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New Braunfels Art League Newsletter Phone: 830-629-8022
Website: www.newbraunfelsartleague.com Editor: Barbara Blaschke
November 2011
Artist of the Month Julie McCollum Julie McCollum developed a love of watercolor in college, from a favorite class and instructor at Kansas State University. Her work also included oils, sculpture and some pottery, but experimenting with the transparency of watercolor combined with mixed media, collage and some calligraphy allows her to take a favorite subject and paint it in a very unique way.
Julie, who resides on Canyon Lake in the beautiful Hill Country of Texas, is a member of the Texas Watercolor Society, San Antonio Art League, New Braunfels Art League and the River Art Group. She has received awards from Alaska, Georgia, Kansas and Texas Watercolor Societies. Julie is active in local art shows and her work is represented by the New Braunfels Art League, the Gallerie at Gruene, and NanEtte Richardson Fine Art in San Antonio. “I have been painting and drawing ever since I can remember. I cannot imagine not creating, painting, or exploring art. Every painting presents unique challenges and opportunities, but when all is said and done, painting is a real joy.”
NOVEMBER DEMONSTRATOR MICHELLE ROBINSON, CZT I am a Texasbased Certified Zentangle Teacher (CZT) who specializes in Zentangle Inspired Art. Zentangle is best described as an easy to learn method of creating beautiful images using repetitive patterns. I discovered the Zentangle® Method while leafing through a Cloth, Paper, Scissors Magazine in 2009; the doodling caught my eye and I was immediately inspired to grab a pencil to draw the patterns on my paper. In 2010, I traveled to Whitinsville, Mass. to meet the founders of Zentangle, Rick Roberts and Maria Thomas and complete the Certified Zentangle Training Program. For the demonstration you will need White Paper, Black Gel Pen (i.e.: Sakura .05, Uniball), Pencil and sharpener. Zentangle is art for everyone. No previous art training or artistic ability is required. The Zentangle® Method is an easy to learn method of creating beautiful images using repetitive patterns. Images created in this way allow you to nurture your creative spirit in a fun and relaxing manner. I will share the history and theories of Zentangle while I demonstrate a number of tangles aka patterns. I will also bring my display of artwork, official Zentangle product, and Zentangle Inspired Art projects. In mid-August 2010, I donated my time to tangle a chair for a local charity, Arts from the Heart, Silent Auction. My art work “Pea Soup” in the form of an ATC was published in the Zentangle 5 book by Suzanne McNeil, CZT. I can be seen demonstrating a favorite tangle variation called “Monster Teeth” on YouTube – Zentangle® CZT Marketing Retreat in Texas. I teach private and group workshops to adults and children in the beautiful hill country. For more information you can visit my new blog, michellerobinson.biz.
Artist Sales Report for September 2011 29 Artists had sales and the top 10 were: Bob Cook, Mary Shepard, Tom Bender, Kay Reinke, Karen Scherrer, Janet Chang, Rosalie Laxton, Sandra Wait, John Reinke and Linda Jacobson. Congratulations to all artists with sales. Status of NBAL Sales ending September 30, 2011 Artist Sales
September 2011
$4,323
Artist Sales
September 2010
$5,145
A detailed report of the Art League balances is available upon request. Sales ranged from $10.00 to $281 with the average price being $73.27 with 59 pieces selling.
NOW IS TIME TO CHANGE WORK DAYS
Now is the time to express your wish to change work days. If you have a desire to work a specific day of the month next year, check the schedule to solicit those presently scheduled on that day. Perhaps one of those might trade, or wish to move to a different day. Those who have accomplished a change will notify me by December 15 at the latest at darryllpatrick@ gmail.com or by phone at 830 899-5783. Many thanks for keeping the gallery open, you are the heart of the operation. Darryl Patrick: Gallery Staffing.
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR COMMUNITY OUTREACH PROJECT The NBAL Eden Hill project has a team of 7 volunteers and we go to the Eden Hill Alzheimer’s unit every Tuesday to have art sessions. We could use another volunteer or two, as we take turns, but we generally need three people per session as some of the patients need one on one help. It is not difficult at all and we all find it very rewarding-the patients are very pleasant and appreciative. If you’re interested, please call Sheila Orr at 830-625-0839 or drop a line at nborrs@ satx.rr.com. Hope Hospice is also beginning a program “Art for Alzheimer’s”, a similar program began in October. They are planning on having volunteers visit the other nursing homes in town on a rotating basis twice a month. Volunteers would need to attend a shortened version of Hospice training before joining this worthwhile venture. If you’re interested in this, please call Amy Gilbertson at Hope Hospice – 625-7500. Thank you, Sheila Orr
Wassailfest is on Thursday, December 1
Don’t forget that Wassailfest is on Thursday, December 1, 5-8PM. It is a really fun time but we need lots of volunteers! Be prepared to come and work but smile a lot too! Volunteers will need to sign up on the list in the kitchen area (soon to be put up) and also sign up to bring store bought cookies; lots and lots of store bought cookies, please. We served almost 2,000 (yes, two thousand!) thirsty Wassailfest adventurers last year so there will be plenty of need for volunteers. See you there.
