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April 22, 2014-5:30pm PAL Meeting Gig Harbor Methodist Church 7400 Pioneer Way Gig Harbor, WA 98335 .
April’s PAL DEMO!
Darrell Anderson:
VALUE SKETCHING in INK and MARKERS
Darrell Anderson is the author of "A Guide for Rapidly Turning the Visual World into Artistic Ideas." He will show how to find one's 'voice' as an artist, and see how using valued markers almost forces one to think artistically in large shapes and values.
"The tools are inexpensive and simple to use, yet produce quickly recognizable imag-es and source material for future paintings."
Make sketching in ink and markers a highlight of your Spring and Sum-mer trips and vacations!
"With a minimum effort you can get a lot of 'result." says Ander-son.
Darrell also has a book out: A Guide for Rapidly Turning the Visual World into Artistic Ideas The book is nor-mally $30 and it comes with a free sketchbook made for mark-ers. At events like this I sell it for $25 because, after all, artists need a break....
Please do not park in the visitor’s spaces in front of the church.
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2014 PAL Board and Chairs
PAL Video/DVD Library We have maxed out the video/DVD storage in our current cabinet at Kimball Gallery and would like to obtain a larger one. If you have a storage cabinet with doors and 4 to 6 shelves, measuring approximately 70”x28”x12” that you would be will-
ing to donate to PAL, please call me at 253-858-0029 before April 15th . Thank You! Jean Grover
Position Name Email Phone President* Kate Griswold [email protected] (253) 851-8662
First Vice President* Jo Ann Sullivan [email protected] (360) 876-0742
Second Vice President(s)* Cathie Johnson [email protected] (971) 241-5418
(members shows) Greg Trathen [email protected] (253) 265-3669
Secretary* Mary McInnis [email protected] (253) 858-9224
Treasurer* Charli Meacham [email protected] (253) 858-9388
Board Members at Large*
GHAA Rep./Plein Aire Anne Knapp [email protected] (253) 265-6700
Summer Art Festival Rep. Hillaire Radowik [email protected] (206) 293-1269
Member Representative Karen Wilsey [email protected] (253) 549-2929
Membership Chair Cecile Anderson [email protected] (253) 549-4646
Regional Juried Show Chairs* Susan Dinteman [email protected] (360) 443-2086
Newsletter Editor* Carlene Salazar [email protected] (253) 278-0942 (cell)
Newsletter Distributor Becky Eagle beckyeagle@comcast,net (253) 228-1184
Monthly Programs* Judy Buskirk [email protected] (253) 857-0543
Terrissa Van Matre [email protected] (360) 430-4850
Kate Griswold [email protected] (360) 876-0742
Video Library Jean Grover See Member Directory (253) 858-0029
Hospitality Chairs Tina Salter [email protected] (253) 228-1184
Kris Nail Paintit@wavecable,com (360) 871-3549
Bi-Monthly Exhibit Roberta Rogers [email protected] (253) 858-8808
Workshops Anne Knapp [email protected] (253) 857-3142
Myrna Binion [email protected] (253) 857-4222
Scholarships Sherri Bonsell [email protected] (253) 858-4032
Equipment Storage Louise Weldon [email protected] (253) 851-6815
WEBsite/Publicity Charlee Glock-Jackson [email protected] (253) 857-5604
Screenings Committee Lynn Guenard [email protected] (253) 265-6123
Roma Loemer [email protected] (253) 851-1610
Sandra Erikson [email protected] (253) 468-7981
Cathie Johnson (back-up) [email protected] (971) 241-5418
Drawing You In Chair Stephanie Cardinal [email protected] (253) 222-3023
Drawing You In Co-Chair Open
Uptown Show Bev Pederson [email protected] (253) 858-2277
Marti Lewis [email protected] (360) 301-3397
* Susan needs a partner or two for the Regional Juried Show - Volunteer NOW for fun and excite-
ment! Your support makes it all happen, and you help support PAL’s reputation for excellence! Please
email me with any changes or corrections. Carlene Salazar—Newsletter editor.
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April’s President's Message:
Hi Everyone, I hope you all enjoyed the meeting as much as I did. We had a great turnout. There was a lot
to cover but I think things are moving along nicely. Please let me know if there are things I missed. I think
clarifying the guidelines for screening will make the process smoother for all. One thing I meant to ask was
why we have more people screening and fewer people showing their work?
