Our March meeting is at Corkhill Palms in Desert Hot Springs, 1. Turn in monies for tickets - Spa City Paletteers Annual Critique and Art Show. 2. Laverne will be doing a demo, bring your plein air kit (no material will be supplied) and she will step us thru her demo, you can paint along or sketch, or just watch, your choice. She will be painting in oil, but any medium is allowed. 3. Turn in your Registration Forms with the size, medium used, and names of paintings, signed. ( You will find one in your white binder given out at the beginning of the season or when you paid your dues). Make sure you have attended two meetings to be able to show your work. 4. Nominating Committee Report Hope everyone can make it should be a fun day.

I want to show some pictures of our plein air painting at Jackalope Ranch.

We had such beautiful scenery to work with.

This was my favorite painting spot.

 

I am so sorry that I have been so late in posting here.  Seems life just goes by too fast.  So much fun when you're busy.  Below are some pictures of our Valentines Lunch Buffet at Marg Snell's house.  We had such a nice time.

 Now so you can enjoy some of the food too...

Rancho Casa Blanca Art Group Wine and Cheese Party and Art Show kick off tonight at 4-7 pm we are having over 100 pieces of Art on Display, Woodworkers Display, Live Entertainment and over $1,000.00 in Door Prizes. I hope everyone can attend, lots of nibblies and wine, both alcholic and non-alcholic beverages. Tickets available at the door. $5.00

January 19 @ 9:30 am

Cid Newsome will be stepping us through a painting - Desertscape, bring what ever medium you wish and she will focus on resolutions to improve your paintings this year.

Bring a sack lunch and plan to stay until approximately 2:30.

Bring two of your paintings: For a fun, informal, no rules, Free Art Show.  Easels will be set-up and refreshments provided, so invite a friend.  You may sell your paintings.

Last but not least - The Brush Lady will have her Art Brushes on Display after the demo is over, she will have brushes for all medium, size and quality.

 Hope to see everyone - it should be a fun filled day. 

This Wednesday the 12th we are having an outing to Jackalope Ranch, address is 80-400 Highway 111, in Indio, across the road from Shields Date Farm.  We are schduled to arrive at 9 am.  They will serve us coffee and water in the am and at noon a fabulous lunch from a menu created especially for us painters.  If the weather is cool we have indoor arrangements.  Cost all inclusive, is $30.00. 

Please call Pat at 760-775-1484 is you haven't confirmed your attendance yet.  I need to get back to them by tomorrow afternoon. 

I have been beforehand and have photographs and photocopies to paint from for anyone who would like them.  Look forward to seeing everyone.

JANUARY 19, 2011 - MONTHLY MEETING at Corkill Palms is themed, "THE NEW YEARS ART RESOLUTIONS," a paint-along in any Medium by an amazing Artist Cid Newsome. Opportunities will be provided during the demonstration for you to focus on your aims to learn and improve your art during the coming year. Plan now to bring your own lunch to enjoy in the beautiful recently landscaped courtyard. You are invited to stay until 2:30 and bring a couple of paintings for an Open House Free Art Show in the afternoon. You may place the price on a painting if you are interested in selling it but you must stay with your painting to make those arrangements. Invite your friends and potential new members to the club. In appreciation to the Residents of Corkill Palms they will all be invited to come and see what our club members have enjoyed doing during the last few years while enjoying the use of their Club House. Come and support their generosity and hospitality to us.

December Holiday Party

We met Wed. at Corkhill Palms at 9:30 am. We exchanged these beautiful Christmas cards that we had painted.  

Here are a few for you to see.

 We also painted Christmas tree balls. 

 

Aren't they delightful?  We had such a jolly good time!  We missed the ones who couldn't make it. 

MERRY CHRISTMAS EVERYONE!  

SEE YOU NEXT YEAR.

DECEMBER 15, 9:30 a.m. at Corkill Palms Mobile Home Park Club House, for our Holiday Celebration, bring a favorite Heavy Finger Food ( Mini Quiche or Fancy Sandwich, Fruit or Vegee Skewers, etc.!) for the Buffet Potluck. You are invited to bring 25 copies of the recipe for all members to share that favorite Holiday Recipe! The Theme is our " HOLIDAY ART CELEBRATION." Don't forget your hand-painted Holiday Card to be displayed and exchanged in a creative way. We will each be able to paint a provided glass ornament to take home with you. It may be helpful to bring your own fine point paint brush and Holiday colors of acrylics. Some will be available.

