Big Island of Hawaii Real Estate SOLD! Mahalo Trudy Tom of 4percent Realty!

Trudy Tom of 4 Percent Realty SOLD Our House in Hawaii For Sale-Big Island of Hawaii Real Estate

Thank you so much to Trudy Tom of 4 % Realty who showed our house and SOLD IT! We are now under contract as of Oct. 10,2008


Check out info and take the virtual tour below!

House For Sale in Hawaii-Kitchen pic

Above is an image of the kitchen in my home for sale on the Big Island of Hawaii. Sometimes I put a cover over my smooth top stove and paint in the adjacent breakfast area (pic not shown, but virtual tour is coming next week, yay!).

Read the next blog to see more info about my house for sale. Check out my Squidoo too for more info as well as facts about living in Hawaii, including fun food, tips on the locals, music,Hawaiian art and posters, etc. http://www.squidoo.com/hawaiimls

Aloha, Kathy

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Legends of Mermaids on Kauai Shores

Outside my window I hear beating hooves.. it must be a pegasus arriving to a mermaids den bringing me the salt air of Kauai. It must be "Magic" a 30x40x2 oil on canvas.

Legends of Mermaids and Kauai Shorelines of Hanalei Bay

I heard there were myths to follow
legends of mermaids
trickles of light
dancing
on the shores of Kauai
a mermaids tale indeed.

"I have measured every star", she said
"How do I find the time?
I have taken every dream
and colored them with crayons
sprinkled them with fairy dust
and framed them in seashells.
I have captured spectacular moments
they simply could not escape.
I held them close
heard their messages
wept for knowledges sake
then wrapped them in silk.
My pleasure there
I waited for the time to be right
the moon full
and made promises to night.
Legends of mermaids spoke
and I heard them."

This legend or myth?
This mermaid's love affair
sings with an island that stands for love.
Out in the middle of the Pacific
it whispers
with every bit of potential
every spiritual lesson
every breath
I could possibly invoke.

Standing on the shoreline
Hanalei, a dragons den
Puff does welcome travelers in.
He hears their longings
and wanton cries
I too have been blessed
by a mountain long and wise.
Legends of Mermaids
lost at sea?
Myths no not ever.
Tis true these tales
and magic calls
open you heart to see
feel your life
tis just a breath away.

02 March 2008
by Kathy Ostman-Magnusen

Kathy' s Art Cards Editions Originals ACEO

"Jackie Hashimoto" commissioned work
Kathy Ostman-Magnusen





What's happening on Kauai?


Airport Window Display (Aloha Airlines side)
"Reduce, Reuse, Recycle"
Brought to you by Garden Island Arts Council
Funded by a grant through the Hawai'I Tourism Authority
In cooperation with the County of Kaua'I
Office of Economic Development
(open to all passengers in transit)

May 24 - 27, 2007
Kauai Polynesian Festival
Vidinha Stadium
Kamanawa Foundation
Contact: Kapu Kinimaka

Sunday, May 27 10:00 am - 3:30 pm
Banana Poka Festival - Puamana performing
Kokee State Park Kamaloahuluhulu Meadow
Contact: Michelle Hookano, 335-9975

Sunday, May 27, 10:00 am - 3:00 pm
Kahu 'Aina Art workshops open to ages 5 to 18
Depicting Hawai'i's Native, Indigenous & Cultural Flora
Kahu 'Aina booth at Koke'e State Park Meadow
Awards Ceremony at Princeville Center on September 15, 2007
Presented by Princeville Center, Honu Group,
Garden Island Arts Council, Kaua'I conservation
Contacts: Jacqueline Kozak, 826-5231, jkozak@hawaii.edu,
Carol Yotsuda,

Sunday, May 27, 6:30 - 8:30 pm
Ala Palamea Creative Arts & Massage Therapy
An Invitation Into the Creative
4619 Lehua St @Regenerations Botanical Garden House Kapaa
$10, Drop Ins Okay
Contact: kiminkauai@yahoo.com, 346-5967

