The Joys of Art - Art Exhibition at First Presbyterian Yellow Springs

We have been working hard thru the snows and winds of winter to create a lovely show.  We will hang this exhibit Monday, March 11. It will hang in Westminster Hall 

at the First Presbyterian Church of Yellow Springs.  

                        Please join us for our Artist Reception! 

Sunday, March 17 at 11:45 - on St Patricks Day

 Irish Music, Food & Fellowship

We will have many mediums represented in this lovely exhibit - pastel, computer

art, watercolor, colored pencil, fabric art quilts, acrylic and mixed media. 

Artists - Toni, Brian, Mary, Sue, Libby, Theresa, Ron, Angie, Mary Beth, Marti, 

Margrit, Ruth, Kathryn and Fran....maybe more? will be in the show.

The show will be in place through April 30.  Many pieces will be for sale and 

patrons can contact the artist directly to purchase.  Some of the artists will give 

the proceeds or a portion to the church from purchases.  You may view the show

Monday - Friday, 9-noon or Sundays 

Monday Morning Artists meet the first Monday of the month at 9:30 to create, 

critique, talk about art, opportunities, encourage artistic expression, etc.  You

are invited to join us.

Painted Rocks from many brushes

We painted rocks this month (and last month) to place around town with the hope that they will lift the spirits of those that find them, bring a smile, perhaps inspire someone to create.  We enjoyed learning about this project from Ron.  There are many subjects on the rocks - small scenes, flowers, stripes, children, etc.  Here are a few of them!   Several have already migrated to town or there-abouts.
    The original project started in Cleveland to commemorate a beloved child with joy instead of sorrow.  Friends who are artists here in YS are making them as a response to surviving cancer....people create for many reasons.   I hope you'll make one and spread the smiles!

   Come some first monday and join the fun/bring your creative spirit and supplies to First Presbyterian from 9:30 til about noon.
 

Sunflower Paint-out at TLT

We gathered several times to paint and sketch the glorious blooms at the Sunflower Fields of TLT!  It is so much fun to paint with like-minded people - seeking to capture the fleeting beauty

'Reflections' Art Exhibit at Yellow Springs Arts Council

Reflections - Monday Morning Artist 

July 17 through Auust 16, 2015 at YSAC

Stop by the YS Library for a view of our 'process of creation' during the month of June in the entry window.

July 17 - August 16, Monday Morning Artists will host an opening of our exhibit Reflections at the Yellow Springs Art Council on Corry St. in Yellow Springs.  Wine/Snacks/Meet the artists
     Live music with Gabriel and Peter Day and Danny Grote...playing 6:30-8pm.
AND...Sign up for a class with one or more of the Artists! See below...

   We work in many mediums - fabric, embroidery, clay, colored pencil, watercolor, pastel, ink, glass, and... so you can expect a wonderful variety of artistry.

The gallery is open Wednesday through Sundays, 1-4pm.  We will host the gallery on Saturdays.  Many of us will teach a mini-workshop at 2pm during our stay.... see below.

Classes Max 10 people per class - They will start at 2pm and run about an hour or so.  They are $12pp (except the children's class which is $2 pp donation).  Materials are provided.  If you want to bring your own materials, please do.   The classes are held in the workspace at the Arts Council, down the stairs to the right.  The children's class will be held in the gallery.

Sign up at YSAC at the gallery during the opening or with the individual artists!

July 18 -             Libby Rudolf                 Paint People in Watercolor       
                  Come learn some tips and tricks of watercolor painting - paint a small portrait to take home.   Yes - you can paint people!   Libby.rudolf@gmail.com or 767-1068

Beach Scene - WC

July 25 -            Sandy Kinnamon     Watercolor Magic
                  Paint with Sandy and learn some of the methods she uses to achieve beauty in wc. You will take home a small painting. This is a fun class.  sandykinnamon@aol.com  937-543-9990

August 1 -         Mary Cargan      Drawing What is Not There - The Importance of   Negative Space.