I was happy that we have new people joining and more people opening to becoming actively involved.
THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU! We still need many more to join in small ways. DON’T BE
SHY!!
Thank you Judy Buskirk for bringing Ned Mueller to the party. For me it was very helpful to have him share
his process of creating a piece of work. One short session never seems enough. Now I want to be 20 again and go to art school! We will look for-
ward to learning what dates he may have for his workshops here.
We only got 2 people to sign up for refreshments for next month. I should have done a better job of bringing that up. One or 2 more would be
great.
As a parting thought(again) I challenge each of you to make a name tag for yourself that shows the artistic you and make a point of meeting some-
one new at our next meeting. Spring is here, BE HAPPY.
Kate Griswold, President
PAL Meeting Calendar 2014
Month Board Place General Place Notes:
March 20th 25th Member’s Show drop off March 3rd
April 17th 22nd
May 22nd 27th Screening Month
June 19th 24th
July No Meetings Summer Art Festival 19th-20th
August No Meetings Summer Break
September 18th 23rd Screening Month
October 16th 28th
November 13th 18th
December No Meetings Holiday Party TBA
PAL board meetings are generally on the Thursday prior to the general meeting*. PAL member meeting are generally
on the 4th Tuesday of the month. November is an exception due to Thanksgiving. *Changed by vote at January
Board meeting. Save these dates on your calendar!
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PAL Events! .
Continuing Reminder: Special Future Net Shed Show: Proposed The Netshed Challenge will culminate in a
wonderful six week show at the Civic Center in May for participating screened members. Only screened Art-
ists can participate. Anyone wishing to take part should contact [email protected] so that we can
plan and to make sure you get the latest details.
…...so why are you still reading? ….get painting! ;-) Another shameless plug for painting!
Full Moon Gallery Artist! As representatives of Peninsula Art League it is an honor to share art at the beautiful Full Moon Gallery located in downtown Gig Harbor at 3155 Har-borview Drive.
Showing Opportunities for PAL members also include TCC Gig Harbor. Contact Roberta Roberts today!
Don’t forget to sign up to show
at the Full Moon Gallery!
Chair Affair 2014 Use your creative talents to “re fashion” a piece of Furniture to benefit NW Furniture Bank. See
www.ChairAffair.org for info and email Dion Rurik ([email protected]) ASAP to participate. They have chairs available
to “adopt” and paint. It’s fun and it gives back to our community.
The next Member’s show will be in July, 2014. Keep an eye out for drop off and other information. Be sure you are screened beforehand in whatever media you wish to submit.
Every year we are invited to be “Artists in the Garden” in conjunction with the Gig Harbor Garden Tour. It is fun to get
to see the gardens on the tour for free and to paint in lovely places and talk to public about art and what you do as an artist. This
year, any artist who has participated in the past (and has artwork from a past Garden Tour) is invited to take part in a special exhib-
it in June at Kimball Gallery- contact [email protected] right away to get information and so that we can plan. This exhibit
will be “on the map” as part of the “Gig Harbor Garden Tour” the last weekend in June. The Garden Tour always has huge attend-
ance! Make sure that you don’t miss out- contact Anne Knapp TODAY!
Northwest Pastel Society Workshop:
Marla Baggetta will be the instructor. The workshop will be at Donna Trent’s studio June 18-20.
NPS member cost is $350. Non member cost is $400, and includes a membership.
This will be held in conjunction with the NPS juried show. Marla is the juror.
For more information, go to the NPS web site, and to sign up for the workshop, contact Jo Ann Sullivan.
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Upcoming Opportunities to Paint
If you have not tried Plein Air Painting (painting out of doors) yet, or if you are already a plein air painter, you’ll have your chance this summer. Starting after Memorial Day (Thursday May 29th)and running through Labor day- each Thursday, the PAL Plein Air Painting Group will paint in a different location. We meet on site each Thursday morning- aiming for 9am till Lunch. If you are on the email list- you will get specific directions to the weekly site. If you have bright ideas for painting locations- we’d like to hear from you too! Email [email protected] or Feather Hilger at [email protected].
