Tuesday, October 8, 2013

Oil Painters of America Western Regional

Photo gallery of the winning entries into this year's OPA Western Regional Juried Exhibit. Come see this large selection of fine art in person at SouthWind Art Gallery, 29th and Oakley, Topeka, Kansas. This show comes down October 26, 2013. Gallery Hours: Monday – Friday, 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. and Saturday, 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Honeysuckle Branch by Carol Amos, 16" x 12"    $800

Zion Color by Michael A. Bagdonas, 26" x 26"   $2,800

Tavern Pipe by Suzie G. Baker, 16" x 20"   $1,700

Elementals by Michael R. Baum, 18" x 24"   $2,400

Portrait of Riley by David E. Beal, 24" x 18"   $4,000

High Seas by Linda Besse, 12" x 23.75"   $3,000

Double Orchid by Carla L. Bird, 11" x 17"   $1,600

The Story Behind Two Hats by Amery R. Bohling, 16" x 20"   $2,900

Jars of Clay by Tanya F. Bone, 18" x 24"   $4,000

Shelterwood by Joanne R. Bornong, 30" x 24"   $2,400

Coffee in the Serengeti by Hebe E. Brooks, 20" x 30"   $3,250

Jade Pumpkin by Larry Brooks, 24" x 30"   $4,500

The Icon by Raymond J. Burton, 20" x 30"   $1,495

Moving Through by Kim Casebeer, 24" x 30"   $3,600

Leaving Time by Jean Chambers, 12" x 12"   $2,200

Brass Plate and Vase with Grapes by Larry J. Clingman, 12" x 9"   $1,375

Morning Whispers by Kevin Courter, 16" x 17"   $3,500

China and Primroses by Judy A. Crowe, 12" x 11"   $1,495

Fried Eggs by Michael Devore, 14" x 18"   $1,500

Bob by Jacob P. Dhein, 20" x 16"   $1,400

El Circulo by Scott J. Dienhart, 30" x 24"   $3,000

Half Staff by Jerolyn Dirks, 24" x 16"   $2,400

A Cobalt Night by Teresa Dong, 24" x 30"   $3,900

Cell Connection by Annie Dover, 12" x 16"   $1,900

Lila's Tablecloth by Barbara Summers Edwards, 16" x 12"   $1,600

Lazy R Strays by Glen L. Edwards, 20" x 30"   $3,500

Out of Reach by Sheri Farabaugh, 12" x 24"   $1,250

Appleblossoms by Faraid Wildland, 8" x 16" (diptych)   $695

Cancerous Brick by McGarren Flack, 12" x 16"    $950

High Tide by Howard Friedland, 9" x 12"    $1,300

Nap Time II by Betty R. Gates, 8" x 10"   $925

View on Loomis Lake by Michael Gibbons, 9" x 12"   $3,500

Belle of the Ball by Ilene Gienger-Stanfield, 24" x 30"   $3,500

Beneath the Pine by Trent Gudmundsen, 24" x 12"   $2,650

Samovar and Reflective Cup by Ann Hardy, 16" x 20"   $3,250

A Place to Call Home by Linda Lucas Hardy, 18" x 24"   $4,800

Early Morning Beside Rio Maddalena by Charles Iarrobino, 18" x 24"   $3,000

Push Ridge Arizona by Debob Jacob, 22" x 28"   $7,000

Main Lobster by Tony Jankowski, 20" x 24"   $7,000

Mountain Lilies by Jennifer A. Johnson, 18" x 24"   $2,900

Flatland Cloud Burst by Rusty G. Jones, 30" x 24"   $4,100

On the Corner by Deb Kaylor, 24" x 30"   $4,200

Callas and Jasmine by Laurie Kersey, 30" x 24"   $5,500

In the Park by Sarah Kidner, 12" x 16"  $1,200

Art in Art by Gary Kim, 24" x 30"   $2,900

Splendor in the West by Cally Krallman, 20" x 24"   $2,300

Under the Over by Joseph Kresoja, 14" x 8"   $1,000

Orchid on Japanese Chair by Olga Krimon, 20" x 16"   $2,600

Paper Windmill by Cheng Lian, 30" x 24"   $28,000

Power St. S.F. by Rui S. Liang, 30" x 24"   $1,200

An Aura of Fragrances by Bryce Liston, 28" x 22"   $6,700

Setting Out by Sergio Lopez, 16" x 20"   $1,950

Evening Eucalyptus and Cattails by Lee Macleod, 14" x 11"    $1,200

