Tuesday, July 9, 2013

Daven Anderson News, New Studio and Classes



Watercolor students and friends:

I am moving my studio and gallery to a wonderful space in Lafayette Square on
the Plaza - 1410 S. 18th Street - across from Squires, Square One Brewery and
the fabulous new Tripel restaurant and down the street from the 33 Wine bar,
Bailey's Chocolate Bar, Riccardo's and Laredo.  I mention that in case painting
makes you hungry.  The space has everything one would want in a studio/gallery: great lighting, interesting and wonderful surroundings, lots of room, tables and chairs and easels - with a charming garden attached.  The Koi pond has a waterfall, chairs for relaxing and a full moon every now and then - and, at this time of year, fireflies.  Wonderful music too!  There is plenty of parking for those who don't arrive by foot, bicycle or Vespa.  The large studio is ground floor and with a fully handicap accessible toilet.

I will be teaching six evenings of watercolor painting during August - Tuesdays and Thursdays, Aug 8,13,15,20, 22 and 27th.  Class will be from 6 to9:15
nightly.  The fee for the six evenings is $175. Since I will be teaching
frequently (monthly?), missed sessions can be made up during a later session -
they won't be wasted.  Class size is limited so I will have sufficient time with each student.  Also, coffee and soft drinks will be available - no charge. If
wine serves as a painting aid, please feel free to bring some for all to share & I will contribute too.  Student's materials and paintings can be stored between classes. The studio is alarmed and very secure - and available at any time to my students.

I will be carrying a full line of Isabey and Raphael (French) brushes, Sennelier
(French) watercolor, oil and acrylic paints and Fabriano (Italian) and Sennelier watercolor papers.  I promise that my studio prices, for students, will be equal to or better than any - in store or on-line.  I carry them for my own work and to help my students and friends.
As some of you are aware, I am currently teaching a four week, three credit hour
studio (watercolor) course at UMSL.  I intend to continue teaching at UMSL as
well as other St. Louis institutions - and monthly in my studio.

For registration or questions, just email davenaanderson@gmail.com - calls are OK too (cell 440-476-1597/-studio 314-241-2339).  To register, simply mail a check for $80, balance on first day of class.  Look forward to seeing you in class or
elsewhere.   Please keep painting!  For those who have been in my classes before
- remember!  - 'Show up!  Get Lucky!

Daven Anderson
1808 Hickory St.
St. Louis, MO 63104

Monday, June 17, 2013

New Exhibit at the SLWS Kiosk in the Foundry Art Centre

Stop in and see this fine installation now showing in our Showboat kiosk at the Foundry Art Centre in St. Charles.  Signature members Jan Adams, Jan Helton and Kathleen McDonnell are featured.  The next installation is August 1. 



Thursday, May 23, 2013

Fall Watercolor Classes at Meramec

Attention, please note that fall watercolor classes at St. Louis Community College - Meramec are scheduled per the flyer below.


Thursday, May 16, 2013

Members Receive Awards

Member Daven Anderson received the Artist Merit Award in Watercolor Missouri International 2013 sponsored by the Missouri Watercolor Society.  William Curtis also received an Artist Merit Award in this show.

Member Maggie McCarthy received the People's Choice Award at the Artsfest on Walnut Street in Springfield, MO, May 4-5. The award included the poster to hang at the show and a very nice check.

Friday, April 26, 2013

Sandy Karsten Invited to Exhibit at RAC




The Regional Arts Commission Presents
Metro Art Exchange
in collaboration with
Artropolis at Chesterfield  Mall
Curated by Heather Haymart

                          Exhibition Opening: Friday, May 3 from 6 : 0 0 - 9 :30 p.m.
Second Floor

Exhibition continues through A ugust 2

The Regional Arts Commission created  Metro Art Exchange, a collaboration with local arts  organizations, in order to give local artists the opportunity to  exhibit their work in special shows at the RAC building on the  second floor.
"Metro Art Exchange - Artropolis"  features 22 artists.  Artropolis is a group of arts-related  spaces located in the Sears wing on the upper and lower levels at  Chesterfield Mall.   The group offers a variety of arts  activities, including classes, theater performances, and gallery  shows.

NOTE: "Metro Art Exchange - Artropolis"  opens in conjunction with the exhibit at The Gallery at RAC  entitled "DRESSED", curated by Michael Drummond of "Project  Runway."

"Metro Art Exchange - Artropolis" is  curated by Heather Haymart and features artists Loren Corell,  Robert Cornman, Vesna Delevska, Dana Diaz de Leon, Morris  Fletcher, Michael Frank, Lanie Frick, Sharon Hayes, Jeffrey  Johnson, Sandy Karsten, Matt Keim, Greg Kluempers, Christy  Martin, Gina Mazur, Dawson Morgan, Mary Nasser, Allison L.  Norfleet Bruenger, Susie Tenzer, Melissa Villadiego, Denise  Williams, Riley Williams, and Bob Vavra.

"Bird of Paradise" by Dana Diaz de  Leon




DATES &  TIMES: Exhibition Dates:   May 3 -  August 2, 2013
Opening  Reception:  Friday, May 3, 6:00 -  9:30 pm

                                  (Free & Open to the Public)
       
Exhibition Hours:   Monday -  Friday, 9:00 a.m.- 5:00  p.m.
                              Saturday, noon - 5:00  p.m.

EXHIBITION  LOCATION: Regional Arts Commission, Second Floor
6128 Delmar Boulevard in The  Loop
St. Louis, MO 63112
(Free parking in the lot  behind The Pageant; metered street parking)

Thursday, April 25, 2013

CJ Muggs EXhibition

Thanks to Suzanne Galli Koenen for these great pics of our installation at CJ Muggs restaurant in Webster Groves. 



Friday, April 19, 2013

SLWS Spring Retreat



Saint Louis Watercolor Society One Day Spring Retreat

The St. Louis Watercolor Society

is sponsoring a one-day Spring retreat.
Wednesday May 15, 9:00a-4:00p

The location of the retreat is

IL RITIRO Franciscan Retreat in Dittmer, Missouri
(aprox. ½ hour S. on Hwy.30, Gravois near Dittmer, MO)
address for GPS is-6500 Eime Road Dittmer, MO]
Cost of the day is $23.50
This includes an $8.50 lunch

To register send check to Diana Leszcz
at 1113 Winter Lake Drive
Fenton, MO 63026
636-349-2272
Registration and check deadline May 1, 2013

To Carpool meet at Fenton Garden Ridge at 8:15!!