The Nature Artists’ Guild’s 2018 Holiday (Autumn) Exhibit of Natural History Art
Category: Member Artwork
Pamela Hamilton’s Stunning Pastels This Thursday, October 4, 2018
On Thursday, October 4, 2018, from 7 until 9 pm, Nature Artists’ Guild members, guests, and visitors will be treated to a presentation by the talented pastel artist, Pamela Hamilton, at the Thornhill Education Center of The Morton Arboretum.
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- Attendees will be invited to take and share some posters and postcards for the upcoming 2018 Holiday (Autumn) Exhibition of Natural History Art at The Morton Arboretum. The posters and postcards, designed by Evelyn Grala, will feature the work of the show’s Featured Artist, Gary Chipman. More on Gary and the exhibit to come soon.
- Guild members will have the opportunity to pick up a few blank small canvases to finish in time for fundraising at the exhibit.
- Those Guild members who participated in the 2018 Summer Sketchbook Encounter are invited to share their accomplishments in a display of sketchbooks at the meeting.
- Prospective future Guild members are invited to attend for an anonymous and pressure-free glimpse into the dynamics of the group to see whether it would be a good fit for their interests. Guild members will be available for questions, and there will be one-year “membership scholarship” application forms available.
- As always, there will be light refreshments as well, in the setting of a historic building at the renowned Morton Arboretum, all free-of-charge for anyone who wishes to attend. Visitors should let the gate attendant know they are there for the Nature Artists’ Guild program for free admission and to be directed to Thornhill.
Please click on any of the highlighted links or on the images for more information.
Summer Sketching Winds Down
As summer winds down, so does the Nature Artists’ Guild 2018 Summer Sketchbook Encounter. Congratulations to all the participants and thank you to Evelyn Grala for leading this project and to those who have shared some of their sketches here and in previous posts, which can be seen by clicking here and here.
More Summer Sketching 2018
A few of the Nature Artists’ Guild members participating in the 2018 Summer Sketchbook Encounter have shared some of their latest work. Previously shared examples of lovely summer sketches can be seen again by clicking here.
Nature Artists’ Guild Program This Thursday, August 2, 2018
Thursday’s program will feature three Nature Artists’ Guild members sharing techniques and tips for creating art in some unique and beautiful ways.
Spring, At Last, copyright Catherine Stacy.
Polar Vortex Landscape, copyright Marilyn Peretti.
Retreating Glacier, copyright Joe Rizzo.
All are invited to attend this program and can read more about it and view complete versions of the above artwork by clicking here.
In addition to the program, Guild members will be able to pick up some blank canvases for a fundraiser for the 2018 Autumn (Holiday) Exhibition of Natural History Art. The 3 x 3 inch canvases can be painted, collaged, or drawn on, and the finished works of art will be sold at the upcoming exhibit in November.
The small size and reasonable price ($5 each) will make it possible for almost any exhibit attendee to bring home an original work of art to display, use as an ornament, or give as a gift. Blank canvases will also be available to pick up at the October meeting, but must be completed and returned on or before the exhibit drop-off (referee) evening of October 31, 2018. Questions about this fundraiser can be answered by Catherine Stacy, whose contact information is in the Yearbook.
More information about the exhibit will be coming soon!
Spread Your Wings! Lindsay Sandbothe’s Workshop on July 28 and 29, 2018
Lindsay Sandbothe and her incredible paintings of birds return to The Morton Arboretum on the weekend of July 28 and 29, 2018. In a two-day workshop for intermediate to advanced artists, Lindsay, in her friendly and fun teaching style, will share her techniques for painting on wood in acrylic.
From The Morton Arboretum class listings –
Bird Portraits: Acrylic on Wood
Lindsay Sandbothe returns for a two-day, intermediate/advanced workshop. Explore intermediate techniques for painting on wood in acrylic, including staining, blocking, layering, and glazing while rendering detailed portraits of birds in their natural environment. Through demonstrations and time to work under the guidance of the instructor, students will create their own bird portraits.
To register or to read more about this workshop, please click on this link to The Morton Arboretum’s Learn and Experience page. All artists with some painting experience are invited to participate. There is no requirement to be a member of the Nature Artists’ Guild or The Morton Arboretum, but Arboretum members will receive a discounted fee. Registration ends soon!
Three Nature Artists on Thursday, August 2, 2018
Nature Artists’ Guild members Joe Rizzo, Marilyn Peretti and Catherine Stacy will be sharing their artistic talents on the evening of Thursday, August 2, 2018 from 7 until 9 pm at the Thornhill Education Center of The Morton Arboretum. Each of these three artists will give audience members the opportunity to learn the basics of a unique and fascinating art form.
Joe Rizzo will be giving attendees a chance to experiment with creating landscapes using his marbleizing technique.
Catherine Stacy will be sharing her method for creating nature prints in ink.
Marilyn Peretti will be sharing her cold wax painting technique.
Visitors and guests are welcome to attend this program, which is sponsored by the Nature Artists’ Guild. There is no fee for attendance or parking, nor is there a gate fee to enter the Arboretum for this special event. Visitors can let the gate attendant at the Arboretum know they are there for the Nature Artists’ Guild program to be directed to Thornhill.
Sketches From Near and Far
Who knew, when the Nature Artists’ Guild Summer Sketchbook Encounter began, that sketches would come from as near as the backyard garden and from as far away as Sweden? Florida also weighs in, as does Denmark (in the form of a troll at The Morton Arboretum). For this project, the subject matter is not strictly limited to nature. Participants are encouraged to continue to submit their sketch images and new ones will be posted soon.
Summer 2018 Sketching in Progress
Nature Artists’ Guild members participating in the Summer Encounter 2018 have been busily sketching four pages per week for a month. Some of each artist’s sketches, like Karen Johnson’s Spiderwort, will turn out to be wonderful pieces of art. Many will not. All, though, will contribute in important ways to the artist’s journey. As project coordinator Evelyn Grala says “The journey awakens the imagination”.
Mayslake Peabody Estate Meet the Artists Reception on Wednesday Evening, June 27, 2018
Art and nature lovers have been able to enjoy the Nature Artists’ Guild’s exhibit at Mayslake Hall of the Mayslake Peabody Estate in Oak Brook, IL since it opened on June 6, 2018. On the evening of Wednesday, June 27, 2018, from 6 to 8 pm, all are invited to attend a reception to meet and speak with some of the artists and enjoy some light refreshments. There is no charge to attend.
Please click on this link for additional information about the exhibit, which will be open through Friday, July 13, 2018. More than 25 nature artists have contributed to this lovely exhibition filling two rooms of the historical estate.
