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AUGUST 2023 ANNOUNCEMENTS
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CO-PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE
Happy August Everyone! Summer flies by so quickly!
Have you had a chance to do some painting? We’re finding painting is great airconditioned entertainment, especially in the summertime.
---------------Our SRAL studio is a kool place to be! ----------------
We are getting excited for our November/December members’ show. The dates are firmly in place, and the entry forms are now available at the studio, or you can download it below!
When the Board decided on a theme for our fall show, we decided to choose something completely different. As you know, “The Color of Energy” is the theme chosen by the Board.
We wanted to try something new but really didn’t anticipate how wonderful the different reactions would be to the chosen theme.
We are loving it! Everything from “What were you thinking?” “This is impossible!” “This is awful!” to “I love it!” “I had an idea immediately!” “I’m going to need to research this!” “Surely, this only applies to abstract painters?” “Have you googled the definition of “The Color of Energy?” And a clear favorite – “I was so inspired; my paintings are already completed.”
Whatever your reaction, we welcome all interpretations of the theme. We think this will be a very interesting art display with much to ponder with each painting.
Again, we would like to express a sincere “Thank you!” to all the volunteers that continue to contribute their time to help make this art league so special!
Jeani and Arlene
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CALL FOR ENTRIES
2023 Members’ Annual Exhibit
The Color of Energy
Wednesday, November 1 through Friday, December 29, 2023
Canoa Hills GVR Center
Co-Chairs: Arlene Szypulski and Jeani Gustafson
Entry form & check due October 18th.
Entry form & criteria available in the studio
or download by clicking here.
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SUMMER E-BLAST SCHEDULE
Please note that from June to September, SRAL will only be sending out one E-blast/month.
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URSULA SCHNEIDER WILL BE OUR AUGUST DEMO ARTIST!
AUGUST 10TH FROM 1:00 - 3:00 PM
“Pastels: Step-by-Step”
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For me, art is about voice, process and my experience. During my August 10th demonstration, I’ll be walking through my process of choosing a scene, creating a composition, considering my palette and ultimately, executing the design on paper as I consider those foundational elements. I tend to work fast so have a good point on your pencil and a notebook at the ready! I’ll probably be unable to resist regaling you with tales from the adventures I’ll have just returned from as well, are you ready for ‘One Woman’s version of the Wonderful West?’
Born and raised in the wild Coastal woodlands of West Florida, Ursula now makes her home in the lush deserts of Southern Arizona. While the transition from a flat, tropical environment to the arid mountains of the Sonoran Desert felt anything but natural to her, she ultimately surrendered to the magic of seemingly unending transitions that can be found between the lower elevations and lofty sky island ranges.
Ursula never imagined herself as an artist growing up but was always a naturalist compelled by curiosity at the sight of speckled eggs in a Blue Jay’s nest and the flashing neon light of a summer sunset. It was a natural progression taking up various mediums to express the joy and wonder she sensed directly onto a surface or through her lens. All that passion has led her to explore numerous art mediums, including pen and ink, watercolor, acrylic and her current love, soft pastel. As Ursula continued her growth, a shift to mixed media, combining all her favorites when the subject merits it, was an easy progression. A creative life developed for her from years of gazing intently at the life around her and realizing that she had no choice but to find a way to translate what enraptures her soul.
Ursula have been fortunate to earn a Nature Art Certificate at the Arizona Sonoran Desert Museum Art Institute. She now happily serves there as an Art Educator as well as offering private lessons. Her habit has been to take any class that grabs her attention and incorporate what she learns into her work as well as her teaching. Ursula has exhibited at Raices Taller 222 Art Gallery, at the ASDM Baldwin Gallery, The ASDM Ironwood Gallery, at Murphy Gallery and most regularly on her personal website at www.ursulaschneider.art as well as having the honor of her work being part of private collections across the United States as well as with international collectors.
