FAIRBORN ART ASSOCIATION NEWS!
Members’ Spring Fine Art Show
The FAA Members’ Spring Fine Art Show is coming up in May, so get busy and paint! It is time to get ready for the Members’ Spring Show. Registration for the show will be held on Monday, April 27 from 9 am-12 pm and from 1-3 pm; and on Wednesday, April 29 from 10 am-12:00 pm. We need your help for registration, setting up for the show, and sitting the show. The Show will be open to the public the first three Sundays in May. Please contact gayle or Robert Beireis at 937-390-1992 or [email protected] if you are willing to help. Your help is very much appreciated to make this show a success. We are looking forward to working with all of you this spring. The Prospectus for the Show is attached or is available in the gallery or from gayle.
Click here for a 2015 Spring Prospectus.
En Plein Air 2015 Juried Art Exhibition
En Plein Air is a juried painting exhibition presented as a collaboration between B-W Greenway Community Land Trust & Fairborn Art Association. The show is held in the Fairborn Art Association Gallery at 221 North Central Avenue, Fairborn, OH 45324. It was established in 2009 to heighten public awareness of our local greenspaces and the need to preserve them, as well as to foster an interest in painting from nature.
Each year a different location in the Fairborn, OH, area has been chosen as the subject of the paintings. The 2015 location is Lower Valley Pike Scenic Byway, which begins at Rte 40 in Springfield, OH, and continues to Rte235/Rte4 just south of I-70 south of Medway. (A map is provided in the attached Prospectus.)
The juror for En Plein Air 2015 is Mr. Kevin Harris. Kevin Harris teaches Drawing and Printmaking at Sinclair Community College. He is a graduate of Hampton University and the University of Cincinnati. (For more about Kevin, see the Prospectus.)
This show is open to artists 16 years and older, living within 200 miles of Fairborn, OH.
Work must be original 2D, created by painting outdoors from March until July 4, 2015. Painting may be created in oil, acrylic, pastel, or watercolor, and can include mixed media within the painting. Cash prizes totalling $300 will be awarded at the Opening Reception July 12, 1-4 pm.
For more information, please contact: Bob Coates, 937-689-4855, [email protected] or Marti Riddle, 937-879-0725, [email protected]
Attachment: PleinAir_flyer_2015_020215_B
April 2015 Meeting
Watercolorist and F.A.A. member Yuki Hall gave a demonstration of her techniques to the membership at the meeting on Tuesday April 7, 2015.
Yuki, a native of Tokyo, Japan, began painting in 2006. She has studied with several nationally and internationally acclaimed artists including David Taylor, Mark Mehaffey,
Yuki Hall demonstrated her talents to the members of F.A.A. on Tuesday, April 7, 2015.
Yuki Hall used her photo of a barn as the subject of her demonstration Tuesday night.
Yuki at work on her monochromatic painting. She works from areas of light to dark. She uses Dervan Liquid Pencil for her work.
Yuki draws in the shape of the barn.
Yuki works on her painting while discussing her materials during her demonstration. She shared her love of the creative process with the members.
Here is the completed painting that Yuki created Tuesday evening.
This is one of the completed paintings that Yuki brought to the demo on Tuesday night.
and Alvaro Castagnet. She has had her work published and has been accepted into prestigious juried competitions.
Yuki believes in planning out a painting before she begins. She likes to do a pencil sketch first, followed by a monochromatic painting. Then she may do the subject in color. For her demonstration, she did a monochromatic painting. She uses Dervan Liquid Pencil for her monochromatic work.
She works from areas of light to dark. She will splash water onto the darker areas to create spatter. She likes to paint with the power of suggestion to invite the viewer to participate in the subject of her painting.
Three important areas that she emphasizes in her work are (a) shapes; (b) tonal value; and (c) edges. She feels that the use of a monochromatic scheme allows the artist to get in touch with tones in a painting. She also discussed the types of brushes and paper that she prefers.
Fairborn Art Association at the Greene County Council on Aging Exposition
gayle Beireis demonstrates her creative process – pointillism – at the Greene County Council on Aging Expo. She uses micro-pens and a magnifying glass to add detail to her work.
Sheryl Scott at the Greene County Council on Aging Expo. Sheryl did a quilling demonstration. Quilling uses yarn to create craft items such as cards.
Linda Keller holds an example of her artwork, called Zentangle.
Linda Keller’s work is called Zentangle. Starting with a square, the artist adds shapes to build a pattern. Using straight lines, zigzags, circles, flowers, whatever one’s heart desires to create an abstract work of art.
