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Artscape
Artists helping artists
February 2016
Laurena Bierns / Moraine Lake / 7” x 9” / Oil
www.swcartists.ca
2015-16 SWCA Executive
President
Diana Templeton
Vice President
Les Hayes
Second Vice President
John Labots
Treasurer
Judy Leonard
Secretary
VACANT
Past President
Rick Rogers
Message from the President
The art of belief
SWCA Committees
Membership Committee
Arlene Bowles (Chair)
Cathy Bible, Kathy Dyck, Pat Hayes
Programs Committee
Elaine Hughes (Chair)
Laurel Hawkswell, Lynn Romaine
Standards Committee
John Labots (Chair)
Carmen Gonzalez, Esther Koziol,
Leanne Schnierer, Myrna Wilkinson
Newsletter Committee
John Labots (Chair & Editor)
Sharon Abbott, Ruth Harris
Website Committee
Carleen Ross (Chair)
Judith Leonard, John Labots
Exhibitions Committee
Sue Scott (Chair)
Cathy Bible, Liz Ekstrom,Teresa Graham,
Kathy Koziak, Judy Leonard, Trueman
Macdonald, Janet Rose, Annette Russell
Workshops Committee
Chair (Vacant)
Clara Cheung
Historian
Lynn Romaine
Audio Visual Committee
Les Hayes (Chair)
Peter Dusek
Featured Artists Coordinator
Katalin Dusek
Library Committee
Cynthia Clarke (Chair)
Lenore Dafoe, Kathy Dyck, Anne
McCartney, Gail McDougall, Misook Song,
Marjorie Thomson
Kitchen Committee
Sue Scott (Chair)
Joyce Bjerke
Greeting Committee
Myrna Wilkinson (Chair)
Laurel Hawkswell
Set-up Committee
Peter Dusek (Chair)
Volunteer Committee
Teresa Graham (Chair)
Contact information is available to
members by logging in on the website
and accessing the Membership Roster
under Members Only. Public inquiries
can be made to the President through
the Contact page on the website:
www.swcartists.ca.
H
ow do you feel about
yourself and your artistic
journey? Is painting a hobby
or just an interest? Or is it a passion
where you believe you can make
your art a reality?
“In order to be good at something
you need to believe in what you are
doing.” (Billy Crystal)
To succeed you have to believe in
something with such a passion that it
becomes a reality.
I have always had this subconscious
desire to create. I did not know at the
time that this desire would manifest
itself in painting. I was thrilled when I
discovered a passion for painting but
I needed to start at the beginning ...
which was learning how to draw.
I was nervous at my first drawing
class at university as I was way out of
my comfort zone – but I believed that
the spark was there and I was going
to ignite it. The first thing I learned
was blind contour and I was very
excited when the instructor came by
and told me that my drawing was
great. My artistic journey had begun
and my belief at that time was that I
had found my niche in life.
Now I had to continue making it
happen. I spent many years honing
my skills as a watercolour artist in
workshops too numerous to mention.
Painting classes became my favorite
day of the week and I never missed a
class. I became obsessed with this
passion becoming a reality. The more
I learned the more I wanted to learn.
When I retired and could paint on a
daily basis, I was excited to see a real
difference in my progress. As I
continued on this journey, I began to
really believe in myself. This belief
gave me the confidence I needed in
order to grow further.
“Whatever the conscious mind thinks
and believes the subconscious
identically creates.” (Bryan Adams)
“Our belief systems are the glasses
through which we each view the
world and anticipate what is likely to
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MONTHLY
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MEETING
People’s Choice
Competition
Monday, February 8, 2016
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Program: Critique with
See Call for Entries on page 6.
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Featured Artist:
Kathy Dyck
Exhibiting Status Level
Next month: Monday, March 14, 2016
Karen Bishop
See Programs on page 5 for details.
unfold. Our behavior is always loyal
with our beliefs.”(Margo Adair)
As a positive person I have always
believed in the possibilities in life and
in order to succeed, we must believe
that we can. Tap into that power
within each of us and use it to the
best of your ability. As we develop
our belief system, we also develop
our values and allow ourselves to
really become our authentic selves.
I have always believed in our Society
of Western Canadian Artists. The
Society has been a very large part of
my artistic journey and my
involvement has rewarded me time
and time again.
