November 2022 CMMAG Meeting

Welcome

Alicia welcomed 15 attendees.  

Creativity Exercise

Laurel shared a sheet with 30 circles drawn on it.  The idea was to “think outside the box” to put things in the circles.  We were to complete as many circles as possible in 5 minutes.  It was fun to see how imaginative fellow members were with their drawings.  

Upcoming Events

Our December 8 meeting will include the Secret Santa exchange.  Members who chose to participate in the exchange drew names during the meeting. 

Painted Ox Show 

The Painted Ox is located at 121 Main Street, Oxford NC. The CMMAG show will be November 4 through January 5.  Thanks again to Iris for arranging this opportunity for CMMAG.  

#DTIYS Challenge Results

The Fourth Quarter #DTIYS 2022 inspirational piece is Bailey’s Beach by Childe Hissam.  Members are encouraged to make a piece of art inspired by this masterpiece.  We will share our creations at the Jan 12 meeting. 

Member Incentive Program

Don't forget to continue with social media posts, volunteer for activities, and participate in events.  The last drawing will be at the January 12 meeting.

Good News

• Dawn reported that another artist group she is active in raised $600 this week for charity with an open studio show.  
• Alicia sold three pieces in the 8x8 show at the Halle.
• Alicia won Honorable Mention in the Fabulous Fakes show for her piece inspired by Degas ballerina at the Cary Art Center.
• Kathy has a necklace showing in the Wayne Art Center in PA.

Show & Tell

Several members brought the books they made at Penny’s workshop last weekend to show.  

Demo: French Fold Books

Terri showed the group how to make French Fold books.  They are quick and can be made with virtually any sheet of paper.  She had several examples where she added pockets, folded the covers differently, and even stacked them back to back to mimic a signatured book.  

Members-Only Workshop: Bookmaking with Penny Weaver

 On November 6, CMMAG members enjoyed a workshop with Penny Weaver of Art Paper Love.  A great time was had by all as we learned bookmaking techniques.  

  

  

  

October 2022 CMMAG Meeting

The meeting was held on October 13, 2022.  

Welcome 

Member at Large, Laurel welcomed all attendees.

Creativity Exercise 

In preparation of our upcoming book making class, Ilona led an open-ended creative activity with recycled windowed envelopes and recycled book pages. She inspired us to see what we could come within about 10 min. The responses were wonderful. We saw different types of folded books with the envelopes used as hidey-holes, buildings, embellishments, people, and windows for peeking into scenes. It was fun! Thanks Ilona!

Upcoming Events

• Oct 16: Zoom Playdate from 1PM to 3PM. 
• Alicia will be the leader. Be on the lookout for an email with a zoom link.
• Nov 6: Workshop with Penny 1PM to 4PM at Cary Quilting Co. 
• Exploration of surface design on a large sheet of paper that will become the basic structure of our book with three signatures, expanding inserts, and Hidey-holes.
• The deadline was Oct. 13 for sign up. It will be extended until Oct. 16, 2022. Cost is $10 per member covers supplies, although basic tools will be required.  
• Painted Ox Show
• The Painted Ox is located at 121 main Street, Oxford NC. The CMMAG show will be November 4 through January 5.

Promotional Committee 

Committee Chair, Katherine, has arranged to have a table setup Art Space on November 4th for their first Friday event. She will be handing out postcards and showing examples of art done by members to spread the word about CMMAG. 

#DTIYS Challenge Results

The Third Quarter #DTIYS 2022 inspirational piece is Yellow-Red-Blue by Wassily Kandinsky, was recreated by three members. Maria, Jeanne R. and Lisa all provided beautiful pieces of art.

    

Member Incentive Program

Third Quarter 2022 winner was Idalina! Congratulations!! Have fun spending that $50.00 Amazon gift card!!

Show & Tell

Emma shared a beautiful quilt that she created using t-shirts that held special memories. She also told of others that she has made for friends and family to remind them of travels or careers.

Member Roundtable/Announcements

Dawn shared information about a show she is participating in on Nov. 5th at the Magnolia House in Fuquay-Varina. The show will benefit the Paw Prints Animal Rescue. 

Lisa explained the Secret Santa information and passed out a form to complete. We will draw for our Secret Santa at the Nov. meeting and we will reveal at the Dec. meeting. 

