tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-91386489813856443872024-03-05T04:31:33.984-07:00Julie Fisher : Artist and InstructorJulie blogs about her experiences from teaching others, from reading/researching, from viewing many works of art at all levels and her own participation in the arts.Julie Fisher Art Bloghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04367440425718875423noreply@blogger.comBlogger79125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9138648981385644387.post-3193107768391485212019-04-20T11:21:00.003-06:002019-04-20T11:21:45.770-06:00Try Different Materials<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<b>Keep trying different materials!</b><br />
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This colored pencil piece was completed on sanded pastel board. I found the progress moved much faster than on most papers. The color lifted well, if needed, to make changes.<br />
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It did wear down the lead quickly but you can continue with a flatter tip. This art work was framed in a floater frame.Julie Fisher Art Bloghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04367440425718875423noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9138648981385644387.post-39133139732474939342019-02-05T17:58:00.000-07:002019-02-05T17:58:08.056-07:00<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<i><b>Do you find your art changing?</b></i><br />
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On a vacation I took just this past year I observed many paintings. I enjoyed them all but I was drawn to color and impressionism. I'm always on the lookout for something that catches my eye and thinking how it can be applied to watercolor or colored pencil.<br />
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This time I thought about how I am always mixing color first and then putting it down on paper. In this study, I painted right from the tube! I found doing this really refreshing! I was thinking the colors as values verses a color as blue or yellow. I applied colors as light, dark or middle tone. Time to do more of this!<br />
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I think change is good. It keeps you interested and you find yourself improving!<br />
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"You have to move in faith and not fear" Tia FullerJulie Fisher Art Bloghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04367440425718875423noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9138648981385644387.post-70085299982742512032019-01-31T10:42:00.000-07:002019-01-31T10:43:59.111-07:00<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Hello!<br />
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You can now find my art work at <b>ROX Arts Gallery</b> in Aspen Grove in Littleton, Colorado. I have joined a wonderful group of very creative artists (35 artists in fact). You'll be surrounded by multiple mediums that are truly inspiring!<br />
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Every 2nd Friday of the month there is an artist reception where you can come and meet the artists, see their work and enjoy refreshments.<br />
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https://www.facebook.com/Julie-Fisher-Fine-Art-301668509888702/Julie Fisher Art Bloghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04367440425718875423noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9138648981385644387.post-6558107211927813712015-08-26T15:27:00.000-06:002015-08-26T15:31:05.730-06:00<span style="font-size: large;"><b>Fall Art Classes To Begin September 2nd and 3rd!</b></span><br />
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<b><u>Kids Drawing Class</u></b> Ages 8 - 13<br />
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3:30 - 5:30pm<br />
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Students will work toward choosing their own subjects. Exercises will be given to practice at home to build eye training.</div>
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<span style="color: black;"><b><u>Adult/Teen Drawing Class</u> </b>Ages 13 - adult </span></div>
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1:00 - 3:00pm<br />
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<u><b>Adult/Teen Drawing Class</b></u> Ages 13 - adult<br />
4:00 - 6:00pm <br />
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6:30 - 8:30pm<br />
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<i><span style="color: #cc0000;">You've always wanted to draw, but you weren't sure where to begin!</span> </i>Join
us in a relaxed, risk-free environment. Right brain exercises will be
integrated with classical, old-master training techniques to instill a
complete foundation of skills. <i>You'll be surprised at your results! </i><br />
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<i>Listed on the right of this blog you'll find the <b>Registration Form</b></i>! When you send the <b><u>Registration Form and include Tuition</u></b> to Julie Fisher at 4662 Biscay St, Denver, Co 80249 your place in class will be reserved! (This is not the class location. <b>Class location is given below.</b>)<br />
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<b><span style="color: red;">TUITION</span></b>: Tuition is paid monthly. We meet once a week for a 2 hour session. <br />
Four class sessions is $80.00.<br />
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<i><span style="color: #741b47;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>Please check out the supply list</b> and come to class ready to start!</span></span></i><br />
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<b><span style="color: #cc0000;">CLASS LOCATION</span>: Holy Trinity Lutheran Church at 6322 S Lakeview St, Littleton, CO 80120 (classroom 3)</b><br />
