November 19, 2008 > Newark Artists Open Studios Newark Artists Open Studios By Mona Shah Each year, the public is treated to an incredible opportunity; a chance to glimpse inside local art studios, meet artists and understand the creative processes that result in finished artwork. This year, the Newark Artist Open Studio's has encouraged local artists to open their workshops to the public, allowing personal visits, browsing and purchase from a plethora of offerings. Local high caliber talent is immensely beneficial for the entire community - artist, buyer and those who simply appreciate fine art. This year, you can stroll through the studios of local, professional Newark artists and see an amazing variety of art and unique gift items. These award-winning artists have displayed their art in galleries and juried shows in major cities throughout the country. You will see stunning ceramic tile bird baths and tile murals of Tuscany, beautiful oil paintings and pastels of Coyote Hills, colorful New Orleans street scenes, mosaic sculptures, Japanese inspired prints of geisha, delicate water color paintings of koi fish, birds, and gardens, mixed media, portraits, art quilts and much more. New this year, you can purchase coffee mugs, t-shirts and small art tiles with the artist's original art. This year's Newark Artists Open Studios features five studio sites and ten artists with resident artists and guest artists at each site. The studios are all within a few miles of each other so it's easy to visit every site. Don't miss the opportunity to go behind the scenes and learn "tricks of the trade." Linda Patterson will give tips on creating a travel sketch book, Adriane Dedic will explain how an etching or Japanese wood block print is made, Simone Archer will show how she fires ceramics in her kiln, Susan Van Wambeck will share her pastel and portrait techniques, Dmitry Grudsky will demo his masterful mosaic tile process and visitors can watch David Dunlap work on his oil painting of favorite scenes in New Orleans. Children will enjoy seeing a children's art exhibit by Simone Archer's students. A preview exhibit through November 23 at the Silliman Activity Center, 6800 Mowry Ave. in Newark will showcase a sample of art from each artist. The event is free and open to the public. Here's a preview of the fabulously creative artists you will meet in their studios: 36541 Cherry St. Artists: Simone Archer, Mary Kay Chicoine, Robyn Leimer Picturesque ceramic wall murals of the vineyards of Napa, and Tuscany, oil landscapes of Bay area, Venice, European cityscapes and countryside 36493 Bridgepointe Drive Artists: Linda Patterson Oil, acrylic, and pastel landscapes with scenes of Mission Peak and Coyote Hills, travel sketches of Europe 5264 Salisbury Drive Artists: David Dunlap Oil paintings of New Orleans, jazz musicians, and city street scenes 35627 Reymouth Drive Artists: Susan Van Wambeck , Colleen Hernandiz Pastel portraits, digital collages, delicate watercolor paintings of koi, egrets, and flowers, artist designed t-shirts 35911 Ruschin Drive Artists: Adriane Dedic, Denise Miller, Dmitry Grudsky Etchings, wood block prints, fabric collage, mosaic tile, mixed media geisha, bicycles, oil and pastel landscapes, quilts, art mugs and t- shirts Newark Artists Open Studios Saturday and Sunday, Nov 22, 23 11a.m. to 5 p.m. www.myartiststudio.com/openstudios-map.jpg. Maps are available at: Newark Library, 6300 Civic Terrace Ave. Newark Community Center, 35501 Cedar Blvd. Silliman Activity Center, 6800 Mowry Ave Each artist studio And www.myartiststudio.com/openstudios-map.jpg.