More Eyeballs on my Art

I’m delighted to share with you about three upcoming receptions where my artwork is being showcased so get ready to mark your calendar.

Closing reception at bG Gallery on Saturday, July 1 from 7pm to 9pm. I have three pieces in Spectrum-Gestalt exhibit. It’s fun; it’s a rainbow of color and the work is hung salon-style. If you missed the opening reception, join me at the closing reception. bG Gallery is located at Bergamot Station, 2525 Michigan Ave., #A-2, in Santa Monica, CA and this exhibit is up until July 5.

Spectrum-Gestalt, the blue section

Aftermath II was selected by juror Kassandra Voyagis, producer and director of LA Art Show and Art Palm Beach, to be included in the group exhibit, Specimen, at Gallery 825/Los Angeles Art Association. The reception is scheduled for Saturday, July 8 from 10am to 5pm. Gallery 825 is located at 825 La Cienega, West Hollywood, CA and this exhibit is up until July 28.

Aftermath II

upRooted is headed to the Brand Library & Art Center with the opening reception also scheduled for Saturday, July 8 from 7pm to 9:30pm. This year’s annual exhibition, Brand 51 Works on Paper, features 98 artworks out of over 1,200 entries from around the country selected by juror Ara Oshagan, curator of ReflectSpace Gallery in Glendale. Brand Library & Art Center is located at 1601 W. Mountain St., Glendale, CA. The Brand Library & Art Center is truly a unique public library focused on visual arts and music! The architecture and gardens are stunning and not to be missed. This exhibit, Works on Paper, is up until September 1, 2023.

Notes from My Artist Residency

I had a great experience at Dorland Mountain Arts Colony. I will definitely apply to more residencies and one week was too short. I barely touched my giant roll of watercolor paper as finding wall space that could accommodate a large sheet was close to impossible. Dang it! I completed two new artworks and started a third. I met some lovely people, did a little hiking and enjoyed the sunsets.

Off To A Good Start ...

… with rain in California and two back-to-back exhibitions.

This painting, upRooted, is getting more mileage points than me! upRooted is a mixed media piece made with acrylic paint, oil-based pens, sewing thread, and kozo paper. Today, it leaves Sacramento and arrives in West Hollywood for another exhibition, Glossary, at Gallery 825 which opens on January 21 through February 24, 2023.

• Location: 825 N. La Cienega Blvd., West Hollywood, CA

• Reception: Saturday, January 21 between 10am-5pm; Unfortunately, I will be unable to attend the reception.

• Juror for this exhibition: Louis Stern of Louis Stern Fine Arts

More good news! I have three pieces, Bounced Around, Relational Gaps and Destruction/Creation in an online exhibition hosted by Shoebox Projects. All three pieces are mixed media using materials such as acrylic paint, watercolor, inks, spray paint, papers, mylar and a bedsheet. This exhibition, Making the Cut, opens on January 22 through February 17, 2023 and there are 44 artists participating.

• Live location on January 22, 2023: shoeboxprojects.com

• Artist Talk and Opening on January 22, 2023 at 3pm PST: hhttps://www.facebook.com/events/1210448393203175/ If you are not on Facebook, here is the zoom meeting link https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88001638244... Meeting ID: 880 0163 8244, Passcode: 983396

Workshops for 2023

The workshops are planned for the year. The topic is listed next to the date and there’s lots of flexibility. If you see a workshop you want to attend but the date doesn’t work, let me know as soon as possible so I can make an adjustment. All workshops are 3 hours in length (1pm to 4pm) and cost is $75 including materials, with the exception of Sketchbook Freedom which is from 1:30 to 3:30 and cost is $50. To register, send email to vicky@vickyhoffman.com at least a few days prior to the workshop. All workshops are payable in advance via PayPal. Receive a 10% discount if you register for 3 or more workshops.

• March 11, 2023 – Abstract Explored This workshop introduces you to abstract drawing and painting in a slightly collaborative way. You will explore color, texture, shapes and mark making that will improve composition and improvisation. This workshop is designed to expand your ability to enjoy and respond to abstract art. This is the one workshop that requires a minimum of 5 people so please sign up early.

• May 6, 2023 – Collage Transfer Create inspirational art by delving into the many collage transfer techniques. Vicky will demo some of her favorite techniques, including some of the fussy applications. Transfers can enhance your work with wonderful depth and transparency.

• June 3, 2023 – Introducing Encaustics This mini encaustic workshop provides a hands-on introduction to the basic techniques of the encaustic process – beeswax, resin and pigment. You will be introduced to transfers, mark making, embossing, incising, embedding elements, incorporating mixed media, papers and other secrets to achieve a smooth surface.

• July 22, 2023 – Encaustic: Catch It While It’s Hot The prerequisite for this workshop is the introduction to encaustics and is a deeper dive with a greater emphasis on transfers and other materials. After each demonstration, participants will work at their pace and explore each of the techniques. Together, we will identify strengths, problem solve any technical issues and look for compositional clarity.

• September 23, 2023 – YOU decide what the topic should be.

• October 28, 2023 – YOU decide what the topic should be.

• December 31, 2023 – Sketchbook Freedom There’s magic in a sketchbook and a sketchbook could be for your eyes only. This workshop is designed for artists looking to jump-start the daily practice of sketching, or for novices looking to explore sketch booking for the first time. Tips will be provided for starting — and sticking with it as a daily practice. You’ll have a treasure chest of ideas, observations, emotions and more.

Wrapping Up 2021

This is a sweet way to wrap up the year. I’m pleased to share with you that I have a piece, Untitled #4 (black), in the Los Angeles Art Association Open Show 2021 exhibition. This highly competitive, juried exhibition was open to emerging artists across the United States. The juror for this exhibition was the renowned art critic Peter Frank. My abstract painting represents the view from the studio window on a dark, rainy day. Here are more details:

Open Show 2021 reception at Gallery 825
Saturday, December 11, 2021
Hours of the reception are 10am to 5pm
(I should be at the gallery around 10-ish.)
Exhibition is up from December 11, 2021 to January 7, 2022.
Gallery 825 is located at 825 N. La Cienega, West Hollywood, and will also be open by appointment for in-person viewing.

With the holidays in full swing with Santa Claus parades and parties, it’s a great time to support the arts with either donations, purchase of a hand-crafted art gift or your favorite art-oriented charity. This year, I purchased fun sets of colorful pens for children age 4+ for Toys for Tots drive. I’m always concerned about budget cuts in the arts education so this seems like a good way to stimulate the creative interest.

Art Workshops are scheduled for 2022, including creative sketchbook workshop, collage and encaustic. Let me know if you’re interested. Also, I have already lined up a group exhibition for February. More information coming soon.

Thank you for your ongoing support, friendship and partnership. I couldn’t do this without you.