Vanguard Artists

Pastel Show

2012-02-13T10:44:00.000-07:00

This announcement/invitation comes from Vanguard member, Barbara Lang.

Sounds like a good show!

Latest Paintings

2012-02-06T14:21:00.000-07:00

Ross Snodgrass submitted some beautiful paintings to be added to his slideshow here. It will be worth the time to go and have a look-see!

From the Prez...

2012-02-03T10:37:00.001-07:00

Our President, Connie Bollard, has announced the following:

Spring Challenge

Let the Sun Shine Out!!!!!

For our April Meeting, you are to create an original piece of Art with the theme of

Let the Sun Shine OUT!!!!!!

You can Collage, Paint with whatever medium you prefer, do Digital Photography,

Sculpt - what ever tickles your fancy.

The Art Can be 2D or 3D, Large or Small or something in between.

You can work on it by yourself or you can collaborate with another Artist in Vanguard.

What I hope you don’t do, is sit on your hands and let everyone else have all the fun of getting their creative juices flowing.

The Pay Off is this: Self Satisfaction and to be featured on our Blog Site.,

Instead of a Critique Session, we will show our works, there will be an Artist’s Choice

Vote of who should be featured on the Blog site.

Birt's Bistro Show For Kristi Herring

2012-01-23T04:17:00.001-07:00

I asked Kristi to share with us some photos of her recent showing at Birt's Bistro. She sent these along and I think they show what a great show it was.

This is Kristi's son, who provided the entertainment. Kristi, not only is he a talented musician, he is a handsome guy, too!

One of the display walls for the show. Kristi, you look maaaahvalus.

Another display wall for the show. I like how each of these paintings contain matching blues with the wall.

Several of the Vanguard attendees for the show. I am sure they enjoyed the artwork!

Congratulations, Kristi!

Judy's Back!

2012-01-22T07:56:00.000-07:00

Judy Lawson reports that:

At the Circus with Keith and Henri has been selected to be included in the Western Colorado Watercolor Society 20th Annual National Exhibition 2012 (Rockies West National). The exhibition will be from March 1 - April 6, 2012 at The Art Center, Grand Junction CO. I am so excited!!

Birt's Artist Reception

2011-12-30T14:50:00.001-07:00

Vanguard member, Kristi Herring, will be honored with a reception displaying her work on Thursday, January 12th from 5:00-7:00 PM. This reception will be held at Birt's Bistro and Bookstore, 16752 N. Greasewood St; Surprise, AZ. Music will be provided by Kristi's son, Mark Ward, on guitar.

Kristi discovered watercolor painting when she retired from the working world 15 years ago. She loves portraits and enjoys capturing both the likeness and the personality of her subjects. Her current series, "At the Drop of a Hat", features portraits of people wearing their favorite chapeaux.

Earlier works in her diverse portfolio included a collection of paintings that depicted the proud culture of Native Americans, a series of elegant florals and whimsical pictures such as her "Fat Chicks" series. Recent commissioned works include illustrating several children's books.

Kristi is a member of the prestigious Vanguard Artists Group and has also exhibited at Benevilla's Chez Nous Center and Cafe.

Your purchase supports Benevilla's services in the community.

ArtChix Sale

2011-12-30T14:39:00.001-07:00

Please plan on attending the upcoming art show and sale by the ArtChix. This is a group of artists who are members of Sun City Grand Art Club as well as Vanguard Artists. The Vanguard members who will be in attendance with their artistic talents will be Barbara Lang, Ruth Malins, Sharon King and Susan Roper.

There will be paintings representing all media and styles, as well as artisan jewelry.

The sale will be held January 7th and 8th, from 9:00-4:00 on Saturday and 9:00-3:00 on Sunday. It will be at the SCG Art Club:
Village Center
19745 N. Remington Road
Surprise, AZ 85374

Thank you all....

2011-12-15T10:26:00.000-07:00

....for the condolences and best wishes sent to me following the death of my mother. My brother, sister and I had her as a presence in our lives for longer than most have their mothers, but it is never easy to let them go. Her name was Edith Patterson and she would have been 92 years old in February, 2012.

Thank you for your friendship and support during this difficult time.

Vanguard Holiday Party

2011-12-15T10:22:00.000-07:00

On December 5 Vanguard Artists held their annual holiday party, which from all accounts was enjoyed by all. Kristi Herring and Anne Breza shared photos with this blog and the slideshow can be viewed by clicking here.

Vanguard Holiday Party

2011-11-12T09:50:00.000-07:00

The following was submitted by Connie Bollard, our Vice President and Chairperson of the Holiday Party.

Date: December 6, 2011
Place: The Milano Room at The Colonnade (19116 N. Colonnade Way, Surprise, AZ 85374)
Time: 5:00-9:00 PM - No host bar (Dinner starts at 6:00 PM)

Menu:

Filet Mignon $25.00
Chicken Almandine $20.00
Vegetarian(Butternut Squash Ravioli) $20

Served with Spinach Salad, Twice-Baked Potatoes, Green Beans, Dessert and Coffee or Tea

Please make checks payable to Vanguard Artists and return to Connie at 19936 N Palo Brea Crt, Surprise, AZ 85374.

Check it out!

2011-11-12T09:42:00.000-07:00

I just added Anne Breza's newest submissions to her slideshow, do check it out. I especially like the water and rocks in the Lone Cypress painting.

Kristi's new slideshow completed....

2011-10-16T08:07:00.002-07:00

...so click your way to her slideshow gallery to see her latest entries. Good work!

New slideshows!

2011-10-03T13:27:00.000-07:00

I have had submitted new painting photos from two of our artists, Mardell Driscoll and Anne Breza, and created their slideshows from these photos. Please visit their slideshow links and enjoy.

Kristi Herring has reorganized her old slideshow, paring it down to three new paintings but promises to add more soon. Hurry, Kristi, I miss your long slideshows!

Hooray!

2011-09-26T19:15:00.000-07:00

Past Knorr notes that she sold two of her paintings at the Lord of Life Display this display session! Congrats to Pat, we are so happy for you!

Margaret Osburn's Display

2011-09-03T19:22:00.001-07:00

Margaret Osburn displayed two paintings this summer at the west Valley Ear, Nose and Throat Clinic; 14877 W Bell Road in Surprise.

She reports that Dr. James Osbourne purchased her 16 x 30 inch watercolor entitled "Sunday Sail".

Lord of Life Lutheran Church Exhibit

2011-08-10T10:07:00.000-07:00

The lovely paintings by Vanguard members Pat Knorr, Val Anderson and Karen Walsh are on display at Lord of Life Lutheran Church in Sun City West (corner of Meeker and RH Johnson) from August 2 to October 31.

Do stop by and enjoy this display!

Our Book Illustrator!

2011-07-20T14:43:00.001-07:00

Kristi Herring has completed illustrating another children's book. The books aren't quite ready to go yet and Kristi is unsure about how long before they are ready, but they will be for sale on this web site: www,winmarkcom.com when ready.

The title is Sunbeams and the author is Jean Holtz. Illustrated by our Kristi Herring, we are so proud of you Kristi!

