Cristina Baltayian to Teach “Using Colored Pencils in Botanical Art”

December 12, 2011 in Learning Opportunities, Member News | Tags: , , , | by | Leave a comment

by Deb Shaw

Colored Pencil Artwork by Cristina Baltayian, © 2010, all rights reserved.

Colored Pencil Artwork by Cristina Baltayian, © 2010, all rights reserved.

Cristina Baltayian will teach “Using Colored Pencils in Botanical Art” at The Arboretum. The class will focus on color pencil techniques, composition, and color mixing. All levels of experience are welcome.

Classes meet from 10 am – 2 pm (including a lunch break) on Tuesdays, beginning in January, 2012:
January 10, 17, 24, 31
February 7, 14, 21, 28
March 6, 13, 20, 27

The cost is $255/month for Arboretum members, and $275/month for non-members. A supply list will be provided upon registration. Students may bring a sack lunch, or purchase one at the Peacock Café.

Preregistration is required. To register, please call The Arboretum at 626.821.4623.

Cristina Baltayian has a background in drawing (graphite, charcoal, pen and ink), two-dimensional design, watercolor, and colored pencils. Her work has been shown at Filoli, the Los Angeles County Arboretum and Chapman University. She is a member of the American Society of Botanical Artists and The Botanical Artist Guild of Southern California.

The Arboretum is open daily from 9AM to 5PM and is located at: 301 North Baldwin Ave, Arcadia, CA 91007.

 

L.A. Arboretum Suffers Extensive Damage

December 11, 2011 in Feature Articles | by | Leave a comment

by Janice Sharp, posted by Deb Shaw

The LA Arboretum After The Storm

The hurricane force winds that hit the Pasadena/Arcadia area on December 1 caused extensive damage to the Los Angeles County Arboretum and Botanical Gardens. A preliminary assessment of damage indicates at least 326 trees are a total loss and over 700 require extensive restorative pruning.

The Arboretum has long been a “home” and resource of the Southern California Botanical Artists Guild.  It is a place where we have all taken classes, have shown our work, and been able to obtain a variety of plant specimens. In the wake of the damage to the Arboretum, an outpouring of community support has lead to the establishment of the Arboretum Tree Fund. This is the single largest tree planting campaign in the garden’s history. Please help with the acquisition of new trees and shrubs by making a GIFT ONLINE, or by MAIL to Los Angeles Arboretum Foundation, 301 North Baldwin Ave, Arcadia, CA. 91007. To make a donation by phone, please call Brittany Fabeck in the Development Office at 626.821-3237. Please include “Tree Fund” on your donation.

Sue Kuuskmae Wins a Blue Ribbon for her Lacecap Hydrangea

December 3, 2011 in Member News | by | Leave a comment

by Deb Shaw

Lacecap Hydrangea, watercolor by Sue Kuuskmae, © 2011, all rights reserved.

Lacecap Hydrangea, watercolor by Sue Kuuskmae, © 2011, all rights reserved.

BAGSC member Sue Kuuskmae decided to visit the art exhibition at the Palos Verdes Public Library and was pleasantly surprised to find that her watercolor, “Lacecap Hydrangea”, had received a blue ribbon first prize and a cash award.

Congratulations Sue!!

It’s Time for the Annual BAGSC Holiday Party!

November 16, 2011 in BAGSC Meeting Dates, Feature Articles, Meetings, Member News, News Updates | by | Leave a comment

by Deb Shaw

It’s that time of year again, when we get together to share our art and eat delicious food! Come to the BAGSC Annual Holiday Party at Janice’s house on December 10, 2011, starting at 5 pm. Spouses, significant others, family and friends are all welcome!

Bring all of the creative work you’ve done during the year to share with fellow members — not just limited to botanical art! Last year, in addition to wonderful botanical art, we saw oil paintings, portraits, abstracts, landscapes, pastels, quilts, baskets, jewelry, crafts, and more! We’re a multi-talented group and it’s wonderful to see what everyone is doing.

We’ll also have a survey so members can let the Board know which instructors and classes they would like for next year along with announcements of next year’s officers. For those who can’t attend, surveys for class interest will be sent in an email blast.

Please RSVP by December 1 to Janice, by email or phone, and let her know what you’re bringing to the feast. An email blast will be sent out with more details. See everyone there!

BAGSC Members at the ASBA Annual Meeting & Conference in Boston

November 16, 2011 in Feature Articles, Meetings, Member News | by | Leave a comment

by Deb Shaw

The ASBA New England Chapter and the ASBA put together a fantastic conference! Kudos to them. BAGSC members at the ASBA Annual Meeting & Conference in Boston (actually Newton) were: Deborah Friedman, Joan Keesey, Suz Landay, Pat Mark, Debora Resa, Elaine Searle, Gilly Shaeffer, Deb Shaw, Jennifer Thomson, and Leslie Walker.

Keep your eyes on our blog for articles and pictures from the conference. In the meantime, here are pictures of Elaine Searle and Suz Landay taking turns driving the “Duck” on the “Flavor of Boston” tour.

