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!

“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

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.

July 2017 Open Studio and Demonstration by Don Geyra

 The Flowiing Color Studio, using the words of a recent visitor, "is a jewell in the Bloomington Community!"  We send thanks to all of our visitors! 

 Join Us Friday, July 7, 2017 for the Flowing Colors Open Studio this month Don Geyra is featured and will be demonstrating.

Red Buds at T.C. Steele  2017

 He will be demonstrating plein air with oils in the entry way of the Caveat Emptor Building.   This oil painting was done plein-air on April 12, 2017 with the Upland plein-air painters. It represents my favorite style of painting. Working directly from life with the references all around me.  After so many years I find I rely very little on preliminary sketches.
I search for my subject and lay it in tonally with a fast drying glaze. As that sets up I begin applying finish colors.  Occasionally I will spend a little time finishing in my studio but essentially as in this case the painting is completed in situ.
I most enjoy being in the moment and capturing my subject as a recognizable image in real time.  Don Geyra

New works of studio members will be on display.  Flowing Colors and offers paintings, jewelry, fabric art accessories and scarves, prints, bound books,  home furnishings, locally made 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, the is open until 8pm on first Friday’s.  Regular hours are Thursday and Friday 2pm – 6pm; Saturdays are 1pm – 5pm.  Flowing Color Studio artist are Don Geyra, Kathy Barton, Patricia C. Coleman, Joanne Shank and associates.  Stop in to learn about available classes.   Light refreshments served will include locally made artisan mustard, homemade whole grain pretzels, humus and herbal tea.

Other Happenings with Flowing Color Studio Artist 

Azalea Path

Featured art by Kathy Barton  includes Azalea Path, the watercolor painted on location at the azalea farm.  June is Garden Walk in Bloomington this Saturday and Sunday. 

If you want the joy of flowers and nature in the comfort of air conditioning come by Flowing Colors Studio and see many lovely flowers, birds and scenes hand painted by our studio group

 

Climbing - Contemplative Spaces Watercolor Series

Recent works by Patricia C. Coleman in the Flowing Colors Studio.  See Patricia's Folder (link at top) to see other arts on exhibit.  Her website is HARTROCK - http://www.hartrock.info



Joanne Shank has a line of hand dyed silk scarves!

 

For any questions about Flowing Colors Studio, please phone or text questions to Kathy Barton at 812-679-6353

Thanks for visiting Flowing Colors Studio here at - http://flowingcolorsstudio.blogspot.com

WHO ARE THE FLOWING COLORS STUDIO ARTIST?

Flowing Color Artist are Kathy Barton, Patricia C. Coleman, Don Geyra, and Joanne Shank

Entrance at Bybee Stone looking toward town.  Fall 2016

Kathy Barton

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    "Gathering After A Storm" 

PATRICIA C. COLEMAN

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"Waiting to Show"

DON GEYRA

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Flowing Rock

JOANNE SHANK

Flowing Colors Studio Hours:  (unless called for weather)
Thursday - 2pm to 6pm
Friday - 2pm to 6pm
Saturday - 1pm to 5pm

Open Studio First Friday's 2:pm to 8:00pm

Other times by appointment

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