Volume 3 Issue 10 September, The Sketchpad

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1 Volume 3 Issue 10 September, The Sketchpad This project is funded in part by the City of Richardson through the Richardson Art Commission Priscilla Krejci, AWS Priscilla Krejci, originally from Long Island, New York, has lived in Texas for 30 years and resides in Allen. She pursued a career as a registered nurse and kept artistic endeavors secondary until painting consumed more and more of her time. Her works include a variety of subject matter, influenced by travels both in the US and abroad, as well as her experiences in nursing. Purple House Priscilla is a signature member of the American Watercolor Society and Southwestern Watercolor Society. Her work has been selected in regional, national, and international shows including the Western Federation of Watercolor societies, American Watercolor Society, the Rocky Mountain National Watercolor Exhibition, Watercolor USA, and Watercolor Without Boundaries Texas - Italia Her work has been included in the books: Best of Watercolor- Painting Composition; Best of Watercolor - Painting Light and Shadow; People in Watercolor, and the 2001 and 2004 summers issues of "International Artist". Artist Statement: Watching the effect of water and color intermingling always fascinates me and I try to bring these happenings into my interpretation of various subjects. My goal is to be the kind of artist that would be pleasing to God." Crystal Dead Sea **Priscilla will offer a watercolor workshop at Artist s Showplace on Friday and Saturday, 9/25 and 9/26, deadline for reserving a seat ($50) is September 16th. Call Susan Martin, to enroll.

2 Volume 3 Issue 10 September, st place: Lisa Alderson for Texas Barbados, pastel 2nd place: Rosa Wan for Sunday Afternoon, pastel Rosemary Cheney Award to Judy Stubbs for Carillon on the River Walk, watercolor Our thanks to Asel Art Supply for their continued support of Painting of the Month. Asel contributes the merchandise certificates for 1st and 2nd prizes. May Painting of the Month This is the first edition done by your new editor, who takes over from the firm hands and wonderful work of your former editor, Dick Mussett. These are very big shoes to fill and I ll give it a try. We all owe Dick a very big thank-you for his efforts to keep things rolling in this department over the years. Be aware that your paper is only as good as the input, so you will need to let me know about events, changes, updates, achievements, etc. We could use help with mailing to members who don t have access to a computer. I look forward to the new year ahead and seeing some wonderful art. Dorothy McAllister Officers of 2009/2010 RCAS Board President Barbara McNutt, , bpmcnutt@aol.com Vice President Susan Martin, , billmartin99@peoplepc.com Treasurer Dick Powell, , cdpowell67@sbcglobal.net Secretary Phyllis Irish, , phyllis972@aol.com Sketchpad D. McAllister, , drm65620@verizon.net Membership: Debbie Langham, , debbielangham@yahoo.com Telephone Communication: Barbara Mussett, , granmuss818@flash.net Publicity: Lori & John Bongiovanni, , jbongi@tx.rr.com POM: Suzanne Berry & Lisa Alderson, and , mail@suzworks.com and norleans@tx.rr.com Web Master: Brenda Guyton, , brenda@brendaguyton.com Photographer: Lin Fen Hwang, , linfen99@yahoo.com Welcoming & Nametags: Caren & Ted Houston, , tedcaren@sbcglobal.com Membership Show Chair: Carol Powell, , cdpowell67@sbcglobal.net 50+ Show Chair: Pat Fekete, , patricia940@sbcglobal.net Regional Show Chair: Bob Voges, , robertv9@swbell.net Young People s Show: Linda Ferguson, , eboracum@gmail.com Last Demo of 2009 Year Jimmy Dyer, Oils Jimmy Dyer gave a fine demo using oils. He completed the still life of the sunflowers seen here and fielded questions from the audience on his methods and procedures. Jimmy paints landscapes and has a extensive web site of his works that include portraits of native peoples of various South American countries. The pictures he chose to bring with him were landscapes and ranch scenes.

