Mark your calendars and stop by to see this show! My larger scale work will be shown at Grayloft Gallery along with several other artists. Questions? Reach out to Grayloft HERE.
PRINCIPLES OF ABSTRACTION BY DESIGN
NORTH COUNTRY STUDIO WORKSHOPS. BENNINGTON COLLEGE, BENNINGTON VT
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ONLINE WORKSHOP : ZOOM LINK
In this workshop we focus on prepping panels with layers of paper and paint.
Where: Online Zoom Link
Goal: Produce a variety of textured panel surfaces.
Class Size: Limit ten (10) Students
Fee: $300.00
Layered Beginnings is the ideal introduction class to the Abstraction by Design method and a refresher course for continuing students.
POWER OF 12 WORKSHOP
PALETTE PRODUCTIONS. PENSACOLA FL.
The POWER OF 12 AbD Workshop is designed for artists who desire to create a body of work. With a focus on both quality and quantity, we work on multiple panels to produce a cohesive body of work.
Take your creative energy onto the production line in this fast paced class. Participants will complete 12-12x12 “panels and explore different groupings, orientation, format and visual dialog within their body of work.
Bring your ideas and inspirations to this private workshop where you and (3) artists learn and apply the AbD techniques one on one with Shem in his studio.
This workshop is ideally structured for you to learn the Abstraction by Design method, to explore your visual voice and advance your creative output. The AbD method employs the layering of a paper and paint process combined with collaging, painting, sanding, scraping, water saturation, gluing, peeling and clear coating.
Let’s work together to find your visual voice and explore the possibilities.
CLASS FEE: $800.00 PER STUDENT BASED ON 4-STUDENT SIGN UPS
+MATERIALS FEE: $50.00 PER STUDENT
WHEN: MARCH 21-23 , 2025 + GROUP CRITIQUE
WHERE: SHEM’S STUDIO ALBANY CA
DEPOSIT: NON-REFUNDABLE DEPOSIT $150.00
NOTE: Panels not included.
Bring your ideas and inspirations to this private workshop where you and (3) artists learn and apply the AbD techniques one on one with Shem in his studio.
This workshop is ideally structured for you to learn the Abstraction by Design method, to explore your visual voice and advance your creative output. The AbD method employs the layering of a paper and paint process combined with collaging, painting, sanding, scraping, water saturation, gluing, peeling and clear coating.
Let’s work together to find your visual voice and explore the possibilities.
CLASS FEE: $800.00 PER STUDENT BASED ON 4-STUDENT SIGN UPS
+MATERIALS FEE: $50.00 PER STUDENT
WHEN: MARCH 28-30 , 2025 + GROUP CRITIQUE
WHERE: SHEM’S STUDIO ALBANY CA
DEPOSIT: NON-REFUNDABLE DEPOSIT $150.00
NOTE: Panels not included.
La Serrania Retreat Center, Mallorca, Spain
Join me for a week of Art, Inspiration and Relaxation at the beautiful La Serrania retreat in Mallorca.
Immerse yourself in a vibrant community while enjoying the cultural treasures of Mallorca- amazing cuisine, historic charm, and the local rhythms of this remarkable island.
JOIN ME IN THIS WORKSHOP: The Power of Production workshop is designed for artists who desire to build a cohesive body of work employing the AbD method of layering paper & paint. With a focus on both quality and quantity you’ll work on multiple panels exploring groupings, orientations and visual dialogues.
I look forward to exploring your creative process in the transformative environment of La Serrania.
OFF GRID WORKSHOP
FEDERATION of CANADIAN ARTISTS (FCA) CALGARY AB CANADA
This workshop begins with the practice of editing and limiting both palette and materials. These limitations can be challenging but also offer a pathway to making more thoughtful material and design choices.
Throughout the workshop we will aim to create refined textured surfaces and commit equal importance to both the subtle and bold elements in our work.
JOIN ME AT THE SAINT LOUIS ARTIST GUILD STUDIOS
As the cliche suggests “Less is More.”
This 9- Panel workshop begins with the practice of editing and limiting both palette and materials. These limitations can be challenging but also offer a pathway to making more thoughtful material and design choices.
Throughout the workshop we will aim to create refined textured surfaces and commit equal importance to both the subtle and bold elements in our work.
Join me in discovering the art of quiet composition as you focus on and apply the Abstraction by Design techniques to create artwork with spatial harmony.
ARTIST OPEN CALL (FROM SLAG, ST LOUIS ARTISTS GUILD)
JURIED SHOW SUBMISSION (JUROR, SHEM)
STILLPOINT: THE ART OF QUIET COMPOSITION
Saint Louis Artist Guild invites artists to submit work that interprets the theme : Stillpoint: The Art of Quiet Composition.
This juried exhibition explores balance, simplicity and a measured minimalistic approach in creating abstract art. A quiet composition might manifest itself through limited color palettes, simple shapes , and an emphasis on both the positive and negative spaces (surfaces). The spaces within the composition become as important as the content itself and encourages a deeper engagement from both artist and viewer, reflective of a visually meditative experience.
