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FEBRUARY 2023 ANNOUNCEMENTS
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CO-PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE
Welcome fellow artist!
The new March Member exhibition is up at Canoa Hills! Thank you, Karen Workman and Suzy Webber, for co-chairing this undertaking and thank you to all our wonderful members who helped throughout the process.
What a team! What a successful exhibition! What a “must see” event!
What is the SRAL board doing?
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Planning ahead for more exhibitions throughout the year. By sharing the theme earlier in the season, you will have LOTS of time to paint, paint and continue to paint!
- A more informative website is being researched.
- The e-blast has become more informative for our members. Thank you, Susan Ettl, for taking on this task.
- We have approached GVR on concerns members have voiced: Not being able to get into the studio because of a locked access door; natural lighting within the studio; parking issues due to the additional club activities at The Springs Recreation Center. One immediate solution has already been accomplished. We will, once again have a GVR custodian on the premise. We have also initiated some long term goals for other issues. Your communication and feedback to the board is always needed. We thank you for expressing your concerns and offering options and solutions for consideration.
What are you working on?
- Are you working on a new technique! Show me a picture you took on your phone!
- If you added some texture or another color? Show me! I want to see the pic!
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If you are stuck and need some suggestion? Show me!
- Taking phone photos of your work after each change is a great tool for artists. It gives you fresh eyes when evaluating what you need to do next. If you switch your image to black and white, you have an immediate value study. It also gives you the opportunity to share with other artists.
- Take those photos! Share with us! Share with each other. We want to see what you are working on.
Jeani and Arlene
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SUZANNE JORDAN VILLELLA WILL BE OUR DEMO ARTIST AT THE MARCH 9TH MEETING.
Enjoy her colorful and whimsical collage mixed media techniques!
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Suzanne is a collage/mixed media artist whose current work is influenced by her southwest surroundings. She uses acrylic paint and papers to create her colorful interpretations of her southwest themes. She will demo her unique way of utilizing a variety of papers including maps, vintage advertisements, and tracing paper with matte medium and gloss varnish.
Artist Statement
I lose track of time working in my studio. Creating artwork challenges, brings me peace, satisfaction. Creating gives my life depth.
Imagine combining textiles to create a work of art. Paper, photographs, metal, maps, papers and sheet music, layered and secured with your favorite paint. Options are limitless. I find fabulous color, papers and texture appealing. Mixed media work challenges me to combine materials harmoniously. My style is unique.
A story boasts each piece I create. Nothing is placed on the canvas without intent. I like words. Words can be powerful, especially standing on their own. I like surprises. Watching someone discover a subtle ideal hidden in my work is exciting. I want people to think, ask questions.
I am inspired by real world experiences and history. If something is interesting, it needs to be shared.
Everything has a story. This is mine
Biography
Suzanne Jordan Villella earned her Bachelor of Arts degree at the University of Arizona in Tucson, majoring in art history, with a minor in studio art. She had the opportunity to work at the University of Arizona Museum of Art, in addition to interning for the prestigious Center for Creative Photography on the University of Arizona campus.
Throughout her work as a paralegal, she continued to draw and paint. Her first gallery show was in 1997 at De Grazia’s Little Gallery, on the grounds of De Grazia’s Gallery in the Sun, in Tucson. This show, “Botanical Gardens” consisted of watercolor paintings inspired by the Missouri Botanical Gardens and the Tucson Botanical Gardens.
Relocating often with her husband who is in the Air Force required Suzanne to seek out venues to display her work. Now settled in Tucson, Suzanne’s work hangs at the Southern Arizona Arts Guild Gallery (SAAG) at La Encantada, where she currently serves as president of the Guild.
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FEBRUARY'S DEMO ARTIST BRAD GRANT'S FINISHED PAINTING | |
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2023 Members Annual Exhibit Winners
Realistic
First Place: Veronica Johnson for Big Sky
Second Place: Pat Doughty for Beyond the Chapel
Third Place: Maureen Kirk-Detberner for Alheri
Honorable Mention: Susan McKelvy for Going Away
Honorable Mention: Bruce Wamsley for Above the Clouds
Honorable Mention: Sharon Wirth for Pigtails
Four-Way Tie for Artist Choice Award:
- Jan Harnish for Desert Spring
- Susan McKelvy for Going Away
- Karen Workman for Following the Sun
- Pat Doughty for Beyond the Chapel
Non-Realistic
First Place: Janet Johnson for Versatility
Second Place: Pat McKean for Water Music
Third Place: John McGraw for Dark Passage
Honorable Mention: Camille Vonnegut for Golden Orbit
Honorable Mention: Laurel Sponseller for Take Your Shoes Off
Honorable Mention: Nan Lux for Song in a Minor
Artist Choice Award: Camille Vonnegut for Golden Orbit
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Seeking Gallery Hanging Teams
The Canoa Hills and the Desert Hills Permanent Shows are looking for SRAL members to hang the new shows at each Gallery. Have you hung paintings in other galleries or want to learn? Both shows are up for 3-4 months at a time. It works best for 2-3 people to hang each show so find a partner. The next changeover dates are in April if you would like to learn or observe. Contact Nan Lux or Deanne Brooks for more details.