Tuesday, May 29, 2007, 6:30 pm
Ukulele Ohana Night
The Kapa'a Middle School Ukulele Band
Local Musicians
Debut of "AMA JAMMA"
Directed by Mary Lardizabal & Uncle Mark Rossi
Kapa'a Middle School Covered Court
Free and Open to the public

May 29, 11am-1pm & 2pm-4pm, Beginning Origami, Waimea, $10, Marionette
631-9173 or www.kauai-artist.net

Wednesday, May 30, 11:30 am - 1:30 pm
Kauai Chamber of Commerce present
Lunch with Governor Linda Lingle - Legislative Update
Kauai Marriott Resort & Beach Club
Contact:

Wednesday, May 30, 5:30 - 8:30
Life Drawing Class - supplies provided
Aloha Center
Contact: Martin Wessler, martin@wesslerfineart.com

May 30, 2pm-5pm & 6pm-9pm, Intro to Oriental Style Painting, Waimea, $30,
Marionette 631-9173 or www.kauai-artist.net

May 31, 12pm-3pm, Intro to Watercolors - Painting Tropical Flowers,
Waimea, $30, Marionette 631-9173 or www.kauai-artist.net

Friday, June 1, 6 - 9 pm
Bruna Stude Thalassa
Photographs 1997 - 2007
TimeSpace Contemporary Art Gallery, Old Hanapepe Town
On view through June 30, 2007
Contact: Antonion Arrellanas, 335-0094

Saturday, June 2, 11 am - l pm
Summer Reading Program
Sponsored by Read to Me International, Coldstone Creamery
& Kukui Shopping Center Merchants
Kukui Grove Shopping Center - Center Stage
Dr. Terry & Joanna Carolan
Mark Jeffers - Russell the Rooseter
MC Ed Ka'ahea, Douglas Odani - balloon man
Rachel & Oba MacKay, author of "Aretha and Her Three Chicks"\
Author Stormy Bradley Cozad to collect reading logs
Contact Janice Bond 639-9201

Saturday, June 2, 11 am to 2 pm
Paniolo Stanley Valorosa presents
"Paniolo Style Saddle Making"
Modern day application of an old time art
Free Admission on Ohana Day
Contact: Kauai Museum, 245-6931, ex 26

June 2, 11am-2pm, Silk Painting Workshop, Waimea, $60, Marionette 631-9173
or www.kauai-artist.net

Saturday - Sunday, June 2 - 3
Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday, June 7, 8, 9, 10
Weeknights - 7:00 pm
Sundays - 4:00 pm
Women in Theater (WIT) presents
Broadway Musical "CABARET"
Kauai Community College PAC
Tickets: $20 gen/ $10 students 12 - 18
$25 at the door
Show is not suitable for children
Tix Outlets: Olas, Magic Dragon, Kilauea Pharmacy,
Grande's Gems, Vicky's Fabrics, Kmart,
Banana Patch, Kalaheo Café, Aloha-n-Paradise
Book early for limited seating
Romey Curtis RomeyCurtis@aol.com

Sunday, June 3, 11:30 AM - 4:00 PM
TASTE OF HAWAII ULTIMATE BRUNCH
w/ Hawaii's Most Distinguished Chefs
Silent Auction - 11:30 - 3:00 PM
SMITH'S TROPICAL PARADISE
SPONSOR: Rotary Club of Kapaa Foundation
$75 ADV/$80 DOOR
CONTACT: ROTARY CLUB MEMBERS

Sunday, June 3, 6:30 - 8:30 pm
Ala Palamea Creative Arts & Massage Therapy
An Invitation Into the Creative
4619 Lehua St @Regenerations Botanical Garden House Kapaa
$10, Drop Ins Okay
Contact: kiminkauai@yahoo.com, 346-5967

June 5, 11am-2pm, Silk Painting Workshop, Waimea, $60, Marionette 631-9173
or www.kauai-artist.net

June 6, 2pm-5pm & 6pm-9pm, Intro to Watercolors - Painting Tropical
Flowers, Waimea, $30, Marionette 631-9173 or www.kauai-artist.net

June 7, 11am-1pm & 2pm-4pm, Jewelry Making - Create Your Own Charm
Bracelet, Waimea, $12, Marionette 631-9173 or www.kauai-artist.net

