We’re just setting up for the 2019 Carbon Copies show – here’s a sneak peak at the entries we’ve gotten so far!
Author: Blackstone Valley Art Association
Open Paint – Architectural Photography – Filters in Photography Sat Feb 23 2019
If you’re interested in photography, painting, drawing, and illustrating, we have the perfect Saturday lined up! It’ll be a great time with laughter, conversation, creativity, and the space to stretch out!
There are three components to our Saturday of events.
Open Paint 10am-3pm
First, for the entire day, it’s an open paint! All are welcome, including the public, family, and friends! It’s free! If the main room gets busy with photography, we have the back conference room dedicated for the painters. We have watercolors and acrylics on hand, or bring your own if you wish.
Architectural Photography 10am-noon
How do you get a fresh, new view of buildings? What angles work best to add interest? Let’s play with architecture!
Filters Photography 1-3pm
From glass spheres to saran wrap, from wine glasses to actual filters, let’s see what taking a photo through an object can do.
If the weather is nice out, visitors can also embark on an Uxbridge sketch walk. We have the maps all ready.
When:
Saturday, Feb 23, 2019
10am – 3pm
Where:
BVAA Alternatives Uxbridge Community Gallery
5 South Main Street
Uxbridge, MA 01569
Our Saturdays at the gallery include an open paint session where all styles of art are warmly welcome. Whether you’re 12 or 102, whether you’re a new beginner or a seasoned artist, we would love to have you. It’s completely free to participate in the open paint. You can bring your own paints or we’ll have watercolors and brushes to share.
There is a TON of free parking immediately next to this building. It is fully and easily handicapped accessible.
BVAA Alternatives Uxbridge Community Art Gallery Information
Feel free to show up for some or all of the day to paint. Some come for just the morning, some for the afternoon, and some for the entire time. There are several options on the same block to grab lunch if you’d like. We also bring in a pizza and those who want slices chip in a few dollars.
Our Saturday events are free, casual, relaxed, and fun! All levels are welcome.
Ask with any questions – we’d love to have you join us!
Be sure to check out the full BVAA Photography Workshop Schedule 2019!
BVAA Third Annual Art-Poetry Show 2019 – Millbury Barnes & Noble
The Blackstone Valley Art Association is holding their third annual Art – Poetry show at the Millbury Barnes & Noble in Millbury, MA! It’s live for April 1-7 2019. Be sure to stop by during the store’s open hours!
The Shoppes at Blackstone Valley
70 Worcester Providence Turnpike #5
Millbury, MA 01527
508-865-2801
RECEPTION:
Sunday, April 7th, 2019
2-4pm
We’ll be reading the poetry live at that reception!
Here’s the details on this show!
And details about the store:
BVAA Third Annual Art-Poetry Show 2019 – Blackstone Library
The Blackstone Valley Art Association is holding their third annual Art – Poetry show at the Blackstone Library in Blackstone, MA! It’s live for the month of March 2019. Be sure to stop by during the library’s open hours!
Blackstone Library
86 Main Street
Blackstone, MA 01504
RECEPTION:
Tuesday March 26th
6pm – 7:45pm
Here’s the details on this show!
Details about the library:
Choco l’Art Reception – Sat Feb 9 2019
Our February 9, 2019 reception is all about chocolate! Come on by the Whitinsville Social Library from 10am to 2pm to enjoy chocolate, more chocolate, and of course some delightful artwork.
All are welcome!
You get to vote for your favorite artwork – it’s your vote which determines the winner of the show!
Here’s just a few photos of the show.
Here’s the video walkthrough:
Full details:
Winter Magic Reception Tonight Jan 31 2019
Tonight! Tonight! Come on out to our Winter Magic Reception on Thursday, January 31, 2019 from 6-8pm. It’s at the Milford TV Studio in Milford.
All are welcome!
Details:
Blackstone Valley Art Association Anything Goes Reception 2019
The reception for the 2019 Blackstone Valley Anything Goes photography show was a wonderful hit! This was on Friday, January 18th, 2019 from 4-7pm at our Uxbridge Gallery. Here’s the list of winners for the show.
1st prize – Al Weems “Untitled” (younger woman with dark hair)
2nd prize – Dennis Smith “Harbor Sunrise”
3rd prize – Al Weems “Untitled” (older woman with white hair)
Honorable mention – Linda Nelson “Textures”
Honorable mention – Luke MacNeil “Rhyolite”
Honorable mention – Michael Backunas “It’s Only Temporary, Popham Beach”
Film Sub-show
1st prize – Anthony Monterotti “Tubby”
2nd prize – Mike Zeis “Rusty Door”
3rd prize – Bob See “Untitled” (starling and gopher)
Here’s some photos from the reception! We’ll be adding in more images of the winning items as they are sent in to us.
