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CITY
OF GLENDALE LIBRARY AND ARTS
Proudly presents:
The 2010 Glendale Centennial Plein Air Painting Event
By
Bette Sharpe - Glendale Daily Planet - Saturday,
Feb 6, 2010
Doris Chamberlain (DC) was one of the three plein air artists I have the pleasure to see work during Saturday’s Chocolate Affaire. Will Coe and Becky Joy were the other two painters making art in the Historic
Catlin Court area Saturday. Becky was working with oil paints while Doris and Will were using acrylics.... and working among several thousand people, I might add! Becky was on her second painting when I visited her around four o’clock. Will Coe was painting on the corner of Palmaire Avenue and 58th Avenue, where there were was plenty of activity due to the rides and kids. He seemed to be having a bunch of fun. He was just finishing up and by adding some lettering to the train cars in his picture.
Plein art was developed in France in the mid-19th century and means painting in the open air using available light and atmosphere. This technique allows the artists to “paint live” and capture the artist’s response to the outdoor setting. The 2010 Glendale Centennial Plein Air Painting Event is part of the city celebration of the official anniversary as an incorporated city.
Doris
Chamberlain
captures
the true spirit of downtown Glendale Az, which
is an eclectic blend of the old and the new.
- Photo By Bette Sharpe - Glendale Daily Planet
The award categories are listed below.
Award
categories are Purchase Awards and will be accessioned into
the City of Glendale’s permanent collection upon
completion of event:
Best of Show Purchase Award.
(1) $1000.00 Best of Show award will be presented.
Glendale Centennial Celebration Purchase Awards.
Two (2)$500.00 awards will be presented
Glendale Chocolate Affair Purchase Award.
One (1) $500.00 award will be presented.
Landscape/Cityscape Purchase Award.
One (1) $500.00 award will be presented.
Modern Glendale Purchase Award.
One (1) $500.00 award will be presented.
Honorable Mention Purchase Awards.
Two (2) $250.00 awards will be presented.
The
awards and recognition seem to be well worth an artist time
and effort to predicate. When I asked Doris (DC) what and why she paints this is
what she said
"It was a pleasure to be able to plein air for the event in Glendale. My painting was to represent Glendale’s love of the “old and the new”. Many towns have eliminated their older buildings, and downtowns to make room for the new. It was a pleasure to see a wonderful mix of both and to experience the warmth of the Glendale community.
Artwork by Doris
Chamberlain
While in 2nd grade Mrs. Murray stated that, 'I was an artist'. Thank God, I believed her.
I started with a gift of a paint-by-number kit from my sister Shirley. I didn't know what I was doing but wished to learn more. While in middle and high school, I experienced wonderful teachers who encouraged me. Thank you Mr. & Mrs. Voss, and Mrs. Lambert for your incite to what is possible. If I would just try. The only formal training I had for years began in the Tempe, Arizona, and public school system. Art in school was the saving grace for me because I am learning disabled with dyslexia and dysgraphia. I could always express myself through art. While in high school, I won an AZ State, Scholastic Gold Key Award Art. At 50 I was finally able to take some art classes while in College. They provided more encouragement for me to keep doing my thing.
I have set aside painting many times to raise children and make a living. Now that I am retired I don’t have enough time to paint all that I have visions for.
I am now involved with the retirement center classes in Tempe. Also by joining art groups, my network has increased to enable me to participate in art shows, gallery displays and plein air painting events. I will be in the Arizona Art Alliance show in March and The Botanical Garden show in April with the Scottsdale Art League. I will also participate in November’s Tempe Artists Guild in the Peterson House Art Festival.
I paint outdoors, especially early spring or late fall here in Arizona. The heat helps me get out of town to cooler areas to paint plein air. I started with oils; they dried to slow so I moved to acrylics. They dry to fast. I then changed to water colors. They are just fun. My newest adventure entails colored pencil work. I am also adding sewing and painting in a mix media project which should make an entrance sometime this year.
My policy is that is never too late to just paint. Everyone is an artist in some way. We all do art, either by raising a family, decorating, cooking a fine meal or just enjoying a beautiful Arizona sunset.
Art is involved in all and by all. "
You can reach the artist at
480-755-7657 and joycollege@hotmail.com
or visit her web page at www.dorisparker.net.
The list of Winners
are as follows for the 2010 Glendale Centennial Plein Air
Painting Event:
Best of Show: Linda Dellandre from Sedona. AZ
Glendale Centennial Award: Ann Osgood from Phoenix. AZ
Glendale Centennial Award: Sherri Aldawood from Mesa. AZ
Glendale Chocolate Affaire Award: Rita Goldner from
Scottsdale. AZ
Landscape/Cityscape Award: Candy Barr from Scottsdale. AZ
Modern Glendale Award: Richard Kelly from Scottsdale. AZ
Honorable Mention: Luke Thalheimer from Scottsdale. AZ
Honorable Mention: Sharla Kuhn From Litchfield Park. AZ
The paintings will be
on display in the retail area of the Promenade on Palmaire
for the next few weeks.
The awards are categorized by elements of the city’s
history, in recognition of the city’s centennial, and the
winning entries will become part of Glendale’s permanent
collection upon completion of the event.
