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A native of New York,

Lucille Cole Carter evolved

from a very successful fash-

ion and furniture illustrator

into an outstanding fine art-

ist, recognized regionally

and nationally for her vivid oil, pastel and acrylic

paintings

Carter is an associate member of Oil Painters of

America and the Portrait Society of America. She is an

award-winning, signature member of Associated

Creative Artists, a signature member of the Pastel So-

ciety of the Southwest, and a signature member of

the Pastel Society of America.

Carter's work has been represented by galleries in

New York, Florida, Indiana, North Carolina and Texas,

and is included in many important collections in the

United States, Canada and Mexico. She is repre-

sented by The Artists' Showplace Gallery in Dallas,

Texas, of which she is a partner, Carson Art, Dallas,

and Art Encounter, Las Vegas, Nevada.

A R T I S T ' S S T A T E M E N T

"There is such great joy in transforming what many

view as ordinary objects or elements into beautiful

works of art, through skillful use of form, light and

color. It is my goal to cre-

ate paintings that draw

the viewer in, so I may

share my personal vision,

experience and emotion.

My hope is that the ex-

perience will be rich

enough and compelling

enough that the viewer,

for a moment, becomes

part of the story." -

Lucille Carter, PSA, ACA,

PSSW.

Lucille Carter, Pastels

This project is funded in part by the City of Richardson through the Richardson Art Commission

http://www.richardson-arts.org

The Sketchpad

Lucille Carter Pastel Demo

6:45 PM January 18, 2011, Richardson Library

Basement

Watercolor Workshop January 21-22, 2011

At Artists’ Studio

Call Dianna Powrie 972-699-7629

for more information

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PAINTING OF THE MONTH November, 2010

1st Place Sandy Hazelbaker, White Burst,

acrylic

2nd Place Susan Martin, Valley Chapel,

watercolor

3rd Place Judy Luer, Three Feathers,

mixed media

RCAS’ thanks to Asel Art Supply for their continued support of Painting of the

Month. Asel contributes the merchandise certificates for 2nd and 3rd prizes.

Please patronize our sponsor.

JANUARY CRITIQUE:

Starts this month at 5:45 PM. The 6:30 meeting start time is

for the Young People’s Show Awards. We will give out the

young people’s awards before the usual 6:45 starting time.

For the critique, you need one picture that you are working on

currently and two questions you have involving its progress or

lack therein. Brainstorming amongst participants is encour-

aged. This is a trial run to see how many participate and the

general level of interest for future meetings.

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Kudos - Update on Christmas Activities of RCAS

These are candid shots from the RCAS Christmas Party hosted by Mary

Truelove and husband. Dianna Powrie served as Mistress of Ceremonies

and moved the art in a timely manner. Jane E. Jones offered

critiques of members’ individual works while giving liberal

praise where she felt due. The works ranged from traditional

to more abstract. One item most of us could use help in some

degree, she pointed out increasing the light and dark contrasts

and carrying colors consistently across the work, with her a

very knowledgeable eye. Thanks to Rosa Wan for the shots.

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Schedule for 2011 Shows

Young People’s Scholarship Show - January 15 -February 12, 2011, Chairpersons

Barbara McNutt, Dianna Powrie Take in January 15th, Awards at January 18th

RCAS meeting, pick up February 12th.

Rosemary Cheney Memorial Show - RISD students only - February 19 - March25,

2011 Myron Stennet RISD Coordinator

50+ Show - March 26-April 30, 2011, Chairpersons Pat Fekete, Linda Ferguson.

Take in March 26th, Awards April 19th, pick up April 30th.

Regional Show - April 30-June 1, 2011, Chairpersons Bob Voges, John Cheney.

Take in April 30th, show opens May 4th, reception and awards, May 15th, pick up

May 31st.

Artists’ Showplace

15615 Coit Road, #230, Dallas, TX 75248

Gallery hrs: 10AM to 6PM, Tues.-Sat.

Don't forget to check our Class Schedules for new classes and

workshops!

Contact the gallery about rental of the

Coit Gallery for one-person or group

shows. 972-233-1223

Mr J’s

Framing & Gallery

Customized Framing to Suit

Every Artist’s Needs

45 Years of Service

www.mr-js.com

Beasley’s Photography LLC.

Digital Capture

For Giclee Prints

Has Relocated To:

1334 Motor Circle

Dallas, Texas 75207

214-741-1176

www.beasleysartphoto.com

Urgent!!

