February’s Program
“Carol Rhodes on Negative Painting”
February 10, 6 p.m.
Location: St. Mark’s United Methodist Church
An important component of a watercolorist’s skill set is knowing how to define objects and effect depth by carefully creating dark areas in their works. The term “negative painting” refers to creating positive elements by painting the empty spaces around or within them. In tutorial fashion, we will paint a simple wooded scene from a light foreground of trees that progressively disappear into darkness.
Bring your favorite supplies consisting of a small piece of watercolor paper (9”x12” max), paints in any colors ranging from light to dark, brushes, and simple painting implements (e.g., mixing surfaces, water container and towels), plus a pencil with eraser.
OPENING RECEPTION
“WE PAINT…the Sweet Life!”
Life is sweet and you’ve painted it! Come to the Opening Reception during Gallery Walk on Friday, February 7, 5:00 – 8:00 pm at the Vault at Gallery Mortgage.
At 6 p.m. the Best of Show and Runner Up will be announced, along with the winner of the Art of Chocolate tickets. Cellist Jewel Evans will provide the music, and the Vault will bring the refreshments.
The Art of Chocolate Recipe Book will be available for purchase, illustrated by your fellow BWS artists, as will the Month of Chocolate tee shirts, design by BWS member Jo Weddle.
All sales benefit LIFEDesigns as it provides services for people with disabilities in our community (100% of recipe book sales and tee shirts; 50% of art sales, with 50% to the artist.).
The Vault is located at 121 E 6th Street in downtown Bloomington, and gallery hours are Monday through Friday, 9:00 am – 5:00 pm. The show will run February 7 to March 27.
Congratulations to Debra Rush and Jo Weddle. Their artwork graces the cover of the Art of Chocolate Recipe Book and the Art of Chocolate 2020 T-Shirt. Thanks also to Jeanne Dutton for all of her work coordinating and organizing BWS’s contribution to this event.
AND…below you will find a photo of the e-invite to send and share. Thanks to Cassidy Young for helping with publicity and designing the invitation, and thanks to Suzanne Thorin and Penny Lulich for the images of their paintings.
CALLING ALL MEMBERS!
CALLING ALL MEMBERS! You are needed! Do you enjoy your BWS membership? Have you ever thought, “Maybe I should help out a little more?” Then serving a short stint on the Nominating Committee would be a great choice! You would work with two other BWS members to ensure a smooth transition into next year (2020-21).
Based on interests expressed by our members, the Nominating Committee fills vacancies on the board (three this year) and presents a slate to the membership to vote to accept.
Curious? Unclear? Possibly interested? Whatever the case, our president (Patty Uffman) would love to hear from you and would be happy to share more information. Please call or email her.
THANK YOU!
Member News
Cassidy Young announced that she is hosting a tour of the remodeled IU Eskenazi Museum for the 2nd of February. She promises to send out more information as that date nears.
Cassidy also announced that she will be teaching a six-week art class on figure drawing at the Waldron this spring.
We also have to thank Cassidy for her excellent January presentation for the Watercolor Society. After the meeting she emailed members copies of the pictures and handouts she used in her presentation. If you still need copies, let Cassidy know.
Kathy Barton has two pieces at “The Art Guild of Brown County” on 48 S. Van Buren Street in Nashville. The reception for the show will be held on February 22nd from 2 to 4 p.m. with an award ceremony at 3 p.m. The show is sponsored by the Indiana Heritage Arts for Patrons of the Guild and Young Artists. (See Photo Gallery for a glimpse at one of the painting she has in the show. You’ll have to go to the show itself to see the other one!
Lynne Gilliat’s show at the is La Vie en Rose Cafe in Bloomington located on West 6th Street is closing on February 6th. Do try to make it if you haven’t already done so. (See the Photo Gallery for some excellent examples of Lynn’s artistic style.)
Andy Roberts is participating in the Sanibel-Captiva Art League Annual at the Community House at Sanibel Island, Florida this February 23rd. The show is a members only show featuring approximately 40 mixed-media artists. Alas, Andy did not send pictures.
That what BWS is all about.
Mary Sue Schwab recently sold her painting entitled “Blushing Peony” at the ‘Good Ole’ Summertime Show at the Hoosier Art Salon in New Harmony. As Mary Sue was picking up her painting, a couple asked about purchasing it. Congratulations Mary Sue on proving that it is never too late for good things to happen and why it is worth the effort to share our passion with the public. Below are two additional paintings that Mary Sue sold over Christmas. Thanks for inspiring us!
Bob Buriss sent pictures of the Buriss Family Show at the Learning Center in Columbus, Indiana. (See Photo Gallery). A Family Show!!! Congratulations Bob.
