Studio 1021 in Everything Long Beach

Studio 1021 was featured in Everything Long Beach, and they mentioned our upcoming show (Saturday, October 2)! Check it out:

Studio 1021 is presenting a one-night exhibition featuring the vibrant paintings of Patrick Farrand and the organic ceramic sculptures and pottery of Sonia Farrand. Come see the work of Studio 1021’s owners, while enjoying a complimentary hors d’oeuvre and cocktail reception. Support the Long Beach arts at this entirely FREE event.
The Studio 1021 one-night exhibition is Saturday, October 2, 2010, from 7-10 p.m. Studio 1021 is located at 1021 E. Broadway Long Beach, CA 90802.

Read more at:

http://www.everythinglongbeach.com/studio-1021s-painting-and-ceramics-exhibition/

Painting and Ceramics Art Show at Studio 1021!

Come join us on Saturday, October 2 for a one-night exhibition here at Studio 1021! Patrick and I have been hard at work in the studio, and we are excited to show off our newest pieces. For those who don't know, I (Sonia) make ceramic sculptures and pottery, and Patrick will be showcasing his newest paintings and drawings. Come support Studio 1021 while enjoying a complimentary hors d'oeuvre and cocktail reception at this entirely FREE event. And bring friends. We love friends.

1021 E. Broadway Long Beach, CA 90802
Saturday, October 2, 2010 7-10 p.m.

Click the image below for a map, and please spread the word!

Art Discovery: Leonardo da Vinci's Ultrathin Paint Layers

Leonardo da Vinci is well known for evoking subtlety and mystery in his paintings, but only recently did scientists discover a technique he used to accomplish this effect. Apparently, da Vinci layered up to 30 coats of paint on his work, and each layer was no more than a glaze. All together, the 30 layers of paint are still half the thickness of a human hair!

Though impasto (thick, visible layers of paint), is a commonly used painting style today, I think there are contemporary lessons to be learned from this discovery. If you are deliberately painting thickly to accomplish your artistic vision, that's one thing. But if you are using multiple layers of paint to mask imperfections (or lack of substance), then it might be time to look to the old masters and refine your approach.

Interestingly, this discovery was the result of new x-ray technology that can distinguish between paint layers without requiring a sample from the painting. After all, no one wants to gouge a chunk out of the Mona Lisa! Well, maybe Michelangelo would have . . . (a little Art History humor? anyone??)

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2010/07/16/french-scientists-crack-s_n_649350.html