Saturday, June 9, 2007
4th SOS International Clean Ocean Conference
Community Beach Presentatons 8 - 11
Scientific Conference 9 - 5
Booth Setup 11 - 11:30
Music, Moves, Silent Auction 6 - midnight
Princeville Ballroom
Contact: Captain Paul Clark,

June 9, 11am-2pm, Silk Painting Workshop, Waimea, $60, Marionette
631-9173 or www.kauai-artist.net

Tuesday, June 12, 11 am - 2 pm; 3 pm - 6 pm
Silk Painting WS - $60 fee
Marionette: 631-9173, www.kauai-artist.net

Wednesday, June 13, 2 - 5 pm; 6 pm - 9 pm
Intro to Acrylics WS - $50 fee
Marionette: 631-9173, www.kauai-artist.net

Wednesday, June 13 6:30 door/show 7:30
Legendary blues/rock guitarist JOHNNY WINTER in concert
Special guest - SWAMPDADDY
Kauai Community College Performing Arts Center
Tickets $45 Advance/ $50 Door
www.hawaiisbesttickets.com
Info, (808)337-9234, www.myspace.com/mardigrasentertainment1

Thursday, June 14, 2 - 4 pm; 3 pm - 6 pm
Beginning Origami WS - $10 fee
Marionette: 631-9173, www.kauai-artist.net

Thursday, June 14
Matisyahu
Kauai Community College
Contact: Noah Evslin

Sat, June 16, 11 am - 2 pm
Intro to Oriental Style Painting WS - $30 fee
Marionette: 631-9173, www.kauai-artist.net

Saturday, June 16, 9:00 am - 1:00 pm
Kahu 'Aina Art workshops open to ages 5 to 18
Depicting Hawai'i's Native, Indigenous & Cultural Flora
Youth Environment Day at NTBG -- Limahuli
Awards Ceremony at Princeville Center on September 15, 2007
Presented by Princeville Center, Honu Group,
Garden Island Arts Council, Kaua'I conservation
Contacts: Jacqueline Kozak, 826-5231, jkozak@hawaii.edu,
Carol Yotsuda,

Saturday, June 16, 5:00 doors/6:30 concert (Honolulu event)
Hoi Mai I Ke Kumu Take A Walk in the Country
Makaha Sons in Concert with
Keali'I Reichel. Melveen Leed, Hoku Zuttermeister,
Kealo Koko, Manu Boyd, Dancers of Halau O Ke A'ali'I Ku Makana
Chinky Mahoe with Halau Hula O Kawaili'ula
$125/$40/$15

Tuesday, June 19, 11 am - 2 pm; 2 pm - 4 pm
Jewelry Making: charm Bracelet WS - $12 fee
Marionette: 631-9173, www.kauai-artist.net

Wednesday, June 20, 2 - 5 pm; 6 - 9 pm
Silk Painting WS - $60 fee
Marionette: 631-9173, www.kauai-artist.net

Saturday, June 21, 9:00 am - 1:00 pm
Kahu 'Aina Art workshops open to ages 5 to 18
Depicting Hawai'i's Native, Indigenous & Cultural Flora
Youth Environment Day at Maha'ulepu sink hole
Awards Ceremony at Princeville Center on September 15, 2007
Presented by Princeville Center, Honu Group,
Garden Island Arts Council, Kaua'I conservation
Contacts: Jacqueline Kozak, 826-5231, jkozak@hawaii.edu,
Carol Yotsuda,

Friday, June 22, tentatively 6:30 pm
Marcia Morse slide lecture and discussion on
how to deal with critical Responses to one's art work
Saturday, June 23
Portfolio review for current KSA members
Contact if interested in participating: John Davison, 821-8022

Saturday, June 23, 7:00 pm
Aloha Africa: Ho'ike 2007 Grand Finale Show
A Culture Exchange featuring master drummer Ernest Borketey
Kauai Community College Performing Arts Center
Bring your drum for a jam session with Ernest and Love Trive at the end of the evening; Extra drums will be provided
Ticket outlets and information, visit www.aloha-africa.com
Contact: Isa Maria 652-6139

