Masking and Image Transfer DemoMasking and Image Transfer DemoApril Artist Demonstration – Chris Hyndman

Chris Hyndman, Eastern Michigan University Art Professor, demonstrated acrylic painting, masking, and image transfer techniques to a crowd of about 36 people at the Riverside Art Gallery.

Chris had a very easy going speaking style. He brought many types of art materials and explained their use.  He provided us with a handout, “Masking and Image Transfer Techniques for Acrylic Painting.”   The handout contains information about where Chris obtains these hard to find materials.

April Program Review:  Katie Halton, Painter – AAWA member. Katie presented to a packed house! She definitely drew a crowd to hear about her art journey, background, and her latest work, a 14 painting commission for Huron Hills Church of the Stations of the Cross. Her PowerPoint presentation and speaking style was very informative and entertaining. She explained the development of her painting style, and talked about subjects and colors that attract her. She spoke about how she likes to add a bit of irreverence to some of her paintings. Hearing her speak about her work made her paintings all the more endearing. She went through each of the Stations of the Cross paintings, and spoke about her thought process in creating each piece.

For more information, see http://www.katiehalton.com/

March Artist Demonstration Review:  Julia Harding, AAWA member

Julia presented to about 25 people at the Ann Arbor Senior Center facility. She gave a PowerPoint presentation, and brought in several of her watercolor paintings to demonstrate techniques and the effects different papers can have on an artist’s work. She also brought in a “failed” sunflower painting and explained what she had learned from it, and that she had gone on to create another much more successful painting of the subject. The newer painting was so successful that it won 1st place in an AAWA juried exhibit, and someone liked it so much they purchased it! She brought in several of her artist sketch books to demonstrate her pre-work, and color palettes. Everyone seemed to enjoy the demonstration.

Program Review – March Speaker:  Sandra Xenakis, Art Meets Business.

After Sandra spoke to us about her background, she asked her audience, “What are your challenges as an artist?” Not surprising, the answers she was given were: marketing, pricing, branding, approaching galleries, staying organized, social media, bookkeeping, networking, and family issues – space, logistics. Sound familiar? Sandra spoke about her 6 month coaching program where she meets with her clients monthly to discuss their goals, along with their plans and efforts to reach those goals. To help us understand what a coaching session might be like, Sandra conducted a mini coaching demonstration with a gracious volunteer, Molly Indura. Sandra said she has developed many art business contacts, through her work, which she uses to benefit her clients, when needed.  She recommended that people sign up for Allison Stanfield’s blog, The Art Biz Coach’s. She also recommended the following book:  “The Artists Guide” by Jackie Battlenfield.  For more information, contact Sandra at artmeetsbusiness@gmail.com or 734-707-5825.