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Amador County Artists Association

Note From the Editor

To All ACAA Members, July brought us a very successful Amador County Fair, in spite of the horrendous fire burning off in the dis-tance. Our sincerest wishes go out to all those affected by the fire, and our thanks to all firefighters, businesses, and individuals who helped bring safety to the residents and their animals. There will be no newsletter for October, so be sure to send as much as possible to the editor to cover all the notifications for September and October by August 26. Have many great hot August days and nights!

Shari L. Schreiber ACAA Newsletter & Facebook Editor Newsletter@amadorcountyartists.org www.amadorcountyartists.org www.facebook.com/amadorartists

Next General Meeting September , 2014 7:00 PM

Open Studio Meeting begins at 6:00 PM

Regular ACAA meetings are the SECOND WEDNESDAY of the month

Location Amador Senior Center 229 New York Ranch Road Jackson, California 95642

VISITORS ARE WELCOME Officers President: Judy Day Vice President: Julie Trail Recording Secretary: Em Rojas Corresponding Sec’y: Catherine Woodruff Treasurer: Laureen Shimmon Board Members Sandra Campbell Judy Jackson Margo Carr Membership Chair: Marie Mort www.amadorcountyartists.org www.facebook.com/Amadorartists Newsletter Editor: Shari L. Schreiber Newsletter@amadorcountyartists.org

The ACAA Potluck will be held on

August 13th, 5:00 PM mixer, and

6:00 PM dinner -- at the Clubhouse

in Castle Park in Ione. It is the

same location as the past two

years. It has been quite fun with a

good turnout each time. The ad-

dress is 1400 W. Marlette St.

Please bring an edible item of your

choice, a place setting and wine if

you choose. Our clubhouse will

provide coffee and punch. If you

need more information please call

Em at 790-5045 or Donna at 274-

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OPEN STUDIOS REPORT FROM AARON BULLOCK

August 14th is a very important date. That is the day those partici-pating and supporting the Amador County Artists Studio Tour will bring their raffle items and pick up posters, signs and brochures for our "Really Big Shew", as Ed Sullivan would have described it. Those participating should arrive between 4 and 6 PM. Also those of you who won't be able to participate but would like to contribute in some way could, at that time, bring something by for the Raf-fle. Works of art, etc. Those of you who can't make the above date should contact Sandy Campbell to get your items turned in.

As the September show is now drawing nearer, now is a good time for each of us to promote this event by sharing it with others in your circle. We have publicity in place but individuals putting this info out is so helpful. If any of you need brochures let us know.

Thanks to all of you who are working so hard to make this a success. Hope to see you at the Potluck. Aaron

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Howard Rees Art Workshops

“Focus On”

These 2 day intensive art classes will focus on various challenges we en-

counter during the painting process: strong values, brushwork, edges,

color relationships, composition & design, capturing light……

Focus on Value Workshop: July 7th & 8th

Focus on Color Workshop: August 25th & 26th

$150 for each 2 day class.

Held at Jackson Senior Center at 229 New York Ranch Road, 9am -4pm.

To sign up please contact Howard Rees at 257 1196 or

howardreesart@sbcglobal.net.

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August 24, 2014 Doors Open – 3:30pm Concert Begins – 4:00pm

Motoshi Kosako Jazz Harpist

Petroglyphe Gallery welcomes back for the third concert series, Motoshi Kosako. With the release of his 4th CD following a tour in Brazil, he will be sharing some of his new pieces he has performed! Mr. Kosako was born in Matsuyama City, Japan. He started his musical training on the piano and also the guitar. In Tokyo he played the acoustic and electric guitar in profes-sional Jazz bands and the Swing Journal magazine described him as “one of the most remarkable young Jazz musicians.” In 1997, Mr. Kosako moved to the United States and soon after he started playing the harp. He is primarily self-taught with a few lessons from Dominique Piana (the professor of Holly Name College, Oakland, CA) to learn fundamental harp technique. He was the principal harpist of Stockton Symphony Orchestra and the featured soloist for 2009-2010 season. His latest music innovation is improvisation and composition for the harp. In 2007 he won the second place in Lyon & Healy International Jazz & Pop Harp Competition and received the “Best of Sacramento” award from Sacramento Magazine as “Best Jazz Hound in Tie and Tail”. Sacramento Magazine says, “Kosako plays with fluid, modern style that evokes Keith Jarrett and Chick Corea.” His groundbreaking style is also noted in Harp Column as “Motoshi Kosako, a Japanese native whose introspective soloing was reminiscent of Keith Jarrett.” He plays numerous original compositions and standards as solo or in trio and quartet. Since 2008

