Photos of Artist of Month Molly Sotherden

 

 Our Artist of the month, Molly Sotherden, gave a beautiful lecture and showed wonderful samples of her work. We hope you were able to attend and ask questions. You could see her work up close and personal and learn all about an art that few people do. Stained class is beautiful and rare art these days.

Meet the Artist

Donald Woods will be our artist of the months this Wednesday at 7:30 at the Brunswick City Hall.

4095 Center Road

free

  

Don grew up in Akron and was torn between his love of playing the violin and painting. He received many art awards while in H.S. and studied art at Akron Univ. After graduating, he worked in sales and management for over 20 years before returning to college to obtain his license in teaching art. He was hired by Lorain schools and began playing violin and painting again. 

 He now concentrates on painting birds and "showing the beauty and wonder of God's creations." His dream is to become a professional artist.

Come join in and hear about his work and style and be able to ask the artist himself any questions you like. 

Featured Artist for September Wed 5

 

Wednesday    Sept. 5th

7:30 P.M.      

                  Brunswick City Hall

                     4095 Center Road.  

Marleen Farley is our featured artist for September 2012.

Maureen Farley is inspired by the grace and beauty of animals and the natural world. She has enjoyed a lifelong love of painting and drawing which lead to a B. A. degree from the University of Nevada in psychology and fine art. Her artistic achievements include receiving the Douglas County Historical Association Photography award, the Carson Valley Library Award, as well as many awards from the Nevada Artist Association and Western Nevada College.

Her favorite media are colored pencil, digital photography, and transparent acrylic collage. She is known for painting original harmonious images of birds and animals. 
"At this time I am exploring mixed media and collage to produce free flowing abstract assemblages." The assemblages appear to have a fluid quality as they represent the interaction between mankind and our natural environment. She arranges interesting found objects such as colorful rocks or leaves with man made materials including transparent glass and beads. 

The creations are designed to be felt as well as seen due to the depth of the textural qualities. After she fuses the elements aesthetically they are permanently sealed with a non yellowing transparent acrylic glaze. 

She has been selected to join the Avant-Garde Art and Craft Shows organization  in North East Ohio. 

To view more of her work visit: http://maureenidafarley.artistwebsites.com or www.fineartamerica.com/artists or www.nevadaartists.org. You can contacted her by email at mifarley@live.com.

Please Join Us For Talks, Presentations and Demonstrations

                           Wednesday    Sept 5,  2012

                                         7:30 P.M.      

                                Brunswick City Hall

                                     4095 Center Road.  

                           Brunswick, Ohio         44212

free   

Artist of the Month is Always the First Wednesday of the Month

All images are copy right and may not be reproduced or copied with out consent of the artist.

All images on the entire Brunswick Art Works Blog are copied right and may not be reproduced or copied for any reason with out consent of the artist.

See the Art of Barbra Bloom here.

We had a great presentation by Barbra Bloom Wednesday. She brought in many examples of her art and explained her work and answered everyone's questions. She is a wonderful fabric artist.
We look forward to our next artist to be announced very soon.
Check here often to see what is coming up and what is happening with Brunswick Art Works. You are always invited to join and/or to participate.

Notice. Bill Beuther is Presenter

How to Photograph Your Artwork

winning photograph by Bill Beuther
 

Join us for our monthly meeting as highly acclaimed photographer Bill Beuther shares his professional tips for photographing artwork. 

When:  7:30 PM, Wednesday, June 6, 2012

Where:  Brunswick City Hall Council Chambers

4095 Center Road, Brunswick

As always, this Meet the Artist presentation is FREE and open to the public!

Bill is an award-winning local photographer whose lifelong interest in photography blossomed with his early retirement from college administration in 2002.  He started a successful photography business after finding he enjoyed capturing feelings, moods, and candid moments at weddings and events.  He also enjoys creating images of landscapes, wildlife, and urban settings.  His work is currently being displayed in juried shows at Cleveland Hopkins International Airport and the Butler Institute of American Art in Youngstown.  Whether bicycling across Europe with a camera strapped to his back or shooting scenes at a local park, Bill’s enthusiasm for photography is infectious.  He sees it as the perfect medium for a guy transitioning from button-down shirts to jeans and sneakers.

*This program was originally scheduled to include two segments, unfortunately our second presenter is unable to be with us due to unforeseen circumstance.  We apologize for any confusion.

Monthly Meeting How to Photograph Artwork

Join us for our monthly meeting

Highly acclaimed photographer Bill Beuther will share professional tips for photographing artwork. 

Artist and crafter Leslie Panfil will demonstrate creative ways to present the photographed images, including greeting cards.  Note: Leslie cancelled and we were very fortunate that Bill was able to spend the entire time talking to our group and answering all their questions.

When:  7:30 PM, Wednesday, June 6, 2012

Where:  Brunswick City Hall Council Chambers

4095 Center Road, Brunswick

This program is free and open to the public!

Sophistication by Sophia

 

 

 

  

Ten-year-old Sophia Smith captured the hearts of her audience as she explained how she creates her lovely jewelry and runs her business.  A delightful and poised young lady, Sophia is a bright and engaging artist and entrepreneur who is saving a large percentage of her profits to help pay for her college tuition.  Continued good luck to you, Sophia!

