Check out their website http://www.ecotreasures.education/ for more information.
Art Party!
Jennifer Bentson talked about "How To Paint the Oaks" and how she gained a grant to paint the Oaks of Pasadena.
For those who brought their own paints and sketch pads, Jennifer guided them through trying their own painting of the Oaks.
There was food, wine and soda along with live music by Steve McCrosky to paint by.
Chuck Kovacic demonstrated the use of water-based oils and plein air painting. He also give a short talk about his trip to China.
Sasha Tarakanov-Plax demonstrated still life in oil and/or watercolor while mentoring in all mediums.
Special Mini Art Show at the Monthly San Fernando Valley Art Club Meeting
This special mini show was for "mini" art done in February and March.
Size: no larger than 16 square inches (4x4, 3x5 or 2x8, or 1x16). Sculpture and 3D limited to 16 square inches (4x4x4). All media was welcome.
Prizes: First Place - $20, Second Place - $10, Third Place - $5 (Must attend March 7th meeting to enter or win). Winners were chosen by popular vote. Mini easels were provided.
Jane Thorpe is a commercial artist who also works in fine art. Her current focus is on plein air painting in oil. She demonstrated plein air using former nocturne/ full moon studies.
More information about Jane can be found in her website: janethorpeart.com.
Adria Becker demonstrated life drawing using a live (clothed) model. Audience participated with their own materials.
Additional information about Adria can be found on her website: http://www.adriabecker.com/.
Arlene Weinstock did a presentation on her colored pencil technique with pet portraits and landscapes. She also give a 20 minute slide show about optical mixing and frottage (obtaining textural effects or images by rubbing lead, chalk, charcoal, etc. on paper laid over a granular surface). Supplies were handed out for artists to experiment with frottage.
Additional information about Arlene can be found on her website: http://arlenew.com/
Loraine Veeck demonstrated soft pastels.
Eco Treasures showed how to reuse materials that they brought to the meeting. The audience participated in the creative art experience.
Everyone is welcome to attend the San Fernando Valley Art Club board meetings. The next one is scheduled for Monday, October 30, 2017 at Milton Decker's home.
*Email Milton at [email protected] for his address.
Rea Nagel demonstrated mixed media (acrylic and watercolor).
Annual San Fernando Valley Art Club Holiday Party
Come join us at our holiday party! It's a time to socialize with fellow artists and visitors while enjoying potluck food and drink. Bring finger food - either savory or sweet.
Calendar
Tue
03
Jan
2017
6:30 to 9:00 pmSan Fernando Valley Arts & Cultural Center, 18312 Oxnard Street, Tarzana
Tue
07
Feb
2017
6:30 to 9:00 pmSan Fernando Valley Arts & Cultural Center, 18312 Oxnard Street, Tarzana
Tue
07
Mar
2017
6:30 to 9:00 pmSan Fernando Valley Arts & Cultural Center, 18312 Oxnard Street, Tarzana
Tue
07
Mar
2017
6:30 to 9:00 pmSan Fernando Valley Arts & Cultural Center, 18312 Oxnard Street, Tarzana
Tue
04
Apr
2017
6:30 to 9:00 pmSan Fernando Valley Arts & Cultural Center, 18312 Oxnard Street, Tarzana
Tue
02
May
2017
6:30 to 9:00 pmSan Fernando Valley Arts & Cultural Center, 18312 Oxnard Street, Tarzana
Tue
06
Jun
2017
6:30 to 9:00 pmSan Fernando Valley Arts & Cultural Center, 18312 Oxnard Street, Tarzana
Fri
09
Jun
2017
Thu
29
Jun
2017
Creative Arts Center Gallery, 1100 West Clark Avenue, Burbank, CA 91506
Tue
05
Sep
2017
6:30 to 9:00 pmSan Fernando Valley Arts & Cultural Center, 18312 Oxnard Street, Tarzana
Tue
03
Oct
2017
6:30 to 9:00 pmSan Fernando Valley Arts & Cultural Center, 18312 Oxnard Street, Tarzana
Mon
30
Oct
2017
6:00 to 8:00 pmMilton Decker's Home*
Tue
07
Nov
2017
6:30 to 9:00 pmSan Fernando Valley Arts & Cultural Center, 18312 Oxnard Street, Tarzana
Tue
05
Dec
2017
6:30 to 9:00 pmSan Fernando Valley Arts & Cultural Center, 18312 Oxnard Street, Tarzana