Hi every one, Please join me to Gallery Wine Art in Kirkland for a Wine Bar
Champagne Krug and Dom Perignon Tasting. I show there my new art series, and would love to see all of you. The event is this Wednesday, December 14 , starting at 5:00pm. Event at 702 Market St Kirkland, WA 98033
425-576-1462
I want to invite you to an art show I participate at, calls Around The Block. Come this Friday Nov. 11th 6-8pm to Parklane Gallery, Kirkland, WA. http://www.parklanegallery.com to see my work please go to www.YaelsArt.com; www.YaelsBlog.com.
Please join me to a new exhibit of my artwork
“A Painting Can Tell Countless Stories”
Artists reception Saturday September 17th 4-7pm
Exhibit at WiseDesignz Gallery
2908 Wetmore Ave. Everett WA, 98201
(425)259-2361
Abstract Expressionism:
As an abstract artist, I belong to a group of artists like me, who are looking at the world mostly from outside the box. Even though, most of that group is formed of abstract artists, each of us looks at the world from different perspectives. The art, that we gather monthly to look at, reflect these differences. Some have more cubistic style. Others look at the word from more conceptual point of view. And some of us look and think of this world as a place for expression, we use the lines,shapes and colors as tools to our way of thinking looking and painting. A wise woman in the group described it once as a part of the spiritual process.
When people say Expressionism Abstract, or Abstract Expressionism, Jackson Pollock comes to mind, with his vest canvases and expression of thoughts and feelings in endless scribble of paint lines, shapes and dots. But since my encounter with Pollocks’ paintings in school, I managed to get to know Abstract Expressionism on his different layers. I saw big work and small artwork. I saw very colorful pieces and monochromatic expression of abstracts, I experienced work that was produced using oils or acrylic, and work that was made using varies materials that formed interesting textures in fascinating layers and layers of expression. Abstract expressionism as expressed also in 3D work of art.
In my past, I started dealing with art, while sculpting realistic figures looking at models, and fast enough, once I got the idea of the gesture of the body, and size of body parts, my brain pulled me toward taking the figures that I started forming and cutting them with a pallet knife in certain places. Once smoothed, the clay stated to look like pieces of thick branches of enchanted trees. That was the moment when I realized that my path was going toward abstract expressionism.
My definition of abstract expressionism is any artwork that explores concepts, feelings, spirituality, thoughts, in lines, shapes, colors, surfaces, forms a world on the canvas. A world of different elements that require most of the viewers imagination to explore into it. My husband explain it to me once as that it is like looking for images at the clouds. Each one of us have different tools to relate and understand the experiences he/she is going through. I believe that not everything needs to have a deep exploration or understanding. In my vision, art should be perceived as, do I like it or not, does it talk to me? What elements I like about the artwork. It should come from your heart, you stomach, and as far as your brain goes, the viewer might want to approach his/her imagination than looking for rational, realistic images in the art. From my artist point of view, it is all about the art process, the time in the studio, when it is only me, the canvas, the materials and the music, forming worlds of colors, big, passionate, and very poetic.
Hi everyone,
The following are four differer classes I am giving at the U District
Artist & Craftsman Supply
4350 8th Ave NE
Seattle, Washington 98105
(206) 545-0091
(Also see at the end of this post an invitation for the Artwalk where you can see me and my work)
1. Open Exploration Studio
5 Tuesdays - Nov 16 -Dec 14
9am-12pm
$180 for all 5 classes; $40 per class
All levels welcome.
Come experience the joy of making art in a calm inviting environment.
From realistic to abstract; drawing to painting.
Join if you never thought you could create visual art or join if have been doing art for a while and would like to explore different ideas, materials and techniques.
2. Exploring Abstraction
5 Tuesdays -Nov 16 -Dec 14
1pm-4pm
$180 for all 5 classes; $40 per class
All levels welcome.
Have you always been curious about abstract art but didn’t dare to ask? Do you want to learn more about abstract artists and try this style yourself? Join me for three hours of lines shapes and colors! Join if you’ve never created visual art or want to take your current work in a new direction.
3. Exploring Creativity
4 Thursdays - Nov 18-Dec 16(no class Nov 25)
9am - 12pm
$150 for all 4 classes; $40 per class
All levels welcome.
