Upcoming Artists in Residence
June Debra Zarne
July TBD
August Paula Hare
September Victoria Berdichevsky
October Slobodan (Bob) Markovic
November Kathryn Woods
December Vic Valdez
(See below for full details)
June Artist in Residence
Debra Zarne
Stop by the CCC to see Debra at work. She will be writing, outlining, storyboarding and video editing via laptop and looks forward to answering film-related questions on June 2, 5 (3-5 pm only), 9, 12, 16, 19, 25, 30: 11 am-3 pm.
Film-making with your Smartphone or DSLR
with Debra Zarne
Tuesday, June 23: 5:30-8:30 pm
Join Debra and learn tips and tricks for using your smartphone (or DSLR) to make your own videos even more captivating! Topics will include choice of resolution, composition, lighting, use of a tripod or gymbal, outlining and use of storyboards and editing. Via screening and discussion of several of Debra’s short films, learn how she achieved various effects (like getting a butterfly to land on an actress’s shoulder), what inspired her (including her award-winning 1-minute short about cannabalism), and her foray into experimental filmmaking (such as creating films around music rather than vice versa, and finding unusual stock footage to tell stories). Students should bring their smartphone and notepad/pen.
$46 CCC Members / $56 Non-Members
A Milwaukee native, Debra discovered her love for film the first time she went to the movies, seeing “Lady and the Tramp.” In her youth, she treasured attending Shorewood Players performances and going to see movies such as “The Wizard of Oz” and other classics with her family. Her love of theater and film has only deepened over the years. Primarily a writer/director/editor, Debra has made 7 feature-length films and over 30 short films, some screening at film festivals and winning awards and she has written award-winning screenplays. She especially enjoys making short films (comedies, documentaries, music videos and experimental films). She initially followed a traditional career path, earning degrees at Stanford and Harvard Law, and practiced real estate law. She continued the creative writing and photography she has done since childhood. Ultimately she left a large law firm and attended film school at the University of Southern California, earning an MFA in Film Production. She has been making films for 20 years and plans to keep creating indefinitely.
July Artist in Residence
Delores Wrathall
"When I concentrate on a subject, my creativity is the inner spirit that emerges as a force to create images using all my resources. I incorporate designs and stories from my culture into my work, often using birds, feathers and mixed media. Additionally, I use calligraphy and watercolors as a means of preserving the past. Sending a card through the mail is a way for me to communicate and share my art. As the designs come together, it feels like dancing--experiencing the free movement and contrast of lines as they complement each other." -Wrathall.
Delores graduated from Mount Mary University with a Bachelor of Arts in Art Therapy and is a member of the Calligraphy & Paper Arts Group. She worked for 16 years as an activity specialist in senior living facilities. Her passion for art grew as she discovered that it served as an alternative form of communication for those who have difficulty with words. By studying various modalities, she has empowered others to express internal feelings and promoted self-reflection through the media most comfortable for them. Helping others bring their passion for art to a level of creating and critical thinking opens the doorway to my own creativity. One of Delores’ favorite quotes is from Pablo Picasso: “The artist is a receptacle for emotions that come from all over the place; from the sky, from the earth, from a scrap of paper, from a passing shape, from a spider’s web.”
The artist will be demonstrating
at the CCC on:
July 2, 7, 14, 21, 29: 12-5 pm
Basic Calligraphy Strokes 101
with Delores Wrathall
Thursday, July 23: 1-4 pm
Calligraphy is both enjoyable and meditative; and it is regaining popularity! Come and learn the basic strokes of Italic script calligraphy with Delores in this class for beginners. She will be demonstrating how the pen works and how to create thick and thin lines. Starting with small letters of the alphabet, you will begin forming your own Italic script. Delores will provide individual attention throughout the workshop, leading to successful learning. All supplies are included in the class fee; you will go home with your calligraphy pen and practice sheets so you can continue your practice.
$55 CCC Members / $66 Non-Members
August Artist in Residence
Paula Hare
Paula Hare is a life-long artist, designer and creative director and holds a bachelor’s degree in fine art from UW-Milwaukee with an emphasis in drawing and painting. She has over 32 years of experience as a graphic designer and creative director at her 12-person firm. As a representational oil painter, she is inspired by Andrew Wyeth and other representational painters. ”I love using a limited palette of mostly earth tones, telling stories with my paintings and weaving in narratives and images that may escape the notice of others,” says Paula. Her approach is rooted in an understanding of composition and visual communications. Each piece reflects decades of drawing experience, an art form she practiced nearly every day of her working life. “As a plein air and studio painter I like to bring a unique perspective to my work, which includes unusual juxtapositions, compositions and subjects,” says Hare. Paula’s work has been juried into exhibitions in museums and galleries locally, nationally and internationally and is held in private and corporate collections nationwide.
The artist will be demonstrating
at the CCC on:
August 6, 7, 13, 14, 17, 18, 25, 26, 27: 10 am-3 pm
Learn to Paint from Photos
with Paula Hare
Tuesday, August 25: 9:30 am-12:30 pm
Join award-winning artist, Paula Hare in this instrumental workshop and gain valuable tips and tricks for how to paint beautiful renderings from your photographs. Participants will learn the purpose of underpainting, the importance of drawing and design, pushing values and making every stroke count. This workshop is appropriate for artists painting in oils or acrylics and will include expert instruction for beginners and experienced painters alike. See below for supply list; CCC does have acrylic paints and brushes, however not all the oil paints listed.
$58 CCC Members / $70 Non-Members
Supply List
Brushes-
Rounds at various sizes, Flats at various sizes, 2” cheap foam brush
Oil or acrylic paint-
Sap Green Cobalt violet hue, Cadmium yellow medium, Cadmium yellow light, Ultramarine blue, Manganese hue, Titanium White, Ivory Black, Cadmium Red Medium, Cadmium Red Light
(feel free to bring other colors if you have them)
Paper towel roll AND a few paper plates
9 x 12 or 11 x 14 canvases
Palette paper or plastic palette for mixing paint
A 5 x 7 or larger photo that you have taken (no stock photos or pictures from the internet. Examples include landscapes, sunrises, sunsets, barns, water scenes, gardens. Please avoid bringing portraits or photos of people)
