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Creating Art at the 2022 Spring Nature Artists’ Guild Exhibit

Published on March 19, 2022 by Denise1 Comment

In addition to viewing more than 200 works of nature art by nearly 50 members of the Nature Artists’ Guild at the 2022 Spring Art Exhibit at The Morton Arboretum, visitors will have the opportunity to observe some of the talented artists at work, learn about their materials, and ask questions.

From 5 until 7 pm on Friday, April 8, Sharon Malec will demonstrate techniques for depicting landscapes and clouds with soft texture using needle felting.

On Saturday, April 9 from 10:30 am until 12:30 pm, Jill Adzia will share some of her tips on capturing the fascinating details of nature with scratchboard.

On Saturday, April 9 from 1 until 3 pm, Dan Danielson will be using watercolor to create wonderfully loose and vivid paintings.

On Sunday, April 10 from 10:30 am until 12:30 pm, Terrie McComb will show visitors how she creates delicate botanical drawings in colored pencil.

Winter Whimsy, colored pencil on Mylar film, copyright Terrie McComb

On Sunday, April 10 from 1 to 3 pm, Lindsay Sandbothe will share her techniques for painting wonderful wildlife on wood using acrylics.

Red-winged Blackbird, acrylic on wood, copyright Lindsay Sandbothe

Please click here for more information about the 2022 Spring Art Exhibit of the Nature Artists’ Guild

Featured Artist of the 2022 Spring Art Exhibit of the Nature Artists’ Guild, Paulette McDermott

Published on March 4, 2022 by DeniseLeave a comment

The Nature Artists’ Guild is pleased to announce the Featured Artist of the 2022 Spring Art Exhibit at The Morton Arboretum, Paulette McDermott. To learn more about Paulette and her inspirations and view images of some of her wonderful artwork, visit her Featured Artist page of this website.

In addition to numerous works by Paulette, the 2022 Spring Art Exhibit will include nearly 200 pieces by approximately 50 participating members of the Nature Artists’ Guild. The exhibit will be free and open to all visitors to The Morton Arboretum on the weekend of April 9 and 10, 2022, and to friends and family members of the artists and members of the arboretum on the evening of April 8. Please click on the highlighted link for details.

2022 Nature Artists’ Guild’s Spring Art Exhibit at The Morton Arboretum

Published on February 22, 2022March 4, 2022 by DeniseLeave a comment

2022 Nature Artists’ Guild Spring Art Exhibit poster. Artwork by Paulette McDermott. Poster design by Jane Kellenberger.

Spring must be on its way! One of the earliest signs of spring each year is the poster for the Spring Art Exhibit of The Nature Artists’ Guild at The Morton Arboretum.

Much more about the 2022 Spring Featured Artist, Paulette McDermott, as well as samples of her artwork and that of some of the other participating artists will be coming soon.

The digital version of the exhibit postcard will be emailed to members to share with their friends and family and copies of the poster and postcards will be available to pick up at next week’s program at The Morton Arboretum.

There is still time to join the Nature Artists’ Guild or renew membership for 2022 and participate in the upcoming exhibit. New or returning members will be emailed a link to the prospectus when their membership is confirmed (current members were emailed a link on February 5.)
Completed prospectuses must be returned by Monday, March 7, 2022.
Click here for more information about membership. If joining by mail, please use this contact form to let us know.

George Bruce Presentation on March 3, 2022

Published on February 15, 2022March 2, 2022 by DeniseLeave a comment

George Bruce’s education and career in design and marketing well-prepared him for later following his passion of creating fine art. Initially creating lovely scenes in watercolor, George also developed an affinity and for using oil pastels and sometimes combining the two.

More of George’s work can be seen at the Proud Fox Gallery in Geneva, IL and he teaches at the Dupage Art League.

On Thursday evening, March 3, 2022 beginning at 7 pm, George will give an in-person presentation sponsored by the Nature Artists’ Guild at the Thornhill Education Center of The Morton Arboretum. The presentation will be open to all and free-of-charge for admission to the program, admission to the arboretum, and parking. Visitors can let the gate attendant at The Morton Arboretum know they are there for the Nature Artists’ Guild program to be directed to Thornhill.

Please note – The board of the Nature Artists’ Guild has, in an effort to ensure that all members and guests feel safe and welcome, made a decision to require that masks be worn by all attendees at the March 3, 2022 meeting. The presenter may not wear a mask during the presentation, but has been asked to while in closer conversations with guests. Please note that The Morton Arboretum has, in alignment with the state of Illinois, lifted its indoor mask requirement and there is a slight possibility of encountering arboretum staff or members of the public within the building who may not be wearing masks.

Note for members – Posters and postcards for the upcoming 2022 Spring Nature Art Exhibit at The Morton Arboretum will be available to pick up at the meeting.

The Latest for the Nature Artists’ Guild

Published on January 12, 2022January 23, 2022 by DeniseLeave a comment

Ongoing

The 2022 New Year with the Masters project enters week 2 with three works of art from the collection of the Art Institute of Chicago. Please click on any title to see the full image and read more about it.

The Nature Artists’ Guild exhibit at the Downers Grove Library continues until January 30, 2022.

*In Search of Emily Carr, copyright Sharon Malec*

Coming Soon

A paint-out is scheduled for February 9, 2022 at Orchids by Hausermann, one of the world’s largest orchid growers. Members of the Nature Artists’ Guild will meet in the morning, before Hausermann’s opens to the public, and except for some employees, will have the large greenhouse to themselves. Details were emailed to members earlier this week.

