March 2007 - Southwestern Watercolor Society
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March 2007 - Southwestern Watercolor Society
SOUTHWESTERN WATERCOLOR SOCIETY WORKSHOPS 2007 • CARL DALIO April 9– 12 (4 day) Asel’s Cedar Springs $220* & 240** • DONNA ZAGOTA September 12-14 (3 day) Artist’s Showplace $180* & $195** • MILES BATT October 8-12 (5 day) Asel’s Cedar Springs $300* & $325** • ARNE WESTERMAN November 12-16 (5 Day) Max 21 students Irving-Jaycees Park $300* & $325** MARCH MEETING March 14, 2007 7-9 PM at Lovers Lane United Methodist Church *Member **Non Member The Charles Harrington demo and workshop scheduled for March has been cancelled due to low registration. The March meeting will feature Charles’ demonstration from a CD and will be shown at the meeting. SWS apologizes for any inconvenience this might cause. SCENE W W W . S W S W A T E R C O L O R . O R G M A R C H 2 0 0 7 Carl Dalio slated to present April workshop and demo. Carl Dalio is a signature member of the American Watercolor Society, National Watercolor Society, and Rocky Mountain National Watermedia Society. With a degree in architecture, he has sustained an interest in art and architecture through his work as a successful fine artist and free-lance illustrator. Carl Dalio has served as juror for exhibitions and has presented watercolor demonstrations and workshops in the U.S., Canada, Mexico, Europe and Indonesia. His paintings have received many awards and have been included in several national exhibitions including the American Watercolor Society in New York, National Watercolor Society in California, Rocky Mountain National, San Diego Watercolor Society and Watercolor Art Society-Houston. Carl's paintings, cover art and articles have appeared in books and publications including American Artist, Artist’s Magazine, Watercolor Magic and Pastel Journal. Carl Dalio is a graduate of the August 2004 (cover art and article); Artist’s Magazine, May 2003 (article); Make Your Watercolors Look Professional (Carol Katchen). Statement from Carl Dalio: Carl Dalio School of Architecture at the University of Texas at Austin and currently lives in Denver, Colorado. He has served as juror for exhibitions, and has presented watercolor demonstrations and workshops in the U.S., Canada, Mexico, Italy and Indonesia. Dalio served as invited juror for the 1998 American Watercolor Society exhibition and was elected to jury the National Watercolor Society in 2002. His strong use of vibrant color can be seen in the photographs of his work on the BWS web site or in the following publications: Watercolor Magic "The creative process offers the opportunity to analyze and simplify subject matter and to communicate meaning and human emotion in the final painting form. Hillside Neighborhood 14X21.5 Through the creative process, my intention is to define significance in a variety of subjects and tap into the river of human emotion. I engage and celebrate the nurturing existence of living color: its power and vibration in complements. Continued next page PAGE President’s Corner 2 At our last Board Meeting the members unanimously adopted my recommendation of Ron Stephens as our new editor of the Scene. Ron is a new member of SWS and a very capable student in my watercolor class at the Heritage Center in Irving which I call Watercolor Fun. Also we were happy to discover that our corresponding Secretary, Francis Garrett, has developed an e-mail list of nearly 90% of our membership and can therefore get emergency information out quickly to the major- Tom Wellman Continued from pg. 1 ity of our members. Kudos to Francis Garrett. We're computerized! Ain't God Good. (Borrowed from Jerry Clower, 1975.) spectus. She is working with Ron Stephens to get it produced, and hopefully we can include it in the March issue of SCENE. It looks like we're going to have a big attendance at our first paint-out at Salado, TX. Thanks to our new Paint-outs Chairman, Walt Davis. I urge you to sign up for this. It promises to be a delightful experience. I want to take this opportunity to personally thank Nancy Friedel for the tireless effort she has put into editing the SCENE. She has spent the last eight years putting it together and seeing to its printing and distribution. Hats Off to her and our best wishes for her continued success. Our show chairman, Pat Jones has been busy with the Pro- 'Ultramarine Aroma' 13"x 12.5" 'Afternoon Shadows Fifth Avenue' 19"x 28" My purpose as an instructor is to encourage artistic growth in each student. I believe in positive feedback and finding visionary solutions to painting adventures." 