October 2011 www.villagegalleryarts.org Issue 10

Hours of Operation: Emma Achleithner President’s Message 2 Tuesday to Saturday 10 am to 4 pm Patrons

Sunday 12 pm to 4 pm 2012 Inside Shows 12505 NW Cornell Road A man’s home may be his castle but I like mine to be the image of a serious studio. My mornings start Portland, Oregon 97229 with a jolt. No time to wake up slowly. Downstairs, Classes 3-5 paints are permanently laid out for immediate access. 503.644.8001 Workshops At the top of the stairwell, paintings of my upcoming Bobbie Willard, President 503.819.3906 VGA Who’s Who 6 Liz Walker, Vice President 503.643.9236 show are stacked against the wall, somewhat like Monet did. My grandchildren’s artwork, my friend’s Mike Porter, Recording Sec. 503.848.3988 artsy note cards, and fanciful package toppers from Members On Display Britt Bentley, Treasurer 503.643.6138 last Christmas cover the backsplash of the kitchen 7 counter. I want to see art at every turn. Sharon Dunham, Art Focus Newsletter 503.524.7745 Inside Shows Judy Vatne, Publicity Chair 503.297.1089 On the garden side, flowers nod to me through the Ellen Jackson, Cashier 503.864.8132 glass while I drink my first cup of coffee in the AMP calendar 8 Kalyani Pattani, Desk Worker Chair 503.533.9027 dimness of the early light. Today the blue sky is reflected on the glossy rose leaves. Such a blue on a Leslie Dugas, Class Scheduler 503-645-6512 green surface! Cyndie Christiansen, Inside Show Chair 503.648-1884 Otto Van Walstijn, Outside Show Chair 503.645.2475 My roomy pantry does not hold dill pickles or Nina Kirby, Hanging Chair 503.577.3755 canned soups. It’s best to leave those on Costco’s Featured Artists big shelves. I need the space for many dozens of Kat McCullough, Cards Chair 503.466.5527 brushes and tubes of wild color paints I might want Barb Sulek, Membership Chair 503.590.8166 to use some day. There are jars of modern painting 2011 aids that promise on the label to make me a better Ann Hazard-Hoffman, Craft Chair 503 629-9778 painter. Allen Greene, Housekeeping Chair 503.646.9434 October Marlene Huntsinger, Website 503.297.8856 For my outdoor break I run over to Jenkins Estate Ree Lesher , Website Publicity 503 626-6418 Park where acorns are dropping onto the path. I pick up a handful while a squirrel screeches obscenities at Emma Achleithner Buff Holtman, ListServe 503.747.2312 me from above. A short stick, cloaked in silvery Ken Findley, Building Owner 503.936.9796 moss will later challenge my patience when I try to capture its likeness in a negative painting technique. Ryan Egge, Building Owner 503.201.9938 I was schooled in Austria where humorless professors conducted highly disciplined classes. It’s not that they lacked a sense for laughter; they just thought frivolity had no place in the hallowed ateliers of their school.

After four years of art training I emerged as a metal engraver, bestowing decorative designs onto metal objects from silver platters to jewelry. I remember balking at mandatory classes of metallurgy: Heat treating, crystal structures, metal testing and such. But, unbelievably to me, it was precisely this knowledge, in combination with metal decoration, that kept me in college teaching positions for twenty one years. Artist Reception Happily, after retirement, I have come back to November-Bonnie Tucker Sunday, October 9th painting. While my style of watercolor art reflects my old school, the classes I teach ring out with Noon—2:00pm laughter and frolic. December-Joanna Hay Page 2 The Village Gallery of Arts October 2011

