Summertime Greetings!
I wanted to make you aware of two shows in Bloomington, Indaina that I have going for the month of July! The first features my Mandala Inspired Artwork at the John Waldron Art Center.
Also at the Bloomington City Hall Atrium Gallery, 13 pieces from my Wood|Stone|Metal series of artwork. Here are some images from the show:
Links to these galleries: John Waldron Art Center, City Hall Atrium Gallery
Be sure to visit these shows if you are in the Bloomington Area!
Lynne
An Introduction to Web Presence & Social Media for Artists
Presented by Lynne Medsker
Date: Thursday, June 6th, 2013
Time: 12:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. (bring an afternoon snack if you wish)
Location: ArtSplash Gallery, 111 West Main Street, Suite #140, Carmel, Indiana
Cost: $45 per person
Contact: Lynne Medsker @ info@lynnemedsker.com for more information or register online at: http://www.lynnemedsker.com/online-registration.html
This class is to introduce and encourage artists to use the available social media and online outlets to present and promote their work. It will be broken into two sessions, the first session covers basic information on presenting your work online, including:
Basic information all artists need to promote their work: Resume, artist statement, bio
Photographing/Adjusting/Resizing your images for the web
Watermarking & copyright for your images
What information to include with your images
Being consistent in your efforts
Connecting with other artists, art lovers and potential clients
After an afternoon break we will spend time talking about specific sites and ways to promote your art, some topics covered will be:
Facebook Pages
LinkedIN, Branched Out, Google+, etc.
Etsy & eBay
Blogs and blogs vs. websites
Image hosting sites
Online resources
You will receive multiple handouts as well as access to links & information via the internet after the class. I will be available after the session to answer any specific questions that you may have about your art, Facebook Page, blog, etc. and to schedule one-on-one tutoring sessions for those who are interested in further assistance. If you have a laptop please bring it with you!
When I presented this class in August I said I would try my best to find a Saturday date and do it again, for those that aren’t available during the week. Well, here it is! As I mentioned before, I know enough about the subject to know I don’t know it all – but I’m excited to share what I do know! Here is the class information. If you’d like to join, please email me at info@lynnemedsker.com.
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An Introduction to Web Presence & Social Media for Artists
Presented by Lynne Medsker
Date: Saturday, October 27th, 2012
Time: 12:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. (bring an afternoon snack if you wish)
Location: Gallery on the Square
51 South Washington Street
Danville, Indiana
Cost: $20 per person
Contact: Lynne Medsker @ info@lynnemedsker.com
This class is to introduce and encourage artists to use the available social media and online outlets to present and promote their work. It will be broken into two sessions, the first session covers basic information on presenting your work online, including:
Basic information all artists need to promote their work: Resume, artist statement, bio
Photographing/Adjusting/Resizing your images for the web
Watermarking & copyright for your images
What information to include with your images
Being consistent in your efforts
Connecting with other artists, art lovers and potential clients
After an afternoon break we will spend time talking about specific sites and ways to promote your art, some topics covered will be:
Facebook Pages
LinkedIN, Branched Out, Google+, etc.
Etsy & eBay
Blogs and blogs vs. websites
Image hosting sites
Online resources
You will receive multiple handouts as well as access to links & information via the internet after the class. I will be available after the session to answer any specific questions that you may have about your art, Facebook Page, blog, etc. and to schedule one-on-one tutoring sessions for those who are interested in further assistance. If you have a laptop please bring it with you!
Although this could change again I at least wanted to get the most up-to-date version online! I am looking at adding a second “Web Presence for Artists” class the last Saturday of September and we may also schedule one more “Industrial Art Duo” in October since it was so popular the first time. Of course you are always free to request a class that interests you! (Email me at info@lynnemedsker.com with your requests.) Stay tuned for updates, I’ll post them as I know them!
Wednesday, August 29th, 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. – Web Presence for Artists – Sugar Creek Art Center, Thorntown, Indiana, $20 per person.
Wednesday, September 5th, 6:00 – 9:00 p.m. – Acrylic & Watercolor on Paper – ArtSplash Gallery, Carmel, Indiana $45, includes all supplies.
