Opening Reception
& Awards Presentation
Photo Exhibit
6:00 to 9:00 p.m.
LKN Gallery
442 S. Main St
Davidson, NC 28036
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Early Registration
DL Sept 1st
Balance due 9/15
Workshop Dates:
Oct 4-8, 2010
Oil/Acrylic/Pottery
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Please join fellow members for a Lake Norman Art League members picnic on May 2 (rain date May 16) at the Daveste Vineyards in Troutman. Held under the trees on their picnic grounds from 1 pm to 6 pm. Please RSVP to 704-620-4450, so we can get a head count. Adults only please.
Daveste will set up a tent for food. Please bring a dish to share. The League will provide non-alcoholic drinks. Wine tasting (6 types) for $5 cash will be available, as well as wine by the glass and the bottle. This should be a lot of fun and an opportunity for everyone to meet, talk and share ideas and excitement for the coming year.
APRIL 12, 2009, Meeting
7:00 p.m., Ada Jenkins Center, 212 Gamble St, Davidson, NC 28036
Guest Speaker: Greg Barnes, Pastel Artist
Greg Barnes received his BFA from Wake Forest in 1985, studying figure
drawing, painting, sculpture, printmaking and art history. After spending
over 15 years as a so-called "artist in remission", Greg began a full-time
art career on the heels of the 9/11 disaster. Realizing that life is short, he felt
that he'd better start doing what he was made to do. Taking a leap of faith
with wife Janet, he began supporting the family by doing portraits, which
always came naturally to him.
Shortly thereafter, Greg found that pastels were the perfect mix of drawing
and painting that he'd been looking for. The immediacy and vibrant look of
the finished "paintings" encouraged him to learn as much as he could about
the medium. Taking week-long workshops with pastel artists Kevin Beck
and Albert Handell sharpened his skill for painting on location (en plein air).
Quickly, Greg discovered that his pastel landscapes were becoming
popular in the Charlotte area and beyond. Fueled by their love for travel,
Greg and Janet decided to show his work at juried art festivals. He has since traveled most of the country to display and sell his paintings, and has collectors from over 30 states and worldwide.
Greg has begun passing on his skills by teaching workshops. Visit his website at www.BarnesStudios.com for more information on shows, workshops, and recent paintings.
MARCH 8, 2009, Meeting
7:00 p.m., Ada Jenkins Center, 212 Gamble St, Davidson, NC 28036
Social and Critique Session
Members can bring one piece of art to share during the critique. Members and guests welcome. Please bring a dessert, snack, or non-alcoholic beverage to share. We will also be accepting nominations for open board positions.
FEBRUARY 8, 2009, Meeting
7:00 p.m., Ada Jenkins Center, Davidson, NC 28036
Guest Speaker: Gary Kerr, Owner, Fine Art Impressions, Giclee Services, Davidson, NC
Gary Kerr will present a program on the giclee method of reproducing original art works. This should be a very informative and interesting program. Don't miss this special opportunity to learn about this reproduction process.
JANUARY 11, 2009, Meeting
7:00 p.m., Ada Jenkins Center, 212 Gamble St, Davidson, NC 28036
Social and Critique Session
Members can bring one piece of art to share during the critique. Members and guests welcome. Please bring a dessert, snack, or non-alcoholic beverage to share.
DECEMBER 5, 2009, Holiday Party
7:00 p.m., Lake Norman Art League Gallery, 442 S. Main St, Davidson, NC 28036
In lieu of a meeting this month, we encourage everyone to come out to view the Small Works Exhibit and enjoy Christmas in Davidson. Please vote on your viewer's choice favorites. Awards will be announced at 8:00 p.m. Food and drink will be served.
NOVEMBER 9, 2009, Meeting
7:00 p.m., Ada Jenkins Center, 212 Gamble St, Davidson, NC 28036
Guest Speaker: Gordon James
Gordon James will give a short talk about how he paints and sets up his
palette and will do an oil portrait painting demo on an easel.
Gordon C. James' chosen artistic genre has its roots in Impressionism.
The art of John Singer Sargent, Nicholai Fechin, Henry Ossawa Tanner,
and many others inspired James to pursue a style that is both academic
and expressive. As a result, his work contains a lyricism not often found
in contemporary art. Be it through the sensitivity found in his romantic
pieces, or the energy in hiscity scenes, James always connects with his
viewer. He says of his work, "When people see my art I want them to say,
I know that person, I know that feeling."
For more information about his work, please visit Gordon's website.
OCTOBER 12, 2009, Meeting
7:00 p.m., Ada Jenkins Center, 212 Gamble St, Davidson, NC 28036
Social and Critique Session
Members can bring one piece of art to share during the critique. We will also discuss framing. Please come out, and let us know your interests for the upcoming year. Members and guests welcome. Please bring a dessert, snack, or non-alcoholic beverage to share. We will also accept membership renewals and workshop registrations during this time.