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Mary JeanKelso • Fernley Today Stephanie Chen, current president of The Artist League of Fernley, plans to begin art classes for Fernley residents.
Stephanie Chin moved to Fernley to retire. She was surprised how busy she would be.
"I had no idea it would be like this. I knew it would be wonderful. We chose to live at the golf course because we love the golf life," Chin said. "We love Fernley and its progressive nature, but also love its history and want to see it preserved. We were surprised at the wonderful artistic climate in Fernley."
Chin said she had been working in fine arts since she was very young. "I had accolades from grade school, middle school and high school."
With all her successes as a young artist Chin chose a business life over fine art.
"I had no idea it would be like this. I knew it would be wonderful. We chose to live at the golf course because we love the golf life," Chin said. "We love Fernley and its progressive nature, but also love its history and want to see it preserved. We were surprised at the wonderful artistic climate in Fernley."
Chin said she had been working in fine arts since she was very young. "I had accolades from grade school, middle school and high school."
With all her successes as a young artist Chin chose a business life over fine art.
"But, I did incorporate computer graphics in my job," Chin said.
When Chin moved to Fernley she began teaching as a substitute teacher in the sciences for the Lyon County School District. She taught at both Fernley Intermediate and High School and at Silver Springs from 2005 until 2008 when she retired for real.
"I loved it," Chin said.
Chin also became involved in the local art community. Chin joined the Artists Guild of Fernley. She became co-chair of the Fernley Art Home and Garden Tour with Brenda Retterer until last year when the positions passed to Nancy Campbell and Laura Williams. Currently Chin is president of the Fernley Artists' Guild and second chair on the board of the Fernley Art Commission which meets once a month in the City Hall Council Chambers.
When Chin moved to Fernley she began teaching as a substitute teacher in the sciences for the Lyon County School District. She taught at both Fernley Intermediate and High School and at Silver Springs from 2005 until 2008 when she retired for real.
"I loved it," Chin said.
Chin also became involved in the local art community. Chin joined the Artists Guild of Fernley. She became co-chair of the Fernley Art Home and Garden Tour with Brenda Retterer until last year when the positions passed to Nancy Campbell and Laura Williams. Currently Chin is president of the Fernley Artists' Guild and second chair on the board of the Fernley Art Commission which meets once a month in the City Hall Council Chambers.
As an art instructor for VSA Arts in Reno, Chin recently gave a three-day workshop at East Valley Elementary School.
"We did Gyotaku. I taught the kids to do fish printing," Chin explained. Her current personal passion is focusing on decoupage with natural papers which she incorporates with water colors. Chin also has several pieces on display at the Fernley City Hall's "Under the Roof" art exhibit which features artwork on terra-cotta roof tiles. The display will be open for public viewing until July 25.
"I'm preparing to teach private art classes," Chin said. "I'll be focusing on back to basics and work with a central theme. We'll start with basic things."
Chin plans to teach two hours two days a week (Mondays and Wednesdays from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.) for eight weeks starting mid-July.
"We did Gyotaku. I taught the kids to do fish printing," Chin explained. Her current personal passion is focusing on decoupage with natural papers which she incorporates with water colors. Chin also has several pieces on display at the Fernley City Hall's "Under the Roof" art exhibit which features artwork on terra-cotta roof tiles. The display will be open for public viewing until July 25.
"I'm preparing to teach private art classes," Chin said. "I'll be focusing on back to basics and work with a central theme. We'll start with basic things."
Chin plans to teach two hours two days a week (Mondays and Wednesdays from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.) for eight weeks starting mid-July.
"We'll work with structure first and then loosen up and work out of the box. We'll start with black and white, using line drawings and go on to shape and color. I'm going to emphasize on the students finding their own style."
Chin said she has worked with George Sanders, one of the finest ceramicists in glazes at the time.
"I've done two dimension studies, painting, drawing, decoupage and paper which brings a 3-D effect," she said. I've done sculpture working with air dry clays and polyethylene clays that don't require a kiln for firing. I use a lot of non-toxic mediums. It's the "green end" of working in the arts. I know how some mediums affect the lungs. Primarily, I work with water color and do a lot on the computer."
"If you're an artist you have to have your hands in the media," Chin said.
People can pre-register for Chin's classes or get more information by emailing her at chinzin@sbcglobal.net.
Chin said she has worked with George Sanders, one of the finest ceramicists in glazes at the time.
"I've done two dimension studies, painting, drawing, decoupage and paper which brings a 3-D effect," she said. I've done sculpture working with air dry clays and polyethylene clays that don't require a kiln for firing. I use a lot of non-toxic mediums. It's the "green end" of working in the arts. I know how some mediums affect the lungs. Primarily, I work with water color and do a lot on the computer."
"If you're an artist you have to have your hands in the media," Chin said.
People can pre-register for Chin's classes or get more information by emailing her at chinzin@sbcglobal.net.
