May 2024 Newsletter
HELLO ARTISTS! HELLO MAY!
ALL THINGS SEEM POSSIBLE IN EVERYWAY
TAKE YOUR ART IN A NEW DIRECTION
TRY SOMETHING NEW IN MAY!
Welcome to the May edition
of the TNSC Newsletter!
OUR NEXT TNSC DEMO DAY - MAY 25th
IN PERSON @ BLIND BAY HALL - VAUGHN BUTLAND WILL DEMONSTRATE PLEIN AIR FOR WATERCOLOURS
(ALL MEDIUMS ARE WELCOME TO ATTEND FOR PLEIN AIR)
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| Vaughn Butland - Shuswap Storm | Vaughn "En Plein Air" |
- Saturday, May 25th @ 10:00am - 2:00pm
- Blind Bay Hall, 2510 Blind Bay Road, Blind Bay
- COST: Members - FREE (No need to register)
- Welcome Non-Members! $5.00 fee - REGISTER HERE: BUTLAND
- Looking to Ride Share? Please contact Elaine,president@tnsc.ca
PLEASE NOTE: There is an event in the Blind Bay Hall Parking Lot on this day so please park at the Blind Bay Beach Parking. We will meet in the Blind Bay Hall, upstairs, at 10:00am. Please see the map. Red dot for the hall, lower red dot for parking.
Join us for the next Demo Day, Saturday, May 25th in person at the Blind Bay Hall It is so great to be able to meet in person at the beautiful Shuswap Lake. We are excited to bring you a plein air watercolour demonstration by Vaugn Butland. Vaugn is also well versed in oils so if you prefer to work in that medium, bring along your oil or acrylic paints! Weather permitting, we will plein air paint together following Vaughn's presentation.
Bring your lunch and beverages! After painting, we will return to the hall for lunch and critique of our paintings. Please feel free to bring any other pieces you are working on for the critique session.
About Vaughn Butland
VAUGHN BUTLAND has been painting professionally for thirty-five years and has had over twenty-five one man shows and is in corporate and private collections across Canada and the United States. During his career he has taught numerous workshops along with drawing and painting instruction in his studio for fifteen years. He has published twelve art cards, eighteen gift cards and fifteen limited edition reproductions. For two years he demonstrated watercolour on a television show, "Sketching in Watercolour".Time is now spent travelling, painting en plein air and working in the studio on portraits and still life.
SUMMER PLEIN AIR DAZE
Our Summer Plein Air Daze returns, starting Sunday, June 23 at Riverside Park. More details to come but in the meantime, mark your calendars and join us for outdoor painting! Never tried Plein Air before? Don't worry - everyone at every level is welcome to attend!
- June 23: Riverside Park
- July 14: Columbia Street Look-Out
- August 11: Stake Lake Dog Trail Park
TNSC SPRING REGIONAL SHOW AND SALE - PEOPLE'S CHOICE AWARDS
What a show it was! First off, a big shout out of thanks to everyone who volunteered to install the show, do a gallery sit or two, perform painting demos and help take down. Many hands really make the job eaiser and the best part is the camaraderie. Thank you to all the artists who entered the show and took the opportunity to showcase their work. The votes for the People's Choice Awards have been counted. Here are your top three artworks.
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First People's Choice Shannon Dana - Rock Song |
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Second People's Choice Claire Burnham - The Storm Rolling In |
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Third People's Choice Mairi Budreau - Last Light in the Grasslands |
CONGRATULATIONS TO THE ARTISTS and to all the artists who had their works juried into our Spring Show! It was a stellar collection of artwork.
Lalita Hamill Workshop - October 5/6, 2024
We are bringing Lalita back this Fall. This weekend workshop will be all about "Working from Photographs", a further addition to our Foundations Skills Program. More details and registration information to follow in the next couple of months!
"Falling for Art" - TNSC Fall Regional Show!
October 19 to November 2, 2024
Get your brushes going - the TNSC Fall show is planned to happen in October.!
More details and entry information to follow in the next couple of months!