The workshop includes activities to train our eyes to look for spaces around the object we are drawing. Negative space is defined as the empty space between distinct forms.  As artists drawing these negative shapes correctly is as important as the positive forms. The workshop will be on Sunday, August 1, at the Yellow Springs Art Council  Gallery beginning at 2:00 and will last one hour. All materials are provided. The cost of $12 includes copying, materials, and a donation to the Art Council.  The class size is limited to 6 people.  leonard.cargan@wright.edu  or 937-319-6191

August 8 -        Clara Rose              Finger Knitting for Children  ($2 donation)
                  Clara Rose will teach kids how to finger knit at a table in the gallery- come have fun with yarn and learn to make colorful pieces of art with yarn!


August 15 -    Misuk Goltz - "No Fear on Yupo".  Max 10, $12 pp, bring your pallatte and brushes if you have them.
This workshop will give you a good understanding of painting on Yupo paper, a non porous synthetic paper. There are myths (fears)  floating around about how hard or tricky Yupo painting is. However, there is a bright side to this medium as well.  I will introduce some techniques that will ease your mind about Yupo and may help you to get involved with this unique way of painting.  I will provide Yupo paper, some brushes and paints.  Please bring your watercolor paints and palette if you have them.

Sign up.  Mgoltz@woh.rr.com. or 937-352-6711 or 937-470-9621

The gallery is open...1-4pm    Last chance to see the show!

Meet to Create, paint and converse about Art - Monday 3/2

Come one, come all - we bring our materials and artistic spirit to the table and hopefully inspire each other to continue the quest to make art in whatever form we choose.  I will bring the paintings I made while on vacation and maybe we'll feel a tiny bit warmer, even if we are still in deep freeze here in Ohio!

We will also discuss our upcoming show at the Yellow Springs Arts Council - in July - 'Reflections'.  Mary came up with this theme and we think it will result in a wonderful exhibit.  It can be interpreted in so many ways, literal or figuratively.  If you have finished a piece, bring it along to share.

Here is an art installation by children of St Croix in the Agriculture Fair about bees and helping them thrive....

Plein-Aire paint out Sept 17!

Come paint some local scenes...bring your plein-aire set up to 1 Presby Tuesday at 9:30 to determine our destination...

 Here are a few pix from our last meeting.

A young artist and an Evolving Embroidery

Sue's newest creation...

Sue, a member of MMA,  is designing her newest piece using specified types of stitches that her embroidery group is assigned monthly in a square format. The piece will become a box cover when completed.  Sue has extensive knowledge of color, design and embroidery so her creations are indeed unique and beautiful. If you look closely, you will see the insects that are exploring the flowers in her design.
  Pam broutht a beautiful quilt that she is doing the finishing touches on, a commission.  Mary brought a colored pencil piece that she is working on and shared a resource for obtaining inexpensive yet quality prints.  Ruth brought a few more of the materials from our recent show at the Yellow Springs Arts Council gallery and continued work on a lovely pastel.  Ann, Toni and Rebecca came to kibitz, visit and work a bit.  We were also joined by Yuki who worked on small paintings and shared info about upcoming workshops with WOWs.  Sandy Kinnemon came and did some watercolor work and Libby (me : ) did what I could to work a bit, inbetween conversations and queries. Lastly, we were joined by a sweet Mom, Elizabeth with babe in arms. 

Next meeting will be the SECOND monday in September, due to Labor Day falling on the first Monday.  See you then, if not sooner!

Ruth found out that Yuki has been included in a juried show in Cincinnati!  www.cincyart.com - Congratulations Yuki!

Openings for the Andy Evansen Workshop

There are still a few openings for the Andy Evansen workshop for April 16-20th. This is a Plein-Air watercolor workshop.  We will be travelling to various sites around Yellow Springs to paint with our home base being the First Presbyterian Church in Y.S, at 314 Xenia Ave.  The cost of the workshop is $260.00.  Please contact Yuki Hall at 426-7229 if you are interested in signing up!
  Here is the address for his site  http://www.andyevansen.com/.  This workshop is being organized by Yuki on behalf of the Western Ohio Watercolor Society.  Members receive a discount.

