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March 24th, 2015, 5:30pm PAL Meeting Gig Harbor Methodist Church 7400 Pioneer Way Gig Harbor, WA 98335

March Demo!

Ned Mueller will demonstrate

how to combine

multiple reference photos

to make

a more interesting compo-

sition.

PLACE: Gig Harbor

United Methodist

Church

4700 Pioneer Way,

Gig Harbor 98335

TIME: Refresh-

ments and

social

begin at

5:30

p.m. Gen-

eral Meeting begins at 6:00 p.m. Demo be-

gins at 7:00 p.m. All Peninsula Art League

meetings and demos are FREE to all ages,

and interests! Welcome! You do not have

to be a member to attend – ever.

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NED MUELLER OIL WORKSHOP: April 29, 30, May 1 $250 in Gig Harbor.

Info Donna Trent: donnatrent@centurytel.net( See flier on Page 6

Please do not park in the visitor’s spaces in front of the church.

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2014 PAL Board and Chairs

PAL Video/DVD Library We have NEW DVDs in our PAL Library on Pastels, Acrylics, Oil, Watercolor & Pen and Ink, as well as a 2 DVD set on Best Practices in Fine Art Storage. Remember that one of the benefits of being a PAL member is the opportunity to borrow these and other Videos & DVDs from our library located at the Kimball Espresso Café, so check them out!

Thank You! Jean Grover

Position Name Email Phone President* Kate Griswold grizzk@comcast.net (253) 851-8662

First Vice President* Jo Ann Sullivan sullivanjm1@msn.com (360) 876-0742

Second Vice President(s)* Cathie Johnson ccjohnson41@comcast.net (971) 241-5418

(members shows) Greg Trathen llkt1942@comcast.net (253) 265-3669

Secretary* Mary McInnis mmcinnis@centurytel.net (253) 858-9224

Treasurer* Charli Meacham charlimeacham@centurytel.net (253) 858-9388

Board Members at Large*

GHAA Rep./Plein Aire Anne Knapp annemknapp@gmail.com (253) 265-6700

Summer Art Festival Rep. Hillaire Radowik hradowick@gmail.com (206) 293-1269

Member Representative Karen Wilsey showafox@gmail.com (253) 549-2929

Membership Chair Cecile Anderson cecile.anderson@comcast.net (253) 549-4646

Regional Juried Show Chairs Jo Ann Sullivan sullivanjm1@msm.com (360) 876-0742

Newsletter Editor* Carlene Salazar carlene.salazar@gmail.com (253) 278-0942 (cell)

Newsletter Distributor Becky Eagle beckyeagle@comcast.net (253) 228-1184

Monthly Programs* Judy Buskirk jpbuskirk@centurylink.net (253) 857-0543

Video Library Jean Grover See Member Directory (253) 858-0029

Hospitality Chairs Tina Salter ltsalter@msm.com (253) 228-1184

Kris Nail Paintit@wavecable.com (360) 871-3549

Bi-Monthly Exhibit Roberta Rogers roberta000@centurytel.net (253) 858-8808

Workshops Anne Knapp annemknapp@gmail.com (253) 857-3142

Myrna Binion myrnalb@comcast.net (253) 857-4222

Scholarships Sherri Bonsell sherbon@centurytel.net (253) 858-4032

Equipment Storage

Lynda Lindner

Marion Ekberg robinandlynda@comcast.net (253) 853-5920

(253) 592-5818

WEBsite/Publicity Charlee Glock-Jackson charlee@centurytel.net (253) 857-5604

Screenings Committee Lynn Guenard Lguenard@centurytel.net (253) 265-6123

Roma Loemer fredandromahwa@centurytel.net (253) 851-1610

Sandra Erikson sandraerickson@yahoo.com (253) 468-7981

Cathie Johnson (back-up) ccjohnson41@comcast.net (971) 241-5418

Drawing You In Chair Stephanie Cardinal stephenielee1@yahoo.com (253) 222-3023

Drawing You In Co-Chair Open

Uptown Show Bev Pederson beverlypederson@centurytel.net (253) 858-2277

Marti Lewis marti.lewis@hotmail.com (360) 301-3397

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March’s President's Message:

What a great meeting we had in February. Carla O’Connor gave a fascinating demonstration

that we all wished could have lasted longer. Love her sense of humor and enthusiasm! She does

have a workshop coming up so I’m sure there will be a few more artists looking into that.

