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• ERIC ITA 12 A MAN OF ART AND FASHION byAngeliqueChristina

• THE ART OF THE JOB SEARCH 16 byJessicaMiller-Merrell

• ART 18 OKLAHOMA STYLE byAngeliqueChristina

• HANDS ON 22 AT THE HOUSE OF CLAY byJacquelineLarocco

• BALLET BEAUTIFUL 24 BALLET OKLAHOMA’S 40TH ANNIVERSARY SEASON byJacquelineLarocco

• DR. TRU LOVE 28 LEARNING THE ART OF LOVE byMichaelCros

• THE MUSE 30 A FASHION PICTORIAL photographybyCliftonRoberts

• SIX PICKS 38 OKLAHOMA ART GALLERIES byBethAnnMock

• ALTERNATIVE AVENUES 40 FOR ACCUMULATING ART byBethAnnMock

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L E G A L A N D C R E D I T S L E T T E R F R O M T H E E D I T O R

Pablo Picasso wrote, “Every child is an artist.

The problem is how to remain an artist once

we grow up.” His words suggest that art has

something to do with being childlike. Maybe

Picasso was referring to the inner, untainted, not-

yet-desensitized manner in which a child views

the world: A butterfly is miraculous. A train passing

by is exhilarating. A grandmother is beautiful. To

watch a small child look at the world around him

and interact with what he beholds reminds us to

find beauty in simplicity— to marvel at the sunset,

to sit in stillness under a moonlit night, to find

mystery in a blossom.

As you peruse through this issue, you will

find images of art and feature pieces over local

artists; information about art galleries in the metro;

ideas for purchasing art other than buying at a Whitney Baer

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gallery; ways to begin creating art yourself even

if you have little artistic experience; and numerous

other articles related to art. Hopefully, you will be

inspired to pursue art in whatever way interests

you.

“All art requires courage,” said Anne Tucker. The

staff of So6ix shares her sentiments. We proudly

support the excellent art community in Oklahoma

City, and we hope you will enjoy what you read

and be inspired.

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INSIDEERIC ITAA MAN OF ART AND FASHION

THE ART OF THE JOB SEARCH

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S U C C E S S

Eric Ita is the epitome of the modern

Renaissance man. Possessing the charm and wit

of a true gentleman and the looks of an Adonis, it’s

not hard to believe this man can master anything

he puts his mind to. Modeling for such big names

as Mark Echo, Adidas, Mercedes Benz, and Guess,

just to name a few, Ita has made a successful

transition from the runway to creating a name for

himself as a hot fashion photographer. I recently

sat down with Eric to chat about the industry and

life.

Angelique: Tell me a little bit about your

background in modeling and photography.

Eric: I got into modeling through a contest, when

I was 17, and my first gig was for Converse. I

did everything from runway shows, to print

work and almost everything in between. As far

as photography, I picked it up because of the

mundane world of Computer Networking; I’d been

in beforehand. I took a trip to Africa, and when I

returned, I quit my jobs, and focused on it, fully. I’m

self-taught, and with every passing day, I get more

and more amazed at how little I know.

Angelique: Do you think that your experience in

front of the camera gives you an edge behind the

camera and why?

Eric: I think with every two-way street, being able

to cross is just a matter of walking from one side

to the other. However, those who look before

they go running across are less likely to get hit.

Make-up artists and models usually make great

photographers, and I think it’s simply because

it’s all the same industry, and they’re in the

same situations, which makes learning almost

subconscious. My biggest challenge has been

learning how to communicate with my subjects,

and giving better direction. Cameras take such

great photos already, so I knew my edge wouldn’t

come from having a better camera. So, I’m

constantly toying with post-production and figuring

out ways to make my photos stand out.

Angelique: What has been by far the greatest

experience you have had in your career?

Eric: The greatest experience for me happens

every day. I wake up, knowing there’s no other

human I have to answer to, and I don’t have to be

miserable about my job.

Angelique: Do you think that there is more

opportunity in the industry for all types of people

now than there was in the past?

Eric: There’s always an expected growth and

evolution with any industry…with anything really. I

think people are beginning to see that not everyone

is six feet tall, with a 24-inch waist, and what the

conditioned appropriation of beauty used to be, is

constantly being challenged.

Angelique: What is one thing that most people

don’t know about you?

Eric: Most people don’t know much about my family

history, or my personal life. I’m always posting

updates, chatting about random things, always a

man about town, so I guess it seems like people

know much about me, but really most of the things

I share have nothing to do with me. I seem to have

created a reality that separates me from my real

self, which is fine, because only a few people are

really ever interested in minor details, anyway.

Angelique: What is your motto for life?

Eric: Awesomeness. Period.

Angelique: How do you manage to stay grounded

in an industry of make believe?

Eric: There are two things I know: Heaven is real,

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and that in two weeks whatever I bicker about

today will be ancient history. I don’t spend time

worrying about things I can’t change; I try to

live my life with the thought that I’d like to go to

heaven when it’s all over…and there are some

rules for getting into that place. Trying to follow

them keeps me on the right track.

Angelique: I realize that you are obviously

genetically blessed, but what do you do to stay in

such phenomenal shape?

Eric: Haha, thanks. My dad is a stud. I actually eat

terribly, and I’d rather take the lift instead of the

stairs. I’ve been meaning to make a valiant effort

to workout, but that’s not been working out so

well for me, so my only guess is—the thought that

I’d like to be physically fit, somehow keeps me

physically fit. I don’t question it.

Angelique: What is your idea of a perfect day?

Eric: Playing fetch with my dogs, followed by

eating a Club Sandwich, followed by watching

S U C C E S S

shows on Netflix, followed by long siestas. My

perfect days are simple.

Angelique: Where do you see yourself in ten

years?

Eric: In ten years, I hope to be in the movie

industry. I love the idea of coming up with an idea,

and the process of visualizing and immortalizing

it on film. I also hope to be shooting some pretty

big campaigns for big companies, probably living

in New York, mastering the tube system. I want

to say married, but for people like me, getting

married and settling down that soon, is usually

what kills our success.

