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 | Submit Your Paintings to the Chandler Exhibit
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by Rebecca Gottesman
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*** Deadline for submission is Thursday, July 28***
Chandler Juried Exhibit
Randolph, Vermont
September 30, to November 2, 2011
Theme: Wet Washes - experimentation and technique
Reception: October 2, 2 - 4 pm
Submission of Artwork *** Deadline for submission is Thursday, July 28*** This exhibition will be juried by CD submission only. Members can submit up to 2 paintings for jury consideration, however, only 1 painting per artist will be accepted. A non-refundable entry fee of $25 must accompany the CD and paperwork. Checks made out to The Vermont Watercolor Society Labeling 1. Label each image file with the title of the painting 2. Label the CD with this format: LastName FirstName Title of each painting on the CD Entry Form The VWS Exhibition Entry Form must accompany the CD. Send CD, check and entry form to : Rebecca Gottesman, 80 Four Wheel Dr. Norwich, VT. 05055 |
| Plein Air Painting Scheduled
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by Claudia Carl
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The Shelburne Vineyard will be ready for us to paint on Sunday, August 14th from 11-4. There won't be an instructor unless one of our members feels up to the challange. The grapes will be turning from green to purple giving us a colorfull scene to paint. All members welcome. And please bring friends. There is no cost. Bring our own bag lunch. Wine, cheese and snacks are available for sale, but if you want to bring your own, feel free. A bathroom is available. We will be out in the sun for most of the day so everyone should protect themselves with sun screen or long sleeves, large hats or whatever. Go to the Shelburne Vineyard website to see how lovely this spot is. Contact Claudia Carl to sign up at:claudiaec@yahoo.com. |
| VWS Member News
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Ginny Joyner will host summer painting sessions at her Ft. Ethan Allan home. Second session starts Wednesday July 20 (for 4 weeks). 5:30 - 8:30 pm. Call 802 655-0899 or email
joynerart@mac.com.
Marijke Westberg is showing her watercolors at the Gallery at Equinox Village from Thursday, July 21, until August 15. The show is titled "Memories on Paper" with 26 watercolors, and eight colored pencil pieces. An opening reception is planned for Thursday, July 21, at 5:30, with light refreshments and live music: Eric Johansson (from Nordic Harmoni)will play his harp.
For further information please call 802 362-4061.
Jeanne Maguire Thieme will teach a one-day workshop focusing on Plein Air painting. Artists will bring their painting materials and easels, but certainly you can work on your own projects and paintings in the company of other supportive, helpful artists. Demos will be available to illustrate solutions to artistsʼ challenges as we work on value, color and the exhilarating experience of painting Plein Air.
Date: Saturday, August 13, 2011 We will work drizzle or shine since we can work under cover but if it is a downpour, come on Sunday, August 14, 2011.
Time: 10:00-4:30 to 5:00 (realistically more like 6:00 incl. critique) Limit: 10 artists
Fee: $100 includes the workshop, lunch made with local, fresh ingredients and wine and cheese at the end of the day while we critique our painting results.
A $50. nonrefundable deposit can be sent to me (P.O.B
August 13 , 2011
334 Rte.123A Langdon, New Hampshire (25 minutes from Keene)
Nancy Lent Lanoue will be the featured artist at the Grafton Nature Museum, Grafton, VT from Sunday, August 7 through Labor Day. An opening reception will be held on August 7 from 3 to 4 pm.
Judy LaLiberte has had a painting accepted into the "Summer Members' Show: "Windswept " at the Copley Society of Art, 51 Newbury St., Boston MA. July 7th - Aug 25; opening reception Thursday, July 7th from 5:30 - 7:30. Judy also had a painting accepted into the Cape Cod Art Association National Exhibit 2011, Cape Cod Art Association, Barnstable, MA July 14th - Aug 15th, opening reception Friday, July 15th 4 - 6. Chester Kasnowski will be teaching two different workshops next summer in Europe: one in Southern France from June 29 to July 9, 2012 and on in Italy. Go to Chester's website at: http://artbykas.com . Click on "Workshops: France and Italy for all the information.
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| New Hampshire Hub News
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by Pam Dexter
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The first New Hampshire Hub meeting was held at the Kilton Public Library, West Lebanon, NH on June 11, 2011. The discussion included: an exhibit at Alumni Hall and the Arts Center in Haverill,NH during December; increasing NH Hub members participation in the VWS gallery; how we can offer art to our communities; what agenda items would be relevant for our next HUB meeting. Some decisions included: (1)the next HUB meeting will be on Oct 1, 2011 at the Kilton Public Library 11-2:00; agenda to include guest speaker with tips and information to make uploading our images onto the Gallery page easy; a demonstration of a watercolor technique; asking members to bring one of their paintings & maybe rounding up some "goodies" to take home. (2) Plein Air event August 6th, Silver Lake, Harrisville, NH 10-4:00 ending with an Open House from 4:00-6:00 for community folks to view our day's work. Should a sale take place a certain amount of the sale would go to the local elementary school for art supplies. This event would be open to all VWS members,but limited to the first 20 members to respond. Contact Pam Dexter ddexter1@ne.rr.com. Pam will contact Alumni Hall for details on the December exhibit. Final details will be distributed at the Fall VWS meeting during lunch break. Many thanks to Everett who arranged for us to meetat the Libray and to Carole for her notes. |
| Burlington/St. Albans Hub News
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by Amanda Amend
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Good food and beautiful artwork were shared at the Burlington/St. Albans Hub's first meeting on June 26. After getting to know each other and enjoying a splendid potluck, we brainstormed what artistic activities we would like to do together. We will have a paint out at Burlington's Oakledge Park, July 13th from 9 am to 12 noon with a rain date on July 14th. (Thanks to Jean Cannon for organizing this.) Also on the calendar is the August 14th PAINT OUT at the Shelburne Vineyard (thanks to Claudia Carl). In addition, there is interest in regular painting sessions, local exhibitions, and group field trips to exhibitions. Would you like to be involved? Stay tuned via Snippets and email for particulars, and/or contact our NEW HUB POINT PEOPLE: Marni Mckitrick louis_marni@yahoo.com and Lynn Cummings lynn.cummings@uvm.edu.
