100 Contemporary Artists that You Need to Know, NOW! Including Famous, Established and Emerging Artists

I am finally at 100 blog posts! Thank you for joining me on this journey, however long you have been sharing it with me.

To celebrate my 100th post, I give you monster of a list post of 100 Contemporary Artists that you need to know, NOW. This post goes with my goals of "Artists supporting Artists," and sharing the my knowledge and research with others. If you are on Facebook, you know that I am always sharing events and articles that I believe others would be interested in knowing. This list is no exception. However, before we get to the list, let me clarify a few points.

• Who is a Contemporary Artist?

According to Wikipedia, contemporary artists are defined as "artists who create contemporary art, i.e. those whose peak of activity can be situated somewhere between the 1970s (the advent of postmodernism) and the present day." Wikipedia has a great list (much longer than mine) of contemporary artists that you can find at this link Wikipedia Contemporary Artists.

The problem for me with their list is exclusive to people who have "Artists in this list have gained recognition or proven their importance because their work has been shown in contemporary art exhibitions of worldwide importance (such as the documenta or the Venice Biennale, the Sao Paulo Art Biennial or exhibited in major modern or contemporary art museums and institutes)."

To me the art that has been chosen for the famous Biennales may not be the most inventive or the most thought provoking. They were chosen by a set of critics who decide what the artist is at top of their game and already dominating the art world. But by the time that you get that far up in the ranks as a critic, you can lose your connection to the local and the NOW. That is where I come in.

• I went to art school, college for art or studied art history. What can you tell me that I don't already know?

Art History classes are wonderful. They give you information about the artists that made history, and show you enough slides that you can identify a Picasso from a Pollock. If you take a contemporary art history class, you may even read about some of these names towards the last few weeks of your semester. However, art history classes and books are slow to choose new people to include in their books, and usually they get through into a short lecture at the end titled "Feminist art" or "Graffiti artists."

My goal here is to add some more names to the lists of artist that you know. It is not to replace anyone. I seek out new artists all the time to look at, to write about and think about. In the age of the internet, there are endless opportunities to discover artists, famous, established or emerging, that MOVE you.

• How did you pick the artists to be on this list?

This is a biased list. I fully admit that. I chose artists that moved me when I saw there work. I chose fiber artists, installation artists, sculptors, encaustic artists, painters and book artists. It is what I am drawn to, and so they made it to the list. Here is how I made the list.

I wrote down all the names of artists that were a big influence on me, including many artists from the PBS series "Art: 21." Art:21 is an amazing series that shows famous, established and even some relativity emerging artists in work at their studios, installing shows and talking about their work. It is by far one of the best ways to get a glimpse into the world of a famous artist and really get to know them. And it is in the artists own words; not narrated postmortem. Almost 20% of my list is from that series; and they have been labeled with (Art: 21.) I am not in love with all of the artists on this list, but I do think that we need to know them. The Art: 21 website has video clips and biographies of all these artists and they are very much worth your time.

Also included in my list are including many SDSU instructors, graduate students (MFA recipients too) and local San Diego artists. 30% of the artists on this list are from San Diego. I cannot help it. I see these artists' work more frequently than the famous artists, and know that they are actively showing. With a city as huge as San Diego, there are countless artists that I could include on this list. I just don't know the work of all of them, so I included the ones that I know of who are making INTERESTING work.

Finally, I made sure to add some emerging artists to this list. It is what makes my list different from Wikipedia. These are artists that you need to know NOW because they are the future. Maybe it is because I am an older art student. Maybe it is because I write about art. But I see the future of what art is going to be in the work of the new artists that are just starting out. They are combining mediums, performing, using computers and going back to hand crafts. Every which way that the art world is going can be seen through this emerging artists. They may take a long time to get into the history books, but that is not the apparent goal. Most of them are looking for a way to make their mark on the world one stroke at a time. It is brilliant and energetic. It is real and NOW. And we need to take notice.

• You forgot my favorite artist __________! Can we add them to this list?

That is the same reaction that I had when I saw that Kiki Smith was excluded from the Wikipedia list! I welcome suggestions for the next list. I am only one person and ignorance of your favorite artist may be the only reason why I did not include them on the list. Please add your comments, names and links to this blog post. I would love to know who moves you.

• What are with these categories next to the names? How can you limit an artist's whole body of work down to just those few words?
  

