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October 2024 Meeting

10/4/2024

Kirt Harmon will be presenting on October 8th !

"I am, for the most part, self taught. However, I have, for many years, followed and once personally studied with Jerry Yarnell, a nationally acclaimed acrylic painter. He has been the inspiration for my pursuit of painting. In fact, much of my early work was based on his art and public study sessions. Though I have used several mediums, I mostly paint with acrylics these days for health reasons as well as for practical. I have been blessed to be rather well traveled and I love to paint “on the road”, so the acrylic medium suites me best.

I have traditionally painted for myself … what I see, what I feel, for my eyes only. Each of my paintings has a story behind it. Recently however, many have encouraged me to take my work to the public.

I use a very limited palette. I prefer to mix my colors as I go so each piece is unique. The portrayal of light is one of my emphases. I have learned that composition, value structure and contrast are the foundation … the most important elements of my paintings. Adding the color scheme and details are fun, but if I don’t get the foundation right, the painting just doesn’t work! I have also learned that I cannot “force” a painting. The idea and inspiration from which the composition is born, comes at its own pace … sometimes immediately, other times slower than I want. But when it does come, I like to jump on it right away and get it done. It generally doesn’t very long for me to bring a painting to life once the basics are in place.

People tell me that my work has a richness about it and that it brings a positive, uplifting influence into their lives. I am humbled by that description. I sincerely hope that you enjoy my work as much as I have bringing it to you! I am grateful every day that I get to paint and be a dad and a grandpa!"

CALL FOR ISA ARTISTS!

9/20/2024

ISA MEMBER FINE ART SHOW

Show Title: “Contrasts In Canvas: Large and Small Works from the Intermountain Society of Artists”
Show Dates: Oct 25th through November 19th, 2024
Location: Pioneer Theatre Company- Loge Gallery, University of Utah, 300 S 1400 E, Salt Lake City, Utah 84112
Deadline: The entry period runs from September 1st and ends at 11:59 PM PST on September 20th, 2024.

September 2024 Meeting Gallery

9/11/2024

Thank you everyone who attended. Here are some pictures to share from our meeting!
Nancy Andruk Olson taught us a lot about making pigments and how to choose good quality pigments when making our art.

September Meeting

9/10/2024

Nancy Andruk Olson will be presenting on September 10th !

Nancy Andruk Olson has been a lifetime painter. She started painting as a child with her mother, who is an art teacher, and never really stopped. Raised in Los Angeles, she spent her childhood regularly attending museums with her family. Most notably the Norton Simon Museum, which has a significant impressionist and post impressionist collection. These images remain firmly implanted in her mind and are where she continues to draw her aesthetic. She attended Art Center College of Design as a high school student and has a BFA in painting from BYU where she spent most of her time working with Bruce Hixson Smith. She also has a post- baccalaureate certificate from The School of the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston.

August Paint-out

8/27/2024

We will be having a paint-out on Tuesday August 27th from 5pm to 8pm.

Location: Veterans Memorial Park, 1985 West 7800 South in West Jordan.
We recommend entering through the north side about 2200 W.

Yvonne Krause will be hosting this paint-out, if you have any questions her contact is 801-969-9227

See you there!

UTAH STATE FAIR - CALL FOR ARTISTS

8/25/2024

UTAH STATE FAIR

Online entry closes August 25th at 11:59 pm
Printable entry forms available online August 26th 8:00 am

Receive art:
August 29th 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.,
August 30th 10:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.,
August 31st 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

The fair runs from September 5th – 15th

Plein Air at the Fair: Saturday September 7th (adult and youth)

Chalk Art Contest: Friday September 5th & Saturday September 7th

Check out rules at Utah State Fair website.

SANDY VISUAL ART SHOW - CALL FOR ENTRIES

8/22/2024

2024 Sandy Visual Art Show
The Sandy Visual Art Show is a premier, adjudicated art show offering participants the opportunity to publicly exhibit and sell their work, as well as vie for cash prizes. The show highlights watercolor, oil, acrylic, mixed media, 3D art, and photography. Any Utah artist aged 18 and older may submit up to three entries. The exhibit is free and open to the public.
When: October 22 - November 1, 2024
Where: Sandy Senior Center (9310 S 1300 E)

Categories: Watercolor, Oil/Acrylic, Mixed Media, Photography, 3D
Cost: $25 per piece ($20 per piece if you register online ahead of time)
Registration: Online registration is open now and closes October 16th at noon. In-person registration and art drop-off is October 17th 9am-6pm at the Senior Center.
Art Drop-off: October 17th, 9am-6pm, Sandy Senior Center
Art Released: November 2nd, 9am-12pm (winning artwork will not be released on Nov. 2nd and go on display at Sandy City Hall)
Artist Celebration & Awards: October 21st, 7pm

Check their website for more info.

Catalog your art & grow your career!

8/18/2024

For anyone who wants to learn to catalog their art and grow their career!

We will be having a zoom conference with Artwork Archive on
Monday August 18th at 10 am.
Here is the link for anyone who wants to join!
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86918313841

August 2024 Meeting Gallery

8/13/2024

The presentation had to be postponed due to the power outage,
but thanks to everyone who attended and brought their art to share nonetheless!

August 13th, 2024

8/13/2024

Candace Rideout will be presenting on August 13th!

Candace Rideout is an established Utah artist with forty years of experience. Her oil paintings are included in several private collections in the U.S. and Europe. Rideout graduated from the University of Utah with a double major in education and drawing & painting and was selected as the outstanding water colorist in her graduating class. After receiving a first place award at the Utah State Fair, she began teaching art in secondary education. Rideout then became a commercial artist for the Utah State Board of Education, creating illustrations for educational TV and art for their printed materials.

In 1968, Rideout started her own advertising agency with clients such as Brown Eyed Susan, College of Eastern Utah, the State of Utah, BMW dealership, Great Garb, Four and Twenty Sailors, and ZCMI. She won numerous national awards for commercial art and illustrated several children's books.

Rideout served as the Chairperson for the Holladay Arts Council for two years. She continues to try to involve the community in art related events. Maintaining a studio allows her to devote concentrated blocks of time to oil painting and teaching. She is currently a member of Laguna Plein Air, California Art Club, and Midway Art Association.

Rideout has been recognized with top awards at art fairs throughout the region, most recently 1st place in the Professional Division at the Utah State Fair, an invited artist at the Maynard Dixon Country, and a finalist in the Southwest Magazine Artistic Excellence Art Competition. She has been a finalist in the Plein Air Salon Art Competition and is currently a member of Oil Painters of America. Rideout's paintings are currently shown in Relics Framemakers & Gallery and at her Millcreek studio.

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SONS OF UTAH PIONEERS BUILDING
Every 2nd Tuesday each month!
3301 E Louise Ave
Salt Lake City, Utah
84123
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