Verdugo Hills Art Association, P.O. Box 8059, La Crescenta, CA … · 2019. 11. 28. · Verdugo Hills Art Association, P.O. Box 8059, La Crescenta, CA 91224-0059 • • Sue Peacock,

Charcoal and drawing artist JoeMilazzo will be the featured demon-strator at the October meeting of the

Verdugo Hills Art Associa tion on Friday,Oct. 5 at 7 p.m.

Born and raised in California, Joeattended Pasadena City College and ArtCenter College of Design. He was drawn toa fundamental medium — pen and ink— in which the most traditional Westernthemes are rendered.

“Ever since I was a little boy I wasenthralled with anything Western,” recallsJoe. “My father used to take us to themovies to see Western epics like How TheWest Was Won, True Grit, and so on. Itreally grabbed hold of me. Not just thecowboy attire, but the cowboy way of life.”

In 1997, Joe had the honor of present-ing a drawing to President Ronald Rea -gan. The drawing hung in Reagan’s officein Century City, California. Joe’s portrait ofPresident Reagan and the USS RonaldReagan are on permanent display at theReagan Center in Santa Barbara. “I wasdoing a one-night show in SantaBarbara,” he remembers. “The assistantcurator to the Ronald Reagan Libraryapproached me and said ‘I really like yourwork; if you ever want to donate some-thing to the library we would love to haveit.’ I went home and started working on a

Joe Milazzo to demonstrate at Oct. VHAA meeting

NEXT ART ASSOCIATION MEETING NEXT BOARD MEETINGFriday, October 5, 2012 • 7:00 P.M. Monday, October 8, 2012 • 7:00 p.m.La Cañada Community Center at the home of Sue Peacock4469 Chevy Chase Dr., La Cañada 502 Story Place; Alhambra

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Verdugo Hills Art Association, P.O. Box 8059, La Crescenta, CA 91224-0059 • www.verdugoarts.com • Sue Peacock, Editor

pen and ink drawing of a cowboy push-ing cattle across the desert. I presented itto President Reagan in person in hisoffice in Century City. He asked me aboutthe piece, what was the medium, wherewas the scene. It hung above the recep-tion desk for the duration of his years inthe penthouse office. I am truly blessed.I will never forget that day.”

Joe’s delicate, yet intricate lines andhis attention to detail make him asought-after artist whose works are col-lected internationally and for commis-sions of prominent figures for public andprivate collections.

“As a teenager I was influenced byRembrandt,” says Joe. “He had such agreat sense of power in his work andthen would use such a delicate touch ondetails in clothing.” Charles M. Russell

Joe Milazzo will be the demonstrator for VHAA’s October meeting, His drawing of the famedColorado St. bridge in Pasadena is pictured below.

also influenced Milazzo. “After visiting hismuseum in Montana, I left with a newappreciation of his skills in watercolor, penand ink, charcoal, oil, woodworking andsculpting,” Joe says.

Joe has recently added charcoal to hisdrawing resumé. This allows him to createmuch larger scale drawings while keepingthe same technique. The larger drawingsare even more dramatic.

Info: http://bit.ly/JoeMilazzo

2012-2013 OFFICERS AND COMMITTEE CHAIRSOfficersPRESIDENT ......................................NIKKI THOMAS

323/[email protected]

1ST VICE PRESIDENT .........................KAREN CARTER818/[email protected]

2ND VICE PRESIDENT .............KIMBERLY ANN [email protected]

RECORDING SECRETARY ...............SUZANNE BITTERMAN818/[email protected]

CORRESPONDING SEC. ........................KAREN CARTER818/[email protected]

TREASURER........................................GRANT WOOD


AUDITOR ....................................MARY JANE KLUNE818/[email protected]

PARLIAMENTARIAN ......................SUZANNE BITTERMAN818/[email protected]

Committee ChairsARTIST OF THE MONTH.......................LINDA TINDELL


EXHIBITION .....................................SANDY ROONEY818/[email protected]

HOSPITALITY......................................PAULETTE LAY818/[email protected]

VENESSA LO626/[email protected]

HISTORIAN ..................................JEANNE BERGERON818/[email protected]

MEMBER AT LARGE ....................APRIL DREW FOSTER818/[email protected]

MEMBERSHIP ...............................MARY JANE KLUNE818/[email protected]

NEWSLETTER ......................................SUE PEACOCK626/[email protected]

PUBLICITY......................................FRANK DE LUCIA818/[email protected]

SCHOLARSHIP................................GLORIA G. CLARK818/[email protected]

VIDEO LIBRARIAN ........................CHERRIE O’HAGAN818/[email protected]

WORKSHOP................................LUCILLE DETHOMAS818/352-2205

WEBMASTER ..................................FRANK DE LUCIA818/[email protected]

PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE

What a wonderful demonstrator BrendaSwenson is! We learned so much as she creat-ed her watercolor grapes using negative paint-

ing techniques. Thank you again, Brenda! Her work-shop is October 13 & 14 and since there is noProduct and Learning Expo in Pasadena this year,why not spend your money learning more fromBrenda? Tell your friends.

In October our monthly demonstrator is JoeMilazzo, showing us his charcoal skills. See the arti-cle about him on page 1.

Our first meeting of the year was a great successdue to everyone’s participation in making the meet-ing happen. Thank you to those who helped set up and take down the tables andchairs, helped in the kitchen, and supported our scholarship fund.

Two years ago I reported on the 50-foot Millard Sheets mural being takendown from the Home Savings building in Pasadena for restoration. This summerit will have a permanent place at the Pasadena City College Gymnasium lobby. Themural depicts the first Rose Parade and was painted in 1963. The muralist’s son,Tony Sheets, says, “It’s been restored, and it looks fantastic.” Tony runs the non-profit Millard Sheets Center for the Arts at the Pomona Fairplex. Every year I enjoyseeing who is demonstrating and whose paintings are displayed (Brenda Swenson,and Tom Fong were at the center demonstrating on Sept. 19).

Some of our members were selling their paintings at the Montrose Art Walkon Sept. 15. It was good to see their artwork in a different setting. Plan on bring-ing your paintings to our monthly Artist of the Month contest at our meeting onOctober 5 and entering your art work in the Fall Show on November 3 at the LaCanada Library.

Special thanks must go to Karen Carter for volunteering to be our First VicePresident, and to Frank De Lucia for taking on the post of Publicity Chair.

See you at the October meeting.

Nikki ThomasPresident

IMPORTANT FUTURE DATESn OCT. 5: VHAA monthly meeting with Joe Milazzo, charcoaln OCT. 12: ArtNight Pasadena. 6-10 p.m. Museums free.Info: www.artnightpasadena.com

n OCT. 13-14: Brenda Swenson two-day workshop. Topic: Negative Paint with Watercolors. Cost will be $150 for members and $165 for nonmembers. See page 3.

n NOV. 9: VHAA monthly meeting, with Rick Rotante, oilsNOTE DATE CHANGE (second Friday of the month)n NOV. 3-DEC. 1: Fall Show at La Cañada Library. Three entries per artist; $10 fee per entry. Full details on page 3.

n DEC. 14: VHAA monthly meeting, with Gerald BrommerNOTE DATE CHANGE (second Friday of the month)

VHAA NEWSYou can make a difference

VHAA is looking for volunteers to setstandards for a new Logo and Banner tobe used for the current website,www.VerdugoArts.com, our newsletter,and all advertising and stationary.

Frank de Lucia is asking for volun-teers to help set criteria and standardsfor a new branding of Verdugo Hills ArtAssociation, as the current look doesn’thave the vibrancy needed for the weband doesn’t reflect the purpose of theassociation.

Your time involvement will be mini-mal but the purpose will be important as itis VHAA’s brand and identity for the future.

We do so many things for our mem-bers by having an environment whereartists of all mediums can meet, learn newtechniques as well as basics in art andcompete in juried and non-juried shows.

Our association represents fineartists and instructors, as well as begin-ners, in many mediums not just oil andwatercolor. We want to again representsculpture, photography, and digital arts.

If you have a couple of hours youcan spare and want to be part of theteam that sets the requirements for agroup wide competition, please callFrank de Lucia as soon as possible:818-399-3904 or email:[email protected].

Once this group has established theguidelines, the fun will begin with agroup competition to create our keyidentifications and brand: logo, websitebanner, newsletter banner, etc. Frankpromises this will be fun and you do nothave to have graphics experience,although it will be welcome.

WHAT: Brenda Swenson’s workshop on Negative Painting TechniquesWHEN: October 13-14 TIME: 9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. (one hour break for lunch)WHERE: Citibank Community Center2359 Honolulu Avenue; Montrose, CA 91020FEE: $150 for VHAA members, $165 guests. A materials list will be sent upon paid registration. Make checks payable to VHAA and mail:

Sandy Rooney, 5125 Finehill AvenueLa Crescenta, CA 91214

Email questions to: [email protected].

Upcoming event

Brenda Swenson workshop set for Oct. 13-14

WHEN: Nov. 3-Dec. 1WHERE: La Cañada LibraryTAKE-IN: 8:30-10:00 a.m. on Sat., Nov. 3TAKE-DOWN: 8:30-10:00 a.m. on Sat., Dec. 1.ENTRY FEE: $10 per entry; maximum of three entries per person. The library com-munity space has been redecorated and the main wall may not be useable; if there aremore entries than hanging space, entries with the highest scores will be hung. Entryforms are available on the VHAA Web site or at take-in.IMPORTANT INFO: All entries must be original only, entirely the work of theentrant and must have been executed within the last three years and shall not havehung in a VHAA Juried Exhibition. Source material must be the artist's own designor from the artist's own photograph. [VHAA Standard #3 for Juried Shows]. Allaccepted art work must be framed and wired for hanging. No sawtooth hangerswill be accepted. Mats and frames must be clean. JUROR: BONESE COLLINS TURNER (www.bonesecollinsturner.com). Bonnie is anartist, designer and educator who deals primarily with drawing, painting andprintmaking. Her work has been exhibited in the White House, The SmithsonianInstitute, The Butler Institute of American Art, the Rocky Mountain National, theNational Watercolor Society, Watercolor USA, Watercolor West, the San DiegoWatercolor Society, the 1984 LA Olympics Art Festival and numerous other exhibi-tions. She has served as a juror of numerous national exhibitions such as theNational Watercolor Society, the Brand National Exhibition, and the San Diego ArtInstitute.

Call for entries

VHAA Fall show begins Nov. 3 at La Cañada Library

VERDUGO HILLS ART ASSOCIATIONP.O. Box 8059, La Crescenta, CA 91224-0059www.verdugoarts.com

DATED MATERIALPLEASE PROCESS IMMEDIATELY

n SHERI GARWOOD will be holding afour- week Figure Drawing class onOctober 9, 16, 23, and 30 from 6 to 10p.m. at the Modest Fly Art Gallery at7578 Foothill Blvd, Tujunga 91042. Topmodels have been hired. Call 818/331-4780. Fees $45 per class and $150 forall classes.

n IZABELLA T.WARDAS will exhibit herpaintings at La Cañada Flintridge Library.October 1 until October 30. ArtistReception: Friday, October 5 from 12:30to 4:30 p.m.

n Donations of unused/unwanted artsupplies, frames, art work, and artbooks are welcome for our raffles.Proceeds benefit the VHAA ScholarshipFund. If you want a tax receipt, just ask.Kimberly-Ann Talbert.

2012-2013 dues now payable I would like to thank all of the mem-bers who have paid their dues. If youhaven’t done so, please remember tosend me a check for $35.00 for one yearor $70.00 for two years, or pay in per-son at our next meeting.

ON THE PALETTEThree win Artist of the Month awards in September

There was a wonderful turnout for our first meeting of the year, and many beautiful paint-ings competed for Artist of the Month. Peterfield Turpin (left) took First-Place honors withhis beautiful watercolor titled “Round Valley Cottonwood,” which is a valley near Bishop,Calif. Second Place was also a lovely watercolor titled “Woof,” which was painted by AprilFoster (center) of an adorable West Highland Terrier. Third Place was a very interestingMulti-media piece painted by Dotty Stevens (right) titled “Venice.”

