Saturday, February 23, 2013

Textures, Transfers & Crackles
Integrate Layers to Create Depth and Design in your Painting

Instructor - Sandra Duran Wilson - 

Returning for her 4rd workshop at the Dragonfly Gallery

Tuition: 
$365 + $30 Supply Fee
Dates: 
April 5-7, 2013
Time: 
10 am - 5 pm
Location: 
Dragonfly Gallery at Rosedale (map)
Description:
Sandra Duran Wilson, author of three books and an upcoming DVD will bring more fun techniques to add to your growing toolbox of tricks for creating dynamic mixed media work. Sandra will introduce you to some new texture and resist techniques and demonstrate how layering some of the tried and true ones can add a sophisticated level to your work whether you are an abstract or realistic painter or collage artist.
Sandra has some fast and fabulous transfer techniques, creative new collage applications and always tantalizing textures. This class will focus on layering techniques and incorporating textures and transfers into several finished pieces. You will be able to spend time developing your compositions, work with no fail color mixing techniques and learn the road map to dynamic composition. She also has a wide range of crackle techniques to share, fun ways with faux encaustic and how to add different final finishes to your work.
Please join us for a fun filled three day workshop. Sandra will bring most mediums, transfers and crackles for a low fee. Try out many techniques and mediums before committing your resources to them.
Workshop sign ups are based on availability and are on first-come, first-serve basis.
Workshop Refund Policy:
CANCELLATION POLICY: We understand that circumstances arise causing changes in your plans. We sympathize when such situations occur, however, we must adhere to policies as our financial and contractual commitment for each workshop has been finalized. If you need to cancel your reservation, Dragonfly Gallery at Rosedale must be notified by phone (512) 420-9000 or the US mail.
The policy is as follows:
  • 35+ Days prior to a workshop: Full refund of tuition, less a $75.00 cancellation fee.
  • 34-17 Days prior to a workshop: Refund minus a $150.00 cancellation fee.
  • 16 Days or less prior to workshop: Full workshop fees are forfeited. No refunds or transfers.
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Please send a check for the appropriate amount to:
Dragonfly Gallery at Rosedale
4007 Marathon Blvd. Austin, TX 78756

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Liz Hill Workshop: Landscape, Figurative, & Fish Workshop


Check out this video of the "student work" from this past workshop with Liz Hill.  It was a great workshop, as usual!



Enter the world of Liz Hill...  February 8, 9, & 10, 2013        10am - 5:30pm

Use your painting skills with collage and make a finished piece that has a professional look of both.  
     Whether your interest lies in landscape or figure or fish, Liz does it all. Learn to use collage as a fine art, enjoy the drawing, painting and collage skills Liz  uses to make her award winning pieces. 

We are going to have a wonderful time of exploration and creativity during this workshop.  Using a live model on Saturday and Sunday, as well as your own photos of fish and landscapes, on Friday,  you will discover: 
  • How to plan for exciting compositions 
  • The power and content of abstraction.
  • How to see and draw figures both moving and seated.
  • How to paint figures and integrate them into backgrounds.
  • New techniques in a variety of media …… and much more….do not  wait to sign up, limited spaces available

For more info and to sign up on line:  Dragonfly Gallery at Rosedale





 Blog:.....                 lizhillart.blogspot.com

Thursday, December 27, 2012

Finding Myself in the Stranger...the Many Colors of Humanity


You are invited to a presentation of photographs
from the streets, markets, and temples of Tibet, Cairo, Jerusalem, and other distant places. 

Local photographer, John Mastenbrook reveals what he has found,
our shared humanity dressed in the rich textures and colors of each unique culture.

Exhibit opens on January 10, 2013  with a reception from 5:30pm to 7:30pm

exhibit closes on February 1, 2013
Gallery hours:  Thursday - Saturday  11:00am - 5:30pm








Friday, November 9, 2012



Come in and share some cheer!

