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October, 2016 Edmonton Art Club

Almira can be reached at [email protected].

Next meeting: Thursday, October 13, 7:00 p.m.

with Dr. Allan BallWestend Senior Activity Centre

9629 - 176 StreetEdmonton

www.edmontonartclub.com

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Newsletter Contents

Honourary Members 1Critique Corner 1 to 4Schoarship Reports 4Members’ News 5June Social 6Upcoming Opportunities 7-9For members only:• Minutes 10• What’s Coming Up,

Executive list 11

October,2016

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Feature Artist: Almira Baimutatova

Almira was bo rn and r a i s ed i n

Almaty, Kazakh-stan She attended the Faculty of Art, Almaty State Uni-versity, from 1995-1999. In 2007 Almi-

ra immigrated to Canada and continues to work as a batik artist and art teacher of art .

Since 1999, Almira has been working with batik technique and has had solo exhibitions in the USA, Moscow, Ka-zakhstan and Canada. Her works are not batiks in the traditional sense or form, although she uses paraffin and wax and some conventional techniques in her works. Her works are classified more as ‘graphics on silk’. She uses crepe, silk and Pebeo and Javanna paints for her works.

Almira uses traditional batik as a ‘hot technique’ and ‘splashing’, combined with modern materials and hand paint-ing techniques. Apart from the colour playing on the fabric, the character of the picture and expressiveness of the contours are also important elements.

Almira’s pictures don’t need to be deciphered or interpreted, or have any hidden meaning or inspirations based on the emotions. Sometimes Almira bases her pictures on Greek legends.


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Critique Corner September 8, 2016notes by Betty Dean

Unfortunately, due to illness, our critic was unable to attend our meeting. However, thanks to Mohamed Hirji, our critic organizer, we had a very interesting meeting!

Those of us who brought paintings shared informally, and benefitted from the comments of colleuges. As well, Mohamed did a very interesting presentation on his plein air preparation and experiences. Thanks Mohamed!

Work shared included...

Artist Seraya Smit

Artist Johanne Septou

Artist Mary Dolynchuk

Artist Denise Hoag

Artist Keith Nunas

Artist Penny Lamnek

Artist Helen Weeks


Critique Corner, con’t.Continued from page 2

Artist Jasmine Balwin

Artist Linda Nelson

Artist Rhea Jansen

Artist Darlene Comfort

Artist John Whittingham


Scholarship ReportsThree scholarships were presented in June of 2015, with the requirement that each recipient present a report on how the scholarship funds were used. Rhea Jensen and Patricia Kerek each received the Card/Alling Scholarship; Penny Lamnek received the Mildred Nelson Scholarship, and has submitted the following report.

How I Spent $1000.00 and more by Penny LamnekSomebody pinch me! I must be dream-ing! And what a dream….I was handed a cheque for $1000.00 and was told I HAD to spend it on my art. You have all seen the commercial “Start the Car! Start the Car!” I got to work on this as fast as I could before anyone could change their mind or I woke up.

My submission for the Mildred Nel-son Scholarship stated I was making attempts at learning how to use Acrylics and would like to pursue this further. I love the look of Mixed Media. I had taken a couple of workshops and was really struggling with the acrylic paint. I felt a week long course at someplace like Red Deer College Summer Series would be perfect to really submerse myself in this. Well, I could see the way the summer was shaping up and knew this would not happen and I did not want to wait another year.

First things first - with me anyway - is to buy some books. I purchased “Acryl-ic Solutions”, “Acrylic Revolution” and “Creative Collage Techniques” which totalled $94.00 plus GST.

I took in Samantha Williams Chalpesky’s free demo the EAC of-fered and this cost me about a gazillion dollars in the Golden Mediums buying frenzy that followed. I unpacked my hoard in my studio and stared at them blankly.

Our own Jan Fraser offered a “Play Date” where we could try our new toys and use her’s as well to get a hands on feel for them. I ended up buying ever more after that. They are SO MUCH FUN! And I had such great ideas. I

knew I could conquer this. But I still struggled with handling the paint itself. Deep Frustration was settling in with Despair hovering in the horizon.

What light through yonder window breaks? Why, it’s a workshop with BC artist David Langevin hosted by the Art Society of Strathcona County for about $225.00. The workshop is called “Mas-tering Acrylics” which he certainly has. He offered basic nuts and bolts infor-mation on acrylic paint. Now I have a better idea as to why my work looks like dark depressing blotches. They are still turning out like that but at least I know why. I would encourage you to look at his website as he has a lot of information on acrylics there. I bought some paint and medium from him for a little over a $100.00. All the gels, mediums and fancy stuff I had previously bought and none of it was what he recommended.

