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This year's new LJAA members are showcasing their work now through October 11.
Please welcome them at the artists reception on Sunday, October 11 from 2:30pm to 4pm.
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Calligraphy Workshop an Overwhelming Success!
On Saturday morning, September 26, like any fourth Saturday at the LJAA gallery, a "Share Your Art Program" took place, but this time it was unusual.
Both rooms in the La Jolla Art Association gallery were crowded with tables and the 23 students who signed up for Sharon Ford's Beginning Calligraphy Class.
All of the students practiced calligraphy by using the felt-tip calligraphy pens provided at the tables. "Practice is the key," Sharon told the students as they practiced the correct angle of the pen while making the the shape of "italic" lettering.
Sharon felt confident that the students left with an understanding of some of the basics of creating beautiful writing, "calligraphy."
The community and LJAA owes thanks to Catherine MacDonald, our Educational Director, for persisting with the organization of the Share Your Art Program.
Each class gets better and better.
A followup Calligraphy class will certainly be in the works.
Please send your requests for a repeat of this workshop to
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Who Are You When You Aren't an Artist?
This is the first in our new monthly series, "Who Are You When You Aren't an Artist."
We all have our "other lives," which are unique and of interest to our fellow artists. Below are several.
Richard Warner
"My Life as a Wife"
The years after age 21 and up to age 58 were busy. I taught high school fine arts for the first 7 years, then I founded and ran a graphic design business for the next 28.
The business's clients included Chevrolet, Wells Fargo Bank, the San Diego Zoo, and many other local, regional, and national accounts.
Then at age 58 I walked
through a door to the next phase of my journey. My wife was now the breadwinner, and I became her wife.
I now know how to make rice pilaf, bouef bourguignonne, and crepes. I know what a stain stick is, and when to use it.
I have my favorite cashiers at Vons, and the dry cleaning lady knows my name. I still struggle with determining what clothes should avoid the dryer, but I've figured out how to hold those items aside.
I know when to go to Vons, when to Trader Joes, and when to Costco. I pay all the bills at home (Yuck!), and balance the check book (Double yuck!)
And I know my role as the doting wife when the breadwinner comes home. Heck, I'm even learning to be a semi-skilled listener. Although if you ask her, I'm still very much a rookie.
That's all I've got time for now, she's coming home in 90 minutes and I've got to saute some onions.
Lev Tsimring
For the last 18 years he has been studying nonlinear dynamics, pattern formation, and biophysics at the Universtiy of California, San Diego.
Frequent travels to conferences and collaborators all over the world provide him with opportunities and inspiration for his photography.
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New Volunteer of the Month
The LJAA gallery generally has two shows a month. Ever wonder how artwork for each show miraculously appears on the walls, appealingly arranged and neatly labeled? LJAA member Mike Morse sets up every show.
This requires arranging the walls, hanging the art, printing labels, and finally, putting the labels with their appropriate pieces of art, all of which can be both tedious and tiring. (Luckily, Mike is very tall.)
Members are invited to come by the gallery and check out Mike's artwork, which is adorning the walls of the "Powder Room."
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We are planning our fall/winter "Share Your Art" free demos, which occur on the 4th Saturday of each month starting at 10:30am. If interested in offering a free demo, please send information to Catherine MacDonald. |
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October "Reality and Beyond" Show
"Reality and Beyond" is an exhibition of digital art by award winning San Diego artists Mark Donnelly, Carole Duebbert, Dana Levine, and John Valois.
The show is being held at the La Jolla Art Association Gallery (8100 Paseo del Ocaso, Suite B, in the La Jolla Shores area from October 12 through Sun. October. 25 during regular gallery hours, daily from 11am to 5pm.
An artists' reception will be held at the gallery on Saturday, October 17 from 5pm to 8 m. For directions to the gallery, call 858-459-1196. | |
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Book a Show at the LJAA Gallery
The La Jolla Art Association is taking reservations in 2010 for exhibitions at the LJAA gallery. To see which time slots are available, check the LJAA calendar on the LJAA website. | |
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| La Jolla Art Association Newsletter
October 2009 |
President's Corner
This month's focus is on our first-ever calendar.
We need your help, since we do not have a group devoted to selling calendars. You need only sell or give as gifts 10 calendars to meet our goal of selling all by October 31. We are already half way there and just need to push a little harder.
