May Demo on Color Theory and Limited Pallets in Watercolor with Plainfield Watercolor Artist Murley Wheeler

A special thank you to Mr. Murley Wheeler, local Plainfield watercolor artist, for his wonderful and informative talk on color theory and working with a limited pallet in watercolor!  Mr. Wheeler gave examples from his own work and experiences with well known watercolor instructors around the Midwest with whom he studied.  He gave practical advice for beginners and more advanced students of watercolor and took questions from the audience.

Mr. Wheeler also teaches watercolor out of his studio in Plainfield on Mondays and Wednesdays.  For more information on his classes, please call or email the Art League at the numbers/address below....

Thank you again, Murley!

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Plainfield Art League

PO Box 1543, Plainfield, Il 60544
815-277-1013
info@plainfieldartleague.org
www.plainfieldartleague.org

April Demo - Creating Mandalas with Artist Heather Randazzo

A special thank you to our speaker, Artist Heather Randazzo of local Suncrest Studios, for giving us some history about and guidance in creating mandalas this month!   It was a hands-on demo where everyone was encouraged to create their own unique mandala from scratch.  Not only was it a wonderfully creative pursuit, but a very relaxing, calming endeavor for all in attendance.

Thank you again, Heather - it was a lot of fun!

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Plainfield Art League

PO Box 1543, Plainfield, Il 60544
815-277-1013
info@plainfieldartleague.org
www.plainfieldartleague.org

March Demo with Artist Gloria Moses - Framing Your Work Like A Pro

A special thank you to our own Gloria Moses who spoke on the importance of using mats and framing to bring out the best in your artwork.  Choosing the best matting and frames to compliment the mood and bring out the colors of your artwork is a VERY important part of showing your work.  Gloria was able to show us, using her beautiful oil paintings, how to show off your work to the fullest.

Thank you Gloria!!!  Great demo!!!

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Plainfield Art League

PO Box 1543, Plainfield, Il 60544
815-277-1013
info@plainfieldartleague.org
www.plainfieldartleague.org

February Demo with Crescent Art Board Rep. Lynn Tsan

We would like to thank our guest speaker, Lynn Tsan, from Crescent Art Boards, for her marvelous demo filled with a multitude of examples of materials Crescent currently offers.  Lynn was able to show us how each material could be used with examples of her own artwork.  Everyone was sent home with a myriad of sample materials to play with.

Thank you again Lynn - it was informative AND fun!!!

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Plainfield Art League

PO Box 1543, Plainfield, Il 60544
815-277-1013
info@plainfieldartleague.org
www.plainfieldartleague.org

Thank You from PAL & Happy Holidays!!!

A big thank you to all who came to the PAL Holiday Party and brought so many yummy treats!  We had a good time chatting and snacking!  We also took in artwork for our "Best of the Best" exhibit which is now running at the Jon Balke Gallery, second floor of the District 202 Administration Building in Plainfield.  We have over 30 pieces in just our High School competition alone!  Thank you Freddie for all your hard work on making this one of the best yet!!!

We would also like to congratulate the winners of our monthly "One Night Show!" exhibit entitled "Winter Sunsets."  Best of Theme went to Mike Bessler for his photo print on canvas with acrylic brushstroke overlay, "River Rain", and Best of Show went to Cheryl Carman for her acrylic piece "Warm Winter Sky".  Beautiful work everyone!  And special thanks to Jalale Weber for judging this exhibit.

Next meeting will be our "Best of the Best" reception on January 7th at the District 202 Jon Balke Gallery (no demo/meeting in January).  We will have member voting for both member awards and awards for our student exhibit.  Come and support our young local artists!  Bring a treat to share.

If you have any questions or need directions to the venue, please contact us.  Have a creative week everyone and happy holidays!

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Plainfield Art League

PO Box 1543, Plainfield, Il 60544
815-277-1013
info@plainfieldartleague.org
www.plainfieldartleague.org

PAL/Plainfield Public Library "Bountiful" Judged Exhibit Winners

PAL would like to congratulate the winners of our November judged exhibit "Bountiful" in conjunction with the Plainfield Public Library.  The exhibit is running through November 21 in the lower lever bay window area of the Plainfield Public Library.  Thank you to all who brought in their beautiful work - patrons and library staff have sent their compliments!  And we would like to also thank our guest judge, Patti Tesdal!

BEST OF THEME: "Hay" by Barb Eberhard - Gum Bichromate photo

FIRST PLACE: "White Synagogue" by Freddie Harmon - Watercolor

SECOND PLACE: "All In A Day's Work" by Amy Turner - Colored Pencil

THIRD PLACE: "Gum In The Garden" by Barb Eberhard - Gum Bichromate photo

BEST OF SHOW: "Blue Hibiscus and Fairy Lights" by Amy Turner - Colored Pencil

***It came to our attention that we needed to amend our judging to allow for only one ribbon to be awarded per artist, per exhibit.  This will be applied to all future PAL judged exhibits.

 

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Plainfield Art League

PO Box 1543, Plainfield, Il 60544
815-556-9278
info@plainfieldartleague.org
www.plainfieldartleague.org

PAL's Great November Demo & "One Night Show!"

PAL wants to thank Barb Eberhard for her wonderful and very informative demo on the Gum Bichromate photographic process - learning about the involved process of how she creates her beautiful pieces was eye-opening!  Thanks again Barb!

Also, congratulations to our "One Night Show!" winners for November!  Our theme this month was "Life Cycles."   Best of Theme went to Freddie Harmon for her watercolor piece entitled "Red Poppies" and  Best of Show went to one of our new members, Lillian Ebert, for her Oil painting entitled "Fall Fantasy."  Thank you to all who entered - your work was gorgeous and made  judge Murley Wheeler's job a difficult one!

December's "One Night Show!" exhibit theme will be "Winter Sunsets", and will be on December 10 during our PAL Holiday party, lower level meeting room of the Plainfield Library from 7pm to 8:45pm.  See everyone then!!!

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Plainfield Art League

PO Box 1543, Plainfield, Il 60544
815-556-9278
info@plainfieldartleague.org
www.plainfieldartleague.org