July - Citrus Ridge Decorative Artists

An affiliated chapter of the
Society of Decorative Painters
July 2014
Vol. V I Issue VII
www.citrusridge.org
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Board Members
President’s Message
PRESIDENT
Suzie Mills
1st VICE PRESIDENT
(programs)
Vicki Alley
2nd VICE PRESIDENT
(membership)
Kathryn Crane-Thielen
SECRETARY
Mary Francis
TREASURER
Deanna Spence
The last 2 months were wonderful. With classes taught by
Kathryn with Genesis oils. I learned a lot about how to paint
glass and make it look so real. I’m going to miss this month’s
class taught by Mary Frances so I hope you all have fun. It’s
almost time for elections so start thinking about what office
you would like to do and have an open mind when the nominating committee calls you. It takes all of us to keep this chapter going. Vicki has lined up some awesome talent for the rest
of the year and into 2015 and don’t forget to sign up for
Mark Polumchek in November.
WAYS AND MEANS
Michelle Mueller
Have a great month!!
NEWSLETTER EDITOR
Kathryn Crane-Thielen
Suzi
Happy painting,
We meet at the Hampton Inn
Hwy 27, Lake Wales
9:00 AM unless otherwise notified
4th Saturday of the month
NOTE NEW TIME
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Meeting Minutes Con’t
Ways and Means for July
Any type of Decorative Art donation and the Raffle table
would be greatly appreciated!
Michelle
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Notable Quote
Freedom consists not in doing what we like, but in having the
right to do what we ought.
Saint Pope John II
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Seminar News
Vicki Alley has Brand New Schraff Brushes for Sale
Contact Vicki Alley at alleyvicki@yahoo.com
Series # 455 , # 1 Dresden liner
Series # 455 , # 10/0 liner
Series # 429, # 3 Filberts
Series # 405, # 8 Round
4 to sell @ $4.55 ea.
1 to sell @ $4.00 ea.
1 to sell @ $5.00 ea.
1 to sell @ $5.50 ea.
Painting Talk of the Month
Peter Ompir is known as the “Dean of American Toleware.” He was born, Charles Burns, in
1904. He was trained in fine art but working during the Depression, there was little money
for art. “I turned to anything I could get my hands on from cigarette boxes to anything old
or new.” as quoted in an interview in 1970.
Art collectors have always valued Ompir’s work for its colorful decorations of painted fruit,
stylized flowers, birds and quaint figures.
For over 40 years, he created unique pieces and never dated his work.
He died in 1979. Google his magnificent work.
Mary Jane Todd , Decorative Artist , paints in his style of work.
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Kathryn has graduated with her CZT when she took
her training course in Providence, R.I June22-25. She
can’t stop TANGLING!
An awesome experience!
Barb Fowler’s son-in-law’s studio opens July 25! Lake
FABULOUS ARTIST!
Keith Goodson
Founders of Zentangle :
Rick Roberts and Marie Thomas
with Kathryn
CRDA has a new Member
Stephanie Pooler—is our new CRDA member! She is snow bird and she will be back to Florida in
the fall. Stephanie has been painting for over 40 years! And had her own earthenware business
for 25 years. She started Decorative Art in the early 90’s and has not stopped teaching and
sharing our great art techniques. Her favorite artists are, Deanne Fortnam, Judy Deiphouse,
Maxine Thomas , Willow Wolfe to name a few.
She loves to play dominos and to cook. Please welcome her when she arrives!
Thank you Bonnie Rand for introducing Stephanie to CRDA!
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July Birthdays
Sunshine
Pat Schlairet — July 6
Margie Pollard is home recuperating from
her shoulder surgery!
Deanna Spence — July 10
We miss you, Margie
Bargain Basement
Vicki Alley has 3 Deanne Fortnam pattern
packets that she would like to sell for $5.00
each. One is a Rose pattern.
GUILT FUND RAISER PROJECT
Committee: Mary Francis, Deanna Spence, LaMoyne Meek, Vicki Alley
Here are the choices from members to date. Kathryn is doing the Blue Heron, this is not on the list.
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Seminar Schedule
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Gisele Pope has given permission for this article to be written.
Kingslan & Gibilisco Series - Seven Deadly Sins of Art?
Part 1
Sloth is more than mere laziness, it is also apathy. You want to paint, but you are not
willing to put time in to learn fundamental techniques and skills. You want to paint more
detailed images but still want to finish a painting in an afternoon. You want the results
but deny the due diligence you need to put in.
Excerpts from an article by Marion Boddy-Evans.
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Recycle, Reuse, Redecorate April 2015 CRDA Fundraiser
We have relaxed from fundraising just a tad too long, so next years fundraiser is going to be
different. What about painting items that can be recycled to beautiful art work, furniture,
jewelry, glassware .. The works. Here are some ideas …
A committee will have to be formed.
Kathryn
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Further Seminar News
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Please fill out and submit to the scholarship committee no later than
one month prior to your needing the funds.
DATE: _______________________
NAME:______________________________________________SDP #_____________
Amount Requested:_________________________________
Need by:__________________________________________
Is this: Total Cost:________
Partial Cost:___________
Event Name and Supporting Information, Reason for Request: ___________________
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Please submit this form to:_________________________Scholarship Committee Chair
Member SDP and CRDA verified by:__________________
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Sherry Nelson has her Website up and working!
Sherry and Deb have their website up for Decorative Painters access.
Send $25.00 to their website to receive a password to allow access to the site.
Any problems contact Deb, the Webmaster: Members@sherrynelson.com
www.sherrynelson.com
The Magic Brush
PO Box 16530
Portal, AZ 85632
520-558-2285
QUALITY CUSTOM WOOD CUTTING
FOR THE DECORATIVE ARTIST
DISCOUNT PRICES FOR CHAPTER MEMBERS
I can custom cut any wood item for you from any pattern.
If you don’t have a pattern, but have an idea, let me know and I can make it for you. All items can be made from solid Pine,
Baltic Birch plywood or Ultra Light MDF board*. Any size 1/8” to 1-1/2”. Every wood item is free from knots and any defects.
Finished - Sanded - Ready to Paint or Stain
*Ultra Light MDF board is my recommendation because it has
an ultra smooth surface, no knots or wood grain, does not warp,
sands easily if needed and is less expensive than wood.
For more information please contact Tom Mingolello
WOOD CREATIONS
Would you like to place an ad?
1 x for 1/4 page = &5.00
6 x for 1/4 page = $25.00
1 x for 1/2 page = $10.00
6 x for 1/32page = $50.00
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