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Next General Meeting October 9 , 2013 7:00 PM
Regular ACAA meetings are the SECOND WEDNESDAY of the month
Location Amador Senior Center 229 New York Ranch Road Jackson, California 95642
VISITORS ARE WELCOME Officers President: Judy Day Vice President: Donna Plant Recording Secretary: Em Rojas Corres. Sec’y: Judy Jackson Treasurer: Laureen Shimmon Board Members Marie Mort Dorothy Magoffin Curtis Stromm Catherine Woodruff
Amador County Artists Association
October 2013
Newsletter
Letter From the Editor Hi Everyone! Though we had a surprise for the first day of Autumn, a rainstorm complete with thunder, lightning, rain and hail, Open Studios endured. Many of us were unex-pectedly pleased by the turnout during the downpour. Then sunshine on Sunday brought even more visitors to our studios. I’m hoping everyone did as well, if not better, than Sandra Campbell and me. We had great fun, lots of visitors, and each had a number of sales! We were delighted! Sandra Campbell and Lynn Slade did an excellent job coordinating all the efforts and reminding the participants of their dates and obligations to accomplish a successful tour. I heard our raffle went well, and we earned more money this year than last, even though there were fewer open studios. Thank you to Sandra and Lynn for their leadership in this great accomplishment, and thank you to everyone else who contributed to making this year’s Open Studios Tour a success.
Shari Shari L. Schreiber ACAA Newsletter Editor and Web Site Chairperson [email protected] www.amadorcountyartists.org www.facebook.com/amadorartists
WELCOME
NEW MEMBER MICHELLE MELNICZEK
In Memoriam for ACAA Member DEANE SLANE
A Celebration of Life for Deane Slane Sadly, the ACAA has lost member Deane Slane when she passed away gracefully in her home on Wed, Sept 18. A life-time professional artist specializing in oil landscapes, Deane has been a very active member of ACAA since 2004, when she moved from West Point to Jackson. Although she has been fighting cancer all this year, she still committed to the Open Studio show held in Sept, and was working on a new canvas right until the end. Her paintings and a small memorial table were shown at her Open Studio location, one of her favorite shows.
A Celebration of Life for Deane will be held on Sat, Oct 19, at 2 pm at the Chapel at The Calvary Church in Sutter Creek. All ACAA members and friends of Deane are invited to come and spend some time sharing stories of their favorite times with Deane. Some of her paintings will on display, including the final, semi-finished paint-ing that brought her much joy in her final weeks. Refreshments, tea and coffee will be served. Please send donations to Hospice in lieu of flowers. For additional information, please contact her daughter and ACAA member Karen Crane at 223-1720. Karen has been caring for Deane, and will continue to live at her home and keep the same phone number.
Amador County Artists Association PO Box 358 Jackson, CA 95642 www.amadorcountyartists.org www.facebook.com/Amadorartists Newsletter Editor Shari L. Schreiber [email protected]
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For more news visit amadorarts.com a Carol Harper website
Notice from Laureen Shimmon
Wolf Workshop w/ Kitty Davids (July's demonstrator) Oct. 26th & 27th, 10 am to 4 pm Sat., Sun. At senior center $40.00 down payment due by meeting on Sept. 11th, 2013, Make check out to ACAA and deliver to Laureen Shimmon PO Box 163, Pine Grove, CA. 95665. Balance due by Oct. 26th of $35.00 = $ 75.00 total for Kitty's workshop. There will be a charge added on for the room rent depending on how many sign up. I need to have you sign up by Sept. 6th if you're interested. We need to have a minimum number to sign up. Call me at: 209-295-7282 or 209-256-1881, or email me [email protected] Thank you, Laureen Shimmon (contact person) Workshop: We'll be learning Kitty's Technique of under-painting in acrylics/ glazing w/oils that she will provide, also the special board for each artist. If enough sign up she will then give a supply list for all questions and information con-tact Laureen.
