Oklahoma Artists?

[bdswagger]

Looking for other representational painters to get together with and talk shop, maybe every couple of months. Anybody?
Leigh

[Lady Rando]

Are you near Tulsa?

[bdswagger]

Are you near Tulsa?

Nope, I'm in Norman. That's why I was thinking just to do this once every couplea months. Or we could take turns having it in different parts of the state? I have a feeling that the Sooners I've seen on WC are all over the state.
Leigh

[shirleyq]

Count me in if I am around. We have been traveling alot. Wewoka is only about an hour from Norman and an hour and a half from Tulsa. :)

[Lady Rando]

Sounds great. The days I'm available would be Thursdays and Fridays. Of course, that could change according to the whims of my hubby's job. Let me know when and where.

[bdswagger]

Cool, that's three so far. I KNOW there are other okies here. Where are ya'll at?
Leigh

[shirleyq]

I sent PM's to two others. We will see if they respond.

[roberj]

Hi, I'm all the way up in Miami, but I can contribute moral support if nothing else. I am looking to participate in a few shows this summer and hope to find a new gallery home this year. Enjoyed Shirley's Wewoka festival last fall.


Bob

[artistinokc]

I'm in Oklahoma City. This sounds like a great idea. I've also been looking to find some people to meet up with to do plein aire (I'm still very much a "studio" painter at this state, but I'm trying). I still work a full-time job because my art isn't paying the bills, so I cannot do anything during the week, but road trips on the weekend would be wonderful.

Marilyn

[bdswagger]

Lets see if we can collect a few more folks, the go ahead and make some plans for the first get together.
Leigh

[kjsspot]

Hello! I'm an OKC artist. I'd be interested if I can fit it into my schedule.

[bdswagger]

Alright! That's what, 6 artists? So, when and where? This month is insane for me, and March doesn't look much better, BUT I might be able to manage March. Problem is I don't have a car. Could I catch a ride from someone? Be glad to pay on gas expience.
Leigh

[shirleyq]

Alright! That's what, 6 artists? So, when and where? This month is insane for me, and March doesn't look much better, BUT I might be able to manage March. Problem is I don't have a car. Could I catch a ride from someone? Be glad to pay on gas expience.
Leigh
I am available anytime until March 20..........except March 3, my bd when I expect to be wined and dined! :)
Depending on where we meet, I can probably give you a ride, Leigh.
Now, where are the rest of you?

[Lady Rando]

March 15th to the 20th my hubby and I will be celebrating our 2nd anniverary by going to where we spent our honeymoon. ;) :D

April would be much better for me. Where are we all planning to meet up and what does everyone want to do that day? Since I have never painted outdoors or with a group I'm hoping the more experienced of the goup will be willing to push me in the right direction. (I'm a sculptor but really want to learn to paint better) :) Oh, are spouses invited if they are interested?

[bdswagger]

March 15th to the 20th my hubby and I will be celebrating our 2nd anniverary by going to where we spent our honeymoon. ;) :D

April would be much better for me. Where are we all planning to meet up and what does everyone want to do that day? Since I have never painted outdoors or with a group I'm hoping the more experienced of the goup will be willing to push me in the right direction. (I'm a sculptor but really want to learn to paint better) :) Oh, are spouses invited if they are interested?

I'm easy, April would work too, but NOT the first weekend of the month as thatis Med Faire here in Norman. Sure, as far as I'm concerned, spouses are welcomed.
I had in mind bringing some of our work and talking shop, you know critiquing it. I've no interest in plein aire painting, myself.
Leigh

[artistinokc]

I race on a mountain bike team so I'll be in Lawton the first weekend in March racing the 12 Miles of Hell.

I'm doubting that we'll find a weekend when everyone can make it, so just go with the "field of dreams" motto... plan it and they will come.

Are we planning to just meet or paint too?

[L C Church]

I'm in Owasso just outside of Tulsa, I would love to be part of this group. I also don't have a car, just access to one for local use. I'm in the process of moving right now , so things will be hectic for a while. I am a studio painter but would still enjoy the outings. I miss having a group of artist friends from when I was in school. Sounds like a good idea, hope to be included in this. :clap: :clap:

[bdswagger]

Okay folks, we have an idea of who will have time when. Somebody want to pick a date, time and place? The first and second weekends in April are out for me. Med Faire the first weekend and my daughters birthday the second weekend-or that might be when we will be celebrating it anyway. And March looks more and more like its out for me too. I'm behind in my training class, besides trying to get stuff done for Med Faire AND a commission piece I have GOT to get done. Sigh... I really doubt if we are all going to be able to get together at the same time, which is a shame, but at least maybe we can all stay in touch, with smaller groups getting together as possible. Who knows we might be able to ALL get together yet!

So somebody pick! Please! (grin)
Leigh

[SoonerAsh]

Count me in! :) I am pretty flexible with when and where. I look forward to meeting other artists in Oklahoma; I'm in OKC, near Tinker. We may have to be careful when meeting all in one place....we may tip the state! ;)

-Ash

[bdswagger]

Cool! Now, somebody propose a date (or two) in April, time and location. And what we are gonna do! You folks who are interested in plein aire painting might want to meet separately, I dont know... I'm open and easy.
Leigh

[SoonerAsh]

Cool! Now, somebody propose a date (or two) in April, time and location. And what we are gonna do! You folks who are interested in plein aire painting might want to meet separately, I dont know... I'm open and easy.
Leigh

I'm just going to throw this out as an idea. Feel free to shoot it down. :)

How about getting together at a local restaurant and have an initial meet and greet? That way we can get to know each other and find out what everyone's interests are.

Also, we can get an email address list together and keep in touch that way or here in this forum. If someone has an event going on (gallery opening, showing at festival, medieval fair booth etc.) we can let everyone know and go support each other and see what we are all up to.

Personally, I'm interested in finding out what all kinds of art each of you do. :)

-Ash

[Lady Rando]

Sounds like a great idea.

[bdswagger]

I'm just going to throw this out as an idea. Feel free to shoot it down. :)

How about getting together at a local restaurant and have an initial meet and greet? That way we can get to know each other and find out what everyone's interests are.

Also, we can get an email address list together and keep in touch that way or here in this forum. If someone has an event going on (gallery opening, showing at festival, medieval fair booth etc.) we can let everyone know and go support each other and see what we are all up to.

Personally, I'm interested in finding out what all kinds of art each of you do. :)

-Ash

Sounds like a VERY good idea to me. How about everybody else? That's three of us on this so far. Also, when and where for the cafe/restaurant meet? I'm still gonna need a ride, but this makes good sense for our first meet. Good thinking !
Leigh

[sosmar74dom]

:evil: Sounds like a VERY good idea to me. How about everybody else? That's three of us on this so far. Also, when and where for the cafe/restaurant meet? I'm still gonna need a ride, but this makes good sense for our first meet. Good thinking !
Leigh

[SoonerAsh]

Leigh, I would be able to swing down to Norman to pick you up.

Is there a restaurant/cafe in Norman that would be good to meet or would downtown OKC be a more central location for out-of-towners?

It sounded like March was no good for many people, so to just to throw a date out there, what about Sat. April 17th? I personally don't care what time of day, so what would work best for everyone else?

There is a great coffee shop in OKC, near Paseo area, called The Red Cup that has great coffee and plenty of places to sit. They have a limited menu, but what I've eaten there has been really good. It's been a while since I lived in Norman, so I don't know all of the good places to go to there anymore. There is always one of the bookstore cafes, like Barnes & Noble and Borders, to choose from.

So what sounds good? :)

-Ash

[shirleyq]

April 17th sounds good to me, my husband will be through with tax season by then. I think that somewhere in the Paseo district is a wonderful idea. There used to be a restaurant there that was great. The area would be easy to get to from the interstate for those who might travel from around the state.

[SoonerAsh]

April 17th sounds good to me, my husband will be through with tax season by then. I think that somewhere in the Paseo district is a wonderful idea. There used to be a restaurant there that was great. The area would be easy to get to from the interstate for those who might travel from around the state.

Excellent! :) Are you thinking of Galileo restaurant? It is in the heart of the Paseo district and would be a great place to meet. Saturday afternoons aren't super busy (I don't think they open until 11am) and in the evenings, the music/bands normally don't start until after 9pm or so. They have a great menu too (also serves vegetarian dishes). IF this is the place where we are going to meet, I guess all that remains to be decided is when?? :)

Thanks,
Ash :)

[shirleyq]

Excellent! :) Are you thinking of Galileo restaurant? It is in the heart of the Paseo district and would be a great place to meet. Saturday afternoons aren't super busy (I don't think they open until 11am) and in the evenings, the music/bands normally don't start until after 9pm or so. They have a great menu too (also serves vegetarian dishes). IF this is the place where we are going to meet, I guess all that remains to be decided is when?? :)

Thanks,
Ash :)

Galileo's was what I was thinking of. What does everyone else think? :)

[bdswagger]

Galileo's was what I was thinking of. What does everyone else think? :)

Galileo's sounds fine to me. Let me check and make sure about when we are going to celebrate my daughters birthday. I will HOPEFULLY know by the end of this week.
Leigh

[bdswagger]

Leigh, I would be able to swing down to Norman to pick you up.

-Ash

Thanks. That sounds great. Send me a PM and let me know about gas money.
Leigh

[bdswagger]

[QUOTE=bdswagger]Galileo's sounds fine to me. Let me check and make sure about when we are going to celebrate my daughters birthday. I will HOPEFULLY know by the end of this week.
Leigh[/QUOTE/

Okay, My daughter doesn't think they are going to do anything for her birthday, so the only weekend in April I'm tied up is the first weekend. The rest of April, I'm free. The ball is now in your court.
Leigh

[dpowell]

I just joined this list 5 minutes ago,, and very happy to see oklahoma artists active on this site. I just switched from acrylics to oils and need a SUPPORT GROUP!!! I am in ardmore and would like to join the meeting if it is settled where and when yet. please let me know where to show up dpowell@bikerider.com I am in ardmore. ]

[bdswagger]

I just joined this list 5 minutes ago,, and very happy to see oklahoma artists active on this site. I just switched from acrylics to oils and need a SUPPORT GROUP!!! I am in ardmore and would like to join the meeting if it is settled where and when yet. please let me know where to show up dpowell@bikerider.com I am in ardmore. ]

That's ok, we are all over the state. We will be sure to let you know. Just check back here on this thread once a day if you can, and check your Private Messages (PM) too.
Leigh

[bdswagger]

Okay, that's one more on board. So far we have decided the month of April, tentively at Galileo's (Paseo district) in OKC. Now, SPECIFICLY, day and time. Also, who all for certain is coming, and WHO WILL NEED A RIDE. Hopefully we can set you up with one.

