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NEWSLETTER, February 6, 2012
FEBRUARY 2012 ISSUE
EDITORIAL: Note the Teacher Bio’s are being sent as a separate attachment. In addition the information you
need to sign up for classes is included in this new attachment. This change to format is to simplify reading the
Newsletter. Notice of available classes and a brief description of the classes will continue to be updated in the
Newsletter. If you are interested in a class simply open the second attachment: ESTERO-ARTISTS
NEWS:
STILL SOME OPENINGS: in Shirley Blake’s Abstract class. Please visit her web site under Shirley Blake.com –
look for sub-title abstract art. You will see some of her work and more details to become better acquainted with
her. The workshop is all day on three Thursdays Feb 16, 23 and March 1. The cost is $150 for members $165
for non-members. If interested please sign up as soon as possible. See more info on Shirley’s class in the
Newsletter under the Class/Workshop section and also in the Estero-Artists attachment.
We appreciate the efforts of Jackie Marth and her education committee for setting up an exciting agenda of
classes for the season. Our goal is to have all or as many of our workshops and classes fill with enough
students to offer them.
Regarding Lunch following our Feb 6, Presentation with Canson Representative Mr. Ed Brickler. We have
invited Mr. and Mrs. Brickler to lunch, at the Wildcat Country Club, after the presentation, if you are interested in
joining in please advise Ina Wolf at the next Monday (Jan 30) Open Paint as she will need to make reservations
asap. Ina will have more details at Open Paint.
The Art Store in the Coconut Point Plaza, managed by the Art Council of Southwest Florida, will be receiving
paintings from our members, if interested, on February 6 th from noon to 5:00 at their store location in the Mall.
You may enter up to 4 paintings to be hung in the store for sale. The entry fee is $35. If a painting is sold the
cost to the artist will be a total of 30% plus tax. Fifteen percent goes to each the ACSWF and The Coconut
Point Plaza. Sandra Marks, President of the ACSWF will be attending our Feb 6 morning with Ed Brickler and will
give us more information at that time. Immediately following members may take their art to the store located on
Fashion Dr just North of the Theaters, 1st unit in the second block East side. Your paintings will hang for
approximately one month in the store. You will be required to “gallery sit” 1 day each month that your paintings
hang. For more information contact Sandra Mark (phone267-3039 or e-mail sandrafaymark@comcast.net
The Naples International Art and Antique Fair, Feb 24 to 26 has given us several tickets ”for two” to attend for
free. If you are interested tickets are available at Open Paint.
The Library show/Bonita Health Center show: President Marion Crawford reports: Last week we hung a new
show at the Bonita Health Center. Many of our members participated and there are 57 paintings hanging. Even
if you don’t have any work there, please stop and see the exhibit. I think you will be impressed by the quality and
variety of the paintings. Our reception at the library was very well received by the community. In addition, we
added several new members that day. A special thank you to Suzanne and Larry Brown, Maureen Jankauskas
and her husband who were responsible for hanging the shows. Many other members helped by donating food
that Jean Dahl was able to use for the reception. The library was so pleased they want to schedule our show for
next year.
Thank You: To Eric Pachner and Norma Starts for spending an afternoon each as “friends of the Library”
demonstrating painting in preliminary promotion for the Library show and reception.
CONGRATULATIONS TO FLORENCE ZDANOWITZ: Florence has been awarded, by the Von Liebig Art Center,
Naples Fl, “Most Creative Relating to Theme” for her painting “The Very Thought of You”. Her painting will hang
at the Von Liebig Art Center until the end of February 2012.
WELCOME TO NEW MEMBERS: Please make our new members welcome and please all members remember to
wear nametags.
Shirley Hansen Marianne Young Ann Wilson
Judy Peltier Nick Rossi Joanna Pisciones
Liane Brunet Margot Dobson Mary Anne Fallis
Heather Sloan Nancy Featherstone Wendy Baetz
Pat Di Raddo Marilyn Evanish Mary Ann Vogt
Marsha Coleman Janet Coltman
DUES: While we welcome our many new members, there are still several current members who have not paid for
2012 please submit your membership fees ($25) if you wish to continue to participate in League activities. You
can pay at Open Paint or send a check to the Treasurer: Raquel Ubarri - (address last page.) We hope you will
consider continuing, our dues are a major source of the funds for our activities to exist and thrive.
