MAKING FUTURE MAGIC

One of the most interesting things about new technologies is the direction they take when creative people get their hands on them. Here's a pretty creative use for Apple's iPad:

Making Future Magic: iPad light painting from Dentsu London on Vimeo.

Dana Brown Demo Photos

A few weeks ago, local artist Dana Brown graced us with an excellent demo on image transfers. These pictures just surfaced, so we thought we would share. Also, check out the new classroom at the store!

IN-STORE DEMO (SEPTEMBER 17)

FREE PRISMACOLOR DEMO!
Friday, September 17
10:00am-12:00pm

Tomorrow, Friday, September 17th from 10:00am to noon, Shelley Minnis, artist and fine art consumer specialist for Prismacolor, will showcase Prismacolor pencils, watercolor products and other artist materials, demonstrating various mediums and techniques. Shelley has worked with Prismacolor products exploring processes and techniques for the past 13 years.

Shelley has a BFA from the University of North Texas and taught art for 10 years. On a personal note, she has had the opportunity to create wall murals for clients, both commercial and private. Along with her art, she enjoys exercising, photography and traveling.

Prismacolor samples and doorprizes will be available!!! Don’t miss out!

IN-STORE DEMO (SEPTEMBER 11)

FIGURE DRAWING DEMO
Saturday, September 11
1:30pm-4pm
Free!

Please join us at the store this Saturday, Sept. 11th from 1:30 - 4pm for a special Figure Drawing demonstration lead by David Tenorio of the Cordovan Art School.

Figure drawing is one of the best "hands on" demos offered for those wishing to improve their drawing skills. Working from a live model, we will warm up with gesture drawings and then concentrate on a long pose. Let our award-winning artists help you see and understand the "rules" for drawing the human figure. The models will be clothed.

The demo is free, but we have a limited number of seats (only 15 - but overflow is welcome to stand by and watch), so make sure you register soon!

Sign up now by emailing rose@cordovanartschool.com.

ANNOUNCING ART CLASSES AT JERRY'S ARTARAMA!!!

CLICK HERE TO VIEW THE FULL PRESS RELEASE!!!

IN-STORE DEMO (AUGUST 21)

[Every Saturday here at Jerry's we bring in a special treat - A local Austin artist comes to the store and shares their knowledge and experience with you, providing lessons about whatever it is they specialize in. It happens on Saturday from Noon-3PM and best of all, it is free! Come learn with us!]

SCRATCH BOARDS!
WITH LINDA SHEETS
Saturday, August 21 (12-3PM)

Pine Leaf by Linda Sheets

Local artist Linda Sheets will be joining us at the store this Saturday from noon to 3pm in order to showcase her scratch board skills. Haven't used Ampersand's scratch boards before? Well, you should come try it. It's fun!

Check out Linda's website here.

KEN LITTLE & BRONZE

Ken Little from Mark & Angela Walley on Vimeo.

A short documentary that follows the process of artist Ken Little as he creates a bronze sculpture. For more information on the artist visit his website at www.kenlittle.com.

Radiolab & NPR present 'WORDS'

Stay with this and you'll get it. And then watch it 5 times in a row, like I did. It's so wonderful!

AUGUST BACK-TO-SCHOOL SALE

Click here to view & print the PDF!

Warhol's Fans

In 1964, the Product Marketing Manager of Campbell Soup sent artist Andy Warhol the following fan letter (along with some cases of tomato soup!).


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