The ASSC offered another workshop in Acrylics by Terry Shaw, a member of the ASSC, resident of Sherwood Park and a real nice lady. This was for $90.00It was a lively fun class as Terry has a unique mixed media way of putting together her paintings that still come off in a relatively realistic way. I was quite pleased with what I was doing….until I got home and looked at them more objectively. They are very clumsy and super amateurish looking. But bet-ter than anything I had done before in acrylics. My watercolours are more sophisticated looking but I have been at that for years now. They did not come easy to me either; I had to work at it so I guess this is no different.

The total spending spree including brushes and canvas etc. would come to about $700.00. I will watch for another class and practice until then.

I would like to express my sincere thank you to the Scholarship Committee

for selecting me for the Mildred Nelson Scholarship. It is so much more than simply a nice sum of money. It opens doors and really does change your life. I am so sorry the downturn in our econ-omy put a temporary halt to the EAC’s ability to offer the Scholarships. I would love to see each member receive this and hopefully we will soon be able to offer it again.

Penny Lamnek

Thanks to Penny for this great art quote:

“Art is a human activity having for its purpose the transmission to others of the highest and best feelings to which men have risin.”

by Leo Tolstoyfrom ‘Coffee News’


Member NewsThanks to Eva Nolan for organizing the Second Wind art show and for taking the photos!

Seraya’s display

Helen Week’s display

Eva’s display


Discounts to EAC members from:

10660-105 St, Edmonton 10104 - 149 St, Edmonton7359 104 St NW, Edmonton

10032 81 Ave NW, Edmonton

Jakes Gallery and Framing10441 123st, Edmonton

Thanks to Helen Richards, Denise Hoag, Mary Dolynchuk and Eva Nolan for volunteering to manage the Misericordia Show from November 19, 2016 to January 14, 2017. See page 13 for complete information.

SpaceFinder Alberta – List Your Space: AlbertaSpaceFinder Alberta is now online for spaces to sign up!

List your space for free on SpaceFinder Alberta. Owners and operators of spaces for rent are invited to upload their list-ings into this online marketplace that links available spaces with those who need space.

SpaceFinder Alberta: (http://alberta.spacefinder.org/ )List a space. Find a space. For free.

Many groups in the creative, non-profit and small business communities need space for meet-ing, creating, rehearsing, presenting, collaborating, gathering or celebrating. They spend considerable resources trying to find suitable and affordable spaces.

SpaceFinder Alberta will strengthen the creative, non-profit and small business sectors with an online marketplace for hourly, daily, weekly and longer-term rentals. SpaceFinder Alberta will streamline the search for appropriate and afford-able space. It will bring more awareness to the community about facilities and less space will go under-used.

SpaceFinder Alberta will launch to people seeking space on June 10, 2016.

Could this help the EAC?

Member News

ATTENTION NEW MEMBERS!Did you join EAC in 2016? If so, you are invited to bring 2 of your pieces to our December meeting for a ‘New Mem-bers Show’. Please contact Betty Dean [email protected] or Seraya Smit [email protected] further information.


EAC Web SiteThanks to Seraya Smit, the EAC has a great website!Each month, Seraya presents recent statistics on visits to our site and to each member’s individual pages.

These charts, which Seraya brings each month, show how many people visited our web site, where they were from, how much time they spend on the site, and which specific pages they visited.

This is such terrific information Seraya - thank you!

Are you wondering how many visits your page has had? If you are interested in your personal EAC website visitors, let Seraya know and she will forward the information toyou via email.

Don’t have a page on the EAC website?• forward photos of your artwork (Jan will take photos for

you at a meeting and forward them to Seraya if you need help ([email protected]);

• add a brief biography (or add it later)• Go to Seraya’s EAC webpage at http://www.edmonton-

artclub.com/seraya-smit for ideas on what you could include!

If you are unfamiliar with the process of uploading photos to the computer, or unfamiliar with uploading and export-ing data via email, please do not despair! Seraya will come to your house and execute the process for you. Just email her at [email protected]!


Thanks so much to Mohamed for sharing very interesting information on his summer of plein air painting as well as some

of his work samples. Notes from Mohamed follow.

Thanks!

The leader of the group that goes plein air painting every mid- August is Donna Miller [email protected]. Provide her with your name and email and ask her to put you on the list. She will provide you with the information.