Come on folks, March is almost over!

Oops! SoonerAsh suggested April 17th (Sunday). Which is fine for me. I also think that putting together an email list is a good idea. It might be easier for all of us to stay in touch. Though one one us needs to check this thread regularly for new people.

Okay, SoonerAsh, take it awaaaay!
Leigh

[kjsspot]

Galileo's works for me. But the 17th is a Saturday. Which is good. The 18th I'll be unavailable.

[bdswagger]

Galileo's works for me. But the 17th is a Saturday. Which is good. The 18th I'll be unavailable.

Sorry about that. Yes, the 17th IS a Saturday.
Leigh

[roberj]

Hi, just popped in to let you know I'm still keeping tabs on the conversation. 4/17 is too far in the future for me to be able to commit, but it sounds good so far and I've been wanting to make some contact with the Paseo district.

Bob

[SoonerAsh]

Hi Everyone!

You guys are going to probably want to kill me when I tell you that the 17th won't work for me (since I'm the one who originally suggested that date :rolleyes: ). My husband reminded me that we were going out of town that weekend for a motorcycle trip.

The next weekend (April 24th) would work great for me, but if the 17th is still the best date for the majority of you then ya'll should stick with the 17th. I will catch you guys the next time you meet here in Oklahoma.

Please forgive my confusion....Can I blame it all on the hubby??? :D

[birds2]

just found out about the plans. Please keep me advised and I'll try to be there. I live in Duncan, about a hour from okc.

[bdswagger]

Hi Everyone!

You guys are going to probably want to kill me when I tell you that the 17th won't work for me (since I'm the one who originally suggested that date :rolleyes: ). My husband reminded me that we were going out of town that weekend for a motorcycle trip.

The next weekend (April 24th) would work great for me, but if the 17th is still the best date for the majority of you then ya'll should stick with the 17th. I will catch you guys the next time you meet here in Oklahoma.

Please forgive my confusion....Can I blame it all on the hubby??? :D

I think that if the 17th will work for most folks, we should go ahead with it. I'm sorry you can't make it Ash, but hopefully next time.

Since Ash isn't going to be there, can somebody else give me a lift?
Leigh

[bdswagger]

just found out about the plans. Please keep me advised and I'll try to be there. I live in Duncan, about a hour from okc.

Cool, keep checking back on this thread for up-dates. Hope you can make it!
Leigh

[kjsspot]

24th actually works better for me. How about everyone else?

[artistinokc]

The 17th is great for me, no way on the 24th. Once again, I say pick a date and stick with it. I will plan around it, but as I am sure it is with everyone, I've got an active daughter and lots of irons in the fire so I can only move things around so much. Let me know if you stay with the 17th. They have great food there and I just love the Paseo!

[bdswagger]

24th actually works better for me. How about everyone else?

I hate to say this, but lets TRY to stick to the 17th if at all possible. We've been working on this since the begining of February, and the simple fact is, not everyone is going to be able to make every meeting.

I would like to suggest that we go ahead and start building that email list. Anyone who wants, can send me a PM with their email addy. Sound good to you folks?
Leigh

[shirleyq]

I'm in for the 17th. Sorry it took so long to respond.........tax season in my husbands office :rolleyes: We look forward to April 17th! :D

[Ophelia]

Hello fellow Oklahoma artists!!

I just stumbled across this thread and I think this is a great idea! If at all possible, I'd like to attend the meet & greet on the 17th of April. I live in Duncan, about an hour south of OKC. I'll keep checking the thread for updates.

It's nice to know about other Oklahoma artists on WC!

Cheers!

Susan

[Lady Rando]

What time on the 17th and will someone draw me a map from Tulsa? :p

[birds2]

For those needing a map. Go to www.mapquest.com. The address is: Galileo's
3009 Paseo , Oklahoma City, ok. You can get a map and/or print out driving
directions. I hope this helps.

[GeorgesSeurat]

I just started painting in acrylic. I dont know if that would be good or not, but I'm from norman. I'd love to at least sit in and listen and meet other artists :)

Rob

[bdswagger]

Sorry I've been AWOL for so long folks.

Sure Rob, this bunch seems to work in alot of different mediums. Join us, please!

Okay, I'm going to PM everyone-make sure they know what's going on, where and when. Time? Um... I'm open to suggestions, any time is good for me, depends on who I can get a ride with. I know Shirly voluunteered awhile back to do that, hope she still can.

Hows this; either 11am, OR 3pm? I want the folks who make it in from a distance to have a chance to get here without having to get up in the wee hours of the morning, or have to drive home late in the evening.

Okay-- Meeting, at Galilio's in the Paseo, OKC April 17th
That's what we have so far

Also, there is a lady up in the Tulsa area who, if she can make it will need a ride as she is in the same boat I'm in... she doesn't have a car. Any voluunteers?
Leigh

[kjsspot]

I vote for 3PM.

[shirleyq]

The time doesn't matter to me but roberj will have a 3.5 hr drive. He is probably the furthest away, as far as I can tell, so why don't we ask him for his preference.

I am still available to pick you up, Leigh. My daughter lives in Norman so it is handy for me. :)

[bdswagger]

Cool Shirley, I appreciate it. Do you need some gas money?
Leigh

[bdswagger]

The time doesn't matter to me but roberj will have a 3.5 hr drive. He is probably the furthest away, as far as I can tell, so why don't we ask him for his preference.

I am still available to pick you up, Leigh. My daughter lives in Norman so it is handy for me. :)

Okay, roberj (Bob), can you make the meeting, and what would be the best time for you?

If Bob cannot make the meeting, the next people we should ask is the bunch in the Tulsa area, I think, as they are the next fartherest away.
Thanks for pointing this out Shirley.
Leigh

[bdswagger]

OOOKKAAAY, I THINK I covered everyone, BUT...

If you did NOT get a PM from me asking for conformation-some of you will be coming for sure I know-or for an email address and/or first name for the list...

Post HERE on the meeting...

PM me with emails and/or first names.

If you do NOT want your email address on the list, PM me and let me know, so I won't keep asking you for it, okay? Thanks.

Also, I PM some folks on the time for the meeting, so we are still working on that part.
I am so up about this! Yeaaaa!
Leigh

[bdswagger]

Okay. Got a PM from roberj, and he said plan away, if he can make it, he will be there, the time is not a concern for him.

So how about the folks out Tulsa way?
Leigh

[Brian Firth]

Hey guys, I wouldn't be able to make it to Oklahoma City. But I did want to let anyone close to Tulsa know that the Tulsa Artists Coalition is having its annual 5x5x5 show. Is is a show on May 5, in which a whole bunch of 5"x5" Fredrix Gallery Wrap canvases painted and donated by local artist are auctioned off for $55 each. They provide the canvases to the artists on the condition that you decorate them and return them for auction. You are donating your work and the money raised goes to support the TAC. However when your peice is sold you are sent a letter with the name and contact info of the patron, so that you can add them to your mailing list for shows. Its a great way to get you name into the art buying community and its for a great cause. Quite a few prominent Tulsa artist participate and there is always some great work to be seen. Here is the contact info below. Canvases can be picked up at the gallery Thur-Sat 6-9pm.

Tulsa Artist Coalition Alternative Gallery
9 East Brady, Tulsa 74103 · 918-592-0041

[bdswagger]

Hi Brian;
Sorry you can't make it to OKC, but maybe next time we can meet up there.

Anyways, thanks for posting the stuff about TAC. Cool!
Leigh

[artistinokc]

3pm April 17th at Galileos in OKlahoma City...... I'll be there.

[artistinokc]

As suggestion... perhaps everyone could bring a copy of their business items such as cards, bios, resumes, etc so we could brainstorm new ideas and have a little mini-critique session... also perhaps a small painting recently finished or some sketches/drawings???

[Lady Rando]

I'm in Tulsa, who is it that needs a ride?

[bdswagger]

I'm in Tulsa, who is it that needs a ride?

LCChurch in Owasso. I PM her(?), hopefully you'll hear from her(?) soon.
Leigh

[Lady Rando]

I'd rather meet at 11 am ........... just casting my vote :)

[shirleyq]

I'd rather meet at 11 am ........... just casting my vote :)

Maybe you could come early and take a look at the galleries in the Paseo district if the time is 3:00. :)

[bdswagger]

So far I think we have only heard from two people on specific time for the meeting. One said 3pm, one 11am.

I goofed when I posted suggestions for the time. 11am is the begining of the lunch rush. It's going to be crowded, busy and NOISY. Sorry, my fault.

How about we kinda sorta split the difference and say 1:30pm? That, I hope, should put us past the worst of the lunch rush, and not make it quite so late in the day for folks with a long drive home.

Does 1:30pm sound like a decent compromise to everyone?
Leigh

[bdswagger]

As suggestion... perhaps everyone could bring a copy of their business items such as cards, bios, resumes, etc so we could brainstorm new ideas and have a little mini-critique session... also perhaps a small painting recently finished or some sketches/drawings???

Hopefully everyone will bring somrthing. I don't have much right noe to show people, but at least I'll have some sketches.
Leigh

I hope no one is offended by nudes?
Leigh

[shirleyq]

Ok, I will try this again. My computer is not cooperating today. :crying:
1:30 is a good compromise, glad you thought of the lunch rush.
Also, I hope no one is too shy to come because some of us will bring examples of our work. We can all learn from each other, no matter what level of expertise that we have.
:clap: I am getting excited! :clap:

[kjsspot]

1:30 works for me. :)

[eblgorton]

Wow! Other artists in Oklahoma! Cool! My mom and I both live in Muskogee, I'm not positive we would be able to make it but I'll pm her and mention this idea to her, if we would be welcome that is. She goes by pencilnpen here. I didn't see her post on this. Perhaps the next time yall decide to meet up it could be closer to tulsa or in-between or something. Just an idea :).

[bdswagger]

Wow! Other artists in Oklahoma! Cool! My mom and I both live in Muskogee, I'm not positive we would be able to make it but I'll pm her and mention this idea to her, if we would be welcome that is. She goes by pencilnpen here. I didn't see her post on this. Perhaps the next time yall decide to meet up it could be closer to tulsa or in-between or something. Just an idea :).

