2015 February Newsletter

FAIRBANKS WATERCOLOR SOCIETY - NEWSLETTER – FEBRUARY, 2015

Monthly Meeting: Wednesday, Feb. 18th.  We will be in the Blue Room on the Third Floor in the Centennial for the Arts Building (Pickle Barrel), in Pioneer Park.  Always on the third Wednesday of the month.  Social time and snacks at 6:30pmand the meeting will start at 7:00pm.  

Refreshments: For February we have Nelda & Tom Nixon, Pam Wagaman, Tammy Phillips and Dan Kennedy signed up for refreshments.  Anyone else wishing to bring some delectable delights, it is much appreciated!  If for some reason you are not able to attend the meeting and are signed up, please contact Marj Moberly at 457-4661. 

SUE'S CORNER:

Well, I think we got off to a good start last month.  Vladimir was great, as always, and we even got an article in the paper about our club so more people know about us now. Becky with her great enthusiasm, has already planned out the year's programs for us.

Tom Nixon will be doing a demo on Northern lights this month, so bring your paints and a friend.  Also, be thinking ahead about what you're going to put into the show in March so we can have a good showing.   There is no theme, so you can paint and enter anything you desire.  All paintings must have a wire across the back and be ready to hang.  Nelda will have more details on that and where and when to turn things in.

See you Wednesday, the 18^th. 

Sue Cole, President

BECKY'S VP CORNER     FWS

PAINTING AURORAS WITH TOM NIXON
Greetings and salutations, oh mighty artists!  We have a great program lined up for our February meeting that you will not want to miss!  We will be painting with the wonderfully talented TOM NIXON, as he guides us through creating beautiful auroras.  I can't wait!  So bring your paints, bring your friends, and bring yourself!  It's going to be a fun night in the Blue Room!  Thank you, Tom!  

A NOTE FROM TOM ABOUT THIS CLASS:  Stuff you should have for the class.  Fresh pigment or paint in your palette that is not dried like a rock.  Colors I will use will be Veridian or Emerald Green, Rose, Cool Yellow, Prussian Blue, Burnt Sienna, and Indigo.   A natural hair brush of some sort.  Nylon brushes will leave marks on the paper with this particular exercise.  Good quality paper, Arches or Canson.  A backer board to attach your paper to that is somewhat waterproof.  Your normal painting equipment.   A willingness to try something that is challenging and new to some of you and a bucket of smiles – with some water.  

COMING UP
I am happy to announce three studio tours of locally renowned artists:

SANDY JAMIESON FEBRUARY STUDIO TOUR**
What's better than a peek into an artist's studio?  A personal tour by the artist himself!  This is exciting!  The tour will be on February 22, 1:30.  There is room for a few more, so please contact me at BeckyAndersonArt@gmail.com if you are interested in joining us.  An e-mail with directions will be sent.  Sandy Jamieson (Oils, Sketch Artist, and Illustrator) lives in the Ester area.  See more about Sandy Jamieson at Sandyjamieson.com.  
**Current FWS Members Only, (2015 dues paid)

ALFRED SKONDOVITCH APRIL STUDIO TOUR**
I am thrilled that Patti, Alfred's widow, will be welcoming us into Alfred's studio.  I will be meeting with Patti early next week to determine the date in April and the size of group feasible.  The date will be announced at the February meeting, and a sign-up sheet will be available.  Stay tuned to the Fairbanks Watercolor Society Facebook page, and the FWS yahoo group for notifications to see if there is space available following the meeting.  If there is space, contact me at BeckyAndersonArt@gmail.com AFTER the meeting on February 18.  First come, first served, and no early birds, please.  
Alfred Skondovitch (1927-2011) Acrylic Artist, oil based base.  See more about Alfred Skondovitch at skondovitch.com. 
** Current FWS Members Only, Please.                   KESS WOODWARD SUMMER STUDIO TOUR**
Originally scheduled for February 18, this tour is postponed to this summer, date to be determined.  Stay tuned!  To sign up, please contact me at BeckyAndersonArt@gmail.com AFTER the date has been announced.  See more about Kess Woodward at KeslerWoodward.com
**Current Paid-Up FWS Members Only, Please.

AND OTHER THINGS….
I will be posting the 2015 FWS Calendar of events on the Fairbanks Watercolor Society Facebook page.  There are a lot of really fun things lined up, so mark your calendars, grab your brushes, and join the fun!
LAST MONTH
What a wonderful crowd, news coverage (thank you Kris Capps!), and program by Vladimir Zhikhartsev, we had in January!   Many, many thanks, Vladimir!  It was a fun evening! 

See more about Vladimir Zhikhartsev at Vladimirzhikartsev.com

Whew!  That's the scoop!  See you on the 18th!  From my corner of the studio to yours......

