David Skora update

David had Art work published in the book: Mail Me Something
Publisher: Art house LLC., Brooklyn New York 2010.

He was in a Group Exhibition: Small Wonders / Maryland Federation of Art (MFA) in Annapolis, Maryland from November 30-December 28 2010.

David has two sculptures on loan for two years in the newly created sculpture park in New Buffalo, Michigan for 2011-2013.

Ival Stratford Kovner MFA '02

Ival writes, "Just returned from VSC after a marvelous residency - Ed Smith said my drawings brought to mind Daumier - thank you for that compliment, Mr. Ed, and my Blue Mountain Gallery show, a solo, is scheduled for August for three weeks." (Details will be posted on wcsu.edu/artalumni/calendar)

She adds, "PS. my renovated studio in Bethel is coming along well - and I may be selected for a workshop in Stowe - on location too"

Marilyn Lindner MFA '02

The National Association of Women Artists, Inc. juried in 25 New Members on September 23, 2010. Marilyn Murray Lindner - Waxhaw, NC was one of 7 accepted for works on canvas.

Marilyn was pleased to be able make the induction ceremony in New York City. More information about NAWA can be found at http://www.thenawa.org

Michael Liebhaber MFA '08

Michael was recently interviewed on "A Travel Painting Blog"

A Question and Answer with Michael Liebhaber
http://greggfretheim.blogspot.com/


and asks that you stop by his personal blog at
http://michaels-travels.com/

Alan Picard '97 2011 workshops

Have you determined to develop your artistic skill in 2011? The new year is just around the corner, so why not join me in the studio and take your paintings to new heights.

I'm offering shorter classes to fit your schedule while fostering your creativity. Have a Merry Christmas, and see you in the new year!

Be inspired,
Alain
Tuesday Night Class Four Week Studio Class
February 1 - 22
Tuesdays 7:00 - 9:30pm
Location: Picard Studio
Cost: $200

Held at Alain's studio in Southbury, this class gives you the unique opportunity to bring your own photographic references, and work on the subject that most inspires you. Personalized instruction at the easel will be provided to each student as they develop their paintings.

All levels, beginner to advanced, are welcome.
This class is limited to six students.

Medium: Oil and Pastels
Thursday Night Class Four Week Studio Class
March 24 & 31 and April 7 & 14
Thursday 7:00 - 9:30pm
Location: Picard Studio
Cost: $200

Held at Alain's studio in Southbury, this class gives you the unique opportunity to bring your own photographic references, and work on the subject that most inspires you. Personalized instruction at the easel will be provided to each student as they develop their paintings.

All levels, beginner to advanced, are welcome.
This class is limited to six students.

Medium: Oil and Pastels
Painting the Portrait in Pastel
One-Day Portrait Workshop
Saturday, 9:30am - 4:30pm
April 23
Location: Picard Studio
Cost: $125

Working from the live model, Alain will demonstrate a painterly approach to pastel. Students will then work from the model with individual instruction at their easels throughout the afternoon. This workshop will promote a simple approach to portrait painting using the principles of shape, value, edge, color, and composition.

All levels, beginner to advanced, are welcome.

12 Hillside Road | Southbury CT 06488 | 203.297.1399
www.picardstudio.com

Gulgun Aliriza MFA '07

The opening of Exhibition: Evolution of a Gallery GREEN MOUNTAIN TO BLUE MOUNTAIN took place December 2.

A landmark exhibition which includes works by many illustrious artists including Margaret Grimes and Gulgun Aliriza.

Pamela Czajka Holick '93

Pamela writes: I recently created a personal fundraising page on the Hope & Heroes Children’s Cancer Fund website. Please take a moment to look at my page and consider donating to a cause that I care about deeply. As most of you know, our daughter Skylar was diagnosed w/ Hepatoblastoma this summer and after 6 months of chemotherapy, surgery, complimentary healing, prayer & lots of love, the mass is completely gone & Skylar is fully recovered with a new head of hair growing in.

I am currently training for my first Sprint Triathlon to take place next Spring 2011 location tbd in CT to help raise $$$. Please enjoy Skylar's fundraiser page, her story & some pictures of her journey to help inspire you to donate. The money raised will be given to Skye's Oncologist to help find a cure for Pediatric Cancers. This is our chance to give back to all those who helped us through this challenge!!!

Your gift will help support children with cancer and their families during their treatment at the Herbert Irving Child & Adolescent Oncology Center at Columbia University Medical Center.

Please help support me by contributing as generously as you can - it’s fast and easy to make a tax-deductible donation online using this link: To make a donation online, visit our personal fundraising center.

Whatever you can give will help - it all adds up! I greatly appreciate your support and will keep you posted on my progress.
Sincerely,
Pamela Holick (Trever & Skylar too!!!)

Jamison Odone MFA '10

I'll be signing copies of Honey Badgers and Stickfiguratively Speaking: Alice's Adventures in Wonderland at the annual Holiday Facuty and Student Art Sale at Silvermine Guild Art Center in New Canaan this coming Sunday, December 5th. All of us faculty members will have original art and prints for sale at the event.

The hours on Sunday are from 1-5pm, hope to see you out!

Also, starting in January I will be all around New England running several workshops on Illustrating Children's books. I'll post the dates soon! So, if you are a library, art center, school, etc...write me back to book a date!

All the best,

Jamison
www.jamisonodone.wordpress.com