Art House
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Nonprofit regional art gallery offering exhibits, classes and special events, now representing over 100 artists. Art House is a vibrant and welcoming center founded on the belief that creative arts enrich lives. Through rotating exhibits, focused instruction and educational outreach, our mission is to create opportunities for the economic and artistic growth of established and emerging artists and to nurture the community's appreciation and understanding of the arts.
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The Artist Spotlight Lorraine McFarland Art House Artist/Instructor When it comes to her art, Lorraine McFarland was a late bloomer. Raised in St. Louis, Lorraine took every art course offered by her high school. She went to University of Missouri- Columbia with a declared major in art. However, when she saw what the other students could do she gave it up, thinking she was not artistically talented. Lorraine eventually earned a degree in Wildlife Management and became a field biologist. It was during this time that she learned photography, which would later contribute to her return to painting and drawing. Her father, who was a gifted artist, passed away in 1993 and Lorraine inherited all of his art supplies. Tucked away in storage in the years after his death, they were calling to her, but for various reasons the time was just not right for her to nurture her artistic side until later in her life. Lorraine' father always told her she could learn everything she needed to know to be a good artist by reading and practice and watching master artists paint. So, Lorraine took his advice to heart and started reading a lot about art history and techniques. In 1997, she pulled out the supplies he left her and began drawing and experimenting. She took some drawing classes and a watercolor class; but it was when she took a pastel class at the local vo-tech that things really began to happen quickly. For more about Lorraine's accomplishments visit her website lorrainemcfarlandart.com Join Lorraine for her Pre-Plain Air Workshop, Painting Plein Air with Pastels on Saturday, May 23-24. For more information and to register visit lorrainemcfarlandart.com/workshop
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You will want to add these to the calendar! Beginner Airbrush, with Fred Schollmeyer • Saturday, May 20, 10:00am-1:00pm • This class introduces students to the hardware and basic materials used in airbrush painting. The student will learn the basics of freehand and stenciled painting. Each student will create a small finished painting using acrylic. • $50, all materials included ————— Workshop: Painting Plein Air with Pastels, with Lorraine McFarland Saturday, May 23-24, 9:00am-4:00pm each day Day one: Learn the basics of painting with soft pastels (not oil pastels). Perfect for beginners or a great review for advanced artists. Learn about supplies and equipment and how to use them to maximize your learning and painting experience. Learn how to choose a scene, how to build a good painting, the importance of design, composition, value, basic color theory and atmospheric perspective. Lorraine will do a short demonstration, then students will paint. Day two: This session will be devoted to executing a finished painting en plein air in one day or less. Individual attention will be provided to each student. Students may paint alongside the instructor or choose a location of their own close by. Location: Prairie Garden Trust, New Bloomfield $150 Register directly with Lorraine: www.lorrainemcfarlandart.com/workshops, or by phone: 573-578- 1559 or email: lorrainemcfarlandart@gmail.com. ————— Colored Ink Painting, with Jessie Starbuck Tuesday, June 6—July 25, 6:30-8:00pm This 8 week course will explore the many unique qualities of colored ink painting. We will focus on brush technique, color layering, and the use of mixed media in order to achieve a wide range of effects. The class will culminate in a final project in which students are able to apply their new knowledge of ink painting techniques to a subject matter of their choice. Ages 13 and up $165, all materials included
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Rainy Night in Brick District Best in Category - Paint the Town - CPA 2016 Catherine Mahoney
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Don't' miss your chance to be a part of the 4th annual Callaway Plein Air! There are only 26 spots remaining. Callaway Plein Air is a four-day plein air painting event, followed by a month-long exhibit of the work created during the event. To register or for more information, visit http://arthousefultonmo.org/callaway-plein-air/ Art House Welcomes back several award winning artists to Callaway Plein Air 2017! We can't wait to see what these multi medium artists paint this year! Jennie Bedsworth Jane McDowell Daniel Fishback
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Watercolor Painting with Richard, Drawing with Jane, and learning Airbrush with Fred! Open Watercolor Painting, with Richard Dutton. • Wednesday, May 10, 6:00-8:00pm • Beginner to advanced artists are welcome to participate in this open watercolor painting session. The structure is flexible – students can work on a still life Richard will set up, paint from a selection of images, or bring a project of their own they would like to work on. Richard will be on hand to offer guidance or critique those who ask. Please call to sign up, limited to 15. • Ages 18 and over. $10. Bring your own materials. ----------------------------------------------------------- Open Drawing, with Jane Mudd • Wednesday, May 17, 6:00-8:00pm • Intermediate to advanced artists are welcome to participate in this open drawing session held on the third Wednesday evening of each month. Bring your own drawing materials in any medium. Jane will set up a still life, or some sessions may have a live model (with additional nominal fee). Jane will be on hand to offer guidance or critique those who ask. Please call to sign up, limited to 15. • Ages 18 and over, $10 suggested donation ----------------------------------------------------------- Beginner Airbrush, with Fred Schollmeyer • Saturday, May 20, 10:00am-1:00pm • This class introduces students to the hardware and basic materials used in airbrush painting. The student will learn the basics of freehand and stenciled painting. Each student will create a small finished painting using acrylic. • $50, all materials included
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These Mothers and Daughters from the First Christian Church had a blast creating mini masterpieces and memories! Thank you Renee Hackmann for sharing your enthusiasm and expertise for this experience!
