tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-54803198857931118862024-03-20T05:08:54.347-04:00Kanawha Valley Decorative ArtistBetty "Judy" Hyrehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06282584117997359067noreply@blogger.comBlogger26125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5480319885793111886.post-23720074829372542032011-01-18T19:23:00.029-05:002011-01-18T20:50:46.150-05:00KVDA 2011 Class Schedule<span style="font-family:arial;"><strong><span style="font-size:130%;">February 19: Dottie Kuhl 9am-4pm – Winfield Lions Club<br /></span></strong></span>Elf Gourd Ornament-<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-vBQsvnjt3nMfPbFh2RvHOMKK2UNPuU6Yt0kTmYWLdGMLNzPwl93Ko36MOF72rmFL2GulP6N8fHkMKi-lCb_8nVUuar6tflNHkwvw6S_UaMoVVcLc9hPOKA450mjSejdOjMa6cIkj6C0R/s1600/dottie+elf.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 140px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 200px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5563707779900818242" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-vBQsvnjt3nMfPbFh2RvHOMKK2UNPuU6Yt0kTmYWLdGMLNzPwl93Ko36MOF72rmFL2GulP6N8fHkMKi-lCb_8nVUuar6tflNHkwvw6S_UaMoVVcLc9hPOKA450mjSejdOjMa6cIkj6C0R/s200/dottie+elf.jpg" /></a>Cost - Cost: $10 + $15 materials fee which includes gourd, 2oz. Quikwood, screw eye with threads, paints, extender <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPbLpFivWOEgtAlXHMLZDyn4cQKFASDEhErFl4H2N46DFx7hwRP2V2JhGzxtyIlBzSZ7_9xVPUkYEtwQdKMx80M20MuGSGO2m5blHwuRYqdYAaYfyAvLJkjjv9VRnvXmTGONdTUB50rcwz/s1600/dottie+elf.jpg"></a><br />Student should bring:<br />Usual painting supplies, assorted brushes including<br />#4 Round 10/0 liner<br />¼” angle, 3/8” angle<br />Dome round – dry brushes<br />Sculpting tools<br />Work surface – 8x10 Plexi-glass<br />Petroleum hand cream<br />Waterless hand cleaner<br /><br /><span style="font-size:130%;"><strong><span style="font-family:arial;">March 18, 19,20, 2011 Seminar: Mark Polomchak , 10 am – 4 pm<br /></span><span style="font-family:arial;">Alum Creek Lions Club</span></strong></span><span style="font-size:130%;"> </span><br /><br /><div><div><div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEicmcJE_wKD5-WhM5PepwO5-dqwyqElTf0Cj1F6cS-IM2m0Gf8Vio6Rcf8j4baxArnoHsHSM2fLJisFs7gXvqqQcCVh2a5nph89pMfS9RNmYqsLaOQxZmWsdxmomIF2vc1EUO3mnBB2Ymyt/s1600/mark+winter+wonderland.jpeg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 205px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 151px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5563690013259359506" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEicmcJE_wKD5-WhM5PepwO5-dqwyqElTf0Cj1F6cS-IM2m0Gf8Vio6Rcf8j4baxArnoHsHSM2fLJisFs7gXvqqQcCVh2a5nph89pMfS9RNmYqsLaOQxZmWsdxmomIF2vc1EUO3mnBB2Ymyt/s200/mark+winter+wonderland.jpeg" /></a> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTWmNpv5z2P7hEc1E6deEezoRgjFjE6MuWzyGHdMFB0Kad49bHxx19v57UO-0UWh-0hYprOzJjoa933j0GcHp8bBrVViH83MQVGiqrGQb74cDPqODjvBy7jYn3PW4UXfcugU9tjZeSDWvc/s1600/mark+church.jpeg"><img style="WIDTH: 209px; HEIGHT: 151px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5563691374104117106" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTWmNpv5z2P7hEc1E6deEezoRgjFjE6MuWzyGHdMFB0Kad49bHxx19v57UO-0UWh-0hYprOzJjoa933j0GcHp8bBrVViH83MQVGiqrGQb74cDPqODjvBy7jYn3PW4UXfcugU9tjZeSDWvc/s200/mark+church.jpeg" /></a> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhteNhjogd-3YS01xqlaAamwO-4eX-wKwuauB7oODVYf8xOvG_hSb78ODW6Sgim59I-nmQtq3-PXa7Lw27g1Z4dEsg7MZTQZ-4q5NvILHynBMf-hJMXKm195p1zSJ3npGQHT5rImwYFe-7T/s1600/Koi.jpeg"><img style="WIDTH: 200px; HEIGHT: 150px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5563696501529830946" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhteNhjogd-3YS01xqlaAamwO-4eX-wKwuauB7oODVYf8xOvG_hSb78ODW6Sgim59I-nmQtq3-PXa7Lw27g1Z4dEsg7MZTQZ-4q5NvILHynBMf-hJMXKm195p1zSJ3npGQHT5rImwYFe-7T/s200/Koi.jpeg" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjIfhSGvNMBnZipQUSrwj2-q-yH3dffrFGY_3K8iGn1pv4_8rCQ4Sni1mRDZ8cE0ESXjpAfNNxADEMWC0TbKJTUfA3v_qzF0ABPVeK3WdHgVqruACrOoh8picAdk_3o8HjdfAc8RnPL_2uN/s1600/Koi.jpeg"></a><br /><div> </div><div>We will paint one picture each day. Cost of 3 day seminar will be $150 for members and $200 nonmember’s<br />Mark will have framing supplies if anyone is interested in having their work framed the cost is $80 per painting. This is a student discount and is priced very reasonable. He accepts Visa and MasterCard.<br />Mark has a watercolor palette available for $12 or you can bring own watercolors his palette, they are:<br />Martin F. Weber watercolors<br />1. Turquoise Blue 2. Cobalt Blue 3 Ultramarine Blue 4. Indigo<br />5. Hookers Green 6. Raw Sienna 7. Burnt Sienna 8. Burnt Umber<br />9. Alizarin Crimson 10.Cad Red Light<br />Brushes:<br />Wash Brush (one-stroke preferred, mop brush will do) 3/4" flat with shaved handle<br />#10 or 12 round #6 script liner<br />Mark will have the brushes for sell<br />Sponges: Kitchen sponge, sea sponge soft or nylon sponge soft<br />Other supplies:<br />artist miskit (prefer Windsor Newton colorless, Grumbacher will do)<br />a. towel (kitchen size) b. coffee can to hold water c. butcher tray or something to mix on (small sheet of plexi-glass works well) d. #4 pencil e. red pen (ball-point)<br />f. spray bottle (not a mist sprayer but a plant type spray bottle) g. masking tape<br />h. transfer graphite (not-wax) i. toothbrush<br />Watercolor board will be provided for each class </div><br /><strong><span style="font-size:130%;">April 16: Marcia Vanover, 10am – 4pm – Winfield Lions Club<br /></span></strong>A Chair for all Season<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjT7s6YVpxBf3BicAUdEJqDmfhpNR0OXY7sj9DTG79GA9g6uHh1-deQ3O1wq1RGJLnPRma-JT1G1F0iZtGK5XiGwKO7r2hm4V5-wB5ggWueNHh8NtXIAMC1GeTNo3VYt92gJJ7HGgghYBRL/s1600/chair+grouping.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 181px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 200px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5563698359255272482" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjT7s6YVpxBf3BicAUdEJqDmfhpNR0OXY7sj9DTG79GA9g6uHh1-deQ3O1wq1RGJLnPRma-JT1G1F0iZtGK5XiGwKO7r2hm4V5-wB5ggWueNHh8NtXIAMC1GeTNo3VYt92gJJ7HGgghYBRL/s200/chair+grouping.jpg" /></a>s<br />Cost of class is $10<br />The chair price is $20 each.<br />Both seats pieces will be $18.00<br />Total of $48<br />Paints to be supplied<br />We will be painting one chair with 2 seat overlays painted front and back, plus embellishments.<br />The 4 seats need to be based black and painting can be done at home as the table cloth, the basket are all the same on all 4.<br />The chair is already painted black so there is no base coating. To prevent scratching a piece of black felt is glued onto the original seat.<br />Supplies: Usual painting supplies, including towels, water bin, wet palette, pallet paper, transfer paper (white), a variety of brushes including a small and medium Dome Round or Bringle Blender<br /><br /><strong><span style="font-size:130%;">May 21 and June 11: Hazel Small and Marlene Grubbs, 9am-4 pm, both class will be at Loudendale Community Center </span></strong></div></div></div></div><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgB8JZQpv7ADrA-zv9sotdTm36JVReVnG-1tPsXIDm1MfCtgUJzX8642UmuBg_Gx1T9XzhkcWWvkhZuIgr_3EtnI0kBaFh3soM6_-gMwvv5-NYy-wOSbQPxCq5kS110yAc2o6SWLRqn8dmo/s1600/terry+corday.jpg"><span style="font-size:130%;"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 197px; FLOAT: right; HEIGHT: 200px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5563701778939849506" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgB8JZQpv7ADrA-zv9sotdTm36JVReVnG-1tPsXIDm1MfCtgUJzX8642UmuBg_Gx1T9XzhkcWWvkhZuIgr_3EtnI0kBaFh3soM6_-gMwvv5-NYy-wOSbQPxCq5kS110yAc2o6SWLRqn8dmo/s200/terry+corday.jpg" /></span></a><span style="font-size:130%;"> </span>Cost of class $10 </div><br /><br /><div>Cost of Wood ($10)<br /><br />Paints to be furnished<br /><br />Materials: Regular supplies: towels, water bin, wet palette, pallet paper, transfer paper (white), an assortment of brushes including, small and medium dome rounds (or Bringle Blenders), large flat and a script liner. Note Book, pencil and Camera.<br /><em>Prep Instructions will be provided prior to class<br /></em>.<br /><strong><span style="font-size:130%;">September 17 & 18: Arthur Evans, 9am-4pm, Loudendale Community Center<br /></span><br /></strong><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgg4EvUNPqOpawGwFBhh64pxOINfJxXHnP140Qnw9B-y2XYC6hwxtWOuDforf5TbN7Xhnj3plbfem-_WDgm-7XDu-keIL5YLEBQcSzbe8sY97r_MNJbIPDYW_-NiWuI9usbS-AUbplR5WnF/s1600/babcock+mil+sml.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 157px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 200px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5563700989988768754" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgg4EvUNPqOpawGwFBhh64pxOINfJxXHnP140Qnw9B-y2XYC6hwxtWOuDforf5TbN7Xhnj3plbfem-_WDgm-7XDu-keIL5YLEBQcSzbe8sY97r_MNJbIPDYW_-NiWuI9usbS-AUbplR5WnF/s200/babcock+mil+sml.jpg" /></a>Mill at Babcock State Park<strong> </strong><br /><br />Cost $20per day + $5 for paints<br />Total cost -$45<br />Surface: a prepared (gessoed) 11 x 14 inch surface, either canvas, masonite, tracing Paper, transfer paper,<br />Table Easel Brushes: palette knife, 1/2 or ¾ inch Bristle Brush, a regular #2 round, either a 3/8 “ angle or flat is optional, and a #8 Bringle Round Blender or Dome Round Brush 272.<br />Usual supplies – towels, water bin, wet palette, palette paper: The necessary acrylic colors for each individual painting study will be provided.</div><br /><br /><div><strong><span style="font-size:130%;">October 7th,8 &9: Glenice Moore Seminar, 9am-3:30pm, Loudendale Community Center<br /></span></strong>Bay Stallion <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCaokyl22WrBIl59RJrwwuZtFWslVuuiXxSUu27zh_yzyxk9pPvNS0BX5d2z9Qdrl317-NWVKS2mX4-ZMd7EZGZlKAun99aZXtYwEX8XdrLkVe2YKonCIt6CLJ0N0nYKUCXD1kFtvFGKEQ/s1600/horse-2+copy.