Everyone chipping in during a fundraising campaign follows the tradition of such respected organizations as the Girl Scouts, whose members all pitch in to their fair share of cookies.
So far, many enthusiastic members have sold about half of our calendar inventory, and we still have 4 weeks to go to meet our fundraising goal by October 31. We chose this magic deadline, because many other organizations will be trying to sell or give away their 2010 calendars in the last 2 months of this year.
Think of all your friends, co-workers, and family members who would be happy to support you and your passion by buying this beautiful calendar, which reflects positively on both you and them (because they bought one!). And they cost only $11, including tax. Because we are a non-profit organization, half of the price is a tax write-off donation.
Please pick up your 10 calendars at the gallery and have fun collecting donations or buying them as holiday gifts.
Thanks in advance for your support!
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LJAA 2010 Calendar Update
Very, very, very close to 50% of the calendars have been sold!
Thank you very much all LJAA members for your participation in buying and selling the 1st Annual 2010 LJAA Calendar. The members and public have made very positive remarks about the size of the calendar being "perfect" for small office and home spaces, the price being right with the tax included, the large number of artists displaying their images in the calendar, and learning more information about the La Jolla Art Association from members selling the calendar. The calendar has also been a great public awareness to the LJAA becoming 92 years old next year! LJAA is the oldest art association in Southern California.
To make the selling/buying process easier, the LJAA 2010 Calendar can now be purchased online through the LJAA website. Thank you, Lev (our webmaster), for making PayPal and the calendar "live" on the LJAA website. Members can refer anyone to purchase online, which may be a convenience for those living outside of the San Diego County area. There is an additional $4.95 USPS Priority flat rate shipping charge within the Continental U.S. Also, the calendars can be purchased by Visa-Mastercard-Cash-Check at the LJAA gallery every day between 11am and 5pm or from any LJAA member. Members can pick up and pay for the calendars at the gallery and please remember to fill out the signout sheet in the green notebook.
The continued success of this fundraising project depends on every member selling or buying 10 calendars. The LJAA goal is to have most of the calendars sold by October 31 and all calendars sold by December 31. This date is coming fast upon us, with the holidays begin soon.
Thank you again and continued success in providing a new source of financial support for your LJAA.
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LJAA End of Summer All Members Art Show:
And the Winners Are . . . The "People" chose in this "People's Choice" vote:
- Kris DeYoung: 1st Prize for her oil painting "Summer Storm Clouds" (below left)
 
Kris generously donated her prize money to the LJAA. The LJAA, in turn, made a donation to the community: the Friends of La Jolla Shores.
Thank you,
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29th Annual All San Diego County Art Exhibit
 Of the many wonderful pieces of art submitted to the LJAA County Show for 2009, it was extremely difficult for judges Sharon Ford and Dana Levine to select several truly outstanding pieces. Best in Show: Karen Howard, "Orange Slices" (shown right)
 Painting 1st Place: Norma Brinker, "Bongo Man" (shown left) 2nd Place: Susan Niamir, "Water Vase" 3rd Place: Sandra Carrigan, "Color Weave" Honorable Mention: P. Rory Muldoon, "Imperial Eagle" Honorable Mention: Peggy Irvin, " Walks with Storms" Honorable Mention: Jeff Remmer, "Walking towards Del Mar"
Photography 1st Place: Carole Duebbert, "Charlie's Eye" (shown right) 2nd Place: Diane Johnson, "America's Favorite Pastime"
 Three-Dimensional
1st Place: Roberta Henson, "Da' Mask" )shown left) 2nd Place: Judy Bengson, "Smell the Roses" 3rd Place: Jason Moore, "Cupid's Victim"
Thanks all who participated and attended the reception!
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Do You Know Who These Artists Are?
And who wrote the poems? Email him your story and he'll write one about you! |
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Upcoming Classes and Events
Catherine Grawin is delighted to join The La Jolla Athenaeum teaching staff on a permanent basis. She is now teaching "alla Prima in Oils" painting every Thursday from, 9am to 12pm. Look for Beginning and an Intermediate class offerings for Winter Session, 2010.