Saturday, June 30, 10:00 am - 4:30 pm
5th Annual Kauai Ukulele Festival
Kukui Grove Center & Roy Sakuma Production hosts
Starbucks 5th Annual Kauai Ukulele Festival
Great Entertainers - Ohta-San, Manoa DNA, Jake Shimabukuro & more
Free ukulele workshop by Roy Sakuma starts at 10:00 am (bring your own ukulele)
Entertainment from 12:00 noon to 4:30 pm
Award winning ukuleles will be given away at the festival, along with other great prizes.
Sponsors: Starbuck, Kukui Grove Center, Kauai Marriott Beach Resort

Summer Bon Dance Schedule at Buddhist Temples:
June 8 - 9: Lihue Hongwanji Mission, 7:45 pm
June 15 - 16: Waimea Shingon Mission (Waimea Valley), 8:00 pm
June 22 - 23 Kapa'a Jodo Mission, 7:30 pm
June 29 - 30 WKH - Waimea Temple (Waimea Valley), 7:45 pm
July 6 - 7: Kapa'a Hongwanji Mission, 7:30 pm
July 13 - 14: Waimea Higashi Hongwanji, 8:00 pm
July 20 - 21: WKH - Koloa Temple, 7:45 pm
July 27 - 28: Hanapepe Zenshuji, 8:00 pm
August 3 - 4: Koloa Jodo Mission, 8:00 pm
August 10 - 11: WKH - Hanapepe Temple, 7:45 pm
(WKH is West Kaua'I Hongwanji)



Go to www.gardenislandarts.org/news for
UPCOMING 2007 Arts & Culture Calendar
or email giac@hawaiilink.net to get listing in advance

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For an interview, chat or free advertisement please email Nicole
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VOTE FOR ME! CLICK HERE!

POLL NOW OPEN for March 2007 N*de-of-the month
Just a quick note to let you know that the poll is now open to vote for the N*de-of-the month for March 2007. Whether you've picked your favorite or still have to decide, the poll is open now for your votes. Check it out.

http://www.barebrush.com/NOTM/



MY ART IS NUMBER 12, which is titled, "Lap Dancer"

PLEASE VOTE FOR ME!

THIS SAME PAINTING WILL BE SHOWN AT:

MONKDOGZ URBAN ART
NEW YORK

"DAMEZ"
APRIL 26-JUNE 2ND

Gallery Space

What you are seeing in images above are from the interior and exterior of our gallery location at

547 West 27th Street, New York City.

We are fortunate to have some of the most exceptional and innovative galleries in New York as neighbours in this building.

The new Monkdogz Urban Art Gallery is now open on the 5th floor on Tuesday - Saturday, 11am - 6pm and also by appointment.

Tel: +1 (212) 216 0030
Fax: +1 (212) 216 0031

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MORE on Barebrush:

POLL Closing March 15th for the February 2007 N*de-of-the month
If you haven't yet voted for your favorite nude for February, now is the time. This poll will close March 15th. http://www.barebrush.com/NOTM/index_feb.html


BAREBRUSH SHIRTS and GEAR
You can celebrate the month and the art of the nude with BAREBRUSH shirts and gear (t-shirts, sweats, caps, mugs, briefs, thongs & more). If your art is in the calendar, this is a great way to brag. If you just want to support the barebrush concept or buy yourself or someone special a cool gift, barebrush gear is a great way to do it.

In addition to the value-priced t-shirt with the calendar on the front, we now have shirts with the calendar on the back and the barebrush blue butt logo on the front. There is also the calendar mug, and tote bag. Check it out. The prices are great for the quality of the merchandise, especially if you are a regular CafePress shopper and have coupons or can order in bulk.

The cut to barebrush is $1 per item ordered, (that is not very much for the work involved and the expense of the store), but we want to keep the merchandise affordable. So I think you can see that the idea here is to give you another way to promote your work, your art and popularize barebrush to the public. http://www.cafepress.com/barebrush/

....And of course, the call for entries for the April 2007 calendar went out last week. Mikaela Sardo Lamarche of ACA galleries is our guest curator. Art must be uploaded on or before March 23rd for entry into the April N*de-of-the month competition. We have some great art already and hope to get more!