Betty Wagoner will exhibit her watercolors at the Meadowood Gallery during the month of February.. The reception will be from 4:30 to 6 p.m. on February 7th. (See the Photo Gallery for photos of Betty’s solo school at the United Unitarian Church which closes at the end of January. If you didn’t catch the UU Show, the Meadowood show is your new opportunity to admire Betty’s work.
Kristi Lindberg’s painting for We Paint the Sweet Life is a Chocolotl! She explains, “The Chocolotl is a rare, distant cousin of the Axoloti. It is made of chocolate and inhabit regions where cacao grows in abundance. Adults mature to be approximately one inch in height and weigh just a few ounces. It is rumored to be good luck to kiss a Chocolti.”
Outside BWS
Owen County Art Guild (OCAG), located in Spencer, is looking for new teachers and new mediums for their weekly calendar of classes. It would be a volunteer activity, two hours per week. Flexible time slots are available.
Currently, these classes are scheduled: Tuesday, Writing (4 p.m.); Wednesday, Oil Painting (1-4 p.m.); Thursday, Watercolor (11-1 p.m.); Thursday, Drawing (1-3 p.m.) and Saturday, Drawing (Midday).
If you are interested in offering a class, please contact Leslie Gamboa at 812-879-4858.
The Art Alliance of Greater Bloomington has opened ArtBeat at the Mall. Member can show their work as well as use the facility to teach classes and conduct workshops. The fee, for members, is $40 per month and a willingness to volunteer four hours. Contact info@bloomingtonarts.org for more information. One of the up-coming “craft” events that might interest young and old is a Valentine Card Making Session (Feb. 5th from 11 – 12:15 p.m.; repeated on Feb. 8th from 10 — 11:00 a.m.). There is a $15 dollar fee to attend.
February 5, Wednesday at 11:15am-12:15pm, or• February 8, Saturday at 10-11 am Valentine Card Making — I’ll share some of my favorite paper crafting techniques. Lots of fun and all materials supplied. $15
Watercolor Society of Indiana 2020 Waycross Spring Awakening Retreat featuring Stephen Edwards is scheduled for April 24-26. Early registration is encouraged.
Just a heads up!!! Between March 1 and May 8 the WSI will be accepting entries for its 2020 Juried Watercolor Show.
WSI also announced that Keiko Tanabe is conducting a 3-day workshop entitled “Capture Light and Atmosphere in Watercolor” July 8-10 at the Somerse Lakes Clubhouse.
Contact the Watercolor Society of Indiana website (www.watercolorsocietyofindiana.org) for more information on all, or any, of these events.
The Springfield Art Museum in Springfield, Missouri is pleased to announce a call for entries for Watercolor USA 2020, highlighting the very best in contemporary American watermedia. This year’s exhibit will run from June 6 through August 16, 2020. The deadline to apply is February 26, 2020. More information can be found at https://www.sgfmuseum.org/246/Watercolor-USA
The Friends of TC Steele State Historic Site will be holding their Annual Members Art Show from February 8 to February 22, 2020. This year the show will be held at the Brown County Art Gallery (BCAG). The BCAG is located at the corner of Artist Dr & Main St in Nashville, Indiana and the show will be open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Mondays through Saturdays; 12 to 5 pm on Sundays
The New Harmony Hoosier Art Salon is hosting its Annual Invitational Exhibit of Hoosier Art to Salon members. Drop off is Feb. 4. The show, entitled “Watercolor Invitational” will run February 8 to March 28. Mary Sue Schwab is looking for people who plan to exhibit as she wishes to set up a car-pool.
Photo Gallery
— Compliments of Bob Burris
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February’s Calendar
Feb. 2 — Tour the IU Eskenazi Museum with Cassidy Young..
Feb. 4 — Deadline for drop-off of painting for Hossier Salon’s “Watercolor Invitational.”
Feb. 6 –– Last day to see Lynn Giliatt’s show.
Feb. 7 — Opening Reception: “We Paint the Sweet Life!” 5-8 p.m.
Feb. 7. — Betty Wagoner’s Show opens at Meadowood, Reception 4:30 to 6.
Feb. 8 –– T. C. Steel Show Opens
Feb. 10 — BWS Meeting, 6 pm. St. Mark’s United Methodist Church.
Feb. 22 — Hoosier Heritage Reception, 2 to 4 p.m.
Feb. 26 — Deadline to register to exhibit at the Springfield, Missouri, Watercolor USA 2020 Show.
Feb. 29 — If you haven’t already done so, now is the time to start painting your entry to the 2020 WSI Juried Show. Submissions begin on March 1st.
