March 2008 Newsletter
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March 2008 Exhibit
Opening - March 2, 2008
The Hungry Eye - Kate Harrington Millen, Glenda Taylor, Els Meijns
February 2008 - Full Circle Exhibit
Opening - Sunday, February 3, 2008
Click for photos of exhibit opening
January 2008
77th Annual Members' Juried Exhibition
Click for photos of Members' Exhibit
Photos of Earlier Exhibit Openings May Be Accessed from the Exhibits Page
Patrons' Night - March 30, 2008 - 6:00-9:00 PM
Call Art League for ticket information
Our members have been very supportive in the donation of excellent art for our Patron’ Night Fund Raiser. This is a very important event and we all need to sell as many tickets as possible.
You will be receiving a Patron Night Brochure and ticket in the mail. If you do not plan to use it, please pass it on to someone you know or patronize. If you need more ticket packets, contact the Art League.
The continued help and generosity of our membership is needed as we continue
our ongoing efforts to bring cultural activities to the residents of Volusia County.
“ Full Circle” Exhibition -- February 3 - 28, 2008
Three artists who have come “ Full Circle” !
Martha McLeod, an award winning artist, found painting, especially portraiture satisfying, but found her true passion in sculpture. She has recently added jewelry to her repertoire.
Robin Moore pursued a career in art as a photographer and watercolorist. She currently works in multiple media and is especially interested in incorporating fabric and fiber into her artwork. At the Art League she has taught watercolor, mixed media and collage.
Pam Coffman’ artwork interweaves various materials including: fiber, clay, wood, and found objects, combined with collage, painting and sculpting techniques. Pam is teaching a workshop in April on Creativity - The Art of Transformation. Call the Art League for information. Click here for photos
Studio A Exhibit - Monthly Bazaar & the Palette and Brush Club
We have had outstanding success with the Monthly Bazaars. Various members have displayed and sold miniature paintings, jewelry, greeting cards, decorative boxes and other art. We also sold several paintings and sculptures from the main exhibition, “ Full Circle”.
Palette and Brush Club members displayed their art. Members who received awards are: Dee Murphy -- 2nd Place, Gerry McKibben -- 3rd Place, Peg Landeen -- Merit, Carol Richardson -- Merit, Jan Amroian -- Honorable Mention and Betty Knoll -- Honorable Mention. The show was judged by Peter Cerreta. Click here for photos by Elaine Vice.
Workshop Registration
MARGARET DYER - FIGURE IN PASTELS Description March 28,29,30, 2008 - 9:00am- 4:00pm ( ) $275 Members ( ) $ 300 Non-Members |
MICHELLE DAVIDSON - FUSED GLASS JEWELRY WORKSHOP Description BEGINNING - April 17,2008 9:00am -2:00pm INTERMEDIATE - April 24-25, 2008 9:00am-2:00pm |
PAM COFFMAN - THE ART OF TRANSFORMATION. A CREATIVITY WORKSHOP Description April 12, 19, 26, 2008 - 9:00am-4:00pm ( ) $125 Members ( ) $150 Non-members |
LARRY MOORE - OIL PAINTING in the Studio October 20, 21, 22, 2008 ( ) $325 Members - ( ) $350 Non-members
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REGISTRATION APPLICATION:MISSION STATEMENT: To promote the creation and appreciation of ART. Name___________________________________________________________________________ Address__________________________________________________________________________ City_______________________________________ State__________ Zip____________________ Telephone Number_______________________________________________________________ Email____________________________________________________________________________ Please fill out the above information and enclose your 50% deposit - the balance due on the first day of class) Amount of check: $_______________ Make check s payable to The Art League of Daytona Beach Mail to: The Art League of Daytona Beach, 433 S. Palmetto Ave., Daytona Beach, FL 32114 |
Deborah Elmquist’s Two Day Workshop
Still life oil painter Deborah Elmquist held a workshop in January for new and some of her former students. They were delighted to have the opportunity to learn from her. You can observe in the pictures that they had an enjoyable time, too. Thank you, Debbie! Click here for workshop photos.
Don Kennedy's Watercolor Workshop - January 2008
We wish to thank Don Kennedy again for the free watercolor workshop he held in January. This popular workshop was offered free to new members who joined the Art League from October 15, 2007 through January 15, 2008 A good time was had by all participants.
We are very grateful to Don for his efforts in conducting these annual workshops. The Art League is fortunate to have members like him who give their time to make the League the success that it is .
Click here for workshop photos
Marylee Voegele’s Experimental Explorations Acrylic Workshop
The gallery hummed with creativity as Marylee Voegele conducted a well-attended workshop on pushing watermedia to the limit. She inspired us to jump-start our imagination, expand our courage in our own style of painting and learn the art of layering with acrylics, floating gesso, and accenting with gouache. Not only were fantastic pieces of art created, but a great time was had by all! A special thank you to Greg and Connie Krzyzowski for laying tarps over the carpet in the gallery and setting up! Click here for workshop photos.
