|
|
Welcome
to the Euclid Art Association... |
|
-
The Euclid Art
Association’s next monthly meeting is Monday, April 7,
2025 at 7:00p.m. in the Fellowship Hall of East Shore
United Methodist Church, 23002 Lakeshore Blvd., in Euclid.
Join us for an evening of art. Remember, it’s
BYOT (Bring Your Own Treats) to share with 6
to 8 people after the meeting. All are
welcome to attend. Guest fee is a $3.00
donation.
We
are featuring artist, Laura Rath, demonstrating
"Creating Textured Landscapes Oil Paintings".
Although life took her in different directions, she
ultimately rediscovered her love of painting.
Laura’s interest in art started at a very young age when a
local library agreed to fill their display cases with her
art works. Born and raised in the Akron area, she
went to the University of Akron and became a math and
science teacher. Laura, mother of four boys, and her
husband currently live in Stow. While she enjoys a
variety of mediums, she is primarily an oil painter who
creates richly textured landscape and cityscape scenes,
often inspired by photos she has taken while traveling
through Europe. She is an award-winning artist whose
work has been displayed in the US and abroad. Her
style is heavily influenced by her love of impressionist
art. She is excited to share her art with us.
Visit her website at
https://www.laurarathart.com/.
|
-
Many thanks to
artist, David Rankin for his zoom demonstration on
March 3. Over 25 members watched him demonstrate
his, "Shape Sketching Procedures", drawing urban
landscapes . . . bridges in and around Cleveland, plus
more. We planned to sketch along with David, but the
Zoom chat feature used to share his references with us
didn’t work due to "too many participants" (don’t you
love technology). So, David had to pivot.
Instead, we watched him sketch, using an image on his
iPhone of a barge on the Cuyahoga River going under the
iconic lift bridge. "Where do you start to sketch
this complicated subject," we asked. Start with the
shape at the back of the barge, i.e., the shape closest to
you. David completed his sketch, drawing shape after
shape and adding reflections as the final touch. "It
doesn’t have to be perfect, nor include all the
details…just some," he said. Next, David
demonstrated his light study technique using three values
of Paynes Gray. Watching David paint is always
informative and fun. You can watch his complete demo
on EAA’s YouTube channel….to be posted soon.
|
-
SPRING FINE
ART SHOW AT FAIRMOUNT CENTER, MAY 5 - MAY 31,. 2025.
EAA is fortunate to have the Fairmount Center for the
Arts available for our traditional Spring Fine Art Show
while the Euclid Public Library is being renovated.
There are a few "unusual" things you need to know about
this show:
• Show will hang in the main floor studio and lobby and will be
hung salon style.
• There is a size limit of 18" x 24".
• The number of entries is limited to three, plus one more if space
permits...a total of four.
• The exhibition will be seen by patrons attending the Fairmount
programs.
• Two time periods are dedicated to viewing the Euclid Art show -
Saturday, May 17 from
noon to 4:00p.m. and Saturday, May 31 from 2:00 -
4:00p.m.
• Reception is on May 31, as is the art take-down and pick-up.
|
-
EUCLID ART
MEMBERS….It’s time to enter the EAA SPRING FINE ART
SHOW. Show entry forms and instructions were
emailed to you with the March newsletter and are also
available for printing on the Art
Shows page. Also read
"Do’s & Don’ts on Art Presentation".
Entry deadline is Thursday, April 10. Per the
Instructions, entries must be taken to the Fairmount
Center for the Arts on Saturday, May 3, between 2:00 p.m.
and 3:00 p.m. ONLY.
|
-
CONGRATULATIONS
to Kirk Ramsey . . .the winner of the PEOPLE’S
CHOICE AWARD in our 2025 VIRTUAL WINTER SHOW @EuclidArt.com.
His watercolor, #110, "Winter’s Dawn" got
the most votes. Second runner up was Kathy
Komaromy’s photograph, "Bridge to Nowhere, Euclid, OH".
There were many favorites among the 105 people who voted!
Thanks to all the members who participated. You can
view all the show entries on the Art
Shows page or
click here.
|
-
Let your art
be seen! Get it from under the bed and in the
closet! Join EAA on Friday, April 25, a
little before 10a.m. for the next Euclid City Hall
Exchange. Department Heads choose artwork to
hang in their offices. Your work may be selected to
hang in the lobby or on the Mayor's Art Wall. Look
for EAA coordinators in the City Hall rotunda, 585 East
222nd St.
|
-
The Euclid Art
Association is offering the Margaret E. Hain Memorial
Art Scholarship to a Euclid High School senior
who will graduate in 2025. This $600 award will be
available to a student who is currently receiving art
instruction and plans to pursue further education in the
study of art. Senior art students should see their
art teacher or guidance counselor, Kathleen Gonakis, for
forms and details. The application deadline is 6:00
p.m. on April 2. Winner will be announced at the
Senior Awards Breakfast, May 13.
|
-
HEADS UP!
About Town News . . . Save the date of Saturday, May
3, 2025. Sketch with artist, David Rankin at the
Cleveland Zoo. This is part of the Society of
Animal Artists (SAA) initiative to sketch animals in Zoo’s
around the world! Start time and meet up location,
TBA. If interested, contact Deanna Rankin at
davidrankinwatercolors@gmail.com .
|
-
WORKSHOP .
. . SIGN UP NOW - "Mixed
Media and Acrylic Paints come together in the Art of
Abstract Expression", instructor, JoAnn DePolo,
April 5 from 10a.m. - 3p.m at the EAA Gallery.
Transform your approach to painting and unleash your
artistic vision in this immersive abstract workshop.
Explore the core principles of abstract composition,
experimenting with a diverse range of paints, tools, and
innovative techniques. Learn to layer compositions
using everything from high-flow to heavy-body acrylics,
watercolor inks. All materials - paints, brushes,
applicators, and canvasses 16x20 provided. Just wear
an apron or old shirt. Cost $95 members / $125
nonmembers. Sign up now! To register,
contact Pam Montagno at
montagnop@aol.com or call 440-622-6020. See the
Workshops page.
|
|

Euclid History Museum -
Euclid Art Association
|
|