Feb/Mar 2016 - Northern Arizona Watercolor Society

February / March 2016 NAWS Northern Arizona Watercolor Society P.O. Box 508, Sedona, AZ 86339
February 26
Meeting 9 am
Featured critique group: Camp Verde
Contact: Vada Lovato
Program: Betty Carr and Jan Sitts once again
team up to expertly critique our recent paintings,
giving valuable advice as to how we may improve
technique. We can bring one painting to be
critiqued to the meeting and enjoy advice from these
two renowned artists.
March 25
Meeting 9 am
www.naws-­‐az.org Calendar 2016
The Northern Arizona Watercolor Society
meets monthly at the Sedona Methodist
Church: 110 Indian Cliffs Rd., from 9 AM
until Noon, usually on the 4th Friday.
February
2/26
General Meeting 9 AM – Betty Carr /
Jan Sitts Critique
March
3/8-10
3/25
April
4/22
Raleigh Kinney Workshop 9 AM
General Meeting 9AM – Spring Show
Slides
General Meeting 9 AM – Vada Lovato
May
5/10-13 Mike Bailey Workshop 9 AM
5/20
General Meeting 9 AM – Spring Pot
Luck
Featured critique group: Elote
Contact: Elaine Bomkamp
Program: We will view slides of all spring show
entries, a tremendous treat for everyone.
April, May and June Programs:
April 22
May 20
June 17
Vada Lovato demonstrates her art techniques
Slides for fall Show
Luncheon and open to requests
April, May Critique Groups:
April is Aquarelles, contact person is Barbara Mallek
May is Waterworks, contact person is Scotti Ruhlman
Reminders!
The Annual Northern Arizona Watercolor
Society Library Exhibit will be running
from February 3 to the18th. Take-in is on
February 2 from 10:00 to 11:00 AM and
take-down will be 10:00 to 11:00 AM on the
19th of February. Thank you to all of the
members who are participating and please
remember to visit the exhibit.
The Quilt show is also open at the same
time. If you have any questions, contact
Pamela Fox Klauser at 928-282-3078.
NAWS has the months of July, August
and September 2016 set aside for a show
at Sedona Town Hall. Take in and take
down dates have yet to be decided. It is a
non juried show. Great time to have
paintings hanging over the summer months.
(Mary Ann Undrill will have more information
and sign ups at a later date.)
President’s Corner
Happy 2016 Everyone! New year, new
workshops, and new demos all for NAWS
members! We have a lot of new members
who are joining us, and hopefully you will
Diane
all get involved. This is a perfect
organization to learn, refresh and continue using
watercolors and enhance our adventure of this great medium.
So many great opportunities to be part of NAWS, you may
even wish to volunteer. It is a great way to meet members and
also take part in the success of our watercolor society.
The Spring show is our next exhibit and hopefully there will be
many entries before our March 1st deadline. We also have the
City Hall Show coming up which will be viewed during the
summer months....this is a new time period for NAWS this
year.
There are 3 workshops coming up this winter/spring, so check
out the specifics on our website to see if there are still
openings. These workshops are the very best avenue for you
to enhance your expertise. They are also great for beginning
students, as there are so many varied ‘experienced painters’ in
each workshop. Besides getting the best instruction available,
you can also learn from other students who have painted for
many years. Just observing their talent will give you great
insight as to their expertise. So sign up, learn, experience and
enjoy our favorite activity. You will not be disappointed.
This is the best time of year to paint as Spring is just around
the corner. Colors will be back and outdoor painting is
pleasant. You will want to venture out with Linda Slater and
her outdoor events. All dates are posted on the newsletter
and/ or our website, so take advantage of this group activity.
Lisa Aragona-King, Director of Nominations, may be
approaching you to help lead NAWS in the fall of 2016. There
are a few board positions open, and this is a perfect way to
help our organization to keep its success strong.
“Painting is just another way of keeping a diary.” -Pablo
Picasso
Enjoy your craft!
Diane
IMPORTANT NOTICE
Please remember to park in the upper parking lot first. If it is full, it is OK to
use the lower, but the church needs open parking spaces below. Thanks.
Deadline for April / May
NAWSletter is March 25th.
Send your information to
Rita Bingham at
[email protected]
DVD Library News
If you have any requests for new
DVDs, you may: write them on the
Suggestions for Purchase of DVDs
sheet at the sign in/out DVD table, send
me an email to
[email protected], or call me
on my cell phone at (908)285-2397.
NAWS members can check out up to
3 DVD's before the meeting begins and
up to 2 more during the break, from the
ones that remain after everyone has
had a chance to select the ones they
want. There is a check in sheet at the
beginning of the display to return your
borrowed DVD's, and a check out point
at the other end, for signing out new
items.
