Thursday, February 9, 2012

Thurs feb 9th, 2012

Marlee cannot make it in due to ice coated roads in the South part of town, so we won't be open for our reg. hours. She will be in when it's drivable, hopefully by noon, look for the open sign!!!
Sorry to cause any inconvenience!

Saturday, February 4, 2012

February First Friday


The night was full of hearts and snow! We were happy to see so many Alaskans out and about at First Friday even if there was a storm. The gallery is full of beautiful hearts and valentines thanks to guest artist Erin Osinkosky as well as many challenge artist participants! We are now open Tuesday to Friday 10am to 2pm. Come on up and pick out a valentine for one you love!

Tuesday, January 17, 2012

"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

Tuesday, January 3, 2012

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. 
Come on up!

Sunday, November 20, 2011

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.
Come on up!

Thursday, October 20, 2011

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!