A MESSAGE FROM OUR PRESIDENT
I'm so excited that May has arrived! The weather is improving, the leaves are starting to bud, Plein Air Daze are getting closer, and.... the TNSC Executive team has set out our Chapter's calendar for the upcoming year! What an exciting year of events we have planned! There will be a new offering this year called "Life Drawing" - more details to come on that soon! "Plein Air Daze" are scheduled for the summer months and be sure to join in on the Summer Social on June 23rd - a great way to meet your fellow artists and catch up with friends! Our Zoom Demos will continue throughout the year along with our TNSC Signature Workshops. Our popular "Time to Paint" returns for the winter months and much, much more! There are 2wo very important dates I would like you to take note of - our Fall Show 2024 and the Spring Show 2025. Here are the dates:
- Fall Regional Juried Show 2024: October 19 - November 2
- Spring Regional Juried Show 2025: April 5 - 19
I certainly hope you take advantage of the exciting activities planned specifically for our TNSC members. Our goal is to provide you with opportunities for artistic growth, development and accreditation to your craft, no matter what your current skill level may be. Your continued support is invaluable in fostering a thriving artistic community. Let's create, inspire and thrive together and happy painting! Elaine Click here to download the calendar: TNSC 2024/2025 CALENDAR
MEMBER NEWS
"Member News" is your place to shine! Send us your news items, showcase your work, share workshop information, interesting weblinks or post your items for sale!
FRIEDA MARTIN
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ART TIPS AND TRICKS TO IMPROVE YOUR ART!
Use Your Phone's Camera to Compose
Values can be trick to figure out. Make it easy on yourself by snapping a photo in black and white. Now you don't have to sort out values and color at the same time. Start with your values. To compose your painting, figure out your hierarchy of values first and then deal with colors later!
Step Back OR Snap a Pic
Sargent was famous for standing back and attacking the canvas. This way he could clearly see his painting as a whole from further back. Instead of dancing like Sargent, you can use the camera on your phone to look at the image as if you were 20 feet away. The image becomes tiny and you can really see how your painting is working as a whole.More Art Tips
How to Wire Artwork for Hanging
Our member Cheryl Potter has graciously provided us with an info sheet for attaching wire to Artwork for Hanging. Cheryl formerly curated at the Jasper Art Gallery. As their Curator, she was constantly rewiring art to ensure it was hung safely. Thank you Cheryl for this valuable information on hanging. It is so helpful for members to know when wiring and sending art for a show! (Note: Click on Image and Print for future reference!)
CALLS FOR ENTRY
Federation Canadian of Artists
The FCA 2024 Exhibition Submission Calendar is now available! Access it here: 2024 FCA Calendar
365 Online Exhibition and Calendar Contest - Submit by May 12 - Exhibition: June 1 - 21
Abstracted Exhibition - Sumbit by May 15th - Exhibition: July 8 - 28
On the Edge Exhibition - Submit by May 30 - Exhibition: July 20 - August 18
Signature Medal Exhibition - Submit by June 30 - Exhibition: Aug 19 - Sep 8
Central Okanagan Chapter
OASIS 2024 - Peachland Art Gallery - This is a juried qualifying show open to all Active and Signature members of the following FCA Chapters: Central Okanagan, South Okanagan and Similkameen, North Okanagan and Thompson Nicola Shuswap. Submit by May 13, 2024; Exhibition June 29 - July 28. For more information click here: OASIS2024
The North Okanagan Chapter is having a regional FCA show June 1 - 30 2024 at the Armstrong Museum and Gallery. This Exhibit will bring together work from the FCA Chapters in Kamloops, Vernon, Kelowna, Penticton. Submit between May 1 - 12. Exhibition Dates: June 1 - 30th. For more information click here: NOFCA REGIONAL SHOW
Kamloops Arts Council
Art in Public Spaces – Kamloops Library! 2D artworks with various mediums will be showcased in the Kamloops Library Downtown and Northshore locations between May 2024 and August 2024. Apply Here: AIPS-LIBRARY
Art in Public Spaces - Kamloops Airport! 2D art pieces with various mediums will be showcased throughout the airport from August 2024 to August 2025. Apply here: AIPS-AIRPORT
Art in Public Spaces - KAC Galleries - Fan Works and Fantasy Art! A new Exhibition taking place – Fan Works and Fantasy Art. This exhibition is a nod to those who are inspired, create, and participate in making 3D and 2D artwork based on Science Fiction and Fantasy. This exhibition is open to DND, Marvel, Anime, Disney, Pokémon, Unicorns, Dragons, board games and more. This work will be showcased in the Alcove and Vault gallery spaces at the Old Courthouse between July 5 – 25, 2024. Apply here: AIPS-FAN AND FANTASY
Art in Public Spaces - KAC Galleries - Kamloops Pride! Kamloops Pride Week is August 19 – 25, 2024. To celebrate, Kamloops Arts Council is looking for Art pieces to be showcased in the Hallway and Main Gallery for the month of August. Apply here: AIPS-PRIDE
WORKSHOPS AND OPPORTUNITIES
Plein air Workshop with Vaughn Butland (June) - Kamloops
Max Grass is hosting a plein air workshop with Vaughn Butland.
