Irving Art Association

At the IAA members meeting on Tuesday, Oct. 27 Nell Byrd will be giving a watercolor demo. She was also scheduled to give a followup workshop, but it has been cancelled.

NEL DORN BYRD, AWS

Nel studied art at Midland Institute of Fine Arts, Richland College, and the University of Texas at Dallas. She has studied with many watercolor instructors, traveling and painting in twelve different countries. Nel co-operated a successful art gallery and frame shop for twenty one years.

Her paintings have been accepted in over two hundred juried regional and national exhibitions and she has received numerous awards and honors. Nel is a signature member of several watercolor societies and her work has been included in many publications and books. Her paintings are in corporate and private collections throughout the United States. For more information see her website: NelDornByrd.com.

Nel paints in a loose, impressionistic style and her works often depict strong light and dark patterns with the play of light giving excitement and interest to any subject.

Beginning January 11, 2010, award-winning oil painter Judy Gelfert will teach her impressionist techniques at the Jaycee Park Center for the Arts in Irving, Texas. Class times are Monday nights from 6:30 to 9:00 PM. Beginners to advanced painters welcome. Please see website (www.judygelfert.com) for more information. $100/month.

Direct link to newsletter: October 2009

October issue’s contents

• Wildlife Show on exhibit
• Monthly Meeting Presentations calendar
• September Artists of the Month
• President’s Message

  • Shows: Pet Art & Wildlife
  • Irving Main Street Event
  • Nel Byrd demo & workshop
  • Oil workshops: Elizabeth Pruitt & ACA
    
  • Creative Studio Nights workshops
  • Remodeling
  • Volunteers needed
    
  • Call for images for 2010 IAA Calendar & CafePress products
    
  • Dues - now can pay online
  • CAAP Program
  • Gallery space available
    
  • Upcoming competitions
  • Gallery closing dates
• IAA Online Store
• Member News
• Workshop, demonstration and gallery schedules
• 8TH ANNUAL WILDLIFE JURIED COMPETITION WINNERS (photoessay)
• KIDS WILDLIFE SAFARI October 3, 2009 (art show winners photoessay)
• SEND YOUR A RTWOR K NOW FOR THE 2010 IAA CALENDAR!
• Shining Stars Event
• IAA’s Free Basic Art Lessons
• Tuesday, Thursday & Friday Painters Groups

Important dates:

Oct. 27  - Next meeting Tuesday, October 27 at 7 pm. Oct. 27 Demo: Nel Byrd Painting the Light - Watercolor

Nov. 1 - Deadline to donate images for the 2010 IAA Calendar

Winners of the Wildlife Art Show were announced at the Awards Reception by Show Chair Brenda Mattioli on October 4th.

8th Annual Wildlife Juried Art Competition, Sept. 27 - Oct. 29, 2009

Best of Show Leslie Evans "Breaking the Monotony"

Winners line up

More reception photos at the IAA Photo Album on PhotoBucket.

Winning Artwork

[Show as slideshow]

Artist of the Month is a free competition open to all IAA members. Bring your paintings to the meetings September through April. Winners will be displayed at the Center for a month and receive ribbons and prizes. For past winners see the Artist of the Month Winners Gallery.

1st Place - Elva Robinson “Tropical Fantasy” collage

2nd Place - Wayne Hindman “Yester Year” oil

The Association of Oriental Artists (TAO Arts) presents:

Fall 2009 Chinese Paint Brush Oriental Watercolor Workshops

Sponsored by lweeta Mclntosh
Inspired by the Library of Betty Mills.
Instructor: Brandy Thomas

Thursday, September 24, 2009
Subject: Banana Leaves and Baby Chicks.
Thursday, October 1, 2009
Subject: Rooster and Chicken.
Thursday, October 22, 2009
Subject: Tiger One.
Thursday, October 29, 2009
Subject: Tigers Two.
Thursday, November 5, 2009
Subject: Sun Flowers.
Thursday, November 12, 2009
Subject: Figure, The Demon Queller.
Thursday, December 3, 2009
Subject: Panda.
Thursday, December 10, 2009
Subject: Poinsettia.

Time: 10:00 - 12:00 demo and step by step instruction. 1:00 - 3:00 demo and practice.
Cost: $30.00 each day paid at the class.
Location: Jaycee Center for the Arts, 2000 W. Airport Freeway (hwy. 183), Irving, TX (on East bound access road of Hwy. 183, East of Story Road)
To register: E-mail Brandy at breddthomas@swbell.net or call 972-931-1900.

On September 13, 2009 at the Reception & Awards Ceremony, the winning artists of the Unconditional Love - 1st Annual Juried Pet Art Show were announced.