I would not be where I am today
without SWCA. I would not have the
caring support and encouragement
of so many fellow artists on this same
artistic journey.
“One person with a belief is equal to
a force of ninety-nine who have only
interests.” (John Stuart Mills)
I know we all believe in the Society,
so let’s show our support and
appreciation by stepping up and
becoming involved in making a
difference.
“The ability to believe is an
outstanding quality, and art and only
art adequately translates it into
reality.” (Gerald Richter)
“I don’t believe in art. I believe in
artists.” (Marcel Duchamp)
I believe in all of you and I believe in
SWCA. Together we can continue to
endorse our belief and values in
“artists helping artists”.
Diana Templeton, President
SWCA
EXHIBITIONS
Misericordia Hospital
In House Gallery
Misericordia Hospital Christmas
Show with $100 and Under “Gift
Grill” was another success.
Results aren't finalized but at take
down many artists commented
that they were carrying less
home than what they brought in
with them. Take down was fast
and efficient. Thank you to all the
“artists helping artists”.
Misericordia Abstract Show
Call for Entries
A call for entries for the Misericordia
Abstract Show is on page 4. This is a
great opportunity to explore
something different. Below are some
online quotes that helps define what
we are looking for.
Wikipedia: Abstract art uses a
visual language of shape, form,
color and line to create a
composition which may exist with
a degree of independence from
visual references in the world.
www.art-is-fun.com: Abstract art
has the ability to express what
other visual art styles cannot. It
can address concepts that are
intangible and theoretical, existing
in the realms of mind and spirit,
rather than in outer reality.
Abstract art utilizes pure color,
shape, and form to express its
meaning, without getting bogged
down in the storylines carried by
objects and scenery. As such, [it]
can touch the emotions in a fresh,
raw and powerfully direct way.
continued
February 2016 / 3
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7601 - 115 Street, Edmonton
CALL FOR ENTRIES:
ABSTRACT
SHOW AT THE
MISERICORDIA
Dates of Show: March 19 - May 21, 2016
Misericordia Hospital (Main Floor), 16940 87 Ave., Edmonton
February is the last month to see
Annette Russell’s oil paintings at
Gracious Goods. It is really worth a
look if you haven’t gone already.
Gracious Goods Cafe is a wonderful
place to go for breakfast, lunch or
just a good cup of coffee. Its worth
checking out the local artists and
maybe it's a place you would like to
display and sell some of you own
art. If that is the case please contact
Sue Scott and she will be able to
put you on the list. Sign up soon as
the waiting list is getting long.
Sue Scott, Exhibitions Committee
This unjuried exhibition is open to Exhibiting, Associate and
Signature status levels for 2D abstract artwork in any medium.
Deadline for Entries: March 4, 2016 at 9:00 pm
SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS
Artists are required to adhere to SWCA Exhibition Standards.
Please review the Standards before submitting your artwork.
Please note in particular, but not limited to: 1) for artwork that
is framed needs to be framed properly, 2) for art on canvas,
the canvas must be a least 1” thick. 3) D-Rings on the back of
the canvases are required so we can properly hang them using
the venue hanging system.
Minimum size: None
Maximum size 36"H x 48"W
Number of Entries per artist: 4
Please send your entry to the SWCA Exhibitions’ dedicated
email swcaabstract@gmail.com with the following information:
n Artist Name and Phone number
n Title of artwork
n Medium
n Size of artwork – including frame (if applicable)
n Sale Price (all art must be for sale)
Artwork must be an original creation that does not infringe any
copyright or trademark.
Artist are responsible for hanging and taking down their own pieces or
arranging for someone to do it for them. This may take some time as
we will be curating as we go. Parking passes will be provided.
Artists are responsible for any insurance coverage in case of loss or
damage to artwork.
Volunteer Services handles sales for a 20% Commission which goes
back to the hospital.
Any questions about this show can be sent to
swcaabstract@gmail.com.
4 / February 2016
PROGRAMS
January program review
Michelle Schultz, Director of dc3 Art
Projects spoke about how to sell and
promote art online as well as how to
develop an artist website. Having a
digital presence is becoming
increasingly necessary. Websites,
Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and
regular email art updates from a
“mailing list” are all good ideas. They
can reach a much bigger community.
Your goal should be to engage your
existing audience as well as expand
your audience.
