June 2007 Newsletter
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Figuratively Speaking
Opening - Sunday, July 8, 2007
Devastation"Home is Where the Heart is"Opening - Sunday, June 3, 2007, 1:00-4:00 PMPhotography by Clyde Finner, Painting by Enzo Trapani, Sculpture by Kimberly WilcoxClick here to view Devastation Exhibit in Main Gallery Mixed Media Exhibtion in Studio ANancy Hagood, Julie Kay Roose & Jan ReederOpening - June 3, 2007, 1:00-4:00 PMClick here to view Hagood, Roose & Reeder Exhibit in Studio A
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ENZO TRAPANIEnzo Trapani finished medical school early in life, came to the United States in search of other opportunities with a goal of being a doctor in medicine but always living under the shadows of being creative and becoming a true artist. Now, at age 47 and having accomplished his goal of being a Medical Doctor of neurology, he has just started walking another path pursuing his dream of art, feeling that it will bring him closer to God. |
KIMBERLY WILCOXKimberly Willcox puts a contemporary spin on primitive forms. Her sculptures have been described as Soulful, whimsical, primitive and kinetically alive. Her artwork echoes unrestrained imagination and originality. "My aesthetic decisions are based on intuition and driven by my obsession to constantly make and create art. My work has never been constrained to a single medium as I prefer to work with a range of materials and techniques. I love to discover the unexpected and to leave room for spontaneity." |
CLYDE FINNERClyde Finner's life as a photographer probab1y began after I enlisted in the U.S. Air Force. He bought a Kodak Brownie and began documenting his friends, family and the places He was stationed. When He retired, he experimented with many of the avenues of the art and finally settled on a form called Posterization. This Genre allows him to manipulate black and white negatives into high contrast color prints. As a result, the elements of the image are not depicted in their true colors. The two exceptions: the sky is blue and the grass is green. The subject for my images are of machinery and structures that are old, broken, no longer useful or, in the case of architecture, have interesting features. "I am always on the lookout for old stuff to capture on film," says Clyde of his work |
JUNE 2007 NEWSLETTER
CLICK HERE TO SEE UPCOMING EXHIBITS IN THE MAIN GALLERY AND IN STUDIO A
REFLECTIONS IN PASTELArtwork by Christophe Cardot & Hillary Gross, Sculpture by Scott HiestandLaura Stewart, Fine Arts Writer for the News-Journal, wrote, “Each of the 70 or so works in “Reflections in Pastel” offers a vivid impression of natural Florida. But together at the Art League of Daytona Beach, the two and three-dimensional works in the new exhibit are sure to create a full, rich environment. There’s definitely a nature theme here, with views of Florida,” Said Connie Krzyzowski, president of the art League and the show’s curator. She chose the three Central Florida artists who share “Reflections” because of their strong sense of color – and the way their colors go together. Christophe and Hillary both work in Pastels, but Christophe uses oil pastels while Hillary’s are the chalk-type pastels. And Scott makes his realistic sculptures with wire and plaster cloth, leaving some wire showing and painting them with acrylics. |
LINDA BARNETT THALE
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TOELLE’S ACRYLIC CLASS
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Best Overall Digital Work by Chelsea Dick |
Award of Distinction |
ART LEAGUE MEMBERS JUDGED FATHER LOPEZ STUDENT ART COMPETITIONElaine Vice and Toelle Hovan were presented with the artwork of 6th-8th graders from five schools. Each school received a First, Second, Third Place & Honorable Mention Award. A Best Over-All Award, Chelsea Dick and an Award of Excellence, Emille Johnsen was awarded in addition to the four. |
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STUDENT RECEIVES ANNUAL SCHOLARSHIPDon Kennedy and Elaine Vice chose Charleen Breedlove, from Spruce Creek High School, to receive the Art League Scholarship to Daytona Beach Community College. Elaine said Charleen presented a group of beautiful pencil drawings. |
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MEMBERS NEWS
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FREE! STUDIO TIME FREE!The Tuesday and Thursday Classes have been discontinued for the summer – Studio A will be open to those who wish to have a place to paint on those afternoons if they will watch the Gallery |
GAIL RUSSAKOV "PAPER BAG BOOKS" CLASS
On May 1 and May 8, Longwood artist Gail Russakov taught her "Paper Bag Book" workshop at the Art League. Many of our members enjoyed learning a variety of collage and mixed media techniques, and transformed their "books" into unique works of art.