Thank you so much for all the beautiful entries. Just a reminder to all: you may enteras often as you wish. However, if you win first place, you may not enter again until the finalmeeting of the year, at which time all of the monthly winners will be showcased again tocompete for Artist of the Year. Happy Painting – see you all in October!

Linda TindellChairman, Artist of the Month

REMEMBER: The board voted in 2011, toapprove a late fee if dues are not paid byOctober 1. The late fee will be $5.00.This will make yearly dues $40.00 forthose who do not pay by Oct. 1. Should

you have a financial hardship, please talkto me at the next meeting, call 818/790-1270 or email me at [email protected]).

— Mary Jane Klune

Rick Rotante, a multi-talented artist whoworks in oil, pastel, gouache, chinawhite pencil and charcoal, will be the

Verdugo Hills Art Association demonstratorFriday, November 9 from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m.at the La Canada Community Center.

Rick is one of those unique painterswho believes art should be painted withthe underlying idea that art is not justpretty pictures. He believes that all artistshave a responsibility to try and influencesociety by creating work that has meaningas well as being beautiful and interesting.

PLEASE NOTE!!!The November meeting and all subse-quent VHAA monthly meetings will beheld on the SECOND Friday of eachmonth.

Rick Rotante to demonstrate at Nov. VHAA meeting

NEXT ART ASSOCIATION MEETING NEXT BOARD MEETINGFriday, November 9, 2012 • 7:00 P.M. (NOTE CHANGE OF DATE) Monday, November 12, 2012 • 7:00 p.m.La Cañada Community Center at the home of Gloria Clark4469 Chevy Chase Dr., La Cañada 1033 Kildonan Dr.; Glendale

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Art should be created from theheart: art should speak toeveryone whether an art loveror not. He continues to striveto create works that expressthe feelings he has for thesubjects he paints.

Rick has always been inthe arts although he began topaint seriously thirty yearsago. He spent many years inNew York City performing intheatrical production as wellas being a musician in severalnationally known bands.

The call to paint startedwhile in high school at TheSchool of Art & Design in NYC.After graduation he spent sev-eral years in the commercialart field creating advertising art ads forsuch companies as Ford MotorCompany. Disappointed in the commer-cialism he moved on to more creativeendeavors, finally coming full circle tobeing the painter he is today.

Rick has taught at New YorkUniversity in Manhattan, GlendaleCommunity College in Glendale andcurrently teaches at “Art Classes ofPasadena.” Rick has studied with VernWilson and Steve Huston both former

Rick Rotante will be the demonstrator for VHAA’s Novembermeeting, Below left is his painting, “Dance Hall Lady.”

instructors at Art Center College of Designin Pasadena.

He has been a 22-year artist memberof the California Art Club and Oil Paintersof America. His work can be found in twoprivate collections.









AUDITOR ....................................MARY JANE KLUNE










MEMBERSHIP ...............................MARY JANE KLUNE





VIDEO LIBRARIAN ........................CHERRIE O’HAGAN


WORKSHOP



Although we have this on the front page and havegiven you other notifications, it’s important thatyou note changes for our meeting dates for this

month and subsequent months. We will be meeting onthe SECOND Friday of each month instead of the firstFriday. The reason for the change is that in a manage-ment changeover at the La Cañada Com munity Center,the hall got double-booked for three months. Theboard decided that the Center is a good location forour meetings and, rather than bouncing back andforth between the first and second Friday, we wouldshift our meetings to the second Friday, instead. So,please mark your calendars and we look forward toseeing our November demonstrator, Rick Rotante.

Your board is wrestling with how to make the demonstrators’ work visible toeveryone in the audience. The most logical way seems to be to have a video cameraconnected with a projector that can show the images onto the big screen at the stage.Unfortunately, these devices cost several hundred dollars and our treasury cannotafford that. If you know someone who would donate either or both and receive a taxdeduction, please let me know. A one-time assessment (perhaps $10 per member)might be another solution. Let me know your thoughts. We would also need some-one to transport the items to and from the meeting, set them up and run them.

Last month’s demonstrator, Joe Milazzo, was terrific. He brought at least 20 ofhis charcoal and pen and ink drawings, with such detail it was hard to imagine theywere not photographs. To me, they were very exciting. Then I had the fun of goingto a couple art receptions. At the Lanterman House our member Karen Horn wasselling her paintings. At White’s Gallery, the Glendale Art Association reception hadover 100 people in attendance. Additionally I went to the Pasadena Museum ofCalifornia Art to see the Edgar Payne exhibit (see page 4 for my review).

You may still have time to catch Izabella T. Wardas’ show at the La CañadaFlintridge Library, which runs until October 30. VHAA members Julie Crouch, TomFong and Jeanne Windoffer have paintings entered in the 44th Annual WatercolorWest Juried Exhibition running through Dec. 16 at the Brea Gallery (see page 4). The La Quinta Arts Foundation east of Palm Springs is open only nine Saturdays,October 27 through March 23, 2013. It’s an outdoor exhibit filled with fine art,crafts, food and entertainment. Go to www.LQAF.com for more information.

FYI: Brenda Swenson will be the judge for our November Fall show (see page3). I’m going to enter — I hope you do, too.


IMPORTANT FUTURE DATESn NOV. 9: VHAA monthly meeting, with Rick Rotante, oilsNOTE DATE CHANGE (second Friday of the month)n NOV. 3-DEC. 1: Fall Show at La Cañada Library. Three entries per artist; $10 fee per entry. Full details on page 3.

n DEC. 14: VHAA monthly meeting, with Gerald BrommerNOTE DATE CHANGE (second Friday of the month)

By Joyce Peterson and Nikki ThomasVHAA members and non-members

participated in a two-day workshopOctober 13-14 presented by BrendaSwenson, acclaimed watercolorist, jurist,and famous Southern California artistwho has been awarded signature mem-bership in Watercolor West, NationalWatercolor Society and the San DiegoWatercolor Society.

“Negative Painting” was the focuswith Brenda demonstrating her tech-niques for designing and glazing, usingonly Paynes Gray (black) on Saturdayand only three colors on Sunday.

We were shown many tips for puttingon up to five glazed layers and “finding”new shapes to delight the eye. It was fas-cinating to watch her examples.

Then we tried to do it heeding heradmonition: “Today only think in nega-tive spaces.” She suggested using a cru-ciform design and watching the sheen ofthe wet paper; the art of glazing kepteveryone working hard. It was not easyto see only the negative spaces.

The second day we repeated thisprocess but in color. The colors wereone yellow, one red, and one blue.Picking a triad of our own colors andtesting different combinations was a les-son in itself. We drew the subject andfollowed the same format as Saturday —this time with color. Very exciting!

Those of you who have taken work-shops and watched demonstrations fromBrenda know that she is very organized.She brought laminated photos of exam-ples to paint, and she had step-by-stepexamples on the wall of negative paintingin color.

Brenda also gave a valuable lessonon the properties of paint. Pigment let-ters and numbers are found on all tubesof paint, whether transparent or opaque,granulating and non-granulating. We alsomade color charts of our own paintpalettes to find which ones of our paintswere transparent or opaque.

Brenda has become one of the bestworkshop teachers around. She is verygenerous with her materials, her knowl-

WHEN: Nov. 3-Dec. 1WHERE: La Cañada LibraryTAKE-IN: 8:30-10:00 a.m. on Sat., Nov. 3TAKE-DOWN: 8:30-10:00 a.m. on Sat., Dec. 1.ENTRY FEE: $10 per entry; maximum of three entries per person. The library com-munity space has been redecorated and the main wall may not be useable; if thereare more entries than hanging space, entries with the highest scores will be hung. Aform for each entry should be filled out and attached. Entry forms are available withthis newsletter, on the VHAA Web site or at take-in. A check for $10 per entry, madeout ahead to Verdugo Hills Art Association, will help speed the check-in process.IMPORTANT INFO: All entries must be original only, entirely the work of theentrant and must have been executed within the last three years and shall not havehung in a VHAA Juried Exhibition. Source material must be the artist's own designor from the artist's own photograph. [VHAA Standard #3 for Juried Shows]. Allaccepted art work must be framed and wired for hanging. No sawtooth hangerswill be accepted. Mats and frames must be clean. JUROR: BRENDA SWENSONINFORMATION: Sandy Rooney • 818-249-0006

Call for entries

VHAA Fall show begins Nov. 3 at La Cañada Library

Brenda Swenson “negative painting” workshop informative, creative for attendees

Brenda Swenson describes “negative painting” techniques at an October workshop sponsored by the Verdugo Hills Art Association.

edge and her praise — all signs of anexcellent teacher. On Sunday she cri-tiqued every painting and was delighted atthe results. She even took pictures on hercamera. There were many watercoloristspainting the same negative style and eachwas so different than the next one.

We were very fortunate to have herand wish every one of you could havejoined us. It was intense, informative,exciting and fun. Thank you Brenda!

FYI, Brenda will be the judge for ourNovember Fall show (see below).



Edgar Payne:An Artistic JourneyBy Nikki Thomas

I hope you got a chance to see theEdgar Payne exhibit at the PasadenaMuseum of California Art this October.Edgar Payne is considered one of themost gifted and beloved artists ofCalifornia’s early plein-air painters. Hisoils show how lights and darks can bepainted outdoors and not loose thebeauty of the original scenery.

After visiting California for manyyears, Payne moved from Chicago toGlendale in 1917. He is best known forhis paintings of the Sierra NevadaMountain range. After seeing his work,many artists started to copy Edgar’svibrant colors of the Impressionist styleand reject their drab, dark colors.

The Southern Pacific Railroad andAtchison, Topeka & Santa Fe RR commis-sioned painters to advertise the South -west in their paintings as they traveled bytrain from Chicago to Canyon de Chelly,Arizona. Any artist could ride the railsand sleep in hotels in exchange for thesepaintings and Payne was one of thosewho took advantage of the offer.

Said Payne “If we expect to do finepaintings, we must think, study and havea strong determination to overcome diffi-culties. The study of art is a lifetimematter.”n The 44th Annual Watercolor WestJuried Exhibition is running through

Dec. 16 at the Brea Gallery, located inthe Brea Civic and Cultural Center, 1 Civic Center Circle, Brea, CA 92821.This is a show not to miss. Three of ourmembers have been accepted into this

Two win Artist of the Month awards in October

There was a beautiful collection of entries for Artist of the Month at last month's meeting. Peopleseemed to take a long and careful look before deciding, as each painting was so striking.

When all was said and done, there was a clear choice for first place, which went to AprilDrew Foster for her lovely Watercolor portrayal of the "L.A. River", which was painted on loca-tion. Second place was awarded to Magi Watson for her wonderful Oil painting titled "Playingwith Turtles".

We all look forward each month to seeing the paintings brought for review, so don't for-get to bring one of yours to the next meeting! All entries — no matter the level of your skillor the choice of your medium — are welcome. Remember it isn't about winning - it's aboutthe love of Art.

Linda Tindell, Chairman - "Artist of the Month"

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Gerald Brommer will be our guest artistat the Verdugo Hills Art Associationmeeting on December 14, demon-

strating in acrylic collage. Gerald is a teacher and author, whose

work has been exhibited in hundreds ofsolo and group shows throughout theUnited States and abroad during his illus-trious fine arts career.

He attended Concordia TeachersCollege (Nebraska), University ofNebraska, and in Los Angeles: Chouinardand Otis Art Institutes, UCLA, and USC. Hereceived instruction from Watson Cross,Noel Quinn and Robert E. Wood.

Many of his early works were verycarefully planned and executed watercol-ors. On occasion, he added paper collageto give added textures. Recently he hasbeen painting on location and works morespontaneously, responding directly to thesubject he is viewing.

