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

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

Art-Venture -Winter Garden Mar 9, 2022

Our Trip to Winter Garden Article contributed by Gail Bannock Our trip to Winter Garden turned out wonderful.  Some of us left from Summerfield at the Villages Art Workshop and others met and left from Leesburg to meet at the SOBO Gallery.  In total there were 15 of us that came.  We were very fortunate… Continue reading Art-Venture -Winter Garden Mar 9, 2022

Artists Intergenerational Mixer- AIM Feb 19, 2022

     What a delightful afternoon we spent at the Brick City Art Center for our very first “AIM” or “Artists’ Intergenerational Mixer”!! ON SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 19TH AT 3:00. about 50-60 attendees SAUNTERED INTO THE BRICK CITY CENTER and seemed to be doing just what was suggested: they mixed with one another!!! Affixed on everyone’s shoulder, was a nice large… Continue reading Artists Intergenerational Mixer- AIM Feb 19, 2022

Joanie Ford – Oct 11, 2021

Meeting at 12 PM Demonstration at 12:30 PM“Creating a Painting from Your Photo” OAG members were treated to an Awesome presentation by Joanie Ford! Joanie and OAG Program chairperson Gail Bannock received many, many thanks from those attending!! Visit Joanie Ford’s website – https://www.joanieford.com Below are just a few crumbs from Joanie’s talk. Read on!… Continue reading Joanie Ford – Oct 11, 2021