SCWS June 2014 Newsletter

Weekly critique group: Tuesday 1PM at the Santa Cruz Art League 526 Broadway, Santa Cruz. The first Tuesday and third Tuesday will be an open paint day and/or presentation day. These have proved to be enjoyable. Bring your supplies and join us.

Plein Aire: Thursdays (Call Shirley for location and time.)

If you would like to receive the membership newsletter for contact information on Plein Air and other membership events, please refer to ‘contact page’ and become a member. ($35 yearly)

Members exhibits:

Doonart: Bonny Doon Studio Tour sponsored by the Arts Council of Santa Cruz County (visit website:www.BonnyDoonStudioTour.com)

July 26 (Saturday) and 27 (Sunday) from 11-5.

Nineteen studios, 29 artists including SCWS Nancy Howe and Alison Parham.

Coastal Art Alliance ( Linda Lord, Anne Harding, Lee Taiz, Sammy Fantham, Judy Feinman, Jere Ann Hall, Marilee Gregory, Nancy Howe) is showing at the Hind Quarter

Diana Hendrichsen, Lee taiz and Nancy Howe will be participating in Pajaro Valley Arts Council thirtieth anniversery exhibit: Past, Present , Future August 27-Oct. 12 37 Sudden Street Watsonville www.pajarovalleyartscouncil.org

Exhibit Opportunities:

Degrees of Abstraction_ A National Art Exhibit sponsored by Santa Cruz Art League

Juror: Tobin Keller Show runs October 25-November1 2014. reception: Saturday, N0v. 1 from 1-3

$1000 in awards Deadline for entries Sunday, August 31 www.OnlineJuriedShows.com

Each artist may submit 3 digital jpeg entries.

through Santa Cruz Art League:

Classes:

Watercolor: Linda Lord

This class is geared to facilitate those who have never painted and those who have advanced their skills. Most class sessions will include a demo and then time to work on the elements of the demo. Information on materials, including colors and “gimmicks”,and tools is given throughout the six-week period. The goal of this class is to encourage the joy of painting, while improving skills and

knowledge. This is a “fun” class, so bring a sense of humor and whatever materials you have and enjoy. Levels: All Offered: 6 Thurs. beginning July 3, Time:1:00- 4:00pm Fee:$145 / $125 -Members Levels: All Instructor: LINDA LORD is a self-trained artist and illustrator with over 16 years teaching experience in her studio and via the SC Watercolor Society; an Open Studio artist whose exhibits include Cozumel, Mexico. Linda also publishes with a decorative art publisher.

Drybrush Watercolor Class (NEW) –Curtis Mothershed: (Best of Show in 84th Statewide Exhibit)

Watercolor is the medium. The technique is (drybrush) My subjects are landscapes & seascapes. I take field color sketches and reference photos to have for the correct lighting and details of the area. Then I complete the painting in in my studio. I enjoys drybrush watercolor because the effects are unique and can’t be achieved by other methods. It allows you to bring realistic details, textures and patterns to the trees, rocks, water and buildings. It takes patience to learn the techniques. You use very little water on the brush to apply the paint using crosshatching and scrubbing.The technique that can expand your love for watercolor painting.

Bring a photo of your favorite landscape to work from. You may have it sketched out on watercolor paper or board to save drawing time. Offered: September 20th & 21st. 9:00 -3:30. Level: Intermediate

Fee: $150/$130 Members. Bring a lunch!!

Instructor: Curtis Mothershed is a watercolor artist and illustrator with over 35 years of experience in the field of traditional art and conceptual illustration & design. Open Studio Artist, Art/Graphic Design/Illustration coursework – AA/BAUniversity of the Pacific, Stockton, CA • Delta College, Stockton, CA • Cabrillo College

See Curtis’s work at:www.curtismothershed-illustrations-fineart.com

Abstract Painting & Drawing- Thursday- new class- Larry Hardin

Enjoy the excitement and satisfaction of learning to create and appreciate abstract drawing and painting. Have fun experimenting, developing and understanding the use of tools

(line,shape,color,texture & value,) elements and principles of abstract design/composition.By sharing through individual & group critiques, each student will be encouraged to develop his/her own uniquely personal language as an abstract artist. You will use both wet & dry materials: India ink, watercolors, graphite, oil & chalk pastel, charcoal and mixed media.Oils & acrylics may be explored if you wish.Levels:All(no experience necessary) Offered: 6 Thurs. beginning July 10, Time:9:00am-12:30pm Fee:$145 / $125 -Members. First class,supplies provided for $20 material fee. Supply list provided at first class. Instructor: Larry Hardin holds an MFA from Maryland Institute, Collage of Art. He has over 30 years of experience as an art instructor in public, private schools and college level. He has exhibited his work on the East and West Coasts, notably New York University, the Corcoran Gallery of Art and Addison/Ripley Gallery in D.C. Locally at the MAH, Ventana Gallery and Open Studios. See Larry’s work @http://larryharden.com/blog/?page_id=916

BAY AREA, SAN FRANCISCO SHOWS YOU MIGHT NOT WANT TO MISS:

Legion of Honor Lincoln Park, San Francisco, 94121 ‧ (415) 750-3600 ‧ TSun 9:30-5:15 web: famsf.org/legion/index.asp

To Sept. 7 – Matisse from SFMOMA

To Oct. 12 – Matisse and the Artist Book

To Aug. 3 – Intimate Impressions from the

National Gallery of Art Jun. 28 – Jan. 2015 – Masters of Fire: The Copper Age in the Holy Land

Asian Art Museum 200 Larkin Street, San Francisco, 94102 ‧ (415) 581-3500 ‧ TSun 10-5 web: asianart.org Jun. 20 – Sept. 14 – Gorgeous: Works drawn from the Collections of the Asian Art Museum and SFMOMATo July 13 – The Carved Brush: Caligraphy. Painting & Seal Carving by Qi Baishi To Oct. 26 – Enter the Mandala: Cosmic Centers & Mental Maps of Himalayan Buddhism

Bryant Street Gallery (650) 321-8155 532 Bryant Street, Palo Alto 94301 TSat 10-5:30, Th 10-7 e-mail: bryantst@mac.com web: bryantstreet.com

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