Three members represented F.A.A. at the Greene County Council on Aging Exposition on Wednesday, March 25, 2015 at the Greene County Fairgrounds in Xenia, Ohio. Gayle Beireis, Sheryl Scott, and Linda Keller did demonstrations of their respective works for the public at the Expo. This is the third consecutive year that F.A.A. has had a booth at the expo.
APRIL 2015 NEWSLETTER
Dear Members and Patrons,
Spring has finally arrived in Ohio. It is about time. We could sure use some warm weather. Spring is a time of renewal and new growth. I am hoping we are all refreshed and renewed and that our art work will show it. So go outdoors and start working on a painting, or sketch for the Plain Air show coming up. We will be re-energized with the speaker/demo this month with our own member, Yuki Hall. I know she will be inspiring and you won’t want to miss the meeting. See you there.
Sandy Kinnamon, AWS
President
APRIL SPEAKER—YUKI HALL
Yuki Hall is a watercolor artist who was born and raised in Tokyo, Japan. Having spent the first two decades of her life in Japan, it is no surprise that her approach to watercolor painting reflects eastern influences; simplicity and the effective use of tonal value pattern are emphasized and are executed in a spontaneous, fluid manner. Yuki’s journey with watercolor painting started when she took a beginner’s watercolor class at a local art center in 2006. She then further studied the medium with nationally and internationally acclaimed artists such as David Taylor, Mark Mehaffey, and Alvaro Castagnet. She has won numerous awards including Best of Show and been accepted into various prestigious national and international juried competitions. Her work has also been published in the Watercolor Artist Magazine. Yuki is an avid teacher, teaching at various locations including the Fairborn Art Association Gallery. Her highly organized, friendly and non-intimidating teaching style has been well received by students of all levels. Yuki lives in Beavercreek, Ohio with her husband and two daughters. To see samples of her work and her teaching schedule, visit her website at www.yukihall.artspan.com.
WATERCOLOR FAST & LOOSE with Frank Francese, NWS, TWSA-Master
Join us in this exciting workshop with Frank Francese, where Frank will show and teach us his signature way of painting watercolor – Fast & Loose approach. Frank will be demonstrating a variety of subject matter, showing us the time tested method of creating an eye-catching composition with brilliant color and interesting shapes. Plenty of individual help will be provided. All skill levels are welcome. Frank Francese is a signature member of National Watercolor Society as well as Transparent Watercolor Society of America, Master Status. He has been awarded 50+ national awards for his watercolor painting. His recent awards include: Colorado Watercolor Society Annual Exhibition, Best of Show 2013-14; Watercolor West International Watercolor Exhibition, Signature Members Award 2013; Third Invitational Exhibition of Complementary International Water Media Masters, Nanjing, China 2012; Shenzhen Biennial International Exhibition of Watercolors, Shenzhen, China. You can learn more about Frank by visiting his website at www.ffrancese.com. This will be a 4-day watercolor workshop from May 4 to May 7 (Monday through Thursday), 9 am to 4 pm. The cost is $260 for a FAA member, $280 for a non-member. Contact Yuki Hall, 937-426-7229, [email protected]. A flyer with application form is attached to this article on our website www.fairbornart.org.
Attachment: Frank Francese workshop registration form pdf
WATERCOLOR WORKSHOP with Mark Mehaffey, AWS, DF, NWS, TWSA Master
This watercolor workshop, presented by the Fairborn Art Association, will be Monday through Thursday, November 2 to 5, 2015, from 9 am to 4 pm daily. The workshop will be held at the Fairborn Art Association Gallery, located in the rear of the Fairborn Senior Apartment Building, 221 N. Central Ave., Fairborn, OH. In this 4-day workshop, participants will create paintings using the elements of shape, line, value, and color to simplify subject and use a variety of color plans to create emotion and mood. Discussion of content, the importance of color schemes and line quality will also be discussed. Participants will also work intuitively with shape, color, line and especially texture to produce an abstraction with a personal focus and a representational work based on personal reference choices. All levels are welcome as long as everyone is comfortable with their materials. Nationally and internationally recognized artist Mark Mehaffey is a signature member of the American Watercolor Society, DF, National Watercolor Society, Transparent Watercolor Society of America, Master, and the Watercolor West. Mark has won many major awards in juried exhibitions across the world, including Beverly Green Memorial Purchase Award from the National Watercolor Society, the Silver Medal of Honor and the Arches Paper Co. Award from American Watercolor Society. He is also an author of Creative Watercolor Workshop, published by North Light Books, and many instructional DVDs by Creative Catalyst Productions as well as Artists Network Productions. Fees for this workshop are $230 for FAA member; $250 for non-member. To register, please send a non-refundable deposit of $40 along with the registration form to Yuki Hall, 4136 Fox Fern Ct., Beavercreek, OH 45432. Make checks payable to Fairborn Art Association. The final payment must be made by August 20, 2015. For questions or more information, call Yuki at 937-426-7229, or email [email protected]. Flyers with the registration form are available at the Gallery or on our website at www.fairbornart.org.
