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OSCEOLA DECORATIVE ARTISTS
How soggy did we get in January! Wow! But we
do need the rain. And it did help our acrylics to
not dry so fast. So, I guess, the rain is a very
good thing for us. Plus, we don’t need a snow
shovel to remove it from our driveways! Look
for the Silver Lining!
2014 is starting off and here it is already
February. We have an exciting year ahead of us
with varied activities and some really different
projects in the works. And from what I’m
seeing, some of our very own members are
coming up with some very nice projects for us
to enjoy.
Coming up this month is our seminar with
Diane Bunker. I am really looking forward to
this because, from what I hear, we will be doing
a large variety of different techniques. I can
hardly wait....but I do need to gather my
surfaces. Tiny box? Shirt? OK, gotta get busy on
that one.
And then Debbie will be teaching us a project in
March using a new paint from DecoArt. It’s the
Multi-Surface paint. Now, let’s see what we can
do with this!
New and exciting is what I see for 2014. I am
looking forward to it. Are you?
See you soon! And Happy Painting to All!
Mary
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President’s Message 1
February Hospitality Sign-Up 1
2014 Project Calendar 2
January Treasurer’s Report 3
2014 Board Members 4
January Meeting Minutes 5
February Birthdays 6
ODA Meeting Information 6
February Seminar Description / Sign-up 7
2014 Membership Form 8
Background Prep for Old Metal 9
FEBRUARY 2014
Volume 6, I s sue 2
By Mary Francis
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Please review the calendar for the year. We have bunches of fun things coming up. I will be emailing pictures of projects in the near future. Remember we need your support to make our chapter. If anyone has suggestions for a project or would like to present one, please let me know. A couple clarifications for this month’s seminar -- you do not have to basecoat item for the paste technique, but it you do, it should be black, and for the fabric items, 100% cotton or a blend is fine. Pure polyester does not work as well. If any questions, please contact me. Also, remember we will be going for dinner after Saturday's class and everyone is invited. Debbie
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If you haven’t already done so, it is time to renew your SDP and ODA memberships for 2014. ODA chapter dues are currently $17.00 ($15 + $2 late fee after Dec. 31) for whole a year of painting fun and friendship. The membership form can be found at the end of this newsletter and will also be available at the next meeting. Please complete a form and turn it in to 2014 Membership Chair Judi Arntzsoon.
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February 15-16 Diane Bunker March 15 Debbie Smith Umbrella w/ Americana Multi-Surface Satin April 19 Kathryn Crane-Thielen Genesis Heat Set Oils May 17 Judi Arntz Painted Dominoes June 21 Nan Paras Project TBD July 19 Mentor’s Day Hope Boxes / Help w/ Unfinished Projects, Lunch will be provided. August 16 Jean Zawicki Decorative Dollars Workshop September 20 *OPEN* October 18 Mary Francis Project TBD November 15 Ways & Means Kissimmee Art Show December 20 No Meeting
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PresidentPresidentPresidentPresident
Mary Francis
First Vice PresidentFirst Vice PresidentFirst Vice PresidentFirst Vice President
Debbie Smith
Second Vice PresidentSecond Vice PresidentSecond Vice PresidentSecond Vice President
Judi Arntz
SecretarySecretarySecretarySecretary
Nan Paras
TreasurerTreasurerTreasurerTreasurer
Deanna Spence
Ways & Means ChairWays & Means ChairWays & Means ChairWays & Means Chair
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Deanna Spence
Board Member at LargeBoard Member at LargeBoard Member at LargeBoard Member at Large
Sandi Byers
We’re on the Web!
Visit us at:
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Have you recently completed a project at home, at a seminar,
at a convention, at another chapter, etc.? If the answer is YES,
please bring that item to an ODA chapter meeting and share it
during the “Show and Tell” portion of our meeting!
Why should you share your projects? There are many reasons
and the following are just a few:
• It keeps us all up to date on what is new and exciting
in the painting industry.
