newsletter june 2016 ku-ring-gai art society
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N E W S L E T T E R June 2016
Ku-ring-gai Art Society PO Box 229 TURRAMURRA 2074 Mobile 0419 983 917 www.ourkas.com.au
Next General Meeting
Tuesday 5 July 2016 at 7.30pm
Masonic Hall, Turramurra
Cnr Pacific Hwy & Turramurra Ave
President Charmaine Phillips
0419 615 319
Secretary Jan Harrington-Johnson
0400 119 211 [email protected]
Treasurer Caroline Oesterheld
Patrons
Lou Klepac & Meg Stewart
Guest Speaker June Chantal Mahoney Figurative Artist
Our guest artist, Chantal Mahoney, delighted us at the last general meeting with short video presentations of her wonderful work together with a demonstration of synaesthesia.
Born in Toulouse, France, Chantal originally studied music. After coming to Australia she completed a degree at the National Art School. For over 11 years she has worked at her studio at Headland Park, Mosman. The studio, although a working studio, welcomes the public to look and learn.
Chantal will work on a series for a period, and then change. Initially Chantal painted people in movement –stunning pictures of ballet, tango and flamenco dancers. She would video people dancing, for example at a rehearsal, and then pause the video and make drawings, then little pen and ink paintings, and subsequently oil paintings.
Following a visit by her cousin from Paris who was a performing clown, named Mme Bettina, she created a series titled Mme Bettina. This in turn led to an interest in makeup and masks and she produced a series of African faces made up for tribal ceremonies. This was followed by an exploration of European use of mask - the Venetian masquerade using paint and collage.
Earlier series were all oil paintings. Then, reflecting a period of sadness in her life, she used black and white pastel and white acrylic with black ink. Slowly the colours came back.
After being given a piano accordion she and her partner, who played the banjo, created a little band called Sacrebleu. This led to her next series which explored stained glass windows, the cutting of spaces, and collage and music.
Like Kandinsky and Klee before her, Chantal is very interested in the link between painting and music. She, with others, have performed at Manly Art Gallery and other venues demonstrating synaesthesia – where one sense evokes another. For example when hearing a certain sound induces the visualization of a certain colour. “So you can see the music and hear the colour”.
Chantal demonstrated this for us. Painting to music she applied colour to a large disc in response to the musical notes being played. It was a very beautiful performance.
Chantal’s advice: “Free yourself, experiment, paint what you want, have something to say, learn what you want to say.”
As your life changes, so too will you art. Thank you Chantal for such a stimulating evening.
http://chantalmahoney.wix.com/art#! Thomasin Graham
For Society questions or
enquiries contact:
Any Society or Membership enquiries: Jan Harrington-Johnson [email protected]
Financial Matters/Payments: Caroline Oesterheld [email protected]
Exhibitions & Entries: Robyne Berling [email protected]
Website: Bryan Freer [email protected]
Newsletter: Linda Butterfield [email protected]
Next Committee Meeting
Monday 27 June 2016 at 7.30pm
207 Mona Vale Road, St Ives
Upcoming Speakers
2 August John Windus
6 September Nafisa Naomi - Watercolour
4 October Juliet Holmes-a-Court - An Artist's talk with demonstration
7 November Jo Bertini
5 December Tony Kentuck - Cartoonist
Membership Renewal
Members are reminded to pay their membership subscriptions to the Treasurer if they have not yet done so.
New Members
The following new Social Members have been welcomed into the Society: Camillia Milner, Elsie Brooks and Francois Van Liefland.
Resignations
The resignations of Tony Edbrooke, Meg and Olivia Flack, and Anne Milch were accepted with regret.
Exhibiting Membership Intake
The following members have been accepted as Exhibiting Members: Anne Cockle, Khing Sin McCotter, Liz Harriott and Stephen Figgis.
All Social Members who wish to apply for Exhibiting Membership should go to our website and please read all the conditions carefully.
http://ourkas.com.au/membership/exhibiting-membership-application/
Next intake is: 5 August, 8.30am -12 noon at the Turramurra Masonic Hall.
Selection Manager
Stephen Williams has tendered his resignation from his position as Selection Manager on the Committee due to continuing ill health. We thank Stephen for all he has done for the Society and wish him a speedy recovery. Charmaine reports that Di Sincock had accepted an invitation to serve on the Committee as the new Selection Manager.
