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Fellow Artists
“Drawing is not really very difficult. Seeing is the problem, or, to be more spe-
cific, shifting to a particular way of seeing. You may not believe me at this mo-ment. You may feel that you are seeing things just fine and that drawing is
hard.‖
Bette Edwards, The New Drawing on the Right Side of the Brain
We are so fortunate to have Artist and Instructor, Ron Sykes as our Feb-ruary Fun Shop leader. The subject will be drawing. It is said that drawing is a learned behavior but certainly we must have the passion and discipline to learn to see as the artist sees. What and how each artist draws is influenced by back-ground, environment, culture and ability to express feeling. If asked to draw a tree, each artist‘s rending would be different and rightly so. It is said that every
successful painting starts with good drawing.
There are many techniques and strategies to consider in drawing, what does one do first? Ron Sykes will help us through some of these. Reward your-self, increase your drawing skills and take advantage of his expertise at our next
Fun Shop, Wednesday, February 16, 2011.
It is my pleasure to serve you! Lavonne
P.S. ―A man paints with his brains and not with his hands‖ Michelangelo
President‘s Message By Lavonne Tripp
PLEASE NOTE CHANGES TO OUR RESERVATION PROCESS:
MENU ON PAGE 10; THE BACK PAGE
THE TELEPHONE REMINDER SERVICE IS NO LONGER SUITABLE FOR
OUR NEEDS. NO ONE WILL BE CALLING YOU.
Email your reservations for lunch to [email protected]
(Jean Schaefer) This is our preferred method please
Or you can CALL Jo Anne Amoura at 402-393-7593
Reservations must be received by Friday February 18
NOTE: A lunch reservation is a commitment of space and money.
No show you still owe.
Luncheon at: Le Peep, 559 N 155 Plaza (156th just North of Dodge St.)
.
11:00 Board Meeting Luncheon at 12:noon Program at 1:00PM.
Omaha Artists Incorporated
February 2011
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Dates to
Remember
February 16 9:00 Fun Shop 3rd Wednesday Lutheran Church 114th & Center
February 23 Meet-ing Wednesday 11:00 Board 12:00 Lunch & Mem-bers
February 25 Due Newsletter Articles for March.
February 28 Mon-day,11 - 1 p.m Take down:- Art Show At the Designers
INSIDE THIS ISSUE
Lunch location 1
Fun Shop/Meeting Information Supplies
2
February Program 2
Jan. Meeting minutes 4
ANAC members 5
Art Show 6
Genie Schafer 7
Opal Parameter 8
Membership updates 9
February 23 Luncheon
LUNCH MENU 10
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FunShops
Time: 9:00 AM
Location:
Lutheran Church
of the Master on
Northeast corner
of 114th & Center
Dates: Third
Wednesday of
each Month
(Except Dec.)
Funshops February: by Carolyn Ransom
Shelly Bartek’s unique impressionistic fine art niche combines a loose painterly
style using oil and reflective gold leaf. Her original art, and prints are popular &
loved by art collectors, corporations, and galleries. Beginning as an illustrator earn-
ing top commissions worldwide, she now creates work directly with galleries to
make her art available to the public.
Educating herself by working aside great artists, traveling
and gaining knowledge of mystical symbolism & philoso-
phy both in mythology and historical iconography. Shelly‘s style in the fine art world is influenced by the master artist Vincent Van Gogh & Gustav Klimt. Although her subject matter varies, her intention is to portray Gold Illuminations of Light. Her paintings not only reveal the surface of the objects, they can also reflect their hidden meanings
www.shellybartek.com
Illuminated Art Reflections “Summer”
Ron Sykes February 16 Drawing
Ron teaches at Joslyn Art Museum, and plans to cover two basic drawing lessons
from his classes. He will provide handouts and personalized instruction for devel-
oping our sketching and drawing skills. Some free hand drawing opportunities will
be included.
Hope to see you all there!.
Supply List:
12 X 18 sheets of white paper (any kind)
Pencils; 2B; and dark pencil (i.e. 4B-6B); sharpener
Eraser: art gum
Optional: Any items that you would like to draw as a still life.
