Plainfield Art League's website Go to PAL's Flickr site below to see pictures of the April 4th 2018 demo given by Anne Bernstein - Color Pencil and March's demo by Melissa Monroe on clay. The first image is in 360 spherical photography of Melissa and Virgina at the demo table.
May 2nd 7pm meeting, demo and ONS
open to the public at American House Cederlake-AHC
demo by Ken Konjevich on
Gallery Wrap Framing and Fine Art America
Gallery wrap framing AND Getting your own Fine Art America Website. Ken will be demoing the Breathing Color EasyWrappe Do-it-yourself gallery wrap system. Save time and money with this quick and easy canvas stretching system. No tools required to assemble. Then Ken will go over your ability to have a free website at Fine Art America. - This is a free meeting and open to the public - May 2nd - Board of Directors Annual Election It's that time again to elect our esteemed leaders for the Plainfield Art League. The slate for the coming year June 1 thru May 31 2019:
President Mike Bessler
Vice President Cheryl Carmen
Secretary - - - position required - - -
Treasurer Freddie Harmon
If you desire to be one of these 4 elected posiitions, please contact Mike Bessler to be added to the ballot. ONS - One Night Show The public as well as members are invited to participate in "A One Night Show" (ONS) that will also take place during the meeting. Each attendee (members and non-members) should bring in one artwork to display to everyone at the meeting. The best judged artwork will receive a ribbon. Remember, bringing in an artwork for the ONS is a defensive move as the judge is chosen from those that do NOT bring in a piece. How's that for an unveiled threat!
May 3rd 10:30am Dropoff for new exhibit at
Indian Prairie Public Library, Darien ,IL May 3rd 10:30 am PAL EXHIBIT at Indian Prairie Public Library, Darien ,IL. Drop off one or two pieces wired for hanging upstairs (elevator available). The pickup date is May 31st 11am. May 10th 10:30am Changeout at
Plainfield Community Center (PCC) May 10th 10:30am PAL EXHIBIT at Indian Prairie Public Library, Darien ,IL. Pickup current artworks and drop off one or two pieces wired for hanging. June 7th 11am Pickup at
Plainfield Township Bldg because of construction. Jun 7th 11am Pickup at Plainfield Township Bldg because of construction.
June 7th 1pm Dropoff for new exhibit at
Jon Balke Gallery (JBG)
Jun 7th 1pm PAL EXHIBIT at Jon Balke Gallery. Drop off one or two pieces wired for hanging. The THEME for this exhibit is "From Shore to Shining Shore". The pickup date is July 31st 1pm. Members Gallery Members, please take a look at our website's Members Gallery page. Most of our members have submitted an artwork image to put on the PAL website. Everyone else, please send me one of your images to put in our members gallery. We'd like to show the world your wonderful art. Also, include information about your artworks such as medium(s)... Just a short sentence... look at the couple of members that have more than their name displayed. Send your image to info@plainfieldartleague.org. if you need help with getting your image ready, call Mike Bessler @ 630-667-5174.
Jun 6th 7pm meeting, demo and ONS
open to the public at American House Cederlake-AHC
demo by Mike Bessler on
Photograph your own art and 360 photography
Photograph and use Adobe Lightroom to edit your own art AND intro to 360 spherical photography. Mike will go through how to take a photo of your own artwork using your camera and common lighting techniques, so bring your camera and some artwork to copy. Then he will show you how to edit this photo in Lightroom on your pc and sometimes cell phones to produce an excellent copy. You should be able to print and sell these copies(giclee's) or use these digital negatives on your website.
Bring your camera and your artwork to copy.
Mike Bessler's passion is to create enhanced photographs on canvas that will capture the awe of nature. He particularly enjoys creating and printing very large images that combine his artistic vision with his technical expertise. Last year Mike became a Google Local Guide level 10 of 10 and a Google Trusted Photographer. These designations require expert knowledge in the use of 360 degree spherical photography. - This is a free meeting and open to the public - | 
