Sunday, November 11, 2007
View Point 2007 Honorable Mention Award
The Blue Vase Painting in the View Point show was awarded an Honorable mention cash award. I was a bit surprised by some of the choices for the awards, but it was a good show, and I was very honored to be chosen for the post card.
Monday, October 8, 2007
Secret Artworks
I just finished my two secret artworks cards today. I would tell you what they are but I am not allowed.
View Point 2007
My picture The Blue Vase was juried into the Cincinnati Art Club show, View Point. It also has the honor of being selected as the image for the mailing. Let's hope this translates into big prizes for me. The opening and awards reception are on Nov. 2, 2007 (6:00 pm - 9:00 pm). The show will be on display Nov. 2 - 18, 2007 (Sat, Sun Only . . . . .2:00 pm - 5:00 pm).
ArtWorks Top Secret Artists from 2006
My Yoda painting is currently on view at the ArtWorks gallery downtown on Race.October 5-26, 2007
Artist Reception and EXPOSED Catalog Premiere
Sunday October 14, 1-4 p.m.
Featuring the work of top juried artists from the 2006 Secret ArtWorks event along with the premiere of ArtWorks first annual Secrets catalog: EXPOSED.
Friday, September 14, 2007
Finished Commision
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I finally delivered a commission I have been working on for a couple months. This is a five paneled still life done to represent a couples 30 years together. I got the idea to do it as a series, basically showing when they meet, their early marriage, their daughters, the present, and the future. I used various things from their home, and some photos to push the story. There are all kinds of hidden and subtle elements that you can look for. For example the pearls, the traditional gift for the 30th are arranged in an S, their last initial.
I wanted it to look like a chain of events so I built a frame out of oak that is hinged together in a chain. I stained the oak dark and gold leafed the inset. Each image is 8x10, with the frame it is over 5 feet long. The nice thing is that it can be hung on the wall or be placed as a free standing unit. I will post closeups soon.
I finally delivered a commission I have been working on for a couple months. This is a five paneled still life done to represent a couples 30 years together. I got the idea to do it as a series, basically showing when they meet, their early marriage, their daughters, the present, and the future. I used various things from their home, and some photos to push the story. There are all kinds of hidden and subtle elements that you can look for. For example the pearls, the traditional gift for the 30th are arranged in an S, their last initial.
I wanted it to look like a chain of events so I built a frame out of oak that is hinged together in a chain. I stained the oak dark and gold leafed the inset. Each image is 8x10, with the frame it is over 5 feet long. The nice thing is that it can be hung on the wall or be placed as a free standing unit. I will post closeups soon.
Fall Landscape painting class
Here is a link to U.C.s website and below is the information.
http://www.uc.edu/ace/noncreditreg/
PLEIN-AIR LANDSCAPE PAINTING
Plein-Air is a French expression which means “in the open air.” Experience the pleasure of painting, of self-expression, and of seeing the world in a new way as you meet at various locations and scenic parks around Cincinnati to learn to sketch and to paint with oils. Drawing on the ideas of impressionism, you will practice the techniques needed to complete painted sketches, including basic composition, value, pattern, color spotting, and covering the canvas. Then, building on those skills, you will complete a larger fully realized landscape painting that will capture the impression of light and color of the Cincinnati landscape. In case of rain, we will arrange to meet indoors or in parks with overhead cover. Details and directions to the various locations will be given in class. No experience necessary. Richard Luschek studied classical painting under Boston painter Paul Ingbretson for three years after earning his BFA degree with UC’s DAAP program. In addition to working as an artist and maintaining his own art studio, he has taught with the Art Academy of Cincinnati and he also teaches classes privately in his studio.
• Sat., 10 am-1 pm; (you may bring a brown bag lunch or snack if you wish); Sept. 22-Nov. 10; 8 wks; $175 (no discounts); Supplies will be furnished by students and a list will be sent with your confirmation of enrollment or see
www. uc.edu/ace/commu/PAINTING.mht; #3715-01
Location: First class meets at artist’s studio in Eden Park; then at various parks thereafter.
http://www.uc.edu/ace/noncreditreg/
PLEIN-AIR LANDSCAPE PAINTING
Plein-Air is a French expression which means “in the open air.” Experience the pleasure of painting, of self-expression, and of seeing the world in a new way as you meet at various locations and scenic parks around Cincinnati to learn to sketch and to paint with oils. Drawing on the ideas of impressionism, you will practice the techniques needed to complete painted sketches, including basic composition, value, pattern, color spotting, and covering the canvas. Then, building on those skills, you will complete a larger fully realized landscape painting that will capture the impression of light and color of the Cincinnati landscape. In case of rain, we will arrange to meet indoors or in parks with overhead cover. Details and directions to the various locations will be given in class. No experience necessary. Richard Luschek studied classical painting under Boston painter Paul Ingbretson for three years after earning his BFA degree with UC’s DAAP program. In addition to working as an artist and maintaining his own art studio, he has taught with the Art Academy of Cincinnati and he also teaches classes privately in his studio.
• Sat., 10 am-1 pm; (you may bring a brown bag lunch or snack if you wish); Sept. 22-Nov. 10; 8 wks; $175 (no discounts); Supplies will be furnished by students and a list will be sent with your confirmation of enrollment or see
www. uc.edu/ace/commu/PAINTING.mht; #3715-01
Location: First class meets at artist’s studio in Eden Park; then at various parks thereafter.
Saturday, August 4, 2007
On the Radio MP3
I had posted earlier on this blog about a radio interview I did for a local public radio show on WVXU. I ended up missing it the night it played, but found it on their website. I will post a link to the show here. It is the second spot, so you can fast forward through the discussion of the local Harry Potter parties to hear me. I sound fairly intelligent, but I don't like my voice.
Click to hear the spot.
Click to hear the spot.
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