The artists are in alphabetical order by last name. Next to each artist is a short list of identifiers, such as painting, sculpture, ceramic, installation, fiber, video, figure, encaustic, etc.. This, again, is not all inclusive. I can name only a few artists that only work in one medium. I tried to give you a quick hint of what they do so that you are more likely to check out the links.

Thanks for reading my clarifications! Now the list...

100 Contemporary Artists that You Need to Know, NOW! by Jaime Lyerly

1. Eleanor Antin San Diego, video, photography, performance (Art: 21)
   
2. Janine Antoni video, sculpture, performance (Art: 21)
   
3. Adrian Arleo figure, ceramics
   
4. Ruth Asawa fiber, sculpture
   
5. Dia Bassett San Diego, dance, video, sculpture
   
6. Lisa Bebi San Diego, painting, paper works
   
7. Louise Bourgeois sculpture, metal, public art (Art: 21)
   
8. The Brothers Quay video
   
9. John Brown figure, sculpture, metal
   
10. Michele Burgess San Diego, bookmaking, paper works
    
11. Judy Chicago installation, feminist
    
12. Chuck Close painting
    
13. Sue Coe painting
    
14. Deborah T. Colter painting
    
15. Miles Conrad encaustic, sculpture
    
16. Janet Cooling painting, feminist
    
17. Lael Corbin San Diego, sculpture
    
18. Joseph Cornell sculpture, assemblage
19. Bryan Czibesz San Diego, ceramics, sculpture
    
20. Brian Dick San Diego, sculpture
    
21. Jesus Y. Dominguez San Diego, sculpture
    
22. Tara Donovan sculpture, installation
    
23. Jeanne Dunn painting
    
24. Catherine Easton-Skinner painting, sculpture
    
25. Lois Epperson Gale encaustic, painting
    
26. Cai Gu0-Qiang sculpture, installation (Art: 21)
    
27. David Fobes San Diego, 2-D works, furniture
    
28. Catherine Foster metal, sculpture
    
29. Tom Fox San Diego, metal,assemblage, sculpture
    
30. Jordan Gehman San Diego, furniture
    
31. Eileen P. Goldenberg encaustic, painting
    
32. Andy Goldsworthy land art, public art
    
33. Cynthia Gott painting, performance
    
34. Grace Gray-Adams sculpture, installation
    
35. Alex Grey visionary painting
    
36. Ann Hamilton fiber, video, sculpture, installation (Art: 21)
    
37. Tim Hawkinson sculpture, installation (Art: 21)
    
38. Joanne Hayakawa San Diego, ceramics
    
39. Eva Hesse installation, sculpture
    
40. Damien Hirst sculpture, installation
    
41. Jenny Holzer video, installations (Art: 21)
    
42. Rizzhel Javier San Diego, photography, sculpture
    
43. Anish Kapoor public art, sculpture (Art: 21)
    
44. Richard Keely San Diego, installation, sculpture
    
45. Mollie Kellogg San Diego, figure, painting
    
46. Martin Kline painting, sculpture
    
47. Barbara Kruger 2-D works, feminist (Art: 21)
    
48. Yayoi Kusama public art, installation
    
49. Maya Lin public art, installation, sculpture (Art: 21)
50. Sally Mann photography (Art: 21)
    
51. May-ling Martinez San Diego, sculpture, installation
    
52. Wendy Maruyama San Diego, furniture
    
53. Joanne Mattera encaustic, painting
    
54. Jeremy Mayer figure, metal, assemblage
    
55. Lincoln Maynard painting
56. Cheryl McClure painting
    
57. Ana Mendieta performance, land art, feminist
    
58. Marilyn Mitchell San Diego, painting, paper works
    
59. Laura Moriarty encaustic, painting, sculpture
    
60. Anne Mudge San Diego, fiber, sculpture, installation
    
61. Isamu Noguchi sculpture, public art
    
62. Haley Nagy encaustic, book making, paper works
    
63. David Nash public art, sculpture
    
64. Alexandra Newmark fiber, sculpture, installation
    
65. Anna O'Cain San Diego, installation
    
66. Michele Oka Doner figure, sculpture
    
67. Claes Oldenburg sculpture, public art
    
68. Yoko Ono performance
    
69. Kathy Ostman-Magnusen San Diego, figure, painting
    
70. Marcus Papay San Diego, furniture
    
71. Judy Pfaff installation (Art: 21)
    
72. Lisa Pressman encaustic, painting
    
73. Ken Price ceramics
    
74. Lissa Rankin encaustic, painting, sculpture
    
75. Helen Redman San Diego, painting
    
76. Nancy Reyner painting
    
77. Renee Richetts San Diego, paper works
    
