Leslie Toms Workshops in October

Hi Everyone,

There are two very cool events coming up. The first one is Saturday, October 2nd from 2 to 5.
This is billed as the "Jesuit Art Event" to benefit Jesuit High School. It will be held at the Mahony Art Loft at 14th and R Streets from 2pm to 5pm. The event is free and there will be refreshments as well as art by many of Sacramento's most prominent artists. There will be art in the loft, in the halls as well as on the roof top patio. Parking is very easy on the streets surrounding but bring some quarters if you want to park at a metered space. Don't miss this one! This is one of those fabulous word-of-mouth events in a very cool building.
I'll be there with some of my work and hope to see you.

The second event is a workshop I am teaching at the Patris' S-12 Gallery located at 12th & S Streets. This is sure to be one of the most fun classes you will ever take . . the Cigar Box Painting Class. Each class concentrates on a different stage of creating these special treasures. You will be able to create as many as you like! Starts Friday, October 15 and continues on October 22 and 29 from 10 to noon. Following the class on November 13th we will have a Cigar Box Art Show and reception. Oil paints or acrylics are recommended for this workshop. Class fee is $95 which includes a cigar box that you choose from my private stash. A list of supplies will be provided
upon registration. For more information go to www.s12studios.com. This class is filling quickly and limited to 15.

Enjoy. Leslie Toms

Wayne Jiang Workshop- Oct 9-11th

Wayne Jiang is offering a workshop that is not to be missed.

Space is limited to 20 students, so reserve your spot today!

Friends and Art Lovers,

I will be teaching an acrylic workshop over the Columbus Day weekend October 9, 10, & 11 (Saturday, Sunday, Monday) at Sanchez Art Center in Pacifica. The workshop, Paint Like the Old Dutch Masters with Acrylic, will focus on my unique glazing and layering acrylic technique, which resembles oil paintings of old Dutch master painters.

The workshop is open to all levels. Maximum class enrollment is 20. Register today!

Here is more information on the workshop:

Workshop Objectives

Learn to paint like an old Dutch master

• How to glaze and layer using Wayne’s acrylic techniques
• How to harmonize color using a limited palette
• How to take the best photo reference for painting
• How to use software like Photoshop to help you paint with more confidence
• Transitioning to acrylic from watercolor or oil

• Understanding the advantages of acrylic while avoiding its shortcomings
• Combining drawing, collage, photos, and found materials with acrylic
• Approaching acrylic painting from realism to plein air to abstract

• Learn best practices in acrylic

• How to prepare a variety of surfaces for acrylic painting
• How to paint on paper, panel, recycled objects, and canvas
• Practical tips for painting with acrylics

Workshop Activities

Demonstrations, Glazing, and Layering

• Mixed media collage
• Gesso and sanding
• Mixing colors
• Tour of acrylic paintings in a variety of styles

• Painting sessions

The painting sessions will provide hands-on time to learn and apply Wayne’s unique glazing and layering techniques as well as exploring various acrylic styles. Students will have the choice of painting from live subjects or from photographs.

Students will be provided with written step-by-step instructions and a list of practical tips.

For more information on the workshop:
http://www.waynejiang.com/class/sanchez.html

Download the workshop brochure and registration form at:
http://www.sanchezartcenter.org/ArtClasses.htm

For more information about the Sanchez Art Center including directions:
http://www.sanchezartcenter.org


Hope to see you at the workshop!

Wayne

Special Workshops and Exhibitions: John Tuomisto Bell

Bronze figurative sculpture artist, John Tuomisto Bell currently has two exhibitions and upcoming workshop events happening in Arizona. Pouring bronze with John would be an amazing opportunity! Details below.

"Faces" -- Explore a wide range of artistic and scientific approaches to exploring faces, including traditional portraiture to contemporary renderings and the technical understanding of the human face in new media and science. At the Tempe Center for the Arts, Tempe Arizona thru February 2010. John has 9 pieces in this show.

“Fire in the Night”, A foundry and Art exhibition to be held at the Night Gallery in Tempe Center for the month of November. This show is in conjunction with the American Foundry Societies annual conference held in Tempe Arizona this year. The show is co-sponsored by Arizona State University and Scottsdale Community College.

"Night pour", bronze pour, studio tour, presentation on casting bronze @ Tuomisto Bell Studio Foundry, Phoenix Arizona, November 10, 6 pm for Creative Connect, a group dedicated in bringing creative people together.

"Artists and Small Casting Foundries: Making a living in a volatile and global market", presentation by John Tuomisto-Bell at the AFS (American Foundry Society) 2009 Art Casting Conference at the Four Points by Sheraton in Tempe, AZ / The School of Art – Herberger College of the Arts at Arizona State University, November 12-13, 2009.

Please contact John for workshop information: John Tuomisto Bell and to see John's works through SD Gallery please click here.