Current Member Exhibitions - Fall 2013

Exciting exhibition news from several of our Texas PSoA members!

If your work is currently on display somewhere, please send me the info at annarosebain@gmail.com, so I can post it to this blog post! 

Alice Betsy Stone of Fort Worth, TX, currently has several of her paintings on display at the Fort Worth Botanic Gardens Restaurant. They will be on view and available for sale during the months of August and September. For more information and to plan your visit to the restaurant, go to http://fwbg.org/restaurant/.

Lilibeth Andre of Houston, TX, will have a solo exhibition from September 9-November 3, 2013. Information below:

Fechas Patrias: A celebration of Mexican Independence

Talento Bilingue de Houston (TBH)

333 S. Jensen Dr.

Houston, Texas 77003

The opening reception will be on September 13, 6-9pm

The closing reception will be October 18, 6-9pm

If you have any questions about the event or the venue, please contact  TBH at (713) 222-1213 or visit their site at www.talentobilingue.org

In this show I will be exhibiting a series of works from my Mexico Series. These pieces reflect the love I have for my cultural roots and my artistic evolution over the last eight years. I hope you can join me to share this growth and to kick off the exhibition on September 13. Invitation below:

Michael Gillespie of Crandall, TX has two pieces in the Richeson75 Figure/Portrait exhibit at the Richeson Gallery in Kimberly, WI, September 16-October 25.

He will also have one piece in Sunnyvale First Baptist Church's Art Festival, Worship Creatively," August 25-31. Reception: August 24, 10:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. The show will also be on display at Lavon Drive Baptist Church, September 8-15.

Carol Devereaux of Dallas, TX, will have a pastel portrait, "Vincent", in the American Women Artist's 16th National Juried Exhibition at the RS Hanna Gallery in Fredericksburg, TX. Hers was one of only 60 selected out of 857 entries. Opening reception November 1.

Gene Dillard of Plano, TX has a summer exhibit at the Courtyard Theater in Plano. Includes portraits and his Cowboy Pop pieces. The theater is the site of Country Western concerts throughout the summer.

RAIL STATION STUDIOS EXHIBT AT COURTYARD THEATER 

The Courtyard Theater is hosting a special exhibit featuring artist Gene Dillard and photographer Gaby Pruitt.

In the lobby area, an exhibit of the unique "Cowboy Pop" paintings of Gene Dillard add a bold splash of color to the contemporary theater setting. The very large canvasses are a tribute to Western comics of the 1940s and 1950s.

The Courtyard Theater is located at

1509 H Ave  Plano, TX 75074

The exhibit is on view daily and will be the visual focus for events scheduled at the Theater during the summer. As a continuation of the Downtown Face-to-Face project initiated by the Historic Downtown Plano Association, a selection of paintings and photographs will be exhibited at the Courtyard Theater for 12 weeks this summer. The paintings and photographs by Rail Station Studios artists Gene Dillard and Gaby Pruitt were created to celebrate the character and characters who occupy the colorful downtown Plano district. The collection was donated to the Assistance Center of Collin County and 100% of proceeds from sales go to support the work that the Center provides to the citizens of Collin County.

Rail Station Studios is located at 1013 15th Place, #101 in Historic Downtown Plano  214-403-9171  www.railstationstudios.com

Ann Kraft Walker of the Woodlands, TX, will have six paintings in Insight Gallery's Fall Show, opening September 6. She will also have a painting in OPA's Western Regional Show and one In Cumberland Society Juried Exhibition in Nashville.

Anna Rose Bain of Garland, TX has had her painting, "Twin Arts," juried into the International Guild of Realism's 8th Annual International Juried Show.

Her piece, "Nurturer," has been accepted into the Catherine Lorillard Wolfe Club 117th Annual Open Exhibition October 1-25, 2013 at the National Arts Club in NYC. She has also had two pieces accepted into the Richeson75 Portrait/Figure competition.