Birthdays for the Coming Months

Erna Nelson- January 21

Rita Angello – January 27

Lou Armentrout – January 28

Elsie Mysicka – January 29

Cheryl Bailey – March 3

Judy Henderson – March 5

Stevanna Collins – March 6

Jean Beaird – March 29

Cynthia Vaughan- April 8

Denise Placek – April 17

Adrienne McGloughlin- April 23

December Plein Air

We met at 9:30 am Dec. 8th at Las Casuelas Patio.....wandered around and took pictures and decided what and where we wanted to paint.  The staff were very cordial to us and the 6 of us made ourselves at home on a sun-dappled patio. Everyone chose a different topic. 
I'll try to get pictures of the paintings to you.  I was so busy painting I forgot to get any pictures of the paintings.  So-o-o much fun!

Such a beautiful place to paint and so much structural material to choose from.  The design around the outside fountain intrigued me.

Everyone was given a menu and chose their favorites.

  
Such a good painting, relaxing time was had by all.

I just want to let everyone know about what the gallery is doing as we all get ready for Christmas.

Cid

This week we have Artists, Wreaths and Workshops for you!

Diane Morgan at the Desert Symphony

The wonderful Diane Morgan’s painting “California Sunset” is being used for the cover of the Desert Symphony’s 2010-2011 program.
Last night was the season premiere concert, and Diane enjoyed VIP treatment!
Diane’s Facebook Article

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Padilla Live at the Gallery

Saturday, 12-9 pm
Artist Padilla will be at the gallery all afternoon and evening Saturday, working on his latest fun painting.

Padilla's work is colorful and whimsical - check out his online gallery!

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Holiday Wreath Auction: Create and Donate a Wreath!

Thursday, December 2nd, 7-9 pm

To benefit the Boys & Girls Club of Cathedral City, IncredibleArtist.Com will be hosting a display of
handmade designer holiday wreaths. All of the wreaths will be auctioned off, with all the proceeds going to the Boys & Girls Club!

You are encouraged to create a wreath and donate it to the Boys & Girls Club, and to come bid on the great wreaths.

There will be a VIP reception at the Gallery - tickets are $30 and can be purchased from the Gallery and the Boys & Girls Club.
Featured: Artist Danny Hughes' beautiful wreath

Full details

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Incredible Art Class Demo/Sampler

Sunday, December 5th, 12-4 pm

Mark your calendar! Our artists will be here to tell you about their art classes and demonstrate their art.
You can sign up for classes for yourself or others - art classes are a great gift for any occasion!

Full details

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IncredibleArtist.Com
info@incredibleartist.com - www.IncredibleArtist.com
68718 E Palm Canyon, Ste 203, Cathedral City CA 92234-1302
760-321-9858

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December Plein Air We are booked in for 9:30 a.m. the morning of December 8th.....location is 70-050 Hwy 111, Rancho Mirage, California tel: 760.328.8844 http://www.lascasuelasnuevas.com/ There website to give you an idea of the area http://www.lascasuelasnuevas.com/pdfs/lunch_menu.pdf Our lunch menu and pricing Bring your plein-kit, sketching material, and camera. There only requirement is that no paint will be left an anything......so bring table covers, floor cover, clean out the sink after use. Only other thing is to have a fun time. They have inside and outside seating so if the weather isn't good outside we can move inside. Please carpool with a friend. Is a lot more fun. Any questions please contact me at 760-775-1484... Thanks Pat

Mark these dates to attend this Workshop that will teach you the hidden talents that your camera's can perform. Most of us have no idea how to get the most out of our camera's. Bring your camera with photos you have taken and then they will be critiqued, learn how to change your settings - why and how; it is amazing what you learn in the 3 classes from 10:30 - 12:00 - Cost $30.00 Location Rancho Casa Blanca, Clubhouse 2, Library. This is the first 3 Friday's of January- 7, 14, and 21. You must sign up as Kathy needs to know how many as there is multiple handouts. Call me after Wednesday at 760-775-1484. Hope you can make it, it is a wealth of information from one of the best. Check out Kathy Blog Spot http://kathydunhamstudio.blogspot.com/ now that's photography.

Hope everyone is planning on attending the Cabot's Museum on Wednesday - 9:30 a.m. The weather sounds like it will cooperate. We should bring a folding chair, a sack lunch, water etc. and your plein air kit, camera, sketching material. Cost is $3.00 this will give you some photocopies of some of the highlights. If you want a inside tour add an extra $10.00 on. They have a gift shop with lots of artsy things. Should be a fun day. Remember it is always fun to car pool, phone a friend to come along. Any questions call me at 250-744-6902, my other phone is not working maybe it will after Monday when I get repair service- it is 760-775-1484. Thanks Pat.