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Guest Art ist
J u l y Joe Cartwright
Watercolour
M E M B ER S N E W S
Website
Click on the Gallery
tab to view members’
work currently
showing and see
instructions for adding
your own artwork.
www.ourkas.com.au
Annual Awards Exhibition
18 - 31 July 2016
Intake
Sunday 17 July
Awards Presentation Night
Friday 22 July
Artists Pickup
5pm 31 July
Joe is an Australian watercolour artist,
though he also work with other mediums
such as Pen and Ink and Pastel.
He has been painting with watercolour for
over fourteen years and is more
passionate about it now than ever.
Watercolours when done well are hard to
beat. They have a fluid, spontaneous
quality speaking of confidence, skill and a
clear message of what the artist wanted to
say.
While primarily self taught, over the years
he has had the pleasure of studying under
some wonderful tutors at workshops he
has attended, three of these artists include
Joseph Zbukvic, Greg Allen and Alvaro
Castagnet.
Joe’s paintings cover a wide range of
subjects including portraits ,seascapes,
landscape, flowers, wildlife and
townscapes. He does not feel inclined to
specialise in any one category as any
subject can make an interesting work of
art.
Joe has been exhibiting at regional and
National art shows over this period at
which he has sold many paintings and
received many of awards. In 2009 He won
the prestigious John Copes Watercolour
Prize.
Joe has also also exhibited and sold
paintings at other major exhibitions such
as the Sydney Royal Agricultural Easter
Show and the Blacktown Art Show.
The Australian Artist Magazine has
published his articles on two occasions.
Joe is a member of the Macquarie Towns
Art Society as well as the Nepean Art
Society at which he teaches watercolour
and runs regular workshops.
Judges Kasey Sealy and Melissa Read Devine
Entry forms
Entry forms are accompanying this newsletter and are on the website.
Prizes
In all categories they have been increased 1st $750 2nd $350 3rd $150
Raffle
Tony Belabradjic is donating a painting for the raffle and the funds raised are to be given to the Tara Costigan Foundation for assistance to women suffering domestic violence.
The Family of Margaret Wills have very generously offered to sponsor the Golden Jubilee Prize with a perpetual donation of $2000 each year.
On behalf of all the members of The Ku-ring-gai Art Society I thank Margaret’s family most sincerely for their sponsorship of this prestigious award. Charmaine Phillips, President
The Margaret Wills
Golden Jubilee Award
Important
Please remember that works entered must NOT have been exhibited in ANY other exhibition. Please also check with Suzanne Lane BEFORE including roster details on entry forms.
Artist’s CV’s
As prospective buyers and other visitors and artists do look for information about artists could you all take time to provide a "new look" CV for the folder and see below. Please send with July entry form or bring to the General Meeting.
ALSO!
Jan is preparing a computer display for the Exhibition about Members. Please provide a one page word document bio/CV in Verdana font with a photo of yourself and a painting. Please email to Jan at [email protected]
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CONGRATULATIONS!
Well done to all the following members for their great success at the Northern Suburbs A&H Society's Art Show:
Baith Aynsley-Lewis 1st & 3rd in Watercolour Landscape
Robyne Berling 1st Oils Seascapes, 2nd Oils Landscape & 1st Watercolour Still Life
Kobie Bosch 1st Acrylics Still Life
Inta Chartaris - all the following prizes at the 1st Prize in the Pastel section
1st Prize in the Drawing section
3rd Prize in the Pastel section
Commended in the Oils(Animals) section as well as The People's Choice Award.
Bryan Freer 1st Watercolour Seascape
Linda Joyce 1st Acrylics Contemporary & 3rd Acrylics Animals/Birds
Gwen Macfarlane 3rd Oils Landscape& 3rd Oils Animals/Birds
Katsumi Takahashi 2nd Watercolour Seascape, 2nd Watercolour Still Life, 2nd Watercolour Animals/Birds & HC Watercolour Landscape
Also, big congratulations to
Linda Joyce - Winner of the Inaugural Kirribilli Art Prize
Pamela Fairburn’s workshop Paint Paradise Fiji Art Tour is filling up fast! There are presently only about 5 places left!
