Fabulous Finale! Watercolor, Fresh & Loose!

April/May Program and Workshop by Fealing Lin

Our final Program and Workshop for the 2009 season features internationally acclaimed watercolor artist, Fealing Lin. Learn Scenic and Portrait Watercolor Techniques.

PROGRAM: TUES., APRIL 27, 2010 7 TO 9 PM RAA Gallery

Program free to members, Non-members $3, plus an opportunity drawing of original artwork (value to $500) by Ms. Lin.

WORKSHOP: MAY 1, 2010 SAT., 8:30am-3:00pm, RAA Gallery

14 person max. Member Cost:$65, Non-Member Cost:$70

Hands-on watercolor painting experience. You bring your brushes, watercolor paper and paints. Supply list is posted on Workshop sign-up sheet in RAA Gallery Office. You will create a piece of exciting watercolor art to take home and enjoy! Supply list available when you sign up in the RAA gallery.

Award-winning watercolorist, Fealing Lin of San Marino, California, was born in Taiwan and began her journey into artistic expression as a protégé of renowned professor Ching-Jung Chen in Taiwan, subsequently pursuing her career in the United States with watercolorist and senior art historian professor Verna Wells. Although briefly diverted from her passion by a family tradition of medicine and dentistry, Fealing ultimately abandoned her tray of instruments and high-speed drills in favor of her pallet and brushes. Now she is a teacher, demonstrator, judge, and active exhibitor.

With a fluidity of colors, Ms. Lin combines impressionistic strokes and semi-abstract techniques to elicit life and movement in her portrait and landscape watercolors. Her paintings adorn the paper with both harmony and emotion.

Said Professor William Blackshaw, President of the Royal Watercolor Society in England, “Fealing Lin paints poems that vibrate with light and color… long may she continue to delight the eye and move the spirit.” “My passion for watercolor,” says Ms. Lin, “comes from the opportunity it gives me to be totally spontaneous in the pursuit of traditional watercolor transparency which is the “glow” from the white paper that emerges through the paint once a fusion occurs from the application of wet onto wet.
Fealing is an annual guest instructor at Yosemite National Park, an instructor at Brand Art Studios at Brand Library in Glendale, and San Gabriel Recreation center in San Gabriel. She was featured at Descanso Gardens Gallery for 10 consecutive years. She has taught watercolor workshops throughout California and the US. Fealing has been enthusiastically embraced by the general public and private collectors alike. From March 8 to April 17, 2010 Fealing Lin will be featured in a One-woman show at the Crowell Public Library Gallery, San Marino, CA.

Fealing is a signature member of National Watercolor Society, Watercolor West, and the Missouri Watercolor Society. Her works have been juried in many national exhibitions including NWS, WW, TWSA (Transparent Watercolor Society of America), Brand National, Audubon Artist, San Diego Watercolor International and many others. She has won numerous awards among these shows. Fealing’s works also appear in many magazines and books, including Watercolor Magic, Artist Sketch Magazine, International Artist Magazine, Best Watercolor, and Splash (9, 10, & 11). She is one of the 15 artists who have contributed to the new book Watercolor Secrets by North Light Books (2009). Her self-portrait is featured in this article.

Fealing Lin can be contacted at the following:
1720 Ramiro Road
San Marino

March Program and Workshop by David Neil Fairrington

“How To Start A Portrait”

Tues., March 23, 2010 Program

Program free to members, Non-members $3 Plus opportunity drawing of original artwork (value $300+) by David Fairrington.

March 27, Sat., Workshop

8:30am-3:00pm, RAA Gallery 14 person max

Member Cost: $65 Non-Member Cost:$70

David Fairrington, distinguished for his Portraiture and Fine Art, is a California artist well known for his intuitive art that captures the essence of life. His subject matter ranges from Portraits, Dancers, Figures, Western Art, Landscapes and Seascapes.

David’s account of his artistic path is riveting.