Regarding the plein air setup: • If interested, first decide on the size you will be painting

and stick to that size because the equipment will be mostly specific to that size.

• Pochade box: Several on the market. Had bad experi-ence with Soltek. Also The French easel I bought was very tedious to set up and very heavy. Bought mine from http://alla-prima-pochade.myshopify.com .

• Sells several sizes. Mine is 11in X 14in (yellowstone U$389.00 + shipping +tax etc.) The only modification I made to mine was attaching a glass plate to the palate area.

• Tripod: need a heavy duty tripod and head as it suppors a lot of weight. Bought mine from McBain Camera. It is Manfrotto 190XB with heavy duty head and quick release plate (496RC2).

• Umbrella most suitable I found is Bestbrella from http://www.bestbrella.com. U$146.50 incl. shipping

• Found panels more useful than canvas because they are sturdy and compact, and light does not shine through when painting against the light. Panels fronm Delta.

• A proportional divider is also helpful $14.50 rom Delta

• A view catcher to figure out composition compare values etc is also helpful.

Talk to Mohamed if you want more information!


Upcoming OpportunitiesLEADING EDGE ART WORKSHOPS

CalgaryAbstractionInstructor: Blu Smith Dates: Sept 30-Oct 2, 2016

Portraiture PaintingInstructor: Brian Smith Dates: Oct 13-16, 2016

Value and colour in Oil/AcrylicInstructor: Mike Svob Dates: Oct 27-30, 2016

Edmonton

Winnipeg

Reprinted with permission from Leading Edge Art Workshops newsletter www.greatartworkshops.com.

Unlocking Acrylics Instructor: Brent LaycockDates: Oct 20-22, 2016

Visual Arts Alberta is a non-profit Provincial Arts Service Organization (PASO) for the visual arts which

celebrates, supports and develops Alberta's visual culture. Check them out!

Mentorship Program for New Canadian and Indigenous Visual ArtistsWe’re looking for Visual Artists either New Canadian or Indigenous who want to learn more in a one-on-one learning environment. This opportunity will not cost any money – just your time.

Visual Arts Mentors WantedWe’re looking for Edmonton Area Mentors (Visual Artists) to provide one-on-one mentorship starting mid-November 2016) to New Canadian and Indigenous Artists. The full salary for this part time contractual position is $1000.00.

For more information about either of these opportunities, phone Sharon at 780.421.1731 (Wednesday to Friday between 10am and 4pm) or email to [email protected].

Call for Artists – Edmonton Art Show, December 9 -11, 2016: Edmonton, ABOur event is the first large indoor art fair in Edmonton and offers artists the opportunity to showcase their work to a large audience. The event will be held at the Boyle Street Plaza, a setting where art enthusiasts can immerse themselves in a wide array of beautiful artwork. For more information: [email protected] www.EdmontonArtShow.ca

Canada Council 2017-18 deadlines and details The Canada Council is set to launch the first deadlines of new programs in the spring of 2017. You are invited to explore the calendar of 2017-2018 deadlines, updated program informa-tion and more. For information contact 1-800-263-5588, ext. 5060 or [email protected].

Color and LightInstructor: John Stuart Pryce Dates: Sept 16-18, 2016


UPCOMING EVENTS:• Fall Art Show & Sale – October 14, 15, 16• Christmas MarketPlace – November 12, 13• Under $100 Art Sale – December 11, 12

The ART SOCIETY OF STRATHCONA COUNTY offers the A. J. OTTEWELL COMMUNITY CENTRE at 590 Broadmoor Blvd, Sherwood Park for rental for business meet-ings, small events, art shows and meetings, etc. No amplified music. Phone 780 449 4443 for rental rates and availability or check the website.

The ART SOCIETY OF STRATHCONA COUNTY wel-comes all new members. Annual fee is $40, January to De-cember. Meetings are held a5 7 pm the second Tuesday of each month except July and August at the A. J. Ottewell Com-munity Centre, 590 Broadmoor Blvd, Sherwood Park. Come as a guest and meet our members. www.artstrathcona.com.

Upcoming Workshops of the Society are all held at the Ottewell Centre, 590 Broadmoor Blvd, Sherwood Park.

