2013 Alpha Rho Tau Programs
Hardesty Regional Library
6:30 p.m. third Monday of each month
March through November
8316 East 93rd Street, Tulsa, OK (918) 549-7550
Hardesty Regional Library
6:30 p.m. third Monday of each month
March through November
8316 East 93rd Street, Tulsa, OK (918) 549-7550
March 18, 2013
Todd A. Williams: “7 Keys to Unlocking a Great Painting”
Grand Prize Winner of the 2012 International Plein Air Competition United States Showcase “Master Painter of the World”, Senior Artist Designer for Hallmark and Day Spring Cards; Todd will do a slide and lecture giving insight into methods of making a great painting.
http://toddwilliamsfineart.com/html/artist_bio.shtml
April 15, 2013
Kelli Folsom: “Painting the Dramatic Still”
Kelli is featured as Editor’s choice for upcoming talent in the March 2013 edition of Southwest Art Magazine. Kelli will demonstrate painting in the chiaroscuro tradition by way of “alla prima,” or working wet into wet. She will speak about how to achieve a maximum amount of depth and brilliancy of light, maintain rich color and achieve a sense of air in the painting through this technique.
http://kellifolsom.com/default.aspx
May 20, 2013 (Meeting cancelled due to threatening weather, program rescheduled to July)
COTTI: “The Old Dutch School of Oil Painting”
Internationally renowned artist, known simply as COTTI, will explain his artistic style and the techniques upon which he draws to create oil paintings commissioned by Orson Welles, Marlene Dietrich, and others. Cotti will be doing a live demonstration of a portrait in oil.
http://muskogeephoenix.com/local/x2056646752/Famed-artist-featured-at-Muskogee-Art-Guild
June 17, 2013
Byron Shen: “Challenging the Surface of a Painting”
Shen, known for his vivid, moving, emotional landscapes, will demonstrate how he begins one of his mixed media pieces and discuss his concepts and personal philosophical approach to art.
http://byronshen.net/
July 15, 2013 - 2 programs, COTTI rescheduled from May.
COTTI: “The Old Dutch School of Oil Painting”
Internationally renowned artist, known simply as COTTI, will explain his artistic style and the techniques upon which he draws to create oil paintings commissioned by Orson Welles, Marlene Dietrich, and others. Cotti will be doing a live demonstration of a portrait in oil.
http://muskogeephoenix.com/local/x2056646752/Famed-artist-featured-at-Muskogee-Art-Guild
Lopeeta Tawde: “Simple Techniques for Vivid Watercolor”
Fascinated by the simplistic beauty that nature exhibits, Lopeeta
will share her minimalist approach to reflect natural colors, textures, and compositions to create vivid landscapes in abstract form.
August 19, 2013
Rachel Wimpey: “The Importance of a Good Drawing”
Owner of Willowbrush Gallery and Studio, Rachel will do a live portrait drawing and share her expertise on gallery representation.
http://www.rachelwimpey.com/
September 16, 2013
Michael Davis: “Basics about Fused Glass”
Michael has discovered ways of working in fused glass and received several awards for his works. He will present a basic history and techniques involved in fusing and shaping glass.
October 21, 2013
Chris Wehner: “The Photographic Inspiration of Art”
Grand Prize Winner of Canon’s Nationwide contest “Project Imagin8ion” with Ron Howard, photographer Chris Wehner shares his unique experience, turning a photo into a piece of art that can inspire and move you. Using HDR photography, Chris captured mood and emotion which inspired Ron Howard and his daughter Bryce Dallas Howard to write and produce the 25 minute short film “When You Find Me,” which Chris will bring to show at this meeting.
http://www.cwimaging.com/
November 18, 2013
Kay Deardorff: "Thin Wash and Giclees”
Impressionist oil painter Kay shows her techniques for painting and discusses the benefits and process of turning work into Giclees
http://kaydeardorff.fineartstudioonline.com/
and
Vinicio Perez: “Portrait in Oil Using Alla Prima”
President of Alpha Rho Tau, commissioned by President of the Dominican Republic, Vinicio will do portrait in oil of live model.
http://www.vinicioperez.com/The_Art_of_Vinicio/Home_Page.html
December 2013
Christmas Luncheon…..details will be forthcoming.