Angelique: What is the best advice you have ever

been given?

Eric: Always open the door for a girl.

For more information on Eric or to view his work,

please go to

www.ericitaphoto.com


THE ART OF THE

JOB SEARCH

BY Jessica Miller-Merrell

S U C C E S S

start at the beginning. This involves an honest

assessment of your skills, qualifications, and how

you stack up against the competition. I liken this

to sculptors drawing sketches or creating molds

prior to casting their bronze masterpiece. This

preparation involves a great deal of time and

attention.

The most effective way in which to develop your

job search strategy involves conducting a gap

analysis. A gap analysis is a common planning and

strategy tactic used by businesses to determine

ways a brand can adapt to market conditions to

reach their goals. For a job seeker, these goals

could be to meet new industry connections, to get

their work published, or to find a new position.

Performing a gap analysis involves a simple

five-step process:

• Start with a list of known gaps — holes in the

market where a need is not being served by

the products and services currently available.

• List potential gaps — areas of opportunity

that could arise later.

• Make a list of triggers that may lead to gaps

— what could you do to turn a potential gap

into a real opportunity?

• List market trends related to your industry

or blog specialization. Where do you fit in?

• Assign actions you can take in these areas.

An analysis like this can be as involved or as

simple as you wish. The goal is to benefit the

end user, and its complexity depends on the

complexity of your own brand, a new job, and

long-term career goals. The key is to focus on

the long-term strategy being meticulous and

calculated. Just like a work of art, your career

and job is often a reflection and celebration of

your accomplishments. With a clear strategy

and plan to get there, your job search and

personal brand can be a work of art.

The job search is a process — a process that

involves training, strategy, and patience, much

like an artist works to craft and design his or her

masterpiece. The planning and strategy involved

with your job search should begin no less than

six months prior to when your job search begins.

The preparations include fostering relationships,

establishing connections, creating an online

presence, and developing a long-term strategy to

grow your professional skills.

For your job search to be effective, you must

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S O C I E T Y

Oklahoma City is budding as the newest hot

spot for artists in this region of the country. With

organizations such as the Oklahoma Art Guild,

Paseo Arts Associate and District, Individual Artists

of Oklahoma, Allied Arts, City Arts, Center, and

Oklahoma Artists Coalition to support flourishing

artists, the artistic climate is definitely on the rise.

Scott Henderson, Michelle Junkin, Clint Stone &

the IAO Gallery, Lisa Lee, Rick & Tracey Bewley,

Bryan Dahlvang, Julia Lillard, and Paul Snyder are

just a few of the Oklahoma artists that we feel

have their fingers on the pulse of fabulous.

SCOTT HENDERSON

While Scott Henderson was formally educated

at the Art Institute of Chicago and the University of

Central Oklahoma, he like many others has been a

life-long artist. Inspired by life’s daily experiences

and his wife Katie, Henderson’s passion truly

bleeds through his works.

When asked how he differs from other artists,

Henderson says, “It’s hard to say exactly how I

differ from other artists because you never know

the true nature and discipline of most artists.

What I know is that my work is always changing

and evolving into something different; I don’t like

to follow artistic trends. It is hard for me to just do

one thing. I like to try new things and challenge

new processes and ideas. I feel like this is what

being an artist is all about.”

Scott Henderson’s work can be found at

Concerts on the Curve in September and Dwelling

Spaces in Tulsa on September 17th.

MICHELLE JUNKIN

Like many artists, Michelle Junkin became

artistically involved as a young child. From

learning from her grandmother who was an oil

painter to taking a ceramics course in high school,

Junkin’s passion for art began to show very early

on in life. After graduating with a BFA from North

Central College in Naperville, Illinois and a double

Master’s from Union-PSCE in Richmond, Virginia,

adversity would bring Junkin full circle in her

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artistic career.

When asked what artistically inspires her,

Michelle replied, “A big inspiration that drives my

creative process is deep grateful appreciation

and thankfulness for each day of life’s journey. My

muse is often found within something from life’s

everyday ordinary moments. It might the color

combination of a sunset, the pattern of brickwork

found at the park, the rich red Oklahoma dirt, or

the impression of a place that I just happened

to visit. I find inspiration around every corner

and strive to share the joy I see in the average

everyday journey of life. The other side of this

muse is this: I was forever changed in December

2008. While pregnant, I was diagnosed with

breast cancer. It was during this difficult time

that I decided to rededicate myself, my time, and

priorities to pursuing art, which in the past, was

often left on the back burner. As a survivor, I

strive to cherish and make the most of everyday;

this includes making time to pursue my passion

for creating art, living in the moment family and

spending time with friends. My art is infused with

this spirit, even if one does not know it is there.”

Junkin’s pieces can be found at the In Your Eye

Gallery at Paseo, IAO, and various charity events

throughout the OKC Metro.

CLINT STONE & THE IAO GALLERY

Clint Stone is not only an artist, but also the

Executive Director of the Individual Artists of

Oklahoma (The IAO Gallery). Stone began his love

affair with art at an early age with an attraction

to packaging of action figures, animals, and

music. This attraction blossomed into what would

prove to be a career after a scholarship to the

University of Central Oklahoma. After working

with his mentor, Dr. Bob E. Palmer, Stone began

to appreciate “the power of art both for its

educational and inspirational qualities.” Stone has

taught at the Omniplex and was an educator at

the Philbrook Museum of Art in Tulsa. Throughout

his professional career, he has not lost site of his

artistic talent. His son, Lucas, now joins him in his

creative process.

When asked what advice he would give to up

and coming artists, Clint simply responded, “Copy

to learn; once you have found your own voice,

destroy all the imitated works, and show the world

your own style. Support your fellow artists and

network. Don’t try too hard to be misunderstood.”

Clint’s work is currently on display at the Ft.