Sophia is Truly Sophisticated

Local artist, Sophia Smith is from Medina and is a fourth grader at Ella Canavan Elementary.  Although she may be small, Sophie has already put together quite a portfolio and list of accomplishments for her age.  Her home environment is nurturing in creativity, as her mom, grandmothers, and even grandfathers have taught her different aspects and techniques in art.   At school, she has had the support and encouragement of a fantastic art teacher.  Her accomplishments include having 2 pieces of artwork displayed at Medina Hospital during the summer months, being selected by Akron’s Children’s Hospital to have a painting framed and displayed in a patient room, and was the youngest vendor at the Medina International Festival in which she displayed and sold her jewelry creations.  This summer her plans are to participate in local craft fairs and festivals in which she can promote her jewelry business, “Sophistication by Sophia.” 

Sophia will be speaking on what inspires her and her work, the development of her company, and what she has learned about running an art business at such a young age.

You are invited to join us to hear this delightful young lady speak on Wednesday, May 2, at 7:30 PM in the Council Chambers of Brunswick City Hall.

(Almost) Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Dolls!

 

 

 

 

Ever wonder how those beautiful porcelain dolls are made?  Well, Michele Cotner explained the process at Brunswick Art Works Meet the Artist on Wednesday evening.  She also explained the difference between creating a bisque (porcelain) doll and a cloth doll  and had several examples of each on display.  Michele talked about her personal history of doll making and doll collecting and it was a fun and informative presentation.

Artistic Director of Cleveland Play House to speak

Michael Bloom

The Cleveland Play House has recognized Brunswick as an artistic community, and asked Brunswick Art Works to host a presentation by their artistic director, Michael Bloom.  Brunswick Art Works is honored to bring Mr. Bloom to Brunswick as he shares his vision and information with us about the exiting performing arts scene in Cleveland.

Mr. Bloom will speak and present a slide show at 7:30 PM on Wednesday, March 28 at Brunswick City Hall, 4095 Center Rd.  

  

You won't want to miss this opportunity to experience one of our areas most influential artistic minds!  Free and open to the public.

Michael Bloom, Artistic Director of Cleveland Play House, was selected by Cleveland Magazine as one of 2012's most Interesting People.  He is a  published author and playwright and a theatre director and producer.  The Cleveland Play House recently moved from University Circle to the Theater District at Playhouse Square, and there is plenty of information for Michael to share about the exciting goings on!

View Bloom's bio at: http://www.clevelandplayhouse.com/about/leadership.

DOLLS, DOLLS, DOLLS!

 Michele’s Passion for the
Art of Doll Making to Doll Collecting

We hope you will join us on Wednesday, March 7, as artist, Michele Cotner shares with us her story of how doll making evolved into doll collecting.  Michele will also be bringing some of her creations, a few of whom are pictured above.  This is going to be a delightful evening for all ages. 


Michele Cotner became interested in doll making when she moved to Columbia, Missouri and has continued to make dolls when she returned to Cleveland. She attended a craft show in Missouri and met a porcelain doll teacher. From that time on, Michele has been making all different types of dolls. She has made reproduction porcelain dolls for twenty years created by many known artists (ex. Dianna Effner) and during that time she also learned cloth doll making. One of her favorite dolls is a reproduction of Lady Grace which is a 5 foot doll dressed in her wedding dress. She attends workshops, conventions and belongs to two doll organizations (Cleveland Doll Club (the United Federation of Dolls in Kansas City and High on Dolls Cloth Doll Club). She is also a doll collector of some of the following dolls: Jan McLean,
Patsy, Bluette, Tonner Fashion Dolls, Betsy McCall, Anne Estelle, Fancy Nancy, Eloise, Pinkalicous, and Ellowyne BJD dolls. Michele has many art interests besides her dolls, such as mixed media with paper, punch needle, mosaics and sewing to mention a few. Michele enjoys her passions for the fine and performing arts.

Meet Dave Yeh!

Who?  Dave Yeh, Balloon Bender

What?  Meet the Artist

Where?  Brunswick City Hall, 4095 Center Road

When:  7:30 PM, Wednesday, February 1

Why:  Just for fun!

Dave will dazzle and delight you and your family and friends with amazing and unique balloon sculptures!  

Dave has entertained people all over Ohio at street fairs, festivals, weddings, corporate meetings, and private parties. Dave also teaches balloon class!

You've never seen balloons twisted like this before!

Bring the whole family, all of our Meet the Artist programs are free and open to the public
  

Maybe Dave will make a special sculpture just for you!

Kelley Lohr - Creative Whimsey

Artists trading cards and collage on canvas

Altered Altoid tins

Kelley Lohr

Butterfly Girl

From now on when I hear the word creativity, I'll think of Kelley Lohr.  In her fascinating presentation last evening, Kelley talked about her artistic journey, nurtured first by her parents and now supported by her husband, that has resulted in her being hired to create entire lines of artistic items for manufacturers.  She loves to share her passion, which was readily apparent as she spoke, and she teaches workshops locally.  For more information, visit Kelley's Let's Bee Crafty Blog.  You may contact Kelley by email at beeingcrafty@gmail.com, or by phone at 330-329-9539.