From Judy Lawson

2011-05-15T08:34:00.000-07:00

No sooner than I brought it home from the AWA Exhibition, ON STAGE is SOLD.

Thank you Sharon B.Another of my favorites!! I sure hope you enjoy it

as much as I enjoyed creating it!!!

Opening of the WVAM in Peoria

2011-04-24T09:01:00.000-07:00

Judy Lawson announces the following:

Thursday - April 28, 2011 4 to 6 pm Opening Reception “Artists of Arizona” Exhibition. Selections from the Museum’s Permanent Collection at:
Peoria City Hall Art Gallery
8401 West Monroe Street
(between 83rd and 85th Avenues)
Peoria, AZ

Invited Guests - Media -
Current and Former Museum Members
* * * * * * *
EXHIBIT ON VIEW April 25 through July 28
FREE to the Public
Gallery Hours
Monday/Tuesday/Wednesday 10 am - 4 pm
Thursday 12 Noon - 6 pm
For Additional Information, Contact WVAM
623-972-0635
or Visit www. wvam.org
We Appreciate the Support and Encouragement of
The City of Peoria

April Potluck - Additional Slideshow!

2011-04-22T10:32:00.000-07:00

This slideshow was compiled from the Photo Chair, Kathy Rose. Thanks for the great photos!

On Stage

2011-04-22T10:19:00.000-07:00

Judy Lawson reports the following...congrats Judy!

My painting On Stage was selected for the AWA Spring Exhibition at the Burton Barr Library. This show has been on for a while and ends April 29th. But, you still have time to view the exhibit located on the 2nd floor . The library is at 1221 N. Central Ave. in Phoenix. Tom Francesconi was the juror.

From our "Artist About Town"

2011-04-20T18:35:00.002-07:00

Hi All!

Stan Kurth will be the Demo Artist at the May 25th Peoria Fine Art Association Meeting.

He is an outstanding artist and member of CWA among others.

He does nice abstract & non objective work. Check him out at the CWA Website: http://contemporarywatercolorists.com/index -- click on his name at the left.

PFAA meets in downtown Peoria in the Community Center Between Jefferson & Madison just W of 84th Ave. critique with Elaine Waters @ 5:30 Gen Meeting & Refreshment at 6:oo See the attached line map.

Judy

Spring Potluck

2011-04-18T06:28:00.000-07:00

Thanks to Kristi Herring for the photos of the Spring Potluck. thanks also go to Mardelle Driscoll and Walt Wieder for organizing this fun affair. According to our president, Anne, the food was great and all had an enjoyable evening. To see the slideshow from Kristi's photos, please click here.

New Happenings in the Art World of Kristi Herring

2011-04-05T11:10:00.000-07:00

Vanguard member, Kristi, has informed me of two recent opportunities in her art world that bear mentioning, to say nothing of Congratulations!

Thirty of her paintings are currently on exhibit at Chez Nous in Sun City West, this is through the Sun City West Art Club. Do stop by and see this grouping of her work.

Kristi is now working on illustrating her third children's book. She has been selected by two different authors to illustrate their books, the latest being a psychologist who is writing a book on child abuse. What a noble cause to be contributing to; we are proud of you Kristi!

Another Show for Marion Wishnefski - Go Marion!

2011-03-22T06:52:00.002-07:00

Marion will be showing three of her works of art in this show:

SUN CITY ART SHOW

The Public is invited and encouraged to attend the ANNUAL ART SHOW of the PALO VERDE ARTISTS in Sun City from 9am to 3pm, Friday and Saturday, March 25^th and 26^th, in the Club's Art Room in the SunDial Recreation Center located at Boswell Blvd. and 103^rd Ave.

The show will include recent works in all types of two-dimensional media, from Watercolors to Oils, from Pencil Drawings to Pastels and a variety of Mixed Media. Attendees of the show will be invited to vote for their favorite and the winner will be given the People's Choice Award on Sunday afternoon.

This year's judge will be nationally-known artist, Marilyn Schutzky, whose work has been juried into over 100 group and major exhibits throughout the country.

Hope to see you there!

Vanguard Artists accepted into the Citadelle Show

2011-03-21T06:17:00.002-07:00

We want to congratulate three of our members whose floral paintings were accepted into the show at the Citadelle. Great news for Marion Wishnefski, Arlen Madole and Sharon King!

floral art show opening reception

friday, 3/25 from 6-8pm, free

Join us at our pop-up gallery at The Citadelle in Glendale for the opening reception of our newest show! Mix and mingle with artists, enjoy wine and hors d'oeuvres, and see the talents of more than 25 West Valley artists.

Pop-Up Gallery @ The Citadelle
19420 N. 59th Avenue, Glendale
Suite A-104

Image by Karen Hendricks Crawford

Exhibit features:
Ardelle Antonelli, Gerri Bishop, Doris Canavan, Gerry Carroll, Angela Cherevka, Beth Cornell, Michael Cunningham, Jean Fondelier, Jan Gaumnitz, Chad Godt, Dublene Hayes, Barbara Hurley-Peterson, Sharon King, Ruth Knowles, Arlen Madole, Arlene Meyer, Joan Milman, Dottie Mitchell, Martine Musy, Alicia Plogman, John Rinehart, Nicole Royse, Kat Spalding, Monique Spinabella, Donn Warden, Marion Wishnefski, JoAnn Wintermantel-Zondlo

Carnivale de Artes 2011 Winners!

2011-03-06T09:56:00.001-07:00

I have received, from Kristi Herring, nine photos of the winners of the Carnivale de Artes 2011 art show. We proudly claim these winners as also being members of Vanguard Artists and say congratulations to them! To view a slideshow of the winners receiving their awards, please click here.

I have received a list of the winners and will post them here, with the information provided. If you see your name and there is missing information or incorrect information about your award, please let me know at susanroper@cox.net.

Lois Doty - Honorable Mention (Advanced)
Karen Walsh -
Pat Knorr - First Place (Advanced)
Linda Lee Gimbly - (Professional)
Mary Lou Harvey - Honorable Mention (Advanced)
Kristi Herring - Honorable Mention (Advanced)
Ross Snodgrass - third Place (Professional)
June Brantner - Second Place (Professional)
Val Anderson - Best in Show (Professional)

Way to go Vanguard members!

PS...The following are additions to the above information, thanks Pat Knorr!

Mary Schubert(2nd Place in Mixed Media)
Regina Cirillo
Gisela Spence (1st Place in Dry Media)

Award Winner

2011-03-05T04:45:00.000-07:00

At a recent Sun City West art show, Vanguard member Pat Knorr won first place with her painting of a juggler. I am told that quite a few other other Vanguard members were award winners also, and will post those photos as they are received.

Way to go Pat!

Summer '08 by Judy Lawson

2011-02-15T18:02:00.002-07:00

Summer '08 was juried into the Spring Arizona Artists Guild Exhibition. This exhibition juried by Robert G. You can be seen at the Arizona Artists Guild Building just south of the intersection of West Union Hills and 7th Ave on the East side of the street from March 11-27, 2011. The exhibit reception will be March 11 from 6:30 - 8:30. Hope to see you there!

