News
www.knoxcountyartleague.org
September
2009
vol. XIII, issue IX
740.397.5257
President’s Message
“Art In Action” Thanks You
The Knox County Art League recently hosted our first annual Art In Action event at
the B&O Depot in Mount Vernon.
New Members
Pruitt Shutt
Patti Albaugh
Ellen Shiffler
Jamie Henry
Emily Weaver
Lindsay Hagen Benson
Thanks to all renewed members and
sponsors for their continued support.
The event featured artists in action, demonstrating and creating works of art in the
open air, as well as an eclectic mix of musicians performing throughout the days and
evenings. As always, I was overwhelmed by the talent of each artist and by the spirit
of fellowship and cooperation that naturally occurs among our membership. Despite
the August heat and the struggles that always arise with any new event, our artists,
guests, and volunteers managed to have an excellent time that benefited the arts,
artists, and the community.
Thanks to our demonstrating artists: Josh Shremshock, Pam and Gene Gray, Brian
Baby, Jim Jennings, Thom Pagniano, Robin Nordmoe, Ken and Linda Shaffer, Deb
Yorde, Ann Jordan, Diane Williams, Willa Fink, Stephanie McKee, and anyone else
whom I might have missed.
We also thank our sponsors who supported thie event: Ariel, Cory Samuell, Chip
Zolman, Wayne Bower, The Pirate’s Cove, Com Comp, the Shremshocks, International
Paper, Genre’s Lock Service, Misty Meadows Preserve, the Public Library of Mount
Vernon and Knox County, and the North Main Gallery.
We also recognize and thank the guests who set up information tables featuring the many services and programs available to people in Knox County: Hope Now,
The DELTA Project, American Red Cross, Orange Barrel Productions, MTVArts, Mount
Vernon Nazarene University, and New Directions Domestic Violence Shelter.
And a warm thank-you to the musicians and performing artists who entertained
us: the YMCA Rocket Cheerleaders, Diane Dingler and her students, Sarah Goselee
Reed, Jeff Bell, Kate Westfall, Spence Hoeflich and Round Table Project, Ken Shaffer and Robin Nordmoe, Dede Defresne, Yazoo Street Scandal, Stereotypical, Ryan
Ruland, and Josh Thomas and friends.
Now Showing
KCAL featuring ~
Sarah Pillow
Carol Peppers
North Main Gallery ~
Brian Baby
Welcome ~
Troyistic Creations
Robert & Susan Troyer
Celtic Tattoo ~
Art on Skin at its best!
Down Home Leather ~
Handcrafted Leather
Studio Art
Eclectic Mix of Art by
Various Artists
We also thank the volunteers who worked so very hard to make the event perfect:
Marilyn Kousoulas, Corrine Lund, Amy Williams, Bob Birch, Wes Shorter, David Cuccia,
Michael Smithheisler, Terry Gardner, Elena Reiss, Kelly Baldwin, Bill Tiffany, Jack Welter,
Taylor Osborn, Ryan Ruland, Tara Severance, and especially Sarah Pillow, the event’s
coordinator, who made it all come together and shine.
We will be back next year with another Art In Action and it will be even bigger and
better. I have confidence that we will grow and get better each year, because that is
what I have come to expect from KCAL and its supporters and members. You are the
best people in the world and what you do means so very much to so very many.
Tonia Osborn
Spencer Hoeflich
“Creativity is imagination and imagination is for everyone.”
Special thanks to Ariel Corporation
for their support and contribution.
Paul Arden
Featured Members
Carol Peppers
Her home is her laboratory. A painter who dabbles in
buying and selling antiques. A gardener, a cook, a mother,
and keeper of the animals.
Basically a master of nothing.
Artistic Permutations
“as if by magic, the blurred elements
take the place with precision.”
Knox County Art League presents:
Carol Peppers and Sarah Pillow
Join us for the artist reception
September 4, 2009 at 6 p.m.
