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Call to Artists--Two Good Causes

NOTE:  Event postponed as we don't want to take away from Camp Bayou's event that day--February 19, Rain Date--February 26.

A friend of mine, Frances Hereford, owns Southern Grace Inc. in Ruskin. She is having an art show with proceeds to charity and asked me invite artists that I know to participate.

ARTS AND CRAFTS SHOW
Southern Grace Inc.
301 Hwy 41 South, Ruskin, Florida
Saturday, 10 - 3, TBA

$25 entry fee for a 10' x 10' space will go to SouthShore Arts Council (SAC is also sending out a Call to Artists.)
Must bring your own tent, table, et cetera.
30% of sales will go to the Homeless Female Vets in this area
http://www.oprah.com/oprahshow/The-Facts-About-Homeless-Veterans-Video

New Legislation covers homeless female vets and children:
http://www.nchv.org/news_article.cfm?id=809

How to donate nationally:
http://www.nchv.org/donate.cfm

But our question is how to earmark the monies for our homeless female veterans locally. 

If you have information or questions, call me at 813-766-5040 or Frances at 641-0004.

MiraBay Drinks and Drawing Event Nov 13--Great Fun!



Did you wonder what was happening

around the MiraBay fountain Saturday morning?



We started in the MiraBay clubhouse lounge at 10 am, sharing mimosas

while getting our art supplies for the class.

Karen and Mike are really concentrating.

Judy, Linda and Diane moved to the shade as the day warmed up. 

Grace shares her drawing with Margaret and Kathy.

Everyone created a wonderful work of art and left happy.

THE ART STUDIO at ARIANNA's

I am the Art Specialist at MiraBay, but all classes and events are for MiraBay residents.  Cynthia Atkins and Doti Devane have asked me to hold art classes and events at Arianna's Rugs and Decor across from MiraBay which will be open to all.

First event:

Thursday, November 18, 2010, 1 – 3:30 pm

• 1-1:30 pm Tea in the Drawing Room
• 1:30-3:30 pm Drawing with graphite pencil, charcoal and conte crayon.

$35/person Minimum: 4 participants Maximum: 8 participants

All art supplies included.

Examples of artwork from my previous classes:

 What could be more enjoyable than getting together with other creative people, sipping a cup of tea, and producing your very own work of art?

 I will lead you through the process of planning your composition and sketching your plan. Don’t know how to draw? Then, this class is perfect for YOU!

 Each participant will leave with a completed drawing ready to be framed.

Gyotaku (Fish Rubbing) by the MiraBay Lagoon Dec 11

MiraBay Residents:  The maximum of 12 has been reached!

Participants--Remember to bring one of the following:

• Watercolor paper
• Japanese art paper
• Half yard of fabric - Should be absorbent.  Avoid polyesters.

Art supplies and fish will be furnished for you.

Not one of the lucky twelve?  You can call the MB Fitness Center and get on a waiting list.

MiraBay Mixed Media Workshop Nov 20

Even though MiraBay photos were suggested, you may follow whatever theme you wish.

The following will be furnished for you:

11" x 14" canvas board, gel medium, water pans for dipping copies, some liquid paint, gesso

NOTE:  If you prefer foam core board or wood supports, please bring with you--no larger than 11 x 14. I will bring gesso or you can gesso beforehand.


Stuff to collect for your mixed media collage--just a few of these:

• Xerox copies of your photographs--color and grayscale (black and white).  Enlarge some; minimize some.NOTE:  Copies should be with laser printer, not inkjet.  To test, make a copy and drip water on it.  IF THE INK RUNS, IT WON'T WORK FOR THIS!
• Oriental papers--The sheets are large.  You might want to share or save some for later projects.
• Bas-relief items:  Fabric, small wood pieces, buttons, jewelry, watch parts--Let your imagination run wild!
• Tear out parts of old paintings or drawings on paper or yupo that you aren't pleased with.  Save the "good" parts.
• Scraps of miscellaneous papers you may have:  Tissue paper, scraps of watercolor paper, drawing paper, whatever.
• Greeting cards and magazines--PLEASE do not plan to use another artist's work in its entirety; tear out parts to use. 
• Old tickets or ticket stubs
• Maps
• Paper doilies
• Paper bags
• Old textbook pages, bills, receipts, diary pages, old letters and envelopes, sheet music, postcards
• Small beads
• Mesh or netting or cheesecloth
• Programs
• Dress patterns
• Archival quality photo-safe glue
• Paint--acrylic or watercolor  This is a great way to use those ALMOST empty tubes.  (Some acrylic will be furnished.)
• Scissors
• Rags for cleaning brushes, et cetera
• Old brushes
• Pencils
• Candle for dripping wax
• Egg carton, cottage cheese or yogurt cup 
• Paper towels
• Hard brayer
• Watercolor pencils
• Crayons

MiraBay Drinks and Drawing Event Nov 13

On Nov 13 participants will draw the MiraBay fountain and go away with a finished drawing just waiting for a frame.  Really!  The drawing for the Nov 13 will be this one of the MiraBay fountain.  I drew this using graphite pencil, charcoal pencil, black and white conte crayons, and a variety of erasers.  ERASERS ARE DRAWING TOOLS!  It is drawn on blue paper.  (Participants can choose blue or green.)

MiraBay residents can sign up for this fun drawing event by calling the fitness center at 649-1500, x21. 

On Nov 13 at 10 am, the event will begin with shared mimosas and chat time for participants to get loosened up.  At 10:30 am the instructor-led drawing event will take place.  If the weather is good, we may even set up around the MiraBay fountain in front of the clubhouse rather than inside.

I will show the participants various photos of the fountain and show how I came up with this composition.  I always preach, "Do not be a slave to your photo!  Pick and choose the interesting elements and place them in your composition for maximum impact."

You say you can't draw?  Well, you are a prime candidate for this event because drawing techniques will be taught as we create our individual drawings.  You will be led by the hand, so to speak, but can still make changes as you see fit.

So be brave!  Sign up asap!

All drawing tools and materials and one mimosa are included in the price.

Deadline:  Nov 10  Minimum: 6  Maximum:  12

NOT A MIRABAY RESIDENT?  I am offering a drawing class on Thursday, November 18, 1 - 3 pm, at The Art Studio at Arianna's across from MiraBay.