48th Annual Ocean View Art Show

The 48th Annual Ocean View Art Show will be held October 10-11, 2010 at Ocean View Park in Norfolk. Applications are now being accepted for the 2010 show and organizers hope to attract a wide range artists from the Mid-Atlantic area.

The show will feature painters, sculptors, jewelry makers, photographers, wood carvers, potters, and more. Food vendors will be on hand providing tasty treats and soothing beverages. Show times are from 10 AM to 5 PM both Saturday and Sunday, with time for the artists to set up on Friday afternoon.

The Ocean View Art Show is put on entirely by the member artists of the area. This is largest and oldest artist run show in the Hampton Roads area and one of the largest Virginia art events.

For more information on the Ocean View Art Show, visit www.oceanviewartshow.com.

Nautical Flea Market in Annapolis MD

The 2nd Annual Annapolis Nautical Flea Market will be held May 29 & 30, 2010 at the Navy Marine Corps Memorial Stadium. Shoppers can find nautical items or previously owned boats looking for a new home. This is a great way to find artwork, crafts and other items.

Winter Waterfowl Artists

In spite of the cold temperatures, photographers, birdwatchers, and artists are out capturing images of wildlife or just watching waterfowl up close.

The photo captures a male shoveler duck in flight on Assateague Island Virginia. Shovelers feed by swinging their bill from side to side while straining food from the water.

In flight, the pattern of slate-blue, white, and black on their wings is an identifying feature.

What is Gyotaku?

Gyotaku

Gyotaku is an art form that has gained recent popularity in the USA. The fish rubbing process known as Gyotaku, began two thousand years ago in the Orient. The basic method remains relatively simple. Artists apply paint or ink to an actual fish, then lay paper or canvas on top of it. The paper or other media is rubbed over the fish and gently peeled off to expose the likeness. The technique allows for a truly accurate image of all the details in each fish.

Art & Soul is coming to Hampton, VA May 20-24, 2010

Art & Soul is coming to Hampton, VA May 20-24, 2010.

This retreat is an artistic event that presents diverse mixed media classes; featuring fiber,
metal, fabric and paper arts taught by a select group of professional instructors.

Enjoy a class from: Sally Jean Alexander, Lisa Kaus, Julian Coles, Stephanie Lee, LK Ludwig, Misty Mawn, Linda & Opie O’Brien, Melanie Testa and others.

The event is more than a retreat and learning process, it is an experience!
Register on line at: www.artandsoulretreat.com