Inside the greenhouse at **Orchids by Hausermann**

On the evening of February 3, 2022, Nature Artists’ Guild members will have the opportunity to attend an online presentation by talented sculptor Adam Matano. More details about Adam and his work, as well as links and directions for attending the online meeting will be emailed to all members later this month.

In-progress sculpture, photo credit Adam Matano.com/blog

Looking Back at 2021 with the Nature Artists’ Guild

Published on December 30, 2021January 2, 2022 by Denise1 Comment

Before moving ahead to 2022, we’d like to share a few reminders of some of the Nature Artists’ Guild’s projects, paint-outs, exhibits, and programs of 2021. Here is a sample of nature art shared throughout the year by guild members and program presenters as well as some photos from paint-out locations.

To view more of the wonderful artwork of 2021, scroll through the Home page or visit the Member Artwork or Featured Artist pages of the website.

Please click here to join or r enew membership in the Nature Artists’ Guild of The Morton Arboretum for 2022.

Nature Artists’ Guild Exhibit at Downers Grove Library Opens January 2, 2022

Published on December 30, 2021December 30, 2021 by DeniseLeave a comment

Blue Tango by Alice Wych is just one example of the wonderful artwork that visitors to the Nature Artists’ Guild exhibit at the Downers Grove Public Library gallery can enjoy during the month of January, 2022.

The exhibit will be open during library hours from January 2 through January 30, 2022. The library’s open exhibition spaces provide a comfortable environment for viewing both the guild’s exhibit and their impressive permanent collection of art. Updates for visiting the library are available by clicking here.

Traditions Old and New

Published on November 30, 2021January 7, 2022 by DeniseLeave a comment

In the 35 years since the Nature Artists’ Guild was established, many of its traditions are still going strong, a few have fallen away, and some have just begun.

Detail of holiday card 2020, copyright Beata Nowak

For most years in more than a decade, the Nature Artists’ Guild has secured the first exhibit of the year at the Downers Grove Public Library’s wonderful gallery. The tradition continues in 2022 and members can participate by returning their completed registration forms by Friday, December 10, 2021. Artwork must be dropped off by December 18, 2021.

Last year a new tradition began within the Nature Artists’ Guild when each of the participants created a hand-made holiday card to share with another member. This popular project continues in 2021, and those who would like to join in can contact Terrie McComb by Friday, December 3, 2021. Completed cards must be mailed by December 14, 2021.

Details for these events were emailed to 2021 Nature Artists’ Guild members on November 15, 2021. Members can check those emails for forms, names, dates, addresses, and more information.

One More Thing Before the Holiday Season Begins

Published on November 20, 2021November 28, 2021 by Denise1 Comment

Become a new member or renew your membership to the Nature Artists’ Guild before the busy holiday season and start the new year enjoying all that membership offers.

click here to Join or renew

Selection of member and presenter artwork and paint-out settings. Each piece of artwork is copyrighted by the artist and may not be used without written permission.

Images from the 2021 Nature Artists’ Guild’s Autumn Art Exhibit

Published on November 14, 2021November 28, 2021 by Denise1 Comment

Blue Jay, copyright Jane Kellenberger
Fall, copyright Kathi Kuchler
Winter, copyright Kathi Kuchler
Spring, copyright Kathi Kuchler
Summer, copyright Kathi Kuchler
Not Forgotten, copyright Terrie McComb
Prairie Blues, copyright Karen A Johnson
Bluebird, copyright Vick Liszewski
White Iris, copyright Linn Eldred
Tangled Hickory, copyright Patricia Mroczka
September Sketchbook, copyright Terrie McComb
Owl, copyright Arlene Widrewitz
Magnolia, copyright Vick Liszewski
Local Heron, copyright Judy Leppert
White Trillium, copyright Linn Eldred
Hummingbird Jewel, copyright Karen Remkus
Golden Eagle at Nest, copyright Judy Leppert
Forest Fantasy, copyright Terrie McComb
Rabbits, silverpoint, copyright Arlene Widrewitz
Crocus Study, copyright Ann Lamoureux
Copyright, Marlene Vitek
Copyright Marlene Vitek
Copyright Marlene Vitek
Copyright Carol Cooley
Coming Through (owl), copyright Judy Leppert
Coleus, copyright Ann Lamoureux
Kestrel, copyright Jane Kellenberger
Blown Flower, copyright Joe Rizzo
Bumblebee Nest locket, copyright Karen A Johnson
Blue Heron, copyright Margaret Navolio
White Magnolia, copyright Linn Eldred
Great Horned Owl, scrachboard with ink, copyright Jill Adzia
Orange leaves/blue drops, copyright Vicki Liszewski
Twilight Visit, copyright Yvonne Buckley
Time Travelers, copyright Ann Lamoureux
Screech Owl Chick, copyright Jill Adzia
Tangled Acer, copyright Patricia Mroczka
Lincoln Marsh Mushrooms, copyright Betsy Edwards
Copyright Carol Cooley
Blue Jay on River Birch, copyright Karen Remkus
A Shady Copse at the Dunes, copyright Joe Rizzo
Cecropia Moth, scrachboard with ink, copyright Jill Adzia

Congratulations and thank you to the artists, volunteers, and arboretum staff who helped make the 2021 Nature Artists’ Guild Autumn Art Exhibit at The Morton Arboretum a success!

These images were shared by some of the participating artists. Individual images and information about contacting the artists can be found on the 2021 Autumn Art Exhibit page in the Member Artwork section of this website.