DECORATIVE ARTISTS OF ORLANDO

AUGUST 2019

NEWSLETTER

CHAPTER WEBSITE: www.decorativeartistsorlando.wordpress.com

NEXT MEETING: SATURDAY, AUGUST 3, 2019 491 West Broadway St, Oviedo, FL 32765

8:30 am SETUP – 9:00 am MEETING

AUGUST WORKSHOP

“Breath of Spring” Oil over Arylic taught by Dianne Case

WORKSHOP FEE: MEMBERS $10/NONMEMBERS $15

Please sign up for the workshop by Monday before the meeting. Go to the Chapter website. Click on Workshops page.

If needed, Dianne will supply oil palette for $10. The Packet is $5, including picture, line drawing and painting instructions. Prep

directions & supply list are on the website. Please note: Be sure to base coat all pattern elements as noted in directions prior to class.

We will be oil glazing during class. Find a line drawing of “Breath of Spring” on the last page of this

Newsletter. You may print and adjust the size.

HOSPITALITY Bring a breakfast item to

share if you want. (BYO bag lunch)

DEADLINE FOR SEPTEMBER NEWSLETTER

SATURDAY, AUGUST 24th

2019 BOARD

Debi Crook-President debi.crook@brighthouse.com

Dianne Case-1st VP dmlvette@msn.com

Patte Kayne - 2nd VP tolepantr@aol.com

Judy Dearolf – Recording Secretary jdearolf40@gmail.com

Penny Brown-Corresponding Sec. pennybee923@gmail.com

Greg Case-Treasurer gwcase@msn.com

AUGUST BIRTHDAYS

14th

– Pam House

26th

– Judy Dearolf

Happy Birthday, Y’all!

PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE

For our July workshop Sherry Siercks led our painting of Oscar the Ostrich, It was such a cute project. Thank you Sherry.

We had 5 visitors to attend our meeting. Two of them for our meeting only, are acquainted with our long time member Mary Higdon and wanted to

visit our chapter. The other three came together as well, and two of the three are artists that use different mediums. Maureen likes watercolor. Madeleine a multimedia artist who has been published in our local magazines for her work. She brought and shared some of her art work during our show and tell. And Marsha joined in to paint with us and shared that she enjoyed the class. We hope to see Marsha painting with us in the future as well. It was nice to meet other artists from different artistic pathways.

We have replaced the camera projector that our past president Cather Ferrer so graciously lent to us for our teachers, and we thank you Cathy for sharing with the chapter for the last 2 ½ years. This has been a valuable asset to teachers and members.

Your Chapter Board Members are in the midst of finalizing the Rewards Point System criteria for the Chapter members. We will have updated news to share with you by our August meeting, as well as an e-blast will come out about the finalization to all as this is very important information for members. ~ Debi Crook

MEMBERSHIP REPORT: 30 paid members

TREASURER'S REPORT

Decorative Artists of Orlando

Treasurer’s Report for July 13, 2019

Adjusted SunTrust Account Beginning Balance, 6/1/2019 ……..……………$11,622.21 Note: All 5/31/19 outstanding checks and debited amounts cleared in June. Income

Membership (Marilyn Munet) ……………………. $ 20.00 Workshop - (Lyn Williams)………………….. …… 165.00 Ways & Means – (50/50) ………………………… 8.50 Ways & Means – (Door Prize) …………………… 22.00 Total June Income……………………………..... $215.50……...................... $215.50 Funds Available in June .……………………………………………………… $11,837.71 Expenses

Workshop – (Lyn Williams) ……………………….. $160.00 Donation – (Annual American Legion Post 243 Donation) ……………………………… 500.00 Total June Expenses..……………………………..($660.00) .……………. ($660.00) SunTrust Account Ending Balance on 6/30/2019……………………….. $11,177.71

Submitted by: Gregory Case, Treasurer Date: 7/13/2019

Newsletter Editor: Gregory Case 789 Mahogany Dr.

Casselberry, FL 32707 gwcase@msn.com

NEWSLETTER ADS

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Quarter Page size $10.00

Half Page size $10.00

Full Page size $20.00

Advertisement charges are per issue Make check payable to DAO and mail to Gregory Case, Newsletter Editor, 789 Mahogany Dr., Casselberry, FL 32707 You may email ads to gwcase@msn.com

2019 WORKSHOP CALENDAR

August 3 – Dianne Case

September 7 – Patte Kayne

October 5 – Alise Duerr

November 2 – Cheri Bergquist

December 14 – Christmas Party

WORKSHOP TEACHERS: If you are teaching in 2019 please send a project photo and supply list with additional supply cost to Dianne Case, dmlvette@msn.com.

