President s Message. Officers for 2016/2017. The Practical Side of Painting Postcards

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1 It took me years to figure out that the stamps didn't have to all go on the front - that some could be put on the back too so as not to cover the entire painting! The backpack: I pack all the art supplies in my small back pack. I balance the metal box and paper block on my knees when I sit on the curb, a step, or the street or on the ground. Sometimes I stand or lean. I pack paper towels along with plastic containers of water. I will purchase a couple of bottled waters, drink them, and then use my knife's scissors to cut them and use their bottoms as containers. I have been known to forget the paper towels; in that case I take some extra paper napkins from a restaurant or a roll of toilet paper from the room. I figure it all goes for a good cause! President s Message The Practical Side of Painting Postcards While David Cook and I were on a "plein air" venture, he suggested I write about what I do when I paint and mail back postcards from those far off locations. So here goes. Suitcase: I pack everything I use in my one checked bag. I mark the metal case of the supplies as Art Stuff. I buy the 7x 10 watercolor paper blocks by Aquarelle and pack them - one hot and one cold press. One time I found a note the bag had been inspected - I hope they found my metal case, opened it and learned that it was indeed filled with art stuff! Metal box with art supplies: The brushes, paint tubes ( it holds several), pencils, pens and Swiss army knife (a must) go into in a small (8 x10) metal case. This box was designed and sold for the purpose of taking a few art supplies. It includes a nice little tray that fits over the other things and is a palette. 8 inch x 10 inch Aquarelle by Arches watercolor blocks: They are 7" x 10," the size various post offices like, do not cost too much to mail, and they are a nice size and the correct paper weight to do a painting on. The local post office: I wait until all paintings are complete and ready to be mailed. Usually it's a chore to find the post office (they're disappearing learned nowadays). The personnel are great for the most part. They usually speak in their own language. We have some phrases to try to explain what we are trying to mail. After we place the stamps, they postmark and mail the postcards. Then It's up to the mail gods! Once I mailed three postcard paintings in a mail box without stamps and they were lost forever! This process and the post office stories are all on my web site, postcard-art-gallery.com. Officers for 2016/2017 George Wittenberg Annette Garner Cheryl Hall Sue Buford ARKANSAS ARTS CENTER President President-Elect Treasurer Secretary 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.

2 REGIONAL ADVISORS: We have several members from throughout the state and neighboring states that work with MSW. See list included here Charlotte Rierson - Fairfield Bay includes Cleburne, Stone, Van Buren Janis Gill Ward - Fayetteville includes Washington, Benton, Carroll, Madison Kay Aclin -Ft. Smith includes Crawford, Sebastian, Franklin, Logan, Johnson Gloria Garrison- Russellville includes Pope, Newton, Yell, Scott Sheila Parsons- Conway includes Perry, Conway, Faulkner Sandy Barksdale - Cotter includes Boone, Marion, Baxter, Fulton, & Southern Missouri Sue Coon- Mt. View includes Searcy Izard, Stone Sharp, Lawrence, Independence, Jackson Sally Papich - Jonesboro includes Randolph, Clay, Greene, Poinsetti, Craighead, Mississippi, Crittenden Bill Branch - Helena/Memphis, Tenn. includes Lee, Phillips, Monroe, Arkansas John Keller- Searcy includes White, Woodruff, Prairie, Lonoke, St. Francis, Cross Inis Ray -Pine Bluff includes Jefferson, Cleveland, Grant, Dallas, Lincoln Richard Stephens-Hot Springs includes Hot Springs, Saline, Garland, Clark, Pike, Montgomery Howard, Polk Sarah Merkle- El Dorado includes Union, Ashley, Chicot, Drew, Bradley, Calhoun & Northwest Louis. Linda Larey- Texarkana, TX includes Columbia, Ouachita, Sevier, Miller, Little River, Lafayette, Hempstead, Nevada Mary Ann Stafford includes Pulaski Judy Coffee-Houston, TX, advisor at large WAYS TO BE IN TOUCH WEBSITE: On the website you can find the latest VIEWS, information about workshops and exhibitions, and see galleries of past exhibition paintings by members. GOOGLE GROUP: With membership you will receive announcements, information and the newsletter via this group. If you are NOT receiving it in your , either check your scam folder or contact Marlene Gremillion to ensure she has your correct information. FACEBOOK: We are on Facebook, just go and like us!!! DIRECTORY: The 2015/2016 issue is now out. Be sure that MSW has your correct information. Contact Mary Anne Garnett if you have had any changes. NEWSLETTER: Our newsletters are available online thru our website and received through the GoogleGroup system. Send your ideals pictures, awards, sells, shows and any information you want published 5 days before the end of each month. Sandymarson44@comcast.net March 2017 October 2017 March 2018 Spring 2019 October 2018 UPCOMING WORKSHOPS Michael Holter Kathleen Conover Iain Stewart Michael Bailey Lori Goldstein Warren Suggestions for future workshops, please send the names to Paula Kalina at ptkalina@hotmail.com MSW workshop policy is to offer two 3-4 day workshops each year using non-member instructors. Future Mini Workshop Dates **They will be held at the St. Luke s church in NLR** Other details to follow in future newsletters Call Caren Garner to sign up! November 19/David Cook WATERCOLOR WITH THE MASTERS - O'Keeffe, Monet, Signac, Burchfield, Homer, Bonnard, and more. This workshop will start us on a journey to explore the lives and paintings of Master Artists. We will paint Georgia O'Keeffe's "Red Mesa", Claude Monet's "Effects of Drawings and step-by-step instruction will be provided by David Paul Cook. Bring your usual watercolor gear and supplies, including 9" x 12" watercolor papers. Painting Charles Burchfield's "Grain Elevators (Evans)", Winslow Homer's "Burnt Mountain", and Pierre Bonnard's "Saint Tropez Landscape" will await us at a future MSW mini-workshop.