Attachment: Mark Meheffey Workshop Nov 2015
MEMBERS NEWS
Keep Jackie Albright in your prayers and thoughts as she is recovering from surgery.
MEMBER’S SPRING FINE ART SHOW
The FAA’s Member’s Spring Fine Art Show is coming up in May, so get busy and paint! It is time to get ready for the Member’s Spring Show. Registration for the show will be held on Monday, April 27th from 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. and from 1:00-3:00 p.m., and Wednesday, April 29th from 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. I will again need your help for registration, setting up for the show, and sitting the show. The Show will be open to the public the first three Sundays in May. I will be sending around signup sheets at the April meeting, or member can contact me if they are willing to help. Your help is needed and very much appreciated to make this how a success. I am looking forward to working with all of you this spring. Gayle’s phone number is 937-390-1992. The Prospectus for the Show is available at the meeting, in the gallery, on the FAA website, in this newsletter, or from Gayle.
Click here for a 2015 Spring Prospectus.
FAIRBORN SWEET CORN FESTIVAL
The Festival is fast approaching and we will be seeking your help again this year. Keep in mind that this is the only fundraiser for the Fairborn Art Association which helps to keep your membership low, provide low cost workshops, and provide scholarships for high school students. We will be sending around signup sheets at the April and May meetings. Please signup to help.
ELECTIONS
It is that time of year again to think about the leadership of Art Association. If you are interested in running for a position, please contact Lori Luckner at [email protected] or 937-367-9938.
FAA ART SCHOLARSHIPS
Just a reminder that the deadline for the scholarships is April 10th.
REMINDERS
The following people signed up to bring refreshments to the April meeting: Lana Kim, Sheryl Scott, Louise Jackson, Margaret Brooks, and Sherry Li Cai. Thank you for volunteering.
Our next meeting will be on Tuesday, May 5, 2015, at 7:00 pm. The deadline for submitting articles to be included in the May Newsletter is Monday, April 20, 2015. Please email your articles to [email protected] or call Jackie Albright at 937-233-7532.
March 2015 Meeting
Karen Becker Beneditti discusses her work during her demonstration at Fairborn Art Association Tuesday, March 3, 2015.
Karen cuts a section of paint covered plastic sheeting to illustrate her creative process.
Karen uses a work in progress to show a step in her process.
Karen applies mat medium to the background before applying paint covered plastic sheeting (paint side down) to the background.
Karen peels away the plastic, leaving the paint attached to the background.
An example of Karen’s process – paint transferred from the plastic sheeting to the black background.
Karen displays another example of a work in process. She often works on several projects simultaneously.
An example of a completed work.
Another example of a completed work by Karen Becker Beneditti.
Karen discusses her processes to the members using this finished work as an example to illustrate how she achieves her results.
Karen Becker Beneditti smiles as she talks during her presentation.
Fairborn Art Association met on Tuesday, March 3, to see a mixed media demonstration by Karen Becker Beneditti. Ms. Beneditti is originally from Milwaukee, Wisconsin. She has an Art Education degree from the University of Wisconsin. She also has studied at Milwaukee’s Layton School of Art, and has taught elementary art. She also has taught workshops and seminars in Ohio, Indiana, and Wisconsin. She paints with watermedia and mixed media, primarily fluid acrylic, using handmade papers, either imported or made and embellished by the artist. She applies paint in layers on the surface of watercolor paper, canvas, or board. She calls her technique Layered Fluid Acrylic Painting.
Karen applies mat medium to a black gesso background, then attaches plastic sheeting covered with paint to the background. As the mat medium dries, the paint adheres to the mat medium as the plastic sheeting is removed. The paint applied in this manner renders various abstract shapes. She will use thicker or thinner paint to get different values. Different colors are added in layers to build a work on the background. Paint can be applied directly to the plastic, then applied to the background. She frequently uses complementary contrasting colors to achieve a finished product. The results are high contrast, eye-catching works.
March 2015 Newsletter
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Dear Members and Patrons,
Yes, I am still in FL, but my very capable Vice President will be conducting the March meeting. It is rather cool down here, but we keep hearing Ohio has snow, snow, and more snow, and very cold temperatures. Hopefully each of you are staying warm. Just keep thinking, Spring is only three weeks away! Our FAA building is always warm and inviting so make sure you come to the March meeting as Karen Benedetti will warm your heart with a great demo. Our next meeting is March 3 at 7:00 pm. The Board will meet at 6:00 pm.