President’s Message We thank the following

I am happy to report that things are going smoothly at our gallery. Village Gallery Patrons We have completed projects and others are in the planning stages. Our finances are in order, thanks to Britt, and he tells us we are finan- Van Gogh cially sound. This is an accomplishment, I believe, in this economy. Ken & Dolores Findley In addition to the AMP picnic that just took place there are two other educational events coming up on Sept. 20th and Nov. 15th from Picasso Level 6:30pm—8pm at the gallery. Please refer to the last page of this news- letter for the meeting topics, or check our website for details. Art Media Bethany Frame Central Last but not least, our newly redesigned website www.villagegalleryarts.org went "live" in August. VGA member Chrisman Picture Frame & Gallery Kathryn Delaney did a great job of remodeling the site with input Jerry R. Hrabal, from Liz Walker and Marlene Huntsinger (who are both now learning how to add new artists’ galleries to the site). Included on our site is a State Farm Insurance calendar of events (which we are slowly adding to) and useful member Jon Roth documents you can download when needed. If you have been a VGA Pete Rux member for at least 6 months and you'd like to have your own artist's gallery on the site, please email Liz ([email protected]) to learn John Mohney how to get started. Six members are already in the queue to be added Judy Vatne --we'd like to see even more of you join up! Please consider joining these members & friends of VGA to support our gallery Bobbie Willard, President Village Gallery Inside Show Schedule for 2012

Month Theme Who may show Work due in by

Jan Symphony AC, P Jan 7 Feb Texture AC, P Feb 4 Mar Flights of Fancy AC, P Mar 3 Apr NO THEME, AWARD MONTH AC, P Apr 1 May ART CHALLENGE ALL May 5 June Noon to Night AC, P June 2 July Journey AC, P July 7 Aug Shadow AC, P Aug 4 Sep Light AC, P Sep 1 Oct NO THEME, AWARD MONTH AC, P Oct 6 Nov / Dec NO THEME, HOLIDAY SHOW AC, P, AS, H Nov 3

A signup sheet has been placed in the gallery (in the classroom on the bulletin board) for Featured Artist of the Month for 2012. Spaces will fill up fast and it’s first come, first served so you will want to get in and sign up soon.

Submitted by Cyndie Christiansen, Inside Show Chair Page 3 The Village Gallery of Arts October 2011

Class Scheduling Chairperson Leslie Dugas 503.645.6512

Youth Classes

Children’s Art Classes ~ Terri Gonzalez In this once a week class, students will explore a variety of drawing and painting techniques, continuing with drawing, watercolor, people, cartooning and clay. This is a wonderful class to learn the basic principles and concepts of various art mediums and techniques. Please register by the month. These classes fills up quickly, so register early. Pre-registration is required. Ages: 7-12yr. Mondays, 3:45-4:45pm October 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 Cost $50 November 7, 14, 21, 28 Cost $40

Wednesdays, 3:45-4:45pm October 5, 12, 19, 26 Cost: $40 November 2, 9, 16, 30 Cost $40

Books! Books! And more Books! ~ Sarah Fagan Explore the fun and creative world of bookmaking. Each month is a different theme. Themes are as follows: October: Interactive Structures-- Get your creative juices flowing by making fun pop-up books, spinning wheel books, books with secret pockets and pull-tab books. November: Books based on good read--Thingamajig Book (inspired by Beverly Cleary’s Janet’s Thingamajig), The Big Orange Splot book (inspired by D. Manus Pinkwater’s The Big Orange Splot), Minia- ture Fingerprint Books (inspired by Peter H. Reynolds The Dot) and Stick Bound Book (inspired by Antoinette Portis Not a Box and Not a Stick) December: Historical Books and Paper Toys—Thaumatropes (paper spinners), movable paper pup- pets, tunnel books (paper theatres), Jacob’s Ladder Books. Ages 5-11. Register by the month. Minimum:4, must be signed up a week before the classes start (Friday before) Go to www.sarahfagan.com to seem more samples of Sarah’s work. Fridays, 3:45-4:45pm October 7, 14, 21, 28 Cost $40, supplies included November 4, 11, 18 Cost $30, supplies included December 2, 9, 16, 23 Cost $40, supplies included

