MID-JULY ANNOUNCEMENTS

Cindy Haase

Our Incoming President Is the Featured Artist for the August 8th General Meeting

"Ode to the Pastel Abstract"

After drawing and painting for years as a successful realist artist, Cindy found the freedom of abstraction in 2016. In 2018 her abstract work garnered an Honorable Mention in the Pastel Journal magazine's 100 Competition. Whether working in acrylic, charcoal, colored pencil or pastel she strives to convey an idea or emotion that words or traditional images can't express. During her demonstration using pastel with a mixed media under painting she will answer (or attempt to answer) the three most frequently asked questions her students ask: - Where do I start?

- How do I pull the parts together? - Should I stop now or keep going? This fall Cindy will be returning to the Tubac School of Fine Art with a weekly class in acrylic abstracts. She will also be teaching a weekly class in pastel abstracts at CPAC.

Six Days In Kansas & AZ Number 4

Important Info on Closures!!!!

The SRAL Studio will be closed on July 22nd - July 29th. The floors are going to be refinished. Please DO NOT enter the Studio until July 30th!!! If dates change, an e-blast will be sent out.

SRAL CURRENT SHOWS

CANOA HILLS SOCIAL CENTER

A New Permanent Show went up in the Canoa Hills Auditorium July 13th. 17

artists are on display: Ken Adams, Brian Bauman, Kathleen Bolivar, Deanna Brooks, Joyce Cox, Cynthia Haase, Edie Hederer-Lauterbach, Audrey Hembree, Jan Holland, Sharon Irish, Karen Keim; Nan Lux, Del Marinello, Ann Mason, Bonnie Roberts, Laurel Sponseller, and Fran Sutherland. Stop by and take a look – the show will hang until mid-October. Below are some of the pieces on display : Feelin’ Blue by Nan Lux; Rough Cactus by Edie Hederer-Lauterbach; Honeycomb by Jan Holland and Cactus in Bloom by Audrey Hembree.

From mid-June through the end of July, Nancy Wesorick and Linda Sparks are

doing a two woman show in the lobby of Canoa Hills. Linda is displaying portraits of people, animals and birds as well as "Western Still Life" done in pastels. Nancy has a variety of paintings from Plein Air to studio works in pastel and oil. Cougar Kit, by Linda Sparks, Autumn Peace by Nancy Wesorick, Glow, by Nancy Wesorick, Pernell Roberts by Linda Sparks.

Not to be outdone, the dynamic duo

of Jan Holland and Betsy Kimbrough will be hanging their work in the Canoa Hills hallway. Don't miss it! Muddy Creek Farm by Betsy Kimbrough

CANOA RANCH RECREATION CENTER

The Plein Air Group will be showing our paintings in a great show at Canoa Hills

lobby from August 1 through August 31st. Please come by and take a look at the amazing work produced by our fabulous artists.

LA POSADA

Cindy Haase's and Carol Giordano's art work is at La Posada now through

the end of August. "Lemons and Leaves" and "N.E" by Cindy Haase "Celebrating Day of the Dead" and "I See You" by Carol Giordano

CPAC

Members of the Southwest Ten and the Sky Island Painters will provide three

special shows in the gallery and lobby of the Center for the Performing Arts (CPAC) this summer. To add to the excitement, there will be three Meet the Artist events, which will coordinate with certain performances at CPAC.

UPCOMING CPAC ART COMPETITIONS

Flyers are Available in SRAL's Studio or view them at http://www.performingartscenter.org/programs/adult-education/adult-

workshops/

START PAINTING!

Sonoran Perspective II

A Tribute to the Southwest Featuring Work by Arizona Artists

In the Gallery, October 31 – December 20, 2019 Reception: Thursday, October 31st

from 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM

Collage/Mixed Media Celebration II

Featuring Work by Arizona Artists In the Gallery & Theater Lobby

January 1 – 31, 2020 Reception: Friday, January 8th

from 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM

Through the Lens

A Photography Exhibit

Featuring Work by Arizona Artists In the Gallery & Theater Lobby February 28 – March 31, 2020

Reception: Friday, February 28th from 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM

Art of Re-Cycle VII

Featuring Work by Arizona Artists In the Gallery & Theater Lobby

April 1 – May 15, 2020 Reception: Friday, April 3rd

from 5:30 to 7:00 PM

2019 - 2020 Workshops

More Information Availability at: http://www.performingartscenter.org/programs/adult-education/adult-workshops/

SUGGESTIVE BRUSHWORK

Instructor: David Simons Dates: November 6th, 7th, and 8th Time: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM Fee: $365, Early Bird Special $330 if paid in full by October 9, 2019

DISCOVERING YOUR AUTHENTIC VIEW

Using Photo Treasures for Creative Watercolor Expression

Instructor: Roberta Rogers Dates: December 4th, 5th, and 6th Time: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM Fee: $330, Early Bird Special $300 if paid in full by November 6, 2019.

Process – Purpose – Passion:

Painting Beyond the Obvious, An exploration of Abstract Painting with Oil & Cold Wax

Instructor: James Edward Scherbarth Dates: January 8th, 9th, and 10th Time: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM Fee: $385, Early Bird Special $350 if paid in full by December 11, 2019

SUGGESTIVE BRUSHWORK

Instructor: David Simons Dates: January 22nd, 23rd, and 24th Time: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM Fee: $365, Early Bird Special $330 if paid in full by December 27, 2019

ArtMythos: Telling our Stories thru Book Making and Gelli Printing

Instructor: Robyn McClendon Dates: February 12th, 13th, and 14th Time: February 12th: 1:00 - 4:00 PM, February 13th and 14th: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM Fee: $410, Early Bird Special $375 if paid in full by January 15, 2019 Supply Fee: $10

Exploring Monet’s Garden

Instructor: Tonja Sell Dates: March 15th and 16th Time: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM Fee: $285, Early Bird Special $260 if paid in full February 16, 2020

Abstraction to Realism; Merging Oil and Cold wax

Instructor: Tonja Sell Dates: March 17th and 18th

Time: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM Fee: $285, Early Bird Special $260 if paid in full February 18, 2020

Oil Painting: Impressionism - Better Paintings Through Simplifying!

Instructor: Charles Thomas

Dates: March 30th and 31st Time: 9:30 AM – 4:30 PM Fee: $285, Early Bird Special $260 if paid in full by March 2, 2020

ON-GOING CLASSES

More Information Availability at: http://www.performingartscenter.org/programs/adult-education/adult-weekly-classes/

Registration for workshops and weekly classes starts on June 24, 2019

Expressive Pastels (From Semi-Realism to Abstract)

Instructor: Cynthia Haase Dates: Every Monday, Nov 4 - Dec 16, 2019 and Jan 6 - April 20, 2020 Time: 9 AM - 12:00 PM Fee: $37.50/3-hour Session Paper and Pastels: Available for a materials fee of $4.00 per class.

Scratchboard/Watercolor: Combining Drawing

with Painting

Instructor: Rick Wheeler Dates: Every Tuesday, January 7 to April 21, 2020 Time: 9 AM - 12:00 PM Fee: $45/3-hour class or a special price of $75 instead of $90, if you register for both a morning and afternoon class with Rick on the same day.

Acrylic Landscape: a Painterly Approach

Instructor: Rick Wheeler Dates: Every Tuesday, January 7 to April 21, 2020 Time: 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM Fee: $45/3-hour class or a special price of $75 instead of $90, if you register for both a morning and afternoon class with Rick on the same day.

Share Our Walls 2019 Call to Artists

Show Dates: September 5 – October 6, 2019 Entry deadline: August 14, 2019 Notification Date: August 21, 2019 Chairs: Marti White, Nancy S. Huber Juror/Awards Judge: TBD Check-in: Tuesday, September 3, 9-10:30am Reception: Sunday, September 8, 2-4pm Pick-up: Monday, October 7, 9-10:30am

Share Our Walls – Call to Artists Information Sheet Entry Form for Share Our Walls

THE TUBAC SCHOOL OF FINE ART'S Schedule is now available. Check their website for more info -

click here

Tubac Center of the Arts

Tubac Center of the Arts offers workshops in a variety of mediums and skill levels. There's something for everyone. Learn something new today! Register for a course with your credit card anytime, day or night. We are located in the historic artist community of Tubac, AZ, about 40 miles south of Tucson. We look forward to your visit. Visit our website https://tubac-center-of-the-arts.coursestorm.com/

SPECIAL INTEREST GROUPS

ABSTRACT BRIGGade

The Abstract BRIGGade meets once a month on the Friday after the SRAL general meeting. At the meeting, artists discuss their abstract art projects, give helpful critiques, talk about techniques and presentation of their work, plan shows, and exchange ideas that foster non-representational art. Everyone is welcome!

