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www.lgaa.org January / February 2010 The Palette Dates to Remember January 9th General Meeting 1-3 pm Marian Gault Demonstrator January 21st Postmark Deadline for OJS 2010 February 13th General Meeting 1-3pm Robert Duvall Demonstrator LGAA Holiday Social 2009 December 12th An abundance of delicious food, beautiful table decorations, the discreet sounds of live holiday music and the company of all your best art friends describes our last LGAA meeting of 2009. The Craig Northrup Quintet was sonorous but subdued (as usual). Raja Guha Thakurta was recognized as the LGAA MJS 2009 People’s Choice Winner. Holly Van Hart was recognized as the LGAA Artist of the Year and Vernon Dittenbir was awarded the Second Place ribbon. The Los Gatos Art Association Newsletter January 9, 2010, 1-3pm Demonstration Artist Marian Gault www.flyingquill.com Watercolor and Calligraphy Marian, an LGAA Member, will demonstrate the art of beautiful writing. Also a watercolor painter, she will show how she often integrates the two art forms in the pieces she produces. She is a member of, and has taught at national conventions for the International Association of Master Penmen, Engrossers, and Teachers of Handwriting (IAMPETH). She also is a past president of Pacific Scribes, teaches classes locally, accepts commissions, and teaches workshops on various styles of calligraphy. During her demo Marian will give everyone an opportunity to try doing some calligraphy of their own. January meeting - Art Resource Table Clean out your art supplies and get rid of what you don’t want. You can sell it, donate it or give it away. Anything art related – books, paints, canvases, easels, frames etc. Pass unwanted items along and see if you can get a treasure from someone else. LGAA Fine Art Calendars 2010 will be available at the January meeting. They are also currently available at University Art in San Jose and Palo Alto, and the Queen’s Chest Gift Shops. February 13, 2010, 1-3pm Demonstration Artist Robert Duvall http://robspaintingaday.blogspot.com/ Landscape Artist A landscape artist and graphic designer, Robert Duvall was born in Boise, Idaho and attend the California College of Arts & Crafts. After receiving a BFA, he moved to San Jose and worked as commercial artist and graphic designer for Lockheed Missiles and Space Co. and Eudyna Devices. His landscape painting is largely influenced by the works of Albert Bierstadt, Edwin Church, Thomas Hill, and Edgar Payne. He has entered many shows In Berkeley, Boise, Los Gatos,Yosemite National Park, and New York – as well as being published in the “International Dictionary of Modern and Contemporary Art” 2001/2002 in which he was awarded “Associated Academician” from the Academy of Verbano, Italy. Mentor Members for February – Donna Orme and Jane Ferguson Future Jurors? We would like to start a database of potential jurors. Do you know of someone you think would make a good juror, someone of awe inspiring talent and artistic vision? Please E-mail their name and contact information to [email protected]. Upcoming Events
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www.lgaa.org January / February 2010
The PaletteDates to
Remember
January 9thGeneral Meeting 1-3 pm
Marian Gault Demonstrator
January 21stPostmark Deadline
for OJS 2010
February 13th General Meeting 1-3pm
Robert Duvall Demonstrator
LGAA Holiday Social 2009December 12th
An abundance of delicious food, beautiful table decorations, the discreet sounds of live holiday music and the company of all your best art friends describes our last LGAA meeting of 2009.
The Craig Northrup Quintet was sonorous but subdued (as usual).
Raja Guha Thakurta was recognized as the LGAA MJS 2009 People’s Choice Winner.
Holly Van Hart was recognized as the LGAA Artist of the Year and Vernon Dittenbir was awarded the Second Place ribbon.
The Los Gatos Art Association Newsletter
January 9, 2010, 1-3pmDemonstration Artist Marian Gaultwww.flyingquill.comWatercolor and Calligraphy
Marian, an LGAA Member, will demonstrate the art of beautiful writing. Also a watercolor painter, she will show how she often integrates the two art
forms in the pieces she produces.