We would love to have you and you'er mom show up! We are all representational artists, working in a wide variaty of mediums and styles. Some paint while others work in drawing and we have at least one person who also sculpts as well.

If you can't make it this time, maybe next? PM me with yours and your moms first names and your email address's-I'm putting together a list for the group. Hope to hear from you soon!
Leigh

[Lady Rando]

Speaking of sculpting that's what I'm bringing. Plus a friend who's not an artist but loves art. :)

1:30 would be a great time for us.

[kjsspot]

Speaking of sculpting that's what I'm bringing.

Kewl. I'll bring one of my sculpture then. =)

[matou-joli]

I'm in Tulsa and would be interested in getting together with fellow artists as well. It's been a while since I've signed in here, so sorry I'm a little late jumping in.

Thanks
Kellie

[bdswagger]

I'm in Tulsa and would be interested in getting together with fellow artists as well. It's been a while since I've signed in here, so sorry I'm a little late jumping in.

Thanks
Kellie

Neat! PM me with an email address too, okay? Trying to build a list for the group.
Leigh

[shutterbug lady]

hello all!!I just joined and would love to be included in any future get togethers. However, I am unable to be there on the 17th. I am making a suggestion that those in this group that cannot make it who would like to get together, we should have an alternate meet and greet/showcase of work here in the Tulsa area. anyone else up for this? :) April doesn't work too well, but how about May?

[L C Church]

I'm in the Tulsa area, Owasso. It would be easier to meet local for me also. Maybe some of us can start a group here too. I would also like to find someone who would like to share cost on doing shows. I'm having trouble getting started with the cost of tent. display boards etc. What shows are you doing local ? I'm not ready for Mayfest, did Octoberfest years ago that was good. Has anyone checked out the River Market? I went there last Spring and met several really nice artist, thought about giving it a try. There was two women sharing a spot that gave me the idea of going in with someone else. Also anyone done the Gilcrease show? I got a mailing from Waterworks about it, just moved and I'm not sure about date. Maybe that would be a fun outing? Linda

[eblgorton]

I'm in Muskogee. Personally I think that is a great idea. I have never done shows though. (Daycare may be a challenge) I am new to the art world and wouldn't have much to offer as I need to improve before I could sell anything :)

[matou-joli]

I'm not ready for Mayfest, did Octoberfest years ago that was good. Has anyone checked out the River Market? I went there last Spring and met several really nice artist, thought about giving it a try. There was two women sharing a spot that gave me the idea of going in with someone else. Also anyone done the Gilcrease show? I got a mailing from Waterworks about it, just moved and I'm not sure about date. Maybe that would be a fun outing? Linda

I've done Mayfest as far as competing in their indoor show, but never an outdoor booth rental. And I did the Gilcrease thing last year. It was really cool, and I found that prints and cards sell a lot better than actual paintings. Also, there's a show coming up at the Cherokee Heritage Museum in Tahlequah, but I'm not up for any of them this year, as I'm now going to college full time. If you do want to do a show, I have a tent and some display boards. Let me know and maybe we can work something out.

I think a local group sounds fun, and the group up here and the one in OKC could occassionally merge. Isn't there an artists group that gets together at Border's the last Wednesday of the month or something like that? Anyone been to that?

[Lady Rando]

I like the idea Of a Tulsa group. OKC is a bit far but I can make it there every few months or so.

Where would the Tulsa artists suggest we meet?

[bdswagger]

I like the idea Of a Tulsa group. OKC is a bit far but I can make it there every few months or so.

Where would the Tulsa artists suggest we meet?

This is probably a good idea, as its so doggone far between OKC and Tulsa. I do think it would be a good idea if we all stayed in touch through this thread and through an email list, that way maybe we could all get together a couple of times a year or something. Also, exchange info on shows, fairs, ect. around the state. AND keep each other updated on when the different groups will meet, in case one of us is 'straying from homeground', and can drop in on a meeting!

Also, I guess I'm sort of de facto email list compiler for the state group. Is that okay with everyone? Someone let me know who ya'll decide is a co-ordinator for Tulsa, and I will email the list to them, they can print it out for everyone in the Tulsa group. AND keep me updated on list changes too, please.

So, who all is going to be at the OKC meeting? I need to know so I know how many copies of the list to print out.
Leigh

[shirleyq]

So, who all is going to be at the OKC meeting? I need to know so I know how many copies of the list to print out.
Leigh

ME (hand waving in air)

[bdswagger]

OKC Group Meeting

At Galilio's in the Paseo, OKC
April 17th at 1:30pm

[bdswagger]

ME (hand waving in air)

ALRIGHT! That's two of us. PLEASE tell me there will be more?
Leigh

[matou-joli]

Also, I guess I'm sort of de facto email list compiler for the state group. Is that okay with everyone? Someone let me know who ya'll decide is a co-ordinator for Tulsa, and I will email the list to them, they can print it out for everyone in the Tulsa group. AND keep me updated on list changes too, please.

Leigh

Well, I took the liberty of putting together an email discussion list for the Tulsa people so we can get moving on this. :) Of course, it's great if the OKC people want to join, too. This way we can discuss where and when the first meetings will be.

To subscribe send an email to: TWCA-subscribe@topica.com
And then to send a message to the group, email: TWCA@topica.com

[birds2]

We (my wife and I) will be at the artist meeting.

[pencilnpen]

Hello all, Esters mom here, checking in from Muskogee OK. Count me in on the Tulsa group, never done any shows, I do mostly graphite. I post alot in the drawing and sketching board. Look forward to seeing how this develops.

Robin
aka pencilnpen

[Lady Rando]

My friend and I will be there! :D

[L C Church]

Tulsa group, Kellie has set up an e-mail contact for us. We started talking about maybe meeting at Woodward Park weather permitting. How does that sound to the rest of the group? We are excited about doing this, hope to meet soon. Linda

[Bill Stephens]

Tulsa group, Kellie has set up an e-mail contact for us. We started talking about maybe meeting at Woodward Park weather permitting. How does that sound to the rest of the group? We are excited about doing this, hope to meet soon. Linda

I am up for that. I'm excited. Maybe I get my father who lives in Kansas to join us. If I can lure him down here to visit his granddaughters or something. He is an artist as well. Will this be sometime in May?

[L C Church]

Well, looks like Tulsa group coming together :clap: Bill and wife, maybe Dad, Kellie, Robin and Ester, Lady Rando, and myself. Missing anyone else ? May sounds good to me. I'm really excited too! I just moved and breaking down my studio and trying to set it back up has been stressful! Haven't painted for awhile , yesterday I started back up. Looking forward to meeting fellow local artist. Did I say I was excited ? :D Linda

[roberj]

Hi everyone, just checking in and catching up. It looks like I will be in OKC Saturday and would also like to be included in the Tulsa area list. Looking forward to this,

Bob.

[kjsspot]

I'm still uncertain if I'll make it Saturday or not but would like to be put on the overall mailing list and the OKC list, if there is one. We'll be celebrating my Grandma's 96th birthday Saturday and my folks haven't set a time yet.

[L C Church]

Just wondering if there are any dates that wouldn't work out for anyone for a Tulsa meeting in May? Any suggestions?

[Lady Rando]

I'm pretty open to dates to meet in Tulsa.
I am also still planning on making it to OKC.

[Lady Rando]

Are we all still meeting tomorrow?

[shirleyq]

I certainly hope so since I have planned my whole day around it, lol :D

[Aisling]

Oh man, I just stumbled across this thread and am in Midwest City, but I'm headed to Norman tomorrow!!! ARGH!!! I'm being drug down to Border's by my "ride", ( Also known as my SO ), to pick up a DVD, and I know he's not going to go for a trip to Paseo after that... <sigh> You guys are going to have a BEAUTIFUL day, though. Is this really going to turn into a real consistant Meet-Up? I know another artist in Oklahoma from The Colored Pencil Forum. I think she's a half-hour or so north of OKC.

I wonder if begging would work ... Hmmmm...


Aisling Art & Design (http://groups.msn.com/AislingArt)

http://www.wetcanvas.com/Community/images/07-Dec-2003/16642-InTheBeginningthumbnail.jpg

[Lady Rando]

Aisling...... beg, beg, and barter too if that helps. :)
My friend Pam and I will see all of you tomorrow. This is going to be fun. :clap:

[kjsspot]

1:30 at Galileo's right? I think I can make it. :)

[Aisling]

It looks like The Art God is smiling down on me! I should be able to make it. Funny how these things work out. My SO came home and said he's probably going to work for a while in OKC tomorrow, so will be passing right by Paseo just when I need him to. :clap: :clap: :clap: I'll check back again to make sure everything is still a go. 1:30, right? I have a few old things just run off in miniature from the printer for "show and tell".

I'm coming just for the fun of this, to see what other artists here do, ( I'm from the DC area. ), and to meet new people. I'm really shy, but will probably stand in the middle of Galileo's and scream : "ANYBODY HERE FROM WET CANVAS?" and from there on out they can all just think we're nuts. ;)

Oh, I hope this works out....<sigh>


Aisling Art & Design (http://groups.msn.com/AislingArt)

http://www.wetcanvas.com/Community/images/07-Dec-2003/16642-InTheBeginningthumbnail.jpg

[bdswagger]

Yep folks, the OKC meeting is still on. See ya'll tomorrow!
Leigh

[bdswagger]

Well, for those of you who weren't able to make the first meeting in OKC...

We had a pretty good-sized group show up, mostly folks from outside of the OKC area. Galilio's is a really nice place, and of couse, the Paseo area is used to artists anyway... although NEXT TIME, I will try to remember to let them know we are going to be meeting there ahead of time! No problem though, it was very quiet day for them. We had the whole non-smoking room to ourselves-with a handy dandy door outside right there for those of us who smoke.

Members Present--

Me-bdswagger (Leigh)
ShirleyQuaid
birds2-Bob and his wife Pat
roberj-Bob
LadyRando-Tamara and her friend Pam
Aisling-and her SO
kjsspot-and her daughter

Everyone brought some of their work-most folks had their printed portfolios with them, which was really neat, so we all got to see what kind of work the others do. Also both Tamara and kjsspot brought examples of their sculture, and birds2-Bob-brought one of his wood carving pieces. All very neat work by a nice bunch of people.

All in all, it was a good 'meet and greet' first meeting. I'm hoping that the next one, those of us who want to, can bring pieces to be criquiced (sp?) by the group. I'm planning on bringing a piece or two myself. But please, no one HAS TO. Only if you WANT TO.

