June, 2010

Sand Painters Art Guild Newsletter

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Our June meeting will be Tuesday, June 22 at Pat Schemmers Studio, Valentine NE.
We will start creating around 4:00 p.m. Come when you can. We will be having potluck shish-
ka-bobs again, bring something to go on a meat stick, mushrooms, onions, cherry tomatoes,
green peppers, etc. Pat will prepare the meat, $2.00 per person for the steaks. She will also
provide plates, cups, tea, plastic wear, maybe fresh asparagus, and fresh salsa (Someone please
bring the chips Dave???). The grill will start about 5:30. Sharing works and business
meeting will start at 6:00 pm. Call for directions 402-376-4222.

Pat will present Textures in Clay. Dont wear really good clothes as we will
be working in clay. Bring a COPY of a doodle or Mandela line drawing. These
will be used for your design on an orb or tile.

May Library Art Show-Photos by Pat Schemmer and Anita Masterson

NO SHOW in JULY LIBRARY CLOSED
VAAC Event artist- No event this month.
AOM July-Debby Galloway

ANAC Awards
Congratulations to
Chana Orton 2 Certificates of Excellence
A Moment in the Sun acrylic
Simple Pleasures pencil
Pat Schemmer Certificate of Excellence
Ice Crystals on Hay Rake photography
David Dorsey Certificate of Excellence
A Good Harvest
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Several of Pat Schemmers Ohlmann Bldg fire pictures were published in the
North Platte Telegraph, Omaha World Herald and Norfolk Daily News. This
is the link for the Omaha Paper.
http://www.omaha.com/article/20100609/NEWS01/706099875
May Minutes
First Discussion:
Art works selected for state that are now showing at the Library will remain showing until they are
taken to ANAC. Please be certain your pieces are ready for show and shipment.
1. A travel box for your piece.
2. NO GLASS, use Plexi-Glass available both at Ohlmanns and Andys Glass Shop.
3. Wire for hanging
If you have further questions you may refer to your state newsletter. Pieces will be taken to state by
Joan and Pricilla. ANAC is June 9-12, 2010.
At this time we will not be showing in the Library for the remainder of June and July as the Library will
be closed for painting.
Treasurers Report: Balance of $1330.17 and in the Doug Ballard account $ 706.23
Following this report, Pat brought up a subject we need to look into for advice. We are not a non-
profit organization so the question was asked if we need to have a tax number and report income tax.
Pat will ask a local tax specialists advice on this matter and will tell us at the next meeting what must
take place.
Sharing and challenges were the next subject of discussion.
The Resume challenge: One resume was turned into Pat. We do need to work on these as this is
information that will be recorded at state level. They go onto the ANAC web site.
The Photo Manipulation Challenge: Several members showed what they had done in photo
manipulation after learning many things from Anitas sharing her talents on this subject at the last
meeting. Joan showed an Acrylic over photo. Geri Coleman showed some color manipulation of a
butterfly photo that was just beautiful.
The White Challenge: Hedda shared a very nice piece she had worked on for this challenge.
Discussion then went back to ANAC and who was attending.
Joan and Pricilla will be taking the oil painting class with ANAC judge, Bob Rohm. A Scholarship was
discussed for the two of them to help with their expenses if they would bring back and share what
they had learned.
Joan will be helping to hang the ANAC show as our dear Henry has taken ill and he and Phyllis will
be staying at home during ANAC.
June Sheppard shared a Saran wrap start painting she is working on.
Pat shared Shear Heaven on Clay. Something we may all get to dabble in, in the future.
Hedda shared her sketch book in which we were reminded what great humor our Hedda has.
Joan shared some of the Logo Designs that she has done on t-shirts. Giving us ideas for our own
personal logo as that is the next challenge.
Joan also shared one of the last projects she and her students worked on, hammered metal jewelry
which looked very nice.
Reminders were given:
Artist of the Month for June is Doris Heath.
At this time Doris shared a piece with us that she had accomplished. It was a painting of her son
Frank, a very difficult piece for a mother to accomplish. Congratulations Doris and we do hope that
this was a healing experience for you.
Mary Black Bonnet Artichoker shared with us that July 16, thru 18th there will be a writers conference
held in Valentine at the Niobrara Lodge. Mary has been asked to share a reading. Please be sure to
join in supporting Mary in her writing and readings.
Dave Dorsey shared some pieces he has been working on for Nebraskaland Days, very nice works.
Dave said he would bring them back and share again when they were finished works.
Celeste presented her program, Skin Tones and the Palette, demonstrating how she achieves the
lifelike color of skin tones and the palette she uses. Celeste has so much wonderful talent and
knowledge to share with us. Many pieces were accomplished and it was very interesting to see the
different tones that were achieved using the same colors with different media. There was something
to be learned by everyone in this learning session.
Next meeting: As of yet the place is undecided due to weather conditions and aftermath of storms,
June 22 is the fourth Tuesday unless a afternoon gathering does occur this will be our normal
meeting time.

