PAINTING DEMONSTRATION IN OIL

Water Street Art Gallery artist, Gail Booth, demonstrated her painting techniques and shared her philosophy of painting with a group of artists and fans on Thursday evening, October 29.

She talked about how she used her very large brushes and showed her palette layout and paint preferences to us.

It was a delightful presentation. Gail is an amazing artist and also funny and sweet and we love her.

Gail begins her landscape demonstration with a block in placing colors strategically to support the composition. Here Gail is using all transparent colors including Holbein's Transparent Orange, Alizarin Crimson and Thalo Violet to do her block in. First she uses a knife to transfer pure pigment to the canvas, then with very large filbert dipped into turps she spreads the wash on her canvas. Finally, Gail takes a cloth and wipes all over the surface to cover the entire canvas. She stresses that using tranparent colors allows the light to transfer through the layers of color and reflect back off the white of the canvas.

Gail used this glorious transparent orange to highlight and shine through the trees.

She adds definition to the composition, adding and adjusting values.

Gail turns to answer a question and we see the painting is nearing completion.

We were running a bit late so Gail ended her demo at this point in the painting. She will finish it in her studio and once completed, it will hang in our gallery for all of us to see. We will also post it on this blogsite.

EXCELLENT PRESENTATION.

THANK YOU, GAIL.

UNDERSTANDING TONAL VALUES, a painting tip from the gallery

When you first begin painting it may seem to you that your pictures appear to be flat and lifeless. Most likely, the reason for this is that your value contrasts are not strong enough. It takes courage to make your shadows as dark as they really appear and keep light areas bright enough. But once you become familiar with a concept that might require you to paint something you know to be white as very dark, you will be astounded at the improvement it makes to your finished work, your painting will "sing" with light.

posted by Dalsing

FREE OIL PAINTING DEMO

Water Street Art Gallery artist Gail Booth will be demonstrating her technique for landscape painting. Gail does beautiful work using large brushes and juicy paint leaving distinct brush strokes.

Come enjoy this rare demonstration (Gail doesn't do this very often). Reservations not necessary.

Thursday, October 29
6:30 p.m.
16 South Water Street
Sapulpa

October/November Featured Artist: Celeste Vaught

Water Street Art Gallery artist Celeste Vaught displays her "Downtown Dawning" series October 8 - November 15, 2009 at the gallery. Vaught has always loved Tulsa's rich architectural heritage. The urban renewal efforts spurred her on to honor such structures through a series of paintings. "You make Tulsa look like it could be Paris" or "it's nice to see an artist honor the city we live" were remarks made during the recent "Art in the Square" show at Utica Square.

Also included are her mood-driven abstracts.

Oil Painters of America Hold Annual Paint Out at Pretty Water Lake, Sapulpa, Ok.

Sapulpa was chosen as one of the sites for the annual OPA paint out. This event was for artists who like to paint outside (en plein air) and several assembled at Pretty Water Lake on Saturday, September 26.

The weather completely cooperated with a temperature in the high seventies and a gentle breeze.




In the photo above, Anne Spoon, event hostess, assists Ida Mae Sells as she checks in before painting. Gift bags were given to each artist, courtesy of Sapulpa Arts.

Darlene Garmaker and Joan Matzdorf ,below,

chose to paint the waterfall.

Visitors stopped by to watch the artists paint and stayed to enjoy the lake.

Fisherman mostly ignored us but at least one was painted into a scene as he angled from the boat dock.

Recent rains had raised the level of the lake and increased the flow of water over the waterfall making it even more attractive to paint.

At left is OPA artist, Anne Spoon.

OPA members Ruth Harris and Alan Frakes are shown in the last two photos, painting with benefit of umbrellas.

Artists from Sapulpa, Tulsa, Edmond, Okmulgee, Henryetta, Picola, and Fort Smith came to participate, paint, and enjoy the day.

After painting, the artists were invited to Water Street Art Gallery in Sapulpa, for refreshments and an opportunity to visit.

We want to thank all the artists who came to paint and we are looking forward to a repeat event next year.

THE NEXT PLEIN AIR EVENT IN SAPULPA IS SCHEDULED FOR SATURDAY, OCTOBER 17. INFORMATION AND THE ENTRY FORM CAN BE DOWNLOADED AT http://www.waterstreetartgallery.com/, click on EVENTS.

Posted by Betty Dalsing

BACK FROM PAINTING IN SANTA FE

We had a wonderful painting experience with John Poon. This was our second workshop with him and both were exceptional. We painted around Santa Fe, in the small town of Cerrillos, and in Lamy.

We went out 3 days early in order to have extra time for painting and found a great spot north of Santa Fe near Pilar. The Rio grande makes a turn there and we painted at the bend of the river. We also painted in the new Cerrillos State Park. We were graced with good weather and good friends with whom to paint.

This photo is of John Poon on a mountain near Santa Fe on our first workshop day. Fresh air. great scenery, good painting. Hope you are reading this, John. Hello from Betty and Ruth!

Authors and Art

The gallery has scheduled our second Authors and Art evening for September 18. We had the first one last spring and it was a very enjoyable evening. It was so entertaining to hear each author talk about their experiences and the journey they took to enable them to write their books. We laughed, cried a little, and thoroughly enjoyed each story. Our own gallery artist, Celeste Vaught, was one of the authors taking part in the first booksigning.