She is a member of, and has taught at national conventions for the International Association of Master Penmen, Engrossers, and Teachers of Handwriting (IAMPETH). She also is a past president of Pacific Scribes, teaches classes locally, accepts commissions, and teaches workshops on various styles of calligraphy. During her demo Marian will give everyone an opportunity to try doing some calligraphy of their own.
January meeting - Art Resource TableClean out your art supplies and get rid of what you don’t want. You can sell it, donate it or give it away. Anything art related – books, paints, canvases, easels, frames etc. Pass unwanted items along and see if you can get a treasure from someone else.
LGAA Fine Art Calendars 2010 will be available at the January meeting. They are also currently available at University Art in San Jose and Palo Alto, and the Queen’s Chest Gift Shops.
February 13, 2010, 1-3pmDemonstration ArtistRobert Duvallhttp://robspaintingaday.blogspot.com/Landscape Artist
A landscape artist and graphic designer, Robert Duvall was born in Boise, Idaho and attend the California College of Arts & Crafts. After receiving a BFA, he moved to
San Jose and worked as commercial artist and graphic designer for Lockheed Missiles and Space Co. and Eudyna Devices.
His landscape painting is largely influenced by the works of Albert Bierstadt, Edwin Church, Thomas Hill, and Edgar Payne. He has entered many shows In Berkeley, Boise, Los Gatos, Yosemite National Park, and New York – as well as being published in the “International Dictionary of Modern and Contemporary Art” 2001/2002 in which he was awarded “Associated Academician” from the Academy of Verbano, Italy.
Mentor Members for February – Donna Orme and Jane Ferguson
Future Jurors?We would like to start a database of potential jurors. Do you know of someone you think would make a good juror, someone of awe inspiring talent and artistic vision? Please E-mail their name and contact information to [email protected].
Upcoming Events
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Member NewsPastel painter Terri Ford was awarded Second Place and Third Place in the Landscape category at the Sierra Pastel Society 1st Annual Signature Members Exhibit. Two of her paintings were given Honorable Mentions in The Pastel Journal's Annual Competition and will be published in the March/April issue. In January Terri will judge the International Association of Pastel Societies Exhibit at the Brea Gallery in Brea, CA.
Deborah Matlack was awarded two Second Places and one HM for three paintings in the Sierra Pastel Society's Signature Exhibition. She was awarded the AirFloat Prize in the New Mexico Pastel Society's Exhibition.
Carole Rafferty won the Purchase Prize for the First Menlo College Paintout. Her plein air piece was purchased as the first in the college's permanent collection. As part of the prize, she will have a gallery show on the campus in January.
Donna Orme is showing work (by appointment only) at Art@Axis in San Jose.
Jeff Owen has made an exclusive agreement with Aunt Effie's Garden in Palm Springs to show and sell his sculptures starting in December. Jeff will be selling his sculptures at the San Francisco Flower and Garden Show from March 24th to 28th at the San Mateo Expo Center, and Indian Wells Arts Festival in Palm Desert from April 2nd to April 4th.
Peggy Hansen's solo show 'Bosque Spirits' will be featured in the front room at Michaels' on Main in Soquel through January 21.
Gary Coleman has abstracts and landscapes hanging through January at the Cafe Trieste in downtown San Jose. His work can be seen on a continuous basis at The Stone Griffin in Campbell, and at the Los Gatos Museum's Gallery.
Rochelle Carr has just published a fine art and poetry book: "Follow Your Heart Poetry" now available at Amazon.
Karen Garnett will be the Feature Artist January thru February at Naomi's Coffee & Tea in Morgan Hill.
Mark Woolbright has 3 etchings at the Triton Museum's "Statewide Drawing and Print Exhibition" through March 14. He also has work at the new Avenue Art Gallery in San Mateo.
Grace Tang has an art show of her montage paintings at the St. Mark's Episcopal Church in Palo Alto through January 31st.
Carolina Mueller will be featured Artist of the Month at Gallery Saratoga in February.