P.S. Note: We would appreciate volunteers to bring light snacks for our fun-
shop group.
February 23 Program by Katrina Methot-Swanson-
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During WWII Hitler stole millions of dollars worth of art from museums and private collectors. After the war he was going to create his own museum to rival the Louvre, whose collection, by the way, is made up of art stolen by Napoleon. Many of these pieces of art were found by a small group of Americans in the mili-tary whose job it was to find the art and return it to its rightful owner, be it a private individual or a coun-try. This is the first time that stolen art was returned to its rightful owner rather than being kept by the country
who retrieved it. However, there are thousands of artworks still missing. One of these is the Amber Room.
That's right, an entire room made of amber was stolen from Catherine's palace in St. Petersburg, Rus-sia. The original Amber panels were given to Peter the Great by the King of Prussia in 1716. This room has
been totally reconstructed using a ton of amber and is now on display in the palace.
Amber is not a gem but fossilized tree resin, forty to fifty millions of years old. Sap hardened by time
into a gem. It can be carved which is exactly what they did on the panels of the Amber Room.
Did You Know?? By Pat Lontor
Funshops January Notes & Pictures: by Carolyn Ransom
Carolyn Ransom Funshop Chair
Debra Groesser Instructor
Omaha Artists General Meeting was called to order by Vice President JoAnne Nielsen at Granite City Res-
taurant 10001 N 102nd St.
Committee Reports:
Treasurer Nick Ericksen: Current Balance: $5,426.51
ANAC JoAnne Nielsen & Sara Wamsat : An additional $3 is needed for ANAC membership;
More money was requested, in addition to prizes will also be better. Selection committee will meet in April
Art Show/Publicity Sharon Clawson February Art Show at the Designer Interior Furniture Store , 120 th & Ma-
ple. Postcards were distributed for artists to mail out about the show. Membership voted to proceed with August art show in asso-ciation with the Historical Society at Fort Calhoun Museum. No entry fee, the theme is rural/countryside scenes to be displa yed in
August.
Artreach Carol Coppi & Sara Wamsat Student numbers are at about 50 with average of
40 attending in 2 classes of 20 each. Most students are from Burma, Thailand, Somalia
Courtesy Dorothy Tuma Continue to let her know who needs a card. Several Cards sent
out this month
Funshops Carolyn Ransom January had 22 attendees to the Debra Grosser limited palette
oils activity. February will be Ron Sykes on drawing; March watercolor with Katrina Methot Swanson, Please
consider bringing light snacks to share at the funshops.
Historian (Open) Still seeking a member to assist.
Hospitality Margaret Nussrallah Door prizes were donated by Barbara Mitchell. Winner:
Judy Maniscalco
Hostesses Sancha Corrigan February location to be yet finalized. March evening meeting will
be Piccolo Pete‘s. A lunch reservation is a commitment space and money. No show you still owe.
Membership Barb Mitchell Two new members joined.
Newsletter Ivy Miller Reminder Friday deadline after the meetings for articles.. This
allows time to print or email in plenty of time for next month‘s activities.
Programs Marilyn Beig March >Rachel Mindrup an evening meeting; April >Carol Eling-
ton and May >Dottie Seymour
Publicity- Sharon Clawson . Encourage all to send out postcards that were distributed for artists to
mail out about the Designer Interior show
Secretary Linda Bernett
Telephone Sancha Corrigan for Sr. Barbara Loomis Consideration of changes to this service for
future will be discussed further.
Webmaster Judy Rohwer 74 visitors to our website from Jan 20 to 26th with 518 to date. .
Vice President Jo Anne Nielsen Dues start renewing in April 2011. Membership year runs from
Sept. to June, at $20. ANAC is $10 now and Website fees for participants is $20.
President Lavonne Tripp No Report
Old Business None
New Business None
Announcements Dorothy Tuma announced: Show at Lauritzen Gardens in November; Fabric Art and
Quilt show contact Dorothy for information.