“Ever since Vietnam I had wanted to be a portrait painter, so twenty-seven years later I made the decision to stop commercial art and earn my living painting. I took a year and a half off and taught myself how to paint portraits, then leaped into the world of portraiture.

Painting is a deep love and a way of life now. It’s what I do to find myself. I consider myself an intuitive painter, meaning I paint straight from my heart. Some clients find the paintings to be an integral part in the making and healing of the self. Some call my paintings doorways. Others refer to them as windows or mirrors to the soul, and use them as tools to look inside. All hopes, fears, loves, and hates go on the canvas. As I paint, I look into myself, and as I do, I see into the image I’m painting. The spirit of that image flows through me and on to the canvas.”

As a premier painter that has painted over 200 portraits of families, children, politicians and noted public figures, David Fairrington is also known as “The Ballet Painter.” David has been commissioned to do paintings of ballet dancers from the School of American Ballet New York City, NY; The New York City Ballet, NY; Westside Ballet Academy, Santa Monica, CA; The Studio Ballet, Fresno, CA; The Sacramento Ballet, Sacramento, CA; and the Peninsula Ballet, Palos Verdes Estates, CA.

Participants will work from their own photos (8×10). They are to bring oils or acrylics, canvas or board and can pre-draw the image before attending the workshop. Also, bring a #4 Filbert soft bristle or nylon brush (clean), one small palette knife and the following paints: Yellow Ochre, White, Burnt Sienna, Cad Red Hue, Alizarin Crimson, Ultramarine Blue and Raw Umber, plus other colors of your preference. RAA is fortunate to have David Fairrington present this day-long workshop, so, sign up early as space is limited.

David also gives two day and week-long painting workshops on the principles of portrait painting, including color, composition and design theory, multiple styles and techniques in: oils, acrylics, colored pencils and charcoal on different surfaces. Private teaching sessions for individuals are available.

For more information, contact Julie Evans at (909) 864-2461 or

David Fairrington at: fairrington@verizon.net

February Workshop by Chick Curtis

“Keeping Your Painting Lively…Exploring Acrylic & Oil ”

Feb. 27, Sat., Workshop

8:30am-3:00pm, RAA Gallery 14 person max

Member Cost: $65 Non-Member Cost:$70

Last season, the respected and award-winning artist, Chick Curtis, presented a Program to the Redlands Art Association on his process and techniques of painting acrylic and oil landscapes of the Southwest. The standing room only crowd requested that Chick offer a full Saturday workshop to share his imaginative and creative approaches to painting. Graciously, Chick Curtis returns to spend a day in the life of RAA workshop artists. Chick is also well known for his amazing print making workshops and original monotype process artwork.

Curtis has won awards in exhibits that include: Riverside Art Museum members’ exhibit, Fine Arts Institute show , Dick Blick award , the Multi Mini Media show in Redlands, National Art Council show in Palm Springs, Plein Air Artists of Riverside Paint Out , Corona Art Association show, Inland Empire Art Association show, Fallbrook Art Center Open Show, Ontario Museum of Art and History Show.

Chick describes his art as follows, “Having entered the art-making world at mid-life, I have attempted a variety of media and styles at warp speed. Not so much because I want to make up for lost time, but because I find my desire to make art unquenchable. I have an intuitive child-like curiosity to explore, which compliments the maturity and skill I have developed as an adult. This gives me the freedom to explore many different styles and techniques. My wish is to interpret the world around me and all its many facets in a way that becomes part history, part beauty, part intrigue, and part joy. I am drawn with equal intensity to landscapes and people because of the spiritual quality of being in nature and to people because of the complexity of human nature.”

Workshop participants will learn the amazing tips and tricks that Chick uses to compose exciting and enduring landscapes. Participants are to bring either acrylic or oil paint supplies as well as canvas. The outcome of this workshop will be wonderful, original works of art with the fresh new perspectives of Chick Curtis’ instruction. Sign up early!

