Just a little peek at what I’ve been working on – mixed media necklaces on hand dyed silk, cotton and linen wrapped wire– super comfy and unique. Featuring resin, copper, brass, beads, shells and charms. Available at Shooting Star Gallery very soon.
the art of video games
The Art of Video Games
Chrysler Museum of Art, Norfolk, Virginia
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“ The Chrysler presents an exhibition that does more than trace 40 years of creative artistry and technological advances in digital entertainment. It poses the question of whether video games deserve to be considered art.”
My Daddy was so excited in the late 70s when he brought home PONG- the very first video game I had ever seen. We all sat around the TV and played for hours. I remember playing Pac Man and Space Invaders at the Pavilion in Myrtle Beach in the early 80s. I have fond memories of Frogger, Asteriods, the Atari system and Mario. When my baby was growing up in the 90s there was Pokémon and Donkey Kong. My most recent video game purchase was a Wii system and Wii Fit, Wii Dance Party and Wii Bowling. Its crazy how much video games have changed in a relatively short amount of time.
This exhibit at the Chrysler Museum of Art shows video games from the beginning of time (or so it seems) — to the present. It was interesting to see how much the graphics have advanced over the years. I enjoyed playing the vintage arcade games, but my favorite part was the art that the visitors made depicting their favorite video game characters.
The exhibit ends this Sunday. Check it out if you can- it was a hoot!
an enchanted evening…
Rawls Museum Arts
THE ENCHANTED FOREST FUNDRAISER
Courtland, Virginia, 2015
This year’s RMA fundraiser was a fabulous event! Board members, staff and volunteers went all out to create an awesome event full of fun. The food was spectacular, the band was hot, the art is definitely enchanting and the gnome, flower and forest décor was the icing on the cake! If you have a chance, go see the show… you won’t be disappointed.
Jill was lucky to Russell’s piece
Bob and Katie
by Peter Geiger
By Kat Allison
Bob Springfield
Fabulous florals
Nancy and Brenda
Jill, Leigh Anne and Holly
Lisa loved my painting!
Peekaboo by Jill
Sandy and Katie
Sandy and Don
signs of spring
and here’s Jillybean
Jill had 3 pieces in the show and won a prize!
by Jill Tiderman
Rawls Museum Arts is located at 22376 Linden Street in Courtland, Virginia 23837.
Call (757) 653-0754 for information or visit www.rawlsarts.com
2015 class schedule
Street Style Graffiti Journal
Sunday, April 26, 2015, 1-4 pm
for the Suffolk Art League
Calling all Poets, Writers, Artists and Journalers! Looking for the perfect journal to hold your most creative thoughts? Each student will make a unique, bold and colorful 6” x 8” journal perfect for sketching, art journaling or writing. We will use heavy paper for pages, stencils and spray paint for street style images throughout, canvas for covers and fibers for texture.
Most supplies included. Students should bring basic tools including scissors, pencil and ruler. A bone folder or spoon will be helpful for folding pages. If you have stray spray paints (any color), please consider donating them to the class. If you are sensitive to paint fumes, bring a mask. We will be painting outside, rain or shine. Please wear old shoes
Suffolk Art League is located in the Suffolk Art Gallery at 118 Bosley Ave. in Suffolk, Va. — 757-925-0448
Beginner’s Torch Soldering: Beautiful Bezels
Sunday, May 3, 2015, 1-4 pm
at the Suffolk Art Gallery
Learn the basics of torch soldering, cutting, filing and hammering copper to make beautiful round bezels that perfectly showcase your photos or artwork! Accessible materials and a simple process will make for sure-fire success! Fill them with resin to form a glass-like bubble for beautiful, personalized pendants to wear or give.
Students must bring: a butane torch, 1 full can of butane, tin snips, needle nose pliers, scissors, safety glasses, a cookie sheet and a fire brick or yard brick. Wearing safety glasses is mandatory. Optional: small images about 1” in size. Photos or sized down versions of your artwork work well.
Note: *All measures will be taken to create adequate ventilation as much as possible. If you have extreme sensitivities to soldering products or smelly stuff, consider this carefully before registering.
Suffolk Art Gallery is located at 118 Bosley Ave. in Suffolk, Va. — 757-514-7284
Art, Soul and Blues: Altered and Embellished Denim Jacket
Sunday, Oct. 4, 2015, 9am-4:30pm
at Art & Soul Retreat, Virginia Beach
You are an artist and you have something to say… now you can wear your art on your sleeve and show the world your vision. Mixed media embellishment is the perfect accompaniment to denim. Make a tattoo-inspired vest, a rock ‘n’ roll style jacket, or a unique boho-styled shirt — your choice. Design, cut, patch, embellish, embroider and more to take your wearable item from ‘Plain Jane’ to Rock Star! Your unique finished creation will remain soft, comfy, wearable, washable and extremely cool.
Art & Soul Retreat, 2800 Shore Drive, Virginia Beach, Va. — Artandsoulretreat.com
new jewelry
Winter is a fabulous time to hunker down and make some jewelry! As soon as the snow lets up, I will drop off my new pieces at Shooting Star Gallery in downtown Suffolk, Va. I’ve worked up a lot of different styles, focusing on texture and color with lots of copper, silk fibers and sparkle. Here is a preview… I hope you enjoy them.
Sandy Lupton Art & Workshops 