FEBRUARY 6, 2012 - 9:00 Open Paint Room, Mark your calendars: We are very happy to announce that ED
BRICKLER of the Canson corporation has agreed to speak to our members for approximately 2 hours.
Have you ever wondered what kind of paper to use for your project, how certain brushes work, what paints to
select? How do all those tools work together - Mr. Brickler will help unravel the mystery? Approximately half the
time will be given to individual questions and answers. Please attend class a few minutes early to be seated by
9:00am Mr. Brickler has generously agreed to volunteer his time for us, please show him a warm welcome.
Mr. Brickler is the director of the Canson Art Education Program. He is a working artist, and has been an art
material consultant for 20 years and has lectured on materials and techniques in art schools across North
America as well as publishing articles, and writing books. Mr. Brickler is a graduate of Moravian College in
Bethlehem PA, and the Baum School of Art, in Allentown, PA
THE ART COUNCIL OF SOUTH WEST FLORIDA STORE, at Coconut Point Mall, is up and running if you would
like to exhibit (think - sell) your art please contact Sandra Marks for details: sandrafaymark@comcast.net or
phone: 239 267 3049.
CALENDAR OF CLASSES AND EVENTS
DATE COURSE DESCRIPTION INSTRUCTOR
FEBRUARY 16,21 & MAR 1 2012: ALL ABOUT ABSTRACT SHIRLEY BLAKE
FEBRUARY THROUGH MARCH DRAWING TO PAINTING JUDY LADD
MARCH 8, 2012: WATER-MEDIA, ABSTRACT SUE PINK
MARCH 15, 2012 WATERCOLOR BATIK SUE PINK
MARCH 22, 2012 PALETTE KNIFE IN OIL JAN ELLEN
MARCH 29, 2012 ENCAUSTIC TRISH TINSLEY
DATE EVENTS AND EXHIBITS
FEBRUARY (every Monday aft) CHILDRENS PROGRAM
JANUARY 16, 2012 HEALTH SCIENCE CENTER On-going
JANUARY 19, 2012 LIBRARY EXHIBIT/RECEPTION On-going
FEBRUARY 6, 2012 LECTURE WITH ED BRICKLER
FEBRUARY 13, 2012 11:00 MEMBER AND BOARD MEETING FOLLOWS OPEN PAINT
JANUARY 2012
JANUARY 12: INTERMEDIATE OIL PAINTING: Dates: Thursday, January 12, 19, 26 February 2, 9, 2012.9:00 to
12:00 Instructor, Jeanni Burgwald www.jeanniburgwald.com Five week series, Cost: $100 per student. Where:
Open Paint room. Please sign up by Dec 15, 2011 Course now closed – in progress.
Course Description – Taking the Next Step with Color, Contrast, and Composition
The focus for this class will be on exploring methods for creating paintings with dimension/depth and strong
viewer appeal using light, color, and good composition. Instructor demonstrations and student hands-on
projects will be used at the beginning of each class for the first few sessions. Students are then encouraged to
apply these techniques in each class by working on individual projects using their photo references or still life
composition. As always, the objective remains the same, to improve our oil painting skills and to have a good
time-sharing the experience with a group of people who enjoy fine art painting. Previous experience with basic
drawing and painting skills recommended. Materials list available at registration.
FEBRUARY 2012
FEBRUARY 16: ALL ABOUT ABSTRACT: Dates: Thursday, February 16, 23, March 1, 2012, 9:00 to 3:00
Instructor, Shirley Blake. www.shirleyblake.com Demonstrations will be done in Acrylics, but students may paint
in Watercolor, Oil or Acrylic. Cost: $150 for series of all day instruction for 3 days. Where: Open Paint room
Course Description – All About Abstract Painting. This series will focus on learning all about abstract painting.
Each morning and afternoon session will feature a different way to use the elements of design, color, and
concept, to begin an abstract painting and work to follow through to completion. Your natural tendencies will
show your style as you choose the elements and principles of design to be used in your painting. Guided
exercises will be a part of the class as well as critique time each day. Demonstration will be in acrylic, but
students are welcome to use the media of their choice. Past experience is helpful but not a must. An open,
experimental, and “anything goes” attitude is most helpful! A supply list will be provided at registration.