Worth Central Library. In the future it can also be

found at Dwelling Spaces in Tulsa, in OVAC’s 12x12

and IAO’s Red Dot.

LISA LEE

Lisa Lee is a native of Edmond whose

fascination with the arts began at a very early

age. After discovering that she was completely


enthralled with anything artistic, Lee’s parents

made sure that she was given every opportunity

necessary to foster her love for both the Visual

and Theatrical arts.

When asked if she has ever dealt with a creative

rut and how she dealt with it, Lee responded, “The

only time I have experienced an artist block is

when I did not have the ability to capture images

or a creative spirit as it is fresh in my mind. This

is why I am always sure to have some type of

camera on my body at all times.”

Lee’s work is currently featured in “Emerging

Women In Photography”. The exhibit will be on

display at Visions in the Paseo, 2924 Paseo, OKC,

from August 5th through August 30th 2011. It will

also be featured in upcoming events that include

“Concerts On The Curve” September 1, 2011

6:00pm-9:00pm and the “2011 Plaza Festival”

October 1, 2011 and “The Art Show” September

24, 7:00-10:00pm, at the Exchange located on

Film Row in down town Oklahoma City.

RICK & TRACEY BEWLEY

Rick and Tracey Bewley are the collaborative

husband and wife team that make up Art Fusion

Studio. Rick hails from a background as a custom

plastic, wood, and metal fabricator balanced by

Tracey’s background as a fine artist, painter, and

sculptor with a degree in art. Prior to opening

their studio, the couple’s daily canvas consisted of

remodeling homes. After being drawn to art glass

at every gallery and art festival they attended, the

couple jumped at the chance to take glass-fusing

lessons. The couple’s love for creating art glass

pieces has turned into a full blown love affair that

we can all share with them.

When asked who inspires them in the creative

industry, Rick says, “In general, we are always

impressed with architects. The ability to think

three dimensionally through all the details is

so impressive. A few of many that we admire

both personally and historically are: Rand Elliot,

Brian Fitzsimmons, Bruce Goff and Frank Lloyd

Wright. Cutting edge architects are able to mix

unusual materials in surprising and exciting ways.”

The Bewley’s work can be found on display

at Urban Art, 1218 N Western Ave. Artifacts are

in Eureka Springs, AR, Studio Six in the Paseo

District, the Arts Festival Oklahoma at OCCC

Labor Day weekend, OVAC’s 12x12 in September,

IAO’s Red Dot, and Tracey currently has a photo

in Untitled Gallery’s “Can You See Me Now” art

exhibit.

JULIA LILLARD

Julia Lillard began her career at age 40, after

receiving a used manual Minolta for her birthday.

After developing black and whites in her own

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darkroom, Lillard began to search for new ways

to creatively enhance her work. She began to

experiment with a digital format and has created

a way to keep people guessing whether her

canvas is a photo or painting. In true artistic form,

Julia likes to keep her fans guessing.

Julia says that her favorite piece is, “My Mind

is a Blank”. I like the surreal aspect of the piece,

taking something mundane and making it out of

the ordinary, it’s almost other dimensional.”

Lillard’s work can be found at www.wix.com/

jlillard1/julialillardart.

BRYAN DAHLVANG

Bryan Dahlvang was attracted to art very early

on. Going from having kids on the bus doodle

on piece of paper so that he could find images

within their marks to becoming the high school art

teacher’s assistant, art has always been apart of

who he is. After being stationed by the Air Force in

Germany, Dahlvang returned to the states to earn

a degree in Bachelor of Fine Arts at Oklahoma

City University in 1997. He credits a semester with

Catherine Drabkin as what he needed to take his

desire to become an artist seriously.

Bryan says that his advice to up and coming

artists is, “Work, work, work! Be inspired by others—

meaning, learn from others, but be yourself. Study

art, go to college, and get that degree. Put yourself

into each piece you create, and SAY something

with imagery. Give the viewer something to think

about. Don’t just paint an object. Provide a reason

that someone should look at it. Make the viewer

think. Not everyone will enjoy your work. Develop

thick skin. Don’t do art just to paint a pretty picture

for someone else. Maybe someone else needs

an ugly picture once in a while. Paint for yourself.

Don’t listen to people that say, ‘My kid could have

done better than that.’ They most likely don’t have

an idea of what real art is. I’d also say that you

don’t have to paint everything that looks the same

all the time. Painting in a series is what you need

to do, yes, but don’t be afraid to push boundaries

and experiment. Take risks, think, and make

others think.”

Bryan’s work can be found at Sonarta.com:

http://sonarta.com/artists/show/2 , in the OVAC

virtual gallery: http://ovac-ok.org/FindArtists/find_

artists_detail.cfm?id=392&page=1, and at http://

bryandahlvang.webs.com.

PAUL SNYDER

Paul Snyder began drawing at the age of two

and has yet to stop. With no formal art education,

Snyder is a “self-taught” artist who is constantly

inspired and learning from other artists. He credits

his circle of family and friends for encouraging

his talent. Paul says that his paintings have been

inspired by the small details of life, such as

capturing a water droplet or a cloud of dust.

I asked Paul what makes him stand out from

other artists, and he replied, “I think the only thing

that makes any artist stand out is by being honest

in your work. That said, standing out is not as

important as just creating what I find beautiful.”

Paul’s work can be found at www.

artbypaulsnyder.com.


S O C I E T Y

The House of Clay may look small on the

outside, but this art center has been around for

half a century and has become one of the most

respected art spots in the city. Of course, House

of Clay has offered the best deals on clay and

pottery supplies, including kilns, tools, glazes,

brushes, and anything else you may need. But

House of Clay is so much more than an art store.

With such a rich history, it is no wonder that

Judith Ann, daughter of Norman and Lavern

Meriwether who purchased the business back in

1950, has managed the business so successfully

to this day. It is essentially a family business that

has provided Oklahomans some of the best art

supplies and art classes around.