Demo: Brushos

Maggie presented an informative demonstration comparing the Brusho paints to the Ken Oliver paints. She showed some beautiful techniques and inspired many to try it.

September 2022 CMMAG Meeting

CMMAG Vice President, Alicia, welcomed members and introduced Terry Greenberg, our newest member to the guild. 

We were at our new location at the Cary Quilting Company. The facility was nice and roomy with everything that we need. The tables were easy for us to rearrange, and the owner was very accommodating. Looks to be a wonderful fit for our guild. 

Creativity Exercise

Jennifer S. led a fun and informative exercise using two Zentangle strokes. Everyone had amazing designs when we finished.  

Upcoming Events

• State Fair Entry deadline is September 15 – lots of categories to enter your work. Art & Photography, Clothing, Graphic Design, Handicrafts (Lots of options here!), Needlecrafts (of all kinds!). The Fair runs Oct 13-23.  
• Sept 10: Jodi Ohl Falling for Abstracts Class 2PM to 5PM at Cary Quilting Co.
• Abstract painting class. 
• Sept 25: Playdate at Jeanne Rhea's Home Studio 9AM to TBD
• 9AM start to glass mosaics class with Diane Flanagan.  Paint pouring session with Maggie Kehoe after mosaics and lunch
• Oct 16: Zoom Playdate from 1PM to 3PM. Alicia will be the leader.
• Nov. 4: Art Space Guild Promotion.
• Katherine Stein and Kathy King will be setting up a table at first Friday Art Space to hand out postcards and recruit new members. More details will be coming.
• Sunday - Nov 6: Workshop with Penny 1PM to 4PM at Cary Quilting Co  
• $10 per member covers supplies, although basic tools will be required. Exploration of surface design on a large sheet of paper that will become the basic structure of our book with three signatures, expanding inserts, and Hidey-holes.

Painted Ox Show

CMMAG show will be November 4 through January 5 at the Painted Ox, located at 121 Main Street, Oxford NC.

Show & Tell

• Cathy H. shared a beautiful, quilted flower that she completed.
• Maggi N. showed us some marbling she did and talked about muslin pieces she is working on. 

Member Roundtable/Announcements

• Jeanne R. told of her open studio on Sept. 17 from 12-6 to show her newest pieces. We are all invited!! She also shared information about the Sanford Brush and Palette Club annual Art Show being held Oct. 1-8 at the Bob E. Hales Center in Sanford. 
• Alicia B. shared that she is participating in an 8x8 exhibition at the Hale Center in which the artists chose a color to emphasize. Alicia's color is teal. Be sure to stop by and see her beautiful teal creations.

Demo

Idalina T. Demonstrated a watercolor technique using Paul Reuben's Precipitating Watercolor Paints that run together and create landscapes or backgrounds. Members were giving the opportunity to try out the products and explore their properties.

August 2022 CMMAG Meeting

CMMAG Secretary, Amy, welcomed members to the meeting. 

Upcoming Events  

• Saturday, Sept 10 - Jodi Ohl  2PM to 5PM at Cary Quilting Co. 
• This will be an abstract class. The class details and supply list were distributed via email on 8/4 and can be found on groups.io under Files. Cost is $30 per member. There is a class size limit of 20 members.  
• Saturday, Sept 24 - Playdate at Jeanne Rhea’s Home Studio in Sanford  9AM to TBD
• Jeanne has arranged for Diane Flanagan (a stained glass artist) to provide instruction on creating a glass mosaic piece. Diane will teach how to cut glass and go through the process.  Jeanne is supplying all of the materials.  The mosaics session must start promptly at 9AM to allow for drying time.  
• Members are welcome to arrive later for the other demos, mingling, and socializing.  Maggie will share a paint pouring project after lunch.  To participate, members must bring one substrate 12x12 or smaller.  (Bonus if you also bring 4 push pins to put in the corners to allow the paint to drip off.) 
• Sunday, October 16 - Zoom Playdate  from 1PM to 3PM
• Alicia will be the leader.
• Sunday, November 6 - Bookmaking Workshop with Penny 1PM to 4PM  at Cary Quilting Co. 
• Penny Weaver will lead an exploration of surface design on a large sheet of paper that will become the basic structure of our book with three signatures, expanding inserts, and Hidey-holes.  Cost is $10 per member.  Supplies are included, but Penny did put together a tool list.  There is a class size limit of 20 members. 

