Joanne Shank Bamboo Painting with Musician Aaron Pollit

Bamboo 3 by Joanne Shank

Joanne Shank Bamboo Painting demonstration accompanied by musician Aaron Pollitt playing bamboo flute and some of his other instruments in front of Caveat Emptor and the Flowing Colors on Studio March 1, 2019 between 5:30 pm and 7:00 pm.  Flowing Colors open studio is 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM. Light refreshments will be served. 

 Flowing Colors Studio Members are Patricia Coleman, Margaret Gohn, Don Geyra, Joanne Shank, Betty Wagoner.

Studio hours are Fridays 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM, and Saturdays 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM. Information and appointments: 812-287-8748 or contact individual artist. 

 112 North Walnut Street, #600, Bloomington, IN.

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STUDIO ARTIST AND ARTISAN NEWS

*Margaret Gohn has a selection of upcycled fabric jackets, cards and paintings.  Visit her website to see her earth, black birds and landscapes.

*Betty Wagoner is often painting in the studio on Fridays and traveling to new locations for creative inspiration. 

*Don Geyra is participating in the Lawrence County Art Association "miniature exhibit" annual show in Bedford.  Opening Friday, February 22nd.  

Don 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 Instagram patriciaccolemanart

 is on Instagram at  quilterscomfort

Local Food News is live.

-Grandma's Traditions Remember to order your bulk herbs.  Get free organic seasoning.  Solve the Salt Puzzle on Instagram @localfoodnews.

  -  Quilter's Comfort is #279 in WFIU Member Benefit booklet. 

 

*Joanne Shank is working on her spring collection and the Arts Alliance of Greater Bloomington.

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

Regular Studio hours are Fridays 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM, and Saturdays 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM. Information and appointments: 812-287-8748 or contact individual artist. 

 https//flowingcolorsstudio.blogspot.com, 112 North Walnut Street, #600, Bloomington, IN.

Phone questions regarding Flowing Colors Studio Gallery to Don Geyra at 812-387-8748

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

Thank you!

Margaret Kissel Gohn joins Flowing Colors Studio

Earth Americas Yellow Roses

Flowing Colors Studio welcomes new member Margaret Gohn to the studio as we enter our third year.  Her works will open in the studio January 4th, 2019, 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM.  Light Refreshments will be served. 

Margaret Kissel Gohn maintains a studio in Owen County. Nature is the main focus. Recently she has been painting the earth - using satellite imagery for particular days. She has exhibited in regional museums and galleries where she has won various awards for paintings and works in other media. For 10 years, Ms. Gohn worked as an illustrator and graphic designer at Sunrise Greetings in Bloomington. More recently she taught art-related subjects at Herron School of Art & Design at IUPUI, the University of Evansville, and Ivy Tech Community College.  https://www.facebook.com/mgohnstudios/

STUDIO ARTIST AND ARTISAN NEWS

HAPPY NEW YEAR 2019!  May your life be filled with love, laugher, art and good food!

We look forward to sharing our artistic creations with you!

*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

 *Betty Wagoner is often painting in the studio on Fridays.

   

 *Patricia C. Coleman has taken her bisque ware for glaze firing.  She is now on Instagram at   

   https://www.instagram.com/patriciaccolemanart/ 

  -Quilter's Comfort is also on Instagram at  https://www.instagram.com/quilterscomfort/

 *Joanne Shank is settling down from all of her holiday firs and you can find her on many Saturdays painting in the studio.

When visiting the studio remember that Quilter's Comfort is #279 in WFIU Member Benefit booklet.  I

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

Flowing Colors 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. 

Phone questions regarding Flowing Colors Studio Gallery to Don Geyra at 812-387-8748

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

Thank you!

 

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

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!

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

December in the Flowing Colors Studio

Flow Acrylic Ornaments

It is a busy time for the studio artist!  No more lazy days of summer, it is holiday event time and  lots of travel for visits with family and friends, and we hope, visits with you!   We artist create because that is what we do.  We do it because we absolutely love what we are doing and delight in opportunities to share with others.  And, we appreciate every purchase because, for some of us, this is how we earn our daily bread.

What ever you are doing, we all here in the Flowing Colors Studio wish you much joy, love and happiness and lots of beauty in your life!  We hope to be a part of that beauty.  

Gifts available for purchase include original art, archival prints and cards, silk and cotton hand painted scarves, art outlet and switch plates, tiles, loose leaf teas, rosehip jelly, elderberry  syrups, nightshade free seasonings, books and more!

GIVE THE GIFT OF ART! 

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Studio member  KATHY BARTON PAINTINGS MOVING HOME IN JANUARY 2018

Kathy Barton will be moving her art works to her home studio at the end of December 2017.  In the meantime,   many outdoor Indiana and coastal scenes have been captured –barns, fields, flower beds, flower farms, playgrounds and beaches.  Kathy’s paintings may be viewed by appointment only starting in January.  Reach Kathy at 812-679-6353. 

See her work this month when you stop by Flowing Colors Studio and find out if these paintings bring out some really special memories of places and good times FOR YOU.  

Our December hours are below. 

                               

Here’s wishing you peaceful holidays and good family times. K.B.

