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Join Us At Our March Fundraising Fun Workshop

Published on March 14, 2011March 8, 2011 by DeniseLeave a comment

Our Nature Artists’ Guild Fundraising Chair, Nancy Thyfault, asks,

Are you tired of hearing that your note cards are so lovely that people won’t use them? Are people telling you that they frame them instead? Are people buying your note cards but not your artwork? If you answered yes, head out to our Workshop on Saturday, March 26, 9:30 to 2:00 at Thornhill.

One of the available projects will be painting/reviving stand up picture frames that will display your art- in note card size! We will also learn to create felt flowers with Sharon Malec, paint and decorate papier mache eggs and other fun things.

Bring along your printed note card, acrylic paints, brushes, water container and lunch. We will have frames prepped to paint, but if you have one at home that you feel is ready to recycle, bring it along! Frames must be acrylic paint receptive, so no metal, please. See you there!

The Nature Artists’ Guild Spring Exhibit Featured Artist, Kathleen Tomasek

Published on March 3, 2011December 4, 2015 by Denise1 Comment

You’ve probably noticed by now our lovely new header, contributed by our Spring Featured Artist, Kathleen Tomasek.

Kathleen Tomasek Flowering Branch Study — © Kathleen Tomasek

Please click on the Featured Artist tab above to read more about Kathleen and to see more of her artwork.

Don’t’ miss the Spring Exhibit of the Nature Artists’ Guild at The Morton Arboretum on April 9^th and 10th, where you will see much more of Kathleen’s artwork as well as that of about fifty other members of the Nature Artists’ Guild!

Spring has Arrived at the Canterbury Shoppe!

Published on March 1, 2011 by DeniseLeave a comment

The Canterbury Shoppe’s spring exhibit of the Nature Artists’ Guild is up and looking great! Everything spring-related, from bulbs to birds are beautifully represented by our group of talented artists. Please take a few minutes one afternoon to stop by and enjoy the exhibit, at 43 E. Jefferson, Naperville, IL 60540. The phone number is 630-717-5005, and the shop is open on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday from 10 to 6, Thursday from 10 to 8, and Sunday from 11 to 3.

In addition to the original artwork and fine-art prints, there are cards, jewelry and decorative items for sale, all created by Nature Artists’ Guild members! Be prepared to possibly make a day of it, though. When you leave the Canterbury Shoppe, the scents of the area restaurants and the sight of all the other unique shops in downtown Naperville are hard to resist!

The Fiber Art of Sharon Malec, March 3, 2011

Published on February 24, 2011January 24, 2020 by DeniseLeave a comment

Although we’ve all seen and admired her beautiful creations, soon we’ll also have the opportunity to see just how she does it! We’re talking about, of course, Sharon Malec, one of the Nature Artists’ Guild’s own talented fiber artists. At our formal meeting on Thursday, March 3, 2011, from 7 to 9 pm, Sharon will give us some background on various types of fiber art, including quilting and wool needle felting, bring some of her work, and even conduct a demonstration of some of her techniques!

Sharon’s interest in nature helped to develop her distinctive style of art, and she is now most recognized for her unique and realistic depictions of nature and wildlife in fiber. Her talents have led Sharon to serve on the faculty at national quilt shows, be published in Quilter’s Newsletter Magazine, and have quilts in the permanent collections of the Museum of the American Quilt’s Society in KY, the Lincoln Memorial library in CA, and the Norris Gallery in IL.

An excellent instructor, Sharon also shares her knowledge and experience in three books, 64 patterns, and an instructional video. Sharon’s website is www.malec-designs.com.

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We’re Glad You’re Here

Published on February 23, 2011 by DeniseLeave a comment

The month isn’t even over yet and we’ve already received the most monthly “hits” (looks) ever on the Nature Artists’ Guild blog (the service provider records the number of times the blog is accessed, but not by whom). We’re so glad you’re visiting!

Of course, we all love our publication, The Nature Artists’ Quarterly – you really can’t beat it for relaxing along with a nice hot cup of tea. The stories and artwork contributed by your fellow Nature Artist Guild members are so nice to peruse when you have the time to really get comfortable, sit back and enjoy them (and don’t forget that you are always encouraged to send in your own news and artwork!) You will just love the heartwarming article and artwork contributed by Nancy Hart in the upcoming edition (which you should be receiving in your mail next week).