Best regards,

Ilene Skeen
CEO
ILS Designs, LLC
372 Fifth Avenue, Suite 7D
New York, NY 10018

Tel: 917-806-7992

www.barebrush.com
dedicated to the art of the nude

I am also posting my info on Technorati Profile Because of my articles in "She Unlimited"

Hilo Art & Glass Supply, Hawaii CLICK HERE

Artsy Happenings in Hilo Town
Sponsored by Hilo Art & Glass Supply
Aloha Friends of the Arts!
March is youth art month! Take the kids and adults alike out on this artsy town for some of these great classes and art shows!

Featured at the Ironworks this month is Ralph Curtis Moyer, a dynamic sculptor from Santa Cruz, California. His megalithic copper and resin sculptures are a sight to behold, and can be installed inside or outside. You can check out his work on their web site www.artintheironworks.com

Don't miss one of the year's happy highlights - the Young at Art show. It will be on display at the EHCC throughout March. If your keikis get inspired, the EHCC is also offering a Kid's Spring Break Art Camp - mornings during the week of March 26 - 30.

Hilo Art & Glass is offering a 10% discount for all kids under 18. (yes it counts even if the parents pay! The kids get to pick the supplies, tho!) If you haven't seen it yet, our employee art show is quite impressive with a large collection of paintings, prints, and even a stained glass piece. For those who may not know, the artist employees of Hilo Art & Glass Supply are Eva Anderson, Lisa Franklin, David Hubbard, and Jacob Medina.

The Wailoa Center has the Big Island Woodturning show on display March 5 - 30th. Don't miss the reception (w/pupus!) on Friday March 9th. Then, on the remaining Saturdays in March, check out their free Woodturning Demonstrations from 10AM-2PM. This is a great opportunity to watch this almost magical woodworking technique.

The new Big Island Plein Aire painting group has been meeting at various locations around Hilo every Thursday for group outdoor painting. Here are their meeting sites in March: March 8th - Richardson's beachpark; March 15th - Onomea Bay; March 22nd - Four Mile beach; March 29th Private Residence (join the group earlier in the month and get the scoop.) We'll try to put the info up at Hilo Art & Glass Supply, too.

Exciting News! There is a new e-zine out that's all about Hawaii artists. It's published right here on the Big Island, so check it out at www.hiartmagazine.com. Just another step towards making Hilo the art capitol of the Pacific.

Classes at Art in the Ironworks - to sign up call Hilo Art & Glass Supply 935-9967
Sign up in advance at Hilo Art & Glass Supply! You can even sign up over the phone with a credit card.

Beginning Drawing - youth.-- 4 Thursdays 4-6PM Starting March 22

Jacob Medina teaches this introduction to drawing techniques for kids and teens. Jacob will teach students to draw what they see as well as some tried and true drawing methods that will improve anyone's drawing, no matter what experience level. Jacob is well known for his visceral, complex, and very modern style.
Cost: $75.00

Silkscreen Printing - 4 Tuesdays 5:30 - 7:30 PM, starts March 20th

In this class you will learn the basics of preparing and printing a silkscreen. David Hubbard will show students how to produce quality silkscreened images with easy to use supplies that don't require any special equipment. Anyone can silkscreen at home with success after completing this class.
Cost: $75.00

Independent Projects in Watercolor - An open studio for watercolor painting Wednesdays 1:30 - 4:30 PM, On-Going

This is an on-going open studio for watercolor painting with Kerri Ligatich, who also teaches intro to watercolor, and Watercolor Step by Step. Students may buy one or more punch cards for studio time with Kerri, and they have 'til June 6th to use up the three classes on each card. Kerri will be available to guide you as you complete your own projects in watercolor.
Cost: $45.00 per 3 class card

Watercolor - Step by Step - 6 Wednesdays from 1:30 -4:30, starts March 21st.

