The Sketchpad Soon Y. Warren, Watercolors

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1 Volume 45, Issue 1 September, The Sketchpad This project is funded in part by the City of Richardson through the Richardson Art Commission Soon Y. Warren is a full-time artist and teacher. She has an Associate Degree from Nelson Community College in Hampton, Virginia. She is a signature member of the National Watercolor Society, Southern Watercolor Society, Texas Watercolor Society, Alabama Watercolor Society and Society of Watercolor Artists. She won first place this year in the Irving 25th Texas and Neighbors Regional Art Exhibit in Water Media and continues to achieve success in contests. Warren s painting was featured on the cover of Watercolor Artist Magazine in the Jan-Feb 2009 issue and, as a finalist in the Southwest Art Magazine competition, her painting is featured in its November 2009 issue. She has published numerous watercolor technique books, the latest being Discover the Magic of Light, Color and Contrast in 2009, as well as contributing a chapter Create Drama with Bold Composition in a book titled Watercolor Secret, also published in She is represented by Southwest Gallery in Dallas, Your Private Collection Art Gallery in Grandbury and Brian Drake Studio in Stephanville, Texas. Soon Y. Warren, Watercolors Demo Sept. 21st in Richardson Library Basement, 6:45 PM WatercolorWorkshop September 22, 23, 24, 2010 At Artists Studio Call Mary Truelove at for more information

2 Volume 45, Issue 1 September, PAINTING OF THE MONTH WINNERS May, st Place Carol Tryhall, Night Bloom, watercolor 2nd Place Ron Stever, Jackson, oil 3rd Place Toni Wengler, Snow at White Bluff, watercolor RCAS thanks to Asel Art Supply for their continued support of Painting of the Month. Asel contributes the merchandise certificates for 1st and 2nd prizes. Please patronize our sponsor. Joel Sampson - Photography The final chapter meeting of RCAS featured a demo by Joel Sampson on the history of photography and how to use it in creating both pieces of art and aiding in developing other forms of art through the ages. Joel has a MA in Journalism and MCS in Computer Science from the University of Dayton and has been taking pictures for a long time. He started by discussing the camera obscuras used by the old masters, which was basically tracing inverse reflections off the wall. The first photographer was Joseph Niepce in 1826 when the process developing the picture took all day. Imaging rapidly improved in developing agents that speeded up processing of the film, however toxicity remained a problem. With the coming of the daguerreotype camera to the US (Samuel F.B. Morse), photography proliferated in the United States. Many family photos are left on tintypes from this era. As the process to develop pictures became easier and the camera cheaper, more families took their own pictures with their Kodak Brownies and continued to today with the arrival of digital photography. The artist has always used to camera to capture images to put on various medias, and today there is a part of art that acknowledges the artistry with a camera alone. Joel took us through the types of cameras and printers available in a wide price range for those interested in photography. He ended his demo by offering a sheet with web sites to check out for help and information on creating photography worthy of display as art.

3 Volume 45, Issue 1 September, 2010 With sincere appreciation and thanks to our two RCAS photographers, Lin Hwang and Rosa Wan Regional Show Awards Reception May 27th at the Eisemann Center - TAKE A MINUTE - SURVEY Below are a few questions for you to answer regarding RCAS and how it operates. Take a minute and answer them and send your answers to drm65620@verizon,net. If you have a constructive suggestion, add that too. 1. Anything you would like to see added or deleted from the meetings? 2. Any art or artist you would like to see on the programs that is different? 3. How long have you been a member of RCAS?

4 Volume 45, Issue 1 September, KUDOS To Member Ted Houston, who now has a belated honorary lifetime RCAS membership. Ted served a total of 3 years as President of RCAS, , and To the members who took part in the ACA show in May, Diane Berman, Pauline Caffrey, LaRue Hunter, Janice Hamilton, Nena Luttrull, and those who won awards, Cecy Turner, 1st Place Oil, Marie Williams Merit Award in Oil and Bob O Brian Honorable Mention Oils. To the members who took part in the Juried Members Show of the Irving Art Association in May, Helen Bailey, Janice Hamilton, Becky Parks, and Rosalinda Trevino-Stone. President s Award to Helen Bailey for Looking Out for Me, Becky Parks First Prize for Taos Sunset, Janice Hamilton Honorable Mention for Fall in Kerrville, and Special Award to Rosalinda Trevino-Stone for Emerald and Ruby Cactus. Those members who took part in the Texas Neighbors Regional Art Exhibition in Irving: Karin Michele Anderson, Linda Bauer, Nel Dorn Bryd, Mary Frank, Janice Hamilton, Harry Shields, and Rosalinda Trevino-Stone. Our demo artist, Soon Young Warren won First Place in water media with Windows. Rosalinda Trevino-Stone was part of the juried display at the Bath House at White Rock Lake To all the winners of the RCAS Regional Show. Please go to the RCAS web site to see the winners in living color. To the 12 RCAS members who made it into the SWS show: Lori Bongiovanni, Nel Byrd, Mary Ann Durnin, Rance Jones, Pat Kamerath, Barbara McNutt, Carol Powell, Marie Renfro, Harry Shields, Judy Stubbs, and Cecy Turner. Janice Hamilton will be teaching an oil & pastel workshop at the Hill Country Arts Foundation (Ingram Texas) September and a plein aire workshop in Granbury October 1-3. Schedule for Shows Membership Show - October 9-November 13 - Chairpersons Carol Powell, Rosalinda Trevino-Stone Young People s Scholarship Show - January 15-February 12, 2011, Chairpersons Barbara McNutt, Dianna Powrie, Linda Ferguson Rosemary Cheney Memorial Show -RISD students only - February 15-March 25, 2011 Myron Stennet RISD Coordinator 50+ Show - March 26-April 30, 2011, Chairpersons Pat Fekete, Linda Ferguson Regional Show - April 30-June1, 2011, Chairpersons Bob Voges, John Cheney Artist s Showplace Coit Road, #230, Dallas, TX Gallery hrs: 10AM to 6PM, Tues.-Sat. Don't forget to check our Class Schedules for new classes and workshops! Contact the gallery about rental of the Coit Gallery for one-person or group shows Beasley s Photography LLC. Digital Capture For Giclee Prints Has Relocated To: 1334 Motor Circle Dallas, Texas Mr J s Framing & Gallery Customized Framing to Suit Every Artist s Needs 45 Years of Service Ann Hardy To Judge Membership Show The judge of RCAS 2010 Membership show is Ann Hardy. She is a signature member of POA (Oil Painters of America), NOAPS (National Oil and Acrylic Painters Society) and OPS (Outdoor Painters Society). She won 2nd and 3rd in Oil Painters of America in the last 6 years, placed third and was a finalist 3 times in International Artist's Magazine. In the International Salon of Contemporary Artists she won "top 50" three times and Honorable Mention twice. She lives currently in Colleyville, but spends a great deal of time in the mountains, especially Montana, which she loves to paint. Her philosophy is to live life to the fullest!