Steps for getting a website include
getting a domain name (www) and
hosting for your site, and then
building the site.
Michelle suggested obtaining your
web name and hosting through
“GoDaddy”. Build the site using
“Wordpress” – it’s user friendly and
stable and it comes with templates.
Michelle uses the Wordpress template
“Responsive Bricks”and finds it easy
and responsive.
Other website building sites to
consider are “Made With Color” or
“Other People’s Pixels”. “Artsy” is an
online gallery that you may want to
check out as well.
Your website should show the
professionalism of your artistic
practice. Keep it clean, complete and
current. Have your art as the focus.
Have your homepage easy to
navigate with minimal distractions.
Not computer savvy? Hire a graphics
student who can do it for you at a
reasonable price. Or ask a computersavvy friend or relative to help you.
There are 1 billion monthly users of
Facebook. Create an Artist’s page,
which is different than a regular page.
But you will find it quite easily when
signing up for Facebook. Use that
artist’s page to show your work. Give
a little bit of a personal touch. In
other words, there is a benefit to
letting people in on what kind of
person you are. Some people like to
feel they kind of know the artist when
buying a piece of art.
With Twitter, there are 320 million
monthly users. A good place to show
your art as well but the average time
span on Twitter is about 20 minutes.
In other words, if someone is
following a lot of people on Twitter,
they may get several tweets ahead of
yours and may not get to your tweet
before they go on to something else.
Regular posts are a good idea.
There are approximately 300 million
Instagram users. This is image based
program and Michelle said that she
has had a lot of people inquire about
art pieces from Instagram.
February 2016 program
Critique with guest critic
Karen Bishop
Karen is a Signature member of
SWCA, holds a Visual Arts Certificate
from the University of Alberta
Extension, ran the Daffodil Gallery in
Edmonton until its very recent
closure, and is best known for her
watercolour landscapes (although
she also paints in acrylics), You can
see her work and read more about
her accomplishments at
www.karenbishop.ca.
For the program you may bring
up to two paintings for Karen to
critique – the second painting will
only be reviewed if time allows.
Art submitted can be finished
work, or in progress. It does not
need to be framed or matted.
Open to all membership levels.
Elaine Hughes, Programs
This month’s cover artist
Laurena Bierns
Laurena Beirnes tried various
crafts and art forms but knew she
had found her niche when she
tried painting. For many years,
Laurena did decorative acrylic tole
painting and watercolours but the
last few years she has been
working with oil paints. Since
retirement she is able to spend
more time painting.
Laurena has taken workshops with
various artists such as Louise
Jackson, Guy Coombes, Derek
Wicks, Grant Fuller and Liz Wiltzen.
She has also attended the Jasper
Watercolour Retreat many times.
She likes to paint water and so
mainly paints landscapes and loves
to do plein air painting.
The more you put into any of these
online promotional tools, the more
you will get out of it.
If you feel intimidated by all of this,
just pick one of these options to look
into. Give it a shot, what do you have
to lose?
Laurel Hawkswell, Programs
Allergy reminder
Some of our members have
severe allergies. Please refrain
from using perfumes or scented
body lotions at our meetings to
create a more comfortable
atmosphere for everyone!
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Morraine Lake / 7” X 9” / Oil
February 2016 / 5
NOTICES
PEOPLE’S
CHOICE
Awards
FEBRUARY 8, 2016
CALL FOR
ENTRIES
A Peoples’ Choice competition
will take place on FEBRUARY 8
to select artwork for Artscape
newsletter covers for the next
several months.
Members are reminded and
encouraged to participate –
share your art with the rest
of us – you could be our
next cover artist!
The competition is open to all
current Exhibiting, Associate
and Signature status members.
Your 2015-16 membership must
be paid and up to date.
If your artwork has been
featured on the cover of
Artscape between March 2014
and February 2016, you are not
eligible to compete.
Artwork submitted should be
recent work (last 12 months).
Only one entry per member.
It is helpful to have some
form of “hardware” on the
back of the artwork so that
S hooks can be used to hang
the art for better viewing.
We prefer to hang the
artwork from the rail instead
of setting it on the floor or
on a chair.
6 / February 2016
This section is for members to
promote events and shows that
you think might be beneficial to
other members. Please email copy
to the newsletter editor by the
20th of the month.