Sandy Kinnamon, AWS
President
MARCH SPEAKER—KAREN BECKER BENEDETTI
Karen was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. She has an Art Education degree from the University of Wisconsin. She has also studied at Milwaukee’s Layton School of Art and at the University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee. She taught elementary art for several years in Milwaukee and has taught workshops and seminars in Ohio, Indiana, and Wisconsin. At present, her painting is a full-time endeavor. Karen paints with watermedia and mixed media, primarily fluid acrylic, using handmade papers, both imported and those made or embellished by the artist. The paint is applied in layers and built up on the surface of watercolor paper, board, or canvas. While the subject of Karen’s work can be landscape and earth forms, she also has a new series of contemporary urban views and figurative concepts. Karen will be doing a mixed media demo.
WATERCOLOR FAST & LOOSE with Frank Francese, NWS, TWSA-Master
Join us in this exciting workshop with Frank Francese, where Frank will show and teach us his signature way of painting watercolor – Fast & Loose approach. Frank will be demonstrating a variety of subject matter, showing us the time tested method of creating an eye-catching composition with brilliant color and interesting shapes. Plenty of individual help will be provided. All skill levels are welcome. Frank Francese is a signature member of National Watercolor Society as well as Transparent Watercolor Society of America, Master Status. He has been awarded 50+ national awards for his watercolor painting. His recent awards include: Colorado Watercolor Society Annual Exhibition, Best of Show 2013-14; Watercolor West International Watercolor Exhibition, Signature Members Award 2013; Third Invitational Exhibition of Complementary International Water Media Masters, Nanjing, China 2012; Shenzhen Biennial International Exhibition of Watercolors, Shenzhen, China. You can learn more about Frank by visiting his website at www.ffrancese.com. This will be a 4-day watercolor workshop from May 4 to May 7 (Monday through Thursday), 9 am to 4 pm. The cost is $260 for a FAA member, $280 for a non-member. Contact Yuki Hall, 937-426-7229, [email protected]. A flyer with application form is attached to this article.
Frank Francese workshop registration form pdf
WATERCOLOR LANDSCAPE WORKSHOP with Buong-Kil Juong
Watercolor landscape painter from Korea, Buong-Kil Juong, will present a three-day workshop March 9-11, 2015, Monday through Wednesday, 9:30-4:00 pm at the Fairborn Art Association Gallery. He will lead the class with his masterly wet-on-wet method to portray his beloved countryside landscape over four seasons. Buong-Kil Juong was born in South Korea and studied art from high school through college. He has been painting watercolor for the past 35 years and serves important positions in the Korean Watercolor Society and various educational associations. He has been teaching and serving as a juror for many art competitions. He also is regarded as a respected watercolor artist in China and he has held many exhibitions in various Chinese cities. He lives in Jae Cheun City, South Korea. Misuk Goltz took a one-week private lesson from him in Jae Cheun City from January 2–8 this year and she will be hosting his stay in the US, translating, and assisting with his presentation. The tuition will be $200 for the three-day workshop for FAA members and $220 for non-members. The workshop needs at least 20 participants to cover the artist’s air fair and lesson fee. If you are interested in this workshop, please register by sending a non-refundable $50 deposit to Misuk. As of today, there are 11 spots available. In the event the workshop is cancelled, you will be fully refunded your deposit. Please send your registration with your name, email address, and phone number to: Misuk Goltz, 2489 Sherbourne Way, Xenia, OH 45385. Contact Misuk, [email protected], 937-352-6711, for any questions.
Buong-Kil Juong Workshop (Registration Form)
AN EVENING TALK with Buong-Kil Juong
Watercolor landscape painter from Korea, Boung-Kil Juong, will give a presentation on Thursday, March 12, from 6–8:30 pm at the Fairborn Art Association Gallery, 221 N. Central Ave., Fairborn, Ohio. He will talk about his artistic journey and demonstrate the landscapes he so loves to paint. Misuk Goltz took a one week private lesson from him in Jae Cheun City, Korea, from January 2–8 this year and she will be hosting his stay in the US, translating and assisting with his presentation. The lecture is open to anyone who is interested in learning about Juong’s painting. The admission fee for the evening is $10, which includes Korean snacks. If you are planning to attend, or if you have any questions, call or email Misuk Goltz, 937- 352-6711, [email protected].