- Main intersection nearby: Broadway and Caley (Caley is between Orchard Rd and<br />
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Julie Fisher Art Bloghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04367440425718875423noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9138648981385644387.post-91938465009116672982015-01-27T22:07:00.001-07:002015-01-27T22:08:51.060-07:00Whip Those Cute Little Paintings Out and Sell, Sell, SellAt one time I thought if I could paint a bunch of cute little paintings, I could sell them fast and make money!. I found a small stuffed horse and scrunched it up in a blanket and tried to paint it........I couldn't.......It didn't have any meaning for me. I had no special connection to the horse or blanket. I never did complete the piece and I'll never forget that learning exercise.<br />
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I find I need to relate somehow to the subject or it will be unsuccessful. Now, if the toy was one that you'll see in my baby picture and the blanket was a quilt my mother made, THAT'S a different story!<br />
If the mountain landscape is where my siblings and I have experienced hiking, biking or being snowed in at the family cabin....that's what you paint. If you notice the gorgeous shades of reds and greens in a lovely shaped pear.....that's what you paint. The subject you choose should have meaning to you. Now I know after much practice you may be able to paint or draw almost anything but there will be little emotion radiating from these pieces. They won't be a part of you and the viewer will notice.<br />
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When you choose a subject for your next project, pick something with meaning, something you can relate to and you'll find you'll be more successful. Julie Fisher Art Bloghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04367440425718875423noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9138648981385644387.post-28665061489246996032015-01-23T10:26:00.001-07:002015-01-23T10:26:42.249-07:00YES!If you hear a voice within you say "you cannot paint" then by all means paint and the voice will be silenced. -Vincent Van Gogh-<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Iowa Storms-watercolor-by Julie Fisher</td></tr>
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<br />Julie Fisher Art Bloghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04367440425718875423noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9138648981385644387.post-80193496753862524762015-01-19T10:29:00.002-07:002015-01-19T10:40:49.262-07:00Try Something New With Your Art<span style="color: red;">Are you in a rut?</span> <span id="goog_1160123751"></span><a href="https://www.blogger.com/">Try something new.<span id="goog_1160123752"></span></a> It doesn't have to be a big change, just something different to keep the art flow going. Is your art all the same size? What would it be like to experiment with a larger size. Go smaller.......smaller yet. Take that challenge to think how to get a composition down in the new space you now have.<br />
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Try painting in a different place. If you paint inside, try painting outside. Prepare for outside and include a camera in case you don't get a chance to finish. Paint in a nearby park, at a dog park, where children play, where the shadows are interesting when they hit a house or other buildings. Take a lunch and make a day of it.<br />
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Have you every tried abstract work? Pick some of your favorite colors and experiment. Maybe put a pile of objects down and just paint shapes, not the objects. Cut magazine pages out, cut into different shapes and patterns, lay them down in such a way that is pleasing to you. Now go!<br />
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<br />Julie Fisher Art Bloghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04367440425718875423noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9138648981385644387.post-88247511806200979512015-01-16T21:40:00.000-07:002015-01-16T21:41:28.718-07:00What's Your Art Word For The New Year?I have never done well with a list of New Year Resolutions. What I have found is that by picking a word or small phrase that can be applied not only to my art, but to everything I do, works great for me! <br />
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One year I picked PERSISTENCE. For example; persist with having a clean house, persist in keeping the gas in the car above 1/4 of a tank.......you get the idea. One other year I was more specific, I chose the word MARKETING because I really needed to get informed on more than one way to market my artwork.<br />
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This year my life has gone many, many directions and I've gotten overwhelmed. I've decided to keep putting one foot in front of the other. Sooooooo KEEP MOVING is my phrase for the year 2015.<br />
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<br />Julie Fisher Art Bloghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04367440425718875423noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9138648981385644387.post-47617328699850123502014-08-24T18:27:00.001-06:002014-08-24T18:27:03.928-06:00How To Get The Most Out of Drawing or Any Other Art ClassIf you're like me, I like to get my moneys worth! First, I try to have all of my supplies or find out what is needed to get started. Having what I need helps my confidence. I like to feel that I have the supplies for whatever the teacher may have us do. I like to be able to focus and access the creative part of my mind and apply it. <span style="color: #cc0000;">So Be Prepared!</span><br />