Thursday, September 6th, 6:00 – 9:00 p.m. – Mandala Art II – Lynne Medsker Studio, Brownsburg, Indiana $35, includes all supplies. (See link/info below, same class, different location)
Thursday, September 20th, 6:00 – 9:00 p.m. – Mandala Art II – ArtSplash Gallery, Carmel, Indiana $35, includes all supplies.
Friday, September 28th, 6:30 – 9:30 p.m. – Layers & Lattes – Artistic Designs Gallery, Brownsburg, Indiana $30 includes all supplies
Friday, October 26th, 6:30 – 9:30 p.m. – Layers & Lattes – Artistic Designs Gallery, Brownsburg, Indiana $30 includes all supplies
I was invited to share some information with local artists about online presence and social media. I know enough about it to know I don’t know it all – but I’m excited to share what I do know! Here is the class information. If you’d like to join, please email me at info@lynnemedsker.com. If we can find a workable date in the near future I may be presenting this again on a Saturday for those that aren’t available during the week.
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An Introduction to Web Presence & Social Media for Artists
Presented by Lynne Medsker
Date: Wednesday, August 29th, 2012
Time: 10:00 a.m.– 2:00 p.m. (bring a sack lunch)
Location: Sugar Creek Art Center
127 South Pearl Street
Thorntown, Indiana
Cost: $20 per person
Contact: Lynne Medsker @ info@lynnemedsker.com
This class is to introduce and encourage artists to use the available social media and online outlets to present and promote their work. It will be broken into a morning session that covers basic information on presenting your work online, including:
Photographing/Adjusting/Resizing your images for the web
Watermarking & copyright for your images
What information to include with your images
Being consistent in your efforts
Connecting with other artists, art lovers and potential clients
After lunch we will spend time talking about specific sites and ways to promote your art, some topics covered will be:
Facebook Pages
LinkedIN, Branched Out, Google+, etc.
Etsy & eBay
Blogs and blogs vs. websites
Image hosting sites
Online resources
You will receive handouts as well as links & information via email after the class. I will be available after the session to answer any specific questions that you may have about your art, Facebook Page, blog, etc. and to schedule one-on-one tutoring sessions for those who are interested in further assistance. If you have a laptop please bring it with you!
In the Gallery…at the Plainfield-Guilford Township Public Library“Roundabout: Scenic Sojourns & Symbolic Circles”Work byDiane GardnerandLynne MedskerJune 17 – July 20Diane – “Diane creatively expresses her love of the natural world through her photographs. Whether she is exploring the backroads of Ireland or Indiana, she uses her photographic skills and creativity to produce images that reflect her contemplative view of landscapes, animals and people. While she appreciates the many benefits of digital photography, Diane strives to capture the image she envisions with her camera, using minimal digital editing.”  Lynne – “Creating art is the purpose of my life. It keeps my life in balance, letting me escape the tensions of the everyday world. No matter what method I am using, when I create I feel alive! My subject matter begins as images of nature but is transformed into the abstract. The final result is often highly detailed and layered in appearance. As I gain experience, not only artistically but in life as well, my artwork continues to evolve. It has become more complex, with more texture, detail and dimension. I challenge viewers to not only enjoy the imagery of my artwork but to find evidence of things hidden within, waiting to be discovered.”  http://www.plainfieldlibrary.net Monday-Thursday 9am-9pm Friday and Saturday 9am-6pm Sunday 1-5pm
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Yesterday my buddy Krista and I spent several hours browsing around and chatting with other artists at the first annual Indiana Artisan Marketplace. It was held over the weekend at the Indiana State Fairground in Indianapolis. What a cool show! All the participants have been juried into the Indiana Artisan program (there were some additional participants from the neighboring Kentucky Crafted/Kentucky Proud group too). Artisan may just bring to mind art related products but there was quite a variety of other items to be seen & sampled throughout the show. Musical instruments, soaps, bath & body products, handmade papers & yarns, several different Hoosier vineyards (with free samples!) and many, many food products (with even MORE free samples!). There were also arts organizations from around the state promoting the cultural venues in their areas. Future road trips perhaps?!
After we had wandered a while I thought it would be fun to take some photos of a few of the items we saw. Naturally I took photos of some artists I knew, in addition to a few whose wares I just admired. So here is a mini-tour for you, via photographs, in case you weren’t able to attend!
A close-up image of some blown glass ornaments from artist Lisa Pelo-McNiece at Hot Blown Glass, located in Clayton, Indiana. Lisa makes some gorgeous creations with glass…I’m happy to have a few of her pieces in my personal collection of art!
