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Welcome to Focal Point, the Newsletter from Fine Artist and Instructor
Joe A. Oakes. You are receiving this publication because you have
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How Do YOU Learn?
As an instructor I'm always adjusting my material for better understanding. Learning, like most everything in life, is unique to the individual. Everyone learns differently and at a different pace. This is especially important to consider when learning to paint because this requires you to think about so many things simultaneously. I encourage everyone to use multiple sources of information to learn: books, videos, magazines and of course, hands-on instruction. But that's only the first part of the puzzle. The second part requires the student to find there unique way of digesting, remembering and incorporating this info into their painting process. A student should consider how best they learn and retain information and then use that as a basis that allows for growth. Some people are visual learners and need images, others need specific steps. I retain info by writing it down, and I usually don't have to look at the written words again. Whatever you discover about yourself, practice that way of learning always. Practice and repetition are the best ways to have what you know available to you when you need it. You want it to become second nature to you! Whatever works best for you is what is important!
If you have questions or comments, please don't hesitate to contact me via email or phone. And remember…  Art is a Journey!

New Painting Workshop
My new workshop, Architecture & Perspective will be held at Brandon Gallery on Sunday, July 17th, 10:00 am - 4:30 pm at 105 N. Main Ave., Fallbrook, CA. For the information flyer, please click here. Hope to see you there!
Featured Artist
I will be the featured artist at Emerald C gallery in August. The Emerald C Gallery First Friday Event takes place on Friday, August 5th. The fun is from 6:00 - 8:00 pm at 1331 Orange Ave., Coronado, CA. If you have specific questions about this gallery event or its location, please call 619-996-3315 or visit: www.emeraldc.com. Hope to see you there!

Visiting Artist July
Stephanie B. Tapu's artwork will continue to be on display at the studio for the entire month of July. If you haven't had a chance to view her beautiful work, please give me a call and make an appointment to come by and see it. Each one of her pieces is available for only $150. Please make a purchase and help support this very special artist!

Super Summer Art Sale
In past years I have offered a selection of original paintings at very special pricing for the summer. I have decided to bring back that offer and right now you can purchase any one of these 4 paintings for just $200 each. These pieces are framed and ready to go at the studio. Please email or call and  make your selection before they're gone!
 
 

Coming Up:

July, 2016

SUNDAY 7/17, 10:00 am
PAINTING WORKSHOP


August, 2016

FRIDAY 8/5, 5:00 pm
FEATURED ARTIST
FIRST FRIDAY
EVENT, CORONADO


Studio Hours:

MON - FRI
10:00 am - 12:00 pm

WED
1:30 pm - 4:00 pm

Classes are "Open Studio"
ALL SKILL LEVELS
ARE WELCOME.

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If you're interested in being a guest speaker, demonstrator or need studio space for a class or workshop, please contact me at 760-861-4796 or via email.
 

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