FAIRBANKS WATERCOLOR SOCIETY -
NEWSLETTER – JUNE - 2012
ANNUAL PICNIC, WEDNESDAY, jUNE 20th, PICNIC / PAINT-OUT, WILDERNESS PAVILION, Pioneer
Park.
Refreshments: For our June 21st
Solstice Picnic; this will be a total Potluck. Gather at
6:30, eat about 7:00ish. Everyone please
bring something. From Salads to main
dishes to desserts-it is wide open. FWS
will have paper plates, napkins and plastic utensils. However, if you want to bring your own
eating-ware to use, feel free to do that, along with your dish. (In Barrow,
many years ago, at the Thanksgiving Feast held in the Presbyterian Church,
everyone brought their own plates, forks, etc. After we ate, everyone just took
them home) Contact Marj Moberly at 457-4661 if
you have any questions.
Thank
you in advance!
PRESIDENT'S PALETTE
Thanks to Phyllis Tate, Nan
Woodman, Linda Witt, and Judy Gottschalk for
covering the W/C table at the Art Walk and for getting new members of the Watercolor
Society at the Design Alaska Wild Arts Walk on Sunday June 3rd. Meanwhile, I was busy at the Quick Draw, which
was very successful. Both Dan Kennedy and Steve Holford managed to paint two
pictures during the one hour time limit. Tammy Phillips did a Yupo vase of
sunflowers and Gael Murakami did a beautiful painting of Creamer’s barns and
field. I was tempted to bid. Donna Lenard did a forest scene and Randall
Compton painted Alaskan wild roses. The artists received 60% - except that
Randy donated his part to Friends of Creamer’s. The Summer Arts Festival and
Creamer’s shared the balance.
Several of the Watercolor Society
members went to Risse’s Greenhouse for their First Friday. There was virtually
no rain despite the downpour that Fairbanks
received at that time.
Our next chance for members to show
their art as a group is on July 8th when Matt Moberly is organizing
a paint-out and art sale at Cyndie Warbelow Tack’s Plant Kingdom
on Farmers Loop Road.
It will run from 12 to 4 p.m. on that Sunday and Jinx Whitaker will be there to
cover the sales from inside the greenhouse while the artists paint outdoors,
weather permitting. Cyndie is all
excited about having us there. This
should be a fine occasion with wine being served and a harpist playing music to
paint by. Contact Matt, 388-8262 at mmoberly49@gmail.com
to reserve a space.
I hope to see everyone at the Picnic
on June 20 at the Wilderness Pavilion. It will be a potluck and paint-out. If
you have a special salad, that would be great. Bring your most recent paintings
to share for a friendly critique. We will take our annual photo too.
Helen
Howard, President
FROM BECKY’S CORNER
Greetings and Salutations, Oh Mighty Artists! Summer is in
full swing, and the paint is flying!
The Design Alaska Wild Arts Walk boasted six of our fine artists participating in the Quick Draw: Dan Kennedy, Gael Murakami, Tammy Phillips, Donna Lenard, Steve Holford and Randall Compton entertained the masses with great results. In addition, you could find many of us manning our booths including the Fairbanks Watercolor Society booth. A big thanks goes to you heroes who manned the FWS booth, I love when the volunteer sheet gets passed around and filled up!! The Wild Arts Walk is a fun venue to show and sell your wares. It's always the first Sunday in June, so put it on your calendar for 2013, and don't miss the fun!
The FWS picnic is around the corner, so don't miss it! It's always a lot of fun, so be there or be square! It'll be a great opportunity to eat and socialize and eat, oh! and bring your paints, too!
Matt Moberly is heading up a paintout event with FWS members and the Plant Kingdom on Sunday, July 8 if there is enough interest. It's a great opportunity to paint for a few hours around the grounds, as well as display a few pieces of your work for sale to the public. Please contact Matt ASAP if you are interested in participating. His email address is in Helen’s note.
And THAT'S the scoop, from my corner of the studio to yours. Happy Summer!
Becky
The Design Alaska Wild Arts Walk boasted six of our fine artists participating in the Quick Draw: Dan Kennedy, Gael Murakami, Tammy Phillips, Donna Lenard, Steve Holford and Randall Compton entertained the masses with great results. In addition, you could find many of us manning our booths including the Fairbanks Watercolor Society booth. A big thanks goes to you heroes who manned the FWS booth, I love when the volunteer sheet gets passed around and filled up!! The Wild Arts Walk is a fun venue to show and sell your wares. It's always the first Sunday in June, so put it on your calendar for 2013, and don't miss the fun!
The FWS picnic is around the corner, so don't miss it! It's always a lot of fun, so be there or be square! It'll be a great opportunity to eat and socialize and eat, oh! and bring your paints, too!
