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ALM NEWSLETTER ISSUE 217 AUGUST 2019 MEETINGS: 1ST Thursday of the month 9.30am-3.00pm at the Cooranbong Community Services Centre, 614 Freemans Drive Cooranbong. COST FOR MEMBERS: $5 or $10 (Includes afternoon workshop) COST FOR VISITORS: $10 or $15 (Includes afternoon workshop) MORNING TEA IS SUPPLIED

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FROM THE EDITORS DESK Linda Baker

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Hello all Art Lovers. As the months pass, we are getting closer to our BIG Exhibition, and as there is a lot of information to be sent out regarding that, all Exhibition forms, rosters etc will be sent separately from the Newsletter. This information, will all be put on to the WEBPAGE under the EXHIBITION TAG ON THE HOME PAGE. So if you need that information again, please use the WEBPAGE as your first port of call. It is very time consuming for committee members to be sending out lots of separate emails, to people who have misplaced or deleted, or for some reason or other have not received this information. That happens, as email systems are not foolproof. I do not look at the ALM webmail server every day, other things in my life often over fill my time, so a response to an email asking for forms etc, is often delayed for some days, or very brief. The NEWSLETTER is loaded on to the webpage every month and so is easily accessible should it not be received when expected. Then send me an email asking that I check your email address and inclusion on the distribution lists. Or a text message. As Stephanie said, the committee members put in a lot of time voluntarily to make ALM the great organisation that it is. We are always looking for others to join the committee and ease our workload. Just let us know that you want to help. Cheers, Linda.

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MATERIALS REQUIRED Paper Saunders Waterford 300GSM Rough Surface or Arches 300GSM rough or medium texture. Essential Brushes • Medium Size squirrel hair or natural hair Mop brush ( Size 8 to 12) • Size 12 round Brush with sharp point (Synthetic or Natural hair) • Size 8 Round with sharp point (Synthetic or Natural hair) • Size 0 or 1 Rigger (Synthetic) Extra Brushes (Optional) • Size 6 Dagger also known as a “Sword brush” (Natural Hair) • 1'' inch Flat Brush (Synthetic) • 2'' inch Hake (Natural Hair) Essential Paint Blues • cerulean blue (Cool ) • ultramarine blue (Warm) Yellows • Raw Sienna or Yellow Ochre (Cool) • Cadmium Yellow Light (warm) Reds • Cadmium Red Light (Warm) • Permanent rose or Alizarin crimson (cool) Darks • Burnt Sienna • Neutral Tint Extra Paint (Optional) • Cobalt blue • Turquoise blue Light • Raw Umber • Chinese White • Australian Red Gold or Quinacridone Gold Watercolour Board You will need a board for mounting the watercolour paper. Mixing palette Other Extras • 2B Lead Pencil or Mechanical Clutch pencil with fillable 2B Lead • Box of tissue paper • Water container

Chan Dissanayake

Chan Dissanayake is one of Australia’s leading watercolour artist’s living in Canberra ACT. He is also a highly regarded tutor and a well-respected judge of local and regional art awards. Over the last 15 years his passion has turned to watercolour. A medium that thrives in spontaneous response and free expression.




July’s demonstration with Nigel Necklen was very interesting. From seeing how an underpainting helps to set the tones—to the frustration of trying to complete a painting in cold humid conditions. The under painting was done in warm colours, the main paints used are shown below. To the ‘horror’ of our water colour enthusiasts, Nigel used a well worn and fluffed out water colour brush to get that lovely soft effect on the clouds. When doing a landscape painting Nigel also reminded us that stepping away from the canvas was essential to get the overall perspective. As we can see from the finished painting above, patience and perseverance is what it takes to create something beautiful. I hope Nigel will bring the finished painting in for us next meeting.



SUMMARY OF COMMITTEE MEETING JUNE 2019


ALM (Art Lovers Movement) Committee 1.00pm, 1st July 2019 – Dora Creek Workers Club

Nerida has confirmed that Ronwyn and Sharon will now take care of morning teas for Thursday demonstrations.

