Welcome to this week’s
Virtual Gallery Exhibit
Art is the language of LOVE…
Mixed media, 3” x 6”
“Thanks for 10 years of creating opportunities for local artists.” – Gini
8″ x 8″, Pastel
28”x13” Concrete over carved Styrofoam.
Two sided Mosaic with glass.
“When Covid-19 hit, I decided to finally mosaic this heart. I have the time, no excuses. The white concrete heart has been stationed coldly in the yard for many years.
I forgot how one day at a time gets things accomplished and now it warms my yard.” – K
Acrylic on Arches White, 30 ” x 22 “
“I found this with abstract direction to be
More my expression, Enjoy.” – Steve
Acrylic on Arches, 30 ” x 22″
“For myself real feelings, so a bit of a departure, I enjoyed . Enjoy.” – Steve
And MORE art to love…
www.JimTylerFineArt.com
Instagram @jimtylerfineart
Alcohol ink, 32 x 24 Framed
“This is from my Alice’s collection. Inspired by the wacky world of Alice in Wonderland. This a Alcohol Ink with Acrylic layers on Yupo Paper. I have gone down the Rabbit Hole for Inks. Love the color and richness that is achieved and absolutely enjoy the unpredictability of the medium.” – Judy
Each time we look at this piece our eyes fall on a particular destination and the memories flood our hearts.”
-Stan Cooper
Cambria, Ca
Materials: 5 gallon plastic bucket, 60 lbs cement, 8‘ 4×4, found wood around the shed, acrylic paint, water based varnish
“Here are a few images generated as of March 2020. I informed my clients in January of 2020 that I was taking the month of March off-no monkey on my back to work. March 15th arrested that simple joy in my head oil on canvas and 30 x 64” ground on paper in progress… happy camper with big stick Sennelier.” -Tika Phipps
If you would like to participate in our upcoming Virtual Gallery Exhibits please send us an email to artcentralslo@yahoo.com with your image(s), title, medium, size and your name. Please feel free to also include any additional information about your artwork or inspiring words for our viewers!
10th Anniversary 
Celebration
Through the end of February
See our recent blogs for details of fantabulous deals, and join us on our Instagram (@ArtCentralSLO) for LIVE Video Demos with talented artists & more ginormous deals!
Stay tuned on Instagram for these LIVE STREAM DEMOS (click on any date for details!). More video demonstrations are still being added, so please stay tuned!
View some of our recent demos on our Instagram feed like the ones below:
And more happenings around our the Central Coast…
What’s Going On In Our Art Community
In And Around SLO County
Veterans’ Voices’ 2021 installation, ‘Wings of Change,’ is Central Coast’s largest outdoor butterfly sculpture garden at Paso Robles’ Deprise Brescia Art Gallery ‘til June 30. The collection features dozens of butterflies created by local veterans, their families, & other artists showing the positive & healing impact of art.
Deprise Brescia, founder of Veterans’ Voices offers materials for the ‘Wings of Change’ installation, & on-going weekly butterfly painting classes for all ages. Materials are free to veterans & their families. The public’s invited to make butterflies, too, for a small material fee. This inclusive art program is funded in part by California Arts Council, ARTS Obispo/SLO County Arts, & private donations. To sign up for butterflies, or get information, contact 310.621.7543 or deprise585@gmail.com. https://deprisebrescia.com/veterans-voices-4
“I’m honored to have 3 butterflies created with wood, LED lights, fused glass, Plexiglass, & enamel included in this sculpture exhibit. Walk-Drive-Bike by & view ‘Wings of Change’ at 829 10th St, Paso Robles. (Studio photo courtesy of Jayson Mellom.) Enjoy & THANK YOU for supporting this program!” – Larry Le Brane
Be sure to tune into Facebook for a Virtual Art After Dark,
follow instructions here:
https://www.newtimesslo.com/sanluisobispo/virtual-art-after-dark/Event?oid=10112270
Online Watercolor Video Lessons with Tricia Reichert’s HERE
NEW Online Art Workshops and lessons with Jason Mayr HERE
Morro Bay Arts Association’s Newsletter
San Luis Outdoor Painters for the Environment hosts
“SLOPE Paints the Serene Magic of Santa Rita Ranch”
A Virtual Art Exhibit
January 28 through February 28, 2021
To celebrate with The Land Conservancy of San Luis Obispo County their acquisition of this incredible ranch, a 1715-acre jewel at the top of Highway 46 West between the Pacific Ocean and Templeton. The Land Conservancy of SLO will receive a portion of art sale proceeds.
Art Show Opening Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m98IgaK0AGE&t=1062s
This hour-long video introduces you to this beautiful, natural Central Coast environment and the SLOPE artists who were able to paint the iconic scenes that are now going to be preserved in perpetuity.
Exhibit Webpage: https://www.slope-painters.com/collections/155114
Paintings thumbnails are square, but if you click on an image, you’ll see the actual proportions and information about how to contact the artist to purchase the paintings and thereby donate nearly half of the sale price to The Land Conservancy of San Luis Obispo County.
The full supply list for Workshop 1 of Strathmore’s 2021 Online Workshops is now posted on the site:
https://www.strathmoreartiststudio.com/2021-supplies-workshop/
Workshop 1: Watercolor and Gouache
Instructor: Jordan Rhodes
Start Date: March 1: The first video lesson will be posted on the site within the Workshop 1 tab for anyone to follow along to. See the schedule below:
Lesson 1: Watercolor Basics
March 1, 2021: Learn about basic watercolor techniques and exercises that you can do to familiarize yourself with the medium.
Lesson 2: Watercolor Demo
March 8, 2021: Follow along as Jordan paints the Asaro Planes of the Head Statue in watercolor.
Lesson 3: Gouache Basics
March 15, 2021: Discover the differences between gouache and watercolor, the strengths and weaknesses of both, and basic exercises to get used to working with gouache
Lesson 4: Gouache Demo
March 22, 2021: Follow along as Jordan paints the Asaro Planes of the head statue in gouache. Learn how my approach differs based on the selected medium.
