Tom Lynch workshop signups now open!

By Hope Wallace

We are excited to announce an addition to our next exhibit opening on July 13. We are happy to host a few of Chelsae Younkman’s large-scale charcoal drawings depicting corporate life. Chelsae is a recent MFA graduate of Bowling Green State University and has been selected to participate in the prestigious ArtPrize Competition in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Chelsae recently won awards in our Annual June Art Exhibit and we can’t wait to watch her career progress. In addition we’ll be exhibiting work from Matthew Paskiet, a glass artist who studied under and worked for world-famous glass sculptor, Dale Chihuly. Doug Fiely, Professor of Art at Defiance College, who is originally from Celina, is a popular Wassenberg artist will join the group with his prints as well as Helen Grubb, Sylvania. Expression-in-3 Forms will open on July 13 at our current facility and be on view through August 24. A public opening reception is planned for Saturday, July 13, 6-8 p.m.

Our class schedule is taking a break for the month of July so our staff can assist with armory renovations. We will be back in the saddle in August so watch our website with class offerings and other events.

Here’s a great opportunity for watercolor artists – the Wassenberg is having an August workshop featuring world-famous watercolorist Tom Lynch. The cost is $125 per day with a 2-day minimum with the first day of the workshop mandatory. Save $50 for a 4-day sign up, $450. Sign up now, these spaces are going fast!  Call us for the exact dates and times.

Lynch brings to his class the same enthusiasm and energy as seen on his national PBS series “Fun with Watercolor” that has been a hit for 20 years. His vast list of accomplishments, credits and awards are listed in “Who’s Who in American Art”. He is a signature member of the Society of American Impressionists and numerous watercolor societies. His work is featured in all the leading art publications including the American Artist magazine, the International Artist magazine, the Wall Street Journal, Artist Magazine, Southwest Art and Arts and Antiques. He has written six books on watercolor techniques. Among his many prestigious exhibits were a one-man show at the American Embassy in Paris and as the featured artist for four U.S. Open Golf tournaments and numerous PGA events.

Tom’s list of credentials include: Two “Lifetime Achievement Awards”,”Signature Membership” in many national watercolor societies, election into the illustrious “Society of American Impressionists”, as well as “Who’s Who in American Art”. Tom has been the invited “guest artist” for many art exhibitions including Sedona Plein Air Festival. Tom was honored in the American Embassy in Paris, France with a one-man exhibition. He has been cited in numerous publications including American Artist Magazine, Southwest Art, International Artist Magazine, Art & Antiques, Today’s Great Masters, the Wall Street Journal, and the color front page every Christmas Day for a leading Illinois newspaper.

Tom’s video production won a Bronze Award in the “Telly” Competition, which focuses on video production, and compares to the Academy Award Program. Some of Toms’ numerous awards include: “The Municipal Art League of Chicago Award of Excellence”, “Landscape Artist of the Year”, and he was the first American selected for Honorary Membership in the “Canadian Watercolor Society”. Tom has been the featured artist for the Men’s, Women’s and Seniors U. S. Open Golf Championships and several PGA events and tournaments. Much of his work has been published and many of his best paintings are available in Limited Edition prints. It is no surprise that his paintings are included in private and corporate collections throughout the world.

If you have any questions regarding exhibits, classes or programs or would like to get involved please call the Wassenberg Art Center at 419.238.6837, email info@wassenbergartcenter.org or you may register online at wassenbergartcenter.org. Hours during exhibits are: Tuesday through Sunday 1-5 p.m. The Wassenberg Art Center is located at 643 S. Washington St., Van Wert.