Waiting for Dad by Jeremy Manyik, 18" x 24"   $2,000

Soda Bottles by Dianne Massey Dunbar, 18" x 24"   $5,250

Curbside Kiss by Jennifer McChristian, 12" x 9"   $1,200

En Route 46 by Ning Mercer, 16" x 20"   $2,800

The Blue Skiff by Yen-Ping Miao, 8" x 10"   $1,000

Embrace by Candace X. Moore, 18" x 24"   $2,750

King David by Lisa Mozzini-McDill, 20" x 20"   $2,700

Chemsee Fraulein by Donald Mullins, 24" x 20"   $2,000

A Little R and R by Torgesen Murdock, 24" x 30"   $3,800

American Pride by Joseph Napolitano, 10" x 16"   $800

Big Blue by Rita M. Pacheco, 12" x 16"   $800

Sarah with Kimono by Terumi Paganini, 20" x 16"   $1,200

Old Harbor in Cap Ferrat by Derek Penix,  24" x 24"    $3,800

Asian Green with Persian by Tim Perkins, 14" x 11"    $1,600

Girl with Red Robe by Michael Peterson, 16" x 12"   $750

Finally Spring by Stacey Peterson, 12" x 12"   $1,000

Turn Out by Julie Petro, 16" x 8"   $900

Cool Greens by Rachel Pettit, 18" x 24"   $2,200

Weston Grist Mill by John Pototschnik, 16" x 27"    $4,800

Celebration by Sandra Power, 16" x 20"   $2,600

Puesta de Sol by Richard Prather, 20" x 30"   $3,500

Cottonwoods, Nevada by Jim Promessi, 24" x 30"   $5,400

The Bicycle by Jessie Rasche, 9" x 7.25"   $525

Enchanted by Connie Renner, 24" x 14"    $1,900

December Morning by David Riedel, 19" x 26"   $4,800

Power and Flight by Karen Roberts, 14" x 35"    $2,400

Afternoon Theater by Dan Robinson, 12" x 16"   $1,800

Selecting a Costume by Pauline Roche, 30" x 20"   $5,500

Bia's Restaurant and Wine Bar by Stan Rogers, 15" x 22"    $1,800

Purple Glass by Cathy Rowten, 16" x 12"   $1,100

Waiting for You by Randy Saffle, 16" x 8"   $1,200

Sights and Scents by Naomi Shachar, 18" x 24"    $5,500

Distant Shower in June by Sandhyaa Shetty, 18" x 24"   $2,700

Juke Joint by Brian Slawson, 18" x 24"   $6,000

Corner Table by Thalia Stratton, 20" x 16"   $3,850

El Corazon Espera (The Heart Waits) by Dawn Swepston, 30" x 24"    $1,500

Bursts of Desert Color by Carol Swinney, 10" x 20"   $2,400

Back View by Zimou Tan, 14" x 11"    $1,800

Jars with Cuties by Kathy Tate, 11" x 14"   $1,900

The Smoker by Cecilia Thorell, 22" x 24"   $2,800

Tops of Carson Pass by Randall Tillery, 11" x 14"    $725

Blue Dress by Kathryn Townsend, 18" x 14"   $950

Summer Day by Michele Usibelli, 22" x 25"   $3,200

Full Bloom by Sandra Vanderwall. 20" x 16"    $2,400

Vacancy by Nancy Wagstaff, 20" x 10"    $1,400

Night on the Town by Elizabeth Wiltzen, 9" x 12"    $1,200

Still Life with Daffodils by Mary Dolph Wood, 22" x 19"    $3,200




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Saturday, July 20, 2013

Attend an Artist Workshop with Ned Mueller

Once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to learn from the Master!

Ned Mueller Workshop – a signature event of the OPA Western Regional ExhibitionWednesday and Thursday, September 4-5, 2013

Ned Mueller, OPAM, is an accomplished and highly respected artist, and has been painting for more than 50 years. He is a graduate of the prestigious Art Center School of Design in Los Angeles. He has participated in many of the major invitational shows in the country, including the "Artist's of America," "Great American Artist's Show," "Prix de West," "Oil Painters of America," "Pastel Society of America," "The Northwest Rendezvous Show" and the annual "Plein Air Painters of America Exhibition." 