Glendale Artist Melvin Silao painting at Sahuaro ranch Photo
By Sandra Keely
DATA AND
RULES: That were followed...
Throughout the year, the
city will honor its centennial at various events and
activities. Please join us for the
2010 Glendale Centennial Plein Air Painting Event. The event
is open to any artist who paints using the
Plein air technique in oil, watercolor, acrylic, or pastel.
Plein Air (i.e. open air): Paintings are executed
outdoors from real life, as opposed to from photographs in a
studio. Both painter and subject must
be outdoors, and photographs are NOT used.
When: February 6th,
2010----------8.00am -5.30pm
Where: In Beautiful
Historic Downtown Glendale, Arizona.
This event is hosted by
the City of Glendale Arts Commission in conjunction with
Special Events and the Annual Glendale
Chocolate Affair which takes place from 2/5/2010- 2/7/2010.
RULES FOR THE EVENT:
1. Painting Area: An
artist may paint any subject or scene outdoors he/she chooses,
as long as it is within the
boundaries of the City of Glendale. (Please see attached Map
along with a list of potential
sites)
2. All
canvas/panels/paper must be stamped PRIOR to painting. NO
unstamped art will be accepted. An
unlimited number may be stamped but no more than two (2) can
be submitted for the competition.
3. Painting Time Period:
Each work of art must be started and completed "en plein
air" on Saturday, February
6th 2010 during the event times stated.
4. The event will be
held rain or shine, so come prepared.
5. • Only the
following mediums will be accepted: oils, acrylics,
watercolors, and pastels.
6. • Size of unframed
artwork not to exceed 16" x 20".
7. All artists must be
18 years of age and older.
8. Artists must provide
their own materials and a sturdy easel(s) for display during
the judging process. Artists will
be required to remain with their easels during this time and
will be responsible for the safety of
their paintings. The Glendale Arts Commission /City of Glendale
shall assume no responsibility for loss or damage to any work,
display or person during this
event.
REQUIRED
REGISTRATION:
All artists must
register and have their canvas, panels or paper stamped prior
to any work being done. (No
Exceptions).
Registration will be set up from 8.00 am until 10.30 am at the
Promenade on Palmaire
located in Downtown
Glendale at 5835 W Palmaire Ave, Glendale, AZ 85301.
SUBMISSION and JURY
PROCESS:
1. Paintings and signed
contest entry form should be delivered to the judging site by
3.30 pm on Saturday February 6th
2010. There will no late entries accepted so plan your return
trip accordingly.
2. Each artist may
submit no more than two (2) finished paintings for the
competition.
3. Each finished
painting submitted should be signed on the front.
4. The "Plein Air
Stamp" provided at registration must be visible on the
back of each painting at time of
submission. All paintings must be appropriately framed,
mounted and securely wired for hanging
during the judging process. We reserve the right to refuse any
painting improperly framed or
wired - i.e. no unframed wrapped canvases, stained mats,
alligator hangers, etc.
5. All judging is final
during the competition.
AWARDS:
Award categories are
Purchase Awards and will be accessioned into the City of
Glendale’s permanent collection
upon completion of event:
Best of Show
Purchase Award (1) $1000.00 Best of Show award will be
presented.
Glendale
Centennial Celebration Purchase Awards. Two (2)$500.00 awards
will be presented
Glendale
Chocolate Affair Purchase Award. One (1) $500.00 award will be
presented.
Landscape/Cityscape Purchase Award. One (1) $500.00 award will
be presented.
Modern Glendale
Purchase Award. One (1) $500.00 award will be presented.
Honorable
Mention Purchase Awards. Two (2) $250.00 awards will be
presented.
Awards will not be
presented on the day of the event. All funds will be dispersed
within 30 days.
Becky Joy working in
oil. This is her second painting.
The location was the Country Maiden in Catlin Court
Visit her web page at www.beckyjoy.com
- Photo By Bette Sharpe - Glendale Daily Planet
Areas of Interest for
the Plein Air Paint Out
February 6th 2010
Sahuaro Ranch
Park:
9802 North 59th Avenue
Glendale, Arizona 85302
Manistee Ranch
Park:
52nd Avenue and Northern
Avenue
Glendale, Arizona 85301
Beet Sugar
Factory:
5243 Glendale Ave.
Glendale, Arizona 85301
Downtown
Glendale:
http://www.glendaleaz.com/arts/documents/HistoricTourBrochure.pdf
· Caitlin Court: This
area features early 1900s bungalows that are listed on the
National Register of
Historic Places. Wide streets, large trees and low white
picket fences.
· Old Towne: Collection
of old brick buildings filled with shops and restaurants
and sidewalks lined with
brick and gaslight lamps.
· Murphy Park: 7010
North 59th Avenue, Glendale, AZ 85301.
Located in the heart of
downtown Glendale.
Wil Coe painting with acrylics in the Kids Zone.
Visit his web page at www.Wilconeart.com
Note the Coury House in the background
in this photo on the right - The Building Time Forgot...
- Photo By Bette Sharpe - Glendale Daily Planet
Left - Wil Coe
Right - Kids FUN ZONE - close up
view
- Photos By Bette Sharpe - Glendale Daily Planet
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