Jan-Feb 2015

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From Our President

Happy New Year to all! PPDP is going to

have another good year! Last year’s board set

things up beautifully for me and I thank them

all so much for their help getting me going!

I’m not great at writing long letters, (blame

email for that!) so my letters to you each

newsletter probably won’t be that long. I’m

more a people person and still believe in talk-

ing face to face. That goes, whether you have a

problem with me or just want to chat awhile!

What did you all think about our Christmas

party at the Pinery? I thought it was wonder-

ful. The turnout was great and the food was

some of the best that I have had at one of

these functions. And, for those who couldn’t be

there, they gave us the extra food that we had-

n’t eaten. Ellen won the drawing for the extra

food so there were a few meals she didn’t have

to cook. That was a very nice gesture on the

part of the Pinery, and it kept great food from

going to waste.

This is being written before our first meeting

of the year, so I haven’t seen Audrey’s pro-

gram yet, but I know it will be wonderful.

That is the only way she does things! Thank-

ing you in advance for everything you have

taught us and for your latest program, Aud-

rey. I only hope you are taking it easy, my

friend.

Hope you all are

looking forward to

painting fun we’ll

have together this

year. I know I am!

So let’s get started

on 2015, and see

what it has to offer!!!

-Peggi

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Remember to bring your Show and Tell to any meeting.

Vice President’s Message

Hello 2015!

We have a wonderful year planned with

many painting opportunities and events to

enjoy each other’s company. I am looking

forward to all of it. See calendar on Page 8

for more details. Audrey started us off at

the January meeting with a beautiful

acrylic bookmark painted on Roc-Lon.

At the meeting we talked about the need for

ways to make more money this year – hence

– “Ways and Means” see what I did there!

Anyway, I am very excited to tell you about

an opportunity which has come our way!

Chris Weise has spoken with her daughter,

Linda Weise at The Colorado Springs Con-

servatory, and there is another silent auc-

tion event at The Broadmoor on February

20 where they would welcome our participa-

tion for the same 50/50 split of income!

This is a gift that we could not have planned

in advance! More details will come to you

via e-mail.

In the meantime look around for completed

high level projects, such as framed pictures,

jewelry box, trays, chairs….or plan to cre-

ate something– PAINT! PAINT! PAINT!

Cindy

Wine Tasting & Silent Auction

Call for Entries

February 20, Wine Tasting & Silent Auction

at The Broadmoor, in cooperation with The

Colorado Springs Conservatory

Entries due February 15 for photo and art-

ist bio. More details by e-mail

Refreshment Sign-Up

Volunteers needed for monthly meeting

snacks, but feel free to bring snacks anytime.

January 3 Executive Committee

February 7

March 7 Ellen Spearman

April 4 Dolly Copeland

May 2 Carolyn Culwell,

Kay Kozak,

Audrey Hodges

June 6 Chris Hoynes

August 1 Jana Towery,

Beth Carroll

November 7

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Christmas Party 2014: On the left, painted ornaments from the Christmas Ornament Ex-

change. On the right, Audrey Hodges created a lighted snowman pin for each person attend-

ing the Christmas Luncheon at The Pinery in Colorado Springs.

2015 Board, installed at the Christmas Luncheon. Left to right, Joyce Clothier, Jackie Gibson,

Peggi Severini, Terry Niznik, Cindy Bauer, June Rutherford.

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Silver Columbine—2014

Terry Niznik was presented the

2014 Silver Columbine Award by

Cindy Bauer, President, at the

Christmas Luncheon. Dear Painting Friends, I just

want to take a moment to say a

very heartfelt thank you to all of

you for awarding me the Silver

Columbine and for your dear

friendships. PPDP is such a

very special group of wonderful

people. I am privileged to be

part of this group and love the

very special times we have to-

gether. Here's to a wonderful

2015!! Terry

Past Recipients: Shirley Siner 84, Betty Hilton 85, Margaret Wehking 86, Deitrah Smith 88, Edi

Finkleman 89, Judy Richardson 90, Peggi Severini 94, Lois Sanford 96, Audrey Hodges 97, Dawn

Graham & Barbara Walker 98, Madellen White 99, Nancy Gepford & Jo Paige 00, Debbie Rasmus-

sen 01, Kay Kozak 02, Bonita Wilkinson 03, Jackie Davidson 04, Eileen Lipscomb 05, Lois Sanford

06, Jackie Gibson 07, Julie Becker 08, Cindy Bauer 09, Carolyn Culwell 10, Becky McKittrick &

Nancy Jefferson 11, Melinda Barnes 12, Joyce Clothier 13.

