"The 4th of July"I think the white peonies really make the piece - it's beautiful. The show is from January 15th to March 28th. If you're in the area, check it out.
Monday, December 28, 2009
Kudos to Susan Reed!
Her painting "The 4th of July" was accepted into the "The Best and the Brightest" Juried Exhibition and Sale 2010 at the Scottsdale Artists' School in Scottsdale, Arizona.
"The 4th of July"
I think the white peonies really make the piece - it's beautiful. The show is from January 15th to March 28th. If you're in the area, check it out.
"The 4th of July"I think the white peonies really make the piece - it's beautiful. The show is from January 15th to March 28th. If you're in the area, check it out.
Sunday, December 27, 2009
Only a few days left...
...to check out Cyndi McCoy's wonderful show at the Fraser Valley Library. I'm sorry for this late post, but if you can get to the library before the end of the month you won't be disappointed.
I'm not sure what's up with my camera - all the pics I took had an orangish cast...the wall is off white.
Cyndi's collage pieces are very thoughtful and full of good humor - to say nothing of great craftmanship.
Here's one of my favorites:
Like I said, I'm sorry these photos aren't the best! Her work is thought provoking.
I'm not sure what's up with my camera - all the pics I took had an orangish cast...the wall is off white.
Cyndi's collage pieces are very thoughtful and full of good humor - to say nothing of great craftmanship.Here's one of my favorites:
Like I said, I'm sorry these photos aren't the best! Her work is thought provoking.
Sunday, December 20, 2009
For you jewelers...
Check out this link to Kate Mckinnon's sale page. She has a lot of fun and funky jewelry components for sale.
$10.00
$25.00 - On Sale
$14.00 - On Sale She also has some finished pieces:
$60.00 - On Sale The above photos and descriptions are from her site. She's going to be adding new items until the end of the year. She calls it her "soul clearing sale" - she's getting rid of stuff she's been carrying around for years and passing it on to someone who will put it to use.
Things are going fast, so check it out soon!
$10.00 A nice string of green resin leaves, along with a couple of handmade glass beads and a few pretties.
$25.00 - On Sale A set of five lovely cabs; each one interesting enough to be set in a ring. Bought over the years, for their beauty. A very nice price for the set.
$14.00 - On SaleMixed delights for Your delight. Included are TWO sets of niobium ear wires, a brass pod set suitable for holding a photo under resin, a vintage brass beadcap, a lobster clasp with ring, and four sterling silver rings, both jump and soldered.
Whee!
$60.00 - On SaleTwo fierce, fabulous rings, handmade in pure fine silver. One layered Knobby Stacker, with five slender MC rings kiln-fused together, and four fused fine silver rings fused together, and evenly forged.
The Knobby Stacker is a size 7ish (oval rings have a little size play) and the Fused Stacker is an 8ish. If you want to wear them together, be a size 7ish and wear the 8 in the back. It will move silkily on your finger and the size 7ish will keep it in place. I have worn these rings this morning, together on my middle finger, and they are excellent.
I might keep them warm for you all day.
Things are going fast, so check it out soon!
Friday, December 11, 2009
Kseniya Simonova
A friend sent me this link:
I love how she quickly depicts emotion with sand.
According to Wickipedia she was born in 1985 as Ксения Симонова and is a sand animator from Ukraine. She started drawing with sand after her business collapsed due to the early 21st century credit crunch and had been drawing for less than a year when she entered "Ukraine's Got Talent". She became the 2009 Winner of "Ukraine's Got Talent", constructing an animation that portrayed life during USSR's Great Patriotic War against the Third Reich in World War II. She won first place and received the equivalent of $125,000 US dollars.
This is the verbiage that came with the original email: "This video shows the winner of "Ukraine's Got Talent", Kseniya Simonova, 24, drawing a series of pictures on an illuminated sand table showing how ordinary people were affected by the German invasion during World War II. Her talent, which admittedly is a strange one, is mesmeric to watch.
The images, projected onto a large screen, moved many in the audience to tears and she won the top prize of about £75,000.
She begins by creating a scene showing a couple sitting holding hands on a bench under a starry sky, but then warplanes appear and the happy scene is obliterated.
It is replaced by a woman's face crying, but then a baby arrives and the woman smiles again. Once again war returns and Miss Simonova throws the sand into chaos from which a young woman's face appears.
She quickly becomes an old widow, her face wrinkled and sad, before the image turns into a monument to an Unknown Soldier.
This outdoor scene becomes framed by a window as if the viewer is looking out on the monument from within a house.
In the final scene, a mother and child appear inside and a man standing outside, with his hands pressed against the glass, saying goodbye.
The Great Patriotic War, as it is called in Ukraine , resulted in one in four of the population being killed with eight to 11 million deaths out of a population of 42 million.
Kseniya Simonova says:
"I find it difficult enough to create art using paper and pencils or paintbrushes, but using sand and fingers is beyond me.. The art, especially when the war is used as the subject matter, even brings some audience members to tears.. And there's surely no bigger compliment.""
I love how she quickly depicts emotion with sand.
According to Wickipedia she was born in 1985 as Ксения Симонова and is a sand animator from Ukraine. She started drawing with sand after her business collapsed due to the early 21st century credit crunch and had been drawing for less than a year when she entered "Ukraine's Got Talent". She became the 2009 Winner of "Ukraine's Got Talent", constructing an animation that portrayed life during USSR's Great Patriotic War against the Third Reich in World War II. She won first place and received the equivalent of $125,000 US dollars.
This is the verbiage that came with the original email: "This video shows the winner of "Ukraine's Got Talent", Kseniya Simonova, 24, drawing a series of pictures on an illuminated sand table showing how ordinary people were affected by the German invasion during World War II. Her talent, which admittedly is a strange one, is mesmeric to watch.
The images, projected onto a large screen, moved many in the audience to tears and she won the top prize of about £75,000.
She begins by creating a scene showing a couple sitting holding hands on a bench under a starry sky, but then warplanes appear and the happy scene is obliterated.
It is replaced by a woman's face crying, but then a baby arrives and the woman smiles again. Once again war returns and Miss Simonova throws the sand into chaos from which a young woman's face appears.
She quickly becomes an old widow, her face wrinkled and sad, before the image turns into a monument to an Unknown Soldier.
This outdoor scene becomes framed by a window as if the viewer is looking out on the monument from within a house.
In the final scene, a mother and child appear inside and a man standing outside, with his hands pressed against the glass, saying goodbye.
The Great Patriotic War, as it is called in Ukraine , resulted in one in four of the population being killed with eight to 11 million deaths out of a population of 42 million.
Kseniya Simonova says:
"I find it difficult enough to create art using paper and pencils or paintbrushes, but using sand and fingers is beyond me.. The art, especially when the war is used as the subject matter, even brings some audience members to tears.. And there's surely no bigger compliment.""
Monday, December 7, 2009
Joining a Group
by Keith Bond, Regular contributing writer for FineArtViews.
We artists tend to be solitary - whether by choice or necessity. Creativity comes from within and we tend to work alone. Yet, we have a need to connect with and associate with others. Because we are so isolated in our work, it is easy to become ensnared by the web of virtual relationships. This does fill a need we have. I don't argue the benefits of online associations, but there are also other ways to fill this need.