Overall, a Quiet Composition is about finding beauty in simplicity, stillness and balance.
Artists are encouraged to interpret A Quiet Composition broadly and in their own distinctive voice, using a variety of artistic mediums including: mixed media, painting, collage & photography.
POWER OF 12: An Abstraction by Design Workshop
The POWER OF 12 AbD Workshop is designed for artists who desire to create a body of work. With a focus on both quality and quantity, we work on multiple panels to produce a cohesive body of work.
Take your creative energy onto the production line in this fast paced class. Participants will complete 12-12x12 “panels and explore different groupings, orientation, format and visual dialog within their body of work.
I am thrilled to announce my open studio this year with Featured artist Dee Mostofi. Dee’s mixed media work is a dynamic combination of color & texture.
Stop by for a meet & greet, a chat, some cheer and select the gift of Art for Family and Friends.
Choose from a variety of mixed media artworks. Large format to smaller ready to hang pieces
Find the perfect gift.
Where: 1111 Kains Ave Albany CA 94706
When: Dec 14-15, 2024 10am-4pm
Reach Out : Shem@mshem.com
Excited to announce my solo exhibition Titled: REVEAL
Where: Even Space, Oakland CA.
When: Nov 1st—- Dec 2nd 2024
Opening Nov 1st in conjunction with First Friday Art Mumur Oakland.
Hope to see you there!
Harvest Peppers for 2024 vintage Shem’s Hot Stuff (hot sauce).
Larry’s Produce Suisan Valley CA
“Look between the rain.”
Artist Agnes Martin’s statement invites us to observe the space in-between. In a visual context, looking between the rain focuses on the significance of the space between the marks and colors found in abstract art.
This workshop begins with the practice of editing and limiting both palette and materials. These limitations can be challenging but also offer a pathway to making more thoughtful material and design choices.
Throughout the workshop we will aim to create refined textured surfaces and commit equal importance to both the subtle and bold elements in our work.
Join me in discovering that in-between space as you focus on and apply the Abstraction by Design techniques to create your three panel triptych of spatial harmony.
In this class we focus on prepping multiple panels with layers of paper and paint to create a variety of dynamic textured surfaces. Layered Beginnings is the ideal introduction to the Abstraction by Design method and can serve as a refresher course for continuing students.
Our class goal is to complete a variety of textured surface panels by applying the AbD techniques of layering paper and paint.
Bring your ideas and inspirations to this private workshop where you and (3) artists learn and apply the AbD techniques one on one with Shem in his studio.
This workshop is ideally structured for you to learn the Abstraction by Design method, to explore your visual voice and to advance your creative output. The AbD method employs the layering of a paper and paint process combined with collaging, painting, sanding, scraping, water saturation, gluing, peeling and clear coating.
Let’s work together to find your visual voice and explore the possibilities.
CLASS FEE: $900 PER STUDENT BASED ON 4-STUDENT SIGN UPS
WHEN: DATE TBD 4-DAY WORKSHOP + GROUP CRITIQUE
DEPOSIT: NON-REFUNDABLE DEPOSIT $125.00
MATERIALS FEE: $50.00 per student, includes tools, paint, clear medium.
NOTE: Panels not included.
Summer in the City!
This summer, I will be bringing the advanced Abstraction by Design class “Quietly Upscale to Chicago. The Quietly Upscale class is exactly how it sounds. Larger scale panels that are less busy.
We pre- edit our materials and color choices giving license to approach our work with a reserved thoughtfulness. Be prepared to create on a larger scale with less content. Hope to see you in this popular class..
Kathie Vezzani of Beliissima Art Escapes has been hosting Destination Workshops for years. She invited me to teach a mixed media AbD workshop at their Port Orchard Studios and I am thrilled. I will be introducing the Abstraction by Design method and mixed media techniques in this 3-day workshop.
Hope to see you there.
I am so jazzed (pun intended, New Orleans ) to be bringing my Abstraction by Design mixed media process and techniques to Paint Space NOLA studios. The 3 over 3 class is a high productive workshop ideal for both beginning and advanced artists. Let’s work together in New Orleans!
Let’s create in scenic Santa Fe! I am bringing the 12 by 12 High Production (mixed media) Abstraction by Design workshop to Santa Fe Artist Getaway in the Spring. Whether you are beginning your artistic journey or well along your way in the 12 by 12 class we focus on both quantity and quality to create and produce a complete body of work.
I look forward to an energetic class in this beautiful locale. Thanks Bev for inviting me back!
I am excited to have my first solo exhibit in 2024 at Bryant Street Gallery in Palo Alto CA .
This show is titled Black & White in Color and will feature the latest work from my Chroma and G+P mixed media projects. I hope many of you can stop by and see this new work and/or meet me at the Opening on April 20th. Bryant Street Gallery has represented me and my work for the past 17 years, since 2007. For me, my relationship with BSG has been one of lasting significance as Jeanne & Karen have always been supportive of me and my work progress. Thank you both.
