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Meetings: Board 1/2/2025 (ZOOM) • General 12/18/2024 (ZOOM and In Person)
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MVAL General Meeting - Next meeting is November 20, 2024-7:30 PM.
It is a combination in-person and virtual meeting.
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Virtual Meeting:
All members will receive an email before the meeting telling you how to log on to ZOOM to attend. The meeting will be open for log-in starting around 7pm. |
January 15 meeting - In person/ZoomDAVID R. SMITH - The Watercolor Journey
To keep the paintings from getting too precise, and instead, to convey a feeling of aliveness, David utilizes a number of techniques such as working wet into wet, glazing, pouring, spattering, and spraying. These techniques
not only keep the painting fresh, but produce exciting intermingling and textures effortlessly. David’s favorite subjects tend to be found in nature and he loves to travel abroad as well as explore state and national parks for inspiration. Depicting a subject in great light, capitalizing on the contrast developed by light and shadow, while showcasing the assortment of jewels that happen naturally through the fluid medium keeps David eager to paint his next creation.     David has studied under numerous instructors in the
states and in China. He has displayed his work in galleries and museums across the United States and his work has been awarded at the state and national level. David has received Signature Membership with the American Watercolor Society, National Watercolor Society, and others. Join us in person for Art of the Month competition. Art of the MonthArt of the Month is in person, at the monthly meeting only. Work may be framed or matted so that it can be displayed on an easel. If you have an easel, floor or table style, PLEASE bring it. Fresh & Loose Class Open House and Art ExhibitJohn Byram’s painting students at Brand Library are inviting everyone to attend an exhibit of their paintings.
Join the artists in the class for refreshments and see their artwork.
Jennifer Zapp - McGroarty Arts Center - Creating Art From Life - Intermediate drawing and painting - Jan - Mar 2025 Pete Morris - Creative Arts Guild |
Members Exhibition - Help NeededThe MVAL Board is in search of a venue in which to hold our Members Exhibition in-person, rather than virtually this year. If you have a suggestion and/or a contact person at a location where we can display 50 - 60 paintings, please let me know via email at [email protected] MVAL will host a workshop with David Smith, artist and teacher, from 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. January 28, 30, and February 1, 2025 via zoom.
Lorena Massa, from Italy, will present a watercolor portrait workshop via Zoom on March 24, 25, 27, 2025
Art & the Artist Newsletter includes flyers and registration forms. For more information, click here. IN MEMORIAM - Betty GlassWe are sad to announce the passing of Betty Glass. Betty was a watercolor painter and had been an MVAL member since 2005. NEW MEMBERS - Join MVAL todayMid-Valley Art League welcomes new members to join us. If your current organization is no longer meeting, you are new to the area, or are just starting to explore your artistic side, we welcome you. As artists, we find inspiration in being with other artists. We share ideas and enjoy being with like-minded individuals. We learn from each other and need art in our lives. Join us if you wish, but for sure, keep making art!
Click here to access the MVAL New Membership form. Welcome our newest member:
Carol Boulware Sierra Madre, CA Carol studied Fine Art and Graphics at University of Southern California. She has worked as a graphic designer for the last 10 years. Involvement in a watercolor class at the Creative Arts Group in Sierra Madre has renewed her interest in fine art. Carol works in pen and ink, watercolor, digital work and graphite. MVAL Scholarship News From: Frederick Hurd Message: Just following up to thank your society for granting me a $700 scholarship this past Spring through Pasadena City College. It is much appreciated. |
