Flowing Colors Gallery “New (S)Tile” - A bisque affair; artist reception & open studio night

Pie Woman Blue Dress - Tile

Flowing Colors Gallery “New (S)Tile” - A bisque affair; artist reception & open studio night for

Patricia C. Coleman's new ceramic work December 7th, 2018 in the Flowing Colors Studio/Gallery and is part of an exploration in tile-making for an installation. These tiles are presented in the bisque form, meaning that they have gone through a kiln firing yet remain unglazed. Some of the pieces have colorful under-glazes; most of the bisque bas relief pieces remain in their natural clay color. 

Rooster Tile

 
These tiles and adjoining works continues the artist lifelong interest in light, form texture, abstract pattern design, peace and the natural world.

Open Studio Reception for "New (S)Tile" is Friday December 7th, 2018, 5-8 PM.  Light refreshments including a vegetable bisque.

 Flowing Colors Studio & Gallery exhibits the work of artist Joanne Shank, Don Geyra, Patricia C. Coleman and Betty Wagoner and is home to food artisan Quilter's Comfort. Original, local art, Holiday Cards, handmade silk and cotton scarves and unique gifts are available. 

STUDIO ARTIST AND ARTISAN NEWS

*BETTY WAGONER  has 2 watercolors accepted into the 120th Annual Exhibition by Richmond and Area Artists.  The exhibit will be up until January 12, 2019.

High Above Montezuma's Well

Betty also has  2 watercolors in the IPAPA (Indiana Plein Air Painting Assoc.) member show at the gallery of the Hoosier Art Salon in Carmel, IN.  This exhibit is up until Dec. 14, 2018. 

*JOANNE SHANK will be selling Christmas cards and holiday gifts.  She is also participating in a few local arts fairs.

Courthouse 2018 - Don Geyra

*DON GEYRA is Live on WFHB FM RADIO Monday 11pm-TUES 1AM, TUESDAY 3pm-5pm
ALTERNATE WEDS 11PM-1AM, 91.3 FM South Central Indiana, 98.1 Bloomington, 100.7 Nashville, 106.3 Ellettsvile.   wfhb.org

*PATRICIA C. COLEMAN has been reacquainting herself with clay and enjoying much.  

Tis the Season for Thanksgiving and Appreciation and with tradition Quilter's Comfort offers  its Seasonal Gratitude Sale 2018!  25% off all products in the Flowing Colors Studio through December

I hope that you are aware that Quilter's Comfort is #279 in WFIU Member Benefit booklet.  I am pleased to announce that and is now a member of Indiana Grown with our featuring L.A.O. Organic Nightshade Free Seasonings, etc., and Equity At The Table EATT .

If you are interested in being a Demonstrating Guest Artist at Flowing Colors in 2019 please contact Joanne Shank.

Flowing Colors Gallery Hours are Thursdays by appointment, Fridays 2:00 pm to 6:00 pm and Saturday 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm. Flowing Colors host an Open Studio/Gallery every first Friday.

112 North Walnut Street, Suite 600, Bloomington, IN 47404. 

Flowing Colors Studio & Gallery Blog has exciting news in the New Year!

Phone questions regarding Flowing Colors Studio Gallery to Joanne Shank at  812 824 9681

Visit Flowing Colors Studio on line at - https//flowingcolorsstudio.blogspot.com

We look forward to seeing you in the Flowing Colors Studio!

Thank you

Oil Painting Demonstration by Don Geyra at Flowing Colors Studio and Gallery

Flowing Colors Studio Arts Oil Painting Demonstration by Don Geyra 

 

Don Geyra demonstrates oil painting techniques at Flowing Colors Studio and Gallery first Friday in November.  Open Studio Reception is Friday, November 2, 2018, 5-8 PM.  Light refreshments will be served.  Demonstration takes place in the building's atrium.

by Don Geyra

Flowing Colors Studio features the work of artist Joanne Shank, Don Geyra, Betty Wagoner, Patricia C. Coleman, Alyssa Many and visiting artist Kathy Barton.  The studio features locally made original fine art – from traditional to abstract, prints, cards, hand-painted tiles, hand dyed and hand painted OOAK silk and cotton scarves, locally blended certified organic Quilter’s Comfort (#279 in WFIU Member booklet) and Indiana Grown member;  home accessories and a few tessellations.  Flowing Colors is located at 112 North Walnut Street, #600, Bloomington, IN.

 Remember, arts for home and body make great gifts; locally blended small batch teas too!

Studio Hours – Thursdays and Fridays 2:00 pm to 6:00 pm and Saturday 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm. Open Studio every first Friday until 8:00 pm.

 Flowing Colors Studio and Gallery is an eclectic mix of local arts and artisans.

