President Jim West Paint ‘n’ Palette newsletter #419 PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE – NOVEMBER INSIDE Greetings to all our members, New Website THIS By now I’m sure you will be aware that our new website is up and running. It has an exciting new look with the home page featuring a very impressive artwork by Jani. There are a few mi- nor details to be ironed out but we now have the website up and running so that we can pro- ceed with our Online Art Exhibition. Our collaboration with Karin Bowler from Ozartfinder for ISSUE both the website and the online exhibition has been excellent and I thank her for her patience and diligence. My thanks also to all those on and off the committee who contributed to the development of the new website and particular thanks to Dave Chapman who has done a page 1 great job keeping our old website as relevant and up to date as possible in recent times. President’s Message & Calendar Online Exhibition I encourage you all to enter our Online Art Exhibition. It will be fun! page 2 We are extending the deadline for entry forms until 6th November so please get your forms in to Marion Chapman at [email protected] Critique & Please keep Marion busy with lots more entries! Demonstration You will also have received another form and information about how to submit your imag- es. Don't be afraid! It is not as daunting as it might sound. page 3 Your Art Society Although a little behind schedule, we are still aiming for a launch date of 30th Novem- ber. This online exhibition will give you all a chance to exhibit the artworks you have produced over this difficult year. A chance to show what you have been up to and celebrate your page 4 achievements with your colleagues and friends. Art Tuition Note: all artworks are for sale. DAY DATE ACTIVITY VENUE TIME Tuesday 3rd SketchAbility Kogarah School of Arts 2:00 pm Thursday 5th CRITIQUE by Dorne Nelson GR 16ft Sailing Club 6:45 pm Sunday 8th PLEIN AIR Kyeemagh 8:00 am Tuesday 10th SketchAbility Kogarah School of Arts 2:00 pm Thursday 12th LIFE-DRAWING Kogarah School of Arts 6:30 pm Tuesday 17th SketchAbility Kogarah School of Arts 2:00 pm Thursday 19th DEMONSTRATION by Dorne Nelson GR 16ft Sailing Club 6:45 pm Tuesday 24th SketchAbility Kogarah School of Arts 2:00 pm Thursday 26th LIFE-DRAWING Kogarah School of Arts 10:00 am Thursday 26th Social ART Group GR 16ft Sailing Club 6:00 pm 1 Venue … Social distancing requirements at Georges River 16ft Sailing Club limit number of participants at our activities to 14. We are pleased to welcome back Dorne Nelson who will conduct both the Critique November 5th 6:45 pm and the Demonstration November 19th 6:45 pm at Georges River 16 ft Sailing Club Sanoni Avenue, Sans Souci 2219 T: 9529 3000 I am a Sydney based Visual Arts teacher who has been employed with the Dorne Nelson NSW Department of Education in various schools for more than 40 years. As a teacher I‘ve had the opportunity to judge, mark and prepare Year 12 students for their HSC exams in a broad range of subject matter and medi- ums. Some essential requirements in this field are a comprehensive knowledge of practical and critical/historical studies and a wide array of technical skills. As an art teacher I also see my task as developing the imagination and creativity of my students as well as encouraging a love of the visual arts. In February 2020 Dorne conducted a practi- cal demonstration of lino-cutting which was well attended and greatly enjoyed. Dorne provided materials and generously gave members the opportunity to experience a printing medium. October Demonstration by Joe Bezzina on October 15th 2020 Members were privileged to see a wonderful demonstration in acrylics by Joe Bezzina. A simple country scene was converted into a masterpiece of acrylic impressionism as Joe demonstrated his artistic skills. Light colours were added to the canvas early and Joe then proceeded to mix his colours on the canvas rather than the palette. The result was a vibrant, lively and colourful artwork. Once the initial free flowing strokes had created the mood of the painting, Joe added some detailed finishing touches. 2 Artwork of the month for October OCTOBER CRITIQUE Congratulations to Julie Agnew for her “Artwork of the Month” as selected by our guest critic Joe Bezzina. Joe described the Julie’s artwork “Agar Steps” as “a lovely variation of marks and patterns to make a very successful picture”. Plein Air Sunday 8th November from 8 am @ Kyeemagh Text Don for information to 0427 472 237 Say ‘hello' to the hippo. It is best to approach the Kyeemagh location via Bestic St, which runs off Princes Hwy.. Bestic St continues all the way to General Holmes Drive… at which point you need to be in the curb lane to cross over the Hwy….and there you are. There is parking right at the pathway and six steps towards the Bay where you can say ‘Hello’ to the hippo. Turn left at the hippo and you will see masses of artists painting like hell-o to get all the scenes in before nightfall. EXHIBITION BY MEMBER ROSALIE DULIGAL Life Drawing ’. @ KOGARAH SCHOOL OF ARTS ... Evening Life Drawing 6:30 PM. THURSDAY 12th November SGAS member Rosalie Duligal continues her solo exhibition Daytime Life Drawing entitled “The Human Condition” at the Dragon’s Lair Gallery until 22nd November. 10:00 AM. THURSDAY 26th November Rosalie will be doing meet the artist on Sunday 1st November 2pm - 4pm. Please contact Jim 0458 156 072 to register your attendance MEMBERS GALLERY Now that we have a new, improved website and you are getting used to the idea of submitting digital imag- es of your artworks, it would be great to have a lot more members' artworks in the Members Gallery sec- tion. We only have four at the moment! You, the members, have created some wonderful artworks so why not show the public. All you have to do is send images of your favourite artworks and a short bio to [email protected] 3 Large size 85mm x 125mm Small size 62mm x 85mm Tuition Box: 4 lines Large distribution includes SGAS members, art societies, SGAS website, art supply locations, libraries Enquiries & pricing : E: [email protected] Attn. Jim West M: 0458 156 072 ST. GEORGE ART SOCIETY INC. PO BOX 4045 KOGARAH BAY 2217 PRESIDENT JIM WEST T: 0458 156 072 E: [email protected] W: www.stgeorgeartsociety.com.au 4 .