Ned coaches you and explains techniques during this workshop at the Garden House at Lake Shawnee in Topeka, Kansas. Your artwork(s) may be a portrait, figure and/or landscape, indoor or out. You may use whichever medium you prefer and may paint from a photo reference or plein air at the location. You will need to bring supplies including an easel, drop cloth, brushes, etc. Prepare to be photographed or videotaped. We've told the media about this mass of artists that will be converging on Lake Shawnee. Hope to see you there.

Artist Workshop details 
Date: September 4 and 5
Time: 9:30 a.m.  to 4:30 p.m. 
Lunch provided.
Enrollment limited. Sign up today!
Cost: $250.00 

How to enroll in this workshop:
Fill out this online form
You may pay with credit card over the phone.
Call us at 785-273-5994.
Payment must be received at the time of enrollment. 


Why wouldn't you want to paint with Ned?!
Ned shows in some of the finest galleries in the country, has won numerous awards and is included in many fine art collections. He is a member of the Plein Air Painters of America, California Art Club, Northwest Pastel Society, Puget Sound Group of Northwest Painters, Northwest Rendezvous Group, and the American Society of Marine Artists. Ned has been designated as "Master Artist" status with the Oil Painters of America and has been invited to show in the 2013 Autry Masters Show, considered the top Traditional/Impressionist show in the country. 

Ned continues to challenge himself to grow artistically and is asked to jury regional and national art shows. He loves to teach and share his many years of knowledge and experience and is in demand to teach classes and workshops nationally and internationally. Ned is the 2013 Juror of Awards for the OPA Western Regional Exhibit, showing at SouthWind Gallery from Labor Day to Oct. 26.
          
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Saturday, March 16, 2013

Coming Soon: Missouri Valley Impressionists Society Juried Exhibit and Sale

Well, well, well, how time files. It seems just like yesterday that things got wild here at SouthWind, as an exhibit of bird art by Susan Rose flocked in – as well as some bird sculptures by Joyce DeCastro Volmut. The flock will fly the coop soon so come visit us at 29th and Oakley.

SouthWind Art Gallery's next big exhibit will open May 3. Be wow'ed by the talent of the Missouri Valley Impressionists Society (MVIS) artists. The best of the best from this group of talented artists will be for sale at the MVIS 2nd Annual Juried Art Show. Stephen T. Johnson, of Lawrence, will jury the exhibit. Johnson is a versatile artist known for his award-winning children's books "Alphabet City" and "A is for Art: An Abstract Alphabet."

Enjoy some nosh, mingle and chat with artists May 3 at First Friday ArtWalk.

"Fixing Up" by Richard Sneary | 1st place, 2012
MVIS was organized to promote the appreciation and development of Impressionism in and around the Missouri River Valley region. Members hail from Colorado, Wyoming, Montana, North Dakota, South Dakota, Nebraska, Iowa, Kansas and Missouri.

Artist members work in a variety of media. MVIS is one of the few organizations in the Midwest that embraces the method of painting en plein air (outside painting). The organization hosts a number of plein air paint outs each year. Learn more about the organization on its website.



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Thursday, January 17, 2013

Wait 'Til You Hear about the Oil Painters of America Exhibit!

Something big is coming to Topeka! Oil paintings from some of the best artists in America come to town in September. SouthWind Art Gallery at Framewoods, 29th and Oakley, will pack its walls for the Oil Painters of America (OPA) Western Regional exhibit and competition.

This event is sure to interest art enthusiasts from all over the country and is the “biggest event we’ve done in a long time,” said Gary Blitsch, Art Director. More than 100 paintings, focusing on realism, will be available to view and purchase.

You are among the first to hear about this fine art experience. Plan now for Friday, Sept. 6 when awards will be handed out, and you will have a chance to mingle with artists from all over the western half of the U.S.

While most of the works shown will be part of the OPA competition, the exhibit will also feature ten to 15 signature pieces by OPA Masters, artists of who have achieved the highest acclaim and whose works are not part of the competition.

 The opportunity to host this show has really excited the staff at SouthWind Art Gallery. We hope the excitement is catching! It’s great recognition for the community as arts town, and it certainly will be a can’t-miss opportunity for any art collector.

Oil Painters of America was founded in 1991 and its membership is at 3,400 artists. The OPA Western Regional is an annual art competition of artists who reside in the western half of the U.S., Mexico and most of the Canadian providences.

   
Gallery Hours: Monday – Friday, 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. and Saturday, 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. SouthWindArtGallery.com
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