October 10 Demonstrator - Kim Weineck

Our originally scheduled demonstrator for October 10 meeting was Deb Friedman, color pencil artist.  Since the association did not have access to power point equipment, we were unable to accommodate Ms. Friedman’s power point based presentation.

Fortunately, our own Kim Morin Weineck was able step up at the last minute to provide an entertaining and educational presentation.  While possessing a talent for watercolors, when asked if she had a preferred medium Kim claimed oil paints and pastels.  Her humble admission of moving between the two mediums when she feels “stuck” got quite a few knowing chuckles. For our October meeting, Kim introduced us to the hybrid: using pastels on an oil underpainting.

Before she began, Kim recommended that the paper be pre-mounted on acid free foam core.  This step helps by not only providing a more stable “canvas” for the artist but also makes it an easier piece for the framer to manage.  Mrs. Weineck then demonstrated creating the oil underpainting from scratch.  As she painted, one association member asked if she always used a reference photo, or worked right out of her head.  Kim immediately waved her hands and replied, “Oh! I never do it out of my head!  I have such bad imagination!”  While this statement got quite a few laughs, it was surprising since her finished pieces show such beauty, talent and creativity.  The reference photo itself became another part of the night’s lesson. Kim, an artist as well as instructor, admitted it likely in the past that she’d recommend always using a high quality reference photo.  However, we all know rules were meant to be broken! For this demonstration Kim used a “lousy” reference photo with typical “errors” like poor lighting, low resolution, and cheap paper. She said she found that this actually helped her more, since it forced her “to be more creative, to take more risks”.

Mrs. Weineck provided numerous tips including diluting the oil paint with thinner.  This helps it to dry faster and can also create interesting effects as the paint runs and blends. However, we were reminded that the more thinner we use, the runnier –and therefore messier – the paint can become.  This technique could create wonderful results…or it can go horribly wrong!

 Kim finished her oil underpainting in time for intermission, allowing members to come up close to view and discuss.  After the break, Kim continued with pastel sticks on a “pre-baked” oil underpainting she had prepared ahead of time in order to have a dry base for the pastels.  Kim provided numerous helpful tips as she worked the various colors onto the painting in small, slashing, or broad strokes:

*Wearing disposable rubber gloves while working with pastels will keep hands clean.

*Using an alcohol based fixative helps keep the pastels from “dusting” or flaking

*While any alcohol will work, including vodka and gin, don’t waste “the good stuff” on fixative.

*Always test said fixative on scrap paper, not the work in progress, to see how it affects the color and consistency of the pastels.

A sincere thanks to Kim Weineck for her amusing, clever, and informative demonstration.  Her last minute save turned into quite a delight for us.  It is easy to see why her classes and art have such a loyal following! 

Kim Morin Weineck, artist and instructor, is the founder of Neponset Valley Artists.  Mrs. Weineck is a member of the Foxboro Art Association, the Arts Foundation of Cape Cod, and the Marion Art Center.  She is also a Juried Member of the Pastel Society of America. You can visit her website: http://kimmorinweineck.blogspot.com to find more information about Kim, including classes she offers and artwork for sale.

(Thanks to Meredith Whalen for this article.)

Ribbon Winners

Pictured above with Donna Maclure's watercolor painting "Tangled" is Judge Carole Berren and Show Coordinator Vera Cross. Ms. Berren awarded Donna's painting the "Best in Show" ribbon. Ms. Berren found it very difficult choosing among 111 beautiful pieces of art. Neverteheless, her are her final choices in each of the 4 media categories:

Watercolor: 1^st Daydre Hamilton, “Hog Heaven “

                        2^nd Leslie Berman, “Rocky Bottom “

                        3^rd  Brenda Hutchinson, “Strawberries in Crystal “

HM  Jerry Aissis, “Runners”

                        HM Karen Gordon, “Pears Reflecting “

                        HM Antonia Marshall, “Forgotten Dinghy” 

Oil/Acrylic:   1^st Vania Noverca-Viveiros, “Giving Thanks”

                        2^nd Laura Zanghetti, “Shoe Shopping”