• It motivates chapter members to complete their own
projects.
• It introduces other members to different
artists/teachers and different painting styles.
• It allows you to share new techniques learned at
seminars and/or conventions.
• YOU EARN DECORATIVE DOLLARS!
So, everyone look through the projects you have recently
completed, pick out a couple of your favorites, and bring them
along to the next chapter meeting and share with your fellow
members.
ODA Chapter Cloisonné Pins are
still available for $10 each. Get
yours today!
Don’t forget to wear a nametag to the next
chapter meeting!
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Osceola Decorative Artists Minutes
January 18, 2014
The general meeting of the Osceola Decorative Artists was called to order by our President, Mary Francis @ 10:02 am. Mary asked, are you wearing your name tag? Treasurer’s Report – was approved per January 2014 newsletter. Secretary’s Report – November 2013 general minutes was approved as printed in the January 2014 newsletter. Reports by:
Upcoming Programs & Seminars - Vice President – Debbie Smith Feb 15
th & 16
th – 2 day workshop by Diane Bunker
Mar – Umbrella Class with Debbie Smith April – Kathryn Crane–Thielen May – Judi Arntz – Painting on Dominoes June – Nan Paras July – Appreciation Luncheon – Deanna Spence offered to make lunch & dessert. Nan Paras made motion to accept Deanna’s offer, Bertie Porter seconded. Aug – Jean Zawicki Sept – Open Oct – Mary Francis Nov – Art Show Dec – No meeting – Christmas Party will be in January 2015 It was voted on pursuing Cheri Rol seminar in January 2015 and approved. Hospitality – Lynn Ingersoll – not present. Mentioned that coffee cups were needed. Charity – Debbie Smith – needs hope boxes and toiletries or anything else needed to put inside. Decorative Dollars & Education – Kathy Murphy-Childs – the two will be separated in 2014. Kathy will be passing the Decorative Dollars on along with the job of a raffle using the decorative dollars. Jean Zawicki offered to run this project. It was voted on & approved. Kathy will continue the Education Project. Sunshine – Marsha Lamb has agreed to continue with this function. Ways & Means – needs a chair person.
Unfinished Business – Banner was given to Judi Arntz for painting. Discussion regarding whether to have another auction, a white elephant? More discussion is needed. It was decided to shelf the container auction until 2015. June 16
th is community service day. Need more
information on it. What group is it? We have the canvases, paints and supplies for it. It will be held at the Art Center. New Business
a. How to award the 4 SDP membership certificates our chapter earned for recruiting new members? We all agreed that the names of
the eligible members be put in a hat and then draw the 4 winners.
b. Do we want new engraved name tags? Mary Frances will do more research & bring it back to share with us.
c. Need a Ways & Means big fundraiser? Or some smaller ones throughout the year? Like the unpainted
surfaces/patterns/books/supplies auction we had last June, or have monthly raffles. Kissimmee Fine Arts Festival will be in
November. The Art Center will give us a booth we will need volunteers to man the booth. It was voted on to pursue and it was
passed.
d. Noone can attend the ODA Conference in 2014 so we’ll have to forego sending someone this year.
Other Business - Margot Clark has offered to give an ornament Mudd class for 12 people. We were able to get 12 people for the class. Show & Tell –
Bertie Porter – showed off her pizza paddle she painted and informed us it had been sold! She showed off her portrait painting too. Jean Zawicki – brought her butter churn with a beautiful Betty Caithness pattern painted on it. She brought her Frog tape to show us & to let us know that it’s better than the green tape to use. Judi Arntz – showed us her rose name tags painted with deco art decorative paste. Mary Frances – showed off her wooden shoe Christmas scene and her Angel pencil over acrylic. Nice job everyone!
Jean Zawicki made motion to adjourn, Sandi Byers seconded. Meeting adjourned @ 11:46 am.