Upcoming Meetings and Events November 5 Jury Process November 10 10-6 Sidewalk Sale November 13 Pick up art from Artoberfest November 15 9-1 Submission for Small Works 3:30pm Executive Brd. Mtg. 5:30pm Team Brd. Mtg. 7:00 pm General Meeting November 18 5-8 Small Works Reception November 24 Happy Thanksgiving. December 1 5-8 Wassailfest
NBAL Workshops & Classes for 2011 Workshops
Angie Banta Brown-Christmas Card Workshop, November 4, $60 See www.newbraunfelsartleague.com for more information on above workshop. Workshop Contact and Deposits: Gaye Sekula,210-667-9886 or
[email protected] All deposits for the workshops listed for 2011 should be sent to Gaye Sekula at 12135Farmview Lane, Converse, Texas 78109. Make checks payable to NBAL and be sure to indicate on the check which class you will be taking, along with a phone number and address and email address if you want a receipt. 2012 Workshops
Here is a preview of the workshops coming in 2012. Terry Smith, January 27,28 & 29 Deborah Paris, February 17, 18 & 19 Myra Knapp, March 9,10 & 11 William Kalwick, April 6 & 7 Kim Casebeer, June 8, 9, 10 Qiang Huang, October 18, 19 & 20October 18, 19 & 20 Please see our website for more details www.newbraunfelsartleague.com
NBAL Art Classes Angie Banta Brown, Watercolor, Wednesdays from 9:00am to 12:00pm. Oil Painting, Thursdays, from 9:00am to 1:00pm. Call 830-609-2581. Mary Johnson, Pastel & Oil, Live Models, Wednesdays from 1:00pm to 4:00pm. Call 210-945-9544. Linda C. Jacobson, Wednesday After School Classes for ages 8-12; Saturday Morning Art for ages 5-8. Classes meet in 3 week sessions in October and November. Call 830-624-5302 or visit online at www. casadelinda.com/classes for a complete schedule. Patsy Ledbetter, Oil Painting, 3rd Saturday of each month from 9:30am to 4:00pm. Portrait Group, 4th Tuesday, 12 - 3pm $8/per class for model and classroom fee. Call 830 9644881. (www.patsyledbetter.com). Anne McCoy, Watercolor, Mondays from 6:00pm to 8:30pm Call 830-629-6836. Trace Guthrie, Clay Sculpture, Thursday evenings from 6-9 pm, beginning October 6, 2011. Call 830609-6196. Sherry Wooley, Oil Painting for Beginners Mondays 6-9 p.m. Call 830-964-2808 or email
[email protected].
PROPOSED NBAL 2012 Board Past President -- Kathy Perales President -- Robin Roberts Walker 1st Vice President -- Barbara O’Connor 2nd Vice President -- Kay Reinke Treasurer -- Flo Biggs Asst. Treasurer -- Warren Nogle Secretary -- Bette Holley Parliamentarian -- Angie Banta Brown President Emeritus -- Elaine Felder
Upcoming Jury Process Date The Jury Process date for new displaying members (2012) is Saturday, November 5. (Note: This is a change from January of each year) Also, at that time, any member currently displaying may jury in with additional medium (media).
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OUR MEMBERS SHINE! Beverly Cobb had two photographs that Congratulations to the ARToberfest winners! were on display in the Art Across the AmerHEB Sponsor’s Choice Award – Rita Kirkman icas exhibition in Austin October 1 – 30. Brenda Briggs Shannon won Best of Show as well as 3 First Place Ribbons, Acrylic, Pastel, Watercolor, and another Acrylic, 2nd Place ribbon at “Come & Take It” Festival, Gonzales Art Group Annual Show. Kay Reinke has 2 paintings accepted in the Waco Annual Invitational Art Show at the Waco Art Center. The show will be hanging from Nov-Jan. Mary Shepard will have a special show, The Beauty of Texas, for the month of November at the Nueva Street Gallery in San Antonio. The gallery is located at 507 E. Nueva St. in La Villita. Everyone is invited to a reception, Thursday, Nov. 3rd from 5-8pm.
Oil/Acrylic First Place Ronald Watkins Second Place Susan Brumfield Farris Third Place Carrie Davenport HM Gaye Sekula Zookie Kinard Water Media First Place Virginia Curruth Second Place Michael Petty Third Place Angie Banta Brown Sculpture/Pottery First Place Linda Nowell Second Place Robert Betschler Third Place Trace Guthrie Pastel/Drawing First Place Rita Kirkman Second Place Terry Smith Third Place Sherry Kelley Photography First Place Darryl Patrick Second Place Jolene Oyer Third Place Robert Anschutz HM Judith Nicholls Bob Cook All Others First Place Wendy Volpe Second Place Barbara Blaschke Third Place Kathy Perales
