3/31/10

The Patter – Spa City’s own Newsletter
Thoughts were that we should try out a newsletter:
      -keep us informed about
      -Items that the Club is doing
      - Art Doings throughout the Valley 
So here goes, remember I invite you to inform me of any information you hear about Art Events, I really hope that you participate and send any ideas and suggestions to Rpjohns1@aol.com.

The Executive Committee would like to take this opportunity to wish everyone safe travels over the summer and keep that paintbrush wet.

Up Coming Art Events in the Valley
April 2 and 3 – Desert Art Center is holding an Open House, new Art will be on display and many Artists will be demonstrating throughout the weekend.  Address is
550 N. Palm Canyon Drive, Palm Springs.  
Hours are 10 am – 4 pm. Phone 760-323-7973
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“Eggs in the Garden” painted by Diane Morgan –
Perhaps we can interest her in a Demo next season?
Odyssey: The Photographs of Linda Connor
The Photographs are taken from around the world and on display at:
Palm Springs Art Museum
101 Museum Drive
Palm Springs, CA 92263
760-322-4800
featuring photographs taken around the world. 10 a.m.- 5 p.m., Tue., Wed., Fri., Sat. and Sun.; noon - 8 p.m., Thur. with free admission after 4pm
Phone number: (760)322-4800
Price: $5-$12.50
  April 21, 2010 – Spa City Paletteers Monthly Meeting – Special Guest Artist Verl Sproul will be sharing “Everything you need to know about Brush Strokes”  it will be both informative and fun!

Birthdays for the Coming Months 
Cynthia Vaughan - April 8
Caroline Lundgren – May 28
Shirley Miller – May 29
Michelle Tracy – May 29
 Emma Lomax – June 20

Joanne Held - July 8
Delores Beckgren – July 24

Lois Easterday  -July 30
Marjorie Snell – August 19
Verl Sproul – September 6
Vivian Berg - September 24
Roaslee Fredrickson – September 27
Happy Birthday Everyone!
Please Help – send your e-mail address, Date of Birth, - if you know of anyone without e-mail please provide them with a copy of this newsletter.


1st Fall Meeting - October 20, 2010
Mark your calendar – and bring a friend with you to this meeting, as our theme will be “The Fall Fellowship” – Getting to know all about you and your Artistic Ability and what you did artistically during the summer.  Bring your paintings, sketches, photographs, etc. along to share with everyone.  We will have a Group-Paint-Along and the items completed will be donated to the Silent Auction Table at the Ribbon Award/ Critique Show in March.
Planned Outings:
We are currently waiting for confirmation from a number of venues for us to go together for photography opportunities, as well as, Demonstrators for next season.
Some ideas received have been:
    1. A Class to learn how to use your Camera.
    2. Drawing Classes – take your Art to the next level.
    3. Plein Aire Venue – “Jackalope Ranch” – the most beautiful place in the Valley – get treated like a queen for a day as you enjoy all the new sights and sounds and most important you get to paint and have a lovely lunch.
We would like to know if you are interested in attending any of the above, if so, contact one of the Executive Committee.  If you have any suggestions : place them in the “Suggestion Box” at the next meeting. It is good to hear from everyone. 

The Art Colony/Blueprinter has the following Upcoming Events: 74-210 Highway 111, Palm Desert

FREE Demo: Plein Air Painting (Oil) – How to Start and the Tools to Use
with Diane McClary
Tuesday, Apr. 6, 5:00pm - 6:00pm


Workshop: Faux Painting - Paintology 101
with Peggy Ann Stevens
Saturday, Apr. 10, 10:30am - 1:30pm


College of the Desert Student Art Show: Photo Focus
Reception Thursday, Apr. 22, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Show runs through Saturday, Apr. 24


Plein Air Products Showcase
featuring equipment and specialty supplies for the outdoor painter
Wednesday, Apr. 28, 10:00am -

Art Classes

Local art teachers hold classes in our studio/classroom. Walk-ins welcome!
(read more about
Art Classes)
Acrylic Painting with Debra Ann Mumm
Mondays, 10:00am - 2:00pm
Fundamentals of Drawing with Gerry High
Mondays, 5:00pm - 8:00pm
Drawing with Frances Poole
Tuesdays, 9:30am - 12:30pm
Oil Painting with Frances Poole
Tuesdays, 1:30pm - 4:30pm
Oil Painting with Betty Jacobs
Wednesdays, 10:00am - 1:00pm
Calligraphy with Bijan Panah
Wednesdays, 1:30pm - 4:30pm
Advanced Oil Painting
with Rafael Maniago

Thursdays March 18, April 8 & April 22,
10:00am - 1:00pm
+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++We are so fortunate to live in a community that offers “An Artist” such a varied avenue of inspiration, talent and vistas.

Please pass the information on via phone calls or visits with our members and your friends that do not have e-mail.  

