First Friday March 4 reception at Art on the Boulevard (Vancouver) for Oleg Ulitskiy

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(A message from Kevin Weaver):
Greetings!

We have another wonderful show this month featuring the latest works by Ridgefield artist Oleg Ulitskiy. In 2010 Oleg returned to his hometown of Odessa Ukraine for several weeks to paint the beautiful port city and its incredible architecture. Oleg's latest collection of oil paintings includes many pieces from his Odessa trip and also paintings of his favorite local subjects including several barns, rivers, vineyards and fields from around the Northwest. The show runs March 4th - 26th. The opening reception is on First Friday March 4th from 5 to 9. Come down and enjoy live music, light complimentary refreshments, chat with Oleg and see some great art!

To preview the show online please visit our website
www.artontheboulevard.org and click on "Upcoming Events", then click on
"Visit the Exhibition".

This month the gallery celebrates our 5 year anniversary. Thanks to all of
you who have visited the gallery over the last 5 years, we greatly
appreciate your patronage and look forward to many more years to come!

Best regards,

Kevin Weaver
Gallery Director
Art on the Boulevard
210 W. Evergreen Blvd.
Suite 300
Vancouver, WA. 98682
360-750-4499

www.artontheboulevard.org

eric Jacobsen: Still life Workshops at Art on the Boulevard, (WA) Jan, Feb & March 2011

Painting Expressive Still-Lifes Workshop with Eric Jacobsen

Where: Art on the Boulevard (in the Courtyard)

When: January 29th (1o-3)

February 26th (10-3)

March 26th (1o-3)

Cost $50 per session

This class is open to beginners on up. We will cover composition, color, edges and the use of expressive brush strokes to give life and energy to your painting. The atmosphere will be informal and friendly so come and enjoy a Saturday or two of still life painting.

You will need: an easel, canvas, paintbrushes, odor-less minerals spirits and drop cloth. Also, bring a lunch and something to drink. There are a couple of restaurants and a coffee shop located in the courtyard near the gallery so you can also get something there to eat and drink.

To sign up please call or email Eric at 509-364-0018, jacbosenstudio@gmail.com

Reprinted with permission of Art on the Boulevard

Oleg Ulitskiy at First Friday April 2, Art on the Boulevard, Vancouver,WA

(reprinted with permission) A message from Kevin Weaver:

Greetings!

I hope you are enjoying the start of Spring! First Friday is right around the corner and this month we have another great show “Oleg Ulitskiy, New Works”. The show opens on First Friday April 2nd and goes through May 1st. The show will feature a stunning new collection of oil paintings by Ridgefield artist Oleg Ulitskiy. As a dedicated and talented plein air artist, Oleg spends countless hours painting on location battling fast changing light and the elements to capture the beauty of the Northwest’s landscape from rural farm scenes in SW Washington, to the Columbia River Gorge. Oleg’s dedication to painting directly from nature is evident in both
his plein air and his studio work, which results in beautifully composed paintings, both rich in color and atmosphere.

The First Friday evening reception on April 2nd from 5 to 9 pm is open to the public at no charge and includes an opportunity to meet Oleg and enjoy complimentary light refreshments and live music.

To preview part of the show (the remainder of the show images will be added to the website by Thursday, April 1st) please visit our website www.artontheboulevard.org and click on "upcoming events" then click on "visit the exhibition".

Have a great day and we hope to see you soon!

Best regards,

Kevin Weaver
Gallery Director
Art on the Boulevard
210 W Evergreen Blvd.
Suite 300
Vancouver, WA 98660
360-750-4499
www.artontheboulevard.org

2010 Plein Air Painting Workshops with Mitch Baird

Editors note: Sign up early! Mitch is a very popular instructor, don't miss out because you didn't reserve your spot in time.

Join award winning artist Mitch Baird for a local plein air painting experience capturing the beautiful Oregon landscape. The workshops will be 2-day intensives for all skill levels and limited to 12 students to ensure individual attention. The Colorado workshop will be a 5-day intensive regarding the process of plein air to studio work. The location settings and dates of the workshops will be:

June 12th & 13th
Columbia Gorge, Washington/Oregon
9am - 5pm

Held in conjuction with the Solo show
at Art on the Boulevard, Vancouver, Washington

Workshop cost is $200

For details visit www.mitchbaird.com. For registration please
call 971-227-6142 or email mitch(at)mitchbaird(dot)com
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July 17th & 18th
Sauvie Island, Oregon
9am – 5pm