Motion to adjourn: Pat Lontor Second Motion: Jeannie McCarthy
January 2011 Meeting Minutes by Linda Bernett
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THANK YOU SISTER BARB AND MEMBERS OF THE TELEPHONE COMMITTEE
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Our members have become more mobile, taking vacations not only in the U.S, but also to destinations internationally. And time away is sometimes for weeks or an
extended period of time.
We applaud them for doing what they love. However, it has created a need for us to evaluate how we make reservations for OAI meetings. After discussions over the last few months it was decided there was a need to try something different.
Please see the recommended procedure with the luncheon information.
Thank you to the members of the telephone committee: Lois Pillen, Donna Ament, Ann Devish,
Joan Held, Esther Holmes, Sancha Corrigan, Sister Barbara Loomis, Josie McKissick, Barbara
Mitchell, Jean Schaefer, and Bette Synowiecki
ANAC membership Dues must be paid by February 23rd, to qualify for entry in the ANAC 2011 Art Show in Columbus, NE June 15th – 18h. Association of Nebraska Art Clubs, Inc Updated Web site: www.nebraskaartclubs.org
Make check for $10.00 payable to Omaha Artists (PLEASE NOTE THAT ANAC DUES HAVE GONE UP
$3.00 STATED IN YOUR ANAC NEWSLETTER PAGE 18) and send or give to:
Sara Wamsat 5719 North 167th Ave. Cir. Omaha, NE 68116
If unsure whether you belong to ANAC or have not paid your extra $3.00, check the list below:
Jo Anne Amoura Pd
Anne Baker
Marilyn Beig Pd
Bill Bernett Pd
Linda Bernett Pd
Sharon Clawson Pd
Ann Devish
Nick Ericksen Pd.
Paula Fryer Pd
Dona Lee Golden
Deb Groesser Pd
Judith Groves Pd.
Marilyn Hanson
Joan Held
Julie Hergert
Donna Hill
Esther Holmes Pd.
Jim Horan Pd
Nancy Hordvik Pd
Mary Elizabeth Lanning Pd .
Julie Larm Pd
Mary LaVigne Pd.
Joy Long Pd
Pat Lontor Pd.
Barbara Loomis
June Luebke
Jefffrey Mack Pd
Judith Maniscalco Pd
Cindy Mathiasen
Ivy Miller Pd.
Barbara Mitchell Pd.
Donna Nichols Pd
Jo Anne Nielsen Pd.
Harriet Otis
Carolyn Ransom Pd
Heather Rizzino Pd
Shirley Ruuska-Brown Pd
Gracie Schroeder
Jane Solheim
Lavonne Tripp Pd
Dorothy Tuma Pd
Sara Sumnick Wamsat Pd.
ANAC (Association of Nebraska Art Clubs) by Jo Anne Nielsen & Sara Wamsat
Omaha Artists Winter "Artists in Residence" Art Show by Sharon Clawson 572-8486
Where: The Designers, residential interior design store, 12123 Emmet St., Omaha. NE
Show Hours: Mon-Fri 9:00 - 6:00 pm & Sat. 10:00 - 2:00 pm Please try to make it and thank the owner of the
store, Marilyn Hanson, who is a very energetic supporter of the arts and of artists!
If a painting sells: We will contact you, and would like to have you bring up a replacement painting to be
hung, so that the buyer can take the purchased piece.
Take down:- Monday, February 28 - 11 - 1 p.m. Don't Forget!!
PLEASE CALL ME IF YOU NEED TO GET YOUR PAINTINGS EARLY - THIS IS ONLY ALLOWED IN SPE-
CIAL CIRCUMSTANCES.- I NEED TO BE CONSULTED IF YOU HAVE A PROBLEM!!!
Registration for our "Artists in Residence" Art Show at the Residence, 12123 Emmet St., on January 31 was an icy, cold day, but 26 artists braved the weather and we hung 70 pieces for this show. Our judge, Littleton Alston, braved the blowing snow and came out to judge the next day on February 1, and he spent a great deal of time deciding the winners. He requested honoring ten additional artists with a "Judge's Award" to en-courage some of the pieces he felt were deserving of recognition and to encourage more of us to keep on making our art. I also want to thank my art show committee for helping with registration and the reception,
Debi Plog, Marilyn Beig, and Pat Lontor.