Phone questions regarding Flowing Colors Gallery to Joanne Shank at  812 824 9681

Visit Flowing Colors Studio online at - https//flowingcolorsstudio.blogspot.com

We look forward to seeing you at Flowing Colors Studio!

Thank you

Kathy Barton Watercolor Demonstration at Flowing Colors Studio

Kathy Barton Demonstrating in Atrium 2017

Kathy Barton demonstrates watercolor techniques at Flowing Colors Studio first Friday in October.  Open Studio Reception is Friday October 5, 2018, 5-8 PM.  Light refreshments will be served.  Demonstration in the buildings atrium.

Flowing Colors Studio features the work of artist Joanne Shank, Don Geyra, Betty Wagoner, Patricia C. Coleman, Alyssa Many and visiting artist Kathy Barton.  The studio features locally made original fine art – from traditional to abstract, prints, cards, hand dyed and hand painted - one of a kind silk and cotton scarves, locally blended certified organic Quilter’s Comfort herbal products (#279 in WFIU Member booklet);  home and tea accessories, handpainted tiles and folded tessellations.  Flowing Colors is located at 112 North Walnut Street, #600, Bloomington, IN.

Studio Hours – Thursdays and Fridays 2:00 pm to 6:00 pm and Saturday 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm. Open Studio every first Friday.

 Flowing Colors is an eclectic mix of arts and artisans.

Phone questions regarding Flowing Colors Studio Gallery to Joanne Shank at  812 824 9681

 Flowing Colors is an eclectic mix of arts and artisans.

Phone questions regarding Flowing Colors Studio Gallery to Joanne Shank at  812-824-9681

GET OUT AND ENJOY ART!

Katya Alexeeva Demo at Flowing Colors Open Studio First Friday in September

 

by Katya Alexeeva

Flowing Colors Studio

Katya Alexeeva Demo at Flowing Colors Studio First Friday

Katya Alexeeva visiting artist demonstrates at Flowing Colors Studio first Friday in September and will set up in the building atrium.  Kathy Barton returns to the studio as visiting artist and will demo in October.  Open Studio Reception is Friday September 7, 2018, 5-8 PM.  Light refreshments will be served. 

 

by Kathy Barton

Flowing Colors Studio features the work of artist Joanne Shank, Don Geyra, Betty Wagoner, Patricia C. Coleman, Alyssa Many and visiting artist Katya Alexeeva and Kathy Barton.  The studio features locally made original fine art – from traditional to abstract, prints, cards, hand dyed and hand painted - one of a kind silk and cotton scarves, locally blended certified organic Quilter’s Comfort herbal products (#279 in WFIU Member booklet);  home and tea accessories, and tessellations.  

Flowing Colors is located at 112 North Walnut Street, #600, Bloomington, IN.

Studio Hours – Thursdays and Fridays 2:00 pm to 6:00 pm and Saturday 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm. Open Studio every first Friday.

 Flowing Colors is an eclectic mix of arts and artisans.

Phone questions regarding Flowing Colors Studio to Joanne Shank at 

812 824 9681

Questions about classes contact quilterscomfortinfo@gmail.com

Visit Flowing Colors Studio online at - https//flowingcolorsstudio.blogspot.com

We look forward to seeing you at Flowing Colors Studio!

Alyssa Many Joins Flowing Colors Studio and Katya Alexeeva Visits

Here we are at the end of July and finally getting some cooler  temperatures.  It has been in the 80's since almost early spring!

Pink Glasses V - Alyssa Many

GREAT NEWS!  Alyssa Many has joined Flowing Colors Studio and we have a visiting artist, Katya Alexeeva .  Many and Alexeva's works open with the first Friday Reception on August 3, 2018, 5-8 PM.  Light refreshments will be served. 

 

Outstanding Storms II - Alyssa Many

Alyssa Many graduated from Herron School of Art and Design in 2006 with a Bachelor’s degree in Fine Arts majoring in Furniture Design and a second Bachelor’s degree in Art Education. I taught elementary art in the public schools of Indianapolis full-time from 2006-2013. My experience as a juror for a murder trial in 2008 was life-changing for me.  As a result of this event, I chose painting as my medium. My symbolic realistic paintings remind us that we are related to everyone and everything in our world.

Works opening in Flowing Colors are from “No Captain, We Share This Universe” a series of oil paintings that illustrate the devastating contrast in realities between those who leave their homes to go to new places for pleasure and those who leave their homes to go to new places for survival.  All paintings in this series are for sale and fifty percent of all sales will go to the Asylum Seeker Advocacy Project.   For more information about this organization, please visit their website at Home - Asylum Seeker Advocacy Project (ASAP) https://asylumadvocacy.org/

 

Betty Wagoner News-  Recently, I participated in a paint-out contest at the Haan
Museum in Lafayette and a paint-out at the Indiana Barn Foundation
meeting at Dull's Tree Farm near Thorntown, IN.