ALTERED ART / MIXED MEDIA Iris Fold Cards ~ Patti Isaacs Learn the beautiful art of Iris Folding. The paper crafting technique of folding strips of colored paper to form a design. The center of the design is reminiscent of the iris of an eye or a camera lens. Patti Isaacs has been creating Iris Fold cards and framed wall art for more than 7 years. Her demos at the Japanese Gardens -Paper Garden Show were highly anticipated and heavily attended. You will take home 1 completed card along with the knowledge and tips to create your own masterpieces. All materials will be supplied. You are welcome to bring a lunch. Supply fee of $10 payable to instructor at s t a r t o f c l a s s . M y A r t i s t W e b s i t e : www.pattiisaacs.com. Saturday September 17 9:30am - 1:30pm Cost $35 Page 4 The Village Gallery of Arts October 2011

ALTERED ART / MIXED MEDIA (continued)

Fine Art Glass Lamp ~ Veronica Lake Create a beautiful lamp that is not only a fabulous work of art, but also very functional. You will be using handmade papers to build your own masterpiece. Different skill levels will be welcome as students can create unique abstract designs, landscapes, or work from several stencils (for those who want less of challenge). Bring photographs of your favorite place, and Veronica will show you how to transfer and draw your images. There will be three different lamp sizes to choice from. Supply fee will be paid to instructor at the start of the class, and based on the size of the hand-blown glass lamp requested: 9 inch tall $15.00, 11 inch is $ 20.00, 14 inch is $25.00. Please place your lamp size order one week prior to class by emailing Veronica at: [email protected]. Class sample available at the gallery. A minimum of 5 students requested. Ages: 12 - adult.

Saturday November 5 1:00—4:30pm Cost $35

Aspiration Books ~ Patti Isaacs Create your own powerful and personal 2” x 3” mini folding book. Using artist paper, found and recycled materials you are limited only by your imagination in the creative images applied to the decorative book cover. These little blank books are a powerful way to commit to the aspirations you may want to pursue in the coming year. Or you may discover your own use for these wonderful little treasures; a place to collect favorite words or sayings, a special way to highlight your children or grandchildren’s pictures. These are just a few of the ways you may want to use your book. You will take home 1 completed Aspiration Book. You are welcome to bring a brown bag lunch. All materials will be supplied. supply fee $10 Saturday November 19 10:00am—2:00pm Cost $35

FINE ART CLASSES

Traditional Watercolor Classes ~ Emma Achleithner Students learn traditional techniques and principles of watercolor, and how to create completed compositions. This is an ongoing class where students are welcome to sign up for one month or more. You can start at any month. Lots of individual attention! Supply list available at the gallery. Class sample available at gallery. Ages: adult Thursdays 9:30am—12:30 pm October 6, 13, 20, 27 Cost: $100 members, non-members $120 November 3, 10, 17 Cost: $75 members, non-members $90

Drawing for Everyone ~ Sofia Chimaras Learn the art of seeing. Learn the fundaments of drawing or improve your technique. See the relationship between the details and proportions of a specific subject in a practical way. From sketching, still life, landscape to portraits. Choose from the medium of your choice - pencils, colored pencils, charcoal, chalks, ink or dry pastels. One on one help is provided as you develop your work. All levels welcome. Supply list furnished upon registration. Thursdays 2:00—4:00pm October 6, 13, 20, 27 Cost: member $100/non-member $125 November 3, 10, 17 Cost: member $75/non-member $90 Page 5 The Village Gallery of Arts October 2011

FINE ART CLASSES (continued) Watercolor Choices ~ Chris Keylock Williams, NWS Often, the key to a successful painting is determined by the initial choices you make before even beginning. What paper to use? Size of painting? Subject? Style? Equipment? Wet start-Dry start? Techniques? Colorful? Subtle? To be honest, we also sometimes let the painting evolve. We may begin one way and then change directions. In this class we will explore many options, techniques, equipment, etc. Be prepared to have FUN AND FABULOUS PAINTINGS!!

