DUE TO COVID-19 WE ARE CONDUCTING ZOOM MEETINGS VIA THE HOMER TOWNSHIP PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Meeting Information
WELCOME!
**Please note: DUE TO COVID-19 OUR MEETINGS ARE CANCELLED AT THIS TIME.
WE ARE PLANNING ZOOM PROGRAMS ON THE
2ND WED OF THE MONTH.
SEE BELOW FOR MORE INFORMATION.
Come and Join Us at a Lemont Artists Guild ZOOM Meeting!
WED. NOV. 11, 2020-7:00-8:30 PM
WATERCOLOR POSTCARD Q&A WITH LYNNE BAUR, DRAGONFLY SPIRIT STUDIO
CLICK THE BELOW LINK TO REGISTER:
The Homer Township Public Library and the Lemont Artists Guild present artist Lynne Baur (Dragonfly Spirit Studio). Lynne will talk about the creation of her YouTube “Postcard Paint-Along” videos and give us a look into her life as an artist living on the Oregon coast and (until Covid-19) traveling around the country working and living in a camper van. She will reserve time in her presentation to take your questions about the postcard videos and life as an artist on the Oregon coast and on the road.
Lynne “believes each of us has the soul of an artist. The creative spirit emerges in different ways at different times in our lives, and some of us are lucky enough to be called upon to express that spirit in visual art.”
Before the Zoom Meeting:
We SUGGEST that you might want to watch—or even try!—one of her postcard videos before the presentation (not a requirement, you can also just watch the program). Lynne will answer questions about the postcard projects you’ve tried (or plan to try) as time permits. This Zoom presentation will be interactive. You may ask a question at any time, but we ask you to mute your microphone the rest of the time. You can turn off your video if you do not want to be seen at all.
Note: If you want to show Lynne something during the presentation that you have a question about, it works much better if you snap a quick photo and email it to Lynne before asking your question. Lynne will explain more about this (and give the email address to use), but we wanted to let you know you might want your phone or camera handy. (You can also hold your picture up to your webcam if that is your only option, but it’s often difficult to see much detail that way.)
Here are some suggested postcard videos to try (not a requirement, you can also just watch the program):
Backlit Clouds Variations: https://youtu.be/ZLbKOHbYO9o
Sunrise Joy: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=54Nx8gKgZ7g
Crazy Colorful Pears: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WwOZH07NYhc
Full Moon Above the Forest: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mg6lud8TJbI&t=240s
Sunset Variations: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XZFpFm-MA4k
Or, you can also find the all her postcard video paint-alongs in one place by going to:
https://www.dragonflyspiritstudio.com/learn/postcard-paintalongs/
Suggested Basic List of Materials (NOT supplied) IF YOU DECIDE TO create a postcard (but each video is unique, so if you are creating a postcard ahead of time, double-check the video first to see if you need anything else):
- 4 x 6 inch watercolor paper or cardstock or heavy paper (several pieces cut this size),
- Practice/scratch paper
- Watercolors-use ones from art store or can even use the kids watercolor palettes you see at stores if you just are starting out,
- Cup of water
- Brushes
- Masking tape
- Spray Bottle
- Some type of Board to tape paper onto (could be cardboard) that is larger than the paper you are using.
- Miscellaneous items such as a coin (check video to see any other things you may need)
Note:
This event is open to the public, so please sign up if you want to go to it, that is the only way you can attend through registering through the
Homer Library website and you want to do it before the slots are gone. You do not have to be a library member or LAG member to attend.
This program will take place online on Zoom.
After registering, you will receive a link to the Zoom meeting at least
15 minutes in advance of the program. Don't see the email?
Make sure you check your SPAM/JUNK MAIL folder!
(We are going to plan this for the 2nd Wed in Dec (more details to TBA)!)
Please visit our Virtual Member Showings!
We have so much talent in our guild, and many mediums and styles. Thank you to the members who could send your work to be shown, we hope more can participate in a future show!
Visit and Like our Facebook Page at: https://www.facebook.com/Lemont-Artists-Guild-107474634245261
Visit our Interactive Projects Page!!
Also: Check out our Interactive Links page ( https://lemontartistsguild.org/interactive-links) with some web links to interesting sites and articles!
Mission Statement
Our mission is to enhance life in Lemont and surrounding community by providing fine art, education, instruction, programming and appreciation through a supportive environment that nurtures creativity and individuality. Currently, we are conducting our programs via ZOOM on the 2nd Tues of the month in conjunction with the Homer Township Public Library. Confirmed dates will be posted. At our meetings, we have an art program that is informative on some topic of art and sometimes interactive with the attendees.
We are a 501(c)(3)Non-For-Profit Organization.
Contact/Correspondence
Please do not send correspondence to the library.
To Mail to Lemont Artists Guild and or contact our President, Liz Connelly:
Mail Membership Application to our Treasurer:
Lemont Artists Guild-c/o Jim McGloin
1250 Prodehl
Lockport, IL 60441