Suz Landay driving the Duck.

Suz Landay driving the Duck.

Elaine Searle driving the Duck.

Elaine Searle driving the Duck.

Last Look Jurors Walkthrough November 16 at the NY Hort

November 16, 2011 in Exhibit Opportunities, Member News, News Updates | by | Leave a comment

by Akiko Enokido and Deb Shaw

The Horticultural Society of New York (Hort) is hosting a guided walkthrough of the 14th Annual International Juried Botanical Art Exhibition. Open only to members of the Hort and the American Society of Botanical Artists, the guided walkthrough provides a look at the show through the eyes of the jurors before the show closes on Wednesday, November 23rd. Forty-one artwork were selected from a field of 200 submissions by jurors Patricia Jonas, Kathie Miranda, and Derek Norman, by artists from the US, UK, Japan, Australia, Brazil, and Canada.

Images from the show can be seen on the ASBA’s Blog Posting. Catalogs from this show, as well as other ASBA exhibitions can be ordered through Tania Marien at ArtPlantae.

The walk through is from 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm. Admission is free, although walk through is open to Hort and ASBA members only. Light refreshments will be served. RSVP to Chris Murtha at the Hort.

The announcement from the Hort for the walk through came with a photo of the opening, showing Akiko Enokido’s and Deb Shaw’s entries in the show. The photo is also part of the opening page slide show on the Hort website (without the labels of course). What fun!

Opening of NY Hort Show

Photograph from the opening of the New York Hort show, © 2011, The NY Hort.

Still a Few Spaces Available in Margaret Best’s Upcoming “Browns” Class

November 16, 2011 in Learning Opportunities | by | Leave a comment

by Deb Shaw

There are still a few openings in Margaret Best’s upcoming class “The Fruits that Fall or Form in the Fall”. Read all about the class in our previous blog posting.

The class is coming up soon: December 2, 3 and 4, 2011 from 10 am – 4:30 pm. The cost is $275 for BAGSC members or $300 for non-members. Please call or email Leslie for more details and to reserve your spot.

The class will be held in the Oak Room, under the Peacock Cafe, at the Los Angeles County Arboretum and Botanic Garden, 301 North Baldwin Avenue, Arcadia, CA 91007.

Update on Margaret Best’s Tuscany Tour

November 16, 2011 in Learning Opportunities, News Updates | by | Leave a comment

by Deb Shaw

The October 7th early bird discount date has passed for the Tuscany botanical art workshop taught by BAGSC member Margaret Best, in conjunction with Quench Trip Design. There has been a great response to the trip, and there are still a few spots open at the regular price.

Margaret will be teaching the workshop in Tuscany, in Spring 2012 (April/May). Participants will stay in a restored medieval village, drawing or painting some of the seasonal displays of flowers or choosing from the local fruit and vegetable offerings. This workshop has been designed for artists at every level, and also features an expert Italian-speaking cultural guide on a memorable eight-night visit to Italy.

The PDF, MargaretBestItaly, contains more details, or please e-mail Quench Trip Design, or call them at 416 366 2777 to book.

Sally Jacob’s Studio Show and Open House

October 24, 2011 in Feature Articles, Member News | by | Leave a comment

by Deb Shaw

Artwork from the Open Studio Invitation by Sally Jacobs, Sue Frank and Jack Shultz

Artwork from the Open Studio Invitation by Sally Jacobs, Sue Frank and Jack Shultz

BAGSC member Sally Jacobs, along with Sue Frank and Jack Shultz will be having a Studio Show and Open House on Saturday, November 5 from 12 – 4 pm and Sunday, November 6 from 12 – 4 pm. Original paintings, prints, glass art and holiday gifts (2012 calendars, notepads, notecards and more!) will be displayed and for sale.

Download a pdf invitation (StudioShow_EmailBlast_2011_10_06__12h48) and map, and bring friends!

Alison Denning and Carmen Lindsay to Exhibit

October 24, 2011 in Feature Articles, Member News | by | Leave a comment

by Deb Shaw

Alison Denning and Carmen Lindsay Exhibition Announcement

Alison Denning and Carmen Lindsay Exhibition Announcement

BAGSC members Alison Denning and Carmen Lindsay will be in a show entitled “Two Friends, 2 Expressions” at the Claremont Community Foundation in Claremont, California. The show runs from October 31 through November 28.

An artists’ reception will  be held Friday, November 4, 2011 from 5:30 – 7:30 pm.

The gallery hours are Monday through Friday, from 9 am – 4 pm.

Claremont Community Foundation
205 Yale Avenue
Claremont, California 91711
909.398.1060

Congratulations Alison and Carmen!