Cat With Vase - Katya Alexeeva

 Katya's work is now on display in Flowing Colors and first Friday in September, she will be domonstrating her technique in the ground level window.

 I (Patricia) haven't been around much because of my "allergies" which turn out to be a genetic disorder. 

Visit the Flowing Colors Studio to seem member works by artist Joanne Shank, Don Geyra, Betty Wagoner, Patricia C. Coleman, and Alyssa Many.  Our studio features locally made original art – from traditional to abstract, prints, cards, hand dyed and hand painted - one of a kind silk and cotton scarves, locally blended certified organic Quilter’s Comfort herbal products (#279 in WFIU Member booklet);  home and tea accessories, and tessellations.  Flowing Colors is located at 112 North Walnut Street, #600, Bloomington, IN.  Enter the Caveat Emptor building and take the stairs up.

 

Studio Hours – Thursdays and Fridays 2:00 pm to 6:00 pm and Saturday 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm. Open Studio every first Friday.

Flowing Colors is an eclectic mix of arts and artisans.

Phone questions regarding Flowing Colors  to Joanne Shank at  812 824 9681

Questions about classes contact quilterscomfortinfo@gmail.com

Visit Flowing Colors Studio online at - https//flowingcolorsstudio.blogspot.com

We look forward to seeing you at Flowing Colors Studio! 

Thank you!

July in Flowing Colors Studio

Hello Reader,

Finally I am posting to Flowing Colors Studio Blog again!  As with most folks, I have been distracted by a few things and if you are interested in that, visit Aircrete Builds. 

July

Studio Receptiosn is July 6th, 5-8 PM.  Light refreshments will be served. .  Flowing Colors is located at 112 North Walnut Street, #600, Bloomington, IN.

Flowing Colors Studio features the work of artist Joanne Shank, Don Geyra, Betty Wagoner and, Patricia C. Coleman.  The studio features locally made original art – from traditional to abstract, prints, cards, hand dyed and hand painted - one of a kind silk and cotton scarves, locally blended certified organic Quilter’s Comfort herbal products (#279 in WFIU Member booklet);  home and tea accessories, and tessellations

Studio Hours – Thursdays by Appointment, Friday 2:00 pm to 6:00 pm and Saturday 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm.

 Flowing Colors is an eclectic mix of arts and artisans.

Phone questions regarding Flowing Colors Studio to Joanne Shank

– 812 824 9681

Questions about classes contact quilterscomfortinfo@gmail.com

We look forward to seeing you!

 

Youth Art Month and Abilities Arts Celebration in Flowing Colors Studio

In celebration of Youth Arts Month, Flowing Colors features  Megan Cowans, Brandon Lee and Opal Mills; and the art of Cori Mitchell in celebration of Abilities Arts Month.

Megan Cowans

 Megan Cowans is a local photographer who practices portraiture and landscape photography. 

Opal Mills Pendant

Opal Mills has been creating artwork in miniature form for as long as she can remember, always with an emphasis on jewelry making, fueled by inspiration from the natural world.

 Brandon Lee has been drawing most of his life with his favorite medium of charcoal.  He took his first real drawing class junior year of high school.  Being raised by two artists, Brandon says that he quickly learned that art was for him. Currently he works at Upland Brewpub and is an avid skateboarder, which has become just about as important to him as his art.  He hopes to attend an art institute.

Reflection Landscape by Cori Mitchell

Cori Mitchell.  Cori has been painting much of her life and has been painting with local artist Patricia C. Coleman for over a decade.   She has participated for many years in programs offered through Indiana’s Abilities Arts organization.  

Flowing Colors Studio offers the works of artist Joanne Shank, Don Geyra, Betty Wagoner and, Patricia C. Coleman.  The studio has locally made original art, prints, cards, one of a kind silk and cotton scarves, locally blended Quilter’s Comfort teas and herbal products;  home and tea accessories, and tessellations.  Traditional and Folk Arts events and classes are offered in the studio, including Thursday Collage Open Studio, book arts, contemplative folding and  acrylic painting for individuals and small groups.  Flowing Colors is located at 112 North Walnut Street, #600, Bloomington, IN.

Studio Reception is March 2nd 5 to 8 PM.  Light refreshments will be served.

Exhibit runs from March 2 - March 31, 2018.

Studio Hours – Thursdays 2:00 pm to 6:00 pm, Friday 2:00 pm to 6:00 pm and  Saturday 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm.

