Hold the dates of October 9th and 10th to visit me at my studio as part of the Open Studios Tour
2010,
1254 2nd Street, in Baywood
10am - 5pm each day
Send email Jayne with any questions, ideas, and your calender of events to Jayne Behman.
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A professional artist for over 42 years, Jayne earned her BFA at UCLA and is completing her MFA at the Academy of Art University in San Francisco. Her artwork is represented by galleries in the United States, including three locations along California's Central Coast.
A lecturer and educator, she is active in the local art community and writes for various publications. Her published book, "Art Matters," is a visual art education tool being used in public and private elementary schools throughout the United States as well as by many Children's Art Museums.
Venus by Lucie Ryan, Cambria, clay 33" x 25"
 Flame Pot by Steve Weaver,. Cayucos, Ceramics, 24" x 24"
 Woodworking / Metal / Glass. Lighting by Richard Farwell, Los Osos
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Open Studios ART Tour 2010
by Jayne Behman
ARTS Obispo's " Open Studios" is this county's largest visual arts event. It is an open invitation to the public to become personally acquainted with over 250 budding and seasoned artists, as well as several fine art galleries. Held over three weekends, participating artists open their private working spaces. Enter the artists' worlds, engage them in conversation, and witness the fruits of their imaginations . . . all for free.
We can debate infinitum over Wassily Kandinsky's intent behind "Composizione VIII," but in the end, the painting must stand on its own merit. It's about color, form, and composition. Forerunners to new artistic movements—masters such as Paul Cezanne (Impressionism), Vincent Van Gough (Post Impressionism and Fauvism), and Paul Gauguin (Primitivism and Surrealism)—are no longer available for comment. What were their motivations behind content? What products did they use? Why did they use certain lines and colors? How does the title correlate to the artwork?
Artists involved in Open Studios 2010 are accessible. They can answer all your questions. Perhaps one, or all of them, may initiate a form of artistic expression that will characterize a new artistic movement.
The art forms accessible this year are very diverse. Visitors may choose to call on painters, sculptors, glass blowers, furniture makers, and/or fiber artists. Composed of many different elements or kinds of things, the works presented are assorted. While some may fit into a "realistic" category others are simply non-objective.
Visitors may see colorful landscapes and seascapes executed in watercolors, oils, pastels, and/or acrylics. Mixed media assemblages, etchings, clay and bronze sculptures, fused and blown glass, woodwork, furniture, jewelry, printmaking, photography, and fiber arts are the assorted eye candy to view and purchase.
Sales proceeds from any purchase are kept by the artists. They have been creating new works in anticipation of this event and have taken much time to price them fairly.
During your tour, some artists will be working. Others may offer you hands-on creative experiences. You can quench your creative curiosity by engaging the artists in conversations. Their creative experiences and product knowledge can be quite enlightening and encouraging. Knowing something about the artist and the process increases the appreciation for the artwork.
Studio spaces are safe and public friendly. Many are handicapped accessible. Additionally, most studios offer refreshments and will be open from 10am to 5pm each day. This is a huge commitment by the artist, who must have a large body of work, be available to the public for two days . . . and keep their studio clean. (Keeping my studio clean is the most difficult part for me!)
This six-day event, over three consecutive weekends, covers the entire county, from Grover Beach to Cambria on the coast, and Nipomo to San Miguel inland. October 9th and 10th is exclusive to coastal artists located in Cambria, Morro Bay, and Los Osos.
Harvestor by Ardella Swanberg, watercolor, 22" x 30"
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The first step to attendance is to go Slo Arts Council and download a free, full-color catalog/guidebook. This booklet is your adventure map. Each artist is presented by area and location map, plus an image, along with a short description of the type of art they feature. Visitors plan their own route. Visit as many, or as few, studios as desired. Planning your visits in advance will complement your experience.
ARTS Obispo is physically located in the Creamery Building, 570 Higuera Ste 165, San Luis Obispo. This event is ARTS Obispo's major fundraiser. The revenue from catalog advertising is its source for event revenue. The Council's non profit mission is to promote the arts (visual and performance) throughout San Luis Obispo County. The organization financially supports arts opportunities for schools, public arts programs, individual artists, and offers a monthly publication viewable online.
Your attendance at this event encourages artists and art education in this county.
Important Dates:
October 9th – 10th North County studios 10-5
October 23rd – Encore weekend
In addition to visiting my studio during Open Studios, you are cordially invited to my studio Open House celebration on Thursday, October 7th, 4-7pm, at 1254 2nd Street in Baywood (Los Osos) come on by for a meet & great. Please rsvp via email.
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