SPOTLIGHT ON ZOOINITAS ARTIST FRANCINE FILSINGER

Zooinitas is proud to have photographer and Encinitas Arts Commissioner, Francine Filsinger sharing in our exhibit in July 14 - August 25, 2014.

Francine was the Producer for the Encinitas Student Film Festival. Her background in both Visual and Performing Arts brings a balanced approach to such an undertaking.

She began her career as a child in classical piano winning a number of awards and competitions. She took her sense of rhythm and expressive phrasing from her classical studies and soon learned to apply them in her approach to other artistic endeavors, skillfully interpreting the language of light, words and movement.

Filsinger is a published writer and Fine Art Photographer. Her poetry and dramatic reading may be found in the feature film, Beautifully Apart a selected entrant at the Rotterdam Film Festival. She enjoys scene study under the the tutelage of Mr. Monty Silverstone of the Rancho Santa Fe Players while performing leads in a number of productions.

She is an International Award Winning Fine Art Photographer. She is a Julia Margaret Cameron Award Nominee, Spider Fellow and International Photography (IPA) Award Winner. Two of her images will receive full page publication in the Single Shot Special Edition of Black & White Magazine scheduled for publication in February of 2014. Her work may be found in galleries and on permanent collection with the Women’s Museum of CA.

Filsinger as a Commissioner of the Arts for the City of Encinitas enjoys bringing unique art opportunities to students, a great passion of hers. She is also the Area Coordinator for the Encinitas Alliance for Art Education a subsidiary of the California Alliance of Art Education. (CAAE). 

Visit www.FrancineFilsingerPhotography.com  (picture: Francine with Dr. Teri Sprague of Mira Costa at the recent ESFF and Zooinitas entry Dominance; a powerful piece).

Join us for our reception on July 26, 1-4pm where you will find  live music by the Second Cousin, a silent auction, Pups by the RCHS, refreshments and "fantastic Artists works". LEt the fur and feathers fly as you enjoy great refreshments and the "vibe" of reaching out and helping others . Zooinitas  at the Encinitas Community Room, 540 Cornish Dr.  Encinitas, CA  92024 - (760) 753-7376.  Visit our website and meet the artists at www.zooinitas.zohosites.com.

SPOTLIGHT ON THE ARTIST Linda Luisi

Welcoming Linda Luisi, to the ZOOINITAS Exhibition; an amazing muralist and instructor, her paintings walk you right into the scene as you become a part of her vision.

"Painting murals has been my lifetime passion. Each mural transforms a dull place into a refreshing environment--such a gift. Teaching is also a gift: to see students enjoy creativity and acquire skills. Everyone is fully capable of being artistic. It takes an open mind and sense of adventure. The ‘magic of it all’ is for everyone to enjoy.” www.lindaluisi.com.

Join us on July 26th for an Opening reception and meet the artists.  Visit .zooinitas.zohosites.com  for more information.

Linda is currently providing art instruction at many levels.  Here is one of her classes. (many more available, check online) 

Drawing And Color: Pencil, Color Pencil, Pastel - For new and returning students. at the Carlsbad Senior Center on 799 Pine Ave.(not limited to seniors). Register 4 weeks at a time for ongoing lessons:

9:45-11:45 AM Four Tuesdays , Classes start Apr. 15; May 13.
Start dates for summer: July 1; July 28; Aug. 26.

Learn right brain drawing, shading for depth and dimension, and color harmony for richness. Improve your observation skills with line, color and composition for your art to be aesthetic and accurate. This also helps painters to draw their subject properly (abstractly or realistically). Learn several approaches to see what works best for you. There will be demonstrations and you will receive individual attention. 

Linda Luisi is an experienced trompe l'oeil muralist known for depth and dimension. She shares her skills with enthusiasm for novices and those with all levels of experience.

Bring: pencils (#2 HB soft pencils, or soft art pencils as #4B), kneaded eraser (or any eraser), ruler, and sketch pad (9x12" or larger) or plenty of plain paper. If you wish, you may also bring a color media of your choice: colored pencils, pastels, and appropriate papers for that media.

Four weeks: $70 nonresidents. Carlsbad residents: 10% discount. (Six week classes: $100 nonresidents). Register: Carlsbad Senior Center: (760) 602-4650) If you have any questions please contact Linda at the number above.