Gerald Brommer to demonstrate at Dec. meeting

NEXT ART ASSOCIATION MEETING NEXT BOARD MEETINGFriday, December 14, 2012 • 7:00 P.M. (NOTE: 2nd Friday of Dec.) Monday, December 9, 2012 • 7:00 p.m.La Cañada Community Center at the home of Sandy Rooney4469 Chevy Chase Dr., La Cañada 5125 Finehill Ave., La Crescenta 91214

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The subjects he has chosen to paintvary widely from California coast views, todesert landscapes and European cityscenes. Throughout his life he has beeninterested in geology and rock formationsthat are often included in his work. Hefinds their varied textures and uniqueshapes particularly interesting as subjectmatter.

Brommer has also become an inter-nationally recognized teacher of water-color painting. He has written more than20 books for high school and collegeclasses on several art subjects. He hasalso written a book on “EmotionalContent in Landscape Painting” andseveral books on collage. He has pro-duced 12 DVD programs, eight sets ofposters for middle-school and high-school art classes, and five DVDs forpracticing artists.

Gerald served as president of both

Gerald Brommer, creator of the watercolorsabove, will be the demonstrator for VHAA’smeeting on December 14.

the California Water Color Society andWest Coast Watercolor Society. Throughthe years he has actively exhibited, hold-ing more than 170 one-man shows andhaving his works displayed in 204 groupexhibitions. His work hangs in more than4400 private and corporate collections in44 states and eight foreign countries.

Gerald is in demand as an instructorof workshops and has traveled all over theworld conducting classes.

IMPORTANT FUTURE DATESn DEC. 14: VHAA monthly meeting, with Gerald Brommer (acrylic collage)NOTE DATE CHANGE (second Friday of the month)n JAN. 5-26: VHAA Non-juried Fund-Raiser Show (see page 4 for details)n JAN. 11: VHAA monthly meeting, with Shirley Manning (watercolor)n MAY 4: VHAA Spring Show (details in next newsletter)























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What a joy it was to watch Rick Rotante demon-strate by painting his self-portrait last month. Heexplained everything as he went along. The

main points of his demonstration were: • Don’t paint things • Paint the light, not the object • Forget what you know • Paint your own work • Take as long as it takes • Use a limited pallet • Don’t paint everything • Work every day • Think before you show it • Be noble • Show only your best work • And best of all — HAVE FUN! Thank you, Rick!

Have you heard of “Wine & Canvas?” Paseo Colorado (260 E. Colorado) has aplace for corporate functions, graduation events, birthday parties etc. to have paint-ing parties. The cost is $35 per person, food not included. There are different teach-ers with different media. It lasts between 2 1/2 to 3 hours. The Pasadena studio canaccommodate up to 70 people. According to the Pasadena Star-News, a schedule isposted each month on the Wine & Canvas website www.wineandcanvas.com. It'ssomething you can check out.

The Norton Simon Museum is borrowing from the National Gallery of Art inWashington, D.C. a Van Gogh self portrait to be on display from December 7 toMarch 4.

The Board wishes everyone a wonderful and safe holiday season.


NEW MEMBERSSUSAN CHESNEY1928 Melwood Dr; Glendale 91207818) 246-4345ELIZABETH GUGLIELMO-SMITH3047 Hermosa Ave; La Crescenta [email protected], watercolorVANESSA & CHARLES GONZALES1164 Alma St; Glendale 91202818) [email protected], watercolorHONOR HAASE3331 Brookhill St.; La Crescenta 91214818) [email protected], watercolor, acrylic

KATRIN S. KRISTY12500 So Orange StGlendale 91204818) [email protected] VALDOVINOS1219 Oak Hill Ave; So. Pasadena [email protected], acrylic, drawingJENNIFER ZAPP10858 McVine Ave; Sunland 91040818) [email protected]

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Sandy Rooney wins “Best of Show” in VHAA 2012 Fall show

Congratulations to all of our winners in the VHAA 2012 Fall show. Sandy Rooney, along-time member, won “Best of Show” honors for her watercolor “Shirley’sPears.” Brenda Swenson was the judge for this year’s show. There were not enough entries for the photography division (our rules require a

minimum of four entries to have an award given). Look through your best photo-graphs and have them printed and framed for the Spring Show.

Please remember that the Fall Show runs through Saturday, December 1 at the LaCañada Library Gallery and pick-up is 8:30-10 a.m. that day. If you can’t pick upyour art on that date, please get a friend to pick it up for you.

— The Exhibition Committee

Artist Title MediumBEST OF SHOW Sandy Rooney Shirley’s Pears Watercolor

HONORS DIVISIONFirst Place Devorah Friedman Man With Striped Cap WatercolorSecond Place April Drew Foster “Woof” WatercolorThird Place Peterfield Turpin Log Cabin at Tom’s Place WatercolorHonorable Mention Lana Blades New Orleans Garden Watercolor

DistrictCherrie O’Hagan Cathedral de San Jose, Watercolor

Antigua, Guatemala

PREMIER DIVISIONFirst Place Julie Crouch Amaryllis Mixed Media

OPEN DIVISIONFirst Place Susan Chesney Jesus Playing Scrabble Watercolor

With My ParentsSecond Place Lee Johnson Fellow Traveler WatercolorThird Place Haruko Fukumori Paint or Plant Today? OilHonorable Mention Susan Chesney Dove of My Heart Watercolor/

PastelpencilJoyce Peterson Iris Study Watercolor

2011 VHAA Fall Show winners were (fromtop) Sandy Rooney’s Mountain Girl (Bestof Show); Devorah Friedman’s Man WithStriped Cap (Honors); Julie Crouch’sAmarylllis (Premier); and SusanChesney’s Jesus Playing Scrabble WithHis Parents (Open).

About divisions ...Ever wondered about why we have divisions and who is in what division and why? Find the answers on the next page or in the back of your membership directory.

The following members have advanced from the Open Division to the PremierDivision: Haruko Fukumori, Betty Glass

Members who have advanced from the Premier Division to the Honors Division:Marilyn Pepper, Gretel Merkel, Kendra Page, Sandra Van Berkhout

On the palletten The 92nd Annual National Watercolor Society Exhibition is open throughDecember 2 at the NWS Gallery, 915 South Pacific Avenue in San Pedro. BrendaSwenson has a painting on exhibit.

n Watercolor West’s 44th Annual Exhibition at the Brea Civic and Cultural Center willhang through December 16 at 1 Civic Center Drive, Brea.



Artist of the Month RulesEach member may have one entry

per month. There is a $2.00 entry fee.When an artist wins First Place, he or shemay not enter again that “year”(September to May).

At the June meeting, all First placewinners will compete for “Artist of theYear.” The winner may hang 3 paintingsin the show at the La Canada Library inJune. All Second and Third place win-ners during the “year” will also beincluded in the June show.

Three win Artist of the Month awards in November

What a wonderful turnout we had for the November “Artist of the Month” display. So many differ-ent media were represented. There were 14 entries in all — and all were fabulous. Our first placewinner was Barbara Thorn for "Sweet and Demure". Second place was Mary Jane Klune for"Waterfall". Third place went to one of our newest members, Susan Chesney, for "River of Healing".Thank you so much to all of you who brought us such wonderful creations for us to see.

— Linda Tindell, Chairman, Artist of the Month

WHAT: This show is designed both as a fund raiser and as an opportunity for youto exhibit any of your work, including things you have entered in previous shows.WHEN: January 5-26WHERE: La Cañada LibraryTAKE-IN: 8:30-10:00 a.m. on Sat., January 5TAKE-DOWN: 8:30-10:00 a.m. on Sat., January 26.ENTRY FEE: $10 per entry; a check for $10 per entry, made out ahead of time toVerdugo Hills Art Association, will help speed the check-in process.IMPORTANT INFO: All entries must be original only and entirely the work of theentrant. All accepted art work must be framed and wired for hanging. No saw-tooth hangers will be accepted. Mats and frames must be clean. INFORMATION: Sandy Rooney • 818-249-0006

Call for entries

VHAA Non-Juried Fund Raiser Jan. 5 at La Cañada Library

MEMBER CHANGES(continued from page 2)LANA BLADES has a new address 3608 Stancrest # AGlendale, 91208ROLAND CLARKC/O Mountview Retirement Community2640 Honolulu Ave, # 30WMontrose 91020818) 957-1205LINDA TINDELL12060 Conference St.El Monte,91732714) 654-9391GRANT WOOD: new phone numbershome 818) 790 1372cell 818) 618 9008.

Well-known Pasadena watercoloristShirley Manning will be our guestartist at the Verdugo Hills Art

Association meeting on January 11.Earlier this year, Shirley’s painting,

Phantom, won the Yoko Cohen WatercolorAward at the 87th Annual Exhibition ofthe Pasadena Society of Artists.

Earlier in 2012 her paintings Marinaand Vineyard each won first-place awardsin the MidValley Arts League’s 59thMembers Show and Marina was selectedfor the 2012 Watercolor West exhibition.

Shirley discovered art when she was astudent at UCLA many years ago. “It gaveme a visual languge to interpret life andexperience,” she recalls. However, her “artcareer” was put on hold while she raisedfive children. Eventually she picked up thebrushes again and the rest is history.

“Painting and mentors and friendsthat have surrounded me has given me

Shirley Manning to demonstrate at Jan. meeting

NEXT ART ASSOCIATION MEETING NEXT BOARD MEETINGFriday, January 11 • 7:00 P.M. Monday, January 14 2012 • 7:00 p.m.La Cañada Community Center at the home of Mary Jane Klune4469 Chevy Chase Dr., La Cañada 4905 Carmel Rd, La Canada

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hours of comaraderie and fun,” saysShirley. “Painting has always been joyfor me and not a way to earn a living,and I have had enough success to keepme trying. Who could ask for more froma pleasurable pursuit?”

Shirley Manning, creator of the watercolorsabove, will be the demonstrator for VHAA’smeeting on January 11.

IMPORTANT FUTURE DATESn JAN. 11: VHAA monthly meeting, with Shirley Manning (watercolor)n JAN. 5-26: VHAA Non-juried Fund-Raiser Show (see page 4 for details)n FEB. 8: VHAA monthly meeting, with Karl Dempwolf (oils)n FEB. 23: All-day workshop, with Karl Dempwolf (oils). Details to come.n MAY 4: VHAA Spring Show (details in next newsletter)


























WORKSHOP



By now your holidays have come and gone. Wedid not fall off the edge of the world on Dec 21,so this must be a new beginning for the world

with more peace and understanding than we had in2012.

How about Gerald Brommer! I just couldn’tbelieve how quiet it was during the meeting; every-one was listening to his every word. Congratulationsto our winners for the artists of the month, Devorahand Susan. Don’t forget to bring your paintings sothat we can have three winners, not just two.

A quote in the Pasadema Star News said, “He’shere.” Carol Togneri, curator of the Norton SimonMuseum, was talking about the arrival of the Vincent van Gogh painting, nowhanging in the museum. Created in 1889, just months before his death at age 37,the painting is described as “bursting and electric with color.” It will be returningto the National Gallery of Art in Washington, D.C. in early March.

VHAA needs two knowledgeable people who would to willing to run a project-ing camera for our artists’ demonstrations. We are looking into purchasing acomplete camera system to improve our demonstrations by making it easier foreveryone to see in the large room. Do you know how to do this, or know some-one who would be willing to learn? You would need to attend the VHAA meetingson a regular basis, and be willing to setup and transport the equipment.Additionally if any of you have a connection with an equipment provider whocould give us a good price, please contact Nikki at 323) 257-3817.

May this New Year 2013, be exciting with hope, love and joy.