The Painted Ox Show 

CMMAG is holding a show at the Painted Ox Gallery in Oxford from November 4 through January 5.  

Reminder

The September meeting will be held at Cary Quilting Co., 935 N Harrison Ave, Cary, NC 27513

Show & Tell  

Fran brought a card a friend shared after asking if anyone wanted to receive any art in the mail that “may have been exposed to her daughter’s butt.”  Fran could not resist.  The card had a Rorschach Test-esque painting on the front and inside included photos of the little girl covered in paint and making marks by rolling around on the papers.  

Maria brought a few pieces she was working on.  She had been playing with napkins and acrylics.  

Announcements/Good News

• Kathy King is selling her art at the Academy Art Museum in Maryland.
• Alicia is participating in the Hale 8x8 exhibition in Apex. 
• Jeanne Rhea painted the exterior of her house.
• Amy Roswick got a promotion at work. 

Demo: Pointillism 

Dawn Limpert, our newest member, shared her expertise on pointillism.  Pointillism is a technique from the neo-impressionist movement developed by Georges Seurat after a study of light and color.  She shared a piece of marker paper and lent the members Sharpie markers to try their hand at the art.  She also brought examples of her works, which were amazing.  

July 2022 CMMAG Meeting

CMMAG President, Marcia, welcomed members to the meeting as well as two visitors.  Both ladies like to work in various media.

Upcoming Events  

• Saturday, Sept 10 - Jodi Ohl  2PM to 5PM at Cary Quilting Co. 
• This will be an abstract class.  Jodi is still working on the agenda and class supply list.  This will be sent out ASAP.  Cost is $30 per member.  A deadline for the payment will be sent with the supply list. 
• Saturday, Sept 24 - Playdate at Jeanne Rhea’s Home Studio in Sanford  9AM to ? 
• Jeanne has arranged for Diane Flanagan (a stained glass artist) to provide instruction on creating a glass mosaic piece. Diane will teach how to cut glass and go through the process.  Jeanne is supplying all of the materials.  This mosaics session must start promptly at 9AM to allow for drying time. Members are welcome to arrive later for the other demos, mingling, and socializing.   
• Sunday, November 6 - Bookmaking Workshop with Penny 1PM to 4PM at Cary Quilting Co. 
• Penny Weaver will lead an exploration of surface design on a large sheet of paper that will become the basic structure of our book with three signatures, expanding inserts, and Hidey-holes.  Cost is $10 per member, which includes supplies. A list of basic tools to bring will be provided.  

Member Challenges 

• The Do This In Your Style (#DTIYS) Challenge in 2022  
• Members are challenged to create a piece each quarter in their own style based on a chosen piece from a famous artist using any media in any size/shape.   The only rule is to be inspired by the chosen work. 
• Second quarter 2022 pieces based on Monet’s Water Lilies were shared by several members.  Photos are provided below.  

• The Third Quarter 2022 inspirational piece is Yellow-Red-Blue by Wassily Kandinsky, recommended by Jeanne Rhea.  

Show & Tell  

• Karen shared a necklace that was made from charms made by CMMAG members.  One year, the Guild members signed up to exchange charms.  All of those who signed up had to make enough charms for the number of members who signed up.  They then got together around Christmas and exchanged the charms with one another.  The necklace was wonderfully eclectic.  Maria and Jeanne remembered this event as well.  

 Announcements

• The August 11 meeting will be our last event at Carolina Pines Community Center at 2305 Lake Wheeler Rd, Raleigh, NC 27603.  Starting with the September 15 meeting, all CMMAG events will be held at the Cary Quilting Company at 935 N Harrison Ave, Cary, NC 27513.  

Painted Ox Show

Iris and Karen have arranged for works from CMMAG members to be featured in the front window of the Painted Ox in Oxford for the entire month of November 2022.  There is no theme; it is strictly to show off the artistry of CMMAG and encourage membership. Full details/instructions will be shared at the August meeting.  

Demo: Batiking with Paper and Paint

Katherine Stein got us all buzzing with excitement over her use of waxes (bees and soy) in her batiking techniques.  She walked through the different tools we could find in the house, thrifting, and hardware stores to create unique and interesting shapes.  She then shared the technique of overlapping the colors and wax patterns before removing the wax with an iron.  