78. Gail Roberts San Diego, painting
    
79. Deanne Sabeck light sculpture, installation, public art
    
80. Melissa Stager San Diego, sculpture, installation
    
81. Kelly Schnorr San Diego, ceramics
    
82. Richard Serra installation, public art, sculpture (Art: 21)
    
83. Nancy Spero feminist, painting (Art: 21)
    
84. Rebecca L. Shapiro encaustic, painting
    
85. Cindy Sherman photography, video, feminist (Art: 21)
    
86. Ernest Silva painting
    
87. Lisa Sisley-Blinn encaustic, painting
    
88. Kiki Smith figure, sculpture, installation (Art: 21)
    
89. Nan Smith figure, ceramics, installation
    
90. Anna Stoa San Diego, painting, encaustic
    
91. Anna Stump San Diego,painting, installation
    
92. Ursula von Rydingsvard sculpture (Art: 21)
    
93. Kara Walker installation (Art: 21)
    
94. Vicki Walsh San Diego, painting
    
95. Rachel Whiteread sculpture, installation
    
96. Faith Wilding feminist, fiber, installation
    
97. Anne Wilson fiber, installation
    
98. Linda Womack encaustic, painting
    
99. Daniella Woolf fiber, encaustic, sculpture, installation
    
100. Andrea Zittel fiber, installation (Art: 21)

Your turn:
What do you think of this list? Anyone that I forgot that I should be added? What about you? Should you be on this list? I am thinking about doing more lists, so I would love your input.

Here's to 100 more posts! Happy Art making! ~ Jaime Lyerly

Artist Lisa Bebi Paint Over Demo added to the San Diego Women's Caucus for Art Retreat in November 2009

Paint Over Technique, Star Glam © 2009 Lisa Bebi

We are honored to have Lisa Bebi to join us as a demo instructor for the San Diego Women's Caucus for Art Retreat on November 13 - 15, 2009 in Julian, California! Get ready to have some fun and make some art.

Here is all the information. Hope you can join us!

The retreat offers a special time to make art, make new friends and reconnect with old friends.

WORKSHOPS INCLUDE:

THE FAMILY FIELD AND CONSTELLATIONS, group healing session with Ellen Benfatti
PORTRAIT PAINTING with Judith Burnett
ENCAUSTIC TECHNIQUE with Jaime Lyerly
(More details about the workshops below)

Now Added!
PAINT OVER DEMO with Lisa Bebi
See Lisa's innovative Paint Over Technique on her blog, Pimp my Spleen, and in Somerset Studio's Workshop Volume 4.

When: November 13, 14, 15, 2009

Where: Camp Stevens in Julian
1108 Highway 78
Julian, CA 92036
Phone: (760)765-0028
We will be staying in the new Wolterstorff Lodge.

Fee: A $135 (member), $155 (non-member) or $180 (retreat plus basic membership) fee covers registration, 2 nights and 5 meals (organically grown and prepared by Camp Stevens), and all workshop fees. Note: There might be a small materials fee.

Directions:
From San Diego: Take highway 67 to Ramona, then Highway 78 east to Julian. Camp Stevens is located 2 miles east of Julian on State Highway 78.
There is a “Camp Stevens” entrance sign on the left side of the highway exactly 2 miles from Julian.

REGISTER EARLY!
A deposit of $35 (refundable before November 6, 2009) is required to secure your reservation, and the full amount of $135, $155 or $180, is due at registration.

Registered participants will receive a detail map, a packing list, schedule, and other details via mail. Please let us know if you require a special diet, or have physical restrictions.

Note: There is no cell phone service.

Workshop Descriptions:
(A WCA/SD membership is NOT required to participate in the retreat)

The family field and constellations; group healing session with Ellen Benfatti
There is a “life force” that flows through families, generation after generation. This force is one, which relates family member’s to each other. This is part of the family field of consciousness. We call it the Family Soul. Ellen will be facilitating a healing session which works with the energetic patterns held within the family. Come ready to heal and restore balance to your body, mind, and soul. The time spent together during this workshop will most likely change your view of yourself, humanity, and your family in a way that fosters more love, compassion, health, and vitality.