AWARDS: Winners of "Artists in Residence" Art Show:
1st place - Debra Groesser ―Enchanted Land‖ oil
2nd place - Katrina Methot-Swanson "Renewal" oil
3rd place - Joy Long "'Reflections‖ pastel
4th place - Judy Rohwer "Japanese Maple" photo
Honorable Mentions: Debra Groesser "Morning Rhythm" oil Sara Sumnick-Wamsat "Internal Resolve" mixed media Gracie Schroeder "Tulips on Silk" ink on silk Nick Ericksen "Forgotten Bridge" acrylic Judge's Award:
Dorothy Tuma "Sacred Soil" pigment print Julie Larm "The First Landing‖ acrylic Heather Rizzino "Gleaming Blades" photo Debra Groesser "Weathered and Worn" oil Judith Groves "Falling Water" oil Jon Anderson "The Magic Tree" watercolor
Katrina Methot-Swanson "Bye Bye" photo
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Debi Plog; Marilyn Beig; Pat Lontor; Sharon Clawson
Sara S-Wamsat, Gracie Schroeder; Joy Long;
Judge Alston, Deb Groesser, Katrina M-Swanson
4th—Judy Rohwer
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GENIE SCHAFER ART MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
Applications MUST have been received by February 1, 2011
This was a great opportunity to help someone attend a workshop of his or her liking. Genie loved and at-tended many workshops, where she learned, laughed and made new friends. Genie was a lovely person and
it showed throughout her beautiful art work.
Recipient(s) shall be picked on February 19, 2011 (Genie Schafer‘s Birthday). The Scholarship(s) shall be
given at the February meeting of the Omaha Artists. Dorothy Tuma [email protected]
Date : Feb. 1, 2012 My reflections on the exhibition titled Artists in Residence
Littleton Alston Judge
Overall this was a very pleasant and revealing experience. First a service to art to have it exhibited in the
home. It can help define a sense of place and ownership for the collector and become a wonderful refiner of
taste. The works selected first to fourth place winners were very good and could hold their own in a gallery
exhibit setting, one which would withstand a critical review. The works selected for Honorable Mention exhibit
strong effort and great promise. No honorable mention should be discounted, works receiving this award were
closely scored to the place winners and reflect a good command of their chosen subject and process.
I elected to include a judge‘s award to bring attention to the artists showing promise and great effort. To the
artists in this award category ― keep working ― you have great potential but most of all be patient.
Thank you, Littleton Alston
Bio Littleton Alston maintains a sculpture studio in Omaha, where he also is an associate professor in sculp-ture at Creighton University. His work has been exhibited in Omaha, Chicago, Santa Fe and many other cities throughout the region. Some of his recent public art commissions include ‗Jazz Trio‘, Dreamland Park in Omaha, ‗Martin Luther King, Jr.‘, King Plaza in Omaha and ‗George Washington Carver‘ for the World Food Prize Foundation headquarters in Des Moines. Littleton holds a B.F.A. from Virginia Commonwealth Univer-
sity and an M.F.A. from the Rinehart Graduate School of Sculpture at the Maryland Institute College of Art.
AND THE SHOW WENT ON..........
Thanks to the members of the show committee, the judge, The Designer's Gallery and 26 artists, the show
went on through below freezing temperatures, and almost blizzard. Bravo!!!!
Omaha Artists Winter "Artists in Residence" Art Show Continued
1st - Debra Groesser"
2nd Katrina Methot-Swanson
3rd Joy Long
Applications MUST be received by March 1, 2011
This fellowship will entitle you the opportunity to attend a workshop of your choice. Members may apply for
this fellowship by filling out the application below. The applicant shall be a member in good standing of
Omaha Artists, Inc. and have a sincere desire to improve his or her own artistic skills. Members also must be
willing to share what they have learned, by conducting a Fun Shop after attending their workshop.