One such way is to join a group of artists - whether formal or informal. Become a member. There are many artist organizations out there.
Types of Organizations
Invitational
You must be invited to join this type of group. The standards are usually (not always) high. This is intended to preserve the integrity of the parameters set by the group.
Juried
Some organizations are open to the jury process. The intent is likewise to maintain a certain level established by the group. Because the jury is usually open to anyone, there is a better chance of getting your work considered.
Loosely Organized Friends
This is an informal association with like-minded friends. As an organization, there usually isn't an agenda. Some will just paint together on occasion. Others will just get together for lunch. Some discuss art theory. Others visit museums together. Most do a combination of these and other things.
Critique Groups
Usually on a local level, these are typically easy to get involved with. You bring a work of art to be critiqued by the group.
Marketing or Business Groups
Also usually on a local level and easy to become involved with, these groups are designed to help each other with the business side of things. Some are specific to the arts, some are open to a broader range of businesses.
The list could go on.
Why should you join?
Camaraderie
It is great to gain friendships and associate with like-minded individuals. Other artists understand you in ways that most other people cannot - including your spouse. You share encouragement among each other. These friendships can go far beyond the world of art.
Networking
You never know where connections may lead. I have gained opportunities because of someone I know. You may also be introduced to someone else through a common friend who will invite you to participate in an event. The more you network, the more likely opportunities will come down the road.
Exhibitions
Some organizations have exhibition opportunities. Some are juried, some invitational, some are open to all members of the group. It is a great way to get your work on display and seen by collectors.
Resume
For some, membership in a specific group may be important to your resume. I know an artist who entered year after year to a certain annual exhibit, but was always denied. The year he became a member of a prestigious group, he was invited to participate in that exhibit (the exhibit is unaffiliated with the group). The exhibit organizers placed value (for right or wrong) in his membership in the group. It legitimized him in the organization's eyes.
Again, the list could go on.
Is the Group Right for You?
Groups are designed for a certain purpose. You may or may not gain value from membership or participation. Consider what it will do for you.
· Is the group local, regional, or national?
· If national, will you realistically be able to participate as a member?
· Are there membership dues or fees?
· Is the objective of the group consistent with your objectives as an artist?
· Are you ready for the level of commitment?
· Have you outgrown the group?
· Will you truly benefit from the group?
· Will the group limit you?
Once again, the list goes on.
Choose your memberships carefully. Don't just join to have another thing on the resume. Join if it will benefit you, or you can provide value to the group - better still, both. You can't be involved in everything, so choose the very best.
by Keith Bond, Regular contributing writer for FineArtViews.
We artists tend to be solitary - whether by choice or necessity. Creativity comes from within and we tend to work alone. Yet, we have a need to connect with and associate with others. Because we are so isolated in our work, it is easy to become ensnared by the web of virtual relationships. This does fill a need we have. I don't argue the benefits of online associations, but there are also other ways to fill this need.
One such way is to join a group of artists - whether formal or informal. Become a member. There are many artist organizations out there.
Types of Organizations
Invitational
You must be invited to join this type of group. The standards are usually (not always) high. This is intended to preserve the integrity of the parameters set by the group.
Juried
Some organizations are open to the jury process. The intent is likewise to maintain a certain level established by the group. Because the jury is usually open to anyone, there is a better chance of getting your work considered.
Loosely Organized Friends
This is an informal association with like-minded friends. As an organization, there usually isn't an agenda. Some will just paint together on occasion. Others will just get together for lunch. Some discuss art theory. Others visit museums together. Most do a combination of these and other things.
Critique Groups
Usually on a local level, these are typically easy to get involved with. You bring a work of art to be critiqued by the group.
Marketing or Business Groups
Also usually on a local level and easy to become involved with, these groups are designed to help each other with the business side of things. Some are specific to the arts, some are open to a broader range of businesses.
The list could go on.
Why should you join?
Camaraderie
It is great to gain friendships and associate with like-minded individuals. Other artists understand you in ways that most other people cannot - including your spouse. You share encouragement among each other. These friendships can go far beyond the world of art.
Networking
You never know where connections may lead. I have gained opportunities because of someone I know. You may also be introduced to someone else through a common friend who will invite you to participate in an event. The more you network, the more likely opportunities will come down the road.
Exhibitions
Some organizations have exhibition opportunities. Some are juried, some invitational, some are open to all members of the group. It is a great way to get your work on display and seen by collectors.
Resume
For some, membership in a specific group may be important to your resume. I know an artist who entered year after year to a certain annual exhibit, but was always denied. The year he became a member of a prestigious group, he was invited to participate in that exhibit (the exhibit is unaffiliated with the group). The exhibit organizers placed value (for right or wrong) in his membership in the group. It legitimized him in the organization's eyes.
Again, the list could go on.
Is the Group Right for You?
Groups are designed for a certain purpose. You may or may not gain value from membership or participation. Consider what it will do for you.
· Is the group local, regional, or national?
· If national, will you realistically be able to participate as a member?
· Are there membership dues or fees?
· Is the objective of the group consistent with your objectives as an artist?
· Are you ready for the level of commitment?
· Have you outgrown the group?
· Will you truly benefit from the group?
· Will the group limit you?
Once again, the list goes on.
Choose your memberships carefully. Don't just join to have another thing on the resume. Join if it will benefit you, or you can provide value to the group - better still, both. You can't be involved in everything, so choose the very best.
Wednesday, December 2, 2009
Friday, November 20, 2009
Odds and Ends...
Don't forget the Fraser Valley Recreation Holiday sale is tomorrow. You'll find a lot of unique gifts made by local artists.
I've been meaning to post congratulations to Mark Abusamra for having his photograph chosen by a blind jury for the cover of the next Names and Numbers phone book.
It's the third year his photography has graced their cover!
Today is opening day for Nest.artistic home in Winter Park in Cooper Creek Square. Carolyn is having a soft opening today and a Grand Opening on December 4th. Stop by, she has a lot of interesting artwork. You can also schedule paint your own pottery parties. Call Carolyn at 531-8625 for more information.
Here's an interesting link I came across: http://www.harriete-estel-berman.info/profguidelines/profguide.html
She covers a lot of ground and I haven't read all of it, but I found the ideas about art donations to be of particular interest - both for the artist and the groups looking for donations. I know a lot of us donate our art - I came across a great statement the other day: Every time an artist gives their art for free, there goes another person who thinks art is worthless. Food for thought.
With the holidays upon us, we've decided to do a November/December get-together on Wednesday, December 2nd at 5:30pm at Maverick's in Granby. We'll meet in the regular section of the restaurant this time. If you're something new, please bring it! It was fun sharing what we were working on at the last meeting.
Hope to see you there!
Patty
I've been meaning to post congratulations to Mark Abusamra for having his photograph chosen by a blind jury for the cover of the next Names and Numbers phone book.
It's the third year his photography has graced their cover!Today is opening day for Nest.artistic home in Winter Park in Cooper Creek Square. Carolyn is having a soft opening today and a Grand Opening on December 4th. Stop by, she has a lot of interesting artwork. You can also schedule paint your own pottery parties. Call Carolyn at 531-8625 for more information.