THANK YOU! To The Following For Making
The 2013 Amador Artists Open Studios Possible OUR BENEFACTORS: AMADOR COMMUNITY FOUNDATION AMADOR COUNTY ARTS COUNCIL GALLERY 10 HANFORD STREET GALLERY MOTHER LODE PRINTING STEVE HOLLER OUR SPONSORS: HEIN & CO. BOOKSTORE JACKSON PAINT SPOT ST. KATHARINE DREXEL MEN'S CLUB OUR CONTRIBUTORS: ADD ART BRENT & JEFF'S UPCOUNTRY HARDWARE FINE EYE GALLERY GIFTED JB'S AWARDS & ENGRAVING PETROGLYPHE GALLERY PINE GROVE VIDEO RICHARD & SHERRY'S COLLECTIBLES RIDGE ROAD GARDEN CENTER SUTTER CREEK GALLERY THE HOLE AFFAIR
A 3-day Workshop with Lynn Slade Valuable Values October 11, 12 and 13 9 AM to 4 PM Held in the studio in Pioneer Interesting value shapes in a painting are more important to the success of the painting than the color itself. Seeing these ab-stract values in your subject matter is one of the first and most difficult things for an artist to understand. Learn about the power of these valuable values, how to find them in our subject matter and connect them with transitional passages. In addition, we’ll learn the concept of 80/20 in a composition, how to find and make a focal point stand out and direct the viewer’s eye to it. Understanding these design concepts can help take your paintings to the next level. The workshop will explore collage techniques using a variety of rice papers. Combining color and texture, we’ll work toward creating a dramatic finished work. Class size is limited. $140 List of supplies and additional details upon enrollment. For further information contact Lynn at [email protected] or 209-295-4667
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RESOURCES OFFERED BY ACAA MEMBERSRESOURCES OFFERED BY ACAA MEMBERS
SHARI L. SCHREIBER
Have Videos made of your artwork images.
Contact Shari L. Schreiber for details: 209-295-2951 or email at [email protected]
www.yourwritehands.com for the comprehensive price list of services.
TED SMITH FRAMING
Picture framing and repairs.
Reasonable prices.
209-296-4963
SABINA TURNER PAINTING CLASSES
Wednesday "painting" class has grown to include all media except pastel.
It runs from 10:00 am to 12:30 pm.
Weekly classes cost is $25.00 per week. [email protected]
FACE PAINTING / BODY ART BY LESLIE VASQUEZ
Feature art at your next party by turning guests into a work of art ... they can become the typical cat, dog, but-
terfly, princess or a Van Gogh, Cubism, or something inspired by master artists. It's entertaining, a great conversa-
tion starter and it's fun.
[email protected] www.LeslieVasquez.net 209-296-3750 cell 775-303-5844
SUTTER CREEK GALLERY, 35 Main St. Sutter Creek, CA 95685 209-267-0228
Now doing matting and framing, with discounted rate for local artists.
We still have a few openings for co-op members. We are looking for local - Amador and Calaveras counties -
who can work 2 days a month in the gallery and attend the co-op meeting once a month.
MARGO CARR - A LADY PAINTER
Color & design consulting for residence & business. Expert painting,
Decorative finishes, Murals, Venetian plasters. and Torn paper walls.
Ca Lic#531102 www.aladypainter.com [email protected]
209-296-3339
Call for Artists 2013 Holiday Gift Show
In December Hanford St. Gallery in Sutter Creek will present a Holiday Gift Show featuring Fine Art Crafts. We are looking for work in the following mediums: jewelry, wood, stone, glass, metal, ceramic , fiber art, toys, un-scented candles and bath products, and other handmade items. Please NO drawings, photographs, or paintings except as note/greeting cards in packaged sets. We will be selling pieces for $100 and below. Experience shows that sales are best when most items are priced between $15-$65, with the most popular jewelry items selling from $15-$35. Interested artists should submit descriptions, pricing information and sample photos of their proposed sale items as email attachments to the gallery at: [email protected] Submission deadline is October 1, 2013. The gallery will provide small tables (card table size or smaller.) Hanford St. Gallery operates on a 30% commis-sion, there are no entry fees and selected artists will be notified by October 15 at the latest. We have no display
CALL TO ARTISTS - ANNUAL JURIED PHOTOGRAPHY SHOW, February 1 to February 28, 2014 The Lodi Community Art Center (LCAC) invites all interested photographers to participate in our 2nd Annual Photography Show. Submission is open to all artists residing in the United States. For more information and News & Events see the ACAA Website www.amadorcountyartists.org
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Press Release from Sutter Creek Gallery
Loretta Armstrong, creator of a unique style she calls “Whimsical Toons,” is Sutter Creek Gallery’s artist of the month for October. In her own words, she “has been painting forever” in oils from her high school days until today. She attended school in Ione and lived on Five Mile Drive on an old dairy riding horses and turning her surroundings into art. She has used many different styles and painted a variety of subjects over the years. One of these is her painted chickens which are very popular with collectors in the U.S. and Europe. Armstrong paints on a daily basis and currently is concentrating on portraits, landscapes, and animals, along with a
style she has been developing for the past few years. Loose, colorful and fun, her “Whimsical Toons” are free and happy. These images, which are pulled out of her head and transferred onto canvas, feature twisted and turned lines with lots of color and texture. Her “inner child” shines through in this fun style which has drawn an enthusiastic following. Finding inspiration in local sites, many of Armstrong’s paintings depict homes, schools, churches and vistas fa-miliar to local residents, some rendered in her “toon” style and others in a more traditional manner. The spooky houses and harvest scenes are especially appealing at this time of year. Armstrong was commis-sioned to paint a mural depicting the Cemeteries and
Churches of Sutter Creek, which is one of the murals hanging in the Sutter Creek Auditorium. Her work is featured in numerous venues throughout Amador County. Sutter Creek Gallery invites you to spend some time with the artist at a reception on Saturday, October 5, from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m., as part of the region’s First Saturday Art Trek. Loretta Arm-strong is one of 30 artists exhibiting at the gallery located in the heart of Sutter Creek at 35 Main Street, where her original paintings, prints and cards are available. The gallery is open Wednesday and Thursday 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., Fri-day and Saturday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sunday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. For additional information, call 209-267-0228 or email [email protected].
