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Volume 33, #1Visual Arts NewsJanuary 2017
Livermore Art AssociationPleasanton Art League
PortfolioPAL & LAA General Meeting
Monday, January 9, 7:30 pmCultural Arts Building, 4455 Black
Ave., Pleasanton
Program: John (Jack) Muir Laws
Index Bulletin Board ................................... 3
Calendar ....................................... 6 Call for Artists
................................... 3 Classes & Workshops
................3 & 4 Contact Us
....................................... 5 LAA News
....................................... 2 LAA Gallery
News............................. 2 Membership
...................................... 5 Officers &
Chairpersons ................... 5 PAL News
....................................... 2 Shows to See
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Insert PAL Watercolor Workshop ................ 4
Naturalist, educator and artist John (Jack) Muir Laws is in love
with the natural world and has lived his life sharing this passion
with others. He is trained as a wildlife biologist and is a
Research Associate of the California Academy of Sciences and has
taught nature education teachers since 1984 in California, Wyoming,
and Alaska.
We live in a world of beauty and wonder. Train your mind to see
deeply and with intentional curiosity, and the world will open
before you. Keeping a journal of observations, questions, and
reflections will enrich your experiences and develop gratitude,
reverence, and the skills of a naturalist. The goal of nature
journaling is not to create a portfolio of pretty pictures but to
develop a tool to help you see, wonder, and remember your
experiences. You can learn to do this. You do not need to be an
artist or a naturalist. These are skills you will develop as you
go. The time to begin is now.
For our January demonstration, John will concentrate on how to
construct foreshortened flower petals. John teaches you to draw
what you see, not what you think you see. On his website,
www.johnmuirlaws.com/drawing-plants, is a video which will show you
what he means. Workshops with him are fun and uplifting! Come join
us as we learn from one of the best teachers and writers in nature
journaling!
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Pleasanton Art League
New PAL Presidents Message
“Art enables us to find ourselves and lose ourselves at the same
time” Thomas Merton
Welcome to 2017. I know this will be a great year for Art and
Artists in the Tri-Valley. It will be my pleasure to serve as your
PAL President as well as your co-chair for PAL Workshops (by the
way check out the information in this Portfolio about the Dale
Laitinen two day Watercolor Workshop).
If you do not know me, let me tell you a little bit about who I
am. I am a working artist. I was a teacher for 35 years in Fremont,
California. I taught Fine Arts, Black & White Photography and
Digital Imaging at the Junior High and High School levels. I also
taught Calligraphy and Interior Design at the Adult level and have
juried Art Shows for the Brentwood Art Association and for the
Haggin Museum in Stockton.
I majored in art at the California College of the Arts
(California College of Arts and Crafts) in Oakland, California;
where I studied drawing with Bay Area artist, Roy De Forest. I also
studied at The Academy of Art University, in San Francisco,
California. I received my Bachelors Degree in Art and my Teaching
Credential from California University East Bay. I studied painting
with Pop Artists Mel Ramos, and Corbin Lapell; ceramics with
Clayton Bailey; and sculpture with James Black, at California
University East Bay.
I look forward to an exciting time serving you as your PAL
President, and I look forward to meeting all of you and perhaps
presenting you with an Award at one of our many shows.
George Garbarino
PAL Upcoming Shows
Imagination Expressed 2017 registrations have been processed and
Receiving will be January 9, 11:00 am to 1:00 pm. The show opens
January 11 and continues through March 26 at the Museum on Main,
Pleasanton. Reception will be Sunday, January 22 from 3:00 to 4:00
pm. Information: Carole Hilton 925 443-3849 or
[email protected].
Alviso Adobe Show dates March 30 to April 2. Applications will
be in the February Portfolio.
PAL Members Show at the Firehouse will be Early This Year, in
the Summer - July 27 to September 2. Plan Ahead!
Pat Smith is PAL Show co-ordina-tor. To volunteer or for
questions to the above two PAL shows, call 925 846-4138 or email
[email protected].
John Trimingham will be the Guest Artist at the gallery for
January and February. He will be showing his acrylic abstracts. You
have to love John’s quote about his art: “Most of my work is
contemporary abstract and mid century. I don’t paint because I hope
to inspire people. I just like to paint.”
LAA Gallery
PAL Circuit
Linda Garbarino, one of PAL’s talented Circuit artists, sold a
paintings this month at the Bagel Street Cafe in Pleasanton. It was
titled “Lady With the Toque.” Congratulations Linda!
New PAL Members PAL welcomes Gayle Hurd and Larry Lagin. We hope
to see you at our upcoming meetings.
Kerry McGehee continues as Featured 2D Artist through
January.
Rhonda Chase is Featured 3D Artist with her jewelry, pottery and
other work.
Judy Rice’s Childrens’ Books are now available at the Gallery.
Titles include “Counting Fair,” “Angel the Beddy-bye Cat” and
“Randi’s Pesky Picnic” in which children will discover insects from
A to Z.