Matt Moberly is heading up a paintout event with FWS members and the Plant Kingdom on Sunday, July 8 if there is enough interest. It's a great opportunity to paint for a few hours around the grounds, as well as display a few pieces of your work for sale to the public. Please contact Matt ASAP if you are interested in participating. His email address is in Helen’s note.
And THAT'S the scoop, from my corner of the studio to yours. Happy Summer!
Becky
NELDA’S NOTE
THIS MONTH will be our annual picnic and paint-out. So, start cooking! (Just kidding!) I’m going to bring deviled eggs and some
cooked National Hebrew hotdogs, no buns-just dogs. We’ll be in the Wilderness Pavilion again
this year, over nearest the River.
Hopefully there will be less wind (dress warm-just in case) and noise
from Peger Rd,
but you can park there off Peger
Rd. The
canoes are mostly done by the time we all get there. It is so much closer! Last year, we worried about parking there, but
this year we aren’t!
NEXT MONTH: THERE WILL BE NO
NEWSLETTER IN JULY. On our
meeting day, 3rd Wednesday, July 18th., members will gather to paint anywhere in the
gardens. The weather always determines
how many come. Everything will be in
bloom. It will be a very good thing; to
come out and play / paint. See you
there!
TOM will be on another
long bike ride, he’ll be trackable again in a journal www.crazyguyonabike.com, the
title will be “The Great Alaska Loop”
author will be Tom Nixon. Last
year’s journal was called An Alaskan Tour.
This year we will paint all along the trip. I am really looking forward to driving “Harvey the RV” and
painting to my little hearts content….
Last month our distress call for a
Historian worked and Pam Hansen volunteered to be our 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 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.
By the way, I have a Red, Women’s Schwinn
World Tourist bicycle for sale. Bought
from Campbell
Sports, but it has only been ridden about six times. We just got it serviced; air in the tires,
etc. Then after falling 3 times on my
first ride, decided I better give it up.
We concluded my sometimes vertigo just didn’t jive with staying upright
on my bike. It is an upright 7spd, free
wheeling, with a front basket, both fenders and rear carrier I’d like $195 or best offer. It is a beauty, I hate to sell it, but I
must. Call Nelda or come see it. 456-3329 or at 516 Glacier.
Nelda Nixon, Secretary.
GRANGE GALLERY * THIRD FRIDAY ART SHOW * RAVEN’S DEN.
Reception from 5-9pm, Friday June 15th.
FAIRBANKS ART LEAGUE
The Fairbanks Art League will be meeting at a new date and time, beginning in June. The meetings will be held the second Wednesday of each month, with social/networking/eating goodies beginning at 6:30, followed by a 7:00 meeting/program. The topic for June's meeting is Portable Credit Card Readers. Come learn more about Square, Intuit, Pay Pal and More!
The Fairbanks Art League will be meeting at a new date and time, beginning in June. The meetings will be held the second Wednesday of each month, with social/networking/eating goodies beginning at 6:30, followed by a 7:00 meeting/program. The topic for June's meeting is Portable Credit Card Readers. Come learn more about Square, Intuit, Pay Pal and More!
MORE DETAILS ON THE HEALY HEIGHTS CABINS: FROM ANNE ALSHIRE, Labor Day Week-End Committee Chairman.
Phone and website listed earlier in Helen’s President’s Palette.
If
you book a different cabin, please let me know. Also let me know if you have or
need room-mates.
I have started a list of who is going, what cabin they have and if they have or need room-mates.
I plan to drive down Friday night after work - leaving at 5:30 pm. I could take one other person with me.
If you are driving and can take others let me know and I will try to match people up.
If you have any questions or would like to room with someone please contact me.
Anne at 322-1206.
I have started a list of who is going, what cabin they have and if they have or need room-mates.
I plan to drive down Friday night after work - leaving at 5:30 pm. I could take one other person with me.
If you are driving and can take others let me know and I will try to match people up.
If you have any questions or would like to room with someone please contact me.
Anne at 322-1206.
Rates
for 1-2 persons $15 extra person single Bed double bed total
$130 North Ridge Sleeps 3 MW & Refrig 1 1 3 Rented by Nelda & Tom Fri, and Anne Alshire Sat, Sun.
$130 Aspen View Sleeps 3 MW & Refrig 1 1 3 Unavailable - Rented
$140 Willow Sleeps 4 MW & Refrig 2 2 Rented by Becky Anderson
$140 Windward Sleeps 5 MW & Refrig 1 2 5
$140 Guest House Sleeps 4 full kitchen 1 1 ( double bed in loft with steep stairs ) Rented.– Unavailable.