TAKING CHAPTER WORKSHOP? Please sign up on the Chapter website by MONDAY PRIOR TO THE WORKSHOP SESSION. This allows teachers to be prepared without last minute surprises!

2019 DOOR PRIZE CALENDAR

August 3 – Dianne Case

September 7 – (No Volunteer)

October 5 – Penny Brown

November 2 – Julie Kelly

December 14 – Christmas Party

JULY MEETING MINUTES

~ Meeting brought to order at 9:06 by President Debbie Crook. ~ Minutes of June meeting approved by members present. ~ Dianne Case: Seminars and workshops: ~ Sherry Siercks teaching workshop today. ~ Dianne Case teaching August workshop. Please have your surface base coated with acrylic paint, pattern put on and base coated with acrylic paints. Pattern and prep instructions are on the web site. Be ready to apply oil glazes, or you won't finish. ~ Dianne announced a surprise free workshop for members only, on September 28. Bring your lunch everything else will be provided. Yes, that’s right bring yourself and your lunch. ~ Penny Brown explained Spring Fling to our guests. (Our major fund raiser for DAO). Spring Fling will be April 18, 2020. ~ Patti Kayne: Membership: We have 30 paid members and 5 guests today. ~ Greg Case, Treasurer: Beginning June balance $11,622.21 Income. 215.50 Expenses. 660.00 Ending balance 6/30/19. $11,177.71 Motion to approve to accept treasurer's report made by Dianne Case, seconded by Debbie Crook approved by membership present.

~ Memory and Treasure boxes: Elaine Steinnebronne explained what these are to new members and guests. ~ Old Business: Sherry Siercks will be the first teacher to use the Chapter’s new teaching camera. She said she was pleased with the clarity of the picture and how easy it was to use. ~ Newsletter deadline: July 20th. ~ Door prizes won by Deanna Spence and Estelle Simandl. ~ 50/50 won by Barbara Layton $10.50 ~ Show and Tell: Judy Dearolf, Penny Brown, Dianne Case, Patti Kayne, Madeline McKenzie, Estelle Simandl, Sherry Siercks, Barbara Layton and Elaine Steinnebronne. ~ Next meeting and workshop: August 3, 2019 ~ Adjourned: at 9:57

Respectfully submitted, Judy Dearolf, Chapter Secretary

ALSO IN SEPTEMBER… MYSTERY PAINTING SEMINAR

Chapter members! Please don’t miss this very spe-cial event! You will be sorry if you do. Mark your calendars for September 28th, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., at the American Legion. This event is FREE and for members only. No experience required! Sign up now for an absolutely delightful seminar! Contact Dianne Case: (407) 571-9445 or dmlvette@msn.com Just bring yourself, a bag lunch, sit down, and paint.

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Reward Points Voucher

1 Time Per Year: 50 Elected/Appointed Officer 25 Committee Chairperson 20 Spring Fling Captains 10 Actively Serve on a Committee 10 Baskets for fund raisers (Spring Fling) Throughout the Year: 10 Paint at Monthly Chapter Workshop 10 Bring a Guest or Sponsor New Member 10 Become a New Member 10 Paint at Chapter Seminar 5 Submission to Chapter Newsletter 5 Service (Paint Memory/Treasure Box) Hospitality: 5 Set-up 5 Clean-up 5 Food or Drinks 5 Supply Door Prize 5 Sell Door Prize Tickets 5 Sell Raffle Tickets 2 Participate in Show & Tell NAME_____________________________ DATE______________________________ ACTIVITY(S)________________________ ___________________________________ DATE OF ACTIVITY___________________ POINTS DUE________________________ ___________________________________ Signature of Committee Chairperson

SAVE THE DATE! SIGN UP TODAY! DON’T MISS OUT! Mystery Seminar

September 28th FREE for Chapter members

Call/E-mail Dianne Case (407)571-9445 * dmlvette@msn.com

SEPTEMBER WORKSHOP NOTES

If you plan on taking the September 7th workshop, taught by Patte Kayne, here are the 3 ways to get the pattern and instructions:

1. This design was in the August 2018 issue of Painting World Maga-zine (actually the cover). If you want to use the magazine, that is fine.

2. If you don't have the magazine or just want this as a packet, contact Patte at tolepantr@aol.com. She will only print a copy for you if you let her know by September 2nd. The cost for this is $12 - $9

goes back to Leslie and $3 to Patte for ink & paper (there are 8 color pages in this packet. She has Leslie's permission to do this for those that have a hard time downloading and printing e-packets.