NEW MEMBERSNAOMI BLACKBURN7663 Airlie Dr.Tujunga 91042-1201JOSEPH (PEPE) APABLAZA451 Edwards Pl.Glendale 91206818/[email protected]

watercolor

JENNIFER SWAIN2235 Mira Vista Ave.Montrose 91020818/425-7002jen@[email protected]

watercolor, acrylic, ceramics

April Drew FosterApril Drew Foster’s classes will be start-ing up again at the Highland Park SeniorCenter January 15 through March 5.Registration day is January 8; come andpaint all day for free after registering.Morning classes for drawing and water-color are 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Afternoonclasses are for acrylic and oil from 1 pm– 4 pm. Information: Contact April at 818/952-0212.

Chris Van Winklen Chris Van Winkle’s Citrus collegeclasses will be from February 15 – 20for beginners; April 15 – 20 for interme-diate painters; and June 17 – 22, 2013for advanced painters. Registration isthrough the Continuing EducationDepartment. Information: 626/852-8022 or register on line atwww.citruscollege.edu/ce. The classesare being held in the Art CenterClassroom AC109.n Chris will give a demonstration onWednesday, April 17 for Mid Valley ArtLeague, 7:30, in Duarte. Information:626/447-2377n Chris will hold a workshop atManzanar from May 16 – May 20.Information: 310/663-9582.n In September Chris’s travel trip is tothe Greek Cyclades Isles and Athens.Tentative dates are September 11 – 26.Contact Chris at: [email protected] fordetails.

Rick RotanteRick Rotante will be giving a class onportraits, Thursday evenings 7 p.m.– 10p.m, beginning January 24 for 6 weeks,through the Art Classes of Pasadena,3763 E. Colorado Blvd, East Pasadena,91107 (off of the 210 freeway betweenRosemead Blvd. and Michillinda).

Rick paints in oil; students maywork on other subjects or in charcoal ifthey wish. Rick will be giving a freedemonstration on painting the head onJanuary 17 from 7 –10 p.m. in the samelocation.

Information: Johanna at 626/993-4021or joeatartclassesofpasadena.com forpricing and discounts for adult classes.

Art Classes of PasadenaNew classes include:n “Head & Portrait Painting,” with RickRotanten “Making Hand-Made Books,” withMeagan VanDeventern “Animal, Pet & Wildlife Portraits,”with Elaine Kim n “Japanese Anime Cartooning,” withMaggie Yu is now offered after-school onThursdays in addition to its regularSaturday time.

Learn more about these classes byattending a free demonstration inJanuary! Prospective students whoattend the free demos will get a specialdiscount coupon worth $50 to $100 offof enrollment.

Information: For dates, times &details call Miss Jo at (626) 993-4021

McGroarty Arts CenterSheri Garwood teaches the followingclasses, starting in early January.n “ Figure Drawing,” with live modelsevery week. Traditional fundamentaltechniques covered to create three-dimensional, life-like figures, with atten-tion to composition and emotionalresponse. Thursdays 6 – 9 p.m.. Jan. 10through Feb. 28. $130n “Adult Drawing” The basics — line,shape, volume, etc, — with a variety ofsubjects Mondays 6:30 – 8:30 p.m., Jan.7 through Feb, 25 (no class 1-21 or 2-18) $75n “Watercolor: Basics for all levels”Fun, relaxing, and something for every-one! Wednesdays 11:15 a.m. – 2:15p.m., Jan. 9 through Feb.27. $110n “Watercolor: Character Sketches”Live costumed models in fun costumes,(often actors!). A combination quickdrawing/painting. Drawing and/or paint-ing experience helpful, or just anadventurist spirit! Wednesdays 6:30 –9:30 p.m., Jan through Feb.27. $130Information: McGroarty Arts Center,818/352-5285.

Classes, workshops and other events in early 2013

WHAT: This show is designed both as a fund raiser and as an opportunity for youto exhibit any of your work, including things you have entered in previous shows.There are no divisions or levels for this show, so it is your opportunity to bring inpieces that have been entered in other shows, works that you did more than threeyears ago, or any you want our members and the library patrons to enjoy. Take itoff the wall for four weeks and share it with us.WHEN: January 5-26WHERE: La Cañada LibraryTAKE-IN: 8:30-10:00 a.m. on Sat., January 5TAKE-DOWN: 8:30-10:00 a.m. on Sat., January 26.ENTRY FEE: $10 per entry; a check for $10 per entry, made out ahead of time toVerdugo Hills Art Association, will help speed the check-in process.IMPORTANT INFO: All entries must be original only and entirely the work of theentrant. All accepted art work must be framed and wired for hanging. No saw-tooth hangers will be accepted. Mats and frames must be clean. INFORMATION: Sandy Rooney • 818-249-0006

Call for entries

VHAA Non-Juried Fund Raiser Jan. 5 at La Cañada Library



Two win Artist of the Month awards in December

ºDecember’s meeting was such a treat with Gerald Brommer and his collage demonstration.It was so inspiring — and maybe it will challenge you to try your hand at it for the JanuaryArtist of the Month entries! We had a smaller group of participants last month, but that wasprobably due to the Holidays. As a result, we only gave two awards. Our first place winnerthis month was Devorah Friedman with her beautiful portrait of “Zachary”. Our second placeaward went to Susan Chesney for her whimsical rendition of “Beauty Parlor Angels.” Bothpieces were watercolor. In fact, this time all of the entries were watercolor. Where are allof our Oil Painters, Pastelists, Pencil Artists and Photographers?? We love to see it all!

Linda TindellChairman, Artist of the Month

Gerald Brommer demonstratesat VHAA December meeting

Gerald Brommer was the demonstrator atthe VHAA December meeting. As Nikkireported in her President’s Message onpage 2: “I just couldn’t believe how quiet itwas during the meeting; everyone was lis-tening to his every word.”

Internationally renowned oil painter, KarlDempwolf will be the VHAA’s demonstra-tor on February 8, and will give a plein

air workshop on February 23. Karl spent his childhood growing up

in the picturesque Bavarian countryside. Atage 14 he and his family immigrated tothe U.S. He received his B.A. from Cal StateNorth ridge then attended Art CenterCollege of Design in Los Angeles and theUniversity of Southern California. Hereceived his Masters degree in 1974.

Over the years Karl has participated inexhibitions at the Museum of Science andIndustry in Los Angeles, the Frederick R.Weisman Museum at PepperdineUniversity in Malibu, Carnegie ArtMuseum in Ventura County, BowersMuseum in Santa Ana and PasadenaMuseum of California Art, as well as thePhippen Museum in Prescott, AZ.

Karl makes some of his own frames toenhance his art work. This entails creating

Karl Dempwolf to demonstrate, give workshop

NEXT ART ASSOCIATION MEETING NEXT BOARD MEETINGFriday, February 8 • 7:00 P.M. Monday, February 11 • 7:00 p.m.La Cañada Community Center at the home of Gloria Clark4469 Chevy Chase Dr., La Cañada 1033 Kildonan Drive, Glendale

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a design to enhance each specific art-work. He then hand-carves, gilds, andplaces an appropriate patina on eachframe, making sure that the frame isnever so ornate that it competes with hisartwork. Not only is the frame an indi-vidual work of art but custom, hand-made frames make paintings look theirbest and add value as well.

Karl’s work can be found in publica-tions from North Light Books, entitledArt from the Parks. His paintings are inthe permanent collections of large cor-porations, including McGraw-Hill

Karl Dempwolf, creator of the oils above,will be the demonstrator for VHAA’s meetingon February 8 and will give a workshop onFeb. 23.

IMPORTANT FUTURE DATESn FEB. 8: VHAA monthly meeting, with Karl Dempwolf (oils)

n FEB. 23: All-day workshop, with Karl Dempwolf (oils). See flyer for details.

n MARCH 8: VHAA monthly meeting, with Lizz Tucker (charcoal)

n APRIL 1-30: VHAA Small-Image Show at Pasadena Library. See page 3.

n MAY 4: VHAA Spring Show. See page 3.

Publishers, and the National ParkFoundation.

His newly published book, A Painter’sJourney, is available on his web site:karldempwolf.com.







TREASURER........................................GRANT WOOD818/[email protected]















WORKSHOPWEBMASTER ..................................FRANK DE LUCIA



Iam looking forward to seeing Karl Dempwolf asour demonstrator at the Feb. 8 meeting and at hisall-day workshop on Feb. 23. He paints in oil so

all of you oil/acrylic painters make sure you come.Karl feels that he wants to teach himself and ussomething new, so that we all experience his newchallenge. Wait and see.

Shirley Manning was so delightful as our Januarydemonstrator. Have you tried to paint on cardboard?She does.

There is an article on page 5 of this newsletterfrom Joan Whitmore about her ibook for children.She first painted a child for each page, came up witha travel story, added a voice to the book and got it published. We are proud of youraccomplishments, Joan. I have sent books to my great-grandchildren.

There is also an article on page 3 from long-time member Caddis Robinette,a humorous take on how we all feel as we get older. If there is anyone else whohas a story to tell, please submit the story to Sue Peacock, our newsletter editor.

As you can see from Frank de Lucia’s article on the back page, we’re begin-ning a contest for a new VHAA logo. One benefit is that the club can use the logoon aprons, hats, shirts and other things that will help market our club and bemoney makers. Our very own Linda Tindell has the machines to make these itemsand she is willing to put in her time to help support our club.

Do you know that the Pasadena Museum of California Art has two free dayseach month? The first Friday, 12-5, is free and the 3rd Thursday is free from 5-8pm.

On May 26th, the Lanterman House in La Canada is celebrating Memorial Dayand we have been given the parking lot to show and sell our art work. We willneed to bring our own tables and they will provide chairs. Please set the day asideand there will be more information closer to the date.

Our small image show is coming up April 1-30, so start painting small. Detailsare on page 3 of this newsletter. Speaking of small images, do you have a smallpainting that you would like to give your Valentine? As a bonus, you could take itback and put it into the show, and then return it when the show is over. TheVerdugo Hills Sweet Adeline Chorus sells singing valentines. The $40 fee includeshaving a quartet go to your special person’s home or work place to sing a lovesong, give a personalized card and a surprise gift. The quartet would be delightedto present your painting to your loved one, too. Contact Sue Peacock, our ownSweet Adeline.

One of my BFFs and I drove over to Cal Poly in Pomona to see the Mid-ValleyArts League show. Four of our members won awards. Betty Glass won fourth placeaward for abstract and three of our members won Honorable Mentions inAbstract, Portrait and Genre: Sandra Rooney, Devorah Friedman and Julie Crouch.Congratulations to all of the award winners. Gerald Brommer was the award-win-ning juror, so these paintings were very special.

If you have made any changes to your email, phone number, or address in thepast year, please send that information to me at: [email protected] or callme at 323/257-3817. We will be printing the new directory very soon.


VHAA NEWS

VHAA membersBy Caddis Robinette

This article is reprinted from The Sunrise Herald.

Now that I’m an old woman, I shalluse a walking stick, which I shall refuseto call a cane — just to steady me, youunderstand.

Since legs are the last to go, I’ll wearknee-high boots, with heels and flirtyskirts that just skim the knees, V-neckedblouses and sweaters with a little cleav-age, just enough to keep memories alive.

I’m still the Me I used to be, al -though my mileage has climbed. I’m atthe awkward age, too old for a youngman and too young for an old man. I stillappreciate a naughty joke, sexy movies,“abs” to die for, filet mignon and a vin-tage wine.

The Sinatra classic with the words,“when I was 17, it was a very good year”still melts my soul.

Now that I am old, eccentric is notmy goal, but rather to be just me, onlyan older model.

My upholstery may be a bit worn, myheadlights a bit dimmer, my tires a littlesmooth and my horn a bit weaker. I’velost that new car smell, but I am stillproud — proud that after 90 years I livealone, still drive a stick and don’t dawdleand, oh yes, I still get a joke.

Thank you Lord,P S. And lastly, I still know my name.