If you are interested in this wonderful art adventure in Savusavu, Fiji, from 15-22 October 2016. For Bookings & Information: Pamela Fairburn M: 0408 801 104 [email protected]
www.pamelafairburnart.com.au Adrienne Witteman P: 02 9428 5900 [email protected] www.trendsettertravel.com.au
En Plein Air trip to Norfolk Island
led by Susan Farrell
Susan has announced that she will be leading a trip back to Norfolk Island next.
The trip will be from 20 to 27 February 2017 and will include a program allowing time for both painting and holidaying.
Package prices are excellent value starting at $1999pp twin share ex Sydney and include airfare, accommodation, car hire, three dinners, two tours, exclusive access to Fletcher’s Mutiny Cyclorama – and five half day painting sessions with Susan. For full package details (there are more than listed here) please give me a call on freecall 1800 1400 66 or email Maria at Norfolk Island Travel Centre: [email protected]
Kasey Sealy Italy Workshop 2016
Based in the beautiful village of Lucignano, Tuscany. Runs from 11- 25 September, 2016. Tuition and tour guiding costs $1200. Accommodation organised in village to your requirements. Lots of nice restaurants, cafes, and bars. Day trips will be organised to Cortona and Florence, including a Tuscan wine tour. Transfers from Rome airport can be arranged. For more details see website:
Or Email Kasey: [email protected]
Ku-ring-gai Art Centre
Art Classes 2016
Semester 2 brochure available on website (link below)
BOOKINGS
T 9424 0310
W www.kmc.nsw.gov.au/artcentre
Demonstration
The Society has arranged with Paul Lovegrove from Canson a 'Paint Paper Play' demonstration of Canson products at the Gordon Guide Hall on Wednesday, 15 June, 1-3 pm. • Expect to try a large variety of brands featuring Canson papers, Princeton brushes and Schmincke paints. • Expect to learn a great deal of useful and potentially game changing information. • Expect to discover products you never even knew existed. • Expect to go home with special purchases at unbelievable prices which are exclusive to members on the day. Members wishing to attend should contact Jan Harrington-Johnson at: [email protected]
We will have a new Eftpos terminal for the July Awards exhibition from Tyro Payments, which should be more reliable and easy to use. We also have a new Sales Desk phone which is a great improvement on the old one.
Prizes at the Awards Exhibition will be paid by direct deposit to the Artist’s bank account rather than by cheque. This will mean that the funds should be in your bank account on the Monday following the Awards Night, all the quicker to spend on those planned purchases of new paints and paper! Of course, cheques will still be available for those who don’t use direct deposit.
The May Profit and Loss and the 2016 Budget were presented at the General Meeting on June 7 and copies can be emailed to members on request.
Payments can be made to the Society at any time by post, direct deposit or online at website to:
Ku-ring-gai Art Society
BSB: 633 000 Account: 156977167
Please also email Caroline advising of your remittance [email protected]
TREASURER’S REPORT
WINTER SALE JUNE & JULY 2016
Exhibition Tony Belobrajdic
Tony is exhibiting oil and watercolour paintings from his time as artist in residence at Gallery Lane Cove. (see attached flyer)
7 June – 2 July 2016
Opening drinks with artist Wed 6 June from 6pm.
Artist talk Sat 11 June from 11am
www.gallerylanecove.com.au
Exhibition ‘Complexities’
Eva Molnar & David Hammersley are part of a group exhibition called ’Complexities’ at Wallarobba Cultural Centre, Hornsby
27 June - 17 July 2016 10- 4pm daily
Opening event Sun 3 June 2- 5pm.
Enquiries: 0404094322
Studio Visit
There is to be a visit to the studio of Peter Griffen and Denise Lithgow at 21 Emma Street, Leichhardt on Friday 12 August. The cost is to be $20 each and morning tea will be provided. Members could car pool from Turramurra Car Park at 9.30 am. Members wishing to attend are asked to contact Charmaine Phillips. [email protected]
Three Day Outdoor Oil Painting
Workshop 14-16th October
Warwick Fuller is giving a 3 day oil painting workshop in the Kanimbla Valley to be held on the 14th 15th 16th October at Warrigal Homestead, Little Hartley, NSW. See the website:
www.warrigalhomestead.com
The group will be limited to about ten energetic painters with experience in oils. He will be giving demonstrations and helping you individually while you paint.
