Wild Rivers Coast Art

Christmas Bazaar at Manley Art Center on Saturday

The Little Prince and Christmas Memories

It's Christmas Time at the Chetco Pelican Playhouse in Brookings. Get your tickets or make reservations now to enjoy this holiday treat.

Wine, Cheese, and Bead for Life Party in Crescent City

Oregon Coast Artists Study with John Hewitt in Yosemite - by Eva Klaas

John Hewitt demonstrated as the class painted along. Verna Pooler, wearing a white hat painting along with the watercolor demonstration.

Rob Decker encouraged a couple of Brookings' artists to attend John Hewitt's free watercolor class in Yosemite National Park, California.  Rob Decker and Verna Pooler drove down from Brookings, Oregon and attended every day.  I drove from Sacramento and  attended the Saturday workshop.
What a treat to plein air paint in the Yosemite valley with a large group of artists from all over.

The weather could not have been any better for October.

Hewitt with his finished piece, Rob Decker, Verna Pooler and Eva Tanner Klaas.

It just shows you how far a plein air  artist will travel for a free class and an opportunity to paint with kindred spirits.

Eva Tanner Klaas
Photography by Gerald Klaas

Holiday Raffle at Manley Art Center

Raffle Basket Items

Jerry's Jet Boat Ride Certificate for 2 Adults
60 Mile Trip ($90 value)

2 Bottles of Wine

2 Wine Glasses

2012 Membership to Pelican Bay Arts Association

Chocolates

Reversible Shoulder Shawl by Marie

Cacochon Blue Agate Necklace by Marge

Santa Christmas Ornament by Violet

Tin of Lemon Drops

Art Alley Grill Gift Certificate

Hand Woven Scarf by Jane

Cards and Postcards

Manley Art Center T-Shirt

Jar of Jelly

Tiramisu Coffee Liquor Cake

Chocolate Merlot Wine Fudge Spread

Pear Topper for Soft Cheese Spread

"Peppermint Pattie" mix (liquor)

 Raffle Tickets for this basket are
$1 each or 6 Tickets for $5

Get your tickets at Manley Art Center
433 Oak Street
Brookings, OR
541-469-1807
Open Tues - Sun, 11 am - 4 pm

Second Saturday Art Walk in Brookings

Art Walk starts at the venue of your choice... and the venues now cover so much territory that only Ira Tozer can walk to all of them between 4 and 7 pm.

 We started at A Wild Bird and Backyard General Store on the north end of Chetco Avenue. Larry Ball and Jim Relaford entertained with guitar/banjo/mandolin and vocals.

Todd Steele from Gold Beach is showing at A Wild Bird and Backyard General Store. Todd has developed a very charming and distinctive style that is doing well in galleries up and down the coast.

 Brookings Artist Buzz Stewart (center) came to visit with friends Todd and Jeanne Steele.

Lon Goddard and Aura Wright entertained at Manley Art Gallery. The large painting on the left is by Diane Price and on the right are hand loomed scarves by Jane Opiat.

 Artists of The Month at Manley for November are The Tuesday Painters. The group meets every Tuesday at Manley Art Center to paint in the media of their choice and enjoy the camaraderie of other artists. During Art Walk they painted a still life of a piece of cake on a stemmed serving platter - painters from left to right, Rob Decker, Kathy Huxley, and Eva Marie Klass.

Work by the Tuesday Painters that will hang in the Manley Gallery for the month of November.

Tuesday Painters Eva Marie Klass and Verna Pooler, painting a still live of a slice of cake on a stemmed serving platter. Eva uses oils and Verna paints with watercolors.

During Art Walk Lorelei Hanna put the finishing touches on Manley's Christmas Raffle Basket. This year's basket includes two bottles of wine, a gift certificate for $10 toward dinner at Art Alley Grille, a hand loomed scarf by Jane Opiat, and dozens of other great gifts. Tickets are $1 each or 6 for $5. If you win this basket you won't need to do much Christmas shopping - it includes something for everyone. Tickets are now available at Manley Art Center, Tuesday through Sunday from 11 am to 4 pm.

Speeding across Chetco Avenue to the next venue - a gorgeous Brookings sunset.

 At Art Walk Alley Antiques, Giraffes on a raft entertained.

 Marshall Thompson and Rapp Brush drew a crowd at Dewey's Digs where the photography of Jenna Smelosky was hung.

 The Limericists drew both applause and groans.

Taking a short cut to Brian Scott Gallery from Art Walk Alley through Art Alley Grille.

 Most people use the front door to Brian Scott Gallery -- on Chetco Avenue. In the window is a display of ceramics by Christina Olsen.

