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CONDOLENCES to the family of Lee Hale, who died in Atlanta this past week. His daughter Leigh is in
Pine Mountain at the moment, and notes were sent via the River Mail. Lee was noted for his wood
sculpture, namely hand carved walking sticks. His business name was Pendragon Staffs, presumably a
reference to King Arthur of legend, and won ribbons at Arts on the River a couple times. He was also a
former exhibitor at the Joseph House Gallery in Columbus and Art Works in Pine Mountain.
Pine Mountain at the moment, and notes were sent via the River Mail. Lee was noted for his wood
sculpture, namely hand carved walking sticks. His business name was Pendragon Staffs, presumably a
reference to King Arthur of legend, and won ribbons at Arts on the River a couple times. He was also a
former exhibitor at the Joseph House Gallery in Columbus and Art Works in Pine Mountain.
Lee Hale with his
carved walking sticks
carved walking sticks
THE CENTRAL ACTIVITIES CENTER held it's annual Christmas Luncheon at the Center on December
6. It was a covered dish affair featuring great food & entertainment. The famous artist "Gertie" was
featured with her clever and entertaining routine. Christmas carols were played by Margarete Koepfer
on her magic harmonica, accompanied by Bobby Martin and Doug Reed sang a soulful "White
Christmas". Linda Greene organized the luncheon which was attended by 35 students and special
guest Milton & Louise Lenoir.
SUZANNE FINE had a painting: “The Apple Tree”, (full size acrylic on paper) accepted to the National
Watercolor Society’s Donors Exhibition in January-February 2012 out in San Pedro, California!!!!!
Columbus artists are truly branching out!
6. It was a covered dish affair featuring great food & entertainment. The famous artist "Gertie" was
featured with her clever and entertaining routine. Christmas carols were played by Margarete Koepfer
on her magic harmonica, accompanied by Bobby Martin and Doug Reed sang a soulful "White
Christmas". Linda Greene organized the luncheon which was attended by 35 students and special
guest Milton & Louise Lenoir.
SUZANNE FINE had a painting: “The Apple Tree”, (full size acrylic on paper) accepted to the National
Watercolor Society’s Donors Exhibition in January-February 2012 out in San Pedro, California!!!!!
Columbus artists are truly branching out!
DONNA PETERS has been working on a special page on the web for you. As she painted her
latest big original called "Southern We Stand" she took quick snapshots of many steps. She
thought it might help you work through your next painting.
http://www.donnapeters.com/New%20Site/mainpages/StepByStep.html. Says Donna, “This work
is especially for my Christmas shoppers this season. I had to really step up my schedule to get it
done in time for it to leave this morning to be made into canvas prints (Giclee). I will see a proof
on Thursday and then get some prints to bring home and stretch like a regular canvas and then
frame. It is a large work. My original is larger than the prints will be.
“The snapshots are not perfect because I did not want to change my lighting just for a quick
photo. They are still a good learning aid. Beauvoir, means "beautiful view" and it sits on the
beach in Biloxi. It was heavily damaged by Katrina, but is now in great shape. The doors have
been put back in natural wood. I used a much earlier colour scheme and took liberties with the
trees to add age and drama.
“If you are painting inside this season, be sure to vent the room. Also cover your turp jar when
not in use and remove the old tissues to get the fumes out of the room.
I hope you can gain a little encouragement and guidance from this page to help you in your next
painting project. Thank you all for allowing me to share my enthusiasm and love of painting with
you. I hope being an artist will nurture your soul as it has mine.”
latest big original called "Southern We Stand" she took quick snapshots of many steps. She
thought it might help you work through your next painting.
http://www.donnapeters.com/New%20Site/mainpages/StepByStep.html. Says Donna, “This work
is especially for my Christmas shoppers this season. I had to really step up my schedule to get it
done in time for it to leave this morning to be made into canvas prints (Giclee). I will see a proof
on Thursday and then get some prints to bring home and stretch like a regular canvas and then
frame. It is a large work. My original is larger than the prints will be.
“The snapshots are not perfect because I did not want to change my lighting just for a quick
photo. They are still a good learning aid. Beauvoir, means "beautiful view" and it sits on the
beach in Biloxi. It was heavily damaged by Katrina, but is now in great shape. The doors have
been put back in natural wood. I used a much earlier colour scheme and took liberties with the
trees to add age and drama.
“If you are painting inside this season, be sure to vent the room. Also cover your turp jar when
not in use and remove the old tissues to get the fumes out of the room.
I hope you can gain a little encouragement and guidance from this page to help you in your next
painting project. Thank you all for allowing me to share my enthusiasm and love of painting with
you. I hope being an artist will nurture your soul as it has mine.”
THE JOSEPH HOUSE GALLERY will continue “Paintings of Rural Georgia” by Rani Garner and Helena
Meek during the month of January. If you haven’t seen this great exhibit yet, drop by and have a look.
The Joseph House is located at 828 Broadway in Columbus. For those interested artists, there are
openings in the gallery for exhibitors. Call 706-321-8948 for more information.
THE FRONT PORCH GALLERY (1309 Wildwood) Ralph Taylor now has paintings at the Gallery. You
can follow the Gallery on Facebook; for a tour of the Front Porch. Call 706-596-0096 or go to www.
thefrontporchcolumbus.com
Meek during the month of January. If you haven’t seen this great exhibit yet, drop by and have a look.
The Joseph House is located at 828 Broadway in Columbus. For those interested artists, there are
openings in the gallery for exhibitors. Call 706-321-8948 for more information.
THE FRONT PORCH GALLERY (1309 Wildwood) Ralph Taylor now has paintings at the Gallery. You
can follow the Gallery on Facebook; for a tour of the Front Porch. Call 706-596-0096 or go to www.
thefrontporchcolumbus.com
JEAN WEINER presents her latest children’s book “Three Little Frogs
Go to the Beach", $16.00. This children’s book includes 16 watercolor
illustrations and is available on Jean’s website:
http://jeanweinerart.com/works/758427/three-little-frogs-go-to-the-
beach. Signed by the author (and Jean), along with a cute little sketch of
a frog. Feel free to email Jean if you would like a copy personalized for a
loved one.
Go to the Beach", $16.00. This children’s book includes 16 watercolor
illustrations and is available on Jean’s website:
http://jeanweinerart.com/works/758427/three-little-frogs-go-to-the-
beach. Signed by the author (and Jean), along with a cute little sketch of
a frog. Feel free to email Jean if you would like a copy personalized for a
loved one.
| RALPH TAYLOR is teaching watercolor classes at the Phenix City Art Council building by Moon Lake every Tuesday from 9 am till 12:30 pm. Cost is $120 per month, due on the first Tuesday of the month. You must be a member of the Phenix City Art Council, but dues are only $20 per year. Contact Ralph at 334-298-7046. THERE ARE 2 MORE OPENINGS FOR THIS MONTH -CALL RALPH! |
CHRISTMAS MEMORIES
| IT’S A NEW YEAR -- ALREADY! While we were busy doing other things, 2011 slipped away, and all those things we were “going to do” are mostly left undone. Most of us either don’t remember our New Year’s resolutions, or we make the same one every year and never keep it. So now it’s time to start over again, or just keep going on, and maybe we’ll get those bushes cut, get that carpet replaced, wash the car, plant a garden, be on time, or call some old friends. Put the phone call at the top of your list -- someone may need it. |
