September 9, 2017 Member Meeting:

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     …join us from 10am to noon…

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          Alec Hall, “Animals in Fine Art”

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Morning presentation is free and open to the public…

The morning presentation, “Animals in Fine Art” will include a Power Point Presentation covering a brief history of animals in art throughout the ages.

This will be followed by an introduction to some of the modern day animal artists who continue the time-honored tradition of portraying animals in art.

 

 

“Pulling Hard”  by Alec Hall

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     …workshop from 1pm to 4pm…

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Alec Hall, “Creating Dynamic Realism with Pastels”

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Realism is alive and well in today’s art world and is actually enjoying a resurgence after being cast aside during the mid-20^th century by the Modern Artists, the Abstract-Expressionists, and Minimalists. 

We will discuss some of the attributes of realism, such as Values, Contrast, Accurate Proportions, Textures, and Aerial Perspective and how to achieve them with pastel. 

Then I would like to work one-on-one with each student to help them apply these attributes to one of their pastel paintings.

[Click here for Workshop SUPPLY LIST]

“The Sugar Tree,” by Alec Hall

Workshop participants are encouraged to register early to save a place…register below…

APS Workshop Fee Refund Policy
Our refund policy states that for workshops sponsored by APS, a refund of the fee deposit is available only within 48 hours of paying the fee.  However, if the fee is paid within the last two days before the workshop date, no refund is available.

WORKSHOP IS FULL…to be placed on wait list, contact Cathyann (828) 595-9518 

About Alec

    Alec Hall has been painting for 22 years.  After a 32-year career in veterinary medicine, he turned his full attention to painting in 2003.
Alec has been passionate about animals all of his life and now that passion has infused and fueled his artistic endeavors.
Originally trained in oils, he has worked exclusively in pastel for the last 15 years and taught pastel painting at the Art Institute in Kalamazoo, Michigan for 8 years.
His painting style is realism and he is a keen observer of the natural world.  Alec’s pastel paintings have garnered numerous awards and hang in many private and corporate collections throughout the US.

 

At the Grace Community Church.  The public and all artists are invited.

Refreshments will be served. When you come to our meetings, bring a friend!

ADDRESS GRACE COMMUNITY CHURCH
Grace Community Church
495 Cardinal Road
Mills River, NC 28759

DIRECTIONS FROM ASHEVILLE AIRPORT & AG CENTER
I-26, Exit for the airport
–Go West past the airport and past the Ag Center on NC 280
–Go approximately 1 ¾ miles west  towards Mill River
–Turn Right on street between the Land Rover dealer and Grace Church which is Cardinal Drive (the church is up on the hill)
–Turn left at the top of the drive into the church parking lot
–Go to the left side of the building to the green awning entrance
–Go into the hall and go right past several doors
–Our meeting room is to the right.

Please contact Cathyann Burgess, Program chair, with any questions about our program. cathyannburgess@gmail.com … 828.595.9518
Please contact Suzy Hart, Membership chair, with any questions about our membership. appalachianpastelsociety@gmail.com … 845.986.3653