Brushstrokes

June 2009

COMING UP….

MONTHLY MEETING
June 8, Monday
6:00 p.m.
First Christian Church
Corner of Kirkwood and Washington
After a short business meeting, Alice Sharp (with a little help from friends) will present a program about en plein aire painting…the hows, whys, and wherefores…with hints how to take all your supplies easily and conveniently, how to start your painting, and why do it, anyway.
The schedule of BWS paint outs is almost complete with two confirmed dates and locations. Please mark your calendar - sure hope you can join us for lots of fun, friends, and inspiration.

2009-2010 DUES are DUE by JUNE 30.
Don't lose your membership - you'd be missed!! Please bring a check to the meeting next Monday
OR
mail to BWS, PO Box 5236, B'ton 47407-5236,
OR
go to BloomingtonWatercolor.org and use the PayPal link to pay on-line. Single Member: $25.00. Two members in a household: $40. Associate or Student member: $10. Thanks, Carol, for the email reminder!

BWS PAINT OUT
June 27, 9:00 – 2:00, SATURDAY
Shelley Ritter’s Worker Farm
2530 N Loesch Road
This is a 17 acre sustainable farm with 2 miles of easy walking trails and lots of outbuildings, flowers, and chickens to paint.
From 3rd Street: go north on Curry Pike; west on Vernal Pike; north on Loesch Road.
From Ellettsville: Take Smith Pike south off SR 46, west on Woodyard Road, south on Loesch Road.
Look for the “BWS” sign. If you get lost or want further information, call Shelly at 812-679-8879 or email shelnew70@yahoo.com

BWS PAINT OUT
Saturday, July 25, SATURDAY, 9:00 – 2:00
I.U. Arboretum
South of 10th Street near the Library
Use meters in parking lot, or look for visitor parking. Do not park in permit parking.

The first BWS paint out of the season took place at Cedar Crest, the headquarters of the Sycamore Land Trust. It was a small turnout, but those who made it were treated to a tour of the grounds and the house by Erin Hollinden, outreach coordinator. The home, donated by the Caldwell family, contained many, many pieces of art from all over the world. Mrs. Caldwell was a scultptress, and several of her sculptures are around the grounds. The yard features a beautiful Victorian style tiered fountain (below) which contrasts vividly with the modern sculpture with fluid, suggestive lines (right). Thanks to Steve Jackson for arranging the paint outs, and thanks to Kim Neubecker for the photos!

BILL BORDEN DEMONSTRATION
June 13, Saturday
Madison, Indiana
Bill has graciously agreed to present an on-site demonstration in downtown Madison, Indiana on Saturday morning, June 13. He will just be painting, not teaching, and those who wish may bring their paints and spend the day.
Jacki Frey is organizing the trip, which will include ride sharing by the participants and lunch on your own. The group will leave about 7:30 a.m. and return between 5:00 and 6:00 p.m. To sign up, contact Jacki at jackifrey@hotmail.com, or call 320-6745.

KUDOS and CONGRATULATIONS
Gillian Harris’ painting, "Cherokee Purple (Heirloom Tomato)" has been selected for the American Society of Botanical Artists/Horticultural Society of New York’s Eleventh Annual Exhibition, to be held at the Horticultural Society of New York from September through November, opening reception scheduled for September 16.

Shelley Frederick has graduated from St. Mary of the Woods College with a degree in Art Therapy – Congratulations, Shelley! Between her internships and writing a thesis, we haven’t seen much of her so, come fall, we look forward to Shelley rejoining our BWS activities.

CLASSES and WORKSHOPS and VENUES, Oh, My!
Jacki Frey Studio
Open Paint Session
Friday, June 5, 9:30-1:30
Contact: Jacki Frey at jackifrey@hotmail.com or 320-6745

Jeanne Iler
Creative Drawing-New Techniques
June 11-25, Thursdays, plus Saturday, June 26
Beginning creative drawing teaches you how to see things because, if you can see an object, you can draw it. The class includes still life painting using water-soluble colored pencils, drawing cats using shapes (supplemented with ink and brush or pen on various surfaces), landscape painting on location, and portrait drawing (profile, three-quarter, and full-face views).
http://bloomington.in.gov/arts-and-crafts

