FAIRBANKS WATERCOLOR SOCIETY - NEWSLETTER –NOVEMBER - 2012
MONTHLY MEETING, WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 21ST. In the Blue Room, 3rd floor of the Civic Center Building at Pioneer Park. 6:30 Social time, 7:00 Meeting starts.
REFRESHMENTS:
The refreshment list for November has Hana Esop and Peggy Birkenbuel, a very short list again this month. Anyone else who might have some tidbits to contribute to the evening would be greatly appreciated. Contact Marj Moberly at 457-4661 if you have any questions.
PRESIDENT'S PALETTE
This month at our meeting - in the Blue Room as usual - we will vote for a new slate of officers. It is unfortunate that the meeting is the evening before Thanksgiving, but such is the luck of the draw. And I wish you all a wonderful Thanksgiving Holiday. The nominating committee proposes Matt Moberly as President and Steve Holford as Vice President, with Olga Hesketh continuing as Treasurer and Nelda Nixon continuing as our secretary and newsletter editor. It would normally fall to the current Vice President to step into the President's role, but Becky Anderson finds she must step down. I want to thank her for a brilliant job as Vice President, the position that organizes the monthly activity or speaker. And of course I want to thank Nelda and Olga for their faithful work in their respective roles, especially the newsletter and emails regarding the various art shows.
One of the studies I have taken over the past years is the use of different pigments and different materials within the watercolor family. So I suggest that on November 21st we should bring whatever watercolor pencils, regular colored pencils, crayons, inks, compressed paint sticks, etc. that we have at home to share and try out. And bring packs of blank cards, or water media paper. We should be able to come up with some useful Holiday cards, or even draft out ideas for the March show, or just play with the materials and see whether we like them.
Helen Howard, President
BECKY’S CORNER: Hi all, I am out of town on family emergency business, but want to encourage everyone to bring those pencils, and all those other things that Helen mentioned. If you don’t have any of those playthings, other members are bringing some of theirs to share. Or just bring your little travel palettes or all your paints! Have fun!
NELDA’S NOTE
I personally enjoyed hearing last month’s speaker, Paul Robinson, CPA. I learned new things to do and not to do!
I love the ease he has with his listeners.
We hope to have some folks at the meeting so we can vote on the new slate of officers. I know it is a cooking night-for Thanksgiving, but we’ll get through our business as quickly as possible, so folks can get back to their kitchens.
I thank everyone who gets their newsletter by email, as that definitely helps. We are down to mailing about 36 now. So, printing costs are less as well as postage. Every little bit helps.
We would like to welcome new member: Christina Hollibone.
SPECIAL NOTE:
Below is a note sent out by member Jean Hartman’s husband, Chick. Tom and I visited with them a few days ago. The watercolor society has also sent her some cheerful flowers. She is a wonderful artist and has won awards in past years. She hasn’t been able to attend meetings for the last few years, but many of our members will remember her. Jean has been getting treatment for quite some time now. As of last Monday (11-12-12), she was switching to a different chemo. We pray this one will work better. We wish her ease and send her lots of love.
10-16-2012
Dear friends,
I'm sorry to let you know that Jean's condition is deteriorating now. The cancer in her left lung is growing and she has recently had fluid removed from around the right one.
The doctor has put her on a new chemotherapy regime that has a 30% chance of helping, and this week she is getting an IV every day for an infection.
She is using oxygen at home now and that seems to help.
As is typical, she is still upbeat and would like visitors, but please call ahead.
I'm sure she would appreciate emails and/or phone calls from our far-away friends, as well as good thoughts from everyone.
Our home phone is 907-479-0823 and if you want to contact me, my cell phone is 907-460-0881.
Chick
The mailing address is 790 Pelican Way, Fairbanks, AK 99709.
FAIRBANKS ART LEAGUE
NOVEMBER 14, 2012
This upcoming meeting is about commercial printing at home. Alice, a friend of Lynn Larsen’s, is going to be the primary presenter. Lynn will add her experience of recently joining in the giclee printer group. Steve Holford, Kim Krinke, and Betsy Bear might be able to answer questions. And, I, who have gone through 3 Epson professional grade printers over the last 10 years, have a long list of what not to do.
Hope to see you all in the Blue Room, at the Civic Center, on the 3rd floor, next to the Bear Gallery. 6:30PM social and networking, with the talk starting at 7PM.
UPCOMING OPPORTUNITIES.
CALL FOR ART
Brought to you by the Fairbanks Art Association:
ALASKA RAILROAD SOLICITS IDEAS FOR 2014 OFFICIAL ART PRINT.
Alaska artists called to submit annual art contest entries by Feb. 22, 2013.
For all the guidelines and submission information write to me and I’ll forward the pages to you, or contact the Fairbanks Art Association for same.
