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Elayne’s passion for painting was very evident in this workshop. She is inspiring and a great teacher. - Katie McGarry Great re-introduction to oils, very relaxing class. I definitely will continue painting in oils. 1. Information about starting painting very good. 2. Gradations of colors. 3. Composition of painting - Pearl Mills Elayne’s class was very informative. She had a lot of good oil painting tips. We learned how to put atmosphere in a painting. She spent time with each student and really seemed to care about even the smallest detail of a composition. We were very eager to learn and I think we all came away with a lot of information we will use forever in our work.
MEMBER FORUM Held on April 26th
What a great meeting! Nearly 40 artists attended the Members’ Forum. Refreshments were provided and Tim Lloyd demonstrated painting a still life in oils. After a short visitation period, Lane Downs introduced topics for discussion. Several suggestions for new locations to exhibit resulted in the formation of an Exhibit Venue Committee consisting of Steve Shamburger, Roberta Loflin, Kay Bailey, Tara Mayo and Virgie Clark.
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Elayne Kuehler Workshop
Tony Couch Watercolor Workshop
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Tony is an excellent teacher and is very entertaining. I enjoyed watching him demonstrate, but even more his explanation of how he achieved different results. For instance, how wet the paper should be, how wet or dry the brush should be. It was a great workshop. I look forward to taking another class under Tony Couch whenever one might become available. - Louise Hansen
- Charleen Kling
Demo of Flowers in Vase by Elayne
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WORKSHOP SHOW The annual Workshop Show is currently hanging at the Independence Park Theater. Turn-out was very impressive this year resulting is the largest Workshop Show ever. There are 82 paintings displaying a large variety of styles. Featured in the show is artwork from members who instruct workshops for LAAG. Instructors include Judi Betts, AWS, Kathy Miller Stone, NWS, Byron Levy, Larry Downs, Roberta Loflin and Steve Shamburger. Be sure to attend the reception on Sunday, June 14, from 2-4 pm where Steve Shamburger will be demonstrating caricatures. The exhibit will be up through July 23.
AWARDS AND RECOGNITION
On the weekend of April 20th Louise Hansen and Calvin Balencie won ribbons in the French Quarter, Pirates Alley Art Show, sponsored by the N.O. Art Association. Calvin won an HM and Louise won a merit award. This was Calvin’s 41st year exhibiting at the Festival and Louise's first.
June Tuma’s painting, PERSIMMONS, was awarded a Merit Award at the May exhibit of the Thomas Peyton Memorial Art Festival in Alexandria, LA. The Festival is held annually since the 1960s. Top prize is a Festival Award and ten Merit Awards are given.
and more winners…
Jambayala Festival Art Show sponsored by the Art Guild of Gonzales
Oil, Acrylics, Not under glass; 2nd Place - Denice Cyrex Ducote, Watercolor on Aquabord, "Taboo" 3rd Place - Kathy Daigle, Oil, "N.O. Tuba" Watermedia, Under glass; 3rd Place - Mary Sue Couvillon, "Radishes" 4th Place - V. G. Hope (Gail Thompson),"Bounty" Honorable Mention - Mary Sue Couvillon, "My Skirt Blew Up"
CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL OF YOU!!!
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Feliciana Chapter of LAAG now has a total of 20 members.
Lane gave a great demonstration on photographing art, which gave us a record attendance.
We have an all member show at McKnight's Gallery in Clinton for the month
of June and for July (the Red, White & Blueberry Festival on July 3-4).
Kathleen Simpson, a Katrina evacuee that has stayed in Clinton, is the winner of this year's Red, White & Blueberry poster contest (poster shown to left)
David Gallup, instructor for BR Arts Council
Grant plein-air workshop, painted this oil painting on location at swamp near Clinton at
the home of Carol Shirley. The resulting
paintings from the workshop will be displayed the month of July at McKnight's
Gallery in Clinton. David brought info to this workshop that is invaluable for unique compositions, capturing outdoor lighting with realistic, luminous color, and diversity
of values.
The East Feliciana Parish Clerk of Court office in Clinton is holding a show for the
month of June for Carol Shirley, LAAG - Feliciana Chapter President. They have
a featured artist each month.
November will be an all member show in Clinton. (Shown is a picture from the David
Gallup workshop done by Kathleen Simpson, Feliciana Chapter Guild member. She
painted the cabin at Audubon State Park.
Josephine's, Clinton's newest restaurant is displaying oil paintings by Alice
Kent and Carol Shirley, Feliciana Chapter's Treasurer and President. Art by
Carol Shirley is on display during June at the East Feliciana Parish Clerk of
Court office (picture Enjoying the Rain). by Carol Shirley.