Pet Show winners

Best of Show - Anna Bain “Can We Come In?” oil
Gamblin Award - Leo Malbeouf “Tim’s Cat, Fluffy #1″
Presidents Award - Keirston Jacobs “Coconut”
Canson Award - Gay Anderson “The Sugarplum King” watercolor
Asel Art Award of Excellence - Judy Mackey “Bull”

Drawing
First Place Rose Baggs “Timlet”
Second Place Phyllis Bronder “Earlylight Dream Catcher”
Third Place Nancy Bozeman “Outta My Way!”
Honorable Mention Mary Ann Byerly “Born to Love Water”

Mixed Media
First Place Carroll Swenson-Roberts “Evie”
Second Place Daniele Jones “Give Me Some Sugar”
Third Place Ann Hardy “Yep, It’s Polly”
Honorable Mention Nathalie Storey “Buddah Goh”

Photography
First Place Jessica Safely “Sugar”
Second Place Mary Thurston “Little Johnny”
Third Place Mary Carrol “A Moment’s Peace”
Honorable Mention David Tate “One Treat, Please”

Works on Paper
First Place Gayle Bunch “Tribute to Bryndle”
Second Place Jimmie Trotter “Wild Thing”
Third Place Shelly Burden “Lady”
Honorable Mention Darla Bostick “Isis”

Works on Canvas
First Place Angela Elledge “Mocha Rocks”
Second Place Rosalinda Trevino-Stone “Delightful Reclining”
Third Place Tempy Berg-Gilbert “Kitchen Help”
Honorable Mention Lori Cusick “Nelix”

Catalog of the Show: pet-art-show-brochure
For photos of the reception, see the IAA Photo Album on Photobucket.

2009 Pet Art Exhibit

25 Photos

Direct link to newsletter: September 2009

September issue’s contents:

• Upcoming shows: Pet Art and Wildlife
• Nel Dorn Byrd Workshop
• President’s Message

  • Shows: Pet Art & Wildlife
  • Irving Main Street Event
  • McConnell demo
  • Workshops: Creative Studio Nights; watercolor free basic class
  • New spotlighting at Jaycee Center & remodeling
  • IAA board openings
  • Call for images for 2010 IAA Calendar
  • Dues - now can pay online
  • CAAP Program
  • Upcoming competitions
  • Instructor opportunity
  • Library
  • Gallery closing dates

• IAA Online Store
• Member News
• Janice Hamilton workshops & demo
• Becky Parks Workshop
• Wildlife Show Reception Oct. 4
• Kids Wildlife Safari Oct. 3
• Pet Art Show Awards & Reception (photoessay)
• IAA’s Free Basic Art Lessons
• Workshop, demonstration and gallery schedules

Important dates:

Sept. 22  - Next meeting Tuesday, September 22 at 7 pm. Demo: Barbara McConnell on Painting Without a Brush — Using Mixed Media mainly Acrylic

Sept. 26 - Drop off Wildlife entries at the Jaycee Center 9 am - 2 pm

Sept. 26 - Irving Main Street Event, 1 - 7 pm, downtown Irving

Oct. 1, Oct. 8 & Oct. 22 Free Basic Watercolor Classes; instructor Mary Treadwell

Oct. 3 - Kids Wildlife Safari, Jaycee Center, 1 - 4 pm

Oct. 4 - Wildlife Show Reception & Awards, 2 - 4 pm

Oct. 6, 7, 8 Building Textured Surfaces (acrylic & mixed media); instructor Barbara McConnell Brochure (Barbara McConnell)

Oct. 16 - 18 Elizabeth Pruitt Oil Workshop Brochure (Elizabeth Pruitt) Contact Irma at 817-874-3032 or Irma700@tx.rr.com

Oct. 27 Nel Byrd Painting the Light - Watercolor

Irving Art Association is proud to present the Unconditional Love - 1st Annual Juried Pet Art Show 2009 at the Jaycee Park Center for the Arts from August 30 through September 24, 2009. More than 80 pieces of artwork are on display in both galleries. You are invited to the Reception & Awards Ceremony on Sunday, September 13, 2009  from 2:00 – 4:00 pm. Members, please bring finger food for reception.

A preview of what you will see:

Anna Bain "Can We Come In?" oil on canvas

Gay Anderson "The Sugarplum King" watermedia on paper

A pet is considered to be a domestic animal that you care for daily and shows you unconditional love. Not animals in a field or wildlife. Examples of pets are dogs, cats, rabbits, hamsters, gerbils, parrots, parakeets, fish in your home aquarium, ferrets, etc. For more about entry requirements, see the Prospectus.

The Annual Irving Main Street Event will be held on Saturday. September 26. 2009 • I to 7 p.m. near Heritage Park at Second & Main Streets in downtown Irving.

Artists receive exposure, opportunity to exhibit your skills, and artwork. (For electricity, must bring long extension cords, and bring drinks to stay hydrated.) IAA receives 10% of all sales.