Please remember to return your
DVD's at the beginning of the next
meeting. There is a $1.00 charge per
DVD per month for late returns. This
money goes towards the purchase of
new DVDs for our NAWS collection.
If you can't get to the meeting, we
have drop off points where you can
leave them with the person in your area
who will bring your DVDs back to
NAWS.
DROP OFF POINTS:
Camp Verde
Karen Sellers
Cornville
Tecla Machesney,
Linda Kahn
Cottonwood
Wayne St. John,
Jeanette Suggs
Village of Oak Creek Diane Thomas
Sedona
Susan Ludvigson
Flagstaff
Marsha Owen
Sharon Dyer
Linda Kahn
DVD Librarian, NAWS
“Most of our lives are basically mundane
and dull, and it’s up to the [artist] to find
ways to make them interesting.” John Updike
Update on Duane Swanson:
He and Bobbie are settled in our new apartment at the
Terraces Sr. Living. And we love it. Everyone is very
friendly. We have a lot of activities that are provided
every day. Keeps us as busy as we want. I attend a
watercolor class every Wednesday. He has 2
commissioned paintings to do. He and Bobbie attend 3
exercise classes a week to keep in better shape. He is
feeling well, and greatly blessed.
Duane & Bobbie Swanson
7550 N. 16th Street
Apt. #3211
Phoenix, AZ 85020
(602) 900-5055 (home)
(928) 814-4524 (cell)
[email protected]
Congratulations to Mary Dove for her first place award
for “Sedona Dry Beaver Creek Sycamore” from the West
Valley Arts Council Show in Surprise, AZ.
Also, Mary has a one-woman 22-piece show at Sedona
City in the Council Room, and the offices of the Mayor,
and other city officials. Stop by and see this amazing
collection before the end of March! Check out the
NAWS Blog to see examples.
Congratulations to Jan Sitts, who will be published this
spring in a new book by the International Society of
Layerists in Multi Media!
Becky Joy Painting Workshop, Italy, May 4-18, 2016
Where: La Romita School of Art, near Terni, Umbria,
Italy
All levels, using pastels, watercolor, acrylic, or oil
Cost $3850. Deposit $500, 2nd payment due Feb 15.
For more info, email [email protected] or
[email protected]
URGENT PLEA: Rita
Bingham (me!) will be selling
her home in Sedona this year,
but would like to come back
for 2 months during the winter
each year (with her husband).
If you have a casita that can
be rented, or know of
someone who is typically
gone during part of the winter,
please call Rita at
928-282-2897.
Frames too expensive?? Check out this BobBlast, issue
72. Use Gel Medium and Canvas.
http://www.robertburridge.com/Weekly_BobBlast/
Issue_72/video.html
Check out Bob’s Free art lessons on painting techniques
at http://www.robertburridge.com!
I’m definitely going to do this!! I subscribed to his weekly
BobBlast and love the ideas.
Congratulations to our newest Juried Members!
1. Louisa Aragona-King
2. Elaine Bomkamp
3. Darleene Nelson
4. Linda Slater
Check out this BobBlast, issue 79, for a great demo on
watercolor pencils Derwent Inktense. Works like
watercolor but dries permanent!
2nd Tuesday and 3rd Thursday every month
9 AM to NOON - with Linda Slater
Feb. 9:
Beaver Creek Ranger Station, Park in Day Parking lot on the R.
Feb. 18:
Antique Store in Old Town Cottonwood, Park across street at the Community Center.
Mar. 3:
Montezuma Castle (This is a redo at the request of a few.)
Mar. 17:
Indian Gardens in Oak Creek Canyon, (This is a redo as we were rained out the first time.}
Please call or email for directions or questions. If you call identify yourself on the message and if I am there I will
pick up. I don't answer if I don't recognize the number.
Our twice-monthly NAWS paint-outs are an excellent way to improve your painting skills. Not only do we get to
practice our drawing skills, but our speed improves as well. This is an excellent way to find which colors you like to
use. The camaraderie is also great, and this is a great way to get to know other NAWS members. Who knows? In
addition to improving your painting skills, you may just make some new friends in the process. Here are some
pictures to inspire you to join the paint-outs.
Location suggestions? Contact me at 928-567-5900 or
[email protected] Linda Slater
Lynne Crowe, Cecilia Binkley, Cynthia Martin, and part-time NAWS member (from West Virginia) Donell McCoy,
at the Bell Rock ranger station paint-out
MORE PAINTOUTS!!
