1607 19th Street, Bakersfield, CA 93301 - (661) 869-2320
David Gordon OIL Painting Workshop at BAA March 25
David Gordon: Artist Statement
A friend recently asked what the job description of an artist is. I responded, “An artist’s job is to inspire people to see the world in a fresh way, to loosen the grips of habitual perception and to bring awareness to the possibility of a deeper, richer more expansive reality.” How can this be achieved? By loosening control of the habitual, rational mind while creating and by allowing bigger energies and deeper psychologies to emerge.
The intention of my work is to bring focus to that part of our experience that is fresh and vivid, and to celebrate the creative process which connects us to that part of our being that is fluid, vivacious, effervescent and unpredictable.This is a long form text area designed for your content that you can fill up with as many words as your heart desires. You can write articles, long mission statements, company policies, executive profiles, company awards/distinctions, office locations, shareholder reports, whitepapers, media mentions and other pieces of content that don’t fit into a shorter, more succinct space.
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David Gordon is a third generation Kern County native with a bachelors in arts and applied design from San Diego State University and a masters in landscape architecture from North Carolina State University.
Besides 25 years of landscape design, Gordon has been the Assistant Director of the Bakersfield Museum of Art, followed by seven years is the executive Director of the Arts Council where he began the Kern County plain air festival. Currently,
Gordon is the managing partner of Bird Dog Arts at the Outlets at Tejon representing over 100 California artists.
BAA news - Art Gallery Updates - Art Classes
"DRAWING FOR THE FUN OF IT "
"PORTRAITS AND FIGURE DRAWING"
"PORTRAITS AND FIGURE DRAWING"
PHYLLIS OLIVER - INSTRUCTOR
This art class will present child friendly drawing techniques for adults - both parents and teachers!
The basic skills of drawing will be discussed using pencil and pen. Then, other drawn mediums and surfaces will be explored in experimental ways.
Thursdays 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. - Cost: $25
To register please contact Phyllis directly for class dates and supply list.
(661)348-4717
"PORTRAITS AND FIGURE DRAWING"
"PORTRAITS AND FIGURE DRAWING"
"PORTRAITS AND FIGURE DRAWING"
CHARLOTTE WHITE - INSTRUCTOR
Mondays, 5:30 to 7:70 p.m. - Cost: $20.00 per lesson.
There will be a clothed model.
Artists will provide their own supplies .
Suggested supplies:
- notebook, sketching pad,
- variety of pencils, markers, blending stump, archival ink pens, charcoal,
- white eraser, kneaded eraser, drawing brush to sweep away crumbs
- ruler,
- tracing paper, tissues/paper towels,
- folder/ drawing storage container, and pencil sharpener.
There are limited easels available, so you may choose to bring your own easel or you may use a table in the classroom
Experienced artists skilled in drawing or painting portraits or figure drawing may come to class,
sketch the model independently, and not be involved in the instruction.
For registration and additional information, please contact Charlotte White at (661) 330-2676.
For TEENS AND ADULTS - INSTRUCTOR - CHARLOTTE WHITE
Artists must provide your own materials.
Cost: $20.00 per class (2 hours)
MONDAYS 5:30 - 7:30 p.m.
"PORTRAITS and FIGURE DRAWING"
The model will be clothed. (Artists skilled in portrait and figure drawing may just sketch the model and not be involved in the instruction)
MONDAYS 12:00 - 2:00 p.m.
ON-LINE ZOOM CLASS: "Watercolor Painting" for beginning and intermediate students
FREE - Students will provide own materials and must have internet access.
Contact Charlotte White for Passwords and additional info.
WEDNESDAYS 5:30 - 7:30pm
ALL MEDIA Drawing & Painting
Students will provide their own materials. For registration and additional information contact Charlotte White
SELECT SATURDAY AFTERNOON through August Art Classes
2:30 to 3:30 p.m.
- June 18: Accordian Bookmaking and Story Writing; June 25: Cityscapes, Wood Construction;
- July 16: Weaving; July 23: Chopstick Abstract Sculpture; July 30: Dancers in Pastels;
- August 20: Flowers; August 27: Trucks & Tractors
Cost: $10.00 per class, includes all supplies. Registration required at (661) 330-2676.SSES:
For ALL CLASSES
For registration and additional information, contact:
Charlotte White: (661) 330-2676
charlottewhiteartist@icloud.com