Clinton presents Red, White & Blueberry Festival July 3-4, 2009. Make plans to CELEBRATE
Independence Day with Main Street at Clinton, La.
News from our LAAG group in the Feliciana’s…
ALICE KENT
FRANCES DURHAM
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Members Voices I just wanted everyone to know what a GREAT workshop Judi Betts recently conducted! This was the first 5 day workshop I've taken through LAAG (I could only attend 4 days,but I enjoyed every moment of it ). I had to take leave to do it, but it was well worth the leave I had to take, and worth every penny of the cost. Besides thoroughly enjoying myself, I produced two nice paintings (worth framing) during the workshop. I can't wait to take Judi's next workshop. Caroline Smack and the LAAG Workshop group are to be commended for inviting Judi to teach! My thanks to the workshop committee, Caroline, Larry (for providing such a great place to work) and Judi for such an enjoyable and educational experience! VTY, H.Hershberg,AIA Vice president of LAAG
TAKE A LOOK AT WHAT A MEMBER IS DOING…
Beginning July 15, 2009, LPB will be featuring a new show called Passport & Palette. The show invites viewers to see the world through the eyes of acclaimed master artists, including en plein air painter Kevin Macpherson, landscape and still life artist, Joe Anna Arnett, water color specialitst, James Asher and outdoor painter, Kenn Backhaus. This will be a 13 part series on LPB, so check with your local public television stations for scheduled broadcast. Cameras follow the artists as they travel to locations in France, Switzerland, Guatemala, Italy, Canada and the United States. Happy Viewing!
Ralph Marino
After being 100% rejected in 4 straight shows I just didn’t much feel like painting so instead started cleaning my garage. I found several old fence boards that I had salvaged from Gustav. Remembering a photo I had of an antique fish weathervane and decided that I might try to carve something like that. I vowed not to spend a penny, using only the existing pile of art supplies and hand tools I had. I wound up with 6 fish “weather vanes” and sore hands but had a lot of fun.
I haven’t named them yet, “The fish of Gustav Series” sounds a bit much for some old fence wood. But each piece does have a trace of the original wood grain showing. I used acrylics, oils, plastic milk cartons and cigar box liners. I did however have to spend $12.20 cents for varnish and whitening, whatever that is. I may start painting again as it is less dusty.
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Alan Flattmann - Pastel and Oil
Workshop
August 10-14 Monday -Friday 9:00-4:00
Fee $350 for members and $400 for non
members
Join PSA Hall of Fame Honoree and Master Pastellist Alan
Flattmann for an intensive five day workshop covering step-by-
step, fundamental techniques for painting landscapes and
cityscapes with pastels and oils. Oil demonstrations will cover brush painting and palette knife painting. Pastel demonstrations will include working on handmade pumice board and others surfaces. The basics of drawing, perspective and composition will also be covered. Alan will help students individually as they paint in the afternoons and all day on Friday.
Alan is delightful person and a wonderful instructor. He teaches at all levels. It is a great opportunity to have a workshop with one of America's most outstanding and gifted artist. He was inducted into the Pastel Society of America's "Hall of Fame" in 2006. His paintings can be found in hundreds of private and corporate collections around the world.
See the workshop schedule for the supply list and visit Alan Flattmann’s website at:
http://www.alanflattmann.com/
Sign up and join this workshop....
Contact Caroline Smack @925-5764 or
Betty Efferson @293-9793
WATERCOLOR CLASS By Roberta Loflin
Animals in Watercolor, Saturdays, July 25- August 29, 9:30-12 $75 members / $125 nonmembers
We will work from photos, work on textures, values, composition. Beginning and intermediate students welcome, 14 yrs and older.
ONGOING DRAWING CLASSES By Larry Downs
Each month the focus will be on a different topic. Curriculum varies based on the experience of students attending. Beginning and Intermediate students welcome. 2nd Monday through the last Monday of each month, 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Fee: $45.00 members / $60.00 nonmembers / per month
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BEGINNER & INTERMEDIATE ICON PAINTING WORKSHOP
OCTOBER 10 - 15, 2009 SAINT JOSEPH ABBEY Christian Life Center 75376 River Road
Saint Benedict, Louisiana 70457
Cost: $950.00 (Includes 36 hours of studio instruction, all art supplies, meals and room w/private bath) No prior art experience is required
A non-refundable, non-transferable deposit of $150.00 is required to reserve a space in the class. Class size is limited and reservations are on a first come, first served basis. Deposits will be refunded in the
case of workshop cancellation. Please make check payable to Prosopon Icon Workshop.
