Dear Members and Patrons of the Arts:

Where oh where has my summer gone?!! I don't know about the rest of you, but I am not ready at all for winter!! However, it looks and feels as though it's coming early this year, and I guess I have to accept the weather as it comes. But as the chills come forth from Mother Nature we can all rest assured that there will be a warm and friendly welcome for each and every one of you fine people who show up at the next Fairborn Art Association meeting on Tuesday evening, November 3, 2009. We'll have somewhat of a change of venue for you with Jacquelynn Buck's photography presentation, which should be very interesting! So I hope to see all of you there. The meeting proper starts at 7:00 p.m., with refreshments about one-half hour later. A board meeting will start at 6:00 p.m.

Jim McCoy
President

NOVEMBER 2009 SPEAKER–JACQUELYNN BUCK, PHOTOGRAPHER

Jacquelynn Buck writes:
I am many things, and I am always growing. I am a photographer on a journey. The lessons I have learned along the paths I have taken have taken me to this place. I am drawn to the vibrant, bold and colorful, the unusual moments and the atypical subjects. The way I take a photograph, indeed, the way I see the world, is an expression of who I am–perhaps vibrant, certainly bold and maybe a bit colorful as well. 

Every photo is a part of me and a way for me to meaningfully record what I see, to capture a moment in time that will never be repeated–a sunset that will never be again, the soul exposed for that split second when the shutter clicks, memories captured in an instant that now can never be forgotten. I aspire to use my photography to help others think outside the box. I hope to establish a connection between the usual and the unusual, an off-color version of the world, bright in some spots and dark in others. But in so doing, find a balance between what is aesthetic and what is unique, fascinating and complex. I desire to permanently record the details of the journey with the hope that future generations might learn from what I saw and how I saw it.
I am not formally trained in photography. In fact, I hold a master’s degree in public health–talk about a world of difference! But regardless of profession, I have always had a camera in hand as far back as I can remember. I use a Nikon D700 and, when inspired, a Holga Toy Camera and the trusty Nikon N80 (with Fuji Velvia slide film). I utilize good lenses, a polarizer and a tripod for almost everything. I do work with images in Photoshop CS4, adding overlays and textures, but generally I am a stickler about keeping the integrity of my travel and landscape images intact, or disclosing the truth if I stray from that. If the sunset is orange, it drew me because it was orange and post-production I will not make it pink. If I think a flower should have been in a field where there were no flowers, I plant a seed, I don't cut and paste. And if the sky needs some clouds, I just sit back and wait for the storm.
Photography & Design by Jacquelynn Buck
Kettering, Ohio relocating to Valdosta, GA, November 20, 2009
937-298-6331
www.JacquelynnBuck.com
on Twitter @JacquelynnBuck
on Facebook: facebook.com/jacquelynnbuck

HOLIDAY FINE ART & CRAFT SALE

Fairborn Art Association members will again have the opportunity to have their artwork and handicrafts displayed in the Gallery for sale the first two weekends in December. The Holiday Fine Art & Craft Sale will have a Grand Opening and sale for all members and guests in the F.A.A. Gallery on Tuesday, December 1, 2009, from 5:30–7:00 p.m. before the Christmas party. Then the Holiday Fine Art & Craft Sale will be open on two weekends, Dec. 5 & 6, and 12 & 13. The Gallery will be open on Saturdays from 10:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. and Sundays from 1:00–4:00 p.m. If you haven’t signed up yet to participate, please call Jane Trame, 937-902-8875. We plan to set up the art racks and decorate the Holiday Gallery with your help on Monday, November 23 from 9:00–11:00 a.m. Please sign up to help decorate and arrange the room. Members may then bring in their priced Holiday arts and crafts with inventory sheets that same Monday, Nov. 23 from 12:00 Noon–3:00 p.m., Wednesday, Nov. 25 and Friday, Nov. 27 from 10:00–12:00 Noon, or by special appointment. This year each participating artist member will be assigned a number which must be included on each price tag. Each member may bring two large paintings (18 X 24 or larger, up to 30 X 40) and up to 10 smaller paintings (16 X 20 or smaller) and handcrafted items. Since this is advertised as a SALE, please mark SALE prices on items along with your participating artist number. Special art and/or craft demonstrations are encouraged during the sale. All members’ unsold artwork may be picked up on the last sale day, Sunday, Dec. 13 from 4:00–5:00 p.m. or Monday, December 14, from 10:00 a.m.– 12:00 Noon, or by special arrangement. Remember, the F.A.A. receives no commission from sales. This is quite a benefit to all participating members. A sign-up sheet for Gallery sitting, decorating the Gallery, art & craft demonstrations, and goodie donations will be passed around at the November meeting. Please sign up to help! Holiday Art Sale flyers and press releases will be available at the November meeting for members to display, give, and send. Inventory sheets will also be included with the November newsletter. The big SALE will be publicized in area newspapers and there will be A-frame signs around town. HOWEVER, the more that we all publicize it, the better the sales will be! Let’s have a great show and make lots of sales!