In addition to the normally scheduled paint-outs
organized by Linda Slater, several of us have decided
to also paint on Wednesday mornings. After our
successful NAWS paint-out at the Bell Rock ranger
station with 7 artists in attendance, several of us
decided to return there every Wednesday morning for
awhile to perfect our skills. After nine weeks, we felt
that we had completed Bell Rock and vicinity, so we
have moved to the end of Verde Valley School Rd.
Parking is at the Baldwin Trail trailhead with
bathrooms. We then walk to the end of the road
where there is a spectacular view of Cathedral. One
can paint Cathedral, the trees, the creek, or all of the
above. At the current time, we are meeting at 10:00
due to the cold temperatures. If you are interested in
joining us, contact either Sandy Beck or Cecilia
Binkley to be sure someone will be there.
View of Cathedral from end of Verde Valley School Road
Apr. 27-28-29 - Kim Johnson
Members: $300.
Non-Members $330.
She has received many awards for her paintings including the 2016 cover of
"Splash".
Kim's 3-day workshop will present:
Get Loose with Animals, Portraits from the Beginning, and Finishing. "The
contribution of lights, darks, mid-tones, dynamic shapes, and lost and found edges
are often as or more important than the paint itself.”
First day: Get loose with animals
Second day: Portraits from the beginning
Third day: Finishing
March 8-10 2016 - Raleigh Kinney
Members: $325.
Non-Members $360.
Raleigh Kinney, plein air artist for the past 35 years, has achieved
national stature as a “Workshop Instructor”.
“Inside - Out” 3-Day Workshop Plan:
Day one—Inside
Day two—Outside (weather permitting)
Students do sketch developing value, lights against darks, focal
point and background.
Day three—Back inside painting and finishing
“Freshen Your Paintings with New Ideas”
May 10-13 - Mike Bailey
Members-$375. Non-Members $410.
Mike developed this 4-day workshop, "Watercolor Beyond the
Obvious”, as a curriculum for the University of California.
Daily he will provide lectures, demos and painting challenges to
get you "unstuck" and creating new & different art work.
Check NAWS website under Workshops, and sign up NOW
with a $50.00 deposit.
Thanks, SanDee
If you are holding a workshop, or will be attending one nearby, send info to [email protected].
BOARD MEMBERS 2016
President:
Diane Thomas
Secretary:
Rosalyn Kraft
Treasurer:
Sandra Beck
1st Vice Pres. - Membership:
Wayne St. John
2nd Vice Pres. - Exhibitions/Spring Show:
Marsha Owen
3rd Vice Pres. - Programs:
Mary Jane Cooke
4th Vice Pres. - Workshops:
SanDee Kinnen
Chairman, Fall Show:
Jeanne Jones
Director, Ways & Means:
Paula Holcomb
Director, Nominations:
Louisa Aragona-King
2016 COMMITTEE CHAIRS
City Hall Exhibit:
Critique Groups:
DVD Library:
Historian:
Fall Experimental Show:
Hospitality:
Newsletter:
Outdoor Events, Paint Outs:
Publicity:
Scholarships:
Student Art Show:
Sedona Public Library Exhibit:
Special Recognition:
Website:
Workshop Assistant:
Mary Ann Undrill
Sharon Dyer
Linda Kahn
Scotti Ruhlman
Rose Moon
Mary Ann Undrill,
Elaine Bomkamp, DusT Stewart
Rita Bingham
Linda Slater
Rita Elkins
Eva Vaitkus
Sue Davis
Pam Fox-Klauser, Jill Jepson,
Meg Beauchamp
Carolyn Carsula
Jan Saunders, Sandra Beck
Nancy Beckley
2016 Spring
Exhibition
Look for the show prospectus on the
NAWS website. Heads up: The entry
deadline is March 1st. It'll be here before
we know it!
Marsha Owen, Exhibition chair
Here’s where to find out what’s happening
on our local art scene:
www.actvv.org
(Art Council of The Verde Valley)
[email protected]
(Arizona Watercolor Association)
www.elvalleartists.org
(El Valle Artists Association)
[email protected]
(Sedona Arts Center)
www.sedonaartistscoalition.org
(Sedona Visual Artists Coalition)
Painting Opportunities:
CRITIQUE GROUPS
The Northern Arizona Watercolor Society (NAWS) critique groups are
made up of watercolor artists who meet on a regular to show and discuss
their work. Critique meetings can be invaluable as an aid to personal
growth, increased knowledge, positive reinforcement and objective
opinions both positive and negative from the perspective and experience
of other artists.