Previous Meeting MinutesPrevious Meeting MinutesPrevious Meeting MinutesPrevious Meeting Minutes By Nan Paras
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FEBRUARY BIRTHDAYS
Kate Dowd February 14
Bonnie Rand February 21
Judy Smith February 22
Earlene Ranew February 24
ODA meetings are the 3rd Saturday of each month at the Osceola Center for the Arts, 2411 E. Irlo Bronson
Memorial Highway (St. Rd. 192), Kissimmee, FL 34744.
The business meeting starts at 10:00 am and is followed by a painting program/workshop. We generally
“brown bag” our lunch with drinks and a dessert provided by different members.
Guests are welcome to attend a meeting to see what we are all about before deciding on membership. Chapter
membership is open to all members of Society of Decorative Painters. You can find more information on SDP at
decorativepainters.org. ODA chapter dues are currently $15/year.
ODA Board meetings for 2013 will be held immediately before the general meetings, beginning at 9:00 AM. All
Board members are asked to make every effort to attend these meetings. Any other chapter members interested in attending the board meetings are welcome to sit in.
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The printed version of Issue #1 2014 of The
Decorative Painter magazine has shipped! If your copy hasn’t arrived in your mailbox yet, you can view and download on online copy from the Members Only section on the SDP website (decorativepainters.org). You will need to know your membership number in order to log into the Members Only section.
While you are visiting the website, don't forget to grab the individual projects, linework, and an exclusive online bonus project!
This latest issue is packed with the art and artists you love, especially our very own Jean Zawicki who has a beautiful iris project in the magazine!
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2411 E. Irlo Bronson Memorial
Highway (St. Rd. 192) Kissimmee, Fl. 34744
2014 MEMBER REGISTRATION and PROFILE
First Name __________________________ Nickname (if used) _________________________
Last name___________________________ Spouse’s Name (first) ______________________
Address ______________________________________________________________________
Home Phone #________________________ Cell phone #________________________
E-mail address ___________________________________________
SDP Number _________________________ Birth Date: Month _______ Day ______
Children: (sons) ___ (daughters) ____ Grandchildren: (boys) ____ (girls) ____
How many years have your been painting? ____ Medium: Oil Acrylic Colored Pencil Watercolor Fabric Other ____________________________ Favorite medium (if you have one): _____________________________________________ Favorite thing(s) to paint (Santa Claus, flowers, still life, etc): ________________________ _________________________________________________________________________ Usual surface(s) to paint on (Canvas, wood, glass, etc): _____________________________
Are you a “crafter/art show “ exhibitor? Do you like to attend craft/art shows?
Occupation/vocation: __________________________________________________________
Special interests: Tell us if you have any special interests, hobbies, collections, associations, etc. ______________________________________________________________________________ Please make check payable to the Osceola Decorative Artists.The chapter dues shall be on a calendar year, from January through December. Dues shall be fifteen dollars ($15.00) per year for active members. Dues are payable September 1st and delinquent January 1st. A delinquent fee of two dollars ($2.00) will be due after December 31st. Return this form with your dues at the meeting or mail to: Judi Arntz, 1952 Southern Dunes, Haines City, FL 33844
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Background Preparation for Old Metal by Sherry C. Nelson, MDA
Posted: 04 Feb 2014 01:06 PM PST
Old metal pieces may have several coats of old paint on them, may be rusted or might
even have old decorative decals applied to the surfaces. So the first step is to strip the piece
down to bare metal.
Rusty metal: Purchase, from a lumber yard or home improvement center, the product
called Naval Jelly® Rust Dissolver. This bright pink gel is a great product: it works well and
is easy to use. Follow the directions on the container. Once all rust has been dissolved,
scrub the piece with a stiff brush, using hot soapy water, rinse well, and let dry completely.
I sometimes put smaller pieces in the oven and set it on warm so all the moisture is
evaporated from the surface
and any crevices. Then it’s ready to prime.
Painted metal or metal pieces with decals: Purchase a product called DAVIES 300-X
STRIP-EZE PAINT REMOVER or any other recommended paint stripper.. Follow the
instructions on the container. Once paint is completely dissolved, scrub all the residue off
with a brush and warm soap and water and allow the piece to dry thoroughly as above.
