PURPOSE:

PURPOSE:
To support the Rocklin community with art activities and exhibits, encourage the participation of Rocklin
businesses, schools and artists in the community through exhibits, art demonstrations, lectures, and
workshops, and to support local artists, art in public places and art shows.
PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE:
I want to congratulate all of those who participated in the Woofstock Show "Animal Kingdom". I thought
the art show was truly amazing with a wide range of talent. It was very impressive...I also want to thank
all of you who helped in setting up the show and making it look so great! It was a lot of work for this
particular event. It was the first time we have had a show in the Community Room in a long time - first
time with multiple "artist's marketplace tables" - first time with this type of event. I know it didn't have
the draw or successes that we were hoping for, but it was an incredible effort to support the City of
Rocklin and bring art as another valuable piece of the day's activities. I would really like to hear from
those of you who did participate, your ideas on how we, as Rocklin Fine Arts, can draw in more clientele
to our shows. It's important that we do the marketing and social media for all our efforts of setting up
these events. I know the City would be as interested in these ideas as the board for RFA. Again, this is
OUR organization, so let's work together to make it meet the needs of our members.
We have our Annual Member show coming up in October - so WE NEED YOUR INPUT! Also get ready
to bring your best work! Remember this time it will be People's Choice!
Don't forget the nominations are coming up pretty quick! If you would like to be a member of the board
please put your name in! It really does take us all to make RFA be successful - and you will have all of us
who have served on the board in the past years to rely on! We can all find a few spare hours a month to
help out!
Keep painting and keep learning!
Thank you all again for your support at Woofstock - as your president and a fellow artist, I truly
appreciate all you do!
Your Prez –
Gini Crepps
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MEMBERSHIP RENEWAL:
MEMBERSHIP, vital to any organization, IS DUE!! Our calendar year runs from July to July. If you
haven’t renewed yet you are late. Please renew. Registration/Renewal Forms are available on our Web
Site. Clearly printed forms are essential. Please make out your check to the Rocklin Fine Art and mail to
Rocklin Fine Art, P.O.Box 1194, Rocklin, CA 95677, or you can give them to Karen at the meetings. Any
questions call Karen Stegeman at 916-259-4204 or email her at kstegeman1218@gmail.com.
MEETINGS AND MOTIVATION:
We welcome guests and any new members you might like to invite to our meetings. These meetings are
an exciting way to meet local artists, see their work, hear their stories, get motivated and see if you might
be interested in taking classes with them if offered.
NEWS:
Thank you for your submissions! All your editor can say is….WOW! Look at all the great things
happening for our mebers!
You can email it to our newsletter editor, Jaci, at jmuzamel@gmail.com any time…you don’t HAVE to
wait for the call for news; she’ll save it for the next newsletter.
 Before the good news, an update…Helen Slingland has had to resign from handling the Granite
Bay Library due to her husband's illness and his need for care. We all send out good thoughts to
them both! In the meantime, we’d hate to lose that venue...Is anybody in the group willing to
step up and take this over? Helen has said she has all the information and it is not complicated
at all to work with the librarian. This is important to RFA to honor these commitments. Please
let Gini know! gini@iqdesign.com 916-624-1903
 Linda Hoschler, Chairperson for the Moon Over Buffalo Art Collaborative with Rocklin
Community Theatre wants to congratulate and thank you all for making this art show such a big
success! We had a nice variety of artwork with oil, acrylic, pastel, batik, fused glass, watercolor,
photography, digital photography and pinhole photography. RFA co-sponsored a special matinee on
Saturday, August 9 where all tickets were $5. We’d like to extend a huge thank you to all of the
Rocklin Community Theatre members for their support. We could not do it without the help of our
RFA members stepping up to volunteer. August was a very busy month and Linda appreciates the
time you gave. Thanks to Lenore Blaauw , Yvonne Clingerman, Jaci Muzamel, Judy Sowa, Nancy
Woody, Craig Lanterman, Kathleen Ryan, Julie Martin, Marianne Harris, Karen Stegeman, Jim
Thompson, Jill & Ken Maddex, Julie Garcia, Jer Jarrett, Gene McKinnon and Gini Crepps. So many
helpers made our tasks easy and quick. Congrats to Karen Stegeman who sold a painting! We have
one new member who joined at the theatre! Let's recognize the following artists who exhibited:
Kathleen Ryan, Jill & Ken Maddex, Julie Martin, Marianne Harris, Karen Stegeman, Jim Thompson,
Julie Garcia, Gene McKinnon, Steve Hoschler, Gini Crepps, Gayle Rappaport Weiland, Craig
Lanterman, Jer Jarrett and Linda Hoschler. It was a treat to exhibit a 1920's City of Buffalo poster
designed by Jaci Muzamel's grandfather.
