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MID-MAY 2023 ANNOUNCEMENTS
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CO-PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE
Hello Art League Members!
Hummm……….. we have a little clarification about signing into the studio and the general meetings. Recently GVR announced that membership sign-in at certain social events is no longer necessary. This does not apply to our SRAL! Please continue to sign in for each visit. Our attendance numbers given to GVR really do matter in many decisions they make concerning the club.
As activities slow down for the summer so will our eblast. From June through September, SRAL will send just one e-blast each month. Of course, if something urgent needs to be conveyed, we will send a special eblast to you. Here are a few things you may want to know:
- The general meetings will continue each month and the eblast will announce the demonstrating artist.
- In July 2023, the SRAL board will not be meeting. All other months are still planned.
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An impromptu “Beginning Drawing Class” will be offered on Saturday, June 10th from 9-12. You will need a sketch book, eraser, and a few pencils. We will explore materials for sketching, do some work with lines and shapes, and a fun exercise for a beginning drawer. If you have been afraid to draw, begin here. There is no fee for the class, but you will need to have your sketchbook and pencils. Email: arlene.szypulski@comcast.net if you have questions or think you will attend.
- Thank you SIG leaders!
- Volunteer monitors will be needed throughout the summer! We can only be open if we have a monitor! Volunteer!
Jeani and Arlene
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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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Artist Mix and Mingle
Thursday, June 1 at 3:00 PM
Join us for a friendly gathering of artists at the Santa Rita Art League studio. Get to know fellow artists. Let’s talk art!
Bring a snack, your favorite beverage (adult beverages are allowed) and whatever art project you are currently working on, finished or unfinished. Does not need to be framed.
We will display the art around the room. We assume that simple act will generate lots of art talk.
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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.
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DAVID SIMONS WILL BE OUR DEMO ARTISTS,
JUNE 8TH FROM 1:00 - 3:00 PM
“Inspired Portraits”
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David Simons, a well-known Tubac oil painter, will be demonstrating at our June 8th General Meeting. He has been our guest many times BC (BEFORE COVID!), so we are excited to have him back to share with us his artistic wisdom and easily understandable approach to painting.
While painting a portrait, he will be focusing on the shapes and how they relate to each other rather than the “things” he sees (i.e., eyes, ears, nose, etc). This way he can capture the feeling of the person rather than laboring over and trying to copy. His approach is to stay loose and suggestive rather than copying. He feels the painting should transcend the subject. He intends to show a different approach to seeing and painting, as he shares with the viewers all the whys and hows.
David Simons is a self-taught artist of over 30 years from Tubac, Arizona. His unique and captivating oil paintings have made him one of the most notable artists in the Southwest, with collectors worldwide. Displaying a range of diverse subjects in his work, David brings his signature style to life with scenes from the southwest, seascapes, portraits, still life, and more. David also hosts workshops on oil painting and is a renowned artist not only by Arizona locals, but national publications such as Southwest Art, Art Talk Magazine, and Arizona Highways.
"Oil painting for me is a meditative experience -- essential to my well- being, and a necessary part of my life. Painting brings me great joy, and, I hope, uplifts the hearts of those who view my work.
I like to explore the subtle ways that light affects the subject. I also enjoy color, but the value relationships in a scene are what interest me most. I also like to emphasize the abstract nature of what surrounds us."
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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
July 13: Karen Honaker - "Watercolor Magic"
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Carlotta Brandenburg’s Gluten Free Almond Cookies
Ingredients
2 cups finely ground almond flour
1/2 tsp baking powder
1/3 cup dark maple syrup
2 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
Adjust oven rack to middle position.
Heat oven to 350 degrees.
Line baking sheet with parchment paper
Whisk almond flour and baking powder together. Then mix in the maple syrup and vanilla extract. Mix until sticky dough forms and holds together.
Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto baking sheet about 1 inch apart. For crisp cookies, press dough lightly with the bottom of a drinking glass.
Bake until edges are golden brown about 12 minutes. Allow cookies to cool on pan about 3 minutes then transfer to wire racks. Cool baking sheet between batches.
Extra notes: I added an additional 1/2 tsp of almond extract, 1/8 tsp of salt, chopped pecans and dark chocolate mini pieces that were allergy free.
Enjoy!
Carlotta
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NEW PERMANENT EXHIBIT AT CANOA HILLS
The Canoa Hills Permanent Show went up on April 22nd in the auditorium and will hang until the end of the summer. There are 34 diverse paintings and prints by 19 members. Stop by and take a look at them.
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Shadows of Sarah
by Pamela Guard
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Beyond Beads
by Paula Richards
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Patchwork Forest
by Jeani Gustafson
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SRAL Summer Show at Desert Hills
We will be having our SRAL Summer Show at the Desert Hills Auditorium, with the exhibit going up Tuesday, June 20, 10-11 AM. It will hang until Tuesday, September 19. Since fewer artists may be here over the summer, you may enter 1-3 paintings, with the 3rd one being provisional, depending on number of entries received. (You may enter your artwork, even if you are not here to deliver or pick-up, if you arrange for someone to do this for you. I would appreciate having contact information for that person, in case a reminder needs to be sent.) We will be able to accommodate several larger paintings, up to 36" x 36". As usual, the show is non-juried, no theme, and previously exhibited works are welcome.
Please email, text or call me by June 16, with the following information:
your name and GVR #, title, medium, size, and price, (or NFS). Do NOT include images of the pieces. If you do not wish your contact information on the ID card, make note of that.
Looking forward to working with you, (with help from Nan Lux),
Jan Harnish
janh@comcast.net 574-210-6522
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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 Group SIG has a new leader! Amy Pilger has volunteered to head up this active group of artists. Our next monthly meeting will be next Monday, September 11th at 10 AM in the Studio. One of the topics will be to organize our group show in the Desert Hills Lobby in October.
Amy Pilger
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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, Betsy Kimbrough, for the stimulating demo on creating a book with a glued binding. Your presentation was very thorough, taking us through all the steps in creating this special book. Many of us will be making books in the near future.
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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. Here are a few of our paintings.
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PRINT GUILD
Mark Mahaffey’s presentation at the May 11 General Meeting may have inspired you to try printmaking. On Thursday, May 25, at 9:30 AM, we will meet in SRAL Studio Room A for Gelli printing with acrylic paint. Please join us and bring your own acrylics.
Don’t forget to visit the Annual Print Show in the Desert Hills Lobby before the end of May. John McGraw and Bob Hamilton put up the show, which features seven artists: John and Bob, Joyce Fearnside, Kris Gilbert, Karen Keim, Debbie Nealy, and Amy Pilger.
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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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