Featured Artist: Helga Gilbert

Windblown, watercolor on rice paper


Artist’s Statement I started painting 20 years ago simply to fill some time that was available. Embarking on that new adventure, I was immediately captivated and haven’t looked back.
The years have been spent striving to master the medium and finding my inner artistic voice.
My work is derived from what I see as I tend my gardens and as I walk various paths and trails. Although I take photos for technical reference, I let my inner vision guide me in creating the floral and plant forms. I try to share my enjoyment with the viewer.





















Clockwise from top left: Sunkissed Poppy, watercolor; Morning Glories; October Afternoon, pastel; Forgotten by Time, watercolor; A New Beginning, watercolor; Hollyhocks, watercolor and ink on rice paper; Summer Surf, rice paper collage.

Below:
A Burst of Color, pastel; Chinese Garden, fiber art; Ithaca Tapestry

October Meeting

OAG welcomes our new members Jan Campbell and Anne Uva.

PROGRAM FOR TUESDAY, OCTOBER 5TH
Meeting at 7:00 pm, followed by a DEMO FESTIVAL, presented by 4 of our own talented members:

Helga Gilbert will reveal the secrets of Rice Paper and Collage.

Judy Hand will present the "can's and can'ts" of Painting on Yupo.

Adriana Meiss will spin he magic with Pastel Painting.

Joan Neff will introduce us to Stamping in Painting.

You will be welcome to wander from table to table and asks questions as each artist "performs".