Whether you are an aspiring artist or simply

wanting a fun activity to do with your children or

friends, House of Clay may have just what you’re

looking for. For the artist, House of Clay provides

many types of clay in large quantities. The staff

is knowledgeable and can help you choose the

perfect clay and tools you will need. The House of

Clay also carries porcelain clay, which can be hard

to find in common or popular craft stores.

If you’re looking for an exciting and unique

outing with children or friends, or if you are

simply in the mood for art, House of Clay offers

the opportunity for you to select an already made

ceramic piece and paint it, meaning anyone can

create their own work of art.

If you’re wanting a little more structure, or if

you’re wanting to learn some real techniques, then

the pottery classes that House of Clay provides is

just right for any artist. Their class schedules are

subject to change each month, but that is due

to the fact that House of Clay chooses different

forms and mediums each month to introduce to

the students. For example, in previous months,

students created Indian sculptures and bubble

mugs. House of Clay is open on Saturdays, so

even though the kids will be starting back to

school, they can still go enjoy a day of arts and

crafts.

Each class is taught by talented artists in the

area, and House of Clay’s website provides

information on those artists as well. The prices of

the classes vary. This is due to the fact that several

class prices include all the supplies you need. As

well as the wonderful teaching tools provided

by the instructors, House of Clay also sells many

helpful tools as well. Pottery books and magazines

are just a few of the educational supplies they

carry.

House of Clay can also repair certain

pottery tools too, such as kilns. This is not your

average art shop. House of Clay has made it a

tradition to provide excellent

service, education, and fun to

Oklahomans seeking an artistic

venue. Pottery and 3D art can

be entertaining for a variety of

people at any age, and with

such a renown place like House

of Clay in our city, there’s no

reason not to check it out!

A T T H E H O U S E O F C L A YBY Jacqueline Larocco

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S O C I E T Y

It is Ballet Oklahoma’s 40th anniversary season,

and the company has planned some amazing

new things for this year. The new artistic director,

Robert Mills, has been bringing the Oklahoma City

Ballet into a new standard, and this year will be

nothing short of fantastic from beginning to end.

Oklahoma City Ballet will open this season

with a wonderful staging of the famous comedy,

Copelia, this October. Based on the novel by the

same author who inspired The Nutcracker, this

performance will be great for the entire family.

With a Leo Delibes score, the audience will be

able to experience E.T.A Hoffman’s stories through

this exciting ballet.

This Christmas will bring yet another great time

for The Nutcracker—a must-see for every holiday

season. As one of Oklahoma’s most notable and

long-lasting traditions, The Nutcracker is always

exceptionally performs by the Oklahoma City

Ballet. The Oklahoma City Philharmonic teams

up with the Ballet to bring Tchaikovsky’s music

to life. Don’t let the traditional performance allow

you to believe that this will be the same old thing.

Oklahoma City Ballet is known for always bringing

something new and exciting to the table.

Ballet is one of the most romantic art forms

there is, and this February, the ballet season

continues with a spectacular performance of The

Firebird. The classic struggle between good and

evil endures through this epic combination of

dance and music. Choreographer Alan Hineline

will be sure to put together an amazing show that

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will be up to par with the Oklahoma City Ballet’s

2009 The Legend of Sleepy Hollow.

To end this 40th anniversary season, the

Oklahoma City Ballet will be performing The

Wizard of Oz, a classic favorite for many past

generations. We all know the story of the journey

on the yellow-brick road, but with the Oklahoma

City Philharmonic playing the original score, you

are sure to see something unexpected.

Other than the great performances this season,

the Oklahoma City Ballet offers many other fun and

exciting things for Oklahomans. The Dance Center

of Oklahoma City Ballet has become increasingly

more well-known as a prestigious dance school

geared to bring young students into the world of

ballet and designed to train them with the skill

and talent students need to become professional

dancers.

The Dance Center has been around for decades

and has been offering dance opportunities for

children and adults in the metro area. Whether

you are an experienced dancer looking to make

a career out of your art, or simply interested in

learning some technique, The Dance Center of

Oklahoma City Ballet offers classes to meet your

needs.

It’s early in the season, so now is the perfect time

to plan your visit to the Oklahoma

City Ballet and purchase tickets

for upcoming performances. Each

show is unique and definitely

worth seeing.

Check out show times and

ticket info on Oklahoma City

Ballet’s website: okcballet.com Jacqueline Larocco


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S E L F - H E L P

Guy Sebastian Feat Jordin Sparks performed a

song titled “Art of Love.” In this song, he describes

how he is not perfect and how he messes up

constantly, yet he tells the woman addressed in

the song that he is still “learning the Art of Love.”

Pay attention to the words of the first verse to this

song:

I’m saying sorry in advance cause this won’t

always go to plan

Though we don’t mean to take our love for

granted

It’s in our nature to forget what matters

How when the going is getting tough

And we’re all about giving up

Things that we never thought we’d say,

gonna say them

Things that we never thought we’d play,

gonna play them

It ain’t perfect, but it’s worth it

And it’s always getting better

It’s gonna take some time to get it right

Notice the line, “It ain’t perfect, but it’s worth

it /And it’s always getting better/ It’s gonna take

some time to get it right.” I think he pretty much

nailed it when it comes to “learning” the art of love.

It’s easy to want to give up on love when things

get tough, especially in today’s society. Why do

you think the divorce rate is so high and people

stay single clear into their forties and fifties. It’s

because we have this idea that love should be

magical and perfect, and if it isn’t that way, then

you must be with the wrong person. You’ll spend

a lifetime alone thinking that way. The art of love

takes time, and with time, things will get better.

The art of love is about perseverance. You

can’t just give up when hard times come because

let’s face it, that’s life. True love is a commitment,

“Till death do us part.” When you commit to

a job or sports team, do you just give up when

things get hard? If you do, I bet you have serious

regrets and a hard life. The truth is that we learn

from experience and gain wisdom through our

successes and failures during tribulations. This

applies to our relationships as well. The key is to

be patient and not give up.