$130 North Ridge Sleeps 3 MW & Refrig 1 1 3 Rented by Nelda & Tom Fri, and Anne Alshire Sat, Sun.
$130 Aspen View Sleeps 3 MW & Refrig 1 1 3 Unavailable - Rented
$140 Willow Sleeps 4 MW & Refrig 2 2 Rented by Becky Anderson
$140 Windward Sleeps 5 MW & Refrig 1 2 5
$140 Guest House Sleeps 4 full kitchen 1 1 ( double bed in loft with steep stairs ) Rented.– Unavailable.
$220
Chalet Sleeps 6 full kitchen 2 2 6 Rented by Helen Howard & Ellen – Fri, Sat, Sun.
(price is for 1-4 people) 5 9 20
(price is for 1-4 people) 5 9 20
P.S.
There are also other facilities available
nearby, for couples or people who don’t want to share. Contact Anne for the list.
SHAMELESS SELF PROMOTION (A NEW CATEGORY!) (Also known as SSP!) Open to all Members…..
BECKY
ANDERSON ---
Becky Anderson is thrilled a Featured Jewelry Artist at S SALON & STUDIO at 9th
& Cushman. You can find my fused glass jewelry creations at the S Salon through
June 27. You can also find my fused glass jewelry, wine stoppers, and
larger art pieces at Gallery 49 in the Co-Op Plaza.
CHERYL BERRONG- Bear Gallery Gift Shop Corner Features FWS members each
month. Cheryl Berrong is the artist for June. For
future months to be the featured artist in the Bear Gallery Gift Shop
Corner, give
Helen Howard a call 374-2914 – leave a msg or email hmh@acsalaska.net
to set up your month for yourself.
MATT
MOBERLY has a show hanging at the Fairbanks Community
Museum. He states there are new colors and different
paintings. Be sure to check it out. Their summer hours are Mon-Fri, 11-7pm, Sat.
by Appointment, Sun. 11-3. The Museum
phone number is 457-3669
TOM NIXON will conduct a 3 Day Workshop: “How To Paint Outdoors”, August 17, 18, 19, 2012, Cost $150.00. Fairbanks Creek Lodge, 2320 Fairbanks Creek
Road, just off the Steese Hwy, at 23 mile.
Friday, Saturday, Sunday.
This workshop will cover
choosing the scene and setting the goal for the painting, then doing several
compositional thumbnails, followed by how to execute a meaningful value sketch,
and finally executing the actual painting.
Friday’s session will be dedicated to broad vista landscapes, Saturday will be mid sized landscapes, and Sunday will be up close and small landscapes. With an explanation and demo each session Tom
will help you to see what you want to paint, design the painting and then
execute that idea artistically. At the
conclusion of each session there will be a positive critique of each person’s
painting to help all prepare for the
next session!
Brenda is giving us a wonderful rate, including meals.
So please check out the flyer/registration that is attached.
Suggestion by Ellen Brown: At our picnic, FWS members sign a Thank You card for Jo Scott. I’ll
bring full sheets of Watercolor paper, and am glad to set it up. Similar
to what we did for Jack Taylor - paint a little something. Not tooo
fancy- she won't be taking it to the Big Apple. She is departing in Sept. Yes, Yes, Yes!! We’ll do it!
OUT OF TOWN
FRANK FRANCESE WORKSHOP, August 6 - 10, 2012, ANCHORAGE, ALASKA
Frank
Francese will teach a five day workshop in Anchorage, August 6 - 10, 2012. Spaces are
limited, reserve a seat from the Alaska Watercolor Society with the form available at
www.akws.org. See the Workshop page of Frank's website
(www.ffrancese.com) for more details on his workshop approach and agenda.
MARK McDERMOTT
<markmcde@gci.net>
wrote: I am teaching a watercolor
workshop titled "Watercolor Landscape: Tips & Techniques" at
Across The Bay Tent & Breakfast, Kachemak
Bay, the weekend of Aug.
17-19, 2012: http://www.tentandbreakfastalaska.com/Across_the_Bay/Watercolor.html (Ed. Note – this looks so cool!)
Mark
McDermott Painting Web Site: http://www.markmcdermottart.com
5100
Vaquero Road Photo Web Site: http://www.markmcdermottphoto.com
STILLPOINT – HALIBUT COVE (across from
Homer) Includes
Eric Weigardt. (This was a great email brochure, but unable to include it
because of space. So check out the
website and look at workshops.)
It will be in September.
Friends, We are
pleased to announce our lineup of retreats for the upcoming summer season. Make
plans now to attend one of our unforgettable events. Invite a friend, a loved
one, a parent or a sibling to attend along with you.
