Wild Abstracts in December

November @ The Studio was our EXPLORE month, where we created art inspired by American artist Jackson Pollock (1912-1956), who was a major figure in the abstract expressionist movement.

Twenty-two artists and creatives attended November @ The Studio and the art work you see is the result of their efforts. Their names are: Aiden Keene, Amy Gotwalt, Amy Kopperude, Becky Rau, Beth Fowler, Brandon Merson, Cheryl Handy,  Chris Gold, Cindy Kalinoski, Cliff Engle,    Corin Neff, Denise Douglas, Jackie Quoss, Jackie Dommel, Jean Katz, Kim Keene, Laura Shafer, Meg Pillsbury,Micah Neff, Rosa Melhorn, and Jutta Stallman.

For information about the artists and their work, contact deAnn Roe at droe@lwccyork.com or 717.755.0089 x126.

 

Kid::Life Exhibit

The late summer or fall exhibit for the past five years has been devoted to celebrating the budding young artists in our children’s ministry, kid::life. It’s a very anticipated exhibit! It’s very colorful and creative. With a bit of a challenging theme this year, “What a Prayer Looks Like To Me,” the kids did a great job translating visually what prayer looks like.

 

The KidsArt 6.0 exhibit is on display Sunday, November 3 through Sunday, November 24. Let us encourage these young artists to use the creative gift given to them by the Master Creator, our God. May their artwork touch you and bring a smile to your face and heart.

 

Grace & peace ~

deAnn Roe

 

deAnn Roe

Director of Creative Arts

Living Word Community Church

717.755.0089 ext. 126

www.lwccyork.com

Open Studio & Wild Abstracts

November at The Studio is our EXPLORE month.

Due to Thanksgiving, we are only meeting on these dates: 11/7, 11/14, and 11/21.

 here's the rundown...

• Thursday, 11/7 - OPEN STUDIO! Bring your project and work on it in community. OR for $5 you can get an 11x14 canvas panel and use of all art supplies and let your creativity run amok!
• Thursday, 11/14 & 11/21 - "Wild Abstracts: Surrendering to the Spirit" Fee for these two weeks is $10 and that gets you a 30"x30" stretched canvas. We'll be creating artwork inspired by artist Jackson Pollock. NOTE: Please sign up by Friday, 11/1 so that we can order your stretched canvas. Email deAnn to reserve your spot.

Here are the details for these two evenings at The Studio:

 We will focus on the art of Jackson Pollock, the innovator of a controversial, (is it really art?) loose form of abstract painting in the mid 20th century. Most of his work is energetic, vibrant and full of motion. We will learn how to swirl, drip, fling and flick latex wall paint onto large canvases using sticks, rulers, syringes, brushes, whisks and other unconventional tools (some may use their fingers and hands) to create fun, colorful pieces in the Pollack style of art.

 

NO PAINTING OR DRAWINGS SKILLS ARE GOING TO BE UTILIZED, so this is a class ANYONE would enjoy. Just surrender to the process of listening to the Spirit as He guides your hand and paint over the canvas.

 

The first week will involve a short introduction to the artist Jackson Pollack and some brief instruction. Then, you will have the opportunity to experiment with some techniques using a smaller "trial canvas" we will provide. When you feel ready, we will give you a 30 X 30 stretched canvas (included in class fee) on which to unleash your creation. In the second week, we will fellowship together to make a huge collaborative work of art.

 

What to bring:

• A sense of FUN
• Old kitchen utensils, wire whisks, rulers, sticks, brushes and other things to manipulate paint that you don't mind getting latex house paint on.
• Any left over latex paint from previous home projects that you want to get rid of. We will supply some paint, so don't let the fact that you have none to bring keep you from coming to the classes! You can purchase some sample colors from Lowes or Home Depot if you want specific colors.   
• Large containers (like large empty Cool Whip containers) to put paint in from the buckets.
• If you are not comfortable getting paint on your hands, we suggest a pair of gloves to protect them (like the ones used to wash dishes by hand) .

THIS CLASS WILL BE MESSY, so wear old clothes that you don't' mind getting paint on. However, to keep the church paint-less, we will be cautious!

 

  

Fall Photo Walk at Lake Redman

 

 

Dewdrops on Spider Web by deAnn Roe

 

PHOTOGRAPHERS~

It's time for our annual Fall Photo Outing at Lake Redman, with leaves changing, it's always a gorgeous time with God and other photo enthusiasts.

Bring your photo-taking device, be it a cell phone with a camera, a point-n-shoot, dSLR or film SLR and the desire to capture God's handiwork of beauty as the sun rises over Lake Redman.

We'll meet at Lake Redman's boat dock area at 7am sharp. Yes, that's early but the sun is due to rise on 10/26 at 7:28am and we will pray before we set out for our photo walk. Plan on 2 hours. Dress warm, bring coffee or something to drink. If it should rain, we will cancel. Rain and cameras don't play well together. :)

I hope you will consider joining us for this awesome annual event. Tim Trexler will be faciliating this photo walk, Yay!!! Please RSVP by emailing deAnn Roe.