Let’s go back to the job or sports team

commitment. At first, things are hard and you

encounter many problems in which you fail over

and over. But doesn’t the job or the sport get

easier and more enjoyable once you learn the

tools and strategies, through experience, to make

solving those problems easier? The same things

happen in our relationships; we just have to be

patient and endure. “It’s always getting better/

[and] it’s gonna take some time to get it right.”

Learning the art of love is not easy, and very

few ever find it, but it’s worth it. We were made

for relationships, both romantic and socially. It’s

hard-wired into who we are. It’s easy to want to

take the easy way out (short term), but we will

suffer because of it (long term). Just because

tough times arise in the relationship doesn’t mean

you aren’t meant for each other. Don’t give up;

rather, endure and learn from the experiences.

Things will always get better when you continually

learn (together) the tools you need to overcome

tribulations in the relationship. You will understand

each other better with time and perseverance,

and the relationship will grow. Take the time to

learn the art of love.

L E A R N I N G T H E A R T O F L O V EBY Michael Cross

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S A T I S F A C T I O N

the late, much loved Tom Lee. Get on the mailing

list for information about openings, screenings,

and juried shows that you can enter your own

artwork in.

Istvan Gallery1218 N. Western

Tuesday-Friday 12-6, Saturday & Sunday 1-5

Steven Kovash, the founder of this space and

an artist himself, wants everyone in the metro

to personally know an artist. For this reason,

many events at the gallery are geared toward

community participation. OKC StorySLAM is a

monthly open mic storytelling showcase. Show

up at 7pm to sign in if you want to tell your story,

or come in at 7:30pm to listen. The next SLAM is

set for September 19th, and the theme is “Back

to School.” Though they are always tasteful,

you should be aware that the stories are geared

toward an adult audience, and the time limit is

seven minutes per tale. Hands-on lessons are

available at the Blue Sage Glass Blowing Studio,

and glass jewelry, plates, bowls, and larger

installations are for sale at the adjoining Art Fusion

Studio. The featured artist changes every four

months, and the openings and live music shows

are tremendous fun.

JRB Art Gallery2810 N. Walker

Monday-Saturday 10-6, Sunday 1-5

Cited in 1931 as one of Oklahoma’s most

distinguished buildings, this studio and gallery

was built in 1920 and has been lovingly restored

under the aegis of Joy Reed Belt. Exhibits change

SIXPICKS

O K L A H O M AA R T G A L L E R I E S

BY Beth Ann Mock

From the Paseo to the Plaza District, Oklahoma

City has always had a vibrant art scene that fosters

a vibrant community and is inclusive of everyone

who wants to participate be they young or old,

lovers of the traditional or votaries of the modern.

Here are six homegrown galleries you don’t want

to miss.

IAO706 W. Sheridan

Tuesday-Saturday 12-6

The Individual Artists of Oklahoma was

founded in 1979 by three local poets and grows

stronger every year. All ages and styles are

showcased here. Local filmmakers screen their

work at the IAO, and a poetry slam is held on the

fourth Friday of the month at 7pm. Best known for

the annual Red Dot Auction and Biting the Apple

extravaganza, the IAO mission is to make art a

part of the community at large. This not-for-profit

alliance helps new and established artists actively

create publicity and develop a viewing audience.

The board of directors is comprised of volunteers,

half of whom are poets and artists themselves.

These members tirelessly volunteer their own

money as well as countless hours to keep the

shows running and secure outside funding. If you

hurry, you can still catch the stunning black and

white photography retrospective of the work of

background in design, so they are experts at

helping you place art in the most advantageous

spot in your home. They are also very generous

with instructions about how to light the artwork

and care for your acquisition. A real treat, regular

artist reception brunches are held at the Howell.

The kiln formed glass totems of Suzanne Mears

are showing this month along with the dye on silk

work of Nancy Cawdrey. Cawdrey spent many

years studying in Paris, and she uses this ancient

Chinese painting technique to craft Western

landscapes of an almost neon brilliance.

[ArtSpace] at Untitled1 NE 3rd

Tuesday-Friday 10-5, Saturday 10-4

[ArtSpace] is a non-profit teaching gallery

devoted to stimulating creativity by showcasing

contemporary local and national artists, facilitating

a connection with the community through

education. The “Can You See Me Now?” exhibit

features photographs taken with phones. It

will run through October 1st. The 3rd annual

Untitled Monothon is scheduled for September

16th. Selected artists will have two days to

create two monoprints. Jurors will choose one

to place in a silent auction benefiting the gallery.

An introductory printmaking class will be held

September 10-11, 17-18, and 24-25 with studio

manager Stacey D. Miller instructing. The cost is

$400.00. Henryetta native John-Paul Phillipe will

be visiting from New York City

for the opening of his show “In

Design” on October 14th from

5-8pm. “A Taste of Art” is a

monthly cooking class hosted

upstairs in the gourmet kitchen.

For $75.00, a local chef teaches

a themed dinner.


monthly, including everything from watercolors

to fiber art. Come enjoy food and wine with the

featured artists on the first Friday of every month

from 6-10pm. Paintings by Michi Susan and

decorative masks by Patrick Riley will be unveiled

October 7th. Belt provides quality artwork for

museum collections and corporate clients as

well as individual first time buyers. This elegant

4,500 square-foot space is also available for

private rental. Mrs. Belt has a long list of preferred

caterers and bartenders to help make your

corporate gathering or reception unforgettable.

Visions in the Paseo2924 Paseo

Monday-Saturday 10-6, Sunday 1-5

Visions is one of the newest galleries in the

Paseo and the only one in Oklahoma City devoted

exclusively to Fine Art photography. Locally and

nationally known photographers are featured

here each month, as well as many from overseas.

Visions maintains a permanent collection that

highlights its “best of the best.” Visions opened

last December, and most recently hosted a show

of local female photographers, many of whom

were showing their work for the first time. Nature

photographer Greg Davis, whose work has

appeared in NationalGeographic.com, MSNBC.

com, and the Houston Chronicle, will be in the

spotlight this month.