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Evening Light Best in Category - Sunrise Sunset - CPA 2016 Michele Wells
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Callaway Plein Air is quickly approaching. 23 of the 50 slots are already filled! Sign up soon so you don't miss out on this great event. Art House is pleased to announce the event Judge for 2017 is Josh Crow. Josh Crow is painter from central Missouri. He studied Illustration at Rhode Island School of Design and Painting at Indiana University. The majority of his current work is studio-based, often times large scale and spans a variety of subjects and environments. However, plein air painting was where things started for Josh. When learning how to use oils, painting from life was always a focus. Much like drawing from observation, there is an element that makes for a challenging but also rewarding experience. The aim would be to find out how you will translate what is in front of you in your own personal way into paint on canvas. Josh is currently based out of Belle, Missouri, where he is involved with a non-profit arts organization that provides spaces for artists to develop their work through a residency program. He exhibits his work at various events and sells to mostly private collectors. This June he will be a participant in the top ranked Old Town Art Fair in Chicago. For more details and to register go to http://arthousefultonmo.org/callaway-plein-air/
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Honorable Mentions from Callaway Plein Air 2016 Callaway Plein Air 2017 -May 25 - May 28 is almost here!
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Mimic the Masters will be on display for another three weeks. There are so many interesting and impressive entries to see!
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If you are planning your SUMMER, you won't want to miss these exciting classes and workshops! Beginner Airbrush, with Fred Schollmeyer • Saturday, May 20, 10:00am-1:00pm • This class introduces students to the hardware and basic materials used in airbrush painting. The student will learn the basics of freehand and stenciled painting. Each student will create a small finished painting using acrylic. • $50, all materials included ————— Workshop: Painting Plein Air with Pastels, with Lorraine McFarland Saturday, May 23-24, 9:00am-4:00pm each day Day one: Learn the basics of painting with soft pastels (not oil pastels). Perfect for beginners or a great review for advanced artists. Learn about supplies and equipment and how to use them to maximize your learning and painting experience. Learn how to choose a scene, how to build a good painting, the importance of design, composition, value, basic color theory and atmospheric perspective. Lorraine will do a short demonstration, then students will paint. Day two: This session will be devoted to executing a finished painting en plein air in one day or less. Individual attention will be provided to each student. Students may paint alongside the instructor or choose a location of their own close by. Location: Prairie Garden Trust, New Bloomfield $150 Register directly with Lorraine: www.lorrainemcfarlandart.com/workshops, or by phone: 573-578- 1559 or email: lorrainemcfarlandart@gmail.com. ————— Colored Ink Painting, with Jessie Starbuck Tuesday, June 6—July 25, 6:30-8:00pm This 8 week course will explore the many unique qualities of colored ink painting. We will focus on brush technique, color layering, and the use of mixed media in order to achieve a wide range of effects. The class will culminate in a final project in which students are able to apply their new knowledge of ink painting techniques to a subject matter of their choice. Ages 13 and up $165, all materials included
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