Elements Exhibition on Hold

October 24, 2011 in Exhibit Opportunities, News Updates | by | Leave a comment

by Bonnie Born Ash (posted by Deb Shaw)

As announced at our September meeting, BAGSC was offered the opportunity to exhibit a group show for three months beginning in July 2012 at Elements, a fine dining restaurant adjacent to the Pasadena Playhouse. The exhibition, entitled “Garden Variety,” will be curated by Karen Sikie and Gwen Samuels, who recently informed us that the restaurant gallery program is on hold until January. We will give you a status update on the show and send out a “Call for Entries” in January.

In the meantime, please keep painting fruits, vegetables, and flowers from the garden in preparation for when the “Call for Entries” goes out, after the first of the year.

Call for Entries: Botanical Art Contest at University of Washington Botanic Gardens

October 10, 2011 in Exhibit Opportunities | by | Leave a comment

by Deb Shaw

The University of Washington Botanic Gardens, Seattle, Washington, is inviting artists to enter original botanical illustrations and photographs for their Botanical Art Exhibit, to be displayed in the Miller Library, March 1 – 31, 2012, in conjunction with their world conference “Conserving Plant Biodiversity in a Changing World: A View from NW North America“.

The conference will focus on managing, researching or protecting native plant communities, rare plants and their habitats. Artists are invited to enter their original botanical illustrations or photographs that reflect the beauty of flora throughout northwestern North America. Conference attendees will vote, and winning artists will be awarded hundred dollar gift certificates to Powell’s Book Store.

The Art Exhibit will be juried. Deadline for digital submission is January 1, 2012. Artists will be notified by January 15th of selection. Please refer to the website for submission specifics. Questions about the art exhibit? Please contact 2012plantconf.art@gmail.com.

 

Call for Entries Deadline for CNPS Exhibition is on October 15th

October 7, 2011 in Exhibit Opportunities | by | Leave a comment

by Deb Shaw

The California Native Plant Society (CNPS) has issued a “Call for Entries” for botanical art, in preparation for their CNPS 2012 Conservation Conference: Conserving and Restoring the Roots of California’s Richness. The conference will take place January 12 – 14, 2012 at the Town and Country Resort and Conference Center, San Diego, CA.

THE ENTRY DEADLINE IS SATURDAY, OCTOBER 15.

Artists are invited to enter botanically accurate, original artwork in any two-dimensional medium that depict plants indigenous to California (no introduced plants, please!).

Entry form specifics:
Please go to the Art Contest page on the CNPS website to download the (one and two page) PDFs for the:

  • CNPS 2012 Conservation Conference Flyer
  • Official Call for Entries
  • Botanical Art Exhibition Prospectus
  • Botanical Art Contest Entry Form

Click on the “Exhibit Opportunities” under the “Categories” section to read the original article that was posted in BAGSC News. Happy painting!

Janice Sharp to Exhibit in the Annual Art Festival at Creative Arts Group

October 6, 2011 in Member News | by | Leave a comment

by Deb Shaw

BAGSC Member Janice Sharp (and BAGSC’s good friend Jill) will be exhibiting in the Annual Art Festival, a group show at the Creative Arts Group, Friday, November 11 – Sunday, November 13. The Festival includes sale of work by more than 70 professional artists, artist demonstrations and a student sale on Friday and Saturday.  Paintings, drawings, ceramics and jewelry will be on display and for sale, including baskets and jewelry by Janice and Jill.

Opening night reception: Friday, November 11, 7 – 9 pm
Show continues: Saturday, November 12, 10 am – 5 pm and Sunday, November 13, 10 am – 3 pm

The Creative Arts Group is located at 108 North Baldwin Avenue in Sierra Madre, 91024. Take the 210 freeway to the Baldwin Avenue exit; than go north 1 mile. The phone number for the gallery is 626.355.8350. Congrats Janice and Jill!

Margaret Best to Teach a Workshop in Tuscany, Spring 2012

September 29, 2011 in Feature Articles, Learning Opportunities, Member News | by | Leave a comment

by Deb Shaw

Image of PDF for Margaret Best Tuscany TripBAGSC member Margaret Best, in conjunction with Quench Trip Design, will be teaching a botanical art workshop in Tuscany, in Spring 2012 (April/May). Participants will stay in a restored medieval village, drawing or painting some of the seasonal displays of flowers such as red poppies, Azaleas, wisteria or the native blue iris. Or, artists may choose to depict the local fruit and vegetable offerings such as the asparagus, strawberries, fennel or peas to be found in the market place. This workshop has been designed for artists at every level.

Margaret will teach in a stunning historical indoor/outdoor studio setting. The trip also features an expert Italian-speaking cultural guide on a memorable eight-night visit to Italy.

Outside the studio, participants will visit an organic kitchen garden and join the owner for a sumptuous gourmet meal. They also will be able to experience the authentic Chianti region by mingling with the local residents and visiting boutique wine estates to sip their vintages, and savour the culture of Rome and Siena.

Please read the PDF, MargaretBestItaly, for more details, e-mail Quench Trip Design, or call them at 416 366 2777 to hear more information on how to book. Those booking before October 7th will receive Euro 150 per person off the program cost.

 

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