VIEWS CALENDAR March 2014 Issue. March 15 Mini Workshop at Butler Center with Cynthia Schanink

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1 VIEWS March 2014 Issue Mid-Southern Watercolorists, Inc. Web site: CALENDAR 2014 March 15 Mini Workshop at Butler Center with Cynthia Schanink 19 Board Meeting 5:30 Regular Meeting 7:00 Demo by Don Andrews Workshop with Don Andrews ** registration form in this newsletter Mini Workshop with Cynthia: Landscape workshop as we paint wet in wet watercolor, pushing paint in water as we apply it to paper and our spontaneous choices of brush strokes to focus on color and composition *call Caren Garner to sign up at or her at Cost is $20. Send check made out to MSW to Caren at 2515 Krystal Kreek, Conway, April 6 Annual Exhibition closes 7 Pick up paintings from the HAM Board Meeting 5:30 Regular Meeting 7:00 Demo by Cynthia Schanick 19 Mini Workshop at Butler Center with Marlene Gremillion* May 17 Mini Workshop at Butler Center with David Cook* 21 Board Meeting 5:30 Regular Meeting 7:00 Presentation by Bill Barksdale, photographer Tips for Creative Outdoor Photography June 18 Board Meeting 5:30 Regular Meeting 7:00 Demo by Marlene Gremillion

UPCOMING WORKSHOPS MSW workshop policy is to offer two 3-4 day workshops each year using non-member instructors. These workshops are lined up for the future. Make your plans now.

2 UPCOMING WORKSHOPS MSW workshop policy is to offer two 3-4 day workshops each year using non-member instructors. These workshops are lined up for the future. Make your plans now. March 19-22, 2014 Don Andrews ** registration form in this newsletter October 2014 Liam Quan Zhen March 2015 Linda Kemp October 2015 Carl Purcell March 2016 Carol Ann Sherman October 2016 Frank Francese If you have any suggestions for future workshops, please send the names to Cheryl Kellar at or surprised how quickly you ll become adept at introducing lively, believable characters into your landscape paintings. It s fun to capture man s relationship to nature or even his awkward contrast to his environment. We ll explore a variety of ways to use the human form as an accent, point of interest, or dominant character in landscape paintings. Don s class is geared to artists at all levels with lots of daily demonstrations and personal attention. The fee for this 4-day workshop is $250. Suggested donation for the demo at the MSW meeting March 19 is $5. If you would like to pay for both, you may send a check in the amount of $255. Please make your check payable to MSW. Enrollment is on a firstcome first-served basis after this notice is posted in the MSW Views. Space is limited to 25 artists. We will open enrollment to nonmembers only if our membership does not fill the class. PAINTING FIGURES IN THE LANDSCAPE with DON ANDREWS! Sponsored by Mid-Southern Watercolorists March 19 22, 2014, 9:00 a.m. To 4:00 p.m. Unitarian Universalist Church 1818 Reservoir Road, Little Rock, AR Introducing the human element will give your landscape paintings an accent like nothing else can. It seems we all make the same mistakes when attempting to paint figures, and once you know what you re doing wrong, you ll be REFUNDS WILL BE MADE ONLY IF ANOTHER PERSON IS AVAILABLE TO TAKE THE CLASS. Cut along this line and send with your fee. **Checks will not be cashed until the workshop begins. Name Address Phone Amount Mail to: Cheryl Kellar Ridgetop Drive If workshop is full, please add my name to the waiting list Sherwood, AR Yes No cheryl@cherylkellar.com You will be sent a notification as to whether or not you are in the workshop. If you are not in the workshop and do not wish to be on a waiting list, your check will be returned.

3 2014 Annual Exhibition Congratulations Carrie Waller Gold Award Richard Stephens Silver Award Margaret Harrell Bronze Award

4 Congratulations to our four new signature members: Ron Kinkaid, Margaret Harrell, Susan Santa Cruz, and George Wittenberg! President s Award Karlyn Holloway Doris Wmson Mapes Memorial Award Sheila Pasons-Talley Austin Wiggins Memorial Award Ron Kinkaid

5 The Penco company Award Sandra Marson Carolyn Baker Award Carol Flori Jacquelyn Kaucher 1 st Timer Award Diana Foote Arkansas League of Artists Award Jeannie Knod Edwards

6 Art Outfitters Materials Award Honorable Mention Ruth Fein Family of Doris Wmson Mapes Photos from the Opening of the Exhibition Ruth Byrn, President

7 February Meeting Carrie Waller Demonstration

Obituary for Albert Earnest Faver, Jr. Albert Earnest Faver, Jr., 56, of White Hall, died Saturday, December 28, 2013 at Jefferson Regional Medical Center.

