Plein Air Paint-outs organized by LAG members. During winter months we often enjoy paint-ins of still-life or models to keep those creative juices flowing. Questions regarding outdoor paintouts should be directed to Carol Leo at paintoutdoors@laurelartguild.org .
Next paint-out is at the Herb, Tea, and Arts Festival on April 27,2013, on the Montpelier Mansion grounds
Past Paint-outs
Tilghman's Island - June 10, 2011
Variety of paint-outs in 2010, including Nar Steel's Garden
Peer Critiques are scheduled nearly monthly. During these sessions,
artists who want input on a piece of art show their piece
and identify what they don't like about the work so others can provide
suggestions. Before and after photos of a painting brought by a guest, Kristinah
Ayala, to one of our session. Kristinah has graciously consented to our sharing
these with you. As you can see from the before photo (at left), it was a strong
piece, with an interesting treatment of portraiture. But Kristinah was not
completely satisfied, so the group discussed possible approaches to
strengthening the image. Kristinah incorporated some of those ideas into the
piece; the after image (at right) shows an even stronger and more compelling
painting.
Next peer critique will be held Sunday May 19 at 2 pm
Workshops sponsored by LAG occur several times each year. They are generally held at the Carriage House on the Montpelier Art Center and Montpelier Mansion grounds. A description of past workshops is provided at the links below. Up coming workshops are also described. Direct questions to Donna Aldridge at workshops@laurelartguild.org .
Due to such a high demand for Steve Fleming, LAG is offering a second workshop on July 27th from 9:30am - 4:00pm at Riderwood, Town Center Building Craft Room, 3140 Gracefield Road, Silver Spring, Maryland. Details on the workshop are available by clicking here.
Roger Dellar will return for a two-day workshop September 21, 9:30 AM to 4:00PM and September 22, 9:30 AM to 3:30 PM. This workshop will be held at the Art-Sociology Building, University of Maryland Campus, College Park, MD
The cost is $100.00 for LAG Members
$135.00 for Non-members
Click here for a flier with details about the workshopPast Workshops:
March 2 - The third workshop in the "ABSTRACT ART” series with Emily Conover, Art Prof at the University of Maryland. It will be held at Montpelier Classroom, 9:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. All mediums/ all levels. Cost is $20.00 for members; $30.00 for non-members.
Yolanda Koh - Sumi-e Brush Painting - April 3, 2010
Exhibits for LAG's members. Below are highlights from a few. Questions regarding our exhibits should be directed to Diane Shipley at exhibits@laurelartguild.org .
Recurring exhibits at Laurel Regional Hospital's Art Wall as part of our partnership
May and June, 2013 at Prince George's Sports and Learning Center
July and August 2013 at Paint Branch Universalist Unitarian Church in Adelphi, Maryland
October and November 2013 at Laurel/Beltsville Senior Center, Laurel, Maryland - Theme: Red, White and Blue
November-December – Doctor’s Hospital
Online exhibits by LAG members are added every three months. The current exhibits are Blue and Go Green.
Past Exhibits:
Small Works exhibit at Montpelier Art Center annually in conjunction with the Montpelier Festival of Herbs, Tea and the Arts
January 7 - February 25, 2010. Howard County Conservancy: Gudelsky Environmental Education Center.
During the timeframe we will exhibit, there will be a National Geographic photographer program and an international film festival---a good time to show our artwork!
Montpelier Festival of Herbs, Tea and the Arts to be held on Saturday, April 27 from 10am to 4pm. LAG members were located on the Mansion grounds behind the Carriage House. Artists painted landscapes, still life, a figure from a live model dressed in Colonial costume. Joint in the fun, there will be easels, paper and charcoal for all to use. For more click here.