Cindy Vener- Oil and Cold Wax -March 9, 2020

Cindy Vener, local artist, demonstrated several advantages to mixing oils with cold wax medium. The work dries faster, allowing more layers to be applied; scratching through the layers creates textures and reveals the mysteries of underlayers. Cindy’s favorite reference book is Cold Wax Medium, Techniques, Concepts & Conversations by Rebecca Crowell & Jerry McLaughlin. The… Continue reading Cindy Vener- Oil and Cold Wax -March 9, 2020

Dana Fox Jenkins “Watercolor Sketchbooks/Journals”- January 13, 2020

Dana Jenkins demonstration focused on her travel journals that are brilliantly colored and evocative. A few sample pages from her journals are shown below. To complement her friend Dana’s demo, OAG member and Program coordinator Milly Sheffer showed how to make our own journals from scratch using bits of fabrics, cardboard, and leftover watercolor paper.… Continue reading Dana Fox Jenkins “Watercolor Sketchbooks/Journals”- January 13, 2020

The Figure in Pastel

“Pastel simplifies the craft of applying color in art. The mechanics of drawing with a stick of pastel is much like sketching with a pencil only in color and a plus is no solvents or water needed. Cleanup is washing your hands!” Don Borie Don says, “Drawing and painting to include the character or actions… Continue reading The Figure in Pastel

Barbara Kerr – Presentation

Barbara Kerr, accomplished artist and demonstrator at OAG’s January meeting, admonished members and guests to “Abhor Boring” in our paintings. Barbara’s talk was very informative, entertaining, and memorable. Thank you, Barbara, for those important tips to critique our work.

Curtis Arnett Demonstration

“Highwaymen” Artist, Curtis Arnett, to Speak:           The Ocala Art Group (OAG) is hosting a lecture by acclaimed artist Curtis Arnett, one of the original “Highwaymen”.  Arnett is one of the youngest of 26 African-American artists who traveled the highways of I-95 and A1A decades ago, who later came to be called The Highwaymen, selling… Continue reading Curtis Arnett Demonstration