Buong-Kil Juong Evening (Registration Form)
WATERCOLOR CLASSES with Yuki Hall
Yuki Hall will be offering an 8-week long class titled “Watercolor Fresh & Fluid” starting March 16, 2015, at the Fairborn Art Association Gallery. The class is held from 9:30–12:30 on Mondays. The cost for this 8- week course is $95. Yuki will also offer a 3-day watercolor workshop, “Paint More with Less” at Miamisburg Art Guild gallery in Miamisburg from April 9 to 11, 2015 (Thu, Fri & Sat), from 9 am to 4 pm. The cost of this 3-day workshop is $120. For more information or to register for either one, please contact Yuki at 937-426 7229, [email protected].
Watercolor Fresh & Fluid (Registration Form)
WATERCOLOR WORKSHOP with Mark Mehaffey, AWS, DF, NWS, TWSA Master
This watercolor workshop, presented by the Fairborn Art Association, will be Monday through Thursday, November 2 to 5, 2015, from 9 am to 4 pm daily. The workshop will be held at the Fairborn Art Association Gallery, located in the rear of the Fairborn Senior Apartment Building, 221 N. Central Ave., Fairborn, OH. In this 4-day workshop, participants will create paintings using the elements of shape, line, value, and color to simplify subject and use a variety of color plans to create emotion and mood. Discussion of content, the importance of color schemes and line quality will also be discussed. Participants will also work intuitively with shape, color, line and especially texture to produce an abstraction with a personal focus and a representational work based on personal reference choices. All levels are welcome as long as everyone is comfortable with their materials. Nationally and internationally recognized artist Mark Mehaffey is a signature member of the American Watercolor Society, DF, National Watercolor Society, Transparent Watercolor Society of America, Master, and the Watercolor West. Mark has won many major awards in juried exhibitions across the world, including Beverly Green Memorial Purchase Award from the National Watercolor Society, the Silver Medal of Honor and the Arches Paper Co. Award from American Watercolor Society. He is also an author of Creative Watercolor Workshop, published by North Light Books, and many instructional DVDs by Creative Catalyst Productions as well as Artists Network Productions. Fees for this workshop are $230 for FAA member; $250 for non-member. To register, please send a non-refundable deposit of $40 along with the registration form to Yuki Hall, 4136 Fox Fern Ct., Beavercreek, OH 45432. Make checks payable to Fairborn Art Association. The final payment must be made by August 20, 2015. For questions or more information, call Yuki at 937-426-7229, or email [email protected]. Flyers with the registration form are available at the Gallery or on our website.
Mark Meheffey Workshop Nov 2015 (Registration Form)
MEMBERS NEWS
Long-time member and past president David B. Addison passed away January 28, 2015 at age 84. David earned a degree in illustration from the Cleveland Institute of Art in 1952, served as an artist and illustrator in the Air Force Orientation Group, and for 20 years was Chief of Exhibits at the Museum of the Air Force at Wright-Patterson AFB. Dave was vice president of the Fairborn Art Association during 1964-1965. Dave is survived by his wife, Christina, and many relatives and friends. Dave donated his body for medical research so there was no funeral. Donations in his name can be made to St. Helen’s Educational Endowment Fund.
Yuki Hall’s painting, Rainy Day–Main Street was featured in Watercolor Artist Magazine, April 2015 issue as one of Honorable Mention winners of the Annual Watercolor Showcase competition. This is her 2-years-in-a-row appearance in this prestigious magazine. Congratulations, Yuki.
FAA ART SCHOLARSHIPS
This is the time of year when FAA solicits applications for its college scholarships. Each year, FAA awards two $1,000 scholarships to area high school seniors who plan to pursue a college level art education. Robert Beireis has mailed applications out to area high schools. If any FAA members know of a high school senior from our area who plans to major in art in college, please have the student complete an application. The deadline for submission is April 10, 2015. For additional information, contact Robert Beireis at [email protected] or call 937-390-1992.
REMINDERS
The following people signed up to bring refreshments to the March meeting: Carole Janning, Lana Kim, Barb Arnold, Irene Ferriman, Jim Brooks, gayle Beireis, Linda Owen, and Cheryl Miracle. Thank you for volunteering.
Our next meeting will be on Tuesday, April 7, 2015, at 7:00 pm. The deadline for submitting articles to be included in the April Newsletter is Monday, March 23, 2015. Please email your articles to [email protected] or call Jackie Albright at 937-233-7532.
Fairborn Art Association Meeting February 2015
On Tuesday evening, February 3, 2015, the F.A.A. members gathered for their first meeting of the new year. Kevin Buntin, Figurative Sculptor, was the featured speaker.
Mr. Buntin demonstrated his creativity in the realm of sculpture of imaginary characters that he develops from natural and man-made materials. He uses locally sourced gourds and other materials, such as leaves, in the construction of poseable figures for display. He finds his inspiration in fantasy and science fiction literature. He discussed and demonstrated the various materials used in his figures. In addition to the gourds and leaves, he uses Almaloy wire for the armature (or skeleton) of his figures, as well as plumber’s putty, sculpting clay and polyfoam
Kevin Buntin gestures during his presentation to the F.A.A. members on Tuesday, February 3, 2015.