A card was sent to Bob Edwards who had a fall. He sends his thanks. Members advertising in the newsletter is for one off special events only and must go

through Linda Baker. August Workshop – Chan Disenyake – Watercolourist – we are fortunate to have this

famous professional artist coming from Canberra to demonstrate for ALM members at our August meeting. He will then hold a two-day workshop (Friday 1st and Saturday 2nd August) at the Morisset Showground. (This workshop was booked out quickly ~ contact Chrissy Kinnane to see if any vacancies.)

Shortland Wetlands – Plein Air Painting – 10am Friday July 26th, 2019. Reg Proctor is encouraging 2 hours of

plein air painting in the Shortland Wetlands. $5 entry, $10 to join as a member. Flowers, trees, birds, ponds, coffee shop etc, walk, sit, paint, photograph, come along and enjoy the relaxing natural environment.

2020 Exhibition – August – ALM member Reg Proctor has suggested members participate

in an art exhibition in the Shortland Wetlands Centre. $400 hire for the month, 60 paintings of small to medium size, 25% commission. Are members interested in paying an entry fee of $15 per painting? Opening night bring a bottle of wine and a plate. If you sell you can replace your painting. Need to confirm 2 months prior. No proceeds from this event will go to ALM. Please see Reg Proctor for further details

CHAN DISSANAYAKE




************************************************************************* Plein Air Day. Reg Proctor has organised a Plein Air painting day at the Shortland Wetlands. It is a great place if you haven’t been there. You can take your paints or draw-ing implements, or just take photos so you can work in your studio. Reg is organising an exhibition at the Wetlands for ALM members who are interested in August 2020. Should be a fun day and there is a lovely café for lunch. Date: Friday 26th July.

Exhibition News: Time to get painting! 6 paintings for sale + 4 small unframed ones wrapped in plastic or cellophane + 1

NFS if you so desire. (If not enough room these may not be hung) Please ensure that all of your paintings are not huge!

All exhibitors must be rostered to help if you are here (if you will be away but want to enter paintings , your roster duty will be excused! Please organise with a friend to drop off and pick up your works).

If you have a battery operated (no cables) light that can clamp onto a display board, you are welcome to bring it to highlight your own paintings. It will be your responsibility, however, to ensure it is labelled and looked after & recharged if necessary. We don't want lights with cables.

Opening night: members will be ask to bring a plate of finger food. This who do, will not be charged an entry fee). BRING YOUR FRIENDS!

Weekend cafe. Members will asked to bring a batch of scones or a slice. You will be given a voucher for free refreshments. BRING YOUR FRIENDS.

People's Choice Award prize is a $100 gift voucher for art supplies at Helene's shop. Raffle tickets will be available at the August meeting. It is a fabulous prize so you

should have no trouble selling tickets. All members are expected to take at least one book to sell.

We will be looking for some help moving stands on Friday morning and Sunday afternoon. trailers and strong men needed.

If you are bringing unframed paintings, and have some sort of display stand eg suitable dish rack, please bring it.

It is an exciting time. Our exhibitions are getting better and better! The more you are involved, the more fun it will be.


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EXHIBITIONS TO ENTER Exhibitions to plan for— the months entries open/close are approximate and must be checked by those interested in entering as the time approaches. This list is complied from previous years and all shows may not be on again in 2019. CHECK ALL SHOWS FOR CURRENT ENTRY DATES Sydney Royal Easter Show December—January Art of Sydney Awards. Sydney artists. Exhibition late January. Morisset Show Art February Art Bazaar—Speers Point—Stall applications close early February. Www.artbazaar.com.au Dobell Festival entries due in May. Tilligerry Fantastic Fakes Exhibition. June. Entries in May 2020 Coal and Allied Singleton Art Prize June Kurri Weston Art Show—July Newcastle Emerging Artist Prize mid year Grandma Moses Art Show—entries early September Gosford Art Prize September Dungog Annual Art Exhibition September Gosford Regional Gallery Mental Health

Month Exhibition—September Tuggerah Lakes Art Society Fab Fakes—September, early October. ALM Exhibition—October. Wyongah Progress Association Held early November. Fabulous Fakes at the Art House Wyong. October/November.

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VICE PRESIDENT Lynne Lucas

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All members are encouraged to bring their art works to the

meetings. Demonstrators will give a positive and helpful critique of all paintings bought

in Other members love to see the work of

others. Whether you are needing some assis-

tance or just simply proud of what you have achieved


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