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 160px; FLOAT: right; HEIGHT: 200px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5563702795446347586" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCaokyl22WrBIl59RJrwwuZtFWslVuuiXxSUu27zh_yzyxk9pPvNS0BX5d2z9Qdrl317-NWVKS2mX4-ZMd7EZGZlKAun99aZXtYwEX8XdrLkVe2YKonCIt6CLJ0N0nYKUCXD1kFtvFGKEQ/s200/horse-2+copy.jpg" /></a> </div><br /><div>Cost for 3 day Seminar:$200<br />Materials:16x20” portrait canvas). Everyone must paint on the same size surface. Prep canvas with Black Americana paint. Use a roller for one or two even coats of paint. .<br />Brushes may be purchased from Glenice. Three sets that sell for $25 a set. She will sell them for $49.95 if you purchase all three sets. Other wise they are $25.00 a set. They retail for $28.95.. Palette : Deco Art Traditions Acrylic Paints will be supplied.<br />Note: there are some colors that you will need to pre mix I recommend pre mixing a fair size amount of these colors and storing them in a small air tight container for future use.<br />(Paints will be supplied)<br />DECO ART TRADITIONS: MIXED COLORS<br />Carbon Black DAT42 Paynes Grey Mix = 3 parts Ultramarine Blue+1 part Carbon Black<br />Ultramarine Blue DAT31 " Napels Yellow Mix = White +Yellow Oxide + Hansa Yellow<br />Yellow Oxide, DATI2<br />Titanium White DAT35 Brushes<br />Hansa Yellow DAK14 Black Gold Dynasty<br />Dioxazine Purple DAT23 ¾” FW<br />Burnt Umber DAT46 206 S No’s 4, 8, 12<br />Burnt Sienna DAT44 206 WV No’s 4, 8, 12<br />Raw Sienna DAT43 206 R No’s 2, 4<br />Warm White DAT36<br />Perione Orange DAT08 Misc Supplies<br />Light Grey DAT39 Viva or Blue Shop Towels, Stay Wet Palette and paper<br />Naphathol Red Light DAT03 White Graphite Paper<br />DECO Extender DATMQ2<br />Americana Lamp (Ebony) Black DATM02<br /><br /><strong>November 12: Gabriel Hunter, 9am-4pm.<br />Maranatha Baptist Church, One Maranatha Acres, Charleston, WV<br /></strong>Bernie Gourd Gnome</div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgyqNOVTcIdZiNoHvNz_3CZ78Z8utMsQ0IFDOWe0lFrdmchmQYmhbwA8FCN-EMTb2qONIaaYZXHsYeWI2QvrkTvN_G54-fWWN7R9JkTgxww8t-1Leg7jPaliunGPyKKWTXOh057FxqQyxoS/s1600/Bernie.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 108px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 200px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5563706819849629778" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgyqNOVTcIdZiNoHvNz_3CZ78Z8utMsQ0IFDOWe0lFrdmchmQYmhbwA8FCN-EMTb2qONIaaYZXHsYeWI2QvrkTvN_G54-fWWN7R9JkTgxww8t-1Leg7jPaliunGPyKKWTXOh057FxqQyxoS/s200/Bernie.jpg" /></a></div><div> </div><div>Cost: $10 + $15 materials fee which includes Gourd, 2 oz of QuickWood, Paints and other items need to complete Bernie.<br />Bring regular painting supplies and sculpting tools<br />Brushes: Variety of brushes, including a #8 and #6 filbert brush, liner and #3 Round<br />Paint and mediums will be supplied<br />Prep Instructions will be provided prior to class</div>Betty "Judy" Hyrehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06282584117997359067noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5480319885793111886.post-85000189003979207522010-10-06T08:47:00.005-04:002010-10-07T17:55:09.629-04:00Cinnamon Roll RecipeHey, some of our members actually do check our KVDA Blog. So, I suppose I should give them something new to read. Heavens, it has been a while.<br />This week Marlene Grubbs, our KVDA President and Shirley Via our Second Vice President have been gallivanting all over WVa helping our members prep for our upcoming Prudy Vannier Seminar. They have been to Alderson, Lewisburg, and St. Albans. Ladies, bless your sweet hearts.<br />Anyway, while at St. Albans, we had Cinnamon Rolls and a wonderful soup to eat. And, some of the girls requested that I post the cinnamon roll recipe on our blog. Yea, someone does read it. So all excited about that thought I promised to do it.<br />Here is the Recipe:<br /><strong>Cake Mix Cinnamon Rolls<br /></strong>Ingredients <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1mxodVILfJu_xguSsDzm0eNPkZ7ThNOvaEM8RBbVp43SAuFvSbIie6AzCas6FTWpXt_zBKG7Muqt1WGnF8uLhQmsgbSv0HcRBmZ35h9hi0cmaszj8uj4nglCZW5TNoP98iWdcl1dIQmwJ/s1600/cinnamon-rolls.jpeg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 320px; FLOAT: right; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5525425628821075010" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1mxodVILfJu_xguSsDzm0eNPkZ7ThNOvaEM8RBbVp43SAuFvSbIie6AzCas6FTWpXt_zBKG7Muqt1WGnF8uLhQmsgbSv0HcRBmZ35h9hi0cmaszj8uj4nglCZW5TNoP98iWdcl1dIQmwJ/s320/cinnamon-rolls.jpeg" /></a><br />* 3 (.25 ounce) packages active dry yeast<br />* 2 1/2 cups warm water<br />* 1 (18.25 ounce) package white cake mix<br />* 4 1/2 cups all-purpose flour<br />* 1/2 cup butter, softened<br />* 1/2 cup brown sugar<br />* 1/2 cup pecans<br />* 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon<br />* 1/4 cup butter, melted<br />* 1/3 cup white sugar<br /><br />* 1 (3 ounce) package cream cheese, softened<br />* 1/4 cup butter, softened<br />* 1 1/2 cups confectioners' sugar<br />* 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract<br />* 1/8 teaspoon salt<br /><br />Directions<br />1. In a small bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. Let stand until creamy, about 10 minutes.<br />2. In a large bowl, combine the yeast mixture with the cake mix and 3 cups of the flour; stir to combine. Add the remaining flour, 1/2 cup at a time, stirring well after each addition. When the dough has pulled together, turn it out onto a lightly floured surface and knead until smooth and elastic, about 8 minutes.<br />3. Lightly oil a large bowl, place the dough in the bowl and turn to coat with oil. Cover with a damp cloth and let rise in a warm place until doubled in volume, about 30 minutes.<br />4. Deflate the dough and turn it out onto a lightly floured surface. Roll the dough into a 10x16 inch rectangle. spread the softened butter over the rectangle; sprinkle on brown sugar and cinnamon. Starting from one of the long sides, roll up the rectangle and cut into 1 inch wide rolls.<br />5. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease a 9x13 inch baking pan. Pour the melted butter into a small bowl and mix the white sugar and pecans in another small bowl. Dip the top of each roll in the melted butter, then in the sugar and pecan mixture, then place the topped rolls snugly into the prepared pan. Cover the rolls with a damp cloth and let rise until doubled in volume, about 30 minutes.<br />6. Bake at 375 degrees F (190 degrees C) for 20 minutes, or until rolls are golden. While rolls are baking, beat together cream cheese, 1/4 cup butter, confectioners' sugar, vanilla extract and salt. Spread frosting on warm rolls before serving.Betty "Judy" Hyrehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06282584117997359067noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5480319885793111886.post-41071935040852657762009-08-04T10:36:00.008-04:002009-08-04T11:39:45.680-04:00June 20 & 21 Faux Marquetry Class With Visiting Artist - Kimberly Bennett<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiX7ftSbePC9lW00_d2B_Hkqs57BH7INKdeTkDWfY-skquHKabWMDJQgt1mp-7u_Aul55JExbhPeEuVmNFukPi50M_6lOyc2PtYKdAh9rdPSAmjFbUtBdH3l6tAm8_7qjXdUObQf-D4MvZa/s1600-h/wv-teaching-websm.jpg"></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJkWX5xk-BOMeHl5UOC1U1jhyphenhyphenFHlBZh_BA5SF5olO4s-RyCXDjQJimfp9iICzsDreiIaM5lXg8y2vFP4CV7nHPQ8slrXALpANa_9OmJdpvF3-DXj66foaCsq6SHQEOpAmwh0UZAHhKED2e/s1600-h/wv-examples-websm.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 288px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 192px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5366128099941748274" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJkWX5xk-BOMeHl5UOC1U1jhyphenhyphenFHlBZh_BA5SF5olO4s-RyCXDjQJimfp9iICzsDreiIaM5lXg8y2vFP4CV7nHPQ8slrXALpANa_9OmJdpvF3-DXj66foaCsq6SHQEOpAmwh0UZAHhKED2e/s320/wv-examples-websm.jpg" /></a>On June, 20 & 21, 2009, we met at Linda Conner's Studio in Charleston, West Virginia, for an adventure in Faux Grains. Visiting Artist Kimberly Bennett TT, taught various Folk graining techniques using 20th Century materials and DecoArts Non-Toxic Traditions Acrylics. All the techniques were created with inexpensive materials that you can find on hand or lying around the house. There was no need for any specialty brushes for this class. We used a variety of bristle brushes that are readily available at any hardware or art supply store.<br /><div><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQilnWnb9FEHy1gZs8JthQKUKByPymSddTw1w0I35-S3IbnN01mzuggeTPcoILDPxeDwleOOnSJx0kBMktOvCYS6S6zw8etBcRHgwWjKV7We1VLC4u6bVQs2ZmSvOjb1OOkmJVduJgnG4w/s1600-h/wv-grp-work-2smweb-.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 200px; FLOAT: right; HEIGHT: 133px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5366129018148738418" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQilnWnb9FEHy1gZs8JthQKUKByPymSddTw1w0I35-S3IbnN01mzuggeTPcoILDPxeDwleOOnSJx0kBMktOvCYS6S6zw8etBcRHgwWjKV7We1VLC4u6bVQs2ZmSvOjb1OOkmJVduJgnG4w/s200/wv-grp-work-2smweb-.jpg" /></a>On the first day Kim discussed the are of Marquetry and Faux Marquetry. As paart of her examples, she displayed several faux wood picture frames. Later in the class she surprised us with a random drawing for them. I won one. I love it. During this day we <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7s6vDbS9wacPQeTzUq-O1u-tM77Lmjk7WL3dMjF0K0XDh7HARz1jsxlCpxG8DqQHCTp9AoYzeX7BLvSAiomUSHklLZfwsYDTDwmsDpFq5vFYjvyJN56trOegOPl0i0quu1FeBeJ-QnQTr/s1600-h/wv-teaching-websm.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 200px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 133px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5366129726548719922" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7s6vDbS9wacPQeTzUq-O1u-tM77Lmjk7WL3dMjF0K0XDh7HARz1jsxlCpxG8DqQHCTp9AoYzeX7BLvSAiomUSHklLZfwsYDTDwmsDpFq5vFYjvyJN56trOegOPl0i0quu1FeBeJ-QnQTr/s200/wv-teaching-websm.jpg" /></a>worked through 10 different faux techniques on primed watercolor paper. When completed and dried, the labeled instructions were <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0AmIz5klzvI9VsdSI4_uDcIDVrEtFbDPgCi-9XMqVoTQCIvExJRDOuoBWmJWvAR6SBlFu1dY0OAHYffPRvVp_2UFuG4-Pj4zper8hKfPNAcVSKWcqTgx0CHwRrZPXszNF5JnC_16Vg4Nb/s1600-h/group-shot1sm.