Vanguard Artists Members Art Show

2011-02-03T16:45:00.001-07:00

I wish to invite anyone interested in seeing what some of your Vanguard Artists have been up to recently. Out artwork will be featured in an art show at Sun City Grand Art Club on February 5 and 6. Vanguard members included in this art show are: Ruth Malins, Barbara Lang, Sharon King, Diane Eason, Susan Roper, and Ann Stubenrauch. We have all been working very hard to provide new works for this show and welcome anyone to attend.

Since it is reported to be a cold weekend, we will have the coffee pot on and cookies waiting your presence! Hours are: Saturday 9-4:00 and Sunday 9-3:00. This will allow fitting the Superbowl into our weekend!

An Invitation!

2011-01-29T09:59:00.000-07:00

Wee Gallery of Fine Art Contest

2011-01-10T05:01:00.004-07:00

Tanina Jackson of Wee Gallery of Fine Art has contacted me and asked for this notice to be put on our blog. I am happy to do so:

Wee Gallery of Fine Art is hosting an Art Competition and Exhibition. We would like to invite the Vanguard Artists to participate in this opportunity. The competition is open to all artists and eligible media include: drawing, painting, printmaking, photography, ceramics, sculpture, and mixed media.

You can get more information about the competition by visiting our website at: http://www.weegalleryfineart.com/contest.html

Wee Gallery of Fine Art

7010 E. Main Street

Scottsdale, Arizona 85251

(480) 323-9100

Art Happenings by Judy Lawson

2011-01-10T04:34:00.000-07:00

Vanguard members Judy Lawson has agreed to keep her ear to the ground and report art happenings both here in the Valley as well as on the national front to us on this blog. Her latest report is:

Glendale Arts Council 48th Annual Juried Fine Arts Competition Jan 26-Feb 20, 2011

Juried by Trish Mayberry. You can get an entry form on site, or call 623-561-8526
SHOW IS OPEN TO ALL ARTISTS
$20 per entry, Max of 2 entries per person
Receiving at Fruit-Packing House at Sahuaro Ranch Park 59th Ave & Mountain View Rd, from 3-6 on Fri Jan 14 or 9-Noon Sat Jan 15 Please bring an updated Bio
Art Preview Party is Friday Jan 21 7-9 pm - $25 per person. Wine, Punch, hors d'oeuvres are served. In the past they have also had live music.This is an opportunity for your work to be seen or purchased whether or not it gets juried into the show.It is really an elegant affair.
Notification of Acceptance no later than Jan 22
Releasing for non accepted entries from 2-6 Monday Jan 24
Release of Accepted 4-5 on Sun Feb 20 (also the time of Artists Reception) or 4-6 on Mon Feb 21

Arizona Artists Guild (AAG)

Postmark deadline for CD's and Email Entries Jan 22, 2011
YOU MUST BE A GUILD MEMBER FOR THIS EXHIBITION - Dues for this 1/2 Year are $20 (you can download a membership form from the AAG web site www.arizonaartistsguild.org
Entry Fee is $25 for 1 entry, $30 for 2, $35 for 3.
Feb 12 begin notification of acceptance
March 5 Deliver Accepted work to Guild Building 10 am - 2pm
March 11 Exhibition Reception 6:30- 8:30 pm
March 27 Artwork pick up at the guild building 1-5 p
The prospectus is available online at www.arizonaartistsguild.org or call Barbara Lacy at 480-620-1358

Another note from Judy

2011-01-07T15:15:00.000-07:00

This painting by Judy Lawson is on the way to the Arizona Aqueous XXV Exhibition at the Tubac Center of the Arts, 9 Plaza Rd. This National Juried Exhibition will be from January 13 - March 13, 2011.

The opening reception is from 5-7 pm. I'm planning to be there with some of my Tucson friends - Tubac is about 50 mi. so of Tucson, 185 from Phoenix.

CWA Show

2011-01-07T15:06:00.000-07:00

Judy Lawson announced that she has a couple pieces included in this exhibition! The Contemporary Watercolorists of Arizona Exhibition @ First Studio. Details follow:

631 N. First Avenue, Phoenix

January 7–28, 2011

Opening Events

First Friday January 7 6:00–9:30

Third Friday January 21 6:00–9:30

Light refreshments and music for your

“viewing and shopping” pleasure.

www.contemporarywatercolorists.com

To see the colorful invitation for this event, please click here.

New Exhibit!

2011-01-02T11:32:00.000-07:00

I wish to report that two Vanguard Artists have their paintings showing currently in displays at Tiburon, the restaurant adjoining the new aquarium at the Wildlife World Zoo. Nan Adams has her paintings displayed in the beautiful, aquarium-lined restaurant and Susan Roper (that's me!) has hers in the hallway leading from the restaurant into the aquarium.

The aquarium looks to be very interesting and I plan to view that when I have more time than when hanging paintings and Nan reports that the restaurant was very good.

The address for the Wildlife World Zoo is: 16501 W Northern Ave, Litchfield Park, AZ, 85340. The phone number is 623 201-7194 for hours, fees, etc.

Last Roll of Slide Film Processed!

2011-01-01T08:27:00.001-07:00

If you are still holding onto the hope that slides will again be accepted for entry into art shows....forget it! Here is a link to the story. I would copy and paste the story here, but fear that I would be violating some copyright laws so please go to this url . If that doesn't work for you, please type in this address in your browser: http://www.popphoto.com/blog/2010/12/very-last-roll-kodachrome-be-processed

Another era has passed by the way......

Holiday Dinner - 2010

2010-12-15T10:53:00.000-07:00

From all reports received, this was another wonderful Vanguard Holiday Dinner. Held at the Collonade, once again the food was said to be excellent and especially nice was the entertainment.

Thanks to Bill Siebert and his committee for their hard work pulling this together. Great job!

Goodbye to a friend...

2010-10-13T06:46:00.003-07:00

It is with great sadness that I report that Vanguard has lost another of its members. Patty Potter passed away Monday night after a long illness. She fought her illness valiantly and courageously and remained a positive force in the lives of those she touched. She was a wonderful woman and artist and will be missed.

Judy Lawson

2010-09-10T12:55:00.000-07:00

Judy sends along the following note:

I have 3 paintings in the Peoria Fine Arts Exhibition: Mamas at MoMA, Paradise2 (Squared) & Jazzy Night. This show runs from September 8-28, 2010 at the Peoria Unified District Office at 6330 W. Thunderbird Rd. The exhibition can be viewed 7:30 - 5:00 M-F. The artist reception and Awards is September 16 from 4:30 - 6:00 pm. Enjoy!

"Into the Woods"

2010-08-19T08:30:00.000-07:00

Judy Lawson sent the following:

I am among the artists chosen to exhibit at Theatre Works in Peoria for the run of their play "Into the Woods".

I have four paintings on display: Mistletoe Forest, Noel Bluffs #1, Noel Bluffs #2 and At the Circus with Keith & Henri. PFAA is trying to get paintings that go along with "Into the Woods." I'll update this post if I find there is an artist exhibition.

The play runs from today through September 12. Theatre Works is located at 8355 West Peoria Avenue, Peoria, AZ. (623) 815-7930. The Gallery is open regular box office hours Mon - Fri 10-4. Sat 4- 7:30, Sun 11:30-7:30; performace days 10 - Curtain (7:30).