Portrait Painting in oils with Judith Burnett
You will learn a basic portrait painting technique. You will learn how to pose your model in order to get a good likeness and a satisfying painting; what materials and colors you will need, and how to mix and apply your paint.

Encaustic painting with Jaime Lyerly
Encaustic is beeswax, damar resin and pigment applied to a surface hot and fused using heat. You will be learning the basic techniques of encaustic painting is this workshop. We will cover history, materials, substrates, tools and safety. We will explore layering, collage, incising, embedding, and transfers. There will be plenty of time for hands-on experimentation. Bring your own collage elements and get ready to try this “hot” way of painting. (see more of my encaustic work)

About Camp Stevens and WCA/SD retreat
We will stay in the new Wolterstorff Lodge, which is built from the ashes of the Bishop’s Lodge; destroyed in the “Angel Fire” in September 15, 2007. The lodge has 24 beds; 4 six person rooms with shared bath, and a meeting room with a fireplace. Outdoor Facilities include a tree house, outdoor chapel and other outdoor meeting and gathering spaces. Visitors can also enjoy a swim in the pool (seasonal), a stroll in the botanical garden, games on the lawns, basketball and volleyball, or an evening campfire.

For more information, or to register for the Retreat, contact Jen Bottoms at (619) 892-3429 or via email.

If you missed my encaustic workshop in Escondido, you can join me for this one! Hope to see you there.

Happy Art Making! See you at the Retreat! ~ Jaime Lyerly

P.S.
I just did some Lisa Bebi-style draw overs (like her paint overs but with oil pastels) last night, and I haven't decided if I should share them on this blog on my fan page or just keep them trapped in the journal I did them in. They would definitely fit more into my category of an Art Action, since this is a new style I am trying on. Anyone here interested in seeing them?

5 Art Actions for Busy Artists to Ignite the Creative Spark and Keep it Burning Bright

"I'm so busy!"
"I have no time to make art!"
"If there were only __ more hours in the day, then I could make art!"
"I'm so tired after my long day, all I can do is watch TV..."
"My brain is fried... how am I supposed to be creative, NOW?"

I have heard them all before. I have SAID them many, many times. And with this semester's schedule, I really don't have much time to make art. I am so busy that all you will get in this post is words, not how to pictures. So what can we do to keep the creative fires burning or ignite the creative spark that has dwindled? ART ACTIONS to the Rescue!

My idea of Art Actions are a modified version of SARK's Micro-movements, laid out in her book Make Your Creative Dreams Real: A Plan for Procrastinators, Perfectionists, Busy People, and People Who Would Really Rather Sleep All Day (and awesome book with a ridiculously long title!). Micro-movements are about making an movement toward your goal by doing actions that take no longer than 5 minutes. Each action gets you moving without the pressure of having to do it all. Brilliant! To learn more about how SARK helps artists and writers, Click here to visit Planet SARK.

Art Actions are my own way of tricking myself into making time for art. Even though I love to make art, it can be overwhelming to even get started on project - especially working in encaustic which takes me 45 minutes even to set up and heat my wax! While these Art Actions make take longer than 5 minutes, help push you towards bigger and more complex projects, while keeping the creative fires burning. They also can BECOME larger projects or a series if you love what you are doing. Or they just can be a way to keep your hands moving. I admit to doing all of these Art Actions while watching movies with my family. TV time gives me about 1 - 2 hours worth of uninterrupted creating time. Not bad!

The trick is NOT to put pressure on yourself to make art. These are just exercises, like word association and free writing for writers or blind contour line drawings for figure artists. Onto the actions....

Top 5 Art Actions to Ignite the Creative Spark:

1. Organic shape cut outs
Materials: exacto knife, cutting mat, Bristol board or thicker colored paper

Action: Grab an exacto knife and some paper and start cutting. No straight lines; no rulers; no thought. Keep flowing like a smooth line of charcoal, and see what shapes come from your subconscious. Cut out a shape; put it aside. Cut another one out. Cut out a hole in that one. But no trying to make it look like anything! That can come later, if desired.

2. Abstract Oil Pastel coloring
Materials: Oil Pastels, smooth paper (such as Bristol board or poster board)

Action: Choose a pastel, and scribble on the paper. I call oil pastels "adult crayons" because they have all the excitement of being able to lay down color quickly and easily like crayons, but use artist grade materials instead. So color all over the paper and then when it is filled with color, blend them using your fingers covered in paper towel. Again, don't stress about what flows on the page. I lean towards abstract color blotches because the moment I try to do something with a figure or object, it becomes too analytical. Try coloring in the organic shapes that were cut from Bristol board.