Kerri will walk you through the steps to completing six gorgeous, pre-planned paintings. You will learn each crucial step in its proper order as you paint a wide variety of subject matter in watercolor. Students will be introduced to a broad selection of colors, brushes, and papers. This is a great class for new painters, or anyone wanting more control of their watercolors.
Cost: $100.00 (supply list available at Hilo Art & Glass Supply)

Beginning Watercolor - 3 Saturdays 9AM - 12PM, starts March 31st.

Be introduced to a broad spectrum of techniques in watercolor. Kerri will demonstrate each of the techniques needed for successful watercolor painting in a stress-free, explorative environment. All materials are included in this jump start into glorious color and expression in watercolor.
Cost: $60.00

Classes at the EHCC - to sign up call 961-5711
Next Step Stained Glass - 4 Saturdays 10AM - 1PM, starts March 24

This is a class for the stained glass artist to broaden their horizons with. We will learn to do plating, (layering of glass Tiffany-style) metal overlays, and 3D objects like boxes.
Cost: $130 EHCC members, $140 non-members

Classical Glass Painting - 4 Friday Eves 5-7 PM, Starts March 23rd.

This class will show you how to paint a grisaille painting and fire it permanently into glass. This is what you are looking at when you see faces and hands painted into stained glass windows. We will also play with enamels and brighter colors for a less traditional approach to this classic medium.
Cost: $90.00 EHCC members, $100.00 non-members

Your address has been given to Hilo Art & Glass Supply to be included in their “Artsy Happenings in Hilo Town” newsletter, as Art in the Ironworks will no longer be sending out its monthly letter. If you do not want to receive “Artsy Happenings”

Art in Action|Artists Watch|Ala o Pele Click "HERE"

Merry Monarch Fetival is coming to Hilo, Hawaii. I am in the process of painting for my one woman show at Wailoa Center that will be at the same time. Reception for the artist is April 6, 2007, 5-7 pm.

Here is an update:

Lots of progress is being made on my paintings for my one woman show at Wailoa Center, I have finished 2 and have 8 to complete. The paintings still remaining are more than half way complete. The images above are of one of the completed paintings. This is the painting I am going to use for my invitations. I will try to post a full image later on in the day.

Blessings and Aloha,

Kathy

ps... be sure to join my family of newsletter subscribers... free gifts for joining...yay!

Barebrsush Call For Entries www.barebrsuh.com

Below is an email from Ilene at Barebrush. If you paint, sculpt or draw nudes Barebrush is a great site.

Aloha, Kathy
www.kathysart.com
for FREE Art Gifts!

Click "HERE" for Kathy's free gifts



Dear Members,

Here is the Call for entries for April 2007. I am very excited about this show. ACA is an 'old-time' well-established gallery with an A-list of collectors. Also in March, barebrush has a 1/3 page ad in the NY Gallery Guide, in addition to the regular impact ad (p 59, big ad & p 43 impact ad).

I'm looking forward to seeing lots of great art for this show.

Regards to all,

Ilene


Deadline March 23. All visual artists are encouraged to submit art of the nude to the barebrush.com for selection by Mikaela Sardo Lamarche, Curator, ACA Galleries, New York, for the April 2007 N*des-of-the-Month exhibition.

New York, NY – March 5, 2007. barebrush.com announces today that Mikaela Sardo Lamarche, curator at ACA Galleries of New York will select and curate the April 2007 N*des-of-the-Month virtual exhibition. The entry deadline for the April 2007 calendar is March 23. Art must be uploaded to barebrush.com on or before March 23 to be eligible for the April exhibition. "I am extremely pleased that Mikaela and ACA Galleries are interested in the barebrush project," says Ilene Skeen, barebrush.com founder and CEO. "ACA has a long history of supporting art of the human condition. Mikaela has a wonderful eye as well as being a terrific person to know. It is a privilege to make this announcement."

About Mikaela Sardo Lamarche and ACA Galleries

ACA Galleries, established in 1932, specializes in 19th and 20th century American Art, Modern and Contemporary paintings, drawings and sculpture including American Impressionism, Stieglitz Circle, Ashcan School, 14th Street School, Regionalism, WPA, American Abstraction, Social Realism and Abstract Expressionism.