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 200px; FLOAT: right; HEIGHT: 133px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5366128753894268114" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0AmIz5klzvI9VsdSI4_uDcIDVrEtFbDPgCi-9XMqVoTQCIvExJRDOuoBWmJWvAR6SBlFu1dY0OAHYffPRvVp_2UFuG4-Pj4zper8hKfPNAcVSKWcqTgx0CHwRrZPXszNF5JnC_16Vg4Nb/s200/group-shot1sm.jpg" /></a>applied to the back side of each piece. They were then inserted into an album (supplied by Kimberly) to use as a reference for future projects. The album contained extra pages for the addition of new faux techniques of our own. We finished all 10 faux treatments in one day. It was amazing how quickly the projects went. To encourage us to use our newly learned techniques, Kim gave each of us an unfinished picture frame.<br /><br />On Sunday we began our nain project. This was a box with a Magnolia Motif, designed to look as if is was inlayed wood pieces. Kim explaned the reason and her inspiration for the Magnolia design. For this class Kimberly gave us the option to supply our own surface. To accommodae <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEga4pogLWGetgitefEFNwm3oHTmh6b5DhuoJrm-EOZis25L5UZYHDim-iBge9Lu9mNyqdSATT1HpDguK2D0yW_mDfuBUS6XYezSRmEXHsjMCvy0R011pWEp4HwyElTwnUpHaWzI0ifwj-94/s1600-h/WVeveryone-grp-web.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 320px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 214px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5366130001770663778" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEga4pogLWGetgitefEFNwm3oHTmh6b5DhuoJrm-EOZis25L5UZYHDim-iBge9Lu9mNyqdSATT1HpDguK2D0yW_mDfuBUS6XYezSRmEXHsjMCvy0R011pWEp4HwyElTwnUpHaWzI0ifwj-94/s320/WVeveryone-grp-web.jpg" /></a>us, she supplied the pattern in various sizes. Some students painted their project on Memory Boxes for the Hubbard House Hospice Center, a few used trays and others used surfaces they had on hand. The time went to fast, bet we were all pleased with our projects. I think everyone left with lots of new ideas and exciting projects in mind. Kimberly is an excellent teacher and a lot of fun to work with. Thank you Please come again. <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgIWtHFQfycos9KRqrFZ0djUREWPyxfStrx_vzy-ky9B3AiGneedBllYqTKLVVp7fZCDvcauGjxAJr_9gkvnWzF9vvd5YabLQ1FFYK7oioc65HPQkWKHsDBCs-0o1ZW3hrVc8iVSXBrvO1H/s1600-h/top-view-4x6.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 200px; FLOAT: right; HEIGHT: 138px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5366132795820795986" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgIWtHFQfycos9KRqrFZ0djUREWPyxfStrx_vzy-ky9B3AiGneedBllYqTKLVVp7fZCDvcauGjxAJr_9gkvnWzF9vvd5YabLQ1FFYK7oioc65HPQkWKHsDBCs-0o1ZW3hrVc8iVSXBrvO1H/s200/top-view-4x6.jpg" /></a><br /></div><div>I also want to mention that Linda's Studio was great. It has a wonderful atmosphere, is conveniently located, brightly lite, greats accomidations, Kitchen, two bathrooms and excellent parking. Also Linda was in and out checking of our needs. Thank you Linda, you were a gracious host.</div></div>Betty "Judy" Hyrehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06282584117997359067noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5480319885793111886.post-62533025987313325702009-06-26T11:46:00.005-04:002009-06-26T11:53:17.874-04:002009 Smithsonian/SDP Ornament ProjectYou are invited to join SDP as they help the Smithsonian Institute?Museum of Art-Renwick Gallery decorate its annual Christmas Tree. Packets will include detailed instructions and more information regarding the selection of paintings that Artist must draw from. Artrist must use the medium of their choice provided they use the wood ornament provided in the packet. You must be a member of the Society of Decorative Painters. Ornaments will be distributed on a first come-first serve basis with one ornament per artist.<br />For more information and order form, view the SDP Web Site.<br /><a href="http://www.decorativepainters.com/">http://www.decorativepainters.com/</a>Betty "Judy" Hyrehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06282584117997359067noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5480319885793111886.post-18679669791028195832009-06-11T21:52:00.011-04:002009-06-12T14:07:58.091-04:00SDP WebSite Update<strong><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="color:#993300;">Check out SDP's new Blog</span><br /></span></strong><a href="http://decorativepainters.org/blog/">http://decorativepainters.org/blog/</a> This is great to see activities at 2009 SDP Conference.<br /><br /><span style="color:#993300;">KVDA member Gaby Hunter is one of 9 Core Team members of the Art Apprentice Online Educational Program. These teachers will oversee and administer the development of the education programs for the DecoArt Traditions Online Art School. They will be working with the existing and new Trasitions Artists and Teachers as they progress through the program. Gaby along with the others will be available at the DecoArt Traditons SDP Convention Booth. </span><br /><span style="color:#993300;"></span><br />Tried of having to track down a copier to increase line art for patterns in your The Decorative Painter Magazine? Now every pattern in The magazine is available at 100% in the <strong>Members Only</strong> section. We started this feature with Issue 2/Spring 2009<br /><br />Link to a Supply List posted on SDP Website for Conferences: <a href="http://decorativepainters.org/conference/supplylist3.htm">http://decorativepainters.org/conference/supplylist3.htm</a><br /><br />SDP's online Boutique accepts PayPal now. It's even easier to buy some SDP logo stuff to show the world you love to paint. <a href="http://decorativepainters.org/categories.php">http://decorativepainters.org/categories.php</a><br /><br /><span style="color:#993300;">KVDA Update - Kimberly Bennett has made it easier for us to post comments. Leave a comment. Did you enjoy a workshop? Do you have any suggestions? Is the posted information on the KVDA Blog useful to you? We would love to hear from you.</span>Betty "Judy" Hyrehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06282584117997359067noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5480319885793111886.post-78626498087797706192009-06-11T13:08:00.011-04:002009-06-14T13:08:00.870-04:00June-27th and 28th (Saturday & Sunday)<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgREyX3dmBtbBjGB9xCKXQCqdugllWNXF5MlOpgXHjeg53-NpeUg6P7VpYSrLNjSz8B3ssZdI37DVWwAc8A68TkIk5mgAKST9CqNN8RSMAGQDhYVlXosmzuplEet5yGpSLbvi7oQFYjlLpC/s1600-h/Box+in+full.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 200px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 165px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5346129331106610706" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgREyX3dmBtbBjGB9xCKXQCqdugllWNXF5MlOpgXHjeg53-NpeUg6P7VpYSrLNjSz8B3ssZdI37DVWwAc8A68TkIk5mgAKST9CqNN8RSMAGQDhYVlXosmzuplEet5yGpSLbvi7oQFYjlLpC/s200/Box+in+full.jpg" /></a> <strong><span style="color:#993300;"><span style="font-size:130%;">Faux Finish Marquetry Project by Kimberly Bennett TT<br /><em>Prepare to get messy! Bring an apron or old shirt.</em></span></span></strong><em><span style="font-size:130%;"><br /></span></em>We will be using non-toxic Traditions Acrylics for this class. There will be no need for any specialty brushes, as we will be using a variety of bristle brushes athat are readily available at hardware and art supply stores.<br /><strong><em><span style="color:#993300;">Class Fee - $100</span></em></strong><br /><strong><em><span style="color:#993300;">Supplies you need to bring to class:</span></em></strong><br /><em><strong>Usual Supplies</strong></em> - towels, water bin, wet palette, palette paper, black transfer paper, etc.<br />Brushes: Large soft brush (to apply extender); 2" chip brush <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6PTrcOI0FLGuV5cCztIZgCEgf1yr587ESO2owKEySQGR8XEtEoVV1muZYElC5peivUZ0NBdvWmE_Wf_E55BWEqBoDolK8rEcmwOErjwnjCoxlGnDsm0d8g4DvDha3dSjX6mFSBUu89pg6/s1600-h/chip+horz.jpg"><img style="WIDTH: 82px; HEIGHT: 21px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5346126565753090514" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6PTrcOI0FLGuV5cCztIZgCEgf1yr587ESO2owKEySQGR8XEtEoVV1muZYElC5peivUZ0NBdvWmE_Wf_E55BWEqBoDolK8rEcmwOErjwnjCoxlGnDsm0d8g4DvDha3dSjX6mFSBUu89pg6/s200/chip+horz.jpg" /></a>(Cheap general prupose varnish brush ; Soft nylon Bristle brush 3" and 2" flat paint brush, the flatter the better; 1/4" rake brush; 3/4" mop brush (bring 2 if you have them); #4 fan brush; 1/4" angle; #10 flat; #10 filbert; fine liner brush; #4 pointed round brush.<br /><strong><em>Other Supplies</em></strong> - X-acto craft knife, palette knife, large sea sponge, straight edge or ruler, old coumb with small and large teeth.<br /><br /><strong><em><span style="color:#993300;">Driving Directions to Class Location:<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3sh1J-pK55jZx6xSyd7H5vuM98v4_8v7r0peZWTYUAa3C4Iw3_8iU-rD1e4Rvx3gDHmDmWZJYfKHsGeeRKdWKAjywCJGDYlLRtqmliiOQZbb3y81mRwHGzYT41OwtkiwEfMsaoYdstt30/s1600-h/june+map.jpg"></a></span></em></strong><br /><strong><em><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiodfcVj2wtdgXKXWkml2bHjhITcN6l1lmFDcOVb9J9Kmqz-L4OFEgXdOyPeoDzW_kl4VAVOJZTmIx8yOFvBS48jO1OxoVGacqG-pqklCADMV8Mi-ggpschYhSWdg75-Ys88C4SiaomXUsM/s1600-h/june+map+verticle.jpg"></a>From Huntington;</em></strong> After crossing <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhpmDU3wLekNYSs7JS8T_aD1yGrgvzy4m6hmHzojwiOvYsj2qaLzRKW8QU7KH9dDJGAaafDSYo7mLEmGbUlQ9myy6AfLthOxRhmRymS5fMsX8aHClA7_15OpGSJ1CBiY9NYr8XGIsyGFVoF/s1600-h/june+map.