Can you believe October is almost over? True! It's nearing the end of Chicago Artists Month, our art exhibition, and the Cubs fans' hopes for the season. But for every good thing that comes to an end, we have something to look forward to. Next year for the Cubs. And for us, there's the start of a new term, a quarterly open sketch session at St. Gregory Church, Ken's art show and the Day of the Dead.
We start with Susan, who is painting right on theme! Here, she puts the final touches to her painting of the Hanging Coffins of Sagada, prior to entering this painting in a Day of the Dead Art Challenge. Click the link to read all about it.... there's still time for you to enter for a chance to win a $400 prize package!
As if that weren't enough, Susan moved on to another of our themes—architecture! Anticipating this afternoon's Open Sketch session at St. Gregory, she chooses to paint a homily, adding people to enliven the lovely building.
Elaine is also painting St. Gregory Church, but her viewpoint faces opposite to Susan's. Looking to the rear of the church, she concentrates on the beautifully carved shrines and elegant arched pillars.
In autumn, it seems all our thoughts turn to architecture. Bill paints a lovely doorway from his neighborhood.
... while Madeleine's landscapes recede behind brickwork and balustrades. Who knew bricks could be so fascinating?
Well, apparently Ken knew. Below is a study. Sure it's the Ten Cat, but he's zeroing in on the corner of a brick building. Like Madeleine's, these bricks are incredibly lovely!
Mohammed's added a flat element to his lushly textured painting. The rich red color is perfect and we love how it appears more than once. That color really can hold its own against the lawn, wood and ropes.
Vivian is also painting people... herself, to be accurate. But her painting is abstract and dreamy and beautifully composed.
Nothing abstract or dreamy about this apple. It's as crisp as the season—and we love Isaac's clearly modeled stem and bold background. We can't wait to see the finished portrait.
Sara, too, turns to still life. Instead of a portrait of a single perfect fruit, she fills her canvas with a cornucopia of seasonal offerings. If you wondered why her painting was upside down in the video, it's to demonstrate her favorite technique. She studies her painting from every angle to be sure it's perfectly composed. Works, too!
What can we say about Marva's garden? (Except that the photographer could have focused a little better?) It's fun, it's colorful and it's a feel-good tribute to the sixties. It's flower power at its best. Makes us long for summer!
Abla finishes up her summer storm over the lake. The sky, water and lightning is amazing—and it's all been done with the tiniest of brushes. As beautiful as it is, though, we can't help but think about Hurricane Patricia and our thoughts are with the people in Patricia's path.
Upcoming events and important announcements
And now, if you haven't already marked your calendars, here's a reminder of dates you should save.
Expressions in WatercolorThere's still time to see our exhibition, Expressions in Watercolor, from now until mid-November. Drop by the McKeon Building and visit all the glass cases.
When: October 8–November 15, 2015,
9am–5pm, Monday–Friday
9am–3pm, Saturday
Where: Truman College McKeon Student Services Building
(behind the main building)
1145 W. Wilson Avenue
DePaul Community Chorus Concert.
Where:
DePaul Concert Hall
800 West Belden, Chicago
DePaul Concert Hall
800 West Belden, Chicago
When:
Sunday, November 22, 2015 at 3pm
Where:
Ten Cat Tavern
3931 N Ashland Ave, Chicago, ILTen Cat Tavern
When:
Exhibition: October 26–December 7, 2015
Reception: November 7, 2015, 3pm
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