The first and most important thing of all for an artist is to have a real love of the visible world. The feelings which this evokes are the main motivation for putting brush to paper, composing images in cameras, writing a poem full of images for the senses. Making an object look like what an artist sees is not as important as showing the viewer what he feels about it.

Abstract art frees one from the pictorial formula, showing that color has a life of its own, infinite combinations of color have a poetry, a language which can be more expressive than traditional methods.

Please join me in an experience of Abstract Art, where color gives you such a sense of movement and pleasure.
~Anne Brooke

Our feast-for-the-eyes Members show continues through this month. If you missed our last reception, please plan to attend the next one, when we will welcome our August-September Guest Artist, internationally recognized abstract painter Alx Fox. Alx was Vice President of the Southern Oregon Society of Artists in 2011 and President from 2012–2014. Currently, she serves as President of the Board of the Rogue Gallery and Art Center. Learn more about this esteemed experimental artist on our website and hers: https://alxfox.com. Her exhibition opens Friday, September 16, with a reception on Saturday, September 17, from 1-3pm. The show closes on Sunday, October 30.

We are delighted to announce that we now have a new Executive Director! Join us in welcoming Paula Bandy at a special Open House on Wednesday, September 7, from 3-6pm. Peter William Vineyard will pour for your enjoyment. Learn more about Paula in the article above and on our website.

This month’s Second Saturday ArtWalk takes place from 2-5pm on Saturday, September 10. Children, you have a special activity on the front lawn this month! Make a self-portrait and then see if your parents can guess which one is YOU! Join us!

Whether it’s a special occasion or just because, you can paint with watercolors with up to seven friends in Anne Brooke’s “Wine and Watercolor” event. We provide the supplies. You bring your favorite wine and snacks. Then everyone can enjoy painting together in a casual atmosphere under Anne’s friendly, expert instruction. Reserve a Thursday evening today! $25 per person, vaccinations required.

We still have one art studio space available in The Loft. Artists enjoy affordable rent, no lease, convenient location, their own key, and water. Contact Anne Brooke at 541-941-7057 or anne@brookewatercolor.com to inquire.

Featured image: “Mesa,” by Alx Fox