Also, we might plan a gallery crawl for a meeting too. The Paseo is a good area for that. So is Norman, as there are still quite a few small galleries here.

A few of us mentioned trying to alternate meetings between the OKC area and Tulsa area as well. So you folks up there, be sure to let us know WHEN and WHERE you are planning on meeting in May.

I do need to mention one thing however...
Religion and politics can both be divisive, downright explosive subjects. Please, lets none of us make the assumption that everyone in the group is "just like me", because trust me, that's not the case. So for the sake of peace and harmony, lets park these subjects at the door when you come to meetings. Including the jokes.

Have a good weekend eveybody!
Leigh

[roberj]

Here's a photo to go with the roster above.

[Aisling]

I had a lovely time, Leigh, and I hope to make it to the next meeting. I'd love to bring a piece for a critique session. I'm very good at listening to anything anyone says about my work, <giggling>, I'm just not always very good at taking advice. It's so hard for me to get motivated to work in the first place; harder still to get myself to change something! :D I might die of exhaustion!!! The promise of another lunch out with such wonderful people should do the trick, though. I'm willing do do anything for that. ;)

I thoroughly enjoyed seeing everyone's great paintings, drawings, carvings, and sculptures, and was truely inspired to get back to doing more of my own artwork. Thanks guys for giving me a new reason to paint. I needed it. I also enjoyed picking everyone's brains finding out what works and doesn't work in the Oklahoma art market. It's so different here from the DC/MD./VA. area.

I was wondering if any of y'all would be interested in someday starting a gallery of our own? ( That's just a dream of mine. It's just a glimpse of my control-freak side. ) Oh, and I stopped at Border's in Norman and picked up a copy of Wildlife Art Magazine - and quite a few others as well. I sooooooooooooo wish we all lived closer to each other and could pool all of our artist resources... I know creating is a solitary spiritual act, but I for one need someone to hold my hand, so to speak, when doing all of the other things it takes to actually sell a picture. I'll admit, I'm clueless. Be patient with me. I promise to learn quickly.

Okie dokie, I'm off to drool over pictures in magazines and get ideas for translating them into things that will make me the next Robert Bateman or Bev Doolittle! ( SEE WHAT YOU STARTED, BOB?!?!? <giggling> ) <hehe> Also, if anyone is interested in an MSN Group site where we can just gab, trade secrets, and post new works, let me know. I'm the Queen of group site design. I'll just make all of y'all managers and then you can play with it and upload to your heart's content. Holler if you think it would be fun. I was thinkin' that this'a way we wouldn't have to make bunches of threads all over Wetcanvas and try and track each other down. That doesn't mean leave Wet Canvas; it would just be a way to keep in touch easier.

Faith/Aisling

By the way, if you go to my web site, you can see my paintings with much more color than the little prints I brought today.

Aisling Art & Design (http://groups.msn.com/AislingArt)

http://www.wetcanvas.com/Community/images/07-Dec-2003/16642-InTheBeginningthumbnail.jpg

[bdswagger]

Here's a photo to go with the roster above.

Kewl! I was hoping you would post a photo here!
Leigh

[Lady Rando]

My friend Pam and I had a lot of fun. After we left the group we wandered through a few of the galleries and I ended up bringing home 2 pieces from an artist to scan and print on canvas. WOWIE!!! :clap:

I'll be back inOKC the end of this coming week to deliver her prints to her and to see more of the galleries. What a really cool part of town that is. :)

[pencilnpen]

Any decisions on a date for Tulsa? With finals coming up, I have been focusing on that- LOL! For me the first week in May isn't good- finals- arggg-

Robin

[kjsspot]

I'll be back inOKC the end of this coming week to deliver her prints to her and to see more of the galleries. What a really cool part of town that is. :)

Great job!! End of the week the arts festival should still be going on. You might want to check that out if you're going to be here. Would be a GREAT place to show your prints to artists.

[kjsspot]

Here's the info for the festival. Even has a page for directions. ;)

http://www.artscouncilokc.com/festival/

[bdswagger]

Hello All!

I'd like to remind everyone I haven't heard from yet, that if you want to be on the email list, you need to PM me with the info. Here is what I need...

Your WC handle
Your town
Your First name
Your email address
Your artists web site address, if you have one
Also, if you have EBay store and want to place that on the list, then I need the addy for that as well.

Happy Painting everyone!

[shanalee]

hi...
I just joined this forum..thought i'd say hey, i'm in moore, seems to be alot of OK people on here! :)

[bdswagger]

hi...
I just joined this forum..thought i'd say hey, i'm in moore, seems to be alot of OK people on here! :)

You'er in Moore? Shades of the past! So, join us already! (g)
Leigh

[shanalee]

cool..actually, i'm from norman, but when i moved back to oklahoma a couple of years ago i landed in moore, who knew...

[L C Church]

Hi, Just wanted to know if the Tulsa meeting was still on? Hope to make it to the Okla City meetings eventually, but sure would be nice to have contact closer also. I know at least two of the Tulsa group are in school so are getting ready for finals, just hadn't seen too much posting for interest in the planning of us meeting. Are there any still wanting to do this ? Hope so Linda

[Lady Rando]

kjsspot .... thank you for that link. :)

L C Church .... I'm still interested in the Tulsa get together. Who is putting it together?

[L C Church]

Well I'm not sure, matou-joli, Kellie started an e-mail group for us. WE did some pm-ing and a few e-mails on the group mail. She is in school and has finals coming up, so that may be why we haven't heard from her. I have kept a list of those from this thread who showed interest we have about ten including us. I sent a p m to Kellie so I'll wait to hear from her. Anyhow hope we can get everyone back to discussing the meeting. I know several really seemed excited about it. Linda

[bdswagger]

cool..actually, i'm from norman, but when i moved back to oklahoma a couple of years ago i landed in moore, who knew...

If you want to get on the email list, PM me with your info-refer to this thread for what you need to send to me. Always glad to welcome aboard new folks!
Leigh

[Lady Rando]

Everyone make it though the storms okay? We lost a branch out of a big tree last night but so far Cheif Sapulpa's blessing is still keeping us tornado free. :)

[bdswagger]

Everyone make it though the storms okay? We lost a branch out of a big tree last night but so far Cheif Sapulpa's blessing is still keeping us tornado free. :)

Norman wasn't hit, but it was a little shaky for my daughter. She had classes at OKCCC yesterday evening. She's fine, that's well south of where anything hit. Everybody else alright, I hope? Looks like it's gonna rock and roll again tonight too.
Leigh

[Lady Rando]

Well here we go again. Looks like one just came down in the Broken Arrow area. Yikes, I sure hope everyone is okay.

We're as battened down as we can get here in Sapulpa. Looks like another long night of storms. :( Everyone is in my thoughts, be safe through this yucky weather.

[shirleyq]

A tornado came down about 10 miles west of us last night and then the storm crossed directly over us. No damage but a lot of rain in a short period. We couldn't see across the yard. The creek had white caps!
Hope everyone is OK.

[L C Church]

Anyone showing art work this weekend at Gilcrease? Thought I would check out the show, maybe to do it next year. Linda

[bdswagger]

Anyone showing art work this weekend at Gilcrease? Thought I would check out the show, maybe to do it next year. Linda

WHAT show? Gilcrease has an open compitition? Didn't know that!
Leigh

[Lady Rando]

I didn't know this either. Tell us what you think of it, I'm not going to be able to make it there this time around.

[L C Church]

WHAT show? Gilcrease has an open compitition? Didn't know that!
Leigh


Art Market on Gilcrease grounds May 1, 9am-4pm, they have a silent auction, painting,jewelry,wood sculpture,glass,book art,pottery and photography are listed. Contact info WaterWorks Art Studio, 1710 W. Charles Page Blvd. Tulsa, Ok. 74127. I know they have it yearly, going to check it out see how it's going for the artist, I think Kellie- matou-joli did it one year. Linda

[shirleyq]

This is the sort of information that we should be sharing with other Okies and those of you who live here but can't bring yourselves to speak with an accent :D :D

[SoonerAsh]

I'm glad to hear that the meeting at Galileo's was a success. I am looking forward to going to the next meeting that is planned!

Are any of you participating in the Momentum Tulsa OVAC (Oklahoma Visual Arts Coalition) event on 15 May? I'm going to try to submit 3 paintings for it next weekend, but am wondering if anyone has participated and has any idea as to what kind of art they will be accepting?

Take care,
Ash :)

[L C Church]

I'm glad to hear that the meeting at Galileo's was a success. I am looking forward to going to the next meeting that is planned!

Are any of you participating in the Momentum Tulsa OVAC (Oklahoma Visual Arts Coalition) event on 15 May? I'm going to try to submit 3 paintings for it next weekend, but am wondering if anyone has participated and has any idea as to what kind of art they will be accepting?

Take care,
Ash :)


The info I have on the Momentum event you have to be 30 and under; up and coming,I'm 20 yrs too late on this :D
Did find a "NO COST" show June 5th. Plaza's Spring Festval of the Art's, 11 to 5 at the Plaza 81st & Lewis . contact info Owen Cowdery (918) 258-3536 Kicking myself in the booty for not being ready to show yet!

[bdswagger]

This is the sort of information that we should be sharing with other Okies and those of you who live here but can't bring yourselves to speak with an accent :D :D

ROFLOL!

[bdswagger]

Okay Folks!

Is anybody up for a get together in OKC in either June or July? Lets see some dates! :)
Leigh

[roberj]

Is anyone else going to be at the Paseo over the Memorial Day weekend? They tell me it is the biggest event on Paseo each year, but this is my first attempt. I am sharing space at the Greg Mattlock Gallery that week, drop by and say hi. Be sure and check our Bob Adams' wood carvings at the gallery at the south end of Paseo this month too.

Bob

[Lady Rando]

I'm going to try and get to Paseo over the Memorial Day weekend. My hubby is off that day and we may just make a day of it looking around and meeting the artists.

[kjsspot]

Hi Bob, do you have the details on this? I'm not familar with the event. Thanks!

[roberj]

You can get info at http://www.thepaseo.com at least I think that's the site. It is a yearly thing for about the last 28 years or so. They rent spaces along Paseo for booths. I don't know if there is any space left or not. Greg Matlock said that it is a good event with several thousand people passing through. He mentioned selling something like 18 paintings last year. I'm taking mostly my small paintings. I'm on the verge of raising my prices, but I think I will wait untill after the show. It would be nice to sell a bunch. I've been getting lots of repeat customers lately. Hope that is a continuing trend. Hope to see you there.