8 Obituary for Albert Earnest Faver, Jr. Albert Earnest Faver, Jr., 56, of White Hall, died Saturday, December 28, 2013 at Jefferson Regional Medical Center. He was born May 30, 1957 in Pine Bluff, son of Albert Earnest Faver, Sr. and Margie Lorene Lutrell Faver. Mr. Faver was reared and received his early education in Altheimer and DeWitt, graduating from De Witt High School. He earned his BA in music from the University of Central Arkansas. He taught music in the Pine Bluff School District for many years before becoming the art teacher at L.L. Owen Elementary School in Watson Chapel. Mr. Faver was very talented in both art and music. He sang in productions at the Arkansas Opera Theatre, also known as the Wildwood Park for the Arts. He was a member of the Mid- Southern Watercolorists, Arkansas Arts Center and Thea Foundation. Albert was recently selected to have one of his paintings displayed at the Arkansas Historical Museum. He was known to many as Bubba. Opportunities On Location Painting Artists Retreat April 8, 9, 10, 2014 at Mt Nebo Cynthia Schanink is a signature member of the Mid-Southern Watercolorist. She is a recipient of numerous awards including best of show in several Arkansas Art Exhibits. She is active in several local art groups and published in Gathering of Artists II and exhibits her paintings at the River Valley Arts Center. The creative artist will come out in you at this landscape plein air paint-out as we paint our feelings related to the landscape of Mount Nebo. We will begin the day with a watercolor demonstration at the location. This three day workshop includes meals, lodging, lessons and a show in October at the River Valley Arts Center with purchase awards from local businesses. Cost $240 Call **** Richard Stephens offers workshops throughout Arkansas. Check his website and/or Facebook. Plein Air Painters of Arkansas Dates and Locations for 2014 Apr 19 May 17 Jun 21 Sept 20 Oct 18 Nov 15 Wildwood Park St. Joseph s Maumelle Park The Clinton Center The Old Mill Two Rivers Park For more information call Victoria Harvey, coordinator at

A VERY SPECIAL OPPORTUNITY! An Auction of a Painting by Paul George WHO: The Highest Bidder WHAT: The painting Paul George did when he demo d for MSW in October 2013.

9 A VERY SPECIAL OPPORTUNITY! An Auction of a Painting by Paul George WHO: The Highest Bidder WHAT: The painting Paul George did when he demo d for MSW in October The painting is on a full sheet of watercolor paper (22x30) and is not framed or matted. It is valued at $2400. New England artist Paul George has a BS from Northeastern University, Boston, MA. He is signature member of the National Watercolor Society and is also an active member of the New England Watercolor Society, Cape Cod AA, North Shore AA and former Vice President of the Rockport Art Association. He has also won the Winsor & Newton Award for Excellence in Watercolor at the National Watercolor Society. He has won many awards including the Gold Medal from the New England Watercolor Society. His work is in collections throughout the United States and Europe. Paul resides in Ipswich, MA, own a gallery, and teaches watercolor and oil painting workshops. WHEN: The bid will open at $250 on March 1, 2014, and closes at 9:00 p.m., March 31, The minimum raise of bid is $50. WHERE: Mid-Southern Watercolorists Facebook page. You may bid as often as you wish. If you prefer your identity to be private, you may contact Cheryl Kellar at Cheryl@cherylkellar.com, and she will publish your bids anonymously. WHY: Paul George gifted us with this beautiful painting in order that we may use it as an MSW fundraiser, so please share this with your friends also. Happy bidding!!

Arkansas Arts Center 2013 Traveling Show PLEIN AIR ON THE WHITE RIVER APRIL 30 - MAY 3, 2014 BIG SPRING PARK COTTER, ARKANSAS All Media Works on Paper & Works on Canvas $5000 (approximately) Cash &

