The Art of: An Interview with Jason Pliler

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An interview with Jason Pliler.  This past week I had an opportunity to sit down and talk to some of the artists currently on exhibition at the Gallery Fine Art Center show Panchromatic.  The show is up through July 15th and can be viewed Thursday & Friday between 2-6pm and Saturday 11-2pm.  You can also schedule an appointment to view the Gallery by contacting Kendra Thompson at 318-741-9192.  

 

 

What about photography appeals to you as an artist?
 

"I work with the old chemical processes.  I enjoy the science behind it.  I enjoy keeping the history of it alive. The process has a sense of magic.  There are no instant results working with film. When you place your paper in the developer bath and you see the image slowly appear on this white sheet of paper it still amazes me, even after all these years."

What has been your most successful moment as an artist and why?

"Being invited to show alongside Wayne Martin Belger.  He is an amazing artist/photographer that I

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have admired for many years."

 

 If you could go anywhere in the world to shoot where would it be and why?

"In general I would just love to travel and shoot.  I don't really have any dream destination."

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 An opening reception will be held on June 20th from 5-7pm at Community Trust Bank, Line Avenue Branch.

The Bossier Arts Council is happy to announce that the artwork of Kay Smith will be on display from May through July 2013 at the Line Avenue Branch, 3400 Line Ave., Shreveport, LA 71104.

A native of Arkansas, Kay has always called the Ark LA TEX home. Although having no formal art training, Kay has taken various workshops in oil painting and pastel painting as well as studying under Christie Cassell, a gifted portrait artist in Shreveport. Studying with Christie, Kay gained much knowledge and skill in painting with pastels, mainly learning to paint portraits in pastels. When asked about her artistic side she responded "Pastels, pencil studies and pen and ink are my major focus. My main subject matters are people, animals and landscapes. I enjoy bright colors and am striving to be more impressionistic in my work rather than quite so controlled.

Community Trust Bank's core purpose to Enrich the Lives of People in our Community is realized in this endeavor by showcasing community artists and their talents in a unique environment", said Larry Little, Regional President NWLA, EVP. "This also provides an artistic investment in our community by bring the artwork to the people in our community. gifted portrait artist in Shreveport. Studying with Christie, Kay gained much knowledge and skill in painting with pastels, mainly learning to paint portraits in pastels. When asked about her artistic side she responded "Pastels, pencil studies and pen and ink are my major focus. My main subject matters are people, animals and landscapes. I enjoy bright colors and am striving to be more impressionistic in my work rather than quite so controlled."

One "L" of a Night!

The Bossier Arts Council and Landers Fiat are proud to announce One “L” of a Night Wednesday, June 26^th from 5:30-7:30 with an evening of live music, fine art, appetizing food, and of course the premier of the Fiat 500L.  This evening is about celebrating the artful beauty of the 50 L which is touted as   “combining standout Italian design and exceptional, everyday functionality”.

Hosted at BAC’s Gallery Fine Art Center (2151 Airline Drive, Suite 200) in Bossier City, Landers Fiat is throwing one “L” of a party!  The night will include live music by locals Kern Courtney and Nathan Woods and artwork by five of our regions strongest photographers.  To top it all off Landers Fiat will be giving away a Fiat for a month.  For one month one lucky winner will be cruising through town in this moving piece of “art”. 

David Blumson, General Sales Manager at Landers Fiat when asked about the upcoming event responded “The wait is almost over.  After joining the team at Landers Fiat I was immediately overwhelmed by the curiosity surrounding the launch of the Fiats four door 500L.  The finished product is more than I could have ever expected!  All your questions will be answered June 26th.  Please join us for a night of art, music, and fabulous automobiles”. 

For more information about the event please contact David Blumson at Landers Fiat or the Bossier Arts Council and 318-741-8310.  One “L” of a Night will be held Wednesday, June 26^th from 5:30-7:30pm this event is free in open to the public.  Some restrictions may apply to the winning of the Fiat for a month drawing!!

The Art of: Summer Saturday Speaker Series, featuring Pamela Raintree

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BAC’s Gallery Fine Art Center is excited to begin a new Summer Saturday Speaker Series at the Gallery Fine Art Center, 2151 Airline Drive, 200, Bossier City.