Kevin is holding a work in progress during his demonstration. Note the wire armature skeleton, the plumber’s putty on its “bones”, and the gourd that is its head. Clay has been added and sculpted to the gourd to give it facial features.
As part of his demo, Kevin added clay to this gourd, then used sculpting techniques to give the face more features.
Using acrylics, Kevin applied an undercoat of paint, and then added highlights to emphasize facial features for this sculpture.
Two creepy creatures from Kevin’s imagination. We were told these were commissioned works. The heads and hands are complete. The bodies have yet to be finished.
Here is an example of a completed work from Kevin’s workshop. This figure is freestanding and is approximately 50″ tall. In addition to sculpting and constructing the figure, Kevin also created the costume and props using natural and man-made materials and fabrics.
to put “flesh” on the bones of the figures. He employs small tools such as dental picks, toothbrushes, and small spatulas to sculpt features of the figures onto the gourds.
February 2015 Newsletter
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Dear Members and Patrons,
Winter is definitely here. Hopefully the weather won’t be too bad. The good news is we will be indoors and that will give us more time to paint or do crafts. Also we can paint the snow from a window while still being warm. Our next meeting is Tuesday, February 3, 2015, at 7:00 pm. Our speaker/demo will be inspiring and will help put a flame under us to paint. I will be in Florida, so my wonderful capable vice president, Louise Jackson, will be conducting our meeting. The Board will meet at 6:00 pm. Please come to the meeting, bring a friend, enjoy an evening out with good friends, and wonderful food.
Sandy Kinnamon, AWS
President
JANUARY SPEAKER—KEVIN BUNTIN
Kevin Buntin will demo the painting of one of his sculptured characters. These days Kevin works full time out of his studio bringing to life, through his figurative sculptures and art dolls and stories, all of the creatures and denizens that inhabit the myriad worlds that exist inside his mind. His work has been featured in Fairie Magazine, Dolls Magazine, The encyclopedia of “Polymer Clay Techniques,” “Pretty Toys,” “Pretty Fairy Land,” as well as the Russian hard cover book of Men’s Dolls. He has served as juror for Rosewood Art Center’s sculpture show and teaches workshops. Join us for this unique experience. Submitted by Louise Jackson
IN THE GALLERY
Fairborn Art Association’s featured artist of the month for February is award-winning Springfield artist, Rebecca Graves. She was born in Dayton, Ohio, and graduated high school from Richmond, Indiana. She began painting in earnest in 2006 when she returned to Wittenberg University to pursue a BFA and to study psychology. She has participated in many group and several solo exhibits. Her work is included in Wittenberg’s permanent collection and in private collections across the nation. Studio 14 Fine Art Center in Tipp City, Ohio, represents her work. Rebecca describes herself as a reflective story-teller. Her works include two distinct series. Both show a masterful use of color and are vibrant, lively, playful, and joyful. Large oil still lifes seem to be stories waiting to be told and are indulgently full of glass and metal, revealing her fascination of reflection and refraction. Her story telling is even more evident in the surreal portrait series. These intriguing paintings are done in the style of Magritte and Dali and are reflections of who the person is instead of what they look like. Every detail describes something about the person. She has developed these portraits further by turning some into wooden relief sculptures which will be displayed alongside the oil paintings. The exhibit is open on Sundays, February 1, 8, 15, and 22 from 1-4 pm at the Fairborn Art Association Gallery, 221 North Central Avenue, Fairborn, Ohio. Rebecca will be in attendance each of these afternoons to meet the public and discuss her work. Rebecca’s website is rebeccagraves.fineartstudioonline.com .
MEMBERS HOLIDAY FINE ARTS AND CRAFT SHOW
Robert and I would like to give a very big thank you to all of you who worked and helped set up the Members Holiday Fine Arts and Craft show. I would like to give a special thanks to Larry Hawkins for coming in early and setting up the room for the party, and to Yuki Hall who stayed without being asked and helped me take down the gallery after the show was over. It is people like you who help keep FAA going. I would also like to say thanks to Barb Arnold and her helpers on the good job done on our Christmas tree.
Robert and I are asking if there is anyone who would like to learn the job of working the shows. I’m hoping to find someone who would like to someday take over this job. Submitted by gayle Beireis
FAA ART SCHOLARSHIPS
This is the time of year when FAA solicits applications for its college scholarships. Each year, FAA awards two $1,000 scholarships to area high school seniors who plan to pursue a college level art education. Robert Beireis has mailed applications out to area high schools. If any FAA members know of a high school senior from our area who plans to major in art in college, please have the student complete an application. The deadline for submission is April 10, 2015. For additional information, contact Robert Beireis at [email protected] or call 937-390-1992.