Phone questions regarding Flowing Colors Studio to Joanne Shank – 812-727-0227

Questions about classes and workshops contact quilterscomfortinfo@gmail.com

Visit Flowing Colors Studio online at - https//flowingcolorsstudio.blogspot.com

We look forward to seeing you in Flowing Colors Studio.  Thank you

“New Fluid Works" by Patricia C. Coleman, February 2018

“New Fluid Works", abstracts by Patricia C. Coleman opens in the Flowing Colors Studio, Friday, February 2, 2018.  

Tea Before Storm

“New Fluid Works” Studio Reception, from 5 to 8 PM.  

Light refreshments will be served.

 Patricia has been and exhibiting artist since the 1970's and shwoing in Bloomington, IN since the early 80’s.  In this current work with fluid paintings, I am manipulating the paint in a variety of ways with traditional brushes and unexpected tools such as gravity, broom straw and plastic wrap.  Each work unfolds upon its own merits to be interpreted by the viewer and occasionally in some pieces; there are so many references to concrete forms that images seem to be asking to emerge from the beautiful chaos. Both processes are very exciting.  

Studio Happenings

~Betty has just returned from a weekend at Way Cross Camp with IPAPA
(Indiana Plein Air Painters Assn.) where she spent the weekend painting
outdoors and indoors, depending on the  temperature. 

  

~Theresa, Don’s wife has created a line of artist jewelry.  It’s made with Swarovski primary colored crystals, with silver colored beads.  Art palette charm and silver toggle clasp.  Standard length bracelet is 7 1/4 inches and she will custom make if different colors are wanted, size adjustments or gold filled rather than silver.  If interested, contact Don.

~Don updated our sign with an IU Basketball painting in oil.  The original and prints are available in the studio!

The Flowing Colors Studio features the works of artist  Don Geyra, Joanne Shank, and Betty Wagoner.  Painting and Traditional Arts events and Classes are offered in the studio each month including Thursday Collage Studio (free), Contemplative Arts, and other classes on Blog Class List.  The group offers original art, prints, cards, one of a kind silk and cotton scarves, local Quilter’s Comfort teas, seasonings, beer jelly and herbal products;  home and tea accessories, paper and fabric tessellations all by local area artist.  Arts demonstrations are held throughout the year.

Classes can also be requested for individuals and small groups.  When class registration is larger than can be accomodated in the studio, we host in other locations.

Phone questions regarding Flowing Colors Studio to Joanne Shank – 812-727-0227

Questions about classes and workshops contact quilterscomfortinfo@gmail.com

Visit Flowing Colors Studio online at - https//flowingcolorsstudio.blogspot.com

We look forward to seeing you in the Flowing Colors Studio 

Thank you,

Patricia

Betty Wagoner Watercolorist Joins Flowing Colors Studio

Betty Wagoner Watercolorist Joins Flowing Colors Studio

Sentinel of a Corn Field by Betty Wagoner

Join the Flowing Colors Studio, Friday, January 5, 2018 for Open Studio as we welcome Betty Wagoner; Watercolor Artist, plein air painter, member of the Bloomington Arts and Watercolor Guilds.  Studio members on exhibit are Don Geyra, Patricia C. Coleman, and Joanne Shank.  Arts events and Classes in Flowing Colors this month include Thursday Collage Studio, Quilter’s Comfort's Tea and Canvas and Acrylic Pouring; complete list on Blog calendar.  Flowing Colors Studio offers original art, prints, cards,  one of a kind silk and cotton scarves, local Quilter’s Comfort teas, seasonings, beer jelly and herbal products;  home and tea accessories, paper and fabric tessellations by Bloomington, IN artist;  classes for individuals and small groups.  Open Studio Reception, from 5 to 8 PM.  Light refreshments will be served.

Celebrate Hot Tea Month with Quilter's Comfort!  The first twenty people visiting the Flowing Colors Studio between 5:00 P.M. and 8:00.P.M. on January 5th will receive a tea gift! 

In January look for Hart Rock and Quilter’s Comfort expansion of Contemplative Arts Workshops and launch of Tea and Canvas while expanding the herbal arts area to include a larger selection of locally blended certified organic herbal teas, new products including Coumeric Pepper and Wheat Ale Jelly! The studio is located on the second floor, above Caveat Emptor Book Sellers at 112 North Walnut Street, Suite 600 (beside Opie Taylor’s Restaurant).  

Regular hours are Thursday (Herbal Blender In)and Friday 2pm – 6pm; Saturdays are 1pm – 5pm and other times by appointment.  Flowing Color Studio artist are Betty Wagoner, Patricia C. Coleman, Don Geyra, Joanne Shank and associates. 

Phone questions regarding Flowing Colors Studio to Joanne Shank – 812-727-0227

Questions about classes and workshops contact quilterscomfortinfo@gmail.com

Visit Flowing Colors Studio online at - https//flowingcolorsstudio.blogspot.com

We look forward to seeing you in the Flowing Colors Studio

Thank you,

Patricia