Happy New Year

December 31, 2008 at 4:27 pm (Art shows and Other)

Well another year has come to a close.  This is a time to look forward to 2009; make plans and dream about what the coming year holds.

I am so thankful to be surrounded by the wonderful artists of the Battle River Art Club.  I really do not think I would have progressed to where I am today without the support and the help of everyone in the club.  I know many of you feel the same.

Kudo’s have to go to the original members who have carried the club throughout the years to where it is today.  We appreciate you and we acknowledge you – and you all know who you are!!

So here’s to 2009 – May we all grow as artists and may our club continue to enjoy the comradarie and fellowship that makes BRAC such a success.

Keep those paintbrushes full and Happy Painting!!

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Another Lesson from Sharon

December 28, 2008 at 3:53 pm (Art shows and Other)
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Hopefully you all had a great Christmas and got exactly what you wanted.

I was cruising the internet this morning and happened to visit Sharon William’s blog. There was a whole step by step lesson on making watercolor xmas cards.

Of course, it is now Dec 28, so too late for me this year; but maybe if I start now………

http://sharonlynnwilliams.blogspot.com/

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Call for Entries – Wainwright Arts Festival

December 17, 2008 at 12:40 am (Art shows and Other)
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Kristin sent some information about a call for entries to the Wainwright Arts Festival and Art Show to be held February 27, 2009 in Wainwright.

As the requirement is that registration is needed by Dec 31, if anyone is interested in entering, please check out the entry details below.

Registration for 2009 Wainwright Arts Festival

Art Show: February 27nd and 28th.

Registration deadline is December 31st, 2008
Fee $25, made payable to Wainwright Arts Council.
Fee and bio can be dropped off or mailed to:

Star News Inc.
Att: Kelly Clemmer
414 10th Street
Wainwright, AB T9W 1P5

kelly@starnews.ca

• Artwork can be for sale, not for sale, or any combination.
• A maximum of 10 artworks will be accepted, fewer if your work is large (above 24”x 36” for 2D work).
• Displaying and set up of all three-dimensional artwork is the responsibility of the artist. Tables will be available, and the artist can stay with the table if desired.

• All artwork needs to be dropped off at the Wainwright Communiplex, Friday, February 27nd, between 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. All artwork not sold must be picked up starting at 4 p.m. until 5 p.m. on February 28th.
• Original artwork and prints are acceptable, but all prints (in all mediums) must be framed or matted appropriately. Prints on canvas are acceptable without frame, but must look professional. All prints must be clearly marked to let the consumer know this is a reproduction, not an original.

• Artists are not required to be in attendance at all times, but buyers usually like to speak to the artist, and may assist your sales.

• A central desk will accept funds for each artist, with cheques payable to the artist directly, which the artist will receive at the end of the show.

• An artist’s bio is to be faxed/dropped off or emailed to Kelly at the address above by December 31. The bio should have a brief history of the artist’s style, work or influences. Contact information can be added if desired.

• All artwork must have tags to accompany the work, including artist’s name, title, medium and price/or not for sale.
• Each artist should consider bringing pamphlets, business cards or display books of their work, if they wish, for the artists’ table.

Please consider entering – it is great to get outside our club and see how other clubs organize their shows.  If you are not interested in entering; please consider attending the show.

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A Lesson in Painting

December 9, 2008 at 9:52 pm (Art shows and Other)

I happened to be surfing through some of the links on the blog (as I often do to get inspired) and noticed that Sharon Williams actually has two “how to” lessons on painting waterfalls on her blog.  It would be great practice to follow along with her as she gives instruction on how to make a painting from photo to art. 

Waterfall #1

Waterfall #2

Enjoy and Have Fun!

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Time to Fight for Your Country!

December 2, 2008 at 4:18 am (Art shows and Other)
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We had a rousing political discussion at Art tonight about the future of our country and the anger we all felt at how every one of the political parties was acting during this time of economic crisis.  Suggestions were made that emails needed to be sent to these children to tell them to grow up and get on with doing what they were elected to do.  So to that end, below are some email addresses you can use if you want to express how you feel about what is happening.

The Governor General Because the Governor General now has the final decision as to whether to allow the coalition or to deny it, perhaps expressing your feelings to her will make a difference. 

308 members of parliament You can download the list into word then copy and paste the email addresses into your email.  Note:the email list is divided into10 batches so as not to overload Outlook Express. Copy and paste into the “TO”: section, and your email program will add the semicolons as it sends.

It is time to stand up and tell them all that we are unhappy with how they are acting.

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