See you on Saturday, October 26th at 7am!

Queen Anne's Last Breath by deAnn Roe

Big Sky by deAnn Roe

Bruised Reed

"Bruised Reed" by deAnn Roe, the Hidden Me canvas focus.

We are two canvases into our Spiritual Self-Portrait exercise this month at The Studio. Last week we created the first canvas, "The Obvious Me." Last night we made our second canvas, "The Hidden Me." Next week, we conclude with the glorious, "Created Me" canvas - the me that Jesus died for me to be.

What a powerful exercise this is, to commune intimately with God and think deeply about who we are in Him...and who He is in us.

It's not too late to join us. The 4th Thursday this month is our "make up" evening, a night to complete your canvases or start one that you missed. The 5th Thursday this month is our sharing night... we'll show our three canvases, enjoy awesome fellowship, and of course, do some light eating. Art and food, a beautiful combination.

Join us this month at The Studio - for BeComing Imago Dei. Let your creativity interact with your relationship with God. You will be surprised by what happens...

Joy and peace,
deAnn

October @ The Studio

BeComing Imago Dei

October @ the studio

Create a series of three mixed-media spiritual self-portraits

Three 11x14" canvas panels and use of all art supplies are given to

you for a fee of $10 (for the whole month).

If you are thinking to yourself, “Geez, I’m not very good at creating art – I’m a writer, I’m a crafter, I can’t make ART.” Just remember Whose you are. You are a child of God, created in HIS image. He’s the source of all our creativity. It’s in you, trust it. Walk out in faith and explore His creativity in and through you. This is the month to do it – step out – because God will, and I mean He WILL meet you in a very special way through this project. I’ve seen it happen in 2011, the last time we did this exercise. Ignore the negative voices in your head and listen to the still small voice of your Father who believes in you because He knows you, He loves you, He created you so that you can create. God made you as a way to express Himself. Let’s do this! 

One last thing about October at The Studio – the art we make is about the process NOT the product (the completed work). Although I know you will be so impressed by what you create and how God speaks to you through your faith-filled creating.  

Okay, I’m done twisting your arm J But in all seriousness, I do hope you come each Thursday (6:30-8:30pm) in October to The Studio. You will be blessed. I know it. God is about to blow your hair back! Haha! 

Please email me or call me (717.755.0089 x126) to let me know you are coming so I have enough canvas panels for every one!

Hope to see you this Thursday, 10/3 at The Studio. Below is the handout you need to read and reflect upon so you are ready to create on Thursday evening!

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The Studio | GROW
BeComing Imago Dei [Image of God]
October 3, 2013

The Obvious Me

To be human is to be complex. In Genesis, God says we are created, uniquely created, in His image. This means we are both body and soul. We have a very obvious, or public, side to our lives. This obvious life is what we see in the mirror and what others see and experience when around us. Physical traits, our role in our family, in employment, our hobbies and interests are all quite obvious. So are some character qualities. 

Below are a few questions to reflect upon as a way to prepare for the first spiritual self-portrait The Obvious Me

Remember, we are created in His image, which means we have His “creative blood” in us. Think of this project prep as a time to be with God in prayer as you examine your obvious, public, self. Invite God into your creative process and He will show up.


» What are some of my physical traits?
» What are my hobbies and interests?
» What am I known for?
» How would people describe me?
» How have people experienced life with me?

Are there items around your house that you’d like to incorporate into your Obvious Me self portrait? If you are addicted to coffee, bring coffee beans/grounds, photos of you, an image of your sports team or mountain bike, whatever. Be creative and think outside the box! No need to be literal here. It’s totally acceptable to think abstract. Please feel free to bring these items on Oct 3 to use in our project time.

engage @ the studio

September kicks off the studio for its new season. We'll focus on three areas: engage, grow, and explore. Each designed to take artists, writers, and creatives deeper into community, into their relationship with God and with their creativity.

Beginning on Thursday, September 5 we'll launch into engage @ the studio. What does this mean, exactly? Using Francis Chan's excellent and super-artistic video teaching series BASIC, we'll explore in depth Biblical Truth - how it relates to our personal walk with God and how it fleshes out in our creativity, be it the visual arts or literary arts.

The month of September will be a time of engaging with His Truth in the context of a creative community. Will there be any art making? Not formally, but we'd like you to bring your sketchbook or journal and be prayerfully considering how God may be speaking to you then work it out through your art work. More will be explained on the first night, 9/5 @ 6:30pm in the coffee bar at Living Word Community Church.

I have a real sense that God desires the whole heart of His artistically gifted and creative people. He wants to speak to us through our art and speak of His Kingdom through our art. Being in alignment with Him first and foremost will give our artwork power that we can't attain on our own efforts. We must co-create with His Holy Spirit.

Come, engage @ the studio in September alongside other artists, writers, and creatives and let's see what God does in us as an artistic community!

Joy and peace,
deAnn