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The Painters Group (formerly OPAG) of SLOMA) mission is to provide its member artists with Exhibition opportunities, enhanced Education, and Fellowship. Board meeting are every 3rd Tuesday of the month at 4:30pm. Demonstration meetings, when planned, begin at 5:45pm. Meetings are at SLOMA 1010 Broad Street, San Luis Obispo.
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TPG HAPPY HOLIDAY SOCIAL
a Call for all Artists in any medium
We just want to get to know you!
Tuesday, December 20th
at SLOMA, 5-7 pm (come happy & hungry)
entry fee - 1 Artist Trading Card (to be exchanged)
Eats and Treats
RSVP with your name, phone #, and email address to The Painters Group at info@tpgsloma.org
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ARTIST TRADING CARDS
Artist Trading Cards are a contemporary phenomenon that is attracting collectors.
Known as ATCs, this is an idea born out of baseball and other trading cards by the Swiss artist M.Vanci Stirnemann in 1997. Artist Trading Cards are original works of art that meet a precise dimension. There are rules.
The qualifying dimension of an ATC must be 2.5 inches by 3.5 inches. They cannot be sold, only exchanged. The exchange must be made at a “trading session”. The trading session is a face-to-face meeting between 2 or more artists to switch a minimum of 2 cards. More cards can be made and traded as called for in the trading session.
The real meaning of these tiny works of art is about artists meeting other artists. Not only is it meant to exchange works but also ideas. Over a period of time Artists create a working network that can become worldwide. Because ATC’s are original works of art, they also expose artists to different artistic styles. This movement has made a positive impact in the world of miniature art and has increased interest in it from art patrons.
Cards can be made using any media, but the card must be sturdy. It is recommended that the artist use card stock or a simple playing card as its base. Balsa wood, metal, heavy watercolor paper, and clay can also be used, so long as the size requirements are met. This small canvas is then covered in artwork. Cards can be completed in collage, fabric, colored pencils, stamps, beadwork, watercolor, acrylic, string, airbrush, and many others. Traders want unique cards that are made with care and that will last.
The back of the ATC must show the artist’s name; preferably in signature; artist contact information, and it’s title. If the art is part of a series, the card must also to be identified by the edition number. Although by definition ATCs are one of a kind, sets of identical ATCs are called editions and so are ATCs made in sequence.
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PAST DEMONSTRATIONS
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ELLEN JEWETT
Collage
5:00-6:30pm, Tuesday, October 18th, at SLOMA 1010 Broad Street in San Luis Obispo, a free demonstration on working with Collage. Ellen Jewett will explain how collage has been used to create texture and theme within 2-D works. She will demonstrate the process and explain the products that she uses. Presented by The Painters Group, www.tpgsloma.org, the public is invited and refreshments will be served. For more information contact Candace Kincade, program chair, at 805-931-0163. (image: My Mother In Me, award winning collage paint
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Bob Mourenza
Paul LaRivere
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Demo meeting on Tuesday Aug 16th at 5:45pm; Two artists demonstrating water media print making that we all can incorporate into our paintings. Paul LaRivere will domonstrate lino cuts with water based inks and Bob Mourenza will demonstrate mono prints using water based inks.
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JOIN US - GET ART - EAT
GET INVOLVED and HAVE SOME FUN!
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OPAG is kicking off 2011 with a Social get together on
Tuesday, January 18th at 5:30pm at SLOMA.
Meet fellow artists and Exchange Artist Trading Cards.
Each attendant is requested to bring one original piece of Art Work on the size of a playing card, wrapped. Put the artist's name, contact info, and work title on the card's backside.
This trading card is your entry ticket to this social.
Enjoy hospitality on OPAG. Be informed of upcoming exhibition opportunities.
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