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by Janice Sharp
Home Tour Program and Ticket
The 42nd Annual Holiday Look In 2009 Home Tour benefiting The Pasadena Symphony Association ran Saturday and Sunday, December 5 and 6 from 9:30 am to 4:30 pm each day in Pasadena. The tour was attended by 2,300 people. BAGSC was invited by Jane Herrmann to hang members’ works in her back stairwell (see initial story below in the BAGSC News blog). Four paintings were sold as a result of the Tour, for a total of just under $3,000.00, including: Gilly Shaeffer’s, Three Hibiscus; Arillyn Moran-Lawrence’s, “White Satin” Still Life of Arum 6 lilies; Cynthia Jackson’s, “Bark”; and Patricia Mark’s, “Persimmon Pair”.
Unfortunately, as sometimes happens in a house built in 1917, a fuse blew and the power was out for a few hours on Sunday. The tour went on without light, but, eventually, the docents at the house were able to set up substitute lamps for the stairwell.
BAGSC Home Tour Catalog: Sample Pages
For the first time, BAGSC printed a catalog with thumbnail images of the artwork, and contact information for each of the artists. Catalogs were handed out to all of the tour participants, so that they would be reminded of the works they had seen. One painting sold after the tour was over, so the concept appears to be successful. We’ll explore more ideas about printing “take-away” pieces for future exhibitions.
The BAGSC show will remain up through the holiday season at Jane’s house, on exhibit during her holiday gatherings. Jane is very supportive of botanical art, with a wonderful collection throughout her lovely home, including antique and modern botanical paintings, including some Martha Kemp pieces.
Thank you to Jane & Carl Herrmann for opening their home. And best wishes to all for a happy holiday season.
Bamboo, by Gloria Whea-Fun Teng, © 2009
Gloria Whea-Fun Teng will be teaching Chinese Brush Art at the Manhattan Beach Creative Arts Center each Tuesday from January 26, 2010 – March 16. The class will cover the basic tradition of Chinese Brush Art. Students will learn brushstrokes and how to control the brush and water using black ink and watercolor on rice paper. Students will learn to paint the bamboo plant, leaves, flowers and pets. The class costs $112.50 for Manhattan Beach residents and $125.00 for non-residents. Call 310-802-5448 to request the class supply list, or register online.
As posted previously on the blog, Margaret will be teaching at the LA Arboretum, sponsored through BAGSC, January 15 – 17, 2010, (contact Leslie for more information); and at the Virginia Robinson Gardens, sponsored through the Virginia Robinson Gardens, January 19 – 20 (contact Tania for more information). Add one more venue: the Calgary Zoo and Botanical Gardens in Calgary, Canada, where she’ll be lecturing and teaching introductory botanical art (flyer attached: CalgaryZooBotanical Illustration).
Morgan Kari's Studio Flyer
Morgan Kari’s studio is complete and open for teaching. She is teaching art workshops for adults in acrylic, oil and watercolor Wednesday mornings, Thursday evenings, and Saturday mornings. Contact Morgan for more information or to register.
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