 Jim Cunnigham had a photograph accepted into the California State Fair AND it won An Award of
Merit!
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 Tony Rogone had two paintings in the California State Fair this year. He won two awards, The Kay
Boron Memorial Award and the Inside Publications Award. The “Inside” is a Sacramento
neighborhood magazine on which his painting was on the cover.
 Margarita Chaplinska had two paintings in the California State Fair and won an Award of Merit and
The Cheap Joe's Art Supplies Donor Award.
 Marianne Harris had three of her paintings juried in to the Draft Horse Classic "Art at the Classic"
this year, and she will also be having a booth again this year at the show from September 18th through
21st at the Nevada County Fairgrounds in Grass Valley.
 Karen Stegeman sold a painting at the RFA art exhibit which was held during the Rocklin Theater
Company's performances of Moon Over Buffalo.
 Sandy Lindblad won a curator award for her pastel painting titled “Hi There” an 18x24 entered in the
upcoming KVIE Art Auction. The preview Gala event is Sept 15th and the actual auction on TV will
be from Sept 19-21. Google Kvie.org art auction 2014.
 Sandy Lindblad is pleased to announce her website www.sandylindblad.com Make sure to check it
out!
 Sally Garcia sold a piece of metal art from the show at Woofstock!
 Debby Plath(who is recovering from back surgery…we send our best wishes to her) just bought three
of her paintings and commissioned her to paint two more. Debby is currently showing her artwork in
old town Folsom. She is a member of Folsom Art Association's Sutter Street Artists. Check out the
group who share space with The Bag Lady Boutique at 627 Sutter Street.
 Ann Ranlett is in the Auburn Art Walk. out "Sibling Hearts", a joint show by Ann Ranlett and her
brother, PY Simpson, at the last Art Walk of the season at Tango Frozen Yogurt on Thursday,
October 9th from 6 - 9 pm. Their show features ceramic sculptures by PY and scratchboard drawings
of those sculptures by Ann. Tango is at 940 Lincoln Way in Auburn. The show will remain at Tango
through early December, so if you can't make it out for Art Walk, stop by during business hours to see
it. For a sneak preview, visit Ann's Facebook album:
https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.688980494470425.1073741845.105411602827320
 Ann Ranlett is participating in the Newcastle Art Studios Tour. Ann is one of only 17 artists
participating in the 3rd annual Newcastle Art Studios Tour. The tour is October 11th & 12th from 10
am - 5 pm each day. It's free. On Sunday September 28th, join Ann and some of the Tour artists for
demos at Artlandish Studios in Newcastle from 12 - 5 pm. And on Friday, October 3rd, meet the
artists at Lone Buffalo Vineyards for the artists' reception from 4 - 7 pm. Visit the Tour web site at
www.NewcastleArt.com or feel free to contact Ann with any questions (annranlett@gmail.com, 916
300-5774).
 Linda Hoschler has her fused glass bowls, baskets and art in The Local Artist's Gallery in Newcastle.
470A Main St. Open Monday - Saturday 10am-6pm. www.facebook.com/thelocalartistsgallery.com
 Linda Hoschler will be among the artists in the Autumn Art Studios Tour "Six at Finn Hall"
Celebrate 21 years with us! Friday, November 7th - Sunday, November 9th, 10AM-5PM at Finn Hall,
4090 Rocklin Road, Rocklin.
 Craig Lanterman has sold two 22x28 and four 18x24 paintings in the past TWO weeks! A private
party purchase all 6 painting and plans to buy 2 more when he finishes them. He will also be doing to
special paintings (36x48) within the next month.
 Jim Thompson has several photographs now hanging permanently in the entry to Rocklin City Hall.
 Gini Crepps invites us this weekend for her G&G's "Dirty Laundry" Reception and to help celebrate
the one year anniversary of Gallery iQ! They(she and Gayle Rappaport-Weiland) are partnering with
the Me-One Foundation so a portion of all sales will go back in support of this wonderful and caring
group. Deatails below with Gayle’s news….