Here's an interesting link I came across: http://www.harriete-estel-berman.info/profguidelines/profguide.html
She covers a lot of ground and I haven't read all of it, but I found the ideas about art donations to be of particular interest - both for the artist and the groups looking for donations. I know a lot of us donate our art - I came across a great statement the other day: Every time an artist gives their art for free, there goes another person who thinks art is worthless. Food for thought.
With the holidays upon us, we've decided to do a November/December get-together on Wednesday, December 2nd at 5:30pm at Maverick's in Granby. We'll meet in the regular section of the restaurant this time. If you're something new, please bring it! It was fun sharing what we were working on at the last meeting.
Hope to see you there!
Patty
Thursday, October 29, 2009
Grand Lake Elementary flyer
Here's the flyer for the kid's artwork sale. Show your support and show up this weekend!
Wednesday, October 28, 2009
Support the Grand Lake Elementary Art Department
To celebrate Halloween and All Souls Day, the children at Grand Lake Elementary have produced art work depicting the legends of Spirit Lake. Their work will be on display at the Spirit of the Lake Gallery on the boardwalk in Grand Lake on Friday October 30th from 4-6pm and Saturday and Sunday from noon - 5pm.
You can support the Grand Lake Elementary School art department b purchasing one of the children's pieces. Each $5 purchase will go to the art department.
You can support the Grand Lake Elementary School art department b purchasing one of the children's pieces. Each $5 purchase will go to the art department.
Sunday, October 25, 2009
Janet Day is the FV Library artist for November
Janet's fiber textile art will be on display for the month and there is an opening reception on Thursday, November 5th from 6-7:30 pm. You can meet Janet, enjoy some refreshments and enter a drawing to win one of her unique pieces. Ten percent of each sale benefits the library.
This is from the library publicity flier: "Janet Day is a textile artist in Fraser who incorporates vintage postcards, travel posters, labels and other images into contemporary textile art, including pillows and decorative wall quilts. Her unique art work uses historic images of Grand County, from Berthoud Pass to Rocky Mountain National Park. Her pieces will be displayed inside the Urban Community Meeting Room throughout the month."
Her work is original and really depicts life in Grand County - both past and present.
Janet also makes gift bags for the Tabernash Tavern to hold bottles of wine, a baguette, or a pound of their custom coffee, etc.
This is from the library publicity flier: "Janet Day is a textile artist in Fraser who incorporates vintage postcards, travel posters, labels and other images into contemporary textile art, including pillows and decorative wall quilts. Her unique art work uses historic images of Grand County, from Berthoud Pass to Rocky Mountain National Park. Her pieces will be displayed inside the Urban Community Meeting Room throughout the month."
Her work is original and really depicts life in Grand County - both past and present.Janet also makes gift bags for the Tabernash Tavern to hold bottles of wine, a baguette, or a pound of their custom coffee, etc.
There are still openings...
...for the Fraser Rec holiday craft fair.
This is a popular event and a lot of locals do their Christmas shopping here. They have room for about 10 more people - if you're interested, contact Michelle Lawrence at 726-8969 or michelle@fraservalleyrec.org.
This is a popular event and a lot of locals do their Christmas shopping here. They have room for about 10 more people - if you're interested, contact Michelle Lawrence at 726-8969 or michelle@fraservalleyrec.org.
Thursday, October 15, 2009
Denver Exhibitions
With the weather changing and many days telling us to "stay in" instead of "go out", fine art exhibitions in Denver beckon us to drive over the pass before the weather says "Are you nuts"?
For some artistic inspiration, mark your calendar and check these out.
Greenwood Village -- October 3 -- 23 at the Madden Museum of Art
"Simply Divine" -- Windows to the Divine celebrates its sixth anniversary with a must-see show featuring works by an array or renowned artists such as Scott Fraser, Tammy Garcia, Titiana Grant, Albert Handell, Quang Ho and William Hook. Part of the proceeds from the event benefit the Colorado Vocation Foundation 303-679-1365, http://www.cdvf.org/
Denver -- Charles M Russell -- Opening October 17
The Denver Art Museum (720-865-5000, http://www.denverartmuseum.org/) presents a retrospective exhibition of Russell"s paintings and sculpture.
Denver -- Gallery 1261 -- New paintings by Quang Ho
October 30, 5 to 9pm Meet the Artist
"A masterful painter...moves with ease between the worlds of representational and abstract styles"
Show runs through November 30.
Marie
With the weather changing and many days telling us to "stay in" instead of "go out", fine art exhibitions in Denver beckon us to drive over the pass before the weather says "Are you nuts"?
For some artistic inspiration, mark your calendar and check these out.
Greenwood Village -- October 3 -- 23 at the Madden Museum of Art
"Simply Divine" -- Windows to the Divine celebrates its sixth anniversary with a must-see show featuring works by an array or renowned artists such as Scott Fraser, Tammy Garcia, Titiana Grant, Albert Handell, Quang Ho and William Hook. Part of the proceeds from the event benefit the Colorado Vocation Foundation 303-679-1365, http://www.cdvf.org/
Denver -- Charles M Russell -- Opening October 17
The Denver Art Museum (720-865-5000, http://www.denverartmuseum.org/) presents a retrospective exhibition of Russell"s paintings and sculpture.
Denver -- Gallery 1261 -- New paintings by Quang Ho
October 30, 5 to 9pm Meet the Artist
"A masterful painter...moves with ease between the worlds of representational and abstract styles"
Show runs through November 30.
Marie
Winter Park Market
has a blank wall perfect for exhibiting local artist's work! It would only take 10 or 12 pieces depending on their size and they can be for sale. It's in the center of the store with decent lighting. This is a primo county location for the many visitors we get each year and is frequented by many locals as well. I was just there this morning and spoke to Stehpanie (owner) and she reacted very positively to my suggestion. (She was thinking mural!!) It could be a group, singles, duos, etc. Anyone interested?
If so give me a call at 726-4698 or cell, 531-2906. I'd like to have an idea of the interest when I talk to her further.
By the way, they are working on their new deli (1100 sf) which will also bring in alot of people.
Marie
has a blank wall perfect for exhibiting local artist's work! It would only take 10 or 12 pieces depending on their size and they can be for sale. It's in the center of the store with decent lighting. This is a primo county location for the many visitors we get each year and is frequented by many locals as well. I was just there this morning and spoke to Stehpanie (owner) and she reacted very positively to my suggestion. (She was thinking mural!!) It could be a group, singles, duos, etc. Anyone interested?
If so give me a call at 726-4698 or cell, 531-2906. I'd like to have an idea of the interest when I talk to her further.
By the way, they are working on their new deli (1100 sf) which will also bring in alot of people.
Marie
A Bashful Rainbow Stained Glass Liquidation Sale
This is an amazing store for stained glass products that was operated by a special lady that I only met once.....with one visit, I could tell she was special. She recently passed away unexpectedly and her family is having a Store Liquidation Sale-Store Closing Sale with the intention of getting rid of everything including the fixtures asap.
This should be worth the trip.....maybe some AOTA members want to carpool?