                        3^rd Tony Donovan “Spanish Mission“

                        HM Lisa Bloom, “Radiant Peach”

                        HM Marilyn Healey, “Rainbow Bottles”

                        HM Ann Gorbett, “Summer Tans, 1950” 

Pastel:            1^st Kathy Hutchinson, “End of the Day “

                        2^nd Kim Weineck, “Summer Sky “

                        3^rd  Betty Brenton, “Swan River Sunset “

                        HM Diane Scotti, “Freeman’s Alley” 

Mixed Media: 1^st Christine Ravesi-Weinstein, “Ribbon”

                           2^nd Jack Gannon “Charleston Charm”

                           3^rd Nancy Antico “Wake Up Newport”

                          HM Rebecca Skinner “The Golden Hour “ 

BEST IN SHOW:  Donna MacLure, “Tangled”  (w.c.)

Last weekend, 194 ballots were cast by members of the public for their favorite pieces. As it turned out, the choice was clear and there were no hanging chads. The PEOPLE’S CHOICE was awarded to Laura Zanghetti's “Shoe Shopping”, shown above.

Thanks to all 56 members of the Foxboro Art Association who participated in this wonderful show, and to those members who worked at the gallery during the 2 weekends of the show. And special thanks to Vera Cross, Paula DePierro, Meredith Whalen and Frank Quinn who helped put the show together.

Reception Saturday 2-5 pm

A reception will be held for the 2012 Fall Members Show at the Artist's Studio and Gallery at Patriot Place, this Saturday, Oct. 13, 2-5 pm. Light refreshments will be served and the public is invited. 111 works of art by 56 local artists will be on display until 6 pm Sunday, Oct. 14. Ribbons were awarded by our judge, Carole Berren, AWS. In addition, the public's many ballots will be counted Saturday and the announcement of the "People's Choice" award will be made during the reception.

Paintout Successful

Thanks to the many members who showed up Saturday, the Paintout drew a steady crowd into the Gallery who frequently voted for the "People's Choice" award. The weather was mostly sunny, although a bit windy, and the public seemed most appreciative of the artists' efforts. The People's Choice will be announced during the reception at the Gallery next Saturday (Oct. 13) 2-5 pm, along with the other ribbons awarded by judge Carol Berren.

Paintout Saturday Oct 6 1-5 PM

Members' Art Show

Friday evening, Oct. 6, kicked off the 2-weekends of the Members' Fall Art Show at the Artist's Studio & Gallery at Patriot Place. Some of the artists are pictured above sitting at the gallery Friday evening. This year the public is invited to vote on their favorite piece of art for a ribbon to be awarded as the "People's Choice", in addition to the ribbons to be awarded by judge Carol Berren later in the week. And with 110 pieces of art on display, it won't be easy. The ribbon winners will be revealed at the reception to be held next Saturday, Oct. 13, 2-5 pm. Light refreshements will be served and the public is invited.

Foxboro Art Association TV interview!

Check out this great video interview with our very own Frank Quinn and Jack Gannon talking all about The Foxboro Art Association and The Artist's Studio and Gallery at Patriot Place.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xm9UwYgiC3w

Jack and Frank on the set.

Fall Members' Show Now

The Fall Members' Show is on display at the Artist's Studio & Gallery at Patriot Place for the first 2 weekends in October. Over 110 pieces in all media are being exhibited and the public is invited to vote for its favorite work of art, be it a painting, a photograph, or mixed media. A reception will be held on the second Saturday, Oct. 13, from 2-5 pm. Ribbons will be awarded and the public is invited.

Paintout Postponed One Week

Due to the rainy weather forecast, the paintout scheduled for this Saturday, Sep. 29, has been postponed to the following Saturday, Oct. 6. Hope you can make it!

