One art form inspires another at Huntington’s Live Art Fusion

One art form inspires another at Huntington’s Live Art Fusion

Posted by Jimmy Robinson on Monday, February 20, 2012 · Leave a Comment 

Put a jazz band and a bunch of local artists in a room and what do you have? Live Art Fusion, that’s what.

Live Art Fusion is an event created thanks to the effort of artists and business owners looking to showcase artistic talent on Long Island.

“Nine out of 10 artists you see in the city are from Long Island,” said Eric Hurnyak, one of the artists who planned the event. “So save the gas and check out what we’re doing here.”

At each weekly event in Huntington, a jazz band plays live music while 10 artists “speed-paint” their empty canvases with whatever the melody and the audience interaction inspires them to paint.

One of the finished products from the Feb. 15 Live Art Fusion weekly showcase (LIR Photo by Jimmy Robinson)

Hurnyak had this sort of project in mind for some time. He wanted to find a way for Long Island artists to get more exposure.

It all started in a basement, when Eric and some other Suffolk County artists met with the goal of someday making it big. That idea eventually evolved into the Long Island Creative Vortex, which brought together artists on a weekly basis to discuss art, philosophy and music.

However, the group wanted to grow more rapidly, so they joined forces with the East End Art Council—a non-profit organization devoted to exposing art—who suggested that the two organizations form one event.

Before doing so, Hurnyak said he wanted to “take it a step further, travel the island and build up interest.”

“I spent two months booking gigs and talking to different people,” he said.

One of those people was Rich Ravkin, a local musician with an experienced background in producing events on Long Island that combine art and music. He’s a percussionist who plays for the sake of art and talent and claims that profit has never been his motivation. And in reality it isn’t, because admission to Live Art Fusion is free, and the only benefit comes from selling the art works after the show.

“I met Rich, and it was a great fit,” said Jarid Futerman, owner of 841 East Lounge, the venue that hosts Live Art Fusion every Wednesday evening.

Futerman is one of the small business owners across Long Island who has jumped on board with the idea that the musicians, like Ravkin, and artists, like Hurnyak, are developing.

“Eric is creating a reality of art traveling across the island, and it’s constantly evolving and changing,” Futerman said. “A lot of people are getting involved.”

To get involved with or find out more information about Live Art Fusion, visit the group’s Facebook page.

Written by: Jimmy Robinson on February 20, 2012.
Last revised by: admin on February 24, 2012.

Spring Break Courses at Studio E

Spring Break at Studio E

March 20-23 Noon-3pm

$200 per workshop. 20% off total purchase if you enroll with a friend.

Workshops open to adults ages 16+ Supplies Included

• Art Portfolio Development For College

Please print the requirements to the college you are applying to class the first day. We will work on adding several staple pieces to the portfolio.

• Introduction to Oil painting

Students will learn basic techniques in oil painting while creating a still life and a landscape.

• Introduction to Illustration

Students will learn the basics of illustration in the European style. We will explore the styles of Alphonse Mucha and classic Art Nouveau while creating several projects.

• Introduction to Figure Drawing

Students will learn classic anatomy while drawing from illustrations.

• Introduction to Printmaking

Students will learn the woodblock printing technique and create several editions of prints.

Art Classes for Students with Special Needs

“Arts Across the Spectrum”

At

Studio E

"Where the Journey of Art Education Begins"

• Arts Across the Spectrum is an integrative, person centered art program for students with high functioning learning challenges such as ADD, ADHD, Aspergers, High Functioning Autism and much more.
• Classes will be co-taught by Michelle Posner, MA Art Education and Stelios Stylianou, BFA

Classes:

Integrated Art Start

For students ages 3-5. This is a foundational art class. Students will learn techniques in drawing, painting, collage and more. Students will make and take home an art project every week.

Saturdays 9am-10am. $100 for 8 consecutive classes. Open Enrollment (Your session begins on your date of registration)

Integrated Mixed Media

For students ages 6-12. In this class, students learn about a different artist or art movement every week and create a project based on the theme. Students will learn techniques in drawing, painting, collage, sculpture and more.

Wednesdays 5:30pm-7:00pm.  $125.00 for 8 consecutive classes. Open Enrollment. (Your session begins on your date of registration)

Monthly Saturday workshops

With varying topics, such as comic Illustration, Jewelry making print making and much more. For students ages 14- Adult. Classes run from 3pm-5pm. $25 each workshop. Please check our website to view upcoming workshops.