Chris is a signature member of the National Watercolor Society, the Transparent Watercolor Society of America, the Northwest Watercolor Society and past president of the Watercolor Society of Oregon. She has taught at the Village Gallery for over 20 years. Check out her web site at www.chriskeylockwilliams.com for more information and samples of her work. Tuesdays morning or afternoon sessions 9:00 am – 12:00 pm or 1:00 pm- 4:00 pm Oct. 11, 18, 25 and Nov. 1, 15 Cost: $125 members, non-member $150

Acrylic & Mixed Media:Techniques & Projects for Watermedia Painters ~ Liz Walker Overcome your fear of the blank page as you learn to develop colorful underpaintings and develop subject matter in an intuitive, free-form manner while uniquely expressing the "you" in your work. In a series of hands-on exercises and demos, you will learn how to use fluid acrylics on paper and small canvases, add tissue/collage papers where needed, and use texture and pattern making tools to enhance the impact of your paintings. This workshop is ideal for artists who currently work in acrylics, but is also perfect for the experienced watercolor artist who wants to make the leap into working with acrylics. This technique can even be used to cover over and enhance old watercolor paintings! Weekly critiques help all participants refine and improve their paintings. If you find it difficult to paint alone and want to kick your work up to the next level, this is the course for you. In this supportive environment, many participants return monthly to enjoy personalized instruction, camaraderie with other artists, and tips on how to further develop your paintings. E-mail Liz at [email protected] for a supply list at registration. The focus changes monthly, but often projects continue. Previous painting experience and some familiarity with watercolor and/or acrylic and/or painting is suggested. Limit: 8 students Wednesdays October 12, 19, 26 9:30 am - 12:30 pm Cost: $75 members, $90 non-members Wednesdays November 2, 9, 16, 30 9:30 am – 12:30 pm Cost: $100 members, $125 non-members Wednesdays December 7, 14, 21 9:30 am – 12:30 pm Cost: $75 members, $90 non-members

WORKSHOPS

64 Squares: Watermedia Workshop ~ Liz Walker (watercolor or acrylic your choice) We’ve all done a square painting—but what about a painting that consists of 64 squares within the larger square? The effect is almost like that of a mosaic or quilt. I will show you some examples, and we will each create our own 64 square painting. This is an enjoyable, almost Zen-like way to build a painting - square by square. Things to bring with you: One full sheet (22 x 30 inches) piece of cold press Arches watercolor paper (#140 or #300) cut 8 inches off so that the overall paper size is 22 x 22 inches. Use a yardstick to rule off your paper very lightly in pencil in a grid so that each of the 64 squares measure 2 ¾ inches. Bring your regular watercolor or acrylic palette, brushes, etc. as well as 4-5 small photos of a favorite subject that might be used as an overall theme. For example, for a beach theme painting, I looked at photos I’d taken of seaweed, tidal pools, beach foam, driftwood and sand dollars. Adults, All levels Saturday Sept. 24 10:00am – 2:00pm Cost: $50 Page 6 The Village Gallery of Arts October 2011

Who’s Who—Introducing Ree Lesher  What brought you to the Village Gallery or Dragonfly DayDream Beads how did you hear about it? How long have (submitted by Melody Cleary) you been a member?

 Tell us something about yourself (i.e. career, I live in Cedar Mill and love that the Gallery is local family, where you’ve lived, etc.) featuring local artists. I have been a member since August 2008. I’m originally from Pennsylvania and moved to Oregon in 1992 to study Anthropology at Oregon State University. I  You are on the Board of Directors. Tell us met my husband at OSU’s “Craft Center” in a pottery about your duties. class. We have two children in elementary school. I’m responsible for Web Publicity. This includes  What is your art medium(s)? Please describe advertising classes, monthly-featured artists, special and when did it start? events, etc. on community websites like Craigslist and OPB. My art medium is beaded jewelry. I especially love Swarovski Crystal and Gemstone beads. I’ve always been  Have you held any other VGA board posi- interested in the arts but started professionally beading in tions? 2002 when my son was 18 months old. Web Publicity is my first Board position. I really love  What is your source of creative inspiration? working the desk too to connect with customers and see what’s going on monthly. My creative inspiration comes from a lot of places but mostly from the beads and their color. I love sparkle and  Is there anything else you’d like us to know incorporate Swarovski crystals or other glass beads into about you? almost everything I do. I look to nature a lot for color inspiration. I also look at styles of not only jewelry but I created my own website for my business http:// also art and architecture from all over the world, www.dragonflyday.weebly.com . I’m also an avid particularly North Africa. gardener and marvel at the beauty of dragonflies in my garden.  Has your style or media changed or evolved over time?