Bob

[birds2]

I am going to try to go. Fellow Okies, be sure to stop by JRB Arts and tell them how great my birds are! :) I am still trying to get a few things done before my next show which is in June.

anyway I'll be looking for you fellow artist there.

Birds2 (Bob)

[bdswagger]

Good luck to Bob and Bob on selling their work!

If the bunch is going to try to get together during the Festival-when and where? Any ideas?

I'll try to send out an email to everyone about this in a couple of days, I'd like to have some meet place and times to throw out for consideration. Or not. It's up to you folks. It's not just my group, after all! :) It's yours!

Anyone who hasn't gotten their email list--CHECK YOUR WC PRIVATE MESSAGES. That's where I sent them. There are one or two people I STILL do not have email addresses for.
Leigh

[shutterbug lady]

kjsspot .... thank you for that link. :)

L C Church .... I'm still interested in the Tulsa get together. Who is putting it together?


not sure who is putting it together. my husband is an artist and if we can get this get organized, I would like to join you, if that is ok. I had suggested in a PM that we try for may 22. is that late enough for those in school? otherwise, we may have to move it to June, because the last weekend in may is a holiday. I don't go into tulsa often enough to come up with a location idea, but when I do, I'll look around for a couple of places... other input? shall we agree on a time? who's coming from the farthest location? afternoon, like 2p or later?

[Ophelia]

Greetings,

I just wanted to let everyone know that the 'Arts for All' Festival is taking place in Lawton this weekend (May 7,8,9). I did a search online and found their website:

Arts for All Festival - Lawton, OK (http://www.lawtonafa.org/Festival.htm)

I saw on the news a while ago that they have 100+ booths of food, art, crafts, etc.

A word of advice about the food: I attend an International Festival in Lawton last year and there was a yellow and brown portable trailer decorated to look German selling German food. I can't remember the name of the trailer (Der Braut Haus...maybe), but you can't miss the yellow and brown. IF they are at the Arts for All Festival, have some weinerschnitzel. It's wonderful! I've been to Germany and the lady with the trailer has authentic food.

Everyone have a great weekend,

Susan

[blondiedenise]

Hi all! I'm a newbie to WC and just found this Okie thread. I live in Bixby. I have a very hectic life right now...it's all I can do to get the dishes done, so meeting right now is probably not going to work for me but I would like to keep up to date on all the email and posting info. The info on shows and such is wonderful! I want to learn!! I'm just getting back to doing art work after a 20 year hiatus to raise kids. My first child graduates in 9 days and my youngest has 2 years to go. I hope to be full time, up to my neck in artwork by the time he finishes school. Right now I'm taking classes...I've forgotten so much.

Looking forward to learning alot from you all...

I already sent PM with my info for the email list.

Denise :)

[gonewild]

hi I am from Bartlesville I am just a beginning artist but I would love to sit in on one of your meetings .... would anyone oppose?

[Lady Rando]

Welcome to the Oklahoma group blondiedenise and gonewild.

I lived in Bartlesville for 14 years. Maybe we know each other? :)

May is starting to get really busy for me, anyone what to suggest a date, time and place for our 1st Tulsa get together?

[L C Church]

Welcome to the Oklahoma group blondiedenise and gonewild.

I lived in Bartlesville for 14 years. Maybe we know each other? :)

May is starting to get really busy for me, anyone what to suggest a date, time and place for our 1st Tulsa get together?


May 22nd has been suggested, posted here and Tulsa e-mail group. It's a start :D
Is there any place we could meet in the Brady district ? I think there is a coffee house there, and OPAC gallery?
Hello to the newbies :clap: Linda

[Lady Rando]

Isn't the Spagetti Warehouse over in that area?

[L C Church]

Isn't the Spagetti Warehouse over in that area?


Yes, I forgot about that. Does that sound like a good place to meet to the rest of the group?

[blondiedenise]

May 22nd has been suggested, posted here and Tulsa e-mail group.


What's the Tulsa email group?

Denise

[shutterbug lady]

What's the Tulsa email group?

Denise


contact bdswagger for a list of names and to have yours added. if not, I can copy you mine but it may not be up to date.

either the speghetti warehouse or the coffee shop/OPAC gallery sounds good to me, and I live in Owasso, so it wouldn't be far.

anyone have an objection to May 22, because now is the time to bring up alternate date(s). remember the last weekend of May is a holiday, so it would have to be moved to June if 5/22 is not an option. It really doesn't matter to me - just let me know!! do we have a head count?

[shutterbug lady]

welcome blondiedenise and gonewild!!!

[roberj]

As far as I know May 22 is fine with me.

[L C Church]

Well, I took the liberty of putting together an email discussion list for the Tulsa people so we can get moving on this. :) Of course, it's great if the OKC people want to join, too. This way we can discuss where and when the first meetings will be.

To subscribe send an email to: TWCA-subscribe@topica.com
And then to send a message to the group, email: TWCA@topica.com


This is the info for getting on Tulsa e-mail group, and then bdswagger has the okie list :D Linda

[Lady Rando]

I just got a call from my brother. Seems he has a job to do in Bartlesville so he's flying in on the 21st from Illinois a few days early to visit. Yippee to that but now it looks like the 22nd may be out for me. :(

[bdswagger]

hi I am from Bartlesville I am just a beginning artist but I would love to sit in on one of your meetings .... would anyone oppose?

Everybody is welcome! The more the merrier! You need to send me a PM with your WC handle, your town, your first name and your email address in it. Also if you have a web site or ebay store, please include those as well. I'm building an email list of members. Do you know how to send a PM (Private Message) yet?
Leigh

[bdswagger]

May 22nd has been suggested, posted here and Tulsa e-mail group. It's a start :D
Is there any place we could meet in the Brady district ? I think there is a coffee house there, and OPAC gallery?
Hello to the newbies :clap: Linda

Someone-I think it was elbgorton-tried to send me an email with an attachment a while back, but the attachment wouldn't open or just wasn't there. Anyway, I sent her a message about it, but never heard back from her. So that might be what happened.
Leigh

[bdswagger]

Sorry if I've fallen a bit behind here. I'm up to my eyeballs in the Tarot Project over in the Fantasy/Sci Fi Forum and it's turned into a MAJOR job! :)

By the by, a friend and I are looking for another artist to share booth space with at the Med Faire in Norman, April of next year. We would be splitting costs 3 ways. Anybody who is interested needs to either post here OR PM me.
Thanks, Leigh

[kjsspot]

Hey y'all. I've started a thread for posting Oklahoma Visual Arts festivals, shows & events. Here's the thread.

http://www.wetcanvas.com/forums/showthread.php?p=2313395#post2313395

[pencilnpen]

Someone-I think it was elbgorton-tried to send me an email with an attachment a while back, but the attachment wouldn't open or just wasn't there. Anyway, I sent her a message about it, but never heard back from her. So that might be what happened.
Leigh

Hi, neither I or ester (eblgorton) can make it - she's working that weekend, she's my ride there.... bummer... maybe we can setup sometime here in muskogee at honor heights, they have local shows there occasionally- wish we could come.

Robin

[chflanders]

I cannot believe how big this thread has become! Wow! Didn't get a chance to read through everything, but I wanted to be included in a "list" of what is going on, and will do the PM thing. (I've started to do "The Artist's Way" and am beginning to feel a little more empowered.)

I'm trying to get a web site up and am working to get some art work on to art agent. I have been in Tulsa two years and would really like to find a gallery to represent me, but have no idea how to approach one, so I'm working on that too.

I saw something about a meeting in Tulsa on the 22nd, which of course, I cannot make. (Murphy's law. It's my daughter's graduation. I'm sure she won't mind if I don't go to it and go to the meeting--yeah! RRRRrright!) Last meeting, I was too scared to attend. This meeting I can't make. Any plans for a third?


--Carrie

[shirleyq]

Last meeting, I was too scared to attend. This meeting I can't make. Any plans for a third?


--Carrie

Everyone has something that they can add to a meeting even if it is just a sunny personality so PLEEEASE don't feel shy about attending. Many of us are just finding our way. :) :) :)

[bdswagger]

I cannot believe how big this thread has become! Wow! Didn't get a chance to read through everything, but I wanted to be included in a "list" of what is going on, and will do the PM thing. (I've started to do "The Artist's Way" and am beginning to feel a little more empowered.)

I'm trying to get a web site up and am working to get some art work on to art agent. I have been in Tulsa two years and would really like to find a gallery to represent me, but have no idea how to approach one, so I'm working on that too.

I saw something about a meeting in Tulsa on the 22nd, which of course, I cannot make. (Murphy's law. It's my daughter's graduation. I'm sure she won't mind if I don't go to it and go to the meeting--yeah! RRRRrright!) Last meeting, I was too scared to attend. This meeting I can't make. Any plans for a third?


--Carrie

Hi Carrie! Welcome to the group!
There were a few folks who were talking about getting together during the Paseo Festival in OKC over Memorial weekend, but so far, nothings been said here or to me about a possible time and place. I had intended to send something out on this, but I've gotten behind on this group. Hopefully I'll get that done this weekend. But I have a feeling alot of folks will have plans already.
Leigh

[bdswagger]

Everyone has something that they can add to a meeting even if it is just a sunny personality so PLEEEASE don't feel shy about attending. Many of us are just finding our way. :) :) :)

Hey Girl! Long time no here from! :) Have you taken you trip yet? How was it? How do you feel about a get together during Memorial weekend?
Leigh

[shirleyq]

Hey Girl! Long time no here from! :) Have you taken you trip yet? How was it? How do you feel about a get together during Memorial weekend?
Leigh
Haven't gone yet, haven't been able to paint............don't ask! :( :rolleyes: :(
I am leaving sometime next week and don't know if I will be back before the Memorial meeting. Life certainly can get complicated, can't it?

[kjsspot]

I'm planning on going over Memorial weekend. I'm pretty open as to when and where. Sat or Sun afternoon or anytime on Monday is good for me.

[kjsspot]

Shirley, life does indeed get complicated. And often times it take really wild turns that are completely unexpected. {{{hugs}}}

[Lady Rando]

Thant looks like at least 2 of us that can't make the Tulsa get together on the 22nd, so I have a suggestion for a new date. How about June 12th and we meet at Spagetti Warehouse?

[bdswagger]

I'm planning on going over Memorial weekend. I'm pretty open as to when and where. Sat or Sun afternoon or anytime on Monday is good for me.

