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JULY 2008 |
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JULY'S DIGITAL SPOTLIGHT
shows on Erika Nelson Erika has been an active member of the Village Art Club, volunteering the last two years as the Nominating Committee chairman. When she's not lending her talents as a volunteer, Erika is using her talents to create a wonderful body of artwork. She is multi talented, equally skilled in the use of oil paints, watercolor, and pastel, plus charcoal and pencil. sculpture and various other mediums. She has successfully exhibited her works in numerous galleries and studios throughout the westand is looking forward to doing the same here in beautiful Ozark country. Bella Vista is pleased to welcome this very talented artist to our community and I am pleased to welcome a wonderful new friend! Erika is a wonderful portrait artist, painting individuals, groups and even pets! You won't find a finer gift for a loved one then an original portrait by Erika, so keep her in mind when looking for that perfect gift for someone special in your life or a gift just for yourself! She also often has other paintings available for sale, and is a resident artist at Wishing Spring Gallery. She also has a website you can visit at www.artbyerika.com.
My Biography
My interest in painting started in 1996, when I took a watercolor class at Art Center of the Ozarks. By the second painting, I knew art was going to be my destiny. I consider my style to be "realistic with a flair" using primarily watercolors and pastels as my medium. In addition, I also paint dramatic flowers on canvas using acrylic and oil in a larger-than-life scale (up to 48" X 76"). My subjects include all things in nature such as flowers, animals, landscapes and people.
Painting has brought an acute awareness of the joy and wonderful beauty that is all around us everyday, no matter the weather or the season. You don't need a large landscape to appreciate the beauty in the world; you can find it in an area as small as a single flower. If after viewing my art, I get one person to take a moment to look at their surroundings a little closer than they would have otherwise, then I feel that I have been successful in achieving my artistic goals.
In June of 1998, I had a solo art show at Sager Creek Art Center in Siloam Springs, AR. The title of the show was "The Development of a New Artist." In 1999, I had a solo exhibit and in 2002, I exhibited with another artist in a two-person show. In September 2004, I participated with two other artists in a show. Every year I have an art exhibit with my students. We had 32 students in the 2008 show. The Searcy Art Council Gallery sponsored a solo exhibit of 45 of my paintings in July and August of 2005. I have been one of eight artists from across the state to be invited to show my artwork in the Arkansas State Flower and Garden show in Little Rock the last 3 years. In 2006, eight students and I toured and painted in France. We had an exhibit of our paintings while there. A group of 12 are going to Italy in September 2008. An art exhibit that I called "Flower Power, etc." was held at the Art Center of the Ozarks in Springdale from June 6, to July 6, 2008
My originals and prints are included in private collections in many states, as well as 7 foreign countries (Australia, Canada, England, Israel, Italy, Scotland and Switzerland.) My art has been published by two gift companies and distributed nationwide as part of their product line. In addition, a book company has published four inspirational books using my paintings as the cover & text art. I have won over 50 awards in local, regional & national competitive art exhibitions.
I have painted over 600 paintings since 1996. I teach painting classes in Gravette and Bella Vista, AR. Art has truly become a family affair. Bill, my husband, does custom framing (Edgmon Framing). It sure is nice to have that available to me. In addition, he cooks! My son, John, his wife, Karen and our granddaughter, Haley (who at 4 years calls herself an artist) and our grandson, Jacob lives in Bella Vista, AR.
I am a signature member of Artists of Northwest Arkansas and the Ozark Pastel Society. My paintings can be viewed and purchased on www.susanedgmon.com. I have (Signed and numbered) Giclee' prints available on several of my paintings. You can contact me to see these plus additional paintings at my home & studio in Gravette.
SUSAN'S CLASSES:
Bella Vista Classes
Riordan Hall $10.00 half day / $14.00 full day
If there is enough interest, I would like to start a pottery class, maybe on Friday. If interested, email me at susan@susanedgmon.com
AN INVITATION
FROM SUSAN ART STUDIO OPEN HOUSE Featuring a paint around (various
artists work on the same work for set time then pass it off to another
artist) at 3:00, with dinner at 5:00. We will
supply the meat, some drinks and
HAVE A DIGITAL CAMERA?
USE YOUR CAMERA TO PROMOTE YOUR TALENTS! If you are a club member you and your art could be featured in an upcoming issue of Artyfacts and archived on the website! It's easy, and it's free! Simply email an image of yourself and some of your works, along with a biography to dustie@dustie.com. Potters, Crafters, Jewelry Makers, Painters...everyone who is artistic and want to sell their creations have to "blow their own horns"! Taking advantage of this website and being in the Digital Spotlight is a great way to do just that! DON'T HAVE A DIGITAL CAMERA? Then do the same, only with regular snap shots and regular mail mailed to me at 26 Tibberton Cr Dr, Bella Vista, Ar 72714. This will take longer, but the "old fashioned" ways work just fine, even in these days of high tech. We all know that artists have to promote themselves, and the Artyfacts is dedicated to promoting village art club members, toot your own horn this way and we'll redirect it to the rest of the membership!
