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The Community Artist

University Art Newsletter Vol. 2 Issue 10, October 2003

ART ORGANIZATIONS SPOTLIGHT

The Pacific Art Collective is our spotlight organization for the month of October. P.A.C., as it is better known by, is an eclectic co-op of actors, artists, poets, musicians, writers, photographers, fashion designers, performance artists, and others who are dedicated to the creation of art networks/communities in the South Bay. All these elements come together to hold events known as PAC Sessions once a month at various venues around the San Jose Area. These events are intended to expose people to the arts in their various forms and to bring the art community closer together.

For more information on the next session call (408) 298-0450 or try www.pacificartcollective.com/about.htm.

COMING SOON

Winter Art Fair,
Fine Arts League of Cupertino.
11/01/03 10am - 5pm
Quinlan Community Center, Cupertino Room
10185 North Stelling Road
Cupertino, CA

The Poetry of Watercolor
Santa Clara Valley Watercolor Society
10/10/03 - 11/7/03 11am - 5pm
Rose Shenson Art Gallery
1505 Warburton Avenue
Santa Clara, CA

Open Studios Registration
10/1/03 - 10/31/03
Register at www.svopenstudios.org or write to
Silicon Valley Open Studios
P.O. Box 111000
Campbell, CA 95011-1000

East Valley Artists Annual Show
10/25/03 9:30am - 5pm
at University Art Center
456 Meridian Avenue
San Jose, CA

If you have exhibit info that you want to have posted please e-mail at snjbram@aol.com

TRIVIA AND STUFF JUST FOR FUN

The legend of the Jack-o Lantern has many variations but essentially is as follows. A particularly vile man named Jack was about to pass on, when the devil appeared to take him away. Jack challenged the devil to a game of wits, which surprisingly enough, Jack won. Realizing his good fortune, Jack did his best to reform himself and when his time came again, heaven again denied him access, but this time even the devil did not want Jack. Instead the devil tossed Jack a hot coal from the netherworld, to light his way in the dark limbo he was forced to wander in. Jack placed the coal inside a hollowed-out turnip; a device that became known as a Jack's Lantern and eventually a Jack-o -lantern. Legend says that Jack and his lantern wander the world on Halloween Night!

ASK BRAMSCHANDOZ

Q: What type of brush is best for using Acrylic paints?

A: You can use just about any type of brush but in my opinion, nothing beats a good synthetic brush. There are several good brands (i.e. Robert Simmons, Princeton and Da Vinci) that provide smooth consistent strokes, handle the heavy paint well and last a long time even with repeated heavy use.

JEFF'S TIPS

One of the things that can confound even the best of artists is knowing when to stop. It is not unusual for artists to "correct" things (or "futz" as my wife likes to put it) months after the piece is completed and signed. Sadly, these changes often do not improve the work, only make it look overworked. So here's my tip: stop when you get to a point when no major improvements can be made and leave the work alone!!

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