FEATURED ARTIST for Oct. 2008
Pat Caspary
Pat Caspary graduated with a B.A. in Fine Arts. Her specialty was print making, especially serigraphy. After a life time career as a museum store manager in Los Angeles and consultant she retired and embarked on a new venture in watercolor. Under the tutelage of Barbara Sindilair she learned the challenges and techniques of painting with watercolors. She was awarded a 1st in the 55th Roundup at the Las Vegas Art Museum and a 2nd in the Celebration Live 2007 exhibitions.
Her portfolio includes traditional transparent watercolors, whimsical quotes, lots of dragonflies and a current series of counterpoint concepts. Pat and friend Christi Milard have completed a pre-school activity book, “The Train Song”. Music and lyrics are by Christi and the illustrations by Pat. You can see that Pat is one of those artists who are working overtime in every direction! Check out Pat’s Artisan’s page here.
FEATURED ARTIST for Sept. 2008
Vegas Artist Guild
Vegas Artists Guild is a non-profit organization whose primary purpose is to bring talented and emerging artists in the Las Vegas area to the public’s attention. All artists with differing medium are invited and encouraged to join us to share resources and common interests. We offer monthly meetings with informative and fun program speakers who educate us on all areas of the arts, a monthly newsletter, membership card with discounts to major art stores in town, group and other exhibit opportunities and access to local and out of state competitions. The bottom line is that the Vegas Artists Guild is true to its motto—“Artists Helping Artists”. Come out and see works from the Vegas Artist Guild at City of the World First Friday, September 5 from 6 - 10 PM. See their website here and their Artisan’s page here. Artisan’s work pictured above, from left to right: Bonnie Kelso, Drina Fried, Libby Garry.
FEATURED ARTIST for August 2008
Janelle Obilor
Janelle’s artwork is an arranged bouquet of women and flowers. She is interested in creating a collection of colors interspersed into women with flowers and foliage. Janelle is from Kansas City, Missouri. She now resides in Las Vegas, Nevada where she is an elementary art teacher for the Clark County School District. Check out Janelle’s artisan’s webpage.
FEATURED ARTIST for July 2008
Randi Chaplin-Matushevitz
Randi Chaplin-Matushevitz is an accomplished artist who has numerous individual and group exhibitions throughout the United States and even as far away as Canada and Argentina. She has a Masters in Fine Art from University of Miami. Randi works in multiple media. Be sure to come out and see her beautiful works of art at City of the World Gallery on First Friday, July 4th from 6-10 PM. You can view Randi’s Chaplin-Matushevitz’s website here and her Artisan’s page here.
FEATURED ARTIST for June 2008
Susanne Freitag
Susanne Freitag was born in Bad Godesberg
FEATURED ARTIST for May 2008
Shawna Kennelly
Shawna Kennelly was born in Chicago, IL and grew up in Las Vegas, NV where she currently resides. She attended University Nevada at Las Vegas and earned a Bachelor of Arts in studio art. Her areas of concentration are acrylic paint and mixed media sculpture. In 2000 she was presented with a chance to fulfill a childhood dream of playing womens pro football with the WPFL. She made the decision to put my art career on hold to spend the next six years traveling the country playing football as a quarterback. In 2007, Shawna hung up her cleats, so she could return to her first love: art !!!
Shawna’s credits include several publications, such as Literary and Art Magazine, as well as group shows and solo shows.
Check out Shawna’s website and her artisans page and be sure to come out to May’s First Friday at City of the World to see Shawna’s work!
FEATURED ARTIST for April 2008
Sadie Stern, aka TAO (The Artist Original), and Mobile Artist, Mitra Cline
Sadie Stern of Santa Barbara Ca. and well known in the Las Vegas art scene, studied at The Academy of Art in San Francisco, Atlanta College of Art and Santa Barbara city College, her studies under personal enrichment are where she developed her recognizable style. Stern has a wide variety of talents that range from Contemporary artist, sculpture, photographer, illustrator, muralist, designer and not to forget, Mother, teacher and entrepreneur.
Sadie has been showing and selling her original art for over 10 years. Her fun expressive style is colorful and free spirited. Sadie works on commission and sells her current collection through the Santa Barbara Arts Factory. Sadie’s work is widely collected and on display currently in Galleries both in Las Vegas and California. To see more visit her website and see her art during April’s First Friday at City of the World Gallery.