COLLAGE MIXED MEDIA The Collage Mixed Media Group meets on the First and Third Wednesdays of every month in the Main Studio unless there is a class being presented and we then meet in

Studio A. This is currently an informal group meeting from 9:30 to 11:30 for all who are

interested in collage and mixed media fine art.

DRAW, DOODLE AND TANGLE GROUP

The Draw, Doodle, and Tangle Group meets every Wednesday in the Main Studio from 1:00 to 3:00. The intent of our group is to provide a venue for anyone interested in developing, improving, and challenging their creative spirit through drawing (basic pencil and ink techniques), doodling (random lines and shapes), and tangling (repetitive patterns, i.e., Zentangle®).

LIFE DRAWING

The Life Drawing Group meets the first Saturday of the month, from November through May, for quick sketches and longer poses of a classically trained model. Come enjoy some relaxed figure studies with fellow artists. Any medium is accepted. The model fee is $5.00. For more information, to request to be placed on the group email list for last minute updates, or to reserve a spot, please email Nanci Sheppard at nanciwshep2468@gmail.com call (541) 519-3780). We start each session promptly at 9 am. Please arrive a bit early to set up.

OIL PAINTERS of the ART LEAGUE (OPAL)

OPAL holds art sessions on the 2nd and 4th Saturdays from October to April, 9am to noon, in the SRAL main studio. There is no cost to participants – all instructors volunteer their time to help the artists. The group is open to all Art League members interested in pursuing their love of creating fine art with oil paints Any member who wants to learn more about oil painting is certainly welcome to attend the sessions – we would love to have you. For more information about the OPAL group go to Opal .

PASTEL GROUP

NOTE CHANGE The SRAL Pastel Group will be meeting on the first and third Tuesdays of each month during the summer in the main studio from 9 am - 12 pm. Our members meet to support each other, to work independently, to share their knowledge, tips and techniques and to make friends. Come join us and discover the great properties this medium has to offer. The following website does a fabulous job of introducing soft pastels - https://www.mallgalleries.org.uk/learning/resources/history-pastels Jean Schwafel will monitor this group during the summer.

PLEIN AIR

During the months of May through October there is no formal planning for paintouts. Instead, an occasional email is sent to those who are interested with details of the next planned time and location. If you wish to receive this information for summer plein air painting, please email your request to janh@srart.org.

PORTRAIT

The portrait group will continue to meet with an informal format. We take turns posing for quick studies. Usually no critique or follow up photos. If someone finds a model, you will be notified so that you can bring different supplies. Plenty of room!

PRINT GUILD The Printmakers Guild will not meet again until Thursday, September 26, at 9:30 AM. For more information, please contact Karen Keim, Coordinator, cakrkeim@gmail.com.

Tuesday Group The SRAL Tuesday Group meets on Tuesdays at 9:00AM in the Studio. This is a VERY informal group, all mediums are welcomed and encouraged, it's as much about socializing as it is painting. There is no leader for this group but we frequently hold friendly, very gentle critiques about 11:00AM. If you are looking for suggestions about what to do next on your painting, or just a little companionship, come join us.

WATERCOLOR

The Santa Rita Art League Watercolor Group meets on Friday mornings from 9 a.m. until 12 noon. We usually utilize the lighting and space in the large Media Room. However, on occasion we work in Studio A when the Media Room is used for classes or large meetings. We are a diversified group using a multitude of techniques from beginners to

those who have honed their approach over the years. It is an informal fun gathering with no instruction or critiquing, although we often elect to ask for advice from fellow painters. SRAL has a wonderful section on Watercolors in it's library! Grab your watercolors and come join us! During the summer and early fall, Brian Bauman and Sharon Irish will oversee the group opening and closing the facility.