Mikaela is responsible for organizing all special thematic and historical exhibitions as well as traveling shows for ACA Galleries. Since 2004 she has curated numerous exhibitions including the first retrospective in over 40 years of the artist, Francis Luis Mora, as well as Continuum: Celebrating the 130th Anniversary of the Art Students League of New York and Masters of Tempera, a survey of 20th century American tempera painters. Currently she has two traveling exhibitions on view; African American Masters at the Morris Museum in Morristown, New Jersey and Jon Schueler: The Sign of the Gale, at the Opalka Gallery of the Sage Colleges in Albany, New York.
When asked to provide some insight into her approach to the April calendar, Mikaela wrote,

"For the April exhibition on barebrush.com, I am looking for originality among the individual artists. I would like to see artworks that enlarge the boundaries of the genre and somehow move beyond the classically inspired and stylized nudes that we typically associate with the genre."

About barebrush.com -- dedicated to the art of the nude

barebrush.com is a start-up website dedicated exclusively to the art of the nude. Membership on the site is free, and entering listing art in the "Art Log" on the site for 30 days is also free. The N*des-of-the-Month is a virtual juried exhibition of the art selected from the entries in the “Art Log” by a different guest art professional each month. The exhibition is presented on the web in a unique calendar format. Also on the site is an “Art News & Events” blog which presents opportunities, events and news in the world of the nude in art. There are some nominally-priced optional extras. For example, a 60-day listing costs $1 and automatically enters the artwork into 2 successive N*des-of-the-Month contests.

The N*des-of-the-Month exhibition series began in September 2006 with an exhibition curated by Brigitte Saint-Ouen, founder and director of Gramercy 32 Fine Arts. All previous calendars are still live in the archives of barebrush.com. The current calendar, March 2007, was curated by Bob Hogge, director of Monkdogz Urban Art.

“I want to increase the acceptability and interest in the art of the nude. Unlike many other websites, barebrush.com recognizes the importance of the dealer in the art process. With barebrush.com, I am trying to widen public awareness of, access to and appreciation for the art of the nude. I want to help artists to find dealers, help dealers to find collectors, help collectors to find enjoyment and help us all find each other.” says Ilene Skeen, a native of NYC, who has a unique background: artist, MBA, business systems designer, and graduate anthropologist. Ilene is a resident artist member of the Salmagundi Club and former chairman of the Curator's Committee.
In February 2007, barebrush experienced a record 360,000 hits and 30,000 page views. Unique visitors exceed 10,000 for 2007. The site is averaging over 12,000 hits daily.

Contact information:


Ilene Skeen
372 Fifth Avenue, Suite 7D
New York, NY 10018
Phone: 917-806-7992
Email: iskeen@barebrush.com
Website:www.barebrush.com
dedicated to the art of the nude

Mikaela Sardo Lamarche
Curator: ACA Galleries
529 West 20th St
Fifth Floor
New York, NY 10001
Website: www.acagalleries.com

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Ilene Skeen
CEO
ILS Designs, LLC
372 Fifth Avenue, Suite 7D
New York, NY 10018

Tel: 917-806-7992

www.barebrush.com
dedicated to the art of the nude

ART IN THE IRON WORKS

Painting above titled "HILO PORT" is by Rod Cameron

ART IN THE IRON WORKS
1266 Kamehameha Ave.
Hilo, HI 96721
808-935-2300

What’s Happening At - ART IN THE IRON WORKS
Sponsored in part by Hilo Art & Glass Supply
Hilo Art & Glass Supply Collaborates with Art in the Ironworks
Aloha friends of the ironworks! This is the new collaborative newsletter of Art in the Ironworks, and Hilo Art & Glass Supply. For 2007, Art in the Ironworks is offering a full slate of art classes as well as its on-going exhibits. I, Eva Anderson, have stepped up to facilitate the workshop program through my store, Hilo Art & Glass Supply, open seven days a week for your convenience! I will continue to send out this newsletter to those still interested in hearing about the exhibits and workshops at Art in the Ironworks, my glass art classes at the East Hawaii Cultural Center, as well as exhibits and sales events at Hilo Art & Glass Supply. Thanks for all your support of Art in the Ironworks.

