July 2023 News and Notes
George Washington Crossing the Delaware, Emanuel Leutze, 1851. Metroplitan Museum of Art
Welcome Laura Williams, Gallery and Studio Manager
Laura has joined our staff as Gallery and Studio manager. Let's make her feel at home as she pitches in to move our club forward.
Laura earned a Bachelor's degree with a Major in Art from Lourdes University, Sylvania, Ohio, in 2019, and continued in the Art Department Work Study program until 2023. Her duties included collaborating with professors and students on department needs, preparing flyers and paperwork for upcoming events and volunteer opportunities, helping hang various shows in gallery space, and using digital photography and photo editing techniques.
She has received these awards:
- Best of Show (2021, 2022), Second Place (2022, 2023), Art Supply Depō Award (2022) for Lourdes University Spring Art Show
- Sister Agneta Ganzel Scholarship (Spring 2021)
- Leadership scholarship
- Dean's scholarship
- Hills Scholarship (2023)
Here is some of Laura's art work:
Elaine's Little Picasso's Art Camp
July 8-12 9:30-12:30 at the Toledo Artists' Club
Half-day summer camp with Elaine Scarvelis, who has been teaching art to children for many years. Classes are held in the air conditioned studio at the Toledo Artists' club, located in the Toledo Botanical Garden. Contact Elaine for cost.
Paint Harrison the Hawk
July 28, 2023, 3 to 5 pm
Natures Nursery in Waterville Ohio invites artists to come have a close encounter with Harrison. A 20 minute educational program will be followed by time chilling, drawing or photographing Harrison. He is comfortable perching with people around. A $20 donation per artist is requested. Sign up on the nature's nursery web site. Limit 15 people.
Grand Rapids, Ohio Plein Air Event, Saturday, July 8
We look forward to seeing you at the Grand Rapids Plein Air Event. Villagers are eager to watch as artists join together for a day of relaxation and creativity. Please park and register in the parking lot between the Mill House and Snyder’s Pizza at the Welcome Station. Just look for the signs! You may paint where you choose, so let us know your choice when you register. There is no fee.
Fifteen Ideas for Plein Air painters, from Plein Air Today
In “Plein Air Techniques for Artists: Principles and Methods for Painting in Natural Light,” award-winning artist and respected workshop instructor Aimee Erickson demystifies how to capture a variety of light effects and guides you in strengthening your plein air skills through practice. (Thanks to Donlyn Myers for this information.)
