Oil Portrait Demo by David Kramer

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This Project is funded in part by the City of Richardson through the Richardson Arts Commission Volume 46, Issue 8 May 2012 Oil Portrait Demo by David Kramer May 15, 2012 7:00-8:45 PM Richardson

1 This Project is funded in part by the City of Richardson through the Richardson Arts Commission Volume 46, Issue 8 May 2012 Oil Portrait Demo by David Kramer May 15, :00-8:45 PM Richardson Public Library Basement Meeting Room Award-winning artist Dave Kramer grew up in La Porte, IN, one of six children. He studied fine art at Indiana University and, while still a student, painted illustrations for several design studios. In 1985, he moved to Dallas, TX, and embarked upon a career as a freelance illustrator. He has now moved into the area he truly loves: painting fine art and portraits in a Romantic or Iconic Realism style. BOOK ART Dave painted book illustrations for: Bantam Books Harcourt, Brace Harper Collins Henry Holt Reader's Digest Scholastic Books Tor and many more PET PORTRAITS PEOPLE PORTRAITS I find my most satisfying work to be in the personal and fine art category. Unlike commercial work, where there are many restraints put on me that can stifle creativity, fine art allows me to enjoy the whole painting process. Being able to achieve a higher degree of emotion and texture through the traditional way of oil painting enables me to express more fully my love for people and costumes. I believe this delight is evident in my personal work. Having total control even extends into the framing process, as I have on several occasions made one-of-a-kind frames in my wood shop. Teaching. Dave teaches on Saturdays at the Creative Art Center of Dallas, a non-profit art school. He also gives private lessons at his studio.

2 5 0 + S H OW WINNERS BEST OF SHOW Terlingua Side Kristin Markham Pete Quaid 1st Place in Oil / Acrylics Jars of Clay Susan Martin 1st Place in Mixed Media for Cavern Pauline Caffrey 1st Place in Pastel / Graphics Country Road 2 Davilla Harding 1st Place in Watermedia The Sights and Sounds of Dallas

Linda Ferguson and Debbie Langham announcing 50+ Show winners BEST OF SHOW Kristin Markham WATERMEDIA

Elsa Canfield Prissy, Polly & Pal HM Marianne Phelps My Roots are Showing MA Michael Archer Cup of Joe

ACRYLICS 1st Pete Quaid Jars of Clay 2nd Lucille Carter Texas Yellow Redux 3rd Beth Eschbach Farm to

MIXED MEDIA / COLLAGE 1st Susan Martin Cavern 2nd Harry Shields Getting It Together 3rd LeAnna Markus

Ferguson 100 Degrees in the Shade 3rd Susan Martin Mi Cocina HM Lori Bongiovanni Before the Rain MA

that Pervades" Lucille Carter 2nd Place in Oil / Acrylics for Texas Yellow Redux Harry Shields 2nd

3 Linda Ferguson and Debbie Langham announcing 50+ Show winners BEST OF SHOW Kristin Markham WATERMEDIA 1st Davilla Harding The Sights and Sounds of Dallas 2nd Karin Anderson The Pattern that Pervades 3rd Elsa Canfield Prissy, Polly & Pal HM Marianne Phelps My Roots are Showing MA Michael Archer Cup of Joe MA Judy Stubbs Sweet and Sour MA Ron Stever Early Morning at the Mill MA Carol Powell Broken Snow OIL / ACRYLICS 1st Pete Quaid Jars of Clay 2nd Lucille Carter Texas Yellow Redux 3rd Beth Eschbach Farm to Market HM Ted Houston Suburban Landscape MA Shirley Coleman Poppies MA Janice Hamilton Vases in Orange MIXED MEDIA / COLLAGE 1st Susan Martin Cavern 2nd Harry Shields Getting It Together 3rd LeAnna Markus Labyrinthine HM Barbara Park Fishing PASTEL/GRAPHICS 1st Pauline Caffrey Country Road 2nd Linda Ferguson 100 Degrees in the Shade 3rd Susan Martin Mi Cocina HM Lori Bongiovanni Before the Rain MA Diane McNabb Sunset Over While Sands Karin Michele Anderson - 2nd Place in Watermedia for "The Pattern that Pervades" Lucille Carter 2nd Place in Oil / Acrylics for Texas Yellow Redux Harry Shields 2nd Place in Mixed Media / Collage for "Getting It Together" Linda Ferguson - 2nd Place in Pastel for "110 Degrees in the Shade" 3

APRIL DEMONSTRATION Dr. Jerry McGrew Dr. James McGrew is a truly remarkable person; not only is he proficient in art, he also uses his musical talent professionally.