Prior to October, there will be  another “Patter” for the full schedule from October to year end.  Please notify us of any changes of address, e-mail or phone numbers.

3/19/10

 MESSAGE FROM PAT
Hello - Everyone - We would like to say thank you to everyone who helped in this years Critique - it was great.  What a wonderful group of artists' and so much fun when we all work for on the same mission - Making OUR Club better.  Keep up the good work.
Remember, we have a suggestion box at the next meeting, if you have any ideas to improve next year's Critique - drop your suggestions in the box and the committee will take them under advisement.

3/18/10

 ART SHOW CRITQUE AND LUNCHEON WAS A GREAT SUCCESS
The committee did a great job.

Winners of the 2010 Spa City Critique and Sale held March 17 
   Judge - Award Winning Artist - Kathy Dunham
We have some pictures but will show more later as they come in.

 PRIZES went to:
1st - ‘Palm Canyon’ - Lou Armentrout

2nd - ‘Creekside Autumn’ - Delores Bergeron

3rd - ‘Windmill in Amsterdam’ = Vivian Berg 

Landscape - Pen/Ink, Pastel, Charcoal, Pencil
2nd - ‘Natures’ Lullaby’ - Lynn Hanselman

3rd - ‘Yucca in Bloom’ - Jim Glass 

Seascape - Oil
2nd - ‘Poetry in Motion’ - Erna Nelson 

Floral - Oil
1st - ‘Rainy Day’ - Elsie Mysicka

2nd- ‘Camouflage’ - Cheryl Bailey

3rd - Saguaro Secrets’ - Rosalee Fredrickson

Merit - ‘ Song of Spring’- Laverne Mandersheid 

Floral - Watercolor
2nd - ‘Clematis’ - Pat Johns 

Animals/Birds - Oil
1st - ‘ I see You’ - Emma Lomax

2nd - ‘Rocky Haven’ - Rosalee Fredrickson

3rd - ‘Elder Statesman’ - Marge Snell

Merit - ‘Voicy Neighbor’ - Verl Sproul
 

Animals/ Birds - Watercolor 
3rd - ‘Mister T’ - Lynn Defossez 

Animals/ Birds - Acrylic
Merit - ‘Winter Watch’ - Marge Snell 

People - Oil
1st - ‘Chinese Lady’ - Lois Easterday

2nd - ‘Indian Lady’ - Lois Easterday

Still Life - Oils
1st - ‘Battenberg Lace’ - Claudia Whittier 

Still Life - Pen/Ink, Charcoal, Pastel, Pencil
1st - ‘Art with Friends’ - Stevanna Collins 

Best of Show - ‘Chinese Lady’ - Lois Easterday 
People’s Choice Award - ‘ Chinese Lady - Lois Easterday

Here are some shots of the groups around the hall.  Enjoy!!
Report and check in table.
Lynn Hanselman, Elsie Mysicka, Marge Snell
Kathy Briggs, Joan Salvator & Joan's sister - Eileen Bird from Hamilton, Ontario, Canada

Marge Snell, Jean Beaird & Pat Johns
 Roberta Daniels, Laverne Mandersheid & Lynn Defossez

Rosalie Frederickson taking the picture, Kathy Bauer & Adrienne Mclaughlin


We want to give a special thanks to those who helped Pat Johns and Marge Snell with this monumental task giving us a very special show.  Caroline Lundgren & Rita Angello did mountains of work throughout th winter.  They had everything in place before they had to leave.  A very special thanks to them for doing all the behind the scenes setup work.  Also thanks to Cynthia Vaughn & Vivian Berg.  Thanks to Verl Sproul for being a strong teacher and supporter of the Show, encouraging and teaching and instructing.
 co-workers w/ Pat were: Lynn Defossez, Stevanna Collins, Vin Lampey, who was visiting in RCB park for a month and wanted to paint, she came to the Spa meeting on the 10th and she volunteered to help and come to the Critique - from St.Albert, Roberta Daniels, (Pat's sister - visiting from Langley, B,C,) A very special thanks to all these people and to the many folks who came and entered their pictures.  We appreciate your support.

3/9/10

Monthly club meeting - Corkhill Palms Club House
March 10 - 9:30 am  - Wednesday, (Updated from previous post) Pat Johns, watercolorist, did  a step by step painting with everyone, using a new technique in watercolor.  The same technique can be used in Oil and Acrylic.  She supplied everyone with paper, pattern, brush.  Some brought a backing board to tape their painting down to.  Pictures will follow later, hopefully.
It was an inspiring, learning experience for everyone.
A good group (15) turned out for a great meeting. 
New officers were voted in and can be seen in the officers column.  
Art Show and Critique -  March 17
Judge - Kathy Dunham, a qualified, well-known artist, with an amazing success story.  You are invited to view her website:
www.kathydunham.com

Happy Birthday! to the March Birthday people:
Stevanna Collins, Judy Henderson
and any others who didn't turn their dates in.