But when you’re running late, can’t find your Quarterly, and just need to look up a paint-out date, or want to follow a link to see more of one of a program artist’s work, the blog (or website) is the place to go! Come back any time!

Stencils from your own Artwork – Think of the Possibilities!

Published on February 11, 2011February 11, 2011 by DeniseLeave a comment

Tomorrow, from 10 am to 2 pm, the Nature Artists’ Guild will be hosting one of our two scheduled spring workshops. Tomorrow’s workshop will focus on creating stencils from your own artwork, which can then be used on almost anything – fabrics, furniture, walls, you name it! You should have received an e-mail earlier this week with the supply list. At first glance, it may look like quite a few items, but if you read it carefully, you probably already have most or all of the supplies. If you are just interested in making the stencils, and want to do your painting at a different time, you don’t even need to bring the last few items.

The workshop will be held in Room A at Thornhill, so please stop in!

Nature Artists’ Guild’s First Paint-Out of 2011

Published on January 4, 2011January 6, 2011 by DeniseLeave a comment

The first paint-out location of 2011 is an annual favorite, the Jurica-Suchy Nature Museum at Benedictine University in Lisle. We will meet on January 15, at 9:30 am, and can stay until about 12:30 pm. There’s a good reason we keep coming back – this museum is a treasure!

The museum is filled with mounts and skeletons of creatures ranging from birds to elk. Closer than the Field museum for most, and warmer than the zoo in January, this is a great opportunity to get good sketches of almost any animal imaginable! The more than 10,000 specimens are displayed in a few large rooms, and there are usually no other visitors during our paint-outs, so we have plenty of room. There are a few benches available, but you may want to bring a folding chair so you can move to wherever you find an interesting subject.

Please let Ku-mie Kim know if you are planning to come, as she will be meeting members there. It’s fine if you need to be a little late – it’s a casual gathering. Often some of the participants go out for lunch afterwards, or stay a little later at the museum for some extra time with the animals.

The address is 5700 College Road, Lisle, Birck Hall, 2^nd Floor. For some photos and more information about the museum, please click here.

What Do You Think?

Published on December 28, 2010December 28, 2010 by DeniseLeave a comment

We’d love for you to help us plan! Even if all the answers below are true for you, try to choose your top one or two.

Some Reminders for the Coming Weeks

Published on December 9, 2010December 9, 2010 by DeniseLeave a comment

As busy as you may be at this time of the year, there are just a few more Nature Artists’ Guild events you may still want to work into your schedule –

Share a cup of good cheer, and support your fellow artists at the Canterbury Shoppe Nature Artists’ Guild gallery for a “Meet the Artist” open house between 1 and 4 on Saturday, December 11, or at one of the artist demonstrations in December (see schedule here).
Don’t forget about the deadline for mailing your prospectus for the Downer’s Grove Library exhibit on December 17! It’s a nice venue for displaying your artwork. Please contact Paulette if you have misplaced the prospectus that was e-mailed last month.
Save the date of January 15th for our popular annual Jurica paint-out. More details to come!

Come Visit the Nature Artists’ Guild Winter Exhibit at the Canterbury Shoppe!

Published on December 1, 2010December 6, 2010 by Denise1 Comment

Jill, Paulette, and Fran, after much deliberation and re-arranging, have put together a lovely display of the work of the artists participating in the Canterbury Shoppe Winter Exhibit. Over 40 pieces of outstanding artwork were hung, and numerous plates, boxes, tiles, pendants, cards and ornaments were carefully arranged in our gift section. Canterbury Shoppe owner Pamela Patton and her staff were helpful and gracious as always, even in the face of our barrage of requests for scissors, ladders, tacks, and picture hangers!

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The Nature Artists’ Guild exhibit area at the Canterbury Shoppe seems ideal for our artwork. The open area with bamboo floors, high ceilings, cream-colored walls, track-lighting, and even some exposed brick walls all contribute to the “gallery” effect and the location is excellent!

If you happen to be in the Naperville area doing some holiday shopping, be sure to stop in, or even better, stop by our “Meet the Artist” open-house on Saturday, December 11 any time between 1 and 4, or stop by one of our artist demonstrations in December (schedule below). You may find some unique holiday gifts or be inspired to participate in the upcoming Spring Exhibit! The Canterbury Shoppe is located at 43 East Jefferson Avenue in Naperville, IL.

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