Milwaukee Sketch Club Winter Indoor Schedule 2011-2012

Tuesday evenings 7-9pm at St. Peter's Episcopal Church 7929 W. Lincoln Ave, West Allis, WI

Sept 6 Sketch
Sept 13 Critique
Sept 20, 27 Sketch

Oct 4 Sketch
Oct 11 Demo
Oct 18, 25 Sketch

Nov 1 Sketch
Nov 8 Critique
Nov 15, 22, 29 Sketch

Dec 6 Sketch
Dec 13 Demo
Dec 20, 27 HOLIDAY

Jan 3 Sketch
Jan 10 Critique
Jan 17, 24, 31 Sketch

Feb 7 Demo
Feb 14, 21, 28 Sketch

Mar 6 Critique
Mar 13, 20, 27 Sketch

Apr 3 Sketch
April 10 Demo
April 17, 24 Sketch

May 1 Sketch
May 8 Critique
May 15 Sketch
May 22 DINNER

Reminder: Lakefront Plein Air Workshop, Friday May 27th

Hi All,

Just a reminder there's still time to sign up for the plein air painting workshop on May 27th. I have a group assembled and the workshop is a go, but there is still room for a few more at this point. I always love to have a larger group to share the experience. For those of you holding out to see what the weather will bring, the forecast is 63 and partly cloudy for next Friday-perfect plein air conditions for big puffy clouds, sunshine and a pleasant temperature! I have decided to move our venue just north along the lakefront to the McKinley marina, as adequate parking was an issue along Lakefront State Park, and the subject matter was not as diverse and satisfactory as our new venue. We will meet at the second entrance (if you are heading south along Lincoln Memorial Dr.) for the McKinley Marina; E Lagoon Dr. (Not the one at Lafayette Hill Dr directly across from Alterra at the lakefront). You can look at McKinley marina on Google Maps or Mapquest so that you have an understanding where we'll be meeting. Once about 50 yards in along Lagoon Dr, you can park on the right side of the road, or take a left into the UWM U Park lot. The row closest to Lincoln Memorial Dr is open parking for park users. We will rendezvous at the short white and brown building at the entrance to the parking lot at 10 AM. From there you will be able to head 50 yards in 3 different directions to have your pick of painting subjects from the lagoon and willow trees, paddle boats and cattails, to the slips and boats in the marina with the lake beyond, or head towards the former site of the Indian School, where there is now a nice shelter, raised footbridge, and large boats moored along an inlet with the North Shore Yacht Club and raised dry-docked boats in the background.

I am planning on completing 2 different paintings/scenes for the day. One in the morning, and one in the afternoon. I will demonstrate, critique, teach you about color mixing for the plein air palette and how capture immediacy in plein air landscapes, as well as paint alongside you. I will also demonstrate while all of you eat your lunch, so we can maximize our time. We will wrap up at about 4:00PM, but sometimes things go a little longer if people have the interest and enthusiasm beyond that time frame.

Thank you in advance for joining me for this workshop. We are going to have a great day of painting!

Please feel free to email me if you have any other questions.

- James Hempel
jwhempel@hotmail.com

XananduArtist's Workshops Madison 6/16 & Milwaukee 6/18

Xanadu Gallery in Scottsdale, AZ, is proud to present “Starving” to Successful, an informative four-hour artists’ workshop designed to help both established and emerging artists achieve their professional goals and learn about the business side of the art circuit. Topics covered include: how to get into more galleries with the correct approach and presentation, what marketing paths lead to success and which are a waste of time and money, how to price and display work effectively, increase revenue and productivity, ArtTracker software, possible representation by Xanadu Studios. Hosted by author, art circuit veteran and gallery owner J. Jason Horejs.

Cost is $59 per person (incl. electronic workshop materials)

Thursday, June 16^th, 2011 | 5:00 pm – 9:00 pm at the Holiday Inn Express Madison

Saturday, June 18^th, 2011 | 9:00 am – 1:00 pm at the Comfort Inn Suites Milwaukee

For more information/to sign up: Learn More & Sign Up NOW!

Xanadu Gallery is all about helping artists to achieve their professional goals and increase exposure.

· We promote the continuance of the fine art circuit by supporting private collectors and the artists who make it all possible.

