Artem "Rhads" Chebokha

Another Lines and Colors post, this one on a Russian digital artist whose work is a refreshing blend of realism and surrealism. And clouds. And light. Go see:
http://linesandcolors.com/2015/11/10/artem-rhads-chebokha/

Susan Doster Offers Classes

Susan Doster, a talented local artist and member of WVAS sent this information about upcoming classes she will be teaching:

> Just getting the word out about 2 classes I'm hoping to fill which I'm teaching at Morton this Winter and Spring!
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> Additionally, I'd be grateful if you would please pass this information on to someone whom you think might have an interest.
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> I'm teaching a beginning egg tempera painting class on Wednesdays, from 5:30-8:30, Jan. 13-Mar 2, 2016 (8 classes). Cost is $180+$15 supply fee.
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> Then, from March 23-April 27 (6 sessions), meeting at 5:15-8:15, I'm offering a Pan pastels' portrait class . The cost is $135 + split a portion of model fee.


Examples of paintings for each class.

The Painter's Keys

Some of you will have heard of Robert Genn's letters. Although he has died, his daughter continues to maintain the website and repost his letters, each of which carries much wisdom for artists, such as this one on "genius": http://painterskeys.com/a-touch-of-genius/

I encourage you to poke around the site and find some words that you need from time to time.

November Program

At the November 17th meeting, 7:00pm, Tippecanoe Arts Federation, Temre Stancfield will share with the us process of painting for her recent series of large, nature, circular paintings. You can read on her web site:http://temrestanchfield.com/home.html

My paintings marry the pictorial elements of both still life and landscape. The intent is to capture the perennial life cycle and to celebrate the inherent sustainability. I hope that these paintings ultimately bring to the viewer a renewed vision of our world that we live in. 

Although I work alone in the studio for hours on end to make a single painting, yet, I find the process to actually be collaborative. In this way, the artwork is the visual outcome of a whole community.

1People's Choice Award!

Is there a drum roll? The People's Choice award ballots were tabulated when the 2015 WVAS juried show was taken down yesterday.  The $50 Colortex gift certificate and bragging rights go to Debbie Remsberg for her acrylic painting, "Boat Shack."  Congratulations Debbie!

There is no award for 2nd place People's Choice, but coming in 2nd is Michael Lockerd for his watercolor painting, "Fading America."

One Week Left to See This Exhibit!

WVAS member, Pam Lassiter's exhibit, "Dans le Jardin de Pam," or "Pam's Garden" is on display until the morning of  Friday, October 23rd.  Pam has a collection of over 30 paintings, many of which are florals, on exhibit at the Henriott Group, 250 Main Street, Suite 650 (the 6th floor of the  Lafayette Savings Bank building).  If you haven't taken a stroll in her garden, you still have a few more days left to make sure you do!

October Program - "Show and Share"

Great time sharing together last night at the meeting - a few photos....shared, pan pastels, inks, grating paints onto wet paper, collage and more!