Go visit Silvia and enjoy an inspiring weekend with the Power of Art!

Over 200 works of art displayed in the unique environment of the dormant AES Power Plant.
The Power of Art will include poetry reading, creative writing workshop, figure drawing workshop, Hands on Art workshops, Sea Lab workshop, story time, film, curator talk, Theatre, music and dance. Brought to you by the Redondo Beach Art Group. All events are FREE to the public.

Friday 10/17

7 – 10pm—ARTISTS’ RECEPTION - Hosted by Spectrum Catering.

FABULOUS SILENT AUCTION

Chuito Valdes—music

Redondo Beach Art Group All Media

Exhibit “SWITCHED ON” — Curator Scott Canty

Portrait Gallery—Curator Mary Oliver

Gift Gallery—Art Crafts by RBAG artists

Dialogue Project—Mike Garibaldi Frick

Sponsored by Redondo Beach Art Group

and Crowne Plaza Hotel and Marina

“Whirlwind 2008”—Cathie Goldberg

Saturday 10/18

10:30am—Dance Forever Studio

11am—Creative Writing Workshop Judith

Prager/Harry Youtt UCLA EXT. Writers

Program

11am—Freeman Valley Quintet (classical)

Noon – 1pm—Hands on Art workshop:

“Warhol Pop Art Portraits”

1:30pm—South Bay Little Angels

1:30pm—Entourage (folk)

3 – 4pm—Hands on Art Workshop:

“Abstract Monoprints”

4:30pm—Curator Talk – Scott Canty

Meet the Artists

5:30pm—“Power of Words” Poetry Reading

7 – 8pm—Fashion Show – “Tactile Textiles”

– Juried by Georgette Gantner

8pm—Redondo Union High School Salsa

Dance Team

8:45pm—Free To Be Me Drum Circle

Sunday 10/19

10:00 – 11:00am—A is for Artist, B is for

Brush: A Family Storytime - Kimberly

Bishop, Librarian,

Redondo Beach Public Library

11 – Noon—“Gyotaku: The Art of Fish

Rubbing” – Kris Perez, SeaLab Public

Programs Supervisor. All Ages

Workshop

Noon—Fusion Dance Studio – Hip Hop

12:30pm—Classique (Avant Garde Jazz)

1 – 3pm—Figure Drawing with Richard

Stevens. Sponsored by Cannery Row

Studios

2pm—Join Miriam and dance NIA

3 - 4:30pm—Film Screenings.

“Alta Vista Power of Art” By Tomas

Klouda

“Dialogue Project” By Mike Garibaldi

Frick

Meet the Directors

4:30pm—LA Metro Brass Band

5:30 – 7pm—POWER OF ART DINNER

THEATRE.

7 – 8pm—Margate (contemporary rock)

* program is subject to change
See website for a complete updated schedule www.redondobeachartgroup.org

What a great time Silvia and I had at the Life Drawing Marathon yesterday held at El Camino College.
I haven’t drawn in so long it just felt really wonderful to get my hands dirty with charcoal and start sketching. With a very skilled live model who repeatedly put herself into very elegant and challenging poses, it was quite a feeling of accomplishment to reap a result with anything remotely close to what I was seeing, having had no previous live instruction with live models. I used to work with books many moons ago - Anatomy for the Artist was a favorite one from my teens, but I have since forgotten anything I may have picked up there.

In any case, I certainly look forward to next month when it will be offered on:

Sunday, July 27, 2008 from 10:00am to 5:00pm, and the last one for the summer on

Sunday, August 31 from 10:00am to 5:00pm.

The cost is $23.00 for the whole day less an hour break for lunch, and they have two rooms available.
The room we were in that we chose to stay in for the entire afternoon, had one model that broke up the time into a few warm up sessions of 5 minutes, then a few of 15 minutes and then a couple half hours, then a break and then we came back and she started the same way again. The other room had one model who sat in the same position throughout the entire day.

People used charcoal, pastels, pencils and paints and the pieces that were created were all really unique and beautiful. A nice mixture of people all at different ages and stages of experience, and some great tunes to work to. Just an inspiring day all the way around!

For more information, check out this link for the El Camino Community Education brochure, and we will look forward to seeing you there!

Don’t miss out on some great fun in the sun at Fiesta Hermosa this long weekend in Hermosa Beach, CA! This is a HUGE event for locals and tourists alike with stunning artwork, interesting crafts of all kinds, great food (love the fresh fruit skewers) and music, and rides for the kids - not to mention your a block up from the beach, and all the great shops in the center of Hermosa are just waiting to show you their wares. A great time will surely be had by all - the beach people know how to do fairs and festivals, you can be sure.

Having worked this show before, I can tell you it is quite a happening place - I remember trying to make my way down the aisle way and getting lifted up literally by the crowd around me - hey it got me back to my booth quickly, and quite a community feel. It is not always that crazy busy though. Go check it out first thing in the morning with a cup of joe from Java Man, and you can’t ask for a more relaxing way to ease into your pre-summer day!

And here is a message from Silvia:

Hello Dearest Friends,

I will show my Jewelry and Paintings at the
Bi - Annual Fiesta Hermosa Memorial Day Weekend May 24, 25 & 26, 2008, 10 am to 6 pm in Hermosa Beach.
If you’re there please stop by for a little chat.
My booth will be on Pier Avenue in front of the Toy Jungle.

May you touch the lives
of all who meet you
by the very force of your spirit and love.

Silvia

For more information on the fair visit: www.fiestahermosa.com 

To view some of Silvia’s wonderful work, click here

Photograph Courtesy of Arlene Yakush

Take a journey…

Greetings!