Friday Oct. 16 9a-6p
Saturday Oct. 17 9a-5p
All glass and new supplies on sale 40% first day and 50% the second day. All used supplies, tools, equipment, fixtures, glass racks, tables must be sold.
4240 Kipling St., Unit D
Wheat Ridge, CO 80033
The store faces the greenbelt by the river.
Everything must go. All Sales Final. Cash only.
This is an amazing store for stained glass products that was operated by a special lady that I only met once.....with one visit, I could tell she was special. She recently passed away unexpectedly and her family is having a Store Liquidation Sale-Store Closing Sale with the intention of getting rid of everything including the fixtures asap.
This should be worth the trip.....maybe some AOTA members want to carpool?
Friday Oct. 16 9a-6p
Saturday Oct. 17 9a-5p
All glass and new supplies on sale 40% first day and 50% the second day. All used supplies, tools, equipment, fixtures, glass racks, tables must be sold.
4240 Kipling St., Unit D
Wheat Ridge, CO 80033
The store faces the greenbelt by the river.
Everything must go. All Sales Final. Cash only.
Thursday, October 8, 2009
Kozo Fine Art Materials
The next time you're in Denver you have to check out this store! If you love different papers, this is the place for you. I'm amazed at all that is packed into this small space.Not only do they have a wonderful selection of papers, they also carry watercolors, acrylics, oils and printing inks. And a variety of brushes, too.
The owner, Patricia Branstead, is a master printer, papermaker, book artist and teacher of all sorts of paper-related skills. Click here to see her upcoming workshop schedule.
Kozo is located at 10 E. Ellsworth (Broadway and Ellsworth) in Denver. You can reach them at 866-624-0498 or 303-733-2730. Stop in - you'll be glad you did!
Saturday, October 3, 2009
Betty Dick Property in RMNP
I received this from Liza Cervenka:
"The great minds of AOTA are needed to let the National Park Service know what Artists would like done with the old Betty Dick Property located on this side of the RMNP approx. 8 miles from the West Side Entrance....Would you like to see workshops, youth programs, Artists in Residence or ????? No permanent structures would be allowed but Tents on platforms would be allowed for housing......please send your ideas to Liza at glag@grandlakeartgallery.com"
It's nice to see the folks at the park reaching out to us. Please give this some thought - the more ideas, the better!
Patty
"The great minds of AOTA are needed to let the National Park Service know what Artists would like done with the old Betty Dick Property located on this side of the RMNP approx. 8 miles from the West Side Entrance....Would you like to see workshops, youth programs, Artists in Residence or ????? No permanent structures would be allowed but Tents on platforms would be allowed for housing......please send your ideas to Liza at glag@grandlakeartgallery.com"
It's nice to see the folks at the park reaching out to us. Please give this some thought - the more ideas, the better!
Patty
Thursday, October 1, 2009
Online Resource for YOU!
American Artist magazine has redone their website and it is a great resource for artists.
Check out http://www.artistdaily.com/. There is an easy video 'tour' you can take and all you have to do is sign in to 'join'. There is a list on the right side with various topics where you can find instructional articles on a variety of topics. There is a gallery where you'll find various works to enjoy. There is a forun section where you can ask questions and dialogue with others. There is a blog section where editors from the magazine deliver posts of interest, many on the professional aspects of being an artist.
I think you'll get something out of this. ENJOY! winter is on it's way......
Marie
American Artist magazine has redone their website and it is a great resource for artists.
Check out http://www.artistdaily.com/. There is an easy video 'tour' you can take and all you have to do is sign in to 'join'. There is a list on the right side with various topics where you can find instructional articles on a variety of topics. There is a gallery where you'll find various works to enjoy. There is a forun section where you can ask questions and dialogue with others. There is a blog section where editors from the magazine deliver posts of interest, many on the professional aspects of being an artist.
I think you'll get something out of this. ENJOY! winter is on it's way......
Marie
Tuesday, September 29, 2009
Annie's Demo
It was interesting to watch Annie Surbeck paint her artist trading cards at the Grand Lake Art Gallery on Saturday - each one is a tiny gem.
She's so much fun she had no trouble getting Rick Koller, another local artist to join her.
If you ever feel like the presentation of your paintings is getting a bit stale, you should check out Annie's pieces at the gallery. She's always coming up with new and intriguing ways to frame and display her work.
She's so much fun she had no trouble getting Rick Koller, another local artist to join her.
If you ever feel like the presentation of your paintings is getting a bit stale, you should check out Annie's pieces at the gallery. She's always coming up with new and intriguing ways to frame and display her work.
Tuesday, September 22, 2009
Annie Surbeck's demo this Saturday...
Artist Annie Surbeck will be in The Grand Lake Art Gallery Sat. 9/26 from 1 to 4 p.m. creating Artist Trading Cards--come join us...
Great Time at the Pot-Luck!
About a dozen people showed up at Marie Johannes' place for the pot-luck and painting day. It was a lot of fun and you didn't have to be a painter to enjoy yourself. It was a little chilly, but the weather held out and we didn't get wet.
The food was delicious and it was great company. Marie wasn't kidding when she said she has some of the best aspen views around! Her property is just gorgeous.
Our next get-together will be at the Grand Lake Art Gallery on Wednesday, October 28th from 5:30-7:30 pm. See you then!
Patty
The food was delicious and it was great company. Marie wasn't kidding when she said she has some of the best aspen views around! Her property is just gorgeous.
Our next get-together will be at the Grand Lake Art Gallery on Wednesday, October 28th from 5:30-7:30 pm. See you then!Patty
Tuesday, September 15, 2009
A New Gallery in Grand Lake!
Sheryl and Dave Dahman have been working hard on their new gallery in Grand Lake - come out this Friday to help them celebrate their opening!
Please join us in Celebration of Oktoberfest and the opening of our Gallery
on Friday, 9/18 from 5:00-7:00 p.m.. Evite attached! And please
extend/forward this invitation to others who also might like to join us!
Blessings and Love, Sheryl and Dave
Monday, September 14, 2009
Oh My!
A couple of years ago, I went to Crested Butte for the Wildflower Festival and took a couple of classes with Sherrie York. Sherrie's art focuses on nature. She is basically a person who loves to draw! She does watercolors and linoprints, makes hand made books and sketches nature as much as possible.
I just got Sherrie's Fall email Newsletter. After reading it, I checked out her website and THEN her blog. On her blog she had a list of other blogs that are her favorites. WOW.... the wealth of information there is astounding!
Discover how the internet that can enrich your creative life.
www.brushandbaren.blogspot.com
One of the blogs on Sherrie's list that blew me away was "Making a Mark" -- where I found, through yet another link, a concise article on "How to Write and Use an Artist's Statement."
Marie
A couple of years ago, I went to Crested Butte for the Wildflower Festival and took a couple of classes with Sherrie York. Sherrie's art focuses on nature. She is basically a person who loves to draw! She does watercolors and linoprints, makes hand made books and sketches nature as much as possible.
I just got Sherrie's Fall email Newsletter. After reading it, I checked out her website and THEN her blog. On her blog she had a list of other blogs that are her favorites. WOW.... the wealth of information there is astounding!
