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We provide a variety of programs during our monthly general meetings throughout our fiscal year which runs from September to May. These programs are presented by guest artists and others associated with the art scene in and around Charlotte. The programs vary from slide presentations, technique demonstrations, medium demonstrations, and lectures. We vary the programs from month-to-month and year-to-year to satisfy the many interests of the diverse group of talented artists that make up our organization. |
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Artist Sean Busher ~ Photographer Sean Busher works with his staff, notably Digital Imager Peter Godshall, to create conceptual and often times surrealistic photographic images. Their work targets advertising agencies and corporations whose marketing necessitates images that cannot be captured with a single click. With some images containing as many as 1,000 Photoshop layers, Sean and Peter are able to capture a viewer and really drive the message of their client. Sean's client list includes Bank of America, Wachovia Bank, NASCAR, NC Research Campus, Sona MedSpa and The Duke Endowment. .
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Judy Mizell ~ Watercolor An ardent naturalist as well as a talented watercolorist, Judy Mizell renders delicate paintings of birds, wildflowers and mammals. Working almost entirely in transparent watercolor, she achieves a skillful blend of beauty and authenticity. Judy feels a wildlife artist must combine artistic ability and creativity with extensive knowledge of subject and habitat. For this reason, she and her husband, Romie, travel across the country and abroad to research her paintings, and he records many of their observations on film to provide accurate references for her. Frequently though, her inspiration is found closer to home in Mint Hill, North Carolina, where the Mizells have transformed their backyard into a friendly habitat for wildlife. Many of Judy's paintings capture these creatures in a garden setting. Since she began her professional career in 1975, Judy has won many awards and has achieved a national reputation for her delicate yet realistic style. Her work is displayed in the homes and offices of thousands of enthusiastic collectors around the world. In addition to a full line of limited edition prints, her work has been licensed for many other products including collector plate series, greeting cards, gift items and cross-stitch designs. An active supporter of environmental causes, she frequently donates her work to conservation organizations or fundraising efforts. Because of her strong belief in education, she has given many programs for school children emphasizing the importance of appreciating and protecting the environment. About her work, Judy says: " As I approach each subject, I try to portray it as accurately as possible, but also attempt to capture some of that uniqueness, that spirit within each creature which sets it apart and makes it appear alive. I want my work to speak to the viewer about the wonders of God's creation and impart the message that we must preserve this wondrous but fragile creation for future generations." judymizell06@yahoo.com
November 19, 2008 Schelly Keefer ~ Pastel demonstation Education: December 3, 2008 Members' Luncheon ~ "Red Rocks Cafe`" Time: 11:30 January 28, 2009 At this meeting we will celebrate the Guild of Charlotte Artists 60 year Anniversary! January 28, 2009 Connie Winters ~ Oil painting demonstration
Connie Winters has emerged as a strong influence on the art scene in the Southeastern United States. Citing the work of classic French Impressionists as an ongoing source of inspiration in her own artwork, Winters naturally gravitates to France, particularly the rural regions of Provence and Dordogne, as locations for her landscapes.
W inters travels to France each year, crediting the provincial lifestyle she experiences there with giving her a renewed sense of spirituality and a fresh desire to create her vibrant landscapes. Her approach to the canvas is that of active observer, intent on recording the interplay of color and light as it progresses in each composition. Through her energetic interpretations of nature and local color, Winters uses the canvas to convey her enthusiasm to the viewer, inviting them to participate in the unfolding scene.
Though most of Connie's time must be devoted to painting, she does put some time into instruction. Connie honored a request from the Mint Museum in Charlotte, NC by holding a workshop there in conjunction with the April, 1994, American Impressionist Show . Over the past several years Winters has conducted annual workshops in Matthews, North Carolina and various regions of Europe, particularly the Dordogne region in rural France.
Connie was featured in the February/March 2007 issue of "International Artist" in the article, Pushing Color for Vibrancy. Winters' paintings are found in many notable private and corporate collections including: the personal collection of John Randolph Hearst, Jr., the Coca-Cola Collection, and the Duke Mansion in Charlotte, NC. Her work also resides in the permanent collections of several academic institutions including: Wingate University, North Carolina; and in South Carolina, she is represented at Erskine College and Presbyterian College
by Melinda B. Willms
Andy Braitman ~ Date TBA ABOUT ANDY BRAITMAN
February 25, 2009 Wil Bosbyshell ~ Watercolor
March 25, 2009 TBA April 22, 2009 TBA May 27, 2009 Members' Slide Show |
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