OAG first summer show WATER:PRECIOUS ELEMENT will run in July, 6-31. For the first time at S.A.L.T. Quarters Gallery, 115 Otisco St. two blocks on Wyoming from W. Fayette St. (turning at Delavan Center)

We will hold our reception (July 13) at the gallery terrace, al fresco (weather permitted)

 

 

 

 

Spring is here as traditionally our annual OAG Show and Sale is present at the end of the month.

Members of the organization proudly present their work to share with the community.

The artwork is looking for places to go and to offer visual pleasure to the new owners.

This is only a two-day opportunity! Visit us and enjoy the members' hospitality.

OAG 50th Anniversary

The Onondaga Art Guild is celebrating its 50 anniversary with an award show displaying work of 32 of its members at the Tech Garden , 235 Harrison St. Syracuse, NY.

Reception: Thursday May 29th, 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Best of Show: Carol Adamec, for her sculpture "Embracing Differences"
Award of Excellence: Mary Beth Sorber for painting "White Door Barn"
Award of Excellence: Maria Rizzo for painting "Tree Totem #19"

Congratulation to all the award winners!

OAG Annual Spring Show and Sale

Featured Artist: MaryBeth Sorber

Big Moose Lake Afternoon, acrylic, 11x14

I have been interested in creating art in some form for most of my life.  I remember that my mom signed me up for weekly art lessons when I was about 10 with Mrs. Enders, a local artist in the Baldwinsville area.  I still have my first oil painting done in her studio. Her love of art was infectious and I believe that she instilled that inspiration in me.   Although my career was not in the art field, when I retired a few years ago, I began painting in earnest.  I’ve been taking classes and workshops to increase my knowledge of composition and color, drawing inspiration from the Impressionists. I have experimented in clay (sculpture), charcoal, watercolor, pastel, acrylic, and most recently, oil.  I think the most important lesson I have learned about painting in recent years is patience; that every painting is a journey, whether a success or failure, to be enjoyed for what it is, and not necessarily the outcome.  MaryBeth Sorber


Clockwise:Bleeding Heart, acrylic; Sunflower Study, acrylic 18x18; Morning Dew, acrylic, 4'x4'; Lily, acrylic, 24x20; Coneflower, acrylic 12x16

L to R: Harbour Dinghy, acrylic,12x16; Harbour Gull, acrylic, 12x16;, Taking a Break, acrylic,16x20

L to R: Peaceful Thoughts, acrylic, 11x14; Sandbeach, Acadia Park, Maine acrylic,16x24 ; Late afternoon in the Pasture, acrylic, 11x14

Left, Blue House on Cole Road, acrylic,16x20 . Right, The Old Mill, 20x24

Featured Artist: Angela Arrey-Wastavino

I began my art career as a classical painter with oil, watercolor, pastel and charcoal, but I felt compelled to continue learning using a variety of media and techniques:  acrylic, sumi-e, natural pigments and others.  As well, I evolved from working on traditional sizes to murals and billboards and from 2-D to 3-D. I recognize I have become and experimentalist capturing symbolic art forms.  Currently, I am working with recycled materials organic and inorganic, being challenged by contemporary installations. As an artist, most importantly for me is working with the community, and particularly, working with young future artists has become my crusade.

Wings mural 8x12 feet A Arrey-Wastavino, Courtesy CNY Arts Center Fulton

I began my art career as a classical painter with oil, watercolor, pastel and charcoal, but I felt compelled to continue learning using a variety of media and techniques:  acrylic, sumi-e, natural pigments and others.  As well, I evolved from working on traditional sizes to murals and billboards and from 2-D to 3-D. I recognize I have become and experimentalist capturing symbolic art forms.  Currently, I am working with recycled materials organic and inorganic, being challenged by contemporary installations. As an artist, most importantly for me is working with the community, and particularly, working with young future artists has become my crusade.

 Oceana 12x16 oil pastel A Arrey-Wastavino

At The Lab #1 12x14 Charcoal A Arrey-Wastavino,
Courtesy Dr. P. Cid

Woman & Butterfly 12x16 pastel AArrey-Wastavino

The Walker 8x11 watercolor A Arrey-Wastavino 

Courtesy Conceptions Southwest

A GOOD START

Just like the school year, our guild year starts in September, but the members of the Workshop Committee have been busy since early spring organizing a workshop for the fall.

So, the day after the guild's first meeting  Robert  Carsten will be teaching a 3-day workshop to a group of 13 members at Baltimore Woods from Sept 4th to Sept 6th. He will be demoing in different media.