Workshops 2016: • Paint Along DVD – Sept 6, 20, Oct. 18, Nov. 1, 15 Cost

$5• Willie Wong – 6 week WC, Sept 12- Oct 24, 9:30-12:30

Cost $180 - Full• Life Drawing Sept 12, Oct. 17, Nov 7. 6:30-8:30 Cost

$15• Pen & Ink - Ann McCartney Sept 19, 26 Oct 3rd 1pm-

4pm Cost $65• Drawing for Painters - Frances Ally-Arscott 3 sessions

Sept 27, Oct. 4,11 Cost $80• Prairie Landscape in Watercolours - Gregg Johnson,

Oct. 29/30 Cost $125.• Zentangle II and more – Nov 5, 10-3 pm, Cost $35

Visit www.artstrathcona.com for updates on workshops,comprehensive information, supply list and to register.

Upcoming OpportunitiesTHE LOFT GALLERY and GIFT SHOP:

Open Saturdays and Sundays, from 12 to 4 pm. For information, call 780 449 4443, e mail [email protected] or visit www.artstrathcona.com

Feature Artists for September/October are Lynda McAmmond and Lynn Sinfield. Check out the wonderful local artwork and gifts for your every event.

AFA grants survey for Albertan artistsAFA 25th Anniversary SplashIn an effort to improve our outreach and application policies, staff from the Alberta Foundation for the Arts (AFA) are seeking input from Albertan artists that have never applied for an AFA grant. We have created a (very) short survey to learn more about what may be hindering or preventing artists from applying to the AFA.

Please help us receive the widest possible responses from across the province by taking this survey (if you qualify), and by sharing this link with other qualified artists. We appreciate your support.

Take the Alberta Foundation for the Arts Grants Survey at https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSctmgvXg5ERd9WFPbPEEpn1YK7tiq9uHMzu7te9It1YJ0C-HQ/viewform?c=0&w=

If you have any questions about the survey, please contact Barb Mah, Arts Development Consultant via [email protected] or by phone at 780-415-0306 (toll-free within Alberta by first dialling 310-0000).


PAINT SPOT WORKSHOPS For more information, for a list of more workshops, or to register go to http://paintspot.ca/

Upcoming Opportunities

WEEKEND RETREAT: PORTRAIT PAINTING FROM LIFE Friday-Sunday, October 21-23, 2016 Fri: 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM; Sat & Sun: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM $219.00 *Supply List Instructor: Daphne Côté

OIL: REMEDIES FOR PAINTING PROBLEMS Tuesdays, September 6, 13, 20, & 27, 10 AM - 1 PM $30.00 *Supply List Instructor: Oksana Zhelisko

PLAY YOUR WAY THROUGH OIL! Wednesdays, September 7, 14, 21, & 28, 6 PM - 9 PM $160.00 *Supply ListInstructor: Jordan Pearson

ACRYLIC LANDSCAPE: FROM PHOTO TO PAINTING Thursdays, November 3, 10, 17, & 24, 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM$120.00 *Supply List Instructor: Randy Hayashi

ADULT COLOURING EVENINGS Mondays, September 26, October 24, & November 28, 6:00 PM - 8:30 PM $10.00 *Supply List Instructor: Shelly Banks

ACRYLIC: REMEDIES FOR PAINTING PROBLEMS Wednesdays, October 5, 12, 19, & 26, 10 AM - 1 PM $30.00 *Supply List Instructor: Randy Hayashi

OIL SELF PORTRAIT: SHOW YOUR SOUL Tuesdays, September 6, 13, 20, & 27 5:30-8:30PM $150.00 *Supply List Instructor: Oksana Zhelisko

ACRYLIC WEEKEND RETREAT: PORTRAIT OF A HOUSE Friday - Sunday, October 14, 15, & 16, Fri: 5:30-8:30 PM; Sat & Sun: 10 AM - 4 PM $199.00 *Supply List Instructor: Pauline Ulliac

WATERCOLOUR: FAVOURITE ANIMAL GREETING CARDS Saturday, October 1, 10 AM - 4 PM $60.00 *Supply List Instructor: Yong Fei Guan

SOFT PASTEL: AUTUMN HUES Sunday, October 2, 12 Noon - 5 PM $60.00 *Supply List Instructor: David Shkolny.

THE ROYAL BISON 2016 HOLIDAY EDITIONDecember 2 - 4, 2016 December 9 - 11, 2016

8426 Gateway Blvd, Edmonton

Friday 5-9 • Sat 10-5 • Sun 10-4

The Royal Bison is back this holiday season for another round of Alberta's finest art, design, jewelry, housewares, knick knacks and other rad stuff. We're taking over the first two weekends of December, for prime holiday shopping goodness.

Want to be a vendor? Heck yes you do! We want to hear from you: vendor submissions are open until 11:59 pm on Septem-ber 30th, 2016. Click the button below to apply!

Questions? Email us! [email protected]

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