Artist of the Month

  

A very happy 'Artist of the Month'

'A Penguin Painting'

'Circle Drawing'

'A Penguin Drawing'

      Tanette Tuttle is the Hope University artist chosen for the month of  March's  'Artist of the Month'.  The artist of the month is honored by having their work hung in the gathering hall for all to see.  Their name is prominently posted above their work and they also receive a certificate.  The students at Hope U are always happy to see who is chosen.  This month it is Tanette Tuttle.  Tanette love to work with pen and ink, colored pencils and water colors.  Some of her favorite subjects to draw are penguins and Orca Whales.  She loves to go to Sea World in San Diego, to observe her subjects in person.
     When asked about what she likes about penguins Tanette's response was,  "I just love penguins so much, I like to see them swim and wobbly walk."
     Many students here share her love of aquatic animals.  They are very fun to see!

Exquisite Creatures

In November several of our students' artwork will be featured at a show entitled 'Exquisite Creatures'.  This show takes a spin on the art form of 'Exquisite Corpse'.  This show will be held at the George V. Daneff Gallery,  3962 N. Studebaker road.  # 206, Long Beach CA, 90808.  The opening reception will be on Nov. 5th, 6:00 to 8:00 pm and the show will run until January 25th, 2011.
Some of the Hope University artists included are, Frank Luna, Delores (Shadow) Franks, Sharon Mauck, Jim Lin, Miguel Aldaz, Fred Mezzo and Tammy Grant.
Here are a few pieces of the Exquisite Creature.  You could print them up and add your own!

 Those  Hope University artists have really created some Exquisite Creatures!

Art!

Here is an example of one of our students art work. April R. loves color and uses them in this acrylic on canvas to express her vibrant nature. Also we have another student, Ben S. working on a piece in colored pencil. He just could not hold back that smile. All of the students are looking forward to the Valentine's Day party and dance tomorrow.

Christmas Cards and Holiday Show!

Here is a sample of the artwork available on the Hope University line of Christmas and Holiday cards available for purchase now. They are packaged in sets of of 3 for $5.00 or by the each $2.00. The cards are printed on white high quality card stock, you can let us choose the design for you or you can choose your favorite Hope U artists' work. The Santa was drawn my Sharon M. the Christmas Tree was painted by Christina C. and the Angel was painted by Jim L. They are beautiful, unique and show you care this holiday season. Hope University calendars are also available and make great gifts! Follow the Hope U students through a year of fun and inspiration with this delightfully designed calendar. What a deal at $10.00 each! Visit us at www.hopeu.com and send us an email, or leave a comment on this blog with your email address (we will not publish it).
Our annual Holiday show is December 5th at the Sisters of St. Joseph Auditorium in Santa Ana. This show is not to be missed!

Student Artwork Chosen

Here is Hope University student Jim Lin next to his linoleum block print entitled 'Lanterns of the Moon'. Jim's piece was chosen for the CORE 3: Defining Ourselves exhibit at the 2nd City Council Gallery and Performance Space in Long Beach, California. Jim created this work in one of Hope University's studio art classes taught by Shelley RuggThorp.