Knox County Art League at the Depot
507 West High Street
Mount Vernon, Ohio
740-397-5257
“A work can only be successful if
all trace of effort has disappeared.”
James McNeill Whistler’s Favorite Theories
Sarah Pillow
1. shows one moving his great toes
2. shows one moving the calves of his legs
3. shows one moving his thighs
4. do not be unsettled
5. shows one moving the flesh along
the spine above the heart
6. shows one moving his jaws and tongue
all, together, jointly.
inspirations taken from the
31st Hexagram Hsien
other inspirations I have taken lately:
lyrics of Joanna Newsom, mother nature’s
womb, my love and two little bean sprouts, how
my garden grows, the smell of sweet annie, the
blue of my ring and the way that i sing and riding
over fences with lawn tractors.
Product Review
Gamblin Etching Inks
Gamblin Etching Inks are made with the same respect for traditional materials and focus on permanence that have made
Gamblin’s Artist’s Oil Colors the choice of many of America’s
finest painters.
Gamblin Etching Inks have a following among discerning printmakers because of their high pigment load, excellent working
properties, and incredible sensitivity to the printmaker’s marks.
All of Gamblin’s Etching Inks are handcrafted in small batches
at Gamblin’s Portland, Oregon factory.
Book Review
Wate rco l o r fo r t h e Fi r s t Ti m e
(Paperback)
by Kory Fluckiger
It doesn’t take years of art lessons to create beautiful watercolors: this fabulous entry
in the For the First Time series can guide beginners to success. Featuring a wonderfully
lucid question-and-answer format, it addresses all of the basics and some advanced
techniques too. Generously-sized photographs and illustrations clearly showcase every
exciting procedure—including how to use basic and controlled washes; add detail to
an image; and work in black and white. Best of all, as novices master the different skills,
they’re also producing finished pieces that will leave them feeling proud and motivated
to do more: lovely seashells, vivid autumn leaves, a single lily. And because watercolors
aren’t just for framed art, there are also projects for stationery, cards, journal entries,
and bookmarks.
Knox County Art League
North Main Gallery
Presents
Brian Baby
Artist Reception
Sept. 4, 2009
6-9 p.m.
For more information call
740.397.9582
President
Tonia Osborn
740/255-0310
[email protected]
Gallery News
Featured Artists at B&O/KCAL Gallery
First Fridays 2009
Vice President
Spencer Hoeflich
740/398-8580
Gallery Schedule 2009
September 2009 Carol Peppers and Sarah Pillow
October 2009 Linda and Jon VanHouten and Greg Siple
November 2009 Shannon Treisch and Cynthia Gordon
December 2009 Art In Miniatures - Open to the public to participate
All shows are scheduled with two KCAL members. We would like to schedule multiple mediums for a
monthly show instead of having two of the same. Members are always invited to participate in the shows.
There are spaces available for members’ work. Please drop off and pick up your work promptly on the 20th of
each month. Thank You. Keep Creating! Sarah Pillow–[email protected] 740-501-3542.
Knox County Art League
Anything Goes from Head to Toe!
Opulent Restraint, Art to Wear presented by The Knox County Art League, will be Sept. 24, 25,
26, at the B & O Depot, 507 West High Street, Mount Vernon, Ohio.
This show is for artists who create with opulent style or subdued restraint, for a night on the town
or a day at the office. Create anything from full outfits to one piece for a stunning accent. Categories
are: Jewelry - including Precious Metal, Clay, Beaded, Acrylic, Other; Clothing - including Knit,
Crochet, Felt, Quilted, Stitched, Weaving, Surface Design, Other; Accessories - including Hats,
Scarves, Shawls, Gloves, Purses, Socks, Shoes, Other.
Entry Fee for KCAL Members is $10 per two (2) items entered. Entry Fee for Non-Members is
$10.00 per one (1) items entered.
