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Kalligraphia XIV: An Exhibition by Members of the Friends of Calligraphy Every year since 1976, the Friends of Calligraphy has presented its members’ work in an exhibit at the San Francisco Public Library titled Kalligraphia—a word that translates to “beautiful writing.” Come see the exquisite work by Thomas Ingmire, David Brock, Georgianna Greenwood, Carl Rohrs, Susan Skarsgard, and many more. I was thrilled to see a piece by Dorothy Yuki—an artist I interviewed on thi …

Insider Block Printing Tips, Tricks  and Techniques FLAX's very own printmaking expert Anna Lark, is here to share her experience, knowledge and passion for the process.  Read on and get inspired to carve! Relief printing is printing from raised images.  Block printing using wood or linoleum involves carving away material to create a printable image. Printmaking is an art that has been used since the fifth century or before and remains popular today. It allows for …

FLAX interviews local artist Ingrid C. Lockowandt Ingrid C. Lockowandt brings a powerful and unique approach to her paintings, noted for their vibrant colors and crisp edges. Her portraits and figurative works inspire awe through their depth and emotion. In her work she tries to look beyond the surface of her subject’s likeness to reach the spirit, character and essence of her subject. Studying the human condition has always been a tremendous inspiration to this artist. Portraits …

Date of event: May 30, 2015 1:00pm - 4:00pm Julie Marsh, a mixed media artist from the San Francisco Bay Area and a member of SanFrancisco Women Artists. our current exhibit feature, will be here on Saturday to inspire and delight working in mixed media. She has studied painting for many years with a variety of teachers. Her earlier work focused on “the extraordinary ordinary”. Julie sees mixed media as a doorway to explore the creative process transforming old, ordinary, and di …

Date of event: May 23, 2015 1:00pm - 4:00pm Pamela Rhodes is a skilled portrait and landscape artist and her graphite, colored pencil and watercolor work is owned by clients throughout the US, Mexico and England. As the founder and director of ARTroads, Pamela has taught drawing, portrait and watercolor classes for numerous organizations and in workshops in Italy, Mexico and the States. Her signature class, “Learning to Draw so You Can Paint”, is offered year round in San Francisco, ann …