Photos Continued

2010-08-03T09:54:00.003-07:00

There was a limit to the number of photos that could be uploaded at once, so these two will be shown here.

Lord of Life Lutheran Church Display

2010-08-03T09:46:00.004-07:00

The paintings of Vanguard Artists Ross Snodgrass, Woodie Mackie and Susan Roper are currently on display at the Lord of Life Lutheran Church in Sun City West on Meeker and R.H. Johnson Boulevard. Pat Knorr sent these photos of the show, stop in and take a look during the week at the church Social Hall.

Norma Cox Miller

2010-07-30T20:26:00.002-07:00

It is with great sadness that I report the passing of long time Vanguard artist, Norma Cox Miller. We will miss her wonderful contemporary art, but more importantly we will miss having her within our art community.

Norma was a true southern lady, with a gentle spirit and kind soul. For those of us who pray, we thank God for her presence in our lives and are thankful her passing was a gentle one.

We wish her husband, Glen, the very best and send healing thoughts his way.

2010-05-06T10:00:00.002-07:00

Kristi Herring and Mary Lou Harvey are currently displaying their lovely and fun paintings at Lord of Life Lutheran Church in Sun City West, at the northeast corner of Meeker and R.H. Johnson. Do stop by and have a look.

Kristi reports that they were present during last Sunday's after-services social hours and enjoyed very much visiting with the congregation members.

Spring Potluck

2010-04-26T15:01:00.004-07:00

It seems a good time was had by all attending the Spring Potluck. To view a slideshow of photos of this event, please click here.

The food looks great, guys! Good job.

Thanks to Walt Wieder and the Unitarian Universalist Church for hosting this event.

CWA Motivational Show

2010-04-05T14:59:00.003-07:00

As explained by Judy Lawson at the Vanguard Meeting last Friday, this is the show where her Contrasts painting will be showing. The invitation for this show, including details of time, place, etc. can be viewed by clicking here.

She also announced that the AWA Show at the Guild Building is on now until 4/20,
Reception May 14, 5:30-7:30. The AAG building is at 18411 N. 7th Ave., Phoenix, AZ, 85023. This is just south of the intersection of West Union Hills and 7th Avenue.

Arizona Artists Guild Opportunity

2010-04-03T11:56:00.002-07:00

As explained by Judy Lawson at yesterday's Vanguard meeting, AAG is hosting a sale day where artists can clean out their studios of art-related items to sell or donate with proceeds going to AAG. Below is an explanation of what the day is all about and details. An interesting note is that one doesn't have to be a member of AAG to participate.

Your participation is invited . . . fun, food and fantastic bargains ! Brunch & Bargain Sale Sunday, May 2.

We invite you and your fellow artists to help AAG and yourself on Sunday, May 2.
BRUNCH & BARGAIN studio clean-out sale 10 AM to 5 PM in the AAG Building. Open to ALL art organizations.

Three ways to participate: DONATE , SELL YOUR OWN, or VOLUNTEER

Bring your DONATIONS of art work, art books, supplies, and/or equipment to the building March 31, 2:30 to 4:30 PM, Tuesday, April 20, before the meeting, and on Saturday, May 1 from 9 AM- 3 PM. Donated items will be auctioned at various times throughout Sunday by our volunteers.

SELL YOUR OWN items during the day on Sunday. Sign up and pay by April 20. Pay AAG $50 for each table rental, $10 for each pedestal; $20 for each Pegboard panel; $5 each for wall hooks; $3.50 per sq. ft. for floor space. You get to keep whatever you make in sales, much like an art fair. (Sales agreement available on request.)

Enjoy Brunch including quiche by the slice, muffins, sweet rolls, fruit, coffee, juice, water, each for just a $1 ticket.

VOLUNTEER on Saturday and Sunday to help set up and sell. Contact Maureen McGuire 602-277-0167 or mmcguire@fastq.com

Judy's been busy!

2010-03-30T05:52:00.000-07:00

Judy Lawson just sent this announcement to us:

WOW!! Carl Dalio is the juror who selected "Summer '08" for the Northern Arizona Watercolor Society Member's Spring Exhibition. The show is from May 14 - 29th with a reception May 14, 5:30 - 7:30. The exhibition is in the Sedona Art Center (SAC) Community Gallery on 15 Art Barn Road, Sedona, AZ. I'm thinking a trip to my favorite place - SEDONA - is in order!!!

Judy's Shows

2010-03-24T10:32:00.001-07:00

I have received the following from Vanguard member, Judy Lawson:

I am pleased to announce that my painting' Sedona Rocks
Abstract #3' was juried into the 2010 Spring AWA Exhibition and that
"At the Circus with Keith and Henri" was juried into the
Northwest Watercolor Society's 70th National Exhibition!!! Wow!!
Thanks,
Judy
--
I just updated my BLOG (3/16/10) check out my artwork!!! http://judylawsonartist.blogspot.com/

Julie Gilbert Pollard

2010-03-06T12:18:00.002-07:00

At the March meeting of Vanguard Artists, we were honored to have Julie Gilbert Pollard share her techniques for painting both oils and watercolors. She begins both of these projects by blocking in the darkest shapes to anchor them and then continues on painting either in oil or watercolor over the underpainting. Very interesting! The results she shared with us were a testament for that approach working well for her!

Sun City West Art Club Annual Juried Art Show

2010-03-01T06:25:00.001-07:00

Pat Knorr sent photos and the following news to share with all. This is such great news and we are so proud of our artists.

The top winners who also belong to the Vanguard Artists are :

Ross Snodgrass - People's Choice Award and 2nd Place in the Advanced Category
Pam Bleakney - Best of Show
Pat Knorr - 1st Place in the Advanced Category
Karen Walsh - 1st Place in the Mixed Media Category

Additional photos of this happy event are found below. Congratulations to all!

Additional Photos

2010-03-01T06:17:00.001-07:00

Sorry Folks!

2010-02-23T12:40:00.002-07:00

As your Blog Administrator, one of my responsibilities is to create the slideshows of our work for easy access to them. To do this, I utilize a Pro Account through Flickr, which is paid for by Vanguard Artists. I haven't checked my mail through Flickr for awhile, which means I didn't read the notice that our Pro Account was due to expire in February, so it didn't get paid. This is why some of our painting photos have disappeared, Flickr downgraded us to the free account, which limits the number of photos we can have on their site. Mea culpa!

I have paid the fee for the Pro Account and I will hope to have our photos all restored shortly. If not, I will re-create the slideshows as I have most of the photos I have been sent stored on my computer.

Pardon me for my lapse!

Congratulations Judy

2010-02-07T10:28:00.002-07:00

We just received this announcement from Judy Lawson...congrats Judy!

I'm excited to announce that not only do I have three paintings in the Peoria Fine Arts Association show, but Kula Korn Dancers received a very nice Merchant Award from juror Marilyn Schutzky.
The reception was Feb 7th - the show will be at the Glendale Adult Center till March 6, 2010.
Hope you can find time to enjoy visiting this show.

Address Hours of Operation
5970 W. Brown St., 8 a.m. - 8 p.m., Monday - Friday;
Glendale, Arizona 85302 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 7 - 9:30 p.m., Saturday
623-930-4321

A note from Judy Lawson...

