Plein Air Painters of New Mexico MEMBER NEWS

Be sure to check out the February/March issue of Plein Air Magazine, which included Mary Ann Warner's 24x36 oil, "The Storm is Passing Over," in its Painting Directly From Nature Editorial, page 33.

"Where Spirit and Matter Meet," a solo exhibition of work by PAPNM member Mary Ann Warner, opened February 13 at Act 1 Gallery in Taos, and continues until March 12. The gallery is located at 218 Paseo del Pueblo Norte, Taos, New Mexico, phone 877-228-1278.

http://maryannwarnerfineart.com

http://actonegallery.com

A special retrospective exhibition of oils, pastels, and other media created by Jeff Potter will be presented by the New Mexico Art League in Albuquerque from January 21 to February 27.  The invitation below gives specific information about the dates of the exhibition and private reception. This show is a celebration of Jeff's life and of the many contributions he made to New Mexico's art community.

Jeff Potter Memorial Art Exhibition.pdf

PAPNM member Mary Ann Warner was chosen as one of the finalists of the Southwest Art Magazine contest for Artistic Excellence for her 8x22 oil painting, "Remnants of Hurricane Blanca on the Piedra Lumbre."

For a link to the article:

http://www.southwestart.com/articles-interviews/feature-articles/portfolio-meet-the-finalists

Among other 2015 awards already mentioned on this site, Rosie Sandifer won the Ridgwood Art Institute Award, American Artists Professional League NY, and Honorable Mention at the Outdoor Painters Society Plein Air Southwest, Dallas TX.

The following URL is a link to an excellent interview with Rosie by John Potoschnik:

http://www.pototschnik.com/rosie-sandifer-interviewsculpturelandscape-painting/

For a link to Rosie Sandifer's most recent newsletter, copy the link below into your browser.

http://rosiesandifer.fineartstudioonline.com/nl/?nid=71022&type=html

Keya Horn has been selected as a finalist in the Landscape category of THE ARTIST’S MAGAZINE 32nd annual Art Competition.
Her name will appear among the list of finalists published in the December 2015 issue, while her name and home location will be posted online in early 2016.

The painting is entitled  LAS TERRAZAS - CUBA  and was painted en plein air outside of Havana Cuba in 2015.

PAPNM Signature Member Michelle Chrisman will have a  Feature Article in the November Issue of South West Art Magazine.
 
Also, she is teaching a workshop for Ghost Ranch in Abiquiu in October--see attached Flyer below.  Michelle's students receive a 10% discount at Artisans for this workshop and Ghost Ranch is offering discount housing.

OCT.2015 Colorist Workshop Flyer.jpg

Jeanean Martin's 24x36 oil painting "Black Hill Park in Autumn" has been accepted into "WATER WORKS", a landscape show in Annapolis, MD.  
Exhibition dates: September 16-November 1, 2015
Reception:  September 27, 3-5pm. Awards presented at 4pm.
Location: Annapolis Maritime Museum (AMM), 723 Second Street, Annapolis MD. To view the exhibition, including her painting, see the website below, scroll down to her selection (the list is alphabetical by artist), then click on the image box:

http://mdfedart.com/mfaentry/sales/salesgallery.php?exhibit=49

Judge Damien Gonzales awarded 1st place to Rosie Sandifer, who also won the "Quick Draw" (as shown in the first photo below), and 2nd place to Dick Wimberly (second photo below) at the Starry Night Plein Air Festival.