Solitude

"Solitude" Watercolor Painting by Krys Pettit

This recently completed painting was inspired by a scene in near Owls Head, Maine some years ago -- although I saw it during the day it led me to wonder about it at night -- how it might look on a chilly summer night in the full moon -- and who would be there to witness it?

Cold

It's too cold here in Central Florida -- we had sleet, ice and snow in some places yesterday. Not living in a wintry climate I tend not to paint too many winter scenes -- this one happens to be something I did many years ago from am memory of those fantastic sunsets in Upstate New York!

Call for Artists

All ALOC members are encouraged to submit up to two artworks (no larger than 36" x 36") for inclusion in the March show at the Casselberry Art House (CAH), 127 Quail Pond Circle, Casselberry, FL 32707 Phone:  (407) 262-7700 x1576.  Applications will be at the January ALOC meeting at Beardall Senior Center.  Drop off of artwork at CAH will be on Mon., March 1, from 11 to 1 p.m.  Application should accompany artwork along with a $5 entry fee.  (Pieces can be marked for sale or NFS; CAH does not require a commission from any proceeds of sales--20%.)  Art pick up is Friday, March 26 from 11 to 2 p.m.

Ken Austin is judging the show and prizes will be awarded for First, Second and Third place.  All members are requested to bring either an appetizer or wine, or both ;-), to the reception, which will take place on Friday, March 5th, from 6:30 to 9:00 p.m.  Plates, napkins and glasses will be furnished by CAH.  You can contact Arlene Kartak for further info at travelbabe@aol.com or 407-834-6388.

ALOC Newsletter January 2010

ALOC Newsletter January 2010    

Additional Winners--2009 ALOC Holiday Show

Betty Rusnak won the Charles Turzak award

Eliza Pineau won the Martha Fowler award

2009 Holiday Show Winners

John Pickels -- 1st place

Marianna Ross -- 2nd place

Kitty Osburn -- 3rd place

Congratulations to the above winners in ALOC's 2009 Holiday Show and Party. There were a number of other winners of various awards, which will be posted as I get the information (and hopefully photos). Happy holidays to all.

December 2009 ALOC Newsletter

ALOC Newsletter December 2009