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When taking a class, come with <span style="color: #cc0000;">An</span> <span style="color: #cc0000;">Open Mind</span><span style="color: black;">! Yes, something may be out of your comfort zone or gee I wasn't expecting this...... I recommend to <strong>Just Go For It! </strong>Ask questions, observe others and just try it! Take notes and keep handouts! I like to take all I can from a class. You may decide later that you'll use just part of what you learn or it may apply to your art later. You don't want to be too judgmental and take little or nothing from the class. I can honestly say that I have found that I always have taken home little nuggets of valuable information from all classes I've taken over the years.</span><br />
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Listen/take notes/record during teacher lectures and demos. Also listen to discussions between individuals and the instructor. I always have my notebook nearby to jot something down. My memory is poor and writing something down will allow me to continue what I'm currently doing. If I need a clearer explanation I can ask later.<br />
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<span style="color: red;">Take </span><span style="color: red;">Notes</span> on the critique the instructor may do on your work. Think of it as suggestions. Later you can go over the list, make adjustments in your art and see if the changes made a difference. I also listen to the critiques the teacher may do of other students. I may hear something I forgot or something new......write it down! You want to be a sponge!<br />
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When you're at home <span style="color: red;">make time to go over notes and practice</span>! If you do this within 48 hours of the class, you're more likely to remember. Practicing at home or while you're waiting when you're out and about and it will also help you improve and progress faster. If you come across something you don't quite get, write it down and ask in your next class.<br />
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<span style="color: red;">Keep going</span>! Give your art a chance. Most times continued growth is just a step/critique a way. You also don't want to forget to give yourself credit for how far you've come.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">A student, age 12, learning watercolor techniques</td></tr>
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<br />Julie Fisher Art Bloghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04367440425718875423noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9138648981385644387.post-7413013962304365342014-08-17T18:43:00.001-06:002014-08-17T18:43:42.168-06:00Involvement in the Arts Positively Effects the Academics<span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: x-small;"><div align="LEFT">
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I've observed many of my students grow and bloom in the last years. Many (children and adults) have grown in confidence where in the beginning these individuals were quietly observing and later were speaking out during discussions and were more at ease sharing their work. I've seen students 'stick-with-it' when they knew they could do a particular art project. New students were met with "I did that too and you get better" or "You should see what mine looked like at first" (and they share their art).<br />
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Students also get better at self-critiquing. After listening to others or transferring what they've learned from instruction, more and more students gain confidence and therefore are able to see what they can improve on. This is so much a part of problem solving. Students learn to look at objects/drawings differently seeing there is more than one way to get a image down on paper. My hope would be for people to learn enough so that they can go home and continue their art independently. I can also see how what students learn here in class can carry over to their academic and personal lives.<br />
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Julie Fisher Art Bloghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04367440425718875423noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9138648981385644387.post-84713959163570969492014-08-13T09:56:00.001-06:002014-08-17T18:44:09.654-06:00"I Can't Draw!""I can only draw stick figures." I can tell you that I have heard this many times! I so strongly disagree! It has been observed that many people slow and/or stop their art development once they begin noticing their peers progress. This can occur around 4th grade. Children start looking at other's progress and become very judgmental of their own. This can change with instruction about visual tools that can help you see and look differently at what you want to draw.<br />
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With guidance and practice, you can use the tools like negative space and contour lines to help you see and record on paper the object or scene before you. Taking the visual tools one at a time and practicing what you learn your halfway there! In the end you can apply what you've learned all together and you'll be amazed at the outcome. <br />
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Julie Fisher Art Bloghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04367440425718875423noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9138648981385644387.post-51545273767298102862014-08-10T14:15:00.001-06:002014-08-17T18:44:30.839-06:00Drawing is the Foundation in Your Art!"Regardless of which medium your prefer or what your project may be, drawing is essential to give your art a solid foundation." <br />