June 2022 CMMAG Meeting

CMMAG President, Marcia, welcomed members to the meeting.   

Upcoming Events  

There are several events planned for the next few months for CMMAG members. 

• Saturday, June 11 – Cathy Boytos, CZT at Carolina Pines from 10AM to 1PM
• Zentangle Fantasy Dragon Class:  Using a line art drawing, students will draw zentangles within and then color the dragon with their choice of watercolor or colored pencil. A line art drawing of a dragon will be distributed along with a recommended supply list to bring to class. Students will transfer the line art drawing to hot press watercolor paper and bring that drawing to the class.  $20 per member.  $35 for non-members.  
• Saturday, Sept 10 - Jodi Ohl  10AM to 1PM  (Location TBD)
• This will be an abstract class. Katherine is still working with Jodi on the details including costs and the agenda.  Details will be available at the July meeting.  
• Saturday, Sept 25 - Playdate at Jeanne Rhea’s Home Studio (Times and Agenda TBD) 
• If members have ideas of events they would like to do or a class/instructor you want to request, please contact one of the board members.   
• Workshop with Penny Weaver (Date, Times, and Location TBD)
• Penny is preparing an agenda for the event, but it will be focused on bookmaking.  We should have details for the class at the July meeting.  

Member Challenges 

• The Do This In Your Style (#DTIYS) Challenge in 2022  
• Members will be challenged each quarter to create a piece in their own style based on a chosen piece from a famous artist using any media in any size/shape.   The only rule is to be inspired by the chosen work. 
• Members’ pieces will be due at the July 14, 2022, meeting.
• The famous work chosen is Monet’s Water Lilies, submitted by Marcia. There are 250 paintings in this series, so choose one or more that inspires you.  

          

Promotional Committee 

Katherine Stein has volunteered to chair a Promotional Committee.  She is forming the committee with two goals in mind:

1.  Increase membership in CMMAG

2.  Offer options for members to show their work across the Triangle

Anyone who would like to help with the committee should contact Katherine Stein via email.

Show & Tell  

• Laurel talked about her participation in #ICAD2022.
• Karen shared her handmade American flag piece.
• Maggie Kehoe shared a colored pencil rendition of a hornbill.
• Amy shared the miniature book she created for one of last year’s Picked Prompt challenges.
• Kathy King brought in examples of gel prints that she created using plastic beads from her stash. 

Announcements/Good News

• Iris is still working on getting together with the owner of The Painted Ox about the Guild showing work there.  Iris was the featured artist there in April 2022. Marcia will be the featured artist at the North Carolina Crafts Gallery in Chapel Hill in August.  

Demo: Travel Journals

Ilona Isaacs shared her passion for Travel Journals.  She shared her favorite supplies, different book options, and some inspiring examples.  Karen and Marcia brought their HP Sprocket printers as well, which make for quick and easy photo printing while traveling.  

CMMAG Class: Zentangle Fantasy Dragon

 

Cathy Boytos, CZT, will be teaching a Zentangle Fantasy Dragon class during this CMMAG-hosted event. Cost is $20 for CMMAG members and $35 for non-members. Space is limited. Using a line art drawing, students will draw zentangles within and then color the dragon with their choice of watercolor or colored pencil.

Please contact CMMAG if interested in attending.

Supplies required: Black Micron Pen sizes 01 and 03, pencil and eraser, colored pencils, tortillon for shading and Hot Press Watercolor paper (Fabriano Artistico Hot Press recommended.) Don't forget to pack a lunch!

May 2022 Meeting

Welcome 

Alicia welcomed members to the meeting.   

Creativity Warm-Up Exercise

Maria Becallo lead an exercise.

Upcoming Events  

Saturday, June 4 – Trunk Trade  
Pile all those things you want to share with other members into the trunk of your car.  Members will meet at the parking lot at Carolina Pines at 10AM.

   
Saturday, June 11 – Cathy Boytos, CZT at Carolina Pines from 10AM to 1PM
Zentangle Fantasy Dragon Class:  Using a line art drawing, students will draw zentangles within and then color the dragon with their choice of watercolor or colored pencil. A line art drawing of a dragon will be distributed along with a recommended supply list to bring to class. Students will transfer the line art drawing to hot press watercolor paper and bring that drawing to the class.  