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 Gayle Rappaport-Weiland will be at G & G’s Dirty Laundry “Art in the Raw” Sat., Sept. 13th opening reception 5:00pm - 9:00pm Wine/Appetizers/Funky Fun Gallery Open: Sun., Sept. 14th,
12:00pm - 4:00pm Gallery iQ - 3700 Midas Ave., Ste. B3 - Rocklin 95677 (916) 624-1903
 Gayle Rappaport-Weiland will be at the Carvalho Family Winery - The Delta Wine & Art Faire
Sun. Oct. 5th 1:00pm - 5:00pm at The Old Sugar Mill 35265 Willow Ave., Clarksburg (916) 7741625 www.CarvalhoFamilyWinery.com
 Gayle Rappaport-Weiland will participate in the Autumn Arts Studio Tour Fri., Nov. 7th - Sun.,
Nov. 9th 10:00am - 5:00 pm Finnish Temperance Hall, 4090 Rocklin Road, Rocklin. Tour tickets are
available at Finn Hall, Fri., Sat. & Sun of Tour only. Enter to win the art-filled basket. No purchase
necessary.
 Susan Bellew reports that Lauri Dickinson will be the RFA representative for the Farmers Market at
Finn Hall on September 25th, so if any RFA members would like to sell their art that day, she will
have the booth set up for business. Market runs 8-12am and it will be the LAST Farmers Market for
the summer. If you haven't participated this summer, don't miss it! It's a fun way to spend the
morning, and it is a chance to sell your work, compliments of the City of Rocklin. You can get your
fresh veggies for the day too! For more details, and to sign up to help, contact Lauri Dickinson at
lauridickinson@wavecable.com We’d like to thank Susan for all the hard work she did this summer with
the Farmer’s Market.
 Like us on Facebook(Rocklin FineArts) and SHARE OUR SITE!! We want to thank Linda
Hoschler for taking on our Facebook site! It’s a lot of work and she’s doing a fantastic job.
 Update your spot on our website!
 Add our website and Facebook link to your business cards and websites!
CLASSES – WORKSHOPS - OPPORTUNITIES:
Please support our local artists who are generously sharing their knowledge through classes,
workshops and special offers.
 Tony Rogone will have a demonstration: Pouring Watercolor Getting Started Right at SunCity,
Roseville, Timber Creek Lodge, Fine Arts Room on Thursday, Sept, 11 at 2:00. There is a general art
club meeting starting at 1:00 and Tony’s demo is after the meeting. It’s free….drop by!
 Ann Ranlett is teaching a scratchboard workshop at University Art in Sacramento on Saturday,
September 20th, 10 am - 4 pm. The cost is $80. Sign up here: http://www.annran.com/website/classesworkshops/scratchboard-workshop-university-art
 Gallery iQ has some classes coming up…check them out!
o Watch for information on upcoming pastel workshops!
 Connie Rodriquez offers many classes. Check out her website for info on any upcoming classes
www.connirodriguezart.com or email her connierod22@gmail.com
 Gayle Rappaport-Weiland offers many classes in several mediums at numerous venues from
Nevada City to The Crocker. It’s always best to check her website www.grappaport.com (click on
“painting classes” under “Activities”) for complete information or call her at 916-435-4096.
o Sierra College - Community Education (916) 781-6280 or (800) 242-4004 Ext. 6280
www.sccommed.org
 Watercolor For Beginners Sat., Sept. 20th 1:00pm - 5:00pm
 Watercolor Tree Sampler Mon., Oct. 6th 6:00pm - 9:00pm
 Acrylic Fall Foilage Sun., Oct. 26th 12:30pm - 4:00pm
 Exploring Watercolor Mixed Media Sat., Nov. 15th 10:30am - 3:00pm
 Watercolor Holiday Greeting Cards and Gift Tags Sat., Dec. 6th 11:00am - 2:30pm
Nevada County (Sierra College– Community Education)
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o Nevada County (Sierra College– Community Education) (916) 781-6280 or (800) 242-4004
Ext. 6280 www.sccommed.org
 Let’s Paint A Rustic Barn Sat., Sept. 27th 11:00am - 2:30pm
 Watercolor Workshop for Garlic Lovers Sat., Oct. 18th 11:00am - 3:00pm
 Watercolor for Beginners Sat., Oct. 25th 11:00am - 3:00pm
o University Art (916) 435-4096 (Call 9:00am - 6:00pm)
 Acrylic Abstract Sampler Sun., Sept. 21st12:30pm - 3:30pm
o Gallery iQ (916) 435-4096 (Call 9:00am - 6:00pm)
 Watercolor Technique Explored In-Depth Wed., Sept. 17th 5:30pm - 9:00pm
o Cuesta College (San Luis Obispo) - (805) 546-3132 http://cuesta.edu/communityprograms/
 Watercolor for Beginners Wed., Oct. 1st 12:30pm - 4:30pm
 Let’s Paint a Lighthouse Wed., Oct. 29th 1:00pm - 4:30pm
 Abstract Acrylic Processes and Possibilities Sat., Nov. 22nd 10:00am - 3:00pm
 Watercolor Greeting Cards and Gift Tags Wed., Nov. 19th 12:30pm - 4:00pm.
