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April & May Workshops

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@ Woorinen South Community Hall

First Wednesday @ Woorinen South Community Hall:

April 5th:  Pen & Wash with Lorri lambert $5 (plus normal hall fee) $20 non members

Archival pens supplied.  BYO watercolours and paper A5 or A4 (can be supplied if needed)

May (no workshop due to Kerryn Finch Sat 6th)

Still life painting by Kerryn Finch, Kerang based artist.

Kerryn Finch Workshop: Expressive Still Life

Sat 6th May 10am—3pm

$60 members  $80 guests


Kerryn loves painting still-life , but with some quirks and things not typically seen in traditional still-life painting. 

Her style has developed over time, and Kerryn describes it as being a bit like her own language.  She paints the things that have meaning to her, whether that’s a packet of chips, or a CD cover or some flowers from her garden, it’s her unique view of the world. 

Kerryn is exhibiting at Mildura 6th April to 28th May.  https://www.milduraartscentre.com.au/WhatsOnPages/Exhibitions/On-the-Table.aspx

She also has a Facebook page for her art.

https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100063605355171

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How to photograph your artwork

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DIGITAL CAMERA PHOTOGRAPHY TIPS

  1. Hang your work on the wall. Find a neutral coloured wall (white or grey) and hang your work at the height where the middle of your piece will be parallel to where your camera is pointing – either on a tripod or sitting on a hard surface, such as a shelf or table.

2.     Light your work. If shooting indoors, make sure you shoot in a room with plenty of windows and natural light. Avoid direct sunlight on your artwork as this may create glare and affect the colours of your photograph.  You can light your work with lamps. For 2D works, all you need is two lights. (Preferably using Daylight bulbs). Place the lights halfway between the camera and your work on the wall at a 45-degree angle pointing towards the wall (this angle will help eliminate any glare you might get from the lights). If you are still experiencing glares from the lights – you can diffuse the lights with white sheets in front of them. See image for camera placement.

3.    Once your artwork is hung on the wall and lit with lamps, double check that the camera is set to where the lens lines up with the middle of the painting.  The artwork should take up the majority of the frame in your picture. The ISO and aperture of your camera are very important to get clear, crisp and bright images of your artwork. In this case, since we want very crisp images, we want a low ISO. Studio shots will generally be shot at ISO 100. The f-stop of the aperture of your camera adjusts how much light is let through the lens by making the opening bigger or smaller. The higher the number, the less light is being passed through. With a DSLR the ideal range for shooting artworks is between f-8 and f-11. Set your camera’s timer to four or five seconds so that pressing the shutter button doesn’t create a shake in your image.

#NOTE Look up specific instructions for your Camera or Smart Phone for step 3

4.     Take the picture!

WATCH THIS VIDEO!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AQmt8y9V6wc&ab_channel=PaulRichmond
Photo editing app demonstrated in this video that you can download:  Snapseed

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Save the Date!

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SAT 10TH SEPT: LANDSCAPES WITH JON LAM

An image of Jon Lam demonstrating painting techniques
Jon demonstrating during his water effects workshop

$50 members $70 non members

*If insufficient numbers full price of $70 will apply to all participants

For those who came to Jon’s previous workshop in 2018 you will remember HIS relaxed and helpful tutoring.

Jon paints for the sheer pleasure it gives him. He has won over 40 awards during his career and he seems to be going from strength to strength with 5 successful entries in this year’s Camberwell Art Show!

Jon is competent with watercolour, oil, acrylic and pastels and his works vary between traditional to contemporary.

Bring some landscape reference photos and your own choice of medium for this one! Oils, Acrylics, Watercolour!

Bookings essential!!

Visit Jon’s Facebook page or website:

https://www.facebook.com/jonfonglam

https://jonfonglam.wixsite.com/mysite

And on the Ballarat Art Society page:

Jon Lam
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Expressive Portraits with Paul Oswin

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Sat 25th June:

$50 members ($70 non members) 10am – 3pm

Paul Oswin Portraits


Pauls workshops have become very popular across the state and beyond.  Loosen up and experiment with expressive watercolour and charcoal techniques to create unique portraits.  Bring your own photos and materials.  Portraits can be human or animal.  (list to be provided when you book).

https://www.pauloswinart.com/

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The year so far…

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February: Finally back together after the summer break! No workshops but it was wonderful catching up with everyone. Had an AGM and set some ideas for the year. Also instigated a last Friday of the month catch up cuppa date to enable the two groups to get together. Tuesday at the Motel has a cap of 6 but we can still have up to 20 at the Woorinen Hall. Then another lockdown on 12th Feb!