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Your artwork is built upon your drawing. Now with this said, I do understand that many accomplished artists paint without a detailed drawing and come up with an accomplished painting. However, I am sure that they had some training previous to this step in their career. Without an understanding of perspective, composition, different applied lines, light effects, negative shapes and more, your work will most likely stay at the same level.<br />
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I can't tell you how many art show jurors have said that the weakness in a painting can often be the inaccuracies of the initial drawing. I even had a very well accomplished artist admit that they missed the "Best of Show" Award by having an inaccurate perspective area in her painting (This told to her from the show juror). This was for a realism show.<br />
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If you have a well thought out drawing which is technically accurate, you are more likely to have a better, more pleasing outcome.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Before Drawing-Adult (above)<br />
After Drawing-Same Adult (below)<br />
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Julie Fisher Art Bloghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04367440425718875423noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9138648981385644387.post-78185514155146254342014-08-05T17:24:00.002-06:002014-08-05T17:24:33.628-06:002014 Fall Art Classes Coming Soon!!<strong><em><span style="color: red; font-size: large;">Join us for Drawing! Classes will start September 4th!</span></em></strong><br />
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<em><span style="color: #38761d;">You've always wanted to draw, but you weren't sure where to begin!</span> </em>Join us in a relaxed, risk-free environment. Right brain exercises will be integrated with classical, old-master training techniques to instill a complete foundation of skills. <em>You'll be surprised at your results! </em>(maximum students: 10)</div>
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**<strong>ART CLASSROOM</strong>: We meet at Holy Trinity Lutheran Church at 6322 S. Lakeview St., Littleton, CO 80120</div>
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**<strong>REGISTRATION FORM: </strong>Fill out a registration form, click on registration form on the right, and send in your tuition and you'll reserve your spot! (This form <strong>cannot</strong> be filled out and sent online.)</div>
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Annabelle, age 12, is in the process of completing her first portrait in pencil. She has applied what she has learned in drawing to the portrait. She is paying close attention to values and edges.<br />
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This is Claire's first charcoal drawing (still in progress). Her drawing skills, learned previously, are coming in handy. She is learning what it takes to make cat fur and how to work on hard and soft edges in charcoal. Claire is 13 years of age.<br />
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Julie Fisher Art Bloghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04367440425718875423noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9138648981385644387.post-927591645126369912014-04-16T14:36:00.001-06:002014-04-16T14:36:46.466-06:00Summer Class Descriptions 2014Summer Class Descriptions<br />
Julie Fisher Fine Art Studio<br />
(303)371-7652<br />
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About the Instructor...<br />
Julie Fisher taught school for over 30 years. She is a serious artist as well, having shown her original watercolors nationally and done commissioned works in pencil. She applies "right brain" and classical old-master art techniques. She has taught art classes in a studio setting and incorporated art into her regular elementary school classes. Julie has worked with children with a wide range of abilities. She excels at combining her love of art with helping children to reach their full potential. <br />
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<strong>Summer Class Descriptions</strong><br />
<strong><u>Kids Drawing</u></strong> (Wed. 10:00-noon or 3:30-5:30pm)<br />
Join us for some drawing fun! This class promotes solid drawing skills through age-adjusted exercises. Learn right brain training, light and shadow, perspective, and more! Students will practice and apply what they have learned to an in-class project. Exercises will be given to practice at home to build eye training. Returning students will be working on individual projects.(maximum students: 10)<br />
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<strong><u>Kids Watercolor</u></strong> (Thursdays 3:30-5:30pm)<br />
<em>Come and be ready to explore watercolor!</em> Students will investigate what watercolor can do. What happens when colors run, paint is spattered, and other discovery ideas. Come ready to try your ideas! Student creations will be used for an in-class project. Additional techniques and extensions to student ideas will be provided. Come learn and have fun! (Come dressed in grungies.) (maximum students: 8)<br />
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<strong><u>Adult/Teen Drawing</u></strong> (Thursdays 1:00 - 3:00pm or 6:30 - 8:30pm)<br />
<em>You've always wanted to draw, but you weren't sure where to begin!</em> Join us in a relaxed, risk-free environment. Right brain exercises will be integrated with classical, old-master training techniques to instill a complete foundation of skills. You'll be surprised at your results! (maximum students: 10)<br />
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<strong><u>Watercolor (Adult/Teen)</u></strong> (Wednesdays 6:30 - 8:30pm)<br />