New MemberTERRI HALL

Change of InformationKATRIN S. KRISTY1250 So. Orange St.Glendale, CA 91204

Members’ work on displayn BARBARA THORN-OTTO has an exhibitat the Coffee Gallery, 2029 N. Lake Ave.in Altadena. Paintings will remain on dis-play until January 31st. Information:www.funkylittlecoffeehouse.com

n PETERFIELD TURPIN has 35 watercol-or paintings on display at Penelope'sCafe-Books-Gallery in La CanadaFlintridge through February.

Peter attended Dublin School,Choate School and Rhode Island Schoolof Design where he received hisBachelor of Fine Arts Degree inIllustration. An accomplished commer-cial artist on both the east and westcoasts, he belongs to the Businessmen'sArt Institute and the Glendale ArtAssociation, as well as VHAA.

Since leaving the commercial artworld, he has devoted himself to paintingin both watercolor and oil.

Information: Penelope's is located at1039 Foothill Blvd., La Canada-Flint ridgeand is open Tuesday through Saturdays.

Shows, exhibitions and classesn MID-VALLEY ART ASSOCIATION’S 60thAnniversary Members Exhibition is at:Cal Poly Pomona Kellogg Gallery3801 West Temple AvenuePomona, CA 91768Information: www.csupomona.edu/~kellogg_galleryHours: Tuesday — Friday, 11am —4pm; Saturday, 12-4pm. Admission: Free; Parking: $5n MCGROARTY ARTS CENTER is accept-ing applications for its annual ArtExhibition and Annual Art Fair. The dead-line is February 5. [email protected] withthe Subject Line: “Art Exhibition & Fair2013”. The theme is “Bite Me” and isall about food.

WHEN: April 1-30WHERE: Pasadena Main Library; 280 East Walnut, Pasadena 91101TAKE-IN: 8:30-10:00 am on Sat., March 30 at La Cañada Library.TAKE-DOWN: Your paintings will be returned to you at the VHAA meeting onMay 10 or you may pick them up on May 4 during take-in for the Spring Show. ENTRY FEE: $10 per entry; a check made out ahead of time to Verdugo Hills ArtAssociation will help speed the check-in process.IMPORTANT INFO: Each art piece must be no larger than 15 inches by 15 inches,including the frame. Sculptures must be a maximum of 15 inches high, 15 incheswide and 8 inches deep. There are no divisions; classes will be paintings/graphic(representational and nonrepresentational) and photography and sculpture.

There is a limit of three pieces per person. The library has reduced the numberof glass displays we have available so if we cannot display all submissions the low-est-scoring items will be eliminated. All entries must be original only and entirelythe work of the entrant. All accepted art work (except sculpture) must be framedand wired for hanging. No sawtooth hangers will be accepted. Mats and framesmust be clean.

Spring ShowWHEN: May 5-31WHERE: La Cañada LibraryTAKE-IN: 8:30-10:00 a.m., Sat., May 4.PICKUP: 8:30-10:00 a.m., Sat., June 1Details to come.

INFORMATION: Sandy Rooney • 818-249-0006

Upcoming VHAA Shows

Small-Image Show

As an outlet for my artwork, I decid-ed to write, illustrate and publish aninteractive book for iPad.

The program I used was iBooksAuthor, a free application from Apple.The program includes templates you canuse to make your own book.

I first created the artwork and thenscanned it into my computer. I then putthe pictures and text into the iBooks

template. Next I downloaded an inexpen-sive program, iRecorder, to add narra-tion and music. I also downloaded royal-ty-free music from Amazon. You alsoneed to get an ISBN number (availablefrom http://browker.com).

The last step is to publish the bookusing iTunes Producer. Once published,Apple sells your book for a percentage ofthe price and sends the balance to yourchosen bank account. Apple also hassuggestions for marketing.

I have two more books ready forpublication. One is narrated and musicallike the first book I published. With thesecond book, I used links to the internet.There are many interactive tools you canuse to bring your book to life. My firstbook, Around the Alphabet World withWilly and All his Friends can be down-loaded once the free ibooks applicationis put on your iPad.

I have found that publishing for iPadalone is too limited a distribution so Iplan to publish these books on Amazon,as well. Unfortunately, iBooks Author’s

interactive options are not available forpublication on non-apple devices. Sonow, there will be a new learning curvefor me!

Joan Whitmore: How to publish an interactive book using iBooks Author

Linda Tindell: Painting in the "Painted Desert"About two hours south of Los

Angeles is a fantastically beautiful part ofCalifornia called the Anza BorregoDesert. In the 50's Disney made a docu-mentary film about it in the height of thedesert blooming season called the“Painted Desert" and I think the termhas sort of stuck, as many of us nowknow it by that name.

During the height of bloom — lateFebruary to mid-March — it becomes amagical place full of wildflowers andblooming cactus. How much of a bloomdepends on how much rain it gets, asdoes one of my favorite places in Palm -dale, the California Poppy Reserve. Butthe Painted Desert is always beautiful nomatter what time ofyear.

Snuggled in themiddle of this desertis the historical towncalled BorregoSprings. This tiny little town has moreArt and Art Eventsthan most towns 100times its size.

In November of2012, I visited anevent hosted by theBorrego Valley Innthat featured a four-day Plein Air competition and galleryshowing. Even though it was Novemberinstead of the height of the flowering sea-son, the little desert town surrounded byspectacular hills was alive with splendorfrom its glorious sunrise, amazing lateafternoon light, to its beautiful sunsetsand a spectacular night-time view of ourgalaxy. If you have ever wanted a fabu-lous little get-away just to relax andpaint, this is it!

Also in Borrego Springs is a famouscollection of 28 life-size bronze andmetal sculptures scattered across thearea on a trail accessible by car.

These metal giants are truly amazingto see (and paint) in the wide opendesert. They were given to the little townby one of its philanthropists, DennisAvery of the Avery Label Estate, who com-missioned them from Ricardo Breceda tobe sculpted for the town.

Included are sculptures ofdinosaurs, woolly mammoths, sabertooth cats, sloths, and even imaginaryserpents from pre-historic times. Theymake an impressive scene, and are funto paint. How in the world they got them

to their final resting place and installedis beyond me!

So if you are looking for a fun localtrip for a weekend get-away, lateFebruary to Mid-March is almost here.Come to paint with your friends in the"Painted Desert.” In addition, SaimCaglayan (with whom I worked) is host-ing an oil painting workshop in BorregoSprings March 23-25 (Info: www.saim-caglayan.com) All levels are welcomed.

KARL DEMPWOLF OIL WORKSHBOPIN PLEIN AIR

SATURDAY, FEB. 23, 20139 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Citibank • 21350 Honolulu Ave.; Montrose

Members: $65 • Nonmembers: $75Make checks payable to Verdugo Hills Art Association

and mail to: Nikki Thomas • 333 Stowe Terrace, Los Angeles, CA 90042Further information: Nikki Thomas • 323/257-3817



Two win Artist of the Month awards at January meeting

It was a very chilly night but nonetheless we had some beautiful entries for Artist of theMonth. Our winner for the month of January was Venessa Lo with an extrordinary paintingtitled “Matilija Poppy” done in oil. Second place — only one vote from being a tie for first— was “Hawaiian Protea, “ painted by Judy Apablaza in watercolor. She was so excited asshe has only been painting less than a year. Congratulations Judy !!

A reminder to all to bring your lovely work for us to admire. Remember, too, that itcan be any medium. If you win first place in any month, you may not enter again until Junewhen all of the monthly winners compete for Artist of the Year. Moreover, all monthly win-ners will have their art on display at the La Cañada Library in June.

Linda Tindell. Chairman, Artist of the Month

VHAA NEWSHelp create our new logo!For years, the Verdugo Hills ArtAssociation has used images of moun-tains and a brush with the words“Verdugo Hills Art Association” in vari-ous fonts for our newsletter masthead,website masthead, business cards, sta-tionery and brochures. It’s time tostrengthen our brand and adopt a lookthat still reflects our organization.

To accomplish this task we are ask-ing our creative association members —you — to submit your logo ideas for thegroup to consider.

We will begin the competition at ournext meeting on February 8, 2013 andwill ask for submissions from you for theMarch 8 meeting. On March 8 we willset up the judging as we do the Artist ofthe Month competition and members willvote on their favorites.

The top designs will then go to thenext round of judging by the VHAA Boardwith the announcement of the top design atthe April 12, 2013 demonstration meeting.Of course awards will be given out.• Submissions are to be on 8 ½ X 11”paper (mat board or cardboard on theback) so your art work can stand on dis-play.• Designs can be hand drawn or digital.• The name VERDUGO HILLS ART ASSO-CIATION must be part of the art.• VerdugoArts.com may be included also• You are not limited to mountains in

your design; it can be just the name orany image that you feel represents ourassociation.• Keep in mind that we would also liketo use the logo on hats, aprons, art bags,banners and anything that represents ourassociation including the mastheads andstationery.

• Remember our association representsall visual arts: watercolor, oil, collage,sculpture, photography, digital arts, andhand crafted arts such as carved andpainted gourds, jewelry, etc.

If you have any questions, pleasecontact Frank de Lucia at 818-399-3904or [email protected].

Noted charcoalist Elizabeth B. Tuckerwill be the demonstrator at the VHAAmonthly meeting on March 8.Lizz moved from upstate New York, to

Southern California in her early 20’s.While she had always worked with herhands in the needle arts, it was her hus-band who encouraged her to begin draw-ing and painting when he gave her aneasel as a gift.

Knowing she wanted to pursue a clas-sical tradition she sought out teachers whowould help develop her skills in still lifeand portrait work.

She has studied at the Los AngelesAcademy of Figurative Art (LAAFA), ArtCenter College of Design and taken privateclasses with artists Ryan Wurmser, AaronWesterberg and Wei Lo.

Now a teacher herself, Elizabeth is amember of the Pasadena Society of Artists,the California Art Club, Women PaintersWest, and is the president of the AngelesCrest Art Guild. She has won several

Lizz Tucker to demonstrate at VHAA March meeting

NEXT ART ASSOCIATION MEETING NEXT BOARD MEETINGFriday, March 8 • 7:00 P.M. Monday, March 11 • 7:00 p.m.La Cañada Community Center at FastFrame4469 Chevy Chase Dr., La Cañada 2222 Foothill Blvd., Suite 2, La Cañada

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awards for her work and was selected asthe featured artist from California in theSpring 2013 issue of TOSCA magazine.

While in Yosemite one year, ateacher asked what the class wanted tocapture in their images; Lizz’s answer isthat a work should capture the essenceof what is before our eyes. Her belief inthis has not wavered over time. Sheviews her job as an artist to capturemore of what is NOT said, than what issaid.

Often working with a limited paletteof colors Elizabeth is interested primarilyin how light moves and wraps aroundobjects.

Lizz encourages everyone to partici-pate during her March demonstrationand try the charcoal-and-white pasteltechnique at the meeting. You shouldbring the following: • 2-3 #6B General’s charcoal pencil• 1-2 zinc white Ctretacolor pastel• pencil sharpener

Lizz Tucker will use charcoal and white pas-tel in her demonstration at VHAA’s monthlymeeting on March 11.

IMPORTANT FUTURE DATESn MARCH 8: VHAA monthly meeting, with Lizz Tucker (charcoal)

n APRIL 1-30: VHAA Small-Image Show at Pasadena Library. See page 3.

n APRIL 12: VHAA monthly meeting, with Jesús Cruz, printmaker and linocut artist

n MAY 4: VHAA Spring Show. See page 3.

• kneaded eraser, Mi-Tientes charcoal paper• a clipboard or support to work onShe will have a limited number of suppliesto purchase for $8.

Lizz will have her art on display atGales Restaurant in Pasadena, March 10-May 5. The proceeds from this show go tothe Pasadena Humane Society.Additionally she’ll be participating in theAngeles Crest Art Guild Annual Show, April27 to May 11 in Tujunga.

