Peggy Brown Watercolor Workshop

The Bloomington Watercolor Society
is pleased to present a watercolor workshop by award winning Hoosier artist,
PEGGY BROWN. Peggy is a juried member of several watercolor societies across the United States, has several awards on her mantel for outstanding works of art, and is an experienced (and fun!) instructor. She currently exhibits at the Brown County Art Guild in Nashville, Indiana, and her work may be viewed online at http://www.peggybrownart.com/aboutpeggy.html

This full day workshop takes place Saturday, May 28, 2011 from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. in Bloomington, Indiana.

For complete details about where, when, how much, please go to
http://www.bloomingtonwatercolor.org/peggybrown.htm

To register, please contact members@bloomingtonwatercolor.org.

See below for supply list and artist's statement.





Above, "Collection" by Peggy Brown; Left, "Rambling" by Peggy Brown

From Peggy:

"The recipe for creating good art is part excellent technique and part good design, mixed with a whole lot of spirited individuality.
"TECHNIQUE is physical, the easiest component to teach and develop. Learning technique is fun; it just takes time and practice and patience.
"DESIGN, the mental ingredient, is more important, and also the most difficult element of art to teach and master.
"ORIGINALITY or INDIVIDUALITY reflects the artist’s soul. It cannot be taught, but it certainly should be encouraged."

This workshop will focus on DESIGN and TECHNIQUES that are based upon tradition – but, to keep things lively, will include some experimental techniques. The entire class will join together to extend and encourage ORIGINALITY and INDIVIDUALITY.

SUPPLIES:
Some sheets or a pad of lightweight drawing paper for quickie experiments.
Several nice pieces of watercolor paper. I like to work on Strathmore Aquarius during workshops because it will lay flat. Any watercolor paper will do.
If you have them, bring some pieces or scraps of already painted papers to use in designing a collage. Or, if you have one, bring a painting you are willing to cut up or tear and design into a new collage.

MEDIA:
Transparent watercolors, any color, any brand; however, the more expensive brands give better results.
You can also bring acrylics, pencils, crayons, or the media of your choice. I am not sure of results with other media, but you can have fun and experiment. I will be using transparent watercolors.

I will demonstrate techniques also using Nu-pastels, colored pencils, watercolor pencils, and charcoal. If you have them, bring them. We can share.

EQUIPMENT:
Palette, brushes, water containers – the usual watercolor equipment.

SUPPORT:
Bring 2 pieces of plexi-glass or waterproof boards to support work in progress.

FOUND OBJECTS:
Feathers, dried flowers, thread, string lace, tissue papers.

OTHER EQUIPMENT:
Scissors, masking tape, ruler, pencil, eraser, anything you love working with. Also bring an old framing mat to view work in progress.

Bloomington Watercolor Society
Meeting Minutes
April 11, 2011

Members in attendance:

Evelyn Alwine, Bob Anderson, Candi Bailey, Bob Burris, Zoe Dean, Jeanne Dutton, Linda Endris, Jodi Estell, Teresa Folk, Jackie Frey, Charlotte Griffin, Jerome Harste, Jeanne Iler, Stephen Jackson, Pat Jones, Margret Kingrey, Kriste Linkdberg, Meredith Metz, Nancy Metz, Nina Ost, Meri Reinhold, Deborah Rush, Deloris Schneider, Susan Seo, Joanne Shank, Sammye Dina Smith, Joyce Stumpf, Bob Talbot, Michelle Talbot, Bob Thrasher, Betty Wagoner, Vi Working.

Guests in Attendance:
Daniella Yakira, Cynthia Currie

The meeting was called to order at 6:15 p.m. at the First Christian Church with Kriste Lindberg, President, presiding. Kriste asked members to greet our guests, new members (Pat Jones, Hyunkyoung (Susan) Seo, and Teresa Folk).

Kriste thanked Evelyn Alwine as hospitality chair for arranging for the bountiful refreshments provided by Jeanne Iler, Jeanne Dutton, Candi Bailey and Evelyn Alwine herself
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The minutes of the last meeting (March 14, 2011) were available on the Blog and no additions or corrections were found from the members in attendance. The members accepted the minutes unanimously as written.

The Treasurer's Report for March was read by Jeanne Dutton. Jeanne reminded the members that membership dues are due in June.

Committee Reports
Paint Outs Chair, Jackie Frey, passed out a map showing the meeting place for the first paint-out which is to be held on April 30 at McCormick Creek State Park. Members are reminded that there is an entrance fee for access to state parks but that the fee is per car so car-pooling would be a good idea. Nancy Metz volunteered to coordinate a car pool list at the meeting and she will add to the list should member who missed the meeting want to call or email her.