Discover how the internet that can enrich your creative life.
www.brushandbaren.blogspot.com
One of the blogs on Sherrie's list that blew me away was "Making a Mark" -- where I found, through yet another link, a concise article on "How to Write and Use an Artist's Statement."
Marie
Sunday, September 13, 2009
You just never know when you're going to see a great new idea or have an inspiration of your own!
Look what Sharon Pickett created by recycling a Corona Light six pack holder and some soup cans!
The Pickett Portable Brush Holder! 
A Creative Day at the Rendezvous Pond
Five of us (Fran Cassidy, Marie Johannes, Carol Kitts, Donna Lyons and Sharon Pickett), braved a nasty weather day to demonstrate our creativity to the public and residents of Rendezvous development yesterday. Thankfully, there was a large tent there to shelter us from the worst Mother Natured offered. The good company of artistic minds warmed our spirits if not our bodies. Several groups of inquisitive people and some shivering bicyclists stopped by and chatted with us. Carol Kitts sold a note card! And Gary Coblentz (Elk Horn Gallery) was an attentive supporter who stopped by a few times to see that we were all OK. Rendezvous surprized us all with Gift Bags that included their special blend of RMR coffee, a coffee mug, Rendezvous lapel pin and carribeaner compass.
Is spite of the (really) bad weather, it was nice to see Art Out of Thin Air invited to such a public venue. Thanks to Gary! Thanks to Rendezvous!
Marie
Sunday, August 30, 2009
It’s almost FALL ~~~~~~~~~~~
~~~~~~PLAY DAY & POT LUCK
An all day ART HAPPENING……
20689 CR 50, Fraser – 4 miles from Hwy 40 on the way to Young Life ... Sunday, Sept 20!
Please come and let’s make it happen!
RSVP: Marie Johannes 726-4698 or bamjoh@yahoo.com Email me for directions…
~~~~~~PLAY DAY & POT LUCK
An all day ART HAPPENING……
20689 CR 50, Fraser – 4 miles from Hwy 40 on the way to Young Life ... Sunday, Sept 20!
Whatever your medium, I hope you’ll come to my place and be inspired by some of the largest Aspen in the County! Bring your favorite materials, your camera, a dish to share and your creative juices. Wear jeans and sturdy shoes or hiking boots. I’ll have coffee and donuts in the garage at 8am! We’ll POT LUCK our lunch….stay as long as you want in the afternoon and/or evening! If you like those early morning and evening lighting conditions….or, if the weather comes and goes…feel free to come and go also.
Please come and let’s make it happen!
RSVP: Marie Johannes 726-4698 or bamjoh@yahoo.com Email me for directions…
Quick Draw
Had a great time in Estes Park yesterday - what a great place for painting en plain air. The river is beautiful as it meanders through town. I forgot my camera, but luckily my friend Ann brought hers - she took all these pictures.
I loved this guys palette:
There were only a few watercolors, all the rest were oils.
There were several models who posed for the 1-1/2 hours of painting. Here's a picture of two paintings of them:
Here are a few more pics of the artwork just before being auctioned off:
Jeff Legg fascinated me. There was a display of fruit and vegetables on a pedestal for painting a still life. He was looking at it as he painted, but nothing he painted was in the still life - it was all from his memory. I think it was the best piece in the show:
It was a fun day watching them paint. Thanks for the pictures, Annie!
I loved this guys palette:
There were only a few watercolors, all the rest were oils.
There were several models who posed for the 1-1/2 hours of painting. Here's a picture of two paintings of them:
Here are a few more pics of the artwork just before being auctioned off:
Jeff Legg fascinated me. There was a display of fruit and vegetables on a pedestal for painting a still life. He was looking at it as he painted, but nothing he painted was in the still life - it was all from his memory. I think it was the best piece in the show:
It was a fun day watching them paint. Thanks for the pictures, Annie!Thursday, August 27, 2009
An event for September 12th in Winter Park
We had a great meeting at the Elkhorn Art Gallery. Thanks to Gary for hosting us! The current Elkhorn show is exceptional - if you haven't seen it yet, do yourself a favor and get out there. If you missed the meeting you can still get in on the AOTA art supply order. Give Gary a call at 726-9292.
Since the plein air show in Winter Park isn't happening this year, Rendezvous has generously extended an invitation to Art Out of Thin Air to paint under their tent on Saturday, September 12th. It's not just painters that are welcome - we can all sell our artwork.
The plans haven't been firmed up yet, but we're thinking maybe starting at 9:30 and going until 4 or 5pm. Rendezvous will supply tables, advertise the event and offer refreshments. If you have friends who paint en plein air, please invite them to join us - the more people painting, the more exciting the event will be! And you can bring other work for sale, too. Please let me know sometime next week if you're interested.
Our September meeting will be a lunch pot-luck at Marie Johanne's place just outside of Fraser on Sunday, the 20th. There will be time for people to paint before lunch; she has a gorgeous aspen forest on her land. We'll have more details later.
It was so nice having our August meeting at a gallery, we've decided to do it again in October. This time it will be at the Grand Lake Art Gallery on Oct. 28th at 5:30pm.
Thanks for everyone's support!
Patty
Since the plein air show in Winter Park isn't happening this year, Rendezvous has generously extended an invitation to Art Out of Thin Air to paint under their tent on Saturday, September 12th. It's not just painters that are welcome - we can all sell our artwork.
The plans haven't been firmed up yet, but we're thinking maybe starting at 9:30 and going until 4 or 5pm. Rendezvous will supply tables, advertise the event and offer refreshments. If you have friends who paint en plein air, please invite them to join us - the more people painting, the more exciting the event will be! And you can bring other work for sale, too. Please let me know sometime next week if you're interested.
Our September meeting will be a lunch pot-luck at Marie Johanne's place just outside of Fraser on Sunday, the 20th. There will be time for people to paint before lunch; she has a gorgeous aspen forest on her land. We'll have more details later.
It was so nice having our August meeting at a gallery, we've decided to do it again in October. This time it will be at the Grand Lake Art Gallery on Oct. 28th at 5:30pm.
Thanks for everyone's support!
Patty
Monday, August 24, 2009
Plein Air Show
Estes Park Plein Air 2009
Painting the Parks
Thursday, August 20, 2009
Stacey Peterson
Congratulations on getting your work on the cover of the Summer edition of Grand County Living Magazine! It's a real eye catcher.
Here's a link to the magazine story about Stacey.
Stacey is also having a two person show at the Elkhorn Gallery in Winter Park with Cydney Springer. The show opens tomorrow and there's another opening reception on Saturday, the 22nd - the show will be up until September 7th. Here's one of her paintings:
And, here's a piece of Cydney Springer's:
"Summoned by Earth and Sky"
Here's a link to the magazine story about Stacey.Stacey is also having a two person show at the Elkhorn Gallery in Winter Park with Cydney Springer. The show opens tomorrow and there's another opening reception on Saturday, the 22nd - the show will be up until September 7th. Here's one of her paintings:
"October on the Colorado"
And, here's a piece of Cydney Springer's:
"Summoned by Earth and Sky"Sunday, August 16, 2009
Composition -- a short but sweet video
Ian Roberts has written a book on this subject and this is a great video clip advertizing a new video on Composition that Ian has created. http://www.artistsnetwork.com/video_preview.aspx?id=13652
You painters will a have a couple of "AhHa" moments watching this!