<em>Experience the enjoyment of watercolor!</em> Students will become familiar with mixing colors, washes, value studies, and then apply what they have learned to a painting during these color exercises. Julie will explain and demonstrate different techniques and provide individual support. Drawing experience is helpful, but not required, for this class. Intermediate students will work on composition, still life and other subjects of their choice. Individual instruction will be provided. (maximum students: 8)<br />
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<strong><u>Colored Pencil (Adult/Teen)</u></strong> (Colored pencil students will attend Adult/Teen Drawing times)<br />
<em>Come discover colored pencil! Enjoy a portable medium that is versatile and vibrant.</em> Different types of pencils, papers, and application strokes will be introduced. Julie will integrate drawing skills, composition and color theory into each class. All beginning students start by creating a color wheel and move on toward choosing their own subjects, working at their own pace. Some drawing skill is recommended for this class. (maximum students: 8)Julie Fisher Art Bloghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04367440425718875423noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9138648981385644387.post-32996557816913917192014-04-16T14:16:00.000-06:002014-04-16T14:17:08.056-06:00Summer Art Classes 2014<a href="http://juliefisherart.blogspot.com/2013/05/summer-art-drawing-and-painting-classes.html"><span style="color: #2288bb;">Summer Art Drawing and Painting Classes!</span></a> <br />
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Summer Art Classes begin June 4 and 5!<br />
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<strong><u>Adult/Teen Drawing </u></strong>(ages 13-adult)<br />
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Julie Fisher Art Bloghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04367440425718875423noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9138648981385644387.post-52327896661122167382014-02-04T14:45:00.000-07:002014-02-04T14:49:46.788-07:00Building a Critique List For Your ArtworkWhat is a <em><strong>Critique List</strong></em>?<br />
A critique list is a list of techniques and/or art vocabulary that you can use to view your art and perhaps make it better or help you get "unstuck". Think of words or phrases that you have learned from art classes, articles, when viewing art and when talking with other artists, <strong><u>write them down</u></strong>. This is an on going draft that can be edited at any time.<br />
My list consists of some of these words or phrases:<br />
-Lost and found lines<br />
-Check values<br />
-Repetition of shapes and color<br />
-Interesting positive and negative shapes<br />
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(Keep listing to about 7 items to start or just the ones you can think of.)<br />
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In this piece of mine," Pink Tulips ", I was aware of several items on my list and not all on the list applied:<br />
-Check values<br />
-Interesting positive and negative space<br />
-Check composition (use of space)<br />
-Repetition of shapes and colors<br />
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When you have your own Critique List, it comes in handy when you don't have another artist or teacher available. I've made several copies to have a list by my computer, in my studio, in my art bag and purse. Most of the time you can figure out what to do next when doing art, <em><u><strong>yourself</strong></u></em>! <a href="https://www.etsy.com/people/juliefisher3?ref=si_pr">https://www.etsy.com/people/juliefisher3?ref=si_pr</a> Julie Fisher Art Bloghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04367440425718875423noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9138648981385644387.post-17923497801735431122013-12-29T11:14:00.001-07:002013-12-29T11:15:09.205-07:00Join Art Class Anytime!<span style="color: red;">Classes can be joined anytime!</span><br />
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<span style="color: black;">See the Fall 2013 Schedule for times, days and the place. Call to see what is still open: Julie Fisher, 303-371-7652. We'd love to have you join us!</span><br />
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Take a look at student examples, times, supplies and more information can be found posted in the right column.<br />
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These are 2 pieces of mine completed in watercolor. Realism and Impressionism are 2 possibilities in the watercolor class.</div>
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<br />Julie Fisher Art Bloghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04367440425718875423noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9138648981385644387.post-55066533360424294582013-10-01T12:31:00.003-06:002013-10-01T12:31:48.448-06:00This Artist is Back and Painting Watercolors!!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-NMEfJ0mUV0p2_8P_rHExeBW_ytKEaiVXlcdnLE7Q4KPr2TPB7lKpuKKD27AXpS7U5dfPeJOQTBesigMZ-tFN_WVfJICa1YBQTwzBalnvJgZAS13Rg2Vtakv7S3UId-TnaYEJwDmJxOA/s1600/goldenDaisies+007.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="139" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-NMEfJ0mUV0p2_8P_rHExeBW_ytKEaiVXlcdnLE7Q4KPr2TPB7lKpuKKD27AXpS7U5dfPeJOQTBesigMZ-tFN_WVfJICa1YBQTwzBalnvJgZAS13Rg2Vtakv7S3UId-TnaYEJwDmJxOA/s200/goldenDaisies+007.JPG" width="200" /></a>I'm challenging myself to improve my scenic watercolors. It is so vast out there that it can be overwhelming. I'm sure I'm not the first to be aware of that. This past summer I've painted works up close, to get started, and further back as I get more confident.<br />