- When: Early June - Instructor is Vaughn Butland
- Cost $40.00
Contact Max Grass for further information: maxgrass6002@gmail.com
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FCA ONLINE MENTORSHIPS
Online Mentorship Program with Tim Bennison, AFCA Thursdays, May 2nd - Jun 8th, 202411.00 AM - 1.00 PM (PDT)Online Via Zoom If you are watercolour artist or interested in watercolours, elevate your artistic prowess and push your creative boundaries with Tim Bennison's Online Mentorships. Join us today and unlock a world of artistic growth and fulfillment in your watercolour paintings! More information: TIMBENNISON
Online Critique with Leanne Christie, SFCA Thursday June 20th, 2024, 4:00 - 6:00 PM (PDT) online via Zoom. Hear what is working with your art and ask for input on your current challenges. You'll receive an overall evaluation of your artwork's strengths and weaknesses and a clear idea on how to move your art forward.
FCA 2024 FEDERATION RETREAT - BAMFIELD MARINE SCIENCES CENTRE
DATES: Sunday - Friday, September 8th - 13th, 2024 The Federation Retreat is the largest educational and social event of the year, hosted by the Federation of Canadian Artists. The 2024 Retreat takes place in beautiful Bamfield, British Columbia. Based at the Bamfield Marine Sciences Centre, you'll experience some of the most breathtaking plein air painting locations the West Coast has to offer. In the company of our Master Instructors you'll spend your days creating, painting and developing your skills, while painting en plein air. In the evenings, you'll have the opportunity to join your peers for a variety of fun socially distant social events or take the time to relax and explore your surroundings. Click here: FCARETREAT
ITEMS FOR SALE
It’s Plein Air Painting Season!
Find all Baumann’s plein air painting mastery in one gorgeous 400 page full colour field guide that includes The 13 Keys for making great art plus 500 images and rich information.
Book Purchase Includes: You automatically become a member of the exclusive Field Guide Book Club, receive the Field Guide Newsletter,and meet other painters on the Monthly Zoom Call, where you can submit your artwork for critique!
You don’t want to be on location without the Ultimate Field Guide to Plein Air Painting! WHERE can you get a copy? View some pages or buy: www.MairiBudreau.com and at Preferred Art and Picture Framing in Kamloops
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INSPIRATIONAL THOUGHTS
Artists, as we enter the month of May, remember that your brushstrokes hold the power to illuminate the world with beauty, provoke thought, and evoke emotion. Embrace the journey of creation, for within your art lies the potential to inspire, uplift and change lives.
Keep painting and dreaming
the world eagerly awaits your next masterpiece.
Do you know an artist who would enjoy being a member of the TNSC? No matter the level of artistic skill - beginner, emerging or advanced, everyone is welcome to be part of our vibrant artistic community. Joining the FCA-TNSC provides Mentorship, Education, Exhibitions and Opportunity! For more information on how to become a member and start taking part in our ongoing activites, click here: TNSC MEMBERSHIP Contact Cathy Tetarenko, Membership Chair @membershipchair@tnsc.ca