Artist Spotlight: Michael Holter

Michael Holter of Plano, TX, is this month's Spotlight Artist. If you would like to be in the spotlight, please email your information to Anna at annarosebain@gmail.com

"Through Three Lenses," Watercolor Self Portrait
by Michael Holter

Artist Biography:

Michael Holter is a Texas based artist working in both watercolor and oil. Michael's work has received numerous awards and recognition and can be found in private and corporate collections in the US and several foreign countries. His current work falls into two categories: watercolor figurative and oil landscapes (both plein air and studio). Michael has been painting most of his  life, and has been an art teacher, art director and businessman in the fine art and commercial creative arenas.

Michael is a member of the American Watercolor Society, the National Watercolor Society, The Transparent Watercolor Society, Southwestern Watercolor Society, The Society of Watercolor Artists, The Outdoor Painters Society, and the Portrait Society of America.

Michael says, "I think of my work as impressionistic. I like to represent people or places and allow the painting to evolve from the structure of the recognizable. The challenge is to balance the care needed to make the representation interesting… and perhaps believable, with the freedom, looseness and painterly quality that makes painting so unique and expressive."

"I have been influenced by artists such as Charles Reid, Richard Schmid, Burt Silverman, Frank Webb, John Singer Sargeant, Ted Nuttall and many others. Even though I have an art degree, most of what I put into practice is self-taught through studying the work of these distinguished artists."

"My wife Cyndy, and I grew up in on the wide-open plains of North Dakota and got to Plano, TX by way of Minnesota (I can paint a snowy winter landscape with the best of ‘em) and then Virginia. We often travel and I am currently working on a series figurative paintings and a series influenced by a recent trip to Istanbul and the Mediterranean regions of Turkey."

"Hay, You?" - 14 x 22" - watercolor - by Michael Holter

Interview with Spotlight Artist for July, Michael Holter:

1) When and how did you first became seriously interested in art?  I have always had an interest and a natural aptitude for art and music, but it wasn’t until my early 20’s that I focused on pursuing a lifetime of creative work. 

2) What is your training, and what medium(s) / subject matter do you work in? I have a Bachelors Degree in Art and a MA in Visual Communication. I have combined that formal education with careful work and study of contemporary artists and their work. I have taken a few workshops but am largely self-taught in many of the finer points of painting. I work in both watercolor and oils. Much of my early work was in watercolor and the watercolor portraits that I am currently doing have received lots of attention with awards, sales and recent signature status in the Society of Watercolor Artists and the Southwestern Watercolor Society.

"Rose" - 11x14" - watercolor - by Michael Holter

3) What do you express in your work? My work is representational and focuses on real people and places. I am very interested in light and the effect of light on the subject.

4) What artists/professionals have been your  biggest influences? Richard Schmid, Ted Nuttall, John Singer Sargeant, Charles Reid, Burt Silverman, and many, many more.

"Lucky" - 14 x 14" - watercolor - by Michael Holter

"A Walk in Istanbul" - 10 x 7" - watercolor
by Michael Holter

5) What do you do to gain new inspiration for your work? Lately, I have been painting plein air oils and some watercolors to challenge myself to quickly capture what is in front of me. I also frequently join a life-painting group for their regular paint night with a model.

6) What would you like to be doing with your art ten years from now? I am working toward refining the work and refining the market for my work.

7) Do you set goals for yourself concerning the making of your art? Many of my goals come from commission deadlines and show entry deadlines. On a less rigid level my goal is to use some time every day to paint.

"Time Passing" - 16 x 14" - watercolor - by Michael Holter

8) Are you happy with your job choice as an artist? Do you have any regrets in this career choice or things you would have done differently? No regrets. I know that I am doing what God intended for me to do.

9) Any fun or interesting facts about yourself that you'd like to share? Art and music are a part of the creative aspects of my life. I currently play guitar on my church worship team and started guitar as a teenager. I played professionally for a short time in my 20’s.

10) Best piece of advice for other artists? Stick to it. Regularly go back to the principles and elements of design and evaluate your work. Try new things for your own edification.

"Trail Boss" - 12x12" - watercolor - by Michael Holter

CONTACT THE ARTIST:
MICHAEL HOLTER
Phone: 972-965-2078
Email: michael@michaelholter.com
Website: http://michaelholter.com/

News from Carol Devereaux

A big Texas shout-out to Dallas Portrait Society member, Carol Devereaux, who won a Purchase Award and Best of Show at the Richardson Civic Art Society's 47th Regional Juried Art Exhibition for her pastel portrait, "Expecting!"