Please mark your calendars for this year's Holiday Olé -
November 30 and December 1



Wednesday, September 12, 2012



FlashThe Portable Sun:   Advanced Photography Workshop
October 11-14, 2012           Price: $495.00
National Geographic photographer Raul Touzon will teach a photography workshop at the Dragonfly Gallery in Austin, TX October 11-14, 2012.

Born in Cuba, Touzon is a documentary and underwater photographer who specializes in making images that convey what he refers as to “the eternity of a moment”. Raul has traveled extensively in Latin America documenting its cultures and building an extensive collection of dramatic photographs which have been used in publications such as National Geographic Magazine, National Geographic Travel, Time, and US News among others. More info on Raul can be found on his website -
   http://www.touzonphoto.com/

One of the most useful tools to take your photography and creativity to the next level is learning how to use your external flash unit, the one I like to call "The Portable Sun". Learn how to use your "portable sun" in the field to photograph, nature, people and everyday life in an easy and fun way; without experience or complicated pieces of gear. You will learn fill flash, remote flash operation (one and multiple units) and how to mix different light sources to produce stunning images. We begin each day by editing and critiquing each other's photographs. Highly visual lectures and demonstrations cover digital camera settings, accurate metering & exposure in addition to the rules of composition.  Learn how to present your work with lessons on editing, sequencing, story development and bookmaking.  Afternoons are spent on field trips photographing assignments based on topics discussed during morning sessions. 

Dragonfly Gallery at Rosedale
4007 Marathon Blvd.
Austin, TX  78756
512-420-9000
**more info and to register:http://Dragonflygallerytx.com




COLLAGE CO-OP

INVITATION  
to those who enjoy everything about papers: cutting, tearing, staining, stamping, gluing, texturing, transferring -we will cover it!

YES, it is ready to start!

Now offering Tuesday and Saturday morning sessions 

OPEN TO ALL LEVELS 


We are all drawn to favorite colors, marks, images, shapes and subject matter. Why adopt and use others people’s images?  What meaning do these symbols have if they did not come from our personal journey? Learn how to add personal meaning  and energy in your art.  Never ending inspirations lies right at your fingertips.

I have arrived with what I believe will be a wonderful mix of learning, camaraderie and creative synergism and sharing.


There will be instructions and demonstrations every session, with plenty of hands-on, practice time for all in attendance. The next meet-up session will include a short critique followed by more new exciting demos and information sharing.  This is open to all levels of artists from beginners to advanced.  

DON’T WAIT SIGN UP IS LIMITED!


Starting : Tuesday, September 25   9am-12noon (and continuing for a total of 4 sessions)
Tuesday, Oct. 23 9am-12noon
Tuesday, Dec. 4     9am-12noon
Tuesday,  Jan 15 9am-12noon
OR
                Saturday,  Sept 29  9am-12noon
Saturday,  Oct. 27  9am-12noon
Saturday,   Dec. 8   9am-12noon
Saturday,   Jan 19   9am-12noon

enroll now for all four sessions:  $100
individual session $30.00

Supply list minimal and will change from session to session.  I will put together specialty supplies to use for certain projects for a minimal materials fee.

There will be planning and preparing supplies for each attendee, so I ask all to RSVP before each session.

Please drop me an email if you have any questions. Send in a check to Dragonfly Gallery and reserve your spot. Oh, the fun we will have!!  Don’t miss out.  
Nina

DRAGONFLY GALLERY AT ROSEDALE  4007 MARATHON BLVD  |  512/420-9000  
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Painting for Paws  a unique fundraiser for the:

 Opening artist reception:   Thursday, September 13     5:30-7:30pm

Featuring local artists Janine Martens and Paul McGuire
September 13 - October 12
 Janine paints beautiful oils and watercolors of many classical subjects, especially still lifes, florals, gardens, and landscapes. Paul’s algorithmic art uses computer formulas to conjure intricate and colorful images, evoking many patterns from nature. Janine's representational work and Paul's abstract pieces will provide colorful complements to one another. 30% of all sales will go to benefit the Austin Humane Society.