Plein-Air Painting and Studio Tour Information

August 2, 2018NewsKristy Bishop

Front: Teresa Herzog, (L) Anne Hoffstatter and (R) Adele Hemsworth

Adult students from the Kristy Bishop Studio are enjoying “plein-air” (out of doors) painting at Falling Waters in Glasco, NY. Classes like this will be offered in August 2018: Fee: $25. Must bring supplies: acrylics or oils, brushes, palette, palette knife, easel, water in a closed container, bug spray, apron, chair(optional.) Classes are in the morning or late afternoon. Payment is due one week in advance of the class.

Demonstration Oil Painting "Falling Waters" by Kristy Bishop 16" x 20" (c) 2018 — Demonstration Oil Painting “Falling Waters” by Kristy Bishop 16″ x 20″ (c) 2018

Gesso textured canvas painted with oils on site and finished in the studio “Falling Waters” will be offered for sale during the Saugerties Artists Studio Tour on Aug. 11 and 12, 2018 at 10 am to 6 pm (both days) at 147 Market Street, Saugerties, NY ( #9 on the map). FMI: 845-246-8835

Acrylic Pouring Method at KBS and UCAA

July 17, 2018NewsKristy Bishop

Anne Hoffstatter w/ Acrylic Abstract at KBS

Donna Newkirk, Teresa Herzog and Sally Colclough at KBS 2018

Thanks to Erica Krom, some adult students at KBS experimented with the “pouring technique” of creating abstract paintings. An abstract is an art form where the emphasis is placed on the arrangement of forms, lines and colors to produce a desired effect. Generally, there is no recognizable objects in the work unless it is semi-abstract.

With the pouring technique, colors are chosen first; yet, there is little control of where the thin acrylic paint settles on the surface. Pouring medium is a liquid that helps the flow after it is mixed with the acrylic paint.

At our next UCAA Ulster County Art Association meeting, Tuesday, Aug. 7, 2018 at 7 pm at the Senior Center, 207 Market Street, Saugerties, NY – Erica Krom will demonstrate the pouring technique for abstract painting. Members may bring supplies to try it. Guests are welcome to attend and watch the procedure. FMI: Call 845-246-8835 Kristy Bishop, UCAA president.

Saugerties Artists Studio Tour Reception at the Barn

July 12, 2018EventsKristy Bishop

Chris Bergson Band - Oil on Wood 11" x 14" by Kristy Bishop (c) 2018 — Chris Bergson Band – Oil on Wood 11″ x 14″ by Kristy Bishop (c) 2018

A photo of Jimi Hendrix was projected on a screen behind the Chris Bergson Band at The Falcon (night club) in Marlboro, NY. I took this opportunity to capture men with their passions in the form of this oil painting – it is one in a series of People with their Passions in Life.

There will be a Saugerties Artists Studio Tour reception for the public at the barn gallery behind the Kiersted House on 119 Main Street, Saugerties, NY on Friday July 13 at 5 – 7 pm. One work of art by each of the 45 artists on the tour will be exhibited through July 29, 2018…Saturdays 11 – 5 pm and Sundays 1 – 5 pm. The public is welcome to attend.

KBS Summer School for Young Artists

July 12, 2018NewsKristy Bishop

During the summer, most of the young students take a break from regular classes. During July and August, art classes can be arranged at the parents convenience. $25 for one hour plus a small fee for supplies. Please call soon…

Photos of Paintings – 28th KBS Annual Art Show

June 23, 2018NewsKristy Bishop

Best of Show "Art Factory" Acrylic by Anne Hoffstatter (c) 2018 — Best of Show “Art Factory” Acrylic by Anne Hoffstatter (c) 2018

Best of Show Ages 13 - 18 "Ruins" Oil by Autumn Stever (age18) (c) 2018 — Best of Show Ages 13 – 18 “Ruins” Oil by Autumn Stever (age18) (c) 2018

