BRUSHMARKS
Published monthly
October 2002

PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE:
It's good for us to stop now and then to appreciate what we have at OSA. Here is an outstanding building in a beautiful part of the city. And we owe many for the upkeep of the gallery filled with shows of fine paintings that change monthly. We couldn't ask for a better staff or teachers who offer instruction in an assortment of media and subject matter, now five days a week.

Demonstrations at meetings have been informative as well as entertaining. Our hostesses never fail to set a nice spread for us. Everybody has been pitching in.

What can we anticipate in the future? Well, let's fill some of those afternoons and evenings in classes.We can support studio on Saturday mornings.

Above all--OSA has something for everyone. Find your place. Show in the gallery. Attend meetings. Find a place where you can help. There are big and small jobs. Together we can help OSA to continue to be an important part of the community as it has been for 75 years.
Jack Miller, President, 503-697-9646

DAY MEETING:
Thursday, October 10 - Doors open at 10:00am,meeting at 11:00am.Valri Chiappetta is a Lake Oswego printmaker who will demonstrate collography. This is the creation of an image using found objects that are glued to masonite board or plastic, inked, and printed in a press

NIGHT MEETING:
Thursday, October 17- Doors open at 6:00 pm.Meeting at 8:00 pm. Betty Heinson is an OSA member and has been teaching portrait painting at OSA for some time. She will demo her approach to capture a person's likeness.

The critique group starts at 6:30 p.m. ~ Open to all members. You are invited to bring one to three paintings for a critique by Garve Beckham. This is a constructive and learning experience. Please consider participating in this important activity. The larger the group, the better the results. If you don't have paintings ready, come to watch, listen and learn and participate in the discussions.

DRAWING AND PAINTING CLASSES:
All levels. Click on the "Classes" link at the top of the page.

Rudy Stevens will be teaching a watercolor workshop at the Milwaukie Senior Center Sept 20, 27, Oct 4, 11,18, and Nov. 1. emphasizing composition, value and color. Contact Rudy at 503-636-4189.

GALLERY EXHIBITS:
Open 1 pm to 4 pm, Tuesday through Sunday. No admission fee.

October Show: Features a variety of subjects and media. Opens with an artists' reception Sunday, October 6 and closes Friday, November 1. Includes the following artists. Julia Brown, Vicki Cole, Dallas Evans, Jack McNally, Billie Orehovec and Jean Percy.

Featured artist for the month is Garve Beckham. Garve began his art education with lower division painting and drawing classes at the University of Oregon. He later studied under Charles Mulvey, Salton Szabo, Joe Bohler, Rex Brandt, George Post, Bud Shackelford and George Hamilton. He taught his first watercolor class for Portland Community College in 1972 where he taught continuously for 25 years, and since has taught at Clackamas Community College, Tillamook Bay Community College, and here at OSA. He also served as OSA president for two years. Garve is an award-winning artist of the Watercolor Society of Oregon (WSO). Currently, he is WSO vice president-elect and assumes WSO's presidency in 2003.

COMING UP IN THE GALLERY:
November Show. "Autumn" theme. Any medium. Opens Sunday, November 3, closes Friday November 29. A sign-up sheet is posted. Any questions on Gallery shows, call Jane Sayler 503-452-9366. .

Attention Associate Members.
The December gallery show is for you! Any medium or subject is acceptable. Associate members only. This is always one of the most exciting shows of the year including many new artist members and some of those whose work we haven't seen for a while. Plan early. The sign-up sheet is now posted.

Show opens with an artists' reception on Sunday, December 8 and closes Friday, January 3. Questions? Call Jack Miller, 503-697-9646.

NEWS OF OUR ARTIST/MEMBERS
Congratulations to:
Gene Gill will be participating on the Cannon Beach Stormy Weather Arts Festival "Quick Draw" Nov.1 at the Surfsand Resort, starting at 6:30 p.m. Gene will also be doing a watercolor demonstration at the Artists Gallerie Saturday afternoon Nov. 2, between noon and 3pm, reception to follow.

 

CREATIVE HELP WANTED
Brushmarks needs a few more creative people to help produce OSA's monthly newsletter. We're changing format to a four-pager that will not only continue to provide important OSA news, but also focus on artists, their works and technical tips. If you enjoy graphic design, writing and editing, call Jan Ames, 503-697-8290, or Patty Barker, 503-670-9462.

"THE SEVENTY-FIVE CLUB"
In order to raise $50,000 to maintain and improve the OSA building and grounds "The Seventy-Five Club" will launch a campaign to recruit all current and former members to make a contribution or pledge of $75 or more during this Seventy-Fifth Anniversary Year. Each member of the club will receive a certificate, a lapel pin, and their names will be included in a large donor plaque displayed at OSA. This campaign received unanimous approval by the Board, at the April 11 meeting.

MEMBERS:
OSA needs information about you for our Website, www.OregonSocietyOfArtists.com . We have added a section showing all of our members, and would like some photos of your work to add to it. Please fill out the following Member Bio/Contact form for the Website.

Name (Last) ____________________________________________________

(First) _________________________________________________________

City _______________________________________________State _______

Telephone ______________________________________________________

E-mail address __________________________________________________

Your Web site URL http://__________________________________________

Add a brief statement about your art work or yourself (no more than 140 characters including spaces).

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Print out this page, enclose a print photo ( 5 inches x 7 inches, or smaller) of one of your paintings. Send to:

OREGON SOCIETY OF ARTISTS
2185 SW Park Place
Portland, OR 97205
Attn: Web Site Bio