3 Volume 3 Issue 10 September, *RCAS Members Kudos* Success in Western Federation Watercolor Society Exhibition: Congratulations to the 6 members of RCAS who had an entry accepted into this contest, but especially to the two members who won awards: Ester Friedman New Orleans Jazz & the Chairman's Cash Award ($200) and Pricilla Krejci for Watchmen & the Benbrook Family Cash Award ($250) Sharon Serrago and Charu Shah of Artists Showplace fame also had entries accepted. Out of 95 entries, 6 are RCAS Members: Jeff Good for Coconuts; Michael Borne for Waiting; Cecy Turner for Early Winter; and Richard Wilson for Colorado Mine. The Southwestern Watercolor Society accepted entries from 14 members of RCAS: Gay Anderson Inspiration Karen Michelle Anderson Birds of a Feather Michael Borne Domestic Blues Patricia Bowler Last Call Maureen Brouillette Flea Market Nell Byrd Patio Patterns Patricia Jones Apples and Sunflowers Jonesy McConnell Early Morning in San Diego Herb Reed After the Rain Harry Shields Moroccan Market III Mary Truelove Artichokes Cecy Turner The Fortress Jeff Good Wells Market, UK Bob Voges Waiting 3 Check in October s Sketchpad to see final results of this contest and how members did in the Texas Visual Arts Association show. We are proud of all our Artist Friends Membership Show 2009 Regional Best of Show The ceremony hanging the RCAS Purchase & Gigantic Color Gold Award of the 2009 Regional Show took place in the Richardson Main Library on the second floor. Attending from left to right was RCAS President Barbara McNutt, Richardson Mayor Gary Slagel, the Regional Show Winner, Barbara Elam, Richardson Library RCAS Liaison Ludmila Pospelova, and Library Director Steven Benson. The title of the picture is Waiting for the Parade and can be seen at the Library. Our thanks to both gentlemen for attending the ceremony and their continuing support. On the following page is the Prospectus for the 2009 Membership Show. You must be a member of RCAS to be a part of the show, so either join at the first meeting or when you bring your work in. Note that the dimensions for works have changed slightly to offer a better view when the work is mounted on the screens. The screens are 36 wide and, by limiting the size, your work will not hang over the side of the screen. It will show better and allow for more works to be hung. Judge for this show is Cathleen Cotter-Smith, SWS. She has a BS from Texas A&M Commerce in Art Education and a MS in Painting/Drawing from Texas A&M Commerce. She was an Associate Art Professor at Grayson Community College in Dennison and since 1986 to currently an Art Professor at Collin County Community College in Plano.

4 Volume 3 Issue 10 September, PROSPECTUS - RICHARDSON CIVIC ART SOCIETY MEMBERSHIP SHOW Richardson Public Library Second Floor Gallery JUDGE Cathleen Cotter-Smith, SWS Entries will be judged by actual artwork for awards. RCAS INVITES ALL ITS MEMBERS TO ENTER THIS SHOW. The greatest possible care will be taken in handling works but RCAS and/or Richardson Public Library will not be responsible for loss or damage of any work. Entry shall imply agreement by the artist. This show is funded in part by the City of Richardson through the Richardson Arts Commission. PLEASE NOTE: It is the entrant s responsibility to read and comply with the following requirements: ELIGIBILITY, REQUIREMENTS & RESTRICTIONS: This show is limited to two (2) entries per contestant. > Entry must be by a paid member of RCAS. Dues may be paid when entering artwork in show, October 3, > Artwork must be dry, framed and ready to hang with single hole strap hangers (or screw eyes & wire). No saw tooth hangers accepted. > Gallery-wrapped canvas will also be accepted. > Watercolor and other fragile media must be under Plexiglas* *Exception -Pastel ONLY will be accepted under glass. > Framed width no more than 36 ; height cannot exceed 42.. > Entry must be Artist s original concept personally executed. > Artwork must have been executed within the last 24 months. > Only flat two-dimensional, no three-dimensional, artwork will be accepted. > Artwork must be displayed for duration of show. Winning entries shall imply release for winning piece(s) to be shown on RCAS website. > Judge and RCAS reserve the right to refuse any entry. Their decisions are final. > Items not for sale must be marked NFS. > Artists may qualify for two awards, (one per category). No artist may receive more than one prize in any category. > Entries that originated through workshops or classes are not allowed. > No mechanical reproduction of prints, giclees or numbered prints accepted. > No sculpture, computer art, photographs, shadow boxes or assemblage will be allowed. > Library Policy dictates: No nudes or blatant political statements. Entry shall imply the artist's acceptance of the above display policies. 2. Pastels/Graphics: (Graphics are limited to charcoals, pen & ink, colored and graphite pencil, crayons, woodcuts, etchings and monoprints). 3. Water media, including Acrylics on Paper 4. Oil or Acrylics on Canvas or Hard Surface FIRST-TIME RCAS SHOW CONTESTANTS If you have not entered an RCAS Show previously, there is a special award opportunity for you. You must check YES in the space provided below for First-Time Entry. First-Time Entries compete with other first-time entries as well as within their categories. ENTRY FORMS Please print clearly, sign & present with your entry Name Phone Street City Zip Title Medium First-Time Entry YES NO Price I hereby acknowledge this entry to be solely my work of original concept. I will abide by display policies of RCAS. AWARDS Over $1, in Cash Prizes, Merchandise Awards, Ribbons with all awards. CALENDAR Entries will be received and picked up on the 2nd floor of the Richardson Public Library, Civic Center Drive & Arapaho, Richardson, TX. Paintings will be accepted and released ONLY during the following times: Receiving: October 3, :00 1:00 p.m. Pick-up November 21, :00 1:00 p.m. ENTRY FEE NOTICE: This show is limited to 2 entries per contestant including all categories, $15 one entry, $25 two entries. CATEGORIES 1. Collage or Mixed Media {Image source materials must be original not derived from or consisting of published images, painted by the artist, not to exceed ¼ in depth}. Signature Name Phone Street City Zip Title Medium Price First-Time Entry YES NO I hereby acknowledge this entry to be solely my work of original concept. I will abide by display policies of RCAS Signature

