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OIL PASTEL SMUDGE is sharing with the members of the global community of the Craft and  Hobby Association  January 10, 2015   12pm-2pm Anaheim,CA        SIGN-UP TODAY!  SEATING LIMITED   

11/24/2014

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Mega Show 2015: Conference & Education Artisan Workshop:  W802
OIL PASTEL SMUDGE: Carol Foldvary-Anderson
Create beautiful landscapes, florals, and abstract art with Cray-Pas® Oil Pastels. Learn easy-to-follow instructions to share this innovative technique with others. This exciting technique can be used on paper, wood, & fabric. Design a self-made template or work from a pattern. Expect to finish several pieces in class.   Be inspired by award winning mixed media Designer, Illustrator, Author: Carol Foldvary-Anderson. Learn, inspire & teach what a “Smudge” can do! OilPastelSmudge.com. Each participant will go home with a box of Cray-Pas Expressionist Oil Pastels, Canson Inc. template making paper, Westcott Brand scissors and eraser, plus…Great Art and ideas! Ask the right questions during class time and you can take home even more!!!  Thank you to Sakura of America, Canson Inc. Papers, Chartpak / Grumbacher, Westcott Brand Cutting Tools, & Beacon Adhesives for their support. 
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Many many THANKS go to ARTOWN for this fabulous month long event encouraging Creativity in all of the disciplines of the ARTS!

11/23/2014

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How fortunate that the citizens and the City of Reno, NV supports the huge endeavor of this magnitude, in making ARTOWN happen. It is the enjoyment and participation in the creative and cultural activities that encourage a healthy lifestyle and community!  KUDO TO ALL!  I wish it was ARTOWN everyday!  
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Happy Smudger Sally Hanrahan! at the Artown "Oil Pastel Smudge " Reception held July 19 South Valleys Library Reno, NV    8/08/2014

11/23/2014

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30-50 people attended the demonstration, enjoyed the refreshments and viewed  the art.  Sally was one of the guests that had the courage to learn how to  "Smudge" in public!   A great day was had by all!

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Artown OIL PASTEL SMUDGE Exhibit Demonstration/Reception a success!  - The show comes down August 30th.                    8/08/2014

11/23/2014

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Many thanks to the South Valleys Library,  Kathy Berndt and staff.  Plus big hugs and congratulations to my fabulously wonderful students who shared their works in the show:   

Vivian Olds, Helaine Greenberg, Justine Anderson, Sherry Hunter, and Cindy Oberlander
It would not have been the same with out all of you.  Sincerely!   The enjoyment in creating art is the sharing!   See a sample of their works in OIL PASTEL SMUDGE below which were at the show.

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SETTING UP THE SHOW AT THE SO. VALLEYS LIBRARY  7/16/14

11/23/2014

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I was pleased my vision of how I wished the show to work turned out just the way I imagined.  You never know.
You think it through, and only hope all is well.  Come see me and the other fine artist "Smudgers" at the reception Saturday, July 19.  
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 “OIL PASTEL SMUDGE" Exhibit   Artist's Reception / Demonstration      July 19th  South Valleys Library  Reno, NV                           07/16/2014

11/23/2014

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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. 

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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Student Smudger Sherry Hunter WINS 1st Place Blue Ribbon Award! 03/27/2014

11/23/2014

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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).  She took a chance and entered her Smudge work in the Mountain Shadows Association's Annual Judged Fine Art Show.  In taking that 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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    CAROL  FOLDVARY
    -ANDERSON

    I HAVE BEEN GIVEN A TRUE GIFT.  
    MY CREATIVE ABILITIES AND THE VISION OF CREATING AND DEVELOPING THE "OIL PASTEL SMUDGE" TECHNIQUE.  WON'T YOU JOIN ME AND MY STUDENTS ON THIS JOURNEY OF CREATING BEAUTIFUL
    ​AND EXCITING ARTWORK WORKING WITH OIL PASTELS AND A "SMUDGE!" 

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