Some Summer Shows / Activities Information

Note:  Blogger is acting a little wonky today & I am unable to post these events in order by date - so you will need to get your calendar & take notes...


Midway Art Association has posted information for their 2013 "Wasatch Plein Air Paradise event.  It is in a format I could not copy & post here so please check out their web page at the link below for details.  It promises to be a fun event!

Midway Art Association

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Ogden Botanical Gardens will not be holding their June Gala this year.  The person in who was in charge is taking time off a few months over the summer - stay tuned for a possible event 2014.

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Ogden Arts August Show

Turn-in for art is Tuesday, July 20th ~ 11-5 and Wednesday, July 31 ~ 9-1  

We will hang the show Wednesday, July 31

Eric Zschiesche  will be our judge.  Judging will be complete Thursday, Aug 1^st.  

The show will open on Friday, August 2^nd.

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Many of us participated in the 2012 Ogden Arts Festival Plein Air Competition - The information for the  Ogden Arts Festival Plein Air Competition 2013 event & links below:  Deadline for Plein Air Competition, Ogden Arts Festival
Date	Friday, May 31, 2013
Time	12:00 pm – 1:00 pm MDT
Where	Ogden Union Station 2501 Wall avenue Ogden, Utah 84401
Arts & Culture Categories	* VISUAL ARTS, * CULTURAL, Art
Audience	Adults
Type of Event	Competition
Cost	$25 professional artists $15 amateur artists
Contact	801-393-9890
Notes	The Eccles Community Art Center is one of the sponsors of the 10th Annual Plein Air Art Competition in association with the Ogden Arts Festival. We would like to invite you to participate. Review information at: www.ogdenartsfestival.com…
More	http://www.ogdenartsfestival.com/plein-air/plein-air-competition.html

Change of Location for May Palette Club Meeting Reminder

Just a brief note to remind you of the change of location for our Tuesday evening, May 14th meeting.  It will be held at the Eccles Community Art Center in the main house.  We shall learn about ways to enhance the presentation of our works through excellence in matting and framing.  Valuable information will be presented that will aid us in how we frame our art especially for exhibition.

The address is  2580 Jefferson Avenue, Ogden, UT  -  Phone: 801.392.6935

We shall return to our regular meeting location at the South Ogden Senior Center for the June meeting.

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Ogden Arts August Show

Turn-in for art is Tuesday, July 20th ~ 11-5 and Wednesday, July 31 ~ 9-1  

We will hang the show Wednesday, July 31

Eric Zschiesche  will be our judge.  Judging will be complete Thursday, Aug 1^st.  

The show will open on Friday, August 2^nd.

Palette Club Members Featured at Eccles Community Art Center Galleries in May

You will want to be sure to pop in at the May 3rd reception of this excellent exhibit!

Mac Stevenson will be our April Demo Artist

Lots of important 2013 summer information will be shared at our meeting this Tuesday evening, April 9th. 

During our regular critique time, those members wishing to petition the council regarding their placement in  Palette Club categories will have opportunity to do so.  They need to bring their write-ups showing the requirements they have met and more than 3 pieces to show.  The master council will consist of Mac Stevenson, Roberta Glidden and Darlene Hamblin.

During the business meeting, Amanda Ehrig will be present to answer questions and present the volunteer opps. for the Ogden Arts Festival.

Artist Mac Stevenson will be presenting the demo.   Check out Mac's amazing work at his web site at 

www.macstevenson.com

Hope to see you there!

Ryan Skidmore our March Guest Demo Artist

As you plan your week, you will want to be sure to include our March 12th Palette Club meeting!

We are thrilled to have artist, Ryan Skidmore, as our demo artist in just a few days at our Tuesday, March 12th meeting!  Here is an excerpt from his biography on his web site:

     " A passion for wild creatures and the places they inhabit is reflected in the paintings of Ryan Skidmore. Whether it is wildlife, sporting scenes or pure landscape, Ryan tries to create a connection between himself, the viewer, and the things he loves. Using a painterly style, he concentrates more on the effects of light and the essence of a scene than superfluous detail."

You can view more of Ryan's stunning works at his web site here:

http://www.ryanskidmore.com/www.ryanskidmore.com/Home.html

Prior to Ryan's demo we shall have our critique at 6:15.  You are welcome to bring one painting that you wish to have members' comment on.  It's great to get opinions from your fellow artists - especially if you would like assistance or help tweaking a painting in progress...

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We had a wonderful demo at our February meeting as well, with skilled acrylic artist, John Poon.  John created a beautiful painting before our eyes and shared valuable insights from his years of experience.