Upcoming Programs and Workshops

Program: Tuesday, Feb. 23 Janet Edwards “Seeing My World Through Etchings”

Janet Edwards will be giving a presentation on "Seeing My World Through Etchings" on Tuesday February 23rd, 2010, at the Redlands Art Association Gallery and Art Center, 215 E. State Street from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m.

Through showing a collection of projected images, printed material and examples, Janet plans to give a "show and tell" style presentation on the processes she uses in creating her etchings. She says the medium of etching allows much individual interpretation and style. Janet’s designs often seem to be influenced by her love for the watercolor medium. Careful consideration is given to composition, color, and texture through added embossing as well as to the appeal of the subject matter.

There will be time to respond to questions that are often asked about the process, so come thinking of what YOU want to know. The lecture is free to RAA members and guests are welcome for a modest $3.00 fee. A matted etching will be offered as an opportunity drawing. Come and bring your friends.

Janet Edwards is a Redlands artist whose work reflects her love of the natural beauty of California, as well as her respect for sites of historical importance. While working primarily in the etching medium, she is also an accomplished watercolorist; a watercolor-like style is often reflected in her work. Many etchings include embossing as part of the design.

Janet earned a B.A. degree in Art Education from the University of Redlands. She taught public school art before raising a family. A past president of the Redlands Art Association, Janet is currently chair of MCAEEF, the RAA art endowment fund. Her work has been chosen by educational, cultural and civic organizations as gifts to honor dignitaries, professors, musicians, ambassadors and politicians.

Janet’s work may be seen in her home studio in Redlands, at the RAA gallery and at Haven Home Essentials in Redlands, in galleries in Cambria and Mendocino, CA and in Yachats, OR. Editor’s note: A sample of Janet’s local landscapes and landmarks can be seen on the Redlands Wall in the Gallery.

If you would like more information on Janet’s artwork, call her studio at: 909.793.7169

Workshop: Saturday February 27 Chick Curtis “Plein Air: Oils and Acrylics”

Chick Curtis considers his education to be the woods and creek in his backyard in Virginia when he was a kid, living in Costa Rica, visiting Thailand, reveling in Rio de Janeiro and Buenos Aires, traveling around the world, graduating from the University of Virginia, VA, serving in the U.S. Air Force, running a restaurant, graduating from Cal State San Bernardino (with an MA in educational counseling), and being married twice and humbly rearing two boys, each brighter than him.

Chick is a mostly self-taught artist. His mother, Dorothy Fromm Curtis was an accomplished artist whose award winning oil and pastel portraits have been shown national and internationally. She tried to teach Chick, but, admittedly he wasn’t her best student. He stopped drawing altogether for 30 years until he heard the “Calling” on his own. He has been painting and drawing since 1993.

Chick describes his art as follows, “Having entered the art-making world at mid-life, I have attempted a variety of media and styles at warp speed. Not so much because I want to make up for lost time, but because I find my desire to make art unquenchable. I have an intuitive child-like curiosity to explore, which compliments the maturity and skill I have developed as an adult. This gives me the freedom to explore many different styles and techniques. My wish is to interpret the world around me and all its many facets in a way that becomes part history, part beauty, part intrigue, and part joy. I am drawn with equal intensity to landscapes, cityscapes and people because of the spiritual quality of being in nature, the energy of a city, and to people because of the complexity of human nature.”

In August 2008, Chick Curtis and friend, Mary Grinyer, presented their printmaking techniques, processes and creativity to the public at Riverside Art Museum’s Printmaking Center. They also answered questions and shared artistic advice. Many visitors enjoyed lea  rning abut the printmaking process for the very first time. Artists of different mediums enjoyed learning about the selection of soy based inks and the monoprint method. The event kicked off the new Riverside PrintMakers group and print making open studio. ( Editor’s note: Subsequent meetings of the group will be on the second Thursday of each month. )

Through the monotype print process, I am learning to incorporate the additive/subtractive aspects of print imagery with the richer, denser oil mediums on canvas and board. In some cases, I will do a painting within the print itself. This is perhaps a conscious attempt to resolve the two major forces that drive my creativity: painting what compels me on an immediate level and exploring the unpredictable nature of my subconscious thoughts and feelings on another level.