3. Go to www.decorativepaintingstore.com, search e-patterns by art-ist for "Leslie Smith", and purchase the Trick or Treat packet, down-load it, print your copy and bring with you to the workshop. The cost to do it this way is $9. ~Patte Kayne

SPRING FLING 2020 PLANNING UNDERWAY

WHEN: April 18, 2020 WHERE: Lutheran Haven WHY: To raise funds for the Decorative Artists of Orlando to enable the Chapter to bring excellent, talented “Big Brush” painting teachers to Central Florida! (Besides, it is a great way to share our creations with friends, family, and neighbors?) HOW TO TAKE PART: 1. Volunteer to be a Table Captain, or partner with a friend to be Co-Captains. 2. Join the Spring Fling Planning Committee. 3. “Paint a Panel.” The Spring Fling 2020 Special Raffle Project is “Lighthouse of Florida.” Six panels of a small trunk will be painted with a different Florida lighthouse, each by a different Chapter mem-ber. Sign up now for an opportunity to paint your favorite! Contact Penny Brown (321) 246-5504 or Dianne Case (407) 571-9445 to re-serve a panel, and get details. ~ Penny Brown & Dianne Case

Painter's Partner

Wood & Art Creations --------

Need a Surface for September Workshop?

Patte Kayne’s September Project size is 9”x18”. ~ 1/4” MDF Panel is $3.25 ~ 1/2” MDF Panel is $4.25 Hangers or stand-up supports, additional. To order, call/text Greg by Wed August 28, 2019.

Greg W Case 789 Mahogany Dr.

Casselberry, FL 32707 Cell: 407-280-4268 * gwcase@msn.com

SIGN UP TO BE A SPRING FLING 2020 TABLE CAPTAIN

NEW TEACHING CAMERA DEBUTS

Sherry Siercks debuted use of the new teaching camera during her “Oscar Ostrich” Workshop. Debi Crook kind-ly shopped a variety of choices. Greg Case ordered the device and set it up for use at the July 13th work-shop. It is an IPEVO VZ-X Camera. Although it is wire-less, the American Legion TV is not a Smart TV. Con-

necting the camera to the TV via an HDMI cable, however, is simple, “goof-proof,” and only takes a couple minutes. In addition, we have created a very brief, illustrated set up booklet, which will be useful for any Chapter member needing to connect the TV and camera. Good pick, Debi! ~ Editor

WORKSHOP GUIDELINES

Editor’s Note – The Chapter Board sat down and worked out two sets of Workshop Guidelines in an effort to enhance the Workshop experience for both teachers and students. It is hoped all will be in-spired and encouraged as we strive to improve the painting class time... and promote the enjoyment of painting!

Workshop Teacher Guidelines One of the key aims of our monthly workshops is to develop the skills of each participant, in order to promote greater enjoyment of painting. Toward that end, teachers are urged to exercise the following guidelines.

1. Explain the use of your medium, and how is best applied to the surface for your project. 2. Describe which brushes work best for the application of medium. 3. Teaching of any special technique (e.g. line work, floating, dry brushing, etc.) should be demonstrated, to show how the technique is best used for your project. Keep a practice board at your side to show, on-screen, how the skill is done. 4. Since we have new painters and we are trying to encourage both chapter membership and interest in painting, be especially mindful of the newest painters and their needs. 5. Circulate throughout the class, check on the progress of each person, and provide individual assistance to the extent possible. 6. Ask if anyone needs assistance, periodically, during your class. 7. Be mindful of your students’ painting pace; ask if everyone is ready to move on. Give an extra few moments if necessary.

DON’T FORGET. SUBMIT TO YOUR NEWSLETTER, EARN REWARD POINTS. Must submit your article or photo by newsletter deadline!

SAVE THE

DATEREWARD

SAVE THE DATE! Carol Spohn

is coming Feb 14-16, 2020 Details coming

REWARD POINTS PROGRAM REFINED

The Reward Points Program will run through October. At the November 2nd Chapter meeting, Penny Brown will have each member’s cumulative points tallied, along with the value of the person’s SDP Renewal Scholarship. Each member is responsible for the balance due, which is payable to the Chapter Treasurer by November 15th. The Chapter will then handle SDP renewals by the membership renewal deadline.

8. Ask the class if they need a break. 9. Ask what time would be good for a lunch break.

“Remember! We each have a special expertise; we are mentors. Since we can’t take it with us when we leave this earth, let’s pass it along to those who are interested in learning!”