I would love to make a meeting myself, but I would need a ride, especially since it looks like Shirley is not going to be able to make it. I need to check with the kids first, and see whats up with them.
Leigh

[shutterbug lady]

I was the one who initially suggested May 22nd and I will not be offended in the LEAST if we move it to June 12th. I don't want to interfere with graduation or other things. Since date has come up very quickly, it seems to me that trying to rush everyone to come would be a bad idea.

I make a motion to move the date to June 12th. Any seconds?

[blondiedenise]

Carrie-

(I've started to do "The Artist's Way" and am beginning to feel a little more empowered.)

What's "The Artist's Way"?

Denise

[chflanders]

I second the new date! (No graduation!) Spaghetti Warehouse sounds good, too. Yum!

Denise, "The Artists' Way" is a book by Julia Cameron. It is UNBELIEVABLY extremely helpful for people (creative/artists) willing to try it and stick with it. Some of it seems really hokey, but once you get through that and realize the validity of some of the things that she says, you find it really helpful. In the fall, they will do another group/discussion of it in one of the forums here. (I think Creativity Forum.) I am in the middle of it with a small group, but intend to do it in the fall, since I do it very haphazardly now. (My own fault--too much going on at this time of year to become involved in something like this, but I'm desperate.) It's worth considering if you are the type of artist that needs a good swift kick in the butt every know and then (or constantly--like me.)

--Carrie

[bdswagger]

I think June 12th might work out better for me too. Are we talking OKC? I don't really care where in the City we meet, as long as I have a ride :)

So, tentatively...

June 12th
Spaggettii Warehouse-OKC?

What time? And be sure to remember about rush hours! We want to be able to get tables and NOT be getting dirty looks from wait staff! :)
Leigh

[bdswagger]

I'm planning on sending out the new email list by the end of the month/the begining of June, and there are a couple of things I need to bring up...

Some folks have not yet picked up their copies of the list. Check your PM's! This is where I sent the list and the up-date, and will continue to do so.

There are still a few people I need info from. They are...
dpowell-I still need your first name
SoonerAsh-I need your email address
matou-joli--I need an email address
gonewild-I need your first name and your email address and if you have one, web address for artists site or eBay store address

Send me a PM with the above info.

Looking forward to hearing from you folks. PLEASE get this to me by May 31st. Thanks
Leigh

[bdswagger]

I posted a notice in the 'Oklahoma Visual Art Shows, Festivals and Events' thread, about a new cafe in the Paseo-OKC that is looking for artists. They are doing monthly exhibits and they are NOT charging commision. They only have 1 artist signed up, so check it out! :D
Leigh

[Lady Rando]

Actually, I was talking about Tulsa. :D Sorry about the confusion.


I think June 12th might work out better for me too. Are we talking OKC? I don't really care where in the City we meet, as long as I have a ride :)

So, tentatively...

June 12th
Spaggettii Warehouse-OKC?

What time? And be sure to remember about rush hours! We want to be able to get tables and NOT be getting dirty looks from wait staff! :)
Leigh

[bdswagger]

Actually, I was talking about Tulsa. :D Sorry about the confusion.

Okay, so...
Is OKC not having a June meeting?

How about July? Anybody? Waiting for suggestions, folks...
Leigh

[shutterbug lady]

Okay, so...
Is OKC not having a June meeting?

Leigh


OKC group is more than invited to our meeting - this is our first so the more the merrier!!! We're just trying to get introductions taken care of!!! how many are going to make it so far? (me and hubby make 2...)

[Lady Rando]

Count me in, and maybe a friend also.

[Lady Rando]

Anyone familiar with this site? http://www.okartists.org/

[L C Church]

Anyone familiar with this site? http://www.okartists.org/

Tamara thanks for the site,looks like a good deal! I'm still wanting to be part of the group meetings. Linda

[Lady Rando]

Everyone make it though the storm last night okay? My hubby, 2 dogs and I spent some time in our scaredy hole when the sirens went off and the weather man got all exited about a tornado on the ground and headed into Sapulpa. It didn't reach our side of town and I'm not sure what damage it caused.

[Soulartz]

Oh Wow, I am so happy I found this thread! Please include me in the emails.
I am in the thriving metropolis of Oologah, but will be back and forth to Norman while my husband works on his degree at OU.

-Michelle

[roberj]

Just got back from the Paseo Fest. I was set up in the Matlock Gallery for the three days, had a great time and met lots of new friends and a few old ones too... it is a small world. Sold 8 paintings and made three possible commisions, you never know if those are going to pan out though. If anyone stopped by and I didn't recognize you please forgive, Bob.

[shutterbug lady]

Everyone make it though the storm last night okay? My hubby, 2 dogs and I spent some time in our scaredy hole when the sirens went off and the weather man got all exited about a tornado on the ground and headed into Sapulpa. It didn't reach our side of town and I'm not sure what damage it caused.

my DH and I were driving through that storm - on I44 at Kellyville exit just as the storm chasers were on the radio saying the tornado was going through kellyville and sapulpa. yikes. we're ok - I just have a few more grey hairs, thanks.

I am counting 5-6 people at the meeting. time? 130p, 3p, 4p, or other?

[kjsspot]

Tamara, all fine here! The storm missed us. :clap:

Bob, I'm so sorry I missed the show. After the accident we decided to spend some serious family time together this weekend. Kudos on your sales!!! That's very encouraging!!

[Lady Rando]

Wow, another storm today. This time lots of damage in Tulsa. The new Williams tower lost 60+ windows and steel beams bowed out about 2 feet. What a mess. Here in Sapulpa we have tree limbs all over the place but haven't heard of more serious damage. Lots of fires all over Tulsa and I guess houses lost their roofs. Yikes!!! :eek: Luckily no serious injuries.

As far as a time to get together 1:30 is a good time for me. Anyone else?

[Lady Rando]

Whoops, just discovered one of our big trees split in half and it ended up on our privacy fence. Hubby is out there cutting it down as I type.

[pencilnpen]

Hi all, well, noisy afternoon, that wind was something else. We live in a mobile home and sure had my doubts after listening to tulsa. We had flooding and trees down, not sure what else-

Robin

[chflanders]

The way I've pieced this together: Anyone who wants to meet, there is a meeting/get-to-gether in Tulsa at The Spaghetti Wharehouse at 1:30 on June 12. Am I correct?

I would love to go and so far it's possible. (I may even have my new business cards by then--very exciting!)

Hope to see everyone there.

As far as the storm, a lot of limbs down here in Tulsa, but what is surprising to me is the amount of entire trees down. Really nice established ones. We are so grateful that noone was hurt. From what I've been able to prove: WilTell building had serious damage with the windows, but no body was hurt. One garage roof over at Peoria and 31st was lost, a lot of trees, half-trees and major limbs down all over town. Other than that, Tulsa's doin' just fine. Glad everyone is safe. Tamara, I was thinking of you when I heard the tornados were heading for Sapulpa. Glad you're Okay.

--Carrie

[bdswagger]

Hello All!

I've been having problems with my computer connection recently, but for some reason today it's working. May have had to do with all the lines down from the storms.

Glad to hear that everyone seems to have come through the storms okay this past week. We seem to be having spring late this year.

Concrats to roberj on the sales! That is wonderful to hear. Hope the commissions pan out!

Okay, I still haven't heard anything about a possible get together in OKC in July. Anyone have suggestions? Possible dates? I would suggest AFTER the 4th.

gonewild-you need to send me an email address for the email list! Especially since you have your email blocked from your Profile Page! Or, if you don't want to be on the list, post here or contact me or something, and I will drop you from the list, if that is what you want.
SoonerAsh-I still don't have an email from you either, and your email on your Profile Page is also blocked. If you don't want to be on the list, contact me and I will drop you, If that is what you want.

In any case, anyone who doesn't have an email address on the list, and who does NOT send me one by the end of June, will be dropped. There is no point in having their name there, but no way to contact them.

The NEW email list is setting in your PM Inbox, for anyone who hasn't picked yours up yet.

Everyone have a good weekend!
Leigh

[shirleyq]

Bob, A Big Congratulations! I talked to a friend who owns a gallery in OKC and she was saying how slow it is right now so that makes your success ever the more sweeter :clap: :clap: :clap:
Glad everyone is OK after the storms. We got back from AZ and 90 degree dry weather just in time, didn't we? ;)
I will try to make the OKC meeting when you decide when it is. I think it needs to be continued and will help everyone just to be connected on a personal level.

[Lady Rando]

Are we still meeting this Saturday in Tulsa?

[shutterbug lady]

Hi all. My apologies for not posting sooner. We had some MAJOR problems with our computer, it was down for at least a week, so we decided to scrap everything and reformat the hard drive. I lost all my pics that I took at the OKC memorial. grrrrr. We weren't able to make it to the get together on Saturday, how did it go?

[bdswagger]

Hello Everyone!

STILL need to hear from people, if/when and where OKC group is going to meet in July. Come on folks, June's half over already :)

How about the weekend July 10/11? Any time during then that would be good for anyone? We could meet up and do a gallery walk in the morning, then meet at a cafe and talk shop. Anyone who can't make a full day of it could just come to the cafe part, if they would like to.

I've been wanting to check out the galleries in the Paseo. Anybody else?
Leigh

[infinedi]

I am an OK artist also from the Claremore area. I would love to make a meeting .....

[kjsspot]

Sounds good to me. I can't do a Sunday but I should be able to do a Saturday.

[Afterglow]

Hello Everyone. :clap: :clap: :clap: This is so exciting. I've been trying to do some networking on my own. Slow as it goes. I can hardly wait to meet all of you. I would also be interested in the Tulsa Group.
My name is Pat and I live in Midwest City. I just joined the Mid-Del Art Guild and the Plein Aire Painters of Central Ok.,because I will always be a hungry student of art. I have been reading a few of the past messages and noticed that a few of you aren't very familiar with the Paseo Arts District. I know a little and learning more. It is the only permanently zoned arts district in Okc and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places, built in 1929 by G.A. Nichols. I believe the first Friday of every month is the official gallery walk and open studio. My husband and I have been a couple of times and always enjoy it.
There are so many wonderful gallerys in the metro that I didn't know about until I decided to try to see all in one year. Don't think I'll make it this year. I bet there are a lot in the whole state of Ok. I have rattled on long enough. pm me or email me all of you. Looking forward to making some artsy new friends. Pat :clap:

[Afterglow]

bdswagger, Morning of Sat. July 10th sounds great. Morning gallery walk with maybe coffee at Cairo's Coffee Shop, then lunch & meeting at one of the three restsurants? I would love spending the greater part of a day with artsy friends. :cool: Third Saturdays I have another comitment.

