20 decembre: Atelier Linogravure avec Josie Gallagher

Atelier Création de Cartes de Vœux pour la Période des Fêtes.

Vendredi 20 Décembre: Atelier Linogravure avec l'artiste Josie Gallagher

En 2020 nous vous proposons une nouvelle classe de gravure qui se déroulera tous les vendredis matin de 10h à 12h. Pour in première introduction, Josie Gallagher mènera un atelier spécial le vendredi 20 Décembre de 10h à 12h30

A propos de l'atelier:
La linogravure est une technique simple et accessible à tous. Initialement, seulement quelques outils simples et un minimum de matériel sont nécessaires. Nous graverons des plaques de linoleum à l'aide de gouges, puis nous les encrerons pour pouvoir ensuite les imprimer un utilisant des presses manuelles. L'impression peut se faire sur tous types de surfaces, tel que le papier, le tissu, le bois, et d'autres...

Comme avec toute technique simple, les possibilités créatives et ludiques sont infinies. C'est une excellente technique qui rappelle les fondamentaux de la création d'une image. Une fois que la plaque de lino est gravée, elle peut être imprimée un nombre de fois infini. Une belle façon de commencer est par la création et l'impression vos propres cartes de vœux pour Noël ou le Nouvel An.

Prix:

25 euros – matériaux inclus (plaque de lino, papier, encre, et l'utilisation de gouges, rouleaux encreurs et presse manuelle).
Réservation par mail  info@hangarart.org  ou contacter Josie Gallagher

A propos de Josie Gallagher :

Josie est peintre et graveuse. Elle a grandit au Bar sur Loup, et après une quinzaines d'années pendant lesquelles elle voyageait, étudiait et travaillait en temps qu'artiste, elle est  récemment revenue à son village d'enfance, cette fois avec son mari d'origine Américaine et leurs deux jeunes enfants Noé et Solal.

«Mes peintures et gravures sont souvent inspirées par le lieu dans lequel je me trouve. Pendant ces dernières années, j'ai habité au Liban, au Maroc, en Grèce et au Guatemala, tous des pays qui possèdent un riche culture de motifs – des motifs inspirés de la nature, d'autres basés sur une géométrie abstraite. Ce sont ces motifs variés qui sont devenus le fil conducteur dans mon travail en peinture et en gravure.»


mel: josiegallagherart@gmail.com
Siteweb: josiegallagherart.com
Portable: 07 66 69 68 44

Expo et Atelier à Valbonne:

Josie va exposer son travail aux cotés de celui de Barbara Hannig à la Galerie Casablu à Valbonne du 9 au 15 décembre. Le mercredi 11 de 15h à 17h à la galerie, se déroulera un atelier de linogravure ouvert à tous à partir de dix ans.

Pour quelques exemple de son travail, les images ci-dessous sont des cartes de vœux crées par Josie. Toutes sont des linogravures imprimées à la main. Cela vous donne une idée de ce qui peut être fait durant un atelier.

mel: josiegallagherart@gmail.com

Siteweb: josiegallagherart.com

Portable: 07 66 69 68 44

Cold Wax on Friday afternoon with Marina T

What is cold wax painting ? The short answer is that it is any type of painting that heavily utilizes Cold Wax Medium into oil colours. Its a fantastic medium to work with - you experiment, you work with layers, you work with texture. This can include the use of brayers, stencils, and textural elements such as bubble wrap or wire screens. The possibilities are endless! Cold Wax medium is a paste - a little like toothpaste in density. With it you can create a variety of textures within a painting. You can make expressive brushmarks, you can carve into paint layers with palette knives or built up. Cold Wax also gives oil colors a beautiful translucent quality.

Irene and Marina T. applying Cold Wax

To get an idea of what you can achieve with cold wax - check out the portfolio of our teacher Marina Teding van Berkhout: https://marinatvb.com/portfolio . Here is just one example of the beautiful work that Marina does.

As you can see Marina T. combines figurative on an abstract type background. Cold wax is equally suitable for abstracts. Take a look at what Irene is working on:

Is it finished yet ???

Is it finished yet ????

For both I ask - is it finished yet ? Cold wax is all about adding layers and its not easy to know when you are done. However - unlike other painting mediums - you can just scrape it off if you find there is too much.

Here are som examples of 20x20cm canvases

Celina's first cold wax art

If you would like to try it out - you are welcome to the Hangar on Fridays at 14:00

The Annual General Meeting 2019

The AGM 2019 - Goodbye Ton and Hello Jan Karel!

On Wednesday evening 20 November, the Annual General Meeting took place, in the Hangar.