MARCH 2012
MARCH 8: WATER-MEDIA, ABSTRACT WORKSHOP Time: 9:00 to 3:00, Instructor: Sue Pink, www.suepink.com
Back by popular demand. Cost $50, full day of instruction. Where: Open Paint room.
Course Description – Water-media, Abstract
This workshop is for those interested in exploring the possibilities of various water-media on watercolor paper.
Applying watercolor and acrylic paint in an aqueous manner, Sue will move from intuitive application of paint
toward a structured finish. Sue’s background as an educator, her passion, enthusiasm, and knowledge, of these
methods will encourage you to move forward toward new directions in your paintings. A supply list will be
available at registration.
MARCH 15: NEW - WATERCOLOR BATIK Time: 9:00 to 3:00, Instructor: Sue Pink. www.suepink.com, Cost:
$50 full day of instruction. Where: Open Paint Room
Course Description – Watercolor Batik
Take an island vacation! Escape your “rut” and try a new technique. Sue Pink is offering a one-day workshop
where students will learn the techniques involved in the fascinating process of batik painting. Sue will be
supplying the oriental paper, non-toxic, easy to use wax, iron and ironing board. Invited guests are Jimmy Buffet
and the Beach Boys, whose music will set the atmosphere for this delightful workshop. Dress code: t-shirts and
cut-offs, hula skirt optional. A supply list will be available at registration.
MARCH 22: NEW CLASS: PALETTE KNIFE IN OIL. Landscape to Photography. Time: 9:00 to 3:00, Cost: $50
Location: Open Paint room, Instructor: Jan Ellen
Course Description:
This information packed workshop is designed to give a good foundation for bold direct palette knife painting.
Class starts with a demonstration focusing on the most direct methods for painting strong vibrant oils using
painting knives. Participants will then paint from their own photos or select one provided by instructor.
MARCH 29: ENCAUSTIC Thursday March 29, 2012. Time: 9:00 to 3:00 Cost: $50 Instructor: Trish Tinsley.
Course Description:
Trish teaches the basics of encaustic painting (painting with hot bees wax, resin and pigment.) In this workshop
students will take away 5 greeting cards and one larger painting. Materials will be available for embellishments.
Repeat of Jan 5th, 2012 course.
FEBRUARY THRU MARCH, EVERY MONDAY AFTERNOON, DRAWING TO PAINT, Time: 12:30 to 3:00,
Location: Open Paint Room. Instructor: Judy Ladd. Cost $100.00 per month for members, non-members
$115.00 per month. You may sign up one month at a time or for both months to assure yourself a place in the
second month.
Course Format: The format for the two month course is designed to allow members the opportunity to work with
one instructor over a two month period, one lesson each week. The program will take you from project
development, through completion, with an early emphasis on drawing techniques. Students will be able to
concentrate more fully in areas that they would like to strengthen in their work both through the opportunity to
practice techniques at home as well as have in-class group lessons, and one-on-one classroom help.
Watercolor is the chosen medium as it is felt that this will allow the greatest number of students the opportunity
to participate.
NEW COURSE DESCRIPTION INFORMATION Re: DRAWING TO PAINT CLASSES. Judy Ladd has submitted
the following course outline to demonstrate the journey the students will take in this course.
“Our first month we will develop our drawing skills:
A) Contour drawing
a) Composition placement
b) Sketching/open air sketching
c) Value and shading
Our second month we will concentrate on:
a) Color wheel and introduction to watercolors and palette
b) Drawing steps to produce a painting/board prep
c) Steps in production of a watercolor
d) Watercolor painting/different techniques used in watercolor paintings
For any returning students, we will continue where you left off in our last class and take you to the next level.”
Note: at our January 9th meeting Judy did a presentation of her course and indicated she is flexible in respect to
the medium you might want to use in this class, so don’t be afraid to sign up if you choose something other than
watercolor. Judy will help you get “out of box” and move you forward on your artistic journey.
SHOWS, EXHIBITS, and OTHER EVENTS:
IN FEBRUARY - THE CHILDREN’S PROGRAM. MONDAY AFTERNOONS on the 6th, 13th, 20th and the 27th,
The art program for children this year will be for 5th graders, approx (10 years of age) from 3:30 to 5: We are
looking for members who would be willing to participate in this worthwhile project. If interested please contact
Maureen Jankauskas, her e-mail is loumoej@yahoo.com. You can volunteer to lead one or more programs or
assist the leader. This is a great opportunity to give back to the community and encourage our youth to
appreciate art. If you have any art or craft supplies that you might like to donate to this very worthwhile project
please drop them off at Open Paint: Brushes, paper, stencils, glue, rulers bit’s of fabric, ribbons, sequins, glitter
beads etc, it is all useful.