Chick has won awards for his art almost since he started back to it. He is active in showing his art in solo and group shows. Sign up for Chick’s workshop at the Gallery downtown or call 909-792-8435 with your credit card info.

Price: $ 65 for RAA members/ $75 non-members?

Time: 9 am to 3PM  Bring lunch or buy from local shop.

The Artist’s Way

A Spiritual Path to Higher Creativity

This 12 week hands-on workshop utilizes The Artist’s Way, the bestselling book by Julia Cameron, award-winning writer, poet, literary critic, playwright and screenwriter. The purpose of the workshop is to unblock your creativity, to assist in making and reaching your creative goals. The class will be lead by Judith Sparhawk, who is a successful photographer, an experienced workshop leader, and who has over thirty years experience as a vocational and motivational counselor.

Come to a free, no-obligation ORIENTATION MEETING to decide if this workshop is for you:

Wednesday, January 27, 2010 at 7:00 p.m.

Workshop: February 3 to April 21, 2010 Wednesdays at 7:00 to 9:00 p.m.

Place: Redlands Art Association, 215 East State Street, Redlands, CA 92373

Cost: $105 members, $115 non members

For more information call: (909) 793-1876 or email: jsparhawk746@yahoo.com

March Program & Workshop by Master Artist David Fairrington

Program

RAA is delighted to present internationally acclaimed Master Artist, David Fairrington, for the March Program. The program, “The Portrait, How to Paint One, and the Importance of a Portrait”, is on March 23 from 7 to 9PM, free to RAA members, $3/guest. There will be an opportunity drawing of original artwork by the program artist.

Bio

Fairrington’s work was recently juried into the Smithsonian’s National Portrait Gallery’s portrait competition. He is one of the artists officials in the government can select for their official portrait.

Fairrington grew up in Texas and after graduating from Texas Tech University he served as an “Army Combat Artist” for the Dept. of the Army in Vietnam. The paintings he did are now in the U.S. Army Center of Military History in Washington D.C. and were recently shown on the CBS News Sunday Morning show.

After the military, Fairrington opened his own design studio designing and executing over one hundred and fifty movie posters for such studios as Twentieth Century Fox, Warner Bros., Columbia Pictures, Universal Pictures, Sony and MGM Studios.

Fairrington was named a “Master Artist” by “International Artist” magazine and his portraits are in private and corporate collections. His scope of work includes sports figure -Arthur Ashe, officials -Police Chief Bratton, government – Senator Alan Loenthal, TV celebrities like the cast of Scrubs, Lost, Desperate Housewives, etc. to name just a few. In the ballet world he is known as the “Degas” of ballet painters.

Fairrington is still painting portraits, but he has also branched out into landscapes, seascapes, horses and still life painting. He says painting is a deep love and a way of life now. It’s what he does to find himself.

You may visit his website and see the portraits referred to in this article and many others at:

www.DavidFairrington.com

Workshop

Get out your brushes, palette and a treasured photo for the Fairrington Workshop on Saturday, March 27 from 8:30 am to 3:30 pm at the RAA Gallery, downtown, Redlands. Sign up at the gallery or phone in with your credit card info. $ 65 for RAA members, $ 75 non-members.

We are happy to have such a talented artist for our March program and workshop. I hope to see you there!

Submitted by Julie Evans

Tom Fong starts 2010: RAA Programs and Workshops

Programs & Workshops: “Break the Rules with Loose Watercolors”

Program: Tuesday, Jan. 26, 2010 from 7-9 pm

• Program Free to members, $3 non-members. PLUS there will be an opportunity drawing for a Tom Fong Original Watercolor , valued at over $250.