Elizabeth can be contacted at818/517-2406 www.etuckerart.com.

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Today as I'm writing this, it is Valentines Day and Iam thinking of my friends and family and how artis just as rewarding as our relationships. There is

frustration, joy, surprise and happiness with a suc-cessful creation. We are creating every day, not onlyin our art but in our meal planning, activities andrelationships. I treasure my loves in my life.

Our February demonstrator, Karl Dempwolf, wasvery articulate and he doesn’t stress about the detailsbut paints shapes. Try it; you might like it.

At our next meeting, March 8, everyone will bevoting on our new logo design. Bring your design on8 1/2” by 11” board so that everyone will be able tosee it as we vote. See the article on the last page for more information. After wehave the logo, we are going to purchase a banner to hang for our art shows, ourmeetings and at sales such as the one at Lanterman House so everyone will knowwho we are. We also plan to sell aprons, hats, tote bags, etc with our logo.

By the way: Don’t forget the Lanterman House art sale on May 26th. Get yourpaintings ready. See Kimberly-Ann’s article on page 3 for more information.

Our next association meeting will have Lizz Tucker demonstrating with char-coal and white pastel (see the front page for details). She wants everyone to bringa tablet as backing to support your drawing, and your charcoal pencils and whitepastel. She will be selling supplies if you want to draw and didn’t bring anything.

There has been a change in both the take-in location and date of the small-image show coming up. Bring your paintings to Citibank on March 23rd.

Coming up in April will be your chance to support your club by volunteeringto be a member of the board. It’s a great way to know other members of our club.Please think about how your skills can be best used and what you enjoy doing, andsay yes when the nominating committee asks you to serve.

Lastly, I'd like to give a huge thank you to Kristina Arias who has mailed ourclub’s newsletters every month for the last several years, and to say welcome toJoyce Peterson for taking over this job. A special thank you also needs to goto Kimberly-Ann Talbert for creating and presenting the People's Choice Awardfor our January non-juried show winners.


New MemberJAY EWING3840 Fairmeade RdPasadena,CA 91107626/[email protected]

oil,watercolor

Member NewsMembers FAYE DANGERFIELD, ARLENELAPIN, NANCY COLER, NANCY CORRAN, andSANDRA VAN BERKHOUT were among 30watercolorists known as the “TuesdayPainters” who had their works on dis-play at the Geo Systems Gallery inGlendale this past month. It was a greatshowing.

VHAA NEWSn I’d like to congratulate the winnersof the January People’s Choice Awards atour non-juried show at the La CañadaLibrary. • First Place: VENESSA LO for ThreePoppies II• Second Place: MARILYN PEPPER forAutumn RoseWinners will receive a $25 gift certificatefor The Montrose Bakery and Café.n I am working with Melissa Patton ofthe Lanterman Foundation on an exhib-it/open air sale for the Memorial Dayweekend.

The exhibit will be Sunday, May 26and we are allowed to come and set upour booths/art work as early as 10:00 a.m.

There is space for at least 12(maybe more) exhibitors. We will be set-ting up in the parking lot of theLanterman House on Encinas Dr.

Exhibitors are limited to currentVHAA members only. There is a $25exhibition donation payable to theLanterman Foundation upon signing theExhibition Agreement and an additional10% commission on sales payable toVHAA upon take down of the exhibit.

I will have the paperwork ready bythe end of March. Each artist will berequired to have on hand a price list of alltheir pieces for sale during the exhibition;this will be used as a check-off sheet ofwork sold at the end of the day.n The La Cañada library is looking foran artist who is able to give an hour toan hour and a half afternoon demonstra-tion/class for adults & children duringthe week of May 6-11. We are willing topay the artist.

Also, we are looking for small localhistory paintings/images to put in ourdisplay case for the month of April,preferably by local artists. We are open-ing up the first opportunity to VHAAmembers.n I’d like to thank APRIL DREW-FOSTERfor taking over the Raffle during themonth of January.

Kimberly-Ann Talbert2nd Vice President

The workshop was very good. DescansoGardens was beautiful as always and theCamelia Show was going on, as well. KarlDempwolf is a lovely man. He's got a lotof energy, a great and positive personalityand is so eager to help everyone. Therewere 12 of us, so it was a bit difficult for

him to give each one as much attention aswe would have loved. However, he man-aged not to leave anyone out. We did twopainting sessions at different locations.

I am a watercolor artist so, needless tosay, working in oil was a challenge for mebut one that I would definitely do again.

WHEN: April 1-30WHERE: Pasadena Main Library; 280 East Walnut, Pasadena 91101TAKE-IN: 8:30-10:00 am on Sat., March 23 at Citibank, 2350 Honolulu Ave.,Montrose — in the lower level at the back of the building (NOTE THE CHANGE OF DATE AND LOCATION)TAKE-DOWN: Your paintings will be returned to you at the VHAA meeting onMay 10 or you may pick them up on May 4 during take-in for the Spring Show. ENTRY FEE: $10 per entry; a check made out ahead of time to Verdugo Hills ArtAssociation will help speed the check-in process.IMPORTANT INFO: Each art piece must be no larger than 15 inches by 15 inches,including the frame. Sculptures must be a maximum of 15 inches high, 15 incheswide and 8 inches deep. There are no divisions; classes will be paintings/graphic(representational and nonrepresentational) and photography and sculpture.

There is a limit of three pieces per person. The library has reduced the numberof glass cases we have available so if we cannot display all submissions the lowest-scoring items will be eliminated. All entries must be original and entirely the workof the entrant. All accepted art work (except sculpture) must be framed andwired for hanging. No sawtooth hangers will be accepted. Mats and frames mustbe clean. JUROR: Artist and teacher Nancy Schierske

Spring Juried ShowWHEN: May 4-June 15WHERE: La Cañada LibraryTAKE-IN: Sat., May 4; 8:30-10:00 a.m., at the La Cañada LibraryPICKUP: Sat., June 15; 8:30-10:00 a.m., at the La Cañada LibraryENTRY FEE: $10 per entry; a check made out ahead of time to Verdugo Hills ArtAssociation will help speed the check-in process.IMPORTANT INFO: There is a limit of three pieces per person. All categories anddivisions will be honored. All entries must be original and entirely the work of theentrant. All accepted art work (except sculpture) must be framed and wired forhanging. No sawtooth hangers will be accepted. Mats and frames must be clean.

Artist of the Year ShowINFO: Only art works that won a first-, second- or third-place award at our associa-tion’s monthly Artist of the Month contests are eligible. This is a non-juried show.TAKE-IN: Sat., June 15; 8:30-10:00 a.m.PICKUP: Sat., June 29; 8:30-10:00 a.m.INFORMATION: Sandy Rooney • 818-249-0006

Upcoming VHAA Shows

Small-Image Show

From Barbara Otto: Karl Dempwolf Descanso Gardens workshop a hit

By Nikki Thomas

Iam reading Portrait of An Artist, abiography of Georgia O’Keeffe byLaurie Lisle, and as I do so, I'm also

looking at the paintings in my book,Georgia O’Keeffeand New Mexico, ASense of Place, thatI bought at GhostRanch in Abiquiu,New Mexico. Thebiography describeshow she filled herseries of paintingswith well-thoughtout subjects full ofemotions.

Her spartan liv-ing helped her to focus only on painting,and nothing else. She determined earlyin life that she wanted to be a painterand nothing deterred her including hermarriage to famed photographer AlfredSteiglitz. After his death she moved to NMand supervised the restoration of GhostRanch by her friend, Maria Chabot. Fouryears later she moved in.

I find her dedication to paintingwhile ignoring personal relationshipsstrange, as did many other people. If shedidn’t need you she didn’t call you. Shedid what she wanted to do whether ithurt other people or not. But this self-determined person was able to paint herchoice of subject matter and be emotion-ally involved with every one of her cre-ations.

One line in her biography says “Shepainted out of compassion for the sky,the moon, the sunlight, the hills, thedesert – and the many small flowers,stones, and bones she found” during hermany walks. Georgia O’Keeffe never feltthat any of her paintings represented any“sexual” agenda, although that was howher paintings were often perceived.

My husband and I visited GhostRanch and drove by Georgia's house. Wesaw the dead cedar that still stands asshe painted it in her piece called “CedarTree with Lavender Hills.” Additionallywe saw “her” mountain and many views

that she painted. A Sense of Place is a traveler's joy

because it shows photos of the locationthat she painted and on the followingpage, her painting. In contrast to the

drab black &grays shewore, Georgiawas famousfor the brightcolors sheused in herart.

If youcan’t get toNew Mexico,you can do thenext best thing

by reading her biography to get to knowthe soul of Georgia O’Keeffe. Her muse-um is located in Santa Fe and her origi-nal paintings are wonderful to see. GhostRanch is available for tours.

Ronald Reagan awarded GeorgiaO'Keeffe the National Medal of Arts. A lit-tle less than a year later, on March 6,1986, Georgia O'Keeffe died in Santa Feat the ripe old age of 98.

The brilliance of her art work hasproven timeless as it continues tointrigue and inspire people. It was unfor-tunate that by the time of this award,Georgia was losing her eyesight andcould not paint unassisted. Ultimately shewas totally blind and was forced to movein with her assistant in Santa Fe, NewMexico.

Georgia O’Keefe: Unique American artist

Georgia O’Keefe painted “Cedar Trees With Lavender Hills” in 1937, using natural settings atGhost Ranch in Abiquiu, New Mexico.

Georgia O’Keeffe never feltthat any of her paintingsrepresented any “sexual”agenda, although that washow her paintings were

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Two win Artist of the Month awards at February meeting

There were some wonderful entries for February’s “Artist of the Month” competition with atruly wonderful variety: watercolor, oil, paper-collage, and computer generated art. Therewas something for everyone!

First place went to Grant Wood for a beautiful and unusual watercolor titled "Boat."The technique included a gesso base on watercolor paper, then painted over with watercol-or using a lot of dry-brush technique to create a very unusual texture. Second place wasa familiar subject, but in an unusual setting, painted by Roland Clark: a watercolor of alighthouse high on a hill, but set in the snow, which created a very unusual scene. Hetitled it "Searching for Summer.

Linda Tindell. Chairman, Artist of the Month

VHAA NEWSHelp create our new logo!Verdugo Hills Art Association is lookingto strengthen our brand and adopt alook that still reflects our organization.

The logo will beusecd in ournewsletter mast-head, websitemasthead, businesscards, stationeryand brochures.

To accomplishthis task we are

asking our creative association members— you — to submit your logo ideas forthe group to consider.

Bring your submissions to the March8 meeting. We will set up the judging aswe do the Artist of the Month competi-tion and members will vote on theirfavorites.

The top designs will then go to thenext round of judging by the VHAA Boardwith the announcement of the top design atthe April 12 demonstration meeting. Ofcourse awards will be given out.• Submissions are to be on 8 ½ X 11”paper (mat board or cardboard on theback) so your art work can stand on dis-play.• Designs can be hand drawn or digital.• The name VERDUGO HILLS ART ASSO-CIATION must be part of the art.• VerdugoArts.com may be included also• You are not limited to mountains in

your design; it can be just the name orany image that you feel represents ourassociation.• Keep in mind that we would also liketo use the logo on hats, aprons, art bags,banners and anything that represents ourassociation including the mastheads andstationery.

• Remember our association representsall visual arts: watercolor, oil, collage,sculpture, photography, digital arts, andhand crafted arts such as carved andpainted gourds, jewelry, etc.

If you have any questions, pleasecontact Frank de Lucia at 818-399-3904or [email protected].

Jesús Cruz, Jr. will bring his uniquelinoleum printmaking style to hisdemonstration at the VHAA monthly

meeting on April 12.Jesús was born and raised in Fontana,

California. With a master’s degree inEducational Administration, his career asan educator spanned 35 years, with thelast 19 years as a kindergarten teacher inthe Riverside Unified School District.