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 400px; FLOAT: right; HEIGHT: 144px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5346127863845992210" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhpmDU3wLekNYSs7JS8T_aD1yGrgvzy4m6hmHzojwiOvYsj2qaLzRKW8QU7KH9dDJGAaafDSYo7mLEmGbUlQ9myy6AfLthOxRhmRymS5fMsX8aHClA7_15OpGSJ1CBiY9NYr8XGIsyGFVoF/s400/june+map.jpg" /></a>the I-64 Charleston Kanawha Rover Bridge, take exit 58B for Us 60E toward Wee St. Merge onto Pennsylvania Ave/US-119. Turn left at US-60 Washington St. W. Turn Left at Pennsylvania Ave/US-119 ( basicly a u-turn). Continue to follow Pennsylvania Ave to the 300 block. Pass Wyoming SAt., it is the Red Brick Building on the right.<br /><strong><em>From Parkersburg and Beckly:</em></strong> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSOh7hkEKdqrVF7q1ArIIR5EsW881mR8RCL-0DPbm4ZchiJ28BOnG4ZAgb0RvCh6OnDt2S3SHsJ2G5DyrSZeImjY6zezkPlDiaqvPXVdTXO5W1NbmiNs1KDpSvAE2ahD-w_v8RSlTDQTmh/s1600-h/building.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 260px; FLOAT: right; HEIGHT: 132px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5346128389903919922" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSOh7hkEKdqrVF7q1ArIIR5EsW881mR8RCL-0DPbm4ZchiJ28BOnG4ZAgb0RvCh6OnDt2S3SHsJ2G5DyrSZeImjY6zezkPlDiaqvPXVdTXO5W1NbmiNs1KDpSvAE2ahD-w_v8RSlTDQTmh/s320/building.jpg" /></a>Take exit 58B to merge onto Bigley Ave/Pennslyvania Ave./US-119 toward Viriginia St. Continue to follow Pennsylvania Ave. to 300 Block. Pass Wyoming St., Red brick building on the right.<br /><div><div align="right"><em><span style="font-size:85%;">Linda Conner's building</span></em>. </div><div align="left">For more information about this class see previous post, <a href="http://kvdablogspot.blogspot.com/2009/05/personal-message-from-kim.html">"Personal Message from Kim"</a> .</div></div>Betty "Judy" Hyrehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06282584117997359067noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5480319885793111886.post-15279146409671476082009-05-20T17:50:00.006-04:002009-06-11T13:03:36.529-04:00May 23, 2009 KVDA WorkshopAs you know, Mina was unable to teach her class. But, since we reserved “Forrest Burdette Memorial United Methodist Church in Hurricane, we wiused the scheduled time to paint, visit, inspire and help each other create Christmas Ornaments for our “Ways and Means Project. Members brought their regular painting supplies. and we had fun painting, and sharing with each other. Joan Mullins finished her Mound show ornaments, and was the first member to turn in her completed works.<br />Mr. Gene made Spaghetti Sauce for us. Betty baked rolls, Shirley had Pie, Marlene brought salad and everything was delicious. We will also had Birthday Cake for Elain Kuhl.<br />Sorry I don't have pictures to post, but I forgot my camera. Maybe at a later date, Elain and Sandy promised to share photos with me.<br /><br />I'm leaving the directions posted. Hopefully we well have the opportunity to meet at Forrest Burdette Memorial in the futhre. The Church is beautiful as well as ideal. Thank you to the Church and to Joan Mullins for making this possible.<br /><br /><strong><span style="font-size:130%;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidCw2kYeNYpLnFXfVKP2m_soywW1r-WXqltQVNVq4roLyGLK_H4zA840owE_Y1f7uUecOkmBLlWI58jHcHBVlEmNH_7t9RRzvJTCL-zm2vczJSg-VvJq-R_CZJ83JFJ1_rdTAcsNx3i6ZJ/s1600-h/forrest+burdette+united+methodist+church.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 302px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 274px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5338028974566511442" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidCw2kYeNYpLnFXfVKP2m_soywW1r-WXqltQVNVq4roLyGLK_H4zA840owE_Y1f7uUecOkmBLlWI58jHcHBVlEmNH_7t9RRzvJTCL-zm2vczJSg-VvJq-R_CZJ83JFJ1_rdTAcsNx3i6ZJ/s200/forrest+burdette+united+methodist+church.jpg" /></a>Directions to Forrest Burdette Memorial United Methodist Church:</span></strong><br />Coming from Charleston – Go West on I-64 to Exit 34 Hurricane – turn left<br />Coming from Huntington – Go East on I-64 to Exit 34 Hurricane – turn right<br />Pass McDonald’s and get in the right lane, at the stop light at the Walgreen construction turn right. At the next light make a right turn and then immediately make a left.<br />The church is straight ahead.<br />2824 Putnam Ave.Betty "Judy" Hyrehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06282584117997359067noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5480319885793111886.post-47143344377813127322009-05-15T18:15:00.006-04:002009-05-15T20:12:08.156-04:00Personal Message From Kim<div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqNqv4tu3Buixrx7mpMSfUwD9rQrth3szcIF6cb0XiW3Lk5JvkG_KuYeOiZHQe1ee8qwpWFLM7__oGbv4BbdTFmUt0-5gxAO9CtjD_e3Ux4MfRw17s7_Vcvd-TYdDcr6WPP5WthwhBZQNR/s1600-h/Box+in+full.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 330px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqNqv4tu3Buixrx7mpMSfUwD9rQrth3szcIF6cb0XiW3Lk5JvkG_KuYeOiZHQe1ee8qwpWFLM7__oGbv4BbdTFmUt0-5gxAO9CtjD_e3Ux4MfRw17s7_Vcvd-TYdDcr6WPP5WthwhBZQNR/s400/Box+in+full.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5336178749876601442" border="0" /></a><span style="font-size:85%;">Magnolia Box, faux marquetry, 9" x 13"x 4 7/8", acrylics on wood<br />©2009 Kim Bennett<br /><br /></span><div style="text-align: left;">I have several painting on the go. Things have been going great in the studio. I started on a cityscape and made the final touches to the faux marqutery box for the class in June. It is nice to work the right side of the brain again.<br /><br />The faux wood box is a magnolia design that I have put together for the KVDA members in Charleston, West Virginia.<br /><br />Along with the box, we will be reproducing some early graining techniques with 20th century materials. We will be using non-toxic Traditions Acrylics for our faux finishes.<br /><br />There will be no need for any specialty brushes for this class. We will be using a variety of bristle brushes that are readily available at hardware and art supply stores. We will create an album of graining effects that can be taken home. These will be made with materials that you can find on hand or lying around the house.<br /><br />Prepare to get messy!<br /><br />-Kim Bennett<br /></div></div>Kim Bennetthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07858955208613796773noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5480319885793111886.post-83124406675271563072009-03-23T12:59:00.015-04:002009-05-15T19:16:42.358-04:00Mark Polomchak Seminar<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZQlX7TsPvqAYvWpE0A_PFu_217JXpFCoUMmZrkuqReWP_HJL_8VnCfzgO_mLMZTN36kuNlPVwx2XbQbr8yI5KOw4zML3wv_W7YJ6HwigbIbpqoAmdkKXmoXMZnZZfVSRM8cqti4gvs0fy/s1600-h/Mark+polacheck+summer.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 264px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 200px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5316431371757812162" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZQlX7TsPvqAYvWpE0A_PFu_217JXpFCoUMmZrkuqReWP_HJL_8VnCfzgO_mLMZTN36kuNlPVwx2XbQbr8yI5KOw4zML3wv_W7YJ6HwigbIbpqoAmdkKXmoXMZnZZfVSRM8cqti4gvs0fy/s200/Mark+polacheck+summer.jpg" /></a> <strong>November 13, 14, 15, 2009<br /></strong>10 a.m. Till 4-5 p.m. <div><div>We are still looking for a suitable location . Any suggestions would be appreciated. We will be painting the pictures shown in this section. But they might not be painted in the same order they are displayed. </div><div>One complete painting will finished by the end of each the day. Class cost is $50 Per Day, and limited to 30 people. Non-members are welcome. However, they will be required to pay an additional $25 fee. </div><div>The 15"x20" board surfaces will be supplied at a cost of $2 each. Mark will supply a palette of necessary paint colors for $12. <em>Watercolor palettes must be pre-ordered</em> <em>When you register for this class be sure to specify that you wish to pre-order your palette. </em>If you wish to bring your own tubes of paint, you will <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjt1MORdwig-ABA169PsS5Vr2k6C_MqXxTTA3qYFDKUjlLWQjy39JPHaqZASZyutEGutpTO54QCyzBp7dqaR2KojLQ9FBuNSdF7uekMm9kXRvBXqyAt1R_ruQOca_RSCqD3b0AI5QVf55zN/s1600-h/mark-pol-wb-fall.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 307px; FLOAT: right; HEIGHT: 208px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5316443489030613202" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjt1MORdwig-ABA169PsS5Vr2k6C_MqXxTTA3qYFDKUjlLWQjy39JPHaqZASZyutEGutpTO54QCyzBp7dqaR2KojLQ9FBuNSdF7uekMm9kXRvBXqyAt1R_ruQOca_RSCqD3b0AI5QVf55zN/s200/mark-pol-wb-fall.jpg" /></a>need the following Windsor Newton Watercolors: Payne’s Gray; Sap Green; Prussian Blue; Burnt Sienna; Sepia; Yellow Ochre; Vermilion (Holbein); Violet Diox; Cerulean Blue; Alizarin Crimson; Cobalt Blue.</div><div>You will trace the watercolor template (Mark will supply)<br /></div><div><div><span style="color:#660000;"><strong><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjIX3E-W4yr154TUYElRjEW0MrSi4LCxwQ78e2smW1nw5EAe0p_KA0q_b7jjYofmuIkPULiNBOdYHgNjGIJ-fQjnsvscmnoIo3A8Aaq0prHxp1RwPRXW_2-nrJf0YpLjsr0cOPh8ma3HYCT/s1600-h/mark-pol-wb-fall.jpg"></a>NECESSARY SUPPLIES</strong></span></div><div>Brushes: wash brush (one stroke preferred, mop brush will do)¾" flat with shaved handle; # 10 or 12 round; # 6 script liner<br />Sponges: kitchen sponge, sea sponge soft or nylon sponge soft<br />Masking Fluid- Mark prefers Winsor Newton Colorless <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4H-R18JsUGv1xPxfTy4zLDZ4PLSUQqVJ_PdoJ0HofxKKrLVuoEFcv2AynLCTdVEw5Qf9zdYuK6NZq9FhPU6Yhc5Ud4igKdQEe_ertS7xuDrPoYvpA7fjtJpWNVjIOUSFaI6WqTvwF4Vbs/s1600-h/Mark-pol-winter.