First, Second and Third place Ribbons will be awarded in each category. Overall Awards will be:
Best In Show, $100; Peoples Choice, $75; and Patron Awards, $25 each. Purchase Award Ribbons
will be placed as Gallery Art is sold. Winners will be announced at the Opening Reception, Thursday, September 24 6-9 p.m. in the Gallery at the B & O Depot.
Artists who enter the competition have the opportunity to have a display area in The Emporium
to sell other items they have made.
We encourage all show entries be for sale. KCAL will receive a commission of 20% on all sales
from The Gallery and The Emporium.
All entries must be delivered on Sept 18 & 19, between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., at the B & O Depot.
Pick-up dates are Sept. 28 & 29, between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Set-up is Thursday, September 24 from
1-4 p.m.
For additional information call Pam, 740-263-1369 or go on line to knoxcountyartleague.com for
official rules and entry forms.
Treasurer & Grants
Research Chair
Kelly Baldwin
740/427-2693
[email protected]
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Gallery Schedule 2010
January 2010 - Open
February 2010 - Open
March 2010 - Ken Seege
April 2010 - Sue A. Simon and Michael Colgin
May 2010 - Open
June 2010 - Wes Shorter and Thom Pagniano
July 2010 - Open
August 2010 - TBA
September 2010 - Open
October 2010 - Open
November 2010 - Open
December 2010 - TBA
Secretary
Tara Severance
740-397-5257
[email protected]
Office Manager
Marilyn Kousoulas
740/427-2027
[email protected]
Events Chair &
Gallery Docent
Sarah Pillow
[email protected]
Performing Art Chair
Bill Tiffany
[email protected]
Membership Chair
Amy Williams
740-397-5257
[email protected]
Newsletter Chair
Terry Gardner
740/393-0702
[email protected]
Publicity Chair
Pam Gray
740/263-1369
[email protected]
Literary Chair
Mark Jordan
[email protected]
IF YOU ARE SCHEDULED TO HAVE AN EXHIBIT IN ANY OF THE GALLERIES, PLEASE SUBMIT YOUR BIOS AND CURRENT ART PHOTOS. WE WILL BE SELECTING THE FEATURED ARTISTS (UPON REVIEW) FROM THOSE WHO ARE EXHIBITING FOR THE MONTH. IF WE NEED ADDITIONAL ARTISTS , WE WILL CONTACT YOU PRIOR TO RELEASING THE NEWSLETTER.
AGAIN, WE WILL NEED CURRENT PHOTOS AND BIOS. THANK YOU.
Knox County Art League
Please read the following information on our upcoming workshops. Needed supplies will be explained at sign-up. I
personally feel that as artists we never stop learning; please take this opportunity to join in on the fabulous workshops instructed by Charles Rowland. His credentials and talent are amazing! Whether you are a seasoned artist or
just starting out, the following workshops will enable you to expand your abilities to create a wealth of creations.
First workshop
Beyond Basics
Sept. 12, 2009
Knox County Art League
at the B&O Depot
9:00 am to 4:30 pm
Second workshop
Creating Dynamic Paintings
Oct. 17, 2009
Knox County Art League
at the B&O Depot
9:00 am to 4:30 pm
Each Workshop will cost $75.00 per person
6 minimum/20 maximum required workshop size
* Please note that artist is donating 33% of proceeds back to the KCAL
Contact North Main Gallery, 740-397-9582, for more information and sign-up sheet.
All persons interested need to pay upon sign-in.
Thanks, Tonia
Beyond the Basics
Advanced Techniques that Make your Watercolors Sing !
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We’ve all looked at an accomplished watercolor artist’s work and wondered aloud what his or
her secret is that allows them to produce such wonderful paintings. To be sure, practice,
practice, practice is one of the ingredients. But, there are some techniques that the best
artists have learned and consistently use in their work that sets them apart from the average
painter.
The good news is that these techniques are not difficult to learn or to do. In fact they are
quite simple, and by gaining an understanding of how and when to use them, you can make
a definitive improvement in the quality of your own work.
