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Art Lovers Movement Newsletter - 16 November 2016 Page 1 of 6
ALM NEWSLETTER ISSUE 188 November 2016 MEETINGS: 1ST Thursday of the month 9.30am-3.00pm at the
Cooranbong Community Services Centre, 614 Freemans Drive Cooranbong.
COST FOR MEMBERS: $5 or $10 (Includes afternoon workshop)
COST FOR VISITORS: $10 or $15 (Includes afternoon workshop)
MORNING TEA IS SUPPLIED
WEBSITE: www.artloversmovement.net Facebook: www.facebook.com/artloversmovement
Art Lovers Movement Committee Members
EDITOR Chris Jacob
It has certainly been a very busy time for Art Lovers with our 20th Anniversary Art Exhibition, see a full report
on page 3. The Christmas function is on Thursday Dec 1st in place of our normal meeting and demonstration,
see more information on page 4. We also have been very busy trying to sell enough of the ALM Calendars to
make a small profit. See the report from Kennethe Bull on the calendar sales below. Also, some of our
members have been successfully selling paintings in their own exhibitions. Well done everyone!
Calendar Sales. Many thanks to all those members who have been busily trying to move the calendar sales along.
Financial Facts: Total costs of producing the calendars is $4270.00 - sales to date has reached $1460.
So members, please don't stop the selling effort just yet. Maybe we could all target those retailers that we
spend with e.g. hairdressers, dentists, doctors, butchers, teachers at the school, cafes, petrol stations,
pharmacy, supermarket or corner shop, nursery etc. etc. I have calculated that we still need to sell 281
calendars to make a small profit. We have 116 members..............roughly two and a half calendars each.
As we are scattered all over the district this could net us a sizeable number of sales which we desperately
need. WE really do need ALL MEMBERS to participate in a concentrated sales drive between now and
Xmas so please put your best foot forward and SELL! SELL! SELL!
Extra calendars can be obtained by calling the following people; Nerida Merlin, Kennethe Bull and John
England whose contact details are listed above.
Again, many thanks to those who have been buying and selling calendars, your efforts are much appreciated,
Kennethe Bull
President Nerida Merlin 49731287 [email protected]
Vice President Lynne Lucas 49705881 [email protected]
Secretary Stephanie Macfarlane 49755133 [email protected]
Treasurer Denise Lombard 49771487 [email protected]
Art Director
Assist. Art Director
Chrissy Kinnane
Jenny Richardson
49732925
0431332872
Newsletter Editor Chris Jacob 49720283 or 0448644433 [email protected]
Library Beverley Ottery 49734621 [email protected]
Committee
Wendy Schoffl
Judy Cummings
Edna Malcolm
Gail Dawkins
Kennethe Bull
49594634
49595778
49732609
49773265
49505201
Art Lovers Movement Newsletter - 16 November 2016 Page 2 of 6
SECRETARY Stephanie MacFarlane
Summary of committee Meeting Minutes for November 2016 Workshops will be limited to 20 participants - first in each meeting, no bookings taken.
Christine Raj has been booked again for 2017.
The Library borrowings and sales are steady.
Our website is becoming more visible.
14 paintings were sold at the exhibition, although opening night was disappointing, with lack of visitors.
Many members did not come which was particularly disappointing. See the newsletter for more information
about the exhibition.
As some of ALM equipment went missing from our storeroom (now located), please let Stephanie know if
you have any property at home that belongs to ALM so it can be listed and we know where it is. (library
items excepted).
Christmas meeting: see newsletter item.
Critiques: see newsletter item.
Members' Choice. In March, 2017 our members' choice exhibition will be an aptly titled ABSTRACT painting,
no larger than 1/4 w/c size. Any medium, mounted. Have some fun over the January break!
THANKS
NIGEL NECKLEN
We had a great workshop with over 20 people staying for the afternoon. All of us had a fun time and Nigel taught us so
much. We all have some new techniques and hints to try out with our
acrylic painting. Check out Nigel ‘s website at
www.necklenart.com
Art Lovers Movement Newsletter - 16 November 2016 Page 3 of 6
Our monthly critiques. (from the Committee)
It is a great opportunity for emerging artists (and aren't we all?) to be able to bring along our paintings
each month to be critiqued by our visiting demonstrator.