Exuberance Show - in the works with YSAC

Lovely meeting in January - 3 new faces and lots of creative energy sparking...

theme of our group show

We have agreed to join together to do a show in the Y.S. Arts Council space in mid-June through mid July - wherever YSAC may be since that is in flux presently.  The theme of our show is 'Exuberance' and we hope to each put 2-3 pieces in.....we will be joining the YSArts Council as a group, supporting the arts here in our home town.
ps - thanks Ruth for the spell check!

January Meeting for 2012 - Jan 9

OK  -  The vote is in - we need a little time to rekindle our creative fires so...                    Monday Morning Artist gathering is

rescheduled to the second monday - Jan. 9

Also - if you'd like to participate in the 'Heart' show, get going on it....deadline is Jan. 14 - check w/Theresa for more info.

Painting, Planning our show, swapping cards, sharing videos

Libby and Ann view the chart of Golden Gel and Interference colors at a demo
at FAA

Come on over and set a spell, paint, create, chat, plan - share a card with each if you have them ready... ; ]  Anyway - just come and live your ARTY self to the hilt!

October Fun ---10/3

Paint/Create together anew this coming monday, 10/3, at our usual space at 9:30.  I'm bringing a scarecrow project to work on - y'all are welcome to help out or work on your own things...

Also - fyi - we would LOVE to have your help cutting apples on Thursday, 10/6, at the church for the annual Apple Fest at Street Fair.  We will cut 3-5 bushels of apples from 9:30 til lunch which is provided too!!! (salad and pizza)  If you would prefer to play with flour and sugar, we also need people to mix up the crisp makings and put them together.

Thanks for any help you can give.  It is part of what keeps the lights burning at the church : )

Send a photo of your current work to put on our blog!

Paintings to showcase anyone?  Would you like to put them on our blog?

Here is a lovely photo of Pam's recent work that she has laid out for us to view.

and here's me....painting watercolors next to Pam

Mark MeHaffey workshop at the church

Several artists who regularly come paint first mondays took part in the WOWs Mark Mehaffey Watercolor workshop Mar. 7-10, held in the big room of the 1st Presbyterian.  We all were pushed outside our usual boundaries...doing design, color, value and shape work with our compositions.  We experimented with realistic as well as abstract modes, working to think about making the artwork powerful, meaningful and ....ok- beautiful too.  Here are a few photos...

a Butterfly for a blank wall & meet Feb 28 next!

Today, the group worked on a painting to enhance the wood wall that is in the sanctuary of the church during construction...  We each worked on our own projects as well and shared insights, criticisms, etc. 
   We will meet the last Monday of February instead of the first monday of March since many of us will be attending a workshop with Mark Mahaffey, put on by Western Ohio Watercolor group the first week of March.
The quilt in the top is by Pam Geisel and hung in the 'Flower Power' show January at the Emporium.

Flower Power Show at the Emporium and...a logo for MMA!

Come on down to the Emporium in Y.S. to see a lovely collection of creations centered around flowers - many of the MMA participants have entries...Reception on 1/8 at the Emporium from 5-7pm.  Bring a canned good to contribute to the local food panty....thanks to Corrine and the Jafagirls, Susan and the MMArtists for helping put the show together.  btw/bring a sharing plate to the reception, artists....

Monday creative time-Dec 6

Bring your artistic equipment and spirits to the table this Monday at 9ish...most of us get there around 9:30.  It's always a delight to see what each of us has accomplished recently!

Yes - Come on July 5 to paint/draw/create!

We'll get together at 9:30 on Monday, July 5 to paint/draw/critique/show our work.  Come on down to the First Presbyterian back room (sunday school).  We'll set up fans if it's hot.

a leap onto the web!

Well - here we go -
Artist are invited to come paint/draw/muse together on the first Monday of the month with the Monday Morning Artists 9-noonish...doors open at 9
at the First Presbyterian Church in Yellow Springs on main st.