Club Challenges-Personal Logos.

Bring your logo designs for show.

Local Art Classes

SCHEMMER STUDIOS FINE ARTS is also organizing summer workshops for adults and educators, Everything you
wanted to know about clay but was afraid to ask., is geared for art teachers and will focus on hand building musical
instruments, clay decoration, mono printing, throwing, tile painting and raku firing. This is a 2 day workshop and the fee
is $110.00 this includes your supplies. If interest please e-mail Pat at clayart@inebraska.com or submit a response
through the artist information/contact form on her web site. Dates can be found on the workshops link at the above web
site.

http://www.mckennapro.com
is the site that Pat and Anita are using for their photographs.

Sketchbook: Are you using yours? Cant live without it???

Hey all---get a sketchbook--any sketchbook---and get ready to use it this year. Carry it with you at all times and
have some fun drawing supplies to go with. A zip lock bag works really well to hold supplies.
(The sketchbook can be very simple and inexpensive or more elaborate---you decide.)

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Resumes are due. If you have your resumes done, you can e-mail or hard copy them to
Pat at any time. Thanks.
 Put this on your calendar
Check out the Mark McGinnis Watercolor Sketching in the
Black Hills June 14-18. Call Mark at 208-921-7189 for more
information. This is the retreat that Joan Swim has attended for
the past few summers. You can see complete information on the
guild web site.
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Columbus Water Color Workshop
News from Columbus, NE: Dora Hagge is giving a watercolor workshop at the Columbus Art Gallery on June
25-27, 8:30A.M. to 4:30 P.M., at the Columbus Art Gallery. She will be going in depth about color and how to
achieve the vibrant, glowing colors that you want, in part using a color wheel that she has designed to show
which colors vibrate in response to one another. Fee is $140 and includes lunch. Space is limited, so if you are
interested, call Lisa Rosendahl ASAP at (402)563-1016 or email: gallery@megavision.com.
She is an awesome watercolor painter!

Columbus Image Photography Exhibit

The Columbus Art Gallery is having a photography exhibit in July and August called "Image". The deadline for forms,
fees and entries is July 19 at 4:30 p.m. The show dates are July 26 through August 16, with an opening reception and
awards ceremony on August 1. Work can be hand-delivered or shipped to the Columbus Art Gallery, 2504 14th Street,
Columbus, NE 68601. (For those of you who may not be familiar, the art gallery is on the lower floor of the Columbus
Public Library.)Award winning Nebraska photojournalist Jim Dean will judge the show. Best of Show will be $250, with
First Place at $100, and various other awards. Contacts for more information are: gallery@megavision.com, and
Phone: 402-563-1016.
Looks like a great opportunity for all photographers!
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Rail Runners 2010 Rail Fest

will be held September 17, 18, and 19, 2010 at the Platte River Mall in North Platte, NE. The prizes include $900/Best of
Show, $300/1st Place, and $150 2nd Place. Entry fee is $25 with a maximum of 3 pieces. All mediums, art must have been
completed in the past two years. Contact Shirley.woodruff@edwardjones.com or 308-534-0202 for more information.

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2010 Celebrate Geneva!

Presents
Art on the Green
 Showcasing your artwork on the beautiful shaded lawns of the
Fillmore County Courthouse - Geneva
Saturday, July 3rd, 2010 9:30 am 5:00 pm

See last months news letter for details.

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Painting Post:
The Painting Post will serve as a swap shop where artist s can list items for
sell, swap or give away. Post your items by calling Debby Galloway, 402-966-
3471.

Photography books Free to a good home - Petersens complete library of photography Pats Dad had
many photography book sets and this is one of the sets. There is still good information on composition,
lighting, mood, everything but digital. Even though the books were for film cameras so much of the
information is still valid as now digitals can change f-stops, ASA/ISO, and shutter speeds. Contact Pat 376-
4222

If you know of any news that you would like to see in the newsletter please email me or call. Also let me know
if your email is not accepting the newsletter or if your address changes.

Secretary and Newsletter Editor: Debby Galloway, 402-966-3471

President: Pat Schemmer, 402-376-4222 Vice President: Joan Swim, 402-497-3888