June 2006 Newsletter
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June 2006 Exhibits
Main Gallery: "Inspirations," Artwork by Ruth Schwerzel & Sculpture by Estella Fransgergen
Studio A: Pastel Paintings & Drawings by Linda Barnett Thale & Her Students
May 2006 Exhibits
May 2006 Exhibit in the Main Gallery - "Feeling Color"
May 2006 Exhibits - Studio A
Figuratively Speaking
The Human Form in an Environment - Opening July 9th, 1-4 PM
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FROM ANOTHER VIEWPOINT
By Mildred Kinbar - Finding the Ties That Bind - “Feeling Color” Exhibit
Art, in whatever forms it takes, makes demands on the artist to leave the safety net and create changes. Rose Ann Samuelson succinctly stated "she takes a memory and stands it on its head." Which is what Peggy Banks has done as tactile qualities mesh with her moods, fuse with abstract sounds of classic jazz and, ergo, the art form produced is a fusion of her life.
Sandy Fraser finds herself by revealing her intimacies in colorful fabrics, in shadows created by folds, then challenges herself further as she works from a photograph to recreate the feeling onto her canvas. She goes one step beyond intimacies to "second skins" when outer appearances are shed. "Beauty's Self” is thus defined.
Melissa McClellan's sculptures are not mere Rorschach tests. The sculpted stone, "War and Peace," a combination of smooth and jagged rock, represents the untouched symmetry of the body before war. Looking closely, it has been torn asunder, covered with blood, to denote its horrors. It is her "Influence" that intrigues me. The influence of green water on solid rock slowly changes its form. Change, too, is sculpted with the red heart in turmoil. Although in turmoil, the heart, like the green water, can also act as a tender, calming influence to bring about slow changes
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GREAT POT LUCK LUNCHEON & GENERAL MEETING!
On May 10 nearly 100 members came together to enjoy the pot luck luncheon with a demonstration by Rose Ann and Fred Samuelson after the meeting. The slate of officers for the Executive Board (as listed in the May newsletter) were voted in unanimously by the members. We thank these officers for their commitment to serve the Art League in our ongoing endeavors for growth and to fulfill our mission : “TO PROMOTE THE CREATION AND APPRECIATION OF ART.”
Above left: the Executive Committee officiating at the General Meeting. Amelie Bush, 1st vice president (standing on far right) giving her report on workshops, etc.; On right are members enjoying the wonderful food prepared by our members. Thanks to all who contributed (especially Paton Axelrod for her wonderful poached salmon & Elaine Vice for preparing the ham)! Above left: the Executive Committee officiating at the General Meeting. Amelie Bush, 1st vice president (standing on far right) giving her report on workshops, etc.; On right are members enjoying the wonderful food prepared by our members. Thanks to all who contributed (especially Paton Axelrod for her wonderful poached salmon & Elaine Vice for preparing the ham)!
More from “Another Viewpoint” by Mildred Kinbar: If we are to believe that everything in the universe is permeated with and radiates chi energy as propounded by the Russian scientist, Semyon Kirlian, in 1937, then the Pot Luck Lunch May 10th radiated enough energy to electrify all attendees. Our senses were stimulated by the diverse array of food carefully prepared to please our eyes and palates. We touched base with friends of long standing, met new ones. And, to top it off, award winning artists, Fred and Rose Ann Samuelson, furthered our creative processes with thoughts, insights, and techniques to add to our collective chi.
More of the same May 11th when members of the Beaux Arts group met at the League for a luncheon and to install their officers. Their creativity shone on the hats they were asked to decorate and wear.
Rose Ann & Fred Samuelson’s Demonstration
Above are Rose Ann and Fred Samuelson sharing their secrets to success in their paintings and the art world to our members. Rose Ann is teaching figure painting in an environment with content and how to develop imagination, using acrylics and other mediums on Thursday mornings. Fred will be conducting seminars and workshops starting this fall. Both of these artists have incredible backgrounds in their art education (i.e., Rose Ann earned a BFA at the Ringling School of Art and Design and Fred earned a BFA from the Art Institute of Chicago) and have received numerous awards for their work. Both have had their work published — Rose Ann - “The Composite Novel” and Fred was listed in “Who’s Who in American Art” 1997-1998 to name a few. Our members and guests were fascinated with these wonderful, informative, demonstrations and discussions about art.
MEMBERS' NEWS• At the River Front Art Faire Erlinda Fitzpatrick received a Merit Award and Suni Raphael-Vince received an Award of Distinction. • Several of our members will have their work on display at the NLAPW show at the Casements June 2-30: Joan Baliker, Carol Bertrand, Miriam Huske, Kathleen Lusby & Fran Massey. • Jim Taylor’s work is on display at Alfredo’s Restaurant. He paints there between 6:00 & 8:00 pm Mon., Tues. & Wed. • Jon Richard Miller received “Best in show” at an art festival in Melbourne. • Mindy Z. Colton: juried into the American Art Collector Book II. Southeast Region; juried into the Best of Florida Artists, First Place in Sculpture; Deland Museium of Art Annual Jurried EQUUS show, received an Award of Excellence; represented the DeLand Musium of Art at the EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival Outdoor Sculpture Exhibit through June 11. • Ann Webster’s oil painting of surfer near Ponce Inlet Jetty will be on the cover of the July/August issue of the New Smyrna Magazine.
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Gallery Sitting: Please help us with sitting the gallery on Saturdays and Sundays from 1:00 to 4:00 PM. This is so important for us to be open these days for the public to visit our shows and of course our "Members' Gallery." Members Gallery: Bring your paintings in (no wider than 42") to be hung in the "Members Gallery." We have been successful in selling paintings from this area, but even if your work doesn't sell, it's a place to show your work. Visitors have often remarked about the work in this gallery, enjoying them sometimes more than the current show in the main galleries. And, we are proud to show off the work of our very talented members. |
FRAMING INFORMATION: Many new members ask about framing so we plan to have a demonstration and workshops soon on this subject. Our more experienced members recommend the following commercial framers: • The Frame Up (30% discount to Art League members), • Tropical Frames (20% discount to artists), • Southern Paint gives a 20% discount on art supplies, 239 S. Seagrave, |
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