VSC Newsletter ~ January 2024

January 2024

Contact Information: Secretary   victoriasketchclub@gmail.com VSC website   www.victoriasketchclub.ca      Facebook   https://www.facebook.com/victoriasketchclub/ Note from VSC President We are a very active and creative art club! With our annual Art Show less than two months away, I’m sure we are all sorting out our approach; painting that particular painting and of course, thinking about how we can help out, as our Show runs on the amazing contributions you all make to make it a stellar show. In these days leading up to that time, there are moments when we are gathered together, working diligently, and there is utter quiet as we sink into our creative works. It’s a magical time as we collectively understand where each of us is at, given our shared passion as artists. This is your newsletter and newsletters aren’t all about words. Often, photos grab one’s interest and imagination and keep us interested. With that in mind, I encourage you to take photos of your workspace, your beautifully messy palette, your work in progress. We can develop a bit of a library to tell the story of who we are. Send your photos to Amy (victoriasketchclub@gmail.com) and we’ll create a file as fodder for further newsletters and communications. Yours truly, Gillian Rhodes President VSC's February Schedule The last two weeks of March are set aside for the show, so there will be no program for that period. Our starting time will remain at 11 am with a refreshment / lunch break around 12:30, and Show and Share time to be determined. If you have any questions, please contact one of us (see email addresses below).   Feb  6 Life model session Feb 13 Abstract Painting session with Jill Sabre Feb 20 Critique with Claire Christinel, guest artist Feb 27 Framing demo and Rand's slideshow Mar  5 Still life - heirlooms Mar 12 Paint Your Own! Apr  2 Character Study-- "Bus Stop" Apr  7 Post-show evening gathering at the Oaks Restaurant (details to follow) Apr  9 Life model session Apr 16 Mixed Media Challenge! Apr 23 Plein air demo  Apr 30  Spring luncheon Greater detail will be sent out a few days prior to each session.   Many thanks! Program Directors Terry McBride (termcb@gmail.com) Bonny Myers (bonnydmyers@gmail.com) VSC Show Notes Post-Show Gathering Post-Show Social Event 2024  Sunday, 7 April 2024 at 6:00-9:00 PM at the Oaks Restaurant & Tea Room  Members and *guests* order from the menu and pay for their own orders.   Details: Address: 2250 Oak Bay Ave, Corner of Oak Bay and Monterey; Parking: Suggested parking is behind the RBC Bank across the street from the Oaks; Time: 6 PM -- the lower floor  has been reserved for the VSC, with seating for sixty; Notes: The Oak's menu is on the 'net and the Sunday dinner is roast beef; Many VSC members are acquainted with the Oaks; ask if you have questions about the venue.  *Guests to our events usually are a member's spouse or a family member.   January 9 "Value does the work and colour gets the credit." An excellent session today led by fellow member Robin Woodworth who presented a playshop on the use of value and colour, in her Colour and Value Workshop . January 16 Reuse an old painting workshop Today's topic was reinventing an old painting, and a number of members took this task on with gusto!  January 23 Character model This week’s session was a character study, and we were lucky enough to have Pam Orman, a minister, pose in her vestments. This was a wonderful opportunity to capture our model in any medium desired. Thank you, Pam! January 30 Shiny-things Still Life and Art Supply Sale It was a full house at WPP and treasurer Mike Pipes was kept on his toes collecting payment for a host of assorted art-related items from keen buyers. Meanwhile, artists got to work sketching and painting still life displays of 'shiny items.' Member Profile with Agnes Oosterhof Agnes Oosterhof was born and raised in the Netherlands.  She obtained a BSc in Physical Education, and moved to Hong Kong in the early 1970’s, where both her sons were born. She took portraiture classes in The Hague and downtown HK, and taught at private girls’ schools.  In 1980 her family moved to Toronto, where she taught for 17 yrs. In the 1990’s she joined the Willowdale Group of Artists. A job opportunity brought her to Victoria, BC, where she was the Principal as well as a  teacher in a small Christian school. She enhanced her certification by obtaining a Master’s degree in Leadership and Administration.  In the arts field, Agnes enjoys painting (watercolour and acrylics), as well as sketching with pencil, conte and pen. Upon retirement in 2014, she joined the Victoria Sketch Club and was involved as follows: Program Convenor, EnPlein Air organizer, Newsletter, Show Director 2020 (the show was cancelled due to Covid), Secretary and Show Co-Director 2024. When she's not creating art, she enjoys visiting with family and friends, gardening, walking, knitting, making digital photo books, as well as being involved in her local church. Next month's profile: VSC member Ken McKenzie Submitting your Member Profile Consider adding your profile to this monthly section! Please included a bio picture in jpg format, as well as a sample of your art. Word count can range from 200 to 300 words. Submissions and / or queries can be sent to me, the Editor -- Val Lawton