It was exciting to see so many visitors and new members. Since everyone is so busy these

days and we are all volunteers, it is important to get fresh ideas and perspectives to keep us rel-

evant and be a visible part of the community. It feels like things are swinging into full gear on

shows and the Summer Art Festival and for me all this sun and nice weather makes me feel like

I’m coming out of hibernation. I think maybe I am sounding like a broken record. We have a

wonderful group and I feel fortunate to be a part of it. Create away!

President.

PAL Meeting Calendar 2015

Month Board Place General Place Notes:

January 22nd Timberland Bnk GH 27th Methodist Church

February 19th Unless otherwise 24th Unless otherwise Screening

March 19th changed 24th changed

April 23rd 28th

May 21st 26th Screening

June 18th 23rd

July Summer Art Festival - No meeting

August Summer Break - Picnic - TBD

September 17th 22nd Screening

October 22nd 27th

November 19th 24th

December Holiday Party - No meeting - TBD

PAL board meetings are on the Thursday prior to the general meeting*. PAL member meetings are generally on the

4th Tuesday of the month. Exceptions will be noted as needed. *All changes will be approved by board members pri-

or to change. Save these dates on your calendar!

* - NOW is your opportunity to Volunteer, for fun and excitement! Your support makes it all happen,

and you help support PAL’s reputation for excellence! Please email me with any changes or correc-

tions. Carlene Salazar—Newsletter editor carlene,salazar@gmail.com.

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PAL Events! .

Showing Opportunities for PAL members also include TCC Gig Harbor. Contact Roberta Rogers today! Keep

an eye out for the next Changeover. roberta000@centurytel.net

April Demo! MARY SCHOSSOW SCHUMAKER

YUPO AND WATER MEDIA DEMO

Newsletter Announcements: Please send photos and announcement information! Without YOU, I

have nothing to put in here! carlene.salazar@gmail.com

Chris Cotton and the Sunshine Committee need your help! If you could donate one or two cards Chris could use, it

would be greatly appreciated. Individually made Artist cards make a big difference and are far more personal and appro-

priate. Please bring them to the PAL meeting or make arrangements with Chris. Thank you!

Work from Judy Buskirk’s series, Merging Music and Art, will be featured on the walls of West Seattle Cellars beginning Thursday, April 9 (Art Walk night), to Thursday, May 14.

“The mixed media paintings, which resemble gardens, will anticipate Spring!”

Judy Buskirk – Painting Music

West Seattle Wine Cellars

www.judybuskirkartist.com

APRIL 9 - MAY 14

Come join me Thursday, April 9,

during West Seattle's Art Walk! (6-9 p.m.)

Art, wine and friends; they say it is a good combination.

In my mixed media paintings,

I interpret the powerful qualities in world, tribal and Celtic music,

which surprisingly resemble a garden. Celebrate Spring!

West Seattle Wine Cellars

http://wscellars.com/Home.html West Seattle's local wine shop since 1995

westseattlewinecellars.com

6026 California Ave SW, Seattle, WA 98136

(206) 937-2868

After Robin Peterson’s show at Morso, Marti Green is her follow on.

Be sure to see her show! More info next month.

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FREE ART CLASS (must be 55 or older)

Franke Tobey Jones in Tacoma is again hosting Friday Morning bi-weekly classes of "Art Explora-tions with Anne Moore Knapp". Each class is a self-contained unit with art history, an art concept, and a hands-on art piece (all supplies will be provided). All skills levels are welcome- it is a very fun and supportive class. Check for dates and sign up with JJ Hudson @ 253 756-6219 today. Bring a friend and

carpool!

