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Artist Notes

Kudos

LAA Spring Art Show
- Maryann Kot for Good Morning
- Barbara Johnson for Starfish Tidepool
- Nova Starling for Helene Gayle, President & CEO of CARE
- Angela Johal for Night Sky 2
- Alan Ryall for Days End
- Lynn Bernstein for Adobe Blue Door
- Marc Davis for Spires at Sunrise
- Dennis Collins for Winterstorm
- Lino Giovacchini for The Beauty of Wood
- Kathe Bealer for The Painter
- Engela Olivier-Wilson for A Joyful Noise
- Mike Robles for Coppola Building, San Francisco
- Bettie Goosman for Afternoon Glow
- Usha Shukla for Grapes
- Walter Davies for Grass on Blue Plate
- Janet Groza for Trunk Family
- Gail Ruvalcaba for From the Fire
- Nicole Wakeman for Breaking Through
- Elena Morris for Winter Trees
- Natalia Gilina (Kim) for Untitled
- Sharon Tangney for Spirit of Kauai
- Karen Fleschler for Radio Flyer
- Angela Johal for Eucalyptus I
- David Goosmam for Ebony
- Glenyse Henschel for Eye on the Prize
- Mike Robles for Endangered - Tiger
- Margo Kirkewoog for Abstract
- Edward Ortman for Old Vines
- Nancy Katz for Rose Canyon
- Maryann Kot for Red Pears with Crock
- Lynn Bernstein for Sunlit Adobe
- Jeff Fisher for Still Pond
- David W. Rice for Chaco Doors
- Janet Groza for Grace
- Marianne Foote for Storm Approaching
- Goran Konjevod for Change Study 3
- Glenyse Henschel for Eye on the Prize
- Christine McCall for Point Reyes Lighthouse
- Maryann Kot for Good Morning
- Lynn Bernstein for Sunlit Adobe
- Marc Davis for Yosemite Valley Sunrise
- Val Moniz for Valentines Day
Essential Nude Show
- Engela Olivier Wilson for "Restoration" Acrylic
- Larry Bendoski for "Rose" Conte Crayon
- Maggie Bertera for "Girl on a Sunny Day" Watercolor
- Barbara Stanton for "Chef" Pastel
- Wes Cowden for "Fathom" Graphite
- Ed Mestre for "Landscape of the Feminine" Photography
- Matt Beraz for "Standing Female" Charcoal
- Wes Cowden for "Micha" Graphite
- Nalanda Ravindrudu for "Sohan" Graphite & also for "Untitled" Watercolor
- Julie Hayward for "Shell of Embers" Mixed Media
- Pushpa P. Dalal, MD for "Just Me" Photography
- John Lankes for "Raw" Photography
Alan Ryall Congratulations to Allan Ryall who’s painting, “Fleet Week” of the cutter Bertholf CG750 has been accepted into the permanent collection of the United States Coast Guard. The inaugural exhibition of the 2012 collection at the Salmagundi Club will run from June 3 through June 15. An opening reception honoring the contributions of COGAP artists will be held at the club on June 7 from 6:30 to 9:00 pm.
Allan has also been asked to serve as a juror for this year’s Coos Art Museum Maritime Art Exhibit, which will open in July.

Announcements

Gallery Wall Space Art on the Lane Gallery at 100D Railroad Ave in downtown Danville, will soon have exhibit space available for wall artists. We are a busy gallery in a high traffic area. The 1,200 sq foot space includes a gallery; a classroom with tables, chairs, and easels; a small kitchen; storage area and bathrooms. Internet access as well as local newspaper and magazine advertising is included. The monthly rent for a 4 x 8 wall space is $45 plus 15% commission. Staffing requirements are minimal. Classroom use is priced separately. Please send inquiries to Barbara Davies, email bdavies@allteq.com or call 925-683-0120. You will be asked to submit images of your work for review.
Leather Supplies for Sale 6 sheepskins ranging in size from 24”x12” to 41”x27”; 4 rolls of leather ranging in size from 36”x35” to 7’5”x3’ varying thickness, mostly purse leather thickness or greater; 2 trunks of leather, leather supplies and leather tools. Size of trunks is 16”x13”x32”; 1 Hawk scrollsaw excellent condition. All of these things are being offered at Best Offer prices. Contact Marena at 925 455-1760 or email drlik@inreach.com
Do You Have Frames to Donate? The Pleasanton schools will be having an art show for the children this Spring. They have requested donations of gently used frames so that the art can be framed for the show. Contact Pat Smith 925 846-4138 if you want to donate your frames. She will be responsible for getting them to the teachers.
Instructional Video Barbara Stanton announces the release of her latest instructional video “Miniature Oil Painting Lesson II: Spotted Huntress.” In this video Barbara paints a wild cheetah and explains the step by step process. This DVD is even better then her first! You will learn all about rendering wild animals and their backgrounds. Patterns, textures and colors. Everything, step by step, to help you paint this beauty yourself! Yes, she’s doing it in miniature but you can apply it to whatever size you want. The DVD is available at the LAA Gallery or on her website: www.barbarastanton.com
Ruth Andrews Paintings for Sale Cheryl Hoggan is selling a collection of several paintings by local artists, who used to be in LAA/PAL. These paintings were hanging in the Bankhead during the Founders Show. She acquired them from the Ruth Andrews estate. The artworks are by Ted Kautsky, Barbara Shipman, Rex Brandt, Evelyn Hamilton Keith,- Frances Callaghan, Melanie Lacki, Claire Haratani, Norma Webb, Esther Sills and Mads Stage. If you are interested, contact Cheryl at (415 457-6619).
Karen Fleschler would like to purchase 3 graphic display panels if there is an artist who no longer uses them. Email Karen at karenkb@yahoo.com.

Articles and Talks

Carolyn Lord article.
Rajnish Khanna blog post on Angela Johal
Bill Hackett's article “Digital Photography 101: Some Tips for Nonprofessionals.

LAA News

Mailing Chairperson Note from Louise Gray: Since I plan to retire soon from my job as Mailing Chairperson, I am looking for a replacement. It requires a half day once a month, working with the committee, affixing the stickers and address labels, and assembling everything to be taken to the post office in Livermore. It is a painless way to contribute toward LAA and PAL, and you will enjoy your fellow workers. I will be happy to train you for this job. Please contact me at 925 447-1455.