Artist Inspiration Talk

Saturday, April 28^th at 7pm

At the Art Society of Kingston, 97 Broadway, Kingston, NY. 

Regional artists Kevin Cook and Mira Fink will present examples of their work, talk about the source of their inspiration and discuss what continues to motivate them today.  Refreshments will be served following the presentations.  Learn more about Kevin Cook and Mira Fink at www.kevincook.com and www.mirafink.com

Come out and be inspired!

$6.00 Suggested Donation     For more information call ASK at 338-0331

www.askforarts.com

New Art Play Class (for Adults) in Rosendale, NY

                             
The class will be held at The Canal Town Alley Art Center, 402 Main St. Rosendale, NY. on Wednesday Nights, March 21, 28, April 11, 18, 25 and May 2^nd from 6:30-8:30pm. $160. (Includes all materials).  Register in advance by calling (845) 338-6503.  

What is Art Play?  The idea of this class stems from the question “Why should kids be the only ones allowed to play?” Art Play class is an opportunity to come make art in a fun and supportive, "no stress to achieve" environment.  Try different types of media (i.e. drawing, watercolor, acrylics, ink, pastels, collage, printmaking and more), explore your creativity and get in touch with your sense of play.  All the materials are provided.   Appropriate for artists at any level, no previous experience with art is needed.   The following is from a recent participant:

“I loved the class. For me, Mira’s combination of firm direction and freedom to go my own way was just absolutely perfect. I learned a lot, enjoyed watching demonstrations and seeing other’s work develop. It was particularly fun watching a classmate come alive and get all excited! I think the best thing I learned is that art class can be fun, rather than intimidating and mind-boggling work.”

Kristine Logan

An Art Play Project from the last class.  Fans are decorated with ink and paint using Chinese Brush Stroke techniques.  Fans made by students Deb Welsch, Kristine Logan and Raeline Milicevic. 

About the Instructor: Mira Fink is an accomplished artist and NYS certified art teacher.   She has exhibited her watercolor and oil paintings locally and nationally in solo and juried shows for over 20 years.  Her work is in many private collections.  She has a BFA in painting from SUNY New Paltz and studied painting at the Woodstock School of Art.  She was inspired to facilitate Art Play for Adults to simulate all the fun the children were having making mixed media projects with her at Mill Street Loft's Dutchess Arts Camp over the last 5 years.  Mira has also taught painting workshops and classes for adults at the ASK, SUNY Ulster, The Esopus Library and at The Wallkill River School of Art.  See more at http://www.mirafink.com

Unison Arts and Crafts Fair

                                                "Mohonk Preserve Pavilion"

Just a reminder this coming weekend Sat. and Sun. Dec. 3 and 4th from 10am-5pm is the Unison Arts and Crafts Fair at the New Paltz Middle School.  The school is located on the corner of Main Street and Manheim Blvd. in New Paltz, NY.

I will have a booth with my watercolor paintings, prints and new paintings on Hudson River Driftwood.  See brand new paintings of the glorious Hudson Valley landscape (like the image above) and great sale prices on older watercolors.  Come out and visit, do your holiday shopping and support local artists and craftspeople.  This is a juried exhibit with a nice community feeling.

Woodstock Arts Fair

Hello Folks, 
Come on out and visit me at the Woodstock Arts Fair on Sunday, Nov. 27th from 10am-4pm at the Woodstock Jewish Congregation, 1682 Glasco Tunpike, Woodstock, NY.  I will have a booth selling paintings, prints and my new driftwood art. 

Clove Brook Farm Plein Air Painting

                                            Clove Brook Farm, Salisbury Mills, NY
Here is a new watercolor I created as a demo painting for the Wallkill River School Plein Air painters last weekend.  Come take a watercolor class or workshop.  Next one is this Sat. Oct. 1rst at the Wallkill River School from 9-3 Call 845-457-2787 to register.  Next class starts on Oct. 15th and goes for six consecutive Saturdays at the Town of Esopus library in Port Ewen, NY.  Call 845-338-5580 to register. 

Minnewaska Tree Painting

                                              "Minnewaska Tree", Watercolor

This is the completed painting that I had started as a demonstration painting at my August 27th Landscape Watercolor Workshop at the Wallkill River School of Art.  The rocks have a combination of dry brush technique and very light washes that help define the surface texture as well as the contours of the rocks. For those who were there, note that additional washes have been added to the mountains in the background as well as the lake water and the foreground foliage.

The next Landscape Watercolor Workshop at the Wallkill School of Art will be on Sept. 17th from 9am-3pm. Hope to see some of you there and please help spread the word.  The final one in the Fall series will be on Oct. 1rst.  Watercolor class at the Town of Esopus Library starts on Oct. 15th and goes for 6 consecutive Saturdays from 1-3:30pm.  More info at http://www.mirafink.com events page. 

New Workshops and Classes

Upcoming Workshops and Classes - Come out and make Art!!

In Montgomery, NY at the Wallkill River School of Art
1 Day Landscape Watercolor Workshops Saturdays 9am-3pm  Aug. 27th, Sept. 17th and Oct. 1. Each session is $75. Call (845) 457-2787 to Register.   See description at http://www.mirafink.com on my events page or at http://www.wallkillriverschool.com

In Kingston, NY at the Art Society of Kingston
6 Week Class Art Play for Adults Tuesdays 10am-12pm Sept. 27, Oct. 4, 11,18, 26 & Nov. 1
Full Description Below.  $150. (includes all materials). Register by calling (845) 338-0331


In Rosendale, NY at the Canal Town Alley

6 Week Class Art Play for Adults Tuesdays nights 6-8pm Sept. 27, Oct. 4, 11,18, 26 & Nov. 1
Full Description Below.  $150. (includes all materials). Register by calling (845) 338-6503

Art Play for Adults 

Why should kids be the only ones allowed to play? Come out and make art in a fun and supportive, "no stress to achieve" environment. Try out different materials (all provided for you) and take part in mixed media projects that help you explore your creativity and get in touch with your sense of play. No previous experience with art is needed.

The instructor, Mira Fink is a certified and seasoned art teacher. She was inspired to facilitate Art Play for Adults to simulate all the fun the children were having making mixed media projects with her at Mill Street Loft's Dutchess Arts Camp over the last 5 years. Mira has also taught painting workshops and classes for adults at SUNY Ulster, The Esopus Library and at The Wallkill River School of Art. See more at: http://www.mirafink.com