'Boats at Portofino' 40"x 60" 'Spaghetti Bar' 14"x 21.5" 'San Michele Lucca, Italy' 60"x40" Ron Stephens volunteers for Newsletter post “Like a deer in the headlights”, Ron Stephens sat in the January SWS board meeting trying to assimilate all the information coming from all the committee chair heads. When it was over he thought “Lord what have I gotten myself into” Ron Stephens Only a member since last September Ron comes from a SCENE career of fast paced advertising where he spent his early years as an Art Director and the last 25 years as a Production Manager at several advertising agencies in Dallas. So, tight deadlines and working with the printing trades is not new to him. The new format before you is a commitment to SWS to have the best newsletter possible. The SWS board thought it necessary to have the newsletter available to post on the web site for most of the membership to view, download and print if desired. That is now possible. WWW.SWSWATERCOLOR.ORG PAGE Painting of the Month for November ‘06 & January ‘07 November Painting of the Month The winners of our Painting of the Month competition receive gift Certificates from Asel Art Supply. The November winners are: First place, Herb Reed, Jake. Second Place, Ginny Hoppe, A Blue Vase. Third Place, Max Chapman, A Pear of Bottles. January Painting of the Month Winners First Place, Joel Sampson, Love Potion. Second Place, Walt Davis, Palo Duro Sentinel. Third Place, Mary Treadwell, The Beach at Calpe A Warm Note of Welcome Let's give a big thank you and hearty welcome to these dedicated leaders for volunteering to lead the SWS Board next Season. This slate of officers will be presented in the March general meeting for a membership vote. Be sure to be there to cast your vote. The Officers you choose will be installed in May and their tenure runs through May of 2008. Remember to greet them and get to know your new Officers in September. Proposed Roster of Executive Officers 2007 - 2008 PresidentGail Delger 1st Vice President ProgramsJoel Sampson & Maureen Brouillette Sampson 2nd Vice President Membership- Nancy Donley 3rd Vice President WorkshopsHerb Reed 4th Vice President-Exhibitions Pat Jones 4th VP Assistant Richard & Lynn Wilson Treasurer Bill Riley Recording Secretary Irene Stone Corresponding Secretary Francis Garrett Parliamentarian Tom Wellman Painting Workshops Naomi Brotherton, Instructing Week Days, Feb. 28, Mar. 1-2. at Artisan’s Studio Saturday Workshops March 10, April 21 and May 19 And Painting Night Scenes, Thursday Apr. 12 Call 214-483-3903 for more information 3 PAGE 2006 Stepping Stone Award goes to Michael Borne and Babs Light 4 A handful of the painting workshops that I have taken have enriched me with new painting skills, encouragement, insight, a broader knowledge of watercolor painting, and pure enjoyment. The 2006 Catherine Anderson workshop resides in that coveted handful. I discovered that Catherine has a very delightful, approachable, ° down to-earth° personality, making her workshops very entertaining and lively. A good artist will focus without distraction on the painting: A good teacher can complete the same quality painting while carrying on a very meaningful and enjoyable dialogue with the students. Catherine is Michael Borne Panhandle Winter the latter. Although her painting technique is very different from my own, I became intrigued with hers and have since enjoyed the results that I was able to achieve. The most meaningful experience for me was in observing, and then attempting, her patient application of multiple glazes on 300 lb. hot press watercolor paper. The effects are well worth the wait for dry glazes after each wash. During the workshop, Catherine shared many painting tips and professional advice from her painting experience, and I found these to be very helpful to my personal struggle with watercolor painting and exhibiting. One of the many "finds" I came away with was the wonderful 3" synthetic wash brushes that Catherine uses and sells to workshop participants. I've used a 2" wash Thank you, SWS, for giving me the opportunity to take Nita