Howell Gallery6432 N. Western

Monday-Thursday 10-5, Saturday 10-2

Most of the artists shown at the Howell

Gallery have work in national public collections.

The Howells both have a long and illustrious Beth Ann Mock



If you find art galleries inconvenient or just

too fluffy for you, there are other ways to match

yourself with the work of an artist that speaks to

you and will bring new life and depth to your home.

Several restaurants support developing painters,

printmakers, and photographers by hanging and

selling their work. You can also find the perfect fit

online and at art festivals.

RESTAURANTS ADORNED IN ART

Cheever’s always has a featured artist for

whom they arrange a wine and cheese opening.

Right now Conde Currat is being exhibited. An art

teacher in Oklahoma City, Conde occupies the

clean but brazen land between the traditional and

the abstract. She believes that learning to draw

and paint is as much of a genuine work of art as

the actual finished product. Currat is at home in

all mediums, and the work displayed at Cheever’s

this month is highly stylized. Text appears in many

of the paintings, floating above views of nooks

and crannies of a private household. The detail is

so perfect it’s as if you’ve walked into an imaginary

past bedroom you never knew was yours that is

furnished with anatomy textbooks, maxims, and

your mother’s favorite dress standing by itself.

Antique postage and the image of a first puppy,

a panda on a folded pile of clothes, and sheep in

bright red boots make a jigsaw puzzle of collective

memory. Cheever’s changes its featured artwork

every month or two. Talk to Henri Bailey about

taking one of these paintings home or showing

your own work at Cheever’s.

Matt Glazer and Bryan Boone are both

showing works at Café Nova through October.

Both men favor large paintings that lean toward

the abstract. Bryan Boone has a lifelong love of

architecture and a technical background. As a

boy he built miniature towns and toys out of dirt

and found objects. His canvasses are large, three

dimensional mixed media pieces. Boone says

he aims to delve into “structure and shape set

against the noise of chaos and underlying forms.”

He works in layers and begins with a plane of

disorder that serves as a runway to taxi the eye

of the viewer to the safety of the constructed

landscape. These paintings create a feeling of

private freedom like a hidden, unlocked door

that only you know about. The acrylics and oils of

Matt Glazer agree very well with Bryan Boone’s

work at Nova. Glazer is largely self taught and has

discovered a way to paint backwards on glass,

peel the paint off the glass, and then embed it

onto the canvass. These colorful, abstract ‘Glass

Peel’ paintings have the feel of watercolors but

are highly and richly textured. You are tempted

to reach out and put your hands on them. His

abstract paintings of flowers seem to change

at each successive viewing, which is one of the

reasons Matt so loves to work in abstraction.

The pieces, he says, “change in appearance and

meaning depending on the way you feel.” Talk to

Wade or Taylor at Café Nova and you can walk out

with one of these works under your arm.

On any given day at Flips, you’re likely to find

Betsy hanging and rearranging the art. The show

changes every six weeks at this longtime home

for the creations of local artists. Doris Bewley’s

abstract portraits and still lifes await you through

this month. Doris is a stranger to the ordinary and

mundane. She has studied at Louisiana Tech, the

Santa Fe Institute of Fine Art, and in Italy. Many

of her portraits are slightly reminiscent of Edward

Hopper in a far away manner. The objects often

seem as if they’re ready to walk or fall from the

canvass. One painting looks as if it houses objects

from a child’s toy box. Or is it the figure of Godzilla

eating Manhattan? In another piece, the back of a

chair is like a half open doorway that leads you to

a woman seated inside the flames of her thoughts.

ONLINE ART

Based in Boston, www.turningart.com was

founded by Jason Gracilieri, who wanted to find

the perfect art for every wall in his home. For a

small monthly fee, you can browse this website

by artist, medium, style, or even color. Choose a

painting or a photograph and it will be shipped to

you already framed. You may return it for another

piece as often as you like. Rotations are unlimited

and shipping is free. The work is all original, this

site doesn’t sell prints. A collaborative effort

between lovers of art and those who create it, the

artists featured here are selected by an internal

jury and the site is largely funded by various

advertising methods. If you find a piece you

can’t possibly part with, you can purchase it at a

discount directly from the artist. A special work is

featured monthly, often discounted by as much as

sixty percent.

ART FESTIVALS

Once again, it’s almost time for Oklahoma City’s

two best loved bazaars. The Girlie Show is right

around the corner on November 4th and 5th at

the Farmer’s Market Public Building at 311 S. Klein.

Here come two days of art, craftsmanship, and

funk. The booths will be packed with jewelry,

art, and food by girls for girls. Tickets are $15 in

advance at The Velvet Monkey Plaza District shop

and $20 at the door. Ad mission to the 5th annual

Deluxe Indie Craft Bazaar is free December 10th at

the Centennial Building at the State Fairgrounds

from 11-5. All the items are handmade and the

booth fees at this community event are low

so emerging artists can put

themselves in the spotlight for

just a little dough.

Art is everywhere in

Oklahoma City, from galleries

to festivals to the walls of local

restaurants. Beth Ann Mock

F O R A C C U M U L A T I N G A R TBY Beth Ann Mock

ALTERNATIVEAVENUES


S A T I S F A C T I O N S A T I S F A C T I O N

We’ve heard this sentiment from more than a

few of our “Blonde” friends: “I sure wish I didn’t

have to put on Mascara everyday” ? And, of

course, the “I really get tired of applying false

eyelashes?” The Sunday morning or late-night trip

to the grocery store could be without any of the

self-consciousness that many women with thin

eyelashes experience. Blonde women, especially

so. You’ve heard it and seen it too. You can find

women who are conscious of this problem every

time you go to the grocery store or gas station.

Blonde people frequently have lashes that are

light-colored and indistinct compared to their

co-horts with different hair colors. No worries!