Becky Anderson, Vice President.

NELDA’S NOTE

Well, the next major event coming up (after next week’s meeting, of course) for our group is our Annual Show opening First Friday, March 6^th, 2015 at White Palms Art Gallery.  First Friday times will be from 3pm to 8pm.  So early birds will have a chance to have a look and vote too!   We expect a large turnout.  

We’ll be allowed to hang two medium sized paintings, no more than 19”x 25” each outside frame measurements, or one half sheet framed, approximately 22”x30”, outside frame.  We do seem to have plenty of room, but we are limiting the number of paintings. 2 medium (or smaller) or 1 large.  Our show will hang from March 6^th through March 14^th.  And paintings that haven’t sold will need to be picked up on that Saturday, the 14^th.  The gallery will be open Fri and Sat noon-5pm and Wednesday the 11^th, then Fri. and Sat. the 13 & 14th from noon to five.  It is good we’ll have more ‘open’ time, but People’s Choice votes will only occur First Friday March 6^th.  So tell your friends and family!

I’ll have entry forms and guidelines at the meeting and I am attaching copies with this, as well. 

Also if you are entering something in the show please bring some finger food for the opening night. A sign-up sheet will be at the meeting. 

One thing…to be in the show, dues need to be current.  You will be able to pay them when you turn in your paintings on the Sat. (Feb. 28^th) before First Friday.  The yearly dues are $15.  You may pay for more than one year, please note what year(s) you are paying for.  Dues are always due on January 1^st for every new year.  Pay by check or cash at the meetings (on green sheets) or mail a check to PO Box 82536, 99708 using the membership renewal form I’ve attached to this newsletter.  Please fill it out.  It really helps to have current information on the form….for our roster.  

Thank you.  NN

Woo Hoo!!  We have a workshop scheduled.  It will be Linda Kemp.  4 days, June 1-4, 2015. At St. Raphaels Church again.  I will have the class description and registration forms at the meeting.  Deposit to hold a spot will be $200.  Estimated cost will be $375, depending on the number of participants.  We’ll finalize that figure in the week before the class. To find out more about her, here is more information to look up.  Her books and website is listed. 

Author: Watercolor – “Painting Outside the Lines” (Tom and I have this book-will bring it to show you) 

and “Simplifying Design and Color For Artists”.

www.lindakemp.com  studio@lindakemp.com

Join her on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/pages/Linda-Kemp/136568339758688

FROM ANCHORAGE (Alaska Watercolor Society) Their 2015 fall Workshop will be: 

10:42am Jan 14  Iain Stewart - 2015 Workshop, August 3-7 Iain Stewart will teach a 5 day workshop August 3 - 7, 2015 at the First Congregational Church, 2610 East Northern Lights Blvd., Anchorage, AK. Early registration fee is $375 until March 31. Workshop description and materials list are described on Iain's website. Registration information is available on the AKWS website now. Iain Stewart is a signature of the National Watercolor Society. His work has received top awards in international competition. In addition to working as a fine artist and workshop instructor, Iain is an architectural illustrator with an international clientele and an Adjunct Professor at Auburn University where he teaches Architecture in Watercolor.http://www.akws.org/2015_Workshop_Announcement-Iain_Stewart.pdf

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SUE COLE says: I'm teaching acrylic painting on canvas, drawing and knitting at Michaels on a continual basis. And she is teaching one-on-one, children or adults, at her studio or she will come to you by appointment.  

Call 456-3635, cell 799-1120 or email scoleak@gmail.com.

TOM NIXON has ongoing adult watercolor classes.  If you are interested in any of his classes, contact him for more information at 456-3329 or tnnixon@alaska.net.

VLADIMIR ZHIKHARTSEV has his winter Friday classes.  They run from 10-4pm. Pack a lunch.  He has a different subject each Friday.  If you are interested give him a call to reserve a place and find out the topic for your own reference materials.  Call 455-4423 or email him at vladimir@acsalaska.net.

JOIN our Yahoo Group now.  To be up on the latest ‘in-between notices’ from a member to all group members, please join our Yahoo Group.  Messages can come into your Yahoo account or any email account you choose.  You need to sign up to be able to receive it.  It is a useful tool.  Go to: http://Groups.Yahoo.com/group/FbxWCS/ and follow directions to become a member.  It is free. What is great about this tool is you can post a note to everyone listed from the watercolor society with one posting.  It will go to everyone signed up in the group to receive a message.  I think there are 55 listed now.  Problems?  Call Nelda Nixon, 456-3329.

Newsletter items should be sent via email by the first weekend of each month.  Text only, and please include specific dates.  Please make it easy on me so I don’t make a mistake.  Usually, I copy and paste what you send.  If it is graphic, I have to retype it!  Send to Nelda Nixon at tnnixon@alaska.net.  Thank you very much. 

