(Los Angeles, CA) Show at Fig On 3rd
August 17th, 2016I have a new show at Fig On 3rd in LA for the grand opening of their gallery. It will be up for the rest of August.
True Measure Gallery Presents – Ben Soeby
August 9th, 2016Our new show for the month of August is with Oregon coast artist Ben Soeby.
Stop by True Measure Gallery at 3022 E Burnside St. Portland, OR most days from 1-6, or make an appointment via http://truemeasuregallery.com
New Book – Bubble Gum Geometry
August 9th, 2016My latest book, Bubble Gum Geometry, is now available for purchase.
Grab a signed copy off my website, or get an unsigned copy via Blurb.
Links can be found here…
http://jessereno.com/piece/3145/bubble-gum-geometry/
60 pages of new work from January 2016- July 2016, drawings and paintings.
LAST CHANCE – 1 day class – Coos Bay Art Museum, OR
June 22nd, 2016I am teaching a 1 day class at the Coos Art Museum on June 25th.
Now is your last chance to sign up.
It is also your last chance to see my solo show at the museum which will be coming down on the 25th.
http://www.coosart.org/events/follow-the-leader-with-jesse-reno-saturday-june-25-10am-5pm/
LAST CHANCE – 5 Day CA workshop – Idyllwild,CA
June 2nd, 2016I will be teaching a 5 day workshop at Idyllwild, CA from July 4th-8th.
Details and registration are available now, and can be found here..
http://www.idyllwildarts.org/page.cfm?p=726&pback=541
In March I gave a speech in Chicago at the national Art Educators yearly conference called “Ambition over direction” I spoke in front of over 200 people. You can watch it via the link below, I talk about why I do what I do and how I got to where I am…
http://media01.commpartners.com/ArtED/Annual_2016/Thurs03Reno/archive.html
New Interview
May 16th, 2016I just did an interview with Avante/Garde in the UK.
You can check it out at this link.. http://www.vntgrd.com/jesse-reno-interview/
Pictures from Coos Art Museum Exhibit
May 3rd, 2016Here are some pictures from my new exhibit currently on display at Coos Art Museum on the Oregon coast. The exhibit runs until June 25th.
Video of my Speech at the National Art Educators Conference
May 2nd, 2016In March I gave a speech in Chicago at the national Art Educators yearly conference called “Ambition over direction” I spoke in front of over 200 people. You can watch it via the link below, I talk about why I do what I do and how I got to where I am
http://media01.commpartners.com/ArtED/Annual_2016/Thurs03Reno/archive.html
I do workshops in my studio!
I have scheduled only 3 in-studio workshops for this year. You can see more information via the links below
**4SPOTS LEFT** Level 1 June 3rd-7th sign up here
**2SPOTS LEFT** Level 1 June 17th-21st sign up here
**SOLD OUT**Advanced September 9th-13th wait list open
Studio Information
– The studio work area is aprox 1300 sqft, so plenty of space and individual attention. It doesn’t get much better than this as we will be in my actual studio with all my supplies, artwork and things pretty much exactly as I like them.
-I am located in my favorite part of Portland. There is a whole foods one block down the road from my studio and an abundance of restaurants, food carts, and local fare walking distance from the studio. There is a fridge at the studio to store food as well.
2016 In-Studio Workshops
April 20th, 20162016 In Studio Workshops
I have scheduled only 3 in-studio workshops for this year. There are only a total of 29 spaces available 9-10 students per workshop.
**4SPOTS LEFT** Level 1 June 3rd-7th sign up here
**2SPOTS LEFT** Level 1 June 17th-21st sign up here
**SOLD OUT**Advanced September 9th-13th
Coos Bay Art Museum Show & Lecture
April 19th, 2016
Join the Coos Art Museum community on Thursday, April 21st from 6:30 to 8 pm for an exciting artist talk with Portland artist Jesse Reno. Don’t miss this amazing opportunity to hear Jesse, who will be showing his large multi-layered paintings at CAM April 22 thru June 25, talk about his work and his process, as well as, answer any questions about his approach.
Inspired by primitive art, mythology, and the painting process, self-taught artist Jesse Reno creates large and compelling mixed media paintings. Jesse’s painting style is exuberant and intuitive. He uses acrylic paint on wood and, sometimes, paper, putting down one color and then another, often using his hands and fingers. He lays down the colors without planning, putting one color next to another–and that, he explains, is the key. Later he reworks each section of the painting finding ideas in the media and process as each painting develops. Quoting writer Rice Freeman-Zachery “He does this over and over until he loves what he sees. It’s not enough for him to merely like what he’s done; he wants to push past that until he loves it.”