On campus this past weekend, Mitch Lyons offered a 4-day workshop to demonstrate his very own printmaking process, which he has been developing since 1968. His innovative approach…

”does not require a printing press. [Instead], a clay slab is used as the matrix and rich monotypes and collage pieces can be created with non-toxic Akua waterbased inks and modifiers. 
The approach is energetic and open to each individuals style.”-Kristi Colell

Having taught at West Chester University, Moore College of Art, Rowan University, Alfred University, and the University of Delaware, and led over 150 workshops, Lyons is an experienced instructor. He holds a BFA in Graphics from the University of the Arts, and an MFA in Ceramics from the Tyler School of Art. His work is in the collections of the Brooklyn Museum, the Philadelphia Museum of Art and the Noyes Museum of Art.

Yet another way California Lutheran is imPRESSING its students.

Any students interested in printmaking are encouraged to check out Kristi Colell’s on-campus printshop classes. Ranging from beginner to advanced, they offering a wide array of printing processes.

The Kwan Fong Gallery had an exceptional opening/ student reception this past Saturday Evening, September 10th. With tasty treats and a wonderful meet-and-greet of a hand full of the displayed artists, the event brought a humbling balance of professional execution and student aimed insight into all of the appearing works. Special guest Alexey Steele was able to make personal connections with many of the art students at California Lutheran University, bringing words of inspiration and a great philosophy on how to be successful in any act of passionate work.

This romantic show was a powerful way to kick off the year!

Hello

My name is Nate Maxwell-Doherty (left) and this is Andrew Degoede (right) and we are the 2011-2012 Art Department DA’s. For the next year, we will be updating this blog with everything related to the Art Department and any artistic happenings found on the campus of California Lutheran University. Additionally, we are here to help, inform and encourage the general student body with whatever creative act they may find themselves pursuing. So please, read this blog and come on over to visit us in the foyer of the F Building. Maybe over a fine cup of earl gray tea, we can talk, walk and act out art together. Our office hours are (approx.) Monday 1:00pm-5:30pm, Wednesday 1:00pm- 5:30pm and Friday 1:00pm-5:00pm.

Cheers,

Andrew and Nate