Current Art Exhibits
Art in the Ironworks is pleased to announce its latest group exhibit “7 Artists.” This exhibit of abstract expressionism, realism, monoprints, mixed media, oil and acrylic paintings features:

Rod Cameron -- Oil and charcoal drawings
Shirley Gibson -- Handpainted Textiles
David Hubbard-- oil Paintings
Laura J. McDonnell -- oils, mixed media & prints
Jacob Medina -- Oils, Acrylics, prints, mixed media
Elfie Wilkens-Nacht -- Oil, mixed media
Hope Northway -- monoprints & prints
Hilo Art & Glass Supply is pleased to announce its Employee Show

The latest showing of art by the talented art store staff. Please join us for a reception with pupus 4PM -- 6PM on Friday February 16th. This is a great time to be in downtown Hilo because the Chinese New Year festivities will be going on complete with the Lion dance visits and fireworks and a performance at the Palace.

Workshop Changes:

Hilo Art & Glass Supply is now your sign-up and information station for workshops at Art in the Ironworks, one of the few places for quality private art instruction in Hilo. Also available is the skinny on my glass classes at the East Hawaii Cultural Center, glass bead making, fusing, and stained glass. We have set up a tentative schedule for the entire year, so if the current class schedule doesn’t work for you, a later class session may fit into your plans. All students enrolled in workshops at the ironworks will receive a 10% discount on their purchases at Hilo Art & Glass Supply for the duration of their class. We are open seven days a week and can handle payments and sign-up by phone at 935-9967

We offer free mini art classes on Sundays from noon to 4PM.

The remaining Sunday classes in February are:

Sunday February 18th: Jacob Medina will demonstrate Casein paint, a water-soluable, heavy bodied paint that works similarly to oils without the smell and mess!
Sunday February 25th: Drawing Faces with Eva Anderson, avid drawer of people.
Thanks for checking out our new workshop line-up, and please stop by Hilo Art & Glass Supply between Feb 12th and 18th for our Valentines/Chinese New Year Sidewalk sale!
Mahalo!

Beginning Oil Painting: with David Hubbard

This is the most comfortable, enlightening, common sense way to learn to paint with oils.


Beginning Watercolor: with Kerri Ligatich

Kerri is a wealth of important information about watercolor painting. She will demonstrate an impressive breadth of watercolor techniques and materials to jump-start your watercolor experience.


Beginning Drawing for Adults: with Jacob Medina

Thought you weren’t born with it? Always wished you had learned to draw, but thought it was too late? This is the class for you! Jacob Medina can teach anyone to draw with more skill. Believe it!


Advanced Drawing; the Mysteries of Chiarro-scurro: with Bob Dittbenner

This is an excellent class for students with some experience in drawing who want to take their drawing to the next level. Bob Dittbenner, renown for his ultra-realistic drawings, will help you to refine your drawings in order to elevate them from sketches to works of art.


Painting in the Taoist Sense: with David Hubbard

This is a fabulous class for the oil painter with some experience, or even a lot of experience.


Independent Watercolor Study: with Kerri Ligatich

This is an open studio session for Kerri’s existing students. Though not formally instructed, this session is an excellent way for students who have taken Kerri’s classes to work on their own paintings with Kerri close at hand to offer guidance.


Open Studio with David Hubbard -- Tuesday mornings

David invites you to participate in these informal painting sessions as a wonderful addition or follow-up to one of his classes.


Intro To Glass Fusing: w/ Eva Anderson -- at the East Hawaii Cultural Center 961-5711

Glass Fusing is one of the easiest methods for working with hot glass to make objects and art! Join Eva for this eye-opener of a class where students will learn to cut, shape, and arrange glass to melt or “fuse” it into one gorgeous piece. During this intro level class, students will make several small pieces that can be used in jewelry, nightlights, and small dishes.


Beginning Glass Beadmaking: w/Eva -- at the East Hawaii Cultural Center 961-5711

This is your chance to play with fire and have something beautiful to show for it! Learn to make glass beads in a torch in this neat class for everyone. This one-weekend class will give you a jump start in hot glass by introducing glass bead technique.