Leland’s workshop through the Stepping Stone Award program. Nita’s four day workshop at Asel’s on Cedar Springs was packed with good information in the form of lecture and helpful handouts. There was time for creative experimentation in collage, monotype, and painting on traditional watercolor paper coated randomly with acrylic medium. Babs Light I appreciate the organized presentation and optimum use of time. There was much “food for thought” as well as hands-on working time and critique sessions. I feel fortunate and greatly enriched by the experience. For those of you have not considered applying for this Stepping Stone Award offered by SWS, I would certainly encourage you to do so Field of Blue Babs Light SCENE brush for years, but I found that the 3' brush, especially the quality brush I bought from Catherine, is ideal for the many glazes needed for her painting style. I used my personal "beer" allowance for the month to buy a book and a 2" and 3" brush – That's how good they were! At the end of an all-too-short week of painting and enjoyable conversation, we were all amazed at the quality results in the students' work. I know that there were some very talented students in the class, but most of the credit for good student work is always a result of a talented and supportive teacher. Catherine's zest for art is contagious, and once again I've caught the bug! I offer a very special "Thank you" to SWS for the opportunity to SWS Stepping Stone Award Letter Deadline March 21 Letters of application are now being accepted for the 2007 SWS Stepping Stone Award. Only SWS members in good standing for two full years are eligible. The award is given for workshop tuition only, and is to be used during the year following notification,. It may be for an SWS workshop or for any workshop in the United States. Those interested should submit a one page typewritten letter addressing the following points: • Watercolor experience (student, teacher, exhibitions, etc.) • Specific interests or goals • Any special reason why you are applying for the award. • The name of the workshop instructor. • Place and date of workshop and exact amount of tuition. All personal and travel expenses will be the responsibility of the student. Previous winners are ineligible. All applications should be sent to the SWS Award Committee Chairman: Nancy Dallas, 944 Wingfoot Dr. Fairview, Texas 75069 (972) 549.0303. Applications will be at the next meeting Nancy Dallas, Award Chairman WWW.SWSWATERCOLOR.ORG PAGE Happenings Ellna Kay Gregory-Goodrum is a signature member of SWS that is having great success in competitive shows with her whimsical, imaginative artworks. There is a playful sensibility to her paintings, yet her abstractions and fantastic environments are anchored by highly realistic elements or strongly rendered familiar shapes or patterns. She has a Master of Fine Arts degree from University of North Texas. Ellna's BFA is from University of Oklahoma in Norman. Ellna currently teaches art classes at the Collin County Community College in Plano and at Richland College in Dallas. She teaches and lectures on a range of media and technique including Painting, Drawing, Art Appreciation, Printmaking, Col- lograph, Watercolor, Water media and Art Career Development. Congratulations to Our Members SWS Members included in the National Oklahoma Watercolor exhibit included Harry Shields, Nel Byrd, Marie Renfro, Maureen Brouillette and Joel Sampson. Brouillette, Sampson and Shields received awards. Maureen Brouillette and Joel Sampson of Dallas will hold their first joint art exhibit, Duet, at the Fairmount Gallery. The opening is Friday, March 2nd from 6 to 8 pm. 2517 Fairmount Street, Dallas. They are also in the Arlington Museum of Art Valentine exhibit and auction, February, 2007. Continued page 6 2007-2008 DUES DUE BY MAY In Memoriam Rob Erdle, Regents Professor of visual art and an acclaimed watercolor artist whose artwork has been exhibited around the world, died December 30, 2006 after battling cancer for two years. The School of Visual Arts held a service for Erdle January 24th in the Light Well of the Art Building. Private services will be held in Silver Creek, N.Y. Erdle, 57, joined UNT in 1976 to teach and oversee the watercolor painting offerings for undergraduate and graduate students. In addition to his work at UNT, he also taught