It is loose, impressionistic and limited to very few values and colors.

NAME TAGS OFFICERS Beth Eschbach Carol Powell Ron Stever Wanda Grice COMMITTEE CHAIRS PAINTING OF THE MONTH Kristin Markham Debbie Berman Dianna Powrie Carol Trythall Rosalinda Trevino-Stone Steve

4 APRIL DEMONSTRATION Dr. Jerry McGrew Dr. James McGrew is a truly remarkable person; not only is he proficient in art, he also uses his musical talent professionally. And he taught us a lot about the art of sketching. To quote him, Sketching is the art of putting down an idea fast. It is dramatically different from drawing. It is loose, impressionistic and limited to very few values and colors. RCAS BOARD PRESIDENT VICE PRESIDENT (Programs) TREASURER SECRETARY PUBLICITY GRAPHIC DESIGNER MEMBERSHIP BLAST YEARBOOK WEBMASTER SKETCHPAD SKETCHPAD MAILING GREETER Assistant Greeter NAME TAGS OFFICERS Beth Eschbach Carol Powell Ron Stever Wanda Grice COMMITTEE CHAIRS PAINTING OF THE MONTH Kristin Markham Debbie Berman Dianna Powrie Carol Trythall Rosalinda Trevino-Stone Steve Miller Helene Levitan Myrna Schmitt Debbie Langham Debbie Langham Suzanne Berry Jackie Johnston HOSPITALITY Coffee: Cookies: TELEPHONE COMMITTEE PHOTOGRAPHER DATA ENTRY Assistant (to train in In show entries) Sally Roberts Donna O Donnell Linda Yeager Barbara Mussett Mickey Archer John Cheney VIDEOGRAPHER Mickey Archer Assistant Videographer Jonesy McConnell MEMBERSHIP SHOW Assistant SHOW CHAIRS YOUNG PEOPLE S SHOW Kathy Elliot Donna Head Debbie Langham 50+ SHOW Linda Ferguson REGIONAL SHOW Data Entry SUMMER SHOW Pete Quaid John Cheney Linda Yeager 4

PRINTS 214-741-1176 Mr. J s Framing & Gallery To suit every artist s needs www.mr-js.

5 PAINTING OF THE MONTH WINNERS And the Winners Are... 2nd Place Mickey Archer "Washington Square" W/C 1st Place Carol Powell "Search at Noon" W/C 3rd Place Lisa Alderson 714 French Quarter Oil 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: West Campbell Road CRITIQUE CORNER Bring your Work in Progress in at 6:00pm or just come to watch Critique Corner was an addition to the RCAS general meetings. We started with only a few brave participants, growing throughout the year. Its purpose is for those who have a work "in progress" and would like positive feedback from the gathered group. 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, May 15 at 6:00pm the Critique Corner. 5

Or, better, come to the Awards Reception, - Sunday, May 13, 6 8:30 pm.- bring your guests for live music, catered goodies, and our Fabulous Awards presentation Over $5,700!

6 Message from the President Susan Martin THE 2012 Regional Show is up!! And judged by the time you get this newsletter. Wonder who will win? It is such an exciting show so all you wonderful RCAS members PLEASE make an effort to get to the Eisemann Center between May 4 May 29. Or, better, come to the Awards Reception, - Sunday, May 13, 6 8:30 pm.- bring your guests for live music, catered goodies, and our Fabulous Awards presentation Over $5,700! I want to personally, in print, say some of the most underrated words in the English language Linda and Pete - thank you for your time and professionalism, Linda for chairing the 50+ Show and Pete for chairing the Regional!! All of us are so fortunate to have you in our society. N ow just a word from me - thank you to my Board and to all you RCASers for being such a wonderful group of artists and friends who volunteer their time and expertise to make this art society, in so many ways, just a fantastic group! I truly love you and have been so lucky to be your president for these past two years. We have the best yet Board coming next year check elsewhere in this issue for the names. Let s all continue having fun together making RCAS even better! With Affection Susan Richardson Civic Art Society P.O. Box Richardson, TX

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