Two of Jim Potterton’s impressionistic seascapes have been accepted into the Coastal Arts League’s 25th Annual Juried Show. The show will be up through December 30 at the CAL Gallery in Half Moon Bay.
Jim Potterton’s painting “Sur Surf” won “Best Painting in Show” at the 25th Annual Coastal Arts League Juried Show. Jim also won an “Honorable Mention” for his painting “Sur Sun” at this Half Moon Bay exhibit.
OpportunitiesGloria Watson is looking for artists who would like to hang at the Saratoga Community Senior Center Approximately two months at a time. The next hanging will be about the middle of December or beginning in January with a winter theme. This room can take large paintings or grouping of smaller ones. If anyone is interested they should contact me at [email protected], or 867-4757.
Karen Druker, art curator for the Town of Los Altos Hills would like to welcome members to an "Art Walk and Talk " with famed Architect/artist Goodwin"Goody" Steinberg at Los Altos Hills Town Hall , 10:30-12 noon on Thursday January 14, at LAH Town Hall , 26379 W. Fremont Road, LAH, as he explains the unique process by which he designs his oversize , computer generated original fine art prints. The process has been described as the perfect marriage of technology, art and music. He ties the 88 keys of the piano to his color selections.
LGAA 26th Annual Open Juried Show Postmark Deadline – January 21, 2010Entries in Digital format only. Selection Jurors are Marcia Burtt, Katherine Levin-Lau, andDavid Middlebrook.
Awards Juror is Paul Kratter.
At least $7,500.00 in Awards will be presented. If you have not received a copy of the prospectus please go to LGAA.org and download or contact Karen.
Thank You 2009 Mentor Members
Kay DuffyGenway GaoMarian GaultSandra Jones
Carolyn LarsenEd Lucey
Will MallerDeborah Matlack
Maralyn MillerSandi Okita
Helen ScheelSteve Wise
ClassesJolene Anderson teaches art classes at her home studio, by appt. She also teaches a watercolor class through the Los Gatos Rec. Dept. Tuesday evenings 6:30-9:00 beginning Jan. 19. 408-356-4918 or [email protected]
Linda Harris teaches Portrait painting and drawing from a model, Thursday nights in Sunnyvale, ongoing class in oil and pastel. www.lindaharrisart.com
Felix Chan Lim and Bobbi Makani-Lim are teaching The Art of Chinese Brush Painting at Stanford University Continuing Studies Program April 3 - May 22, 9.00am - 12.00 The class is 8 weeks (Saturdays only) and limited to 17 students. There will be a 1-week class exhibit at the end of course.
Kay Duffy teaches watercolor classes at Hakone Gardens, Saratoga every 2nd and 4th Monday morning, 9:30-noon, $20, resumes in January. Each session explores a different subject and technique, with a demo, hands on assistance and critique. 408-867-0508 or [email protected].
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The Los Gatos Art Association runs a weekly outdoor painting event on every Monday. All mediums are welcome. The location changes every week. Upon arriving at each meeting spot, members will be there to greet you and start the session.
Updates and maps online at http://www.lgaa.org/pleinair.htm
January 4th – Picchetti Ranch & WineryTake Freeway 280 to the Foothill Grant Road exit in Cupertino. Travel southwest on Foothill Blvd. 3.5 miles (Foothill Blvd. changes names mid-point to Steven's Canyon Road). You'll travel through a residential section, pass Steven's Creek County Park, Stevens Creek Reservoir and Dam. Montebello Road will appear on your right. Travel up Montebello road 6/10th of mile to Picchetti Winery. The first left hand turn goes to the Picchetti Winery, the second, a very short distance away goes to a general parking area. The Winery does not open to the public until 11:00 am. OK to cross the split rail fence to paint. Lots of turn of the century winery buildings, small creek, tree lined hills and views of the valley.