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Flowing Colors Studio Welcomes Watercolor Artist Betty Wagoner                         as new studio member!

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Hartrock

                                              December Hours are:

Friday DECEMBER  1^ST  2pm To 8 PM - Open Studio 5-8 pm

The rest of the month

Thursday and Fridays 2 PM to 6 PM

Saturday 1 PM to 5 PM

Closed Christmas Day

OPEN BY APPOINTMENT

 Studio Events for December include:                                                           

• - Open Studio 5-8 pm - Friday, December 1st, 2017 - 5-8pm
• December 10th - 2nd Sunday Flow Arts - Community Relax and Pour" – A gift for someone special (your self or another)!  Register early, limited space, families welcome.  See Studio Classes for details.
•  December 21, 2017 ~3RD Thursday "Collage" - 3:30pm to 5:30pm                  Bring your tools, non-toxic, fragrance free materials.  Room for 4, maybe 6                                 ********************************************                                                                                
•  Joanne  Shank will be participating in the Unitarian Bazaar, 2120 North Fee Lane. December 1st and 2nd, 2017.                                                                                                                                                                       
• Patricia will be participating in the Holiday Market                                    Horn of Plenty - Krista Detor’s 12th Annual Holiday Show
  A Benefit for Meals on Wheels
  December 15^th – Concert 7:30 pm
  Holiday Market and Doors Open at 6:45pm
  Unitarian Bazaar, 2120 North Fee Lane
  Happy Celebrations! and remember to check our calendar and the local media for new events!               

Flowing Colors Studio's Barton and Shank in 2017 Bloomington, Indiana Open Studio Tour

   Kathy Barton and Joanne Shank of Flowing Colors Studio are participating in the 2017 Bloomington, Indiana Open Studio Tour this weekend!  Hours are Saturday, October 21st, from 10am to 6pm and Sunday, October 22nd 10am to 4pm.  Catalogs are available around town with maps to every participating studio. 

Open Studios is a unique, free event where artists open their doors to the public for the weekend.   We invite you to come to our studio spaces, meet our artists personally and see their work, examine the materials and tools they use, and watch demonstrations of how they transform raw materials into finished art pieces. 

This  is a great opportunity to ask questions about what inspires artists, to find out how your favorite artworks were made, and purchase unique local art.

Visit Flowing Colors Studio this coming weekend –Saturday October 21^st from 10 to 6 and Sunday October 22^nd from 10 to 4 PM.

In the Flowing Colors Studio you will see fresh new works for your visual pleasure.  Some pieces are the result of travels and some are the result of fresh thinking.   Come and share the works with the artist.    Snacks and light refreshment provided.

Open Studio and Flexagon Book Demonstration by Patricia C. Coleman

If you are out and about on first Friday, August 4, 2017, come up to the Flowing Colors Studio  to spend time with the art and enjoy Patricia C. Coleman  as she demonstrates folding the Tetraflexagon as a book structure and share examples that explore some of its many decorative possibilities.   Flexagons are flat models, usually constructed by folding strips of paper that can be flexed or folded in certain ways to reveal faces besides the two that were originally on the back and front. Interested persons can sign up for an August Tea with Arts Workshop in the Flowing Colors Studio.  These mathematical artist book structures can be the jumping off place for creative investigation and artistic expression.        

Opening the book, pages 1 and 2

You've turned the page and then again to reach this, the innermost page.  Visit Flowing Colors Flexation demonstration and you can read the pages 3 and four!

 New works of studio members will be on display.  Flowing Colors artist offer paintings, fabric art, home furnishings, accessories, jewelry, and new, one of a kind, silk and cotton hand dyed and hand painted scarves, prints, bound books,  tessellations, Quilter’s Comfort herbal  products and more. 

The studio is located on the second floor, above Caveat Emptor Book Sellers at 112 North Walnut Street, Suite 600; Flowing Colors is open until 8pm on first Friday’s.  Regular hours are Thursday and Friday 2pm – 6pm; Saturdays are 1pm – 5pm and by appointment.  Flowing Color Studio artist are Kathy Barton, Patricia C. Coleman, Don Geyra, Joanne Shank and associates.  Light refreshments served will include a nod to the Wellness Arts Gallery Herbal Table offering whole grain savory mini scones, grandma’s mustard, sunshine humus and Rose Mint herbal tea.  Stop in for art and sign up for upcoming small group classes.   

 Other Happenings with Flowing Color Studio Artist 

Patricia's class calendar will be posted to her folder, top left page.

Here's a peak at new hand painted scarves and handkerchiefs Patricia has been working on!  She is being encouraged to get on instagram,  and maybe will soon share that way!

Kathy has completed a series of three paintings reflecting a week of wind surfers playing on the Atlantic coast near Pompano Beach ,Florida.  They are now available in the studio.

Joanne  has an opening

Don painted a view of the courthouse in a painting demonstration on July's first Friday.   Some of you may recall seeing him working beneath his umbrella toward the end.  Here is the picture!

 

Phone or text questions to Kathy Barton at 812-679-6353 with studio questions.

Questions about classes and workshops contact quilterscomfortinfo@gmail.com

Flowing Colors Studio online at - http://flowingcolorsstudio.blogspot.com