FIRST FRIDAY and THIRD FRIDAY TICKLER INFO should be sent the Monday of the week of the specific Friday (submissions preferably in 10pt Arial font) to Nelda Nixon at tnnixon@alaska.net or Call 456-3329 to remind me. 

Text only please, Just a little blurb with who, when, where and where.  (No flyers or Graphics) and please include specific dates.  Again please make it easy on me so I don’t make a mistake – if I need to retype it.  Usually, I copy and paste what you send me.  I must admit that I don’t look at Facebook very often, so if an announcement goes on there and If I’m a day late, I probably missed it.  However, when they come in my email I SEE them.  We have our email on most of the day and check it all the time… It is more consistent for me. Sorry folks!  That’s the way I roll!

HANA ESOP.    Her email is hana.esop@gmail.com   I know she misses us all, and is homesick.  Please drop her a note at her email address.

Could you post an announcement in the News Letter for the State Wide Mastergardeners conference to be held March 7, at Pikes Hotel.  Advanced registration is $40.00 and at the door $50.00. 

The web site is  Fairbanks master gardeners.wordpress.com

There are more details there and a way to register online or by mail, at the early rate.  I will try to bring a few fliers to the next meeting.   

We will also be glad to accept any donations of art for door prizes.  They can be brought to the meeting, and I will see that they get to the conference.

Thanks for helping us out.  Janice Whitton

President Sue Cole, 456-3635; Vice President, Becky Anderson, 474-4014;

Secretary/ Newsletter/ Membership Nelda L. Benson-Nixon, 456-3329;

 Treasurer Olga Hesketh, 452-1210

HAPPY PAINTING!!

Fairbanks Watercolor Society

P.O. Box 82536

Fairbanks, AK 99708-2536

Address Service Requested

Refreshments 6:30pm, Meeting 7:00pm

Wednesday, February 18, 2015

Blue Room, in Pioneer Park

February Newsletter

FAIRBANKS WATERCOLOR SOCIETY -  NEWSLETTER – FEBRUARY – 2013

MONTHLY MEETING, WEDNESDAY,  FEBRUARY 20^TH.     In the Blue Room, 3^rd floor of the Civic Center Building at Pioneer Park.     6:30 Social time, 7:00 Meeting starts.  

REFRESHMENTS:   

This month our Refreshment list has Steve Holford, Dan Kennedy, Ritchie Musick and Nikki Kinne.  We all thank you so much.  We love the goodies!!   Contact Marj Moberly at 457-4661 if you have any questions or are unable to be there. 

PRESIDENT'S PAGE

Hello all.

Don't forget to bring your painting supplies to this months meeting, as we will be painting. Steve will have details.

Congratulations to all who had art accepted into The Patterns of Influence Juried Exhibit. It will hang thru Feb so be sure to check it out if you haven't already.

A reminder, Art Expo is coming up March 9th at Alaskaland. FWS will have a booth there, promoting watercolor. I think we may need a few volunteers to help booth-sit, so let Nelda know if you can make it.

See you on the 20^th.

Matt Moberly, President

STEVE’S SCOOP:

Hellooooooo fellow FWS members; thank you for being crazy enough to nominate and trust me with being your Vice President! It’s kind of like giving your blind uncle the keys to the car.   I’m excited to announce we have a great year ahead of us with great outings, talented keynote speakers, and more painting during meetings. We will be pushing the boundaries on our watercolor skills, discovering the myriad of talents amongst our members, and strengthening our business acumen. Members, such as Tom Nixon & Sue Cole, have agreed to share their well-earned knowledge during meeting workshops.  Art gurus such as Jill Marshall have agreed to share the business side of things. February’s meeting is going to be full of romance (don’t worry, I won’t be kissing anyone) as we explore “the Romance of Art” through watercolor painting. Bring your supplies, paints, & paper to this meeting so we can spread some love with our brushes. If you are new to the FWS, don’t have supplies, or intimidated by painting amongst your peers; have no worries …I’m bringing extra supplies and we have an amazing group of helpful members brimming with raw talent!

Sincerely,

Steve “CROSS” Holford   907.888.0825

NELDA’S NOTES:

Thanks to all of you who have paid your dues.  It is gratifying to see all the checks come rolling in.  There are still a few to come yet.  Remember if you want to put a painting in our Annual show, your dues need to be up to date.  We will have forms at the meeting and I can always email you one if you can’t get it from the website. Email me or call 456-3329 if you need anything additional.

