"I don`t know about all of you, but with the snow and dried grass

March 2013
Volume 2, Issue 21
"This is what I think art is and what I demand of it: that it pull everyone in, that it show one person another's most intimate
thoughts and feelings, that it throw open the window of the soul." (Felix Mendelssohn)
"I don't know about all of you, but with the
snow and dried grass everywhere I'm
about tired of seeing just white and
brown... I need some color!! This month at
Arctic Rose Gallery, we have all the colors
of the rainbow on our show walls. Stop in
and enjoy originals and prints from our
ARAC artists showing off their skills with
the color wheel, in all forms of subject
matter from animals to scenics, florals to
abstracts. If you can't make it in on April
4th, the show will be hanging all month.
And don't forget, if you are a Select
Customer, you'll receive 10% off all
purchases- that includes show art. And
Select Customers also get 5% off any
framing- what a deal for our loyal
fans... Happy Spring everyone! Don't
forget to check out our website at arcticrose-art-center.com and look in the menu
line for "Spring Selections" and "Mother's
Day Selections" - artful inspirations we've
pulled together to make it easy for you to
order some great Alaskan art!" - Jana
Latham
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Artist Profile: Laurie Cartwright
New Monthly Feature - We will profile one of our
talented artists each month for you.
My parents returned to Alaska in 1964 after the “Big earthquake” as my dad was a
plumber and there was lots of work to be had. I started in 1st grade that winter at
Nunaka Valley Elementary School.
All my growing up years were spent in Anchorage Alaska when it was still a small
town and kids were free to roam the streets and woods without worries other than
the wildlife. I spent as much time as I could out in the wilderness whether on
horseback or just hiking and roaming in the woods. I learned to love the wildlife and
beauty around me.
By the time I finished with high school Anchorage had changed. I left and moved to
the small village of Talkeetna, Alaska where I met my wonderful husband
Jesse. We have lived and loved in this little village for 35+ wonderful
years.
From the time I was a small girl I have had a special love for animals and I
have attempted to portray them in many different mediums.
I started doing stained glass in the late 70’s, drawing my own patterns,
and continued until early arthritis in my right hand forced me to give it up.
After surgery on my thumb to remove a bone and a year recovery to get
my hand back I began to search for ways to express my art again. I took
up the weaving of grass baskets but it soon became apparent that the
arthritis in my other hand would not let me continue to pursue that medium.
In November of 2010 I was invited to a pastel class by a friend. I told her “I was not that kind of artist, I can’t draw” she
talked me into it anyways. When I picked up my first pastel, I found a medium that allowed me to portray animals and
the beauty around me in the way that I have always desired. I found my passion. I am still amazed and pleased by the
gift that God has given me.
I hope that my art conveys some of the beauty of the wonderful creatures
and world around us.
I participated in the 2012 Art show at the Alaska State Fair where I
received first and second place ribbons. I also donated 3 framed prints to
the 2014 KAKM Art Showcase auction which sold as a group. I also had a
painting in the 2012 Raven Show at Arctic Raven gallery
I have few prints for sale in
Wasilla at the Town Square Art
Gallery. I will also have my work
available for sale in Talkeetna at the Dancing Leaf Gallery and Denali
Images Gallery for the summer.
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Volume 2, Issue 21
ARAC Directing Members
Jana Latham
Jon & Jona Van Zyle
Kurt & Donna Jacobson
Bethanna Bennett
WHAT OUR DIRECTING MEMBERS ARE UP TO:
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Kurt Jacobson: “ Painted and donated the painting I did at Blaines Art Supply to the
Helping Hands for Nepal Charity. It will be auctioned off this month, a silent auction at
Blaines. Working on a series of paintings for a One Man Show in August at Arctic Rose
Gallery & Art Center.”
“The Blessing” by Kurt Jacobson
Donna Jacobson: "April Showers
Brings May Flowers "Colorful vintage
"Ball" Mason Jar sets! Pick between
vintage blue or green
glass, a top for flowers or
a drinking straw, and your
choice of a cute crocheted
jar cozie.
Jana Latham: “I have fallen
in love with alcohol inks, and
it's been a whirlwind
romance. I have taken two
classes at Blaine's given by
the talented Francine Dufour
Jones, and the inks have run away
with me. I plan on taking my original
paintings and making canvas and
silk prints, using them as digital art
painting backgrounds and
more. Oh.... the places I could
go....”
Gail Flotre - . While enjoying the sunny days of Tucson I was given a
lesson in how to design, carve and print block prints. They are now in
card form and ready for everyone to enjoy at Arctic Rose.
New hand drawn silks scarves are on their way...lots of new designs
will be available for Easter and Mother's Day. We all enjoy the bright
colors and softness of silk.
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Art Copyrighted by Chip Brock
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WE ARE OPEN
Monday—
Saturday: 10AM to
7PM Winter Hours
Sunday: 10AM to 7
PM
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LITTLE GEMS - MICRO GICLEE PRINTS Kurt Jacobson has published a Extremely Limited Editions (only 5
each) framed Giclee Print of Matanuska Glacier (above) and Morning
Glow.. These are only available at Arctic Rose Gallery & Art Center.
Rhonda Scott - My artwork will be featured in Eagle River in April. It
will be on display the month of April at Jitters and Picture This.
"Picture This" frame shop has commissioned me to create a custom
piece for this year's Spring Event. I don't want to ruin the surprise, but
let's just say it's got a few flowers.........
I will be onsite, signing this FREE 11" x 14" print on April 12th from 103pm. Everyone gets a FREE print. stop by and say hi!
11401 Old Glenn Highway
Also, my art cards are now available at AK & Co. at the airport - just past TSA.
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Events and Art Happenings in and around the area .
Artic Rose Gallery &
Art Center
423 W 5TH AVE
ANCHORAGE AK
Phone: 1-907-279-3911
Fax: 1-888-265-2029
E-mail:
arcticrose.artcenter@gmail.co
-ALASKA ARTIST GUILD MEETINGS - 4th Thursday of the
month at Blaines Art Supply 6:30-9. . Information available on
AAG website: www.alaskaartistguild.com
“Where Anchorage
Goes For Inspiration”
H T T P : / / AR C T I C - R O S E - A R T CENTER.COM/
HOW TO JOIN THE
ART CENTER
Contact:
Arcticrose.artcenter@gmail.com
YOU CAN SUPPORT
THE ART CENTER
EVEN THOUGH YOU
ARE NOT AN ARTIST.
ASK HOW AT:
Membership.arac@gmail.com
Call Of The Raven
Newsletter
Editor: Kurt Jacobson
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Artwork by Teresa Ascone
Mamma’s Breaktime
by Kurt Jacobson