3 SHEILA PARSONS FRANK FRANCESE WORKSHOP Frank Francese conducted a 3-day workshop for the members of MSW. Each day he created two landscapes using large shapes and vivid colors. After the demo s the class was challenged to create their own works following his instructions. November 16, 2016 Sheila Parsons will present the program at the MSW monthly meeting. Sheila has been a professional artist and workshop instructor since She received her masters in art from the prestigious Pratt Institute in New York. She has been an assistant to Milford Zornes on over 30 watercolor workshops and has led her own workshops all across the United States, in Italy, Ireland, Mexico, Wales, Greece, Spain and France. Her work is included in public and private collections in Europe, Mexico and the USA. She does vibrant and colorful paintings of landscapes, florals and street scenes. She is a Diamond signature member of the MSW, a member of Oklahoma Watercolor Association and Midwest Watercolor Association and has served on the faculty of the Arkansas Arts. For more information visit SHEILA PARSONS-ARTVENTURES at sparsons.com. Day 1 demo An artist is not paid for his labour but for his vision James MacNeill Whistler Frank s paintings Day 1

4 Day 3 Roy Crawford Day 2

5 AND IF YOU WANT TO PRINT IN VISIONS: George Wittenberg is having an Exhibit of his original watercolors in his "Warehouse Studio" It is called "Small Medium Large" 70 pieces of original art are shown It is at 1509 Louisiana Street in Little Rock it is Saturday the 12th from 11AM to 4PM there will be food served. Some of the art shown: Class work by MSW members Barga Italy Porch x 13 Postcard from France 7 x 10 Presidential Library 9 x 12

6 47 ANNUAL JURIED EXHIBITION ACCEPTED ARTIST 24 th Annual Mid-Southern Watercolorists Special Open Membership Exhibition. Still time to view the Member Show at Laman Library, Argenta Branch. Pick up Paintings November 12, 2016 between 9 am and 1 pm. Library closes at 1:00. Thanks to Sarah Johnson, MSW Special Exhibition Chairperson and all the members that showed their work. December Christmas Party Saturday, December 10 th at 11:00am until 2:00 pm George will recognize the new Signature Artist and the Regional members. Held in the Canvas Restaurant inside Arkansas Art Center. There will be a small gift exchange for those wanting to participate. NOTE: No regular meeting in December or January. Think left and think right, and think low, and think high. Oh, the things you can think up if only you try. Dr. Seuss Members are urged to donate towards this year s Annual Juried Show. Your support is needed. Payton Bishop, Ways and Means Chairperson.