Art critiques

One of the possible uses of this SCA blog site is soliciting feedback/critiques on your artwork in progress. Rather than waiting for a monthly meeting or for a friend to drop by, consider posting a digital image of one of your works and requesting constructive critiques from SCA members. Maybe you are not so sure if your piece is finished/balanced/dynamic/harmonious or whatever. So you write a paragraph that describes your intent, and what kind of comments and feedback that you would like. This is a semi-public space, but think of the value to your personal growth to get a broad set of collective comments.

To illustrate this practice, here is one of my paintings in work, and I invite your comments via blog comments or by E-Mail if you would like to indulge in larger remarks. Titled "Night Court #1", it is a night landscape that pushes towards a geometric abstraction. The lights are contributed by sodium (yellow) and halogen (cool white) lights on a wall of a handball court. Comments are requested concerning any aspect of the painting. I am an expressive brush painter, and this painting has started a series of paintings that are now shown on my website.

Thanks for your comments. Thom Wright at thomnlinda@earthlink.net

SCA Calafia Art Show News

Planning and scheduling for the SCA Calafia Art Show in February:

Show Title: "WHAT'S LOVE GOT TO DO WITH IT?"

1. February 10, Sunday, receive art at the gallery from 12:00 noon to 1:30PM. Owner Ann Andreas says she will hang the art that day. Bring ready to hang work. Also bring entry fee of $10 and artwork summary information printed on paper or card:

-Title, Artist Name, Medium, Size, Year, Price
2. February 13, Wednesday, our exhibit opening party will be from 6:00 to 9:00PM. Lynn Morgan will direct of hospitality, with participating members bringing finger foods.
3. Gallery hours: Mon-Fri, 11am to 3pm (same as for the Green Parrot Cafe).
4. The exhibit will close on Friday, March 14, and art pick up on Saturday,March 15, from 11:00 am to 12:00 noon.
5. If any piece is sold, the artist will receive 60% with the balance to Calafia, so price your work accordingly.
6. All members, with family and friends are welcome to the opening.
7. Show post card announcements will be distributed at the SCA January 15 meeting.

Currently, there are 17 SCA members who have agreed to enter this show. If anyone else is interested, then notify Eileen Anderson via E-Mail.

LA International Photography Show

Those interested in photography can't miss this art show next week.
Call your friends and car pool to:

photo l.a. 2008
17th ANNUAL INTERNATIONAL LOS ANGELES
PHOTOGRAPHIC ART EXPOSITION
Friday, January 11 and Saturday, January 12, noon to 8:00 p.m.
Sunday, January 13, noon to 6:00 p.m.

BARKER HANGER, SANTA MONICA AIRPORT
3021 Airport Ave.,
Santa Monica, CA 90405

CONTACT: Tim FlemingTel: 323.937.4659, fax: 323.937.5523
E-mail, info@artfairsinc.com
Web site, http://www.artfairsinc.com

Art Show Opportunity

For any California artists who want to show at the Huntington Beach Art Center, here is your chance at the "Centered on the Center" Show. The first 200 artists to submit this Friday and Saturday, Jan 4th and 5th can exhibit work up to 72" and weight up to 50 lbs. Participation fee is $15 for one and $25 for two works. With a popular show opening where Linda Wright sold at last year's event. Check it out at www.surfcity-hb.com

UPCOMING CALAFIA SHOW IN FEB

Hear yea, all artists of the heart and soul. Our tentative SCA Calafia show plans are:

Art submittal: Sunday, Feb 10

Opening night: Tuesday or Wednesday, Feb 12 or 13, 6-9pm

Entry fee for SCA members: $10

Works: Any kind of wall art, ready to hang (a regretable limitation)

Theme: Nominally of the heart, extended to include every kind and aspect of love

Show closure: TBD

E-Mail Eileen Anderson ASAP that you plan to sumit a work.