Exemplary Award of Excellence "Frivolity" Watercolor by Sophia Kamrass (14) (c) 2018 Ages 7- 18 category — Exemplary Award of Excellence “Frivolity” Watercolor by Sophia Kamrass (14) (c) 2018 Ages 7- 18 category

Tribute gift for Patrick Buonfiglio "Seamon Park in Spring" Acrylic by Kristy Bishop (c) 2018 — Tribute gift for Patrick Buonfiglio “Seamon Park in Spring” Acrylic by Kristy Bishop (c) 2018

UCAA Meeting Tuesday June 5, 2018 @ 7 pm

May 17, 2018NewsKristy Bishop

Caitlin Staby - Saugerties High School Senior to receive UCAA Scholarship — Caitlin Staby – Saugerties High School Senior to receive UCAA Scholarship

On June 5, Tuesday, at 7 pm the Ulster County Art Assn. will present Caitlin Staby with a scholarship to help continue her art education after graduation. She will give a presentation of her artwork to the club members and guests at the Senior Center, 207 Market Street, Saugerties, NY. Refreshments will be served after the meeting

This drawing is currently on exhibition at WAAM Woodstock Art Assn. & Museum through June 10, 2018 along with other creations. FMI: Woodstockart.org

KBS 28th Annual Art Show

May 11, 2018EventsKristy Bishop

"Mr. B" Patrick Buonfiglio — “Mr. B” Patrick Buonfiglio

Since 2011, Patrick Buonfiglio, nonagenarian currently and retired principal at Grant D. Morse Elementary School in 1989, has consistently won art awards at the Kristy Bishop Studio and I am happy to pay tribute to him during our 28th Annual Art Show on June 2, 2018. Free admission and the public is welcome to attend.

Over 100 works of art by KBS students of all ages will be on exhibition at the same time.

WAAM Juried Art Show

May 6, 2018NewsKristy Bishop

"Spring" Acrylic on Canvas 16" x 12" by Kristy Bishop (c) 2018 — “Spring” Acrylic on Canvas 16″ x 12″ by Kristy Bishop (c) 2018

Currently on exhibition at WAAM Woodstock Art Assn. & Museum, 28 Tinker Street, Woodstock, NY (Main Gallery) through June 10, 2018. Opening Reception: May 12 Saturday 4 – 6 pm FMI: woodstockart.org

WAAM Gala at SPAF

April 25, 2018EventsKristy Bishop

Winter in Saugerties oil painting by Kristy Bishop (c) 2018

This painting is donated to WAAM Woodstock Artists Assn. & Museum Gala Auction for $100 purchase, along with other small works by local artists on April 28 Saturday at 5:30 pm ($30 for cocktail hour or $99 for dinner and dancing) at SPAF Saugerties Performing Arts Factory, Ulster Avenue, Saugerties, NY. Unframed 8″ x 5″ Hope to see you there! For more information: woodstockart.org

Sailin’ Around Saugerties – Project for Street Art by Kristy Bishop

April 25, 2018EventsKristy Bishop

Kristy Bishop with her Sailin' Around Saugerties painted creation -Night side -photo by Phyllis McCabe — Kristy Bishop with her Sailin’ Around Saugerties painted creation -Night side -photo by Phyllis McCabe

Daytime side featuring the Saugerties Lighthouse on the Hudson River -photo by Phyllis McCabe

This sailboat will be finished and exhibited on May 20 Sunday at 5 pm at SPAF Saugerties Performing Arts Factory on Ulster Avenue, Saugerties, NY along with 40 other sailboats by local artists. On May 21, 2018 they will be installed on the streets of Saugerties, NY. This one is sponsored by the Dutch Ale House, 253 Main Street and will remain on exhibit in front of DAH until the September Auction at SPAF. Many thanks to my sponsors: Ted and Dallas Gilbin. (Also, many thanks to Art Cramer and Brian Collins for boat rides on the Hudson River to get photos as reference for this work of art.)