There is a solution for Blondes and the rest of us

with insufficient lashes, the medication known as

“Latisse” and the procedure known as eyelash

extensioning.

WHAT IS HYPOTRICHOSIS? ANDWHAT IS LATISSE?

Hypotrichosis is the problem of thin, sparse

eyelashes. It is not really a disease, just simply an

expression of a condition that many people try to

fix. Women with hypotrichosis may have already

tried a number of eyelash growth products, like

Jan Marini, Revitalash, Enormous Lash, and Rozge.

None of these products or “cosmeceuticals” has

been demonstrated, however, to be effective

in clinical FDA trials. Latisse is the first and only

FDA-approved medication and eyelash-growth

product to make eyelashes grow, and may be your

solution to this problem. Latisse is a safe eyelash

enhancement medication that will give you the

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dreamed about.

Latisse is the trade name for Bimatoprast, a

synthetic compound in the prostaglandin family,

which, under the trade name Lumigan, is also

used as an eye drop to control the progression

of glaucoma. It was noted incidentally, but

fortuitously, that glaucoma patients using the eye

drops were seen to grow long, thick and dark

eyelashes. On the basis of these finding, clinical

trials investigating the use of bimatoprost as a

cosmetic drug began. In December 2008, the

FDA approved bimatoprost for the cosmetic use

of darkening and lengthening eyelashes. Single

drops of Latisse are applied nightly, just before

bedtime, to the clean surface of the upper eye-

lid using a sterile applicator. Eyelash lengthening,

thickening and darkening are seen within 45-day

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The precise mechanism of action for Latisse has

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Length (25% longer), Fullness (106% thicker) and

Darkness (18% darker)

EYELASH EXTENSIONS:

Another popular option for insufficient lashes

is Eyelash extensions, the application of synthetic

lashes to the individual hairs of the eyelash to

give the appearance of longer and fuller lashes.

This procedure, a cross between regular hair

extensions and microsurgery, should only be

performed by a well-trained, certified Lash

extensionists to avoid eye injury or a suboptimal

result. The procedure involves surgical loupes

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Using specialized tweezer-like instruments, each

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The results are dramatic and client satisfaction

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COST

Latisse is a prescription medication that must

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collaborating on this show. We will have live

vocal performances by Renee Anderson, who is

an amazing vocalist. Trichology Salon and their

creative staff are providing cutting edge styling for

this event. Greg and Tammy are always so happy

so donate their time and services to make fashion

shows like this a success.

Debbie Curtis is the artist who will be featured in

the art gallery auction. Her Barbie paintings have

gained international recognition as well as being

featured in boutiques all over

the state. Her talent doesn’t end

there; she also paints portraits

of your pets.

Please stay tuned to my

twitter to learn more about this

new charity event.

A FASHION FIRST

C O U T U R E F O RA C A U S E

BY Johnathan Kayne

I am truly excited to share with you an

extraordinary charity event coming this month to

Oklahoma. Couture for a Cause will be a fashion

event that not only this state, but this country has

never seen before. I will be teaming up with my

dear friend from Project Runway, Mykael Knight to

debut our Spring 2012 Collections.

A few months ago, the Oklahoma AIDS Walk

board contacted me to see if I would help them

find a great Grand Marshall for this year’s AIDS

Walk. By the end of dinner and a few drinks at

Deep Fork Grill, not only had we decided who

we would love to lead the walk, but we also had

the idea for an additional fundraiser for this great

cause.

The idea is quite simple. If we invite Mykael

to be the Grand Marshall, then we should also

showcase his talent. This event will be the first

time Mykael has been to Oklahoma or shown his

collection here. Mykael and I have teamed up to

bring you a one of a kind first time collaboration

fashion show right here in Oklahoma City.

The event will take place on the fourteenth floor

of the historic Skirvin Hotel on Thursday, Sept.

22nd at 8pm. This event will be packed with live

performances, world renowned models, and an

art gallery auction.

There are so many talented artists who are

Johnathan Kayne

Protecting ideas is fundamental to the “work” of

art. While art for art’s sake is laudable, in order to

allow artists to profit from their original creations,

Title 17 of the United States Code of laws makes

it illegal for others to copy their works. Of course,

not every type of creation is eligible for protection.

Title 17 provides protection for “. . . original works

of authorship fixed in any tangible medium of

expression, now known or later developed, from

which they can be perceived, reproduced, or

otherwise communicated, either directly or with

the aid of a machine or device.” This includes

books, articles (like this one), screenplays,

dances, photographs, movies, music, and even

architecture.

While processes and systems may be

protected under other areas of law, copyright

protection specifically does not apply to any “idea,

procedure, process, system, method of operation,

concept, principle, or discovery, regardless of the

form in which it is described, explained, illustrated,

or embodied in such work.” To translate into a little

clearer English— even if you have a very pretty

artistic rendering of a new process, copyright

protection alone will not protect others from using

that idea.

Artists who create original works are the only

ones who are allowed to, or authorize others to,

make copies of their works, make art that derives

from their original work, sell copies of their work,

sell their rights to the work, allow others to

perform their plays or choreography, or perform

(or allow others to perform) their music in public.

O F A R T I S T I C P R O D U C T I O NBY John Graves

PROTECTING PIECES

S T Y L E S E L F H E L P

Additionally, the creative mind responsible for the

work is also permitted to protect their rights of

attribution and to prevent others from using their

work in a way that would result in a diminution of

their artistic stature.

While these rights are not unlimited, they

generally last for the life of the creator plus seventy

years after his or her death. There are, of course,

exceptions and more intricacies involved in this

particular rule but the philosophy behind copyright

law if to protect the author’s, and author’s family,

right to profit and control their art while they are

alive and for a reasonable time after.

The right to protection under the law occurs

as soon as the work is created and registration is

not a requirement for the artist or author to claim

the rights to their work. If the originator of the

work wants to sue someone for infringement, or

illegal use of their work, registration with the U.S.

Copyright may be required.