 The Local Artist's Gallery in Newcastle has some openings. Located at 470A Main St. Open
Monday - Saturday 10am-6pm. You can reach Barbara Powell, Gallery Owner
at barbarapowell777@yahoo.com
CALL TO ARTISTS:
 Connie Rodriguez wants to put on a 2 day RFA open studio and art tour at the end of April next year.
It will be called, 'Art, Play, Love' Art Tour. She would like to know how many of us would be
interested in having their studios open for the event...and if there are some who could pair up. The
community center will host some artists but not all. It should be a great weekend to have it as there
will be other studio tours in the area. Contact Connie at connierod22@gmail.com
 Sacramento Fine Arts has several upcoming shows…enter your work! Their link, for more info, is
http://sacfinearts.org/exhibitionEntryForms.html See their website for more info.
 Art League of Lincoln has many “Call to Artists” offerings. For opportunities check out their website
at http://www.all4art.net/
 The All American Arts & Craft Fair takes place on Saturday, November 15, 2014 at McBean
Pavilion in Lincoln's McBean Park, 65 McBean Dr. This fair is scheduled to replace thier former
event held at Orchard Creek Lodge. The event is now open to all artists and craft persons throughout
our community as well as donating booth space to our student population to encourage their interest in
the arts. Moving the event also allowed promoters to lower booth fees. They hope the public will
support the new venue and that all the participating vendors/artists will be successful. Details
regarding the previous SCLH Fair have nothing to do with the formation of the All American Fair
other than to give local artists and crafters a wonderful venue to showcase their products and to allow
the public a fun and fabulous day of holiday shopping! Please spread the word and come out on
November 15th to support the All American Arts & Craft Fair and your favorite artists/crafters.
They can be reached at allamericanartsandcraftsfair@yahoo.com or allamericanfair@yahoo.com
 If you know of any “call to Artists” please get them to Jaci, jmuzamel@gmail.com for inclusion in the
newsletter. We will try to include all we get, so be concise and include all info in your email.
VOLUNTEERISM:
Groups such as ours can only exist with the help of volunteers. PLEASE consider doing a job...any
job…big or small…to make our Rocklin Fine Arts successful. A BIG thanks to all who DO
volunteer…without them, where would we be? And a small note…remember that this organization is run
strictly by volunteers…please be kind!
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RFA CLUB HISTORY:
When you find newspaper articles or anything online promoting art activities of Rocklin Fine Arts
members, please forward them to Historian, Linda Hoschler, at cobalt.glass@yahoo.com or give them to
her at a monthly meeting. She’s also very interested in any pictures you might take at one of our events.
PUBLICITY:
To announce an art activity of a Rocklin Fine Arts member, please give your article with associated
photos to Lauri Dickinson at a monthly meeting or email them to her at lauridickinson@wavecable.com
AND be sure to get them to our newsletter chair, Jaci Muzamel jmuzamel@gmail.com for inclusion in the
newsletter.
NEWSLETTER:
Your newsletter will be emailed bi-monthly. Please send all art information/events for inclusion in the
Newsletter to Jaci Muzamel, jmuzamel@gmail.com. Send anything you might have. Please make it
concise and in an easy format to cut and paste. A note in an email is just fine! Please, no attachments,
flyers or pictures…sorry…at this time we just can’t accommodate those. We love to know what’s going
on with our members.
RFA WEB SITE:
The website www.rocklinfinearts.org looks gorgeous! Tell all your friends and share on any
site/membership you might have! Add our website to YOUR Facebook pages!