January 11th – Mission San Juan Bautista, 9am to LunchOur return visit to this Historical Mission Town. 19th century buildings, Mission and Grounds to paint. Take 101 south ,well past Gilroy to Highway 156. Go South 3 miles to the Mission San Juan Bautista Turn 0ff. Follow to end and go right to Plaza Green in front of Mission, Allow 1 hour for Travel.
January 18th – Bernal-Gulnac-Joice Ranch – Santa Teresa ParkHistoric houses and barns with a California hills backdrop. Take 85 East to Cottle, go right to Santa Teresa left to Camino Verde Dr. Take a right and follow through neighborhood to end. Park on street.
January 25th – Home of Davie Stonesifer, 18000 Overlook Rd., Los GatosBeautiful Mission Style home with great garden and patios and ponds and all sorts of nooks and crannies. David and Larry hosted us twice in the past and this has become a club favorite. From Santa Cruz Ave. go west on Main to Bayview. Right on Bayview and left on Pennsylvania Ave. to Wissahickon go right then left on Overlook. David’s home is on left.
February 1st – Alviso, CA – 9am to Lunch at Maria’sFrom North 101, exit 237 East then exit onto Great America Pkwy, turn left at Yerba Buena Way, turn left at Lafayette St, continue on Gold St, turn right at E Taylor St. and meet in Alviso Marina Park, parking lot. There are levees between marshes and salt evaporation ponds. The Guadalupe River and Coyote Creek both travel north and meet the San Francisco Bay at Alviso. Turn of the century small town buildings, is a National Register Historic District. Because of its atmosphere resembling a small delta town, and many of the old early town structures, still in existence, the character of Alviso is unique. Maria Elena’s restaurant is known for wonderful Mexican lunches and is quite reasonable. Lunch there.
February 8th – Elkhorn Slough South of WatsonvilleBeautiful waterways looking back towards the west. Lots of color. Take Highway 1 to Watsonville. Go East on Riverside Drive to St. Porter Dr. take a right. It will become G12 or Salinas Rd. When Salinas Road curves back towards Highway 1 you will go left on Elkhorn Road. Follow past Kirby Park till you come to a parking lot on right. We will paint there.
February 15th – Guadalupe Oak Grove Park, Almaden ValleyOld limestone quarry, large oak grove, meadows, hiking trails and hilltop views! Take Almaden Blvd. south to Coleman. Go right, then left on Porto Alegra, right on Thorntree and right on Sterling Oak Dr. to Park entrance. This won’t look right until you park and walk into the park, past the parking lot and trees. It then opens up to hills, trees, rocks and trail vistas.
February 22nd – Carmel Mission, 3080 Rio Road Carmel, 9am – Noon to Sunset or OvernightContinue on Hwy 1 past Carmel to Carmel Valley Road, then Rio Road is the next right, proceed to 3080 and the mission, we will be in the parking lot. This site is a California classic subject as well as a staple image in the portfolio of most California Plein Air Artists. Paint in morning, if it’s foggy, paint anyway as it generally clears by 11:00 am; then after a short lunch paint in the afternoon for completely different light paths. Rooms for the 20th and the 21st at the Carmel Mission Inn (3665 Rio Road) run from $99.00 to 149.00. Email Sam Pearson …. to follow with additional information and details.
LGAA Plein Air Schedule by Cynthia Riordan All events are Monday Mornings 9:00 – 12:00 noon unless otherwise noted
Open Juried Show ChairVoting Board Position This person coordinates the volunteers and activities between the Juror selection process and the Art out day of the show. You’ll find a lot of help in both learning the job and getting the volunteers.
Open Juried Show – Artist Reception CoordinatorThis is a one day event, Sunday March 28th. This person plans the drinks, tables, chairs, glasses etc. Perfect for the person who wants to help, but doesn’t have a lot of time.
Open Juried Show – “Food for Volunteers” Coordinator This is a two day event, Sunday March 21st and Monday March 22nd. This person plans the food and drinks for the volunteers. The Association pays for pre-made sandwiches, cookies, fruit, coffee, drinks etc. You do the ordering, shopping and pick-up and delivery. Perfect for the person who wants to help but doesn’t have a lot of time.
