Michael O Keefe. March 18, :30-8:45 PM Richardson Public Library. Figure Drawing. Volume 48, Issue 6. March 2014

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1 This Project is funded in part by the City of Richardson through the Richardson Arts Commission Volume 48, Issue 6 Michael O Keefe Figure Drawing March 2014 March 18, :30-8:45 PM Richardson Public Library Michael O Keefe's art work is necessarily figurative, not because it depends on the object it portrays, but rather because the figure, as an entity in its own right, is the pivot around which his world moves. Michael just completed his third solo exhibition at Valley House Gallery, Jan 18-Feb. 22, 2014 displaying his string drawings, drill drawings, paintings, and sculpture. In general, with my work there are two parts to the narrative; there is the image or the figuration, and there is the material process. All works of art are, in their final state, conclusions of a process. The characters, images and fantasies that are formed in the work are born out of that process. The expression and narratives of the work are rooted in my individualistic mind, but it is the process, the act(ion), that allows the fictions to contend with reality. The process offers me, the creator, an opportunity to discover, allows the work to move through layers of conditioning, experience, influence and desire to a deeper mythic lair.

2 FEBRUARY DEMONSTRATION Jeff Good Watercolor He uses either 140lb or 300lb paper, and tears the paper rather than cutting it because he likes the frazzled edge. Before starting the watercolor, he does a value study using a water soluble graphite stick. The drawing on the watercolor paper is done with a pencil that is anywhere from B to 5B; he never uses an H strength pencil. He starts with an underpainting of warm, loosely applied washes. After that dries, he moves on to establishing values. You need to have the painting in your mind or else you will get lost. While still wet, the wash can be modified. Edges are hard and soft. The Demonstration Painting Jeff Good demonstrating his technique At break time members visit, snack and vote for POM

3 JEFF GOOD S WATERCOLOR WORKS & WORDS Your best teacher is yourself Working Plein Air helps you to take great leaps forward There is no substitute for practice. If you start replicating a photo, you ll get into trouble real fast

4 We want to feature you in the Member Spotlight column when you have made a significant achievement in your art career. Please let us know. Helene Levitan MEMBER SPOTLIGHT hdlevitan@gmail.com Janice Hamilton Workshop Hill Country Art Foundation May 19 22, Cost - $ We will be working in oils or pastels. For information contact- Janice at jgham@att.net or MEETING DEMONSTRATORS DATE ARTIST MEDIUM April 15 Marie Renfro Abstract Acrylic May 20 Richard Prather Oil Landscape WORKSHOP SCHEDULE April Marie Renfro Abstract Acrylic GETTING TO KNOW YOU Personal Art History of RCAS Members Suzanne Morell Berry People are my love and I have been drawing and painting them for as long as I can remember, under the early tutelage of my artist grandmother, Victoria Morell of Shreveport, Louisiana. My favorite medium has been oil, then pastel and, since 1990, caricature...in any medium. That year the Lord gave me the most wonderful "gift" while drawing funny quick sketches of the kids at our church's Fall Festival...What a joy it was drawing their sweet faces; I was hooked!! For years now that has been my vocation, caricaturing at events, creating gift and award caricatures in my home studio and attending International Society of Caricaturists conventions around the country for classes, networking, competition and fun with some of the most amazing people loving people from around the world Coming up in July, I will be returning for the ninth year to Dominican Republic where I teach the Good News of Jesus Christ and share my "gift" of love through caricature with some of the sweetest people on earth. God just keeps giving me joy!! PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS Beasley s Fine Art GICLEE PRINTS Mr. J s Framing & Gallery To suit every artist s needs Artist s Showplace Spanish Village, SW Corner of Coit & Arapaho Phone:

5 February PAINTING OF THE MONTH WINNERS 1st Place Betty Anderson Tulip Trio Watercolor 2nd Place Toni Wengler The Path Beyond Pastel 3rd Place Carol Fairbairn I ve Sheltered Generations Watercolor Thanks to Asel Art, Artists Showplace and the RCAS Board for their support for our monthly competition. SHOW & SHARE CRITIQUE CORNER Bring your Work in Progress in at 6:00pm or just come to watch Suzanne Berry Linda Clary Linda Clary Dachshund We have an RCAS member "discussion leader" to facilitate comments. All artists love a conversation about art!! So be a person in need of critique on a work OR just an interested participant. Remember, we're all still learnin' and need positive suggestions, even the experienced artists. Join the group and bring a painting (only one, please) Tuesday, October 16th at 6:00pm to the Critique Corner. Pen & Ink Note Card, Gift Box and Book 5

6 Message from the President Beth Eschbach March is a busy time of year for RCAS. We have the Rosemary Cheney Show hanging in the library now. It s a representation of the elementary kids art from RISD. Stop up on the second floor to view their creative, colorful works. The Regional Show entries are in and on their way to our juror, Xiang Zhang. Letters of acceptance will arrive around March 31. Best of luck to all our entrants. The 50+ Show has a March 22nd take-in date. This show is open to anyone over age 50, member or not. This year you may enter up to three paintings, so it is sure to be a grand show. Lots of cash and merchandise prizes will be awarded. There is still time to get your work framed and ready for the show. The board has been working on plans for the Season which begins on June 1st. It takes many volunteers to make it all work and we are so thankful for those who help us out year after year. Maybe this is the year you step up and help. Talk to any board member to find out more. Beth Eschbach Richardson Civic Art Society P.O. Box Richardson, TX NEXT MEETING April 15 Marie Renfro Abstract Acrylic