To visit the RCAS website and see the list of winners, click this link: http://www.richardson-arts.org/archives/2013-RegionalShow/2013-RegionalShow.html

Congrats to Carol - it is very exciting to see a portrait win Best of Show!

"Expecting!" by Carol Devereaux

Clayton Beck Workshop

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WORKSHOP HIGHLIGHTS  This workshop will focus on understanding what one sees and then how to translate that into paint. Areas covered will include understanding form and edges through the study of values and color temperature, the difference between representing form and light, tuning your palette and mixing color as it relates to the light source. Each study has  a different purpose and goal in order to gain a sense of control over the handling of the subject and materials. These exercises are designed to foster artistic growth and mastery over one’s materials and techniques to gain greater avenues of pictorial expression.     THE SOCIETY OF FIGURATIVE ARTS PRESENTS HEADS, FACES AND FIGURES A FIVE DAY MASTER-CLASS WORKSHOP WITH ONE OF THE WORLD'S PREMIER PAINTERS Clayton J. Beck III  March 7th-11th 9am - 4pm $650 Includes $25 model fee PAY WITH PAYPAL  $200 advance deposit is required to reserve your space for this event PAY DEPOSIT WITHPAYPAL    or make check out toTSOFA and send to TSOFA 4819 Broadway, Addison, Tx. 75001    The Society of Figurative Arts 3306 Wiley Post, Carrollton, Texas 75006   click for Map For information contact  Michael Mentler  972-679-1625 ABOUT THE ARTIST Clayton J. Beck III graduated from the American Academy of Art in Chicago. During the 1980's, he taught & studied at the Palette &Chisel with Richard Schmid. He has received awards of excellence and distinction from the Portrait Society of America, the Midwest Pastel Society, the Pastel Society of America, the Municipal Art League of Chicago, the Palette & Chisel and the Oil Painters of America. Clayton has been invited to speak and/or demonstrate at the Prix de West Annual Show, the American  Impressionist Society, the Portrait Society of America.    For additional information  visit  Clayton J. Beck III We hope you will be able to attend this event. Please check tsofa.com for information about  The Society of Figurative Arts weekly class schedule and news about upcoming workshops. 3306 Wiley Post | Studio 104 | Carrolton, TX. 75006

Upcoming Show at Rail Station Studio Gallery

Post submitted by Texas member Gene Dillard:

Rail Station Studios and Gallery is proud to present a show of works by a group of artists who gather to paint and draw every Friday night. The group has been meeting for more than 15 years for the purpose of painting and drawing from life.

Currently, the group meets at Brookhaven College... though officially a class, the group is open to all artists of all levels and no instruction is offered. It is the passion to paint and draw and practice that drives these artists to achieve their artistic goals

Friday Night Lights and Shadows this Week

This post submitted by Plano member, Gene Dillard:

Fellow Artist,

This week our model will be Chris, a favorite model who has posed for our group
a number of times.

We had a good group last Friday and hope to have more folks back this week for a cool Fall sessions.

Fluff up your brushes and sharpen your chalk or pencils and enjoy this great session this Friday evening of creating art.

Remember our excellent location...Brookhaven College! The location is easily accessible (see two maps below). Because it is on a college campus, exterior lighting and security are excellent.

Best of all, the fee for each artist is only $15 per session!

Our session starts at 7:00 pm and lasts till 10:00 pm.  Come early and get a good spot for a good angle for this excellent model and enjoy a terrific evening with artists and friends!

See you on Friday!

Gene Dillard
214-403-9171

Studio location is in Building F. The campus is located on Valley View Lane just East of Marsh Lane. This is just a short distance North of LBJ Freeway.

Once you enter the campus, turn left at the first opportunity and proceed to the West 2 Parking area in front of Building F. Walk between buildings F and J and enter the second double glass doors  on the North side of building F.  Studio is two doors down the hall on the right, Rm F111.