Date and Time
Friday May 8, 2015 Sunday Jul 5, 2015
Location
The Holmstad 700 W. Fabyan Parkway, Batavia, Ill.
Fees/Admission
Free
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Contact Information
Kathy Viney, (630) 879-4088, KJViney@covenantretirement.org
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Description
The Holmstad Town Center Gallery will feature an exhibit by Yellow House Artists entitled 'Creative Expressions in Oil Pastel' beginning May 8 through July 5, 2015. The exhibit features more than 40 oil pastel paintings created by 16 Yellow House Artists members. The public is invited to attend an Artists' Reception on Friday, May 8, 6-8 p.m. in the Town Center Gallery. The Holmstad is located at 700 W. Fabyan Parkway, Batavia. A relatively new painting medium, oil pastels were developed in the 1940's at the request of Pablo Picasso, who wanted a medium with the qualities of oil but with an ease of application and portability. Oil pastels are pure pigment suspended in inert mineral oil and formed into sticks. The color is applied directly to the painting surface using a variety of techniques. Members of the Yellow House Artists use unique methods, taking advantage of the special qualities of the medium. As part of the ongoing exhibit, The Holmstad will host the Yellow House Artists on June 12, 2015, 1-2:15 p.m. to present 'The Artistry of Oil Pastels.' The free presentation will highlight the oil pastel medium and provide examples of oil pastel techniques. A member of Yellow House Artists will take guests on a gallery walk and share details about the featured artwork. Call 877-226-7310 to reserve a spot. The artist's reception, with music and refreshments, is free. The Gallery is open daily 9 a.m.-5 p.m. and on weekends by appointment. For more information, visit www.TheHolmstad.org or call 877-226-7310. About Yellow House Artists Yellow House Artists is a group of oil pastel artists who promote both their art and their medium. The group originated with 17 oil pastel artists who had a gallery in a yellow house during the 2007 St. Charles Fine Art Show. The group has grown to include nearly 50 members who exhibit their work and educate the public about this medium.
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