Saturday, Sept 10 - Jodi Ohl  10AM to 1PM  (Location TBD)

Saturday, Sept 25 - Playdate at Jeanne Rhea’s Home Studio (Times and Agenda TBD) 
 

Member Incentive Program 

Lisa Yerby, chair, reminded members of how to get entries into the Member Incentive Program.   
A drawing for a $50 Amazon gift card will be held at the start of every quarter; the first will be at the April 14th meeting.   
  

The Do This In Your Style (#DTIYS) Challenge in 2022  

Members will be challenged each quarter to create a piece in their own style based on a chosen piece from a famous artist using any media in any size/shape.   The only rule is to be inspired by the chosen work. 
Members’ pieces will be due at the July 14, 2022, meeting.
The famous work chosen is Monet’s Water Lilies, submitted by Marcia. There are 250 paintings in this series, so choose one or more that inspires you.  
    
  

Show & Tell  

Maria Becallo, Jennifer Seiger, and Maggie Kehoe shared artwork with the group.
 

Demo: Masking Magic & Watercolor Powders

Maggie Kehoe demonstrated a new product she found - Masking Magic, can cut shapes by hand, or run them through a cutter, peel off backing and apply to substrate (smooth surface works best in her experience). Maggie showed how she uses watercolor powders and water-reactive re-inkers in her projects. She shared a handout with supplies she used and sources to find them.

April 2022 Meeting

Members met at Jerry's Artarama in Raleigh on April 14th.  

Creativity Exercise

Laurel Rupe lead a fun cooperative drawing exercise. Each person received a pattern and drew it onto others' papers producing a very detailed picture. 

Upcoming Events

• June 4: Trunk Trade (Location & Time TBD)
• June 11 - Ophelia Staton - 10:00 - 1:00 Carolina Pines- Art Journaling" coat will be $65.00
• Sept 10 - Jodi Ohl 10AM - 1PM (Location TBD)
• Considering a replacement for Joe's workshop, a member playdate, and others- some ideas were discussed and will be explored by board members.

Member Incentive Program

Congratulations to Katherine Stein for winning the $50.00 gift card for the first quarter member participation incentive program.

 

Nominations & Elections for Board Vacancies

Members voted unanimously to slot Lisa Yerby (current Member at Large) in to the Treasurer's position with Katherine's decision to step down in May.  Maggie Kehoe was elected Member at Large to fill Lisa's position. 

Member Challenges

The results of the #DTIYS challenge for 1Q2022 were shared at the April #cmmag2022 meeting.  Here are some of the pieces inspired by Rousseau's Sleeping Gypsy.  Second quarter's inspirational piece is Monet's Water Lilies. 

April 2022 Lunch & Learn

Although it was a brisk day in Raleigh, CMMAG members and guests enjoyed some time outdoors learning a few new techniques.  

Laurel started the day with a discussion on watercolors, watercolor papers, and markers/pens.  She shared her favorite way to add doodles and interest to watercolors.  

    

    

Amy shared details on asemic writing and shared different techniques for adding the
text to your mixed media pieces. 

    

   

CMMAG Spring 2022 Lunch & Learn

Spring has sprung! Let’s celebrate and create some art at an outdoor Lunch & Learn Play Date!

Pack a lunch and a few supplies (details below) and join Guild Members for a few hours of fun in the wild! We’ll be at the Picnic Shelter at Carolina Pines Park.

Watercolor Doodles – Laurel will share some ideas for incorporating doodling into simple watercolor shapes and designs. Bring some watercolors if you have them, a small/medium round paintbrush (like a 6 or , and a black pen (waterproof is a big plus). You can add a white and/or gold gel pen if you want to get a little fancy!

Tantalizing Text - Amy will be sharing ideas of how to incorporate text and writing into your art. Bring a pencil and your favorite black pen and/or marker. Bonus for using a Stabilo ALL pencil (your choice of color) but not required.

Parking and bathrooms are nearby - feel free to load things in your car to share for a Trunk Trade, too! 

For more details or to ask questions, jump on over to our Facebook page.   

