Walking away with $100!

You can imagine the surprise on these two young artists as they came for a nice evening out to see their artwork on the wall and enjoy dinner in Ventura.  Both Syna and her brother Aayan went to the art show and walked away with a ribbon and cash award's!   Now that's encouragement to keep on doing well in art class!  Many of my other students took ribbons as well in pastels and in mixed media.  You can see many of their art pieces and the talented art they are creating.  Thank you to D.A. Davidson Investments in Ventura for making this possible to showcase the art in Ventura County.

Enriching Students at Cam Heights!

I just finished an art enrichment program at Cam Heights Elementary School bringing a variety of projects to help these 4th and 5th graders learn about art history, various artists like Klimt, Georgia O' Keeffe, and create great pieces of art.  It has been a delight to see students accomplish goals in art, express their creativity, as well as learn about real artists.  I still have to help students learn art terms as most teachers refer to a landscape direction of paper as "hotdog" and "portrait" as "hamburger", UGGH.  It reminds me when I heard kids talking about Michaelangelo and Donatello, just to find out it was regarding ninja turtles and not the real artists!!! 

I also am able to help students from a professional eye, adust a picture to make it more appealing with the use of either complementary colors or how to fine tune a picture with a stroke or two of a line.    And many students do not know how to use brushes, as they don't get to paint much in schools.  So these students learn the difference between watercolor and tempera/ or acrylic brushes, how to properly clean and store them,  and how proper tools are used.  

Many of the pieces of art you see now will be on display at the school's art show held yearly at Studio Channel Islands Art Gallery this coming February.

2017 VC Youth Art Show Winners

The Show goes on till May 19th!

Please take family and friends to see the art pieces at D.A. Davidson & Co., 60 So. California Street, Suite 301, Ventura.  This is a private business so hours are only Monday through Friday 10-4pm.

Wow, it was so wonderful to see so many of my students at this fabulous Reception/ Exhibit on March 23, who created such beautiful artwork! They all deserve a round of applause, not just those who won.  This sure had to be difficult to select the best for awards! Not all took a prize, so they should not be discouraged.  I will blog on what makes a good art piece later this month. It was such a joy to meet many of your families at the event.  And of course these happy faces are priceless!  Overall, it takes practice and work to succeed, at art and other areas in our life.

This year there were so much more younger participants and they also were quite happy to get gifts as a "Budding Artist!".  I was happy to see that those who were about ready to give up on a piece put in more time and it PAID OFF!

Ventura's Youth Art Show winners in 2016

This art show sponsored by Crowell Weeden & Co. in Ventura gave gift prizes and cash awards to many of my private tutors.  In every elementary group category, my students and parents were pleasantly surprised to see how their children performed on a county level.  Students won cash, art supplies, and a whole lot of confidence!  Not only do they see other art pieces from various students, but going to their first reception is quite an honor.  It was held at the offices of Crowell Weeden in Ventura with a special reception for all participants.

This year's show is held by D. A. Davidson & Co. in Ventura  The deadline is March 7 at 4:00 pm to bring in work.  The address is 60 So. California St., Suite 301, in Ventura above the Lure Restaurant.  If you are interested in entering go to the Art N' You/sign up page and click on the form to download and fill it out.  This year's show goes from March 13 to May 19th.  Good Luck! 

Many Winners in The Ventura County Juried Art Exhibit 2015

Many of my students created exceptional pieces for the Ventura County 2nd Annual Juried Art Exhibit where there were many entries and the competition was fierce! My students were able to take home prizes of cash or art supplies! Everyone did a fantastic job and thanks to all who participated! 🏆

Ventura County 2nd Annual Juried Youth Art Exhibit

19 of my students are participating in the Ventura County 2nd Annual Juried Youth Art Exhibit. What an exciting opportunity to shine in art and have a chance to win one of many great prizes! There are $3,600 in gifts and cash awards this year. Last year, many of my students won prizes and scholarships for art lessons! Crowell, Weedon, and Co. in Ventura are sponsoring this event to promote the arts in Ventura County. (Pictured our 2014 winners)

Join us at the reception & Awards May 19th from 4-7pm.  5740 Ralston, Suite 301, Ventura.