26 Jun 09 Meeting

Francis Rider presented to the CVAA meeting a very inspiring and delightful program on Fri 26 Jun 09 including a slide show with representations from many of the shows, exhibits and travels and his own work.

There is always a lively discussion during the intermission around the punch bowl!

Current Award Winners

Helen had announced in the CVAA newletter that Carolyn Denning took the best of show in the NAA Summer show 2009. The judge of the show commented "Wonderful use of color; excellent negative space and drawing skills. The subject was rendered beautifully." We had to show it here on the blog. What a great work! Thanks to the NAA for the picture of Carolyn and her painting.

Caorlyn also took the 3rd Place in the Scenery Division

Charlene Howdle was awarded the 1st Place in the animals and Wildlife Division with her Buttercup & the Butterfly

Rick Rose's self portrait "Pyschedelic Relic" won the 2nd Place in the Portraits & Figures Division

Pam Brekas won the 3rd Place in the "Other" Division with her :Nature's Glow"

Michele Johnson's "New Fad" won an Honorable Mention in the Flower & Still Life Division

Pam Brekas' "Open Wide" won and Honorable Mention if the Animals * Wildlife Division

Congratulation to all of you for a job well done. We are proud of you.

The final picture posted is Maurice's "Pelican at Ponce Inlet" which was awarded an "Honorable Mention" in the 26th annual cover contest by Northlight Books.

http://www.northlightshop.com/cover

Exciting Meetings

Here is a brief look at some of the past meetings. Look at the fun we had. Remember those great demo's? Always good to look back and remember the fun times. Another monthly meeting coming up next week. Plan to be there. Build up some great memories. Learn something new. Bring something to share. Meet with your firends. Y'all come over.

Carson Valley Days Show 2009

So far the annual CCVA Carson Valley Days Show is off to a great start. Today is the big day for the parade down Hwy 395 starting in Minden and ending in Gardnerville .... the art show is open ... if you have not visited yet come on over. You see here the the ladies and Ron getting the show off to a roaring start accepting the truely wonderful work of so many artists. An empty room turns into a gallery of fine art. Invite your friens and family. The visitors showed much interest in the paintings .. studying them closely ... engaging in animated discussions ... pointing out what they liked the most.

Also posted here are scenes from the exciting artists reception night.. Friday night. Excitment filled the room as visitors and artists mingled, chatted, ate and drank. If you have never attended the artist reception make it a point not to miss it next time. Personal interaction with the artists makes the work even more meaningful. These are friendly local folks who are more than willing to share their inspiration and insights of what went into their work. These are some of the fun times.