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SRAL MINI-WORKSHOP
Easy Encaustic: Paint with Melted Wax!
John Vanderbrooke
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Would you like to learn an easy way to create encaustic paintings? John’s method is inexpensive, easy to learn and highly flexible! You can combine photography, mixed media, mono printing, even pattern transfers into encaustic work! John will also teach a “blind technique” using wax pads that imitate ink drawing. In this workshop, you will be introduced to the unending journey of encaustic painting and discover what is possible with this unique technique and medium. John says, “Working with wax is relaxing and hours can pass lost in the mystery of melting wax images that come out of the nowhere into the Now Here. No experience is necessary, just a willingness to be led by the patterns that begin to appear.”
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John is self-taught as an encaustic artist and began his work after viewing work created by an artist from Wales. During the demo he will introduce participants to some of the many ways to work with wax. There are different styles, and he will be demonstrating the European Method using hot tools. Best yet, John’s technique does not create the fumes and health hazards of more traditional encaustic techniques. John uses an iron, a hot stylus, hot griddle and colored wax.
There are no supplies to bring except for note taking materials. Time permitting, you will have an opportunity to have some hands-on time with the tools and process, and John will supply you with sources for materials if you want to give this a go on your own!
Date: March 18, 1:00 - 3:00 PM
Place: SRAL Studio
Maximum Participants: 12
To register, send an email to SRAL4mini@gmail.com, note the name of the workshop you wish to attend, include your GVR number and telephone number. You will receive a confirmation of registration by return email.
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What is Art?
Gene Stein
What is art and what is it for? If a Van Gogh is art, is a Masai beaded skirt? Join us for an informative and thought-provoking mini workshop presented by Gene Stein. Gene will present a PowerPoint to stimulate our ideas about art and it’s uses. He will talk about various art triangles and lead us in a guided discussion: is art about the painting itself or the artist or the viewer? Who is behind the art? How is art born and does it have a life of its own? We will also touch on some psychological aspects of art.
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Gene has been a member of the Santa Rita Art League for several years.
He is a psychologist (aka the Wine Psychologist) and has had a lifelong interest in art. This will be a non-traditional workshop for all levels of expertise. You will not require any materials but come ready to expand your views and to join a lively discussion group.
Date: March 27, 2023, 11:00-12:30
Place: SRAL Studio
Maximum Participants: 12
To register, send an email to SRAL4mini@gmail.com, note the name of the workshop you wish to attend, include your GVR number and telephone number. You will receive a confirmation of registration by return email.
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CURRENT EXHIBIT AT CPAC
ART OF RECYCLE VII
Featuring Work by Arizona Artists
In the Harry & Ann Paxton Gallery
March 1 – March 31, 2023
Winners who are SRAL Members!
First Prize: Camille Vonnegut for Jaracanda
Third Prize: Terry Barber for Yes, No, Maybe
Honorable Mention: Sue Bollig for Say Cheese
Honorable Mention: Karen Keim for Tick Clock
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UPCOMING CPAC ART COMPETITIONS
CALL FOR ARTISTS!
Structures
Featuring Work by Arizona Artists
In the Harry & Ann Paxton Gallery & Theater Lobby
March 31 – April 30, 2023
Reception: Saturday, April 1st from 5:30 to 7:00 PM
Click here to download the prospectus
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LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES AT CPAC | |
Painting Light - Creating Atmosphere
Instructor: Tonja Vojacek Sell
April 3 - 5, 2023
Create luminous paintings filled with light or with a dramatic atmosphere by better understanding keys to color and contrast that alter the mood of your paintings regardless of the subject. Learn tools, tricks and techniques to paint anything with more confidence whether you are an experienced painter or just starting the journey.
Flyers are available in SRAL's studio or Click here for more information
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Plein Air Impressionism
Instructor: Charles Thomas
April 10 and 11, 2023
In this two-day class we will cover the essentials of what goes into a successful outdoor location painting and how to arrive at a composition that gets to the essence of the scene rather than recording it verbatim. Students will be taught mapping values; choosing colors; paint handling; edges; depth; and atmosphere. Most importantly they will learn how to put it all together into a coherent design that says what they want to say without getting lost in detail.