This fellowship will pay the recipient $300.00. For more background information about this fellowship, please
see your Omaha Artist Inc. roster.
NAME: ________________________________________ PHONE: _________________________
ADDRESS: _____________________________________________________________________
NAME AND LOCATION OF WORKSHOP: ____________________________________________________
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In the space below , please describe how you feel you would benefit from this workshop and how you would
share what you learn.
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Mail to:
Dorothy Tuma
2223 South 161st Circle
Omaha, NE 68130-1725
OPAL PARMENTER FELLOWSHIP
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Repeat Reminder of our Name change.
"ART BRIDGE" (formerly "Sudanese Art Project")
This name change is overdue as the ESL students attending our art classes are no
longer all from Sudan. Many now come from Somalia, Burma and Thailand. We see
ourselves as artists "bridging" the obstacles of language and culture which these newly
arrived refugees face. Our new name reflects this outreach.
Pat Lontor will be teaching scratchboard on Wed. Feb 9th; 9:00 to 11:00 am at Harvest
Community Church.
Thank you to Harriet Otis and Marilyn Bieg for donating matt boards for our lessons.
Carol Coppi, coordinator
Jeffery Mack 1006 2nd St., Yutan, NE 68073; PH: 402-625-2837; cell: 402-850-9874 Email: [email protected]; Web www.longhouseartstudio.com
Harriet Otis Moved The Paxton, 1403 Farnam St. #508, Omaha, NE 68102 Deloris Pribil 15408 Davidson St., Bennington, NE 68007-5462; [email protected]
Community ArtReach ―Art Bridge‖ by Sara Wamsat & Carol Coppi
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All classes
2nd Wednesday.
of the month Sept
through May
9:00 to 11:00 am
New and Re-new Members: by Barb Mitchell
Please note these additions for your Membership Rosters
.Courtesy by Dorothy Tuma 402-334-0975 Email [email protected]
Missing you: Nancy Harrison
Get Well: Betty Synowiecki
Sympathy: LaVonne Lundell
We care
about you
February
FOR SALE: $75 or best offer
Ukrainianian Egg Decorating Supplies:
1 electric Kiska (writing tool) original price $38.29; 1 waxmelter batik electric pen original
price $35.90
3 Kisky writing tools; 24 bottles various color dyes; 1 container bees wax beads; 1 candle; egg holders
5 eggs ready to use; Decorating Eggs Book; Ukrainian Easter Eggs book
Contact: Ms. Diane Kujawa, 13579 Y St, Omaha, NE. 68137, 402-895-8777
From: Omaha Artists Inc.
President: Lavonne Tripp
12704 Skypark Drive
Omaha, NE 68137
Omaha Artists Incorporated: Newsletter “Portfolio” February 2011 We‘re on the Web!
Newsletter Editor
Ivy Miller
E-mail:
402-896-6871
Reminder: Articles due Friday after the monthly
meetings
LUNCH MENU: February 23
1. CALIFORNIA TURKEY SANDWICH; Grilled pita stuffed with
warmed turkey, bacon, melted Gruyere cheese, cool mayonnaise, lettuce, tomato and fresh avocado slices. Served with your choice of a side salad, a cup of the soup of the day, fresh fruit or cross cut fries--choose
your side order the day of the lunch.
$13.25
2. COBB SALAD: Grilled chicken breast, smoked bacon, blue
cheese crumbles, diced tomato, avocado and slices of hard boiled egg on a bed of fresh greens topped with homemade croutons.
Served with a warm breadstick.
$15.00
3. SPINACH CREPES BENEDICT: Fresh spinach, mushroom, broccoli and
diced tomato rolled into delicate crepes and smothered with Hollandaise sauce. Served with Peasant potatoes.
$13.75
All prices include a beverage, tax and tip.
Deadline for ordering is February 18th.
NEW WEBSITE FOR: Association of Nebraska Art Clubs, Inc
www.nebraskaartclubs.org