The titles are: “Let the Good Times Roll,” “You Are My Sunshine,” and “Sunflower.”
OCTOBER 9, 2013 DEMONSTRATION BY HARRY BRIGGS
Harry Briggs has been an illustrator for 24 years working in a variety styles, both digitally
and traditionally. His clients include book publishers like Scholastic and McGraw-Hill,
Newspapers like the Washington Post, the New York Post and LA Times, and a long
relationship with American Greetings. He lives in Pioneer.
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Your membership makes it possible for AmadorArts to
bring an array of arts opportunities and events to Ama-
dor County, including:
Arts Education Programs- Each year we bring
high quality arts education into Amador County
schools. In 2013, 1000 elementary-aged children will
participate in our arts classes.
TGIF Free Summer Concerts- 2013 will be our
17th year of providing free summer concerts, featuring
local musicians, throughout Amador County.
Art Scholarships- Each year AmadorArts awards
scholarships to selected graduating seniors for continu-
ing education in the arts. In 2012 two young women
received $1,000 scholarships.
Be sure to check out amadorarts.org for more activities
and events.
Join
Sabina TurnerWW, NWS
For a Portrait Workshop October 26th, 27th & 28th On Friday morning we will be doing face mapping and short gesture drawings. Then we will follow up with a pot luck lunch and a portrait video. On Saturday morning Sabina will demonstrate a watercolor portrait. In the afternoon students will work from a costumed model, working in the medium of their choice. (excluding pastels). On Sunday we will have the model from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm and again from 12:30 pm to 2:00 pm following lunch. Followed by a photo session and class critique. During the workshop students will review face structure from different angles, warm/cool color relationships and how to incorporate a background. Class times are from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm each day. Cost for the workshop is $185.00 which includes model fees. Sabina can be contacted at 209-245-6581 or through her email at [email protected]. For examples of her work visit her website at sabinaturner.com.
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Mad Brad Returns to HANFORD ST. GALLERY While studying archeology in the early 60's Brad Devereaux's exposure to the coun-terculture was inevitable. The influence persists today. From exploring ancient civili-zations he moved to the inner psyche as a mental health worker all the while savor-ing the world of the coffeehouse. Not today's drive-thru non-stop caffeine purveyor, but the sort of place with an atmosphere of inquiry and contemplation. The kind of place where cynicism is tempered with art, poetry and music. Over his 16 years as a clinical social worker, Brad developed a deep appreciation for the importance of inter-personal communication and an equally deep desire to explore visual art as a path-way for that communication.
"Eventually I understood my calling to be an artist; but for a long time I held onto my job in social work out of sense of duty." Finally he made the commitment to art full time. Brad's paints might be laid down on a stretched canvas or just as likely on something constructed from scraps found around his workshop/studio. Bright colors and wild patterns eventually resolve into something you rec-ognize. Something from the everyday world or discovered in your innermost depths. Neither strictly representational or abstract, his work is designed to evoke a response from the viewer.
"It is meaningful for me when people pause for a moment and search for an awareness of their own reactions when viewing my work. Whatever someone finds in one of my pieces is OK with me if they have honestly attempted to truly see what might be there." Opening October 3rd at the Hanford St. Gallery in Sutter Creek, the show will run through October 27. There will be a reception for the artist on Oct. 5th from 4 to 7pm as part of the Amador 1st Saturday Art Trek. Located one minute north of downtown Sutter Creek at 291 Hanford St. (Next to the Days Inn Motel) the Hanford St. Gal-lery is open Thursday thru Sunday from
11am to 5pm. For more information call 209-267-8074 or email [email protected].