“As a teacher, I spent many hours try-ing to expose my students to art, and Ifound that drawing was something I coulddo well,” says Jesús. “I decided about nineyears ago to take the same printmakingclass that my oldest son took at the localcommunity college. I seek thick, dark, andstraight lines in every one of my prints. Myprints often combine figurative andabstract elements with a clean and crisplook, and include many cuts that createdifferent degrees of gray and black.”

Jésus’ prints are created with the tra-ditional technique of using knives to carve

Jesús Cruz, Jr. to demonstrate at VHAA in April

NEXT ART ASSOCIATION MEETING NEXT BOARD MEETINGFriday, April 12 • 7:00 P.M. Monday, April 15 • 6:30 p.m.La Cañada Community Center at Magpie Restaurant4469 Chevy Chase Dr., La Cañada 1438 Foothill Blvd., La Cañada


blocks of linoleum which are inked andrun though a press. His style is immedi-ately identifiable by his use of thick andsolid fields of ink, often with a wood-block-cut appearance.

He has exhibited his prints in manymuseums and galleries on the West

Jesús Cruz, Jr. uses linoleum cut art tocreate his pieces and he will demonstratethis unique style at the VHAA monthly meet-ing on April 12 at the La Cañada CommunityCenter.

IMPORTANT FUTURE DATESn APRIL 12: VHAA monthly meeting, with Jesús Cruz, printmaker and linocut artistn APRIL 1-30: VHAA Small-Image Show at Pasadena Library.

n MAY 4 — JUNE 8 : VHAA Spring Show at La Cañada Library. See page 3.n MAY 10: VHAA monthly meeting, with Deborah McDonald, pouring watercolor;

Artist of the Year competition (see page 4 for details on this change)

n JUNE 8-30: “Artist of the Year” exhibit at La Cañada Library

Coast, including the Riverside ArtMuseum, RCAA Gallery, RiversideMetropolitan Museum, Cal Poly PomonaUniversity, and Oregon State University. Inaddition, Andover Fabrics Company hasused his designs in their fabrics.

Additional information and examplesof his prints can be found atwww.cruzprints.com.

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TREASURER........................................GRANT WOOD818/[email protected]















WORKSHOPWEBMASTER ..................................FRANK DE LUCIA



Every month I am so grateful that our meetings runsmoothly and the people behind the scenes knowwhat they are doing. Our current board members

are fantastic but some need a rest and have decidednot to volunteer for next year. My two-year term willbe over in June of this year.

Election of new officers will be coming up verysoon. The first step is to have a nominating commit-tee. This committee will meet once or twice to comeup with a new slate of officers for the members tovote on. Please volunteer to be on the committee. Inaddition, our club cannot run without officers, sovolunteer for a position on the board.

As well as President, positions available are: First Vice President in charge ofour monthly programs; Corresponding Secretary; Membership Chairman;Newsletter Editor; Publicity Chairman, and one of the Co-Chairs of Hospitality. Ifyou are interested in filling any of these positions, please contact me until we geta Nomination Committee Chair.

From our by-laws, I will touch on a few of the job descriptions. • The President is in charge of the regular meetings and board meetings andkeeps the club running smoothly. • The First Vice President/Program Chairman obtains demonstrators/speakers forour monthly meetings and provides information and pictures to the PublicityChair, Newsletter Editor, and Webmaster for publication. There are people in ourclub who have lists of many artists who can be contacted for our demonstrations.• The Membership Chair collects dues from current and new members, stands atthe door and welcomes visitors, and keeps a current record of all members. • The Newsletter Editor collects all of the articles, proofreads them and rewritesthem if necessary, and sends everything to a designer, unless the Editor is quali-fied to do the designing as well. • The Hospitality Co-Chairs handle all of the refreshments at our meetings.

I want to personally thank the Logo Committee headed by Frank de Lucia andeveryone who submitted their logo art work. We had about 50 entries from all dif-ferent styles. Jennifer Swain won the contest; congratulations Jennifer and thankyou to everyone. See the new logo on the front page of our newsletter Next, we maywant to have a contest to name our newsletter.

You won’t want to miss our next meeting! Jesús Cruz, Jr. will be demonstrat-ing in a medium that very few of us have ever considered using: linoleum blockprinting. It promises to be a fascinating evening. Plus, don’t forget to bring yourbest work to enter in our “Artist of the Month” contest. See the back cover forsome important information about our “Artist of the Year” competition, which willtake place this year in May, not June.


VHAA NEWSNew member:DAVID CRANDON1360 Green LaneLa Canada, CA [email protected], oil, colored pencil,charcoal

Corrections:New address:ROBERT DE ROSA1549 Columbia Dr Glendale CA 91205NAOMI BLACKBURNEmail: [email protected]

ART EXHIBITSVHAA members invited to exhibitand sell at Lanterman HouseVHAA members are being given a spaceto exhibit and sell our art at theLanterman House on Sunday, May 26.There is space for at least 12 exhibitors(perhaps more). We will set up boothsand art works as early as 10:00 a.m. inthe parking lot of the Lanterman Houseon Encinas Dr.


Each artist will be required to haveon hand a price list of all their pieces forsale during the exhibition; this will beused as a check-off sheet of work sold atthe end of the day.

Contact Kimberly-Ann Talbert formore information.

The exhibit — “Summer WhitesPicnic and Ukulele Rendezvous” — willcelebrate the arrival of Summer on thegrounds of the historic Lanterman Housefrom noon to 4:00 p.m. Dress in yoursummer whites (any era or style youlike) and bring a picnic. Dance in theballroom and enjoy the special exhibit ofartwork from our members. Bring yourukulele, guitar, banjo, fiddle or other

portable acoustic instrument and makesweet music with old and new friendsaround the house. Bring the kids for oldfashioned games and family fun.

Admission is free, though we will berequesting donations to benefit theLanterman Music Fund.Presented by the Lanterman HistoricalMuseum FoundationHistoric Lanterman House4420 Encinas DriveLa Canada Flintridge, CAParking on site is very limited. Overflowparking at the La Canada CongregationalChurch (formerly Church of the LightedWindow) at the corner of Foothill andVerdugo.

Share your artistic vision ofDescanso GardensArt and gardens go together like VanGogh and sunflowers. If DescansoGardens has inspired your own artendeavors, why not share your vision?

The Sturt Haaga Gallery is seeking art-work to present in “Portraits of the Gardens,” its first juried and invitationalexhibition which opens in January 2014.

The exhibition will feature diverse,cutting edge artwork in many mediawhich are linked by the theme of the gar-den. Details are available at CaFE, an artwebsite. Only online proposals will beaccepted. The deadline to submit a pro-posal is Oct. 13, 2013.

Descanso members can receive a 75percent discount on the $60 submissionfee. To receive the discount code, pleasephone the Membership Department at(818) 952-4390.n JEANNE WINDOFFER and two friends willshow new watercolor paintings in “Paint+ Paper = Pizaz3” at Alhambra City HallArt Gallery, on weekdays, April 1 through29. Hours 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. Receptionat City Hall, 111 S. First St., Alhambra ,on Monday, April 8, from 6:00-8:00 pm,open to everyone.

Spring Juried ShowWHEN: May 4-June 15WHERE: La Cañada LibraryTAKE-IN: Sat., May 4; 8:30-10:00 a.m., at the La Cañada LibraryPICKUP: Sat., June 15; 8:30-10:00 a.m., at the La Cañada LibraryENTRY FEE: $10 per entry; a check made out ahead of time to Verdugo Hills ArtAssociation will help speed the check-in process.IMPORTANT INFO: There is a limit of three pieces per person. All categories anddivisions will be honored. All entries must be original and entirely the work of theentrant. All accepted art work (except sculpture) must be framed and wired forhanging. No sawtooth hangers will be accepted. Mats and frames must be clean.

Artist of the Year ShowINFO: Only art works that won a first-, second- or third-place award at our associa-tion’s monthly Artist of the Month contests are eligible. SEE THE LAST PAGE FOR IMPORTANT INFORMATION. This is a non-juried show.TAKE-IN: Sat., June 8; 8:30-10:00 a.m. at La Cañada Library.PICKUP: Sat., June 29; 8:30-10:00 a.m.INFORMATION: Sandy Rooney • 818-249-0006

Small Image ShowREMINDER: This show runs April 1-30 at the Pasadena Library (see page 4 forthe winners).

Upcoming VHAA Shows

How to set up a watercolor paletteBY BRENDA SWENSON

Very little information is available on how to set up a watercolor palette ... so I figuredI’d share my technique. The palette I am showing is a Heritage Folding Palette with 18wells. It is one of the nicest travel palettes I have seen in a while and a great price. The lidhas a soft plastic seal, which keeps the palette from leaking and keeps your colors fromdrying out quickly. It comes with a removable clear plastic tray. I don’t use the tray sincethe palette has an ample mixing area. (1) Before I use a palette I give it a light scrubbing with a mild abrasive such as soft scrub.This takes the slick surface off the mixing area and removes any residues from the manu-facturing. Be sure to thoroughly rinse off the palette; you don’t want this in your paint.

(2) I fill the 18 wells with my favorite selection of paint. Don’t put tiny dabs of paint in the wells — fill the wells! Tiny dabs ofpaint will eventually just fall out. Hold the tube over the deep end of the well then come back towards the shallow end whilesqueezing the tube.

(3) Let the palette sit open for a day or two. When the paint has set up and is no longer sticky I wet my thumb and pushdown in the center of each well. What this does is create an indentation for the water. When I get ready to paint I lightly mistthe paint wells and I am ready to go.

Congratulations to all the winners inthe 2013 Small Image Show!

“Best of Show” was SuzanneBitterman,’s abstract in watercolor,“Dream Time, ”pictured directly to theright.

In the Non-represational Division,Jane Higley won First Place with“Eureka,” in acrylic (bottom right).Second Place went to “Forest Fire,” inmixed-media by Sandra Rooney.

There were 23 paintings in theRepresentational category.

First Place went to Barbara Thorn-Otto for her watercolor “MontereyCoast” (bottom, left). Haruko Fukumoritook Second Place with her oil,“Mesmerized.” Third Place was won byBetty Glass with “Mountain High,” inwatercolor. There were two HonorableMentions: Nikki Thomas’s “Yellow Fury,”in watercolor collage and Mary JaneKlune for “Artistic Roots” in oil.

All of the winners are on theVerdugo Hills Art Association Web site(www.verdugoarts.com) and all entriescan be seen at the Pasadena Librarythrough April 30.

Small Image Show award winners; Suzanne Bittterman takes best of show

Verdugo Hills Art Association presents a one-day workshop:

PERSPECTIVE FOR ARTISTSSaturday, June 15th, 2013

9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

As an artist, have you been struggling to get your “perspective” correct? Perspective is an essential tool to the making of a great artist, no matter what medium you work in. In short, you cannot do your best work without it!

Come learn the ins and outs of perspective in this valuable one-day workshop especially geared towards artists.

We’ll cover:?The basics of perspective in drawing?Atmospheric perspective?The ins and outs of shadows?Painting convincing reflections?Color and values in perspective?Ellipses, arches, and architecture

Instructor Jay Ewing will guide you through the course, introducing lots of easy techniques you can use to “get your perspective straight.” If you’ve ever wanted to understand how perspective works, this is your chance to learn!

Jay Ewing is a well-known instructor who regularly teaches watercolor classes at Descanso Gardens and the Creative Arts Group in Sierra Madre. He works in both watercolor and oil, and displays in several galleries. You can see his work at

Location: Citibank Community Center2350 Honolulu AvenueMontrose, CADownstairs in the rear of the building –enter from the alley. Free parking in the lot west of the building.

Fee for the workshop: $65.00 VHAA Members, $75.00 for Guests

Materials list will be supplied in May 2013

www.jayewing.com.