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DON'T FORGET GALLERY
WEST The May - July exhibit is into it's 2nd month. You don't want to miss seeing the fine works hung by club members here so while out and about be sure to visit the gallery at the Highlands Crossing, located at the Southeast corner of the intersection of Highway 340 (Lanshire Blvd) and Forest Hills Blvd near the Highland's Entry. Hours at Gallery West are 8-5 on weekdays and Saturday morning.
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INTERESTED IN PAINTING?
Every Tuesday is free painting day at the Studio behind the Gallery (except for meeting Tuesdays). Bring your gear and a lunch and join us! It's always fun and often productive! Member Master Artist's Jack Hetterich, Fred Betz, and often Rudy Aguirre are on hand to share their expertise with any who ask! There is also a Paint on Your Own group that gathers at 8:30 on Friday mornings at Riordan Hall. If you would like more information about this painting opportunities feel free to contact member Juanita Reed. There are also 2 different paint classes on Wednesday mornings at 8:30 at Riordan Hall for those wishing to take lessons from an instructor. All are welcome, beginners and experienced artists alike!
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Village Art Club We
still have some great ways for you to show your support for the Art Club
in 2008! The following volunteer positions are still open! 1. Publicity Director - Help get the word out about what's happening with the Village Art Club, the Studio, The Art Gallery. You'll be provided with contact information for all the major outlets and this will give you a great excuse to get yourself well known among those who report the news! Could be fun and you'll get to be on the executive committee and come to the art club board meetings. It's great to be in the "inner circle"...you get to vote on important issues and make a difference! 2. Workshop Director (help schedule artists and craftsman to hold workshops at the Studio available to members and the public alike). This position is also puts you on the executive committee allowing you to come to the art club board meetings. It's great to be in the "inner circle"...you also get to vote for the good stuff and make a difference! 3. Hospitality - This is one of the easiest volunteer positions the art club has, and a very rewarding one! All you do come early on club days and make the coffee and set up the cookies that other's agree to make! Everyone will love you since the one who provides food and drink is always appreciated! This is also a great position to share with a friend (friends). You can alternate meetings or work together on each meeting! 4. Arts and Crafts Festival - DeLane Cox has many great volunteer opportunities for the Bella Vista Arts and Crafts festival. The festival may not be until October, but opportunities to help this year's be a wonderful show are available now, so get with DeLane if you're interested in being a part of this wonderful club fund raiser! 5. Wishing Spring Gallery - There are always volunteer opportunities at the Wishing Spring Gallery. Contact Diedra Thornhill at thornhid@aol.com |
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ART AROUND TOWN
Want to keep up with what might be
happening in the art world within driving distance from Bella Vista? Then be sure to click on the Art
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ALWAYS TO REMEMBER TO CHECK WHAT'S AND CRYSTAL BRIDGES AT THE MASSEY! http://massey.crystalbridges.org/ It's not every day, year, or even even at all, that a museum of the caliber of Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art is built in your own backyard so you might want to keep abreast of their progress! In the meantime, Crystal Bridges at the Massey (on the Bentonville Square where the old library used to be) is hosting visiting artists, exhibits, free classes and more! A few of our members recently participated in a couple of the classes held by visiting wildlife artist, Susan Morrison from Eureka Springs, and had nothing but good to say about their experiences!
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If you or any art club member that you know has recently won an award or should otherwise be recognized for their achievements, artistic or otherwise, please email dustie@dustie.com ! Don't be afraid of blowing your own horn! We all know that, as artists and crafters we have to be proud of our accomplishments and share that pride if we expect to achieve the recognition we need for success! So let us all know about it so that we can, as a club, show our pride in those accomplishments too!
ARTIFACT ARTICLE SUBMISSION & PUBLISHING INFORMATION The Village Art Club of Bella Vista, Arkansas publishes this newsletter. We welcome any information about art happenings in our area. If you are exhibiting locally, please let us know so we can get the news out. If you know of any classes or workshops, we will include that in the newsletter. Send information for the newsletter to: dustie@dustie.com by the 25th of the month. Any suggestions, corrections, or additions will be appreciated and may be sent at anytime. Articles need to be in email form. No handwritten articles accepted without prior approval of the Editor. Articles should be sent in a completed form, ready to copy/paste directly into the web page with little or no additions or changes needed. If you would like a byline for the writing of articles used in the ArtyFacts, include your name as the author of the article submitted and request that you would like a byline. If you wish to receive a monthly reminder in your email to read the new ArtyFacts, as well as periodic emails highlighting Village Art Club happenings, then send an email to Dustie Meads at dustie@dustie.com I promise you won't be "spammed". You'll be sent email that only pertains to the Village Art Club and ArtyFacts. |
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