RE: MEMBER SHOW OPPORTUNITY:
MARCH (for the entire month), THE ART COUNCIL OF SOUTHWEST FLORIDA will be having a juried show at
Harborside in Ft. Myers for the entire month of March. We encourage members to enter this show which is held
every other year. Contact Sandra Mark, President, sandrafaymark@comcast.net or phone: 239 267 3049.
HELP! – HELP! VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
Members please watch this headline for jobs where volunteers are needed. Please contact the committee chair,
or President to sign up. Members who are not regulars at open paint this is an excellent opportunity to get
involved and meet other members. Come on out lets be a family of artists where everyone shares in the load.
Thanks to everyone who has already stepped forward for this coming 2011-2012 season.
Job Help Needed Job Description Contact Person to Volunteer
Historian Look after EAL history Marion Crawford, President
(Catalogue photos and publicity 239 390 2100
for EAL events/shows)
Childrens After School Volunteers needed to help with Maureen Jankauskas
Program Preparation, and instruction. 239 948 4177
Still could use a few more volunteers!
Audit Committee Volunteers needed to help Don Orend: dorend1@aol.com
Juried Show 2013 Volunteers needed to help Judy Ladd: studio266@aol.com
MEMBER and BOARD MEETINGS: Member meetings will be held at “Open Paint” at the Estero Community
Center on the second Monday of each month during the winter season. Time:11:00AM. Board meetings will
follow the Member meetings.
MEMBERSHIP DUES: Dues will remain at the low level of $25 for 2012. Membership is for a full calendar year
starting January 1st each year.
MEMBER DISCOUNTS AVAILABLE:
25% Off Framing: Members of the Estero Art League are offered a 25% discount on framing orders at the
FRAME-IT shop in the “Shoppes At Pelican Landing”, corner of Old 41 and Tamiami Trail, North East side of the
intersection (Publics plaza). Just bring in your Estero Art League membership card. Their expert staff will help
you select the perfect frame.
MICHI’S Art and Frame: Members are offered a 10% discount on Art Supplies and custom framing. Their store is
at 12859 Metro Parkway, Ft Myers Fl 33966, 239 939 7000 Sign up for their newsletter for further information,
offers and sales at www. michisart.com
MEMBER CONTACT INFORMATION:
Executive: President: Marion Crawford 239 390 2100, maricraw@naples.net
Past President: Larry Brown 239 590 0929
Vice-President Glenna Rohrbach 239 415 0791
AssistantTreasurer: Barb Newenhisen 239 498 2366
Assistant Treasurer; Raquel Ubarri 239 482 3369
Recording Secretary: Marg Miller 239 676 5129
Corresponding Secretary: Ina Wolf 239 498 9781
Committees:
Membership: Raquel Ubarri 239 482 3369/Barb Newenhisen 239 498 2366
Education: Jackie Marth 239 267 3119/Gerry Woosnam 239 495 3407
Bonita Health Center: Larry Brown 239 590 0929
Library: Maureen Jankausas 239 948 4177
Children’s Program: Maureen Jankauskas 239 948 4177
Newsletter: Marg Miller 239 676 5129
ACSWF Liaison: Ina Wolf 239 498 9781/ Evelyn Swanson 239 290 7666
Social: Jean Dahl 239 498 9056/Jackie Marth 239 267 3119
Publicity: Cheryl Huban239 495 2169
Scholarship: Joe Johnston 239 948 2079
Web Page: Eleanor Valliere 239 671 1021 – News at: esteroartleague.com
Directory: Larry Brown 239 590 0929
Historian: TBA
Judy Ladd, Member Show - studio266@aol.com
Don Orend, dorend1@aol.com
Location for Meetings, Lessons, and Open Paint:
Estero Community Center, 9200 Corkscrew Palm Blvd, Estero, Fl 33928
Mail Address: Estero Art League, Box 864, Estero, Florida 33928
E-mail Address: esteroartleague.com
FEBRUARY 2012 ISSUE
EDITORIAL: Note the Teacher Bio’s are being sent as a separate attachment. In addition the information you
need to sign up for classes is included in this new attachment. This change to format is to simplify reading the
Newsletter. Notice of available classes and a brief description of the classes will continue to be updated in the
Newsletter. If you are interested in a class simply open the second attachment: ESTERO-ARTISTS
NEWS:
STILL SOME OPENINGS: in Shirley Blake’s Abstract class. Please visit her web site under Shirley Blake.com –
look for sub-title abstract art. You will see some of her work and more details to become better acquainted with
her. The workshop is all day on three Thursdays Feb 16, 23 and March 1. The cost is $150 for members $165
for non-members. If interested please sign up as soon as possible. See more info on Shirley’s class in the
Newsletter under the Class/Workshop section and also in the Estero-Artists attachment.
