BRUSHSTROKES

Bloomington Watercolor Society
October 2008

DATES and UPDATES

October 13, Monday - Monthly Meeting
6:00 p.m., First Christian Church
Please use the Washington Street entrance.
After a short business meeting, there will be a demonstration on how to use watercolor pencils!
Who knew there were so many techniques? Bring yours (we have extra if you need to borrow) and your regular watercolor supplies.

October 26, Sunday - Plein Aire Painting at Oliver Winery
10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Oliver Winery on North SR 37.

This is our final paint out of the year. Many thanks to Alice Sharp who makes all the arrangements for our paint outs!

Below is a photo, compliments of Jacki Frey, taken through the window this past Wednesday at the paint out. Bob Talbot graciously invited us to their cabin, and wife Sue cooked up a pot of delicious chicken chili for us. It was misty, the fog was gently rising up over the pond, and the glorious colors of autumn reflected in the still water. Those who came to paint had a nice time, hiking in the rain under a canopy of trees, then warming up by the wood stove. A hearty thanks to Bob and Sue for their hospitality and providing such an incredible setting for our paint out.















November 5-29, "Body of Work"
Gallery North on the Square
Wednesday through Saturdays, 11:00 - 6:00
Opening Reception, Friday, November 7, 5:00 - 8:00
Cathy Korinek, Rose McCay, Linda Meyer-Wright, Carolyn Rogers Richard, Sandy Taylor, Tricia Wente are the BWS members exhibiting in this show by the Experimental Artists Group.

In their words, "The Experimental Artists Group are aqua media artists who meet in Brown County and Bloomington to paint and create together. The group explores new ideas in water media using transparent watercolor, acrylics, inks, collage, and other media. As a result of the sharing and exploring of techniques, ideas, spirit and resources, each of the artists creates work that is varied and unique. The theme explores the myriad connections of their lives, their bodies, and their work."

KUDOS and ACCOLADES
"small" is the current show at the John Waldron Art Center Miller Gallery, and many BWS artists are part of it! Johnnie Belinda, Sammye Dina Smith, Bonie Gordon-Lucas, Charlotte Ann Griffin, Jeanne Iler, Bob Thrasher, Sara Steffey McQueen, and Tricia Wente are all exhibiting through October 25. It's a big show about little pieces - don't miss it!

And while you are there, hop on up to the Flashlight Gallery on the next level. Shelley Frederick's exhibit of night scenes is really quite splendid. This show is up through October 25.

Nancy Davis Metz took First Place with her watercolor, "Rising Sunflower," at the Paoli (Indiana) Tri Kappa Art Show. "Tropical Garden Shed," a watercolor she painted at the Hilltop Gardens paint out, took Fourth Place. At the Mitchell (Indiana) Persimmon Festival Art Show, Nancy's "Sunflower Trio" received Third Place in the Still Life Division.

Bonnie Gordon-Lucas is exhibiting at a new gallery in town, the Venue.

Shelly Ritter's show, "Salon Des Artistique," is hanging at the Monroe County Library gallery now through October 31.

OPPORTUNITIES

WATERCOLOR WORKSHOP

Jacki Frey is offering a full day autumn scene painting workshop at her studio on Wednesday, October 22, from 9-3:30. The class fee is $35. Please reserve your space by email at jackifrey@hotmail.com.

CALL for ARTISTS

Gallery North on the Square, an artist-owned fine art gallery in business since 2002, is accepting applications for membership. Located at 116 W. Sixth in the historic Wicks Building on the Bloomington Courthouse Square, Gallery North is one of the finest galleries in southern Indiana. The Gallery represents a variety of mediums, including painting of all types, sculpture, fiber arts, ceramics/pottery, multi-media installations, fused glass, metals and other works.

Membership is juried and artist member-owners are responsible for sharing costs and work in the Gallery. The Gallery hosts new shows six to eight times per year with public receptions. The Gallery hosts successful juried shows that include outside artists, guest artist shows, and participates in cooperative programs with local charitable organizations.

Please visit http://www.gallerynorth.org/ for information, or contact membership chair Anabel Hopkins at (anahoppy@hughes.net), (812) 340-8781); or gallery president Carolyn Rogers Richard (crichard@homefinders.org), (812) 320-2200).

ANOTHER WINNER: Jacki Frey at the T.C. Steele Great Outdoor Art Contest in September with her watercolor which received an Honorable Mention.