Priming the metal: Once the metal piece is stripped, scrubbed and dry, you are ready to
spray all metal parts on the entire piece, inside and out, with two coats of gray (or other
color of your choice) metal primer, purchased from your local hardware store or a local
lumber yard. Let first coat dry and then rub well with steel wool. Remove all steel wool
particles with a tack cloth or by wiping with a damp cloth. Wait the recommended time and
respray. Sand once again with the steel wool, and remove particles with tack cloth.
Sometimes I use the primer for my background color, particularly if it’s a nice neutral color
and goes well with my design. If you plan on painting on the primer color (rather than
painting the piece with acrylic) spray the primed piece with Liberty Matte Finish or
with Krylon Matte Finish, # 1311 to seal the primer before applying your design.
Acrylic Background Color: But most of the time, after the metal is primed, you would
then proceed to paint the piece with the acrylic color or wet-on-wet acrylic background you
desire. Once the acrylic has been applied, and sanded with steel wool between coats, spray
it with Liberty Matte Finish or Krylon Matte Finish, # 1311 before applying the design.
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Antiquing or Glazing: Metal pieces are often antiqued or glazed to soften the acrylic
background and to impart a country or antique look to the piece. Antiquing can be done
after your decorative painting is complete and dry, or before you apply your design. Make a
very thin mix of Raw Umber oil paint (or any other color or mix of oil colors that would
better enhance your design) thinned with odorless thinner and to which a drop of siccative
has been added. Apply this mix with a synthetic brush in crevices and hard-to-reach areas,
or with cheesecloth in larger flat areas. Soften and blend glazing to a value gradation with a
pad of cheesecloth. Glazing evens out and deepens the naturally darker areas in corners,
along the edges or around fixtures where the metal pieces attach. Allow all to dry and spray
with matte finish once again.
Final Finish for Oil Paintings: Before painting is dry, clean up any paint smudges or
messy edges on background around painted areas. Then let the piece dry for a week or two
if you used Cobalt Siccative in the paint; a month if you did not. When dry to the touch,
clean up any remaining graphite lines with thinner. Wipe piece with damp cloth to remove
any dust or thinner haze, especially if piece is painted on a dark background. Let dry
thoroughly.
Spray first with Krylon Spray Satin Finish Varnish, product # 59-7002.
Let dry. This initial spray coat helps eliminate streaks and even out the finish in the next
step.
Now apply one coat of a good interior gloss oil-base varnish. A gloss varnish is the most
durable finish so it’s preferable. Do not use a urethane or polyurethane, particularly if it’s to
be used outside. Let the first coat dry well. Then rub down with steel wool to desired semi-
gloss or satin finish. If another coat is desired, repeat last steps.
SHERRY C. NELSON MDA
sherrycnelson.com
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Sail Into Creativity!
42nd SDP International Conference & Expo
May 12-17, 2014
Town & Country Resort • San Diego, CA
• Pick your classes and events! Our Conference Special
registration guide will be available online for download on
November 15, 2013. A printed version will be available for pre-
order ($8 US Domestic/$12 International) in the latest issue of
The Decorative Painter magazine (on it's way now!).
• Registration opens December 3, 2013! We know you'll want to
register early to lock in the classes and events you don't want to
miss. We will be sending out reminders as we get closer to the
date!
www.ssdaflorida.com
The Sunshine State Decorative Artists is a chapter of
the Society of Decorative Painters. This chapter was
formed for the purpose of having a state retreat. In
the year 1998 the first meetings were held with
representatives of many Florida chapters.
The focus of our retreat experience will always be on
decorative painting education, but no less important
is fellowship. This will be an opportunity to meet and
share experiences and ideas with painters from all
over the state as well as take classes with some of our
own talented Florida teachers.
More information on this retreat is available at
www.ssdaflorida.com.
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