To register, or for more information, please call the studio after 5pm any weekday at 631-744-4001. Please visit our website at www.studioeartclass.com

Studio E is located at 565 Route 25A, Miller Place, NY 11764. We are one mile East of North Ocean Avenue, located on the left side of the road. 

Shifting Reality Across Long Island

Shifting reality Across Long island is an idea formed by Eric Hurnyak.

This is a traveling project based on artists and musicians working collaboratively on (and around) a 2-sided piece called 'Reality'. Artists (and really anyone) can paint anything on this piece constantly keeping ‘Reality’ shifting and evolving. "Shifting Reality Across Long Island will appear in 10 - 12 different locations across Long Island between 01-13-12 and ending at the East End Arts Council on 06-01-12.

These photos were from the second installment of "Shifting Reality Across Long Island" at Toast Coffeehouse located at 242 East Main Street, Port Jefferson, NY

Spring Young Adult Workshops at Smithtown Arts Council with Michelle

Collage Greeting Card Workshop

After taking this class, your friends and family will excitedly anticipate receiving cards from you each year! We will create a birthday card and greeting card in this class using magazines, cut paper, material and other found objects.
Ages 10 to 15
$40.00 Course Fee - $5.00 Materials Fee
Saturday 05/12, 01:00 - 04:00 PM

Comic Illustration Workshop
Learn the basics of comic illustration including character development and story lines. Each student will create their own comic strip and take it home at the end of the class. (Please bring a snack to class).
Ages 8 to 13 $40.00 Course Fee - $5.00 Materials Fee Saturday 04/07, 01:00 - 04:00 PM

Fashion Illustration Workshop

Learn the basics in fashion drawing including drawing on a nine head figure and designing styles for a spring fashion line. (Bring a snack). Teacher: Michelle Posner
Ages 10 to 15 $40.00 Course Fee - $5.00 Materials Fee Saturday 04/14, 01:00 - 04:00 PM

To register for a workshop, please call : 631.862.6575

My Student, Tanya Ramana's Fashion Portfolio

Fashion Design Portfolio Development

This week I was hired by a family to assist their daughter with completing her fashion portfolio for FIT. The portfolio consists of five sections, so we complete a section each day, and will submit the final portfolio on the last day. This has been a dream job to say the least.

Photos from "Double Vision" dual show with Michelle and Stelios at the Brickhouse Brewery January 7th, 2012

What an incredible night! Thanks to all who helped out to make this show possible. Thank you to James Skidmore for asking us to be the Artists in residence for January and arranging the exhibition. Thank you     to all of our family and friends who have shown their support time and time again! 

"Double Vision" New artwork by Michelle Posner and Stelios

Smithtown Arts Council's Art Market

Art with Special Populations

In this project, students created spoof posters advertising made up products

New Mural Painted for Yoga For Life in East Setauket, NY

Art Deco Lotus Stencil Mural

This Mural was painted for a private home in Manhassat, using a hand cut stencil.

New Winter Art Classes and Workshops with Michelle Posner

Here is a short list of the classes and workshops I will be teaching this winter. Please e-mail me at risingleo1179@gmail.com for more information.

The following three workshops will take place at Smithtown Arts Council located in St. james, NY. Registration is accepted on a first-come, first-served basis upon receipt of payment and is accepted through the first day of class when seats are available. Sorry, no refunds except for classes not running due to insufficient enrollment. Register today by mailing completed registration form and class fee check (payable to STAC). Makeup classes are not available for absences. Unless specified, materials fees are not included. Materials fees are paid to instructor on the first day of class. Please call (631) 862-6575 or email classes@stacarts.org for more information.



Beginner Jewelry Making Students will learn a new jewelry making technique each week, which they can explore further on their own and teach to friends. Topics will include hemp jewelry, wire jewelry, bead making, seed bead techniques and more! Make a new piece of jewelry every week. Teacher: Michelle Posner Ages 9 to 13 $75.00 Course Fee - $15 Materials Fee Saturdays 1/7, 1/21, 2/4, 2/18 1-2:30 PM


Poster Design Imagine being in charge of creating interesting and vibrant posters for a company. In this class, we will explore design ideas and composition to create three mixed media posters. Students will view posters from several different periods and artists, while engaging in relevant dialogue regarding ideas from the class. Students may design posters advertising a concert, product, business or event. Teacher: Michelle Posner Ages 9 to 13 $ 75 Course Fee - $15 Materials Fee Saturdays 1/7, 1/21, 2/4, 2/18, 3-4:30 PM