We appreciate the efforts of Jackie Marth and her education committee for setting up an exciting agenda of
classes for the season. Our goal is to have all or as many of our workshops and classes fill with enough
students to offer them.
Regarding Lunch following our Feb 6, Presentation with Canson Representative Mr. Ed Brickler. We have
invited Mr. and Mrs. Brickler to lunch, at the Wildcat Country Club, after the presentation, if you are interested in
joining in please advise Ina Wolf at the next Monday (Jan 30) Open Paint as she will need to make reservations
asap. Ina will have more details at Open Paint.
The Art Store in the Coconut Point Plaza, managed by the Art Council of Southwest Florida, will be receiving
paintings from our members, if interested, on February 6 th from noon to 5:00 at their store location in the Mall.
You may enter up to 4 paintings to be hung in the store for sale. The entry fee is $35. If a painting is sold the
cost to the artist will be a total of 30% plus tax. Fifteen percent goes to each the ACSWF and The Coconut
Point Plaza. Sandra Marks, President of the ACSWF will be attending our Feb 6 morning with Ed Brickler and will
give us more information at that time. Immediately following members may take their art to the store located on
Fashion Dr just North of the Theaters, 1st unit in the second block East side. Your paintings will hang for
approximately one month in the store. You will be required to “gallery sit” 1 day each month that your paintings
hang. For more information contact Sandra Mark (phone267-3039 or e-mail sandrafaymark@comcast.net
The Naples International Art and Antique Fair, Feb 24 to 26 has given us several tickets ”for two” to attend for
free. If you are interested tickets are available at Open Paint.
The Library show/Bonita Health Center show: President Marion Crawford reports: Last week we hung a new
show at the Bonita Health Center. Many of our members participated and there are 57 paintings hanging. Even
if you don’t have any work there, please stop and see the exhibit. I think you will be impressed by the quality and
variety of the paintings. Our reception at the library was very well received by the community. In addition, we
added several new members that day. A special thank you to Suzanne and Larry Brown, Maureen Jankauskas
and her husband who were responsible for hanging the shows. Many other members helped by donating food
that Jean Dahl was able to use for the reception. The library was so pleased they want to schedule our show for
next year.
Thank You: To Eric Pachner and Norma Starts for spending an afternoon each as “friends of the Library”
demonstrating painting in preliminary promotion for the Library show and reception.
CONGRATULATIONS TO FLORENCE ZDANOWITZ: Florence has been awarded, by the Von Liebig Art Center,
Naples Fl, “Most Creative Relating to Theme” for her painting “The Very Thought of You”. Her painting will hang
at the Von Liebig Art Center until the end of February 2012.
WELCOME TO NEW MEMBERS: Please make our new members welcome and please all members remember to
wear nametags.
Shirley Hansen Marianne Young Ann Wilson
Judy Peltier Nick Rossi Joanna Pisciones
Liane Brunet Margot Dobson Mary Anne Fallis
Heather Sloan Nancy Featherstone Wendy Baetz
Pat Di Raddo Marilyn Evanish Mary Ann Vogt
Marsha Coleman Janet Coltman
DUES: While we welcome our many new members, there are still several current members who have not paid for
2012 please submit your membership fees ($25) if you wish to continue to participate in League activities. You
can pay at Open Paint or send a check to the Treasurer: Raquel Ubarri - (address last page.) We hope you will
consider continuing, our dues are a major source of the funds for our activities to exist and thrive.
