Plainfield Art League ONS winner Susan Winter in the news

Local artist, Susan Winter won the Best of Show ribbon at the Plainfield Art League (PAL), December, One Night Show (ONS).  Susan won the award for her watercolor artwork titled "American Flag". Judge Jim Bradey's comments were "Great contrast of colors, nice dark background - the little girl and the flag jump out - emotion is felt."   Congratulations Susan! Here's the newspaper article in the Herald News: http://www.theherald-news.com/2016/12/14/susan-winter-wins-plainfield-art-leagues-best-of-show-ribbon/a4dzhqn/ All PAL meetings are free and open to the public.  PAL meets and hold its' demos on the first Wednesday of the month at 7:00pm to 8:45pm at the Plainfield Public Library located at 15025 S. Illinois Street, in downtown Plainfield. This facility is handicapped accessible. For more information, please visit us at www.plainfieldartleague.org. Susan Winter wins Best of Show ribbon for her artwork titled "American Flag" at the PAL December One Night Show.

November 2nd Meeting

The Plainfield Art League (PAL) starts meeting on the first Wednesday of the month this month. This meeting is November 2nd, 7pm at the Plainfield Library - This is a free meeting and open to the public - November 2nd - Demo: Problem solving and critique Bring in some artworks in process, finished, or artworks that need some inspiration. Let's discuss them at this meeting. Also Freddie Harmon will be discussing an interesting watercolor pouring technique. We’re having a raffle of the Pottery Bowl that Joe Hadamik donated to PAL at his demo in September.  $2 per ticket, Drawing at Nov 2nd meeting. See our website for a picture of the bowl at http://www.plainfieldartleague.org/. Library is located 15025 S Illinois St, Plainfield, IL 60544 click=map The artwork at our permanent exhibit in the Plainfield Community Center (PCC) was changed on Oct 24th so go see the new artwork click to see photos of the new artwork PCC is located at 15014 S Des Plaines St, Plainfield, IL 60544 click=map November 1st - "Come Paint With Us" Open paint sessions at the Plainfield Community Center on Tuesdays in Nov. 12:30pm to 3pm. Bring your own supplies and your current drawing/painting project. PCC is located at 15014 S Des Plaines St, Plainfield, IL 60544 click=map November 3rd - PAL Sponsored "Pouring Watercolor" 3 day Class Thur Nov 3, Tues Nov 8, and Thur Nov 10, 12:30pm-3pm, at the Plainfield Community Center Cost is $60 for the 3 days, most supplies furnished. Contact Freddie Harmon 815-685-8423. PCC is located at 15014 S Des Plaines St, Plainfield, IL 60544 click=map November 17th - Changeout of exhibit at Plainfield Township Building Nov 17th at 10:30am Members, please pickup your hanging artwork and dropoff 2-3 new pieces to hang. If you haven't displayed here yet, please participate in this opportunity. If you can't make the pickup, please make arrangements. Plainfield Township Offices is located 22525 Lockport St click=map

Plainfield Art League promotes interest, knowledge, support and participation in the Fine Arts. All meeting are free and open to the public. Meeting location is handicapped accessible. Plainfield Art League Artwork locations and information PAL has 2 artwork exhibit locations that you can visit: Permanent Exhibit at Plainfield Community Center (PCC) Artwork changed October 24th, 2016, go see the artwork click to see photos of artwork PCC is located 15014 S Des Plaines St, Plainfield, IL 60544 click=map Permanent Exhibit at Plainfield Township offices Artwork changed May 12th, 2016, go see the artwork click to see photos of artwork Plainfield Township Offices is located 22525 Lockport St click=map PAL ARTWORK ONLINE GALLERY click to see full PAL artwork gallery at flickr

PAL Board Meeting Wed Oct 26th - Panera 127th & Rt 59 NW corner

The Plainfield Art League BOARD begins meeting on the last Wednesday of the month this month.