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"Rocks in Clear Creek" Golden, CO. <br />
5x7<br />
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"South Park Get-Away"<br />
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Julie Fisher Art Bloghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04367440425718875423noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9138648981385644387.post-66040642844442030982013-10-01T11:55:00.000-06:002013-10-01T11:55:52.862-06:00Than's Original Colored Pencil Artwork!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
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Julie Fisher Art Bloghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04367440425718875423noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9138648981385644387.post-78295490503936156822013-09-24T18:21:00.000-06:002013-09-24T18:21:52.123-06:00More Kids Watercolor Summer 2013<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Julie Fisher Art Bloghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04367440425718875423noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9138648981385644387.post-86420163743839314662013-09-24T17:34:00.001-06:002013-09-24T17:34:57.162-06:00Kids Watercolor Summer 2013<table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><tbody>
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<br />Julie Fisher Art Bloghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04367440425718875423noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9138648981385644387.post-54478972090194988792013-09-24T16:52:00.003-06:002013-09-24T16:54:10.637-06:00Jumping Into Watercolor!<table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><tbody>
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Diana jumped in and created this beautiful watercolor! She has learned about the wet-in-wet technique, lost and found edges, composition and more. This piece is an original. Well done, Diana!<br />
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Julie Fisher Art Bloghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04367440425718875423noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9138648981385644387.post-23406746917674759572013-08-21T15:46:00.001-06:002013-08-21T16:03:21.979-06:002013 Fall Art Classes<span style="font-size: large;"><strong>Fall Art Classes To Begin September 4th and 5th!</strong></span><br />
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<strong><u>Kids Drawing Class</u></strong> Ages 8 - 13<br />
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3:30 - 5:30pm<br />
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<em><span style="color: #cc0000;">Join us for some drawing fun!</span></em> This class promotes solid <em>drawing skills</em> through <em>age-adjusted</em> exercises. Learn right brain training, light and shadow, perspective, composition, and more!</div>
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Students will work toward choosing their own subjects. Exercises will be given to practice at home to build eye training.</div>
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<strong><u>Adult/Teen Watercolor Class</u></strong> Ages 13 - adult</div>
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6:30pm - 8:30pm</div>
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<em><span style="color: #cc0000;">Experience the enjoyment of watercolor!</span> </em>Students will become familiar with different ways to apply paint, mixing colors, washes, value studies, and then apply what they have learned to a painting during these color exercises. Julie will explain and demonstrate different techniques and provide individual support. Drawing experience is helpful, but not required, for this class. Intermediate students will work on composition, still life and other subjects of their choice. Individual instruction will be provided.</div>
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<span style="color: black;"><strong><u>Adult/Teen Drawing Class</u> </strong>Ages 13 - adult</span></div>
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1:00 - 3:00pm<br />
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6:30 - 8:30pm<br />
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<em><span style="color: #cc0000;">You've always wanted to draw, but you weren't sure where to begin!</span> </em>Join us in a relaxed, risk-free environment. Right brain exercises will be integrated with classical, old-master training techniques to instill a complete foundation of skills. <em>You'll be surprised at your results! </em><br />
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<em>Listed on the right of this blog you'll find the <strong>Registration Form</strong></em>! When you send the <strong><u>Registration Form and include Tuition</u></strong> to Julie Fisher at 4662 Biscay St, Denver, Co 80249 your place in class will be reserved! (This is not the class location. <strong>Class location is given below.</strong>)<br />
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<strong><span style="color: red;">TUITION</span></strong>: Tuition is paid monthly. We meet once a week for a 2 hour session. <br />
Four class sessions is $80.00.<br />
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<em><span style="color: #741b47;"><span style="font-size: large;"><strong>Please check out the supply list</strong> and come to class ready to start!</span></span></em><br />
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<strong><span style="color: #cc0000;">CLASS LOCATION</span>: Holy Trinity Lutheran Church at 6322 S Lakeview St, Littleton, CO 80120 (classroom 3)</strong><br />
- Main intersection nearby: Broadway and Caley (Caley is between Orchard Rd and<br />
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