An additional plein air painting opportunity comes at the end of June. The Gig Harbor garden Tour happens the last weekend in June (June 28,29) and you can sign up to be an “Artist in the Gar-den” that weekend. By signing up you have the opportunity to go on a pre tour to take photos and choose your garden(s) to paint in during the weekend- it’s a good way to get your face/art and name out there, and an opportunity to paint in some lovely locations. Although you cannot bring items to sell- you may hand out your business cards, and many artists have ended up selling pictures done on location to Garden owners or folks on the tour. Contact [email protected] or Kate Griswold at [email protected] to be in-cluded.
Drawing You In is a free
event sponsored by PAL each
summer. Usually held on Wed
afternoons at the Uptown Pa-
villion, it features a costumed
model to paint or draw. It’s a
wonderful opportunity to paint
from life each week from July
4th till mid September for
FREE! Watch newsletter for
more info.
Mary McInnis did a wonderful presentation for the Olympia Art League March general meeting. She chose to paint an exciting floral with vibrant pastels. Mary was at ease with the group and helped newcomers to understand the tech-niques and materials of a pastel artist. She also passed on new ideas and materials for the established pastel artists in the group. After her presentation many members spent time looking at and buying her art cards and prints. Thank you Mary for driving down from Port Orchard to promote art in Olympia!
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PAL member activities: This is for PAL members accepted in
other shows: If you have pieces in shows such as Backbone or Kimball
galleries or in other shows, this spot is for you!
Newsletter Announcements: Reminder: Newsletter deadline will now be the
night of the general member’s meeting for the following month’s newsletter. I expect this to ex-
pedite publication to the beginning of the month, to give member’s more planning time to attend
events and activities. Please send photos and announcement information! Without YOU, I have
nothing to put in here!
PAL CLASSIFIED WANT ADS (Must be a paid member to advertise here)
FOR SALE: Logan Elite Mat Cutter Model 450-1 used 3 times cost new last year was $190 from Daniel Smith
Darlene Dihel 253-857-9038 or [email protected] PLEASE MAKE AN OFFER.
"Ancient Art, New Expressions," an art exhibit featuring the art of Kathy Thurston March 1st-April 30th at Asia Pacific Cultural Center, Open M-F 8:30am-5pm and designated Saturdays. Website: http://www.asiapacificculturalcenter.org/home 4851 South Tacoma Way, Tacoma, WA 98409 [email protected]
(253)225-7747 or (253)265-1712
Karen Marie Petrillose just got notification of making the 2nd round of judging for the
World Watercolour Competition (sponsored by The Art of Watercolour magazine(published in French and
English).
For the first round 2000 entries were selected, 2nd round 296. My name along with the other 296 names
will be listed in the June issue of the magazine. The final 25-30 will be in a gallery show in Narbonne in
southern France in October 2014."
Karen received 2 awards in March. 2nd place PAL member show and Best of Show PGA members show.
The next member’s show will not be until the summer art festival at the end of July at
Key Bank on Judson Street so start painting, sculpting or whatever you do so that you
have something to enter in the show!
Kay Barnes recently held a workshop at Donna Trent's studio sponsored by PAL. Those of us who attended were treated to all sorts of great watercolor hints and techniques that drew on Kay's 32 years of experience with watercolor. There were demonstrations and hands-on help with painting every day. Some of the valuable things we learned were getting to know how water and paint act on paper, knowing atmospheric prospective, to never skimp on paper or paint, to know how to evaluate our own work, and one of my favorites: "proper prior preparation prevents piss poor performance". More: to remember water is the transportation vehicle, to consider painting an "adventure", painting is a story-telling experience and 10-10-10 - every 10 minutes get 10 feet away from your painting for 10 seconds. Don't say "I don't have time to paint".. MAKE time (carpe diem - or seize the day!) My advice is when you have an oppor-tunity to take a workshop from Kay Barnes, do it!
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More events and opportunities for PAL members!
May Program: Next Demo May 27nd MARK YOUR CALEN-DARS! Keri Tirrell—Pastels.
Ebb Tide Gallery has 2-D and 3-D openings for part and full time membership in our co-op art galley. Benefits are: Display Space:artist: approximately 6-10 feet of display (wall) space. depending on membership. Three-D artists have 6-11 "cubes" of display space. Artist is featured annually with press release sent to local papers. Publicity on our Facebook page. Artist's page on our website. Beautiful light filled gallery and opportunity to show and sell your work in Gig Harbor.