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 286px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 206px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5316431760160119954" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4H-R18JsUGv1xPxfTy4zLDZ4PLSUQqVJ_PdoJ0HofxKKrLVuoEFcv2AynLCTdVEw5Qf9zdYuK6NZq9FhPU6Yhc5Ud4igKdQEe_ertS7xuDrPoYvpA7fjtJpWNVjIOUSFaI6WqTvwF4Vbs/s200/Mark-pol-winter.jpg" /></a>(Miskit). Grumbacher will be ok<br />Students will need to bring: towel (kitchen size) </div><div>Coffee can to hold the water<br />Butcher tray or something to mix on (small sheet of plexi-glass works well)<br /># 4 pencil;<br />Red pen (ball-point);<br />Spray bottle (not a mist sprayer but a plant type spray bottle)<br />Masking tape<br />Transfer graphite (non-wax) and Tracing paper.<br />Toothbrush</div></div></div>Betty "Judy" Hyrehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06282584117997359067noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5480319885793111886.post-28435535430606989052009-03-19T11:34:00.008-04:002009-05-15T10:15:46.449-04:00<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPy15R5ZMdzUhQMxpY_Yby8jvvJ-6okv4OKC1ysiBm1FFgchs2ynWPF7n7xQThOQey8wwQDiPSW-yVkYqOs9_gT2cANTjef0a62z1Pp6UJB4WCtGSdGf9tdrzhrpFDfy0TBcf9fj5n8B_H/s1600-h/Marcia.JPG"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 160px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 120px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5314928545263384450" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPy15R5ZMdzUhQMxpY_Yby8jvvJ-6okv4OKC1ysiBm1FFgchs2ynWPF7n7xQThOQey8wwQDiPSW-yVkYqOs9_gT2cANTjef0a62z1Pp6UJB4WCtGSdGf9tdrzhrpFDfy0TBcf9fj5n8B_H/s320/Marcia.JPG" /></a> Just wanted to call your attention to Marcia's new endeavor. She and <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjT0orobUef1vDH6Lu9qouOu4E4eeKRjKUZOeVH0uWpd-c17Co8jo6LK9VVHnQJyx7M3Xbb2bF1TuzZqEFWAaUv5DmsaiSMBMzivjRrGCJm1zj-0GSXBeYzu3G-oOrwMWSdWs4-zYGKlxDg/s1600-h/Marcia.JPG"></a>a girlfriend decided to take the plunge and set up a small shop in a new venture called Trader Bills. Its actually an upscale flea market with seperate little shops. They have really built a beautiful building and a great roofed area for outside vendors. The main building that holds about 24 booths is all filled and they are adding 4 very large areas.<br />Check out her Blog<span style="font-size:130%;"> </span><a href="http://thepaintedgift.blogspot.com/"><span style="font-size:130%;color:#993399;"><strong>"The Painted Gift".</strong></span></a>Betty "Judy" Hyrehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06282584117997359067noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5480319885793111886.post-25576192856065954322009-03-18T16:46:00.011-04:002009-05-17T13:11:49.892-04:00Arthur Evans Seminar<strong>April 18, 19 (Saturday and Sunday) </strong><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZwSdtX89Tl_vhdmUujSpA6QEzA3rqn5EycZB40d0GEGU_4FBKYAOXyERc5V0Qju5wqKMz0Pgtx7s7V8G87sDtTSGV4Q2Jo9BpwQcJIuKkFYht_Zba7WsO-Qy611xbFISIgUsp418DUwkn/s1600-h/arthurs+brass+paintin+g.jpg"><strong><img style="MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 304px; FLOAT: right; HEIGHT: 210px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5314633144350011042" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZwSdtX89Tl_vhdmUujSpA6QEzA3rqn5EycZB40d0GEGU_4FBKYAOXyERc5V0Qju5wqKMz0Pgtx7s7V8G87sDtTSGV4Q2Jo9BpwQcJIuKkFYht_Zba7WsO-Qy611xbFISIgUsp418DUwkn/s400/arthurs+brass+paintin+g.jpg" /></strong></a><br />Loudendale Community Center<br /><div><div><div><div><br /><div><span style="font-size:130%;"><strong><span style="font-size:180%;">Painting with Arthur Evans</span></strong> </span></div><div></div><div>Using Traditions Global Paints, Arthur Evans taught a still life study with emphasis on Brass. He not only displayed his original painting, but also arranged a still life display, recreating the same lighting effects. We were able to see for ourselves, exactly how the colors played among them selves. </div><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWLQOYupzX4aPeq6tuwLBVayXK7nAqE75q9hyfa0rYpfJGCiIxFVpc1x11z7fCNE4_Lf-ZZv6ZVnrsmJajsmoSL-EDwsGc0y68pYSGTGv-j-Q11bhhf_kXnSUpOzkrdpioQCHAgo497lfO/s1600-h/arthur+1.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 252px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 189px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5336191595157980722" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWLQOYupzX4aPeq6tuwLBVayXK7nAqE75q9hyfa0rYpfJGCiIxFVpc1x11z7fCNE4_Lf-ZZv6ZVnrsmJajsmoSL-EDwsGc0y68pYSGTGv-j-Q11bhhf_kXnSUpOzkrdpioQCHAgo497lfO/s400/arthur+1.jpg" /></a><br /><div>Arthur began the class with a quick demonstration. We moved with caution, as at first we thought, this is going to be green. But no, the pieces were brilliant, with wonderful reflections and a beautiful glowing metallic effect. </div><div></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxF__F_A3XQz_A47szNvKNr-xSj67DXesH30e4mJ_qEGMoK9ADTc4jm9sHnOVwN1jVG845EEzZ8kHNl6XCCZiJvC21Hcs3ZaxUHlVwC-PPFRBeBfsx0dklm_VamZGlmkAOAh2bW-WQID2f/s1600-h/arthur+painting.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 360px; FLOAT: right; HEIGHT: 184px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5336192033827003586" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxF__F_A3XQz_A47szNvKNr-xSj67DXesH30e4mJ_qEGMoK9ADTc4jm9sHnOVwN1jVG845EEzZ8kHNl6XCCZiJvC21Hcs3ZaxUHlVwC-PPFRBeBfsx0dklm_VamZGlmkAOAh2bW-WQID2f/s400/arthur+painting.jpg" /></a><br /><br /><br /><div>Arthur is a patient, articulate instructor.<br />He gives each student personal attention, answering their questions and demonstrated solutions to problems they may encountered.</div><br /><div><em><strong><span style="color:#993300;">Bravo, well done. Another fantastic workshop. </span></strong></em></div></div></div></div></div>Betty "Judy" Hyrehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06282584117997359067noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5480319885793111886.post-56514472862490404042009-03-18T11:51:00.006-04:002009-05-20T17:40:20.146-04:00Painting a Winter Scene on Glass Ornament<div><div><div><span style="font-size:130%;"><strong>March 21st</strong> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXrC3I4mE44S2fjLdVC5kysgFRB96ptKBu1i8YByf5e1rBbWaw6ZtwO593Mr8gmIBG8_H8IKSnA5jMtm0D-B0UhFpdp5kQPQ0MsPleRIFV_2ITMkwNKhZTlurU3ASlrCgetuOhFSWONyzz/s1600-h/snow+scene.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 169px; FLOAT: right; HEIGHT: 191px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5314559689467371074" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXrC3I4mE44S2fjLdVC5kysgFRB96ptKBu1i8YByf5e1rBbWaw6ZtwO593Mr8gmIBG8_H8IKSnA5jMtm0D-B0UhFpdp5kQPQ0MsPleRIFV_2ITMkwNKhZTlurU3ASlrCgetuOhFSWONyzz/s320/snow+scene.jpg" /></a></span><br /><div><strong>Cobbs Creek Missionary Baptist Church, Sod WV<br /></strong><em>taught by Shirley Crookshank<br /></em></div><div>Over the river and through the woods to a fun workshop. The facilites were nice and we had a good <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0_PJlNxzzZfJp9qV7tPlK0cgS_orJ-P03nvnUOFt4FJUpFnBpyZblND_Kxga7QjLDCl4mwf0Hq3lsoWRoKaX-5_OzSyMHbYVTjw8oBxKVrjWJqaSBVM2Y2QpAP_R1utkVYhrF-Cp5-m4v/s1600-h/shirly+inst.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 192px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 200px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5338021302775634274" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0_PJlNxzzZfJp9qV7tPlK0cgS_orJ-P03nvnUOFt4FJUpFnBpyZblND_Kxga7QjLDCl4mwf0Hq3lsoWRoKaX-5_OzSyMHbYVTjw8oBxKVrjWJqaSBVM2Y2QpAP_R1utkVYhrF-Cp5-m4v/s200/shirly+inst.jpg" /></a>turnout. The nice thing about our chapter is that we are more like a family of painters, who enjoy each others company, and are always glad to see new faces as well as each other again. </div><div><br /></div><div>Shirley's class was a little different venue for most of us, acrylics painted on frosted glass. Not all of us have acrylic paints from the tube, so Shirley was nice enough to prepare an individual pallet of colors for each of us. It's interesting that we all painted the<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7_FXUECie1O-UIqwEKOj743cMZMnwQFC8QLelXik1X5DDuazUAckcJpx-fOUPjN9DFZi-OUqc2MBaqsfIcV1C8JBo4A_Pyxf6RpfWkb_XGFhaKAxer6am0NTVDolNUBD4ALeUpsgY6XeE/s1600-h/joan+and+frnd.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 200px; FLOAT: right; HEIGHT: 190px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5338021687842279762" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7_FXUECie1O-UIqwEKOj743cMZMnwQFC8QLelXik1X5DDuazUAckcJpx-fOUPjN9DFZi-OUqc2MBaqsfIcV1C8JBo4A_Pyxf6RpfWkb_XGFhaKAxer6am0NTVDolNUBD4ALeUpsgY6XeE/s200/joan+and+frnd.jpg" /></a> same scene, but each individual had their own special touch. Shirley was nice enough to take special orders for unpainted ornaments. The girls wanted to paint others for gifts, their trees and just because they enjoyed their finished peices. Me, well, I painted mine upside down. A tassel would correct this, but I'll do it over again. It's only paint, and the time spent painting is always pleasant. </div><div><br />Lunch was great. Marlene, Helen and a few others prepared a great lunch of Taco Salad, brownies, Chips, and Shirley Via shared Birthday Cake.<br /></div><div>We really appreciate the Church allowing us to use their facilities. Everything was very nice. Thank you so much. </div><div><br /></div><div> </div></div></div></div>Betty "Judy" Hyrehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06282584117997359067noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5480319885793111886.post-3046515675960921852009-03-17T19:43:00.004-04:002009-03-17T19:55:55.083-04:00Special Class<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgnmWNNPek6J_dBBLTekzmQZYqhXCybXWOCqcaET4NQoawWaDjZKfGxY8h04ZgwRT_LxwdneInvYuY0qAXM_k8jVsbTaPfgcjo4WMxYJ_4vUq8QH1gpQ5IzqD5_0JzFuj8r0YRFaYAR_5Rw/s1600-h/pine-cone-santa.