“SEPTEMBER SONG”
Sign up deadline: Saturday, August 29, 2020
Show Opens: Wednesday, Sept. 2, 2020
Please remember our goal is to have consistent “Showings” on Wednesdays from 4-7. Since we can only have AOTB staff plus 10 people at a time inside the gallery we ask that you invite your guests to accommodate that restriction. We urge you to have them make an appointment, if they can, to see the exhibit on a Wednesday from 4-7pm. They can email AOTB at artists@artistsonthebluff.org and state “I would like to arrange an appointment on Wednesday, Date ____ __ at Time (4-7) ______ ” .

This month’s Exhibition Opening Poster is for Sale in The Gallery along with previous ones. See all available posters on our website.
This month’s exhibition poster’s art is by Phoebe McMillan, poster by Phillip Ross
Artists Showing in September’s Exhibit:
Sandie Bacon
Paulette Colo
Ed Crestoni
John Hatlestad
Phoebe McMillan
Edie Ottoman Risher
Phillip Ross
Georgia Velisaris
Forms for AOTB members who wish to exhibit are located HERE.
Show opens September 1
scheduled to end on September 30
Showings by appointment Mon – Wed.
Please contact artists@artistsonthebluff.org to arrange an appointment.
AOTB Gallery is located in
The Gallery, 202 E. Wisconsin Ave, Lake Forest, IL
Sign up deadline: Saturday, Sept. 5, 2020
Show Opens: Wednesday, Sept. 9, 2020
Please remember our goal is to have consistent “Showings” on Wednesdays from 4-7. Since we can only have AOTB staff plus 10 people at a time inside the gallery we ask that you invite your guests to accommodate that restriction. We urge you to have them make an appointment, if they can, to see the exhibit on a Wednesday from 4-7pm. They can email AOTB at artists@artistsonthebluff.org and state “I would like to arrange an appointment on Wednesday, Date ____ __ at Time (4-7) ______ ” .
AOTB ZOOM MEETING with Special Guest
Watch your email for detailed announcement.
AOTB ZOOM MEETING with Special Guest
James Lynch
from the Art Center in Highland Park will be our featured speaker at this week’s Zoom meeting. It’s sure to be an enjoyable presentation you won’t want to miss. So circle the date October 15th on you calendar and write in the time, 6:30 p.m. Sandie will send AOTB members an e-mail so you can join in.
AOTB ZOOM MEETING
There will be no Zoom meeting on Thursday, October 29th
Artists On The Bluff
All Members Monthly Meeting
AOTB ZOOM MEETING with Special Guest
Kendra Kett
from Blue Moon Gallery in Grayslake, will be speaking on making collectors feel great. So circle the date November 5th on you calendar and write in the time, 6:30 p.m. Sandie will send AOTB members an e-mail so you can join in.
Artists On The Bluff
All Members Monthly Meeting
Showing your art in the Holiday Windows
Circle the date November 19th on you calendar and write in the time, 6:30 p.m.
Sandie will send AOTB members an e-mail so you can join in (if meeting is planned to occur).

Artists On The Bluff
All Members Monthly ZOOM Meeting
6:30 p.m.
Sandie will send AOTB members an e-mail so you can join in.
Artist Maricarmen Pizano
speaks about her latest project “A Journal of Life”
“This sketchbook was made with the intention to outline a series of drawings for a future art show. I started to draw page by page until I realized I was telling a story that later I would come to title “A Journal of Life”. Each sketch has an individual story that anyone can relate to, but are all connected through shared symbols. The language used in my sketches are simple concepts of emotion everyone has experienced. On each page what you will find in this sketchbook is my own journey through life. I hope you can draw from your own emotional experience while viewing it and come away with your own meanings.
This below link will bring you to an online version of my sketchbook to reference during my talk:
https://www.sketchbookproject.
During the zoom meeting we will review my favorite sketches, the stories behind the image and how I created my own language.”
Social Media links:
Instagram: https://www.
Facebook: https://www.
Website: www.maricarmenpizanoart.com
Etsy: www.etsy.com/shop/
I studied Architecture in the National Autonomous University of Mexico. Art at the Palette and Chisel Academy of Fine Arts and after that my formation has been self taught.
To create my painting and illustrations using the language of color and line, putting emphasis on the small detail in order to leave a feeling, which speaks to my concept. I create textures that inspire to tell a story in poetic form, and call attention from the soul of the viewer.
My inspiration is my Life. Every event, memory and every single feeling I experience contributes to my work.
Music and coffee are my two favorite condiments that help me to develop my concepts. When I paint I tell stories. Every detail and stroke of my brush are equally important to express what I am trying to say. The “game” between viewer and painting is fascinating to me. I like the way the spectator can tell their own individual story on a particular canvas. When this happens, when my artwork makes others feel in some way, is when I believe that my mission as an artist is complete.
-Maricarmen Pizano.