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Leslie, Thouraya and Terri had planned to do some plein air painting at the Tibet-Butler preserve, but nature had other plans. After it started to rain, we went over to see the CFWS juried annual member show at SOBO. It was a safe visit and we enjoyed the 2 beautiful shows. In the outer gallery was the abstract artwork. At least 3 of our society members were in this show! We have a lot of talent!
In the newly constructed gallery was our exceptional annual juried show. It has been getting great reviews! One comment, from SOBO, was that it had so much life!
We all felt that going during the week, when crowds are small, was a good thing. The gallery had masks and hand sanitizers as you entered. Social distancing was encouraged.
Parking is conveniently located next to the building and there is also a free parking structure across the street.
If you get hungry, Pammies Sammies is next door. There is a walk-up window and outdoor eating area for a nice leisurely meal in safety and comfort.
If you haven’t’ seen the shows yet, we highly recommend them.
Thank you SOBO for this beautiful and safe venue. A good time was had by all!
Click on the link for more information on these 2 wonderful shows at the Winter Garden Art Association:
We had 59 members join David Smith via Zoom to watch a fascinating and fun demonstration on painting waves and mist in a pine forest. David likes to paint happy trees, like Bob Ross, one of his favorite artists. He even has a Bob Ross cutout in his studio! He painted on an 11 x 15 sheet of cold press, Arches #140 paper, but he also likes Fabriano which is more sensitive. The paper is on an angled tripod that can swivel. After taping down the paper he works wet into wet .
David likes to work wet into wet. Using a large flat brush, he wet the top half of the page, brushed in the Sky with Indigo and Payne’s Grey.
One of the brushes used was a #12 Faux Squirrel round and another was a Faux Squirrel 1827 liner Aux Reservoir to build up the waves. First draw the troughs and waves, then add cream consistency into the light areas and build up the waves. Spatter with water so the pigment follows the water and pulls the color up the paper, create texture.
Add tree trunks, with a liner, then use a sponge to add leaves. Use a thirsty brush to pull the paint out for a misty effect. Don’t make all the trees the same size or distance apart.
Thank you David for a great demonstration! Several of our members recommended his fun workshops! Click on the link for more info:
Please be attentive to the park entrance, it is easy to miss. Follow directions from the park entrance to the parking area near the Park Office. Restrooms are nearby. There is a small butterfly garden with native plants there, and a habitat for rescued tortoises. The large veranda has rocking chairs for visitors. Past the veranda and the office is the entrance to the trails. No fees required
There are many park benches and lots of outdoor sculptures in the gardens.
NOTE: Meeting Point to be determined.
May 15, 2021 – Saturday 10 – 4pm
Leu Gardens (Entrance fee for non-members) 1920 N Forest Ave., Orlando FL
Meet by the outdoor sitting area outside the main entrance.
https://www.leugardens.org
Artists participating in the 2021 Annual Show
hosted at SOBO this February/March
| Janet Asbury | Ken Austin | Sandi Baier | Jane Brinckerhoff | Teresa Chin |
| Pamela Chock | Charlotte Cipes | Dorothy Cline | Karen Cole | Mary Dall |
| Nancy Dias | Susan Jane Donohoe | Diana Eagles | Dione Fetner | Susan Greenlee-Mamon |
| Susan Grogan | Vera Gubnitskaia | Sandi Hanlon-Breuer | Stewart Jones | Patty Kane |
| Nancy Larkin | Mike Malloy | Tiffany McCarty | Kim Minichiello | Marcela Moglia |
| Jackii Molsick | Chauncey Nelson | Marianna Ross | Leslie Rossetti | Susie Schreiber |
| Richelle Siska | George Stuart | Cindy Sturla | Deborah G Umphrey | Mary Kathryn Van Kleunen |
| Marion Wagster | Rebecca Wilkinson | Ann Worrall | Thouraya Zapara |
REMINDER TO PARTICIPATING ARTISTS:
DROP OFF: January 31, 2020 between 3pm – 5pm.
Accepted work to the SOBO Gallery.
FORMS FOR ENTRY will be sent with your notification email. Please, have all forms and labels in place when dropping off.