2010-02-07T10:26:00.000-07:00

AAG Call for Entries
SPRING JURIED EXHIBITION
March 11, 2010 until March 31, 2010
Arizona Artists Guild Building
18411 N. 7th Avenue
Phoenix, AZ 85023
Juror: Sebastiao Pereira
Open to all AAG members, both two and three-dimensional artists, with current dues paid.
Entry Day is Sunday March 7, between 9 AM and Noon at the Guild Building (7th Ave & just South of Union Hills)
Exhibition will be selected from the actual artwork.
Pick up of declined work is the same day (March 7) between 4 and 5:30 PM.
Awards reception is Friday, March 19, 6 PM until 8 PM.

From New Member, Anne Breza

2010-01-23T13:12:00.003-07:00

Anne announced that she recently sold this painting to the Coyote Alley Sports Bar in Surprise. These recent sales should be encouraging to us all. Congratulations, Anne.

Judy Lawson’s Paradise2 (Squared) selected for Glendale's 47th Annual!

2010-01-21T05:22:00.001-07:00

Judy Lawson submitted the following announcement:

My watercolor Paradise2 (Squared) was accepted into the Glendale Fine Arts Council's 47th Fine Arts Competition!!! This is the show at the Sahuaro Ranch Park. Entrance west off 59th on Mountain view Road - South of Peoria Ave. Just south of Brown. The Juried Show is Jan 27-Feb 21 in the Fruit Packing House. Wed - Sunday Only. Gallery Hours Wed - Fri 10 - 2, Sat 10-4, Sunday 12-4. The Glendale Exhibition is unique in that they provide three preview opportunities during which you can see ALL the art submitted. Yes, my rejected piece Mamas at MoMA will also be there - it will have the opportunity to be purchased! The preview party is this Friday, the 22nd 7 pm-9 pm. $25 per person with wine, hors de oeuvres, and instrumental music. You may also preview all the art on the 23rd & 24th. Monday the non selected art is picked up by the artist and the Juried show is rehung for the duration of the exhibition.

All paintings are for sale. Make checks out to Glendale Arts Council. 20% of art purchases is tax deductable as that portion is donated to students in Glendale for enrichment and scholarships.
Many well known artists in the valley are represented in this exhibition. Please share this info with others. I hope to see you at the preview party.

Passing Along Good News!

2010-01-20T15:16:00.003-07:00

As your blog administrator, it is with great pride that I announce that Kristi Herring sold three paintings based on paintings she has shown here, on our blog! She added some paintings to her member slideshow and then sent e-mails to her contacts, friends and family announcing her slideshow gallery was available for viewing; along with the link to get there on the blog. This is a perfect example of how I would like this blog to work for all of us!

Just send your painting photos to me as you complete them, I will add them to the blog and then let your contacts know they are there.

Also, another painting was sold from the Vanguard display at the Professional Building, this time by Pat Knorr. Congratulations to both Pat and Kristi and to those who purchased their paintings and will enjoy them in their homes!

Let's all make a resolve to display our work at these successful venues, they are working for us!

From Judy Lawson via Susan

2010-01-19T13:43:00.001-07:00

Dear All,

Guess what? You never have to feel guilty about not forwarding an email again!! Please read the info below from snopes.com. You will be glad you did! It isn't long,

The man that sent this information is a computer tech. He spends a lot of time clearing the junk off computers for people and listens to complaints about speed. All forwards are not bad, just some. Be sure you read the very last paragraph.

Please read :

By now, I suspect everyone is familiar with www.snopes.com and/or www.truthorfiction.com for determining whether information received via email is just that: true/false or fact/fiction. Both are excellent sites.

Advice from Snopes.com Very important!

1) Any time you see an E-Mail that says forward this on to ' 10 ' (or however many) of your friends, sign this petition, or you'll get bad luck, good luck, you'll see something funny on your screen after you send it, or whatever, it almost always has an E-Mail tracker program attached that tracks the cookies and E-Mails of those folks you forward to.

The host sender is getting a copy each time it gets forwarded and then is able to get lists of 'active ' E-Mail addresses to use in SPAM E-Mails, or sell to other spammers. Even when you get emails that demand you send the email on if you' re not ashamed of God/Jesus .....that's E-mail tracking and they' re playing on our conscience. These people don' t care how they get your email addresses - just as long as they get them. Also, emails that talk about a missing child or a child with an incurable disease "how would you feel if that was your child".... Email Tracking!!! Ignore them and don't participate!

2) Almost all E-Mails that ask you to add your name and forward on to others are similar to that mass letter years ago that asked people to send business cards to the little kid in Florida who wanted to break the Guinness Book of Records for the most cards. All it was, and all any of this type of E-Mail is, is a way to get names and cookie ' tracking information for telemarketers and spammers - - to validate active E-Mail accounts for their own profitable purposes.

You can do your Friends and Family members a GREAT favor by sending this information to them; you will be providing a service to your Friends, and will be rewarded by not getting thousands of spam E-Mails in the future!

Do yourself a favor and STOP adding your name(s) to those types of listings regardless how inviting they might sound!...or make you feel guilty if you

don' t!... it's all about getting email addresses - nothing more!

You may think you are supporting a GREAT cause, but you are NOT! Instead, you will be getting tons of junk mail later and very possibly a virus attached! Plus, we are helping the spammers get rich! Let's not make it easy for them!

Also: E-Mail petitions are NOT acceptable to Congress or any other organization - i.e. social security, etc.

To be acceptable, petitions must have a signed signature and full address of the person signing the petition, so this is a waste of time and you're just helping the Email trackers.

From Judy Lawson

2010-01-19T13:37:00.000-07:00

Judy sends along the following show information:

This is at the Sahuaro Ranch Park. Entrance west off 59th on Mountain view Road - South of Peoria Ave. Just south of Brown.
Juried Show is Jan 27-Feb 21 in the Fruit Packing House.
Wed - Sunday Only. Gallery Hours wed - Fri 10 - 2, Sat 10-4, Sunday 12-4.

The preview party is this Friday, the 22nd 7 pm-9 pm. $25 per person. Checks made out to Glendale Arts Council. 20% of art purchases
is tax deductable as tat portion is donated to students in glendal - enrichment and scholarships.

This event is where you can see all the art submitted.
Also on the 23rd & 24th. Monday the non selected art is picked up by the artist and the Juried show is rehung for the duration of the exhibition.
All paintings are for sale.
Many well known artists in the valley are represented in this exhibition.

Please share this info with others. I hope to attend the preview party - and yes, I have submitted 2 paintings for this - don't know yet if I got in.

Barb's Accepted Paintings

2010-01-16T07:12:00.003-07:00

Barbara Lang shared the photos of her paintings that were accepted into the APAA 2010 Winter Show. I think they are just super, especially the hollyhocks painting she started this summer at my motorhome!

Congratulations again, Barb...

From Barba Lang

2010-01-13T05:29:00.005-07:00

I received the following note from Barbara Lang:

I am happy to say that Maggie Price (one of the top pastel teachers in the country) juried two of my paintings in to the Arizona Pastel Artists Assoc. winter show.