3. Paper art re-purposing
Materials: Old art, drawing exercises, or "failed attempts" on paper, acrylic or mat medium, brush, substrate (board, canvas or paper)
Optional: Scissors

Action: Have lots of art that didn't turn out as expected? Rip it up and make it into something new. I choose to rip things up because it is freeing to separate it from its original intent of being art. Now it is just a scrap of paper - nothing intimidating about that! Glue down the ripped pieces onto a blank piece of paper, canvas or board. Or you can add it directly to another "failed attempt." It is wonderfully freeing. The pictures can become a background for something else, but don't stress about that now. Just rip and glue it down with the mat medium.

4. Stamp Carving
Materials: Blank soft rubber carving blocks, carving tools, pencil
Optional: Transfers or images, tracing paper

Action: Stamp carving is so much fun! It requires a little more attention to what you are doing so you don't cut yourself, so make sure that the TV show you are watching isn't too enthralling. I found this wonderful Stamp Carving Tutorial which will help you with the basics. Personally, I don't do transfers onto the block; I draw and then carve using one of two bits. These are addictive. I wait until I have more time to actually ink the stamp and use it.

5. Intuitive Knitting
Materials: Yarn and knitting tool of your choice (mine is the Knifty Knitter)

Action: Grab your favorite yarn and knitting tool and start knitting. Leave all your patterns and stitch counting for another time. Just explore what the shapes you can make with your tool and the rhythm of your stitch. I set limits for myself to work in; such as one type of yarn, and use a 8 inch rectangular Knifty Knitter loom. Just knit. Have curiosity about what is going on with the piece, but don't try to force it into any shape - especially into something functional! That is the easiest way to kill the creative spirit is to try to give it a function. They can become fiber art pieces later, or hidden inside something bigger...it is up to you!

Ready to ignite the creative spark? Try one of these Art Actions! Turn off your analytical mind, send your inner art critic out on an errand and intuitively make something. It is the act of creating, even for a few minutes that will keep you connected to your art even on your busiest days.

Your Turn: Try one of these Art Actions or one of your own design. What kind of Art Actions do you do to keep your creativity alive? Sketching? Collage? Sewing? Taking apart typewriters? Whatever it is, keep doing it! And share it here with us. I would love to hear your ways to keep the fires burning so that when you do have time, it flows out into beautifully crafted art.

Happy Creating! ~ Jaime Lyerly

United and Severed - Art Opening this weekend at Art Produce Gallery in San Diego

Image © The Artist; from Art Produce Gallery Website

Art openings galore this weekend. Here is another don't miss event. See the information below from the Art Produce Gallery Website:

United & Severed
That window of Time..

October 17-December 6, 2009

Opening Reception- Oct. 17, 6-9pm

Panel Discussion with Artists & Participants- Oct. 29, 6-7:30pm

Video screening with Artists & Participants- Nov. 14, 6-9pm

Kristine Diekman & Karen Schaffman
(writing-audio-videography-choreography-installation)

Richard Keely & Anna O'Cain
(sculpture-installation)

An interdisciplinary work based on the experiences of 3 women living with traumatic injuries. Research for this artwork began with Diekman & Schaffman's interviews with Kim Anderson, Michele Caputo, & Ivy Kensinger. They tell their personal stories of shock injury where in a single moment their lives were changed forever.

For more Info. about "United & Severed"

I haven't been to the Art Produce Gallery before, but Richard Keely advised that it a premiere space. I may not be able to go to the opening event, but I will definitely see the show. Since I am fascinated with the process of making things, I am going to pencil the Panel Discussion with the artists into my super tight schedule. With video and sculpture combined, I am sure this will be a show worth making time for. Please come join me!

Happy Art-making and Show attending. ~ Jaime Lyerly

Artist Lincoln Maynard in San Diego this weekend!

"At the Well" © Lincoln Maynard

San Diego Art Lovers! Here is another great art event to pencil into your weekend activities. Lincoln Maynard is an artist that I just found out about through the power of Facebook, and I am so happy to share his work with you. See the press release below, including links to his wonderful paintings and fan page.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

October 14, 2009

On Assignment Studio will be introducing the fine art of Lincoln Maynard to the community of San Diego at the Opening Exhibition, Saturday, October 17th. 6:00pm - 9:00 pm, following with an Artist Reception, Sunday, October 18th, Noon - 3:00 pm.

