Monthly Meeting and Art Demo via ZOOM

Monthly
General Meeting & Art Demonstration
1st Wednesday of every Month at 1:00 PM (PST) via Zoom
Next Meeting: October 2, 2024

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What happens during our general meetings?

Meet and greet. Come interact with the artists in your community!
Announcements of upcoming events
Updates on what's in the works for the Fremont Art Association
FREE art demonstration and Q&A
Artist of the Month (Monthly Members' Art Competition)

Come and join us! Our meetings are open to the public and all are welcome.

November 2024 Art Demonstration

Painting Landscapes Using a Limited Palette

Fremont Art Association is delighted to feature Ria Krishnan, accomplished oil painter and educator, at its virtual General Meeting and Art Demo on Wednesday, November 6, 2024, at 1:00 pm.

Krishnan whose work is inspired by nature, describes her style as representational and painterly. In her demo, “Painting Landscapes Using a Limited Palette,” she will share her creative process in painting her exquisite landscapes and reveal the power of her favored palette of just primary colors and white.

Born and raised in India, Krishnan was fascinated by drawing and painting as a child and enjoyed these as a hobby throughout her youth. After earning a bachelor’s degree in Electronics and Telecommunication in 2006, she worked as a software engineer for a few years. Marriage would bring Krishnan to the US in 2010. Subsequently her creative aspirations would become increasingly palpable and catapult her career as an artist. She has since cultivated her knowledge and proficiency as a painter through intensive workshops with eminent artists and a resolute commitment to experiential learning. With every landscape she paints, Krishnan seizes the opportunity to enhance her craft. As she puts it, "Painting is my lifestyle. It is a journey of a lifetime, and I am just getting started.”

Krishnan’s paintings have a magnetic quality. Her body of work is a testament to her capacity to convey her sense of awe and reverence for nature and desire to capture its majesty. Her engagement with the natural world is contemplative and her keen artist’s lens transcends mere observation. Her emotionally laden paintings bring to light fleeting yet precious moments in nature and invite viewers to share in the experience.

Krishnan is an Associate member of the Oil Painters of America (OPA). She teaches oil painting classes at PAL (Pacific Art League) in Palo Alto and offers online workshops. She has been featured in various publications such as American Art Collector, Carmel Living and Outdoor Painter.

You may view Krishnan’s distinctive body of work in the links below.

Ria Krishnan's Website

Ria Krishnan's Instagram

Join us for a captivating demo with Ria Krishnan. The demo (free to attend) will be held viaZoom. Participants must register in advance to receive the Zoom link via email.

Past Art Demonstrations

Artists of the Month

Entry Guidelines

Artist must be a Fremont Art Association Member in good standing, and must be present during the meeting.
One entry per artist.
Piece being entered must be original work, preferably created within the last month - no older than a year. (No prints/reproductions, or any work done as part of a class/course/workshop)
Entries must be photographed and sent to Tetiana Taganska at taganskaya@ukr.net with the subject header "Artist Of The Month" no later than 6 pm (PST) on the evening before the meeting. (Ex. For a meeting on July 3rd, submit no later than 6 PM (PST) on July 2nd.
PLEASE NOTE:
i. Must use the subject line: "Artist of the Month" on the email submission.
ii. By submitting an entry, you are agreeing to abide by our Privacy Policy.
Also send the following information:
- Title of the Piece
- Medium(s)
- Size
- Price if available for sale (or indicate NFS - Not For Sale)
- "Framed" or "Unframed" if applicable
Non-members may not submit, but may participate in voting via Zoom during the meeting. All voting is anonymous.
Artist of the Month is all virtual - No artwork will be displayed in the gallery, but will be shared on the website and on FAA Social Media.
Artwork listed for sale can be purchased through the FAA. Send any inquiries via the form below and please be sure to reference the piece.