New Saturday Afternoon Colored Pencil Drawing Classes Starting in January

ⓒ Barbara Goodsitt

Colored Pencil Drawing is a very meditative activity. I teach a tonal layering technique that is very relaxing. Students are usually enthusiastic about colored pencil drawing after they try it out.  My approach to teaching is geared towards helping each individual improve their drawing abilities in a supportive and joyful atmosphere. I will do demonstrations at each class.  Come join us for an 8 week Saturday afternoon class starting January 19th, located in a beautiful art studio at Washtenaw Community College.

This corrected link will take you to the art classes :

Register for colored pencil drawing at WCC online by clicking this link http://www.wccnet.edu/lifelong-learning/browse/view/category/art-photography/

Last Art Show of 2012

Joe and Rosies Coffee & Tea

I just hung my last art exhibit of the year at Joe and Rosies coffee shop in Dexter with my friend Nicki Griffith. Check out her webiste at Nickigriffith.com. We have exhibited together at least three times.
We recently attended a concert by Dianne Reeves and Raul Midón at Hill Auditorium with some good friends. Dianne Reeves has been greatly influenced by Sarah Vaughan and is a wonderful jazz singer. Raul Midon is amazing too. He played guitar and bongos at the same time! Enjoy the links to all of these artists!

Giclee Prints

ⓒ Barbara Goodsitt
Michigan Cherries, Joyful & Delicious, Berry Bowl

I will be making a print of these three paintings available for sale. The originals are each 14" x 14"  on Stonehenge Paper and have all been exhibited in juried shows.  A Giclee can include all three images in one frame, or each one separately.  Prices are available upon request.

Happy Thanksgiving

Goodbye Autumn
Ⓒ Barbara Goodsitt

Wishing everyone a very Happy Thanksgiving Holiday.  I hope you count your blessings during this season. Try to make note of what you do have, and don't concentrate on what you don't have. That is one key to happiness.

Also, here is a link to a wonderful article about Sarah Hale  who is largely responsible for making Thanksgiving a national holiday.

2013 Annual Arts and Cultural Guide from the Arts Alliance

Ann Arbor's Arts Alliance  2013 'ANN'ual Arts and Cultural Guide came out this weekend. The guide was published in the local edition of the New York Times, and I was very honored to see my artwork on page 9.

 

The Arts Alliance promotes leadership and creates opportunities for artists and cultural organizations that stimulate economic development and build strong, vibrant communities in our region.

The Arts Alliance is a county-wide organization working to create an environment where culture and creativity can flourish and the arts are accessible to all. We’re an assembly of organizations and people just like you who believe in the power of arts and culture to make our world a better place. The Arts Alliance does the behind-the-scenes work that helps our nonprofit cultural organizations, creative businesses, and artists do what they do best: create great art, celebrate our cultural richness, and help the rest of us understand our world a little bit better.

- from the a3arts.org website

Women Have Power When We Vote (You Don't Own Me)

Creative expression in politics is effective.  It addresses some women's rights  battles that were supposedly fought and won decades ago!  It is appalling the way many men in our country want to go backwards, and control women's access to health care and contraception.  Please enjoy this video, and respect women. 

CLICK HERE TO SEE VIDEO 

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.

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