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Why does one artist's drawing of a vase look mesmerizing while another artist's drawing of the same thing looks, well, boring? Composition has a lot to do with it, as does the idea of taking artistic license. In this class, we'll learn about how to use both composition and artistic license to find your own artistic style.

Artist and Church of Art founder, Erika Halperin, will start the workshop by leading the group in a discussion of selected artworks, with a particular focus on composition and artistic license. She will then guide the group through a series of hands-on drawing exercises, working with each student individually to answer questions and provide feedback.

This workshop is for anyone new to drawing or looking to strengthen their drawing skills.

All supplies and materials included. Using graphite and charcoal primarily on a variety of drawing papers.

Includes:

• 3.5 hours of instruction and drawing in a supportive, friendly environment
• Doughnut holes and non-alcoholic beverages
• That wonderful feeling of joy and connectedness that comes from a few hours of creative, artistic play with other adults.

Located in NW Portland, Church of Art is an art-centered community space offering approachable, low-pressure workshops for adults. Come as you are, spend a few hours making art, meet some new people, and enjoy a creative Portland experience—no need to “be an artist.”

The Portland Art Dealers Association is thrilled to announce the third annual PADA PopUp. Join PADA Member Galleries, local ORVAA Partners, plus invited guests for an ARTful day and celebrate 40 years of First Thursdays and more. Get to know your local galleries under one roof.

Featuring: The Black Gallery, Blackfish Gallery, Blue Sky Gallery, Carnation Contemporary, Gallery 114, Helen’s Costume Fine Art, Imperfecta Gallery, J. Pepin Art Gallery, Luckygirl Gallery, Nationale, One Grand Gallery, Oregon Art Center, PDX Contemporary Art, Portland Arts Collective, Laura Vincent Design and Gallery, Rental Sales Gallery, Russo Lee Gallery, and Waterstone Gallery.

PDX CONTEMPORARY ART is pleased to present Photorealism, an exhibition of new, large-scale paintings and intimate drawings by Seattle-based artist Joe Rudko.

A few years ago, Joe Rudko might have wondered when or where a photograph was taken. Now, he asks: is it real? Changes in technology and culture have altered our perception of photography as a reliable record of reality. If photographs are fragmented, altered, and generated, then what does it mean to make a photorealistic painting? The works in this show began from the idea that if anything can be a photograph, anything can be photorealistic.

Rudko’s paintings begin with fragmented pieces of found photography. Collaged snippets of flowers, skies, hands, and snapshots of friends are continued with oil pigment sticks, extending their edges so they cross over one another, creating new, geometric images in the center. These works seek to merge the factual, functional purpose of photography with the more tactile, cerebral qualities of drawing and painting.

Also included in the exhibition is a series of drawings made on pages of a book of Henri Matisse’s travels in Morocco. These colored pencil and pastel drawings were made while the artist was in Paris and became a framework for his own travel drawings.

ArtChat at Village Gallery of Art
FREE Community Event

Connect with local creatives at this month’s ArtChat—an open, welcoming gathering for artists and art lovers alike. Join the artists of the Village Gallery of Art for conversation, refreshments, and inspiration as you meet creators working across multiple mediums.

Each ArtChat features both a fine artist and a 3D artist of the month, who will share their creative processes and special techniques. It’s a great opportunity to ask questions, network with fellow artists, and discover new approaches to making art.

🗓November 8
⏰ 3–5 PM
🎟 Free & open to the public

Come curious—leave inspired.

2-hour blocks of unstructured art studio time on Thursday evenings for you to paint, draw, collage, enjoy our collection of art books with a cup of hot tea or coffee (provided), or just hang out and chat in a warm, inviting space.

Friend date? Romantic date? Date with yourself? Church of Art studio is that (alcohol-free) third space to hang out, either on your own or with others. No previous art experience is necessary. If you would like some guidance, Erika Halperin (the studio founder) will be in the studio and available to suggest activities based on your interests and skill level.

If you’re coming on your own and would like some company, Erika will happily spend time drawing, painting, or collaging with you. If you already know what you want to do or want to be left alone to read, write or make art in peace (or with a headset on), that’s ok, too.

All materials and supplies are included to make a collage, sketch with charcoal or graphite sticks, or play around with gouache or watercolor paints.

Come and go as you like during the two-hour block.

Non-alcoholic beverages and snacks are included.

NW Marine Artworks | 2516 NW 29th Ave, Portland, OregonBlue Sky will be joining other local galleries at the upcoming PADA Pop Up. Come hang out with us and learn more about our exhibitions and programmings.

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