by R. H. Evora
February 28 – Art Critique is held the 4th Saturday each month. Anyone who would like to participate meets at the VAL gallery at 10:00 am for discussions, field trips, or art evaluation. All members are invited; there is no charge. Bring two pieces of your work for critique. These sessions are fun and informative. If you have any suggestions please contact Lorraine Hayes at 972-317-4375.
by R. H. Evora
“The Pastel Journal” issue for April just came out, and Bob Rohm received first place in the Landscape Division of their 5th annual “Pastel 100″ competition. The piece that won was a very vivid sunrise in Rockport Texas, titled “Gulf Coast Color”. It can been seen on their website in a month or so at www.pasteljournal.com. Meg Smith will bring the magazine to the next meeting. Bob Rohm has been a guest speaker for the Visual Art League.
by R. H. Evora
One of our Asel Art Stores has changed its location. We use to make our home at 3752 Beltline Road in Addison. We have since re-located to 2717 Beltline Road #108 in Carrollton, TX 75006. We’re a block west of Marsh Lane on the north side of Beltline. Please come and see our new location and check out our sale merchandise. We’l be happy to take care of you as always, and thank you for your business. We appraeciate it! Manager: Judy Hagen. Tel.: 214-390-0051. Fax: 214-390-0053. Store Hours: Monday – Friday 8:30AM – 6:00PM, Saturday – 9:00AM – 5:00PM, Sunday – 1:00PM – 5:00PM
by R. H. Evora
“How much would you pay for a painting? Would it matter who the painter was? Would it really be art? Would you care what your friends thought about it and you for buying it?” The Greater Lewisville Community Theater’s current production is “Art”. This funny, sophisticated, stylish plot examines the rules that dictate both art and friendship. This would be a great outing with your “artist” friends.
The show dates are March 5-21, with the Friday and Saturday performances at 8 p.m. and the Sunday matinees at 3 p.m. Individual ticket prices are $13 for adults and $9 for children 18 and under and seniors 65 and over. For reservations please call 972-221-SHOW and visit www.glct.org for additional information. GLCT is located at 160 W. Main Street in Old Town Lewisville.
by R. H. Evora
The Visual Art League of Lewisville welcomes artist Johnny Robertson as the February guest speaker. Johnny, a born-and-bred Texan best known in recent years for his large mono- chromatic paintings meant as modern explorations of the landscape. Johnny will present a slide presentation of his work followed by an informal discussion.
“Growing up on the plains of west Texas, I understood the notion of wide, open spaces. The tabletop landscape was dotted with repeating shapes of telephone poles and petroleum tanks receding into the distance. As I began to paint, I noticed that my memory of these things evolved; the details altered, thoughts and emotions edited themselves. My art has much to do with this sense of fleeting atmosphere. I feel that these paintings are distilled records of ever changing spatial events.” – Johnny Robertson