5 Volume 3 Issue 10 September, and all that Jazz WELCOME BACK EVERYONE! Priscilla Krejci, kicks off the Fall Season teaching her winning watercolor ways for the September 15 meeting. We knew you would want to learn more of her Award Winning techniques so we scheduled her Workshop on September 25 & 26! ~~~ The BEST OF SHOW, Parade Watcher a hand pulled, full color print by Barbara Elam has been installed at the Library. We scheduled a Photo op with Richardson s Mayor Gary Slagel, Ludmila Pospelova, Steve Benson and the artist Barbara Elam. The news was on page 6 of the July Richardson Living Publication. ~~~ We Celebrate the presence of several new Board members: Lisa Alderson, POM; Linda Ferguson, YPSS, Phyllis Irish, Secretary; Carol Powell, Membership Show; Pat Fekete, 50+ Show, and Bob Voges, Regional Exhibition. And, thank you to the excellent returning board members. You will find the complete listing of the RCAS Board in this Sketchpad. ~~~Susan Martin has planned an OUTSTANDING year of FREE lesson aka Demos and 4 workshops for you and your friends. Take advantage of your membership and encourage others to join. Membership privileges include DISCOUNTS at Mr J s Frames & Gallery, Asel Art Supply PLUS member pricing on all our workshops. WhooHoo! Almost forgot.get ready for the Membership Show: October 3 is take in! Barbara McNutt Make the most of yourself for that s all there is of you. Ralph Waldo Emerson Future Demos October Janice Hamilton, Pastels November Cecy Turner, Oils December Christmas Party and Critique by Andrew Wages, Site not set. Each attending member can bring one work to have critiqued by Mr. Wages. January Jerry McGrew, MD, Watercolors February Marie Renfro, Mixed Media March Laurieann Dygowski, Acrylic and oil April Kaye Franklin, Oils May Joel Sampson, Mixed Media Asel providing quality art materials at reasonable prices. Art Supplies Mr J s Framing and Gallery Customized Framing to Suit Every Artist s Needs 45 Years of Service Beasley s Photography LLC. Digital Capture For Giclee Prints Has Relocated To: 1334 Motor Circle Dallas, Texas

6 Volume 3 Issue 10 September, This is the time of year to renew your membership in RCAS or to join, if you aren t a member. You cannot participate in the Membership Show unless you are a member. Membership is $35 a year if you join in September, $50 for a family membership. You can join at the monthly RCAS meeting or send a check to: Richardson Civic Art Society % Ms. Debbie Langham, Membership Chair 6802 Southgate Drive Sachse, Texas Membership in RCAS includes amateur and professional artists. The membership is what keeps the shows going, the demos organized and happening, and the interchange between artists, so please join as soon as possible and get involved in making the society a continuing success! If your mailing label is red, you haven t renewed your membership for the new year. If it is black, you have joined and thanks. Form for rejoining or joining is on RCAS web site at as well. Richardson Civic Art Society PO Box Richardson, TX Janice Hamilton Pastel Demo October 20th, Workshop October 28, 29 and 30th