Upcoming events of interest:

May Palette Club Meeting - to be held at the Eccles Community Art Center - on Jefferson Street, Ogden, UT

2013 Ogden Arts Festival June 7-8  - Plein Air Competition and silent auction details will be posted on their web site:  http://www.ogdenartsfestival.com/

Ogden Farmers' Market opens July 13th - Sept. 28th

Eccles 39th Annual Statewide Competition: July 19 & 20, 2013 - more details on their web site to 
come.

Ogden Palette Club Summer Exhibit at Ogden Arts - 
This year's summer show will be held at the Ogden Arts Gallery. The gallery is located at 2484 Washington Boulevard, Suite 101 in Ogden. The show opens on Friday, August 2nd as part of The First Friday Art Stroll and runs through the month.

The judge will be Eric Zschiesche. The take-in will be Tuesday, July 30th from 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM and Wednesday, July 31st from 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM. The show will be hung on after the take-in on Wednesday and the judging will be done by Eric on Thursday.

Members who have paid their 2013 membership fee can submit up to three pieces (there are no limits on size). There are no fees to enter but only award ribbons will be presented (no cash prizes will be given for this show).

John Poon to Demo at Feb. 12th Palette Club Meeting

We are happy to share that artist John Poon will demo at our 

February 12th Palette Club Meeting. 

The evening begins with the critique at 6:15.  Members are encouraged to bring one painting for friendly evaluations & suggestions from the group.

Looking forward to seeing you all there!

John's demo will begin at 7:00 pm.   To peruse his web site click HERE 

John Poon Workshop -  March13-16 

(Fee $400 - At the studio of Geri Jensen)

John is an excellent teacher he enjoys teaching and wants to see you advance to the next level in your work. E-mail Geri Jensen to save your place ASPA for this great opprtunity to grow and improve your work. Because this is a local workshop and he doesn't have to travel he has given us a great price over his usual fee so take advantage of this fun event. class size is limited to 12-14 half the class is already reserved email me save your place now.

Students will create landscape paintings from studies and photographs. The course stresses complete development of large finished landscape paintings through various stages. Developing strong composition, light effects, and paint application will be encouraged.  Each student will formalize their direction, concept, subject and theme. Keeping focus will be stressed, as well as the primary goals of conviction, follow through and consistency. 

Studio Landscape Painting

Suggested Supply List for Oils and Acrylics

Acrylics:    Titanium White, Cadmium Red Medium, Cadmium                                                                                     Yellow Light, Ultramarine Blue, Burnt Sienna (Utrecht).

Optional colors:  Cadmium Yellow Medium, Alizarin Crimson, Manganese Blue.

                                                   

    

Oils:  Titanium white, Cad Yellow Light, Cad Red Medium, Ultramarine Blue, Transparent Red Oxide or Burnt Sienna (Utrecht) 

                                                                     

  

 Optional colors: Manganese Blue, Alizarin Crimson

Mediums                               Acrylic mediums:                     Golden High Solid Gel

                                                Oil Mediums and Solvents:  Gamsol, Linseed or Poppy seed oil. 

Brushes                                  Silver Brstlon Flat #6,#8, #10, #12 Small  Round Sable #8 (Utrecht                                                           212)

Palette            (Acrylics)                   Masterson's palette (12x16) with sponge and palette paper

Canvas                                                Sizes:  For smaller study 8x10-11x14

For Studio Painting 16x20-30x40 (1 or 2 canvases)

Miscellaneous                       Palette knife, brush cleaner or soap, sealable water container (or                                                       solvent container for oils), small sealable container for Painting                                                         Medium, plastic grocery bags, paper towels, easel umbrella (optional),                                              sunblock, bug spray, hat, sweat shirt and light windbreaker or jacket                                                     (layers), water bottle, backpack or carrying bag.

Please feel free to bring your own photos from which to paint from. I will also have available a variety of selected landscape reference for any who would wish to use.

Gallery 25 Small Works Show

Thanks to everyone who participated in the small works show.  We had a totally of 34 entries, which make up a beautiful show.  Thanks to Gallery 25 for hosting the show, the gallery has a wonderful show place for the Palette Club's talented artists.  

Special Thanks, goes to Darlene Hamblin for all her care and work that she put into the show to make it a success. Thanks to Doug Wride for taking the time to judge the show.  Hope you all get a chance to view his beautiful painting and read his wonderful statement.   

Looking forward, to our fall show at Ogden Arts. Hope everyone gets out to enjoy the warm weather and is inspired to create new master pieces.

Cyndi