… 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.