The show is the APAA Winter 2009 Juried Member Show at Sundust Gallery, 48 Main St Mesa, AZ Sat Feb 4 - Sat Feb 20.

I wish to add a personal note on this. One of Barb's paintings that was juried into this show was of hollyhocks. These hollyhocks were started from one of my reference photos while she and her husband, Charlie, visited us during our stay at a Chama, NM RV park last August. If you missed that post, click here. The other painting is of an Arroyo.

Way to go, Barb!

A note from Kandyce

2010-01-10T14:50:00.003-07:00

Kandyce Olson sent me the following note on a beautiful card with one of her painting prints on the front. I will share her message, but I am keeping the card!

My apologies to Kandyce for not posting this sooner, but I was out of town and the card was waiting in our "hold mail" on our return.

Dear Vanguard,

I am very honored and encouraged to be named Artist of the Year by the Vanguard group.

I want to thank you for the recognition; and the acknowledgment inspires me to keep learning and improving. I appreciate the critiques that we can receive from Vanguard, and I plan to dedicate more time and intention to my work. Again, thank you for this honor.

Sincerely,
Kandyce Olson

January Meeting Photos

2010-01-10T14:46:00.002-07:00

On the sidebar, please find the photos taken at the January 8, 2010 meeting. Or, you can click here for the slideshow. Enjoy!

Happy Holidays Vanguard!

2009-12-22T04:36:00.002-07:00

Watercolor on Yupo, 11 x 15, by Susan Roper

I wish to thank all of the Vanguard Artists who contributed to this blog in 2009 and wish that everyone will have a happy and healthy 2010! I look forward to receiving more news about exciting art events from our members and building the best blog ever!

Holiday blessings to all....Susan

Operation Warmheart

2009-12-18T05:51:00.004-07:00

I wish to announce some exciting news. I belong to the Sun City Grand Art Club, as well as to one of their sub-groups called Grand Artist Jewelry. Carol Kennedy is another Vanguard member who belongs to this jewelry group. This Grand Artist Jewelry group has taken on a holiday service project to raise money for Operation Warmheart. This is a charity sponsored by the Luke Air Force Base First Sergeants, they raise money to assist deployed military and their families. This includes providing food, emergency shelter, airline tickets for the family of a severely injured airman, and many other worthy services.

As artisan jewelers, we have offered many hand-made pieces for sale today, Friday the 18th, at the Concierge desk at Sun City Grand's Sonoran Plaza. This sale will run from 8:00-4:00 today. The Concierge desk is across from Zuni's, where you will find lovely pieces of hand-wrought jewelry. There will be pieces that will be for sale, with 100% going to this worthy charity and others with percentages of the sales going to Opearation Warmheart.

After today's fund drive with jewelry sales, Carol and I will also be involved in an ArtChix sale at the Sun City Grand Art Club. We will carry over our participation in today's sale benefiting Operation Warmheart where we will each have designated pieces available for sale at our tables at the sale. We will also accept donation to the cause.

I offer credit card convenience at my table, so if you would like to leave a donation it would be appreciated by so many!

Your Blog Administrator, Susan Roper

Arizona Artists Guild Winter Juried Exhibition

2009-12-10T05:42:00.003-07:00

Barbara Lang reports that the AAG Winter Juried Exhibition will run from December 12, 2009-January 24, 2010. AAG members who are also Vanguard members and are in this show are Barbara Lang, Norma Cox Miller, Larry Carter and Woodie Mackie. The Juror for this show was George Palovich, who selected 37 paintings from over 200 submitted.

The show will hang at the new AAG building and the reception will be January 15, 2010 from 5:30-8:00 PM.

Arizona Artists Guild
18411 N. 7th Avenue
Phoenix, AZ 85023

Administrator's note: If I have inadvertently missed any Vanguard members who were accepted into this show, please let me know so they can be included as exhibitors.

Addition to Holiday Party - A Slideshow

2009-12-08T08:08:00.001-07:00

I began this slideshow to show some other photos of the party. Some were taken by me, others by Pat Knorr. Click here to view the slideshow. If you have any photos you took of the party that you wish to share in this slideshow, please e-mail them to me: susanroper@cox.net

2009 Vanguard Holiday Dinner

2009-12-08T07:47:00.003-07:00

The Vanguard Artists Holiday Dinner was held Friday evening, December 4. I attended and had a grand time. The venue was especially nice and I enjoyed seeing this new facility for the first time. The program was festive, the food wonderful (especially that dessert!) and I feel all had a great time together. I will pass along the following from member, Judy Lawson:

A GREAT BIG THANKS!!!!

I just know I'm missing someone from the list - so, please pass this along!

The get together was just great - good friends, good entertainment & good food!

What a great place the Colonade was for our party - I hope this will be an annual venue!!
Carolyn, I'm sorry about your boo-boo and that you missed most of the party!

Can't wait to see all the pics on the blog!!
Happy Holidays to you all and a Happy New Year!!!!
Mom (Wilma) had a good time, too!!
Judy

One of the tables beginning to fill up as others arrive. The centerpieces were so cute and festive.

Socializing was the key for the first hour of the party, I know there wasn't enough time for me to get around and see everyone as I intended. Note to Bill S....next year more socializing time!

Our Vice President, Pat Knorr, entertaining us with two lovely song renditions. I apologize for the poor quality of this photo, but it was dark where she was performing and I was too far away. Note to self....move closer to the action next year when photographing memories. Note to Bill S...next year a spotlight for Pat!

Newest Paintings

2009-12-02T14:06:00.002-07:00

Kristi Herring has added some new paintings to her member slideshow (see sidebar on this page).

A sample of the additions is shown here. Good work, Kristi!

Arizona Plein Air Painters Fall Exhibition

2009-11-24T06:35:00.003-07:00

Many of our Vanguard members are also members of Arizona Artists Guild and we would love to have you see our new meeting, workshop, classroom and exhibition space. Enjoy over fifty beautiful landscapes painted in oil, watercolor and pastel currently being presented. Administrator's note: I have seen both the new building and this exhibition. I highly recommend them both! There are just magnificent works on display here.

Arizona Plein Air Painters Fall Exhibition

New AAG Building
18411 N. 7th Avenue
Phoenix, AZ 85023
Just south of the intersection of Union Hills and 7th Avenue

November 21 until December 6
Open
Sundays: Noon to 4:00 PM
Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays 10 until 5:00 PM

Another Painting Sold!

2009-11-20T12:16:00.001-07:00

Congratulations to Ruth Malins for recently selling a painting at the Professional Building Vanguard display. This is becoming a wonderful opportunity to have our work seen and appreciated, so we all should consider taking advantage of this opportunity.

Way to go, Ruth!

Jean Holt

2009-11-13T04:01:00.001-07:00

June Brantner reports that Jean Holt has moved into an Assisted Living center in California recently. If you would like to contact Jean, please call June for contact information.

November 6 Meeting

2009-11-07T04:43:00.003-07:00

This painting by Mary Lou Harvey is just one of the delightful paintings brought for critique at yesterday's meeting of Vanguard Artists. Eight new members were announced at the meeting, they will be officially introduced at the January meeting.