Requirements of Membership: Bring in 4 pieces of your work (for each medium), "gallery ready" on the first Tuesday of the month for screening. Submit membership application. Participate in interview. Members pay $125.month full time. Part time membership $75. month. Work approximately 2-3 days a month. Short shifts available. Involvement in running the gallery and professionally present and market your art. For more information call Kathy Thurston at (253)265-1712 or (253)225-7747 cell. Email: [email protected]
Or drop by the gallery to talk to our staff and pick up a membership application 7809 Pioneer Way, Gig Harbor, WA 98335 10am-5pm
www.facebook.com/TheEbbTideArtGallery http://www.ebbtidegalleryofgifts.com/
My next “Introduction to Pastels” class will be held on Wednesday, April 16th from 10am to 2pm at Donna Trent’s Studio, 4224 83rd Ave Ct NW, Gig Harbor. Cost is $50 and all materials are supplied. You just bring an apron (or wear old clothes) and a lunch. Lots of fun guaranteed! This is a great way to find out about a wonderful medium with-out a lot of investment. Call me at 360-620-4071 or email me at [email protected] for more information and to sign up. If you would like to attend, please let me know as soon as possible and please pass this information on to anyone that you think might be interested. Many thanks! Mary McInnis
The Gig Harbor Lighthouse 25th Anniversary and Time Capsule Opening Celebration is happening April 26 from Noon
- 4pm. For more info: https://www.facebook.com/gigharborlighthouse25
PAL may have purchased a time capsule back in 1987-88 (I believe Lorraine Philips may have been involved) but I am not sure. I know a few of the members did so they would appreciate knowing about this. There will be a PHOTO CON-TEST over Friday, Sat and Sunday that some of our photographers may be interested in, too.
For more info: https://www.facebook.com/gigharborlighthouse25
Thank you! Mary Smith
Upcoming Exhibit Opportunities
If you are a screened PAL member, you have a number of extra exhibiting opportunities coming soon:
May 1-June 16th- Netshed Show at Civic Center- if you plan to participate- let me know asap- [email protected]. I will be sending out additional info and reminders, and I would like to have specific information from you a week before turn in so that we can make tags on computer. Turn in of artwork will be Thurs May 1st at 10am, we are working on a reception (stay tuned) and take down is on Monday June 16th 11 am. I will need 2 helpers to check in artwork and everyone’s help to find right tag for your work. No commission fee.
Gig Harbor Garden Tour Art Show- If you have ever been an “artist in the Garden” at Gig Harbor Garden Tour, you are invited to take part in an Art Show of artwork created in gardens on the Tour. The Show will be at Kimball Gallery Monday June 2nd- Monday June 30th. There will be a reception at Kimball Gallery on Fri evening June 6th. The show will be a “stop” on the Garden Tour the weekend of June 28th and June 29th- so you’ll get good exposure. Kimball Gallery only charges 10% commission on any sales. If you have not already contacted me to get updates- please do so right away- [email protected].
Uptown Show runs the month of June. They do an Art Walk event- with the ability to show your work in many of the Uptown Shops- there is advertising for the event- and it has resulted in several sales in the past (no commission. Turn in is Wed morning June 4th 10am at Gig Harbor Film Festival. All artists are to help hang if at all possible. We will have info on participating shops so that you have opportunity to preview spaces/choose artwork that works in the space. Take down will be Wed July 2nd- each artist will retrieve their work from store where it is hung. Bev Pedersen and Marti Lewis are heading up this show. This is a great lead in to “Drawing You In” FREE figure drawing at Uptown that will start in July. Watch for information in the newsletters.
Plein Air Show- At the end of our Plein Air season- in October, we will again have our annual Plein Air Show at the Lodge at Mal-lard’s Landing. Any piece completed en plein air by any screened member is eligible for this show. Make sure to get on the list for this and for plein air painting- [email protected]
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Portrait and life drawing/painting group meets every Friday from 1 to 3 PM at the Peninsula Retirement build-
ing (3445 50th St. Ct. NW). Live models. Contact George Millikin 253-858-3672."