Please make checks payable to Verdugo Hills Art Association. Mail to: Nikki Thomas 333 Stowe Terrace, Los Angeles, CA 90042Phone: (323) 257-3817Email: [email protected]

Light Dancing Through the Arches,oil on canvas

A Quiet Canal, Venice, ItalyWatercolor

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Three win Artist of the Month awards at March meeting



This month we had such a wonderful group of 10 paintings. Thanks so much to each and everyone for bringing them on what threatened to bea rainy night. Our First Place Award went to Marilyn Pepper (L) for her outstanding watercolor portrait, “Mr. Donahue.” Second Place was award-ed to Judie Apablaza (C) for her watercolor, “Prague Morning.” Third Place went to Peterfield Turpin for his beautiful oil “Matador Beach-Malibu.”

Linda Tindell, Chairman, Artist of the Month

“Artist of the Month” competitionswill continue to be conducted at theApril and May general meetings.However in May there will be a BIGCHANGE.

At our May meeting we will alsoselect the ARTIST OF THE YEAR. All pre-vious first place winners for “Artist of theMonth” need to bring in their winning

work to the MAY meeting (not JUNE). There will be two tables set up:

• “Artist of the Month of May” will comefirst with the pictures facing the group asyou enter. People will vote for thatthrough intermission.• The winner of that will be moved tothe table with the “Artist of the Year”works, hidden until then, and a new vote

will be held for “Artist of the Year.” Why all this confusion? The La

Cañada Library has a special anniveraryevent planned in the exhibit room for theday we would normally be hanging the“Artist of the Year” exhibit. Therefore,the “Artist of the Year” exhibit will nowgo on display on June 8-30. More aboutthis next month.

Major change for Arist of the Year competition, now set for May meeting

Deborah Swan-McDonald, guest artistat the May 2013 VHAA meeting, willpresent a watercolor pour demonstra-

tion. Deborah is a gifted teacher and was a

watercolor instructor for several semestersat Otis College of Art and Design. “Water -color is very exciting and unpredictable,”she says. “I particularly enjoy painting animpression or an essence of my chosentheme.

“My passion is painting the visualdelights of nature in watercolor,” continuesDeborah. “The myriad scenic wonders of

WE NEED YOUR HELP!Linda Tindell has volunteered to beVHAA’s president for 2013-2014 but sheneeds a full board to run our club.Positions open include first vice-presi-dent, Hospitality Chair, Editor andPublisher of our newsletter, andPublicity Chair. Contact Nikki Thomasif you can help.

Deborah Swan-McDonald to be May demonstrator

NEXT ART ASSOCIATION MEETING NEXT BOARD MEETINGFriday, May 10 • 7:00 P.M. Monday, May 14 • 7:00 p.m.La Cañada Community Center at the home of Gloria Clark4469 Chevy Chase Dr., La Cañada 1033 Kildonan Dr. Glendale, 91207


this state are impor-tant themes in mypaintings. Thegrandeur of LakeTahoe, the verdantpaths through theSanta MonicaMountains, and theblissful colors ofspring at DescansoGardens ... I attemptto create visual poemsfor the viewer.”

Among hernumerous accom-plishments, Deborahis a Signature Mem -ber of the NationalWatercolor Societyand a juried memberof Watercolor West.

Her work was published in the 2005 issue of “Watercolor Magic” magazine. In

(L) Debi Swan McDonald will demonstrate her “watercolor pour”style at the May meeting of the Verdugo Hills Art Association. Oneof her distinctive paintings is pictured above.

IMPORTANT FUTURE DATESn MAY 10: VHAA monthly meeting, with Deborah McDonald, pouring watercolor;

Artist of the Year competition

n MAY 4 — JUNE 8 : VHAA Spring Show at La Cañada Library. See page 3.n JUNE 15 : Jay Ewing all-day workshop.n JUNE 8-30: “Artist of the Year” exhibit at La Cañada Libraryn JUNE 14: Final VHAA meeting of the season

2007 she received a Special Honors Awardin the Valley Watercolor Society show.

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What a wonderful demonstration we had at ourApril meeting! Jesus Cruz Jr. told us about hisfamily history, how he got started and he

brought so many of his linoleum cuts and evenallowed us to make our own prints. See Susan’s arti-cle on page 3.

Our logo is fabulous. Congratulations to JenniferSwain, Pepe Apablaza, and Frank de Lucia for creat-ing our new image.

I have been looking at other clubs' newslettersand they are informing their members about thePasadena Museum of California Art that is free the 3rd Thursday of every month.From now until July 28 will be the “California Scene Paintings from 1930 to1960;” the collection “traces the state’s physical, social and cultural evolution —from the Great Depression and World War II to the dramatic demolish-and-buildpost-War era — through more than 75 oil and watercolor paintings, plus prints

and drawings,” says Lynne Heffley. Brenda Swenson is having a collage and

sketching workshop on May 17-19 at the CitibankBuilding in Montrose. Go [email protected] for more information.Price is $275.00 for 3 days.

The Renaissance Pleasure Faire is being heldat the Santa Fe Dam until May 19. Mid Valley ArtsLeague (MVAL) hosted four days of Plein-Air paint-out at the Faire to raise money for their club. Everypainter donated a painting to the Faire for an ArtAuction May 11 and 12.

The Brand Library renovation is still goingstrong. The completion date is early 2014. A surprise was revealed under the man-sion ceiling: original hand painted ceilings covered over with plaster.

The Ruth and Charles Gilb Arcadia Historical Museum, 380 W Huntington, inArcadia is showing senior painters until August 2013. Tues — Sat 10-4.

Debi Swan McDonald, our May demonstrator, has a show at the Heritage ArtGallery in the Boddy House at Descanso Gardens, through August from 9-5 daily.

Art and gardens go together like Van Gogh and sunflowers. If DescansoGardens has inspired your own art endeavors, why not share your vision? TheStuart Haaga Gallery is seeking artwork to present in “Portraits of the Gardens,”its first juried and invitational exhibition which opens in January 2014.

The exhibition will feature diverse, cutting edge artwork in many mediawhich are linked by the theme of the garden. Details are available at CaFE, an artwebsite. Only online proposals will be accepted. The deadline to submit a pro-posal is Oct. 13, 2013. Descanso members can receive a 75 percent discount onthe $60 submission fee.

Downtown Los Angeles would like painters to paint El Pueblo in Olvera Street,around the plaza, shops, people, church and more to promote our Los Angelesheritage and to be able to sell paintings. Paintings for sale need to have a “sug-gested donation” price. Contact [email protected].


Jennifer Swain and Frank deLucia show off VHAA’s newlogo, which Jennifer designed.

VHAA NEWSNew member:JOAN GAMBERE

PO Box 81000San Marino, 91118 [email protected]

ceramics,silver,oil painting

Change:ELIZABETH GIGLIELMO-SMITH

[email protected]

APRIL MEETING REPORTWe were fortunate to enjoy print-

maker Jesús Cruz Jr.’s amazing and gutsyprintmaking style at our April meeting.Jesus brought many prints, cards, and t-shirts, all emblazoned with his black-and-white images of flowers.

He also showed off “Day of theDead” style skeletons riding on motorcy-cles, playing musical instruments andhaving all kinds of fun!

Jesús also brought many flat piecesof linoleum with his original carvings inthem so that we could learn about hiscreative process. He draws on thelinoleum, carves out the negative spaceswith knives, and then colors the positivespaces with a magic marker as he goes,so that he can clearly see the progress ofhis drawing. His linoleum blocks wereintricate and beautiful.

Jesús also told us about how hemarkets his art. He has had a booth atthe L. A. County Fair and is about to haveanother booth at the California State Fair.When he was at the L.A. County Fair, aman from Andover Fabrics in New YorkCity saw Jesus’ work and picked up hisbrochure. A month later, a woman fromAndover called Jesús and asked him ifthey could market his designs. Theywanted to print his work on fabric forquilting stores. Of course, Jesús wasthrilled to sell his work, and now he iscreating many images for Andoverincluding Christmas designs, again withmany skulls, skeletons and flowers.

Jesús’ wife is his manager, and shehelps him make many financial decisionsso that he can focus on producing his

art. What a great team they are and aninspiration to all of us at Verdugo HillsArt Association.

— Submitted by Susan Chesney

MUSEUM REPORTVHAA members are being given a spaceto exhibit and sell our art at theLanterman House on Sunday, May 26.There is space for at least 12 exhibitors(perhaps more). We will set up boothsand art works as early as 10:00 a.m. inthe parking lot of the Lanterman Houseon Encinas Dr. in La Cañada.


Each artist will be required to haveon hand a price list of all their pieces forsale during the exhibition; this will beused as a check-off sheet of work sold atthe end of the day.

Contact Kimberly-Ann Talbert formore information.

Admission is free, though we will be

requesting donations to benefit theLanterman Music Fund.Presented by the Lanterman HistoricalMuseum Foundation

Historic Lanterman House4420 Encinas DriveLa Cañada Flintridge, CA

Parking on site is very limited. Overflowparking at the La Cañada CongregationalChurch (formerly Church of the LightedWindow) at the corner of Foothill andVerdugo.

FROM ROBERT DeROSA

Years ago, when I was much younger, Iwould take on the occasional project on"spec," hoping to get compensation, orfor free. A college friend of my wife's hadwritten a short children's story and

Spring Juried ShowWHEN: May 4-June 15WHERE: La Cañada LibraryTAKE-IN: Sat., May 4; 8:30-9:30 a.m., at the La Cañada Library (NOTE CHANGEIN ENDING TIME)PICKUP: Sat., June 15; 8:30-10:00 a.m., at the La Cañada LibraryENTRY FEE: $10 per entry; a check made out ahead of time to Verdugo Hills ArtAssociation will help speed the check-in process.IMPORTANT INFO: There is a limit of three pieces per person. All categories anddivisions will be honored. All entries must be original and entirely the work of theentrant. All accepted art work (except sculpture) must be framed and wired forhanging. No sawtooth hangers will be accepted. Mats and frames must be clean.

Artist of the Year ShowINFO: Only art works that won a first-, second- or third-place award at our associa-tion’s monthly Artist of the Month contests are eligible. This is a non-juried show.TAKE-IN: Sat., June 8; 8:30-10:00 a.m. at La Cañada Library.PICKUP: Sat., June 29; 8:30-10:00 a.m.INFORMATION: Sandy Rooney • 818-249-0006

Upcoming VHAA Shows

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Three win Artist of the Month awards at April meeting



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Winners in April’s Artist of the Month contest were: First place: David Crandon “Autumn Surprise;” Second place: Jeanne Windoffer “SunsetShimmer;” Third place: Kimberly Ann Talbert “Campana y Palmas de San Gabriel.”

— Linda Tindell, Artist of the Month Chairman

The May meeting will have an “Artistof the Month” competition as usual.However in May we will also select theARTIST OF THE YEAR. All previous firstplace winners for “Artist of the Month”need to bring in their winning work tothe MAY meeting (not JUNE).

There will be two tables set up: • “Artist of the Month of May” will comefirst with the pictures facing the group asyou enter. Please bring your entries by6:45 p.m. and we will vote on this seg-ment before Deborah McDonald’sdemonstration.

• The winner of that contest will bemoved to the table with the “Artist of theYear” works, hidden until then, and a newvote will be held for “Artist of the Year.”

Why all this confusion? The LaCañada Library has a special anniveraryevent planned in the exhibit room for theday we would normally be hanging the“Artist of the Year” exhibit. Therefore,the “Artist of the Year” exhibit will nowgo on display on June 8-30.

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asked me if I was interested in illustrat-ing it. I was free to do whatever I wantedfrom technique, the number of drawings,to the placement in the story. This hap-pened about 25 years ago and after allthat time the results have been pub-lished.

It is interesting to look back on itnow since the actual work took place solong ago. In my professional career Ioften run into work that I have done forarchitectural projects in places that Iwould never expect. This is anotherunexpected and pleasant surprise.

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