This segment was introduced so that people who are trying new techniques, looking at new directions,
or who are stuck and need some help in where to put the next marks, or need some constructive help
or just some encouragement are able to show their paintings and maybe find some answers.
The Committee would love to see more members take advantage of this time -not just the same brave
people who are happy to show their work, but members who are a little shy about showing their stuff!
Remember! A critique is NOT a criticism. Be brave, bring along your painting one month.
ART TRIVIA - answers on page 5 of this newsletter
1. Which artist (initials A.S.) was made an Australian Official War Artist in 1918?
2. Which artist became obsessed with representing ballet dancers in his art? It is estimated he made
approximately 1500 paintings, pastels, prints and drawings of dancers.
3. True or False: Art used to be an Olympic sport.
4. Which artist painted a lost masterpiece which is likely hidden behind a wall in Florence, but nobody is willing
to take the wall down because it ALSO has a priceless fresco painted on it?
5. Gum Arabic is made from the gum of which Australian tree?
6. What are the three secondary colours?
7. What is the name given to a hue mixed with white to create lighter values?
8. True or False: Art exhibitions draw more crowds that football?
9. Which artist (initials S.D.) believed he was his dead brother’s reincarnation and put a portrait, or a silhouette
of himself in every one of his paintings?
10. Which local artist always turns the canvas upside down to paint the sky, so they don’t drip down and ruin the
rest of the painting?
1. A gift card from Eckersley’s – they can stock up on their favourite art supplies
2. A gift card from Aaron Framed It – they can frame their art (and maybe give it to you for a present!)
3. An online art course from www.Craftsy.com – hundreds of courses here from $20 onwards.
4. A painting stand or easel (always useful at exhibitions or in the house no matter what medium they use).
5. A colour wheel (every artist needs one of these) available at all art stores from $10 on. Picture 1
6. A watercolour I-phone case (available at apple shops for approx. $14). Picture 2
7. An Ultimate Messenger Bag for Art Supplies http://www.utrechtart.com/Weber-Just-Stow-it-Ultimate-
Messenger-Bag-For-Art-Supplies-Laptop-ipad-MP-15704-001-i1018704.utrecht (approx. $80 au)
8. An artist apron (or if you sew you could make one for a gift)
9. An artist portfolio (put their name on the side with stick-on letters). Picture 3
10. A translucent drawing board (can be used with a light for tracing) Picture 4
http://www.dickblick.com/products/blitz-translucent-drawing-board/
Art Lovers Movement Newsletter - 16 November 2016 Page 4 of 6
Exhibition Report: Once again, it was a great exhibition. Congratulations to everyone who entered their work. The standard was
very high, and it was particularly great to see new members entering their paintings and some were most
successful. It was disappointing however, to see that on opening night, many members did not attend. Even
if you have not entered a painting, it is great to come along and show your support for members who have,
and to bring some friends. This year’s door sales reached $550.
171 Paintings were entered by 36 Artists. Fourteen paintings were sold, and Gail Dawkins won the People's
Choice Award of $100.
Many of our members worked extremely hard, especially the Committee - thanks to all of you.
Also thanks to Maximillion and Elizabeth for those fabulous scones and muffins for morning tea, raising $242.
Sandra Robinson won Rod Bathgate's raffle painting which raised $1423 – a record amount!
A very big THANK YOU to the 4 Artists who spent all Saturday and Sunday painting and demonstrating
their work. These are Kennethe Bull, Christine Kinnane, Rob Spedding and Christine Langshaw, it adds
another dimension to our show if the public can see an artist at work.
A special thank you from the Committee to Lynne Lucas who took over the finances while Denise was
away. Lynne did a wonderful job, counted the masses of coins and everything balanced! A full financial
report for the exhibition will be produced by Denise Lombard our Treasurer, in January 2017 as there are
pending expenses still to be paid.
Some ideas for our 2017 exhibition (21st birthday) are: A musical interlude and compiling a list of the
refreshments each member is bringing (we do have heating facilities in the kitchen).
For members who have not exhibited before there are a couple of things you need to know:
All paintings need to be checked off before you take them home, otherwise those wonderful people at
the desk are worried some paintings have disappeared.