Workshop cost is $200

For details visit www.mitchbaird.com. For registration please
call 971-227-6142 or email mitch(at)mitchbaird(dot)com
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August 17th – 21st
Evergreen Fine Art Academy, Denver, Colorado
9am - 4 pm

Please contact Evergreen Fine Art for registration by visiting
www.evergreenfineart.com
or
call 1-800-452-9453

Workshop cost is $600
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Announcing Eric Jacobsen's 2010 workshop schedule (Vancouver, WA & Bend, OR)

Eric Jacobsen, often referred to as the Painter Laureate of Oregon and Washington, paints in his own distinctive and original style, which has won him great esteem in the art world. A winner of countless top honors, awards and accolades, Eric studied fine art at the Lyme Academy of Fine Arts in Old Lyme, CT. At the Academy he recieved training in the Beaux Arts tradition of drawing and painting from life. Eric prefers to consider teaching among his "best achievements" and he is known for his friendly and affable instruction style. "I know how to dispel most of the mystery of outdoor (and indoor) painting, Eric says, and it is my aim to pass what I know along to all levels of artists".

Bend, OR

March 30th & 31st

10am-4pm

$200-
All Levels Welcome, Oil and Acrylic, This workshop is designed to help painters of all levels, from beginner on up. The focus will be on organizing and simplifying your subject and on making key decisions that will enable you to successfully paint the landscape.

Demonstrations and critiques will be given.

Call Eric Jacobsen at 509-364-0018 or send email
jacobsenstudio(at)gmail(dot)com

There are a few openings for the indoor still life workshops in Vancouver, WA

Art on the Boulevard
210 W Evergreen Blvd
Vancouver, WA 98660
360-750-4499
www.artontheboulevard.org
Sat, March 13th
Sat, March 20th

First Friday 2/5/10 at Art on the Boulevard

Greetings!

First Friday is once again upon us and this month we are featuring Denise McFadden's watercolors. Saturated with light and color, Denise's remarkable watercolor paintings capture the essence of the Pacific Northwest. Included in her new works will be several of her "woven" paintings where she paints two like paintings then cuts them into strips and weaves them together to
create one painting.

The First Friday reception is on February 5th from 5 to 9 pm. Come enjoy complimentary light refreshments, live music and meet Denise. To preview the show please visit our website www.artontheboulevard.org and click on "upcoming events" then click on "visit the exhibition".

Remember, art makes a wonderful Valentine's day gift for that someone special in your life!

Kevin Weaver
Gallery Director
Art on the Boulevard
210 W Evergreen Blvd.
Suite 300
Vancouver, WA 98660
360-750-4499
www.artontheboulevard.org

Visit our new blog at:
http://artontheboulevard.blogspot.com

"Painting Expressive Still-Lifes in Oils" Saturday workshops with Eric Jacobsen

When: Saturday March 13 (10-2)
Saturday March 20 (10-2)

Where: Art on the Boulevard (in the courtyard), Vancouver, WA

Cost: $50/per day

This class is open to beginners on up. We will cover composition,
color, edges and the use of expressive brushstroke to give life and
energy to your painting. The atmosphere will be informal and friendly
so come enjoy a Saturday or two of still life painting.

You will need: An easel, canvas, paintbrushes, odorless mineral
spirits, and a drop cloth. Also, bring a lunch and something to drink.
There is a restaurant and coffee shop in the courtyard where we'll be painting so you can get snacks, lunch, drinks etc... there if you like.

Contact Eric Jacobsen to sign up for the class:jacobsenstudio(at)gmail.com or 509-364-0018

Art on the Boulevard's January show--MITCH BAIRD Friday Reception 1/8/10

Art on the Boulevard Artist Mitch Baird is featured in the January 2010 issue of Southwest Art. Mitch is featured in the “Artist to Watch” section as the editor’s choice for up-and-coming talent. Mitch was contacted by Southwest Art after his painting “Morning Ensigns, Italy” received both the Best of Show and the SW Art Award of Excellence at the prestigious Annual American Impressionist Society show held in Denver, CO in October. Southwest Art Magazine has long been considered to be one of the finest art magazines by collectors and artists in the United States. The awards add to a long list of accolades Mitch has received over the years and his reputation as one of the premier painters living in the Northwest today continues to grow.
In celebration of his recent awards Mitch will have a collection of 12 new works on display at Art on the Boulevard starting on January 5th. New works will also be on display from various gallery artists. The “New Works” show runs Jan 5th-30th. To preview the show online please visit our website www.artonthebouleavard.org and click on "upcoming events" then click on "visit the exhibition".
Please Note: Due to the New Years Day landing on First Friday, the First Friday Art Walk will be on the SECOND Friday, January 8th from 5 - 9 pm. (reprinted with permission from Art on the Boulevard)
Come celebrate with Art on the Boulevard and Mitch! MAP
(Click to enlarge this entry from Artist's Magazine blog):
(Dancing Brook by Mitch Baird)

Congratulations to Mitch Baird!