 

Our First Speaker is Pamela Raintree, who will be reading excerpts from her memoirs, French Dressing on Saturday, June 29, from 2-4pm

About the Author: Mississippi Gulf Coast native Pamela Raintree relocated to Shreveport, La, in 1996, where she ended a career in outdoor advertising, took up writing and began life as a woman. Since then, she has been an active member of the literary community, having participated in numerous literary events and earning several publishing, as well as editing, credits. Ms. Raintree is a co-founder of, and facilitated the Red River ReWriters (formerly Saturday Poets) critique group. 

Literary Awards: AWC Prose and Erdel Family Memorial Awards (3rd Place). 

Publication Credits: Shreveport Times, Sunday At Four, Links, Electronic Poetry Network, French Dressing: An Autobiographical Blend of Poetry and Prose (self-published book), Inspired By: A Collection of Words (self-published chapbook), Diversity (self-published informational and poetic pamphlet), Gender Lexicon (self-published pamphlet). 

Editorial Credits: About the Rainbow (Shreveport PFLAG newsletter) – 2 years, Handbook For Newborn Adults, © 2000, Michael Barker; Learning Life’s Dance, © 2007, Laura Flett; Standing At the Edge, © 2007, Trapped Truth Society and West Edge Books and News; Savoir Faire, Volume XLVII, © Spring 2009, Bossier Parish Community College. 

Organizations: Trapped Truth Society, Shreveport Writers’ Club, North West Louisiana Haiku Society, Red River ReWriters. 

Contact Information: pamraintree@yahoo.com H 318-470-1031 C 318-658-1493

JRyanArtist exhibits at the Louisiana Towers

BAC’s Gallery Fine Art Center is proud to announce that former gallery exhibitor Ryan McCutcheon now has work hanging in the Louisiana Towers,  at 401 Edwards Street in Shreveport, as part of the Community Foundation’s Community Central Gallery.  The pieces are from the artist’s popular Flying Furniture series.  The series inspired a children’s book, that he will be reading on Saturday, July 27, from 2pm-4pm at 2151 Airline Drive suite 200 in Bossier City.  More details to come! Ryan is a multi-faceted artist and considers himself a “Renaissance Man” willing to experiment and master any and all styles and media. JRyanArtist studios' works have been displayed at the Bossier Arts Council, LSUS University Center Gallery, CoHabitat Shreveport, Mental Health Solutions Shreveport Office, and various other small businesses in the Shreveport-Bossier City area and provides graphic design services for a range of well-established Shreveport and Bossier City businesses. Ryan continues to be a pioneer in art production services seeking to provide new and much needed services to the Shreveport-Bossier City area.  His goal is to produce works that are truly unique, an artist must abandon social convention and allow the full-scope of his or her creativity to take flight. Rules create limitations and there is no room for limitations regarding creativity and visual expression. I pull from all areas of experience to create a 3-dimensional view of life the way I see it. There is no project too large or small and no medium unworthy of exploration. JRyanArtist prides itself on flexibility and adaptability to produce unique works whether at complete liberty of the artists or to exact specifications of the commissioner.

For more information on JRyanArtist please contact the Bossier Arts Council’s Gallery Fine Art Center at (318)741-9192 or contact the artist himself, http://www.jryanartist.com

One Stop Class Tomorrow

Learn to Mail Merge: (Saturday 15th 1-3pm) Mail merges can be fun and easy too with Excel.  BAC will walk you through the process of creating a mail merge which can be handy when sending our promotion materials or even your Christmas list!  Class will meet at the Arts Council (630 Barksdale Blvd).

Local Charity Looking for Artist Help

The Life Savers fundraising project benefits cancer research at LSU Health Shreveport's Feist-Weiller Cancer Center. All proceeds stay in the community to advance cancer treatment. Life Savers allows Feist-Weiller Cancer Center to grant Idea Awards for cancer research scientists to develop their ideas. This brings local competitive grants to 26, worth a total of $1.3 million. Twelve of these scientists have been successful on the national level, bringing $9.4 million back in to the community from national organizations like the National Cancer Institute (NCI), Susan G. Komen and the Department of Defense. 

Maria Busada is currently looking for artist who would be willing to donate their work for the cause.  If you are interested please contact her at mariabusada@gmail.com.  

The link below is the LIFE SAVERS 2013 page on the Feist Weiller website. You can click on the auction item donation form or to learn more information.   

http://www.feistweiller.org/index.php?src=gendocs&ref=LifeSavers2013&category=How%20to%20Help