Mitra Cline currently works in an art studio in downtown Santa Barbara. She graduated with a Bachelor in Fine Arts from the Kansas City Art Institute. Mitra’s art can be seen in many locations in California and Kansas City as well as in numerous publications such as Inside Santa Barbara. Mitra’s studio practice includes digital images, drawings, and paintings. She finds inspiration for her work through her friendships, other artist’s work, materials from the earth, and travel to beautiful places. You can learn more about Mitra Cline by visiting her website and by checking out her work during April’s First Friday at City of the World Gallery.
Sadie Stern
Mitra Cline
SAX TIME! April 2008 First Friday
For First Friday (April 4), it will be sax time with Tony Babecka in the garden at City of the World. Growing up in East Tennessee, Tony Babeka has become a sought after music educator and performer throughout the United States and abroad. He holds a Bachelor of Music in Music Education from Tennessee Technological university, Cookeville, TN and a Master of Music Performance from Western Michigan University, Kalamazoo, MI. As an educator, he has tought and conducted clinics throughout Tennessee and Southwest Michigan covering a wide range of musical talents and abilities. his private students have received first chair placements, superior solo and ensemble scores, district and All-State honors. As a performer, Mr. Babecka has been a features soloist with professional orchestras and concert bands. As a woodwind specialist, he has performed with numerous musical theatre pit orchestras and eclectic jazz groups. his jazz octet was a featured group at the International Association of Jazz Educators and performed with Stefon Harris, Fed Hersch, and Billy Hart. his abilities have taken him to China as part of the American Music in China series and as a guest artist with the Youth Symphony Orchestra of El Salvador. More information can be obtained by visiting his website.
FEATURED ARTIST for January 2008
Roberto Rico
I am from The Artist’s Colony of San Miguel de Allende, Mexico, at 16, I received a Scholarship to The National Institute of Fine Arts, which I attended for 2 years, and Studied Life Drawing, and Design and Composition, I moved to California and Enrolled in Moorpark College, and attended various art classes. After a career in The Printing Business, decided to move to Las Vegas, where my Artistic hunger came back, and began to Paint and draw, I am currently volunteering as a Drawing instructor in Several community Centers in Las Vegas, and Belong to The L.V. Artists Guild, Henderson Arts Association, Nevada Watercolor Society and the C.A.C.
My works has been shown in various Art Galleries, including Lake Las Vegas Reflections Bay Art Gallery, Old Town Gallery, Bridge Gallery in Las Vegas City Hall, Henderson City Hall, Holsum Lofts, Twin Lakes Art Gallery, Etc, I have won several Awards, in many shows and Art Contests. I love to paint, I paint in all media, Oil, Acrylic, Watercolor, Color Pencil, Pen and Ink, Pastel and Chalk, but my love for Graphite Pencil keeps me alive and wanting to create more and more, The Number two pencil can make as beautiful art as any other media.
I have never been one to show off with credentials or titles, I am used to letting my work speak for itself, I am grateful and feel very fortunate that I am able to express some of my feelings through my work, but mainly I just Draw and, or paint. So far the rewards have been countless.
Thank you, Roberto Rico
Lion painting by Roberto Rico
FEATURED ARTIST for November 2007
Brent Haug
In our Featured Artist room this month, we’ll have Brent Haug. Brent will be showcasing his new paintings from “The Chinese Elements” as well as hand-painted silks. Brent was the silk artist for Sigfreid and Roy for a number of years. Brent will also have works from his Graffiti series in honor of the City’s celebration of literacy.
FEATURED ARTIST for September 2007:
Jeweled Glassware & Other Works by Ann Alenik
I love to cut color and create objects of desire. I use metal, glass and fused glass. My pieces are very unique. The finishes are colorful and interesting which create wonderful accentuating pieces of original art. I work in a studio overlooking the fabulous, flashy and inspiring city of Las Vegas. All work is handmade by me so each piece is completely unique. I may create other work using the same materials and technique, but no item will ever be exactly duplicated.
FEATURED ARTIST for AUGUST 2007: sc jones
Local art teacher sc jones will be showcasing his Lettuce Speak Freely series of random comic panels during the month of August. Jones was recently featured in this Las Vegas Weekly article.