I love the colors of her scarves! Suzanne designs/weaves apparel and home furnishings and also gives weaving instruction. She is from Bloomington, Indiana. If anyone wants to buy me a really early Christmas gift I love the white scarf with the turquoise design! 🙂 Suzanne’s website www.suzanneehalvorson.com if you want more info.
Ahhh, the food/wine aisle! There were treats to be had of all varieties – and lot of people willing to sample them! This photo is from a shop that sold delicious flavored marshmallows, they even had a small burner that they would toast them over before you sampled them! Located in Columbus, Indiana you can read more about them at www.240sweet.com. This was the closest shop to photograph when I was taking pictures, so as not to play favorites I also enjoyed sampling “Simply Divine Bakery” cookies, baked in the monastery by the Sisters of St. Benedict in Ferdinand, Indiana, toffee by Brookes’ Candy Company in Dana, Indiana, beef & noodles made with hand-made style noodles by Coe’s Noodles in Lynn, Indiana, pretzels by Tell City Pretzel in (you guessed it!) Tell City, Indiana. We also sampled wines from a two wineries we hadn’t tried before (it’s kind of a become a hobby the last few years so a new winery is a a fun treat!) – French Link Winery from French Link, Indiana and also Winzerwald Winery from Bristow, Indiana. I know we also snuck in a bite of fudge, some hot salsa, and a couple of other treats but I wasn’t paying close enough attention to give credit to the right companies!
Here’s my artist-friend Teri, in her booth with some of her awesome art! Teri lives in Indianapolis, Indiana. Want to see more? Visit her website at www.teribarnett.com for lots of other images and info. 🙂 Teri is also the co-owner of Broad Ripple Art & Design who represent Mark & I!
Wow! Did these grab my attention! Let alone the lovely colors there were fountains too. These are made by Kris Busch of Bloomington, Indiana, check out her website at www.functionalceramics.com for more of her work.
Last, but by no means least, was the fun, bright artwork of Susan Kline Designs from Peru, Indiana! Her Etsy shop sign says “funky art to make you smile” and it’s right! Check out the selection of fun things she makes by visiting www.sptddog.etsy.com
So that’s the end of your mini-tour…just think how long this post would be if I’d had my camera out from the beginning of the show!! You can find out more about the Indiana Artisan program by visiting their website at www.indianaartisan.org. You can also find listings for all the artisans that weren’t mentioned in today’s blog. Enjoy!
Lynne
Well, okay, maybe not ALL artists but enough that that statement isn’t far from true. We work on our art, we play with our art, we tweek it, change it, stare at it, enhance it, destroy it, rebuild it and, FINALLY declare it finished! But there are times that, even though we declared it finished, well…we just can’t leave it alone. Several months ago I declared these pieces done, smugly titling the post “The End of the Journey” – little did I know I would be doing yet another post about the same art today.
When I “finished” these works before I sat them in the studio and continued to look at them, yet never finished the edges or attached hanging wires. I suppose somewhere inside I must have known I wasn’t done but the thought hadn’t gotten to my brain just yet. A few months passed and I was in the studio one day working on another project and I drug these pieces back out to my work area and began adding more paint to the surface.
Meh! It didn’t seem to improve them much so back they went to sitting. This week as I was working in the studio I decided to experiment with a mixture of gesso and sand to add texture to images. I mixed up a batch, used what I needed for the newest piece of art I was working on and still had plenty left in the container. Ah ha!! Out came these pieces again (along with another series that had been progressing slowly) and began layering on the sand mixture randomly.
Hmmmm. This just MIGHT be pretty cool. I sat them in the sunshine to dry and tried to leave them alone (I get so impatient sometimes!). Eventually they seemed dry enough that I could begin to add color to the sand. I layered several washes of watercolor and acrylic.
I eventually was happy with the colors that I had so I covered the entire surface of each piece with a clear glaze. I had to wait until the next morning for that to be dry and discover how they turned out. In addition to “Dream Things” shown at the top of the page, the other two pieces are shown here:
At this point I am afraid to declare them truly finished BUT, I am putting their hanging wires on, and signing the back of them! I’ve even got plans of when/where I’ll show them. Surely that means I’m done!
Or does it?
Lynne
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