject Opening Reception: Friday, March 1, 6-9 p.m. Artwork by Kathryn Gauthier "Functional objects have a story to tell. Every noticeable sign of wear, every thought that preceded action related to it, and every time it was physically handled the story grows. I believe that as an object is used, a bit of the soul of the user is imprinted forever upon it. This series is a way of reaching into that part of myself that yearns for intimacy and understanding by exploring the psychological and emotional subtext of functional objects." -Kathryn Gauthier

March 1 - April 25, 2013 - Opening Reception: Friday, March 1, 6-9 p.m.
Woman Made Gallery
685 N. Milwaukee Ave.
Chicago, IL 60642
Website: www.womanmade.org
Gallery Hours: Wed–Fri noon–7p.m. / Sat–Sun noon–4p.m. / Admission: Free

Sari Maxfield The Looking Glass, Mirus Gallery, San Francisco

"Dilly-Dally,'" Sari Maxfield, artist

Sari Maxfield is participating in "THE LOOKING GLASS: REFRACTION THROUGH THE FEMALE GAZE" at Mirus Gallery in San Francisco.

Opening Reception is February 9th, 2013 6-10pm

THE LOOKING GLASS IS THE THIRD EXHIBITION TO BE PRESENTED BY THE NEWLY OPENED MIRUS GALLERY, AND WILL EXAMINE CONTEMPORARY REPRESENTATIONS OF THE FEMALE FORM. THE LOOKING GLASS REINTERPRETS THE PRESENTATION OF WOMEN’S BODIES THROUGH A VARIETY OF MEDIUMS AND PRACTICES UNIFIED BY SUBJECT MATTER AND A SOLELY FEMALE PERSPECTIVE.

FEB 9TH 2013 TO MAR 2ND 2013

Mirus Gallery, 540 Howard st. San Francisco

http://www.mirusgallery.com/

Anita Miller Open House Sunday February 3

Anita Miller, artist, Water Bottle People

Dozens of Free Performances Celebrate Classical Music 

Sunday February 3 Fine Arts Building

Location: The Fine Arts Building

410 S. Michigan Ave.

Where: throughout the building, please note the poster directory

Anita Miller Gallery #827

Music 11am - `4 pm

Gallery 1:30 - 4 pm

Preview our latest items just in this week!

Special sale prices. will be available just for you!

847 767-6875

anitaivymiller@yahoo.com

anitamillergallery.com

parking lots on State & Harrison,

Balbo inbetween State & Wabash

Street Parking on Harrison and State

James Mesple at Jackson Junge Artist Talk

James Mesple, artist,  Dune Music

1389 N. Milwaukee Ave.      Chicago, IL      60622

Greetings!  The exquisite artwork of Chicago's very own, James Mesple, continues to light up the gallery walls this month. If you haven't had the chance to visit this amazing solo exhibit, we have scheduled two very interesting afternoons that will be sure to captivate your attention. This Saturday (Feb 2), award winning poet, Elise Paschen will read from her book of poetry, Bestiary. Mesple's painting, Dune Music, dons the cover of her third and most complex poetry collection. The following Saturday (Feb. 9), Mesple will return to the gallery, conduct a tour of the exhibit and talk about his work. This is a unique opportunity to meet the artist and learn about his process. Both the reading and artist talk are free to the public and start at 2PM. HOURS Monday - Saturday 11am - 8pm Sunday 12noon - 5pm ADDRESS 1389 N. Milwaukee Ave. Chicago, IL 60622 773.227.7900 www.J2gallery.com

Kathy Weaver Featured on Zia Gallery Blog

CLICK HERE FOR THE FULL STORY. . .Kathy Weaver’s Energetic Visual Storytelling
Posted on January 23, 2013 by John Vlahakis, By Shannon Gallagher

Kathy Weaver’s visually stimulating, imaginative mixed media artwork playfully juxtaposes colorful imagery with references to politics, violence, technology, personal relationships, and memory. She is a multi-media artist who often works on fabric, airbrushing and hand-embroidering the material to create intricate, multi-faceted works on satin, cotton, silk, and velvet.

Kathy Weaver is represented by ZIA|Gallery in Winnetka, Illinois. She is exhibiting in a two-person show there, running from January 18th until March 2, 2013.

Ken Gold Featured in Today's Chicago Tribune

Ken Gold, 55, became a certified animal representative with the American Humane Association 11 years ago, assigned to monitor films to ensure no harm comes to animals on a set. Gold has worked on more than 230 film productions, including "Marley & Me," "Contagion" and "Django Unchained."(Armando L. Sanchez, Photo for the Tribune)

Ken Gold was featured in today's Chicago Tribune for his "day job" as a certified animal representative with the American Humane Association. They did not mention his "real job" as an artist.

'"I always loved animals. … Initially, I was interested in exotics and how captivity affected them," said Gold, a primatologist whose early career focused primarily on monkeys and apes."

He got a master's degree in systematic and behavioral biology at San Francisco State University, where he studied under Dr. Hal Markowitz, one of the modern founders of a movement to improve the environment for zoo animals. In the 1990s, Gold worked as an animal behaviorist and assistant curator for the Lincoln Park Zoo, before moving abroad to become the general curator for Apenheul Primate Park in the Netherlands and the general curator at the Singapore Zoo.'

Here's the link to the article. . .http://www.chicagotribune.com/health/ct-x-certified-animal-representative-20130123,0,5260295.story

Jesse Howard at Dominican University, River Forest

Jesse Howard exhibiting with Jason Reblando "Urban Insights" at Dominican University, O'Connor Art Gallery, Lewis Hall, Fourth Floor, 7900 West Division Street, River Forest, IL.

Opening reception, Wednesday, January 23, 4pm to 7pm. . .artist lecture, Jesse Howard at 3:00pm.

Exhibit runs from January 23 to February 27.

Didier Nolet Exhibiting in Evanston

This painting titled "L'Hiver" oil on canvas, 42" x 50" is going to be included in the Evanston Art Center Faculty Exhibition, 2603 Sheridan Rd. Evanston IL (847) 475-5300. Opening Reception, Sunday, January 20, 1-4 PM. Show runs through February 10, 2013.

James Mesple, Icons, Myths & Poems at Jackson Junge

Opening Friday, January 18 at 6:00 pm at Jackson Junge Gallery, 1389 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, Illinois 60622


“Icons, Myths and Poems” is a solo exhibit of works by famed Chicago artist, James McNeill Mesplé. This exhibition of thirty-three paintings showcases work in a variety of forms, including oils, aqueous, and mixed media. Although the materials are diverse, the themes running through this body of work are ones that Mesplé has been incorporating into his figurative paintings for thirty years. Mesplé continues to find inspiration in mythological and religious icons, which he then recreates with clever ties to the modern day. Included in the exhibition are poems by Elise Paschen and Effie Mihopoulos.

Kathy Weaver at Zia This Friday

"Cosmopolitan Guy" 18 x 24, gouache, colored pencil, ink, collage, Kathy Weaver, artist

Come see work by Micael Cutlip (from San Francisco) and Kathy Weaver 

at Zia Gallery:

Michael Cutlip and Kathy Weaver
Mixed Media Works on Panel and Fabric
January 18 - March 2, 2013
Opening Reception Friday, January 18, 4 – 7:30pm

Easy access from the city. Catch the Metra UP_N. Get off at Winnetka and walk 2 blocks west

to Zia, http://ziagallery.net/con, 548 Chestnut

Kathy Weaver
kathy@kweaverarts.com
www.kweaverarts.com

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