In this class we will explore different approaches to visual art. We will experiment with short sketches in multiple mediums and explore the same image using different techniques. We will pull our ideas through that creative process and see where it takes us.
4. Storytelling through Visual Art
4 Thursdays - Nov 18-Dec 16(no class Nov 25)
1pm - 4pm
$150 for all 4 classes; $40 per class
All levels welcome.
Did you always want to tell a story but were better with art than with writing? Are you curious about stories you can tell with form and color?
A personal narrative is what draws most of us to connect with visual art. Come explore the stories you have to tell.
For registration and questions, contact:
Yael Zahavy-Mittelman
(206) 6012314
Yaelzm@yaelsart.com
Plese also join me for the U District artwalk where you will be able to meet my work and me in Person Friday, November 19th
5:00-7:30pm
at Artist & Craftsman Supply store, 4350 8th Ave NE, Seattle, Washington 98105
(206) 545-0091
,
Yael
This year Parklane Gallery has given it’s October Featured Artist space to a fun new show format: the block party.
To watch a short clip please open the following link: http://kirkland.komonews.com/content/parklane-gallery-presents-around-block
Both community artists and Parklane Gallery members were invited to contribute works done specifically for the show, all sized to exactly 12 inches high by 12 inch wide. Artists were free to explore any media in both 2D and 3D work as long as it fit within the one square foot size requirement.
The Block Party began with a fun new approach as well: a Dropping-Off Reception, held on the evening of October 3rd. The event provided a chance for all the participating artists to get together, meet and snack prior to the show beginning on Tuesday, October 4th. Parklane Gallery will also be hosting an Artist’s Reception for the Block Party on Thursday October 14th from 5 to 8 pm. Please make plans to join us for what is sure to be a delightful evening.
DATE: October 5 - October 31, 2010
HOURS: Tues.-Sun. 11am-7pm
ARTISTS’ RECEPTION/ART WALK: Thursday, October 14, 5-8pm
I invite you to click on to following link,
http://animoto.com/play/nZ1RbaMfGIIjstp1CltYSA?utm_content=main_link
to see a movie clip about my current featured artist show at Parklane Gallery.
Yours
Yael
Please join me this July for my Featured artist show
at Parklane Gallery on 130 Park Lane Kirkland, Wa. 98033
(425-837-1462) www.parklanegallery.com
DATE: July 6 – August 1, 2010
HOURS: Tues-Sun. 11am-7pm
ARTISTS’ RECEPTION/ART WALK: July 8, 6-8pm
Parklane Gallery: Yael Zahavy-Mittelman paints large works in oils, using the strength of color, shape and line as abstract expressions of the power of touch, connection, aloneness and sorrow. Each painting in her show “Beads of Summer” tells it’s own story. Lines and movement of color lead the eye and allow the viewer to explore the different elements of Yael’s work. The viewer is asked to participate in an art experience from which to create his or her own story, even as Yael weaves her story throughout the show. ”I believe in that creative process that keeps changing my life’s perceptions over and over, clarifying my life’s perspectives. As long as I continue to believe in that process and I am candid with it, I hope the viewer of my art will sense the sincerity by experiencing part of my process.” As an art therapist and artist, Yael sees her path changing daily with new insights into the cycle of her life process–art is her path and the path becomes her art.
Starting June 2010, I sign a contract with Directors Gallery for representation. Directors Gallery is located on Bainbridge Island, 126 Madrone Lane North, Bainbridge Island, WA 98110
(206) 842-6000
http://www.thedirectorsgallery.com/
So if you are on vacation on the islands, please make time to enjoy my art.
In the Kirkland area you can see my artwork at Parklane gallery.
130 Park Lane, Kirkland, WA. 98033, 425-821-0841
www. parklanegallery.com/
You can always visit my website at www.YaelsArt.com,
Yours Yael Zahavy-Mittelman
Hi all Halloween lovers,
Please join me and a wonderful group of storytellers to the following event:
Family-Friendly Halloween Storytelling Event:
7 p.m., Oct. 30, Community Center at Mercer View, 8236 S.E. 24th St.
Presented by Mercer Island Arts Council and Eastside Storytellers Club, featuring Maggie Bennett.
Free admission and treats.
During this event, I will read one of the stories I wrote to my “Underworld” Painting.
See you all there
Yael