There's still time to see Robin Peterson's show of paintings in Morso's wonderful gallery. Art residency applications are being accepted now in several na-tional parks and wilderness areas, get details and hints for apply-ing yourself, see you there!

Sean Bonsell (son of Sherry Bonsell- PAL scholarships chair) who is webmaster for Gig Harbor Arts Center Alliance is doing online/phone support for computer and website issues. He's kind and funny- see http://www.mycomputercopilot.com you can use him for as little as 15 mins (or more) to solve your issue.

Karen Petrillose entered the Jerry's Artarama self portrait contest. Voting starts in April, so please log on and do a search for portrait contest and vote for me!! I browsed through it and it is so much fun to see all the different styles of entries. She also won 2nd place at the Rainier League of Arts Premier Gallery Show.

ART SUPPLY SALE—NEW AND USED When: April 25 10am to 4pm Where: Donna Trent’s Garage 4224 83rd Ave. Ct. N. W., Gig Harbor What: Bring any supplies you would like to sell, trade or give away. Frames, paper, paints, canvases, pencils, art relat-ed fixtures, mat cutters, stamps, inks, stained glass, jewelry findings, etc., etc. Tables will be provided. The only requirement is that you will be there to sell your own things. Coffee and snacks will be provided. Contact Donna at 253-265-6532 if you would like to join in and clean out your studio. Also, donnatrent@centurytel.net

Classifieds:

Member’s Show:

Please remember the pick-up for the member’s show is Apr.6th 4-6 pm pickup at Kimball. NO EARLIER unless Cathie or Greg have OK'd it.

Carlene Salazar has three mini paintings of her roosters in the Gallery Row Itty Bitty Art Show.

Meet Scruffy, Silky and Sylvester

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We need 5 more people. We have 1 and 1/2 months to get them, so hopefully this will help, plus seeing his demo at the March meeting.

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Portrait and life drawing/painting group meets every Friday from 1 to 3 PM at the Peninsula Retirement build-

ing (3445 50th St. Ct. NW). Live models. Contact George Millikin 253-858-3672."

Jewelry Making - Joan Tenenbaum, Teacher. Private instruction in jewelry fabrication. 253-858-7478

merlin059@centurytel.net

Fox Paw painters meet on Wednesdays at the Fox Island center—if you are interested in painting with them, call or

email Cec Anderson 253-549-4646—cecile.anderson@comcast.net—PAL Members and Fox Islanders welcome—small

fee involved.

Please note: If you have not paid your PAL Dues, your classes will not be listed. If you paid late for some

reason, please email, so I can verify your status with Cecile. Then send me an up-dated list of your classes.

For all other classes, remember to up-date your class information in a timely manner, so it can be

published before your class runs! Thanks! Carlene Salazar: carlene.salazar@gmail.com

Check out PAL’s 2 Blog Sites; add your own comments and posts! www.peninsulaartists.blogspot.com/ — For demo

and group information. www.peninsulaartleague.blogspot.com — For individual accomplishments and shows.

One goal is to get new PAL members. Blogging is one of the easiest ways for interested people to see what is going on in our art world. What YOU contribute and talk about is what will entice new people to join us. Please give it a try!

"Go Figure" group meets at Donna Trent's studio . Please contact Donna at (253) 265-6532 for more

information and updates.

SUMI PAINTING WORKSHOPS

Darlene Dihel will be teaching several sumi painting workshops in Bainbridge. If interested please contact Sue Hylen at

Bainbridge Parks. She is the Art & Cultural Programs Manager. 206-842-2306 #116 / sue@biparks.org

The classes are all 10:00 to 2:30 call or email Darlene for information.

Ongoing Classes presented by PAL Members:

The MAGIC of Watercolor Painting Beginning, Intermediate and Advanced Painters

Plan and proceed with your own photos, or mine!