It was not too crowded - we think it may have been the weather - but although you weren't there, those who were present had an interesting and informative evening that connected them more to our Hangar..
Here's a little bit of what you missed:

After the introduction by the president, and the financial report from our treasurer Arie, the Audit committee members Vincent and Celina explained how and why they found the finances of the Hangar in good order.

President Ton van Schijndel then presented a retrospective of the season 2018/2019, with a record number of members, successful activities, like short museum trips to Aix and Baux de Provence and drawing trips to Bargème and Cipières, our succesful benefit lunch, the ever improving Spring Trip, the success of the classes, new teachers and more...

And then the moment came for Ton to officially step back - and hand over the leadership-baton to his successor Jan Karel Bout!

After the announcement by Anton Dikken that Ton will be honorary member from now on, Jan Karel presented Ton with wonderful Goodbye Gifts - and gave a short and clever introduction about himself and his take on art and culture.

After the official part, there was a convivial get-together with excellent drinks and nibbles. With more farewells for Ton, and around 10pm we closed up and went home, with still some evening left.

It is clear that our association is booming, creative, independent and free spirited. And also that it is run by volunteers - who work very hard. Much appreciated and we could definitely use more 'helping hands'. If you are interested in being active, tell your teacher!

We are good for another year and look forward to seeing you on the next AGM!

Hangar Expo - 2019

The Hangar Expo will be over in about 2 hours time. I spent my Sunday afternoon up in Chateauneuf-de-Grasse talking to all the people who came to visit.

Such a variety on display. I am not sure which was my favourite but here are some that I picked out.

I love the way the tiger's eye looks at you.

 And this is a typical Beverly - she has really captured the lunchtime atmosphere with Pim at the top of the table.

Merete received many complements for this painting on Sunday. One of my favourites as well.

This was also a much admired painting.

This abstract by Marie Helen is on paper and was framed in a really interesting way so that it looked as if it was floating. 

The above is one of the paintings with a reds sticker - so someone is a lucky owner.

Finally an abstract by Marie - I love the colours.

This was just a small taste of what was on display. Well done to all the artists and a big thanks to Marijcke, Patrick, Imme and Marie who did so much hard work.

Hangar exposition Posters are out

Hi all Hangarblog readers, after a few weeks of collecting all the exposition entries, we are excited to start putting them in place. A big team is ready for the work...

Posters are printed and being put up as we speak.
here a first look. Please spread the word!! Keep you posted 

The Hangar expo team

Kisses in Aquarelle

Love it or hate it, almost everyone knows this painting 'The Kiss' by Gustav Klimt. Which makes it so very much suitable for the 'create-your-own-interpretation-not-a-copy' subject. And that's what the Watercolour group (the Aquarelistas) did last week. And although most Aquarellistas are not too fond of it, they were certainly interested to give it a try...

 

I created 3 examples of interpretations: my kiss, my colours and my abstract. And here below are the results of a couple of hours of hard painting, you'll definitely enjoy all those completely different versions!

 Vanessa mainly used the painting to achieve the same colour scheme. It is almost finished - the floor still needs a bit of sap green and then it will be nailed!

 Jutta created this loving and very sweet version. It looks a bit like a Mamushka doll and I find it fantastic as an interpretation and in atmosphere!

Hélène is not a fan of the original, and created an abstract kiss that really looks like a kiss - but does not resemble the original 😝

Such an original take on the painting by Bev. The couple is so relaxed and looks ready to kiss. And woman on top!

Wet-in-wet kiss by Judith. They float above ground and remind me of the floating lovers of Chagall.

 Awesome version by Liz! she changed everything and still you know immediately what this is based on. Super!

Anna-Karin has done such an amazing job on her painting. It is close to the original in colours, but so different in atmosphere, it is so tender. Love it!

Beautiful in every respect, this blue-tone, well thought-through version by Sue

Maud's version, to be finished in the coming days. The character will come when the blushing faces are added!

Wanna joinn us? The watercolour groups get together on Tuesday and Thursday afternoons (2 - 4.30pm) in the Hangar. The fee is 20€, materials (W&N paint and Arche paper) included. There is always a subject, and a starters program for those without experience. If you are interested: the Tuesdays are pretty full but on Thursday afternoons there are a couple of slots. Mail to info@hangarart.org for more information

More Pictures of yesterday's Benefit Lunch

Many thanks to Imme for the first batch in the previous post !! She was absolutely right, it was a fantastic meal, in the best company!
Curious how much it yielded??
As soon as we know more about the proceeds we'll keep you 'posted'😊
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Also, if you have taken interesting pictures, could you send them (small or medium sized) to info@hangarart.org? We'll publish them in that post...
Thank you so much in advance!