Queeny Art Show this weekend

From member Maggie McCarthy:
Come see us at the Queeny Art Show Labor Day weekend, September 2,3,4.  Dennis is doing photography and Maggie is in watercolor.

 The times are Fri, Sept. 2, 6-9, Sat. Sept. 3, 10-6, and Sunday Sept. 4, 11-4.  We have wine tasting Fri, 6-9, and Sat. 4-6 and live music throughout the show. Kid's Art Discovery is Sun. 12-4 and we have drawings for Art Bucks Sat. and Sun. Admission is  $5 and dollar off admission coupons can be downloaded from the Greater St. Louis Art Association web site, www.gslaa.org.

Hope to see you there!

Dennis and Maggie

Showboat Exhibit

Now showing at our Showboat kiosk at the Foundry in St. Charles; Judy Grewe, James Brauer and Linda Green/Metzler. 

Special announcement, Linda Green/Metzler will be stepping down as chair of this venue and we need a new volunteer.  The position requires booking the use of the space by passing a sign up sheet at regular monthly meetings (or a friend could do this for you), receiving calls about availability and then contacting the scheduled participants as a reminder.  The venue chair then meets the participants at the Foundry on the change-out day, every 2 months, to oversee the retrieval and installation.  The venue is booked through January 2012 and a new volunteer could observe the October or December installation process.  Linda has it all in hand after over-seeing this venue for 4 years and she can pass on all of her knowledge.  Please call Mirka Fette, 314-933-3135, or Linda at 314-469-3205 to volunteer for this important, but not too time-consuming, position.  There is no specific term for this position - just whatever works for you.

Judy Seyfert Classes at the Missouri Botanical Garden

Saint Louis Watercolor Society member, Judy Seyfert, will be teaching three different classes at the Missouri Botanical Garden this fall.  Judy's classes are always fun, dynamic and inspirational.    Artists can register online by going to the Garden website: https://www.mobot.org/ or by calling the Garden at 577 9506.

Capturing the Landscape in Watercolor

Take a creative journey to learn to paint vibrant, expressive landscape paintings.  Under the inspiration of fall and the Garden, students will utilize color, shape, and line to capture the spirit of the landscape.   Seldom does an artist find a "picture perfect" photograph or place.   Students will learn to simplify, edit and rearrange using the elements of design to create effective compositions.  This class is for artists with some watercolor experience.  No basic skills will be taught; studio class. Designed for adults only.

Eight Fridays starting September 9^th from 9:30 a.m. to noon.  No class October 14^th.

The Magic of Watercolor

   

Paint, have fun, and learn more about watercolor than you thought possible.  Through demonstrations and exercises in composition, the expressive use of color, and pigment applications, students will learn the art of well planned yet seemingly "spontaneous" watercolors.  Learn to take your inspiration and make it into original painting.  The goal is to not just to record your inspiration but to paint it in an enthusiastic and creative way.  Beginning to intermediate level; Studio class. Designed for adults only.

Six Mondays starting September 12^th from 6:30 to 9:00 p.m.

 Watercolor Bold and Beautiful

Using the dynamic, luminous character of watercolor students will learn to utilize bold color, shape and line to make their own unique paintings.  A variety of subjects will be covered including still lifes, landscapes, and abstracts.  Judy teaches the process of watercolor in a simple and straightforward manner.  Students are given group and individual instruction encouraging creativity while enhancing painting and compositional skills.  Beginning to intermediate levels;studio class. Designed for adults only. Six Saturdays starting October 22, from 9:30 a.m. to 12:15 p.m.

Big Splash Opening this Sunday

118 paintings are installed and it is a beautiful show! 

SLWS members in the Jefferson County Art Guild Show

Kathy Kelly was awarded Third Place in the Jefferson County Art Guild 2011 Annual Show for her painting "Songbirds."

 

Jo Rezny McCredie - Second Place for "Poppies."    Kathy Nausley  - Honorable Mention for "Africa Series: Cheeky."
 

The show runs through August 27th at the Arnold Recreation Center which is at Missouri State Road and Astra Way  (1695 Missouri State Road), Arnold, Mo 63010

Congratulations to you all!

Fall Plein Air Painting Class

With

 Linda J. Green-Metzler

At Faust Park through Chesterfield Arts

4 Wednesday Mornings 9:30-12:30

September 14 thru October 5

$125

Paint in the Neighborhood!

Faust Historic Village Garden

 Let Faust Park inspire you to capture the beautiful outdoor light of early fall. This nearby gem has endless subjects to inspire you.  Sign up with Chesterfield Arts and step back in time for an amazing watercolor experience close to home in Chesterfield. All levels of experience are welcome. You can call (636 )519-1955 or go on line at: http://www.chesterfieldarts.org/ Click on classes; adult to register.

You may also call Linda at 314-469-3205, or e-mail: lgmetzler@charter.net for more details.

Carolyn Owen Sommer wins an award

Carolyn Owen Sommer also had a painting accepted in the Illinois State Fair Professional Art Exhibit, and it won an Honorable mention.