5 Volume 45, Issue 1 September, PROSPECTUS - RICHARDSON CIVIC ART SOCIETY MEMBERSHIP SHOW OCTOBER 9 NOVEMBER 13 JUDGE ANN HARDY, OPA, NOAPS, OPS Entries will be judged by actual artwork for awards. RCAS INVITES ALL RCAS 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 CITY OF 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. Artwork must be dry, framed and ready to hang with screw eyes & wire. No saw tooth hangers accepted Gallery-wrapped canvas accepted Watercolor and other fragile media must be under Plexiglas* *Exception -Pastel ONLY will be accepted under glass. Framed artwork height or width cannot exceed 42 Entry must be Artist s original concept personally executed. Artwork must have been executed AFTER JUNE of 2008 No three-dimensional artwork will be accepted. Collage and mixed media can not exceed ¼ inch in depth Artwork must be displayed for duration of show. Winning entries shall imply release for winning piece(s) to be shown on RCAS website 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 Original artwork only: No mechanical reproduction of prints, giclees, or numbered prints X Entries that originated through workshops or classes NOT eligible X Sculpture, computer art, photographs, shadow boxes, or assemblage NOT eligible X According to Library Policy, nudes, conspicuous religious or offensive political statements NOT eligible. Judge and RCAS reserve the right to refuse and or remove any entry. Their decisions are final. Entry shall imply the artist's acceptance of the above display policies. AWARDS Cash Prizes and Merchandise Awards. Ribbons will be awarded. Awards Ceremony will be held Tuesday, October 19 st at 6:45pmat the beginning of the RCAS meeting in the basement meeting room of the Richardson Library CALENDAR Entries will be received and picked up on the 2nd floor of the Richardson Public Library - Civic Center Drive & Arapaho; Receiving: October 9, :00 a.m. 12:00 p.m. Pick-up: November 13, :00 a.m. 12:00 p.m. ENTRY FEES $15 for one entry, $25 for two entries CATEGORIES 1. Collage or Mixed Media (2 or more media other than water media are Mixed Media. Collage buildups not to exceed ¼ ) 2. Pastels/Graphics: (Graphics are limited to charcoals, pen & ink, colored and graphite pencil, crayons, woodcuts, etchings and monoprints). 3. Watermedia, including Acrylics, on Paper 4. Oil or Acrylics on Canvas or Hard Surface If you have not entered a 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 Price First Time Entry: Yes No I hereby acknowledge this entry to be solely my work of original concept. I will abide by RCAS display policies. 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 RCAS display policies. Signature

6 Volume 45, Issue 1 September, Designing Directions Ready, Set, Go! An exciting year is ahead for our wonderful art society! I am so proud to be your President this year mainly because of all of you who make RCAS an absolutely outstanding art group - not only for your talent but your generosity of spirit. I am assured, because of our past accomplishments, we represent our city and surrounding areas with deserved pride. One of your Board s and my goals this year is to become more visible to the residents so they can share in the opportunities to create, display and grow in their artistic talent. Some exciting announcements that will help implement this goal are: #1 RCAS has been chosen to be the subject of The Scene section in the Fall issue of the local publication, Richardson Living magazine, which is mailed to 20,000 residents of Richardson. I am so indebted to them for choosing us to feature in this section! #2 RCAS has been nominated by a private citizen to receive the prestigious Business and Industry Award given by the Richardson Chamber of Commerce! We will not know if we actually won until later in the fall, but what an honor to be nominated! This award is given to a public sector or non-profit entity, or an educational institution (may be Richardson-based or not), for its impact and distinguished service to the businesses and citizens of Richardson as evidenced by a recent achievement milestone. The recent winners of this award were UTD and the Richardson Symphony Orchestra! Illustrious company, indeed! Last, but not least, please respond to the Survey in this Sketchpad issue we NEED to know your opinions and suggestions to make this year a fulfilling one for all. Susan Richardson Civic Art Society PO Box Richardson, TX Red label, please renew membership Black label, thanks for renewing October 19th Demo Oils with John Pototschnik 2 Day Workshop, Oct 22/23 at Artist s Showplace