October 20-23, 2022 The stage at the Ocala Civic Theatre soon will be “darkened” by the performance of Dracula! Ocala Art Group members have had unusual painting parties lately. Their Bats!!! that will hang from the Civic Theatre ceilings and will be for sale during the run of Dracula in October. Several OAG members will… Continue reading Dracula! at the Civic Theatre
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Sandra Fox – Silk Painting – Oct. 10, 2022
Sandra provided an opportunity for each of us to paint on a piece of silk during her program! We learned a lot about using resists for silk painting. Even the common Sharpie marker makes an excellent resist for controlled flow of color. Thank you, Sandra for a very informative and most enjoyable silk painting experience!
Patt Gillmore – Creative Sparks – Sept. 12, 2022
For the Creative Sparks exercise, and because we don’t have tables or desks in front of us at the meeting, we each need to bring our own clipboard or drawing surface. Consider bringing your own pencils, markers, or other drawing utensil too.
Appleton Museum -July 13, 2022
Well, this could be a statue of me, your President…but it is THE Appleton’s THE THINkER! I returned from our OAG trip on July 13th brimming with new knowledge….thanks to our IN-HOUSE Docent , Ruth Dexheimer. Never underestimate her!!!! She prepared well to not only provide us with lots of Art history , but also… Continue reading Appleton Museum -July 13, 2022
Sept 12 OAG Meeting
Location – Brick City Center for the Arts 11:00 AM – Executive Committee Meeting12:00 PM – Socializing (bring your lunch)12:30 PM – Members Business Meeting1:00 PM – Brainstorming Session (bring your ideas)1:30 PM – Creative Sparks Presentation by Patt Gilmore (bring a drawing surface)
Villages Daily Sun Interview- June 7-2022
President of the Ocala Art Group Lee Asta, of the Villages Palo Alto, poses with her paintings in her home. India Pantin, Daily Sun Villagers add a storied art group to their roster as the Ocala Art Group, celebrating their 72nd year, features several Villages residents, including its president, Lee Asta. Article by Michael FORTUNA,… Continue reading Villages Daily Sun Interview- June 7-2022
Appleton Museum Docent Tour – July 13
Justin Alsedek- Painting Portraits -May 9, 2022
Meeting- May 9, 2022 Pastel Portrait demonstration by Justin Alsedek Model – Jan Tindall, OAG member
Marion Theatre – Apr 23, 2022
LUNCH and a MOVIE Once again, our recent outing to see the OAG FINE ART SHOW and the “somewhat classic” movie, “Princess Bride” at the Marion Theatre in Ocala was a lovely fun ARTventure!!!!. Although we didn’t wear our red shirts this time, we were able to easily spot one another as we only had 6 attending. As always,… Continue reading Marion Theatre – Apr 23, 2022
Vivian Drawneek- Painting with Fabrics – Apr 11, 2022
Meeting Apr 11, 2022 at 12 PMfollowed by aPresentation by Vivian Drawneek Vivian Drawneek has elevated fabric collage to an art with her intricate fabric paintings. At OAG’s recent Exhibit “Stroke of Genius”, Vivian’s fabric collage “Contemplating” (inspired by Winslow Homer’s work “The Green Hill”) was awarded Second Place. Intrigued by her detailed fabric art,… Continue reading Vivian Drawneek- Painting with Fabrics – Apr 11, 2022