Studio OTB

Art Group first day Blastoff

2012-02-20T11:42:00.000-08:00

Today was the first day of our art group! We went to Earth House to play games and socialize. We played Uno and connect four, then we walked around the building. We a great day and look forward to next week!

Squares all Around

2012-02-01T14:49:00.001-08:00

Today, we learned the first steps to making a quilt! Thanks, Laura!!

Laura Mickler (above), Ball State Graduate and Development Coordinator for her Sigma Kappa Sorority, graciously taught the Wednesday community art class the first stages of making a quilt. We each chose 9, 3"x3" squares of different fabric colors. We then sewed our small squares together to make a 9"x9" square. This square will become part of a large quilt that we will include squares from all of our OTB groups! SO COOL!!! We can't wait to see what the finished product will look like. Here are some sneak peek pictures of our experiences today. Who knew we could all sew!

Cigar Box Fun with Lynne Medsker!!

2011-03-24T08:08:00.000-07:00

Today we had a visiting artist named, Lynne Medsker. She is a local artist here in Indianapolis. You can find her art on her website at www.lynnemedsker.com!

Lynne shared with us how to make cool and creative scenes on the surface of our cigar boxes. Our favorite part was learning how to use sand in art and make it look pretty!! Next time we will add paint to our sand and then finish it off with a nice clear glaze. We are excited about our finished product!!! We even chose a new Studio OTB logo today!

Later some of us are planning on going out to eat, shopping for a new video game, talking to our parents on the phone, or relaxing in front of the TV!

We look forward to blogging again soon!

-Wednesday Art Class

Cigar People!!!

2011-03-16T14:02:00.000-07:00

Today we had a blast drawing and painting faces on our donated cigar boxes. Each box will have a name and a story! So far, we have "French Woman", "Mandam Hot Lips", "Angry Fred & I love Lucy", "Monsier Bearded Bobby", and "Snow White" & "Coraline Sally"

Congrats to Katy Wagner & Jonathan McAfee on a successful show at Jazz Kitchen!! Here are some sneak peeks if you missed the show!

2011-03-11T06:53:00.000-08:00

Jonathan McAfee

Katy Wagner

Spring Fever and Nature Art!!!

2011-03-03T06:17:00.000-08:00

We completed our Spring scene boxes today!

We were really glad that to finish our boxes! The sun and the flowers were our favorite things to add to our box. We are looking forward to Spring because we will get to travel, and celebrate Summer holidays like the 4th of July, and go to Summer concerts and watch sunsets.

Contour Drawing!! African Animals!

2011-02-28T14:06:00.000-08:00

Monday Art Class!

Today we did contour drawing! It was very fun to do but it was really difficult to not lift up my pencil. The hardest type of drawing was blind contour drawing. The best part was getting to draw and see our different versions of flowers and animals.

"I really enjoyed the step by step drawing and the animals. I really liked the relaxation music even though it made us sleepy."

Auction artwork for The Arc of Indiana's 4th Annual Poker Tournament!!

2011-02-25T17:18:00.000-08:00

Great job artists!!!

Check out Local Indy Artist!!! March 10th Jazz Kitchen!

2011-02-22T16:24:00.000-08:00

Studio OTB has the privilege to collaborate with two up and coming Indy artists!

On March 10th, Kate Wagner (Studio OTB Art Lady) and Jonathan McAfee will hold a show at the Jazz Kitchen from 6-8 pm with salsa dancing to follow post show! It's going to be a great night with FABULOUS art!!! Studio OTB will have two collaboration pieces in the show, so come check it out!!!

Here is an inside look at one of the artists that will be there!

Jonathan McAfee is an Indianapolis-based artist and a graduate of the Herron School of Art and Design. His subject matter determines the materials and the forms of the work. “I want my drawings to look like drawings and my paintings to look and feel like paintings. I want the viewer to see each mark put on the paper or the canvas. I paint these people because they are important. In some way, they have influenced me and now I must express that.” Please check out Jonathan's work at www.jonathanmcafee.com.

Spring time is almost here!

2011-02-16T14:09:00.000-08:00

Wednesday Community Art Class!

Today we made scenes inspired by the sun that came out today! It was so nice and warm we decided we needed to celebrate the fact that spring is near! We made lilypad flowers from paper towel rolls and painted a river or pond on a sunny day, inside our shoeboxes. We got a little messy but recycled and went outside to hunt for rocks for our pond or river scene. We will continue this scene next week and learn about Monet. We will put pictures or write a poem on our box to express our excitement about the warm weather ahead. Our favorite part of class was going outside and finding rocks.

We are excited about future classes and creating!!!

Corner Wine Bar- Part 2!!!!

2011-02-10T10:09:00.000-08:00

Need something special for a loved one?? Come check out Corner Wine Bar! They have all new Studio OTB art!!!

Here are a few sneak peaks....

Artful Journies- First Journey through Art Aerobics

2011-02-07T13:06:00.000-08:00

Hey Readers,
Happy Valentines Day... next week of course :)

We just completed our first art aerobics class! It was fun and a good challenge. We learned that we could do art while working out and it was great! We did all sorts of exercises. After the aerobics, we felt more energetic and refreshed. Next time we might try some art to dance. We like the idea of dancing to hip hop or upbeat music.

Next week as you all know is Valentines Day and we are going to celebrate with a bang! We are going to have a party, bring in treats, learn about Jim Dine and do a Valentine craft. We hope you all enjoy your holiday as much as we will!

Thanks for reading our blog and stay tuned for more updates!
Monday Artful Journies Class

Indianapolis Wine Opener- Feb. 19th, 2011

2011-02-01T11:43:00.000-08:00

Come check out OTB/Studio OTB at the event!

Studio OTB will be displaying products from the art studio, auctioning off artwork created by Studio OTB artists, taking donations for the studio & taking orders for those interested in commissioning artwork or purchasing a product!!!

Wine, dine, & buy affordable Studio OTB custom creations at Corner Wine Bar in Broad Ripple!

2010-12-30T16:07:00.000-08:00

Come check out our Studio OTB creations at Corner Wine Bar!!! Artwork is for sale!

"Donna's Day Dream"
By, Donna J.
Acrylic on canvas 12x12

   "Flower Bed"
   StudioOTB
   Collaboration
   Acrylic on canvas
   12x25

"Flower Boxes"
StudioOTB Collaboration
Acrylic on canvas 12x12

"A Crowded Room"
By, Abby A.
Acrylic on canvas 12x12