Gentle Reminder

April 17th-Thursday, at 6:30, our guest artist is Colleen Reynolds.  She will be using a new product called, Brusho for her demo.  Colleen  On Colleens website she has provided a link to a youtube demo on Brusho that will answer any concerns you may have in regards to this product.  The colors are brilliant and they give your paintings a real POP.  There is a certain way to handle the product however: because the product is an extremely fine crystal dye/paint, it does float in the air, so you should never open the lid.   Simply use a pin to prick a small hole in the top.  This allows the crystals to be shaken lightly onto your palette.  It is also advised, that because of the way the product needs to be used, it doesn't work to share a bottle with a friend.  It's not like any other medium you have ever tried.  It is none toxic, and if you handle it as instructed, you don't have to worry about breathing it; if you have concerns.  So come and check it out this week at our Thursday meeting. 
If you want to learn more about this product or about Colleen, please visit her website at:
PS: Colleens Brusho workshop has been moved to Saturday, August 23rd and you can purchase your own Brusho Kit at Blicks in SugarHouse.  (Used to be Utrecht's on 21st South).  sign up at the Thursday meeting.
Kristi Grussendorf watercolor workshop is coming up quickly, Saturday May 17th and will be presented at the Sandy Senior Center!  Check out her facebook page or her website at: Kristi  She is an amazing painter with national recognition and an excellent teacher.  Her workshop is filling up fast, so sign up at the Thursday meeting.  The fee for members is: $35, non-members $40 and please make your checks payable to SSCAC (Sandy Senior Center Advisory Council) or you can mail your checks to:
Suzan Rasmussen POBox 366, Fairview, Utah 84629
PS: All workshops are first come, first serve, so don't delay.  The workshops fill up fast so get signed up.  You are registered when your payment/check has been received by Suzan. 
Thanks Everybody-see you soon!  Yours Truly, Suzan

Remember-if you have a painting in the Spring Show you will need to pick them up on May 1st!
Our June meeting will be something new...."Plein Air at the Park"  More info to come
 

Winners of our Spring Show

First let me apologize for these images.  It was very difficult to get a decent image with the large windows behind me.
On the right is Shauna Alcorns-"Line Up" which took First Place & the People's Choice Award.  Next to this painting, on the left is Colleen Reynolds-"Family Attitudes" which took 2nd Place. 

Third Place went to Lola Kartchner for her beautiful: "Winter Welcome" and for the Merit Awards, Rebecca Lewis: "Boulder Springs" and Suzan Rasmussen: "Orchids". 

A big round of applause to our Winners and to everyone who entered our Spring Show.  Everyone's paintings were special and a pleasure to enjoy.  Thanks for sharing them with us!

A Gentle Reminder: Our Spring Show runs through the month of April and the paintings need to be picked up on May 1st!

Spring Show Reception

A gentle reminder for everyone, there is no meeting tonight for the Sandy Watercolor Guild.  Instead we are having our Spring Show Reception, starting at 6:30! 

Just A Reminder

This is just a friendly reminder about Ian Ramsay's demo Thursday night, Jan. 16th at 6:30  at the Sandy Senior Center. He is one of our favorite artists and you won't want to miss him.
You know our regular meetings are held the 3rd Thursday of each month (except for July and December for summer & winter breaks).  These meetings are free and open to the public. So if you have a friend who might be interested in art/watercolor painting, please invite them to join us.
*Reminder:  The annual membership fees of $15 are due...so please bring your check (made out to SSCAC....that's Sandy Senior Center Advisory Council if you want to write it out.)
We also need you to check the accuracy of your info. and update any changes to your email, phone numbers, address, etc. so that we can contact you. We only use your info for club business and never share it with anyone.
* Our next workshop is Virginia Kimball's, "Come Celebrate Chinese New Year" on Feb. 13th from  10:00am to 4:00pm at Virginia's home in Sandy. The fee is $35 for members and $40 for non-members. This workshop will include a Chinese Buffet Lunch.  Virginia is hosting this workshop at her home and she will have the address available with other information at the Thursday meeting.  Please reserve your seat/place by signing up and paying for this fun and exciting workshop at our Thursday night meeting.
The monies we collect from fees and workshops helps to support our club activities, and allows us to offer more guest artists and have a wider variety of workshops/demos.  These fees also allow us to host an annual Christmas Party for all of our members. 
* Maggie Harrison is chair of our annual "Spring Show 2014",  a non-juried watercolor exhibit of members & non-members art.  (See blog post below for updates and show rules).  Maggie is going to need help for this event, so please sign up to help her with this huge endeavor.  All help will be greatly appreciated. 
See you Thursday night!
Suzan

PS-If you have completed the January "Challenge" Art-Using a Palette Knife-(See post below), please bring your artwork to the meeting for Show N' Tell.  This photo is of a "3rd attempt" at this challenge using a different image.  I'm enjoying the process so I will keep playing around with it for awhile longer but I have another challenge (February) that will be posted soon! "Contour Drawing"   It's all for fun so if you don't have time to participate, that's Okay-you may be able to in the future.  Cindy

Spring Show for 2014

The annual Spring Show is under the direction of Maggie Harrison, show chair.

maggiewatercolor8 @ gmail.com

Spring Show rules:

-Suitably framed art requires wire on the back for hanging.
-Outside dimension of the frame cannot exceed 46" in any direction.
-Watercolor is defined as painting on paper or yupo in any water soluble media
-Artist must own copyright (which means it is original work) & it must have been painted within the last three years.
-Entry fee for Guild members is $10 per entry. Non-member fee is $15 per entry.
-All proceeds from entry fees will be invested in the show, as well as cash prizes for 1st, 2nd, & 3rd place winners.  Honorable mentions and Peoples' Choice awards receive ribbons.
-The exhibit will be on display from March 5 through April 30 and works must remain for the duration.

AGENDA

March 3: Deliver work to the Sandy Senior Center, 9310 So. 1300 East between 8:00am and 4:00pm. Pay entry fee and sign agreement.

March 5: Exhibit opens to the public & Peoples' Choice balloting begins during regular Senior Center hours: Monday through Friday 8:00am to 4:00pm. 1st & 3rd Thursday extended hours till 9:00pm.

March 20: End of Peoples' Choice Voting. Public Reception & Awards begins at 7:00pm

April 30: End of exhibit. Retrieve entrees 9:00am to 4:00pm