Orchid Fair: Art Exhibition
and Competition
The Orchid Society of Alberta is once
again inviting artists of all ages
(youths, adults and seniors) and of all
abilities (amateur and professional)
to submit 2D and 3D orchid art for
display and judging to our annual
orchid sale and show. The main focus
of your piece must be an orchid(s).
Orchid Fair, 2016 will be held at April
1 to April 3 at the Hole's Enjoy Centre
in St. Albert .
Registration forms and regulations
will be made available in early 2016 at
various art supply stores and art
schools or check for updates/forms
at www.orchidsalberta.com.
Please notify J. Auschrat at
780.484.4290 or cakesliver@shaw.ca
by Tuesday, March 22, 2016, if you
intend to submit an orchid art piece
for show and judging.
Marjorie Thomson
Creativity Coach
Creativity Coaching by Marjorie
Thomson: If you are feeling stalled
with your artwork or would like to
move to the next level, you may find
Creativity Coaching a real help.
Creative people are notoriously their
own worst enemies and often find
themselves discouraged by self
sabotaging negative self talk.
Creativity Coaching is a way to
explore your thoughts and feelings
around creativity and to learn to
block those negative patterns that
are holding you back. For more
information on Creativity Coaching,
see my website at
www.CoachingTheCreative.ca.
Contact me at
Marj@CoachingTheCreative.ca and
receive a free 15 minute session.
Creativity Coaching is both
motivating and fun!
Allied Arts Council of
Spruce Grove
The Allied Arts Council of Spruce
Grove welcomes all Alberta Artists
and 3D Artists to submit a proposal
as our Feature Artist for a solo or
group show to be held at the Spruce
Grove Art Gallery in 2017.
Visit www.alliedartscouncil.com for
more information and applications.
The deadline for submissions is
June 30, 2016.
Art Society of Strathcona
County Workshops
Visit www.artstrathcona.com for
updates on workshops, full details,
supply list and registration.
David Shkolny
Composition Essentials
Saturday, February 27 – Cost $65
David Shkolny
Pastel
Sunday, February 28 – Cost $65
Willie Wong
Watercolour
Saturday, March 5 – Cost $65
Jean Tait
“Altering Ourself Through the Book”
March 12 and 13 – Cost $125
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Want to do
some sketching?
Consider joining
Urban Sketchers Edmonton
Simply go online to
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press and find out when and
where they meet each month.
There is no fee. Simply show up,
spend 2 hours sketching, and
then go for lunch with other
sketchers if you want to.
MINUTES
Last month’s featured artist
Membership meeting
January 11, 2016
Kathy Prosser
Chair: Diana Templeton
Secretary: John Labots
Attendance: 52
Call to Order: 7:05 pm
1.
2.
3.
4
4.
5.
6.
7.
Welcome
Cover Artist: Shirley Kinneberg
Feature Artist: Kathy Prosser
Motion to accept the
General Meeting Minutes of
November 9, 2015 as printed in
the December 2015 newsletter
n Moved by: Myrna Wilkinson.
Seconded: Ruth Harris.
Passed
Treasurer’s Report: Presentation
on 2016 Budget by Judy Leonard.
Motion to accept the budget for
2016 as presented.
n Moved by: Les Hayes
Seconded: Diana Templeton
Passed
Nomination Committee: Call for
volunteers made by Diana
Templeton on behalf of Rick
Rogers. The following members
stepped forward: Myrna
Wilkinson, Gwen McCurry, Anne
McCartney, Catherine Compston,
Laurel Hawkswell.
Committee Reports
n Exhibitions – Kathy Koziak
n Workshops – need volunteers
Door prizes: John Labots
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A Winter Ride / Mixed medium
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Poppy / Mixed medium
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Daisy / Mixed medium
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Cat / Mixed medium
Adjournment of meeting by the
President: 7:40 pm
Newsletter
Submissions
The newsletter copy deadline
March 2016 Artscape is
February 20.
Please send it to:
John Labots, Newsletter Editor
Email: jflabots@telusplanet.net
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Pansy / Mixed medium
February 2016 / 7
Spirit Island 1 – Sharon Vanderwolf
Villa – Cornelia Martin-Hansen
Fruits – Gregory Milne
Woodland Clearing – Loraine Ure
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