CALL FOR ART:
The Grange Gallery is Conducting its annual “teeny weenie” (miniature) art show on Friday November 16th. Artists wishing to submit work and participate in the show should contact John (poirrier@gci.net or 322-0623)
5 November to reserve a spot. Small paintings (framed and unframed), sculptures, cards, prints, fabric, glass, pottery, engravings, hand carved items, jewelry items, and other similar work will be featured. Art will be displayed on walls, tables, or pedestals as appropriate. Artists are encouraged to submit multiple pieces of work which will be displayed as space permits. We will not be using red dots at this show, and customers may take their purchases with them at time of sale. Vacant space will be filled with art as available. We will receive art on Tuesday Nov 13th at the Gallery. (That’s soon folks!)
GUIDELINE FOR SIZE: Paintings should not exceed 10” x 12”, excluding Frame. Other flat items should be similar size. 3D items should fit on coffee table or bookshelf. Call John for clarification 322-0632
THIRD FRIDAY NOVEMBER 16, 2012
NOVEMBER
Friday November 16th, 5 to 9 PM at the North Pole Grange Gallery
The Sixth annual miniature art show in North Pole. The Mayor of North Pole has declared this Santa’s Official Art Show conducted by his elves. Tiny Art for Tiny Budgets. Local artists have prepared framed miniature framed art, cards, jewelry, and other craft items ready for wrapping as Christmas gifts. Join us for a special reception catered by the elves, meet the artists, and do your early Christmas shopping at our reception Friday night.
Contact: John 322-0623
NOVEMBER SHOWS ONGOING:
WOODWAY. Matt Moberly and Steve Holford have their show up through November. Stop in.
Matt needs some artists for The Woodway. If you are interested, give him a call. Matt at 388-8262 or email him. mmoberly49@gmail.com
GALLERY 49-Hana Esop
DENALI STATE BANK-Cheryl Berrong and Sherry Fisler. Their work will be up through December.
WELL ST. ART COMPANY-Randy Cheap
PHILLIPS STUDIO and GALLERY – Dee Carpenter Open on Saturdays through the month.
And…. This Saturday, Nov. 17th, is a new book release “The Contract” by Jill Rasmussen, with cover art by our own Christine “Okiku” Thomas. She will be signing copies from 2-4. Stop in to say Hi at Phillips Studio and Gallery on Well St.
CALL FOR ARTISTS
Hosted by the Co-Op Arts Learning Center – Upstairs in the Co-Op Building. 452-ARTS (2787)
The old New Horizon yearly “MINIATURE SHOW” is being resurrected, even following the 60/40 split. Artwork, frame included, can’t exceed 11” by 14” in dimensions. Artwork can be handed in on the Saturday following Thanksgiving, November 24th, or by prior arrangements – should someone be traveling at that time.
The Closet Artist show will continue, with work being accepted December 29 through Wednesday January 2nd (during business hours). If someone is a professional artist maybe they would like to submit something in a medium that isn’t their main one. There is a submission fee for this show, but the work doesn’t have to be for sale. There are awards accompanying this show, with ‘Peoples’ Choice’ being the main one.
NIKKI KINNE WORKSHOP / CLASSES: October 20th – November 17th - “Watercolor Basics” by Nikki Kinne, on Saturdays for 4 weeks, 10AM till 4PM at Co-Op Arts Learning Center, 535 Second Ave. Suite 202. Cost for all four sessions is $300. Class size is limited to 15. Students must be 13 years or older. Call 452-2787 to register.
Reserve your spot now. Nationally acclaimed watercolor artist, Helen Klebesadel http://klebesadel.com/ will be teaching March 2nd, 3rd & 4th 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 Co-Op 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 5th. 'Turning paintings and photographs into fabric designs using digital print on demand technology' 5:30PM till 8PM. $40, at the Co-Op 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: Has begun the fall 2012 schedule. Most of his classes are full. Contact him for more information if you are interested. He has a few times available for private classes. Call Tom or Nelda at 456-3329 or email tnnixon@alaska.net for more details.
VLADIMIR ZHIKHARTSEV – A NEW series of Friday classes is going through November 16; 23; 30.
Classes are designed to advance beginner-intermediate level watercolor painting skills and will focus on how to improve color relationships, depth and values as well as proportions and composition in your painting. Seeing – is believing! Every class will start with a narrated demonstration unveiling secrets of using different watercolor painting techniques and answering your questions. 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 your own 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 do the facebook spots that Becky has set up. She talked about it in her blurb and is our expert.
AS YOU KNOW Pam Hansen is our new FWS Historian. Thank you Pam!! So, my request to you, the membership, is this: if you notice anything historical or of interest about any of our members, please cut it out with the name, date and time it aired, etc. and pass it on to Pam. It will be okay to get duplicates. So don’t worry that she already has it. Her email is travelingtweety@yahoo.com, her phone number is at the end of this newsletter.
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.
HAPPY PAINTING !!
President Helen Howard, 374-2914;
Vice President Becky Anderson, 474-4014;
Secretary/ Newsletter/ Membership Nelda L. Benson-Nixon, 456-3329;
Treasurer Olga Hesketh, 452-1210;
Historian Pamela Hansen, 388-8268