Exhibition features select works from both the Canvas series "Now & Zen" and the Recycled series "Rhythms of The Earth"

His recent series of paintings are environmental designs titled “Rhythms of the Earth”. Other works include textural studies in line, form, and light. Taken as a series, or individually, each piece mirrors the whole or a focused part of the objects, atmospheres, architecture, people, and the life that surrounds him.

Lincoln Maynard is an inspired artist who is devoted to the creation of art reflecting the passion in life. He has been actively creating art throughout his lifetime. It’s the driving and enervating force that keeps him on course with the creative will of his being, and that of the universe. He is highly respected and recognized by the community he serves and his distinguished colleagues as well. Corporations, individuals, and museums collect his work. Lincoln has participated in the arts on many levels and will continue to create inspiring art for all to appreciate, experience and enjoy.

Exhibition Dates
October 17th through November 21st
~Including
*Ray of Night Art Walk, November 14th, 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm
*North Park Nights, November 21st, 6:00pm -9:00pm

On Assignment Studio
2860 University Ave
San Diego, CA 92104
619-546-8320
For more information or to RSVP:
http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=167771086528&ref=mf
For current updates.
http://www.lmaynard.com
http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=47343884284

Happy art making and show attending! ~ Jaime Lyerly

Art Marketing tip - Facebook fan pages: what, why, and how

Studio working photo that was only on my Facebook Fan Page until now, © 2009 Jaime Lyerly

Facebook Fan Pages got you confused? You are not alone. Get all the details about Facebook Fan pages by Artist Lisa Call forwarded from the Art Biz Coach in this informative and easy to read article.

Facebook fan pages: what, why, and how

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I have a Facebook Fan page for my own art, but as the article states, it doesn't show the notifications if anyone posts on the fan page. Therefore, I have to remember to check and see if anyone commented on my work. I have been promising pictures of my wood project as a work in progress, and now it is almost complete. I just need to add some hardware to the back of the piece, and finally call it done. So you may not get a work in progress, but you will get to see start to finish on it via pictures. I also post more pictures of studio working shots on my fan page than I do on my blog or personal Facebook page.

There are not clear and distinct lines drawn for my personal Facebook page and my Fan page. I post lots of calls to artists and art marketing tips on my personal page. My blog feeds to both pages. The reason to have a Fan page for me is that it is the only place on Facebook that is ONLY about my art and art related activities. I also run a Fan follower drawing just like I do on this blog.

I do complaining about my schedule, talking about life, silly quizzes and general chit-chatting on my personal page. I talk about my art and interact with people interested in my art on both pages. But only on my fan page to I do fan drawings and post more studio pictures. So to paraphrase the article, become my fan to learn more about my art; friend me on my personal page to see the whole me.

Your Turn:
Do you already have a Facebook Fan page? If so, how do you distinguish it from a personal page? Drawings? Special for fans only drawings? More pictures? Video? I would love to hear your ideas on what makes a Fan page special. When you have created a Facebook Fan page, send me a request to become your fan!

Until then, Happy art and Fan page making! ~ Jaime Lyerly

Call for Artists - Conrad Wilde Gallery Submissions

Conrad Wilde Gallery is accepting submissions for their upcoming shows, including the 5th annual Encaustic exhibit. Their focus is contemporary and encaustic work from emerging and established artists.

Deadlines are mostly in October 2009, so you (and I) must hurry to get these submissions in.

Conrad Wilde Gallery Submissions

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Good Luck to us all! ~ Jaime Lyerly

Call for Artists - 8th Annual Customer Art Contest at DANIEL SMITH: Artists' Materials

Deadline is February 2010, so there is still lots of time for this opportunity. Check it out.


8th Annual Customer Art Contest at DANIEL SMITH: Artists’ Materials – $1,500 Gift Certificate for the Winner!

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~ Jaime Lyerly

Still time to Register for San Diego Women's Caucus for Art Retreat. 3 great Workshops - including Encaustic Painting w/Jaime Lyerly

There is still time to REGISTER for the 12th ANNUAL Women's Caucus for Art/San Diego (WCA/SD) RETREAT for 2009!

