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Studio News
May 2001

A letter from the Editor

Dear Friends:
From my studio window I can see the Dogwood and the Apple Blossoms blooming. It is my spring thrill to witness nature’s dance. I am hoping that all of you are taking advantage of the spring flowers in your garden, your friends’ gardens, or the botanical gardens near you. Sketch away and be sure to take pictures, if possible with your 38-mm Macro Lens cameras. All these sketches and photos will keep you busy through the rest of the year.

Once again the Morgan Library consented to a visit by Om Art Workshops with ten of us who took part in a beautiful "up close" review of original botanical paintings from Eighteenth-century England and Eighteenth and Nineteenth-century France. We had a glorious hour to peer at works, many on vellum, belonging to George Dionys Ehret, Madeleine Basseporte, Pierre-Joseph Redouté, Pancrace Bessa, Mark Catsby, James Bolton, R. Alves Rebello. We wish to express our gratitude to The Morgan Library and to Kate Stuart for her continued efforts, interest, and kindness.

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Summer in the City
Botanical Art Workshops
740 Madison Avenue @ 64th Street
Session 12: July 16 to July 20, 2001, 10am to 4pm $495
Session 15: Aug 20 to Aug 24, 2001, 10am to 4pm $495
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Summer in Vermont
Green Mountain College Academy
proudly sponsors TWO
Botanical Art Workshops
With instructor
Olivia Marie Braida Chiusano
At the beautiful Stratton Mountain Resort in Vermont!
Art, Tennis, Golf, Swim, and more!!!

Session 13: Drawing
July 30-Aug 3, 9:30am to 4pm $355 ($305 Mem)

Session 14: Watercolor
Aug 6-Aug 10, 9:30am to 4pm $355 ($305 Mem)

Lodging packages available.
Please Call Rita Silverman for Details
802-362-0788

 

 

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Call for Entries

• Chili Pepper Fiesta - Brooklyn Botanic Garden.Brooklyn, NY October ’01. Slide Deadline: June 1, 2001. Up to three slides labeled as above. Include SASE for return of slides. All interpretations of the Solanaceae family (including chili peppers!) are invited. Contact: Monika deVries 718-636-0189.

• Impressions of New England in Bennington, Vermont. Juried show at the Bennington Center for the Arts. August 4 to Oct 14, 2001. June 1 slide deadline for fine art. Cash awards. Fee: $25/4, $5/each additional. For prospectus send SASE to S. Hutchins, 5365 S. Taft Court, Littleton, CO 80127.

Eighteenth Annual Art Exhibit and Sale
To Benefit the Maplebrook School Equestrian Program
For Children with Learning Disabilities.
Original Art on Exhibit to be held
May 25, 26, 27 and May 30, June 1, and 2.
142 Route 22
Amenia, New York 12501
For Directions and Further Information
Call: 518-398-1792, or 860-364-0004

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For 2001 Listing of
National, International, and Regional
Watercolor Societies
Contact
Watercolor: An American Artist Publication
Spring 2001 Issue
1-800-745-8922, or
1-740-382-3322

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Book Buys
"Drawing Highlights"
As advertised in American Artist Magazine
June 2001 Issue
"Revised and updated edition containing the best and most informative articles on drawing techniques and materials gathered into one easy reference volume." Includes demonstrations and problem solving advice by successful artists. Send your order to:
Drawing Highlights, P.O. Box 2162, Marion, Ohio 43306-8044
(Not an OM Art publication)

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Soul Biz
God is Love and Love is God and
the way back to God is through Love.
- Kirpal Singh.