Deadline for registration is July 1, 2009. Mail your deposit and registration form to: Christine Daunis
1205 Alfred St Apt A Scott LA 70583
Ph: (225)252-3090 email: [email protected]
FOUR SEASONS ART EXHIBIT Opening Reception - free admission
Sunday, June 14, 2009 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm at
West Baton Rouge Museum 845 North Jefferson Avenue
Port Allen, LA Watercolors by five Louisiana Watercolor
Society members of the mannequins, hats, and decor of the quaint Fleur de Paris Hat Shop
in the Vieux Carre in New Orleans.
Come meet the Artists MONICA BISHARA - Baton Rouge
CAROL CREEL - Baton Rouge KAREN LARMEU STAKELUM - Covington
KATHY MILLER STONE - Baton Rouge JAN WILKEN - Harahan
PLEIN AIRE PAINTOUT at WBR
MUSEUM ARTISTS INVITED - PUBLIC WELCOME Saturday, June 20 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Rain Date - Saturday, June 27 Free
or call Kathy (225)293-4612
Join professional and amateur artists on the grounds among the beautiful gardens and
historic buildings. Led by Kathy Stone. Registration requested (225)336-2422 ext.14
MONET IN THE GARDEN: Children's Watercolor Workshop
Sunday, July 19, 2:00 - 5:00 Registration required - materials fee $5
(225) 336-2422 ext. 14
WINE and WATERCOLORS: A Relaxing Evening of Artistic Expression
Wednesday, July 22 5:30 - 7:30 Led by artist Jenn Prochaska Registration required - Free
(225) 336-2422 ext. 14
Check out the Museum's upcoming events at: www.westbatonrougemuseum.org
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“The heavens are telling the glory of God; they are a marvelous display of his craftsmanship. Day and night they keep
on telling about God. Without a sound or word, silent in the skies, their message reaches out to all the world.” Psalm 19:1-3
“Original Art in the Park” October 3rd
LAAG will be hosting an "Original Art in the Park" art sale on October 3. This is an opportunity for any LAAG member to sell their artwork and also art supplies. Each artist who signs up will be allocated a certain amount of table space inside the Studio at the Park. Booths can also be set up outside. Artists must send in a $10 registration fee by September 1. More specific details will be released soon.
"Women Artists in Louisiana, 1825-1965: A Place of Their Own"
display through September 13 at the NOMA The NOMA and Historic New Orleans Collection have a combined show that started April 15 and the second exhibition will open in April 2010. Women Artists in Louisiana features painting, sculpture, pottery, silversmith, metal by more than 40 artists who visited or resided in New Orleans
from the early 19th century to the cusp of postmodernism. This exhibition bears witness to the impact of these women on Louisiana's landscape. Quotes from Judith H. Bonner write up are in The Historic New Orleans Collection Quarterly.
Step inside the mind of one of Denver’s most talented artists—and learn the step-by-step techniques of successful
painting—when Quang Ho’s instructional DVDs debuts this month. Ho's still-life paintings are widely known and loved by artists and collectors worldwide, and this intensive teaching series promises to be an invaluable experience for any artist, art lover or student. The lesson begins with "Arrangement with Amaryllis: Painting the Still Life with Light and Shadow.” Ho takes viewers through his entire thought process for painting a still-life arrangement: from setup, to lighting, to systematically breaking down the painting as logically as possible from block-in to finish. "Nuts and Bolts - The Essential information for the artist” is an invaluable teaching video that brings together nearly 30 years of Ho’s experience searching, learning, and teaching as an artist. For more information, visit www.quangho.com
Opening Doors Summer
Art Camp June 29 - July 17. 9am - 3pm
The Opening Doors organization provides an opportunity for students from the Gardere area who exhibit a talent in art to attend a four week summer art camp that is hosted by LAAG. Instruction is provided by artist/teacher Geeta Dave. Each year the students produce a large mural that is displayed at various locations such as the Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport, the Bluebonnet Library, and the LIGO Obsevatory in Livingston. This year's project will combine an art and sports theme and will be installed on the exterior wall at LAAG's Studio in the Park. The camp is June 29 - July 17, 9am-3pm and LAAG members are invited to come see the students at work. There will still be open studio on Wednesdays. You are welcome to come down and paint and the students enjoy seeing the work of Guild members and sharing their talents with them. If anyone is interested in volunteering with the camp please contact Roberta Loflin at 752-2473 or [email protected].