· Our website offers a juried virtual gallery that displays the art, website, and contact information of hundreds of artists from all over the world.

· Our site is easy to navigate, offering clients the ability to search by medium, artist, or subject matter, or to just simply view all of our artists at once.

· A “shopping cart” and easy check-out feature allows our clients to order multiple pieces of work instantly.

· Best of all, we have recently made this service FREE to all approved artists! In return for art sold through the Xanadu Virtual Gallery, we simply request a 20% commission

Please let me know what you think! The owner of our gallery has devoted a large portion of his career to helping artists with the business side of art; his book continues to sell tremendously and hundreds of emerging and established artists across the country are helped each year through his “Starving” to Successful workshop. We also offer private workshops for artists’ guilds and societies that can save your members up to half off of the workshop price and give your group a memorable educational experience. Please email or call me whenever it is convenient and we can schedule a private presentation for you.

Ashley Sinclair

Director of Marketing, Xanadu Gallery
7039 E. Main Street, #101
Scottsdale, AZ 85251
480.368.9929
http://www.xanadugallery.com
ashley@xanadugallery.com

“The true work of art is but a shadow of the divine perfection.”-Michelangelo

May Events, Sales and Classes at the Bergstom-Mahler Museum

Greetings!
There's plenty to do to this month at Bergstrom-Mahler Museum.

• See No Jacket Required: structuring art as book. Now through June 26.
• Come to the Art Activity Day this Saturday, May 7 from 11am-2pm
• Find great presents at the Jewelry Sale in The Museum Shop
• Get ready for summer and sign up for Art Camp...and More

Read on for more events and activities including a new call to artists.

Richeson 75: Wisconsin Plein Air Exhibition 7/9-9/18 Berstrom Mahler Museum

Richeson 75 Wisconsin Plein Air Exhibit

Hosted by Bergstrom-Mahler Museum

DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSIONS IS

MAY 13, 2011

Jack Richeson Co. and Bergstrom Mahler Museum are proud to annouce the first Richeson 75 Wisconsin Plein Air Exhibit. This competition is open to Wisconsin residents age 18 or over, and the subject matter is limited to the Wisconsin landscape drawn/painted primarily "en plein air" (on-site, outdoors). Any 2-D mediums will be accepted, except photography or digitally created/enhanced work. Original work only (no giclees or other reproductions are allowed).

Click HERE for more information or to enter your work.

Jack Richeson School of Art & Gallery is sponsoring awards as follows:

$1,000 cash 1st Place

$500 Richeson art materials for 2nd Place

$250 Richeson art materials for 3rd Place

"View from the Roost" pastel by Terry Stanley

Entry fees are $20 for one entry, $30 for two entries, or $40 for three entries per artist.

The exhibit will be held at

Bergstrom Mahler Museum

July 8-Sept. 18, 2011

DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSIONS IS MAY 13, 2011

Enter your work now by clicking

HERE

Painting Spring! : Plein Air Workshop Friday May 27 at Lakeshore State Park

To welcome spring and kick off the outdoor painting season, I am offering a second plein air workshop Friday, May 27th from 10:00 am - 4:00 pm at Lakeshore State Park, 500 N Harbor Dr, Milwaukee, WI.

The island park is a favorite destination, offering a picturesque variety of subjects including sailboats in the harbor, a beach, a red lighthouse, the schooner Denis Sullivan, and dramatic views of the Milwaukee skyline and harbor.

I will provide detailed directions and materials list to those who respond to this email with interest in attending.

Workshop fee is $50.

We're looking forward to another great day of painting. I hope you can join us!

-James

James Hempel Fine Arts
jwhempel@hotmail.com

Milwaukee Sketch Club at Minooka Park 5/5/11

Another overcast day but luckily warmer. Quite windy due to storm system moving in.

Prospect Hill Settlement Historic Park, New Berlin

This park is located in a historic district. Weston's Antique Apple Orchards is across the street. Weather was rainy, cold, about 40-45 F. Decent Parking. Cupola, log cabin, school house, carriage house. A place to get out of the rain. It was nice the way the buildings were close together. You could almost imagine an old time town. Aermotor windmill. Some old farm equipment too.














For some more information see http://www.newberlin.org/residents/community/history--landmarks/historic-district.aspx

There was also a brochure behind glass in the park.