 Inside, Jerry Moffit at the key board.
 

 Horst Wolf "pouring" at Brian Scott.

 
Leslie Wolf gave a demonstration on how to make paper lanterns for the holidays.


The lights were turned off so everyone could see the candlelight in the paper lantern.

Thomas Sheets is showing some new abstracts at Signatures Gallery.

Also showing at Signatures: Drew Struzan (personal and movie art), Jan Kunz (watercolors), Karon Wilstad (sculpture), Ken Auster (paintings of surfer Greg Noll), Duncan Regehr (limited editions), Spencer Reynolds (mixed media), and Sandy Bonney (pastels).

Tom Broderick at the keyboard at Signatures/Brian Scott Gallery.

Currently showing at Brian Scott Gallery: Pete Chasar, Lorraine Filippone, Kathleen Kresa, Christina Olsen, Horst Wolf, Elio Camacho, Randall Tillery, Magda Druzdel, Dale Wells, Donna Goss, Manuel Lopez, Nancy Tuttle, Jewell Johnson, Jane Opiat, and Dan Sawyer.

 Lorna Rodriguez joined Shirley Hyatt for "Duets for Flute and Violin".

At Wright's Custom Framing, Spectrum Sound entertained.

 Don't miss this wonderful exhibit of Phillip Wadsworth's abstracts - showing at Wright's during November.

Also showing in the Wright's Gallery: Photography by Warren Dowler, Sammy Hernandez, Vi Burton, and Steve Tadin. Woodwork by Mike Tompkins and Gary Vickerman. Ceramics by Gwen Childs, pencil by Bill O'Conner, prints of Len Burton's oils, watercolors and mixed media by Dale Wells and Sara Broderick, acrylics by Gordon Marsters, pen/ink by Wayne Bricco, hand loomed scarves by Jane Opiat.

Award Winning Watercolor Exhibit at Manley in January

The Keeper by Cynthia Wheat Darling

Twenty award winning watercolors will be on exhibit at Manley Art Gallery in January. Winners from the 46th Annual Transparent Watercolor Exhibition of the Watercolor Society of Oregon are touring Oregon. Manley Art Center and Gallery is one of five Oregon galleries on the tour. Other venues include Sunriver Lodge (October), Port Orford Library (November and December), Emerald Art Center in Springfield (February), and Southern Coos Hospital & Health Center in Bandon (March).

 The paintings cover the style gamut from photo realism to impressionism to abstract with several stops in between. All of the paintings are transparent watercolors. The subjects include figures, wildlife, landscape, floral and other still life paintings. Unless they are sold at a previous venue on the tour, all paintings are available for purchase. The artists are Oregon residents, and several are nationally known professionals. The paintings are tastefully framed and prices range from $400 to $2500.

 The show will hang at Manley Art Gallery from January 3, 2012 until January 29, 2012. Gallery hours are 11am to 4 pm, Tuesday through Sunday. The gallery is closed on Mondays.

 Manley Art Center and Gallery
433 Oak Street
Brookings, OR 97415
541-469-1807

Exciting Watercolor Classes to Begin in January!

Audi Stanton will resume teaching watercolor classes the first week of January 2012 at her home studio in Brookings. Classes will be held Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 9 am until noon and from 1:00 until 4, for 8 consecutive weeks. The class for beginners meets on Monday afternoons. All skill levels are invited. Please contact her for more information and to register. (541 412 7948) Classes are $125.00 for the 8 weeks, supplies are NOT included.  Class size is limited to 8 students, so sign up now! Private classes are available. Thank you.

See Audi's Work on the Brookings Artist Page of wildriverscoastart.com.

 

Beginning Drawing Classes in Brookings and Crescent City FREE IN DECEMBER

Beginning Drawing Class

F R E E

Nationally recognized Artist Rob Decker will be giving a

“Beginning Drawing Class”  

December 4,   1-4 PM   Crescent Harbor Gallery, Crescent City

December 11,  1-4 PM   Manley Art Center, Brookings

But.............I can't even draw a straight line!

If you've ever said or thought this, then this class is perfect for you.

 

Have you ever wanted to draw or paint but felt intimidated or not talented enough?  I have a few proven exercises and tips that could get your drawing skills “up to speed” relatively quickly.

In fact, if you practice just one of the exercises I give you 1 hour a day for 1 month.....

 I guarantee you will be able to draw better than 90% of the other people on the planet!!!

( 1 hour a day for 1 month...30 hours...less than a 40 hour work week! )

You will be able to draw anything...anywhere.

 With this power and foundation in drawing where you go from there will be up to you.  From therapeutic meditative drawing sessions to nationally recognized artist in 5 years.......

or somewhere in-between.