ART IN PUBLIC PLACES
LOCATIONS AND ARTISTS
Laurie Williams -- Sierra Eye Care in Jackson
Catherine Woodruff -- Senior Center in Jackson
Leslie & David Schupp -- American River Bank in Jackson
Dorothy Magoffin -- Rosebuds Restaurant in Jackson
Leslie Vasquez -- Clark’s Corner in Ione
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8317 Main Street • Mokelumne Hill, CA 95245 • (209) 286-1387
PERSONAL PETROGLYPHS
Opening and reception on Saturday, October 5, 2013.
Artist Demonstrations 3 - 5 pm
Opening Reception 6 - 9 pm
A show displaying over 40 recent works of artists, Pamela Findleton and Dale
Laitinen, inspired by the landscapes of the American Southwest.
The allure of the journey, the mystery of the unknown, and the potential for trans-
formation unfold through the work of artists, Pamela Findleton and Dale Laitinen at
Petroglyphe Gallery this Fall. Both artists were recently inspired by their travels
through the landscapes of the American Southwest. Through works that capture
the spectacular plays of light and shadow, Findleton and Laitinen’s new paintings
convey a connection to an ancient timeless landscape.
Visit with the artists at Petroglyphe Gallery and learn more about their painting ad-
ventures in Nevada, Utah and Arizona. Enjoy Findleton Estate wines and delectable
appetizers. There will be a free drawing for a $100 Gift Certificate to the gallery at
the closure of the opening event.
http://gallerypetroglyphe.com/events-2/personal-petroglyphs-opens-10513/
Mark Your Calendars...
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 15, 2013
5:00 - 8:00 P M
Enjoy music by guitarist Herb Boxhorn, visit with many of our artists and enjoy wine & light appetizers.
Find those unique & special gifts from our selection of fine art & jewelry.
November 8-10, 2013
9:00am to 4:00pm
BACK TO THE FUTURE with Dale Laitinen
This 3 day workshop concentrates on the basic transparent watercolor tech-
niques, color mixing, and brush handling. Break old habits and refresh your-
self with new ways to use the basics. This workshop is suitable not only
for those new to watercolor, but also to veteran painters who would like to
enhance their skill at this often challenging medium. Visit our website for
more information,
www.gallerypetroglyphe.com/events-2/workshops
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Galleries
Art Trek Saturday October 5
AmadorArts Gallery - “Evolution of the Photographer” - a Retrospective of Laura Mah’s photographic explorations over the last 20 years. Her popular hand-colored scenes of Amador County are a marriage of her favorites -- black and white film, the darkroom and hand coloring techniques, along with digital darkroom finishing. The results are beautiful ethe-real scenes of the Gold Country. Attempted hours of AmadorArts gallery are 9-2, Mon, Tuesday, Thurs. Fri. & Saturdays 1-4pm. Call first 267-9038. 11-A Randolph St., Sutter Creek. 95685. Turn off Main St. one block by the Back Roads Café, adjacent to the historic Monte-verde General Store. www.amadorarts.org Hanford St. Gallery - All Things Mechanical by Sharon Galligan. This well known artist and longtime member of the Board of Directors of AmadorArts has painted fields and flowers for years. But more recently she has taken up the chal-lenge of looking closely at the wheels and gears that help our world go around. Her tightly framed watercolors achieve a sense of the abstract through acute observation and realistic rendering. 291 Hanford St. (old Highway 49), Sutter Creek, CA 95685. Gallery is open Thursday thru Sunday from 11am to 5pm.www.hanfordstgallery.com; 209-267-8074. Petroglyphe Gallery - Original contemporary works of art in oil, acrylic, watercolor, glass, ceramic, metal and jewelry. Also on display, are limited edition bronze sculptures and copper plate etchings. The gallery is gearing up for a major one month show called “Personal Petroglyphs” which opens Oct. 5 and will feature works of a Southwest focus by Pam Find-leton and Dale Laitinen. Thurs – Sat 11:30am – 5:30pm, Sunday 11:30am – 4:00pm. 8317 Main St., Mokelumne Hill, CA 95245. www.gallerypetroglyphe.com or call 209-286-1387. Little City Studio & Gallery - Call Carol - 209-267-9189 Hours: Fri, Sat, Sun 10-5 14180 Main St., Amador City, CA 95601 Fine Eye Gallery –The works of many fine artisans from across the country can be seen here, such as artsy clocks, furni-ture, lighting, jewelry, clothing, and more. 71 Main St., Sutter Creek, CA 95685 www.fineeye.com or call 209-267-0571. Gallery 10 Stella Stevens - Stella's watercolor works are highly regarded by wildlife and art experts alike. What distin-guishes the work is her unique capacity to capture