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5314308647278212402" style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 89px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 216px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgnmWNNPek6J_dBBLTekzmQZYqhXCybXWOCqcaET4NQoawWaDjZKfGxY8h04ZgwRT_LxwdneInvYuY0qAXM_k8jVsbTaPfgcjo4WMxYJ_4vUq8QH1gpQ5IzqD5_0JzFuj8r0YRFaYAR_5Rw/s320/pine-cone-santa.jpg" border="0" /></a> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgk9ycOT4JCFOkl0NXqBsg4kxYjL5xQUTv_afA5i142i35foqZE-a-23pQ6yjzCYrz3pK1dd7ku1DBAvTcgwHeZc1Cd3F-DPSBdXS5REzH_Rvgj-0x2vA7y_LZ3xWHZU3ZE9opAa-T6lTRa/s1600-h/dotties-special-class.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5314308549422235346" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 195px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgk9ycOT4JCFOkl0NXqBsg4kxYjL5xQUTv_afA5i142i35foqZE-a-23pQ6yjzCYrz3pK1dd7ku1DBAvTcgwHeZc1Cd3F-DPSBdXS5REzH_Rvgj-0x2vA7y_LZ3xWHZU3ZE9opAa-T6lTRa/s320/dotties-special-class.jpg" border="0" /></a>Dottie is always thinking of something new she can create. This time she came up with a Pinecone Santa and brought him to her February 21 class. He was just a cute as can be. The girls made quite a deal over him and talked her into teaching them how to make one of their own. Being the nice person that she is, she agreed. So, she gathered together the supplies and set up a workshop for us. Everyone was excited and had lots of fun.Betty "Judy" Hyrehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06282584117997359067noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5480319885793111886.post-24382761613112389652009-02-11T13:49:00.014-05:002009-05-20T17:49:48.481-04:00February 21, 2009 Workshop, Winfield Lions Club<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYrp8UBCWrGxFIhF-GPCaBbXa_NznTiQx9b1xgOrzBXobaGPmBpSt9oGq4I2uTNKIRrsGNjiae1mo_YQS2BOC_iC3UO6ZSVwkHCLe7z4H4QQ-1t9KrgAcPgMuRG4qnDsYJ1dQTCEfwfZTZ/s1600-h/09+SprindleSanta.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 108px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 200px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5338026605220824082" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYrp8UBCWrGxFIhF-GPCaBbXa_NznTiQx9b1xgOrzBXobaGPmBpSt9oGq4I2uTNKIRrsGNjiae1mo_YQS2BOC_iC3UO6ZSVwkHCLe7z4H4QQ-1t9KrgAcPgMuRG4qnDsYJ1dQTCEfwfZTZ/s200/09+SprindleSanta.jpg" /></a><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQq5EsEIk6f0yGlXIZAa9-WMwR2gdEibFJyE4nMSmXnOTDdwzY6LGyWRzDZJyXncaAOx3aFhecLIJOsxKSKe8oVaY6W9MxMp6xXQxMEVNWuaiGeHzeMWuOl7zjozM2a5nueeXy6VE4gfWg/s1600-h/sandy.jpg"></a><span style="font-size:130%;"><strong>Spindle Santa</strong> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwuMC2F-aOleZ3kwqH-IPyjdMBWSi3ATwMV3wPA_ZtAPHFVC46hrJ5Xxm6mASLzw9C9q0Hf2Zyw23sWtg2FERRgwj61_z7COQJX0rIvhsn_lBCebSBzfvY5MsYz8QFrbs6baunht2N3bZd/s1600-h/09+SprindleSanta.jpg"></a><br /></span>Dottie Kuhl created the project and taught the class. We all found our way to our new meeting place and had a great time. The Winfield Lions Club was a nice facility. <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwRSGzPar3RI0shzgpumwqbJG8UnOuDm3nVsdVtOsVX1RnADtFNZvPItsRy0dr8ww53CPXgO_A22WYf2sp0SrqDj4baEN1e1CxHq6SUhNt6ERTCbPfD3h2Mb-zZ_nSSFxwiZX0hQxXh5o6/s1600-h/Map-WinFld+Lns+Clb.jpg"></a>The lighting was good; all the needed facilities were there. Good parking, easy to access and a beautiful view of Kanawha River. <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5fUD3OF-xWWhePQLcKeQwhXjMXAJKgBO1nglAzHBzItnKxzmlTqjn-f9JsqI-i7v7tWaP3L34lSpQ4oRPpP51RTo_HbXesKXknhmJ74B5_OpZgs8xVFXRq50q1du150px2FitjzjiZzdz/s1600-h/sandy.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 110px; FLOAT: right; HEIGHT: 171px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5314531233712228258" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5fUD3OF-xWWhePQLcKeQwhXjMXAJKgBO1nglAzHBzItnKxzmlTqjn-f9JsqI-i7v7tWaP3L34lSpQ4oRPpP51RTo_HbXesKXknhmJ74B5_OpZgs8xVFXRq50q1du150px2FitjzjiZzdz/s320/sandy.jpg" /></a><br /><br />The Spindle Santa looked like a great deal of work, but was quite simple. We took a short cut and used a mold that Dottie had created for his face. I think everyone finished her Santa Spindle Ornament.<br />We had a great time painting and helped Sandy celebrate her Birthday with a Birthday Cake<br /><br />Betty Hyre had surfaces available for the Mound Show. If you finished any bring them to the March Meeting and inspire us.<br /><span style="color:#333333;">Also Pictured are the directions to the Winfield Lions Clubs Hall,</span></div>Betty "Judy" Hyrehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06282584117997359067noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5480319885793111886.post-88410763121136359902009-01-27T15:55:00.017-05:002009-02-01T15:53:49.639-05:00A Tea Party and a Annual Business Meeting.<div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhy6J5pLf_ZTNy_G0GhJesyUUXRQWskbaflYpkGuBndsoMV-6VifDKcp9PLsWlih2kVuO6_n75NWUcq4q-BemCd2hLpridO782A6TXeXbsZRRQjJCA4SRQ2zuy5KMWGPOLPHYlOoyvn_dIA/s1600-h/tea+cups.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5297934812889078306" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 238px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 236px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhy6J5pLf_ZTNy_G0GhJesyUUXRQWskbaflYpkGuBndsoMV-6VifDKcp9PLsWlih2kVuO6_n75NWUcq4q-BemCd2hLpridO782A6TXeXbsZRRQjJCA4SRQ2zuy5KMWGPOLPHYlOoyvn_dIA/s400/tea+cups.jpg" border="0" /></a>It was so nice, lots of varieties of tea served in beautiful TeaCups, nice little sandwiches, bread pudding and a variety of deserts. But, most important was planning of our New Year with others who love to paint and talk about painting. Some of our members came along way for this meeting, 3 came from Kentucky, and 2 new members traveled from Beckley and Rubert, West Virginia.<br />Our new President, Marlene Grubs <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKrT-vXQ3NNci2WcxtFij5pEBlPY7hxgHeo37NqMZ0IV9C8x_KxMDh9bP3UAH61Ogeh6ATGRnVPnrafpf5VEI4m1aWmOnzzSC50RR0Qvy6Zz6L_OBqimkC3hNg09sirs4rqKpmV9TaS2kZ/s1600-h/food-sm.jpg"></a>presided over the meeting, our new officers were introduced, and are looking forward to a very busy year. Our new schedule is posted on the left hand side of this page. We will have seven workshops and three seminars. We have a great year planned, with many different mediums.<br />Wow, we will have a lots of fun and lots of interesting things to share and talk about.</div>Betty "Judy" Hyrehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06282584117997359067noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5480319885793111886.post-88381251771027477802009-01-06T21:11:00.010-05:002009-01-07T15:19:55.774-05:002009 Annual Business Meeting "Tea Party"<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjIjOaqqzbuP1_eXYdfzsQQ_hEzJCR8dVe1LlddhW-XZ4WZIYofw8MhTqIBM9lW-_yrOHbHEUK1Bqm3JWWgO9hyGKF1YdBDfqdl9cUafADJhAGduVcIAr3Jn6t3vR2vqoAlyJkoIMWh2jWe/s1600-h/aeteatime.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5288648665799631106" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 281px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 164px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjIjOaqqzbuP1_eXYdfzsQQ_hEzJCR8dVe1LlddhW-XZ4WZIYofw8MhTqIBM9lW-_yrOHbHEUK1Bqm3JWWgO9hyGKF1YdBDfqdl9cUafADJhAGduVcIAr3Jn6t3vR2vqoAlyJkoIMWh2jWe/s400/aeteatime.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div>by "KVDA President" Marlene Grubbs<br /><div><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7agjHazYAKrXB9D9gOWlPpWVsPJs4oIwm_YFwjdOKx3zA6a7wfphgVUnoS2VuxLeST2fG2FeKavPs0t72ScSKAFgax32yzfFM1gVCJJtOJfpOrCQn_iq-g9Wj-NFbaMZjAhHxZu6e8eV2/s1600-h/tea_time.jpg"></a>We made it through another year! Isn’t it wonderful to be alive and well? We are going into this New Year making plans for our KVDA Members.<br />We will be having a "Tea Party" at the January Business Meeting. The meeting will be held at the Dunbar 1st Church of God on Saturday, January 17 from 9:00 a.m. until all items of business has been covered. Board Members will furnish Tea and Desserts for all members.<br />Some items we will be addressing are:<br />1 – National Teachers for 2009.<br />2. Local members will submit painting projects they are willing to teach during the 2009 year. Dates will be decided for the various projects and members will sign up for the classes they are interested in taking.<br />3. Suggestions for 2010 National Teachers will be appreciated<br />4. Suggestions for 2009 Community Service projects<br />5. Location for 2009 meetings<br />6. Discuss Web Page<br />7. "Show and Tell" share your art projects or adventure<br />8. Mound Show<br />9 Christmas Party<br />10. Discuss any other items of business brought up during the meeting.<br />Everyone come prepared for a caring and sharing experience. Bring your artwork and any new and exciting ideas you may have. We need to put our thinking hats on so we can address all the items of business. It is a good thing we are feeding everyone so you will have enough energy to finish the meeting.<br /><br />This meeting is one of the best we have all year, because everyone gets to eat, visit and voice their opinions and concerns. We have a wonderful group of ladies and it is so much fun just getting together.<br /><br />Respectfully your President<br />Marlene Grubbs</div><br /><div><em>"Tea Time" Painting by Arthur Evans</em></div></div>Betty "Judy" Hyrehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06282584117997359067noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5480319885793111886.post-14849301591946728922009-01-06T09:37:00.004-05:002009-01-07T08:56:45.071-05:002008 KVDA Christmas Luncheon<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi93riBUrLhTwiWyGfNdpNzWCnrHaVPwdhJem9hWSRNHNFB-iO5PiPViEawerhkhpny-XevrGf-QvwLptBUwusMIMrPSk46Xv4OSdtjZRwWIOQBYH9PtmK2dXdl0U6BR9I-45q1oob5O3pf/s1600-h/cut+gourd+wt+tree.