WISCONSIN VISUAL ARTIST’S GUILD
May 21, 2009 Conference Room
Marshfield Clinic, Weston
Attendance: Jean Huntoon, Sandy Krumpas, Pat Plunket, Bonnie Kostrzak, Sharon Dowis, Christine Kysely, Chandra Witter, Mary Murphy, Laura Nelke. Thank you for participating in our monthly meetings!!
Hi! to all the members of WVAG! We miss seeing you at the meetings! I know full well how busy we all are, but getting together as a group and sharing experiences, both good and bad, makes us feel better and encourages us to get out of our comfort zone, make some art, share ideas, expand on ideas, congratulate other’s successes, receive respect and admiration from our peers and just enjoy each other’s company. Maybe this is just rambling, but this is what this group does for me. Hope to see you soon! (Really!)
Another piece sold from the show while we were having our May meeting. Congratulations Carol Hettinga!
News from our members:
Pat Plunket: Brought in the latest example of the “PEACE” sculpture. The globe and landmass are to be built at NTC by the students. Everything for the entire piece will be made and finished within 15 miles of Wausau. Then, the same thing will be created in Cairo, Egypt. Awesome! The actual sculpture to be 10 feet high. We discussed the possibility of running all the individual words for peace in different languages along the bottom of the base rather than added here and there. Pat needs $20,000.00 to start the actual piece so we discussed how and who he could contact to (easily, I think) raise the necessary funds. We also discussed the value the community would receive by documenting this incredible journey! This is HUGE, Pat – congratulations! Future art show at NTC a bust. Thanks for trying, Pat!
Christine Kysely: Christine’s idea for a welding club also shot down at the NTC. Their loss!! Hasn’t created any artwork, but is going at it hard at school. She has all of the new entry forms for the upcoming shows finished. Watch your mail! Rhythm and Blues moved up to June by the CVA (Yikes!) so get crankin’ on those entries! “Mind Over Matter…The Artist Revealed “ show taking the place of “Colorama” and “Peace on Earth”. We will have fewer shows this year. Christine has 60 pots planted and has little tomatoes already! She shared her problems with birds and then everyone had a story. Who knew the little buggers could and do make so many problems! Many thanks to you, Christine, for all the work you put into us, I mean the guild!
Chandra Witter: I have had a very difficult time of things, both at work and at home, but have been able to make some glass in preparation of things to come. I had the wonderful experience of being the first guinea pig, I mean the first test case, for the video interview combining the current show with an artist reflection. Rick Eyer visited me at my home studio and did a fabulous job of making me feel comfortable and interviewing me. He had prepared an excellent list of questions. I had such a good time! We watched Rick’s magic unfold when we watched the video. Great camera work, Rick!
Sandy Krumpass: Her husband has been permanently laid off. Sorry to hear this, Sandy! She said she is trying to do some painting and finds it make life a little better. We talked about how we, as artistic human beings, need to feed that inner beast that is desire. Good luck, Sandy and keep on painting!
Bonnie Kostrzak: Got into “Creeper Car Show” with 3 pieces! Awesome! She has been super busy “chasing her own tail”. The Green Bay gallery, “Art Garage”, called Bonnie because they saw her website and loved her work! Congratulations! This is what we are all waiting for!!!!! She has to hang her own work but has an opportunity to hang all of her work in the front as her own show when she is ready. Wow! Talked about portalwisconsin.org. where they support artists and list websites for free. Got into New Visions “Art in Agriculture”!
Laura Nelke. Got into New Visions “Art in Agriculture”. Brought photo of work and progressive photos. Answered a lot of questions regarding technique for those of us that are severely painting challenged. Said this was the fastest painting she’s done and she feels this piece just came together and feels so very, very good about it. This is a great feeling! Brought catalog for the Art expo in Chicago. Laura’s signed up and ready for some classes. Looking forward to dabbling in new ideas and trying something new. Thanks for sharing, Laura!
Mary Murphy: continues to teach silk fusion classes this year. Did the “Art Walk” from a pet storefront in Stevens Point. Had the best display! She had some great feedback! Like many others she has not having enough time for getting contacts and expanding her opportunities. Best wishes, Mary!
Jean Huntoon: Got into “Art in Agriculture”, too! She also brought a photo of the work accepted. What a nice piece. She and Laura shared the fact that this was a frequently photographed and painted barn. Jean said she has painted many aspects of this barn and Laura mentioned that she had explored many of the dark recesses of this barn.. I found this very a very interesting thought. Thanks for this insight, Jean. Jean’s husband has recovered from colon cancer. That’s awesome!
Sharon Dowis: Had two pieces accepted into New Vision “Art in Agriculture”. WOW! Has piece in S. Carolina and received an Honorable Mention! Has a piece in New Hampshire. If she gets a piece in Connecticut it will be her 8th state. She has been so busy moving her mom from Milwaukee. Been working hard but doesn’t have anything in the garden, yet. (This could be bad!)
Good Luck to everyone getting your art together for “Rhythm and Blues” and “Lighter than Air”!
Respectfully submitted by ChandraLyn, 297-0858
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