Scrapbooking Basics Students will create a beautiful and interesting ten-page scrapbook throughout this one-week workshop. Students will be given all supplies including the scrapbook, clear pages, paper and crafting supplies. Students should bring an assortment of photographs based on a theme, for example, wedding pictures, pictures of children, photographs of landscapes, travels. Students will view many different styles of scrapbooking and learn how to design interesting layouts for each page. Teacher: Michelle Posner Ages: 16-adult $125 Course Fee $25 Materials Fee Monday through Friday, January 9 through January 13 6:30-8:30 pm

The next four classes will take place at Art Studio E located in Miller Place. these classes are ongoing and enrollment is open. If you are interested in sending your child to a class, you can simply show up about five minutes early to work out the payment on the day of the class. All classes come in packages of 8. Studio E takes Exact cash, all credit cards and checks made out to "Studio E."


Art Start for children ages 3-5. In this class, students will learn basic technical skills such as properly holding scissors, a pencil, crayon, paint brush, tearing collage and more. I will introduce students to a new artist or art movement each class, and students will crate various projects based on the lesson. To register, please call Art Studio E any evening at (631) 744-4001. The cost for this class is $100 for 8 hour long sessions. There is open enrollment, which means your can register and start your child any Saturday. Saturdays 9am-10am  Art Studio E, Miller Place, NY


Mixed Media for children ages 5-12. In this class I will introduce students to a new artist or art movement each class, and students will crate various projects based on the lesson. Students will create and bring home a different project each week. To register, please call Art Studio E any evening at (631) 744-4001. The cost for this class is $130 which includes 8 one and a half hour lessons. There is open enrollment, which means your can register and start your child any Saturday. Saturdays 10:30-12 noon Art Studio E, Miller Place, NY

Mixed Media for children ages 5-12 In this class I will introduce students to a new artist or art movement each class, and students will crate various projects based on the lesson. Students will create and bring home a different project each week. To register, please call Art Studio E any evening at (631) 744-4001. The cost for this class is $130 which includes 8 one and a half hour lessons. There is open enrollment, which means your can register and start your child any Wednesday. Wednesdays 5:30-7pm, Art Studio E, Miller Place, NY

Studio Art, Grades 5-8, This class is geared towards the older students that enjoy drawing and painting. The projects will be based on the principles and elements of art. Students will learn art history as well as develop their techniques and skills in a relaxed atmosphere. Students learn through the process of creating their projects and open critiques by the instructors and other students. All materials and supplies are included. To register, please call Art Studio E any evening at (631) 744-4001. The cost for this class is $130 which includes 8 one and a half hour lessons. There is open enrollment, which means your can register and start your child any Wednesday. Wednesdays 7-8:30pm Art Studio E

Private Art Lessons I recently bought a home in Rocky Point with a detached garage which my husband, Stelios, and I will use as our teaching art studio. Private art lessons are a wonderful way to hone your child's technical abilities in a variety of artistic areas. I can also help your child strengthen his or her portfolio for college, as I understand the specific requirements of many competitive art universities. Private lessons range from $25 per hour-$40 per hour depending on the materials and preparation I will need to run the session. Please e-mail or call me at (631) 943-6760 if you would like a free consultation or to schedule an appointment.


Group art lessons from my home I am always open to running group or collaborative art sessions from my home in Rocky Point. Groups can range from students who have special needs, to students who have a shared artistic interest. Whatever your vision, I can make it happen. I am always open to ideas. I would work out a group rate ranging from $15-$20 er hour per student depending on materials and preparation. Please e-mail or call me at (631) 943-6760 if you would like a free consultation or to schedule an appointment.

External Rotation

External Rotation
Model: Kitti Crouch

Nature Yoga

Yoga in the beautiful Long Island Landscape. Model: Kitti Crouch

Mural for a private home

NYIT Student Exhibition for Vocational Independence Program Students

Collaborative Work by Students, May 24 – August 26
Collaborative work by the students of the Vocational Independence Program and NYIT's Departments of Architecture and Fine Arts
May 24 – August 26, 2011Monday-Saturday9 a.m. - 6 p.m.

In Unison, students came together and mapped out each and every detail of the collaborative works on display. Each mural began with a theme and evolved into a journey: A journey of sharing space, sharing ideas and sharing joy.

Michelle Posner-Stylianou, art educator with NYIT's Vocational Independence program, chose the theme of murals for her students beacuse of the challenges involved. Students had to learn how to work together and leave their ego's behind. The "journey" was the learning involved when faced with the challenges of working with a group.

Collaborations with my husband, Stelios Part II

Collaborations with my husband, Stelios