Data Manager for Juried Shows This person maintains and manipulates the data between art in-take and Show opening. The program we use is Microsoft Access. The database is all set up and ready to go. Training is available, but you will need your own computer with the Access program installed.
Volunteer Opportunities as of January 1, 2010 For more information, contact Karen at [email protected] or 408-353-2829
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Los Gatos Art AssociationA non-profit organizationP.O. Box 1193, Los Gatos, CA 95031www.lgaa.org 408-315-7573
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Officers
President: Karen Bemis - [email protected]
1st VP - OJS Chair: OPEN
2nd VP - MJS Chair: Jeff Owen - [email protected]
Recording Secretary: Judi Snyder - [email protected]
Corresponding Secretary: Diana Quattlebaum - [email protected]
Treasurer: Diane Merion - [email protected]
Membership: Bobbi Makani-Lim - [email protected]
Webmaster Genway Gao - [email protected]
Historian: Sue Lucas - [email protected]
Palette Editor: Jack Quattlebaum - [email protected]
Parliamentarian: Bernie Axelrad - [email protected]
Standing Committees
Awards: Vernon Dittenbir - [email protected]
Hospitality: Joann Durst - [email protected]
Programs: Carol Bower - [email protected]
Plein Air: Cynthia Riordan - [email protected]
All General Meetings are held at the Community Center: 208 E. Main St., Los Gatos. If you have something that is newsletter-worthy please email to: Jack Quattlebaum - [email protected] by the 15th of the month before publication.
2009 Member Juried Show Recap
People’s Choice Winner: Raja Guha Thakurta “Smiling Eyes”
Four Pieces sold during the Show:David Stonesifer’s “July Morning, Canada Road”;Maralyn Miller’s “Café in Red”; and Dan Tellep’s “Along Main Street” and “Pillar Point Docks”.
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LOS GATOS ART ASSOCIATION P.O. Box 1193, Los Gatos, CA 95031, www.lgaa.org (408-315-7573)
President:
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Recording Secretary:
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Treasurer:
Officers
Karen [email protected] President pro-tem
Open
Jeff Owen [email protected]
Sandra Jones – [email protected]
Diana Quattlebaum – [email protected]
Sue Lucas – [email protected]
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OPEN
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Awards:
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Vernon Dittenbir – [email protected]
Judi Snyder –[email protected]
April Maitlen –[email protected]
Ranjani Mohana –[email protected]
Nick White – [email protected]
OPEN - LGAA 408-315-7573
Carol Bower, Wendell Fiock & Rich Penstein –
Meeting Dates
Month Board General Palettes Deadlines
November 11/06 -No Meeting- 11/15 –Web Palette (November)
December Holiday Social !!!! Sat Dec 13, 1 – 3pm 12/15 ( January / February 2009 )
January 1/8/2009 Sat. 1/10/2009 1/15 –Web Palette (February 09)
February 2/12/2009 Sat. 2/14/2009 2/15 – ( March / April 09 )
Time 7:00 PM 1 – 3 PM Email info to:
Location Neighborhood Center 208 E. Main St., Los Gatos [email protected]
Thanks go to Jeff Owen for the Map graphic.
TOUCH MY HEART 2009
Circle this Fundraiser Gala set for Valentine’s Day, Feb.14th! Email www.touchmyheart.org for gala info and Artist Application. For one $20 entry, Artists can submit from 3 to 6 pieces to this fundraiser for the Museums of Los Gatos, and get a ticket to a special, exclusive ‘Champagne Artist Reception!’ Hurry - Artist Application deadline is Dec. 15 – email www.touchmyheart.org
End Note Inspiring Quote: “Creators are far more important than
we collectors are –but to exist, they need us. It’s a wonderful,
symbiotic relationship and in a very real way, the collector is
involved in the creative process, because we enable great art to
be created.” -Silicon Valley’s premier Collector, W. Donald Head
