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12×12 at Artspace MAGQ and Open Studio at Blu Moon Studio of Art

Sheri Friedman — Sun, 04 Apr 2010 22:18:36 +0000

School was out this week and although it was quiet at Blu Moon it was a busy week for me. On Friday, April 26 I introduced three new works at the group show 12×12at Artspace MGQ. This was a great show, and the format for the work was 12″x12″ digitally produced work… an interesting premise with great results. The range of interpretation among the participating artists was very intriguing, and the presentation of the show, a “mosaic’ of lined up 12×12 inch images was very effective. I was very pleased with the series I created for this show.. entitled ” Nirvana”, consisting of three digital prints that I reworked with acrylic paint, silver leaf and colored pencil. Titled “Compassion” , ” Enigma”, and ” Dharma”, I think the three worked very well. On the evening of Saturday,March 3, I opened the doors of Blu Moon Studio for the first Saturday Gallery walk in the Grove. Along with my original artwork and giclee prints, I displayed examples of work created by my students in myadult acrylic painting class, my Portfolio preparation class, as well as my Mixed Media class for kids age 7-12. My visitors were given a tour of my beautiful art studio and enjoyed a glass of wine (or two) and some pleasant company. This will be an on-going event, and I hope to have some interesting exhibits and happenings as the year goes on.

“Stuffed Fish” in mixed media for kids class at Blu Moon!

Sheri Friedman — Sat, 27 Mar 2010 17:02:54 +0000

I always try to add an element of fun to the art projects that we do in my Mixed Media class for kids… along with teaching the basics of good craftsmanship, design principals and plain ole drawing skills, I always try to encourage kids to express their natural creativity in ways that will pique their interest and produce works that they will be proud to call their own. Today we finished up our Carousel horse project and will soon be creating ” stuffed fish” using newspaper, paint ,and of course, glitter and sequins to create whimsical little paper sculptures. I know I will love the results ! I will post them for you when they are done…
peace and creativity
Sheri

Portfolio Preparation auditions over !

Sheri Friedman — Thu, 18 Mar 2010 18:52:15 +0000

Much to everyone’s relief my portfolio prep. students have completed all their auditions and the results are coming in. Kudos and much love to all my talented students and I wish you continued success wherever your paths lead you!

Art Magnet School Auditions

Sheri Friedman — Fri, 26 Feb 2010 22:17:09 +0000

I am very happy to say that my Portfolio Prep. students have just about completed all of their Art Magnet School Auditions. They have all worked very hard ( me too!) and now we will wait to see how the auditions went. We should know by mid – march… good luck to all!

Painting Classes in Miami

Sheri Friedman — Fri, 26 Feb 2010 22:02:41 +0000

If you are looking for painting classes in Miami, you have found the right place! Blu Moon Studio of Art offers a basic Acrylic class for adults on Monday nites from 6:30 until 8:30. You can learn to paint and explore the medium with my guidance and instruction.This is a great class, with a great bunch of people. I also offer Painting for Human Understanding on Tuesdays from 10:30 – 12:30. This class is also an acrylic painting cl ass, but there is less emphasis on instruction and more on intuitive self-expression. I am always amazed at the beautiful work my students create! We explore other paint mediums in my mixed media class from time to time. I offer private lessons in oil painting by appointment . Come to Blu Moon Studio of Art and pick up some brushes and start painting!

Art Classes in Miami continue despite cold snap!

Sheri Friedman — Thu, 18 Feb 2010 20:31:38 +0000

It’s chilly here in sunny Miami, but that doesn’t stop people from being creative! My classes in acrylic painting, drawing , mixed media and Portfolio Preparation have been filling up , and Blu Moon Studio is very happy to welcome all my new students ! There is still room in my classes, so if you are interested in painting classes basic and intermediate drawing classes, or art classes for kids , give me a call! Please enjoy my original artwork…warm breezes will soon return!

: ” Reve Tropique” original artwork by Sheri Friedman

New Artwork in Painting Class in Miami

Sheri Friedman — Thu, 11 Feb 2010 21:30:38 +0000

New acrylic Painting by Valerie Nivert who is a student in my Mixed Media for adults class , which is on Wednesdays from 12 to 2 . The title of this Acrylic painting is “Love Birds”….. just in time for Valentine’s Day ! Great work Valerie!!!!

Portfolio Prep. students getting ready for Auditions!

Sheri Friedman — Mon, 25 Jan 2010 20:34:08 +0000

The time has come for auditions for entry into Miami Art Magnet Programs at schools such as Southwood Middle School, Robert Morgan, D.A.S.H., and New World School of the Arts ….My Portfolio Prep. students have been working very hard on preparing the required pieces for these important auditions. As always, it gets pretty intense at this time , with the pressure of getting their best work completed in time. I have to say, they are rising to the occasion, and I am impressed with their focus, dedication and creative ability. I really enjoy working with them, and it is very rewarding for me to help them achieve their goals. I have had many years of experience doing Portfolio Prep. classes, and I am very pleased to say a majority of my students get into the schools of their choice. It is wonderful to see their work evolve during the time they work with me. But the story doesn’t end with the auditions. It is my intention to prepare them technically and mentally for the programs they will be entering, so I foster independent, critical aesthetic judgment, technical ability and guide them in being able to apply the principals they learn with me. I feel it is most beneficial to the student to work with me over a period of time in order for them to really absorb these concepts, as well as to have sufficient time to create their best possible work. I feel we are really blessed with these great art magnet programs here in Miami, and that over the years, graduates of these programs will be among the cream of the crop in the art world. I am really pleased to be able to participate in building the future of American art.Please contact me if you have a student that is interested in preparing for these auditions, and remember, it is not too soon to start getting ready for 2011!

New Year, New Classes at Blu Moon Studio of Art !

Sheri Friedman — Mon, 25 Jan 2010 19:45:20 +0000

2010 is in full swing, and Blu Moon Studio of Art is planning and moving forward into this new year, with new art classes for kids, teens and adults, as well as many interesting art workshops. I will be adding a basic drawing class, an intermediate drawing class ,a digital photography class and an open studio session. All this is in addition to my regular line-up of classes ; mixed media, acrylic painting and of course ,Portfolio Prep. for middle school and high school students preparing for Art Magnet auditions. I am currently revising my schedule and will have the latest edition published soon. I will post my new schedule here as soon as possible. In the meantime please contact me with any questions you may have regarding my art classes.

A new year at Blu Moon Studio

Sheri Friedman — Tue, 05 Jan 2010 00:21:25 +0000

Today was the start of my first week of the New Year here at Blu Moon Studio of Art . I am very glad to welcome in 2010 and a new decade. There were many good things in the last ten years as well as the year past,. but I can’t say that a change isn’t welcome, and the idea of a fresh start is most appealing! I am feeling very inspired and I hope you are too…