Marie
Ian Roberts has written a book on this subject and this is a great video clip advertizing a new video on Composition that Ian has created. http://www.artistsnetwork.com/video_preview.aspx?id=13652
You painters will a have a couple of "AhHa" moments watching this!
Marie
Saturday, August 15, 2009
Plein Air Networking Site and YouTube video
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=td_V03L1bCA
This is a marketing piece made by Don (ald) Maier who created a networking site called www.pleinairartists.ning.com for Plein Air artists.
It's a great watch because it reinforces what you already know .... that there are many different ways to express oneself and our individual reaction to the world around us. There are mediums galore and each one of us has a style (spirit?) of our own.... it appears when we make our marks on paper or canvas, in clay or cloth, in recycled metal or silver or yarn, beads, etc.
Now, go make more of your marks!
Marie
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=td_V03L1bCA
This is a marketing piece made by Don (ald) Maier who created a networking site called www.pleinairartists.ning.com for Plein Air artists.
It's a great watch because it reinforces what you already know .... that there are many different ways to express oneself and our individual reaction to the world around us. There are mediums galore and each one of us has a style (spirit?) of our own.... it appears when we make our marks on paper or canvas, in clay or cloth, in recycled metal or silver or yarn, beads, etc.
Now, go make more of your marks!
Marie
Saturday, August 8, 2009
Free Webinar on August 12
Art Marketing Workshop
Organize Your Inventory For Success
Reserve your Webinar seat now at: https://www2.gotomeeting.com/register/818173146
In this free 30 minute online workshop you will learn how to organize your inventory so that you are in control of your work. As you begin to market your work and build relationships with galleries it is critical you systemize your inventory and record every movement of your art.
What information should you track with your work? What's the best way to keep a record of the work? Should you include inventory information with the work itself? Is there information you shouldn't include on the artwork? What information should you send with your work when shipping it to a gallery.
The mini-workshop will allow you to ask questions during a question and answer period.
Participation is limited in this completely free event, so please register at your earliest convenience.
For more questions about the workshop please email jason@xanadugallery.com.
Date: Wednesday, August 12, 2009
Time: 6:00 PM - 6:30 PM MDT
Art Marketing Workshop
Organize Your Inventory For Success
Reserve your Webinar seat now at: https://www2.gotomeeting.com/register/818173146
In this free 30 minute online workshop you will learn how to organize your inventory so that you are in control of your work. As you begin to market your work and build relationships with galleries it is critical you systemize your inventory and record every movement of your art.
What information should you track with your work? What's the best way to keep a record of the work? Should you include inventory information with the work itself? Is there information you shouldn't include on the artwork? What information should you send with your work when shipping it to a gallery.
The mini-workshop will allow you to ask questions during a question and answer period.
Participation is limited in this completely free event, so please register at your earliest convenience.
For more questions about the workshop please email jason@xanadugallery.com.
Date: Wednesday, August 12, 2009
Time: 6:00 PM - 6:30 PM MDT
Friday, August 7, 2009
LOOKING FOR NEW OPPORTUNITIES ?
This is a website where you can find new opportunities and apply for them online. It's very convenient and another way to become or stay involved with your art marketing.
www.callforentry.org
This is a website where you can find new opportunities and apply for them online. It's very convenient and another way to become or stay involved with your art marketing.
www.callforentry.org
Thursday, August 6, 2009
Quality Member Show brings new Opportunity to AOTA members
The Pole Creek Golf Course Clubhouse and restaurant, Bistro 28, have said they would like to continue showing our work there. They want pieces that would enhance their natural setting. Pieces will rotate as they sell and as the seasons change. They are not looking for work by the next Picasso or images and framing in an ultra modern style, but rather those works that focus on the beauty of the natural world around us. Landscapes, floral and wildlife in any media as well as nature and scenic photography come to mind. What do you think would enhance their setting? Call Nigel Conners to find out when you can show him your work. He’ll decide which he can place. All pieces should be available for sale, so have prices and titles for your work. (And SASEs, those self-addressed stamped envelopes with receipts, including your phone number, for each piece, too!)
Contact Nigel, Bistro 28’s manager, on their direct line 887-9797 to arrange a meeting.
Additional Info:
Bistro 28 will be open for dinners Thursday through Monday during the winter.
Matted and framed prints are acceptable.
ART OUT of THIN AIR works will be identified with a special label.
ART OUT of THIN AIR will have a small sign posted with information about our group.
The Pole Creek Golf Course Clubhouse and restaurant, Bistro 28, have said they would like to continue showing our work there. They want pieces that would enhance their natural setting. Pieces will rotate as they sell and as the seasons change. They are not looking for work by the next Picasso or images and framing in an ultra modern style, but rather those works that focus on the beauty of the natural world around us. Landscapes, floral and wildlife in any media as well as nature and scenic photography come to mind. What do you think would enhance their setting? Call Nigel Conners to find out when you can show him your work. He’ll decide which he can place. All pieces should be available for sale, so have prices and titles for your work. (And SASEs, those self-addressed stamped envelopes with receipts, including your phone number, for each piece, too!)
Contact Nigel, Bistro 28’s manager, on their direct line 887-9797 to arrange a meeting.
Additional Info:
Bistro 28 will be open for dinners Thursday through Monday during the winter.
Matted and framed prints are acceptable.
ART OUT of THIN AIR works will be identified with a special label.
ART OUT of THIN AIR will have a small sign posted with information about our group.
August Get-together
Our next get-together will be Wednesday, August 26th at the Elkhorn Art Gallery in Winter Park at 5:30 pm. We'll get to enjoy the artwork of Stacy Peterson and Cydney Springer - their show, "Artists to Watch" show will have opened on the 21st.
Gary Coblentz, co-owner of Elkhorn, is now selling art supplies and would like to know what the local artists want him to stock. We thought this would be a good time to talk about a large group order. Gary will work with us on price - so please think about what supplies you'll be needing in the near future. It's great to have a local place to go to for art supplies.
Elkhorn Art Gallery is located just behind the 7-Eleven in Winter Park.
See you then,
Patty
Gary Coblentz, co-owner of Elkhorn, is now selling art supplies and would like to know what the local artists want him to stock. We thought this would be a good time to talk about a large group order. Gary will work with us on price - so please think about what supplies you'll be needing in the near future. It's great to have a local place to go to for art supplies.
Elkhorn Art Gallery is located just behind the 7-Eleven in Winter Park.
See you then,
Patty
Sunday, August 2, 2009
Art Opening this Thursday...
...at the Fraser Valley Library. Polly Cullen will be displaying her beautiful, figurative pastels along with Heidi McNinch's fun and funky ceramic faces with mixed-media accessories. The title of the show is "Friends, Family & Funny Faces".
The opening reception is this Thursday, August 6th from 5:30-7:30pm. Should be a fun evening!
Patty
The opening reception is this Thursday, August 6th from 5:30-7:30pm. Should be a fun evening!
Patty
Tuesday, July 28, 2009
An exciting September event...