Last month I included the guidelines for our annual March show, which is much the same as last year, as well as the entry forms and info sheet for the paintings you will enter.  As we’ve mentioned a few times, the theme this year is “Vintage Alaska”  which can mean just about anything old….  Scenes, landscapes, buildings, cars, trucks, equipment, trees, old bottles, clothing, hair-do’s and of course, people.  I think we can have a lot of fun with this theme, and it will be interesting to see what we all come up with.  That’s why I love helping with intake.  This year it will be on Feb. 23^rd, noon to 5pm at Well Street.  It will be exciting… remember: watermedia, since we are a watercolor society, which means watercolor or acrylic.   

Check out our web site. www.fairbankswatercolor.org  I just checked and Twila has it up to date with forms for the show and I know she will put the Garcia registration form on there too.  The newsletters through January and the last Tickler  are posted in a blog.  Really easy to read.  I think the print is a little bigger than here and it’s easy to find.  We will get forms on there for the show.  Look under News for show forms.

AND,  This month I am including the registration sheet for the Joe Garcia Workshop. May 13-17, at St. Raphael’s.  Most all the information is there.  Please get your registration in as soon as you can to make sure you get a spot.  Again space is limited.  You can pay the one half deposit or the full amount now.  The full cost is going to be $375.  He is very excited to be coming to Alaska and has us listed on his website. www.joegarcia.cog.

 I kind of squished the Guidelines, so it would take up less space here, and attached again the Artist Painting Forms for you and your paintings.  Pretty self-explanatory.   We’ll have some copies at the meeting as well.

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 GUIDELINES

Fairbanks Watercolor Society

 14^th Annual Watermedia Show

“VINTAGE ALASKA”

March 1st through March 30th, 2013  -  Well Street Art Company

 First Friday opening is March 1, 2013 from 5:00p-8:00p

                                                                        

1)  Any paid-up FWS member may submit a watermedia work in the required format.

2)  Maximum of  3 paintings per artist.   Paintings must not exceed 36” on any dimension. 

3)  All paintings must be hand delivered to Well Street Art Gallery, on Feb. 23^rd from noon to 5pm unless otherwise arranged.   (Call Nelda, 456-3329, to make special delivery arrangements.  It is possible.)

4)  Each painting must be for sale.   We will have entry forms available in the newsletter for attaching to your paintings.

5)  Paintings must be matted and framed under glass with proper wire for hanging according to gallery specifications.  Paintings larger than  20”x 28” exterior dimensions must be under plexi-glass.  No sawtooth hangers, tape, fishing line, string, or hooks.     

 6)  Each artist will need to sign in each painting on the log sheet with each painting receiving a number at intake.   This is the number used for the People’s Choice Award.

7)  There will be a first and second place People’s Choice award.   

8)  Each artist will also be asked to provide a brief 1 page bio to be included in our “Fairbanks Watercolor Society Artists”.  This book will be available at the reception table for public viewing.  If you are offering classes, an information sheet on them would be helpful.  

9)  The commission is 50/50.  50% for Well Street and 50% for the artist.

Additional Information

Intake/Drop Off will be at Well Street Gallery on Saturday, February 23rd from Noon to 5pm.  If you aren’t able to deliver your paintings then, contact Nelda 456-3329 for other arrangements.    

Take Down/Pick-up  will take place Saturday, March 30th.

Postcard: The selection has been made!  Betsy Bear’s “Jack Wade Dredge” was the winner. It definitely is “Vintage Alaska”.  We hope to have the postcards for the Feb. 20^th meeting, but if not, we should have them at the intake and you can pick up yours to send out to your friends and family. 

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VLADIMIR ZHIKHARTSEV – CLASSES: FEB 22 and March 15; 22; 29   Focused on ALASKA WILDLIFE. 

Classes are designed to advance intermediate level watercolor painting skills and will focus on  how to improve color relationships, values and  composition in your painting.  Every class, Vladimir will complete the painting in-front of your eyes from scratch using different watercolor painting techniques and answering questions to give your few creative ideas how to make critical decisions in your painting process. Never the same and always a challenge! 
10am to 4:00pm. Cost is $65. Bring your own lunch.  Fresh coffee, tea & cookies are provided. Address is: 1604 Turner St.  Contact Vladimir  to sign up and find out what the animal for that day’s class is, so you can supply your own reference materials. To sign up call 455-4423 or email vladimir@acsalaska.net (preferred).

ART LEAGUE MEETING: Wednesday night (2^nd Wed. of the month) Blue Room – Pioneer Park

 “Alternative Sales Options”,  with a panel of speakers; Nikki Kinne, Becky Anderson, Matt Moberly, Cindy West Hanson, and Kim Krinke.   Carrie Seward is going to join the panel, giving a push for Art Expo. 

THIS SATURDAY !!  February 15, “ART SUPPLY SWAP” at the Arts Learning Center, Downtown Fairbanks in the Co-Op Plaza, Suite 202, 535 2^nd Ave.  Artist are invited to sell their slightly used or new art supplies, books & tools (a large table is $20, a small one $10)  Each artist deals with their own transactions, with all proceeds going directly to them.  Partnering with friends for renting one table is acceptable. If looking for good deals, to add to your own supplies, drop on by between 10am & 4pm.  Call 456-2787 to reserve a spot.

