The QUILL - Bald Eagle Art League’s Monthly Newsletter

2015 Hi Members, Happy almost Spring. We have had some really nice weather so we can’t complain. I hung a ‘Squirrel Buster’ birdfeeder right outside of the picture window of our den and I’ve been having a blast watching all kinds wild things. What fun. Two woodpeckers and two fat blue jays all in one morning. If you all get a chance, check out the BEAL FACEBOOK and look at Leona’s bird photos. I don’t know how she does it. They are beautiful. We’ve been blessed with some very talented guests as well. Another couple weeks we will meet at Rita & Steve’s to plan out the next season. March Birthday: Diane Arbus , (March 14, 1923 – July 26, 1971) was an American photographer and writer noted for photographs of marginalized people—dwarfs, giants, transgender people, nudists, circus performers—and others whose normality was perceived by the general populace as ugly or surreal. In 1972, a year after she took her own life, Arbus became the first American photographer to have photographs displayed at the Venice Biennale.[7] Millions viewed traveling exhibitions of her work in 1972–1979. In 2006, the motion picture Fur, starring Nicole Kidman as Arbus, presented a fictional version of her life story.

Diane  Arbus   Child  With  Toy  Hand  Grenade  in  Central  Park   Identical  Twins,  Roselle,  NJ,  1967  

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What’s  Been  Happening?  

Harry  Nash,  Abstract  Expressionist  and  author  of  two  history  books  was  a  surprise  guest.  The  artist  who  was  scheduled  for  March  needed  surgery  and  Harry  graciously  volunteered  (with  short  notice)  to  fill  in  for  her.  He  was  very  interesting.  He  shared  with  us  his  series,  Twenty  Cubed,  a  20  piece,  black  &  white,  painted  series  of  totally  abstract  work,  and  proceeded  to  help  us  to  understand  the  difference  between  abstract  and  realistic  art.  Thanks  Harry  for  sharing  your  intriguing  style.  

Message from Maggie (our resident Southern Belle) The  portrait  class  is  going  very  well.  Full  house  at  most  meetings.  Details  below  if  you  want  to  participate.  Maggie  is  conducting  a  portrait  drawing  get-­‐together  at  her  house,  10am,  on  the  second  and  fourth  Thursdays.  If  you  are  interested,  call  or  email  her:    570-­‐435-­‐8029  &  maggiesart1@gmail.com      

The  Genetti  Grille  Gallery    is  featuring  Lynne  Becker  as  the  artist  for  March.  “Exploration”  is  a  gathering  of  Lynne's  personal  work  including  some  traditional  styles  as  well  as  alternative  processes.  Lynne's  love  of  Polaroid  will  be  showcased  with  3  different  techniques;  Polaroid  image  transfer,  Polaroid  emulsion  lift  and  Polaroid  SX70  image  impressions.  Great  show  Lynne!  

Membership for the League is still growing. Just yesterday I had another new member in the mail. Fantastic! Our board members have been busy recruiting as well. Good for you!!!! Looks like 50% of the members are paid up. Remember to send your membership in so you don’t lose access to my meaningful emails and newsletters.    

Note;  Diane  Arbus  has  always  been  my  favorite  photographer.  Her  subject  matter  is  always  intriguing.  Google  her!  

Combination Show; CCAC & BEAL As you must have heard, we are having the Combination Show coming up in April. I sent all the information in the last Quill and repeating it again here. No jpegs this year.

NOTE:    Follow  all  rules.  Make  sure  to  have  all  work  ready  to  hang.  We  do  not  have  supplies  for  hanging  at  the  Taber.  

Labels  for  the  back  of  your  artwork  for  the  Combination  Show  can  be  printed  out  from  the  FORMS  page  of  the  website.  If  you  would  like  to  bring  a  food  item  to  the  Combo  Show,  please  do.  

If  you  haven’t  checked  out  the  Bald  Eagle  Art  League  FACEBOOK  page  yet,  please  do  so.  Members  and  I  share  interesting  videos,  incredible  and  unique  art  and  artists  as  well  as  sharing  our  own  art  occasionally.  We  also  post  Workshops  and  Exhibitions.  It  is  worth  checking  out.  

