Thanks to Erica Krom, some adult students at KBS experimented with the “pouring technique” of creating abstract paintings. An abstract is an art form where the emphasis is placed on the arrangement of forms, lines and colors to produce a desired effect. Generally, there is no recognizable objects in the work unless it is semi-abstract.

With the pouring technique, colors are chosen first; yet, there is little control of where the thin acrylic paint settles on the surface. Pouring medium is a liquid that helps the flow after it is mixed with the acrylic paint.

At our next UCAA Ulster County Art Association meeting, Tuesday, Aug. 7, 2018 at 7 pm at the Senior Center, 207 Market Street, Saugerties, NY – Erica Krom will demonstrate the pouring technique for abstract painting. Members may bring supplies to try it. Guests are welcome to attend and watch the procedure. FMI: Call 845-246-8835 Kristy Bishop, UCAA president.

During the summer, most of the young students take a break from regular classes. During July and August, art classes can be arranged at the parents convenience. $25 for one hour plus a small fee for supplies.  Please call soon…

On June 5, Tuesday, at 7 pm the Ulster County Art Assn. will present Caitlin Staby with a scholarship to help continue her art education after graduation. She will give a presentation of her artwork to the club members and guests at the Senior Center, 207 Market Street, Saugerties, NY. Refreshments will be served after the meeting

This drawing is currently on exhibition at WAAM Woodstock Art Assn. & Museum through June 10, 2018 along with other creations. FMI: Woodstockart.org

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Currently on exhibition at WAAM Woodstock Art Assn. & Museum, 28 Tinker Street, Woodstock, NY (Main Gallery) through June 10, 2018. Opening Reception: May 12 Saturday 4 – 6 pm FMI: woodstockart.org

Current members of the Ulster County Art Assn. will be sketching faces on Tuesday May 1, 2018 at the Senior Center, 207 Market Street, Saugerties at 7:15 pm after a brief business meeting at 7 pm. The profile is a good beginning for students of art; yet, there will be full face options for those who are up to the task. Please bring a small set of graphite pencils, drawing paper (at least 70 lb.)  kneaded rubber eraser, pencil sharpener, stumps, etc. Membership fee for 2018 is $20. New members are welcome to join on May 1, Tuesday. FMI: 845-246-8835

Well-known watercolorist, Staats Fasoldt ( popular art teacher at the WSA Woodstock School of Art) will demonstrate how to paint a watercolor painting at the UCAA meeting to be held at the Senior Center, 207 Market Street, Saugerties, NY on Tuesday April 3 at 7:15 pm. Guests are welcome to attend – especially young art students! Annual dues: $20, Students and Supporters of the Arts: $10. The club meets every first Tuesday of each month to encourage artists and art lovers!

Submitted by: Kristy Bishop, UCAA President

Thirteen members of the Ulster County Art Association participated in an annual judged show at the Senior Center, 207 Market Street, Saugerties, NY on Feb. 6, 2018. Robert Slate, art teacher at Saugerties Junior/Senior High School with a Bachelor ‘s and Master’s Degrees from Suny Buffalo State College and NYS permanent certification for art K-12, was the art judge for this show of 2-D artwork.

UCAA Ulster County Art Assn. meets every first Tuesday of each month at 7 pm at the Senior Center. Annual dues $20 are collected to provide art programs throughout the year to encourage artists to create on a regular basis. Guests are welcome to attend. FMI: please call Kristy Bishop, UCAA President, 845-246-8835.

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Popular Vote Winners:

Young artists: Madisen Gavner (7) “Present Kitty” ( 4th from the Left – Top Row)

Older Artists: Connor Hoffstatter (12) “Odd One Out” (4th from the Left- Third Row)

Adult Students: Adele Hemsworth “Frostie’s Picket Fence” (Second from the Left) Red Barn

Participating Artists: L-R: Sienna Sauer (7), Skylar Wolf (7), Addison Puertas (7), Madisen Gavner (7), Liv Smoller (8), David Hemsworth (8), Katie Cushman (9), Meredith Mills (10), Rose Dermody (11) , Caleb Hemsworth (11), Bella Martine (11), Lily Leong (11), Sophia Kamrass (14), Connor Hoffstatter (12), Kyla Misasi (15) Autumn Stever (17)

Adults: Donna Newkirk, Teresa Herzog, Kristy Bishop (Instructor), Roxann Creen, Erica Krom, Adele Hemsworth, Sally Colclough, Anne Hoffstatter and Patrick Buonfiglio

Fifteen members of the UCAA Ulster County Art Association visited the studio of Donald Elder near Woodstock, NY in August 2017. We learned much about the artist and his wonderful way of painting. He was a most generous host and we appreciated this fabulous experience.

On Nov. 14, Tuesday the club will meet at the Senior Center in Saugerties, NY at 7 pm. Members are encouraged to bring acrylic paints, brushes, palette, a surface 8″x 10″ canvas or mat board, a water container to clean brushes in, paper towels and a photograph as reference. (Not a picture of someone’s painting) After studying the photos, we will turn them over and paint them from memory. This is an idea that Donald Elder gave us to do to loosen our perceptions and free us to become more creative! The process will take 30 minutes after a brief business meeting at 7pm. Guests are invited to attend. New UCAA membership is encouraged ($20). Refreshments will be served.