Member News

 Rita Kirkman is offering a one day portrait workshop on April 23rd.  For details see Area Pastel Workshop section at the end of the blog.

Jeannette Cuevas
"I would like to invite our members and friends to come by Cappy's Restaurant at 5011 Broadway in San Antonio and see the new body of work I have just completed. This show will be going up tomorrow (Saturday, March 26) and will run until Friday, June 3. As you may know my work to this point has been primarily western in nature. However, for this show I have allowed myself to "explore", not only subject matter but also surfaces and some painting techniques. The one thing I felt these paintings did have in common was the light and it's influence on each image, hence the title of my exhibit,"Exploring the Light". I hope you will stop by to see these new pieces and also to enjoy the wonderful cuisine at Cappy's.

The restaurant has informed me that you are not required to eat there in order to view the exhibit. A good time to go is 15 minutes before they open either in the morning or afternoon. It is quieter and fewer people at that time.

Thank you, hope you will stop by." - Jeannette

April Meeting

Join us on first Tuesday, April 5th, at the Greenhouse Gallery of Fine Art at 6496 N. New Braunfels in San Antonio.  This is just past the McNay Art Museum.  We will be seeing their Salon International 2011, a juried exhibition of oil paintings.  The Exhibition Judge is Daniel Greene. Meeting time is 4 p.m. www.greenhousegallery.com

Member News

Bob Franklin will have 29 paintings in a one man show, Churches and Charreadas, at Art Incorporated, 9401 San Pedro, San Antonio.  The show runs March 26 - April 26 with the reception on Saturday the 26th, 6 - 8 p.m.
Bob will be on hand to discuss his contemporary cultural art.  Working in pastels with the look of oils, using light and shadows, all of his subjects have inspired Bob to create a slice of life that is long to be remembered. R.S.V.P. on the opening reception to automatically be entered in a drawing for an original pastel by Bob. R.S.V.P.: sales@artincorporated.com by March 16th.
See Bob's paintings at www.bobfranklinart.com .

 Cindy Morawski :

• I was accepted into the juried (ZAPP) Corpus Christi's Festival of the Arts this weekend, March 25 through 27, 2011.  I'll have my originals located in a booth, and plan on a lecture about the History of Pastels.
• I plan on participation in two outdoor art shows in April:  Starving Artist Show, April 2 and 3 at SAHA Park, plus, the Fiesta Art Show at Alamo Plaza on April 9 and 10 with the Randolph Art League.

Member News

Cathy Geib sends the following:
 " Mark your calendar for the Boerne Parade of Art and Taste of Boerne, It will be April 8 through the 10.  I will be at the Rusty Bucket  on Main Street. Hope you can come by and have some wine and tastes with me!"

Laura Cardenas extends an invitation for Thursday, March 17th at 5 p.m.:
" I will be having a small show at a local wine bar. It is Ciao Lavanderia Wine Bar at 226 E. Olmos.   I will have some of my paintings and the owners will serve appetizers and everyone can purchase their drinks. The paintings will be up for a month."

 Mary Claire Herman  has a Solo Art Show in Clovis, New Mexico!

4th Annual All Member Show Reception

Irene Taylor pastel painting demonstration

Irene's demo

People's Choice Award, Lucy Jauregui

Irene and new member Modrea

We had a good turnout for our 4th Annual All Member Reception and received great comments from the staff of the Carver who are very pleased to have such a beautiful and bright show. Twelve members are participating including new member, Robert Rhodes from Rockport, Texas.

Irene Taylor painted a ballerina, which was very appropriate as we had real ballerinas see the show. Irene sold her demo at the reception! Congrats!

The exhibit will run through March 15th and the lobby is open daily.

Richard Kramer and his flamenco ladies

February meeting and Mini - Workshop with Libby Peters Review

An inspired time was had by all members attending the February 26th meeting at New Braunfels.  Our demo artist, Libby Peters, PSA, from Dripping Springs had lots to share and we all enjoyed her communication skills. The afternoon workshop allowed us to gain valuable insight into her unique style.  Ever ready to answer questions and take the time to demonstrate, Libby helped us all take a step forward.  Thanks, Libby!