Gail is aretired art educator and currently travels around the country teaching at various art venues. She has been published in many books and magazines, including "Somerset Studio." She will be showing her work along with four other artists in the "Storytellers" exhibit at the Art League in April of 2008.
Click here for workshop photos.
2007 POT LUCK LUNCHEON AND GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETINGThe turn out for the May Meeting was Great. The food even better! The Art League furnished the ham which Elaine Vice cooked for us and the members brought their best kitchen work. What a treat! It was such a joy to be able to meet so many of our new members and to get to revisit with some of the regulars we do not see as much as we would like. We then had a short business meeting. President Connie Krzyzowski thanked everyone for coming & wished us all a great Summer. |
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DEMO by HAROLD GARDE The inventer of StrappoHarold started his demo with a thirty minute video about Strappo . He then shared the step-by-step method of applying acrylic paint to glass. He discussed the thought process of reverse glass painting. Several eager members and guests signed up for what promises to be a very exciting and enlightening workshop with this talented artist. Click here for photos of the Pot Luck Membership Luncheon/Meeting and Harold Garde's demo. |
Figuratively Speaking Exhibit
The Human Form in an Environment
Opening July 8, 2007 - 1:00-4:00 PM
Click for information and entry form.
Click for gallery rules and framing hints.
ART ON THE PATIO: " SALE" INTO SUMMER EVENT
Our inaugural "Art on the Patio" event will be held in conjunction with the Sunday, June 3 gallery reception, from 1:00 to 4:00 at the Art League. Our members will be displaying their work for sale on the patio and front lawn, weather permitting. "
Any artists interested in participating can contact Robin Moore by phone (441-3330) or email: wonderlandxpress@aol.com.
Let's make this a great kick-off for this program!
EXHIBITION PARTlCIPATION SURVEY
Starting in 2007, we are proposing various new exhibition opportunities at the Art league of Daytona Beach in order to maximize participation by All our members.
Studio "A" will be used to showcase theme exhibits, small group shows of member artists, and other types of shows such as the work donated to Patrons' Night and the Palette and Brush Club Members' Show. In December of 2007 we will have a miniature show open to all members; which we hope will generate holiday sales!
We are also planning to start an "Art on the Patio" program as weather permits, wherein our members may display fine art and fine crafts on the patio on the afternoon of the monthly gallery openings. Members may use their own tents or a table provided by the Art league, subject to availability.
We also need volunteers to help make these programs a reality! To that end, we would like to develop a "pool" of members willing to donate a few hours of time on an "as needed" basis. A wide variety of assignments will be offered, and no donation of time will be considered too small.
Please complete the following survey and return it to the Art league of Daytona Beach; if you have any . questions contact Robin Moore at the Art league on Thursdays during business hours, or email the Art league - artleague@bellsouth.net - and please put "Exhibition Survey" in the title line. We would love to have you include a slide or photo of your work if possible.
__1. I would like to participate in various types of exhibits in Studio "A" (two-dimensional only).
Media:_________________________________Style/Subject matter:_______________________________
___2. I would like to participate in "Art on the Patio", weather permitting.
Fine art/Fine craft (original hand-crafted work only):
___3. I would like to volunteer to help on an "as needed" basis as time permits. Please put my name on the roster of Volunteers.
Name:
Phone Number:
Email:
Support the Arts - Become an Awards Sponsor
The Art League is pleased with the response to our efforts to find sponsors for awards for our member shows. The list on the right shows the sponsors that have pledged to support this program. The members' shows where these awards will be presented are:
Click here for the flyer concerning the sponsor program. And we still have copies in the foyer if you know of anyone who might be interested in becoming a sponsor. As a sponsor, your contribution will help the Art league (a non-profit organization) to recognize, reward, and encourage our members to continue to grow as artists, both wihtin the Art League and in the community. |
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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: • Tropical Frame & Art Center (20% discount to artists), • Southern Paint gives a 20% discount on art supplies, 239 S. Seagrave, |