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Please Bring a Treat to Share with Members! | |
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Mark your calendars with these upcoming Artist Demos at our monthly General Meetings
September 14: Roberta Rogers - "Colorizing Your Vintage Photos"
October 12: Susan Morris - "Fibonacci Theory"
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NEW PERMANENT EXHIBIT AT DESERT HILLS | |
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The SRAL Permanent Show, at Desert Hills, is now ready for viewing and enjoying! Since there are fewer scheduled activities in our GVR centers during the summer months, please encourage your friends to stop by and see our original artwork. This exhibit will hang until September 19, when we’ll change it out for our fall show.
Thanks to the artists who have shared their creations, and a special thanks to SRAL member, Carlotta Brandenburg, and her husband, Tim, who volunteered to help organize and hang the show!
Stay cool and keep creating!
Jan Harnish
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CANOA HILLS PERMANENT EXHIBIT
My name is Hana Hanleigh and I am taking over the management of the Canoa Hills Permanent Show from Deanna Brooks.
I will be taking entries and hanging a new show at Canoa Hills Auditorium on Saturday, Sept. 9, 2023, at 1:00 PM. This show will hang until December 16, 2023, when a new show will go up. The show is open to all members and paintings can be any size, media and style, framed or gallery wrapped. The walls easily hold 36” x 36” to small 8” x 10”. I will limit the 36” x 36” or other larger sizes to the first 4 paintings to allow room for others. There is no theme and it is not juried. It is a good place to give a piece a 2nd showing. Many enter more than one painting.
If you want to enter this show please email me, hanahanleigh@gmail.com. by August 25th, 2023, or call me at 505-690-0525 with the following information: Your name and GVR number, painting title(s), medium used, price or NFS designation, outside dimensions (including frame) and phone number and e-mail address. I will use this information to create cards describing your painting to place alongside each entry. You may also pick up entry forms in the studio to submit this information. Directions will be on the form. See you in September!
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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 available to rent in the SRAL studio ($20 per year).
There are currently no slots available- if you would like to rent a slot ($15 per year), your name will be put on a waiting list for the next available.
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 SRAL Abstract BRIGGade Group celebrates the unique field of all abstract arts. The group meets the second Monday of every month from September through May at 10 AM in the Studio. However, this year we will not start until October 9th at 10:00 AM in the Studio. The Abstract Group has been an active part of SRAL for over a decade and many of the 40 or so regular members are professional artists and they happily share their experiences.
A special abstract art exhibit happens every February. It’s called the “Eve Briggs Abstract Art Competition” and this event is the responsibility of this group to organize. The next exhibit is scheduled for February 2024. The co-chairs and the show judge have already been selected. This has always been a BIG event.
There are no special skills required to join this friendly group. Meeting attendees always find artist support, often with live demos, workshops, and critiques at our monthly get-togethers but also one on one. Come and see what it’s all about.
Special Info: In August Amy Pilger will send out an email to everybody on the current list. If you do not receive an email by the end of the month, please let me know. If you are new and want to be added, need a correction made or want to be dropped from the list also let me know. My email is amypilger@msn.com
Amy Pilger
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ASSEMBLAGE
The Assemblage SIG group will continue to meet throughout the summer. Our current challenge is to create a personal altar or shrine. It can be free standing or can hang on a wall.
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COLLAGE/MIXED MEDIA and ACRYLIC
There will be no third Wednesday collage/mixed media and acrylic group until October. They will continue to meet from 1 to 3 on the first Wednesday 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 will not meet during the summer months. The first Saturday of the month sessions which feature experienced models will resume in November. We had a very successful 2022/2023 season and are looking forward to the next November through May season. If you would like to be added to the group’s email list please contact Lisa Schmidt.
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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
Finally, we have been able to paint outside because the weather has cooperated. We meet weekly November through April Thursday mornings to various destinations in So. Az.
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PRINT GUILD
The coming printmaking season will begin on Wednesday, September 27, 2023, and continue on the 4th Wednesday of each month except for changes around holidays and a June-August break.
Prints Needed: The Printmakers Guild will show its work in the SRAL Studio during the month of September. Prints go up on Friday, September 1, 11:00 AM. They should be matted, if not framed, but do not have to be current. If you have something you would like to print in the Studio, please contact John McGraw via SRAL for assistance.
Thanks,
Karen
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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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