Time to plan your submissions for the Fall Members Show

Once again this year's Fall Members' Show will be displayed at the Artist's Studio & Gallery at Patriot Place and will be on display the first two weekends in October -- Oct. 5-7 and Oct. 12-14. Each member can submit two works for a fee of $5 for each entry. And if you haven’t paid your dues yet, now is the time to do so. The artist's reception is planned for the second Saturday, Oct. 13, from 2-5. A judge will award ribbons in each media sometime before the second weekend and, for the first time, the public will also be asked to vote for "The People's Choice Award". All the ribbon winners will be recognized during the reception on Oct. 13.  The drop off of entries will be at the gallery on Thursday, Oct. 4, 3-7 pm. And the pick-up will be Sunday Oct 14 at 6-7pm or Monday, Oct. 15 3-5 pm. And as we did last year, the members will be asked to help cover the gallery and greet the public for 4-hour shifts both weekends. The more the merrier!  And just so you know, the first Sunday of the exhibit (Oct. 7) will coincide with a 4:15 Patriots football game against the Denver Broncos. But no Patriot games are scheduled for Gillette Stadium the second weekend.  As usual, the forms are included with this newsletter and will also be available at the September 12 meeting. Feel free to e-mail Frank Quinn with any questions at fxquinn@yahoo.com.

Adams Farm Paintout Sep. 8

On Saturday, September 8, a Plein Air Paint Out will take place at Adams Farm, 999 North Street, Walpole, MA. The raindate will be the following day, Sunday, Sep. 9. The event, coordinated by JT Harding, will run from 10 am to 5 pm and is open to all artists using any painting medium (pastel, oil, watercolor or acrylic) for an entry fee of $30, half of which will go to the Farm and half will go to that painting judged the Best in Show. With over 700 acres of beautiful farmland, artists are guaranteed to be inspired to create something special. At the end of the day, guest juror William St. George, a Walpole resident and renowned artist, will award the grand prize to the best in the show, including a one-year membership to the Friends of Adams Farm. As an additional bonus, half of the $30 entry fee will support the Friends of Adams Farm in their mission to preserve this bucolic farmland for future generations to enjoy. Bring your painting supplies, lunch, plenty of water and bug spray.

Due to parking restrictions, registration is limited to the first 40 artists who pre-register. For more information and to pre-register, visit www.adamsfarmpaintout.blogspot.com or contact JT Harding at 508-404-5883 or jt@jtharding.com. For information on guest juror William St. George, visit www.stgeorgegallery.com.

Paintout Saturday Sep. 29

We are having another Paint Out outside the Artist's Studio & Gallery at Patriot Place – maybe our last one until the Spring. If you missed our last Paint Out, you won't want to miss this one. Mark your calendar for Saturday September 29th 1pm to 5pm (rain date is Saturday October 6th same time). What is a Paint Out? A group of artists coming together to paint outdoors. It is free for both the artists and the spectators. At our last two Paint Outs (March & June) we had approximately 30 artists and hundreds of spectators. If you bring an easel you may want to bring an empty gallon jug too, which you can fill with water at the gallery, to weigh down your easel in case it gets windy. Our art gallery is located two doors down from Dunkin Donuts near Davio’s, Bar Louie’s, Skipjack’s, and Tastings. Spread the word and tell your friends about this fun event. And if it rains, we will do it the following Saturday.

Morini Gallery Photography Exhibit

The next art exhibit at the Morini Gallery in Mansfield, MA, Frame Of Mind, will run from September 8th to September 29th. MMAS invites photography for the exhibit from local photographers that “evokes emotions and may have faces that express visual emotions or tells a story with the use of light and shadows”. There is an entry fee of $7 per piece if not a member of MMAS or the Mansfield Artist Association. ($5 for members) A limit of three entries per artist. All works must be framed and have a wire on the back. Artists must submit entries September 4th & 5th.

Vera Cross at Patriot Place

Fresh off her cataract surgery, 87 year-old Vera Cross (pictured above) is displaying her exquisite watecolors at the Artist's Studio & Gallery at Patriot Place the first two weekends in August. If you haven't seen her work, you are in for a real treat. The Gallery is located behind the movie cinema, near Skipjack's, 2 doors down from Dunkin Donuts. It is open Thursday 3-6 pm (during the nearby Farmer's Market), Fridays 5-9 pm, Saturdays 1-9 pm, and Sundays 12-6 pm. Also appearing the first weekend in August is Giselle Gill, a Foxboro resident, known for her large and colorful Carribean paintings. Seven other members of the Foxboro Art Association also display their work every weekend. If you are in the neighborhood, drop by and meet Vera and Giselle and view some beautiful art, all created by members of the Foxboro Art Association.