CMMAG Member, Kathy King, featured on Podcast

CMMAG member and beading/jewelry artist, Kathy King of Kathy King Jewelry, was recently under the Artist Spotlight on Chip Freund's podcast. You can check out the episode here: https://www.chipfreundphoto.com/artist-spotlight

In-Person Meeting is Finally Happening

After months of seeing only tiny heads in boxes on a Zoom call for our monthly meetings, we are finally able to meet again in person.  The March meeting will be held at Carolina Pines Community Center located at 2305 Lake Wheeler Rd, Raleigh, NC 27603.  

During the monthly meeting, we have demonstrations of new techniques & products, feature member challenges, organize an amazing art supply exchange table, share our latest artistic endeavors, and get to know other area artists.
Join us at 6:30PM to mingle and socialize; the official start is 7:00PM.
Visitors are always welcome! 

CMMAG Online Member Workshop

Our first workshop of 2022 has been scheduled!   Anyone interested in joining CMMAG or in members-only tutorials should email CMMAG for details.  Deadline for registration is February 15.  

Modern Watermedia Online Workshop with Amy Shawley Paquette

January 2022 Meeting

The recent spike in Covid cases in NC forced us back to an online meeting on January 13, but that will not deter our enthusiasm for a wonderfully creative 2022!  

2021 Member Poll 

The CMMAG Board recently requested members complete a brief poll. The results from the 21 participating members were shared. The general feedback is that we all want less formality, more art every month. Members are also very comfortable with keeping meetings online for the next few months as we see how Covid numbers progress and what the government’s recommendations are.  

Chavis Update

Lisa Yerby, Chair of the Chavis Committee, spoke on how our volunteering for the Chavis after-school program is evolving under Covid. Plans are for us to prepare and donate 30 art project kits per month instead of our traditional in-person volunteering in the after-school program once a month.  Lisa has plans to work with her committee to prepare these each quarter.  

Upcoming Events/Outings 

The poll indicated that members really enjoyed our Zoom-based Playdate/Open Studio. The next session is planned for Saturday, January 15 at 10AM. Anyone interested in joining CMMAG or in members-only tutorials should email CMMAG for details.  

February 2022 ATC Exchange via US Mail 

Covid is again impacting CMMAG's traditional ATC exchange in February, but the poll indicated that the members enjoyed the snail mail exchange in 2021 and would like to do another in 2022.  We are instead planning to do an Artist Trading Card (ATC) exchange via snail mail.  

The Do This In Your Style (#DTIYS) Challenge in 2022 

Our Quarterly Challenge for 2022 will be The Do This In Your Style or #DTIYS Challenge.  
Members have been providing names of their favorite pieces from famous artists.  Each quarter one of the favorites will be chosen at random.  Based on the artwork chosen, members will create a piece in their own style using any media in any size/shape.  The only rule is to be inspired by the chosen famous work.  

The first famous work chosen was The Sleeping Gypsy by Henri Rousseau. First piece will be due at the April 14, 2022, meeting.  

2022 Online Workshop

Modern Watermedia Online Workshop with Amy Shawley Paquette has been scheduled as the first workshop of 2022 on Saturday, February 19 from 1-4 pm Eastern.  
Explore the possibilities of layering watercolor and acrylic mediums in this online workshop!  We will start the workshop with watercolor basics then students will discover a range of gritty and absorbent products that are great as grounds for stains and washes.  Learn about different types of painting surfaces and how to prepare them for various watermedia applications, enhance the topography of your substrates with acrylic textures, then see the beauty of staining and granulating watercolors!   We will also "draw" with watercolor and cover ways to display watercolors safely without using glass!  In addition to our live workshop time, students will receive a PDF of the project notes and images. Anyone interested in this workshops should email CMMAG for details.  

2022 Workshops/Classes

Plans are being made for workshops with outside artists in 2022.  The first is the confirmed online workshop with Amy Shawley on Feb 19.   (See above.)  The board is working with three NC artists to schedule in-person (hopefullly!) workshops throughout 2022. The details are to follow.

January 2022 Meeting Update

CMMAG members were fortunate enough to meet in person for the December meeting.  

Our meetings are the second Thursday of every month; this month's meeting is on January 13.

Unfortunately, with Covid numbers significantly on the rise, we have chosen to hold the January 2022 meeting via Zoom. If you are interested in attending the meeting or joining the Guild, please email CMMAG for details.