"Morning Ensigns, Italy"

Mitch Baird

Oil

SOLD!

It has just been announced that Mitch Baird's "Morning Ensigns, Italy" has won the Best of Show at the prestigious American Impressionist Society Annual Show in Denver, Colorado. Internationally acclaimed artist Quang Ho was the juror for the show. In addition to the Best of Show award, Mitch also received the Southwest Art Magazine award and the painting also sold on opening night. Congratulations Mitch, you deserve it!

Reprinted with permission by Art on the Boulevard.

Thank you to Vancouver, WA galleries, Art on the Boulevard and Aurora Gallery for their continued commitment to regional and representational artists. We appreciate YOU!

Eric Jacobsen: "The Lure of the Landscape" at Art on the Boulevard

You are cordially invited to the Artist's Reception for Eric Jacobsen, Friday, Sept 4, 2009 5-9pm at Art on the Boulevard, Vancouver, WA
http://www.artontheboulevard.org/

Art on the Boulevard's "Art in the Heart" August 7 & August 8

"Art Lesson" by Oleg Ulitsky
Message from Kevin Weaver, Gallery Director, Art on the Boulevard:

I hope you are all staying cool and enjoying your summer! We are once again doing our annual "Art in the Heart" outdoor art event and sale for First Friday. This year's event proves to be even bigger and better than last year's. We'll have artists who are working in all different media and styles set up outside along the sidewalk (and a few inside the courtyard). Many of
the artists will be offering special one weekend only "festival pricing" on their work, some of the artists will be doing demonstrations of their work. This is a perfect opportunity to talk with the artists one on one, watch some of them at work and if you find something you love, pick up some artwork at a great price.

The event runs First Friday, August 7th from 4 to 9 pm and Saturday August 8th from 10 am to 4 pm. There will be food available from Woody's Taco's, Thai Orchid, Humdinger Kettle Korn and TC's Ice Cream. On Saturday we will have free art projects for the kids courtesy of Kidz Art.
Artists who are scheduled to participate this year at our location are:

Rebecca Anstine - watercolor and acrylic paintings
Oleg Ulitskiy - oil paintings
Lynn Walker-Webb - jewelry
Melisse Laing - quilt work
Katie Kelly - photography
Jan Taylor-Taskey - paintings & mixed media sculpture
James Proctor - sculpture
Mike Rangner - oil paintings
Mitch Baird - oil paintings
Gene Wigglesworth - paintings and t-shirts
Sarah Cosman - acrylic paintings
Anna King - paintings
Jerred Breeden - paintings
Cirith Sebree - jewelry
Ruth Mabrey - jewelry
And of course the gallery will be open to wonder through to see what's new.
Other galleries participating in Art in the Heart (at their locations) are:
Aurora Gallery, Angst Gallery, 6th Street Gallery and the Academy Art
Alliance.
If you have any questions on the event please feel free to contact me. We hope to see you there!
Kevin Weaver
Gallery Director
Art on the Boulevard
210 W Evergreen Blvd.
Suite 300
Vancouver, WA 98660
360-750-4499
www.artontheboulevard.org

Visit our new blog at:
http://artontheboulevard.blogspot.com

Call for Artists from Art on the Boulevard

Please read the attached documents (scroll down) concerning a call for art for the new Kearney Breast Center at Southwest Washington Medical in Vancouver, WA. Please feel free to pass this onto any artists you know that might be interested.
Click to enlarge documents, if you have trouble reading these, email Art on the Boulevard for letter and submission form to be emailed to you.




Best regards,

Kevin Weaver
Gallery Director
Art on the Boulevard
210 W Evergreen Blvd.
Suite 300
Vancouver, WA 98660
360-750-4499
www.artontheboulevard.org
email: director@artontheboulevard.org
Visit our new blog at:
http://artontheboulevard.blogspot.com