July 13, 2012
MISSOURI WATERCOLOR SOCIETY ONLINE NEWS
July 13, 2012 -- "Bird song has subsided. Young raccoons leave dens. During hot days, woodchucks go in dens to avoid the heat. Dragonflies lay eggs on ponds and streams. Fall webworms begin web building. goldfinches begin nesting as thistles go to seed."
Missouri Department of Conservation provides this week's quote from their Natural Events Calendar.
2:37 a.m. CST
Birthstone: Ruby
Flower: Larkspur
"Ideally, landscapes should be painted outdoors. The confrontation with the environment's colors, forms, textures, smells, and noises gives the artist sensory input that is an exciting stimulus. Using paint to translate what you see ( reality) onto the surface of the paper is a challenge. In watercolor painting, it is often regarded as the ultimate accomplishment."
-- Inessa Derkatsch, from her book, Transparent Watercolor Painting Methods and Materials.
1. Congratulations to all the MOWS members -- past and present -- who won awards in the 35th Annual Exhibition of the Southern Watercolor Society: Bill Bailey, Judi Betts, Bill James, Chris Krupinski, Laurin McCracken, Dean Mitchell, and Soon Warren. And too many MOWS members in the exhibition to mention here.
2. Last week I finished our tax statement for the IRS. I was notified they had accepted my addition and subtraction. MOWS is now in good standing for another year with the IRS and the state of Missouri. MOWS is a not-for-profit organization.
3. CAUTION! Once again a group is using the old scam. I received an email and so did board member, Jean Kalin. This time the email says that they are building a new house and are looking for art work. The email states that they visited the artist's website. This is true because the writer wants to buy certain paintings they name by title. If the artist replies, then the scam is set into place. It can go in a number of direction. Generally, the scammer tries to come off as an American, but there are just too many mistakes in attempted "English."
There is an old saying in business: Let the buyer beware. In this case, Let the seller beware.
4. WAKE UP! We need your entry! Sunday is the 15th day of July. This means you have 16 days left to get your entry for the National Members' Invitational in to the office. September 9, is the opening of the NMI show at the Boone County Historical Society. Remember: This is a "state fair" type of show. YOU select the painting you wish to show. Judging is for cash and merchandise awards. THIS WILL BE A BUSY WEEKEND IN COLUMBIA. On September 8th, the Georgia Bulldogs come to Memorial Stadium/Faurot Field. It's Missouri's first SEC opponent, so a LOT will be going on in The District (Downtown Columbia) especially Friday night and Saturday.
5. In last week's News, MOWS Signature member, Theodora Tilton wrote a reply to the question I posted: What is the difference between Fine Art (paintings) vs Illustration (paintings)? OR, are they the same?
Here are the thoughts from MOWS Signature Member, Mark Schuler.
I have taught both disciplines at different colleges. I told my students the main difference is that as an illustrator you get paid to do art, and in fine art you do art and hope you get paid. Also I believe illustrators are by far the better painters. I also disagree that illustration has no self expression. Quite the contrary, to be successful and stand alone you need to be very self expressive today as you have always needed to be. I don't want to even get into the high art and low art comment. I have seen a ton of "fine art" that was low art at best. The debate will never end. … Also, to be quite fair and avoid looking naive, I should add that there is high and low art on both sides. I have seen some very low illustration as well. Ineffective, uninspiring, and just plain poor. Okay, I'm through now. It's all fun. It's art!
6. Here is a bit of fun from Jan Ross, from that famous place, Kennesaw, GA. titled:
WHY OUR HEALTH CARE COSTS ARE SO HIGH!!!
Doesn't it seem more and more that physicians are running their practices like an assembly line? Here is what happen to Kevin:
Kevin walked into the doctor's office and the receptionist asked what he had. Kevin said, "Shingles." So she wrote down his name, address, medical insurance number and told him to have a seat.
Fifteen minutes later a nurse's aide came out and asked Kevin what he had …
Kevin said, "Shingles," So she wrote down his height, weight, a complete medical history and told Kevin to wait in the examining room.
A half hour later a nurse came in and asked Kevin what he had. Kevin said, "Shingles." So the nurse gave Kevin a blood test, a blood pressure test, an electrocardiogram, and told Kevin to take all his clothes off and wait for the doctor.
An hour later the doctor came in and found Kevin sitting patiently in the nude and asked Kevin what he had.
Kevin said, "Shingles." The doctor asked, "Where?"
Kevin said, "Outside on the truck. Where do you want me to unload 'em??"
Have a great week!
May God always keep you on His palette.
Papa
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