~ Debi Crook

Student Guidelines

1. Be prepared! Bring your supplies. Make sure you have any special supplies requested by the teacher, and bring a PREPARED SURFACE if not provided. Trying to basecoat a surface right before the class is to begin does not give the paint time to cure properly and may make your painting experience more difficult. 2. Don’t expect your neighbor to be your instructor. Ask the

teacher for help. This reduces the chatter so everyone can hear the teacher. You might be missing out on important instructions.

3. Use every class as a learning experience regardless of the level of difficulty. Every new technique learned needs practice. 4. Let the teacher know if you are unfamiliar with a technique or medium featured. This will let the teacher know you may need a little extra help during class. 5. Bring an extra surface or practice board you can practice on before painting on your project if you know ahead of time that you are challenging your skill level.

6. Don’t be too hard on yourself if you are learning new techniques during the class. It is difficult to master a new technique the first time. And – PRACTICE, PRACTICE, PRACTICE!

“Do it again. Play it again. Sing it again. Read it again. Write it again. Sketch it again. Rehearse it again. Run it again. Try it again. Because again is practice, and practice is improvement, and improvement only leads to perfection.” ~ Richelle E. Goodrich, Smile Anyway

JULY CHAPTER MEETING & WORKSHOP IN PIX

Chapter met a week later than usual due to the July 4th holiday. Our meeting went smoothly, we enjoyed contributions by our guests, and benefited from helpful discussion. Sherry Siercks brought us a fun project in the form of Oscar Ostrich. Thanks, all. Thanks Sherry! Below are a few photos from our Saturday together. ~ Editor

CAROL SPOHN WORK

Below is a series of five samples of Carol’s art. These are examples in three different media, from her website. No pieces have been chosen as yet for the February 2020 3-day seminar.

Carol Spohn – “By the Fence”, Watercolor

Carol Spohn – “Cardinal”, Multimedia

Door Prize, courtesy of Joan Kovacik. An additional Door Prize was provided by Sherry Siercks. Thanks so much for your generosity, ladies! Show & Tell – Penny Brown Show & Tell - Dianne Case Show & Tell – Madeleine Mackenzie, Guest Show & Tell – Estelle Simandl

Carol Spohn – “Shoes Were Her Su-per Power”, Multimedia

Carol Spohn – “My Cat Counts”, Wa-tercolor

Show & Tell – Elaine Steinnebronne.

Workshop – Sherry Siercks demonstrating technique.

Workshop – Lovely work, Deanna Spence! Workshop – Marilyn Munet, receiving helpful pointers from teacher, Sherry Siercks. Workshop – Gifts, compliments of Sherry Siercks. Gift bag numbers were drawn off and on throughout workshop. Lots of fun, Sherry!

Carol Spohn – “Ditch Flowers Batik 2”, Batik

MEMBERSHIP Trial Membership - $40 yearly Student Membership - $20 yearly Individual Membership - $60 yearly Household Membership - $40 yearly Business Membership - $90 yearly

Address: Society of Decorative Painters 1220 East First Street Wichita, Kansas, 67214

Phone: (316) 269-9300

“Breath of Spring” Line Drawing is Shown on the Next Page. Happy

Painting!”

Membership Application for 2019

Decorative Artists of Orlando An affiliated Chapter of the Society of Decorative Painters

Name:__________________________________________ Current Membership # to SDP__________

Address:______________________________________________________________________

City/State/Zip Code:_____________________________________________________________

Phone: :________________________ E-mail Address:____________________________________

Birthdate: Month____ Day____

Dues for 2019 are $20 before January 1.

Membership runs from January 1 through December 31. You must be a current member of SDP to become a

member of DAO. Mail or submit to Patte Kayne, 492 Rochester St., Oviedo FL 32765 or tolepantr@aol.com

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Acrylics

Water Basin

Hand Sanitizer

Paper Towels

Palette – Pad of Acrylic Palette Paper, Styro Meat Trays, Styro Plates

Painter’s Tape

Tracing Paper

Transfer Paper – Gray, White

Stylus

Pencil, Pen, Paper for taking notes

Brushes – as Suggested by Teacher

Colors – as Suggested by Teacher (if required)

Oils

Paper Palette for Oils or Styro Trays/Plates

Brush Cleaner for Oils (Odorless Turp, Murphy’s Oil Soap, etc)

Paper Towels

Painters Tape

Tracing Paper

Transfer Paper – Gray, White

Stylus

Pencil, Pen, Paper for taking notes

Brushes – as Suggested by Teacher

Colors – as Suggested by Teacher (if required)