In this workshop we’ll explore new ways to use color as a design tool, we’ll explore the use of
hard and soft, and lost and found edges, negative painting techniques, and other” tricks of
the trade”
The workshop will include lecture, demonstrations, individual painting time and a group
critique of the afternoon’s work at the end of the day. Participants should bring several
photographs that they would like to paint from. The instructor will also have photos available.
Schedule for the Day
9:00 –10:00
Discussion and exercises
Color
 Mixing-Clean color and making (and fixing) mud
 Problem children…greens and greys
 Color in Design
 Mixing on the paper….the best color is “found” color
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10:00 -12:00
Individual Painting Time
12:00 -1:00
Lunch Break
1:00 -1:30
Edges
Hard/soft/lost/found -how to make them
-how to use them to improve your painting
1:30 –2:00
Negative Shapes
 Using negative shapes to unify the painting
2:00-3:45
Individual Painting Time
3:45-4:30
Group Critique of the Days Work
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Instructor: Charles Rowland
Time:
9:00am – 4:30pm
Class size: 6 Min/20 Max
Charles Rowland
Telephone: (740) 548 4976
Email: [email protected]
Creating Dynamic Paintings – A Design Approach
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Even the simplest subject can result in one of those breathtaking paintings that we just never
get tired of looking at, and thinking…WOW! I want to paint something like that. Well, you
can!
The painters’ challenge is to entertain his/her viewer, much like a successful singer, musician
or author does. We have to capture the viewer’s attention and keep his/her interest for as
long as possible. …if we can do that, that’s where the WOW! comes in.
The secret to doing that is not so much how we put paint on paper (technique) but where we
put paint on paper, i.e. how we select and place the elements that go on the paper. That’s
what a design approach helps us do.
In this workshop we’ll learn how to use color, value, shape and other design elements to
create a painting that not only grabs our viewers attention, but also leads his eye to continue
exploring and enjoying our painting.
The workshop will include lecture, demonstrations, individual painting time and a group
critique of the afternoon’s work at the end of the day. Participants should bring several
photographs that they would like to paint from. The instructor will also have photos available.
Schedule for the Day
9:00 – 12:00
Discussion and exercises
Defining a Focal Point
Developing Visual Paths
Traps and Pitfalls
Introduction to Elements and Principles of Design
Using Value and Color
Establishing a value pattern
Harmony/Conflict
Variation/Unity
Balance
Demonstration
12:00-1:00
Lunch Break
1:00-3:45
Individual Painting Time
3:45-4:30
Group Critique
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Instructor: Charles Rowland
Time:
9:00am – 4:30pm
Class size: 6 Min/20 Max
Open to All levels of Experience
Charles Rowland
Telephone: (740) 548 4976
Email: [email protected]
Photography Group
Knox County Art League
Photography Group’s Second Annual Juried Competition
Youth
Best of Show: “Morning Glories” by Jack Welter
1st Place: “Sunflower” by Sarah Scott-Denny
2nd Place: “Magical Rug” by Jack Welter
3rd Place: “The Tea Party” by Mayah Scott-Denney
Adult
Best of Show “Elysian Fields” by Raymond F Bohac Jr.
Unaltered & Slightly Altered
1st Place: “Sotto la Pioggia” by Brian Baby
2nd Place: “Crow Creek Gold Mine” by Gil Williams
3rd Place: “The Pond” by Raymond F Bohac Jr
Highly Altered:
1st Place: “Budget Cuts” by M. Clement Reilly
2nd Place: “Oh What a Lovely Boy” by M. Clement Reilly
3rd Place: “Guarding the Homeward Bound” by M. Clement Reilly
Honorable Mentions:
“Howard Tunnel” by Jeff Kusner
“Poor House 2” by Raymond F Bohac Jr
“Waiting” By Raymond F Bohac Jr
“Blue Country” by Wes Shorter
“B&O Skyline Design” by Wes Shorter
Participating Photographers
Brian Baby
Erin Beck
Raymond F Bohac Jr
Noreen Dye
Mayah Scott-Denney
Sarah Scott-Denney
Bill Ernst
Terry Gardner
Terry Genre
Jeff Kusner
Rebecca Pariseau
Sarah Pillow
Patricia Pursel
M Clement Reilly
Wes Shorter
Sue Simon
Ginger Smith
Bill Tiffany
Janet Tiffany
Shannon L Treisch
Jack Welter
Gil Williams
Photos by M. Clement Reilly
Upcoming monthly themes or challenges
September 2009: Commercial Shoot–How would you photograph
your favorite product?