To view a slideshow of photos taken before and during the meeting, please click here. Thanks go to Bill Seibert for volunteering his services as official Vanguard photographer, it is much appreciated!

Membership dues were accepted at yesterday's meeting, if you did not attend and have not paid your annual dues, please contact Kelly Lamar immediately to be included in the roster.

Welcome to New Members!

2009-11-05T06:12:00.003-07:00

We would like to welcome the newest members of Vanguard Artists. The following artists were juried into our group this week: Anne Breza, Val Anderson, Louise Carroll, Mardelle Driscoll, Pauline Mounsey, Karen Walsh, Walt Wieder and Marion Wishnefski.

We are glad you have joined us and look forward to your active participation in club activities!

Joan Widman

2009-11-04T08:39:00.002-07:00

Vanguard member, Joan Widman, will have her work on display in various venues this Fall. She invites you to see her work at:

Solo show (includes Women of Faith and Courage series) Lord of Life Lutheran Church in Sun City West, November and December.

Dillon's Restaurant in Sun City Grand

Neu Art Group show at the Sun City Grand Art Club, November

Busy, Busy, Busy

2009-10-20T13:19:00.001-07:00

It has been a very busy & wonderful fall season for Judy Lawson!

She won a MERCHANT AWARD for her painting JAZZY NIGHT in the Arizona
Watercolor Association Fall Exhibition at Fountain Hills. The exhibit
runs through Oct 30. Paradise 2 (Squared) is also in this show.

Judy received the JUROR'S CHOICE AWARD (2nd Place) at the NAWS (Northern
Arizona Watercolor Society's Experimental Exhibition juried by Beverly
Roman for "Think Cool".

Her Kula Korn Dancers and From Above-Utah Winter have been juried into
the AZ State Fair. The State Fair Fine Art Exhibit is downstairs in the
Coliseum Oct 16 - Nov 8 (closed Mondays). The closest parking is on the
North Side of the fairgrounds.

Also, Judy, Jane Brown, and Lupe Cavanaugh are featured in the Lobby
Gallery at the Peoria Center for the Performing Arts through the end of
November! This event also includes a raffle fund raiser of a painting.
The winner may select from one of the three pieces exhibited. Raffle Tickets
are only $5.

Of Interest...

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Sounds like a good one to attend, if you do attend please report how it was and your impressions can be entered here.

Of Interest.....

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Vanguard members are participating in this show, so do attend and enjoy!

Oktoberfest at Sun City Grand !

2009-10-04T06:21:00.003-07:00

Saturday, October 10, 2009 will be the annual Oktoberfest celebration at Sun City Grand in Surprise. There will be many arts and crafts displays; the SCG Art Club studios will be open all day and many of the Vanguard members who reside in SCG will be participating. These members include: Ann Stubenrauch, Ann Porter, Arlen Madole, Barbara Lang, Carol Kennedy, Carolyn Aide, Diane Eason, Joan Widman, Kandyce Olson, Karen Mayfield, Kay Verstraete, Madeline Ledzinski, Norma Cox-Miller, Patty Potter, Ron Anderson, Ruth Malins, Sharon King, Steve Plichta, Woodie Mackie and Susan Roper (yup, that is I!). We invite you to join us for a day of art, fun and food.

The celebration is held at the Sonoran Plaza which is on Remington Drive off of Sunrise. Use the Grand Avenue entrance to SCG, continue to Remington and turn right. There will be parking attendants to advise of parking areas available. Parking lots are located both at the north and south sides of the Sonoran Plaza. It starts around 9:00 AM and ends around 3:00 PM. Hope to see you there!

October 2, 2009 Meeting

2009-10-04T06:05:00.004-07:00

Another good meeting of the Vanguard Artists was held Friday, October 2. We met in our new meeting venue at Unitarian Universalist Church. Before the meeting the Pastor of this church, Walt Wieder, introduced himself to me and welcomed our group to the church and stated how happy he was that we chose their facility for our meetings. Walt also admitted to being a pastel artist, or at least a pastel artist wannabe. He showed me some of his paintings on his iPod and he is, indeed, a pastel artist!

A good critique session followed the short business meeting, with many paintings thoughtfully reviewed and critiqued by the members.

Mary Schubert took photos during the meeting, thanks Mary, and they can be viewed by clicking here for a slideshow.

Congrats to Kristi

2009-09-30T12:56:00.001-07:00

Kristi Herring reports that a painting she had hanging at the Professional Building has sold. So, if you are considering whether to hang paintings at this venue, you might want to consider it a positive sales venue!

Way to go, Kristi...

Busy Margaret Osburn!

2009-09-27T05:38:00.004-07:00

Margaret has submitted the following announcements of where she is showing her artwork, etc.
Margaret is also participating in the Sun City Artists Third Annual Art Show on November 13 and 14 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Spiritual Enrichment Center in Peoria.

Margaret also has supplied a link to her homepage so you can see what she has been working on, a new slideshow of her work will soon be added to this blog.

Margaret is showing seven paintings at Le Petite Restaurant at the Bell Recreation Center in Sun City until November 1. She also has artwork at The Spiritual Enrichment Center on Peoria Ave, Peoria and Edward Jones Investments on Thunderbird Ave in Peoria.

To see her homepage and read information about her works, please click here.

Hooray for Judy - Again!

2009-09-16T13:09:00.004-07:00

Judy Lawson sent the following announcement for the blog. Congrats Judy, way to go!

I received an Honorable Mention in the Peoria Fine Arts Association Fall Membership Exhibition for my painting "Rose Is" by the judge, Tom Herbert. Very nice! The exhibition is at the Peoria Unified School District Administration Center, 6330 W. Thunderbird Rd. in Glendale and runs through October 7, 2009.

All media is represented in this show! Peoria is not very far away if any of you are interested in joining this group. Our meetings are on the 4th Wednesday of each month. We meet in the Peoria Community Center at 8335 W Jefferson beginning at 7 pm. Our first meeting, September 23, will feature artist/art instructor Darlene Goto as our demo artist. Call me if you are interested in joining, or would like to be my guest- or, just show up!!!!

Judy's Great Summer

2009-09-12T14:24:00.003-07:00

Judy Lawson certainly has had a busy and exciting summer! She sent the following to be included in the Vanguard blog. She reports that all of these paintings are featured in her blog and can be seen there. Way to go, Judy!

Jazzy Night was accepted into the Arizona Watercolor Association Fall Exhibition juried by Charles Harrington! Also, Paradise2 (Squared) was selected as an alternate. The Exhibition is at the Fountain Hills Community Center, 13001 N. La Montana Drive, Fountain Hills from October 1 - October 30, 2009. The Awards Reception will be from 6:30 - 8:30 October 16th. Hope you can visit the Exhibition!!!
Jazzy Night was also juried into the Western Federation of Artists exhibition hosted by the San Diego Watercolor Society in May.

Think Cool was accepted to the NAWS show!!! The NAWS "Experimental Watermedia Exhibition 2009 will be at the Sedona Art Center from September 26 -October 17, 2009. The Reception is 5-7 pm Friday October 2nd, awards presented at 6 pm.