This video has Mike Zeis explain how his 4×5 film camera works –
Here’s a webpage with more information:
Mike Zeis – Rusty Door 4×5 film photography
Walkthrough of the show:
Details from Anthony Monterotti on his film (first prize) process:
Anthony Monterotti – Tubby and Lefty Film Photography
Details from Bob See on his film (third prize) process:
Bob See – Nikon N8008 35mm film camera
Here’s the full details of the show!
Mike Zeis – Rusty Door 4×5 film photography
It’s like gazing at clouds, looking at the back door of Pearl Art and Craft Supply in Central Square, Cambridge. Over time, stickers collected on the door. Then, probably through a store-manager’s edict, they were removed. Pearl was a three-story art-supply store in Central Square, Cambridge. I believe Blick occupies the space now. Shot with a 4 by 5 view camera, made in the mid ’80s from a kit from Fader Photo Works. Similar kits were offered by Bender Photographic.
This shot was taken in the Boston Public Garden during World Wide Pinhole Photography Day 2006. Click for a larger version.
Below is the full photo before cropping. Film: Fujifilm Velvia 100. Click for larger version. The final image is the bottom-right square.
After sanding and finishing the wooden pieces, assembly begins. Click for a larger version.
To see more of Mike Zeis’s images visit:
https://bvaa.org/galleries/gallery-mike-zeis/
Here are photos from the Blackstone Valley Art Association Anything Goes Reception 2019 where this photo was showcased.
This video has Mike Zeis explain how his 4×5 film camera works –
Bob See – Nikon N8008 35mm film camera
Both of these photos were taken with a Nikon N8008 35mm film camera. I purchased it around 1989. This was my go-to camera for the 1990 / 2000 time frame until I finally felt digital cameras had caught up to a reasonable quality level. I now primarily shoot with a Canon EOS 7D Mark II. These two film photos were both taken back in the film days, in 1996.
The image of the groundhog and the starling was taken at the St. Louis Zoo in St. Louis, Missouri. There is no Photoshop involved in that image. A friend of mine always joked that if I could catch two animals tussling over food, that would be a great shot.
The image of the water plants was taken at the Missouri Botanical Gardens, in their Japanese garden area. The lotus blossoms and leaves blanket the shoreline along one of the ponds. Inspired by James Hunt’s talk on high key photography, the image was manipulated in photoshop to emphasize the textures of dark and light.
Below is the original image.
Here’s the camera:
To see all images from this show visit:
Blackstone Valley Art Association Anything Goes Reception 2019
To see more images from Bob See visit:
Anthony Monterotti – Tubby and Lefty Film Photography
I took these photos with a Canon AE-1 single lens reflex, film camera. I have had 3 or 4 of these Canon Film Camera’s throughout my photo career! When one gets lost, broken or stolen I always find a new one to replace it. For me, it’s a fun and accurate film camera. Ergonomically it’s perfect for my hand size and shape. All the settings and features make send to me and I know how to use it well.
I think I bought my first Canon AE-1 in about 1985 on the recommendations by a retired newspaper reporter / photographer from Orange County, Ca. He was nice enough to take the time to show me how to use all the features and options to get the most out of it. I still have my first test roll we shot on this instructional day.
hmm what to say about the camera at this point, it’s just a sexy little camera that is light enough to carry around your neck for hours without any issues. It’s also very well made and durable. The Canon AE-1 is considered to be a beginner’s camera, an amateur’s camera but I have seen many professional photographers use one and have ready in their camera bags. The Canon AE-1 is the first camera I started using while shooting Head shots in Hollywood, Ca. in 1996, I had to attach a power winder to the bottom base of the body in order to make it sound professional lol.
Many other camera manufacturers have their own entry level film cameras and they are really good but for some reason I have only used my Canon AE-1 for art shooting. I also have 2 Nikon N90 film cameras, a Bronica GS-1 6×7 medium format and a couple plastic Holga pin hole tomography camera which are super fun. The plastic Holgas I used with outdated and expired color film because the results are very random and arbitrary , the cameras are not sealed very well and light streaks with either enhance or destroy the results, which for me is part of the Fun.
For more information on Anthony be sure to visit:
To see the photos in person come by the show! More details:
Blackstone Valley Art Association Anything Goes Reception 2019