Wednesday, September 4, 2013

Peter Jones at Woman Made Gallery

Michele with the Ayala Alter
'Michele Fitzsimmons at the Art Institute' is a collaboration of 3 artists across a span of 30 years. One summer afternoon in 1981 Michele Fitzsimmons and Diane Schmidt did a daring photo shoot in the galleries of the Art Institute for their groundbreaking book ‘The Chicago Exhibition’. Out of 72 images shot only three photographs were published. Thirty years later Michele thought there might be further images and stories in the unused shots. She worked with Peter Jones to produce a series of digital prints.

Our window back to that afternoon was two 20 x 24 contact sheets that contained all the images made in that intense, panicked, fun photo shoot. The digital prints in this exhibition are all out takes. In some, only minor corrections and cleaning were done. In others, the full force of Photoshop has been used to combine and remake images in the hope that some new light can be cast on that distant afternoon."

More

Robin Samiljan is showing at The Fine Arts Building


Tuesday, September 3, 2013

Kathryn will be be busy this month


Dear Friends, Fellow Artists and Jazz Lovers,


Next Wednesday, Sept. 11th, is the Opening Reception for "CITY RHYTHMS":  an exhibit of selections from both my "Urban Reflections Series" and a collection of limited edition giclee prints of sketches made through the years of the many players in Chicago's Vibrant Jazz Scene.

The wonderful jazz pianist Tom Muellner will provide live music and, if there's time, I may be coerced into singing a few standards.

Please join us for cocktails, fine art, and a beautiful skyline view at:

 Cliff Dwellers
 200 S. Michigan Ave.
 22nd Floor,
Chicago IL

Wednesday Sept. 11th,
5:30 - 7:30 pm

Dinner Reservations:
or call:  312-922-8080

Discounted parking after 4 pm at System Parking, 55 E. Jackson St

This event is FREE and OPEN TO THE PUBLIC!  Please invite your friends and pass the information along.

Blessings,

Kathryn

*Note:  the show will hang through September 27th,
but access is limited to Members and their guests with the exception of the opening reception.

***
PS. Also of note...
is a group show I worked hard to put together of 15 Chicago artists who draw inspiration from the Urban Landscape
Now on exhibit at the Beverly Arts Center thr/ Sept. 22nd called "PAINTING THE TOWN".
Artist RECEPTION will be held on:

SATURDAY, SEPT. 21ST
7PM - 9PM

 Beverly Arts Center
2407 W. 111th St.
Chicago, IL 60655
www.beverlyartscenter.org

Gallery Hours:
M-F 9 am - 9 pm
Sat. 9 am - 4 pm
Sun. 1 pm - 4 pm

Participating artists:

Barbara Kay Herring www.womanmade.org
Roger Bole : www.rogerbole.com
Meredith Dytch www.meredithdytch.com
Sandra Holubow
Jane D'Angelo:  www.janedangelo.com
Jill Zylke
Karen Perl www.karenperl.com
Lynn Merel
Betty Ann Mocek: www.bettyannmocek.com
Nick Bridge
Jack Siegel:  jacksiegelartist.com
Ken Hirte
Kathryn Gauthier www.gauthierarts.com
Nancie King-Mertz:  www.nanciekingmertz.com



Sunday, September 1, 2013

Didier Nolet Schedules Fall Classes

The Art Center Highland Park
1957 Sheridan Road
Highland Park,IL60035

Monday: The Beauty of Soft Pastel
September 9 toDecember 8, 2013
12:30 to 3:00 pm(#1417)
No Class 11/25

You will learn and investigate painting with pastel. Pastel is a medium that allows you to use pure dry pigments. Learn tricks and techniques from an expert in a friendly studio atmosphere.

TAC Members $360
Non-Members $380

Tuesday: Plein Air Painting (Oil and Acrylic)
12:30 to 3:30 pm(#1425)
September 10 to October 29 (8 week session)

Learn to paint landscapes by direct observation of nature. Composition, color mixing, use of tools (brushes and palette knives) will be discussed in class. Instructor will be painting in class alongside the students. As well as giving weekly demonstrations on painting techniques.

TAC Members $250
Non-Members $270

Tuesday: From Landscape to Mindscape (Oil and Acrylic)
6:00 pm to 9:00 pm(#1430)
No Class 11/26
September 10 toDecember 8, 2013

Learn to create landscape paintings that reflect your state of mind, your different moods, and your soul. You will be guided from start to finish learning to compose, mix paint, use different strokes (and brushes), and even palette knives. Referring to photos, memories of places, and sketches as a visual support, you will be guided to develop paintings that are especially "yours."

TAC Members $375
Non-Members $395

Wednesday: Oil and Acrylic Painting
6:00 pm to 9:00 pm(#1446)
No Class 11/27

In this multilevel class you will learn to create paintings by planning ahead, from preliminary drawings, to studies, to a finished piece. Start with small sketches and advance to small paintings.

TAC Members $379
Non-Members $399


The EvanstonArtCenter
2603 Sheridan Road
Evanston,IL60201

Monday: Pastel Drawing
9:00 am to 12:00 pm
2North

Soft pastel is a unique medium that combines the qualities of drawing and painting, such that dry pigments look like velvet catching the light. Learn to create pastels from nature, photographs, or memories as you explore composition, color, light, shadow and perspective.

Skill level: Beginners/Advanced
Ages 18+
EvanstonResident $305
Non-resident $315
Class Size: Limit 8

Thursday: From Landscape to Mindscape
9:30 am to 12:30 pm
2North

Learn to create landscape paintings that reflect your state of mind, your different moods and your soul. You will be guided from start to finish learning to compose, mix paint, use different strokes (and brushes), even palette knives. Referring to photos, memories of places, and sketches as a visual support, you will be guided to develop paintings that are especially "yours" using oil or acrylic paint on canvas and/or canvas-covered boards.

Skill level: All Levels
Ages: 18+
EvanstonResident $305
Non-resident $315
Class Size: Limit 8


The Old Town Art Center
1763 N. North Park Ave.
Chicago,IL60614
September 11 to November 13

Wednesday:1:30 to 4:30 pm
Oil and Acrylic Painting
In this class each student works on a personal project. Didier guides you in the process of creating your artwork.


Studio/Gallery Didier Nolet
3461 S. Archer Ave.
Chicago,IL60608

Thursday:4:30 to 5:30 pm
Children's Class (8 to 12 yrs.)
Instructor: Laure Nolet
September 12 toNovember 14, 2013
$100

Creative and fun! Make decorative objects, collages, drawings and paintings, as well as crafts using crayons and water-based paint. We will be making masks and serving pizza for Halloween. Dress for messy fun! All supplies included.

Thursday:6:30 to 9:30 pm
Adult Studio Painting Class (18+)
Oil and Acrylic
Live model will be available depending on student interest.

Saturday:9:30 am to 12:30 pm
Adult Studio Painting Class (18+)
Oil and Acrylic
September 13 to November 15
$225


Vanderpoel Museum
RidgeParkFieldhouse
95th St.andLongwood Dr.
Chicago,IL60643

Friday:1:30 to 4:30 pm  
Class starts onSeptember 13, 2013and ends onNovember 15, 2013
Oil and Acrylic Painting/Soft Pastel Class
For information call Didier Nolet at (773) 470-7833