Jackie and Mike Tompkins have very generously donated the Lakeside Events Center for AOTA's use over the Fall Festival weekend - September 19 & 20. Here's the deck:
The Fall Festival attracts a huge crowd and we'd like to have artists demonstrating and selling their work at this event. The more people demonstrating, the better! I know not all art lends itself to public demonstration and some folks aren't comfortable demonstrating - that's fine; you can still sell your work. However, if you can put on a show your work tends to sell better.
Here's a shot of the interior:
That's about 1/3 of the inside space. We can't put any holes in the walls, so 2D work will have to be on easels, or propped on the tables. There are several long, narrow tables around the perimeter of the room that aren't pictured. There's also a nice lighted bar in the back for display.
There were rumors the Fall Festival may be moved to the lake since Buffalo BBQ was so successful, however, Brad at the Chamber said it's not so; it will be in the town park. If the festival was on the lake I'd gladly do this show both days, but I'm leaning toward Saturday only. I want to hear from everyone interested - would you rather do it one or two days? A shorter day on Sunday is an option, too. If you're interested - please let me know as soon as possible. We'll go with whatever the majority wants - but I need to let Jackie know by August 8th.
There will be a 15% commission on all work sold - please write a check to AOTA at the end of the show.
This should be a fun show - and you can't beat the view!
Please let me know if you have any questions.
Patty
531-3439
The Fall Festival attracts a huge crowd and we'd like to have artists demonstrating and selling their work at this event. The more people demonstrating, the better! I know not all art lends itself to public demonstration and some folks aren't comfortable demonstrating - that's fine; you can still sell your work. However, if you can put on a show your work tends to sell better.Here's a shot of the interior:
That's about 1/3 of the inside space. We can't put any holes in the walls, so 2D work will have to be on easels, or propped on the tables. There are several long, narrow tables around the perimeter of the room that aren't pictured. There's also a nice lighted bar in the back for display.There were rumors the Fall Festival may be moved to the lake since Buffalo BBQ was so successful, however, Brad at the Chamber said it's not so; it will be in the town park. If the festival was on the lake I'd gladly do this show both days, but I'm leaning toward Saturday only. I want to hear from everyone interested - would you rather do it one or two days? A shorter day on Sunday is an option, too. If you're interested - please let me know as soon as possible. We'll go with whatever the majority wants - but I need to let Jackie know by August 8th.
There will be a 15% commission on all work sold - please write a check to AOTA at the end of the show.
This should be a fun show - and you can't beat the view!
Please let me know if you have any questions.
Patty
531-3439
Tuesday, July 21, 2009
Get-together this Saturday
I forgot to remind everyone we're getting together this Saturday morning at the Blue Water Bakery in Grand Lake at 9am. When you're going into town, turn right at the stop sign and it's a couple of doors down on the right.
A few people are going to go plein air painting afterwards. If you have any new work - please bring it along - we'd love to see it.
See you there,
Patty
A few people are going to go plein air painting afterwards. If you have any new work - please bring it along - we'd love to see it.
See you there,
Patty
Monday, July 20, 2009
Oil Painting Workshops in Grand Lake
There are two painting workshops in August in Grand Lake - how cool is that?
Join Kathryn A. McMahon from 12:30 - 3:30pm on August 12, 13 & 14 for either plein air or studio painting. Kathryn is a signature member of Women Artists of the West, International Plein Air Painters and Plein Air Artists Colorado.
Here's a sample of her work:
You can see more of her work here and there's more detailed info on the class here. Call or email Sheryl Dahman for more information and to register. 303-570-1671 or sheryladahman@yahoo.com.
The other August workshop is at Arts on Park avenue with Colorado artist Marston A. Jaquis at Arts on Park Ave. It's a four day plein air landscape workshops, with 4 hours of on-site instruction followed by a daily critique.
Workshop fee is $275 for the workshop alone, or $600 for the workshop and 5 nights of lodging (double occupancy) at the Gathering Place Cabins in Grand Lake.
Summer just gets too busy in the mountains and I'm sorry I missed posting Pem Dunn's opening at the Elkhorn Art Gallery in Winter Park. His work is beautiful.
The show will be up until August 9th.
Don't forget they now sell art supplies at Elkhorn. Gary is interested in supplying what you need and will work with you on the price. How nice to not have to go to Denver or order online - give him a call at 726-9292.
There's one more opening coming up - Elizabeth Kurtak is having a solo exhibition at her gallery in Fraser on Friday, July 24th from 6-10pm. You can see images of her work here. Call 531-0230 for more information.
Enjoy your summer - it's going fast!
Patty
Join Kathryn A. McMahon from 12:30 - 3:30pm on August 12, 13 & 14 for either plein air or studio painting. Kathryn is a signature member of Women Artists of the West, International Plein Air Painters and Plein Air Artists Colorado.
Here's a sample of her work:
You can see more of her work here and there's more detailed info on the class here. Call or email Sheryl Dahman for more information and to register. 303-570-1671 or sheryladahman@yahoo.com.The other August workshop is at Arts on Park avenue with Colorado artist Marston A. Jaquis at Arts on Park Ave. It's a four day plein air landscape workshops, with 4 hours of on-site instruction followed by a daily critique.
Workshop fee is $275 for the workshop alone, or $600 for the workshop and 5 nights of lodging (double occupancy) at the Gathering Place Cabins in Grand Lake.
The dates are August 2-7, with the following schedule:
Sunday: check-in & registration noon-5pm
6-7:30pm wine & cheese on the deck - get to know each other.
Monday - Thursday:
9:15am depart for selected site
10-2:30pm on site class & instruction
3:30-4:30 daily critique
Thursday 6-8:30pm farewell bbq
Friday morning - check out by noon
6-7:30pm wine & cheese on the deck - get to know each other.
Monday - Thursday:
9:15am depart for selected site
10-2:30pm on site class & instruction
3:30-4:30 daily critique
Thursday 6-8:30pm farewell bbq
Friday morning - check out by noon
To register contact Karen Norberg at Arts on Park Ave. 941-623-3720.
Summer just gets too busy in the mountains and I'm sorry I missed posting Pem Dunn's opening at the Elkhorn Art Gallery in Winter Park. His work is beautiful.
The show will be up until August 9th.Don't forget they now sell art supplies at Elkhorn. Gary is interested in supplying what you need and will work with you on the price. How nice to not have to go to Denver or order online - give him a call at 726-9292.
There's one more opening coming up - Elizabeth Kurtak is having a solo exhibition at her gallery in Fraser on Friday, July 24th from 6-10pm. You can see images of her work here. Call 531-0230 for more information.
Enjoy your summer - it's going fast!
Patty
Monday, July 6, 2009
Show Pictures and other odds and ends...
Steve Willis took photos for us at our opening reception:
Here's one of all the artists in the show:
Heidi McNinch had to leave early, so Martha is holding her beautiful mask in her place.
For the next two weeks you can view and download the photos here. Check out Steve's site, he does great work. Thanks for doing this, Steve!
Next week a few of us are getting together to discuss ways to improve the annual member show. One thing we'll have next time is a table for the artists to have their business cards and brochures on display. We'll also have a sheet or pamphlet with information about AOTA for people to take. We're aware of the noise issue at the club house - I believe they're working on that. We'd like to hear your ideas for improving the show and also anything that you particularly liked about the show - please send an email.