he started touring Japan to give performances and various workshops and he is considered as the most influential Jazz harp-ist in Japan. In 2002 and 2003, he recorded two classical harp albums, Celestial Harp I and Celestial Harp II. In April 2008, he has released his first Jazz Album, Naked Wonder with his trio, Bill Douglass (bass, bamboo flute) and Daryl Van Druff (drums). In 2010 he has released his solo album “Living harp” in Japan and producing new album “ Place in the heart” with Grammy ward winning musician, Paul McCandless (oboe, English horn, soprano sax, bass clarinet) and made their record debut in Japan distributed by KING RECORDS INTERNATIONAL. Petroglyphe Gallery is excited to feature such a talented and visionary musical artist!

8317 Main Street

Mokelumne Hill, California

info@gallerypetroglyphe.com

209-286-1387

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A New Show of Paintings & Drawings by Steve Holler Gallery 10 is pleased to welcome back local artist Steve Holler for a showing of his recent paintings and drawings. Mr. Holler's new show "Up Close" will open on August 2 and run through August 31, 2014. "Up Close is a collection of images encouraging the viewer to look at the scenes and objects around them with an eye for the beauty and simplicity of detail. Through a series of paintings, depicting a variety of subjects, the artist shares his visual point-of-view through texture, form, color and composition. In this series of recent works Steve Holler continues his interest in the vitality of the painted surface and the introduction of bold and expressive color. Steve Holler's paintings and drawings are representational with subject matter focusing on iconic environments and objects found in everyday life. His acrylic

on canvas paintings have been described as bold and fresh, with clear color and strong interpretive lighting. Although paint is applied to the canvas with the purpose of representing light and form the viewer is also encouraged to enjoy the spontaneity of the painted surface. Steve Holler's sensitivity in line, form and tone can be appreciated through viewing his original graphite drawings. Line is used to capture form and volume as it defines the positive space that represents the subject. Tonal values are created through the build-up of line and graphite texture. Steve Holler holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts from the Kansas City Art Institute and a Master of Fine Arts degree from the California College of the Arts. He is currently on the full-time faculty of the Art Institute of California-Sacramento.

Gallery 10 is located at 15 Eureka Street, Sutter Creek. For more infor-mation call 209-267-0203 or visit their website at gallery10suttercreek.com.

Artist Reception with HOWARD REES at PETROGLYPHE GALLERY

You are invited to join us for an artist’s reception, honoring How-ard Rees. Free and open to the public, from 5 to 6:30 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 17 at the gallery featuring wine and light appetiz-ers. The reception will follow Howard Rees' 3 day Workshop, "Oil Painting - A Direct Approach". 8317 Main Street Mokelumne Hill, California info@gallerypetroglyphe.com 209-286-1387

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River Reflections

Call to Artists

A “Creative California Communities” Project funded by the California Arts Council, implemented by

AmadorArts, in partnership with Calaveras County Arts Council, the Foothill Conservancy, and East

Bay Municipal Utility District.

Artists of all disciplines living in Amador and Calaveras Counties or in the water service area of the East Bay

Municipal Utility District are requested to submit qualifications and samples of work. Artists selected to partici-

pate in the project will be invited to create work inspired by the Upper Mokelumne River to be shown in Ama-

dor, Calaveras and the East Bay.

The Mokelumne River provides water for drinking, irrigation, and power generation to 1.4 million people. In an

effort to increase awareness of the river, appreciation of its beauty and recreational opportunities, as well as

the need for conservation, the project will produce inspired art, music, dance, and stories to be showcased at

events scheduled in the first five months of 2015.

Artists will be selected to participate in the project by a panel of qualified judges who represent a cross-section

of disciplines. Up to three samples of your existing pieces that are representative of the work you intend to create. An entry fee of $20 per artist Announcement of Popular Choice Awards – April 6, 2015 Grand Finale – May 9 (tentative) 2015, in Amador County

Deadlines and Fees

An application fee of $20 per artist must be received no later than Friday, August 22, 2014 via PayPal

at www.amadorarts.org or by check to AmadorArts: PO Box 206 Sutter Creek, Ca 95685.

All completed applications and fees must be received no later than Friday August 22, 2014.

Notifications to Selected Artists will be sent via email no later than Tuesday, September 2, 2014. Stipends

will be awarded to Finalist Artists upon completion and delivery of work by December 7, 2014.

