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TOLE CHATTER
Hello Painters,
Brenda Harris Seminar… What a wonderful seminar we had with Brenda! We had a great group of ladies and everyone enjoyed the classes. It was a treat to meet our International ladies who traveled a long distance to paint with us. Many of you know Brenda’s husband Roger has a lot of health issues. Roger did very well with his quad heart by-pass surgery on August 20th. Thanks again to Annie for hosting Brenda and Arlee while they were here.
Speaking of Brenda have you checked out the Visual Arts Network online? There are many TV artists on their live feed… yes, watch these painting shows right on your computer. <grin> You can see sample lessons from various artists including Brenda. http://www.visualartsnetwork.tv/
I heard that a shop in Virginia is gearing up to sell pieces designed and painted by Betty Caithness. These will be pieces she has designed for pattern packets and/or seminars. Here is your chance to pick up an original by Betty. The artwork isn’t set up yet, but you may want to bookmark this website and keep an eye on it. http://www.beyondthesehills.com/
This year to get your Jo-Ann’s discount card you must apply for it. Here is the URL… http://www.joann.com/joann/common/content_custservice.jsp?catName=discountCardForm
TIP: If you go to our website and look under newsletter links you will find Tole Chatter there and the link are clickable so you don’t have to type these long ones out.
I attended the Artist Expo Houston convention in July. This was the first time I had ever been to this convention, but I have to say the location was wonderful and everything was well organized. Okay, I might be a wee bit biased… most of you know I designed Tim Mulvey’s new website and set up the online class registration this year. Tim did a great job with this convention. If you teach you might want to submit for the Expo. There were many great classes and the trade show a good one with many exhibitors. I worked in Dorothy Whisenhunt’s booth and sent out newsletters each night for Della and Company… it was fun. You can visit the website and see a short video and photos of the show. http://artistexpohouston.com
Let’s visit the color YELLOW: Primary colors are Red, yellow and blue. In traditional color theory, these are the 3 pigment colors that can not be mixed or formed by any combination of other colors. All other colors are derived from these 3 hues
Yellow sparks our creative thoughts! Yellow shines with optimism and happiness. Physically yellow stimulates mental processes, our nervous system and activates memory. I could sure use more yellow in my life. <grin>
75% of the pencils sold in the United States are painted yellow. Pencils have been painted yellow ever since the 1890s. And that bright color isn't just so you can find them on your desk more easily! During the 1800s, the best graphite in the world came from China. American pencil makers wanted a special way to tell people that their pencils contained Chinese graphite.
At our October meeting will have the owner of the Holly Berry House in Old Colorado City with us. Kathy will be demoing her unique stamps and tips on how to create many wonderful items. http://www.hollyberryhouse.com/
Tip: While varnishing an item, it is a good idea to keep a piece of freshly chewed gum on the end of a toothpick. This will enable you to pick out a stray piece of lint, animal hair or that occasional hair from the brush without causing damage to the reminder of the area.
Until next time…
Be sure to visit our website and see the photos taken at the Brenda Harris seminar.
Melinda
It's not what you look at that matters, it's what you see.
- Henry David Thoreau
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