Activities/Workshop Chair, Deloris Schneider, pointed out that there was a poster at the back of the room providing information about the Peggy Brown Workshop to be held on May 28 from 9 to 4. The cost for members is $55 and the number of seats it limited to 20. There are currently 10 seats available. If the seats are not filled by members, enrollment will be opened to non-members at $65. Deloris volunteered to collect some of the “shared” supplies that are on the workshop supply list. Please contact Deloris if you have the required supplies in quantity and wish to share them. Deloris also asked that members submit suggestions for the fall workshop instructor.

Shows-Kriste Lindberg encouraged members to continue to paint their parks in preparation for the fall membership show.

Jeanne Dutton provided details on The Venue’s show (see the BWS Blog dated 4/10/2011 for more details).

Old Business:

Joanne Swank invited members of BWS to attend the April 26 meeting of the Visual Arts Guild to be held at El Norteno at 7:00 p.m. The meeting is titled “Making Your Portfolio Professional.”

Kriste encouraged members to take advantage of the “Exchange Table” at the back of the room and to bring other art related books, videos, supplies to share/loan to the next meeting. A “Try it Here” section was added for those who would like to bring in products to try then and there. The table is continuing to evolve.

Jeanne Dutton announced that the new BWS signs should be available for use at the April Paint-Out.

New Business:

The board received an email from the president of the Watercolor Society of Indiana, Sandy Ezell, who was in search of networking in the hopes of enhancing the experiences of members of both groups. Kriste Lindberg suggested that BWS invite Sandy to come to one of our meetings to discuss possibilities. Kriste will follow through with the invitation.

Announcements:
Zoe Dean pointed to the framed watercolor at the back of the room by Ken Bucklew and invited anyone interested in having it to buy a raffle ticket. The drawing is on May 3.

Betty Waggoner is leading a 2 hour hike on April 23 as part of the TC Steele Wildflower Foray. There will be opportunities during the hike to take pictures that might be watercolor worthy.

The meeting was adjourned at 6.40 p.m. and attention was transferred to the evening's program by Nancy Metz and Jackie Frey entitled “Plein Air and Beyond: Choosing a Subject, Focus, and Composition”. Nancy encouraged everyone to try Plein Air Painting and provided a checklist of what you should take with you without taking your whole studio. Jackie Frey then provided some technical tips on how to pick something to paint from the 360 degrees of landscape that you see around you. Those who were in a painting mood then did some sketches based on photos that Jackie provided.

Respectfully submitted,
Charlotte Griffin
BWS Secretary, 2011

BWS at the Venue

BWS - CREATIVE SENIOR MONTH

May 3-15, 2011

BWS members over the age of 50 have been invited to exhibit in a themed show at The Venue, Fine Art and Gifts as part of Creative Senior Month. The exhibit will take place over the May 6-8 weekend, and that includes First Friday, Graduation at I.U., and Mother’s Day, all three!

INFORMATION

Who: This exhibit features the work of BWS members, 50 years of age and above, as part of Creative Senior Month in Bloomington.

The Theme: I.U. Landscapes and Mother’s Day.

The Medium: Watermedia, not just limited to transparent watercolors

The Maximum Size: 24” in either direction, including mat and frame.

The Maximum Selling Price: $350 - ALL PAINTINGS MUST BE FOR SALE

Commission: The Venue retains 50% of all sales.

Framing: All pieces must be appropriately framed using flat D-hooks and wire. No toothed hangers and no eye hooks are allowed.

Registration: In order that we may have an idea of the number of paintings entered, please register by contacting Jeanne.Dutton@att.net, or contact Jeanne by calling 812-331-1628. Register no later than April 11.

VOLUNTEERS to DEMO WATERCOLOR PAINTING

You are invited to set up on the porch at the Venue on Friday, May 6; Saturday, May 7; and/or Sunday, May 8. Please let Jeanne know if you would like to sit for a couple hours and do plein air painting. You do not have to participate in the exhibit to volunteer – everyone is welcome! Bring your paint pal with you and enjoy the beautiful spring day.

IMPORTANT DATES

· APRIL 11: Deadline to register with Jeanne.

· APRIL 26-MAY 1: Deliver paintings to the Venue

· MAY 3: Exhibit opens

· MAY 6, First Friday: Opening Reception, 5:30 - ??

· MAY 13: Closing Reception 5:30 - ??

· MAY 15: Show closes

Paintings may be picked up after May 15 during business hours at the Venue.

The Venue reserves the right to determine if a painting is appropriate for hanging and, depending upon the number of paintings submitted, all paintings may not necessarily be hung at the same time. Some paintings may be invited to hang for a longer period of time. The Venue curator will discuss this with the individual artists.

The Venue, Fine Arts and Gifts

114 S Grant Street (across from the Snow Lion)

11:00-7:00, Tuesday through Saturday; Noon – 4:00 on Sunday.

Contact information: Jeanne Dutton, jeanne.dutton@att.net