March: Funky Trees with Merrilyn Kemp. We had a lot of fun painting these and the workshop consultation lasted weeks with the final one completed in June 🙂

April: Paverpol with Helen Mac. PaverPol is a fun 3D sculpture using wire frame and then covering in fabric dipped in special hardening cement like stuff! (very technical description)

May: Collage on one day ( a diy) session

May: Clay heads with Di Giddings. It was lovely to be able to have former member Di back for a visit and to run another clay workshop for us. Some really interesting results. Check out Kylie’s wonderful patina finish.

June: Another snap lockdown slowed us down a bit but we kept working on our funky trees!

I just had to add Reike’s fantastic pyrography! Also check out Sue’s lovely maggies (these are featured as our current image on the Facebook group).

Coming up July 7th: Abstract Trees and Rocks with Merrilyn Kemp (see next post for)
Please post your latest work or email Lorri your images if you don’t know how!

cheers Lorri 🙂

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Workshops March & April

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First Wednesday Workshops!
The First Wednesday each month will be an in-house workshop facilitated by one of our members. These will be held at the Woorinen South Community Hall. The Committee have the first couple organised but would love input into subjects and mediums members would like to try or re-visit.

March: Collage 2D and 3D
Wednesday 3rd from 10am Cost: $5
Explore the difference between collage and decoupage, bring along all kinds of paper, fabrics, other embellishments, scissors, glue and something to stick it on! Bring something 3D for an extra challenge like this cute little ceramic duck covered in rice paper. (Rice paper is quite thin and can be purchased locally from Hillbilly Scrappin’ )

Decoupage or Collage? Either one the duck is cute!

April: Paverpol
Wednesday 7th and 14th. Starts 10am
This is a two day workshop and those who have done this previously can help newbies to get started. Costs and a list of materials you need to bring will be provided to those who are interested. Please let Judy or Lorri if you wish to attend.

Our last Paverpol workshop was very successful.
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September News

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2019 Workshops Summary

This year we have a wonderful variety of workshops including Water effects with Jon Lam, Paverpol sculptures with Helen & Judy, Watercolour with Ross Paterson and Clay sculpted heads with Di.  Combined with our First Tuesdays it has been a very eventful year!

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AGM

Thanks to everyone who attended our AGM this week.  Judy Brawn and Lorri Lambert have been re-elected to President & Secretary.  The position of Treasurer is still open.

Biddy Pierce will be assisting Lorri with media and Maxine Harrop will be coordinating morning tea.

Exciting news!

Due to growth in numbers we will have 2 days of art available!

Tuesdays 9.30am -1.30pm at the Murray River Motel, Campbell St Swan Hill.
(Gold coin donation) AND Wednesdays 9.00am – 1.00pm at Woorinen South Community Hall, starting 2nd October. ($5 per week)

Come to one or come to both!  Art materials can be provided for beginners to come & try!
Cuppa and bikkies included.
Melbourne Cup

Tuesday November 5th @ the Motel
Bring something to share for Cup Day morning Tea & don’t forget your hat!

Christmas Celebration

Lunch will be on Tuesday … December at Java Spice.  Bookings to Norma or Lorri.

Swan Hill Show

Schedule is now out!  We support the show committee each year with a donation towards prizes in the art section.  We also help hang artworks and we will be asking for helpers in show week – please help if you can, dates to be advised.

MONTHLY MEMBER WORKSHOPS

FIRST TUESDAY WORKSHOPS ARE NOW FIRST WEDNESDAYS @ WOORINEN SOUTH COMMUNITY HALL!

Wednesday October 2nd – Plein Air (painting outside) Hints and tips for making the most of catching light, making quick sketches and more!

Wednesday November 6th @ Woorinen South Community Hall from 9am.  Workshop starts @ 10am

Upcoming Projects

Business cards: these will be given to members on request to hand out as needed.