ARTS LEARNING CENTER:  has a web site now where you can see a calendar of their upcoming events.  Just click on it and it will give you more information.  It is www.theartslearningcenter.com  Check it out.

ARTS LEARNING CENTER:  Reserve your spot now.  Nationally acclaimed watercolor artist, Helen Klebesadelhttp://klebesadel.com/  will be teaching March 2^nd, 3^rd & 4^th Mixed-Media Creativity Workshop, designed to encourage individuals to find or expand their own authentic artist's voice and subject matter. 10AM till 4PM.  $350, some supplies included at the Arts Learning Center, 535 Second Ave. Suite 202.  Call 452-2787 to register.  Class size is limited to 15.

Also, Helen Klebesadel will be teaching a short evening course March 5^th.  'Turning paintings and photographs into fabric designs using digital print on demand technology' 5:30PM till 8PM.  $40, at the Arts Learning Center, 535 Second Ave. Suite 202.  Call 452-2787 to register.  Class size is limited to 20.

SUE COLE Is teaching one-on-one, children or adults, at her studio or she will come to you by appointment.  Call 456-3635 or 799-1120 or email scoleak@gmail.com

TOM NIXON:  Teaches weekly classes in watercolor and drawing.   He has some time available for private classes.  Contact him for more information if you are interested. Call Tom or Nelda at 456-3329 or emailtnnixon@alaska.net for more details.

LIFE DRAWING:  Just a reminder, Life Drawing is every Tuesday, 7PM at the Grange Studio, North Pole.  Contact John (907) 322-0623 for additional information and to get on his email list!!

The UAF Community & Technical College is looking for 1-2 more women artists to showcase some of their work for an All Women’s First Friday show, March 1.  Please message Karen Wilken if you are interested or need more information. 

JOIN  FbxWCS@yahoogroups.com now.

To be up on the latest ‘in-between notices’ from a member to all group members, please join our Yahoo Group. Messages can come into your Yahoo account or any email account you choose,.  You need to sign up to be able to receive it.  It is a useful tool.  Go to: http://Groups.Yahoo.com/group/FbxWCS/ and follow directions to become a member.  It is free. What is great about this tool is you can post a note to everyone listed from the watercolor society with one posting.  It will go to everyone signed up in the group to receive a message.  I think there are 55 listed now.  Problems?  Call Nelda Nixon

NEWSLETTER ITEMS should be sent via email by the first weekend of each month.  Text only, and please include specific dates.  Please make it easy on me so I don’t make a mistake.  Usually, I copy and paste what you send. Send to Nelda Nixon at tnnixon@alaska.net.  Thank you very much.

FIRST FRIDAY and THIRD FRIDAY TICKLER INFO should be sent the Monday of the week of the specific Friday (submissions preferably in 10pt Arial font) to Nelda Nixon at tnnixon@alaska.net or  Call 456-3329 to remind me. Text only and please include specific dates.  Please make it easy on me so I don’t make a mistake.  Usually, I copy and paste what you send.

THIRD FRIDAY AT THE GRANGE:  NORTH POLE GRANGE GALLERY AURORA BOREALIS ART SHOW  Friday February 15^th.  Featuring Lara Poirrier photography and Sue Cole Watercolor.  The Show opens Friday February 15^th, 5:00pm to 9:00pm.  And Saturday they are open from Noon to 4:00pm.

COMING IN MARCH:

March 1st - Gallery 49, “Beneath the bark” hand crafted woodturned bowls by Ken Whitten. Feature Artist Reception March 1st 5-8PM, at 535 2nd Ave, Suite 103. Call 452-ARTS (2787) with questions.

March 1st - The Arts Learning Center "As Natural As Breathing" Alaska Watercolors by Helen Klebesadel. Feature Artist Reception March 1st, 5-8PM, at 535 2nd Ave, Suite 202. Call 452-2787 with questions.

President Matt Moberly, 388-8262; Vice President Steve Holford, 888-0825

Secretary/ Newsletter/ Membership Nelda L. Benson-Nixon, 456-3329;

 Treasurer Olga Hesketh, 452-1210;

 Historian Pamela Hansen, 388-8268

                                                                                  HAPPY PAINTING !!