10 Arkansas Arts Center 2013 Traveling Show PLEIN AIR ON THE WHITE RIVER APRIL 30 - MAY 3, 2014 BIG SPRING PARK COTTER, ARKANSAS All Media Works on Paper & Works on Canvas $5000 (approximately) Cash & Merchandise Award Juror: Nationally acclaimed landscape artist Bruce Peil, of Athens, Texas, will be the competition juror at Plein Air On the White River He has been featured in several leading art publications including Art Journal America Landscapes, Southwest Art, and The Artist s Magazine. Entry Fee: Adult Division $50 Quick Draw $10 Fee Includes: Demo by Bruce Peil ~ Thursday evening welcome dinner ~ Friday plein Air breakfast and evening barbecue dinner ~ awards ceremony, reception, art show and sale ~ paint out maps ~ event gift Discounts for artists at area motels Visit White River Artists on Facebook For More Information whiteriverartists@gmail.com Phone: (870) WHITE RIVER ARTISTS P.O. BOX 369 COTTER, AR The following MSW members have their paintings in this show: Gary Alexander, Beverly Austin, Sandy Barksdale, Justin Bryant, Judi Coffey, L.S. Eldridge, Deena Harkins, Marsha Harris, Mary Nancy Henry, Karlyn Holloway, Sue Hunter, John Keller, Jeannie Knod-Edwards, Linda Larey, Sandra Marson, Jason Sacran, Cynthia Schanink, and Carrie Waller. One scheduled stop on the tour is the University of Arkansas Fort Smith May 1 June 30. Arkansas Arts Center 2014 Traveling Show The AAC has now chosen the following artists from our 2014 exhibition to be in the 2014 traveling show: Gary Alexander, Justin Bryant, Ruth Byrn, Jeannie Knod Edwards, L.S. Eldridge, Ruth Fein, Carol Flori, Diana Foote, Jeannie Fry, Karlyn Holloway, John E. Keller, Linda Larey, Sandra Marson, Yuri Ozaki, Luanne Stone, Gary Weeter, and George Wittenberg. (Artists you should have received an with a form to complete and return! Very important!) ******

From the Desk of Regional Advisor Director, Charlotte Rierson Congrats to Our Regional Advisors that got into the Juried Annual Exhibition. The Regional Advisors are Sandy Barksdale, Cotter; John E.

11 From the Desk of Regional Advisor Director, Charlotte Rierson Congrats to Our Regional Advisors that got into the Juried Annual Exhibition. The Regional Advisors are Sandy Barksdale, Cotter; John E. Kellar, Searcy; Linda Larey, Texarkana; Sheila Parson-Talley, Conway; Cynthia Schanink, Mt. Nebo; Richard Stephens, Hot Springs. Our Regional Advisors graciously volunteer their time in promoting MSW programs and special events. Please look in your MSW Director for the Advisor in your area. They are listed from where they reside. There is a map color coded for their region. I personally want to thank these outstanding Regional Advisors. They are great artists and recognized leaders in our Art World. Special congrats to Regional Advisors, Richard Stephens MSW Silver Award Winner and Sheila Parsons-Talley the Doris Wmson Mapes Memorial Award winner. The Language of Art (This comes from a deck of cards recently purchased at the Cleveland Museum of Art, copyright Dona Budd) Diptych, Triptych, Polytych A diptych is a pair of hinged panels, based on the form of ancient writing tablets that are painted or carved. A triptych is a set of three such panels, the outer panels or wings hinged so that they can fold inward to cover the center panel. A polytych is composed of more than three hinged panels. This form was originally used as part of the Catholic altarpiece that appeared early in the thirteenth century and portrayed religious subjects. It was not unusual for portraits of patrons, in devotional attitudes, to appear in side panels. An exquisite example of a triptych is the Portinare Altarpiece (c. 1475) in the Uffizi gallery in Florence. Officers and Chairpersons Ruth Byrn Jeannie Fry Cheryl Hall Paula Kalina Selma Blackburn for the 2013/2014 President Vice President and President-Elect Treasurer Secretary Corresponding Secretary Membership Fiscal Year is June1 May 31 Go to the MSW website and print and fill out a membership form. Make your check for $35 payable to MSW. Mail the membership form and the check to: Membership Chairperson, MSW P. O. Box Little Rock, AR Meetings are held at the ARKANSAS ARTS CENTER 9th & Commerce / MacArthur Park Little Rock, Arkansas Use the south entrance Meetings start at 7 pm but come early for the social hour with cookies and drink.

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VIEWS CALENDAR January 2014 Issue. Historic Arkansas Museum 10-4 pm. Mid-Southern Watercolorists, Inc. April

VIEWS CALENDAR January 2014 Issue. Historic Arkansas Museum 10-4 pm. Mid-Southern Watercolorists, Inc. April VIEWS CALENDAR 2014 January 2014 6-10 Shipped entries due 13 Deliver paintings to HAM, Historic Arkansas Museum 10-4 pm 15 Board Meeting 5:30 Regular Meeting 7:00 Presentation/Critique by Chris Krupinski,