WHAL Newsletter

WHAL MAY MEETING

Join the fun!

Thursday, May 20, 2010,

7:00-9:30 pm meeting of WHAL

Meeting location and directions

Bring your sketch pad and drawing tools to the WHAL meeting on Thursday, May 20th and join fellow art league members for refreshments and one of the following drawing activities after the short business meeting:

Still Life: Multiple arrangements of interesting objects will be provided for you to sketch.

Plein Air: Capture local areas of interests around Sharon Church and the Community Center. This will be the first of many plein air sessions planned in the area during the summer months. Learn more at the meeting.

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It’s Been My Pleasure !

When I accepted the “Pen” from Nancy Bush a number of years ago, it wasn’t with the idea that I would be writing the WHAL newsletter for as long as I have. It turned into my contribution to the league and also was a way to keep in touch with the art scene.

Now it is time to pass the “Pen” and allow someone else the pleasure. It’s been interesting, enlightening, enjoyable, and much more. I’m thankful that I had this opportunity.

So if you have a desire to learn, write and inform…step up and take the “Pen”. I will hand it off lovingly, as it was handed to me.

Please contact Kim Iyer, kimiyer@comcast.net if you are interested in becoming the next keeper of the “Pen”.

With Fondest Regards, Connie Serapiglia

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Open Drawing Session With Model !

www.southartspgh.com

SOUTH ARTS: Figure Sessions Starting May 11th. Figure drawing sessions with a nude model will start being held in the Gallery on

Tuesday's May 11, 18, 25, June 1, 8, 15, 22, 29. $10.00 Donation, pay as you go at the sessions.7 to 9 p.m. These are open sessions with no instruction. Work in any medium you choose. Historic Schoolhouse, 2600 South Park Road, Bethel Park, PA 15102.

Open Portrait & Figure Sessions!

Portrait & Figure Drawing/Painting Sessions at Historic Schoolhouse, 2600 South Park Road, Bethel Park, PA 15102

The human anatomy is a very exciting subject to draw and paint. It has been said that if one can master the human figure, one can draw anything. So if you are passionate about learning how to draw the human body, specifically the face, then you will find these sessions helpful. A model will hold the same clothed or costumed pose for three hours for you to draw or paint. Saturday's, May 22, 29, June 5, 12, 1:00 - 4:00 p.m. $12.00 pay at each session.

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Daniel Jimick in Westmoreland Show!

Congratulations to Daniel Jimick who has received notice that one of his hand-colored linocuts “Still Life with Two El Grecos” was selected for inclusion in The Westmoreland Museum of American Art's Juried Biennial show.

The show runs June 6 to July 4 with an opening reception (to which all are invited) on Saturday, June 5, from 6:30 to 8:30 pm.

The Westmoreland is located at

221 N. Main St.

Greensburg, PA 15601.

For more information visit: www.wmuseumaa.org

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Newsletter Deadlines

Newsletter newsletter articles and announcements are due the 1st of every month for publication in that month's newsletter. WHAL publishes their newsletter during the months of September through May.

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WHAL makes print!

Kiley Brady from the Allegheny West Magazine is doing an article on WHAL for their May issue. Along with WHAL, the article showcases the Sewickley Spring Gallery Walk that was held in April and focuses on Moon-Area topics and residents. Be sure to pick up a copy of the May issue of the Allegheny West Magazine or visit their website.

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With Well Known Local Artists

Learn techniques from master artists at

The Riverside Inn!

William Vrscak, Watercolor

May 22-24 (weekend)

Sept. 25-27 (weekend)

Linda Wallen, Van Gogh's Techniques

August 7-9 (weekend)

Kathryn Galey, Watercolors

September 18-20

William Wentz, Watercolor Landscapes & Still-life

October 16-18

Anna Tomczak, Antique Photo Print Processes

July 31-Aug 2

The Riverside Inn

One Fountain Ave.

Cambridge Springs, PA 16403

1-800-964-5173 or 814-398-4645

info@therriversideinn.com

www.theriversideinn.com

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Pittsburgh Watercolor Society Show!

Show Dates: May 2 to June 6

Opening: May 2, 2010, 1-4 p.m.

Location: Sim Cha’s Gallery

1735 E. Carson St. (South Side)

Pittsburgh 15203, 412-421-3369

For more information visit: www.pittsburghwatercolorsociety.com

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Paint the Countryside!

Saturday May 15 and Sunday May 16

9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Come paint the New Wilmington countryside with internationally known artist, Tom McNickle. Cost is $50 per day. Sign up for one or both days in advance.

Call 724-946-8460 or e-mail janimcnickle@comcast.net for more information and if you need directions.

Meet at the studio.

Bring what you’ll need for the field: paints, jacket, chair, umbrella, packed lunch, etc. Hot and cold beverages provided at the studio.

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With Lou Schrieber and Friends!

Join Lou Schrieber for a Sunday afternoon of music and art. Also included: Ron Bosetti, Baritone Sax; Philip Salvato, Bass; Debbie Weible, Drums; Johnny Van , Tenor Sax; Mike Plasket, Vocals.

Starting time 2:30, Cost at door $10.00

Upcoming concert series schedule:

June 20th The Lee Robinson Quartet

July 18th Robbie Klein and Friends

Aug 15th The Joe DeFazio Trio

Sept 19th The Jerry and Louis Lucarelli Quintet

“Third Street Jazz Ensemble” First Friday Summer Jazz Series

June 5th - July 2nd - Aug 6th

Cost at door $10.00

From 8:00 – 11:00 pm

3rd Street Gallery/ 220 Third Street Carnegie, Pa 15106

Phone: 412-276-5233 www.3rdstreetgallery.net

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By Sennelier!

As advertised in American Artist Magazine (June 2010) Sennelier is launching a new line of acrylic paints. They will send a free tube of “acrylique” paint to anyone who sends an e-mail request to info@savoirfaire.com or calls at 1-800-Savoir-Faire at 1-800-332-4660.

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