the soul of the animal and its anatomical . Come meet Stella at the Art Trek reception Saturday, Sept. 7, between 2 and 4 pm. at Gallery 10, 15 Eureka Street in Sutter Creek. The gallery is open Thursday through Monday from 11:00 - 5:00 p.m. www.gallery10suttercreek.com. 209-267-0203. Sutter Creek Gallery - Unique Art by Unique People - ArCreations is a non-profit program whereby artists with develop-mental disabilities can create, exhibit and sell their art. These artists have been showing their work at the Sutter Creek Gal-lery for some time and will be the gallery’s artists of the month for September. Each artist explores and develops his or her own personal vision utilizing various media including watercolor, paper collage, jewelry, painted tiles, scarves and more. Artworks include a card explaining the choice of subject, often with a quote by the artist. To honor these artists, a reception will be held Sept. 7
th from 4-7 at the Sutter Creek Gallery, a co-operative of 30 local artists, where the variety of
art is awesome. Hours: Fri., Sat. 10-6; Thurs., Sun., Mon. 11-5. 35 Main St., Sutter Creek, CA 95685. www.suttercreekgallery.com or call 209-267-0228. Add Art Provides fine art framing services and displays the work of John Johannsen who first showcased his vibrant whimsical canvases in a one-man show at the California Palace of the Legion of Honor. 20 Main St., Jackson, CA 95642. www.addart.com 209-223-3339. Chaos glassworks - Using a state-of-the-art electric furnace, David Hopman blows and handshapes one-of-a-kind ex-quisite art glass pieces, from bowls, to lights, and more. 121 Hanford St, Sutter Creek, CA 95685 www.chaosglassworks.com 209-267-9317. Valley View Interiors - A design resource located in historic Sutter Creek. Current artists on display are Tricia Rissmann, contemporary abstracts and Kathryn Venturelli, mixed media and copper plate prints. VVI specializes in residential and hospitality interiors, with 25 years of design experience. 48 Main St., Sutter Creek, CA 95685.
OCTOBER 26 AND 27 - LEARN THE SIX UNIVERSAL SKILL SETS OF DRAWING AND BEGIN DRAWING! We meet at the Pa-tris Studio and Gallery in the very up and coming Triangle District in Oak Park. 10 to 2 p.m. each day. Tuition is $160. This is the most effective how-to drawing class you are ever going to find. I supply all the drawing materials so that all you have to do is show up! Email me to secure a spot.
Draw, paint and enjoy!, David Lobenberg at Studio L in Sacramento, Calif. 916-737-2311
lobenbergart.com davidlobenberg.blogspot.com (For more info see www.amadorcountyartists.com News and Events page)
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Abuse of Women is Theme of Gallery 10's Featured Artist for October
Half the Sky is the title of Jerry Kidd's new art being featured at Gallery 10 for the month of October. The title is from a Chinese proverb, Women Hold Up Half The Sky. Kidd's exhibit was inspired by the
authors Nicholas D. Kristof and Sheryl Wu Dunn. In their book, the couple writes in graphic detail of the world wide sexual enslavement of children. Lest we think the problem exists solely in Southeast Asia, we are reminded that over a dozen children were recently rescued in San Francisco and 120
pimps across the country were arrested.
"These works," says Kidd, "are my personal outcry against misogyny, the abuse of women, and the
sexual enslavement of children." The paintings are not soothing, decorative or intended for "parlor
room hanging." They are very visceral, calling upon the viewer to experience and intense visual confrontation. "It's an ugly subject," says Kidd, "but when our attitude towards the abuse of women
becomes blase - when the subject of child enslave-ment becomes passe - the world then plummets
into utter darkness!" This show is the third in the artist's trilogy of explor-ing the world which is exclusive to women's
experience. His first exhibit dealt with the Goddess theme and the warrior strength of the female. His second show was an expression of the three stag-es of womanhood - maiden, mother, and wise
elder. Kidd's current visual statements strike out against how they have suffered within
patriarchal societies. Kidd's show is in support of Operation Care which sponsors Domestic Violence Awareness during
the month of October. A reception for the artist will be held at Gallery 10 on October 5, from 2-4pm. The gallery is located at 15 Eureka St., Sutter Creek and the show will continue through October. For further information, call Gallery 10 at 209-267-0203 or visit www.gallery10suttercreek.com. Gallery
10 is open Wednesday through Monday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.