Our gallery is available for event planners for various events. A list of programs are available upon request. Contact Mary Martin at 843-723-0303
June 5, 2009 Gallery Row- Broad Street Art Walk Featuring new work from all artists at 39 Broad Street. Celebrating the opening of another Mary Martin Gallery at 132 East Bay, Charleston- MML GALLERY featuring contemporary art.
September 30 - October 3, 2009 Arleta Pech workshop
October 2, 2009 - French Quarter Gallery Association Art Walk Featuring Arleta Pech - "Alice in the Looking Glass." Ultra Realism with Silver and Flowers with a touch of Surrealism Extraordinary new work.
November 6, 2009 - Gallery Row Art Walk (Broad Street) John Sherman Show
December 4, 2009 - French Quarter Gallery Association Art Walk - Randall LaGro
Randall LaGro Workshop December 1,2,3,4 for artists Vision and Expression in Mixed Media
February 5, 2010
March 5, 2010
April 2, 2010
May 7, 2010
June 4, 2010
September 3, 2010
October 1, 2010
November 5, 2010
December 3, 2010
February 4, 2011
March 4, 2011
April 1, 2011
May 6, 2011 Arleta Pech Show FQGA Art Walk
October 2, 2009 - Arleta Pech
Allegory in Alice: A Novel Approach
Beyond the looking glass lies a land of mysterious light and surprising reflections. Take a contemporary journey of curiosity and wonder as you explore the beloved fairy tale classic “Alice in Wonderland” as seen through the eyes of Master Artist Arleta Pech. In this realistically painted realm, let your senses chase the long overdue rabbit down his hole as you explore the childhood images “hidden” among the still life representation of the grown up world. Join Arleta, on October 2nd from 5-7:30 p.m. at the Mary Martin Gallery, located in Charleston’s Historic French Quarter at 39 Broad Street on Gallery Row, as she shares her visions of “Alice” reflecting on life in the modern world.
"Extraordinary Show - Don't miss this one - French Quarter Gallery Association 21st Anniversary shows" Mary Martin
Hours 10:00am-6:00pm on Monday-Saturday 12:00pm-5:00pm on Sunday Located on Broad between Church and State in the Gallery Row district
Transparent Oil Workshop Materials List
Arleta will supply study drawings for transfer, so there is no drawing required. NO -odorless turp, Turpenoid , or Mineral Spirits allowed in class. Brushes will be cleaned at the end of the day. Photography will not be allowed in class, I'll be happy to take a photo with you after class with my painting. For cleaning brushes I recommend Masters Brush cleaner http://www.dickblick.com/zz057/02Or Murphy's Oil Soap Painting supplies you will need to buy: -One 2 oz jar of Gamblin “Neo Megilp” medium for glazes http://www.dickblick.com/zz004/56k/ -9 x 12 disposable palette (make sure it is for OILS, not acrylics) -Palette knife for mixing background paint, I like bent handle ones -1 roll of blue automotive shop towels, they do not shed lint buy at Sam’s club, Cosco, or automotive shops. -Wipe-Out-Tool http://www.dickblick.com/zz303/12 -1 roll of Scotch Magic Tape -1 kneaded Eraser -1 RED Sharpie fine point permanent Marker Painting surfaces: For all classes, except the Charleston class, please note change of board size: Three –9 x 12 ” Ampersand Gesso Boards for painting studies and technique practices for all oil classes. Exception: CHARLESTON 2009 workshop ONLY you will need one- 11 x 14and two- 9x12 Ampersand Boardshttp://www.dickblick.com/zz149/11c/ (Ampersand has the right tooth, cheaper brands do NOT and are slicker so make sure its Ampersand brand-not an off brand) OR if you prefer to gesso your own un-tempered hardboard, make sure you use a smooth sponge roller from a hardware store and keep rolling the gesso until you see it flatten and all the bubbles pop. Let Dry, then lightly sand and apply 3 more layers following the previous instructions. It should feel like the surface of an egg. Brushes for class:
Blending brushesTHESE ARE KEY TO MY TECHNIQUE
I recommend Fritch Scrubbers as they do not break hairs when blending paint for my technique, they come in a 3 brush set for $12.95, and if you wish also order an extra #16 size for bigger petals.http://www.cheapjoes.com/art-supplies/15067_fritch-scrubbers.asp OTHER brushes for applying paint:
I like to use synthetic fliberts that come to a point or moon shape, any brand will do, they do not break or
shed hairs. You should plan to bring a small #2, #4, #8 A very reasonable brush
ALSO - a couple of old soft flat sables are great for (soft blending) pick a small one and a larger one that isnot full of old paint, or losing hairs!!
I recommend traveling with a swing arm lamp with 60 watt bulb, to help speed dry your oil paintings in your room.
Oil Paints: ARLETA will supply the oil paint needed for each student, drying medium and special transfer paper for a $10.00 fee.