Promotional Brochure: Lorri has completed.  This will be placed at Information Centre, The Regional Art Gallery and Library.  Please ask for a bundle to distribute to other suitable locations such as Post Offices/stores in outlying towns.

Red Cross Fundraiser October: MASH will have a stall for this event.  Small artworks would be the most suitable plus any crafty items you make.   Please contact Lorri or Jenny to find out more.

Food & Wine Show March 2020: We will be having a stall in conjunction with the Artisan market.  Details to come.

Mothers Day Fundraiser April 2020: We will be holding an exhibition with art for sale and a % of proceeds to local cancer support group.  More details early next year.

PRESIDENT:  Judy Brawn  M: 0448 918 771   Email: brawnjudy@gmail.com

SECRETARY: Lorri Lambert  M: 0467 879 261  Email:  lorog42@hotmail.com

Find us on Facebook! www.facebook.com/groups/290342061365987/

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October/November News

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TUESDAY ART GROUP @ Murray River Motel 9.30am – 1.30pm

2018 Dates: October 23, 30   November 6, 13, 20 ,27  December 4, 11, 18

2019 Dates: (January No Art Group) Resuming 5th February 2019

WORKSHOPS

August: Ross Paterson Pastels

A very successful workshop was held at Tooleybuc and some beautiful work created!

FIRST TUESDAYS: September – Pastels

Members brought along their artwork from the Ross Paterson workshop and we shared pastels, techniques and ideas.  The workshop was held at Neighbourhood house in the art room adjacent to the Men’s Shed.  The space does not have much natural light and it was very dusty due to the woodwork next door and the ceramics.

FIRST TUESDAYS: October – Barbed Wire

Joy Jones led a fascinating workshop using barbed wire as the model.  Members learned how to paint this Aussie icon using watercolour and gouache.  For those who missed out Joy is willing to repeat the lesson on a future date.  We were joined by some members from the Moulamein art group and its always great to meet & share ideas.  Big thanks to Joy for sharing her knowledge.

barbed wire

WORKSHOPS IN 2019

First Tuesdays February, March & April 2019

Still Life: using a different style and a range of ideas each month (not just a vase of flowers) in preparation for our Gallery exhibition in May.

Weekend workshops planned include: Mosaics, Printmaking, PaverPol (sculpture) and watercolour with Ross Paterson.

Any other ideas?  Please email or talk to Judy or Lorri.

# Note: There will be no scheduled workshops for November/December/January

Show Winners

Congratulations to members who won prizes at the Swan Hill Show art competition this year. Riekie: 1st prize pencil drawing and 1st prize collage Helen P: Encouragement Award for her paint pouring.  Merrilyn: 1st acrylic, 2nd pastel and Joan M: First Watercolour, second Acrylic.

END OF YEAR EVENTS

MELBOURNE CUP DAY
Tuesday 6th November.
Art group as usual PLUS bring a plate to share and don’t forget your hat!!

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XMAS PARTY
Tuesday 11th December, 12 noon.
Boo’s Lakeside Café (Lake Boga)
We will be ordering off the menu and there are Gluten free and Vegetarian options available.  Please Bring a gift to the value of $10.

EXHIBITIONS 2019

Mothers Day

We are working on holding an exhibition in April/May leading into Mothers day.
This will be a ‘Frameless’ exhibition.  Small works on paper or canvas.  The theme is flowers & gardens.

Swan Hill Regional Art Gallery

It is proposed that we will have an exhibition at the Gallery in May.  Theme will be “Still Life” and our monthly workshops will be working towards the exhibition.

 

Membership Now Due!

Fees remain $25 per year!

Please pay ASAP!

Entitles you to discounts on Workshops!

“Painting is poetry that is seen rather than felt, and poetry is painting that is felt rather than seen” Leonardo da Vinci

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Monochromatic Workshop

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FREE In House Workshop with Lorri (visitors $5)

Tuesday 3rd July 10am till noon, Murray River Motel, Campbell Street Swan Hill.

Painting in various shades of a single colour can inform and improve your more advanced, colour-rich work by helping you identify contrast versus relying on hue to build a painting

Old Man Painting - Jim In Monochrome by Anna Rose Bain
Old Man Painting – Jim In Monochrome by Anna Rose Bain

source: https://fineartamerica.com/featured/jim-in-monochrome-anna-bain.html