June
28 Meeting
We meet Sunday, June 28 at
1:00 at Cherokee Castle and Ranch, 6113 Daniels Park Rd, Sedalia, CO 80135.
Bring a draft of your artist
statement with brief pertinent bio, and if you are a RARE II exhibitor, a
statement about the plant(s) you researched and portrayed. It is fervently to
be hoped that we can benefit from some guidance in the experiences of others in
preparing these statements. Bring your suggestions to help plan an on-line
workshop about this: What do you need?
A book-signing opportunity
with Dorothy DePaulo and Heidi Syder (“Wild
in the City”) seems to be in the offing. Maybe a brief tour of the Castle…
“Wicked” Reminder
Sharon Eaton, tender of the “Wicked” entries, gently
reminds entrants that entry forms and fees are due August 1, 2015. She sent pertinent
forms by e-mail, along with a request that you describe the wickedness your
plant manifests, so it can be noted on your artwork’s ID plaque.
If you would like to hand-deliver your completed forms and
fee, bring them to our meeting this Sunday at the Cherokee Ranch and Castle in
Sedalia, or to our July 28th meeting at Hudson Gardens. If you have questions,
don't hesitate to contact her: e-mail racereaton@aol.com,
or call 571-225-1617.
Note that the Wicked exhibit will move to the Cherokee
Castle and Ranch after closing at the Aurora venue. You lucky people! On
weekends open to the public.
Open
Press workshop – etching alternative using Solarplate TM
Yes! Another printmaking workshop at Open Press with
instructor Mark Lunning. This workshop will be about using SolarplateTM, a
simple approach and safer alternative to traditional etching and relief
printing. All material will be provided; everyone will have 3 finished plates
and many prints to take away.
The workshop meets 4 consecutive Wednesdays,
beginning on July 15th from 1-5pm; second class is July 22nd 1-5pm, third class
is July 29th 1-5pm, and the last class is August 5th 1-5pm. Cost is $250.00, a
great price with all materials provided. The maximum number of participants is
8, so please act quickly to secure a spot.
If interested, contact Vanessa Martin at martin.vanessa655@gmail.com to
sign up.
Head
for the Hills
The wildflower season has begun at last – which may comfort us to know as we gaze upon the recidivist wreckage accompanying the very unsettled weather. We found these at Alderfer-Three Sisters JOSP
and these on the Bear Creek – Clear Creek divide
this past week or so, so weep not for your tame
ornamentals, and get up there for some plein
aire or some reference photoacquisition. It looks like a Banner year.
Member
Blog Posts
Members, are you aware that among the many benefits of
being an RMSBA member is access to the Blog? We crave to know what members are
doing outside of RMSBA activities, so herein lies your opportunity to let your
fellow artists know of your upcoming event. Submit a post for the RMSBA blog to
announce personal botanically-related events!
Send all submissions by e-mail to
the Blog editor at rmsbartists@blogspot.com.
Please include at least one pictorial image (max 300 dpi .jpg or .png, 6"
on longest side). Allow 7 days delay for posting. Your Blog editor retains the right to reject
inappropriate material, and will edit submissions for clarity and brevity.
Respect for member privacy requires that all of us not use
the member roster (or the received “cc:” list) for any e-mail announcements
other than RMSBA/ASBA-related information.
Open
Studio June 9
Atendees agreed to recommend to RMSBA that we follow the
example at CSU and adopt as our standard reference the May 2015 publication Flora of Colorado by Jennifer Ackerfield
to replace the now-dated Weber classical reference. A digital version (free
download) is forthcoming.
RMSBA
Board Meeting June 8
We met, we argued, we plotted your fate… We agreed to
commit the association to a couple of future projects, for which details will
be forthcoming. Your Board members are always open to your suggestions and
comments.