Come join Catherine Grawin for a fun, relaxing and informative 2-day Painting En Plein Air on October 10 and October 11 from 8:30am to 12:30pm at beautiful La Jolla Cove. If you love the creative process and being out in nature, this class is the perfect combination for you. Geared towards beginners and/or experienced painters, all the basics for a successful painting experience will be covered. Please contact The Athenaeum at 858-454-5872 or go online to wwwljathenaeum.org for information and sign up.
Catherine Grawin will demonstrate her alla prima oil painting technique at the Clairemont Art Guild on October 17 starting at 12:30pm. To learn more about the artist and see her collection of work, please visit Catherine's website, www.catherinegrawin.com.
San Diego Art Institute's "Gathering": Every few months the San Diego Art Institute (SDAI) becomes a gathering place for its members as well as nonmembers. Quoting the SDAI website: "This is a great opportunity to meet other members, show your work and see the work being created in the San Diego area." The Gathering takes place on Sundays starting at 4pm. Participants may present up to three pieces for critique. The next meeting is on November 1. For more information, check out the SDAI website. |
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Upcoming Show Opportunities
The Chula Vista Art Guild is holding its 9th Annual Community Art Show 2009 from October 7-November 14. The entry date is Tuesday, October 6, from 9:00am-10:00am. Oils, acrylic, pastel, watercolor, colored pencil & mixed media are acceptable. Show will be juried by award-winning local artist, Jeff Yeomans. The reception and awards will be held on October 24, 5:30pm-7:30pm at the Bonita Museum & Cultural Center (4355 Bonita Road, Bonita). For more information, please call 619-421-3456 or email the Chula Vista Art Guild.
(UPG) is looking for artists for it's 11th Painting, Drawing, Photography & Print Juried Online International Art Exhibition. The event is open to all artists worldwide with original paintings, drawings, photography and prints in all creative processes and forms. The exhibition runs from November 1, 2009 through October 31, 2010. Early entry starts October 8; final deadline is October 24. For more information, see the prospectus.
The Vista Art Foundation/Gallery 204 & Friends of the Vista Rancho Adobe is co-sponsoring two Art at the Creekwalk shows. The first took place on Mothers Day, May 10, from 10am-4pm and the next event will be held on October 11 from 10am-4pm. This outdoor art show is held at The Wave Water Park in Vista and includes art from oils, sculpture, photography, fine jewelry and more. Artists who would like to participate must supply their own display and show proof of an active sellers permit. There is no fee to artists to show their work. We do ask for 15% of sales that will be given equally to our sponsors. Come early to select your spot and have some fun. For more information contact Michael Doucette at 760-224-8737.
The " 2009 City of Vista-Vista Art Foundation Juried Photography Exhibition" is a juried photo contest offering exposure to both established and emerging photographers. This contest will provide an opportunity for review of your work by professional photographers, artists, and photography teachers. Winners will be selected on the basis of originality and the overall quality of concept execution. The deadline for submissions is November 13. For more information please visit http://www.photocontest.vistaartfoundation.org/. The San Dieguito Art Guild (SDAG) is accepting entries for their 15th Annual Southern California Small Image Show. The show runs from December 1 to January 5, 2010. Maximum entry size for flat work is 12" square, including the frame, 12" cubed for sculpture and 3-D work. Entries will be judged by Helen Shafer Garcia, with over $1000 in cash awarded. All work must be hand-delivered on November 30 from 5pm-8pm or December 1, 9:30-12 noon to the Off Track Gallery, 500 Second Street, Encinitas, CA, 92024. For more information or to download an entry form, go to www.offtrackgallery.com and look for the Small Image Show notice. |
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Members in the News
 Sherry Krulle-Beaton had two paintings accepted into the Escondido Arts Partnership gallery for the show "Art Riot."
The two painting are called "After the Rain" and "Floating Down" (shown here).
 Judy Bengson, one of our new members, is participating in the La Jolla Art and Wine Festival on October 10-October 11.
She will be selling silk wearable art and will be listed as Judy Judy Judy ("jjj silks").
For times and directions, see the festival website.
Gayla G Edwards is exhibiting as part of the PhotoArts Group (PAG) summertime-themed photography show at the Vista Chiropractic Wellnes Center, 115 Main St., Vista, CA and open for viewing Monday through Friday from 9am-6pm and Saturday 9am-1pm. She is also exhibiting in the PAG Inner Space Gallery "Art of Nature" show at the Escondido Art Partnership from October 9 to November 6, with the opening reception Oct 10, 5:30pm-8pm. In addition, two photographs were juried by Tom Noel and Larry Baza into the Nurture vs Nature Exhibition opening October 9 to November 6 in the main gallery at the Escondido Art Partnership.