Mamas @ MoMA (Acrylic) was selected by the West Valley Art Museum for their exhibit "Celebrating Art of the West Valley IV which will be on view from May 22-Sept 6, 2009. The Museum is located just north of Bell Road at 17420 N. Avenue of the Arts, Surprise AZ (623) 972-0635

Three of my submitted paintings were selected for the Northern Arizona Watercolor Association (NAWS), Sedona, AZ. (Paradise Squared, Sedona Rocks Abstract #3 and On Stage) in May. Paradise Squared won an Award of Excellence in the Fall AAG Show at Fountain Hills.

September, 2009 Meeting

2009-09-12T10:29:00.001-07:00

I was unable to attend the September meeting as I was out of town; but I hear from my sources that Pat Knorr and Kristi Herring did a marvelous job of stepping in to take on the President's duties and mine as Secretary in Ann's and my absence.

Pat asked Sharon King and Ruth Malins to be the official photographers for the day and I have compiled their photos into a slideshow, which can be seen here.

Of special interest to me was seeing Ross Snodgrass's photo and how vibrantly healthy he looked. Welcome back Ross, we missed you!

Arizona Art Supply - Grand Re-Opening!

2009-09-12T10:08:00.001-07:00

Arizona Art Supply has moved to its new location: 4025 N. 16th Street. Just South of Indian School. It will hold its Grand Re-Opening on Saturday, October 3 beginning at 9:00 AM. This should be an exciting event to attend, take advantage of the Grand Opening specials and see the "new" store!

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Norma Cox Miller has sent the following announcement...congratulations, Norma!

Norma was one of the featured artists at Kinion Gallery in Sedona on August 7th for Sedona's 1st Friday Art Walk. Her paintings will continue to be on display

through August and September. Her display will change every two months.

When visiting Sedona don't forget to stop in at Kinion gallery at Pinion Point center between the Wildflower Baking Company and the Sedona Visitor Center.

Two Vanguard Artists At Work

2009-08-28T04:32:00.003-07:00

As your Blog Mistress, I have encouraged those of you who left the desert for the summer to contribute your experiences to the blog. I have been remiss in this respect, myself, in that I have not submitted anything about my own summer vacation. My husband and I have spent a month in Chama, NM. In fact, we have over a week left of our month long stop here. It is a beautiful, clean and green part of the planet. Plus, it is cool!

One of the highlights of our stay here was a five-day visit with our great friends, Barbara and Charlie Lang. They stayed at a nearby lodge in Chama and got to enjoy the scenery and photo opportunities that abound here. And, did I mention it is cool here? With Barb and I both being artists, one of the requirements of the visit was a painting session. Since the mosquitoes were busy down by the river, we decided to have a plein aire session under the awning of our motorhome, instead, using photos of the park's hollyhocks and the river that I had taken earlier and printed for our use. We had a great day and enjoyed our time painting together.

Another day, the four of us took a trip down to the Rio Chama for photo opportunities. This included the area of the Ghost Ranch near Abiquiu. This is the area that Georgia O'Keefe painted for so many of her later years. Barb and I can see why! The Rio Chama is surrounded by red rock cliffs and lots of greens...we both identified colors by watercolor paint names!

The Wonders of Europe

2009-08-01T09:44:00.004-07:00

The current exhibit at Lord of Life Lutheran Church, The Wonders of Europe, was hung yesterday and will be ongoing until October 30. Three talented Vanguard artists, Arlen Madole, Barbara Lang and Kathleen Nelson, have their work displayed that reflect all things European. Be sure to drop by the church hall during this exciting exhibit, enjoy the rich colors of Europe.

Lord of Life Church - New display going up

2009-07-31T11:43:00.002-07:00

Friday, July 31, the former display at Lord of Life Lutheran Church was changed out and the newest display was hung. Stay tuned for photos of this display to appear here, soon.

Congratulations go to....well, Me! This painting sold during the former display, a member of the congregation will be giving it a good home.

I also wish good sales for the current artists displaying. The theme for the current display is of Europe and Barbara Lang, Kathleen Nelson and Arlen Madole are participating in this show. Stop by the church to see their lovely paintings, all reminiscent of wonderful Europe.

2009-07-23T18:26:00.002-07:00

Please check out Kristi Herring's newest additions to her painting slideshow on the sidebar to the right. She has been busy this summer! Go Kristi!

2009-06-24T05:06:00.002-07:00

As your blog mistress, I have received lots of new entries of paintings from Bill Seibert that went right into his slideshow. Check out his great paintings by clicking on the sidebar on the lower right column sidebar.

He reports he is in rainy Mystic, CT for the summer and is doing well. I bet he is a lot cooler than we are here, though! I cannot think of Mystic, CT without thinking of a young Julia Roberts and pizza! That was a sappy, but memorable movie. Besides, I like sappy movies!

Let's see where everyone is this summer, email me at susanroper@cox.net and let us know how your summer is going......Susan

Our Thoughts and Prayers.....

2009-06-03T08:47:00.002-07:00

...go to President Ann Stubenrauch and her family following the passing of her mother, Dorothy Keifer of Sun City. As she goes through the arrangement and grieving period, may she know she carries with her the supportive and good thoughts of the Vanguard membership.

Lord of Life Lutheran Church Display

2009-05-09T13:44:00.007-07:00

These four photos are a sample of the newest art display at Lord of Life Church in Sun City West, the artwork of Kathleen Nelson, Kristi Herring and Susan Roper was hung on Friday, May 8. The theme for this show is "Wonders of the West". This show will hang until July 31, 2009.

Do stop by and have a look at this artwork. The hours to see the show are Monday-Friday 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM and then Sunday morning from 8:00 - 12:00.

Calls to Artists

2009-05-06T06:34:00.001-07:00

If you are wondering where to enter shows, here is a listing of current opportunities offered at ArtCalendar.com. It might be a good idea for all of us to drop by this site occasionally to see what is going on in the artworld.

Pre-Meeting Visits

2009-05-03T18:16:00.002-07:00

At our monthly Vanguard meetings, we have a social half hour prior to the business meeting and it is so enjoyable to catch up with friends and their artistic endeavors. The meeting is followed by the sharing and discussions of many paintings we bring and the critique sessions are very lively and beneficial to all.

Our official Vanguard photographer is Pat Knorr and we thank her for her diligence in taking many photos of our gatherings. Woodie Mackie is our very able critique session leader and his help has been great this year. Thanks to both of you, your hard work is appreciated.

"Dusty Shoes" Tour

2009-05-03T17:39:00.000-07:00

Carolyn Aide just advised me that THE COLONNADE is having their "DUSTY SHOES" TOUR for the public on SATURDAY, MAY 9, 2009 from 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM.

This will be the location of our December Holiday Dinner, so should be a fun tour to take.

The Colonnade entrance is located just west of the LaSolana Condominiums on Mountain View Blvd.

Ann Stubenrauch
2009 President

Mary Tassell

2009-05-03T11:05:00.000-07:00

You are cordially invited to see the art of Mary Tassell at a wine and cheese reception on Friday, May 8, 2009. This will be held at 4:00 PM at El Dorado of Sun City, 10330 West Thunderbird Blvd. The show will be open daily from 11:00 AM to 8:00 PM for the next three months.

Please join Mary to celebrate her art!