Rose Ann Samuelson's Figure Painting Workshop
We wish to thank RoseAnn Samuelson for her exciting acrylic workshop in January. The gallery was buzzing with activity for three days while RoseAnn taught her students her secrets to success and how to put a figure in an environment with content, developing their imagination and painting skills in the process.
Participants in this workshop were grateful for the opportunity to study with this exceptional artist, who has received numerous honors for her work and who generously shared her knowledge with her students.
Click here for workshop photos.
Barbara Coulter Baldwin’s Pastel and Watercolor Workshop
In February Barbara Baldwin’s students not only learned the effect of pastel and watercolor, both wet and dry, on several different kinds of paper, but they also delved into monotypes and collages. There was electricity in the air during this four-day workshop. Barbara shared her talent and knowledge freely. Barbara is the recipient of many awards, including awards here at the Art League. Her pastels have been featured in “American Artist” and “The Pastel Journal.
The students will have the opportunity to display their art in Studio A during June 2008. Click here for photos.
General Membership Meeting
Wednesday, March 12th -- 1:00 P. M.
We are in for a real treat when Peter Cerreta will conduct a critique for members who wish to bring artwork. His critiques during his weekly classes have been popular events here at the Art League.
PLEASE PLAN TO ATTEND AND BRING ARTWORK THAT YOU WOULD LIKE TO BE CRITIQUED! Or, just come and observe. You will learn from Peter’s critiques.
For more images of Peter's critiques, click here.
Gift Shop
The Art League will be opening a gift shop consisting of work from the Art League members. Although we have our initial artists, we are looking for artists to be considered for changing exhibits in the gift shop about every three months. We are looking for handcrafted fine jewelry, small sculptures, pottery, and fiber arts.
Those who wish to apply contact Michelle Davidson by phone at 253-0994 or email davidson_michele@hotmail.com .
MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION:MISSION STATEMENT: To promote the creation and appreciation of ART.
Name ________________________________________________________________________________ Address ______________________________________________________________________________ City ________________________________________________State ___________Zip_______________ E-Mail Address________________________________________________________________________ Telephone # ___________________________________________________________________________
( )Single Membership - $35; ( )Family Membership - $45 or ( )Life Membership - $350.Make checks payable to: The Art League of Daytona Beach Mail to: The Art League of Daytona Beach, 433 S. Palmetto Ave., Daytona Beach, FL., 32114 |
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New Session! Digital Photography by Raphael Torres - New 5-Week Classes |
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Starting Saturday March 1st 9 AM to Noon New Digital Photography Introductory Level 1 (Desirable to have a camera at class) 1 to 4 PM New Level 2 Digital Class For those students who have more experience with their cameras but want to learn more about photographic techniques as well as Photoshop using in their own computers. (Desirable to have a lap-top at class) |
Starting Monday March 3rd 6:30 PM to 9:30 PM A more advanced class -Digital Photography Level 3- featuring Photoshop tips and techniques. (Limited to students with laptop computers and Photoshop software. $115 Members $125 Non-members |
Call the Art League to register: 386-258-3856 |
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Quarterly General Membership Meeting
On January 9, 2008 the Quarterly Annual Meeting was well-attended. Connie Krzyzowski updated everyone on the progress of the parking lot next to the Art League. Amelie Rogers explained the ECHO Grant for which we are applying from Volusia County. Connie announced the titles of the upcoming exhibitions. Click here for photos.
Amelie Rogers Demo at Membership Meeting
Amelie Rogers shared her extensive knowledge and talent with members at the Quarterly General Meeting. She demonstrated how she creates atmospheric perspective: painting wet on wet and creating soft landscapes. Amelie reminded the artists that they need to draw and paint every day. She suggested that when referring to photographs in the studio, do so only briefly then put them away. Try to remember the scene as observed in nature. Click here for photos.
Amelie teaches Oil Painting on Wednesday 12:30-3:30 PM
Support the Arts - Become an Awards Sponsor
ART LEAGUE OF DAYTONA BEACH,
433 S. Palmetto Ave., Daytona Beach, FL. 32114
PHONE: 386-258-3856 — E-mail: artleague@bellsouth.net — Web:www.artleague.org
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 are the sponsors that have pledged to support this program. The members’ shows where these awards will be presented are: • Annual Art League Members’ Juried Exhibit (January 2008) • “Figurative Speaking: - the Human Form (July 2008) • Members’ Showcase (October 2008) 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 within the League and the community. |
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A Definition of “Gallery Wrap”Gallery wrap is a term referring to a style of stretching on artist’s canvas so that the canvas wraps around the sides of the wooden frame (stretcher bars) and is secured to the back of the wooden frame. The result is the mechanisms used to secure the canvas ( staples or tacks) are not visible on the sides of the canvas. The sides are prepared and primed in the same manner the face of the canvas is prepared or primed. The sides may then be painted a solid color or painted to continue the image appearing on the face of the canvas. This method of stretching and preparing a canvas allows for a frame less presentation of the finished painting. Photo and Definition taken from internet connection to: http://en.wikipedia.org, The free encyclopedia |
The back and front treatment of a canvas mounted in the gallery wrap style. |
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, |