as an instructor for 10 years at the American College of Switzerland and served as director of the Chautauqua Institution Art Gallery and the Chautauqua Institution Summer School of Art in New York. He was named a distinguished visiting professor of watercolor painting at China’s premiere art school, the Luxun Academy of Fine Arts in Shenyang and also served as honorary president of the International Watercolor Institute in Niigata, Japan. The Visual Arts Society of Texas honored Erdle with a gala in January 2006 and announced the Rob Erdle Watercolor Painting Award, an endowment established by the UNT School of Visual Arts to support future watercolor students. In addition, Erdle earned the UNT President’s Council Teaching Award, recognizing his record of outstanding teaching, in 1998. He received the Distinguished Citation for Service to International Education from UNT in 1991 for developing and leading popular summer art programs in painting, drawing and art history throughout Europe. "He has been a major force in his field, a real guiding light to students and art lovers around the world, and I know he will be sadly missed at school, says Robert Milnes", dean of the School of Visual Arts. Erdle’s work has been exhibited at the Luxun Academy of Fine Arts in China; Watercolor USA 2004 at the Springfield Art Museum in Missouri; the Shanghai State Art Museum in Shanghai, China; and NEspace in Tokyo, Japan. His work is in the collections of the New Orleans Museum of Art, Springfield Art Museum, Price Waterhouse, Ochsner Foundation, Texas Instruments Corporation and State University of New York, among others. Erdle earned a bachelor of arts degree from the University of California at Fresno in 1976 and a master of fine arts from Bowling Green University in Bowling Green, Ohio, in 1972. He is survived by his wife, Millie Giles, a lecturer of art at UNT. There will be an SWS Memorial Award in memory of Rob Erdle. Contribution checks should be made to SWS with the proper notation and mailed to Bill Riley, SWS Treasurer. His address is 10263 Better Drive, Dallas, TX, 75229. “SWS mourns the loss of one of its’ brightest stars, Rob Erdle.” 5 PAGE Walt Davis takes on “Paint Out” post 6 The SWS Spring Paint-Out is scheduled for Saturday, April 28 in Salado, Texas. We will gather for dinner Friday night at 7:00 in the Sam Houston room at historic Stagecoach Inn. Saturday we will sketch, paint, and photograph the many historic homes, businesses, and churches in and around town or take a twentyminute drive out in the country to see the picturesque Summers Mill on crystal-clear Salado Creek. Saturday evening we will gather at Roy T's Old Salado Bakery for wine and cheese and a chance to look over the day's Walt Davis Happenings cont. From page 5 Betty Jameson of Austin received Special Recognition in the 9th Annual All Media International Juried Online Art Exhibition which on www.upstreampeoplegallery.com. The show will remain in the archive section online for one year. Betty has a painting accepted into the Northwest Art Center 36th Annual Americas 2000: Paperworks Exhibition at Harnett Hall Gallery, Minot State University, North Dakota through February 23. Betty's paintings, Fossil Story and Reef, have been accepted into the 2007 National Juried Exhibition of Artist's Showplace in Dallas, February 16 to March 8, [email protected]. Susan Mansell’s watercolor “Downtown Dallas” took the $1,000 Dorothy Mayes Best of Show Award Friday at the ninth SCENE creations. Dinner at the 1857 Salado Mansion concludes the day. The brand new Holiday Inn Express has reserved a block of rooms for us at $95 per night plus tax. Please make your own reservation, and be sure to mention SWS to get the special rate. If you prefer one of the many bedand-breakfasts in town, check out what is available at www.saladotexas.com Con- annual Stars of Texas Juried Art Exhibit. Mansell, of Ballinger, took home the big prize for the second time in three years, having also been awarded best of show in 2005. Last year she received honorable mention on an entry. “I just can’t say ‘thank-you’ enough,” Mansell told the more than 100 gathered for the ceremony. When Roger Levesque, emcee for the ceremony reminded the group Mansell was a previous top-award member, she quipped, “And it never gets old.” Nat Baker - SWS President 1977 to 1978. We are sad