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"Oil Pastel Smudge" Exhibit   Artist's Reception / Demonstation             July 19th  South Valleys Library  Reno, NV

07/16/2014

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I contacted the South Valleys Library 2 years ago to hold an exhibit of "Oil Pastel Smudge" during Artown.  (www.renoisartown.com) It was well worth the 2 year wait. 

 I have some fabulous students joining me in this exhibit showing their interpretation of this exciting technique using a self made template and working in positive & negative shapes.   
JUSTINE ANDERSON 
HELAINE GREENBERG 
SHERRY HUNTER 
CINDY OBERLANDER 
VIVIAN OLDS  
It would not be the same showing without these wonderful artist's taking the Oil Pastel Smudge technique that I am sharing, to another level.  Much thanks to all of you. 
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Smudger Sherry Hunter WINS 1st Place Blue Ribbon Award!

03/27/2014

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Sherry Hunter currently residing in Yuma Arizona, as she and her husband are retired and traveling, (in a cute little tiny adorable trailer, I might add) took a chance and entered her Smudge work in the Mountain Shadows Association's Annual Judged Fine Art Show. 
 In taking a risk and putting herself and her art out there and up for judging she found herself walking away with a 1st Place Blue Ribbon in the category of Oil Pastels.   
Congratulation's Sherry!  I am so proud and excited for you. 
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CHA BLOG  "Oil Pastel Smudge" Workshop Success!  

02/12/2014

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22 Newbe "Smudgers" joined in Anaheim, CA at the recent (CHA) Craft and Hobby Show.  People from all over the Globe! 

01/25/2014

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Individuals from as far away as  Mapo-Gu  KR, and Discovery Bay  HK, and Remuera  Auckland NZ, to  Bloomington MN  US, and  Arlington  MA  US, to  Escondido  CA US.  From  Shelley  ID   US, and Olympia  WA  US, to  McCullom Lake  IL US, and  Nogales  AZ US, to Evansville IN US and even from my hometown  Reno  NV  US plus,  Richlands  VA US , to Bristol WI  US, including  Upland  CA  US to Phoenix  AR  US.  

How exciting is that,  for me to be passionate about a technique and to see others from all over the globe find something in it as well.

Here are some of the comments they made in a Questionaire which was handed out at the end of the workshop.

Great Technique, Never seen it before “Awesome Beautiful” 
Love this technique! A great class.
Very interesting and great for all ages.
Awesome!!! It is a very easy technique to do, to achieve a great result.
Really liked the technique.
Awesome technique - I was looking for something different.
Good for all ages.
Really amazing and fun.  Extremely innovative.
Fun and different.
New technique; easy.
Really Inspiring.






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"Oil Pastel Smudge" is going to the Craft & Hobby Assoc. (CHA)  Conference.  I will be sharing the technique with individuals all over the globe!  I am so pleased and excited!

11/13/2013

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"Jurors Choice Award" @ City of Reno ART BLAST

09/13/2013

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I was totally exhausted after the show and looking at how I was going to get everything I brought to the show back inside my little Rav 4, including the huge presentation grates, which I borrowed, and knew I would have to tie them to the top of my car to deliverer them back to my friend Sally's home. All the packing up came to a stop to announce the winners and at the end I heard my name.  How exciting and a wonderful surprise!  That perked me up, right away!  I never expected it.  I love when things like that happen.  Totally unexpected!  And honored. 

My sincere thanks to Ahren Hertel and Megan Berner the Jurors.  Christine Fey, Nettie Oliverio, Lisa Kornze, Sharon Spangler, Sandy Brown, the City of Reno, and the Reno Arts Commission.  & Brad and Robin who helped me tie down the grates to the roof of my Rav.
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Landscapes of Nevada  @ the City of Reno Art Blast Sept 7 & 8

08/22/2013

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Vote "Oil Pastel Smudge" for City Art Purchase!

I would appreciate it!  
Come see what a Smudge can do!

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City of Reno Art Blast  Sept. 7 & 8 McKinley Arts & Cultural Center

08/22/2013

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It is GREAT to be in the company of so many fabulous Artists showing our work and having the opportunity to be voted on to have one of our pieces purchased by the City of Reno.

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Guess what ART got me in to the Show?  
Oil Pastel Smudge!
Come see what a Smudge can do!
Sept. 7 & 8 Reno, NV

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Artown "Art of Conservation" Nevada Land Trust 

08/08/2013

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Two works of Oil Pastel Smudge were sold 
to preserve lands for future generations to enjoy!  
Many thanks to Nevada Land Trust for their fabulous work and gathering over 30 artists to sell and share their works to benefit this wonderful cause!

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ARTOWN Nevada Land Trust Benefit July 20 & 21 10am-4pm Wilbur May Museum  Reno, NV

07/17/2013

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This is one of  four  works that will be on sale during the 2013 ARTOWN Celebration.  A Free event "Open Spaces and Special Places" to benefit the Nevada Land Trust - a non-profit organization working to preserve areas of wilderness for the publics enjoyment.   NevadaLandTrust.org

RenoisARTOWN.com  Artown is one of the nation’s most comprehensive arts and culture festivals, which takes place annually during the entire month of July in Reno, Nevada. In 2012, the festival featured more than 500 events - with over 66 percent offered free to the public - and attracted more than 300,000 people. With more than 160 partners, the month long festival takes place at venues citywide. Artown receives major funding from the City of Reno, and is sponsored by U.S. Bank, NV Energy, Waste Management, Grand Sierra Resort, JLH Inc., Wild River Grille, KOLO 8 News Now, RGJ Media, KNPB-TV,  KTHX-FM, KUNR-FM, with additional support from the Nevada Arts Council. 
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