For all details and contact go to Warwick’s website: http://warwickfuller.com/tuition/
Drawing/Mixed Media
We had a great workshop with 14 people. Michael took us through some basic sketching techniques, finding shapes by adding tone and adding line and other detail. We worked with charcoal, graphite, pastel, and ink - using broken sticks as our pen nibs. Everyone was engaged and received lots of tutoring advice and assistance from Michael, and we all thoroughly enjoyed the day.
Drawing and Watercolour
Susan will demonstrate her unique method of using watercolour and drawing media to create fresh and lively images. Traditionally trained in all aspects of drawing and painting, Susan has taught at TAFE and community colleges and was a gallery guide at the Art Gallery of NSW. She tutors on regular painting trips to Norfolk Island and next semester begins tutoring a Monday evening class at Ku-ring-gai Art Centre, Roseville, where she taught for many years. You will enjoy this workshop and Susan's gentle encouragement.
Susan Farrell Saturday 18 June 2016
CASS
Report
Please send Ku-ring-gai Art Society
news to: Linda Butterfield
Email: mhlmbut@ bigpond.net.au
Deadline for
information for next
newsletter
Friday 8 July 2016
Plein Air Painters of Australia Venues Gregory’s 2000 UBD 2000
For more information please ring Jim Attril 9918 8625 or Ed Sturz 9971 5513 Founder: Allan Waite FRAS AWI
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Our KAS Workshops 2016
Check the KAS Website for booking and payment details www.ourkas.com.au
Workshop Coordinator: Thomi 0408 891 702 [email protected]
Future Workshops for 2016
13 August - Joe Penn - Pen and Wash 17 September - John Perkins -Oils 8 October - Tina Spira - Miniatures 19 November - Pamela Fairburn - Wild Watercolour
1-Jul-16 Dobroyd Head Lookout 288 A15 197 L15
8-Jul-16 Dobroyd Head Lookout 288 A15 197 L15
15-Jul-16 Bayview Park, Pittwater Rd, MonaVale 169 B13 117 G12
22-Jul-16 Bayview Park, Pittwater Rd, MonaVale 169 B13 117 G12
29-Jul-16 Tunks Pk, Brothers Ave, Northbridge 316 C3 216 H3
THE 23rd ‘ART IN ACTION’ Workshop Weekend was held on 13, 14, 15 May 2016 at Merroo Conference Centre, Mill Road, Kurrajong.
The Weekend was a great success! The Art Scene brought their shop to Art in Action 2016. 165 people gathered at Merroo for a weekend of workshops for all artists covering all mediums with the very best tuition by 16 very talented Tutors including our own Malcolm Carver.
A great weekend full of fun, friendship and great art. Thank you to all the fabulous Tutors, as well. They are the best of the best!! We are very lucky!!!
Thanks to everyone who made the Art In Action weekend possible – especially the Tutors who were great!
A fabulous weekend as usual!!
Thanks to everyone who made this weekend GREAT – looking forward to next year.
Art in Action will be back again in May 2017!
SEPTEMBER IS ART MONTH
The Wider Sydney Basin is home to many creative artists and the CASS Art Direct Open Studio art trail is an
opportunity to experience the inspired and unique work of local artists.
ARTISTS’ STUDIOS WILL BE OPEN TO THE PUBLIC AT VARIOUS TIMES DURING THE MONTH OF SEPTEMBER.
Check the website below for dates and locations of all participating artists www.cassartdirect.com.au
Michael Herron Workshop Report Saturday 14 May 2016
Along the MacDonnell Ranges - a workshop in Oils or Acrylics
The subject of the workshop is The MacDonnell Ranges, which roll like a caterpillar east and west out of Alice Springs, seemingly with no end, they just go on and on. As I work 'en plein air' most of the time, I work very quickly, in an impressionistic manner, and by doing the demo in my usual way, I think you will learn how to SIMPLIFY when working from a photograph. I will work step by step so that it is easy to follow. I will bring a selection of photographs for everyone to use.
Marijke Greenway Saturday 9 July 2016