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September 14, 2021 By awadmin

Sims, Pam

Pam Sims

 

Biography


PAM SIMS- is an acrylic and watercolor artist. Her acrylic painting style is impressonist but she also paints in the abstract. When she wants to work in a more realistic style of painting she turns to her watercolors, painting botanicals and wildlife because of the tremendous detail that watercolor provides to her work. Pam started painting about 3 years ago after taking an online course on a whim. Her now friend, Cindy Wider from Australia gave her the tools to pursue this new found passion for painting. Cindy taught her how to draw using graphite and colored pencils which she finds invaluable. This gave her the catalyst to want to keep learning. Online courses made it possible for her to learn to paint botanical and wildlife from artists in England. Acrylics always seemed too difficult to work with but she wanted to develop skills so again she found courses to take and learned to paint acrylics with the palette knife. She loves the freedom on using various methods that are at her disposal for creating art. Nothing is off the table! Pam paints with a purpose, creating art as a way to help in the fight against human trafficking. She is passionate about educating others about this worldwide issue. She sells her art and gives a portion to this cause. She believes in “changing lives one painting at a time”.

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September 6, 2021 By awadmin

Helms, Danny

Danny Helms

Phone: 870-588-5129
Hometown: Conway, AR

 

Biography


Danny is a retired machinist, veteran, and artist. He has not had formal training except for a short course at UCA several years ago. Since he enjoys hunting and being in the outdoors, most of his work reflects nature.

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September 6, 2021 By awadmin

Blum, Christina

Christina Blum

Medium: Water Color

 

Biography


Christina’s love of art started with a love of nature when she was a child. When she was four her dad brought home a mass of jelly with little black dots in it. He put this jelly in an aquarium and they watched the semi transparent mass of eggs turn to tadpoles and then to frogs. She was fascinated with the beauty and complexity of nature and art became a way to express that fascination.

She took art classes in elementary school, in High School watercolor became her favorite medium. It has a beautiful transparency and can be loose or detailed. Watercolor dries quickly and because it flows it can take you in unexpected directions.

Art has taken many forms in Christina’s life. When her children were young she explored art in the world of finger paints and mud pies. As the kids got older she had the opportunity to join the Ames Brush Club and then the Tuesday Painters in Clear Lake. They met weekly and encouraged her to join Iowa Artist and the Iowa Watercolor Society. She took classes with artists like Don Andrews, Birget O’Connor, and Paul Jackson and became a signature member of the Iowa Watercolor Society.

She recently moved to Conway, AR and is excited to see what adventures await her there.

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August 1, 2021 By awadmin

2021 Fall Show

September 25th – October 30th

CLA Best of Show Winner – Fall 2020
“Bourdain’s Curbside Service to Go” by Suzann Waggoner

 

2021 Fall Show Judge Holly Laws

Holly Laws is a sculptor who makes objects and multimedia installations. Her approach is informed by a love of experimentation with all manner of materials and processes. She employs labor-intensive and time-consuming techniques that are often associated with craft, a specific trade, or women’s work, as opposed to fine art. Laws received a BFA in Sculpture from Virginia Commonwealth University in Richmond, and an MFA in Sculpture from Tyler School of Art, Temple University in Philadelphia. She moved to Arkansas in 2008 for a faculty position at the University of Central Arkansas, and currently teaches classes in Three-Dimensional Design, Contemporary Media, and Sculpture. She lives in Mayflower with her two cats, and seven chickens, including Beatrice, pictured above.

 

 

 

Awards

• Best of Show – $500
• 1st Place – $100
• 2nd Place – $50
• Honorable Mention
*The number of awards will vary according to the number of submissions in each category. No one work of art or entrant will be awarded more than one judged award.

Awards will be presented at the Conway League of Artists monthly meeting on October 13th at 6:30 at the Faulkner County Library.
For questions about the Conway League of Artists 2021 Fall Show, please contact Show Chair Shirley Bowen.

Note:
The information presented in this form is accurate as of the time of printing and allows for activities consistent with current state and federal guidelines regarding Covid-19.
Should the health guidelines change before September 25th, or during the show dates, the CLA Fall Show could be affected and notice will be given.

Show Rules / Requirements

➢ Entries must be appropriate for public viewing by all ages.
➢ Artwork must be original (no class work or copies of other artwork) and completed within the last two years.
➢ Artwork must have wire with screw eyes or D-rings. No sawtooth hangers.
➢ Watercolors, pastels, graphics, photographs and all two-dimensional artwork on paper must be framed with glass or plexiglass. All unframed and gallery wrapped canvas must be painted on all sides.
➢ Maximum size, including frame, is 41 inches on longest side.
➢ Artwork must remain on display for the duration of the show.
➢ Previous winning entries from prior shows are not eligible for entry.
➢ 3D works must be stable to avoid damage to art or viewer. Work will be displayed openly on library shelves.
➢ CLA and FCL are not responsible for damages or loss. Reasonable care will be given to works submitted.

 


 

The Faulkner County Library at 1900 Tyler Street, Conway, will host the 2021 CLA Fall Show from September 25th through October 30th.
Drop off for artwork will be Saturday, September 25th from 1 – 4 pm.
How to enter:
1) Complete the online form (below) and bring your entry fee at drop-off
OR
2) Print the form and bring it the day of drop-off

Entry Fee: $20 for 1 / $25 for 2 / $30 for 3
Each member of Conway League of Artists may submit up to three entries. Completed entry form may be submitted with artwork; make checks payable to Conway League of Artists.

*Members can renew or join in two easy ways: online through PayPal ($26) by using the link on the CLA website (conwayleagueofartists.com) or by sending a check for $25 payable to CLA to Richard Talley, 1805 Hillman St., Conway, AR 72034. (Please include your current contact info: snail-mail address, phone number, email address).


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July 22, 2021 By awadmin

In Person Meetings

We decided as a board to propone the September meeting due to the current increase of Covid cases. Although we are looking forward to meeting again as a group, we want to ensure everyone’s safely comes first. We hope to start in-person meetings in October and will announce all the details as it gets closer to that time.
We will still have our Fall Show drop-off as planned, Sept. 25th at the library from 1pm-4pm. Thank you for your patient and understanding.

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