RECEPTION: February 4th at SOBO, 6-8pm
The reception will be a social-distanced walk-through the exhibit with arrows directing people through the gallery one way, with a limited number of guests at a time.
January 10, 2021 – Fifty five members watched a great demonstration of transparent watercolors by Janet Rogers, AWS. Her subject was a portrait of Erin, Mary’s daughter, in a feathered hat. First she started with some warm up exercises of Iris and Roses. Playing with the paint and changing values as you go, add movement to your colors. The brushes that she uses are KingArt. She likes their spring and used a round #9 size and a flat. She worked on #140 lb Arches.
Her palette colors are Aureolin (W/N), Permanent Rose (W/N, Cheap Joe’s) and Cobalt blue (W/N, Cheap Joe’s) for the first triad. Quinachridone Gold (W/N, Daniel Smith), Permanent Alizarin Crimson (W/N, Holbein) and Ultramarine blue (W/N, American Journey) for the second triad.
Marcela had a nice and peaceful day sketching in the beautiful Nehrling Gardens. It was a bit cloudy, but the rain was still miles away. Only few gardeners shared the space with her as she sat at a picnic table and did 2 small sketches. Check back for more locations and join us in the new year!
This is a call out to the members of CFWS who teach, from Dana Acevedo/Gallery Manager at SOBO.
We are starting a community outreach program that will focus on beginner style classes conducted off-site at partner locations within Downtown Winter Garden to start (restaurants/cafes, etc). We want to show unity within the community and provide more exposure to the Art Association. We are looking for entry – intermediate style class proposals that will be organized offsite to bring exposure and interest for the next level of classes which we will have onsite at the gallery as normal (or on the patio as needed). In the end we want to bring art to life within the community with a goal of increasing exposure for you as Artists, the partner locations and redirect them to the gallery to be members, patrons and students.
We are looking for an alternative variation of your best classes, almost like an “express” version with some of the following criteria:
We understand some participating locations may not be able to accommodate classes depending on volume levels. Please note we are planning the following type of events, so more to come!
We still want your traditional style classes/workshop proposals for series and more advanced audiences. However, since the community outreach is a new initiative we are prioritizing getting entry level classes on the calendar first (ideally before the end of the year : ).
If you have any ideas to make this even better, we want to hear them! If you know someone that might be interested please spread the word! Email us at info@wgart.org
We are looking forward to collaborating with you and the start of hopefully an even better New Year!
Best regards,
Dana Acevedo / Gallery Manager
SOBO Gallery & Art Center
127 South Boyd Street // Winter Garden, FL 34787
www.wgart.org // 407-347-7996
WATERCOLOR CLASSES WITH PATTY KANE
Beginning Watercolor (8-week class)
Instructor: Patty Kane
Crealde @ Home: virtual art class for those who prefer to paint in the comfort of their home.
Wednesday, January 20 – March 10, 2021 from 2-4 pm
AND
Wednesday, April 4 – May 26, 2021 from 2-4 pm
Let’s Get Started. Watercolor is a mysterious medium. Once you learn the basics, you will paint the rest of your life. This class will discuss necessary supplies, learn techniques and practice color mixing to get you on your watercolor journey. Be prepared to paint during this class.
Crealde Members $235/Non-Crealde Members $255
Sign up at crealde.org
For more class information, contact Patty at:artbypattykane@gmail.com
Achieving Creative Color with Transparent Watercolor (6-week class)
Instructor: Patty Kane
Crealde School of Art, Winter Park Campus
Thursday, January 21 – March 11, 2021 from 2-4 pm
AND
Thursday, April 5 – May 27, 2021 from 2-4 pm
Sign up at crealde.org
Why are my paintings dull? Should I paint on wet or dry paper? Use transparent pigment to learn how to mix colors to achieve luminosity, spontaneity, and sparkle in your paintings. Color mixing and a variety of WOW (wet-on-wet) and dry paper techniques will be explored. There will be demonstrations for every concept discussed. Be prepared to paint in this class. Intermediate Level
Crealde Members $245/Non-Crealde Members $265
For more class information, contact Patty at:artbypattykane@gmail.com