Fall Members' Show

Once again this year's Fall Members' Show will be displayed at the Artist's Studio & Gallery at Patriot Place and will be on display for the first two weekends in October, Oct. 5-7 and Oct. 12-14. Each member is allowed to submit two works for a fee of $5/entry. The artist's reception is tentatively planned for the second Saturday, Oct. 13, from 2-5. A judge will award ribbons in each media some time between the first and second weekend and the public will be asked to vote for "The Peopl's Choice Award" which will then be announced during the reception on Oct. 13. The drop off will be Thursday, Oct. 4, 3-7 pm. And pick-up will be Sunday Oct 14 at 6-7pm or Monday, Oct. 15 3-5 pm. Members will be asked to help cover the gallery and greet the public for 4-hour shifts both weekends. The more the merrier! Just so you know, the first Sunday of the exhibit (Oct. 7) will coincide with a 4:15 Patriots football game against the Denver Broncos. But there are no football games scheduled for the second weekend. As usual, the forms will be mailed out with the September newsletter and made available at the September 12 meeting. Feel free to e-mail Frank Quinn with any questions at fxquinn@yahoo.com.

Renew Your Membership

The Foxboro Art Association has been an important part of the local art scene for more than 55 years. It helped raise $15,000 for the Boyden (Foxboro) Library; subsidized art workshops; maintained a blog through our website; published informative monthly newsletters; supported the new Artist’s Studio and Gallery at Patriot Place; awarded annual scholarships to deserving high school students and artists; and hosted wonderful demonstrators (see the photos above and below) at our monthly meetings -- to say nothing about giving our members the chance to rub elbows with some of the nicest people around.
Our mission is to encourage local art and local artists. But we need your dues and your participation to be effective.  Please renew your membership now for the upcoming year and send in your dues of $30 to the Foxboro Art Association, PO Box 440, Foxboro MA 02035.
And if you are considering joining for the first time, this is all it takes: just your dues and contact information. It's that easy. Mail it now. You will be glad you did. Our first meeting of the new year is September 12th, 7 - 9 pm at St. Mark’s Episcopal Church (aside of Foxboro High School at 116 South Street). But we encourage you to come early, say at about 6:30, so you can meet other members and enjoy some snacks. Hope you can come.

Zullo Gallery Invitation

The Zullo Gallery in downtown Medfield invites all artists to enter its 18th annual Juried Exhibit Sep. 15-Nov. 4. Artists can submit up to 3 entries for consideraton, either by CD or e-mail. Entries must be submitted by Aug. 22 and artists will be informed by e-mail of the juror's decision by Aug. 31. The work can be in any medium, must be for sale (with a 35% commission), and must have been done within the last two years. A $20 donation is requested. The application must include the artist's name, address, phone number and e-mail address, plus the title, size, medium, price, and the date each work was completed. The Zullo Gallery is located on the second floor at 456A Main Street (Rte. 109) Medfield, MA 02052. Phone 508 359-3711. E-mail art@zullogallery.org.

Paintout at Patriot Place June 24

Patriot Place has invited all artists to participate in a paintout Sunday afternoon, June 24, from about 1 pm to about 5 pm. This is our chance to strut our stuff and promote the talents of local artists to the general public, weather permitting. If it rains, the paintout will be postponed until the following Saturday, June 30. Please join us for what promises to be a fun afternoon of networking with other artists and the art-appreciating public.

Reception in Mansfield June 16

The Next Door Gallery is hosting an artist's reception Saturday evening June 16, 7-9 pm for exhibiting artists, many of whom are members of the Foxboro Art Association. Refreshments will be served. The gallery is located in downtown Mansfield at 250 North Main Street.

Norwood Art in the Park June 9

The Norwood Art Association is holding their annual sale and exhibit "Art in the Park" on the Norwood Town Common Saturday June 9th 10am to 2pm (Rain Date June 10th) Original Art Paintings! Prints! Photographs! Cards! And more! "Come view the N.A.A Scholarship Winner's Artwork!"