Stop by: Gonna be a good show!
Thrilled to be invited into the 48 Pillars Project at ARC Gallery in San Francisco. Honored and inspired to participate with this amazing group of artists.
Please join me for an artist talk Dec 10 1-3pm at Suzanne Jacquot’s studio in Sebastopol CA.
I will be sharing with you my creative journey and inspirations. This is a free event.
Sign up Link http://www.livingyourwildcreativity.com/
My Holiday Open Studio: EBOS
Swing by for a chat
A GAP Pop Up Group Show. 3- days 7- artists representing the GAP Art Community.
Good fun and Great Art!
Join the Advanced AbD Workshop at Jen Tough Air Studios in Santa Fe!
I am thrilled to announce my return to Jen Tough Air Studios in Santa Fe, where I will be teaching the advanced AbD workshop: Quietly Upscale. This workshop is designed for artists who are ready to take their skills to the next level by applying AbD (Abstraction by Design) techniques on larger, upscale panels.
By carefully selecting and managing the content of our work, we aim to achieve a quiet, less busy design and composition. This method allows for more harmonious and elegant final pieces.
During the Quietly Upscale workshop, participants will explore the possibilities of working on larger panels, allowing for greater expression and creativity. We will delve into the principles of AbD, learning how to effectively employ composition, color , and texture to create our artwork.
With a focus on quiet (less busy) design, this workshop will challenge participants to strike the perfect balance between simplicity and complexity.
Join me at Jen Tough Air Studios and Immerse yourself in a supportive environment where you can connect with fellow artists and broaden your creative horizons.
I am thrilled to announce Paper Trails, an upcoming exhibition at the Village Theatre Gallery that celebrates the art of creating with paper. As curator of this show, it is my honor to bring together an eclectic collection of works that showcase the versatility, beauty, and artistry of paper.
Paper Trails will feature a diverse range of disciplines, including sculpture, books, collage, and mixed media.
I am also excited to contribute my own Surface Tension artworks to the collection. Surface Tension explores the interplay of texture, form, and color that can be achieved through paper manipulation techniques..
As a curator, my goal is to create a space where one can engage with these artworks, appreciating not only the final products but also the processes and techniques behind them.
I invite you to mark your calendars for the opening date of this exhibition at the Village Theatre Gallery.
What: Paper Trails Exhibition
Where: Village Theatre Gallery Danville CA
When: August 26-October 20 2023
Opening: Artist Reception August 26
Gallery Link HERE
Surface Tension 30”x85”
Surface Tension
Excited to have this piece in the Gearbox Gallery Juried show “Within Sight of”
Where: Gearbox Gallery Oakland CA
When: August 10-Sept 9 2023
Gallery Link
Buddy System Companion Workshop.
Companion workshops are private 1-2 person 2-3 day workshops at my studio in Northern California .
Details HERE
I am thrilled to be invited back to teach another 3over3 Workshop @ Catalyst Art Lab (CAL). This workshop focuses on creating a 9-panel installation. Bring your design ideas and skill sets but also your stamina as we work on each individual panel as a collective body of work. Jeff and Helen are wonderful hosts and the work space is ideal for working on multiple panels successively. Deets and info here JEFF HIRST
Abstraction by Design 2-day 2-person workshop.
FOR WORKSHOP INFO CONTACT ME HERE
Federation of Canadian Artists FCA. I am back again teaching the Linear Thinking WS in Calgary Canada. I enjoy teaching this class bc the Linear orientation is like an installation and can be challenging. I look forward to teaching this class and the AbD techniques to these very talented and dedicated FCA artists, and in seeing old friends as well.
STOP BY FRIDAY-SUNDAY MAY 19-21 TO VIEW MY LATEST COLLECTION OF G+P , SURFACE TENSION AND CHROMA WORK. SHEM’S HOT STUFF (sauce) WILL BE AVAILABLE AS WELL. LOOK FORWARD TO SEEING OLD FRIENDS AND NEW FACES. CONACT ME HERE WITH ANY QUESTIONS
PRINCIPLES of ABSTRACTION by DESIGN
SFAG is a wonderful place to teach and learn and create. Located in the high desert of New Mexico, the site is inspirational with beautiful vistas and a quiet desert atmosphere.
In this workshop, we work tirelessly for four days on multiple panels producing diptychs, triptychs or individual panels. It’s your choice! Bring your design skills and creative energy to this workshop.
Beverly, our host, provides everything you need to create in a spacious and comfortable environment.
Sign up info SFAG
You are all invited to my Open Studio the weekend of Nov 12-13 10am-5pm
Lots of new work and past inventory available. Surface Tension collages, vis a vis’ photos, g+p and mixed media on panels. Gift sizes and wall size pieces.
Hope to see you here..
I am thrilled to be showing a new body of work in both mixed media and works on paper. If you are in the area check out the show or stop by at the opening February 12, 2-5pm to view and chat.
For details Gallery Site
Searching the master sheet for collage gems.