Brown County Studio Tour
June 26-28
For all the info, go to http://www.browncountystudiotour.com/studiotour2009.htm

The Lawrence County Art Association
Watercolor Workshop with Tom Lynch
August 18-20
A 3-day watercolor workshop led by Tom Lynch on will be held in the Fellowship Room of the First Presbyterian Church, 15th & L Streets, in Bedford, Indiana. Cost is $180. PLUS, Mr. Lynch has provided a beautiful print ($75 value) to be given as a door prize at the end of the workshop. Tom’s website and his beautiful work can be seen at http://www.tomlynch.com/.

Daily schedule:
8:30 – Doors open for set-up, coffee and snacks.
9:30 – 4:30 Workshop.
12:30 – 1:30 Lunch.
Box lunch, including sandwich, fruit and cookie will be available for an extra $6 each. .

To register, send your name, address, phone # and e-mail address to Mary Jo Cannedy, 1011 17th Street, Bedford, IN 47421 along with $100 check or money order made payable to the Lawrence County Art Association. Advise if you would like a box lunch for 1, 2, or 3 days.
For registration information and answers, please contact Mary Jo at splinterc@sbcglobal.net.

Gallery Walk Friday, June 5, 5-8 pm
Enjoy a stroll around town, catch the shuttle, munch a bit, sip a little, and stop and see exhibits featuring your fellow BWS artists!

Gallery North on the Square
“Flora and Fauna” now through June 25

Featuring the watercolors of Jeanne Ellen Dutton (hey, that’s me!), acrylics by Cheryl Gregg Duckworth, photographs by Craig D. Barton of Barton Images, and metal sculptures by Glenn Carter. You will certainly enjoy these renditions of flowers and creatures, most of them from Earth! Other BWS artists exhibiting at Gallery North are Jeanne Iler, Cathy Korinek, Linda Meyer-Wright, and Carolyn Rogers Richard.



By Hand Gallery (also on the Square)
Tricia Wente, Sarah Steffey McQueen, Bonnie Gordon-Lucas and Jane Jensen exhibit here.

The Venue
Jacki Frey and Bonnie Gordon-Lucas were featured artists last month, and they continue to display their work with that of Johnnie Belinda and Sammye Dina Smith.

Ferrer Gallery, Nashville
June 1-27
“Vamps, Vixens and other Virtuous Women” featuring mixed media paintings and sculptures by Linda Meyer-Wright, Carolyn Rogers Richard, and Connie Boussom. Reception is Saturday, June 6, from 4-8 p.m.

Brushstrokes is an (almost) monthly
publication of the
Bloomington (Indiana) Watercolor Society.
Nancy Davis Metz, President 2009
Jeanne Ellen Dutton, Editor
PO Box 5236
Bloomington IN 47407-5236
members@bloomingtonwatercolor.org
http://www.bloomingtonwatercolor.org

Meeting Minutes May 2009

Bloomington Watercolor Society
Meeting Minutes
May 11, 2009

Members In attendance: Tina Allgood, Dan Alexander, Bob Anderson, Susan Blunck, Connie Brorson, Bob Burris, Mary Jo Cannedy, Zoe Dean, Linda Endris, Jodi Estell, Jacki Frey, Bonnie Gordon-Lucas, Charlotte Griffin, Susanne Haverstock, Carla Hedges, Steve Jackson, Sue Kim, Cathy Korinek, Nancy Davis Metz, Kim Neubecker, Meri Reinhold, Carol Rhodes, Shelly Ritter, Carolyn Rogers Richard, Joanne Shank, Bob Talbot, Beth Thurman, Betty Wagoner, Joanne Weddle. Tricia Wente.

New Members: Mary Jo Cannedy, Joanne Shank

Guests: Gail Clifton

Nancy Davis Metz, president, called the meeting to order at 6:18 p.m. at First Christian Church.
A. Minutes from April 13, 2009. Seeing no additions or corrections, a motion was made by Meri Reinhold to approve the minutes. After a second by Carla Hedges, the motion was passed.