FWS 2013 March Show Form

FAIRBANKS WATERCOLOR SOCIETY

MARCH WATERCOLOR SHOW

Artist Name:_________________________________________ Phone:________________

Mailing Address:_______________________________________________________________________

Email address: _________________________________________________________________________

                                              Please List Your Paintings:

                        Title                                   Image Size         Price

Number at

Log-in

_______   1. _____________________________________     ________       _________

_______   2. _____________________________________     ________       _________

_______   3. _____________________________________     ________       _________

ALSO:  Please include on a separate 8 x 11 sheet, a brief biographical statement and bring with paintings.  We will have our Fairbanks Watercolor Society Bio Book on display.

         

You can put your own label or tag on the back of  your paintings, using a duplicate of this form or one you devise.   But we do need the following on the front as well - for easy identification….. 

Please cut out these forms and attach one on the FRONT  upper right of each painting entered

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_______   1. _____________________________________     ________       _________

 Log-in #       Title                                                                        Image Size          Price

                     _____________________________________     _____________________

                     Artist Name                                                            Phone Number

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_______   2. _____________________________________     ________       _________

 Log-in #       Title                                                                        Image Size          Price

                     _____________________________________     _____________________

                     Artist Name                                                            Phone Number

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_______   3. _____________________________________     ________       _________

Log-In #         Title                                                                        Image Size          Price

                     _____________________________________     _____________________

                     Artist Name                                                            Phone Number

January Newsletter

FAIRBANKS WATERCOLOR SOCIETY -  NEWSLETTER – JANUARY -  2013

MONTHLY MEETING, WEDNESDAY,  JANUARY 16TH.     In the Blue Room, 3^rd floor of the Civic CenterBuilding at Pioneer Park.     6:30 Social time, 7:00 Meeting starts.   

REFRESHMENTS:   

This month our Refreshment list has Tom and Nelda Nixon and Anne Aleshire. With a short list again, any Additional snacks will be greatly appreciated, if you’d care to bring some.  Contact Marj Moberly at 457-4661 if you have any questions or are unable to be there. 

PRESIDENT'S PAGE

Happy belated New Year's all, hope it's off to a good start for you.

I'm looking forward to serving as your President for the next 2 years, working with Steve Holford, your new VP, and bringing fun exciting things and hopefully more painting to each meeting. Plan on bringing your paints, sketching materials, whatever, to the meetings.

Hopefully we will have time to do something at each meeting.

Don't forget Patterns of Influence juried show is coming up. Intake will be

Jan 25-27th, 12pm-6pm Fri and Sat, 12-5pm on Sunday. In the past FAA usually needs a few volunteers for intake, so if you can help them out, call 456-6485.

Also, in March is Art Expo 2013, Saturday March 9th from 11am-6pm.

FWS normally has a booth there, promoting the Watercolor Society and answering

questions the public may have. We will be needing members to sit at our booth if you can volunteer a few hours.

Nikki Kinne will be our program presenter on Wed.  I understand that she will be presenting a talk on Photoshop, not sure of exactly what. I suppose if you have a laptop with Photoshop you can bring it and follow along.

See ya Wed the 16th !!

Thanks,
Matt Moberly

NELDA’S NOTES:

Well, the New Year is here.  Ta Da!!  Time now to do all the things you put off during the holidays (or rather I did!).

Firstly, is to remind everyone that Dues for 2013 are Due.  I’m anxious to check the post office, as I know most of you must have printed out the membership form in the Dec. newsletter, and mailed in your check, or paid at the meeting.  And….if any of you have any questions about what it will take to bring you up to date through 2013, just give me a call at 456-3329.   Thank you! in advance.  It is very important for your dues to be current, so we can pay all our little bills and cover expenses for the upcoming show and workshop.  Which brings me to….

Secondly,  I’m including the guidelines for our annual March show, which is much the same as last year, and the entry forms and info sheet for the paintings you will enter.  As we’ve mentioned a few times, the theme this year is“Vintage Alaska”.  Which can mean just about anything old….  Scenes, landscapes, buildings, cars, trucks, equipment, trees, old bottles, clothing, hair-do’s and of course, people.  I think we can have a lot of fun with this theme, and it will be interesting to see what we all come up with.  That’s why I love helping with intake.  This year it will be on Feb. 23^rd, noon to 5pm at Well Street.  It will be exciting… remember: watermedia, since we are a watercolor society, which means watercolor or acrylic. 

Thirdly, I wanted to remind you about our web site. www.fairbankswatercolor.org  I was checking it out last night, and the newsletters through November and the Ticklers are posted in a blog.  Really easy to read.  I think the print is a little bigger than here and it’s easy to find.  We will get forms on there for the show. 

AND,  As soon as we have a signed contract for the Joe Garcia Workshop. May 13-17, we will have the forms on the site as well.  I expect that in early February.  (By next newsletter)

  I kind of squished the Guidelines, so it would take up less space here.  I have also attached the Guidelines to this newsletter, (if you want a bigger copy) and the Artist Painting Forms for you and your paintings.  Pretty self-explanatory.   