Here is a message from a flyer I received yesterday about a fabulous event happening tomorrow:

This Wednesday, May 14, South Bay Hands on Art will host its annual Picasso and Pizza event on the patio of Sammy’s Woodfired Pizza. Don’t miss the great fun and delicious food as HoA presents a night out that will bring a smile to your palate!

Bid on a fanciful collection of artist’s pieces in the silent auction. Fabulous food and drinks and door prizes are included in the ticket price.

Sammy’s is donating 100% of the proceeds to support Hands on Art.
Hands on Art is a volunteer-run program that teaches art to kids in the Redondo Beach public schools and several local private schools. Hands on Art also runs an outreach program, bringing art to children in schools in Compton and Lennox.

The event is scheduled for 5:30 to 8p.m. Sammy’s is located between PCH and the AMC Theaters in Rolling Hills Plaza.

For tickets, call program chair Michelle Solley at (310) 372-4401 or email her at michellesolley@aol.com

For more information on South Bay Hands on Art, visit their site at:

www.southbayhandsonart.org

Enjoy Silvia’s work up close and personal at the
Redondo Beach Art Group’s:

“Impressions of the Marsh”
Ongoing through Saturday, May 17, 2008 with
Artist’s Reception May 10, 2008 from 2:00pm to 4:00pm

(That’s this weekend!)

Go enjoy some time with nature and art - a combination that is sure to refresh and inspire at:

Madrona Marsh Preserve and Nature Center
3201 Plaza del Amo
Torrance, CA 90503
www.friendsofmadronamarsh.com

For information on future events of the Redondo Beach Art Group
check out their website at: www.redondobeachartgroup.org

and of course, to view more of Silvia’s amazing paintings and jewelry click here!

New necklaces just added - remember it’s
Mother’s Day this weekend!

Recently when we went to visit the Korean Bell of Friendship, we wandered the nearby artist community of Angels Gate. Scattered on the hills of
San Pedro, in renovated army barracks, this wonderful art center houses some magnificent creators that communicate in a wide range of mediums. You must take some time to go stroll around there - lots of interesting things to see, and it is a real treat to be able to observe the artists as they do what they do.
For more information on exhibits, future shows and classes at
Angels Gate, visit www.angelsgateart.org

One of the most compelling studios we came across, was that of
Myung Jin Kim. Her lighthearted and detail oriented eye and hand for whimsy and natural beauty kept us engaged for quite some time. She greeted us warmly, and offered us some tasty treats to snack on while we browsed, and I have since been back to make some unique gift purchases - I can’t wait to give them to their intended recipients! She shows her work in several galleries around the country, and if you are interested in upcoming shows visit her website at www.mjceramics.com

For the opportunity to enjoy some of her exquisite pieces, click here.

Seeking respite from the pre-summer heat (around 97 degrees F) yesterday, we met with friends and traveled south to San Pedro to hang out on the lawn that surrounds the Korean Bell of Friendship. Sitting high on the hills and overlooking the broad expanse of the Pacific, we couldn’t have picked a better spot to receive some much needed mid-afternoon ocean breeze. Amidst the beautiful gardens that seemed to be filled with ladybugs, there were many kite flyers with their colorful dragons and fierce looking bugs. We even got to enjoy some music and view a wedding that was taking place right next to the bell. Sitting in the grass, watching the kids wrestle, having a nice conversation with my friend was a perfect completion to a wonderful but hot afternoon.

This elaborately embellished and massive bell and the gorgeous pagoda-like pavillion that houses it, was donated to the people of Los Angeles in 1976 from the people of the Republic of Korea to honor veterans of the Korean War, to commemorate the U.S. bicentennial, and as a memorial of lasting Friendship between our two countries. There are many things to be found in the detailed relief work at the base of the bell, and all the ornate structuring and painting work that went into this is just stunning as you can see by the picture above.

It is a very peaceful place to retreat to for a picnic, to visit with loved ones, or to just lay back on the grass and relax in the sun.

The Korean Bell of Friendship is located in Angels Gate Park (review on that to be coming soon) at:

Gaffey and 37th Street
San Pedro, CA 90731

Visit the San Pedro Chamber of Commerce for more information:

www.sanpedrochamber.com/champint/korenbel.htm

A message from Silvia…

Dear All,

I will be holding 3 Wire Wrapping Sessions and display my newest collection of wire wrapped jewelry for you to enjoy at the Hands on Art Fundraiser “Chalk It Up”.

on Saturday, April 26, 2008
10:00am to 4:00pm at

Parras Middle School
200 North Lucia
Redondo Beach, CA 90278

10:30am to Noon (full)
12:30pm to 2pm (1 space left)
2:30pm to 4pm (open)

The cost of a workshop is $15.00 per person.
All money from the work shop will be donated to Hands on Art.

This is a wonderful opportunity to make something out of the stones, ocean glass, beads or jewels you’ve tucked away and always planned on doing something with. And if you don’t have a special stone, they will be available to purchase for $1. (that’s right, $1!)

For more information please go to

www.southbayhandsonart.org/pages/events.html

See you there!

Silvia

A message from Claudia…

Hey Great Ones!!!

I will sell all my created healing products, such as Therapeutic Herbal Neck Wraps and Eye Pillows, Back/Abdomen Wraps to velcro around your waist. Balancing Energy Sprays, Crystal Heart Pet Charms for our furry ones, and some jewelry for our purse or keychain.

Come stop by and check out our Hands On Art Gallery created by our children and local artists.

Hope to see you there!

Live well, Laugh often and Love Always
Claudia