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Paintings and drawings by Andrew S. Conklin and Helen Oh

Study opportunities with Helen Oh

April, 2013

Helen's Palette and Chisel Workshop and Classes continue through the summer!

Oil Painting — Still Life

Helen' Stil Life

Class #274: Oil Painting -
Still Life with Helen Oh  Session
May 23-Jun 20, 2013  Meets 9:00 AM-12:00 PM on Thursdays  
Medium: Oil     
Level: All levels

During the eleven week term, each student works on two paintings in a layered technique. Each session starts with a lecture and demo; Helen selects Dutch and Italian paintings and discusses their particular layering and glazing methods.

 

Oil Painting — Copying Old Masters

Helen's copy

Class #258: Oil Painting -
Copying Master Paintings with Helen Oh  Session
May 7-Jul 9, 2013  
Meets 9:00 AM-12:00 PM on Tue  
Medium: Oil     
Level: All levels

The class begins with drawing and a discussion of possible images that students might wish to copy. After approval from the instructor, students will paint from prints or digital images of old master work. The course focuses on analyzing composition, paint handling techniques and procedures. This class is limited to seven students. Open to all levels.

 

Sketchbook - Visual Journal

helen's botanical sketch

 

Class #278: Sketchbook — Visual Journal Making with Helen Oh  
Session
Jun 27-Aug 22, 2013  
Meets 10:00 AM-1:00 PM on Tuesdays 
Medium: Drawing, Watercolor     
Level: All levels



Please contact the Palette and Chisel for details. To register, visit www.PaletteandChisel.org or telephone 312.642.4400.

Drawing article by Andrew S. Conklin

November, 2011

Andrew contributed to the article, "Ingres: Lessons from a Master," in American Artist Drawing, Fall, 2011.

See the Press page for link to the article, via artist Mark Tennant's website.

Order a copy through Interweave Press or telephone 312.642.4400.

American Artist Drawing, Fall, 2011

Drawing article by Andrew S. Conklin

Sept, 2011

Andrew's article in American Artist Drawing, Summer 2011.

Titled "Different Drawings, Different Purposes," the article describes how the artist alters materials and methods for specific goals.

Order a copy through Interweave Press or telephone 312.642.4400.

Drawing

OBJECTS OF DESIRE: Contemporary Still Life Painting

January, 2010

Helen and Andrew are part of a five-person show of contemporary still life painting at the
University of St. Francis in Ft. Wayne, IN.

The exhibition in the John P. Weatherhead Galery opens Friday, January 22, 2011, and runs until February 27.

  • Artists exhibiting are:
    David Carpenter
    Andrew S. Conklin
    Richard Luscher
    Helen Oh
    Jonathan Queen

Gallery hours: Mon—Fri 9 am — 5 pm, Sat 10 am — 5 pm, Sun 1 pm — 5 pm
visit www.sf.edu/sf/art/events/galleries

DOUBLE VISION

Recent Work by Helen Oh & Andrew S. Conklin
EXHIBITION AT THE METROPOLIS COFFEE COMPANY


October 4 — Novembe7 6, 2010

The Metropolis Coffee Company Cafe

1039 W Granville Ave, Chicago IL, 60660 773.764.0400
www.metropoliscoffee.com

Hours: M-F 6:30am-8pm
Sat. 7am-8pm
Sun. 7:30am-8pm

metropoliscoffee.com

Helen Oh — SOLO EXHIBITION AT PEGGY NOTEBAERT NATURE MUSEUM

January, 2010

Helen Oh —
Seashells: Inspired Form


November 6, 2009 – January 31, 2010
Artist Reception:
Friday, November 20, 2009, 5:30 to 8 p.m.

Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum

2430 N. Cannon Drive, Chicago IL, 60614 : 773-755-5100
www.naturemuseum.org

Museum Hours: Monday - Friday 9 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.; Saturday & Sunday 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
2430 North Cannon Drive, Chicago Just off Lake Shore Drive at Fullerton 773-755-5100

naturemuseum.org

Andrew Conklin— WORK FEATURED IN ISSUE 83 OF NEW AMERICAN PAINTINGS

November, 2009

Curated by Lynne Warren,
Curator, Museum of Contemporary Art, Chicago


This series of "exhibitions in print," was founded by the Open Studios Press in 1993 and consists of six regional editions annually. This is Andrew's second appearance: his work is also found in issue 29.
For more information, or to order a copy of the current edition, visit their site:


newamericanpaintings.org

Interviews with Helen and Andrew at neoteric art website

August, 2008

Helen's interview about recent seashell paintings is posted at www.neotericart.com. She covers history involving seashells, her choice of subject matter, and shares examples of her work.

Andrew's interview is also available at the same site. www.neotericart.com


The American Artist Magazine will feature winners of the Cover Competition 2008 in October issue. Please look for Helen's Still Life with Five Senses, in which she extends the "Vanitas" still life tradition and discusses working methods and oil painting materials.