This show was so successful - we'd like to keep the momentum going by possible having another event in late September or early October. Any ideas? Donna and I don't want to be directing what we do - we're here to make sure what you want to do happens. So, we need to know what kind of events you'd like to have. Some ideas are a miniature show, a show of photography, plein air, a 3D show, etc. What floats your boat? Please let us know.
We now have AOTA bumper stickers and window stickers for sale for a suggested donation of $2.
We also have gift certificates for sale - they go toward the artwork for sale in the show. Actually, they could be used for any member's artwork. They can be purchased from Marie, Donna or myself and we'll send the artist a check. A nice way to give a gift of art when you don't know exactly what the recipient wants.
We've been asked by several people why we don't have annual membership dues. This show went so well in large part because of some generous donations - if we had more money, we would have been able to do even more. At the same time Donna and I don't want to exclude any artist who can't afford membership dues. So, we've decided to accept donations in lieu of membership fees. If you'd like to make a donation, write a check to AOTA and mail it to Patty Alander, PO Box 1934, Granby, 80446.
I received a phone call from Missy Jennings - she has 6 round, marble pedestals about 3" tall and 10-12" in diameter she'd like to donate to an artist. She also has two 3' tall wood pedestals, 1 marble oval pedestal about 17" long and 8" wide and a beautiful Japanese porcelain figurine that needs a bit of repair. If you're interested in any of these please give her a call at 726-8994.
Also, Ginny Hinkle has an unused Glastar Glass Grinder model G3 which retails for $100 she's selling it for $80 (or best offer). You can reach her at 627-8584 or vhinkle927@gmail.com.
Don't forget to send us an email with ideas for next year's show and what you'd like to see happen in the future.
Thank you!
Patty
Here's one of all the artists in the show:
Heidi McNinch had to leave early, so Martha is holding her beautiful mask in her place.For the next two weeks you can view and download the photos here. Check out Steve's site, he does great work. Thanks for doing this, Steve!
Next week a few of us are getting together to discuss ways to improve the annual member show. One thing we'll have next time is a table for the artists to have their business cards and brochures on display. We'll also have a sheet or pamphlet with information about AOTA for people to take. We're aware of the noise issue at the club house - I believe they're working on that. We'd like to hear your ideas for improving the show and also anything that you particularly liked about the show - please send an email.
This show was so successful - we'd like to keep the momentum going by possible having another event in late September or early October. Any ideas? Donna and I don't want to be directing what we do - we're here to make sure what you want to do happens. So, we need to know what kind of events you'd like to have. Some ideas are a miniature show, a show of photography, plein air, a 3D show, etc. What floats your boat? Please let us know.
We now have AOTA bumper stickers and window stickers for sale for a suggested donation of $2.
We also have gift certificates for sale - they go toward the artwork for sale in the show. Actually, they could be used for any member's artwork. They can be purchased from Marie, Donna or myself and we'll send the artist a check. A nice way to give a gift of art when you don't know exactly what the recipient wants.We've been asked by several people why we don't have annual membership dues. This show went so well in large part because of some generous donations - if we had more money, we would have been able to do even more. At the same time Donna and I don't want to exclude any artist who can't afford membership dues. So, we've decided to accept donations in lieu of membership fees. If you'd like to make a donation, write a check to AOTA and mail it to Patty Alander, PO Box 1934, Granby, 80446.
I received a phone call from Missy Jennings - she has 6 round, marble pedestals about 3" tall and 10-12" in diameter she'd like to donate to an artist. She also has two 3' tall wood pedestals, 1 marble oval pedestal about 17" long and 8" wide and a beautiful Japanese porcelain figurine that needs a bit of repair. If you're interested in any of these please give her a call at 726-8994.
Also, Ginny Hinkle has an unused Glastar Glass Grinder model G3 which retails for $100 she's selling it for $80 (or best offer). You can reach her at 627-8584 or vhinkle927@gmail.com.
Don't forget to send us an email with ideas for next year's show and what you'd like to see happen in the future.
Thank you!
Patty
Saturday, July 4, 2009
Wow! What an evening...
We couldn't have asked for a better turn out for our first show! The folks at the club house said over 300 people showed up. How exciting to see so much support for the visual arts in Grand County.
I've heard nothing but compliments from everyone who attended. The food was excellent and it was great to see everyone interested in our work.
"Ponderings"
"Lupine Morning"
detail "Objects in Motion"
I've heard nothing but compliments from everyone who attended. The food was excellent and it was great to see everyone interested in our work.
Congratulations to Patty Ellis the "People's Choice" winner for her beautiful piece, "Ponderings".
"Ponderings"Julia Grundmeir's "Lupine Morning" and Suzie Royce Cruse's book "Objects in Motion" tied for second place.
"Lupine Morning"
detail "Objects in Motion"Donna Lyons' "Veils" came in third.
"Veils"
"Veils"Everyone was impressed with the quality of work in the show. Five pieces have already sold. The show is up until the 23rd, so if you missed the opening, do yourself a favor and take a trip to Tabernash to see it before it comes down.
Thanks to everyone who helped put up the show and thanks to everyone who participated. Pat yourselves on the back - it's a great show!
Patty
Thanks to everyone who helped put up the show and thanks to everyone who participated. Pat yourselves on the back - it's a great show!
Patty
Thursday, June 25, 2009
Art Openings at Elkhorn Art Gallery
There are several exciting shows coming up at the Elkhorn Art Gallery this summer. This Friday is Clive Tyler - Telling the Story of the West - 3.
Click here to see more of his work. If you haven't seen Clive's paintings in person, you don't want to miss this show; you're in for a real treat. There are two opening receptions this weekend - Friday at 4pm and 1pm on Saturday. Clive will be there on both days. The show will hang until July 12th.
Other upcoming shows are:
It's great to have such talented artists showing in the county - I hope everyone gets out to support them and enjoy their beautiful artwork.
Elkhorn Gallery is now selling professional grade art supplies - Gary needs to know what you want him to stock. Please give him a call at 726-9292 and tell him what supplies you need. How great not to travel to Denver!
I hope you can make it to one of the openings - get out and support the arts!
Click here to see more of his work. If you haven't seen Clive's paintings in person, you don't want to miss this show; you're in for a real treat. There are two opening receptions this weekend - Friday at 4pm and 1pm on Saturday. Clive will be there on both days. The show will hang until July 12th.
Other upcoming shows are:
Pem Dunn "Winter Park's Own" from July 15th - August 9th.
Stacey Peterson and Cydney Springer - “Artist to Watch Show” from August 21st - Sept. 7th
Stacey Peterson and Cydney Springer - “Artist to Watch Show” from August 21st - Sept. 7th
It's great to have such talented artists showing in the county - I hope everyone gets out to support them and enjoy their beautiful artwork.
Elkhorn Gallery is now selling professional grade art supplies - Gary needs to know what you want him to stock. Please give him a call at 726-9292 and tell him what supplies you need. How great not to travel to Denver!
I hope you can make it to one of the openings - get out and support the arts!
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