to announce the passing of a friend, Past president, Nat Baker. Jonesy McConnell of Richardson, TX gave a watercolor demonstration for the Mt Pleasant Art Society at the October meeting of their group in east Texas, [email protected]. tact Walt Davis at (903) 8862711 or [email protected] for more information. Kay Smith of Big Spring, TX had her painting Wearing Purple selected by the Texas Watercolor Society by juror Frank Webb. With this acceptance, Kay has earned signature status in TWS. www.kaysmithbrushworks.us. Lesley Talty of Keller, TX is teaching in Hurst at the Recreation Center on Monday mornings. Congratulations to Gary Weeter of Hot Springs, Arkansas. His painting "Days Work Done" was accepted into the 2006 Membership Exhibition. It was his fifth accepted entry and Gary is now a Signature Member. WWW.SWSWATERCOLOR.ORG PAGE Todd’s Computer Service SWS CONTACTS President Tom Wellman 972-296-6333 [email protected] P.O. Box 383204 Duncanville, TX 75138 Program Chair Gail Delger 972-542-2956 [email protected] 540 E. New Hope Road McKinney, TX 75071 Workshop Chair Larrie Arnold 214-691-9290 [email protected] 3529 Hanover Avenue Dallas, TX 75225 WEB SITE: S W S Watercolor.org Webmaster My Aim is Your Business Target” Need a Web Site for your Artwork? I will design, develop and implement based on your specifications!! or I will teach you how to build and maintain your own web site. Need help installing or learning software, how to use your Scanner or Digital Camera, resolving PC problems and adding hew hardware to your computer?? Call : Johnny Todd 972-661-5215 [email protected] CHANGE OF ADDRESS: Membership Chair Nancy Donley 972-306-1691 [email protected] 2305 Highland Creek Rd Carrollton, TX 75007 HAPPENINGS & OTHER NEWS: Newsletter Editor Ron Stephens 972-986-7133 [email protected] 2925 Linden Lea Irving, TX 75061 JOHNNY TODD 972-661-5251 www.toddscomputers.com Naomi Brotherton Pat Kochan SPRING CLASSES & WORKSHOPS 2007 Watercolor • Acrylic • Monotype Mixed Media WEEKLY DAY CLASSES SCENE Newsletter Submissions Contact Scene Editor to receive advertising rates by mail or email. Discounted rates are available to members. Happenings contains news that is submitted to the editor about current SWS members. Email notices are preferred. Contact information is above. Copy deadline is the 1st of each month preceding publication date. The SCENE is published eight times a year: Sept., Oct., Nov., Jan., Feb., Mar., Apr., and Summer. Next deadline: March 1 for April issue Monday 9:30 - 2:30 Wednesday 10 - 2:30 Mar. 1 - 2 April 12 April 21 Summer (date later) Pat Kochan, SWS,TVAA,TWS,NAPA,WHS Finding Your Own Style. water media Naomi Brotherton, SWS,NWO,TWS,WFWS Variations in Watercolor, Times of Day/Kinds of Weather WORKSHOPS Flower Painting Night Scenes Flower Painting $150 Naomi Brotherton $50 Naomi Brotherton $150 Naomi Brotherton Acrylic workshop to be announced $150 Pat Kochan Betsy Dillard Stroud May 3 - 4 - 5, 2007 9:30 - 4:00 Well known artist & author from Arizona •New Book coming out• Experimental Ecstasy $275 total due to hold place at Artisan’s Studio-Gallery Studio/Gallery 2825 Valley View #301 Farmers Branch, TX 75244 (972) 488-8182 www.artisansstudio.com 7 SWS 44th Annual Membership Show Judge - Miles Batt CALENDAR October 10 Notices of Acceptance mailed. August 13 October 9October 29 Slide Preview Party, 2-4 p.m., Royal Lane Baptist Church, 6707 Royal at Hillcrest. July 15 October 8 Deadline for receipt of slides and entry forms. July 1 September 28 Deadline for shipped paintings to arrive. 8 a.m.-noon, Hand deliver accepted paintings to Eisemann Center, 2351 Performance Dr., Richardson, TX. October 6 Craters and Freighters to deliver shipped paintings to Eisemann Center. October 5 October 23 October 30 Hanging of show at Eisemann Center. SWS 44th Annual Membership Exhibition. Demo by Juror Miles Batt at Lovers Lane United Methodist Church, 9200 Inwood Road at NW Hwy. 7-9 p.m., Awards Reception at Eisemann Center. 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Pick up handdelivered paintings at Eisemann Center. Return shipping by Craters and Freighters of shipped artwork. WWW.SWSWATERCOLOR.ORG Irving, TX 75061 2925 Linden Lea SOUTHWESTERN WATERCOLOR SOCIETY PRESORTED FIRST CLASS MAIL U.S. POSTAGE PAID PLANO, TEXAS Permit No. 541
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