CSOPA directors and members wish to extend our heartfelt thanks to the Greenwich Arts Council for their partnership in this event. We encourage all particpants to visit their website and join this venerable institution that is enjoying a Renaissance of its own. |
Mother Nature did not stop CSOPA on Tuesday, February 18 for our Faces of Winter workshops. However, several presenters did have to re-schedule and we are proud to present their programs to you at the Greenwich Arts Council, 299 Greenwich Avenue in beautiful downtown Greenwich. 2nd floor auditorium. |
ASOPA Affiliatet. |
CSOPA and the GAC |
WINTER MAKE-UP SCHEDULE May 6, 2003: Greenwich Arts Council |
Connecticut Society of Portrait Artists |
Education, Camaraderie, Craft |
Tuesday May 6, 2003 |
9:30am - 10am: "The Language of Flowers" CSOPA Founder, Jeanine Jackson, will welcome guests with a repeat of this slide presentation reviewing the systematic floral vocabulary that construed a coded language of love and symbolic meanings popularized in the 1800's through books and, of course, portraits! 101> No fee. |
10am-11am: "Decorating with Art" Kathi Gernat of Kathi Gernat Interior Design in Greenwich will discuss personalizing your interiors with collectable art and portraiture. Location, frames, wall color, and lighting will be reviewed. Ms. Gernat is an Allied Member, ASID, and currently teaches "The Business of Interior Design" at Fairfiled University. 102> CSOPA Members $5/$7 Non-members |
11:15am-1pm: "Framing the Portrait - A Historical Perspective" Jacob Munn of world-renowned Abe Munn reproduction framers will take participants on a journey through time. The slide show will be followed by a hands-on demonstration of period frames used for fine portraits from Renaissance, Baroque, Fench, Chippendale, American, and Contemoprary eras. "Every portrait artist should know Jake Munn!" according to Michael Del Priore. Framers and gallery owners are welcome. 104> CSOPA Members$10/$15 Non-members. |
1pm-1:30pm: Lunch Break. Pick up a sandwich at one of many locations along Greenwich Avenue or bring your own. |
1:30pm-3:30pm: "Setting up the Classical Portrait: A Photo Reference Workshop" Award-winning portraitist, Karin Wells, offers a highly anticipated workshop for the professional artist. Slide show (1hr): A review of classical portraiture with an emphasis on what we can learn from the Old Masters. The Set-Up (1hr): Setting the stage to photograph a subject and demonstration of equipment. Tech Talk (1/2hr): 1/2 hour: Question and answer session. 106> CSOPA Members $15/$20 Non-Members. |
JUST COME! |
Mother Nature did not stop CSOPA on Tuesday, February 18 for our Faces of Winter workshops. However, several presenters did have to re-schedule and we are proud to present their programs to you at the Greenwich Arts Council, 299 Greenwich Avenue in beautiful downtown Greenwich. 2nd floor auditorium. |
Just come! If you were registered for the programs outlined on the left, there will be no fee for the make-up sessions. If you would like to register at the door, CSOPA will collect fees for each event (check or cash). Up to 50 participants. |
CSOPA directors and members wish to extend our heartfelt thanks to the Greenwich Arts Council for their partnership in this event. We encourage all particpants to visit their website and join this venerable institution that is enjoying a Renaissance of its own. |
For a review of our wonderful Faces of Winter Portrait Festival that took place in February at the Garden Education Center of Greenwich, visit the webpage: |
QUESTIONS? COMMENTS? Please direct any questions or comments to CSOPA via email by clicking: |
RSVP appreciated. |
Girl with Bunny by Karin Wells. |
Karin Wells |
The Language of Flowers in art. |
The Greenwich Arts Council |