Jenny Ferrone paintings were juried into the 14th El Cajon Invitational Art Exhibit at the St. Clair Gallery in El Cajon. The show runs from September 28 through November 6. You are invited to the reception on Sunday, October 25 from 3:00pm to 6:00pm. The gallery is located in the East county Business Center, 270 East Douglas Avenue, in El Cajon.
Catherine Grawin's local landscape paintings will be on display at The Girard Gourmet from October 1 through December 31. The show is sponsored by the La Jolla Athenaeum School of Arts. Works are for sale. The artist may be contacted directly.
Catherine MacDonald had four paintings selected for the Jazzercize Corporation Summer/Fall "Eclectic" Art Exhibition. Her work will be on view at its International Headquarters in Carlsbad through December.
Gwen Nobil is showing five large mixed media/watercolor pieces at the 16th-floor City Attorneys Offices on Third Avenue for 3 months. The work of fellow artists Mark Smith, John Valois, and Renata Spiazzi are also on display. This is part of the Allied Artists Association of San Diego's (aaaSD's) ongoing use of this space.
Hyo Chung Park was selected to exhibit her "CHINA UNVEILS" along with works by Jove Wang and his students at the United Nations office in Geneva, Switzerland, on the occasion of the 60th Anniversary of the People's Republic of China. The exhibit runs through October 9.
Julianne Ricksecker was accepted in the Mini Print Internacional de Cadques, where it was displayed until September 15 at Taller Galleria Fort, Cadaques, Girona, Spain. The exhibition will travel to Gallery "L'Etangd'Art"; Bages, France, from November 28, 2009 through January 10, 2010.
judi sim donated four pieces to the Fundraiser at the San Diego Zoo on September 26, 2009.
judi sim's originals, giclees, cards, and magnets are on permanent display at two Fast Frame galleries, one located in the Navajo Shopping Center, 8726 Lake Murray Blvd. #C1, La Mesa, CA (619-465-3278) and the other Fast Frame in the Scripps Ranch Marketplace, 10625 Scripps Poway Parkway #C (858-577-0062).
Lev Tsimring's solo exhibit "Human Earth," showcasing 21 of his recent photos, just opened at the Elijah's restaurant in La Jolla (8861 Villa La Jolla Drive, La Jolla, CA. The photos are on display at least until the end of October.
 Margot Wallace created a piece of art from an old chair to raise money for the Susan G. Komen Cancer Research Center and to help San Diego women attend the walk-a-thon in San Franciso this fall. The "Take your Seat" auction fund-raiser was held in Rancho Santa Fe on Saturday, September 12, poolside at the home of David and Martha Dominguez. Artists from all over Southern California and as far away as Belize selected old chairs and transformed them into pieces of art to be sold at a silent auction, which raised over $7000. Choosing one from a stable full of old neglected chairs gathered on the Dominquez's property in Rancho Santa Fe, Margot took home what she called "a vintage jewel from art deco daze." She hand-painted it dark chocolate with pin stripes, saying, "This is a small gem perfect for a vanity. Making over a chair is a new dimension to my usual plein air watercolor painting. I wanted to make it stand out and shout its' deco-heritage, so I accented in red tones. The petite chair now has a new, caring home--happy to have a new look from such a worthy cause!"
Richard Warner is exhibiting at the La Jolla Art and Wine Festival, which takes place on October 10-October 11. The venue is at La Jolla Elementary school, and will feature a juried art show and premium wineries. For more info go to www.lajollaartandwinefestival.com.
Four of Ingrid Wolters' six abstract paintings were juried in to the Upstream People Gallery's 11th Annual Abstraction International Online Juried Art Exhibition. The exhibit runs worldwide from October 1, 2009 through Sept. 30, 2010. Please visit the gallery at www.upstreampeoplegallery.com. The online site currently receives about 800,000 visitors per month. | |
Send your news worthy items, including JPG images pertaining to your news item, to my email newsletter@lajollaart.org. And do let us know what you think of this new format.
Sincerely,
Carole Duebbert
La Jolla Art Association
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