Flyers are available in SRAL's studio or Click here for more information
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LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES AT TUBAC SCHOOL OF FINE ART
The Tubac School of Fine Art is offering workshops from a variety of artists. Please check out the flyers below. For information:
Phone: 520-398-2589
Email: workshops@tubacschooloffineart.org
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Understanding Color
Instructor: Jessica Garrett-Lawrence
March 10 - 12, 2023
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Additional Workshops at Tubac School of Fine Arts
Dianna Fritzler: Paint Bodacious Blooms (Click Here)
Leslie Miller & Dianna Fritzler: Be a Cold Wax Boss (Click Here)
Sarah Jane Webber: Barnyard Brushtrokes (Click Here)
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2023 OPEN STUDIO TOUR
March 10, 11, & 12, 2023, 10 AM – 4 PM
Participating SRAL Members
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Hugh Beykirch
At his home
1857 W. Calle Casas Lindas, GV 85622
Be sure to stop by!
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Joan Cawthorn
At her home
752 W. Circulo Napa, GV 85614
Come by for an art chat with Joan!
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Del Marinello
At her home
1886 W. Placita de Agosto, GV 85622
Everyone is welcome!!
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Monitor Training
If you are interested in becoming a monitor, you can contact Paula Richards to schedule your training. Her phone number is (508) 517-9361 and her email address is joyfulpr55@gmail.com.
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LOCKER AND SLOT FOR RENT
There are lockers and slots available to rent in the SRAL studio.
Lockers are $20 per year
Slots are $15 per year
For more information or if you no longer want your locker or slot this year, PLEASE contact Valerie St.Marie at 303-570-5732!
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ABSTRACT BRIGGade
The Abstract BRIGGade Group will hold their next monthly meeting on Monday, March 6th, at 10 AM in the Studio. Everyone’s welcome! The challenge problem this month is how to re-create an abstract piece using a “failed” piece you might still have around. Bring some paints, too!
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ASSEMBLAGE
The Assemblage special interest group meets the 2nd and 4th Friday of every month from 1:00 to 3:00 in the SRAL Studio. Assemblage art combines mundane, every-day objects in new and surprising ways, gives objects new meanings, and elevates non-art materials into the realm of Art. Come have fun with us in a creative, collaborative environment!
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COLLAGE/MIXED MEDIA and ACRYLIC
The collage/mixed media and acrylic group meets from 1 to 3 on the first and third Wednesdays of the month. We share finished and in progress work with helpful suggestions. We often have demos such as, Gelli print making and mark making. We have shared our sketch books and textured painting techniques. With this group the techniques and ideas are unlimited. There is often a monthly challenge with unique results.
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FIGURE DRAWING
The Figure Drawing Group meets on the first Saturday of each month from November until May. We meet in the Main Studio from 9AM to Noon. Although we hire experienced models, the atmosphere is very relaxed. The fee per participant is $5.00. After a few warmup sketches, we progress to longer poses by the model. There is a ten-minute break after every half hour.
This is a great opportunity to practice and improve drawing skills. All skill levels are welcome, however the poses are timed therefore we do not provide instruction. Please refer to the SRAL library’s figure drawing/anatomy books if you are interested in learning about this fascinating and fun subject.
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OIL/PASTEL
We meet every Monday afternoon from 1 to 4 pm. You can choose to come every week, every other week, or whatever schedule works best for you! Bring your oil paints or pastels. We welcome both interests and all levels of experience.
We offer a friendly and supportive environment for both. We're an informal group where you can work individually, participate in a group critique, or paint a shared still life. We look forward to having you join us!
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PLEIN AIR
The Plein Air Group meets in GVR parking lots to form carpools to various locations off campus. A waiver must be signed. All participants will receive an email about the schedule for the upcoming month about a week ahead of time. There will be a schedule posted at the studio just above the donation table as well. Any medium is permissible. With winter weather so cold and windy we have had to cancel several paint outs. We hope for better March weather.
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PRINT GUILD
The next printmaking meeting on March 23 (9:30 AM, Studio Room A). Hope to see you there.
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WATERCOLOR
The Watercolor Group meets year-round in the SRAL studio on Fridays from 9-noon. Some part time GV residents also meet via Zoom in summer.
We are an informal, social group working on our own watercolor projects, while sharing ideas and support. All levels are welcome from beginners to those who have painted for years. The SRAL library also has many books on watercolors for your reference. Bring your paints and come join us!
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