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Shows to See
Gene Gracey will be showing “California Dreamin”, of Nature and
Landscapes photographed in Northern California. This exhibit will
be displayed on the PAL Wall, upstairs at the Firehouse Art Center
in Pleasanton from January 4 to February 1, 2017. Hours at the
Firehouse Art Center are Wednesday-Friday 12:00 pm to 5:00 pm and
Saturday 11:00 am to 3:00 pm. Check her website at
www.natureslookingglass.net.
PAL’s Imagination Expressed 2017 opens January 11 and continues
through March 26 at the Museum on Main, Pleasanton. Reception will
be Sunday, January 22 from 3:00 to 4:00 pm. Lorraine Wells
Watercolor ,shown above, will be in the show.
Art in the Vineyard: Mark your calendars for one of the Bay
Area’s most popular events. The Livermore Art Association is proud
to present the 45th annual show at Wente Vineyards Estate Winery on
Tesla Road, Livermore on Sunday, May 28, 2017 from 11:00 am to 5:00
pm. LAA invites artists to apply for a space to show their art. Fee
is $35 payable to LAA. Send two images of your work to Edmee Keele,
2771 Superior Dr., Livermore 94550. Information:
[email protected] or call Edmee at 925 449-0670.
Opportunity for Artists to Demonstrate and Display their work:
The Livermore Heritage Guild, new caretaker of the Hageman Farm
Partnership Project, will be inviting painters and photographers to
participate on the last Sunday in either April or May (to be
determined) to roam the farm in order to create new work and
display their other work. Different types of artists may be able to
display too, but it should be discussed with the Heritage Guild at
925 449-9927.
Call for ArtistsClasses & Workshops
(Also see page 4 for Dale Laitinen Workshop.)
Grace Rankin, Basic watercolor, Mondays 1:00 to 3:00 pm, January
9 and 23, and February 6, 13 and 27. Fees: 5 Weeks.$125 or daily
$30. Beginners welcome. Classes will be held at the Fremont Art
Association Gallery. Contact Grace at 510 935-9925
Barbara Stanton has won National awards recently. In October,
she took 1st Place in Oil for her miniature oil painting“ The
Sentinel” in the 33rd annual National Miniature Art Exhibit at The
Art Gallery of Fells Point, Baltimore, Maryland. She also received
2nd Place in Landscapes for her miniature oil painting titled:
“Deer Crossing” in the 42nd Annual International Miniature Art Show
now open in Leepa-Rattner Museum of Art, Tarpon Springs, Florida.
Congratulations Barbara!
For Sale: Epson 7800 printer plus paper. It makes archival
prints up to 24x36 on different types of paper and canvas. Current
price for this model printer is about $3,000. Also for sale: art
supplies, mat cutter, drafting table, watercolor paper, canvas,
acrylic, oils, watercolors, mat boards, brushes, card stand, new
canopy, clear plastic print sleeves, etc. Feel free to come by 4629
English Oak Ave., Tracy between 10:00 am to 2:00 pm on Saturday,
January 14. More information 209 832-7648 or email
[email protected].
Fresh Works prospectus will be and available by January 17 for
the show which will be at the Harrington Gallery in the Firehouse
Arts Center, Pleasanton, dates to be announced. The juror will be
Ryan Reynolds, who has shown his work at the Firehouse in 2016. He
received his MFA from UC Berkeley, and is an Assistant Professor of
painting and drawing at Santa Clara University. The deadline for
Fresh Works entries will be March 10. Contact
[email protected], 925 931-4849
Bulletin Board
CWA 47th National Exhibition at the Harrington Gallery in the
Firehouse Arts Center, January 14 through February 25. The
reception will be Saturday, January 14, 1:00 to 3:00 pm. There are
approximately 75 artists whose work will be shown, and they hail
from all over the country and some internationally. 925 931-4849.
www.firehousearts.org
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Pleasanton Art League Proudly Presents a2-Day Watercolor
Painting Workshop
Featuring Dale Laitinen
Firehouse Art Center, 4444 Railroad Avenue, Pleasanton, CAMarch
25 and 26, 2017
Saturday & Sunday, 9:30 AM – 4:30 PMDale Laitinen has been
roaming, hiking and painting the Sierra Nevada and the rest of the
west for much of his life. His work extends from wilderness
subjects of mountains, deserts, and canyons. His “Engineered
Landscape” series, depicting dams, bridges, and roadways, reveal
the aesthetic contrast between the man-made and natural.
Laitinen is a Fine Art graduate with a concentration in painting
from San Jose State University. His depth of knowledge of the
landscape is a result of many years as an independent long-haul
trucker traveling the country. Having survived the trucking life,
in 1985 he turned to full-time painting and teaching and has
pursued this line of work up to the present day. His popular
workshops are held throughout the United States.
“The Language of Landscape”, and “Landscape Essentials” are his
teaching videos currently available through ccpvideos.com and
dalelaitinen.com.
Dale Laitinen lives and paints upcountry in the western Sierra
Nevada.
Designing Powerful Landscapes, Shape Shifting in Watercolor
Shape making is the heart of painting. In this workshop we paint
shapes rather than things. The underlying abstract design is the
foundation of truly creative work. Working from subject photos we
will transform our subject to a highly designed but
representational landscape.