FEBRUARY 6, 2012 - 9:00 Open Paint Room, Mark your calendars: We are very happy to announce that ED
BRICKLER of the Canson corporation has agreed to speak to our members for approximately 2 hours.
Have you ever wondered what kind of paper to use for your project, how certain brushes work, what paints to
select? How do all those tools work together - Mr. Brickler will help unravel the mystery? Approximately half the
time will be given to individual questions and answers. Please attend class a few minutes early to be seated by
9:00am Mr. Brickler has generously agreed to volunteer his time for us, please show him a warm welcome.
Mr. Brickler is the director of the Canson Art Education Program. He is a working artist, and has been an art
material consultant for 20 years and has lectured on materials and techniques in art schools across North
America as well as publishing articles, and writing books. Mr. Brickler is a graduate of Moravian College in
Bethlehem PA, and the Baum School of Art, in Allentown, PA
THE ART COUNCIL OF SOUTH WEST FLORIDA STORE, at Coconut Point Mall, is up and running if you would
like to exhibit (think - sell) your art please contact Sandra Marks for details: sandrafaymark@comcast.net or
phone: 239 267 3049.
CALENDAR OF CLASSES AND EVENTS
DATE COURSE DESCRIPTION INSTRUCTOR
FEBRUARY 16,21 & MAR 1 2012: ALL ABOUT ABSTRACT SHIRLEY BLAKE
FEBRUARY THROUGH MARCH DRAWING TO PAINTING JUDY LADD
MARCH 8, 2012: WATER-MEDIA, ABSTRACT SUE PINK
MARCH 15, 2012 WATERCOLOR BATIK SUE PINK
MARCH 22, 2012 PALETTE KNIFE IN OIL JAN ELLEN
MARCH 29, 2012 ENCAUSTIC TRISH TINSLEY
DATE EVENTS AND EXHIBITS
FEBRUARY (every Monday aft) CHILDRENS PROGRAM
JANUARY 16, 2012 HEALTH SCIENCE CENTER On-going
JANUARY 19, 2012 LIBRARY EXHIBIT/RECEPTION On-going
FEBRUARY 6, 2012 LECTURE WITH ED BRICKLER
FEBRUARY 13, 2012 11:00 MEMBER AND BOARD MEETING FOLLOWS OPEN PAINT
JANUARY 2012
JANUARY 12: INTERMEDIATE OIL PAINTING: Dates: Thursday, January 12, 19, 26 February 2, 9, 2012.9:00 to
12:00 Instructor, Jeanni Burgwald www.jeanniburgwald.com Five week series, Cost: $100 per student. Where:
Open Paint room. Please sign up by Dec 15, 2011 Course now closed – in progress.
Course Description – Taking the Next Step with Color, Contrast, and Composition
The focus for this class will be on exploring methods for creating paintings with dimension/depth and strong
viewer appeal using light, color, and good composition. Instructor demonstrations and student hands-on
projects will be used at the beginning of each class for the first few sessions. Students are then encouraged to
apply these techniques in each class by working on individual projects using their photo references or still life
composition. As always, the objective remains the same, to improve our oil painting skills and to have a good
time-sharing the experience with a group of people who enjoy fine art painting. Previous experience with basic
drawing and painting skills recommended. Materials list available at registration.
FEBRUARY 2012
FEBRUARY 16: ALL ABOUT ABSTRACT: Dates: Thursday, February 16, 23, March 1, 2012, 9:00 to 3:00
Instructor, Shirley Blake. www.shirleyblake.com Demonstrations will be done in Acrylics, but students may paint
in Watercolor, Oil or Acrylic. Cost: $150 for series of all day instruction for 3 days. Where: Open Paint room
Course Description – All About Abstract Painting. This series will focus on learning all about abstract painting.
Each morning and afternoon session will feature a different way to use the elements of design, color, and
concept, to begin an abstract painting and work to follow through to completion. Your natural tendencies will
show your style as you choose the elements and principles of design to be used in your painting. Guided
exercises will be a part of the class as well as critique time each day. Demonstration will be in acrylic, but
students are welcome to use the media of their choice. Past experience is helpful but not a must. An open,
experimental, and “anything goes” attitude is most helpful! A supply list will be provided at registration.