Yes, I’m continually learning about new techniques, styles, materials, etc. My style changes all of the time when I’m inspired by something. I’ve recently started making jewelry for Young Women mixing in bolder colors. I’ve been doing some photography of flowers and architecture for photo cards.

 Are you involved elsewhere in the art community as a member or on a Board?

I not only have my jewelry at the Village Gallery but also display my jewelry at a friend’s salon and will be at St. Anthony’s Holiday Bazaar in Forest Grove on November 19 & 20, 2011. For the past three summers, I have been working as an Art Teaching Assistant for a children’s’ art camp. Page 7 The Village Gallery of Arts October 2011

SHOW ACCEPTANCES/ARTISTS’ SOCIETIES/AWARDS

Laurie Svec will be in the Washing- Patti Isaacs has been juried into ton County Studio Tours 2011. Have an item for the Portland Opens Studios Tour October 22 and 23rd - come see my the newsletter? 2011. The event will take place art studio and check out this web over 2 weekends, Oct 8,9 & 15,16. site: washcoart.org 100 artists in the Portland Metro Email items to area will participate by opening Sharon Dunham at their studios to the public and Sharon Dunham is participating in [email protected] demonstrating their art. Tour the Oregon Glass Guild’s Justice Guides, which include tickets for Center Windows 2011 exhibit from 2 adults and map location of the August 7th through September 18th. (please note studios for $15 each, are The Justice Center Sidewalk Gallery address change) available at Portland Open Studios is located between SW 2nd and SW website or contact Patti by phone Madison in downtown Portland. 5 0 3 - 5 9 1 - 1 5 4 5 o r e m a i l by the [email protected] . 10th of the month The following Village Gallery Patti will also have one of her silk members were juried into the Fall paintings at Art On Broadway, a WSO Transparent Show at the gallery located in downtown Sunriver Lodge, Oct. 8 - Nov. 7th: Beaverton at 12570 SW Broadway Chris Helton, Britt McNamee, St at Beaverton's Round, the Phyllis Meyer, Pat SanSoucie, month of October. This is a special Sunny Smith, Chris Keylock Wil- show celebrating their 1st liams and Sandra Woods. WELCOME Anniversary at this location and NEW MEMBER featuring many of the SW Portland Open Studio Artists. reception will Trang Achtyes be held Thursday evening 6pm- 9pm.

VGA INSIDE SHOW SCHEDULE

Month Theme Who May Show Work Due in the Gallery by September Faces AC, P Saturday, September 3 October No theme, Award Show AC, P Saturday, October 1 (Jury fee of $10 per piece) Nov/Dec Holiday Show AC, P, AS. H Saturday, November 5

Membership: Active (AC) Participating (P) Associate (AS) Honorary (H) 12505 NW Cornell Rd., Portland, Oregon 97229 Phone: 503.644.8001

Presentations are held on Tuesdays, 6:30—8:00pm at Village Gallery unless otherwise stated (schedule subject to change)

September 20 Group Purchasing of Art Supplies/Best Vendors, Brands & Prices by AMP Committee Handout: List of companies with addresses Resource Notebook: Names plus e-mail addresses of people interested in product purchases

November 15 Cards: Printed, Collaged and Handmade by Liz Walker, Barb Sulek & Linda Nye Member presentations of card making, packaging & pricing (Members will be contacted to make presentations)

January 17 Photographing Your Artwork: Professional David Hooten (contacted by Linda Nye) Reflective Surfaces (Sharon Dunham) Do-It-Yourself (Liz Walker)

March 20 Interpreting Show Themes & Creating Award Winning Artwork (Thinking Outside the Box) by Liz Walker

May 15 Plein Air Painting by Guest Speaker Brooks Hickerson—Award Winning Artist