Friday at University of SC Holiday Art Sale, Young Artists Art Reception, Opening for Sarah

Hello,

     As an active Art student at USC Columbia, SC.... I worked for several hours at the Printmaking Desk and then worked several hours at the Art Ed. booth. It was an interesting day. Lunch time was slow, but it picked up in the afternoon and from 130-530 there was a steady trickle of business. I was really surprised by some of the great art work I saw. Cameron Porters hand carved wooden bowls were amazing. I thought these were professionally done and had no idea I knew the student that did them.

Fron the Printmaking Dept. Professors Frol Boudin and Mary Robinson had lots of prints with amazing designs for sale as did alumni members Gene Spear and Adrian Rogers. There were prints from many grad students like Jeremy Bickford, Sarah Kinard and graduate Lily Farina. There were even some from my own classmate Ryan G. I saw some of his sell too.

     The pottery, ceramics and sculpture students really out did themselves with many lovely pieces. If I had dollars to spend I would have purchased several pieces from grad student Sylvia Ady, Bri Kinard and Alexandra as well as ceramic students with various initials, JB, CC, etc. There were kissy lip half moons and goddesses and mugs galore as well as ring holders and lovely bowls.

     Art Ed. had lots of original small pieces of art such as little clay animals and ornaments. (very cute and brightly colored) They also had mini collages, jewelry, soy candles, art smart tee shirts, various prints and tote bags. Many of which I helped by working on them in our Future Teachers group.

     Many faculty members were present Friday to help with the sale. Art Ed was lucky to have Dr Ivashkevich who saved me a bowl of chili and shared her gluten free peanut butter cookies; one of the students had made for her. OMG they were good. I'm not sure which student made them, but if any of you do know...please get me the recipe or tell her to contact me.

     I was invited to go see the student art display, "Young Artists Workshop" with the u/g future teachers. The work was done by three different grade levels; elementary school children. I was really surprised how well they did making clay animals and collages. The Middle school kids had a lot of colorful works from paintings to drawings and collages and then the High School Group had done work that really could have passed for college level. I was very impressed. My classmates that put on the display and had worked with the children were Ms. Lee, Ms. Wilkerson, Ms. Manuel, Mrs. McBride, and Mr. Anderson. Congratulations to all my fellow students and to their students; they all did a great job!!

     When I came downstairs from that show, much to my surprise, I saw a group of grad students around a reception table and being the curious one, I had to find out what was going on. I saw Jeremy and Sarah and asked what was going on and they said it was an opening for Sarah's new art display. This is in the student gallery first floor; enter in the door on the left. It is a real unique style, you should check it out. Someone had made wonderful homemade mac and cheese and I got the last of it. They also had the mini cheesecakes in a cup, there were delicious. If you missed it, the display will be up this week also.

Yours Truly,
Jeanee

University to hold Annual Art Sale Thursday and Friday Nov 19 and Nov 20, 2015

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School of Visual Art and Design: Annual Holiday Sale

Thursday, November 19, 2015 - 9:00 am to 6:00 pm

Location: School of Visual Art and Design, 1615 Senate Street

Street parking will be available on Pickens, Senate, and Henderson.

Students and faculty will have handmade artworks for sale including: ceramics, jewelry, printmaking, photography, painting, and drawing. The National Art Education Student Chapter, Ink and Paper Printmaking, Avant Grads, The Clay Club, and The Photography Club are participating to generate funding for national conferences, field trips to museums, sponsoring workshops, and hosting visiting artists. Show your support for the students and faculty at the USC School of Visual Art and Design by purchasing original handmade art – the perfect holiday gift!

For more information call 803.777.4236

Sponsored by the College of Arts and Sciences and the School of Visual Art and Design

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I just had to share this video this stop animation my classmate made in school. Our professor has requested we choose a video to go viral with. We all see this happen in our towns and cities. Please share, retweet, post on your FB or any media you have and ask others to do the same. We have to go viral by next Tuesday Nov. 17, 2015!! Your help is appreciated.

Lucky Me!

I have been really lucky to be allowed to paint on stage with some of the best local musicians. And a few regional and even a couple national stars... like Devon Alman! Man that guy can play the guitar!
Kofi Baker.... son of Ginger Baker of The CREAM....

YES, very lucky! I was supposed to paint to the band "Boyz to Men" in Lake City, SC (USA) but unfortunately they cancelled due to in-climate weather. Not so lucky on that one... was hoping for a reschedule... but that didn't happen.

Now, I had been "off" painting duty. In other words I had not been painting in a while due to having three different production classes at U of SC aka Carolina...

SURPRISE....  I painted live at Jerry Fest the week before Halloween and in costume as Frida Kahlo! Sadly I do not have any pics because my photo dude was working for someone else that night!
Will see if I can find some!

Guess this means I might be back in business....

Yours truly
Jeanee

ARTSAILS1 : There is always a story to tell

ARTSAILS1 : There is always a story to tell

See Artsails1.blogspot.com for my current blog postings

Hello,

Going to school and loving it. Have decided to put this blog on hold. So if you have been watching this blog; please consider following my other blog. It is also an art blog. I have been writing artsails1 since 2007. There is a lot of material there. My new cards have that blog instead of this one.

Here is the link to take you directly there:

http://artsails1.blogspot.com


I also have a fine art print site at

http://JEAN-BOURQUE.FINEARTAMERICA.COM


Hope to see you around Columbia SC.

Yours Truly,

Jeanee