To Complete the Artist Application for River Reflections, please go to www.amadorarts.org

Questions and further information

“River Reflections” Project Coordinator is Terra Forgette. Call her at 209-267-9038 or

email info@amadorarts.org

August 15-17, 2014

9:00am – 4:00pm

Indoor Workshop for all Levels of Artists

OIL PAINTING – A DIRECT APPROACH

with Howard ReesCost: $295.00

OIL PAINTING – A DIRECT APPROACH with Howard Rees. This 3 day workshop will focus on the direct application of

oil paint to produce fresh and spontaneous looking paintings. Mr. Rees will explain why pre-planning is the key to a

successful painting. The first morning will begin with a demonstration, talking about the essentials of his tech-

nique. Participants will create their own works, beginning each step with the guidance and direction of Mr. Rees. Join

us and be prepared to enjoy yourself!

Howard Rees’s favorite place to be is at the end of a paint brush, whether it be in his studio in the California Gold

Country or capturing a scene in a European Village. He paints with equal proficiency in both watercolor and oil, and

his subject matter extends to Americana, local Gold Country scenes, intimate European street studies and magnificent

vistas. He conducts fun-filled, informative workshops and “Plein Air” classes throughout the United States and Europe.

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MEMBER DONATIONS TO ARTIST’S RAFFLE

Many ACAA members are participating in this year’s Open Studios and will be donating a piece of artwork for the raffle. Those who are not taking part in Open Studios may still wish to donate to the raffle and are encouraged to do so. ALL of the funds generated by the raffle go into our scholarship fund. So if you wish to help out in this way, please contact Sandra Campbell at 296-1779 or skcampbell@volcano.net by the

end of July.

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ART IN PUBLIC PLACES

The schedule to follow your favorite artists for September 2014 is:

Rosebud's in Jackson: Charlene Unger

The Senior Center in Jackson: Dorothy Magoffin

Sierra Eye care in Jackson: Judy Day

Jackson Residential Care in Jackson: Ted Smith

Castle Oaks in Ione: Judy Regnier

Jackson Courthouse in Jackson: David and Leslie Schupp

American River Bank in Jackson: Sandy Campbell

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AMADOR COUNTY FAIR 2014 ARTISTS, ENTRIES, AND VOLUNTEERS

Congratulations and a BIG Thank You to all involved with our Fine Art and Photo Exhibit "There's no place like home". The fair is all packed up and put away till next year! We received many compliments on our Photo & Fine Art exhibit. This is a tremendous effort that the ACAA accomplishes on an annual basis. I had the generous help of slightly more than 40 volunteers, many filling multiple posts over the ten days it takes to throw this four day party! I could not even attempt this job with out the other three members of my team Judy Day & David & Leslie Schupp. My sincerest thanks to every one who pitched in to help, and all those who entered their art and photos to share with the community. I'm happy to announce that the Popular Vote was won by Dorothy Magoffin for photog-raphy, William Porteous for Sculpture and Lora Lee Warden for Art.

Margo CarrCongratulations and a BIG Thank You to all involved with our Fine Art and Photo Exhibit "There's no place like home". The fair is all packed up and put away till next year! We received many compliments on our Photo & Fine Art exhibit. This is a tremendous effort that the ACAA accomplishes on an annual basis. I had the generous help of slightly more than 40 volunteers, many filling multiple posts over the ten days it takes to throw this four day party! I could not even attempt this job with out the other three members of my team Judy Day & David & Leslie Schupp. My sincerest thanks to every one who pitched in to help, and all those who entered their art and photos to share with the community. I'm happy to announce that the Popular Vote was won by Doro-thy Magoffin for photography, William Porteous for Sculpture and Lora Lee Warden for Art.

Margo Carr

William Porteous Laurie Williams

Margo Carr Best in Show

Laurie Williams 1st Place Laurie Williams Melissa Doyel

Anje Olmstead

George

Lambert

Jim

Glanton

Karen Crane

Julie Trail

Anne-Marie Fielding

Catherine Woodruff

SOME OF THE BIG WINNERS

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LAURIE WILLIAMS FEATURED ARTIST AT SUTTER CREEK GALLERY AUGUST 2014

Animals, both wild and domestic inspire Laurie Williams’ art. “Since early childhood I have loved animals,” she said, “and have made them the subject of my paintings and sculp-tures.” Sutter Creek Gallery’s featured artist for August grew up on a ranch which allowed her the opportunity to learn about the goats, horses, deer and other creatures which are the focus of her art. Each year at the county fair, Williams sits in the animal enclosures making life drawings, which are later turned into bold-colored acrylic paintings or clay and Papier-mâché figures.

