Art Update - Aldermere Art Show, August 10 - 11, 2019

"Marshall Point Light", oil on canvas. By: Jo M.Orise

Where:
Aldermere Farm, 20 Russell Ave, Rockport, ME
When:
Saturday, August 10 from 9 am to 4 pm
Sunday, August 11 from 11 am to 2 pm

Visit this link for information about Aldermere's upcoming art show this weekend.
https://mcht.org/trips-events/2019-08-11-aldermere-art-show-sale

I will be part of the show.

My work consists of 10 framed paintings and 15 prints in an art bin.

Tuesday and Wednesday combined, I spent 13 hours hanging artwork for the artists who dropped off their entries. Each artist is entitled to display the same 15 pieces.

So, if we have 20-50 artists...that is a lot of artwork.

Believe me, I was totally exhausted this year.

Been hanging the show for the last 5 years. The first year I assisted two people in a frenzie to hang all work in two days. I suggested a hanging committee for next year and volunteers. So, I became the "hanging committee" with no volunteers. I did 90% of the work. One artist and her husband asked if I needed help on the last day. YES!

Over the years, at my urging, other artists volunteer when possible. This year, we even had non-artists volunteer. And I am so grateful for all these people who share in the commitment with the love of art in their hearts.

Volunteering not only provides camaraderie, but an understanding of how hard Joelle Alsbury, the coordinator, works at setting up a fine art show for the public and the non-profit Maine Coast Heritage Trust.

Become a member or volunteer. Join the fun.

Come to the show. I'd love to meet you.

JMO

Jo M. Orise Art Update - July 13 to October 26, 2019

Adult drawing class, beginner to intermediate with Jo M. Orise

Graphite pencil drawing study
by Jo M. Orise

Where:
Orise Studio Gallery, Owls Head. Limited space.

When:
Consecutive Saturdays until October. Choose your sequence of Saturdays.
No holiday weekends.

Time:
10-12p.m.

Fee: $25 per session, paid in advance.
Cash preferred. *Credit cards accepted with .01% processing
   fee per charge. ($25+ .25=$25.25).
Discount available.

What to bring:

sketch drawing board

1. One (1) 14x17" or larger Newsprint Drawing Pad.

2. One (1) sketch drawing board larger than your paper. 

• You can purchase one locally or online.
• You can make your own with Masonite, with or without clips. 
• If you don't find a board, or don't want to purchase one, I will loan one for the session. Let me know ahead of time so I don't run out.

3. One (1) 8.5x11" or 9x12" spiral bound sketch book, either 70 or 80 lb weight, smooth paper ACID FREE paper. (If you create a successful drawing, Acid Free paper will provide a longer lasting artwork to frame. Do not use typing or photocopy paper.

Faber Castell drawing pencils

4.  One (1) each: hb, 2b, 4b, and 6b Faber Castell pencils or similar artist  brand.

NOTE: h= hardness, and b=blackness.
The higher the h value, the harder the graphite,
resulting in a lighter, less intense mark.
The higher the b value, the softer the graphite,
resulting in darker, more intense mark.

5. One (1) kneaded rubber eraser. 

6. A pencil sharpener.

7. A pencil pouch or box to protect and control tools. Pencils are known to roll into cracks; fall out a window; slip off a twelfth story porch; blow off the side of a boat... Need I go on?

Come to learn, or come to improve your skills.

Reserve your space!

Contact Jo M. Orise for directions.
cell: 719-440-4449
info@jomorise.com

"Smile in your mirror every day." JMOrise

Jo M. Orise - Art Update, June 7 - June 10, 2018

You are invited!
I am displaying my work at the Annual Festival of Art.
Location: Senior College-Belfast at the University of ME, Hutchinson Center

See you there!

Thursday, June 7, 6:00 - 8:00 PM Opening Night Reception and First Viewing (see below).

Meet the artists, join us for the refreshments, enjoy the entertainment.

Afterwards, visit me at my Orise Studio/Gallery, Owls Head, ME to view my latest work. Contact me for appointment. Open most weekends. Hours: Appointment or Perchance.

🎨 Jo

Jo M. Orise - Been painting but...

But My Butt Hurts!

"Just One of Those Days"
graphic by: Jo M. Orise (formerly: J.S. Cabana)

Had trouble sitting for the last eight months.

I know why— sat too long at my desk working on a super, important project. 😂

The first evening, I felt uncomfortable. I ignored the problem and continued the project for several hours—had to catch up before our long drive home.

The next day, I did the same thing.

Retiring for the night, I reviewed my decision of the previous two days—sitting on what I now consider a most uncomfortable chair was a bad choice. Been using that chair for the last five years and never had a problem. To make things worse, I would be sitting in a vehicle for the next three days during our drive home. Super bad decision.

I was right.

By the time we got home, my leg was inflamed from butt to ankle. Had to be sciatica. Happened years ago, but not so bad.

Fast forward eight months. After having favored the butt and leg with homeopathic lotions and turmeric and the occasional Ibuprofen, I managed to reduce the inflammation to a small spot on my butt—right where the body sits on a chair. Small but very uncomfortable.

Our recent plan, another three days drive back here. The place were the terrible deed was committed.

We drove off, with much trepidation on my 'end.' 😩

What RELIEF! The trip was not bad. I applied the lotion twice a day and whenever needed. Plus the turmeric and occasional Ibuprofen helped. Now a dull pain was annoying me. Not so bad.

Off we went—two fifteen mile bike rides.

I decided to slow down.

Hubby was sympathetic.

I was besides myself. (Besides my butt?)

Hubby had a medical appointment... returning home he suggested I make an appointment to see our doctor. Reluctant at first, I finally called.

"See you tomorrow!"

Wow! Tomorrow! Hubby had filled her in and persuaded her to see me ASAP.

Doc poked and prodded. I was not hurting too badly. She scheduled an x-ray. Arthritis in the tailbone. Nothing else.

After she examined me, my pain nearly vanished. A few days later it was basically gone. Now how is that for a super doctor. She did that once before. I had another pain in my right hip area. She examined me. I went home and decided to take something new. I mixed a little Collagen mixture in water before bed. Next day the pain was gone. Never came back.

So, did I heal slowly on my own or did I have the opportunity to have my doctor 'heal' me with her touch? I've told her she had healing hands. At least I would like to think so.

Now my butt sits comfortably on a more padded seat. I don't sit as long as I used to.

Take heed. Get off you behind every now and then. Take a walk, bicycle or swim. Baby fat may help keep you padded and comfortable however, as you get older, that cute baby fat look will dwindle and aches and pains take over. Learn to deal with them and especially learn how to avoid them.
Or, perhaps you will find a miracle healer like I did. 😉

Do you have a story about a healing touch? 
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