Plein Air season is almost upon us! Our plein air painters are getting ready for painting together outdoors, and the 2024 calendar for PAL plain air outings has been published. You can find it here.

For the Third Wednesday program in January, members were asked to bring “something new and something old.” Many of us brought a painting done when we were a beginner, and also a recent painting, to show the difference.

Margot showed a painting done sixty years ago as well as a painting done recently.

Today twenty-three of us enjoyed a rousing luncheon and gift exchange at Vinland Lutheran Church. Our lunch was provided by Chipotle, supplemented by delicious home-baked cookies and brownies. After lunch, we exchanged 5×7 art works and passed them around the table for everyone to enjoy. Happy Holidays, everyone!

On Wednesday, November 15, we had a presentation from Len Eisenhood on how to make marbled paper. He told us about his artistic journey and gave us a demonstration with a tub of water with carageenan. He dropped small droplets of acrylic colors into the bath and swirled them slightly to make a wild array of colors. he laid a piece of paper on the surface and when he lifted it up, it was beautifully marbled. About 22 members and guests watched his presentation.

On October 4, we enjoyed a potluck lunch and had our annual meeting. We heard reports, approved a change to the by-laws, elected officers, and did some brainstorming. Kudos to our Vice-President Kay, who stepped in when Garven was ill.

On Wednesday, October 18, we had a portrait drawing session. Each of us chose another person in PAL and drew their portrait in 15 minutes. There was lots of laughter and kidding as we attempted to do the impossible, but we all enjoyed the session and learned something from it.

PAL will have a potluck lunch and annual meeting at 12:00 pm on Wednesday, October 4. 2023. At the annual meeting, we’ll elect officers and approve the treasurer’s report and budget.

Our old website was out of date and not functioning, so we have created this new website for PAL. We hope it will make the website useful for members and those interested in joining PAL.