Library Display at 21st Century Library, November 2014.

If you attended Retreat,

look through your

things/ which Audrey is

MISSING:

Heat Gun

1 Grinch Ornament

Plastic Bin w Fabric

Paint

Sponges

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-Painting Sisters and Brothers

Our sympathy to Dolly Copeland at the loss of her brother in Washington state.

We are so saddened for Terry Niznik at the loss of their beloved dog, Sammy.

Jana Towery is recovering from surgery.

Jo Paige’s husband is scheduled for surgery on January 6.

Angie McClain reports that her husband was able to go off medications as of November.

Happy News- Cindy Bauer and Terry Niznik are each expecting a new grandchild later this

year.

Rebecca Coffey has purchased a home and in process of moving and getting settled. We know

she will add her own unique touches as she gets settled.

Celebration time for Ellen Spearman who turns 80 this month.

Note from Nancy Jefferson: To all you Wonderful Chapter Ladies:

It is with such a sincere sense of gratitude that I thank you for your wonder-ful cards, calls and kind thoughts after Barry passed away. I know many of you have been in this position for many years already. I know I’m just a be-ginner, but I will learn too. Thank you again for your expressions of love and support. I feel so blessed to have so many wonderful people in my life, and that group definitely includes all of you...My love to you all...Nancy

By request, recipe served by Joyce Clothier at New Board/Old Board Meeting,

Chicken Tortilla Soup

1 cup Pace Picante Sauce

2 cans Campbell’s Cream of Chicken Soup

2 cups shredded cooked chicken (I used Rotisserie Chicken from Costco)

2 cups frozen whole kernel corn, rinsed under cold water until thawed

1 can black beans, rinsed & drained

1 teaspoon ground cumin

1 1/2 cups water (or more to thin it if desired)

Mix all together in large pot and heat until hot. May transfer to crock pot to keep warm or serve immediately.

Toppings: Serve soup with any of the following toppings. Corn tortillas cut into strips, sour cream, grated

cheddar cheese, chopped cilantro. Serves 4-6

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PAINTING OPPORTUNITIES

ROUND ROBIN

LOVELAND, COLORADO

APRIL 7 – 12, 2015

Three different ways to paint three different iris with three

different teachers.

Cheri Rol – oils, Jeanne Downing – I-Pad/Tablet, Patsy Schultis – watercolor

6 days for $500 lunch included

Deposit $100 space is limited

For further information contact Patsy Schultis

970 – 667-2477

MORE PAINTING OPPORTUNITIES ON NEXT PAGE AND SEE LAST PAGE OF

THIS NEWSLETTER FOR INFORMATION ON MEMBER TEACHERS.

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MORE PAINTING OPPORTUNITIES

With the demise of several of our favorite painting magazines, artists are turning more and more

to Online painting opportunities. Jackie Gibson has shared several:

Acrylic Painting Club: by Nilda Rosa Rodriguez nildat@tolebrush.com

This is an online school dedicated to acrylics. You will be learning from several acrylic artists

from around the world. You will have the opportunity to interact with each individual teacher.

Subscription is from January 1 to December 1 and includes 12 tutorials with videos for $99...that

is only $8.25 per class. Artist teachers include: Trudy Beard-Lazaroe Mabel Blanco, Debbie Cole,

Debbie Cushing, Deanne Fortnam, Donna Hodson, Lonna Lamb, Jill Macfarlane, Miyuki Na-

kano, Nilda Rodrqiguez. Lydia Steeves and Judy Westegaard-Jenkins. Go to Nilda’s website to

register. http://acrylicpaintingclub.com

Art Play Date: by Kelly Hoernig kellyh@netnitco.net

Art Play Date lessons begin February 1, 2015. Lessons for 2015 include acrylics, watercolor, col-

ored pencil and mixed media. There will be a monthly supply list so you can be ready to start

each class on time. The classes will be more intermediate+ this year. Teacher team artists in-

clude: Kerry Anderson, Lynne Andrews, Deb Antonick, Rebecca Baer, Sheila Bergner, Sharon

Chinn, Margot Clark, Debbie Cole, Chris Haughey, Kim Hogue, Erica Joann, Barb Jones, Arlene

Linton, Laurie May, Mary Owens, Gisele Pope, Golda Rader, Shara Reiner, Laurie Speltz, Carol

Cohn, Lydia Steeves, Sandi Strecker, Judy Westegaard and Kelly Hoernig. To register, go to

http//artplaydate.com There will be a March and April bonus lesson, but main classes start May

4 and continue through October.