Here is all the information from the WCA/SD Retreat Coordinator Jen Bottoms:

The retreat offers a special time to make art, make new friends and reconnect with old friends.

WORKSHOPS INCLUDE:

THE FAMILY FIELD AND CONSTELLATIONS, group healing session with Ellen Benfatti
PORTRAIT PAINTING with Judith Burnett
ENCAUSTIC TECHNIQUE with Jaime Lyerly
(More details about the workshops below)

When: November 13, 14, 15, 2009

Where: Camp Stevens in Julian
1108 Highway 78
Julian, CA 92036
Phone: (760)765-0028
We will be staying in the new Wolterstorff Lodge.

Fee: A $135 (member), $155 (non-member) or $180 (retreat plus basic membership) fee covers registration, 2 nights and 5 meals (organically grown and prepared by Camp Stevens), and all workshop fees. Note: There might be a small materials fee.

Directions:
From San Diego: Take highway 67 to Ramona, then Highway 78 east to Julian. Camp Stevens is located 2 miles east of Julian on State Highway 78.
There is a “Camp Stevens” entrance sign on the left side of the highway exactly 2 miles from Julian.

REGISTER EARLY!
A deposit of $35 (refundable before November 6, 2009) is required to secure your reservation, and the full amount of $135, $155 or $180, is due at registration.

Registered participants will receive a detail map, a packing list, schedule, and other details via mail. Please let us know if you require a special diet, or have physical restrictions.

Note: There is no cell phone service.

Workshop Descriptions:
(A WCA/SD membership is NOT required to participate in the retreat)

The family field and constellations; group healing session with Ellen Benfatti
There is a “life force” that flows through families, generation after generation. This force is one, which relates family member’s to each other. This is part of the family field of consciousness. We call it the Family Soul. Ellen will be facilitating a healing session which works with the energetic patterns held within the family. Come ready to heal and restore balance to your body, mind, and soul. The time spent together during this workshop will most likely change your view of yourself, humanity, and your family in a way that fosters more love, compassion, health, and vitality.

Portrait Painting in oils with Judith Burnett
You will learn a basic portrait painting technique. You will learn how to pose your model in order to get a good likeness and a satisfying painting; what materials and colors you will need, and how to mix and apply your paint.

Encaustic painting with Jaime Lyerly
Encaustic is beeswax, damar resin and pigment applied to a surface hot and fused using heat. You will be learning the basic techniques of encaustic painting is this workshop. We will cover history, materials, substrates, tools and safety. We will explore layering, collage, incising, embedding, and transfers. There will be plenty of time for hands-on experimentation. Bring your own collage elements and get ready to try this “hot” way of painting. (see more of my encaustic work)

About Camp Stevens and WCA/SD retreat
We will stay in the new Wolterstorff Lodge, which is built from the ashes of the Bishop’s Lodge; destroyed in the “Angel Fire” in September 15, 2007. The lodge has 24 beds; 4 six person rooms with shared bath, and a meeting room with a fireplace. Outdoor Facilities include a tree house, outdoor chapel and other outdoor meeting and gathering spaces. Visitors can also enjoy a swim in the pool (seasonal), a stroll in the botanical garden, games on the lawns, basketball and volleyball, or an evening campfire.

For more information, or to register for the Retreat, contact Jen Bottoms at (619) 892-3429 or via email.

If you missed my encaustic workshop in Escondido, you can join me for this one! Hope to see you there.

Happy Art making! ~ Jaime Lyerly

A Drum-filled Weekend! San Diego Community Events

I am so excited for two events coming up this weekend that I am surprised I have written about sooner. If you are in the San Diego, California area - come check these out.

First event is today, Saturday, October 3, 2009 for the 11th Annual San Diego Women's Drum Circle. Here is the information from founder Vicki Morgan:

This is our 11th year Anniversary of the SAN DIEGO WOMEN'S DRUM CIRCLE!!!

Saturday, October 3rd, 2009

We will be Celebrating, and Drumming under the stars around a beautiful bonfire at Vacation Island on Mission Bay behind Paradise Point Resorts off Vacation Rd.

Potluck: 4:30-6pm - Bring something yummy to share:)!

Drum Circle: 6:00pm – 9pm

Directions: Take 8 west, exit Sports Arena/Mission Bay, take Mission Bay turns into Ingraham, pass 1st light (Dana Landing), go over bridge, turn left (go west) on Vacation Rd. Turn left before entering resort.