Jewelry Making - Joan Tenenbaum, Teacher. Private instruction in jewelry fabrication. 253-858-7478 [email protected]
Fox Paw painters meet on Wednesdays at the Fox Island center—if you are interested in painting with them, call or
email Cec Anderson 253-549-4646—[email protected] —PAL Members and Fox Islanders welcome—small
fee involved.
Please note: If you have not paid your PAL Dues, your classes will NOT be listed. I have removed all
lists for individuals not listed in the PAL Directory! If you paid late for some reason, please email, so I can ver-
ify your status with Cecile. Then send me an up-dated list of your classes. For all other classes, remember
to up-date your class information in a timely manner, so it can be published before your class runs!
Thanks!
Check out PAL’s 2 Blog Sites; add your own comments and posts! http://peninsulaartists.blogspot.com/ —
For demo and group information. http://peninsulaartleague.blogspot.com/ — For individual accomplishments
and shows.
"Go Figure" group meets at Donna Trent's studio . Please contact Donna at (253) 265-6532 for more
information and updates.
SUMI PAINTING WORKSHOPS
Darlene Dihel will be teaching several sumi painting workshops in Bainbridge. If interested please contact Sue Hylen at Bainbridge Parks. She is the Art & Cultural Programs Manager. 206-842-2306 #116 / [email protected]
The classes are all 10:00 to 2:30 call or email Darlene for information.
Ongoing Classes presented by PAL Members:
Watercolor Painting with Tanya STARTING SEPTEMBER 9TH Mondays 10 -1:00 $25 per class
South Hill Art Studio- Puyallup, WA
We will be exploring watercolor to produce luminescent paintings with a focus on Values, Color Theory, and Limited Pal-
ette. Please contact me to reserve your space and get a supply list. Tanya Lemma 253-460-2841
Pastel & Oil Donna Trent—call 265-6532 for information
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Peninsula Art League Members Meeting Minutes March 25, 2014 5:30-8:00 pm United Methodist Church, 7400 Pioneer Way, Gig Harbor
Please do not park in the reserved Visitor Parking spaces as requested by the Church.
Called to order at 5:25pm by President Kate Griswold
Introduction of new members and visitors
March Member Show at Kimball (Greg and Cathie) –March 31 pick up 3-5pm. Congrats to the award winners.
Screening – (Roma and Lynn) Report of what the Board discussed regarding changes/improvements to the screening process, e.g. limited to three example in ONE medium; drop off between 4:30pm and 5pm after which the doors close; paperwork MUST be ready.
DVD Library – (Jean Grover) We are looking for a new cabinet with doors for our DVD library located at Kimball.
Anne Knapp reports:
Net Shed Show – hang on May 1st; take down on June 16th; get on the mailing list for more info as it becomes available; show will be at the Civic Center with a reception TBD.
Uptown Show – tentative drop off June 4th with pick up July 5th; artists will assist in placing and hanging their art.
Oars for Auction at Canterwood – postponed till further notice due to the backlog at the IRS in getting a 501c3.
Garden Tour Art Show at Kimball – open to anyone who participated as a demonstrating artist during any Garden Tour year; one per artist to hang on the Featured Artist wall at Kimball; hang on June 2nd with pick up June 30th. Also, artists
who would like to participate in the Garden Tour are asked to sign up.
Festival (Hilaire) Wait list has been established; posters were at the meeting for members to vote on.
Regional Show (Karen and Sheila) – The prospectus is ready to go and was made available at the meeting; we already have lots of awards and sponsors lined up. Deadline is July 11.
Announcements –
Kathy Thurston’s show continues at the Asian Pacific Center in Tacoma
Ebb Tide Gallery (co-op) has a couple of openings for 2-D artists
Mary McInnis has several Intro to Pastels classes scheduled for this spring and summer
Ned Mueller workshops at Donna Trent’s studio, one Tuesday (TBD) during April, May, and June. 9 to 4 or 5pm, prepaid $225. Contact Donna if you are interested.
Presentation by Ned Mueller with samples of his work.
Tacoma Community College—Gig Harbor Gallery—News
There will be a Catered Reception April 10th 4:30 PM To 6:00 PM TACOMA COMMUNITY COLLEGE-GIG HARBOR GALLERY 3993 Hunt St. The north wall is resplendent with photos by Cheryl Feeney. The south wall, as always, displays the works of our Peninsu-la Art League members.
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