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5288191465939064034" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 129px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 180px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi93riBUrLhTwiWyGfNdpNzWCnrHaVPwdhJem9hWSRNHNFB-iO5PiPViEawerhkhpny-XevrGf-QvwLptBUwusMIMrPSk46Xv4OSdtjZRwWIOQBYH9PtmK2dXdl0U6BR9I-45q1oob5O3pf/s320/cut+gourd+wt+tree.jpg" border="0" /></a>by Shirley Via<br />Many thanks to Marlene, Helen, Dottie, Hazel and Betty for all they’re hard work in making our Christmas Luncheon a great success (sorry if I left anyone out I'm doing this from memory). Each year I say this is the best luncheon ever and this year was no exception. The painted pieces were gorgeous and there were so many other prizes given out, no one left empty handed. Better than all the gifts was the opportunity to visit with everyone and seeing several people I had not seen for a while. The weeks following the luncheon are so busy with baking, shopping<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjw0Y_lgIZZXXJW8u_7Hn_Hpr9cGeur3S2veIaGsEEd-QqVh-2d0Y-QmauuUYqRyeY53gqDoCGuz61gWYDdnw2GN-sbTkfetmrnnyWwc5LEeSHOvH0OXbG2lA02YX1MeOD8Hn9gty9Odz1f/s1600-h/cut-gourd-wt-tree.jpg"></a> and all the others things we do to prepare for Christmas, its nice to have that one Saturday to spend with friends that have the same love, painting. See you all at the January meeting.Betty "Judy" Hyrehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06282584117997359067noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5480319885793111886.post-50708720586106872022009-01-05T16:38:00.006-05:002009-01-05T17:49:01.437-05:00Two Part Seminar, October 10-11, November 7-8, 2008taught by Traditions Heritage Artist Gabriele Hunter<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-vPnywPHLamBmnN4u2kN9vaCsPqEqez5fIjwmCH4uEzTqxI6pPIwPunREKjoGRqADBTv1TaOc9NGsSCKmFtOyASkWIHz4rp9VeovXVnK-GH_2PTSamOUb7LqgmJy2mKH395sh9JwcWbWr/s1600-h/dutchmignonweb.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5287933597389599730" style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 136px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 181px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-vPnywPHLamBmnN4u2kN9vaCsPqEqez5fIjwmCH4uEzTqxI6pPIwPunREKjoGRqADBTv1TaOc9NGsSCKmFtOyASkWIHz4rp9VeovXVnK-GH_2PTSamOUb7LqgmJy2mKH395sh9JwcWbWr/s200/dutchmignonweb.jpg" border="0" /></a> <div><div><div><div>This was a very intense study of the Historical Dutch <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVmAB4eGXPruqPGE8Jm1MkzGjy3OdNy42PHY_59npNMr_ydy-VRVXIcoeIJ5ECxX2QbVcb-1R3tT5DR07ugHWplGySygCsyAt16hyphenhyphenGAdLKauS7CZla426sRg6mD9lPEur6JdElCtbBj4Mq/s1600-h/dutchmignonweb.jpg"></a>Floral technique. During the first session class members created a Grisallie Image of a design created by David Jansen. In the second session she showed how to bring <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpUDDjOZ-29XbCw7jSiw-I6Qlq96kqvh5E4RGxAzaTAv2BHZz3xKKxk2vYUsDLWHJNEsZTRSKUXZbiBiGWQDcBk0zlI1uAKencvIsP-hxqJdg9QQfQbyAMnjzy0ubdV6J7kaI_Rr04yt4s/s1600-h/hazel.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5287937124075347090" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 129px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 108px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpUDDjOZ-29XbCw7jSiw-I6Qlq96kqvh5E4RGxAzaTAv2BHZz3xKKxk2vYUsDLWHJNEsZTRSKUXZbiBiGWQDcBk0zlI1uAKencvIsP-hxqJdg9QQfQbyAMnjzy0ubdV6J7kaI_Rr04yt4s/s200/hazel.jpg" border="0" /></a>the design back to life, by glazing in the various colors. </div><div>Gaby’s classes are always well planned and very informative. She is very generous in sharing her knowledge of the history and technique involved in her projects.</div></div></div></div>Betty "Judy" Hyrehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06282584117997359067noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5480319885793111886.post-12292080642204222762008-09-26T00:00:00.011-04:002009-01-07T08:53:53.715-05:00KVDA September Workshoptaught by Marcia Vanover<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJnd_FLKu7hdq8SSht8bL14qnIKMdv8EoYBk56evFfao-718NBZxukVveiYOzxvnqxKOKk7SvYo65EBPLT56eDBmjrtFUpLssh9_fIpT-0TmuYpfmNYeGMtGzqMD3iUsaJuQ3gjC0AqEJw/s1600-h/marcia.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5287901339997508466" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 96px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 133px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJnd_FLKu7hdq8SSht8bL14qnIKMdv8EoYBk56evFfao-718NBZxukVveiYOzxvnqxKOKk7SvYo65EBPLT56eDBmjrtFUpLssh9_fIpT-0TmuYpfmNYeGMtGzqMD3iUsaJuQ3gjC0AqEJw/s200/marcia.jpg" border="0" /></a>Marcia bubbles with enthusiasm and clever ideas. This workshop was a wonderful way to <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhv4wzDbT4BgsY1d2VOwN3zlSaU1FfDpCfYm0m1H4lRA41dhj5e5uyC4QbgVhlExCVw3UKfjfrMzOklsgdP_oaFHgCjX5ruOsTLe3Gh742k61faZQbzOIyLYT4CuToGYrafhj-5QR_Mishi/s1600-h/marcia.jpg"></a>paint a surface that will give you years of enjoyable use. <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhljOxD5zNCCiMKPCpIBELv2wHJKqxgnITv2W6WwpQnafI0KTIZ5r0ABpN3WFCJIvooc5wuRpjDTMbdABSKvyufM1N4Pw06ARwCBTnBc94tWIscFQBghqTRhzJStxvcToimB-ZMyEDC-8w7/s1600-h/marc-wrk-shp.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5287901476334558946" style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 176px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 124px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhljOxD5zNCCiMKPCpIBELv2wHJKqxgnITv2W6WwpQnafI0KTIZ5r0ABpN3WFCJIvooc5wuRpjDTMbdABSKvyufM1N4Pw06ARwCBTnBc94tWIscFQBghqTRhzJStxvcToimB-ZMyEDC-8w7/s200/marc-wrk-shp.jpg" border="0" /></a>The note book surface was painted in the "Rosemary West style". Not only did students learn a new technique, but they also acquired a beautiful binder that will serve to store, organize and display your works in progress. Wow! Isn’t this the original purpose of Decorative Painting, making everyday utilitarian surfaces beauty?Betty "Judy" Hyrehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06282584117997359067noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5480319885793111886.post-33206406261082710852008-05-21T17:41:00.010-04:002009-01-07T08:54:43.032-05:00Virginia Nesselrotte June ClassBetty Caithness Keepsake Box <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjnW42NVEAdbeq3MUnIyxyPivU2M1PciyFNcdDfuJHeJIp7RhH4ORZpJl5049JUvJPUCNdmLK6WFgvDPl2PujSHu1RVnbii-T58Cf6cElqE2h4JFruudLapGbe0xCuPn6Wm1-qo0eycRy9g/s1600-h/caithness+keepbx.jpeg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5202950350134818674" style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 165px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 95px" height="183" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjnW42NVEAdbeq3MUnIyxyPivU2M1PciyFNcdDfuJHeJIp7RhH4ORZpJl5049JUvJPUCNdmLK6WFgvDPl2PujSHu1RVnbii-T58Cf6cElqE2h4JFruudLapGbe0xCuPn6Wm1-qo0eycRy9g/s320/caithness+keepbx.jpeg" width="231" border="0" /></a><br />Taught by Virginia Nesselrotte<br /><div><div><div><div><div><span style="font-size:85%;">June 20, 21 Workshop</span><span style="font-size:85%;"><br />by Marlene Grubbs<br />Members of KVDA that signed up and attended the two-day class on June 16 and 17 had a good painting experience. She presented a small box painted in the Betty Caithness style. Some of the people who attended ordered the box from Virginia, while others chose their own surface for the project. No one did the scene smaller, but many attendees increased the size of the pattern to do bigger pieces.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-QFQ2Tu2HuOd3_ani58G5dW0KDVrZ_YX0uUfaUx40AgC5VZPp6eTsDcaWUPW1s6A7be2GAxKuh9JMchjEkswFzjJAgouzNChQwF9oxwfMaiiDef76nNRDftk1zGbW8E3WrxSMyVEYELV4/s1600-h/jennyworkshop1.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5250178266913189746" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 193px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 136px" height="113" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-QFQ2Tu2HuOd3_ani58G5dW0KDVrZ_YX0uUfaUx40AgC5VZPp6eTsDcaWUPW1s6A7be2GAxKuh9JMchjEkswFzjJAgouzNChQwF9oxwfMaiiDef76nNRDftk1zGbW8E3WrxSMyVEYELV4/s320/jennyworkshop1.jpg" width="166" border="0" /></a>The background treatment that is done with this painting style gives the entire painting a soft appearance. The other unique aspect of this project was the wrap around landscape <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhI7a4aBj5m13Y0NutyI-fAPQYIhycRyE1E9u8aVnMDVUDmH_5wBdcWExcG-NIRPabrCXGb4-ze4QBqzFS6rzEJ18zpqByvOmj1HR1oY9rBE718RlyW01DC9gUkvqSWLr33OM5Gb4W4Xlki/s1600-h/jenwekshp2.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5250178572658798626" style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhI7a4aBj5m13Y0NutyI-fAPQYIhycRyE1E9u8aVnMDVUDmH_5wBdcWExcG-NIRPabrCXGb4-ze4QBqzFS6rzEJ18zpqByvOmj1HR1oY9rBE718RlyW01DC9gUkvqSWLr33OM5Gb4W4Xlki/s320/jenwekshp2.jpg" border="0" /></a>that encircled the sides of the box. Each side had a different scene, but each flowed into the other, making a continu<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4I7dyDXliobU_de8pknXwNBQ07o7p954006DWVHIeZ6lk0MDHgEv5fg41Xczax6MSTdfpD0wATrmGT1aBJygV5Yrfp8XByi1Hm0mv3sF8ibxKaKg-tEyjn97TSZIsizhQi1OqFTQm-QRS/s1600-h/jennyworkshop1.jpg"></a>ous panorama. After all the acrylic painting was completed, oil rouging was applied to intensify the colors. Most people finished the top and some of the sides. The attendees who stayed for both days got their project completed. Several people painted the scene on a memory box as well as their project. The painting, the visiting, and the sharing of ideas made for a very pleasant experience. A good time was had by all. </span></div></div></div></div></div>Betty "Judy" Hyrehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06282584117997359067noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5480319885793111886.post-7783111288720280112008-05-21T14:26:00.013-04:002009-01-04T11:56:10.882-05:00Mina McLean Teaches Water Color<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhD7oiggvXS4FXjKvkH7FUOWCaUMrE4bc-rEjxbzlFAkJPZCDlccZjgdGtfb9zg5mme4rUsjz-m6Nw-Uje_BIgQOfOOqSS0uG4EIckjHQd2B9YI3Dd-nvsZj9WGpg72FHmTtLGhEnzc8nrT/s1600-h/lillys.