MARCH 2012
MARCH 8: WATER-MEDIA, ABSTRACT WORKSHOP Time: 9:00 to 3:00, Instructor: Sue Pink, www.suepink.com
Back by popular demand. Cost $50, full day of instruction. Where: Open Paint room.
Course Description – Water-media, Abstract
This workshop is for those interested in exploring the possibilities of various water-media on watercolor paper.
Applying watercolor and acrylic paint in an aqueous manner, Sue will move from intuitive application of paint
toward a structured finish. Sue’s background as an educator, her passion, enthusiasm, and knowledge, of these
methods will encourage you to move forward toward new directions in your paintings. A supply list will be
available at registration.
MARCH 15: NEW - WATERCOLOR BATIK Time: 9:00 to 3:00, Instructor: Sue Pink. www.suepink.com, Cost:
$50 full day of instruction. Where: Open Paint Room
Course Description – Watercolor Batik
Take an island vacation! Escape your “rut” and try a new technique. Sue Pink is offering a one-day workshop
where students will learn the techniques involved in the fascinating process of batik painting. Sue will be
supplying the oriental paper, non-toxic, easy to use wax, iron and ironing board. Invited guests are Jimmy Buffet
and the Beach Boys, whose music will set the atmosphere for this delightful workshop. Dress code: t-shirts and
cut-offs, hula skirt optional. A supply list will be available at registration.
MARCH 22: NEW CLASS: PALETTE KNIFE IN OIL. Landscape to Photography. Time: 9:00 to 3:00, Cost: $50
Location: Open Paint room, Instructor: Jan Ellen
Course Description:
This information packed workshop is designed to give a good foundation for bold direct palette knife painting.
Class starts with a demonstration focusing on the most direct methods for painting strong vibrant oils using
painting knives. Participants will then paint from their own photos or select one provided by instructor.
MARCH 29: ENCAUSTIC Thursday March 29, 2012. Time: 9:00 to 3:00 Cost: $50 Instructor: Trish Tinsley.
Course Description:
Trish teaches the basics of encaustic painting (painting with hot bees wax, resin and pigment.) In this workshop
students will take away 5 greeting cards and one larger painting. Materials will be available for embellishments.
Repeat of Jan 5th, 2012 course.
FEBRUARY THRU MARCH, EVERY MONDAY AFTERNOON, DRAWING TO PAINT, Time: 12:30 to 3:00,
Location: Open Paint Room. Instructor: Judy Ladd. Cost $100.00 per month for members, non-members
$115.00 per month. You may sign up one month at a time or for both months to assure yourself a place in the
second month.
Course Format: The format for the two month course is designed to allow members the opportunity to work with
one instructor over a two month period, one lesson each week. The program will take you from project
development, through completion, with an early emphasis on drawing techniques. Students will be able to
concentrate more fully in areas that they would like to strengthen in their work both through the opportunity to
practice techniques at home as well as have in-class group lessons, and one-on-one classroom help.
Watercolor is the chosen medium as it is felt that this will allow the greatest number of students the opportunity
to participate.
NEW COURSE DESCRIPTION INFORMATION Re: DRAWING TO PAINT CLASSES. Judy Ladd has submitted
the following course outline to demonstrate the journey the students will take in this course.
“Our first month we will develop our drawing skills:
A) Contour drawing
a) Composition placement
b) Sketching/open air sketching
c) Value and shading
Our second month we will concentrate on:
a) Color wheel and introduction to watercolors and palette
b) Drawing steps to produce a painting/board prep
c) Steps in production of a watercolor
d) Watercolor painting/different techniques used in watercolor paintings
For any returning students, we will continue where you left off in our last class and take you to the next level.”
Note: at our January 9th meeting Judy did a presentation of her course and indicated she is flexible in respect to
the medium you might want to use in this class, so don’t be afraid to sign up if you choose something other than
watercolor. Judy will help you get “out of box” and move you forward on your artistic journey.
SHOWS, EXHIBITS, and OTHER EVENTS:
IN FEBRUARY - THE CHILDREN’S PROGRAM. MONDAY AFTERNOONS on the 6th, 13th, 20th and the 27th,
The art program for children this year will be for 5th graders, approx (10 years of age) from 3:30 to 5: We are
looking for members who would be willing to participate in this worthwhile project. If interested please contact
Maureen Jankauskas, her e-mail is loumoej@yahoo.com. You can volunteer to lead one or more programs or
assist the leader. This is a great opportunity to give back to the community and encourage our youth to
appreciate art. If you have any art or craft supplies that you might like to donate to this very worthwhile project
please drop them off at Open Paint: Brushes, paper, stencils, glue, rulers bit’s of fabric, ribbons, sequins, glitter
beads etc, it is all useful.