You need to have your paintings in on time, and be collected on time. If you have any ideas for our
future exhibitions, please let one of the Committee know or join the Committee yourself.
December Xmas Celebration 2016
This will be held on Thursday 1st December at the Cooranbong Memorial Hall 10.30am to
12.30am. No charge this meeting, also there will be no artist demonstration.
Please bring a plate to share for morning tea. Tea, coffee and punch will be provided.
Please bring along a painting and an easel to display it. A prize will go the painting which
members vote their favourite.
John England and maybe some others will talk about their painting trip to Europe this year,
and Belinda Biggs will tell us about the next one she is planning for 2017.
Our newsletter Editor, Chris Jacob, has organised a $100 voucher from Eckersley's as a
prize for one of our members who have contributed to the newsletter in 2016. We all love
hearing about someone else's studio, or the mess they get in when they paint, or how they
organised themselves. So, in 2017, we hope everyone will contribute. I hope Chris puts her
own name in the hat, because she has contributed huge amounts to the newsletter, as well as
putting it all together and editing it, and on top of managing our website, which is getting
stronger and stronger. From Stephanie
Art Lovers Movement Newsletter - 16 November 2016 Page 5 of 6
“VISIT MY STUDIO” - send me some photos of your art set-up – you may have part of
a kitchen table or you may have a custom build studio! All 2016 contributors names have
been entered into a major lucky draw prize to be announced at the xmas function
Art Trivia answers
1 Arthur Streeton 6 Orange, Green,
Purple
2 Edgar Degas 7 Tint
3 True 8 True
4 Leonardo Da
Vinci
9 Salvador Dali
5 Acacia tree 10 Nigel Necklen
Welcome to 7 new members!
Sally Kite, Elaine Battersby,
Marilyn Bartholomew, Robyn
Dark, Ellen King, Poul
Laegdsgaard and Libby Taylor
Thanks for coming along to our
meeting and making the decision
to join us for creative inspiration
and friendship.
Art Lovers Movement Newsletter - 16 November 2016 Page 6 of 6
UP COMING EVENTS
EXHIBITIONS TO ENTER:
Art & Craft Expo hosted by “That Little Art Place” at Singleton Showground (2/96 John Street,
Singleton). Sat 3rd December. There is a $20 entry fee to enter each section ie the fine art exhibition,
be a art demonstrator or a stall holder, no commissions or hidden costs and it is being held just before
Christmas. There will be children’s activities available. For more information ring 0265721364.
EXHIBITIONS TO VISIT:
Rob Spedding Exhibition at Double Take Cafe in Toronto continues until Friday 2nd December.
Ocean Blue Gallery Exhibition, Belmont. Official opening Thursday 3rd Nov at 6pm, exhibition
continues until Tuesday 3rd January 2017.
The Blue Room Poets are having a launch of their second anthology at the Morisset library on
Tuesday 22nd November at 10 am. After the poetry readings, morning tea will be served.
Chris Langshaw is exhibiting from Wed 7th December at Vita Cafe in Wangi (next to Wangi
Library) which opens at 9.30am. For good food and coffee and excellent pastries, come and discover
Wangi for yourself. Members are also welcome to drop in to visit the Wangi Artists any Thursday at
Wangi RSL from 10am - 1.30pm. For any further information please call Chris Langshaw at 4975 5205.
Art Gallery of NSW
Nude: art from the Tate collection
Presenting over 100 major representations of the nude, including paintings, sculptures, photographs
and prints by renowned artists such as Pablo Picasso, Henri Matisse, Louise Bourgeois and Marlene
Dumas. At the heart of the show lies the world-famous image of erotic love, Auguste Rodin’s
sculpture The Kiss, which, until now has never left Europe. Opens Saturday 5 Nov
2017 ALM Demonstrators
February 2 Rob Spedding Coloured Pencil
March 2 Margrete Erling to be advised
April 6 Dorothy Compton Understanding Abstract
May 4 Christine Kinnane Yupo Watercolour or Gouche
June 1 Lorraine Hall Acrylic Birds
July 6 Christine Raj to be advised
August 3 Belinda Biggs Feathers; watercolour
September 7 John Morris Atmosphere in oils
October 5 Paul Haggith Acrylic (probably a water scene)
November 2 Rod Bathgate Pastels