 www.danielleeubankart.com/ Painting the World’s Oceans: A Live Demonstration with Danielle Eubank Internationally recognized painter and explorer Danielle Eubank has sailed and painted all five of the world’s oceans, creating powerful works that blend abstraction and realism while raising awareness of climate change. A recipient of the Pollock-Krasner Foundation Grant and member of The Explorer’s Club, Danielle has traveled on ancient replica ships, tall ships to the Arctic, and expeditions across the globe. Her art has been exhibited worldwide and commissioned by leading institutions, but her greatest gift is sharing her process and stories with live audiences. Don’t miss this rare opportunity to watch Danielle paint, hear her remarkable tales from sea expeditions, and gain insight into how exploration fuels creativity. I hope you joined us for an unforgettable presentation that will left you inspired by the art—and the artist behind it.  Our presenter, John Byram was past President of the Mid-Valley Arts League. He is also a member of the Mount Washington Plein Air Painters -- a group of artists inspired to paint outdoors, under changing light, weather, and seasonal variations -- who have painted Northeast LA for over two decades. A watercolorist, John seeks to convey the energy in a subject. He loves finding a balance: between tight and loose brush work, between what’s deliberate and what almost paints itself. He conducts watercolor classes through MyGlendaleParks.org at Brand Library in Glendale, where he teaches enthusiastic students how to capture the beauty of the subjects that inspire them. The goal of his classes are for everyone to progress in their own unique expression, providing assistance in developing more impactful artistic statements. He studied with Fealing Lin, Robert S. Oliver and Bob Uecker. His work is represented in several private and public collections. He has won awards through the Arizona Artists Guild and the Mid-Valley Arts League, among other organizations. John is a licensed architect and city planner who lives in Pasadena with his wife Simran, son Neil and a dog named Nick. Our This will be the last meeting before we take our summer hiatus.
https://rdphotoservices.com/ Robin studied serious violin through high school but made the difficult decision to go to Cleveland Institute of Art. After two years at the Institute the financial challenges were too difficult, so Robin looked for different alternatives to get experience as a photographer. She enlisted in the Navy. She studied photography at the US Navy School of Photography A School with B School, specialization in Photojournalism and Multi-Media Production. After serving, she earned a BSBA in Business Administration and then a Juris Doctorate from California Southern School of Law. Unfortunately, a car accident before the bar exam ended her dream of practicing law. With rehab using old learning of photography, she started shooting again. And in time her images started winning competitions and RD Photo Services a Sports Photography and Portrait Photography business began. Within a few years RD Photo Services organically grew into a business specializing in action sports, portraits, and family portraits. Robin’s action sport images started winning awards and the passion grew and she found the biggest joy of all was doing what she was doing all along-creating images that tell a story. However, with Covid, the business had to change and Robin and to find a new way to express herself. Robin started painting in watercolor, acrylic and finally with alcohol ink. Her demonstration will focus on Alcohol ink - in all its fluidity and boldness, It's where she finds her joy! For now...always experimenting with new media! Like taking small prints of her alcohol ink paintings and imbedding them in charms of necklaces, bracelets, and keychains. The whole process is about re-finding passion after changes.     Lorena Massa, from Italy - Interpreting Portraits https://lorenamassa.com/en/ Lorena graduated from the Academy of Fine Arts in Cuneo, Italy, receiving degrees in Restoration and Conservation of Cultural Heritage in 2005 and, later, in Painting in 2009. Along her artistic journey, she realized that watercolor was the medium she felt most connected to, and she was especially drawn to portraiture. This month Lorena will present her approach to interpreting portraits. Her intent is to show her artistic process. Lorena is our next workshop artist, March 24, 25, 27, 2025. Recordings of her workshop will be available after the workshop. In 2014, Lorena proudly became a member of the prestigious Italian Watercolor Association (Associazione Italiana Acquerelli). In 2021, she became the Leader of the Italian Group of Fabriano In Acquarello, which is an important international watercolor event. That same year, she was designated a Brand Ambassador for Daniel Smith, which has been a fruitful and inspiring collaboration.  https://www.dsmithfineart.com/ David enjoys the challenge of working in harmony with a fluid medium. By providing the proper environment, surrendering some control, and working with the medium, the most beautiful results oftentimes occur naturally. See the Upcoming Workshops to learn about the workshop he is offering MVAL members January 28, 30, and February 1, 2025 via zoom. 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. |