FOLLOW OUR DRUM SIGNS…. towards the back parking lot near the public restrooms. You will find us at the 1st Fire Pit

www.sdwomensdrumcircle.org

I have been participating in the San Diego Women's Drum Circle every month since April, and I love it! It is so exhilarating to play a drum, dance and have a good time in a non-judgemental space. More about the San Diego Women's Drum Circle on this blog post. Tonight will be special because it is drumming outside which I have never done. It also happens to be full moon which is even nicer. I would love it if you could join me.


Second event is tomorrow, Sunday, October 4, 2009 from 11 am to 4 pm for the Buddhist Temple of San Diego Annual Food and Music Festival.

Here are the details from their website:

Food & Music Festival which will take place Sunday, Oct. 4 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. We invite your participation and support.

Food items which require reservations are the Teriyaki Chicken Bowl ($6), famous Chow Mein ($6) and Sushi ($6). (A half-page order form is included in this issue.) Those who reserve these items in advance will pick up their tickets at the reservation table. There will be some extra servings made to sell on a first-come, first-served basis. Non-ticket food items which we will offer till sold out include Beef Curry, Won Tons, Somen Salad and Chashu Bao.

We ask everyone who enjoys baking to bring your packaged goodies to the Bakery Saturday during the morning festival preparation or early on Sunday.

Music Is Free:

The music we are offering this year is meant to make hanging out and munching food a laid back affair. Da Mack and Friends will be performing easy-listening Hawaiian-style R&B outdoors for several hours. Also scheduled to perform are the temple’s taiko troupe and a koto and shakuhachi ensemble.

11:00 am: Buddhist Temple of San Diego Taiko Troupe
11:30 am: Koto and Shakuhachi Duo
(Featuring Yuki Easter and Marylu Brandwein)
12:00 pm - on Da Mac & Friends

Silent Auction:

A silent auction will be ongoing, taking bids from 11 a.m. till closing at 3 p.m. It will feature a variety of special items including dinners, services, and vintage Japanese wares and Hakata dolls. Proceeds from the auction will benefit the New Heights Project. Please let your friends who enjoy "the thrill of the hunt" about the silent auction. We will gladly accept donations of gift certificates and other items suitable for the sale through Saturday, Oct. 3.

Benefit Raffle:

Be sure to turn in your raffle stubs, receipts and all unsold tickets to the Ticket Booth prior to the raffle by 3:30 p.m. The drawing for $1000 and $300 in cash prizes will take place at 4 p.m. Proceeds will benefit the General Fund.

Parking:

The lot will be reserved for handicapped patrons, musical performers and short-term pick-up. We also have the use of the Filipino Senior Center lot on Market St. across from the temple. Those working in the booths are asked to keep available spaces open for guests and pick-up.

My son, my friend Starry and I will be going to this event, although we just saw on the website about ordering the food (which we did not do). So I hope to get some of the great food without a reservation. I am planning to be there for the music performances, specifically the Taiko drums. I love Taiko drums! They are huge, and wondrously beautiful to hear.

I hope that if you are in San Diego, you can attend either of these events. If not, I hope they will inspire you to seek out your own community events.

Have a great weekend and Happy Art Making! ~ Jaime Lyerly

Promoting Your Art in Today's Economy - Workshop in San Francisco by Art Biz Coach

Artists - If you are in the San Francisco area and are ready to take your art career to the next level, then this workshop by Art Biz Coach Alyson B. Stanfield is for you! Check out the details below.

PROMOTING YOUR ART IN TODAY’S ECONOMY
[ Even if You’d Rather Be in the Studio! ]

A No-Excuses Art-Marketing Workshop in San Francisco
with Alyson B. Stanfield of ArtBizCoach.com and ArtBizBlog.com

Saturday, November 14
9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Sponsored by the Artists Guild of San Francisco

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You'll learn how to:

*Differentiate yourself with your artist statement
*Organize, expand, and use your mailing list
*Put together first-class marketing materials
*The do’s and don’ts of artist websites
*Five email secrets that produce results
*Why you need a blog and how to get started
*Approach galleries without fear

Just $75 until October 15.

A link to registration and all of the details about the workshop
and free bonus gifts can be found here:
http://artbizcoach.com/freegifts

Remember to register by October 15 to save a little
and get the bonuses.

Don't miss out on this chance!
Happy Art Making! ~ Jaime Lyerly