GALLERY UPDATE
Between Christmas and New Year, the gallery has been cleaned and painted, the carpet was cleaned (twice, to get as much of the stains and paint out), some changes were done to the backroom, and the kitchen was cleaned and re-organized some. Chairs should not be stored in the hallway anymore. There are a number of coats/jackets hanging on the hallway hooks; if you have a chance at the next meeting check and see if any of these may be yours. Your help and assistance in keeping the gallery looking nice, would be greatly appreciated.
Submitted by Larry Hawkins
MEETING CANCELLATION
At the November meeting, the Board discussed procedures for cancelling a meeting in case of inclement weather. We decided that our only option was to follow recommendations of the media weather reports. When they say travel would be dangerous, we will cancel our scheduled meeting. The Board will communicate with each other by phone and you will be notified by email as soon as a decision is reached. Be sure to check your email before starting out if the weather is bad. If you do not have email access, please call one of the Board members or a member you know who has email access.
FRIDAY PAINTERS
All Fairborn Art Association members (and prospective members) are invited to bring your own work and paint in a supporting, encouraging environment on Fridays from 10 am to 2 pm. There is a small charge of $2 per visit, or $5 per month that is paid to FAA. We paint for a couple hours, break for lunch, and get back to work for another couple hours. Very informal, but we critique each other’s work (if requested), share and learn from each other, and some fast friendships have been formed. Contact Rose Schultz at 937-866-8862, or Billie Dickson at 937-427-7525 to confirm we are painting on any particular Friday. Submitted by Billie Dickson
WATERCOLOR FAST & LOOSE with Frank Francese, NWS, TWSA-Master
Join us in this exciting workshop with Frank Francese, where Frank will show and teach us his signature way of painting watercolor – Fast & Loose approach. Frank will be demonstrating a variety of subject matter, showing us the time tested method of creating an eye-catching composition with brilliant color and interesting shapes. Plenty of individual help will be provided. All skill levels are welcome. Frank Francese is a signature member of National Watercolor Society as well as Transparent Watercolor Society of America, Master Status. He has been awarded 50+ national awards for his watercolor painting. His recent awards include: Colorado Watercolor Society Annual Exhibition, Best of Show 2013-14; Watercolor West International Watercolor Exhibition, Signature Members Award 2013; Third Invitational Exhibition of Complementary International Water Media Masters, Nanjing, China 2012; Shenzhen Biennial International Exhibition of Watercolors, Shenzhen, China. You can learn more about Frank by visiting his website at www.ffrancese.com. This will be a 4-day watercolor workshop from May 4 to May 7 (Monday through Thursday), 9 am to 4 pm. The cost is $260 for a FAA member, $280 for a non-member. Contact Yuki Hall, 937-426-7229, [email protected]. A flyer with application form is attached to this article.
Attachment: Frank Francese workshop registration form pdf
WATERCOLOR LANDSCAPE WORKSHOP with Bong-Gil Jeong
Watercolor landscape painter from Korea, Bong-gil Jeung, will present a three-day workshop March 9-11, 2015, Monday through Wednesday, 9:30-4:00 pm at the Fairborn Art Association Gallery. He will lead the class with his masterly wet-on-wet method to portray his beloved countryside landscape over four seasons. Bong-Gil Jeong was born in South Korea and studied art from high school through college. He has been painting watercolor for the past 35 years and serves important positions in the Korean Watercolor Society and various educational associations. He has been teaching and serving as a juror for many art competitions. He also is regarded as a respected watercolor artist in China and he has held many exhibitions in various Chinese cities. He lives in Jae Cheun City, South Korea. Misuk Goltz took a one-week private lesson from him in Jae Cheun City from January 2-8 this year and she will be hosting his stay in the US, translating, and assisting with his presentation. The tuition will be $200 for the three-day workshop for FAA member and $220 for non-members. The workshop needs at least 20 participants to cover the artist’s air fair and lesson fee. If you are interested in this workshop, please register by sending a non-refundable $50 deposit by the first week of February to Misuk. As of today, there are 11 spots available. In the event the workshop is cancelled, you will be fully refunded your deposit. Please send your registration with your name, email address, and phone number to: Misuk Goltz, 2489 Sherbourne Way, Xenia, OH 45385. Contact Misuk, [email protected], 937-352-6711, for any questions. See the attached flyer for additional information and the registration form.
