Wednesday, September 18, 2013

Coming in October!

SEBASTIAN RIVER ART CLUB
1245 Main Street,Sebastian, Florida
www.SebastianRiverArtClub.org (currently under construction)
For information about SRAC's Art Center, contact Judy Burgarella, Art Center Chairman - 772-581-8281, or email her at judithburgarella@gmail.com
Hours: Tuesdays, Thursdays and most Saturdays 11:00-3:00.
Open Studio for Members Tuesdays & Thursdays 12:00-3:00
Painting Classes on first and third Tuesdays and Thursdays
      Watercolor with Judy McNamara Tuesdays 9-12:00
      Oil and Acrylics with Judy Burgarella Thursdays 9-12:00

COMING IN OCTOBER! 



 Demonstration by Renowned Artist
FRITZ VAN EDEN!

Fritz van Eden at the Canvas
Renowned international artist Fritz van Eden will be demonstrating his fabulous painting techniques at the Clubhouse on Tuesday, October 1st at 12:30.  Don't miss this one--he's an extraordinary painter and a very entertaining demonstrator.


Pelican Island National Wildlife Refuge

On Wednesday, October 16th, we have secured permission to enjoy a guided tour of this very special National Wildlife Refuge, and we are also invited to stay and paint at our easels (or sketch, photograph) from 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.  We have permission to accommodate 15 SRAC members, so it will be a first come, first served basis, and sign-up sheet will be in the Clubhouse.  I have never been there so have no idea what we're in for, but we have permission to set up our easels at the Butterfly Garden and the Centennial Pond.  The following is information I gathered from the internet:
More than 5 miles of foot trails and a boardwalk and observation tower are available for viewing wildlife, photography and interpretive programs.
Accessible from the north end of Jungle Trail
(3.7 miles north of CR 510)
(772) 562-3909  |  www.fws.gov/pelicanisland






Judy Burgarella
Blogger for the Sebastian River Art Club's Art Center

Tuesday, September 10, 2013

"Tranquility" in art

SEBASTIAN RIVER ART CLUB
1245 Main Street
Sebastian, Florida
www.SebastianRiverArtClub.org (currently under construction)

For information about SRAC's Art Center, contact Judy Burgarella, Art Center Chairman - 772-581-8281, or email her at judithburgarella@gmail.com
Hours: Tuesdays, Thursdays and most Saturdays 11:00-3:00.
Open Studio for Members Tuesdays & Thursdays 12:00-3:00
Painting Classes on first and third Tuesdays and Thursdays
Watercolor with Judy McNamara Tuesdays 9-12:00
Oil and Acrylics with Judy Burgarella Thursdays 9-12:00

September's theme in the Art Center's Gallery Spaces is "Tranquility - Paintings to Calm the Soul."  As member artists complete their tranquil paintings, you may see a calming effect wafting along our gallery walls and hallways.  Be sure to vote for your favorite themed painting - members and guests alike are invited to cast 2 votes each.  Best to vote at the end of the month when most of the paintings will have been completed.  Below is a sample of Terry Pate's watercolor entry, "View from the "Window."

Terry Pate's Watercolor, "View from the Window"
Below is an acrylic by Gail Fayerweather entitled, "Calm Day" which is the epitome of "Tranquility."

"Calm Day" Acrylic by Gail Fayerweather
If you visited the last blog entry here, you would agree that Suse Lavender's painting won First Place Prize, hands down, Below.
Suze Lavender's Oil Painting from "Lord of the Rings"
Second Place Prize went to Wendy White, for collage mixed media - the resolution of the photo I must apologize for, but it surely is a stunning and very interesting painting.

Mixed Media by Wendy White
Third Place Prize went to Marion Alcorn for her beautiful and dreamy "Wand Maker"
"Wand Maker" by Marion Alcorn

Below is just a snapshot of one small section of the Art Center exhibit spaces.  Pictured is pottery and paintings by Connie Roth (Right half), and paintings by Rosemarie Meikeljohn.

Left side: Paintings By Rosemarie Meikeljohn; Right Side: Pottery and Paintings by Connie roth





Well, that's all for now folks.  Drop back again soon and see what's going on in this very active club, whose membership now is over 150!  Growing--Growing--Growing!!

Be sure to stop by SRAC's Art Center for some inspiration!

Judy Burgarella
Blogger for the Sebastian River Art Club