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 GUIDELINES

Fairbanks Watercolor Society

 14^th Annual Watermedia Show

“VINTAGE ALASKA”

March 1st through March 30th, 2013  -  Well Street Art Company

 First Friday opening is March 1, 2013 from 5:00p-8:00p

                                                                         

1)  Any paid-up FWS member may submit a watermedia work in the required format.

2)  Maximum of  3 paintings per artist.   Paintings must not exceed 36” on any dimension. 

3)  All paintings must be hand delivered to Well Street Art Gallery, on Feb. 23^rd from noon to 5pm unless otherwise arranged.   (Call Nelda, 456-3329, to make special delivery arrangements.  It is possible.)

4)  Each painting must be for sale.   We will have entry forms available in the newsletter for attaching to your paintings.

5)  Paintings must be matted and framed under glass with proper wire for hanging according to gallery specifications.  Paintings larger than  20”x 28” exterior dimensions must be under plexi-glass.  No sawtooth hangers, tape, fishing line, string, or hooks.     

 6)  Each artist will need to sign in each painting on the log sheet with each painting receiving a number at intake.   This is the number used for the People’s Choice Award.

7)  There will be a first and second place People’s Choice award.   

8)  Each artist will also be asked to provide a brief 1 page bio to be included in our “Fairbanks Watercolor Society Artists”.  This book will be available at the reception table for public viewing.  If you are offering classes, an information sheet on them would be helpful.  

9)  The commission is 50/50.  50% for Well Street and 50% for the artist.

Additional Information

Intake/Drop Off will be at Well Street Gallery on Saturday, February 23rd from Noon to 5pm.  If you aren’t able to deliver your paintings then, contact Nelda 456-3329 for other arrangements.    

Take Down/Pick-up  will take place Saturday, March 30th.

Post card: Digital photos of artwork are needed.  E-mail Cheryl at araven@mosquitonet.com a photo of the art you plan to enter.   Deadline for Cheryl is February 4^th by noon.  David Mollett will pick one for the postcard.  Pick your very best and be sure to include your name and the painting title. __________________________________________________________________________________________

                                   

ART LEAGUE MEETING: Wednesday night (2^nd Wed. of the month)  Ken K. tells me the meeting will be: forming a new Art Salon and they expect a speaker from “Fairbanks First” to talk about art.

ARTS LEARNING CENTER:  Reserve your spot now.  Nationally acclaimed watercolor artist, Helen Klebesadelhttp://klebesadel.com/  will be teaching March 2^nd, 3^rd & 4^th Mixed-Media Creativity Workshop, designed to encourage individuals to find or expand their own authentic artist's voice and subject matter. 10AM till 4PM.  $350, some supplies included.  At the Arts Learning Center, 535 Second Ave. Suite 202.  Call 452-2787 to register.  Class size is limited to 15.

Also, Helen Klebesadel will be teaching a short evening course March 5^th.  'Turning paintings and photographs into fabric designs using digital print on demand technology' 5:30PM till 8PM.  $40, at the Arts Learning Center, 535 Second Ave. Suite 202.  Call 452-2787 to register.  Class size is limited to 20.

ARTS LEARNING CENTER:  has a web site now where you can see a calendar of their upcoming events.  Just click on it and it will give you more information.  It is www.theartslearningcenter.com  Check it out.

FACEBOOK:  I asked Becky Anderson for a list of the different pages and sites on Facebook that have periodic information about events and/or comments.  So these are what she sent me.  I would say, novice that I am, to type in the name and then Friend them to get on their outgoing.

“Here are some useful pages/groups....I hope I'm not missing anything....Becky….”

Fairbanks Watercolor Society
Fairbanks Art League
Alaska Watercolor Society
Fairbanks Artists
Tom's word of the day page should be included, too. Thanks!Posting Shows, etc:Fairbanks Area First Friday, Third Friday Art Shows, Plus!
Downtown Association of Fairbanks
Fairbanks First Friday

SUE COLE Is teaching one-on-one, children or adults, at her studio or she will come to you by appointment.  Call 456-3635 or 799-1120 or email scoleak@gmail.com

TOM NIXON:  Teaches weekly classes in watercolor and drawing.   He has some times available for private classes.  Contact him for more information if you are interested.     Call Tom or Nelda at 456-3329 or emailtnnixon@alaska.net for more details.

LIFE DRAWING:  Just a reminder, Life Drawing is every Tuesday, 7PM at the Grange Studio, North Pole.  Contact John (907) 322-0623 for additional information and to get on his email list!!

VLADIMIR ZHIKHARTSEV – CLASSES: January 4; 11; 18; 25  and  February 1;  8; 15; 22.

