Thanks everyone for making this the best back to school season ever. I think it is a common question to ask local businesses how they are doing in this economic downturn. I know that I ask other businesses that I patronize in Reno. Many, I find want to shop local, because it benefits us all in some form or fashion. The sales tax eventually benefits us by paying for teachers, roads, police, fire departments, etc. Local stores, give us the 3-D effect, touch, feel, see, smell. I support local, because I love the Truckee Meadows, it's natural resources, great people, etc. We aren't perfect at Nevada Fine Arts, but we continually work to serve our community. We are now open Sundays from 12-5 pm.  We are currently working on sponsoring some free events which we will keep you posted on. Until then, Have a great fall season. Smiles, Debbie and all at NFA

Every Wednesday Morning these artists show up to Paint, Draw, Sketch a live model from 9:30 to 12:30, only $10.00, such a deal. Come and join them for some fun!

On Friday April 24th we all had fun at the store viewing the work of Reno Portrait society members. The theme was musicians and magicians.

We are ready for ya'all! More and more teachers are asking for us to have tables ready for their students. One stop, easy shop. And student discounts and sales? YEAH!

Pat reported back that they did just about as well as 2007 for the fundraiser! Thanks Pat and to all of your volunteers as well.

Yesterday, Art by the Inch took place at Studio on 4th. 13 Professional artists painted on 2 continuous rolls of watercolor paper measuring 59inches by 22 feet donated by Nevada Fine Arts. Many of the participating artists are customers at the store. It was nice to be able to participate with them on this fundraiser that benefits Children in Transition, a Washoe County School District program that aids homeless children in achieving high quality academic standards in education. Teddy Swecker's panel was purchased whole for $1000.00. You hold a mat over whatever part of the painting you want to buy at 80 cents per square inch. It gets cut out of the paper, and it is yours. The concept was brought to Reno by artist Pat Wallis who moved here from the Bay Area. The event was highly successful last year. Channel 2 was there to cover it this year. I'll let you know the end results of this year after I talk to Pat. Enjoy the photos.

The "Expressive Pastel Workshop" was a great success. Pattie Woodard, great teacher, artist, person, was an inspiration to create. New techniques were learned. Check out her website at www.pattiwoodard.com

 

 

We used shoe polish and then buffed them out a manicure nail blocks....aren't they beautiful??  The kids really love them, and I am having them do extra credit small ones so we have a center piece to send to the legislators for a luncheon they are having.  The kids are writing a message on the back of each one to say why they love the arts.  We are hoping they will hear us out about saving the arts in schools. 

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Nevada Fine Arts hosted another free event last week. Nina Deckert from Berkley came for the evening to demonstrate and talk about "Golden" art products new line of paint called "Open." It is an artist grade acrylic paint that stays wet longer then regular acrylics. It is a great solution for oil painters who are tired of dealing with solvents. Water cleanup with this acrylic. The paint is "buttery" and stays wet for a long time, allowing the artist time to blend and paint like oils. She also brought samples of the digital ground mediums by Golden. You can put the ground on mylar, foil, specialty papers and gels and run them thru an inkjet printer. Can we call this "Modern Printmaking?" The ground helps the image turn out very colorful and clear on these various surfaces. 30 people attended the demo and everyone left with free samples and enjoyed the refreshments. Sign up on our website to get on the email list for coming events at the store. Ciao!

Welcome to Nevada Fine Arts new Blog.  Keep an eye here on what is going on at our great art store.

Debbie