Our next meeting is Oct 26th at Panera Bread 127th & Rt 59 NW corner. https://www.google.com/maps/place/Panera+Bread/@41.644528,-88.2199399,13.75z/data=!4m8!1m2!2m1!1spanera!3m4!1s0x0:0xe07d3ece4799ec07!8m2!3d41.6531224!4d-88.2045722

Plainfield Art League - November 2nd Meeting

The Plainfield Art League (PAL) starts meeting on the first Wednesday of the month this month.

This meeting is November 2nd, 7pm at the Plainfield Library

- This is a free meeting and open to the public -

Demo: Problem solving and critique
Bring in some artworks in process, finished, or artworks that need some inspiration. Let's discuss them at this meeting. Also Freddie Harmon will be discussing an interesting watercolor pouring technique.

We're having a raffle of the Pottery Bowl that Joe Hadamik donated to PAL at his demo in September.  $2 per ticket, Drawing at Nov 2nd meeting. See our website for a picture of the bowl at http://www.plainfieldartleague.org/.

Plainfield Library is located 15025 S Illinois St, Plainfield, IL 60544 click=map

Great June Demo By PAL President & Photographer Mike Bessler

We would like to give a special thanks to our President, Mike Bessler, for giving another wonderful demo on "How to Photograph Your Art" last night at the Plainfield Public Library.  His demo corresponds with his annual Photographic Workshop held at Starved Rock State Park, which he will be giving this coming weekend.  And He has a special deal this year....

Wed 6/10/2015 and Thurs 6/11/2015 ONLY! 

BesPhoto Starved Rock Workshop June  13, 2015 - 1:30pm till after sunset - about 8:30pm - PAL MEMBERS get a $70 discount from the $104 price, so it costs PAL members $34.  So if you are not a PAL member (it costs $40 to join PAL), you should join and get the discount.  Payment to PAL and Mike must be received by 6/11/2015.  Workshop is at Starved Rock State Park, about 60 miles west on Rt I80.  See the BesPhoto website for more details and where to meet.  Call Mike at 630-667-5174 for details.

Thanks again Mike!!!

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Plainfield Art League

PO Box 1543, Plainfield, Il 60544
815-277-1013
info@plainfieldartleague.org
www.plainfieldartleague.org

Congratulations to our PAL Spring Exhibit "Meet, Meat or Wheat" Winners!

We would like to congratulate our winners in the PAL Spring juried exhibit, "Meet, Meat or Wheat" at the Indian Prairie Public Library in Darien, Illinois.

THE WINNERS ARE...

Best of Show - Barbara Eberhard "Gum in the Garden"

Best of Theme - Mike Bessler "Abstract Underbelly of the Bean"

Frist Place - Gloria Moses "Just the two of Us"

Second Place - Amy Turner "The Tribute"

Third Place - Freddy Harmon "Poured Optimism"

The ribbons will be presented at our June Demo on Wednesday the 10th, from 7pm to 8:45pm in the upstairs small meeting room of the Plainfield Public Library.

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Plainfield Art League

PO Box 1543, Plainfield, Il 60544
815-277-1013
info@plainfieldartleague.org
www.plainfieldartleague.org

May Demo on Color Theory and Limited Pallets in Watercolor with Plainfield Watercolor Artist Murley Wheeler

A special thank you to Mr. Murley Wheeler, local Plainfield watercolor artist, for his wonderful and informative talk on color theory and working with a limited pallet in watercolor!  Mr. Wheeler gave examples from his own work and experiences with well known watercolor instructors around the Midwest with whom he studied.  He gave practical advice for beginners and more advanced students of watercolor and took questions from the audience.

Mr. Wheeler also teaches watercolor out of his studio in Plainfield on Mondays and Wednesdays.  For more information on his classes, please call or email the Art League at the numbers/address below....

Thank you again, Murley!

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Plainfield Art League

PO Box 1543, Plainfield, Il 60544
815-277-1013
info@plainfieldartleague.org
www.plainfieldartleague.org