Blessings, Jan Thurston For more details: www.stillpointlodge.com/employment.htm
Blessings, Jan Thurston For more details: www.stillpointlodge.com/employment.htm
AND FROM HOMER AND THE KBWS:
Barbara Nechis Workshop scheduled for Sept.
6 - 9, 2012, at Lands End in Homer, Alaska. Barbara
Nechis is looking forward to being back in Alaska and coming to Homer. Under her
workshop guidelines she states: "Instruction is not geared towards
beginners or part time participants. (Anyone who has read my book and is
comfortable with my philosophy with benefit, whether or not they are
experienced in watercolor.) I begin with a demonstration lasting about an hour
and stress a different concept each day, followed by assistance to students. I
conclude each day with a one hour critique." A confirmation of receipt of your
application and deposit will be sent out around the first of June or before. A
supply list will be enclosed. Please send questions or comments to mkirkham65@gmail.com
Please view our
Newsletter and Calendar of Events on our website at: www.kachemakbaywatercolorsociety.com
CALL FOR ART: State
of Alaska
will be hosting 3 different Arts in
the State Parks this summer, David
Griffin is the contact person for the Dept Of Natural Resources.
Davd.griffin@alaska.gov the dates
and places are:
Independence Mine /Hatcher Pass June 16th, July 4th & 5th
Angel Rocks/Chena River State Rec Area August 25th & 26th, Helen plans to do this and has contacted David.
Independence Mine /Hatcher Pass June 16th, July 4th & 5th
Angel Rocks/Chena River State Rec Area August 25th & 26th, Helen plans to do this and has contacted David.
Here
is the note Helen received with more info. Hi Helen,
Thank you for contacting me. State Parks is planning an Arts in the Parks event to take place in the vicinity of Angel Rocks in the Chena River State Recreation Area. This event is all-ages, open to the public, and rain or shine. Although the focus is on Angel Rocks, the event will be staged out of Mile 48 pond. There's plenty of space there for camping and socializing
> Our plans are still be developed but I can tell you that we will have a variety of activities planned for the kids, and will be hosting a potluck dinner in the evening. A large tent will be set up, and we will also be providing tables and chairs. The event will wrap up with an art show under the tent Sunday afternoon. Once I get more details I'll let you know. Thanks for your interest. Dave.
Thank you for contacting me. State Parks is planning an Arts in the Parks event to take place in the vicinity of Angel Rocks in the Chena River State Recreation Area. This event is all-ages, open to the public, and rain or shine. Although the focus is on Angel Rocks, the event will be staged out of Mile 48 pond. There's plenty of space there for camping and socializing
> Our plans are still be developed but I can tell you that we will have a variety of activities planned for the kids, and will be hosting a potluck dinner in the evening. A large tent will be set up, and we will also be providing tables and chairs. The event will wrap up with an art show under the tent Sunday afternoon. Once I get more details I'll let you know. Thanks for your interest. Dave.
AND-SIMILAR-BUT DIFFERENT! Art for
Alaska Parks 2012 - Alaska's Top 30 Competition -
Award Categories
$1000 Grand Prize - Entry Deadline is July 31, 2012
New Award Category! - A Celebration Of Alaska's Beauty
The AFAP comp is designed to celebrate the beauty of Alaska by showcasing representational artists while enhancing the public awareness of Alaska's public accessible recreational areas. This event is sponsored by Alaska Artists Guild
You can obtain more information and Prospectus/Entry Form from our website: www.artforalaskaparks.com
Kurt Jacobson President ALASKA ARTIST GUILD
$1000 Grand Prize - Entry Deadline is July 31, 2012
New Award Category! - A Celebration Of Alaska's Beauty
The AFAP comp is designed to celebrate the beauty of Alaska by showcasing representational artists while enhancing the public awareness of Alaska's public accessible recreational areas. This event is sponsored by Alaska Artists Guild
You can obtain more information and Prospectus/Entry Form from our website: www.artforalaskaparks.com
Kurt Jacobson President ALASKA ARTIST GUILD
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: Is teaching on-going classes. Contact him for more information. Call Tom or Nelda at 456-3329 or email tnnixon@alaska.net for
more details or visit their improved & updated web site www.tomnixonart.com.
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.
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.
President Helen Howard,
374-2914; Vice President Becky Anderson, 474-4014;
Secretary/ Newsletter/
Membership Nelda L. Benson-Nixon, 456-3329; and Treasurer Olga Hesketh,
452-1210;
Historian Pamela Hansen,
388-8268
Fairbanks Watercolor Society
P.O. Box 82536
Fairbanks, AK 99708-2536
Address Service Requested
Potluck/Picnic: Wed.
June 20, 2012
6:30-??pm Wilderness
Pavilion
Pioneer Park, Fairbanks
