March, 2010

Sand Painters Art Guild Newsletter

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Our March meeting will be Tuesday, March 23, at Cherry Hills Estates, Valentine, NE.
We will meet at 6:00 p.m., CT, for a light supper. During this time we will share works in progress or completed and
have a business meeting. Here are Joan’s instructions for the meeting:

Hey--get your things gathered for the next Sand Painters meeting...
--things to bring to the gathering
1) Art in any stage of completion that may be your Spring Selection Show art.
2) Art Then and Now--art from any point in your past and something current---
these will be put in the library show for the first part of April.
3) Your painting on photo project/s from the last meeting.
4) Any art you would like to see in a variety of mats and frames.
5) Energy to produce some sunshine---we so need to get out of this long winter of
overcast skies. Joke.

The Sand Painters have a special friend, Wilma Schaffert, who has
donated 3 prints and an original painting to be given away at the
meetings. So, attending the meetings will have an extra bonus,
you can add your name to the “hat” for each meeting you attend
for the next 2 meetings, we will give everyone present a chance to
win. This is not a fund raiser. The Winner will be drawn the day of
the ANAC Selection Show, in April. These are just to be gifts as a
thank you for including her in some of the Sand Painter events.
The three prints were drawn for at the February meeting. Those
lucky enough to win were Joan Swim, Geri Coleman, and Stuart
Grant. The original painting is still left to be drawn. Don’t miss
the meetings you may be the lucky one.

February Library Art Show will feature Pat Schemmer’s rural students, honoring Youth Art Month. Don’t
miss seeing the show.
 VAAC Event artist: March 14, Pat Schemmer showed Rural School Spirit of Nebraska Contest pieces.
AOM – March- Pat Schemmer
AOM – April – Hedda Matheson

February 2010 Minutes

The Sand Painters Art Guild met February 23, 2010 at Cherry Hills in their meeting room in Valentine, NE. A light
supper was enjoyed before the meeting. Lucky winners of the drawings for three of the four Wilma Schaffert pieces were
Joan Swim-Peonies, Geri Coleman-Football, and Stuart Grant- Old Pickup. Artworks too numerous to mention were
displayed at the north side of the room. Many pieces were the White challenge.

County Fair Judge/Teacher was discussed. There was some discussion of a photo class at fair. Those judges mentioned
were John Banasiak, John Farr, and John Day. Mary Eatinger made a motion to have Donna Binfield return to teach and
judge the fair this year. Joan Swim seconded the motion. The motion passed.

For the photo enthusiasts there is a workshop in Hastings, NE, February 26 and 27, 2010 by Michael Forsberg.

Jenny Reece, Youth Activity Director, has requested artists to become mentors to youth. The program will require an
artist to work with 3-4 youths for 2 hours on a Saturday morning, creating art. Some artist showed interest and dates for
the sessions will be worked out later.

The Bull Bash show will come down at the end of February. Art can be picked up at the end of the show or it will be
stored in the closet at the library.

The Sand Painters Art Guild web site is going well. Be sure to check in during the month and read the blog. Post a
comment to let your fellow members know what you are doing.

Mary Black Bonnet told about her paid writing job “Life as a Human Being”,
http://lifeasahuman.com/author/maryblackbonnet/ . Please visit the site and read Mary’s blog as she gets paid by the
visit. Great Job Mary!!

Stuart Grant told of a movie project that he has been working on for 16 years, Where the Eagles Fly, the life from birth to
death of Crazy Horse. He is in the process of working out the details for filming. The movie would be filmed on
authentic sites in Nebraska, South Dakota and elsewhere. It is possible the film will be ready by November 2010. Yeah
Stuart!!!!!

Next Month’s challenge will be “Now and Then”. This challenge will be the April show. ANAC pieces are due at the
end of April.

The meeting adjourned.

Anita’s painting on photos project was great fun and turned out some great works. Thanks so much Anita.

Good News - Donna Binfield has said that she would love to return to Valentine to teach a class and judge
the county fair. She did say that it will depend on her health issues. She will keep us posted but as of right now -
Donna will be our judge and workshop person.
Pat Schemmer had an absolutely wonderful workshop in Ainsworth with high
school students learning how to throw. Some people had never tried to
throw before and got their clay centered and up. It was so great to see the
excitement in their eyes when everything worked.

Guest Teachers
Joan Swim and Pat Schemmer will be guest instructors at the South Western
Art Conference in Ainsworth next week. This is a conference for music and
art students to get together and have different workshops and a show and
concert. The concerts are open to the public – and are great. Joan will
teach caricatures and Pat will instruct raku tile painting.
Local Art Classes
SCHEMMER STUDIOS FINE ARTS and Janine’s have been very busy and have a lineup of opportunities for art
lessons. Don’t hesitate to sign up, the class size is small. These classes are open to the public. Space is limited to 5
students. $15.00/person – call 402-376-2257 Janine’s' for registration and details.

Acrylic Workshop April 6th 6:00-8:00 pm at Janine’s, Main St. - I will guide you in
painting a simple composition with acrylic paints and palette knife. A masonite board and
all other supplies will be provided. We will all paint the same composition to learn various
painting techniques. No experience necessary.