Workshop: Saturday, Jan. 30, 2010 from 8:30am to 3:30pm.

• Attendance limited to 14, so, sign up early!  A workshop supply list will be available through the gallery in early January.

Tom Fong is a popular watercolor instructor who conducts many workshops. He is an active artist as well as an instructor. A native Californian, Fong graduated from the University of Southern California with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Industrial Design.

Tom Fong merges simplicity and serenity with bright colors in his painting. Tom paints fluidly, loosely and with a willingness to explore and express freely on paper. He paints bold, spontaneous, and direct. He lets chance and improvisation create excitement in his art. Tom finishes his work with calligraphic brushstrokes retaining only the elements necessary for the meaning.

His watercolors have been juried into national exhibitions. Tom’s work has been featured in The Artist’s Magazine, Watercolor Artist, American Artist, and was included in an article “20 Great Teachers” in the collector’s edition of Watercolors by the American Artist.

Tom teaches at various colleges and conducts national and international workshops, including the American Artist and the Artist Magazine Trade Show workshops, The Palm Springs Desert Museum Workshop and The San Diego Watercolor Society Workshop. He continues be a guest instructor for The Yosemite National Park Association.

He has conducted Watercolor Demonstration Series for Watercolor West and The National Watercolor Society. Tom has earned Signature Membership in Watercolor West, where he served as President. He gives watercolor demonstrations, conducts workshops, and judges art shows upon request.

Tom begins his workshop with a lecture, then starts his demonstration painting with a large flat brush, painting fast, bold, direct, spontaneous, and not labored.  Personal and group critique will be given. He encourages students to paint “free and loose” through the creative spirit of intuition and improvisation, trusting it to help them discover new techniques in painting. Students will create a piece of exciting watercolor art to take home and enjoy. Tom will demonstrate his approach throughout the workshop… to be free, to explore, and to let your hand  lead through to new discoveries!

Tom’s website is www.tomfongwatercolors.com

December Workshop Richard H. Freund

“Assemblage – Art from Found Objects – Twisted Toys”

Sunday, Dec 6 from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm

$65/member, $70/non-member

Richard is a Fine Art Assemblage Artist.

He first emerged as a serious artist in early 2001, making what he termed “Computer Parts Art”, winning awards in art competitions and selling this limited form of Assemblage/collage art.

Richard is a self taught artist and even though he has received private training through numerous art workshops, he has never studied art in an academic setting. His artistic path has allowed him the freedom and independence to develop his own unique style of art.

In July 2007, after taking a three day Assemblage workshop by Michael de Menge, Richard transitioned into a broader area of this medium, making use of the full spectrum of found objects. He has continued to take assemblage workshops over the last couple years and has further evolved his own distinctive approach to using found objects in creating art.

Richard has received multiple awards in Southern California art shows, including, but not limited to the following: In 2008: Honorable Mention in the Member’s Exhibit at the Riverside Art Museum; Best Of Show at the 27th Annual Open Show by the Pomona Valley Art Association; The Riverside Art Museum purchased one of his pieces for their Permanent Collection.

In 2009, Richard was juried into the Artist Council Exhibit at the Palm Springs Art Museum, with that piece purchased at the auction; Received both First and Second place in Other Media at the Pomona Valley Art

Association 28th Annual Open Show; and had two pieces juried into the Learning & Product Expo:Art, in Pasadena, with one of the pieces receiving Honorable Mention.

Richard’s “ Assemblage – Twisted Toys” WORKSHOP will focus on the basic techniques of his art form as applied to the workshop topic, and participants will make a small piece of Assemblage art representing their own unique version of a ‘Twisted Toy’.

This form of art can be very ‘Tool Intensive’ and all necessary tools will be made available by Mr. Freund for the class to use. A detailed Materials List will be available at the time of registration. Limited to 12 participants. Sign up at RAA for this outstanding event.

Email: UnearthedArt@GMail.com

Website: www.Unearthed.ws