2014 MEETING AND EVENTS CALENDAR:
All meetings begin at 10am - 3rd Thursday of each Month at The Rocklin Event Center
2650 Sunset Blvd, (Rm 107 for the meetings - enter in the back of the building) Rocklin, CA 95677!
Fantastic directions can be found using the “Directions” link on their webpage
http://www.rocklin.ca.us/depts/parksnrec/facilities/sunset_center/default.asp
We are seeking a new Demo/Speaker Chair. It’s SO much fun to work with artists from around our state
and set up classes for our organization. If you’d like to try your hand at this and have questions, email
Jaci Muzamel at jmuzamel@gmail.com
Details and more info are always available on our website www.rocklinfinearts.org Put the dates on your
calendar and plan to join us!
 September 18….Graphite artist Sean Bonito and there will be a class afterwards.
Focus of Class: Drawing with contrast and adding shape and volume to your work. For all levels from
beginning to advanced.
Instructor: Sean Bonito
Cost: $25 Registration by e-mail: seanfbonito@yahoo.com
Images: Please come to class with an animal/human image and a simple prepared sketch to work on.
This needs to be no more than an outline. Upon registration, I will supply you with a animal image
and instructions for transfer if needed.
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Materials List for Drawing Class:
* Pencils: 4H, 2H, HB, 2B, 4B and 6B (in-between shades are recommended but not required). I will
provide an 8B pencil. Staedtler is my preferred brand but other brands will work. Staedtler sets are
locally available at Staples.
* Drawing pad - 9”x12” or larger. Paper weight should be between 60 - 100 lbs.
* Eraser - Paper Mate - Pink Pearl
* Hand-held pencil sharpener
 October 16… it’s ALL about the member show!
 November 20… speaker news to follow.
 December 18….keep your calendars open for a holiday get together! Last year was tons of fun
at Gini’s Gallery iQ! Details to follow!
RFA MONTHLY ARTIST COMMUNITY SHOWINGS:
Show your work off right here at home. Local business owners allow members to display their work. If
you are interested, contact Karen Stegeman at 916-259-4204, or kstegeman1218@gmail.com or see her at
the next meeting.
 The Rocklin Florist, at 5885 Pacific Street, Rocklin
One month exhibit. Small to Medium sized images. 10 to 15 pieces depending on the size. The florist
shop has space to hang your work on the walls as well as to display table top pieces on a small table or
a mantle. You will need a listing of your work to give the owner for inventory purposes. Also make
note of any small easels you might bring with you. You can price your work for sale and provide your
business card or contact information so you can be contacted by potential buyers. It’s a great
exhibition opportunity and will look good on your bio. Hours 10am to 6pm Mon-Fri
o Exhibiting at The Rocklin Florist
 September…Jill & Ken Maddex
 October….. Jaci Muzamel
 November…Susan Bellew
 December…Jim Thompson
 JD’s Bakery and Sandwich Shop, at 3700 Midas Ave, Ste A1, Rocklin
One month exhibit. Small to Large sized images. 10 to 20 pieces depending on the size. If
you
would prefer to participate in a group show rather than a solo show, let us know. Hours: Mon-Sat 5:30
am - 3 pm and there is outdoor seating.
o Exhibiting at JD’s
 September…Jim Thompson
 October…Rose Sloan
 November…Tim Sloan
 December…Kathy Twizzelman
 We are thrilled to announce that our 2014 Exhibit Calendar is filled, with two members on a
waiting list.
 NOTE!! If you know of any place where we could display our art or if you have any contacts
someplace who could pave the way for us to display our art, anywhere….contact Karen. We’re
looking for new venues to add to our existing ones.
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Your Rocklin Fine Arts Chair People
President
Vice-President
Secretary
Gini Crepps
Jer Jarrett
Debby Plath
g-crepps@iqdesign.com
jerjarrett@sbcglobal.net
DebbyPlath@gmail.com
Treasurer
Membership
Website
Bill Jarrett
Karen Stegeman
Gini Crepps
billjarrett@sbcglobal.net
kstegeman1218@gmail.com
g-crepps@iqdesign.com
Historian
Publicity
Newsletter
Linda Hoschler
Lauri Dickinson
Jaci Muzamel
cobalt.glass@yahoo.com
lauridickinson@wavecable.com
jmuzamel@gmail.com
Demos/Speakers
Exhibits
Board Member at Large
Jaci Muzamel
Karen Stegeman
Karen Stegeman
jmuzamel@gmail.com
kstegeman1218@gmail.com
kstegeman1218@gmail.com
REMEMBER ... ART MATTERS!
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