[bdswagger]

Cool! So we have at least 3-4 people. Anybody else?

July 10
Gallery Walk-followed by
Meeting

What time in the morning? 9:30? Most of the galleries probably don't open until 10, I'm assuming. Does anyone know?

Then, where are we going for the meeting? How about Paseo Cafe? It's small, but they are the folks that are looking for artists work to hang-new show every month-and it would give folks a chance to check out the wall space. And what time for the meeting? This is so people who can't make the gallery walk can maybe show up for the meeting. I would suggest into late afternoon, so we have time to hit, oh, 8-10 galleries. Maybe. Although that's probably assuming alot!
Leigh

[roberj]

7/10 works for me. I've been covered up the last month, but things are geting normal again. Hope to make the meeting.

[Afterglow]

Suggestions: We could meet at 9:30, at Cairo's Coffee Shop (?), then when we are sure everyone, that expressed a desire to meet, has arrived by suggested time of 10:30 (?), gallery walk. I will call some of the artist's I know in the Paseo to get their take on our desending upon them, since it is not the Paseo Arts District's official weekend for their open gallery/studio walk. It is usually the first Friday and Saturday of the month. (6-9pm Fri. & noon-5pm Sat.) They can give me the heads up on who would not be receptive and we can skip them. We certainly don't won't to burn any bridges. Surely, they would be accepting potential customers,but if not, and this is their time to seriously work,then I personally would not want to invade.
I would, however, still want to have our own informal, but serious art discussions similar to the old Masters. Paseo Cafe sounds great for the meeting.
Pat

[kjsspot]

I would think they would be receptive as the first weekend is the 4th. But, I wouldn't see why any gallery would turn people away on any given Saturday. A private studio is a different matter.

[Lady Rando]

I plan on trying to make it. I will be bringing someone with me if I do. :)

[bdswagger]

Cool deal! :) That's what, another 3-4 people? I think that brings us up to about roughly 8-10 people.

I PMed everyone one the list. Anyone who doesn't post to the thread is going to get an email in a couple of days. I want to make sure everyone knows, and if can make it, doesn't get left out.

I was talking about galleries only. I hadn't planed on invading someone's studio uninvited. That's not really kosher, ya know?

Meeting up from 9:30-10:30 someplace, sounds good. That will give everyone a chance to find a parking spot and walk from where ever to the meeting spot.

As soon as I hear back from a few more people, I'll call Mary and give her the heads-up about us meeting at the Paseo Cafe, later that afternoon. She's one of the owners. I'm sure she would like to know if we are going to invade enmasse. :D

Guess that's it for now.
Leigh

[bdswagger]

Hey folks! We are up to 25 official (on the email list) members! That's pretty neat!
Leigh

[bdswagger]

I plan on trying to make it. I will be bringing someone with me if I do. :)

Alright! The more the merrier!

I just now put together a check list and did a count-7 people so far (8 with Tamara's friend). Need to hear back from the rest of youse :)
Leigh

[DragonsChest]

Oh, may I join? (I don't paint, or anything, I use polymer clay only) This is marvelous. I live in Broken Arrow, and I know I've missed the first 2 or 3 meetings, but I would love to be involved in the next ones.

My name is Suzy and I am a very new sculptor, using polymer clay. I've been in two shows, one a metaphysical expo in 2003, and the other the Oklahoma Renaissance Faire in Muskogee, 2004. I will be there next year, as well. This October, I'll be at the renfaire in Stroud.

I have PMed bdswagger with my info, and would like to attend the Tulsa area meets. I could get to those in OKC rarely, life with two teenagers and a full time job and hubby......well my time is limited.

Anyway, I grew up in Norman, K thru 12, when they only had one high school in Norman. Was very active in all things theatre there. My parents, along with a group of friends, co-founded the Norman Community Playhouse. My mom was a co-founder of the Mummer Theatre in OKC, too. Loved going to the Norman Medieval Faire, was at the very first one. My, how it's grown. Anyway, married an Englishman and we've moved around a lot since then. Planted in Bixby about 13 years ago, moved to Arlington Texas for 10, then back to Broken Arrow where my kids have thrived and my hubby and I are quite content.

Look forward to seeing the group very soon! DC (suzy)

[shanalee]

I am planning to make it to the 7/10 meeting this time! :) planning being the key word here...anyway, hope to meet some of you then!

[DragonsChest]

I am planning to make it to the 7/10 meeting this time! :) planning being the key word here...anyway, hope to meet some of you then!

Is this meeting in the Tulsa area? If so, where? And are we supposed to bring anything? Thanks much! :clap:

(if you happen to know the post number, I'll look it up.. Just skimmed this long thread.)

[shanalee]

it's in okc

cute dragons by the way!

i grew up in norman also, grad hs in 87 (when there was only one..hehe, geez, i'm gettin' "up there")

[Lady Rando]

Oh too cool, looks like my hubby will be off that day so he will also be coming with me. Leigh, add one more to the list. :)

Suzy, bring some of your dragons and we'll talk about how to cast them. :)

[DragonsChest]

Well, pooh. If the 7/10 meeting is in OKC, I won't be able to go. Hubby gets in from Okinawa on 7/9, and I don't think he would like it if I bombed off to OKC the very next day. Sorry, Lady Rando, I would have loved to talk molds and castings with you. I will be answering your email, by the way, just haven't done so yet.

Is there a Tulsa meeting anytime soon -- or is it still in the works?

[DragonsChest]

it's in okc

cute dragons by the way!

i grew up in norman also, grad hs in 87 (when there was only one..hehe, geez, i'm gettin' "up there")


Thanks for the kudos. :p I was an old married woman with a kid on the way in 87!

[SoonerAsh]

You can count me in for June 10th meeting. :)

[bdswagger]

You can count me in for June 10th meeting. :)

Uh, I think you mean JULY 10th? Hope to see you there!
Leigh

[bdswagger]

Well, since Shirley isn't sure she is going to be in town on the 10th, I'm trolling for a ride. I'm in Norman. Anyone?

I'm going to make some phone calls the next coupla days, check on times the galleries open on Sat. We MAY need to turn the day around and do Meeting/Brunch in mid-morning, followed by the Gallery Walk. Sorry folks, not good planning on my part. Anyways, I should be able to let you know for sure by this coming Thursday. PLEASE WATCH THIS THREAD FOR UP-DATES!

In the mean time, I STILL need suggestions for WHERE we need to meet up in the morning-in case we still do the Gallery walk in the morning.

Also, there are still alot of folks I haven't heard from yet. You know who you are :evil:

By the way, for anyone who thinks you HAVE to come for the whole day... that is NOT THE CASE. Come for whatever part you can. If you can come for the whole day, great. If you can only come for one part of the day, also great.
Leigh

[Afterglow]

If you still need a ride I'll be glad to pick you up. Just pm me with directions.I live on the northeast side of Tinker in Midwest City, so it's a piece of cake.
Have you gone to the Paseo website? Has a map that might make it eaiser to pick a place to meet. I suggest Cairo's Coffee Shop. You know a place to sit and wait for everyone to gather and not too far from parking. www.thepaseo.com.
I am really excited about Sat. meeting everyone and seeing and talking art.
Pat

[SoonerAsh]

Uh, I think you mean JULY 10th? Hope to see you there!
Leigh
Yep, I goofed. Count me in for July 10th! :)

[shutterbug lady]

grrr - sorry guys and gals. we will miss out on this meeting as well. getting ready for our vacation on the 12th, so the 10th is out. we'll keep trying and maybe make the next one...
thanks anyway.
(I'm posting for myself and my husband)

[birds2]

I don't know if I will make this meeting. I have to go to Tulsa on the 8th. I'm not sure when I'll get back home. If I don't make it, I will expect a full accounting of everything that goes on. :p

[bdswagger]

Yep, I goofed. Count me in for July 10th! :)

Hey, happens to the best of us :p See you then.
Leigh

[bdswagger]

grrr - sorry guys and gals. we will miss out on this meeting as well. getting ready for our vacation on the 12th, so the 10th is out. we'll keep trying and maybe make the next one...
thanks anyway.
(I'm posting for myself and my husband)

Mebbe next time :)
Leigh

[bdswagger]

I don't know if I will make this meeting. I have to go to Tulsa on the 8th. I'm not sure when I'll get back home. If I don't make it, I will expect a full accounting of everything that goes on. :p

Sorry to hear you can't make it. I promise, a full account will be posted (crosses my heart)
Leigh

[Lady Rando]

I'm not sure how this is happening but I'm getting every post in this thread sent to 3 of my email addresses and 2 of them nobody here knows. Anybody got any idea how that's happening and how to stop it? It's annoying the poop out of me! :mad:

[DragonsChest]

I'm not sure how this is happening but I'm getting every post in this thread sent to 3 of my email addresses and 2 of them nobody here knows. Anybody got any idea how that's happening and how to stop it? It's annoying the poop out of me! :mad:


Can only think that maybe you have subscribed to the thread in a manner that sends out email notification? Don't know and I would be annoyed as well. Maybe you can filter these emails on those other two accounts you don't want to receive them on. :(

Think the Tulsa area folks might be meeting in the latter part of August. Hope we'll all get to meet up!

[bdswagger]

I'm not sure how this is happening but I'm getting every post in this thread sent to 3 of my email addresses and 2 of them nobody here knows. Anybody got any idea how that's happening and how to stop it? It's annoying the poop out of me! :mad:

What DragonChest said.

Check to see-if you are subscribed. Anyways, you can be subscribed without having to get email notification. Just change the settings for your subscibed threads.
Leigh

[bdswagger]

OKC MEETING

First off, let me appologize for taking so long to get back to ya'll on this. My (borrowed) computer is once again giving me fits.

Anyway, slight change of plans. I called the Paseo Arts Community and it appears that most of the galleries wont be open until 12 noon. Some a little earlier, but don't know which ones, as I couldn't get a list.

The point is, I suggest we have the group meeting/brunch about 10am, til 1pm, THEN do the Gallery Walk. The good news is that the Paseo is having Mid Summer Nights Dream July 9th and 10th, which means that there will be alot of the Studio Galleries open as well.