Water Color/Pen and Ink April 20th 6:00-8:00 pm at Janine’s, Main St. I will guide you
in painting a simple watercolor/pen & ink landscape using stencils made from
photographs. This style of painting is used by many professionals such as Lona Rowland
and Robert Hanna. All supplies will be provided. If you have a special barn or building you
would like to paint, bring a photograph along.

Oil Pastel Workshop May 18th 6:00-8:00 pm at Janine’s, Main St. I will guide you in
painting a simple still life using oil pastels on black velour. Lighting, composition and
shading will be discussed. All supplies will be provided, however, if you want to use your
own oil pastels, that is fine.

PRAIRIE WINDS ART CENTER

CALLS FOR ENTRIES TO THE 11TH ANNUAL MINIATURE SHOW AND COMPETITION

The Prairie Winds Art Center of downtown Grand Island is calling for entries for the 2010 11thAnnual Regional
Miniature Art Show which will be held during the month of April, 2010. The deadline for shipped or delivered
entries is March 27th. The opening reception with critique and awards presentation will be April 9th from 5:30 to
8:30 p.m. at the art center located at 112 W. 3rd Street. This show is open to any media and must follow the
miniature size requirements. The 2-D images are limited to 25 sq. inches with the outside of frame limited to 100
Sq. inches. The 3-D pieces must be no more than 216 cubic inches which includes the base or mountings. Best of
show, Runner up, and Merit Awards along with purchase award sponsors will be given.
The judge for this 2010 show is nationally known and award winning artist, Gary Ozias from Downs, Kansas. His
outstanding works in pastel and oil are exhibited nationally in public and private collections. You can view his
work at ww.garyozias.com.
Mr. Ozias will also conduct a workshop at the art center. He will demonstrate in pastel however students may also
bring oil supplies. Students are urged to bring photographs from which to work since the workshop will be
indoors. Since class size is limited, early registration is recommended for this popular workshop.
For the Miniature Show prospectus and more information about the show and workshop please call the art center
at 308-381-4001, visit the art center or go to their web site at www.prairiewindsart.com

Check out the Mark McGinnis Watercolor Sketching in the

Black Hills June 14-18. Call Mark at 208-921-7189 for more
information. This is the retreat that Joan Swim has attended for
the past few summers. You can see complete information on the
guild web site.

Club Challenges-“Art Now and Then”

Art from any point in your past and something current---these will be put in the library show for the first part of April.

Put this on your calendar

Art Retreat
Artist Retreat March 26, 27, 28, 2010 at Niobrara Valley Preserve. Details will
come soon. There will be a limit of how many people we can have this year. We
have a whole cabin---two bedrooms and a pull out sofa---one bath--huge kitchen
and huge living room...all in one building. If you are interested email Joan Swim
ASAP rjswim@threeriver.net
...there will be day use and overnight stays available. A donation of $10 a day
overnight or $5 a day for day use.

Art Show/Web Site

Anita Masterson sent this site out. There is a women's show on the site, check it out. South
Richmond's Fine Art Gallery, http:// www.1212galleryrva.com/

Sketchbook: Are you using yours?

Hey all---get a sketchbook--any sketchbook---and get ready to use it this year. Carry it with you at all times and
have some fun drawing supplies to go with. A zip lock bag works really well to hold supplies. Upcoming will
be an Internet link to ideas for sketchbook/journal entries. (The sketchbooks can be very simple and inexpensive
or more elaborate---you decide.)

I have a web site that has instructions on how to do about anything...there are many art instructions...you will
want to check it out...this is the address for a very simple roll up pencil pouch...great to go with your
sketchbook.
http://www.instructables.com/id/Felt-Pencil-Stub-Case/step6/Insert-Pencils-Roll-Up/

---if you need a sketch/field bag for you or for a youth---check out this great idea---recycling a pair of jeans.
Neat idea.
http://www.whiteoakschool.com/camp-creek-blog/2008/4/12/make-a-field-bag-from-recycled-clothing.html

Outside the Box

Dave Dorsey was chosen to show two paintings in the Cheyenne Frontier Days Old West Museum Art show,
which is a juried show. The Western Spirit Art Show features over 100 western Artists from across the
country and can be seen March 6 through April 18, 2010. The Western Spirit Art Show & Sale is open
to artists from across the country. Three jurors select over 100 artists working in varied media.
Accepted media include; Painting, Sculpture, Suspended Sculpture, Mixed-Media, Drawing, Pen & Ink,
Prints. Yeah, Dave!! http://www.oldwestmuseum.org/western_spirit.asp

This is the link to Dave Dorsey’s pieces at the Cheyenne Days Western Spirit Art Show. Congratulations Dave.
http://www.oldwestmuseum.org/westernSpirit/index.html

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Painting Post:
The Painting Post will serve as a swap shop where artist s can list items for
sell, swap or give away. Post your items by calling Debby Galloway, 402-966-
3471.

Old library hangers – I’m going to get rid of them soon. Pat 402-376-4222

Donna Binfield is looking for her big black zippered portfolio case! Could I have by chance left it there after the
workshop in August? If you know of any news about Donna Binfield’s, case please contact Pat.

If you know of any news that you would like to see in the newsletter please email me or call. Also let me know
if your email is not accepting the newsletter or if your address changes.

Secretary and Newsletter Editor: Debby Galloway, 402-966-3471

President: Pat Schemmer, 402-376-4222

Vice President: Joan Swim, 402-497-3888