I posted this image as a test so I can start posting some of my work with comments. I've added lots of images at the bottom of the blog, take a look. This image was taken a couple of weeks before Christmas 2008, on the beautiful shores of the gulf coast. Liam is on the left, Michael in the middle and me.
Friday, June 19, 2009
Me and the Boys
I posted this image as a test so I can start posting some of my work with comments. I've added lots of images at the bottom of the blog, take a look. This image was taken a couple of weeks before Christmas 2008, on the beautiful shores of the gulf coast. Liam is on the left, Michael in the middle and me.
Wednesday, June 17, 2009
First "Art Camp" class
This morning I taught what I hope to be the first of many successful Summer Art Camps for kids. Camps are hosted by the Santa Rosa Teacher & Craft Supply store on Hwy 98 in Navarre.
Our first class was a watercolor class and the students were great! Everyone was eager to learn and proved to be budding artists. We did a still-life of fruit, which illustrated to the children that you can paint any subject. I was especially pleased with everyones enthusiasm.
I've got another class on Friday, June 19th and there is still room if you're interested in signing up your kids.
We also have "Build a Book" week long camps in July. For more information on any of the art camps or to sign up, contact the Santa Rosa Teacher & Craft Supply (contact info on the left).
Have a great day (and stay cool!)
Our first class was a watercolor class and the students were great! Everyone was eager to learn and proved to be budding artists. We did a still-life of fruit, which illustrated to the children that you can paint any subject. I was especially pleased with everyones enthusiasm.
I've got another class on Friday, June 19th and there is still room if you're interested in signing up your kids.
We also have "Build a Book" week long camps in July. For more information on any of the art camps or to sign up, contact the Santa Rosa Teacher & Craft Supply (contact info on the left).
Have a great day (and stay cool!)
Tuesday, June 16, 2009
So what's up with GNBAA?
Greater Navarre Beach Arts Association (GNBAA) was a not for profit organization that turned very sour. BUT, we ask that you just simply decide for yourself about its activities and whether you really want to support it. We don't.
Follow the link to the last letter filed with the State of Florida Department of Agriculture (covers not-for-profits). It's a long and nasty document (parental discretion may need to be advised), but in a (big) nutshell... a group of Navarre area artists decided to start making those individuals running GNBAA accountable. With any nonprofit, transparency in operations is expected. When questions were asked, members were harassed. The questions were simple: Can you show me where this money is going; can you explain to me your process, how does A + B = C (doesn't make sense to me) etc, etc. Instead of providing the information, the Board decided to confront questioning members with insults and accusations of their own, and in lots of cases, some very personal attacks. Why on Earth would anyone question authority? Members asking questions were harassed to the point where other members would just find it easier to keep quiet. Eventually, membership went ahead and voted to dissolve the group. Unfortunately, the (former) Board decided that if they didn't show up, it wouldn't count (against all FL statutes & laws). Members did everything by the book. Former Board decided to break with statutes and reinstate without (former) members knowledge, not even the courtesy of meeting notification! Surprise! Another break from FL Statutes! LONG story short, GNBAA is now active against (former) member wishes. We believe this organization is not best for the artistic community. For the love of art, we continue to monitor its activities (ie, Karaoke contests - bar entertainment - not art) and yard sales.
Oh, one more thing, why not just keep pursuing GNBAA with the state? Because the bottom line- answer we keep getting is "it's a civil issue, take it to court"... we'd rater create thank you very much... end of Chapter One. Not withstanding their own version of events, we choose the side of justice.
Follow the link to the last letter filed with the State of Florida Department of Agriculture (covers not-for-profits). It's a long and nasty document (parental discretion may need to be advised), but in a (big) nutshell... a group of Navarre area artists decided to start making those individuals running GNBAA accountable. With any nonprofit, transparency in operations is expected. When questions were asked, members were harassed. The questions were simple: Can you show me where this money is going; can you explain to me your process, how does A + B = C (doesn't make sense to me) etc, etc. Instead of providing the information, the Board decided to confront questioning members with insults and accusations of their own, and in lots of cases, some very personal attacks. Why on Earth would anyone question authority? Members asking questions were harassed to the point where other members would just find it easier to keep quiet. Eventually, membership went ahead and voted to dissolve the group. Unfortunately, the (former) Board decided that if they didn't show up, it wouldn't count (against all FL statutes & laws). Members did everything by the book. Former Board decided to break with statutes and reinstate without (former) members knowledge, not even the courtesy of meeting notification! Surprise! Another break from FL Statutes! LONG story short, GNBAA is now active against (former) member wishes. We believe this organization is not best for the artistic community. For the love of art, we continue to monitor its activities (ie, Karaoke contests - bar entertainment - not art) and yard sales.
Oh, one more thing, why not just keep pursuing GNBAA with the state? Because the bottom line- answer we keep getting is "it's a civil issue, take it to court"... we'd rater create thank you very much... end of Chapter One. Not withstanding their own version of events, we choose the side of justice.
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