Purely Acrylics! www.purelyacrylics.com

An online e-course filled with Purely Acrylic painting projects from a wonderful array of Interna-

tional artists, each with their own distinct style. Artists include: Lynn Andrews, Diane Bunker,

Debbie Cole, Janice Cormier, Kelly Hoernig, Karen Hubbard, Tricia Joiner, Arlene Linton,

Jeanne Paglio, Golda Rader, Lydia Steves, Beth Wagner, Christine Watson

13 weeks of Purely Acrylics! $99 Sign up online

Every week for 13 weeks a new acrylic art lesson will find its way to your e-mailbox. Each lesson

will come in the form of a video and pdf (written instructions) OR just a pdf with several clear

step-by-step color photos. The pdf file is totally printable and downloadable.

All class files will be accessible to subscribers until January 1, 2016.

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2015 Calendar PPDP in Black / All others in Blue

*Unless other wise noted all meetings and

seminars are held at this location:

Colorado Springs Police Department

Gold Hill Division

955 W. Moreno Ave.

Colorado Springs, CO 80905

January 3 Chapter Meeting, Bookmark taught by Audrey Hodges

January 24 Judi Patti Workshop, Rocky Mountain Hi

February 7 Chapter Meeting, UFO unfinished object of your choice

February 20 Wine Tasting & Silent Auction, The Broadmoor

March 7 Chapter Meeting

April 4 Chapter Meeting, Chalk pencil or Texture Ornament by Kay Kozak

April 17, 18 Janet Nunn, Rocky Mountain Hi

April 18 Glass Block Seminar, taught by Kate Dowd

May 2 Chapter Meeting, by Jana Towery

May 11-16 SDP Conference & Expo, Pheasant Run Resort, St. Charles, IL

May 29, 30 Ros Stallcup Seminar, Western Colorado Artists

June 6 Chapter Meeting, Faux Abalone taught by Carolyn Culwell

June 13-14 Chris Thornton-Deason Seminar, High Plains & Rocky Mtn Hi

July Chapter Picnic, hosted by Becky Coffey

August 1 Chapter Meeting, Gourds taught by Beth Carroll

Aug 29-30, 2015 Jamie Mills Price Seminar, High Plains

September 5 Yul Tree Rosemaling Seminar, taught by Cindy Bauer

September 25-28 Retreat at The Hideaway

October Library display at 21st Century Library

October 3, 4 Mary Owens Seminar

October ? Chair/Clock Auction with Colorado Springs Conservatory

November 7 Chapter Meeting, Angel or Snowman Signposts by Becky Coffey

November 14 Bazaar at Pine Creek High School

December 5 Chapter Holiday Luncheon, at The Pinery, Colorado Springs

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* 2015 Executive Board *

Executive Committee

President Peggi Severini Vice President Cindy Bauer Secretary Jackie Gibson Treasurer Terry Niznik Membership Secretary June Rutherford Newsletter Joyce Clothier

Appointed Officers

Committee Chairpersons

Audit Bazaar Community Service Becky Coffey Kay Kozak Hospitality Judy Hallett Chris Weise Nomination Public Relations Retreat Team Jana Towery Beth Carroll Kay Kozak Seminar Team Carolyn Culwell Janet Gropp Cec Rae Sunshine Chris Lessor Ways & Means Ellen Spearman Colorado Seminar Coordinator Melinda Barnes

Next Newsletter Deadline Feb 15

* Member Painting Teachers *

Cindy Bauer—719-633-8260

Norwegian Rosemaling at Sons of Norway Hall, Colorado Springs, 2 classes a month.

Diana (Doe) Clore-970-263-7459

Acrylics and fabric painting classes in Grand Junction.

Seminars by arrangement

Nancy Gepford– 719-651-2264

Acrylics and oils, beginner to advanced, Tues-day evenings, or will schedule beginner ses-sions by arrangement.

Seminars by arrangement

Paula Leopold (CDA) -303-791-1296

Beginner to advanced, acrylics, oils, water-color, colored pencil, classes in Highlands Ranch, Parker and Castle Rock

Seminars by arrangement

(To add your name to this list, contact Newslet-ter Editor, joycemclothier@gmail.com)

January February

Beth Newton 11 Kate Dowd 14

Ellen Spearman 17 Kay Kozak 26

Cec Rae 20

Nancy Gepford 21

Joyce Clothier 22