Classes are designed to advance intermediate level watercolor painting skills and will focus on  how to improve color relationships, values and  composition in your painting.  Every class, Vladimir will complete the painting in-front of your eyes from scratch using different watercolor painting techniques and answering questions to give your few creative ideas how to make critical decisions in your painting process. Never the same and always a challenge! 
10am to 4:00pm. Cost is $65. Bring your own lunch.  Fresh coffee, tea & cookies are provided. Address is: 1604 Turner St.  Contact Vladimir  to sign up and find out what the theme for that day’s class is, so you can supply yourown reference materials. To sign up call 455-4423 or email vladimir@acsalaska.net (preferred).

JOIN  FbxWCS@yahoogroups.com now.

To be up on the latest ‘in-between notices’ from a member to all group members, please join our Yahoo Group. Messages can come into your Yahoo account or any email account you choose,.  You need to sign up to be able to receive it.  It is a useful tool.  Go to: http://Groups.Yahoo.com/group/FbxWCS/  and follow directions to become a member.  It is free. What is great about this tool is you can post a note to everyone listed from the watercolor society with one posting.  It will go to everyone signed up in the group to receive a message.  I think there are 55 listed now.  Problems? Call Nelda Nixon

Or friend the facebook spots, that Becky has set up.  She talked about it and is our resident expert. 

CALL FOR ART

ARR February 22 Deadline: Alaska Railroad Corporation is soliciting print proposals for the 2014 posters. Details are at this web site. http://alaskarailroad.com/Community/AnnualPrintContest/tabid/475/Default.aspx

NEWSLETTER ITEMS should be sent via email by the first weekend of each month.  Text only, and please include specific dates.  Please make it easy on me so I don’t make a mistake.  Usually, I copy and paste what you send. Send to Nelda Nixon at tnnixon@alaska.net.  Thank you very much.

FIRST FRIDAY and THIRD FRIDAY TICKLER INFO should be sent the Monday of the week of the specific Friday (submissions preferably in 10pt Arial font) to Nelda Nixon at tnnixon@alaska.net or  Call 456-3329 to remind me. Text only, and please include specific dates.  Please make it easy on me so I don’t make a mistake.  Usually, I copy and paste what you send.

WORKSHOP COMMITTEE Report:  Good news!  Joe Garcia (author of two books – Watercolor Washes & Watercolor Bible)  will be coming up to do a workshop for FWS on May 13-17.  It will be at St. Raphael’s. 

President Matt Moberly, 388-8262; Vice President Steve Holford, 799-6554;

Secretary/ Newsletter/ Membership Nelda L. Benson-Nixon, 456-3329;

 Treasurer Olga Hesketh, 452-1210;

 Historian Pamela Hansen, 388-8268

HAPPY PAINTING !!

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I have some additional newsletter information.  These items came to me after the newsletter was finished and emailed.

Regarding our program for Wed.  Becky contacted us with more info about what Nikki Kinne will be doing for our program on Wed. the 16th.  Sorry for the confusion....  Really looking forward to this... as I have elements...

Nikki Kinne will be our program presenter at our Wed. meeting.  Come and learn the magic of using Adobe Photoshop Elements to compose a painting.  The "Vintage Alaska" March show theme will be the subject matter----great timing!  This tool is a powerful asset to add to any artist's supply bag.  (no need to bring your own computers for this informative demo)... see you there!

 

Also....If you are not a member of Fairbanks Arts Association, then I would share with you their notice in case you might be interested:

Rasmuson Foundation Individual Artist Awards  Deadline March 1! Three award types are available. Project Awards of up to $7,500 will be awarded to support short-term projects that have a clear benefit to the artist and development of their work. Fellowship Awards of $18,000 are available to mid-career and mature artists working in media arts; multidiscipline/ new genre; music composition; presentation/interpretation and visual arts. One distinguished artist award of $40,000 will be given to a mature Alaska artist. The 2013 Fellowship disciplines are choreography, crafts, folk and traditional arts, literary arts/scriptworks, and performance art. To learn more about the grant application process, or ask questions about improving a past grant application that did not receiving funding, artists are invited to join us for a free informational webinar/teleconference on January 16 from 6 to 7 p.m. Please find log-in information at the end of this e-mail. Applications are now available and artists are able to apply online at www.rasmuson.org. Online applications must be filed by 11:59 p.m. on March 1. Paper applications will still be accepted, with a postmark deadline of March 1. Stay tuned on Twitter and Facebook for additional information and events. Guidelines and application materials are available here . Answers to frequently asked questions can be found here. A list of past recipients can be found here. For more information, please contact Jayson Smart at (907) 297-2882. How to Apply for an Individual Artist Award Teleconference/Webinar When:                                      January 16, 6 to 7 p.m. Dial-In:                                    1 (800) 514-0831 U.S. Toll Free Confirmation Number:           34069883 Join the web conference:     CLICK HERE