BARBARA FUGATE Drawings And Paintings

SHOW OPENING September 8th at Ballard Works

Go to BALLARD ART WALK on Saturday, September 8th and stop by BALLARD WORKS for an opening of drawings by me and eight of my friends.  Stop by and say hello, enjoy our collection of mark-making, and let us know how you like it.

You will see a hallway of our gesture drawings wallpapering the entrance (a delirium of marks!), as well as longer studied works.  All our drawings are made from life, all drawn simultaneously without comment or critique.  We simply love to draw.  We believe in the process of making more and more drawings--and the collective energy and momentum gained by our dedicated focus as we stand side by side flinging charcoal, ink wash and soft pastel!

About the show:
These eight friends have gathered at my studio to draw the model for a good nine years.  We’re a serious bunch behind the easel and pretty goofy one afterward sharing drinks and conversation.  The support of our mark-making bond gives us extra autonomy to evolve our individual visions.  Our marks are different yet our aim is the same: to always draw sincerely from our heart, mind, body, and soul.  This show is a testament to Making Meaningful Marks--Nine times over!

Patty Klamser, Sandra Kahler, Linda Kokanovich, Jason Bourguignon, Leslie Newman, Matt Luxon, Lois Lord, Matt Delcomyn, and me!

Opening Reception is September 8th (Saturday) from 6-9 PM.  Otherwise, open by appointment for the month.

(Image above-woman donning a hat-is a detail of one of my drawings made last month with my fab-life-drawing-buds.  The image below is a collage of all our works together!)

SEPTEMBER ART WORKSHOP

(Image to the right is a detail of a recent still life painting, B Fugate)
September 22 & 23, Saturday/Sunday
class fee: $200 (model fee included)
class schedule: 9:30AM-4:30PM each day (with a one hour lunch break)

THE ACT OF PAINTING:  Figure & Still Life

Do we paint differently when observing the live model versus a still life arrangement?  What does our choice of subject-matter have on our painted visions?  Historically, how has the figure been visualized compared to the Still Life?  These are questions that I asked myself when designing this workshop that explores the ACT of painting--how it is that we choose color, use our brushes, poise our bodies, and compose our compositions.

In this workshop, we'll paint from both the Live Model and Still Life arrangements to explore how we translate what is seen into painted colors and shapes.  Our focus will be on various modes of direct paint application, ways to harmonize expressive color in response to what is studied, and design compositions that excite and engage the viewer.  Each day is devoted to one subject:  the Live Model and the Still Life.  We will make two paintings each day in either oil or acrylic paint (your choice).  This is destined to both challenge the mind and engage your body--while being exceptionally fun.   Intermediate to Advanced levels recommended.

REGISTRATION INFORMATION:
This workshop is held at the Youngstown Arts Cultural Arts Center in the newly renovated Historic Cooper School at 4408 Delridge Way SW located just off of the West Seattle Bridge. There is a dedicated parking lot at the Arts Center.  Workshop prices include the model fee.  To reserve your space in any class, either pay for the class in full or make a $50.00 deposit (check or money order) made payable to "Barbara Fugate".  Please email me for more information and mailing address.  If you prefer to use a credit card, you can do so through www.PAYPAL.com under my email address: [email protected]

Oregon Plein Air Trek

This summer my great, goofy and gracious plein air buds and I packed up my van and headed to central Oregon to paint.  We ended up at Smith Rock State Park--followed by a full day of painting at Oregon's Painted Hills.  See photos cataloging the trip in my photo album (listed to the right of this screen) titled "OR Plein Air 07".

Have fun!

Painting the Figure on Guemes Island Retreat '07

I couldn't have spent the last weekend of July with a more fun, energetic, intelligent, goofy, enthusiastic group of painters!  Many thanks to our gracious hosts on Guemes Island, Patty & Tom!  You're way more than wonderful.

This year's Workshop, Painting the Figure in the Landscape on Guemes Island was a great success--with so many smart canvases covered in paint investigating issues of color, brushwork, and composition.  We painted each morning in a new setting on a new canvas, followed by the same tableau of Horse and Rider (our model posed with a resident horse, Tess!) which we developed over the weekend. 

Imagine painting non-stop for three days straight--yes, it was a painting nirvana--complete with grand feasts in the evening that we shared together with celebrations that followed through the night!

Here's a couple of excerpts  from emails I received just after the workshop from two 2007 students:
"Thank you, Patty and Tom for having us; thank you Barbara for your excellent teaching, leadership and support; thank you Amy for the incredible costumes, poses and modeling. 
I am truly grateful for the non judgmental atmosphere of trust, caring and friendship that everyone created and to which each of you  contributed.  This meant my own inner critic was quieted and I could risk and try new ways of painting.  I moved into new territory and that as well as the camaraderie and caring are giving me a deeply centered feeling.  So lift your glasses and join me in toasting the next get together." Linda H.

"Oh, my goodness! Whatta a weekend... I enjoyed every bit of it.   Thank you again for making it so wonderful and magical.  I really felt I came a long way in oil painting thanks to your very organized teaching."  Lee B.

Please see the photo album listed to the right of your screen for images of our workshop on Guemes Island 2007.  Enjoy!

--and if you're wondering why in the group picture above a woman is painted blue?  Why, she's a wood nymph of course!  See the photo album for more pictures of her in situ!