I'm going to try to get in touch with the owners/managers at Paseo Cafe today. I hopefully will be able to tell ya'll something by this evening.
Later
Leigh

[DragonsChest]

Tulsa Meetup

Okay, so far we have a few who have RSVPed yes for Aug. 7th, at 1:30 p.m. at the downtown Tulsa Spaghetti Warehouse. Probably just meeting for lunch and an artwork share. Address:

221 E Brady St
Tulsa, OK 74103
918-587-4440

Let's post if we can or can't come, so I can get a headcount.

[Lady Rando]

I will also be at the Tulsa meeting. I may bring 1 or 2 others with me. :)

[DragonsChest]

I will also be at the Tulsa meeting. I may bring 1 or 2 others with me. :)


Yay! :clap:

[Lady Rando]

OKC MEETING

First off, let me appologize for taking so long to get back to ya'll on this. My (borrowed) computer is once again giving me fits.

Anyway, slight change of plans. I called the Paseo Arts Community and it appears that most of the galleries wont be open until 12 noon. Some a little earlier, but don't know which ones, as I couldn't get a list.

The point is, I suggest we have the group meeting/brunch about 10am, til 1pm, THEN do the Gallery Walk. The good news is that the Paseo is having Mid Summer Nights Dream July 9th and 10th, which means that there will be alot of the Studio Galleries open as well.

I'm going to try to get in touch with the owners/managers at Paseo Cafe today. I hopefully will be able to tell ya'll something by this evening.
Later
Leigh
So, is this meeting still on? My hubby and I will be there but need to know for sure. Thanks

[roberj]

Just a note to let ya know I can't make OKC on Sat. Hoping for the Tulsa meeting on Aug 7


Bob

[DragonsChest]

Just a note to let ya know I can't make OKC on Sat. Hoping for the Tulsa meeting on Aug 7


Bob


Yay! Another person for the Tulsa meetup on Aug. 7. That brings it to about 6 or 7.

[Afterglow]

I hope someone else is going to Paseo on July 10th. I sure don't want to brunch alone. I will be at the Paseo Cafe at 10:00 a.m. If no one shows I'll do an earlier gallery walk and check out the J.R.B. at the Elms.

[chflanders]

Wow! So much has been going on at this post. My computer has been out of commission for about 6 weeks. I'm hoping to get it back this weekend. My husband brought his laptop home from work so that I can ggget on site real quick. Too short notice for the OKC tomoirrow, but I'm looking forward to the Tulsa Aug 7 meeting. Sorry, Afterglow. I hope you are not all alone.

Carrie

[kjsspot]

10AM where are we supposed to meet?

[Afterglow]

Hi Kjsspot,
Leigh last posted the Paseo Cafe at 10:00 a.m. She said it was new, so I don't know where it is other than in the Paseo district. I'm going rain or sun. How about you? How about anyone else?

[kjsspot]

oooOOOooo OK. That is the cafe that Leigh said was looking for artists to hang works. My daughter and I should be there. Anyone else?

10 AM - Paseo Cafe, 2912 Paseo, OKC

[kjsspot]

So, is this meeting still on? My hubby and I will be there but need to know for sure. Thanks

Still on Tam. At least two there so far. LoL

Patricia, perhaps you can bring your son to chat with my daughter (16). LoL

[SoonerAsh]

I did a quick drive by last weekend to find out where The Paseo Cafe is. It is just a little southeast of Galileo. One way to get there (if coming from the South) is to go North on Walker to 28th and Paseo Dr. You will turn west (left) on to Paseo Dr. and it is on your immediate right (it is on the North side of the road). It is kind of set back a ways; it's a white building with a patio and chairs out front.
http://www.wetcanvas.com/Community/images/09-Jul-2004/28568-map_to_paseo_cafe.gif

I am planning on being there at 10am too. I am looking forward to meeing some fellow OK artists! :)

Have a good evening,
Ash :)

[Afterglow]

My son said he would like to go. He loves the Paseo. So I guess we will see you all there. I haven't heard from Leigh about whether she found a ride or not. I offered, but she hasn't called. I hope she makes it.

[Afterglow]

Ash, I'm so glad you did a drive by. Thanks for posting the map very helpful.
I'm looking forward to meeting you. See you at 10:00.

[SoonerAsh]

The meeting yesterday was lots of fun!! kjsspot with her daughter, afterglow with her son, and I met at The Paseo Cafe yesterday morning at 10am. The cafe had wonderful food and really good coffee. They were displaying a local artist's work, which kind of set the mood for discussing our favorite subject: art! :) We met a rather energetic window washing character and found a full drum set sitting in the bathroom. It was an interesting cafe and I look forward to returning there again. Also, the owners are looking for local artists to display their artwork.

After eating and trading wonderful information on useful websites, local art groups, and basic getting to know one another, we began our gallery walk. We didn't make it to all the galleries, but that just leaves more to visit on our next meet up!! :) afterglow and kjsspot had done wonderful research and had even talked to a couple of the Paseo galleries before me arrived.

We first visited The Paseo Studio, where Jeanene Carver and M'Lou Sorrin create beautiful southwest art and pastel landscapes and still lifes. M'Lou spoke with us at length about the Paseo Arts District and her experience in the area. She is a very talented and extremely interesting woman.

The next place we visited was Christy Myers's Sculpture Studio. She too spoke with us at length about her experiences as a sculptor and her time in Paseo. She is a very spunky, upbeat woman who clearly has a strong passion to create.

After leaving Christy's studio, we wandered up through the courtyard apartments, that have many artists' studios open to the public. The courtyard is especially beautiful with ivy, flowers, gazebo, and very friendly parakeets. We stepped into Art House Studio and Salon. They have wonderful black and white photography decorating the walls, a really cool painted floor, all around an operating salon. We all grabbed salon cards to maybe schedule appointments for some new do's! :)

The last place we visited was Kay Orr Studio and Gallery. Since Kay died two years ago, the studio and gallery has been run by her former students. Looking at the artwork you can definitely tell which students were influenced most by Kay. We had a nice conversation with one her former students and discussed some of the best places to purchase frames.

All in all, it was a very nice Saturday afternoon! I look forward to seeing afterglow and kjsspot again and meeting other Oklahoma artists in the future.

Cheers!
Ash :D

[Afterglow]

Beautiful summary. I couldn't have said it better. It was indeed a wonderful experience being with other artists. I learned so much from SoonerAsh and kjsspot. I am so glad to have met you ladies and your daughter kj.I really look forward to the next meeting and getting to know other ok artists.

Always a student,
afterglow

[Lady Rando]

Sorry I couldn't make the OKC meeting but we had an emergancy with one of our dogs. Not too sure how she did it but she managed to tear one of her back claws. Our vet is seeing her this morning and I think he may have to remove that claw. I just hope she didn't break that toe also. :(

[DragonsChest]

Aw, sorry to hear about your pooch. Hope he feels okay and that the toe isn't broken.

[Lady Rando]

Well, took Sally to the vet. No broken toe, thank goodness but he did have to remove the claw. She is now wearing a pink wrapping and we have to keep that on her for the next 4 to 6 days. I guess she gets to sleep near us and not in her room. Buster, our other lab, will just mess with her foot doing the night so we'll have to keep them seperated. :rolleyes:

[DragonsChest]

NE Oklahomans! Attend! I have made reservations for us, under the name of WetCanvas Artists, for 1:30 p.m. at the Spaghetti Warehouse in downtown Tulsa for Saturday, August 7, 1:30 p.m. I made the reservation for 10, but I don't think we have that many coming yet. If you could be so kind, though, as to email me (thedragonschest@yahoo.com) with your actual headcount, then I will know if I need more/less seats at the table.

Thanks, and I am really looking forward to meeting you folks!

[bdswagger]

I appologize for being out of touch AND for missing the meeting! :crying: My computer had to be re-programed-I had managed to collect a whole bunch of viruses and it died on me. My son-in-law did the work-which was really good of him as he was trying to get a bunch of different things done, as he left for summer camp last Sat. He's in the Nat. Guards and thankyou goddess, this is his last year.

Afterglow, thank you for the offer of a ride. I had written down your phone number and promptly lost it. :crying:
Leigh

[Lady Rando]

NE Oklahomans! Attend! I have made reservations for us, under the name of WetCanvas Artists, for 1:30 p.m. at the Spaghetti Warehouse in downtown Tulsa for Saturday, August 7, 1:30 p.m. I made the reservation for 10, but I don't think we have that many coming yet. If you could be so kind, though, as to email me (thedragonschest@yahoo.com) with your actual headcount, then I will know if I need more/less seats at the table.

Thanks, and I am really looking forward to meeting you folks!

I'll be there and will have one or two others with me. :)

[idcrisis55]

I just found this Forum today and saw "Oklahoma artists". How cool that everyone is meeting and getting together to talk about art. I would like to add my name to the list for the August 7th meeting in Tulsa, if that is agreeable with everyone? It sounds so exciting!

Ann

[DragonsChest]

I just found this Forum today and saw "Oklahoma artists". How cool that everyone is meeting and getting together to talk about art. I would like to add my name to the list for the August 7th meeting in Tulsa, if that is agreeable with everyone? It sounds so exciting!

Ann

Wonderful! The more the merrier. We have almost the 10 I've made reservations for, so we may have to have another table pulled up. I'm going to be bringing a few of my small sculptures, and others will be bringing samples of their art. Not quite sure if we'll be taking a gallery walk afterwards, because I don't know what's around that area, but we'll all just play it by ear.

[Lady Rando]

Wonderful! The more the merrier. We have almost the 10 I've made reservations for, so we may have to have another table pulled up. I'm going to be bringing a few of my small sculptures, and others will be bringing samples of their art. Not quite sure if we'll be taking a gallery walk afterwards, because I don't know what's around that area, but we'll all just play it by ear.
Not sure about galleries but there's a little coffee place behind there that was a real eye opener. LOL. I use to love to go there because a lot of artsy people hung out there. After I got married I was telling my hubby about the place so we went one night. Ummmmm, not so many artsy people but definetly interesting people. :D

[idcrisis55]

Wonderful! The more the merrier. We have almost the 10 I've made reservations for, so we may have to have another table pulled up. I'm going to be bringing a few of my small sculptures, and others will be bringing samples of their art. Not quite sure if we'll be taking a gallery walk afterwards, because I don't know what's around that area, but we'll all just play it by ear.


Thanks and I'm looking forward to it :). I'm not that familiar with Tulsa, so can't help with any gallery information other than researching Google.

Ann