We’ve all read the notices at the beginning of

movies and read the warnings on music download

sites not to steal other people’s works, not very

many understand that it is a violation of federal

law to do so. Copyright is a complicated subject

that can’t be comprehensively

discussed in an article of this

length. For more information,

email the author or go to the

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actual text of the Copyright

Code. John Graves


restlessness as you try to balance what’s required

of you in your work as opposed to what loved

ones expect. You’ll become the supreme juggler

as you balance both of these important spheres of

your life in September.

ARIES (MARCH 21 - APRIL 19)

You need a deep commitment if you are to feel

happy in your romantic associations this month. If

you’re in a new relationship, Mercury’s association

with Neptune in the zone of hidden secrets might

cause you to doubt the integrity of the person you

are involved with. Rumours and innuendos are not

something you should pay too much attention to.

TAURUS (APRIL 20 - MAY 20)

You have to detach yourself if you are to make

correct judgments after the 23rd. You must

integrate your vision and understanding of others

through reflection, self-awareness, and a deep,

unbiased self-interrogation. By the 26th these

internal manoeuvres will bring you to a new light

of understanding or realization.

GEMINI (MAY 21 - JUNE 20)

Acting in a superior way is not the way to win

friends around the 5th. Having self-confidence is

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LIBRA (SEPTEMBER 23 - OCTOBER 22)

Your focus is distracted from love and personal

affairs between the 9th and the 12th when Jupiter

re-enters your one of work and daily routine. This

also is telling on your level of debt. You’ll need

to make some substantial repayments, not only

to feel comfortable, but also to get ahead. There

may be some letter of demand or an unexpected

notification.

SCORPIO (OCTOBER 23 - NOVEMBER 21)

There may be some issues lingering from a past

relationship that you haven’t been able to let go of.

Friends can assist you in this matter, but it’s quite

likely from what I see in your horoscope that you’ll

want to grin and bear this alone. Friends may want

to help but can actually end up being a distraction

in getting to the bottom of your problem.

SAGITTARIUS (NOVEMBER 22 - DECEMBER 21)

The planets ruling your early childhood will have

an influence on you this month, so it’s important

not to bury painful events under the rug. You want

to develop a secure, emotional foundation for

the future, so look at your early upbringing with

fresh eyes and without any sort of personal bias

or judgement. Look at how this has shaped your

personality.

CAPRICORN (DECEMBER 22 - JANUARY 19)

The transit of Venus in the upper part of your

horoscope must surely be one of the highlights

of the year for you. You can move ahead

professionally with such ease that you’re probably

wondering why this is the case. Between the

19th and 23rd you will enjoy your work, share

the benefits, and look forward to even greater

success.

AQUARIUS (JANUARY 20 - FEBRUARY 18)

The Sun in a great aspect to your professional

zone from the 16th onwards is also an excellent

period for your job or work-related activities. You’ll

feel as if you’ve overcome some of your fears,

particularly that fear of failure or inadequacy

that may have arisen by some of your economic

shortcomings. Money, savings, and income should

all be a much smoother area of life due to the full

Moon in September.

PISCES (FEBRUARY 19 - MARCH 20)

Between the 1st and the 8th you may be at odds

with friends, family members, and lovers due to a

conflict of interests. Divided loyalties cause you

very different than showing off or unconsciously

using your ego to push others around. Conversely,

this may not be “you” who is ill behaved but rather

someone else you have to deal with at this time.

You need to set up some boundaries both for

yourself and others.

CANCER (JUNE 21 - JULY 22)

Please don’t lose your focus after the 19th as this

is a time when Mars, the planet of war, enters into

your financial zone. You may or may not have

disputes over money, but there is an important

thing I must share with you at this point. Because

this planet has a lot to do with your professional

life, you must be careful not to measure your

success simply by how much you earn.

LEO (JULY 23 - AUGUST 22)

On the 19th Mars activates your Sun sign.

Be careful, though, Leo. You already have an

abundance of power, vitality, and energy. Mars

only serves to turn the heat up on an already

heated up system. Channelling your energies

now is of vital importance. You may be a little

insensitive to others who are not quite as wound

up as you.

VIRGO (AUGUST 23 - SEPTEMBER 22) - The new Moon this month takes place late in

the piece and shows that you’ll be approaching your earning capacity and career

pathway. Work generally with a fresh set of eyes and an open mind. You’ll be

prepared to take some new initiatives, professionally speaking. In the previous

few months you’ve had the opportunity to acquire a position.


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AMANDA BRADWAY

Amanda has lived and worked in the historic Plaza

District near downtown for the past four years, and she

opened DNA Galleries in 2008. DNA Galleries is a

fully artist-made retail store and urban, contemporary

art gallery with a selection of 80% locally made

goods. Art is Amanda’s life, and when she is not

working at the store, she always has art projects and

group shows of her own to work towards. Community

is very important to Amanda, and she “feels most

alive” when she is connecting with people about their

passions and creativity. Before the store was open,

Amanda and her husband worked on various group

art shows around the city, such as Momentum OKC

and the Canvas Shoe Art Show. Amanda currently

volunteers with the Oklahoma Visual Arts Coalition,

her neighborhood association, and Classen Ten

Penn to revitalize the area. Amanda also serves as

Secretary of the Plaza District Association.

DYLAN BRADWAY

Growing up in Oklahoma City, Dylan was

surrounded by a very creative family atmosphere,

which allowed him to find his passion for art at a

young age. Throughout his schooling, he continued

to build on these interests and many art related

studies and projects that led to his BFA in Graphic

Design obtained with honors in 2006. Dylan now

lives the Plaza District and helps his wife with their

art gallery and store, DNA Galleries. Dylan also

works with Hoffman Bikes/Sidewall Distribution as

a designer and art director. Like his wife, Dylan is

surrounded by art and creative projects throughout

his day and loves to support his local creative

community. Their drive for supporting emerging

artists has helped them to build a close relationship

with the local community, and over the past few

years they have begun to pursue national and

international artistic connections.


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