RE: MEMBER SHOW OPPORTUNITY:
MARCH (for the entire month), THE ART COUNCIL OF SOUTHWEST FLORIDA will be having a juried show at
Harborside in Ft. Myers for the entire month of March. We encourage members to enter this show which is held
every other year. Contact Sandra Mark, President, sandrafaymark@comcast.net or phone: 239 267 3049.
HELP! – HELP! VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
Members please watch this headline for jobs where volunteers are needed. Please contact the committee chair,
or President to sign up. Members who are not regulars at open paint this is an excellent opportunity to get
involved and meet other members. Come on out lets be a family of artists where everyone shares in the load.
Thanks to everyone who has already stepped forward for this coming 2011-2012 season.
Job Help Needed Job Description Contact Person to Volunteer
Historian Look after EAL history Marion Crawford, President
(Catalogue photos and publicity 239 390 2100
for EAL events/shows)
Childrens After School Volunteers needed to help with Maureen Jankauskas
Program Preparation, and instruction. 239 948 4177
Still could use a few more volunteers!
Audit Committee Volunteers needed to help Don Orend: dorend1@aol.com
Juried Show 2013 Volunteers needed to help Judy Ladd: studio266@aol.com
MEMBER and BOARD MEETINGS: Member meetings will be held at “Open Paint” at the Estero Community
Center on the second Monday of each month during the winter season. Time:11:00AM. Board meetings will
follow the Member meetings.
MEMBERSHIP DUES: Dues will remain at the low level of $25 for 2012. Membership is for a full calendar year
starting January 1st each year.
MEMBER DISCOUNTS AVAILABLE:
25% Off Framing: Members of the Estero Art League are offered a 25% discount on framing orders at the
FRAME-IT shop in the “Shoppes At Pelican Landing”, corner of Old 41 and Tamiami Trail, North East side of the
intersection (Publics plaza). Just bring in your Estero Art League membership card. Their expert staff will help
you select the perfect frame.
MICHI’S Art and Frame: Members are offered a 10% discount on Art Supplies and custom framing. Their store is
at 12859 Metro Parkway, Ft Myers Fl 33966, 239 939 7000 Sign up for their newsletter for further information,
offers and sales at www. michisart.com
MEMBER CONTACT INFORMATION:
Executive: President: Marion Crawford 239 390 2100, maricraw@naples.net
Past President: Larry Brown 239 590 0929
Vice-President Glenna Rohrbach 239 415 0791
AssistantTreasurer: Barb Newenhisen 239 498 2366
Assistant Treasurer; Raquel Ubarri 239 482 3369
Recording Secretary: Marg Miller 239 676 5129
Corresponding Secretary: Ina Wolf 239 498 9781
Committees:
Membership: Raquel Ubarri 239 482 3369/Barb Newenhisen 239 498 2366
Education: Jackie Marth 239 267 3119/Gerry Woosnam 239 495 3407
Bonita Health Center: Larry Brown 239 590 0929
Library: Maureen Jankausas 239 948 4177
Children’s Program: Maureen Jankauskas 239 948 4177
Newsletter: Marg Miller 239 676 5129
ACSWF Liaison: Ina Wolf 239 498 9781/ Evelyn Swanson 239 290 7666
Social: Jean Dahl 239 498 9056/Jackie Marth 239 267 3119
Publicity: Cheryl Huban239 495 2169
Scholarship: Joe Johnston 239 948 2079
Web Page: Eleanor Valliere 239 671 1021 – News at: esteroartleague.com
Directory: Larry Brown 239 590 0929
Historian: TBA
Judy Ladd, Member Show - studio266@aol.com
Don Orend, dorend1@aol.com
Location for Meetings, Lessons, and Open Paint:
Estero Community Center, 9200 Corkscrew Palm Blvd, Estero, Fl 33928
Mail Address: Estero Art League, Box 864, Estero, Florida 33928
E-mail Address: esteroartleague.com