Todd A. Williams: “7 Keys to Unlocking a Great Painting”
Grand Prize Winner of the 2012 International Plein Air Competition United States Showcase “Master Painter of the World”, Senior Artist Designer for Hallmark and Day Spring Cards; Todd will do a slide and lecture giving insight into methods of making a great painting.
http://toddwilliamsfineart.com/html/artist_bio.shtml
April 15, 2013
Kelli Folsom: “Painting the Dramatic Still”
Kelli is featured as Editor’s choice for upcoming talent in the March 2013 edition of Southwest Art Magazine. Kelli will demonstrate painting in the chiaroscuro tradition by way of “alla prima,” or working wet into wet. She will speak about how to achieve a maximum amount of depth and brilliancy of light, maintain rich color and achieve a sense of air in the painting through this technique.
http://kellifolsom.com/default.aspx
May 20, 2013 (Meeting cancelled due to threatening weather, program rescheduled to July)
COTTI: “The Old Dutch School of Oil Painting”
Internationally renowned artist, known simply as COTTI, will explain his artistic style and the techniques upon which he draws to create oil paintings commissioned by Orson Welles, Marlene Dietrich, and others. Cotti will be doing a live demonstration of a portrait in oil.
http://muskogeephoenix.com/local/x2056646752/Famed-artist-featured-at-Muskogee-Art-Guild
June 17, 2013
Byron Shen: “Challenging the Surface of a Painting”
Shen, known for his vivid, moving, emotional landscapes, will demonstrate how he begins one of his mixed media pieces and discuss his concepts and personal philosophical approach to art.
http://byronshen.net/
July 15, 2013 - 2 programs, COTTI rescheduled from May.
COTTI: “The Old Dutch School of Oil Painting”
Internationally renowned artist, known simply as COTTI, will explain his artistic style and the techniques upon which he draws to create oil paintings commissioned by Orson Welles, Marlene Dietrich, and others. Cotti will be doing a live demonstration of a portrait in oil.
http://muskogeephoenix.com/local/x2056646752/Famed-artist-featured-at-Muskogee-Art-Guild
Lopeeta Tawde: “Simple Techniques for Vivid Watercolor”
Fascinated by the simplistic beauty that nature exhibits, Lopeeta
will share her minimalist approach to reflect natural colors, textures, and compositions to create vivid landscapes in abstract form.
August 19, 2013
Rachel Wimpey: “The Importance of a Good Drawing”
Owner of Willowbrush Gallery and Studio, Rachel will do a live portrait drawing and share her expertise on gallery representation.
http://www.rachelwimpey.com/
September 16, 2013
Michael Davis: “Basics about Fused Glass”
Michael has discovered ways of working in fused glass and received several awards for his works. He will present a basic history and techniques involved in fusing and shaping glass.
October 21, 2013
Chris Wehner: “The Photographic Inspiration of Art”
Grand Prize Winner of Canon’s Nationwide contest “Project Imagin8ion” with Ron Howard, photographer Chris Wehner shares his unique experience, turning a photo into a piece of art that can inspire and move you. Using HDR photography, Chris captured mood and emotion which inspired Ron Howard and his daughter Bryce Dallas Howard to write and produce the 25 minute short film “When You Find Me,” which Chris will bring to show at this meeting.
http://www.cwimaging.com/
November 18, 2013
Kay Deardorff: "Thin Wash and Giclees”
Impressionist oil painter Kay shows her techniques for painting and discusses the benefits and process of turning work into Giclees
http://kaydeardorff.fineartstudioonline.com/
and
Vinicio Perez: “Portrait in Oil Using Alla Prima”
President of Alpha Rho Tau, commissioned by President of the Dominican Republic, Vinicio will do portrait in oil of live model.
http://www.vinicioperez.com/The_Art_of_Vinicio/Home_Page.html
December 2013
Christmas Luncheon…..details will be forthcoming.
