Two weeks ago today, a 25ft lift was in the middle of the gallery transporting Jay Meilahn to the ceiling to secure eyebolts to its rafters to hold thick synthetic cords. The cords now suspend 30, four-foot-high ears of corn created from hand blown glass and bronze in the installation entitled “Primordial Shift,” by Michael … Continue reading »
Ancient Modern Art
Some of the most ancient of artistic media are making a comeback! Contemporary artists are investigating historical techniques and materials, and adapting them to the modern world. This summer our students have explored some of these classic media. Look at what’s happening in our studios: Encaustic The first evidence of encaustic painting comes from the … Continue reading »
What’s New in Studios for Young Artists
You can’t help but smile when you hear the chitter-chatter of our youth arts students working hard on their paintings, ceramics, or sculptures. This summer we are offering art classes for 3 ½ to 17 year olds, which spark every imagination under the sun. From color mixing to cartooning and even hand-built ceramics, our students … Continue reading »
Personality and Process: Photojournalist David Klobucar
David Klobucar is an award-winning photojournalist with 30 years in the field. His career includes 17 years with the Chicago Tribune as both a staff photographer and photo assignment editor. His many awards include the Tribune’s Edward Scott Beck Award for Photography. Peninsula School of Art is excited to have a photojournalist of the highest … Continue reading »
Book Review: IMAGINE: How Creativity Works By Jonah Lehrer
This book looks at the mechanics of creativity from two viewpoints, the creativity of the individual and the creativity of groups/systems/relationships. As artists, most of our work is accomplished alone. On our best days, with simply our brains and tools, we create new realities and ideas. If you’ve loved Drawing on the Right Side of … Continue reading »
Getting to Know Abstract Painter Jan Heaton
On August 9-11, 2012, the Peninsula School of Art is excited to welcome Jan Heaton from Austin, TX, to teach a workshop: Abstractions in Watercolor: Pattern, Color, & Movement. Artists working in any media will benefit from a range of experimental techniques and approaches that stimulate creativity and emphasize the use of intuition in creating … Continue reading »
Getting to Know Contemporary Artist Olive Ayhens
What does it take to develop a new series or body of work? How does a current series inform and inspire the next? Explore your own work with Olive’s guidance as you discuss sources of inspiration, options for treatment of your subject matter, and interesting juxtapositions of the elements of design. Olive Ayhens is an … Continue reading »
Getting to Know California Plein Air Painter Randall Sexton
California-based artist, Randall Sexton, is nationally known for the use of color and expressive brushwork in his oil paintings of “everyday” scenes. Raised in rural Connecticut, Sexton moved to San Francisco, CA in 1980 after completing a BFA from the University of CT, Storrs. The Bay area has proven to be home, where he has … Continue reading »
Getting to Know Jewelry Artist Eve Alfille
Eve J. Alfille, once a field archeologist, was fascinated to see how jewelry played a part from the beginning of human history. She decided to make it her life’s work, and started her gallery and studio of fine jewelry (Evanston IL) over twenty-five years ago, and also became a collector of rare and exotic gems … Continue reading »
A Great Outlook on Outreach: 2011 – 2012 Children’s Outreach Wrap-Up
“The arts are the best insurance policy a city can take on itself.” –Woody Dumas, former Mayor of Baton Rouge Communities need the accessibility of the arts and humanities programs to be able to thrive and become an enjoyable place to live. Being a “first-timer” at the art school this year, I was witness to … Continue reading »