High Country – Flagstaff: Aliene Austin 928-774-6479
Cottonwood – Cottonwood/Clarkdale: Sue Davis 928-300-2352
(Tuesdays 2pm at Spirit of Joy Lutheran Church in Clarkdale.) Open to
everyone)
Elote – Cornville: Elaine Bomkamp 928-451-1182
Uptown Artistocrats – Sedona: Sandy Beck 928-282-1391
Camp Verde – Camp Verde/Rimrock: Vada Lovato 928-567-0660
Aquarelles – Sedona: Barbara Mallek 928-284-3127
Water Works – VOC/179 area: Scotti Ruhlman 928-284-0756
If you are interested in joining a critique group please contact Sharon
Dyer at [email protected] or 928-213-9291.
Monday Class 1:30 – 4:30
Oak Creek Country Club
690 Bell Rock Blvd, VOC
VOCA Class Instructors are:
February
Sandy Beck
March
Rita Bingham
April
Marsha Owen
May
Betty Carr
For information please call:
Susan (928) 204-1508 or
Cathy (928) 203-1713
Wednesday Class 1:30 – 4:30
Sedona Community Center
Instructor: Cathy Stedman
This is an excellent class for all
experience levels!
For information please call:
Cathy (928) 203-1713
NAWS Benefactor Is A New Author
Charles Swartwout has a special fondness for NAWS because of
his late wife's involvement with our club. Gretchen was a much loved
member who died too soon.
Chuck has donated a $300 prize in Gretchen's honor for many
years. Here is his note to us for 2016:
Yes, it is my intention to continue giving the $300. contribution in
memory of Gretchen as long as I live. I will be 95 next May 7th
and I am shooting for at least 100! Of course, God only knows if
this will be the case.
You may be interested to learn that I have just finished writing a
book titled "You Don't Die - You Just Change Channels!". This
will be published by the end of January and will be available from
Amazon in both paperback and electronic formats.
I think that this book will be of interest to most of the NAWS
members, as they are all getting older!
I will plan to be at the Reception in May and will be delighted to
help with the presentation of the award.
Saving and Salvaging Paintings Good paper, the last time I looked,
was around $4.00 per sheet. Let's suppose you have in your
enthusiasm started a painting and slowly it becomes apparent that
it's not working out. Trust me I have seen many students mess up a
sheet of good paper, also have done the same myself. So if you are
inclined to tear the paper up, thereby wasting $4.00 every time you
mess up. It should be said the only way you are going to learn is
by making tons of mistakes and this could be the point in where
you feel inclined to give up.
Spring Show Deadline Approaching March 1st
Hello painters. I hope you are taking
advantage of these wintery days to work
on paintings to submit to the Spring
Exhibition - the end of February is
around the corner.
And just in time, Mary Jane has
scheduled the Professional Critique for
the February meeting. Betty Carr and
Jan Sitts are kind and helpful (and
occasionally hilarious) Ethically, it is ok
to take this advice (or not) to tune up
your painting. Speaking of ethics, please
consult the Ethical Guidelines on the
NAWS website when considering what
to enter. It is so easy these days to copy
a photo or another painting from the
internet for a competition... this is really
wrong. Use your own reference material.
It's your reputation you must guard.
Call Sandy Beck (929-282-1391) if you
need help photographing your work and
preparing the file to enter. Flagstaff
folks, I can help out.
Keep Growing,
Marsha Owen
Spring Show chair
Some years ago one student told me they got so frustrated and mad
at trying to paint that she threw paper, paint, and palette into her
swimming pool only to discover it was making a big mess. With the
help of her son she cleaned up the mess by back washing the pool.
This is going to be hard to believe, but instead of tearing your sheet
up, do this: fill a bathtub up with to 2-3 inches of water place the
whole sheet under the water making sure it stays under the water.
Then place your hands containing a tooth brush under the water and
gently with the brush scrub the parts that are offending you, do not
touch any other part of the painting, period. Anything you touch with
the toothbrush will be removed. Again only brush the parts you don't
like. Hold the painting by two corners, lift it out of the water the paper
is VERY fragile.
I stick onto the tiled tub wall and let the water drain off, then lay it flat
until dry. Happy Painting - Jim Black [email protected]
NAWSLETTER POLICIES
The NAWSletter will publish any member's
class, event or announcement free in a short,
50 words or less, format in the "What's Up
With the Membership" or similar column.
A member may have a free $30 value ad to
promote their business in one issue per year.
Members shall send copy and art (if they
have it) to NAWSletter editor Rita Bingham at
[email protected]. Otherwise, the
editor may supply graphics.
RATES
2 1/4 in. x 3 in......$15
2 1/4 in. x 5 in......$30
5 in. x 5 in............$50
2 1/4 in. x 5 in......$30