In college, Williams studied art at Sonoma and Humboldt State Universities as well as the San Francisco Art Institute. The artists that most inspire her work are the great colorists: Gauguin, Van Gogh, the Fauves and the German expressionists. Their influence is evi-dent in her use of bold colors to depict her subjects. Her work has been shown in Sono-ma, Humboldt and Calaveras counties and each year Williams donates a piece to the Sacramento PBS (KVIE) Art Auction. Some of these have received special recognition in the auction. She said recently, “I continue to be sustained and satisfied by my artwork and hope to have many creative years ahead.”

Animals, both wild and domestic inspire Laurie Williams’ art. “Since early child-hood I have loved animals,” she said, “and have made them the subject of my paintings and sculptures.” Sutter Creek Gallery’s featured artist for August grew up on a ranch which allowed her the opportunity to learn about the goats, horses, deer and other creatures which are the focus of her art. Each year at the county fair, Williams sits in the animal enclosures making life drawings, which are later turned into bold-colored acrylic paintings or clay and papier-mâché figures.

In college, Williams studied art at Sonoma and Humboldt State Universities as well as the San Francisco Art Institute. The artists that most inspire her work are the great colorists: Gauguin, Van Gogh, the Fauves and the Ger-man expressionists. Their influence is evident in her use of bold colors to de-pict her subjects. Her work has been shown in Sonoma, Humboldt and Ca-laveras counties and each year Williams donates a piece to the Sacramento PBS (KVIE) Art Auction. Some of these have received special recognition in the auction. She said recently, “I continue to be sustained and satisfied by my artwork and hope to have many creative years ahead.” She is one of 30 local artists exhibiting at the cooperative located in the heart of Sutter Creek at 35 Main Street. The gallery is open Sunday, Monday, Wednesday and Thursday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Friday and Saturday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. For additional information, call 209-267-0228 or email suttercreekgallery@gmail.com.

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Galleries and Featured Artists for August

AmadorArts Gallery - Sandra Campbell and

Catherine Woodruff– Sandra paints with pastels and enjoys

the vividness of the colors, while

Catherine prefers watercolors and how

they provide surprises. Operated by the

non-profit AmadorArts, the gallery is at

11-A Randolph St., Sutter Creek, and is

open weekends 1:00 to 4:00 pm and

weekdays, 9:00 am – 2:00 pm, except

Wednesdays. Turn off Main St. one

block adjacent to the historic Monteverde Store Museum. www.amadorarts.org

Gallery 10 - Steve Holler Steve has enjoyed a successful

career in design as an internationally recognized creative director and designer

working with some of the finest talent in the communi-

cation design profession. Now, a full-time fine artist

and educator, Steve applies his communication abili-

ties to connect with the viewer through painting and

drawing. Created in acrylic on canvas Steve's images

strive to introduce the viewer to new visual possibili-

ties found in everyday lives. The Gallery is open

Thursdays through Mondays between 11 and 5. For

further info, contact 209-267-0203 or www.gallery10suttercreek.com.

Sutter Creek Gallery - Laurie Williams Her love of domestic and wild animals translates to

the acrylic paintings created in bold colors and her sculptures that she shapes in clays and papier-

mâché. The cooperative gallery of 30 local artists is located in the heart of Sutter Creek at 35

Main Street. The gallery is open Sunday, Monday, Wednesday and Thursday from 10 a.m. to 5

p.m., Friday and Saturday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. For additional information, call 209-267-0228 or

email suttercreekgallery@gmail.com.

Petroglyphe Gallery - Features original contemporary works of art in oil, acrylic, wa-

tercolor, glass, ceramic and jewelry. Also on display, are limited edition bronze sculp-

tures and copper plate etching prints. The gallery represents North American artists,

many from California, who have impressive credentials with works in private, corporate,

and public collections. On August 15-17, from 9-4 each day, renowned artist Howard

Rees will give a workshop called “Oil Painting – A Direct Approach” Located in Moke-

lumne Hill, Petroglyphe Gallery is in a newly renovated building originally constructed in

1858. Regular gallery hours: Thurs –Sat 11:30am–5:30pm; Sun. 11:30am– 4pm. 8317

Main St., Mokelumne Hill. www.gallerypetroglyphe.com 209-286-1387. Click on this link

for all August events. http://gallerypetroglyphe.com/events/

New work by Barbara Conley