Fall Welcome

Can you believe that the summer is over? It
does not seem possible, does it? Hope you
had many opportunities for a few Art classes,
taking a few photos, and painting up a storm.

This is such an exciting time, I have so many
exciting events lined up, plus the clubs regular
scheduled things, should be a lot of fun, after
all we are celebrating our 15th anniversary this
year, amazing how time flies. Please, mark
your calendars for ALL the dates, if you have
any questions about anything – please get in
touch with me and I will be happy to answer
them 760-775-1484. I will be in the valley
October 18, but you can always reach me by
e-mail at Rpjohns1@aol.com

Birthdays for the Coming Months
 Lynn Hanselman – October 20th
 Pat Johns – December 3rd

Did we forget someone? Please send in
your birthdates – we want to wish you Happy
Birthday too!


The Next Three Months for Spa City Paletteers

Oct. 20, 2010:  Regular monthly meeting -
"The Fall Fellowship," Getting to know all
about you, you’re Artistic Ability and what
you did artistically during the summer-bring
some of your work for show and tell.  A Group-
Paint-Along- tables will be loaded with art
supplies and we will divide into groups to make
a project that we can donate for the Silent
Auction Table at the Ribbon Award/Critique
Show in March. Don’t forget your name tags.

Nov. 3, 2010 – we will meet at 9:30 am at
Cabot’s Museum – 67616 East Desert View
Ave., DHS, 760-941-7610 – we will take
photographs, paint, sketch – your choice, bring
your Plein Air Kit and/or Sketch Kit, bring a
sack lunch, we will set-up in the Courtyard.
Cost is $10.00 for entrance and $3.00 to set-
up.

Nov. 17, 2010: Regular monthly meeting-
"Thanksgiving for Artistic Talents,"  A paint-
along demo by Diane Morgan using her unique
style – use whatever medium that you prefer,
oil, acrylics, watercolor, bring whatever you
prefer to paint with and on. Diane plans on
using a Christmas theme so you can take your
finished painting and create your Christmas
Cards for this mailing out this year. Diane is
very talented, nationally renowned. Could go
thru to 12:30.
Please bring a Holiday Greeting Card that can
be sent to Servicemen/Woman-hand painted or
your choice.

November 23, 2010 – Living Desert -47-900
Portola, Palm Desert 760-346-5694– we will
meet at entrance at 10 am and take a tour
around; then set-up and paint in the area we
choose or we can all paint together. Bring
your Plein Air Paint/Sketch Kit, lunch. Entry
fee $8.50, Shuttle $6.00, for those who would
prefer not to walk. Food is available there as
well.
Dec. 8, 2010 – Las Casuelas Nuevas @ 70-
050 Hwy. 111. Rancho Mirage, 760-328-8844,
Most menu items range from $10 – 15. $5.00
charge to set-up. Arrive at 9:30 am and paint
thru to 2pm stopping for lunch at noon. Lots
of subject matter, very pretty place. Margaritas
are excellent.

Dec. 15, 2010: Regular monthly meeting
"Christmas Buffet (Potluck) and Art
Exchange:"  Bring a one of a kind painted
Christmas Card to exchange, similar to a Door
Prize-everyone gets one. We will exchange
our hand painted Christmas Cards with one
another. Then we will have a Fellowship
Lunch and Appetizer Buffet of "Heavy Finger
Food" from some of your favorite Holiday
items. Bring the recipe along and we can
exchange recipes.

Places for Inspiration and Supplies: 
The Art Colony/ Blueprinter - 74-210 Highway
111, Palm Desert - Classes and supplies.

Desert Art Center - 550 N. Palm Canyon, Palm
Springs.

Sell your art online
www.absolutearts.com - a web-based gallery and searchable database for 15,000 artists in more than 100 countries.  Cost to artists ranges from free for 8 images showcased to $100 a year for unlimited images and other benefits.  Your art has exposure all around the world instead of just locally.  This is a tool to market your art worldwide.  (scroll down to OUR FAVORITE BLOGSITES right hand column and click on the 2nd in the list) Check it out.....You'll be glad you did.

“There are two kinds of artists, the emotional painter and the academician. The academician can paint into old age sitting on his stool licking his canvas until 98 years of age. The emotional artists burn himself up; he does not live long. The academician always creates something acceptable, boring, but acceptable. The emotional artist often misses, but when he hits, it is breathtakingly beautiful… touched by the gods!”

Sergei Bongart 1918-1985

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

“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.

 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.