May 13
Bonnie Gordon-Lucas
to present “Lyrical Lines”
Bonnie describes herself as a visual communicator. “Whimsy and imagination define my style,” she said. “I live within the confines of dyslexia but refer to myself as ‘reality challenged,’ an adult who continues to think like a child. My paintings are inspired by dreams, song titles, famous quotes and twisted misquotes.
Bonnie has worked freelance for New York advertising agencies and animation design studios. Her illustrations have appeared on greeting cards, posters, clothing, rubber stamps, in magazines and children’s books. She will bring to the meeting samples of her work.
“I hope to teach how to draw like a melody maker, by weaving lyrical line and color on paper,” Bonnie said.
Bring to the meeting a dream (grab one by writing it down when you awaken), your sketchbooks, watercolors, paper, your favorite (non-fugitive ink) drawing pen. Unlike erasable pencil, your line will become part of your painting.
This presentation will start around 7 p.m., following a business meeting and refreshments that start at 6 p.m. The meeting is at St. Mark’s Methodist Church, 100 State Road 46.
May 18
Daisy Garton Spring Plein Air Paintout is coming
Bloomington Restorations, Inc. (BRI) has invited members of the Bloomington Watercolor Society, its Upland Plein Air Painters, and artists from Art Alliance Brown County to paint Saturday, May 18, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Hinkle-Garton Farmstead, 2920 E. 10th St., Bloomington.
Paintings created May 18 will be displayed and available for purchase inside the 1892 Queen Anne-style homestead at monthly Farmstead Open Days beginning May 25 from 1 to 4 p.m., and at events throughout the summer. Individual artists will donate 25 percent of the proceeds from art sales to pay for restoration of the Hinkle-Garton Farmhouse.
BRI members will be present to assist with questions and information on the Paintout, Farmstead, and BRI activities.
Upland Schedule
May 7, Henry’s Lake House, hosted by Henry Leck
May 14, Leslie Daniel’s Garden, hosted by Kitty Garlock
May 28, Cataract Falls, hosted by Kathy Barton
June 4, Upland organizational meeting, hosted by Kristen Stamper
BWS business
Finance Committee report
The Finance Committee held its first meeting April 13 and will present a budget proposal (including funds dedicated to workshops and visiting artists) to be approved by the board this summer. Aside from normal ongoing expenses, a contribution was suggested for St. Mark’s to be applied toward microphones. There were no objections to the requests for funds from BWS committee chairs.
Member News
Jerry Harste would like to thank whoever in BWS suggested to the Bloom Magazine editors that he be honored as a featured artist in the current issue. It is much appreciated.
Above Left: Jo Weddle holds her Roy Lichtenstein-inspired abstract. Above Right: “Bear” was painted by Chris Flask. Jo and Chris showed their work last month at an exhibit of work produced in a recent “Painting Styles of the Masters” class at the Waldron.
Jacki Frey’s “Market Day Provence” received third place honors in the Indiana Artists Club’s juried show, which will hang through June 1 at the Indianapolis Museum of Art at Newfields.
Nancy Davis Metz was awarded a first place for “Early Morning Drive” and a fourth place for “Judith’s Patchwork Barn” in the watercolor division of Paoli’s Tri Kappa Art Show.
Lory Winters and Kristen Stamper have paintings juried into the Arts Illiana Gallery’s Anything Goes Show in Terre Haute. This five-state, all media exhibition runs from May 3 through July 19.
Penny Lulich as been painting her way around Germany.
by Penny Lulich
Beyond BWS
The Watercolor Society of Indiana has announced May 10 as the entry deadline for two shows: the 2019 Membership Show and the annual Juried Exhibit. Entry forms and additional information are available at http://www.watercolorsocietyofindiana.org.
The entry deadline for the Kentucky Watercolor Society’s Aqueous 2019 is July 1. This national show will be juried by Paul Jackson, a signature member of AWS and NWS. Write to KWS, P.O. Box 7125, Louisville, KY 40257-0125 for more information and a prospectus. Or you can email kentuckywatercolor@gmail.com to request a prospectus. The exhibition will hang at Actors Theatre in Louisville from Sept. 6 to Oct. 31.
IMO
Social media users recognize IMO as an abbreviation for “In My Opinion,” and each month we close by giving you the chance to share your opinion on a specific question.
This month the question is:
What is your favorite paintbrush? It may be the one you reach for the most, or it could be one that meets a very specific need. Identify the brush and tell why it is your favorite.
Jeanne Dutton
My favorite paintbrush, and the only round brush I ever use anymore, is the Escoda Versatil. It holds a beautiful point and lots of paint, and is also available in a travel set. I have found that it meets, if not exceeds, the performance of sables, even by the same company.
Carol Rhodes
My favorite brush is a Casaneo #2 quill. This synthetic brush can be used on an entire painting; it not only holds an immense amount of water to perform as a large-area mop, but it also comes to a tiny point for detail. I dab it on a damp cellulose sponge to help moderate the water.
Jill Olshavsky
One of my favorites is the #12 Lowe-Cornell 7020 Ultra Round synthetic brush. It’s inexpensive but keeps a great point.
Question for June:
What do you want to ask your BWS colleagues? I’ve been writing most of the questions for the last two years (with an occasional welcome assist from readers/leaders). So now it is your turn. Ask about subject matter, inspiration, techniques, supplies – just keep it watercolor-related, please. I will use your questions for this column in the upcoming year.
Send your 1- to 3-sentence response by June 1 to Nancy Davis-Metz. Please use IMO as the subject line of your email.