In this workshop: you will learn to use large brushes to promote
simplicity in your work.
Color layering and watercolor techniques. Design paintings from
photos that don’t look like photos. Use opaque water media
techniques. Spark the viewer’s imagination through your
imagination.
This workshop will sell-out FAST!
The workshop is limited to the first 24 Participants.
The workshop fee is $225 for early birds, or $235 after March
12, 2017. Register by mail ONLY. Please provide name, address,
phone, email and mail with your check or money order payable to the
Pleasanton Art League, c/o Workshops, 733 Division Street.
Pleasanton, CA 94566. For more information, go to: www.pal-art.com
or contact Linda or George Garbarino 925 462-8779 or email
[email protected].
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PAL President George Garbarino 925 462-8779 [email protected]
Parlimentarian Lisa Rigge 925 846-8149 [email protected] Vice
Presiden Diana Hostetter 925 872-3552 [email protected]
Secretary Nancy Meyer 925 462-1098 [email protected] Treasurer
Rahul Prasad 510 769-1748 [email protected] Chamber of Commerce Rep
Ritu Ahluwalia 925 600-0250 [email protected] Circuit John
Trimingham 510 877-8154 [email protected] Hospitality Dorothy
Maestas 925 846-6726 [email protected] Membership Diane
Rodriguez 925 462-1919 [email protected] PAL Firehouse
Wall Lynda Briggs 925 600-9258 [email protected] PCAC Rekha
Joshi 925 485-3791 [email protected] Portfolio Staff - See Page Left
Programs Open Publicity Lorraine Wells 925 833-1049
[email protected] Scholarships Beth Okurowski
[email protected] Shows Pat Smith 925 846-4138
[email protected] Website Melinda Lentz
[email protected] Workshops Linda & George Garbarino
925 462-8779 [email protected]
Contact UsLivermore Art Association, P. O. Box 216, Livermore,
CA 94551-0216
www.LivermoreArtAssociation.org
Livermore Art Association Gallery, 2155-3rd St., Livermore
94550LAA Gallery 925 449-9927
Pleasanton Art League, P. O. Box 23, Pleasanton, CA
94566-0023www.PAL-ART.com
LAA President Caryne Mount 925 443-1138 [email protected] Vice
President Walter Davies 925 447-9159 [email protected]
Secretary Carol Eicher 925 443-8354 [email protected]
Treasurer Stephen Rodriguez 925 462-1919 [email protected]
Historian Position Open Hospitality Karen Fleschler 925 487-3702
[email protected] LAA Gallery Director Caryne Mount 925 443-1138
[email protected] LAA Gallery 925 449-9927 LCAC Representative
Position Open Liaison of Shows Walter Davies 925 447-9159
[email protected] Membership Diane Rodriguez 925 462-1919
[email protected] Portfolio Staff - See Page Left
Programs Marge Haggin 925 443-2990 [email protected] Property
Manager Walter Davies 925 447-9159 [email protected] Publicity
Position Open LAA Website Rebecca Gatanis 925 594-3600
[email protected]
Membership InformationMemberships run
January 1 to December 31
Chair for LAADiane Rodriguez 925
[email protected] Art Association
Regular $25 Married Couple $30Family $35 H.S. Student $15
Senior (65+) $15LAA Website Gallery Members
Add $10 Annual Fee
Chair for PALDiane Rodriguez 925
[email protected]
Pleasanton Art LeagueRegular $25 Married Couple $30Family $35
Student Full Time $15
Senior (65+) $15PAL Website Gallery Members
Add $10 Annual Fee
Portfolio Information
EditorNorma Webb 925 [email protected]
Mailing CommitteeGail Ruvalcaba925 846-8960 Annette Mack
Carol HartMaclyn Pons
Diana Hostetter
E-Mailing ServiceGene Gracey 925
[email protected]
Submission GuidelinesDeadline: the 10th of the Month
E-mail Text [email protected](Attachments for
Graphics)
orMail Printed Text to
Norma Webb, 67 Hazelnut Ct.San Ramon, CA 94583
orPhone Norma at925 828-9170
2017 Officers & Chairpersons
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January, 2017Livermore Art AssoicationP. O. Box 216Livermore, CA
94551-0216
Portfolio& Livermore Art Association Pleasanton Art
League
January 9 PAL/LAA General Meeting. Guest: John (Jack) Muir Laws,
Nature .............p 1
January 9 PAL Reception, Imagination Expressed Receiving, 11-1
.............................p 2 January 11 to March 26, PAL
Imagination Expressed Show at Museum on Main
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January 22 PAL Reception Imagination Expressed, Museum on Main,
3-4 pm ..............p 2 & 3
February 13 LAA/PAL General Meeting in Livermore. Guest will be
Paul Kratter, Plein Air.
March 25-26 PAL Workshop, Dale Laitinen
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Calendar of LAA & PAL Events
January 9 General MeetingGuest Artist:
John (Jack) Muir Laws
