The Morro Bay Art Association invites you to join us for free artist demonstrations as part of our mission “to champion art as essential to life and give our community a creative voice.”

Live Portrait in Oil with Anita Hampton

Who: Anita Hampton
What: Live Portrait in Oil
When: January 13, 2025, 3-5 pm

Master artist Anita Hampton, mostly known for her plein air paintings, will demonstrate an oil portrait sketch of a live model selected by the owner of a winning raffle ticket—which could be YOU!

Hampton has been a member of the Oil Painters of America and the Society of Western Artists and is a signature member of the California Art Club and LPAPA. She is also listed in Who’s Who of America and has taught across the US, in France, and at the Scottsdale Art School, with many awards to her credit.

Come early to register your tickets. Bring guests, neighbors, and or relatives.  Anyone with a raffle ticket has the chance to go home with a painted portrait by Hampton at the end of the demo!  (Model must be 18 years or older)

Sculpting Demonstration with Salvatore Orlando

Who: Salvatore Orlando
What: Sculpture in Stone
When: February 10, 2025, 3-5 pm

Michelangelo once said, “I saw the angel in the marble and carved until I set him free.” Salvatore Orlando describes his work as an art of subtraction as he removes material to expose the form he sees within.

Orlando considers himself a direct stone carver. Motivated by each stone, he develops his designs in his mind without first making a sketch or model before bringing his vision into reality. Recently, Orlando has been combining and illuminating different translucent stones from around the world to enhance their unique colors and textures.

“Sal,” as he likes to be called, shares his lifelong passion and insights into the world of sculpting with collectors, artisans, and stone enthusiasts at the Morro Bay Art Center.