Ways Garden (must be a 2016 member) Ways Garden is right around the corner. We have a new Information Sheet and Application which can be accessed through the website under Forms for Artwork, Membership, and Contests. Start stocking up now, and if you know anyone who would like to be a part of this prestigious exhibition, please have them contact the committee chair women; Gretchen Mangiardi 570-322-0139 or pjmgbm19@aol.com Emily Green 570-494-8484 or everde8@gmail.com Deb Trate 570-419-2599 or tdtrate1719@gmail.com  

There  are  way  too  many  workshops,  art  shows,  art  retreats  and  competitions  to  list  them  all  in  the  Quill.  The  workshops  page  of  the  website  will  have  most  of  them,  at  least  the  ones  I  know  about.  If  you  have  a  workshop  to  offer,  please  let  me  know.    

April’s Meeting Laura  Petrovich-­‐Cheney  -­‐  Wood  Assemblage      I  first  met  Laura  at  her  exhibition  and  art  talk  at  Lock  Haven  University.  I  found  her  

work  intriguing.  She  had  salvaged  wood  from  primarily  boats  destroyed  by  Hurricane  Sandy  and  with  various  tools  such  as  chain  saws,  and  other  ‘men’  tools,  she  created  wall  pieces  with  a  strange  resemblance  to  Grandmother’s  quilts.  She  was  fascinating  

and  I  never  dreamed  she  say  yes  when  I  asked  to  be  a  guest  at  a  BEAL  meeting.  After  all,  she  lives  in  Asbury  Park,  NJ.  Laura  Petrovich-­‐Cheney's  work  focuses  on  resurrecting  debris  found  in  the  natural  environment.  By  playing  with  textures  and  surfaces,  and  by  

using  processes  such  as  burning,  casting,  skinning,  sawing,  hacking  or  cleaving  the  materials  become  new.  "My  destructive,  energetic  marks  retrace  the  visceral  inscriptions  made  by  time.  The  aggressive  actions  made  by  nature  and  me,  create  

mystery  and  the  work  investigates  my  relationship  to  nature,  time  and  place."  I  was  thrilled  when  she  agreed  to  be  a  BEAL  guest  for  us.  I  have  posted  many  of  Laura’s  exhibitions  (in  various  states)  on  our  Facebook  account  as  well  as  video  clips  from  news  

reports  about  her  shows  and  the  awards  she  has  won.  Google  her  before  you  attend.  Very  informative  and  creative!  www.lauracheney.com/  

https://www.facebook.com/lpetrovichcheney?fref=tshttp://www.lauracheney.com/  

 

Want  to  be  a  sponsor  for  Ways  Garden?  Know  someone  who  would?  You  can  get  your  name  or  business  in  the  Ways  Garden  Program.  Simply  go  to  the  FORMS  page  on  our  website,  print  out  the  Sponsor  sheet,  fill  it  in  and  send  the  Form  and  a  Check  to  BEAL  address  or  me,    Mickey  Mapstone,  1347  Mansel  Ave.,  Williamsport,  PA,  17701    

You do NOT want to miss this Artist.

Please  send  your  applications  to  Bald  Eagle  Art  League,  PO  Box  3772,  Williamsport,  Pa  17701  

 

Remember to check out our website often, and LIKE us on FACEBOOK. If you have any questions, comments, suggestions, or something you would like mentioned in the Quill, email Mickey at mick4542@msn.com “I really believe there are things nobody would see if I didn't photograph them.” Diane Arbus

Read more at: http://www.biography.com/people/diane-arbus-9187461#unique-photography

More of her photographs: http://www.artnet.com/artists/diane-arbus/

Note:  NOW  you  can  download  most  forms,  guidelines  for  contests,  and  even  the  Quill  from  our  website  on  the  page;  Forms  for  Artwork,  Membership  and  Contests  on  our  website.  So,  if  you  have  accidentally-­‐on-­‐purpose,  thrown  out  the  important  form  you  need,  check  that  page  on  the  website.  

If you are a snail mail member (one who does not have a computer) and you need special forms or labels, etc., email me and I will put them in the mail for you ASAP.  

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