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5250169692693098354" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhD7oiggvXS4FXjKvkH7FUOWCaUMrE4bc-rEjxbzlFAkJPZCDlccZjgdGtfb9zg5mme4rUsjz-m6Nw-Uje_BIgQOfOOqSS0uG4EIckjHQd2B9YI3Dd-nvsZj9WGpg72FHmTtLGhEnzc8nrT/s320/lillys.jpg" border="0" /></a> One of the most admirable <a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_N-_4Ec5YZts/SDRvsOvHt0I/AAAAAAAABoA/2z8O8qDDgww/s1600-h/lillys.jpg"></a>attributes of our club is the enthusiasm members show exploring new techniques and mediums. Who better to guide us than Mina. She used acrylic paints and a medium that allows you to use them as if they were water color. <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdbLvQMFO1AUZYlW1xG12NpK4giUN5s1em08nAwOU_HAI6-b1-jVKntxDo554xdXHj-GwIGdhrKn72rBQFna8LUdVLleGfBNiQZ59psnoJwIVPONReDVogrIzAlOPGN6-Wh286kIXWyv8S/s1600-h/mina+ann+sm.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5202906464158988114" style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; CURSOR: hand" height="170" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdbLvQMFO1AUZYlW1xG12NpK4giUN5s1em08nAwOU_HAI6-b1-jVKntxDo554xdXHj-GwIGdhrKn72rBQFna8LUdVLleGfBNiQZ59psnoJwIVPONReDVogrIzAlOPGN6-Wh286kIXWyv8S/s320/mina+ann+sm.jpg" width="201" border="0" /></a>On Saturday, May 10, we had a great turn out, and as always we were excited to paint together again. The experience was so delightful, that I'm sure some of our members will go home and experiment with this new medium.<br /><br /><p align="left"> Thanks Mina, you are a delightful lady and gifted teacher. </p>Betty "Judy" Hyrehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06282584117997359067noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5480319885793111886.post-35068675088086596752008-05-10T19:53:00.007-04:002009-01-04T11:56:26.639-05:00Peggy Harris April Seminar<div align="left"><span style="font-size:85%;"><em>by Marcia Vanover</em></span><br />Well a few words will not suffice as to what a wonderful<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizDL5_zpBKm7wISmintaa8gm81iu8RYL_itbvVKq1BmEKYlka2DgdWeIi8WiRXvTwpplCiKUtfpF7R4SuzB-m2PP9sI6efgd6BWF0HaFAdFiMS8gCmPr5QkV9KzYs-bmyRl_zw-tr1CVAy/s1600-h/peggy-group.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5198903756075610258" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 345px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 148px" height="162" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizDL5_zpBKm7wISmintaa8gm81iu8RYL_itbvVKq1BmEKYlka2DgdWeIi8WiRXvTwpplCiKUtfpF7R4SuzB-m2PP9sI6efgd6BWF0HaFAdFiMS8gCmPr5QkV9KzYs-bmyRl_zw-tr1CVAy/s320/peggy-group.jpg" width="336" border="0" /></a> time that was had by all. Fantastic, stupendous, are just a few words that could be used to describe Peggy as a teacher, painter, and person, oh and adorable too. Her method of making us believe we could push and pull those<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBb2TzkDDGDCjodpnuMpb_llieAbouuf19M5UphYHDu3KBzRTTeNyx9u5Nxt4AJsKb4HPv5sslDU_vsrQ333EgPv-xQ8dxgKeX7X3IfkVJp3ofQy7cEkwdx-7ACS-J1gnGtKFIEl1eRr1l/s1600-h/5inpeggy-group.jpg"></a> brushes and her constant reminding us "gel on first" brought out some wonderful pieces by all.....well almost all! I flunked fireflies! Had to wipe off those little buggers many times before I got one right. Peggy has a very laid back and gentle way of bringing out the best in everyone, until she got to mine......She smiled and told me I had my own little way of painting. Sigh......it was sad to see the wonderful weekend end and to say goodbye to Bob her husband, who handled all the products, such a gentle patient man......and to Peggy for her great teaching and bringing about such a great friendship bonding time for all. </div><div align="center"><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmtrXvIXS8jTFQrXOY9256Hf61dw-xYlE6b6hVVhAlAXHEM6IU3sn22jnRXZkF0XxzTe6cR7YjvQ0Q_5efaUm4hLH15-GdkkGSuRTaEC143aWlxv3GTgpj36WbJWAyBpL6-1CfHTHqSfmi/s1600-h/membx+helen.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5250170157617689698" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmtrXvIXS8jTFQrXOY9256Hf61dw-xYlE6b6hVVhAlAXHEM6IU3sn22jnRXZkF0XxzTe6cR7YjvQ0Q_5efaUm4hLH15-GdkkGSuRTaEC143aWlxv3GTgpj36WbJWAyBpL6-1CfHTHqSfmi/s320/membx+helen.jpg" border="0" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3Ceupj_YgsV6hvLILTtsN_hSoaOXD6M0wXzvWxxOmbpgzr44F8IOe0AmgLHpVi9Wm2qYTOdOj34GdyuR6xdQVVhdayfsSg993PzDo9NZCh9t1Vw_I7f40aLwTTtts_3rKz82nUtH9ZJoB/s1600-h/Membx+rosetta.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5250171039252273954" style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3Ceupj_YgsV6hvLILTtsN_hSoaOXD6M0wXzvWxxOmbpgzr44F8IOe0AmgLHpVi9Wm2qYTOdOj34GdyuR6xdQVVhdayfsSg993PzDo9NZCh9t1Vw_I7f40aLwTTtts_3rKz82nUtH9ZJoB/s320/Membx+rosetta.jpg" border="0" /></a><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5250170475063984002" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGVCljVVMEP7UecwL2xIGHXfh24ROdAnU-QVhBq3ra3m3K4a3hZ-XqpiMSVM7-iNtaj3pJCGMxrcu_uR-IZBu0wwY52bBJNFHFr2chk4leCdleNt3nZvOTnk9bk8kMm3iDgNZbaXmYpxRQ/s320/membx+marlene.jpg" border="0" />Some of our members decided to use this Seminar as an opportunity to work<br />on their 2008 Memory Boxes. What a nice way to jumpstart your community service project. </div>Betty "Judy" Hyrehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06282584117997359067noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5480319885793111886.post-7247648415015609272008-05-10T19:45:00.001-04:002009-01-04T11:55:06.060-05:00March Grisaille Workshop with Hazel Small<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgaACfb8Yl3-nbvF-ZBD6eG8D4DGFgqe77mRmlKmSdHqjPy00TfTkzE2xMV7w5dWzQqy3-t7__HnvhyRGVXlEXrvXAgJS70stGcWKsA2JL3qSLxFKaA3ExvZvARn48M80WNdxlaRIZb-rNh/s1600-h/hazel.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5198900603569614946" style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgaACfb8Yl3-nbvF-ZBD6eG8D4DGFgqe77mRmlKmSdHqjPy00TfTkzE2xMV7w5dWzQqy3-t7__HnvhyRGVXlEXrvXAgJS70stGcWKsA2JL3qSLxFKaA3ExvZvARn48M80WNdxlaRIZb-rNh/s200/hazel.jpg" border="0" /></a> <span style="font-size:85%;"><em>by Shirley Via</em></span><br />Hazel taught her own design in Grisaille. It was an old window with a bird sitting on a broken windowpane. We first painted everything in shades of gray and then Hazel provided the oils to add color. The color is added as a wash and only takes minutes to go from a gray and white painting to a colored one. Hazel is a wonderful and very talented teacher and she is always willing to share her knowledge. I have enjoyed all her classes and am looking forward to taking another class with her.Betty "Judy" Hyrehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06282584117997359067noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5480319885793111886.post-32505741954821806802008-05-10T15:15:00.000-04:002009-01-04T11:58:25.685-05:00Painting with Sue Pruette MDA<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHB3Z343Of4iI4j8R-upbO70y9iV0E5N8jtnxfdtqEv6l5SfAbmQXCgCrmsZ5DB89KiKy4uNB6b10bBS9VPR3O9NJYoYrJDIU7A_SEcfH90znjOoo3ebAAELVBTWVv9xHbMsFjurOSZfYS/s1600-h/suepruette.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5198836153290371122" style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; CURSOR: hand" height="208" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHB3Z343Of4iI4j8R-upbO70y9iV0E5N8jtnxfdtqEv6l5SfAbmQXCgCrmsZ5DB89KiKy4uNB6b10bBS9VPR3O9NJYoYrJDIU7A_SEcfH90znjOoo3ebAAELVBTWVv9xHbMsFjurOSZfYS/s320/suepruette.JPG" width="301" border="0" /></a><span style="font-size:85%;"><em>by Hazel Small</em></span><br />What a great learning experience with painters from as far away as Colorado, Washington D.C., Ohio, Virginia and three KVDA members. There was not an empty seat in Gaby Hunter’s Studio.<br />We practiced proper execution of strokes, spacing, and various topics as color, color mixing, harmony, value, intensity, composition, focal points, warm and cool colors, reflected light , background color, and how they work to create a painting.<br />To help us understand the certification judging process, Sue gave us an overview of what the judges are looking for in a passing entry, and how they set the standards for each set of scores. The highlight was when we were in the judge’s seat and in teams of two judged Sue and Gaby's entries using actual scoring sheets.What a fabulous week, learning, making new friends while enjoying old ones, and painting, painting, painting.<br />Thank you GabyBetty "Judy" Hyrehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06282584117997359067noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5480319885793111886.post-27843242294115849392008-05-09T19:32:00.001-04:002009-01-04T11:56:39.759-05:00February, Painting With Dottie Kuhl<em><span style="font-size:85%;">by Mina McLean</span></em><br />We had a wonderful February <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxVH3y4r0EdVq6KURcCqpeYujG6qmFIPMI7WNAG8ogsEonsOu8FA9C2fNjvQ-8QMFpaXZUx1SOq7E1P0gK29yKtbWZHeT7TuQrGN3yvufg3z6PhJA64iwKZyj76R3n6mV8BmaxVEUSC0Hm/s1600-h/gord+bunn.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5198525944982450162" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 208px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 164px" height="195" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxVH3y4r0EdVq6KURcCqpeYujG6qmFIPMI7WNAG8ogsEonsOu8FA9C2fNjvQ-8QMFpaXZUx1SOq7E1P0gK29yKtbWZHeT7TuQrGN3yvufg3z6PhJA64iwKZyj76R3n6mV8BmaxVEUSC0Hm/s320/gord+bunn.jpg" width="248" border="0" /></a>Workshop. Dottie Kuhl is always professionally prepared and ready to go. She is an excellent teacher, with great knowledge and genuine concern that everyone. Everyone gets all the help they need to complete a great project. We had a good attendance, and everyone had a great time with lots of laughter. Painting and laughter, it doesn't get any better.<br />We did a rabbit head sculpted on an egg gourd. Her name is Violet; she has a rather prissy attitude while being all decked out for Easter.Betty "Judy" Hyrehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06282584117997359067noreply@blogger.com0