Six authors will make up the panel for our September 18 event. They are: Bob Avey, Peggy Fielding, Jackie King, Romney Nesbitt, Marilyn Pappano, and Gloria Teague.

You should come join us for coffee and cookies and great stories.

posted by Betty Dalsing

Santa Fe Workshop

Gallery artists, Ruth Harris and Betty Dalsing, are leaving for a plein air workshop with noted impressionist artist, John Poon. They are leaving a few days early in order to have some time to paint in the Santa Fe area before the workshop begins on August 31.

As everyone knows, there are many scenic choices such as the ski basin or in the little town of Chico not far away. There are countless plein air painting opportunities right in the heart of Santa Fe as well.

>We will also visit our favorite art supply store in Santa Fe, the Artisan. We browse through the easels and paint and buy a little of this and a little of that. If we are lucky there will be someone working there who will suggest a great painting location for us to try.

So, off we go. We will have photos to show and stories to tell when we return.

OPA Paint Out at Pretty Water Lake

Oil Painters of America has chosen Sapulpa's Pretty Water Lake as the site for one of its national plein air events. This is a wonderful opportunity for plein air painters from all over Oklahoma to paint together at this beautiful location. The lake has a water fall and small bridge as well as long lake views and pretty trees.

Artists wishing to participate should arrive at 9 a.m. with a brown bag lunch. The event will end at 4 p.m. followed by a reception at Water Street Art Gallery in Sapulpa.

The hostess for this painting event is Oklahoma artist, Anne Spoon. If you have questions, she can be reached at 918 756 7516 or spoonart@juno.com. You may also call Water Street Art Gallery at 918 227 2009 or contactus@waterstreetartgallery.com.

Posted by Betty Dalsing.

Plein Air Painting Competition, Show, and Sale

We are planning an outdoor painting event for October 17, 2009, sponsored by our gallery. We will be setting up our easels and painting on the sidewalks of Sapulpa. The brochure and entry form will soon be available on our website.

When we opened the Water Street Art Gallery, we knew we wanted to have a gallery dedicated to fine art but also one that promoted and fostered art and artists in the community. We feel this event supports that effort.

There are many plein air artists who get together to paint and we wanted to
set up an organized event that recognizes and rewards these fine artists who are so passionate about their work. This competition will be judged and prizes awarded.

Sapulpa is a great location for this event. Route 66 is Sapulpa's main street and Route 66 tourists find it an interesting and historical stop over. The still active and functioning downtown has the original buildings built in the mid-20's when what was once a Creek Indian village was transformed by the railroads and oil boom into a bustling city of 20,000.

This area's first permanent settler was a full blood lower Creek indian of the Kashita tribe of Alabama. Around 185o, he established a trading post about one mile southeast of present day Sapulpa. From that trading post came the birth of Sapulpa.

If you are not a painter, we hope you will be interested in watching the artists as they capture the local scenery. Plan to be in Sapulpa on October 17, visit the local businesses and be at the Water Street Art Gallery between 6:30 and 9:00 p.m. for a reception and sale of the day's painting efforts. You might be able to purchase the first place award winning painting.

If you are a plein air painter, watch for the brochure and entry form on this website. It should be published within the next two weeks.

Posted by Betty Dalsing

Art in the Square, October 3, 2009

At least four artists from the Water Street Art Gallery will be participating in "Art in the Square" on October 3, 2009. Celeste Vaught, Ruth Harris, Julie Miller, and Betty Dalsing will set up their individual art booths in Utica Square, Tulsa, on that Saturday and display their artwork for sale. Site maps are available so you can locate the artists whose booths you want to visit.

This annual event is attended by hundreds and hundreds of art lovers who look forward to this event to see and purchase original art from local artists.

Come out and see our work and enjoy a beautiful day.

We will have photos to post after the event.

Posted by Betty Dalsing

Julie Miller will be the featured speaker at the artists' meeting for Alpha Rho Tau on Monday evening, August 17, 2009. Her talk, entitled "My Journey to Impressionism," will begin at 6:30 in the meeting room of Hardesty Library at 93rd and Memorial. Julie will present a slide show and entertain you with stories of her journey "so far".

Open House - August 21, 2009

Open House

New works by Gallery Artists
Meet Artist Instructors. Learn about Classes and Upcoming Events.


Friday, August 21, 2009
6:30 - 9:00 p.m.

16 S. Water Street
Sapulpa, OK

918-227-2009

www.waterstreetartgallery.com

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Art and Technology, making them work for you

On Saturday mornings from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. during the month of August, Sheri Ishmael-Waldrop will be teaching a class on photographing your artwork and converting to a digital format suitable to post, email or submitt to galleries. Take one class or come as many as you would like, cost is $25.00 per session. Water Street Art Gallery is located at 16 Water Street, Sapulpa, OK 74066, just south of Rt. 66 in Downtown Sapulpa. Please RSVP at 918-227-2009. For more information see attached flier or email Sheri at contactus@waterstreetartgallery.com.

Tidal School Winery Featured Artist

If you are in the Drumright area and are in the wine tasting mood, stop by Tidal School Winery and see Sheri Ishmael-Waldrop's photography through the end of July. Sara Allison-Mattox and Sheri are featured in the banquet hall area.