David D’Alessandris will discuss his current artworks and provide a glimpse into his creative process.
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“That’s Life” Exhibit May, 2019
Ocala Art Group Exhibit “That’s LIFE!” at Brick City Center for the Arts May 3 – June 1, 2019.
OneBlood Exhibit – May-June 2019
May-June 2019 exhibit at OneBlood. Theme- Mellow Yellow
May 8, 2019 Luncheon Event
OAG members and guests met at Chili’s Restaurant Wednesday May 8th at 12 noon for installation of officers for 2019-2020, lunch and social gathering. Artists were invited to bring a small piece of art (painting, card, sculpture, etc) for an exchange with fellow artists. We drew numbers again to make a personal selection from the… Continue reading May 8, 2019 Luncheon Event
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
Change of Meeting Location & Day
At the April 2019 meeting, OAG members elected to change our meeting date to every 2nd Monday, beginning June 10, 2019. OAG will now be meeting at the Brick City Art Center downtown Ocala.
Plagiarism and Appropriation in Art
The Paradox of Originality Guest lecturer Kyle Novak traced appropriation by artists from cubist collages and Picasso’s works that borrowed from African art. Kyle cited works of Richard Hamilton acclaimed for the earliest “pop art”; Roy Lichtenstein who appropriated images from comic books and ads, often cropping and enlarging to create stunning compositions. Andy Warhol… Continue reading Plagiarism and Appropriation in Art
OneBlood Exhibit – March-May 2019
Article and Photos Contributed by Deb Janssen, OneBlood Exhibit chairperson. The March art show at OneBlood had eight art pieces submitted for display by four artists. The theme was “Sea Green”. The staff and patients continue to express their appreciation of the beautiful art that the Ocala Art Group shares during each show. This show… Continue reading OneBlood Exhibit – March-May 2019
Milly Sheffer Demonstration
Demonstration by Milly Sheffer – Designing and Painting a Still Life from Start to Finish. Painting with a palette knife.