Life Drawing Every Wednesday Night

"Tom" by Jack

Yep, it's Wednesday and tonight (6/27) at 7 PM sharp, there will be life drawing at the Matthews Community Center. Come early to set up. Bring $10 in cash (maximum cost), but it will more likely cost you from $5-7, cause the model fee is split among participants, 18 years and older. Nia is the model.

Also note, there is NO life drawing next week due to the 4th of July holiday.

Beautiful Weather at Squirrel Lake Park

There were 7 painters at the park paintout this morning: Sally, Laura, Connie, Kathy, Belinda, Kim and Debbie. There was a little delay due to unanticipated maintenance being done at the park, but thankfully this is a patient bunch and we got into painting by 10 AM. We were most thankful for the cool spring-like weather. After working with the oils and watercolors we feasted at Cafe 157 and talked about future outings and other artists stuff. Fun! Want to join in with us? Email Debbie at dyacenda@aol.com to be in the loop.

Connie Snipes

Sally Miller

Kathy Collins



Plein Air Buds at Squirrel Lake Park This Tuesday

Squirrel Lake Park

1631 Pleasant Plains Rd.
Matthews, NC 28105

All Plein Air Painters are invited to join the Plein Air Buds for a morning paint out at Squirrel Lake Park in Matthews. Some of us will arrive at 9 AM but feel free to come as late as 10 AM. There is no charge. Bring your own supplies along with a sun hat, sun screen, bug spray and water (to drink). It may be a hot one!

Afterwards, you're invited to come along and lunch with us at Cafe 157 in downtown Matthews... dutch treat.

Matthews Alive! Art Show

Call For Artists

Top Prize: $800

2nd Place: $400

3rd Place: $200

& Mayor's Choice!

Take In: Tuesday, August 28, 3-6 PM at McDowell Arts Ctr
Up to 2 works of art allowed
Entry Fee $30

Entry Form:  https://docs.google.com/open?id=0B6ryeT3BfM8LNjRsWjR5NmpGb00

Rules of Integrity: https://docs.google.com/open?id=0B6ryeT3BfM8LRnJENmNxSGpZNWc

Details at: http://matthewsartistguild.blogspot.com/2012/06/matthews-alive-art-show-call-for.html

 

Life Drawing... this and EVERY Wednesday!

"Tom" by Jack

MAG's Life Drawing sessions are open to all artists 18 and older. Charge depends on number of participants but still minimal... no more than $10 (most times around $5-8). Starts at 7 sharp, so come early to set up easels or other supplies, at the Matthews Community Center. Thank Nancy for all her hard work in scheduling the models and setting things up.

Plein Air Buds at Stumptown Park Matthews

Plein air artists: Cynthia, Sally and Laura

Sally's Work in Progress with watercolors

Four of us made it out to Stumptown Park to sketch or paint in watercolors or oil the surrounding park greenery and florals in the shade... don't ya know! Actually the humidity kept it very comfortable and no one complained about heat at all. After a couple hours of painting and getting acquainted (this was Sally and Laura's first time with us) we walked to Pure Taqueria for lunch and talked some more. Very enjoyable company! Hope to see Sally and Laura again!

Join us next week, Tuesday 6/26, at Squirrel Lake Park. The time will change to 9 AM for those who like to come earlier, due to the summer heat, or you can start later at 10 AM.

Cynthia Powers' Uptown Girl in Local Write-Up

Congratulations to MAG photographer, Cynthia Powers, for this write up about her involvement with the Charlotte Art League and her latest work in watercolor. Check it out: http://www.knightarts.org/community/charlotte/the-charlotte-art-league-a-creative-community