MID-APRIL 2023 ANNOUNCEMENTS

CO-PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE

Happy April SRAL members!

While we prepare for “The Color of Energy” November Members Show, we would like to share a glimpse of how you can prepare and what to expect. Dates have yet to be finalized but let your painting begin!

THE COLOR of ENERGY November thru December at Canoa Hills

Typical size restrictions apply. No larger than 24” x 24” or 24” x 30”.
Comply with the Criteria for Artwork as presented in the SRAL rules.
Remember it MUST be original artwork and painted within the past 2 years.
Two entries can be made for a nominal cost of $10.00. (Yes, 2 for $10.00!)
The categories are realistic or non-realistic.

NOW HERE COMES THE BIG DIFFERENCES!!!

This show is hung in November, judged in December! Why?
Because you, the SRAL members, will be judging the show. Each member will receive one ballot.
Various elements such as line, value, originality, will be listed as judging criteria on the ballot.
A reception will be held in December and ribbons will be awarded. No prizes.

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“THANK YOU!” “THANK YOU!”

A BIG shout out to all the SIG leaders who have faithfully kept their groups going this season!

Janet Johnson, Bruce Summers, Darilyn Ronn, Karen Keim,

Lisa Schmidt, Loralee Mekela, Nanci Sheppard, Deb Nealy,

Valerie St Marie & Liz Wolf, Any Pilger & Bonnie Nelson,

Nan Lux & Joan Cawthorn

Special “Thank You!” to:

Bruce Bauman Kathy Salazar Susan Werner Susan Webber

Pat Doughty Rita Valent Jean Hanson Paula Richards

Sharon Irish Bruce Wamsley

THANK YOU! We could not do it without you! THANK YOU!

Jeani and Arlene

STUDIO REMINDERS

Please be sure the studio doors are locked if no one is there.

If you make coffee, please clean up before you leave.

MARK & RAE MAHAFFEY WILL BE OUR DEMO ARTISTS,

MAY 11TH FROM 1:00 - 3:00 PM

“Printmaking for the Non-Printer and How to Incorporate Printing Techniques into your Painting.”

The purpose of this demonstration is to cultivate interest in printmaking for anyone interested in making things, using very simple materials that don't cost a lot of money and using materials they may already have. Mark will discuss the use of botanical dyes and converting them into watercolors to paint onto glass. He will also discuss how to print using an etching press.

In addition, he will explain small scale image making to be used for enlarging a print if needed. After working and making hundreds of prints with all kinds of people, Mark has come up with a very simple way for people to use printmaking to help stimulate ideas which can be applied to other disciplines.

Please Bring a Treat to Share with Members!

Mark your calendars with these upcoming Artist Demos at our monthly General Meetings

June 8: David Simons - "Inspired Portraits"

July 13: Karen Honaker -"Watercolor Magic"

Be sure to read the article about Karen Honaker in the April 5th issue of the Green Vally News

SRAL MINI-WORKSHOP

Learn About Call for Entry

Call for Entry, CaFe is an on-line platform to find and enter art exhibits all over the world.

Art organizations all over the world use CaFE, an online platform to manage publicizing and soliciting entries for their art competitions and exhibitions. Artists can submit their applications to any posted event from their own home or studios. Find out more at this mini workshop presented by Sarah Vickery from the Tubac Center of the Arts, Tuesday April 25^th from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm at the SRAL studio. Sarah will also speak about the Tubac Center of the Arts and provide information about membership and upcoming show opportunities. Bring your laptop or tablet to experience what CaFE is all about!

Please register by email at this link: sral4mini@gmail.com. Please include the name of the workshop you are interested in, your name and GVR number and your phone number. Confirmation will be sent by return email.

Limit: 12 participants

Requested at the General Meeting

Recipe from Bonnie Nelson

Saltine Toffee Cookies

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

Reconnect to Your Creativity through Abstract Art

Instructor: Julie Patterson

April 7, 2023- April 9, 2023

Through this two-day course, you will practice letting go of expectations and creating with the abandon and joy of a child. With an attitude of “WHAT IF,” we will use acrylic paint and markers on large sheets of mixed media paper. Julia will guide you through the process of making multiple “starts” and then adding many layers and texture to these starts until the pieces are resolved. She promises on her pinky ring it will be fun.

(Click Here for more Information)

Additional Workshop at Tubac School of Fine Arts

Bill Cramer: Desert Colors: Spring (Click Here)

Name Badges

The name badges for our new members have come in. Please check the Name Badge box on the desk in the studio or pick them up at our general meeting.

Thanks,

Liz Wolf

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.

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!

MEMBER'S NEWS

Click here to send any news you have about an exhibit or an award that you would like to share with SRAL.

SPECIAL INTEREST GROUPS

ABSTRACT BRIGGade

The Abstract BRIGGade Group has changed their regular monthly meeting for to the second Monday of each month (not the first). So, the date for next month is on May 8th, at 10 AM.

The Challenge for this month is to use a photo of an abstract art piece that you like, paint it yourself in your own style, making it your own. Bring both to the Studio for us to enjoy.

Nan and Bonnie

ASSEMBLAGE

"Assemblage art combines mundane objects in new and surprising ways, requiring the viewer to question their relation to the world of objects around them. Assemblage art gives objects new meanings, makes creative connections between disparate elements, and elevates non-art materials into the realm of art." The Assemblage special interest group meets the second and fourth Friday of every month from 1:00 to 3:00 in the SRAL Studio.

Thank you, Cherie, for the informative and inspirational Nuts & Bolts demo last month! Continuing our Demo Series, this month Friday the 28th, Loralee will be doing a demo on GLUE! What type of glue to use for getting those "disparate elements" to stick together!

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.

FIGURE DRAWING

The Figure Drawing group will have their next session on Saturday, May 6th, 9 to noon. Calista will be the model. This will be the last session of the 2022/2023 season. Figure Drawing resumes in early November 2023 after the summer break.

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!

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. Here are a few of our paintings.

PRINT GUILD

Come join the Printmakers at our monthly meeting on April 27, when we will have some fun printing on the intaglio press. You can create printing plates with Akua inks, beginning at 9:30 AM in Room A of the SRAL Studio.

Please plan to participate in our Print Show in the Desert Hills Lobby during the month of May. Karen Keim will send out an application form (no fee) calling for recent prints to put in the show. It should be forwarded to John McGraw by Monday, April 24, to allow time for making labels.

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!

Click here for the list of SIG chairpersons and their e-mail addresses.