Barbara Goodsitt Studio

10/18/12

Student Work

One of my students, Travis, is a very talented artist. He learned some new techniques using odorless mineral solvents with colored pencil, and produced a beautiful winter landscape. The colors were lovely and he was very successful in producing a soft, mystical looking landscape.

10/1/12

Time to Party (at artist receptions)

I would like to invite all interested art enthusiasts to receptions for four art shows that I am participating in this month. These receptions are free and open to the public. Refreshments are provided.

Great Lakes Small Works (Juried Exhibition)
Riverside Art Center
76 North Huron Street, Ypsilanti, MI
Reception: Friday October 5 from 5-7 PM

Michigan Colored Pencil 2012 (Juried Exhibition)

Novi Civic Center

45175 West 10 Mile Road, Novi, MI

Reception: Friday October 12 from 7-9 PM

Ann Arbor Women Artists Fall Juried Exhibition
AA District Library, Main Branch

343 South 5th Avenue, Ann Arbor, MI

Reception: Thursday, October 18 from 6:30-8 PM

AAWA Group Show with Pam Lindberg and Jim Murrell

Sweetwaters Cafe Downtown Ann Arbor

123 West Washington Street, Ann Arbor, MI
Reception: Friday October 26 from 7-9 PM

A few pictures at Sweetwaters

Sweetwaters Reception

9/21/12

Complementary Colors

I am currently teaching a lesson on doing an underpainting of complementary colors in a simple grape still life. More colors that are layered in a colored pencil piece add to the complexity and interest in the final piece of art.

9/11/12

Fall Exhibitions

Great Lakes "Small Works " Juried 2D-3D Exhibition

Reception: October 5, 5-7PM

Riverside Arts Center
76 North Huron Street, Ypsilanti, MI

ⒸBarbara Goodsitt
Autumn River, Mixed Media

Michigan Colored Pencil 2012, Juried Exhibit

Reception: October 12, 7 - 9 PM

Novi Civic Center

45175 West 10 Mile Road Novi, MI

ⒸBarbara Goodsitt

I am happy to say that I have some work accepted into juried shows this fall.

An artist-friend of mine, Christy, had some wise words about acceptance. She said that in many ways, an art juror is like a casting director. He/she picks pieces that they have in mind for a show, the same way a casting director would cast a movie. Sometimes an artist is right for the part, and sometimes not. They might be looking for a tall blonde, and you happen to be a short red head! (You get the idea)

I will also be exhibiting some work at Ann Arbor Women Artist Venues:

In October and November at Sweetwaters located at 124 Washington Street in Downtown Ann Arbor , and in December and January at Joe and Rosies located at 8074 Main Street in Dexter.

9/6/12

Photography in the Great Smoky Mountains

Today I am featuring some beautiful photography taken by my husband, Mitch Goodsitt, on our travels this summer. His birthday present was a Canon SLR and he is really enjoying it. Walking down the trails takes a long time because he has to photograph pretty much everything he sees! I wanted to publish a few pictures, so they can be enjoyed and not hide in our computer.

The photographer

8/28/12

Fall Classes - Regstration Information

Step by Step Colored Pencil Project

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Colored Pencil Techniques, at Washtenaw Community College :

Join Barbara Goodsitt, published illustrator and member of Colored Pencil Society of America for exploration of various colored pencil techniques to create "vivid" paintings from the point of a pencil. you will experiment with color layering, blending, shading, creating textures, composition and more. Learn how to transfer images from photos and sketches. Many demonstrations and individual support art provided to students of every level.Classes Start sept 12- Oct 17 Wednesday evening at Washtenaw Community College.Online Registration http://www.wccnet.edu/lifelong-learning/browse/view/category/art-photography/page/2/

Creative Drawing with Color Pencils, at Ann Arbor Rec and Ed:

You learn basic techniques and explore the creative possibilities of colored pencils when blended with mixed media. Colored pencil can be combined with watercolors, acrylics, pastels, and colored inks on various surfaces. Have fun with this versatile medium. 8 weeks. Tuesday Afternoons in the Eberbach Cultural Arts Center at Ann Arbor Rec and Ed Sept. 25- Nov. 13online registration begins August 27 https://activenet14.active.com/aareced/?redir=1

8/23/12

Berries-In-Progress.2

It isn't done yet.

Patience is a virtue and this piece is requiring patience and control.
But, it is also a labor of love.

8/15/12

Berries-In-Progress

Back to the drawing board! I am really enjoying rendering berries in this still life. The glass bowl will be the last element that I add to this piece.

When you become involved with creating art, or anything beautiful, you can feel transported to a different world. These fleeting moments are most precious.

Contemporary Realism