Needed replacement for present treasurer, Dick Powell who

is retiring in January of new year.

Main Duties:

Writing checks

Monthly financial reports to Board

Deposits

Yearly tax return.

The method by which finances are kept is entirely up to acting

treasuer, but method ("very organized" says Dick) used now

is Quiken soft ware. Dick would be glad to talk to any-

one who is at least thinking about this job - 972-250-4814 or

cdpowell67@sbcglobal.net. Dick willing to train.

New Editor of Sketchpad Needed Next Year

After May, 2011, there will be NO editor for the Sketchpad.

Duties: Create a newsletter every month, except December,

June, July, and August. Is currently being done in Publisher

software, but other software adaptable. After creating, pass to

publisher for hard copies and webmaster to put on line in Adobe.

Deadlines on information and paper content are up to the editor

(and RCAS President).

Be able to handle insertions of material from numerous sources.

Coordinate with mail chairperson to distribute issues that go out

to our sponsors and members who are without internet.

Capable of picking up various software packages quickly.

Call Dorothy McAllister, 972-272-7768, or Susan Martin, 972-

231-5714, if interested.

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2011 Resolution

As RCAS starts a new year, let’s try to increase the membership figures. Suggestion has

been to invite someone interested in art to the January meeting, we have a wonderful pastel

demo with Lucille Carter to start the new year. We have a new visual system to observe

closely the demos at the library, so let’s see some new faces at the next meeting and the

next meeting, etc.

NEW / RENEWAL MEMBERSHIP FORM

Membership Privileges:

Participation in MEMBERS ONLY art exhibits, and first chance at WORKSHOPS.

Admission to DEMONSTRATIONS, LECTURES & PROGRAMS.

Monthly NEWSLETTER and EMAILS outlining scheduled events.

NAME: ____________________________________________________

ADDRESS: ____________________________________________________

CITY,STATE,ZIP: ____________________________________________________

HOME PHONE: ______________________OTHER PHONE________________

EMAIL: ____________________________________________________

ART MEDIA (up to 4): ______________________________________________

If you have a web site that you want linked on our home page (free), please give us your URL:______________________________________

Willing to volunteer for Accounting, Newsletter, Shows, Other? ___________________

How did you hear about RCAS?______________________________________________

____New Member ____Renewal

Richardson Civic Art Society www.richardson-arts.org

Ask for your RCAS membership discount at Asel Art

Supply and Mr. J’s Art and Frame. Members also get

discounts at our workshops.

Please mail check payable to:

RICHARDSON CIVIC ART SOCIETY

c/o Ms. Debbie Langham, Membership Chair

6802 Southgate Drive

Sachse, TX 75048

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Richardson Civic Art Society

PO Box 831027

Richardson, TX 75083

Paula Nemec

Acrylic & Oil Glazes

February 15 6:45 PM

Richardson Library Basement

Desiging Directions

Can you believe it is 2011?? If 2011 is anything like 2010 for RCAS, I know it will be an exciting

year. We initiated several firsts so far –

-a video camera for our exciting demos, (our tireless and dedicated camera technicians extra-

ordinaire, Bert Rodriquez and Dick Mussett, are working out the technical problems to make the view-

ing even better),

-our first Paint-Out,

-the beautiful graphically-designed ad (by Debbie Berman) placed in the Eisemann Presents and Fam

ily Series programs for the year,

-some of our artists taking part in the Richardson Symphony Orchestra fund raiser at the Renaissance

Hotel by demonstrating what a talented and fun group we are,

-by participating in the artistic activity (initiated and implemented by Barbara McNutt) of the city’s

Tree the Town event by having participants write their name on a fall leaf then taping it to a large mu-

ral of leafless trees,

-and initiating patron funding through letters mailed to most of the city’s art supporters.

Through these and other events we have creatively reached one of my main goals for the year - spreading

the word about the Richardson Civic Art Society, the ONLY official visual art group in the city!

I hope all that are able will help start off our 2011 year by being present on January 15, 10:00 at the Library to

help take in of one of our most valuable gifts to the RISD youth community, our YOUNG PEOPLE’S SCHOLAR-

SHIP SHOW! Barbara McNutt and Dianna Powrie need our help. The awards will be presented, always EXCIT-

ING! on January 18, 6:30 pm followed by Lucille Carter’s fantastic pastel portrait demo.

Susan