All students who take the class will receive:

2 drawing aides...2 drawing tools...and a free gift to display your art.

To REGISTER

Call MAC        541-469-1807            Sign up sheet will be posted.

Call CHG        707-464-9133            Sign up sheet will be posted.

 

There will be a requested $5 per student donation to MAC or CHG
(non-profit organizations)

to help support a vibrant art culture in your town.

..…..Class size limited to 20 people so sign up early to secure a spot.......

Rob Decker

41st Annual Brookings Harbor Community Bazaar on Saturday, November 12

The 41st Annual Brookings Harbor Community Bazaar is being held on Saturday, November 12, from 9am to 5pm. Again this year, over 100 vendors of quality handcrafted items will jump start your holiday season. No admission charge at the venue, which includes Azalea School Gym and the High School cafeteria. Don’t miss this outstanding opportunity!

Opera in Brookings on November 13

An Afternoon of Opera and Musical Theater Sunday, Nov 13, 2011, 3:00 pm - Calvary Assembly of God Church Featuring the talents of baritone Eugene Brancoveanu, tenor Thomas Glenn, soprano Ronit Widmann-Levy, and pianist Peter Gruenberg, a wonderful array of music from both the opera house and the Broadway stage will delight the audience. Something for everyone!
	Eugene Brancoveanu's virile voice and superior stagecraft have earned him critical acclaim in both North America and Europe. Following recent performances of San Francisco Opera's The Little Prince, the San Francisco Chronicle lauds the superb cast as being "led by extravagantly gifted baritone Eugene Brancoveanu as the Pilot. With his unforced charisma, vocal clarity, and total heft, Brancoveanu managed the tricky feat of doing most of the show's heavy lifting ..." In the 2010-11 season Eugene Brancoveanu appears with the Philadelphia Orchestra, the New World Symphony, and the New York Philharmonic at Carnegie Hall, in Michael-Tilson Thomas' The Thomashevskys conducted by the composer. He also returns to the Santa Cruz County Orchestra in Beethoven's Symphony No. 9, and sings as soloist in Carmina Burana with Spokane Symphony Orchestra. He continues his extensive recital career in 2011-12, performing with Brookings-Harbor Friends of Music. Mr. Brancoveanu does not have a website, but has a page on his agency's site.
Thomas Glenn (tenor) began his solo career singing the Evangelist roles in the St. Matthew and St. John Passions of J.S. Bach and continues to sing concert engagements with institutions like The Cleveland Orchestra, Atlanta Symphony, the National Arts Centre Orchestra of Canada, Colorado Symphony, Berkeley Symphony and Marin Symphony. He is a graduate of the Adler Fellowship program at the San Francisco Opera. He created the role of the Physicist, Robert Wilson, in the World Premiere of John Adams’ Doctor Atomic at the San Francisco Opera. Since then, he reprised this role at the Netherlands Opera in 2007, at the Lyric Opera of Chicago in 2007-2008, at the Metropolitan Opera of New York in 2008 and the English National Opera in 2009. Thomas Glenn's website
	Ronit Widmann-Levy has received accolades for her operatic and concert performances throughout the world. A versatile artist equally at home on both concert and opera stages. Ronit has sung in opera houses and festivals in San Francisco, Chicago, Washington, Tanglewood, Cincinnati, Kentucky, Berlin, Munich, London, Bangkok and Jerusalem. She sang at the Ravinia Festival in Chicago, the Bath and Dartington Festivals in England, the Jüdische Kulturtage in Berlin, and the America Haus Concert Series in Munich. Ms. Widmann-Levy made her début with the San Francisco Symphony in February 2005 in Schumann’s Das Paradies und die Peri, conducted by Ingo Metzmacher. Since her debut Ronit has regularly performed with Michael Tilson Thomas and the SFS in Carnegie Hall, with the Chicago Symphony Orchestra, and the New World Symphony Orchestra as well as with the Boston Symphony Orchestra. Ms. Widmann-Levy’s interpretation of Arnold Schoenberg's Pierrot Lunaire has won praise and she has been invited to perform the piece in Europe and the U.S.A. Ronit is renowned for her interpretation of Ladino romance. In Spring of 2010 she embarked on a world concert tour with Ladino Soul. Ronit Widmann-Levy's repertory includes the roles of Violetta, Constanza, Madama Butterfly, Micaela, Mimi, Liù, Gilda and Freia. Symphonic works include among others: Carmina Burana, Beethoven’s 9th Symphony, Mahler's 2nd and 4th Symphonies. Ronit Widmann-Levy's website