March 2007 Newsletter
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March 2007 Exhibits in the Main Gallery and Studio A
February 2007 Exhibits in the Main Gallery and Studio A
Click here to view Foxfire & Art Chix Exhibit
Click here to view Palette & Brush Exhibit
January 2007 Exhibits in the Main Gallery and Studio A
Click here to view Members' Juried Exhibit photos and award winners
Click here to view Barbara Perrotti Exhibit
MARCH 2007 NEWSLETTER
DEMONSTRATIONS! March 14 & 16
Wednesday, March 14, 1:00 pm,
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Friday Morning, March 16, 9:00 amMARGARET DYERWill demonstrate painting the figure in oil & pastelsAt the beginning of Margaret Dyer’s 3-day workshop, she will give a demonstration of her approach to painting the figure in either oils or pastels. The demonstration is open to all (along with her students). This is the third workshop she has conducted at the League, and is a well sought after teacher across the country. Her work has appeared in national art magazines and she teaches workshops at the Scottsdale Artist School and art organizations across the country. Extra parking is available in our large grassy lot across the street (a little north of the League). Arrive early to secure your space. |
MINIATURE ART SALE at the “Re-Mix Gatherings” Show - March 4-29
In conjunction with the “Gatherings” exhibit at the Art League the “Re-Mix” multiple media artists are donating small works of art to be sold for the benefit of the Art League. These 4x4” and 5x5” multiple-media works on gallery wrapped canvas will be on display in the small gallery and may be purchased during the course of the exhibit for $50 each. The entire purchase price will be retained by the League.
Don’t miss the opportunity to add one of these small treasures to your collection and help the Art League!
Martin Jacoby, Art League member and Nan's husband passed away February 2nd.
I wish to thank everyone for the sympathy cards, kind words and phone calls.
It was good to know so many people cared. Thank you so much, Nan Jacoby.
CONGRATULATIONS DON RENNER!
Don Renner, who teaches portrait painting on Tuesday afternoons at the Art League recently completed a lucrative commissioned portrait (shown on left). The commission came from the League’s recommendation when the client was looking for an artist to complete this work. The League also benefitted from the generous commission Don paid us.
Don has been painting portraits for more than 30 years. He studied at the Chicago Academy of Fine Arts and with a professional portrait artist. Living in Spain for a year he produced impressions of matadors, peasants, and landscapes. During his sojourn in Spain, he won first prize at the International Art Competition in Gibraltar. A member of the Portrait Society of America and a Coast Guard Artist, he has participated in numerous exhibitions and one man shows. His paintings are included in many private collections in the U.S. and Europe. He has been interviewed on radio and television and has been the subject of various art-related articles.
Don paints in oils from live sittings or photographs, which he prefers to take himself. He has painted portraits of many celebrities such as Robert Wagner and Virginia Graham. He has also painted portraits for the State of Florida along with many private commissioned paintings. He painted 32 paintings, which were installed in the ceiling of the Parker Playhouse in Fort Lauderdale (a two-year project).
If you are interested in portrait painting, join his class for the excellent instruction you would receive there. He has a live model, who sits for three sessions, enabling the artists to complete a finished portrait, or you can work from a photo of your choice.
Thank You:• Robin Moore, Toelle Hovan, David Smith & Connie Krzyzowski for arranging & hanging the last exhibit. • Rolfe Daniels for typing up the list for “Highways & Byways.” • Peggy Landeen & Connie Krzyzowski were responsible for all the much-needed cleanup in the old kitchen and painting the model stand & the sculpture stands recently. Great Job! • Thanks to all the gallery sitters for January & February: Irene Filbin, Anne Carr, Clyde Finner, Nancy Judge, Doreen Hackett, Leona Haas, Susan Bottaro, Connie Krzyzowski, Leslie Stettler, & Davita Bonner. • Suzanne & Stan Clark for all the work you do on the membership, printing labels, and helping with mailings & keeping up the records. • Elaine Vice for taking all the photos, arranging for gallery sitters and opening and closing the League for them. • Pat Flannery for all of his work on our website. If you haven’t seen it, log on to: www.artleague.org. We are proud of our web page! The Art League wishes Jim Taylor a quick recovery from his recent surgery. We miss you Jim, hurry back. |
Peggy Landeen, known for her beautiful still-life and plein air paintings, is shown above wielding a paint brush to repaint the model stand, which was much needed. Peggy wears many hats at the League: she is the treasurer on the Executive Board, Debbie Elmquists’ teaching assistant and volunteers to help with mailings, and receiving paintings for shows. She runs rings around the rest of us. |
Click here to view photos of Art League members who received awards in the Palette & Brush Members’ Show, February 11 - 28, 2007. |
“HIGHWAYS & BYWAYS” - Foxfire plein air painters
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“TAKE COVER: ART AT RISK” - Art Chix
At the opening on February 4, the galleries were filled with Art League members and art enthusiasts enjoying the wonderful plein air paintings by the Foxfire plein air painters (exhibitors shown on right) and the mixed media hand-made books created by the members of the Art Chix. Laura Stewart, Fine Arts Writer, wrote an article on the exhibit in the Friday, February 2 issue of the News Journal and her comments were very favorable (We have a copy of the article at the Art League.)
Click here for photos of opening.
A DAY WITH DEBORAHWednesday, March 21, 9:30 am — till?Free Demonstration
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MEMBERS NEWS:• Erlinda Fitzpatrick was awarded 3rd place in the Eustis Fine Art Show. • Artist Workshop Members’ Exhibit winners: Patricia Zalisko, Judith Gilmer, Christophe Cardot, Betty M. Parker, Constanz Elder, Lola Lawrence, Barbara Baldwin, Jane Rockhold, Judy Dold, Trish Vevera, Sue Reynolds, Eileen Katz, Toni Sherman & Bob Grayson. • Melissa Mason received an Award of Commendation in the Images show. • Carol Bertrand artwork is currently on display at Ganser Lighting & Vandivier Design Studios. Congratulations to all! |
Art League Calendar
We are proud to showcase art by Art League members and teachers in our first calendar. Great holiday gifts for your friends and family, and you would be supporting the arts.
Be sure to get one for yourself - show openings are listed along with holiday dates.
We plan to publish a calendar every year if this one is successful. We encourage you to submit a photo of your art for future consideration.
Reasonably Priced at $10 per Calendar.
DUES REMINDER:
The dues notice was sent out in August and they are due by October 1st. If you have misplaced your notice, single membership is $35 ($45 for family) or life membership is $350. Thanks for your quick response.
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, |