Mondays, 10 AM to 1 PM, $25 , South Hill Art Studio

We choose watercolor because of its transparency and luminosity. Yet, we can be challenged- and frustrated- in the

endeavor to get the results in our painting that we see in our mind’s eye.

· Learn the craft of transparency

· Learn what color mixtures fall short and look muddy

· Learn how to achieve the GLOW

· Find out what will DESTROY the glow

We will learn the concepts of watercolor paints and be able to select logical combinations for producing your

own paintings from your own photographs.

For more information: Tanya Lemma: 253-460-2841 or tanyalemma@comcast.net,

www.tanya-lemma.artistwebsites.com www.facebook.com/TanyaLemmaArt Watercolor cannot be mastered, only handled masterfully.

Pastel & Oil Donna Trent—call 265-6532 for information

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PAL Board Meeting February 19, 2015

President Kate Griswold called the meeting to order at 10:00.

Attendees: Cathie Johnson, Greg Trathen, Myrna Binion, Barb Ruble, Kate Griswold, Nancy Bartlett, Karen Wilsey,

Hilaire Radowick, Carlene Salazar, Robert Knapp

The regular times for the meetings of PAL are: 5:30–6 Social time, 6-6:45 Business meeting, 6:45-7 Break, 7-8 Demo.

The screening of artists is 4:30-5 with nothing accepted after 5. Next board meeting Mar 19. Next meeting Mar 24.

Treasurer’s Report: Bob Knapp presented a review of the financial status which is available for viewing. We have re-

ceived first check from ZAPP. A discussion was held regarding checks for jurors and awards since these checks need to

be given to Cathie prior to awarding at shows. Need to fill our expense report online by show date.

Posters: Artwork submitted by local schools and homeschoolers will be reviewed at the March Board meeting. A final

vote for the poster to be used on all advertising for the summer Art Festival will be held at the March PAL meeting.

Demos: Judy Buskirk was unable to attend meeting but requested again an individual to shadow her work in order to

learn how to line up demos. We need to let those doing a demo know they will be miked and comwebbed.

Members need to be reminded to pick up payment for art sold at the Kimball Gallery. These payments will not be

mailed.

Member Shows: A discussion was held regarding replacing the panels used for display. It was decided that two things

need to be researched: sell our present grids which are heavy and need repainting; research cost of new lighter weight

grids. Juror fees were discussed. A motion was passed to offer jurors $125 per show including travel. A discussion was

held involving reception at Key Bank during the festival. Should invitations be mailed and who should be invited? Is this

open to the public? It was determined that Cathie and Greg research catering to determine total cost of reception. The

purpose of the reception is to celebrate art. Kate volunteered to contact the mayor in a need for more outreach in the

community. Newest Kimball Gallery date if Mar 2.

Workshop: JoAnn sent word that only 3 have signed up the Ned’s workshop on April 29,30 and May 1.

Festival Show: Hilaire reported 117 entries for the festival. John and Eileen are working on jurors. Application deadline

for booth is Feb. 28, screening March 10. A reminder might be sent to all last year’s participants to increase numbers.

All checks should be written to PAL not the the Festival. There will be lanyards with nametags for festival volunteers.

Jennie is scheduled to take banner information to the printer and then to the city then the banner is done. Charlee will

check on this. Banner will be up from June 29 to July 13. A problem with the fencing was discussed. Do we want to ex-

pand authors section? There is a need for volunteer to head merchant contact team. Water donations and author space

donated by bank.

Kate requested we start looking for replacements for our positions on the board. Appreciation luncheon this year will be

after April board meeting.

The Christmas Party will be held Sat Dec 5 at the Nichols Center from 12-3.

What are some ways to increase awareness of PAL? Parade participation? An art center in downtown?

Assignment: Look at app forms before next meeting for comments and discussion on restating and rethinking app.

Meeting adjourned 12:00

Nancy Bartlett

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