Attachment: Bong Gil Jeong workshop announcement (Word document)
PAINTING POETRY with Rosie Huart
Rosie Huart is conducting an innovative workshop exploring intuitive painting and creative writing as effective tools for self-expression. Your journal pages will be personalized with texture, paint, and collage. Brushes, nibs, and other tools will assist you in your personal mark-making. You will take home a distinctive journal book made out of a single sheet of watercolor paper reflecting your inner sanctum. The workshop will be held at Studio 14 Fine Arts Gallery, 115 W. Main St., Tipp City, OH 45371, February 28 to March 1, 2015, from 9:30 am to 4:30 pm. For additional information, see the attached flyer or contact Rosie Huart at 937-256-6050.
Attachment: RHuart Painting Poetry
FAIRBORN FUNDRAISER
On Saturday February 21, the Fairborn Lions Club and Abiding Christ Lutheran Church will partner with Terri Lynn Art Studios. Terri will be teaching a painting while guests enjoy appetizers and drinks. The proceeds will go to the Fairborn Homeless Liaison Endowment. This 501c(3) has been established under the Greene County Community Foundation operated by Green Giving. The issue we are running into is that we are limited on easels for this event. In speaking with Paul Newman of the Fairborn Chamber and Lions Club, he suggested that I reach out to your organization. That being said, would you be willing to lend us easels for this fundraising event? If you have questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact me. I look forward to hearing from you.
Submitted by Mary Reaster, Fairborn Lions Club
[email protected] 937-510-2449.
MEMBER NEWS
Rosemary Kienle received an honorable mention award at the winter WOWS exhibition that was held at the Hayner Cultural Center in Troy.
Yuki Hall’s painting, Rainy Day Venice, was selected to be one of the paintings that will be exhibited in A Century of Ohio Watercolor, 50th anniversary milestone exhibition of the Ohio Arts Council. The exhibition spans the years 1915-2015 and showcases about 45 Ohio artists working in the versatile medium of watercolor. The exhibition will run from January 29 through April 15 at the Riffe Gallery in Columbus.
Misuk Goltz, OWS, will be showing her paintings at the Yellow Springs Brewery in March and April. See attached flyer for details.
Attachment: YS Brewery
Donna Zeller Obituary
We lost a long-time member and past president when Donna Zeller passed away on December 10, 2014. Donna was president of FAA in 1982-1983 and was very involved with the Sweet Corn Festival. At her passing, she was 86 years old and resided in Tipp City. Arrangements were by Fisher Cheney Funeral Home in Troy. There were no services.
EXPLORING WATERCOLOR ART EXHIBIT AT HITHERGREEN CENTER
Hithergreen Center watercolor painters, members of many Dayton area art organizations (including the Fairborn Art Association), are showing their work at the center from Monday, January 19, through Friday, March 30, 2015. The class meets on Mondays at Hithergreen, where they explore a wide variety of subjects and techniques in a fun and friendly atmosphere with their instructor, artist and author Nita Leland. Students at all skill levels in the Exploring Watercolor class organize their paintings into eye-catching compositions as they develop skills in watercolor techniques, color, and design. The “Exploring Watercolor” Art Exhibit at Hithergreen Center, 5900 Hithergreen Drive, Dayton, Ohio, is free and open on Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday from 8:30 am to 3:30 pm and on Tuesday from 8:30 am to 8 pm. For more information, call Rick Lewis 937-435-2415.
Submitted by Sylvia Dugan for Nita Leland, www.nitaleland.com
REMINDERS
The following people signed up to bring refreshments to the February meeting: Clarice Moore, Evelyn LaMers, Doris Alexander, Margaret Brooks, Roger Browning, Billie Dickson, Cass Barth, and Nancy Draves. Thank you for volunteering.
Our next meeting will be on Tuesday, March 3, 2015, at 7:00 pm. The deadline for submitting articles to be included in the March Newsletter is Monday, February 16, 2015. Please email your articles to [email protected] or call Jackie Albright at 937-233-7532.
WATERCOLOR FRESH & FLUID with Yuki Hall, OWS
Yuki Hall will be offering her watercolor class, Watercolor Fresh & Fluid, on Monday morning from 9:30 to 12:30, starting March 16 and running through May 18, in our Gallery. This 8-week class, will focus on painting a variety of subject matter. Special emphasis will be placed on incorporating an abstract factor into a representational painting, as well as fundamental concepts on composition and design principles. The cost for this 8-week class is $95. Please send payment and registration form to Yuki Hall, 4136 Fox Fern Court, Beavercreek, OH 45432. For any questions regarding this class, please call Yuki at 938-426-7229, or email her at [email protected]. For additional information, see the attached flyer.
Attachment: Watercolor Fresh & Fluid Yuki Hall