B. Treasurer’s Report - Carol Rhodes reported a current balance of $1,866.76. Next year’s membership fee (due by June 30, 2009) can be paid by cash, check or through Pay Pal using a Pay Pal account or credit card. There are currently 70 members of BWS. Motion to accept the treasurer’s report was made by Charlotte Griffin and seconded by Mary Jo Cannedy. Motion carried.

C. Committee and Board Reports

1. Paint Outs – Steve Jackson. A finalized schedule will be posted on the website. Dates and locations thus far are:

a. May 30, 9:00 – 2:00 – Sycamore Land Trust Nature Conservancy, Cedarcrest, 4898 E. Heritage Road. Bring a sack lunch. Take 3rd Street to Bruster’s Ice Cream Stand, then 446 South. Look for Heritage Woods Road on the left. Keep going until you cross two speed bumps, then SLT on the right.

b. June 27, 9:00 – 2:00, Nature’s Sanctuary, Michele (Shel) Ritter, 2530 N. Loesch Road

c. July 25, 9:00 – 2:00, I. U. Arboretum. Park in the metered end of the I. U. Library lot closest to the Arboretum. August, September and October – no definite location at this time

2. Membership Shows – Tricia Wente

a. November – Showers Plaza

b. January – Columbus Learning Center

c. Baker Place – Contact Tricia for information.

D. Old Business
1. Note Card Project – Meri Reinhold, Bonnie Gordon-Lucas, Dan Alexander, Committee.
Meri reported results of research on printing services from two different businesses. Prices were quoted for printing postcards, note cards, greeting cards envelopes and card jackets. After a lengthy discussion, a motion was made by Cathy Korinek, seconded by Tricia Wente, to proceed with the card project. It was decided to only print note cards at this time. Meri Reinhold will continue to gather needed information. Bonnie Gordon-Lucas, Dan Alexander and Carol Rhodes will handle the logistics and develop a process outline and timetable by June.

E. New Business

1. There was no new business.

F. Outreach – Shelley Ritter – Redbud Classes – Shelly Ritter announced that teaching opportunities are available at Redbud. Classes go from 10:30 – noon and include lunch. Teachers receive $20 per hour. Contact Shelly if interested.

G. Announcements

1. T. C. Steele paint out Saturday, May 16, 2009. Festival of Flowers. Must register by May 10 to be included in the judging.

2. Tom Lynch: Watercolor Secrets Revealed Workshop 2009. Tuesday – Thursday, Aug. 18 – 20, 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., First Presbyterian Church, 15th & L, Bedford, Indiana. Cost $180. For further information contact Mary Jo Cannedy, 812-275-8736, splinterc@sbcglobal.net. Door prize – Tom Lynch print.

3. The Artesian First Annual Juried Exhibition – Art Sanctuary, Martinsville, Indiana. Opening Reception Friday, May 15, 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.

4. Jacki Frey announced two possible opportunities:

a. George Rapp, New Harmony, has an Artist Cottage available for artists who wish to come to that location to paint. Sleeps four.

b. Bill Borden follow-up session, Madison, Indiana. Contact Jacki if interested.

5. Dan Alexander – Upcoming sessions at Hobby Lobby:

a. Saturday, May 16, 1:00 – 3:00, $30. Ink wash.

b. May 23, 30, June 6, 13, 20. 1:00 – 3:00 p.m. $10 per session (do not have to attend all five dates). Basic drawing.

6. Jacki Frey Studio, Friday, May 22, 9:00 – 3:30, $35. Theme: Maine shop window with sailboat model in window and geraniums in window box. RSVP by Wednesday, May 20 at jackifrey@hotmail.com or call 812-320-6745.

7. 4th Annual Zionsville Paint Out, Zionsville, Indiana. Saturday, June 13. Coincides with the Guild’s annual Gardens of Zionsville Tour. Artists are invited to paint the gardens on the tour. For details, go to http://www.sullivanmunce.org/art.html. Free to members - $25 to non-members.

H. Adjournment – Motion to adjourn was made by Jacki Frey and seconded by Zoe Dean. Meeting closed at 7:03 p.m.

Program by Bob Talbot on painting photographing art works.

Respectfully submitted,
Joanne Weddle, Secretary