FRANK FRANCESE N.W.S. WATERCOLOR WORKSHOP

We are delighted to have Frank Francese, N.W.S., from Grand Junction, Colorado, return for a five-day watercolor workshop to be held Monday through Friday, May 3–7, 2010, for intermediate to advanced artists, from 9–4 p.m. each day in the Fairborn Art Association all-purpose room in the rear of Fairborn Central Senior Apt. Bldg., 221 N. Central Ave., Fairborn, Ohio. Frank’s workshops are upbeat and positive, designed to generate enthusiasm in the participants. The workshop will instill a sense of renewed energy toward painting. The well-planned schedule includes daily demonstrations of his use of vivid color and his loose and liquid style. He provides adequate time for personal painting, group critiques, and one-on-one assistance. Each day will explore different subject matter, ranging from landscapes to cityscapes, to flowers, etc. Frank stresses the importance of value sketching for the preparation of painting in strong, rich watercolor. Frank has taught many workshops throughout the United States, has won over 30 national watermedia awards and has judged many state and national art competitions. He has been featured in many artist magazines and in the art book, Creative Watercolor, by Mary Ann Beckwith. and Watermedia Painting with Stephen Quiller, 2008. Recently he was the judge and juror of awards for the 2009 Western Colorado Watercolor Society. Frank’s artwork and information about him may be viewed at www.ffrancese.com. Cost for the five-day workshop is $195 F.A.A. member, $210 non-member. To register for the workshop, please send a non-refundable deposit of $25, payable to: Fairborn Art Association to: Jane Trame, 8881 Haddix Rd., Fairborn, Ohio 45324. For further information, call Jane at 937-902-8875.

IN THE GALLERY IN NOVEMBER

Tom Kinarney, color pencil and pen & ink instructor,  will be having an Instructor and Student Exhibition on Sundays, November 1, 8, 15, & 22 from 1–4 p.m. For information consult your directory to call Tom  Kinarney or Gayle Beireis.
 
Reminder to members that the gallery is still open for the month of February 2010. To schedule, consult your directory to call Gayle Beireis.  

Last chance to get your Christmas Tree Ornament on our new Art Tree.  Bring a handmade tree ornament (signed, please) to the November Meeting. Tree goes up before the Arts and Crafts Show so we need everyone's ornament. Be a part of our exclusive Fairborn Art Tree. Thanks, Barb Arnold.

GLEN HELEN NATURE ARTS & CRAFTS SHOW

Members Pam Geisel, Theresa Mayer and Libby Rudolf are all participating in the Glen Helen Nature Arts & Crafts Show on Saturday, November 21 from 9 a.m .to 5 p.m. and Sunday, November 22 from 11 a.m .to 5 p.m.  More information can be found at www.glenhelen.org.

ART WORKSHOP TO THE GREEK ISLES WITH ROSIE HUART & TRISH McKINNEY

You are invited to an upcoming presentation about a 7N art workshop cruise to the Greek Isles, October, 2010, with Rosie Huart and Trish McKinney.  The presentation will be conducted by Trish Fleig from Uniglobe Travel and will be held Thursday, November 12, 2009, at Town & Country Fine Art Center from 6–8 p.m.  During the evening's presentation an incentive will be offered to those who sign up. Plan to come and have all your questions answered regarding this wonderful art excursion.  You can read more about this by downloading a brochure describing the Art Experience Workshop at www.trishmckinney.com or www.rosiehuart.com.

MISUK GOLTZ DISPLAY AT GREEN COUNTRY CLUB

Misuk Goltz is displaying some of her watercolor and pastel works  including small oriental brush paintings at the Green Country Club, 920 W. Dayton-Yellowsprings Rd., Fairborn, OH.  Phone: 751-6266. The club is open Monday through Sunday as long as there are golfers, 10–6 p.m. The display will end November 11.

WESTERN OHIO WATERCOLOR SOCIETY WORKSHOP

Western Ohio Watercolor Society is hosting a 5-day workshop with Fealing Lin on March 22-26, 2010(9 a.m – 4 p.m daily) at the Springfield Museum of Art, Springfield, OH. Fealing Lin is an award-winning watercolor artist, workshop instructor and juror who lives in San Marino, CA. She is one of the authors of Watercolor Secrets, which was recently published by North Light Books. She is a signature member of the National Watercolor Society and Watercolor West. Her paintings have been juried in many national exhibitions and her works have appeared in numerous art publications including Watercolor Magic, Artist’s sketchbook, Splash 9 and Splash 10. Fealing recently won two top awards in the International Artist Magazine competition. During the workshop, Fealing will be covering some basic elements of watercolor painting, exploring under-washes and color theory while emphasizing shape, value and design. She will also help students to explore their personal creative process while sharing her passion for the watercolor medium. Fealing will teach you how to relax and enjoy as you discover the spontaneity of watercolor. The cost for this workshop is $210 for WOWS member and $230 for non-member. To register, send a non-refundable deposit of $30 to Yuki Hall, 4136 Fox Fern Ct., Beavercreek, OH 45432. Make checks payable to WOWS. Final payment must be made by Feb 22, 2010. For questions or more information, call 937-426-7229 or e-mail Yuki at: yukihall@woh.rr.com

REMINDERS

Sweet Corn Festival committee will have a final wrap-up meeting on Wednesday, November 4 at 6:00 p.m. It will be held at the Fairborn Art Gallery. We would love to have anyone interested in helping with the festival come to this meeting.. If you have any ideas on how to improve the festival please let us know. We still need one or two people to take over as chair or co-chairs of the festival.

The following people signed up to bring refreshments to the November meeting: Virginia Hess, Tim Brown, Gayle Beireis, Rose Schultz, Linda Owen, and Ginne Roche. Please note that our meetings now attract 50-60 attendees and we sometimes need to stretch our refreshments. Thank you for volunteering.

Our next meeting will be the Christmas Party on December 1. The deadline for submitting articles to be included in the December Newsletter is November 16. Please email your articles to fairbornart@att.net or consult your directory to call Jackie Albright.