Ram Rojas, Muralist & Classic, Representational Artist

Book Signing of “An American Fresco”

Ram Rojas — Sat, 19 May 2012 14:25:41 +0000

A signing of “An American Fresco,” a book on the story of the dream and creation of Foundations of Faith, by Ram Rojas with the support of the Wittenberg, Wisconsin Mural Committee. It is the story of the creation of this unique and rare form of art, which is a one of a kind construction portraying the community of spirit, spirit of community, and the beauty of both. Signings by: Ram Rojas - Artist, Ellen Kort – Poet, Curt Knoke – Photographer, and Lois Smith - Producer

June 15th 5:00 pm – 9:00 p.m

Mystical Earth Gallery

112B East College Avenue, Appleton, WI 54911

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Bailey’s Harbor Mural Project on wall of Nelson’s Hardware Store

Ram Rojas — Sat, 05 May 2012 14:28:07 +0000

This project will fill this blank wall with a mural celebrating Baileys Harbor and feature lines from the poem, “Wintergreen Ridge”, by Lorine Niedecker. The mural will be completed in fall 2012 or summer 2013.

Here is the link for the facebook page:

http://www.facebook.com/BaileysHarborCommunityMuralProject/info

I am looking forward to the chance to start and put paint onto the wall. I am currently in the planning phase. I am working on sketches. A huge thank you to the community of Bailey’s Harbor for this great opportunity.

Here are the photos from the Mandala/Yoga Workshop last week.

Ram Rojas — Sat, 05 May 2012 14:15:16 +0000

Here are the photos from the Mandala/Yoga Workshop last week. Click the link to see them all. Thanks again everyone! It was a great experience. I am looking forward to our next opportunity to it again.

http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10150708457291135.390859.642681134&type=3

Yoga-Mandala drawing workshop was phenomenal

Ram Rojas — Sat, 28 Apr 2012 22:48:25 +0000

We had a great mandala intuitive drawing class today at Stone Path Yoga Studio. Thanks everyone it was phenomenal. I just want to let everyone know that future mandala drawing workshops are perfect for everyone. It provided a great sense of peace and accomplishment. I came out feeling spiritually renewed.

Art Appreciation

Ram Rojas — Fri, 16 Sep 2011 03:34:37 +0000

: An extraordinaire woman’s dwelling

Today I met a woman who lives in the way I hoped to teach my students about art appreciation. The idea of having students participate in what otherwise would be a pretty passive seminar, is so that in their regular lives they can implement certain understanding of aesthetics. Once the eyes are instinctevely tuned to our surroundings we all can be very creative in our home, work or any place life takes us. This is the case of my new friend Caroline. Her home and land evokes The Clearing Folk School. So I feel Mertha Faulkner’s cabin inspired a whole new level of “learning through discovery” in me, and therefore a personal appreciation of life itself.

The history of art, as well as the Golden Mean, proportion, masses and light are all that much more vivid on the current painting as a result of having a week explaining these principles and knowledge to others

Highlights of Art Appreciation Class at The Clearing

Ram Rojas — Thu, 15 Sep 2011 01:50:37 +0000

: Students at Central Campus

There were so many specific moments to be recalled. The Class flowed well, and one reason was the fact that all students agree on participating in alternatives to learning how to appreciate art better and to see with a deeper perspective.

Instead of going through a long history recount of what’s allready beautifully recorded in books, tv specials and other materials, we considered all these resources and created our own time line of mayor art periods since known time. And from there we added information about the periods itself in which a specific artist lived. How the events social, political, religious ,etc may have influenced the artist. and in response the artist work. We looked at time line in a very open-minded approach during the week, in between practices, lectures, movies, walks. Kept adding artists we liked to our time line and comments related to characteristics that impressed us more.

Art Appreciation

Ram Rojas — Thu, 08 Sep 2011 04:50:03 +0000

Opportunity of a lifetime is finally here. My first week-long class at The Clearing Folk School took place from Aug 28 to Sept 3. And all the preparation proved very calming when I found myself in front of students, Sunday evening after dinner. There were three classes this period: Characters and Character in political leadership by Jeff Doane of Chicago, a long time visitor and instructor at the school. the second class : Landscapes in oil pastel, with first time instructor from MN, Tom Maakestad. A well published and prolific artist. And the third class: Art Appreciation by yours truly. The mood and progression of each class and enjoyment of subjects in general is influenced by natural unity of classes due to interactions that take place all week. This is probably something Jen Jensen counted on. As well as the fact that we are all separated from our regular lives for the duration and so much prompted to listening, seen, talking, learning, and of course, tasting the amazing School Meals

Art Appreciation Class at The Clearing Folk School

Ram Rojas — Wed, 17 Aug 2011 16:44:55 +0000

Art often combines perceived scenic with symbolic objectsHi everyone. After a short period I am back blogging about one of the most exiting activities of my carrier: My first class at The Clearing Folk School. The School was named after the clearing of the mind. Founded by Jen Jensen 75 years ago. And as you already know from previous blogging, I was invited to paint a historical mural last year. The mural receives many positive comments. And opportunities keep opening up from its creation. One of my favorite comments came from Charles Peterson. I had the pleasure to sit with him and his gracious wife during the 75th anniversary of the school. Hi said he “could not have painted it himself ”

Now, in the same room the mural exists, I am starting a week long yearly class about art appreciation. Teaching techniques, ideas and new and old ways of seen.

Practicing awareness of the appreciation moment. It is a vast open ended subject that can be enjoy by approaching many different forms of study. Two disciplines that deal with this subject are History and Psychology. The topic of Aesthetics takes mayor stage in appreciating art.

The ideas from a lifetime of experience in living and dreaming art come to mind streaming like water.

Art Class #2

Ram Rojas — Tue, 05 Apr 2011 04:31:08 +0000

Art Class #2
Creative thinking in the aesthetics realm

The second of eight classes. This time we focus on design basics. By stimulating your vision, looking through master works, and tracing geometric configurations, for a better understanding of composition.

Art Class at Ram Rojas

Ram Rojas — Mon, 04 Apr 2011 03:59:20 +0000

Class #8WE have successfully accomplished a trip through the art basics in design, color theory, composition and even a tad into perspective. Keeping it tasteful for those avid artists to pick up experience and knowledge, and yet exiting and comprehensible for the newcomer or the occasional student who wishes to check one class. Thank you so much to all attending!
Attention: Notice class tomorrow will be at ten in the morning. Come prepare to share your experience with a piece done during one of the classes or a project you would like to start and need encouragement.
If you would like bring snack to pass so this last class can be a social experience. Questions, comments are welcomed. Blessings