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| Brattleboro Hub News
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by Lynn Hoeft
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The Brattleboro Hub's first show opened July 1st at the historic
Latchis Theatre in downtown Brattleboro; it will be up until August 3rd.
Participating members are: Molly Martin, Victoria Poulos, Donna
Koutrakos, Marlene Kramer, Catharine Stockbridge, Nancy DiMauro, Maisie Crowther, Lynn Hoeft and Peter Jeziorski.
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| Art on the Fence in Stowe
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A Call for Artists --Art on the Fence in Stowe
When:
Saturday, August 6, 2011 (rain date: Sunday, August 7). 10 am to 5 pm.
Where:
Green Mountain Fine Art Gallery's sculpture garden at the Straw Corner Shopping Center.
Who:
Two categories: youth (through High School Senior) and adults. There will be a modest fee ($10.00 adults/$5.00 students) per applicant to cover promotion expenses. (Checks payable to Green Mountain Fine Art)
How to Apply:
Fill out and return the application below. Provide sample photos (jpegs) of work to be sold/shown along with the application. E-mail is preferred to Sandra@greenmountainfineart.com, or stop by or drop them off at Green Mt Fine Art, 64 South Main, Stowe, VT, with the application fee, every day except
Tuesday, 11-6).
Limitations:
There will be 25 spaces filled on a first-come first-served basis.
Space:
Each artist will be given 6 feet of fence on which to hang their work. Those who will need a table must bring their own and it must not be longer than 6 feet.
Artist's Responsibilities:
All artists will be responsible for their work.....setting up 9:45 am, staying with work throughout the day, and taking it down between 5 and 5:30 pm (not earlier). Artists directly handle any private
sales of their work.
Jurying of Work: Green Mountain Fine Art reserves the right to reject any work submitted on the day of the event that it deems inappropriate (mostly distasteful), and it is not liable for any damage of work that may occur due to rain, wind, or theft, etc.
For more information please contact:
Sandra@greenmountainfineart.com
or call (802) 253-1818.
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| Alvara Castagnet Coming to the Landgrove Inn
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| |  Alvaro Castagnet from Uraguay is one of the world's most highly respected watercolor artists. Alvaro has been recognized with top international honors for his painting and his art graces the walls of many private and corporate collectors worldwide. The VWS is so excited to present Alvaro Castagnet, who will be coming in October 2012 teaching "Painting with Passion" at the Landgrove Inn in Landgrove, VT. Register for a discount. Contact Claudia Carl at claudiaec@yahoo.com. $595 for members; $650 for non-members. Send in $100 to Claudia Carl at PO BOX 990, Middlebury Vt 05753 to reserve a spot. Call the Inn at 802 824 6673 or go towww.landgroveinn.com for accommodations. See Alvara's website at: www.alvarocastagnet.net . |
| Paul Jackson, AWS and NWS
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| | Paul Jackson would like to come to Cavindish, Vermont in the fall, late September to teach a 3-day class. The class requires 12 people to make it go. If you have any interest, please contact Claudia Carl at claudiaec@yahoo.com for details.
Workshop Details
Reach the next level of artistic confidence and ability as Paul helps you explore design, color, value, textures and patterns. Through informal lectures, discussions, demonstrations and critiques you will be guided in refining your personal painting style. Come prepared to find logical and creative answers to your watercolor problems.
Paul will demonstrate the versatility of watercolor paint. You will learn how to mix colors using a limited palette and how to work in thin layers of washes to build up luminous colors. Paul will lead you step-by-step with illustrations of the painting process. Emphasis will be on what makes a good painting, planning the entire picture area, the importance of thinking through the composition, good division of shapes, value planning, what to communicate about the subject, and how to correct mistakes.
If watermedia is your passion, then this highly energized painting workshop is for you! Paul's stress-free, positive approach toward the act of painting will inspire you to loosen up and have fun again. Expect an intense, concentrated and lively workshop where you will elevate your understanding of how watercolor can be controlled.
Paul is the author of Painting Spectacular Light Effects in Watercolor. His work has been often featured in the International Artist and The Artist's Magazine. He is a signature member of the American Watercolor Society and National Watercolor Society.
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Members,
Remember to send me all your news about workshops, awards, travels, acceptances, etc. for the newsletter. Your fellow members enjoy reading about you. Send to Diane Bell at: dgbell_adelphia1@comcast.net. Do it by the first of every month. Many thanks.
Diane
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