"Work Alongside" sessions with Carol Lambert

This little painting (it's 6 x 8 inches) is what Carol Lambert was working on last Saturday, at Upstairs Studio, during her second "work alongside" session. You can come into the studio and, while you do your own work, Carol is available to give tips and comments to help you toward your goal. You can also watch her as she creates a still life painting from start to (nearly) finish. Cost is $40, in advance. The sessions are limited to 5 participants. If you would like to register, contact Carol at her email: carol@carollambertarts.com

Winter Classes at Upstairs Studio

January 2012 Guest Artist Amanda Brinkley

New works by Amanda Brinkley

Opening this Friday from 5pm to 9pm at Upstairs Studio as well as the prayer flag challenge. 

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December First Friday Feature Artist

Kelsey Chapple was born and raised in Alaska, and has been showing her art locally since the age of eighteen. Kelsey went on to  study drawing at  Lewis & Clark College in Portland, Oregon, and graduated with an art studio degree in 2010. 

Most recently, Kelsey has created a series of self portraits with graphite on rag paper. In this collection of work, Kelsey investigates the human form as a vessel to communicate emotion and consciousness. In her drawings, she uses her own body to convey her internal reality, projecting her insecurity, courage, anger, and passion. In this intimate discovery of  mind and body, the artist exposes part of her world, revealing herself to facilitate dialogue and communication. 

 

 

Kelsey's work will be on display Friday Dec 2 from 5-9pm and Saturday Dec 3 from 11-4 pm.

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Try out the Figure Drawing Group at Upstairs Studio

The Upstairs Studio figure drawing group is now meeting weekly! Tuesdays, 6:30 - 8:30 PM. Open to anyone interested in working on drawing the figure, just bring your drawing materials, paper, and $15 so we can pay the hard working models. There is no instruction, you can work at your own pace and in your own style. Ok to bring a portable easel if you like, or not, as you prefer. Just come up to the studio door and knock, we will let you in. See you there!

Seeking models for Upstairs Studio drawing group

Models needed! The drawing group at Upstairs Studio are looking for 10 - 15 people to earn $50 a night during two hour sessions. Nudity not required. We need some nude models for figure drawings, but are also looking for models in costume, or clothed, and models for portrait work (face and torso.) All ages welcome to apply, people under 18 need parental permission. Nude models must be at least 18 years old. Models usually pose for a few seconds to up to 20 minutes between breaks, but we are able to accommodate individual needs. It's a safe, professional group. This is a great way to earn a few extra dollars and hang out with a bunch of very good people. If interested contact carol@carollambertarts.com

Carol Lambert's Plein Air Adventures in Denali National Park

Upstairs Studio Artist Carol Lambert has recently added 3 posts to her blog, all about her recent plein air trip to Denali National Park. If you'd like to see even more photos of bears and rams than she put on the blog, have a look at her Facebook Page: Carol Lambert Paintings and Drawings.