October 2009: Best of Fall–Taking advantage of the most colorful
season after spring.
November 2009: Scary–Shoot your favorite scary thing.
“RAY” by Ginger Smith
The photography challenge was interesting people and who
could be more interesting than Ray Bohac dressed in such
colorful garb? Taken during our photography meeting presentation on simplified lighting, backgrounds and props.
You may now log into the photo group website at http://www.bohacstudios.com/kcalpg.
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Upcoming Events & Announcements
Submissions for the newsletter must be received by the 15th of the month prior to the issue month.
Any late submissions are not guaranteed to be printed. If there are questions or concerns, please contact the newsletter chair.
September 4
First Friday
North Main Gallery
Brian Baby photography
Opening Reception 6-9 p.m.
September 5
Pollinators-Part of our Natural Capital
The Brown Family Environmental Center
1 p.m.
740-427-5052
9781 Laymon Rd.
Gambier
September 9-12
Fredericktown Tomato Show
Family Fun
Free Entertainment
Downtown Fredericktown
Daily
September 11-13,
The Mount Vernon Players
“Steel Magnolias”
Memorial Theater
7 p.m.
Mount Vernon
2nd and 4th Wednesdays
of every month
Apple Valley Artists group painting
9:30 a.m.
[email protected] Sue
[email protected] Amy
September 17-19
Mohican Bluegrass Festival
Thursday and Friday Evenings
All day Saturday
Mohican Wilderness
740-599-6741
22462 Wally Road
Glenmont
September 18-19
Great Mohican Indian Pow-Wow
Mohican Reservation Camp
1-800-766-2267
23270 Wally Road
Glenmont
September 19-20
Oldtime Farming Festival
Centerburg Community
Memorial Park
740-625-6134
Ohio 314 and 3
Centerburg
September 24
Chautauqua:
Laura Ingalls Wilder
7 p.m.
ThePlace@TheWoodward
740-392-3018
111 South Main Street
Mount Vernon
The Brown Family
Environmental Center
12th Annual Community
Photography Contest
Our Environment:
People & Nature
When we take the time to look, photographs of the natural world can remind us of both the beauty to
be found and the challenges we face. Participants are encouraged to submit photographs of nature
and human interactions with the natural world, positive or negative. Be inspired on October 7th
by visiting artists photographing climate change with The Canary Project - contact the BFEC for info.
Prizes Awarded
Children’s Division (ages 5-15)
Adult Division (ages 16 and up)
First Prize ~ $75
Second Prize ~ $50 * Third Prize ~ $25
Contest Reception
Saturday, October 17th, 2:30pm
followed by the BFEC Fall Harvest Festival
(3:00 - 6:00 pm)
Contest Rules:
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Photos must be delivered by Tuesday, October 13th to the BFEC Resource Center at 9781 Laymon Road,
Gambier. Photos may be dropped-off anytime of the day in the building breeze-way.
A $5 entry fee is required for each participant.
Photos may be matted or mounted on white mat board. Photograph should not exceed 14" in any dimension. Mat size should not exceed 16x20 inches. No framed photographs will be accepted.
No more than 3 photos per entry.
Traditional and unaltered digital photos only, please.
Information: call 740-427-5050 or email [email protected]
http://bfec.kenyon.edu
507 West High Street
Mount Vernon, Ohio 43050
September 4
First Friday
B&O Gallery
Artistic Permutations
Carol Peppers and Sarah Pillow
Opening Reception 6-9 p.m.