Welcome to the Grand Junction Brush & Palette Club
The Brush & Palette Club meets on the third Thursday of the month at 1:00 p.m. at the Art Center, 7th & Orchard, Grand Junction, CO. The meeting starts with a short discussion on club events and member voting on the mini-show (club members are asked to bring a recently completed painting for the show). It is followed by a program at 1:30.
All meetings, workshops, and demonstrations are open to the public. Members receive a discount for paid events.
Keep on painting!
Brush and Palette Club Member Artwork
B&P Members: Helen Stenmark and Linda Dembitsky. Artwork by Connie Syas at Lincoln Park barn.
Brush and Palette is on vacation for the months of June, July, and August. Have a great summer everyone.
Paint/Draw at Michaels
The Brush and Palette Club has reserved the classroom at Michaels every Friday afternoon. It is free studio time for anyone who would like to participate. For more information email eliselind10@gmail.com
read moreSeptember 19, Mark Akins painting demo, art center, 1pm
September 27, 28, 29, Secrets to a Good Painting, THE ELEMENTS, workshop with Terrie Lombardi at the art center
Terrie was born and raised in Denver, and has been painting for nearly three decades. She is an active member of the Pastel Society of America and the Art Students League of Denver. She has studied with many exceptional fine artists including Quang Ho, Kang Cho,...
read moreBrush and Palette Club Fine Art Show, October 2 through November 11, art center
Cynthia Duff will judge this year's show, and Michael Davis is the director. Hanging/Installation: 10/1/19 Judging: 10/3/19 First Day of Show: 10/2/19 Opening Reception: 10/4/19 Last Day of Show: 11/9/19 Pickup Artwork: 11/11/19 Please have your entry...
read moreOctober 18, Mat Jones, lettering and gold leaf demo, art center, 1pm
November 21, Still Life draw/paint, location tba
December 19, Expanded Mini Show, Critiques and party, art center, 1pm
January 16, Gary Hauschultz, painting demo, art center, 1pm
Terrie Lombardi Workshop Notes
What does a judge look for in a painting? “Composition” – stay out of the center“Shapes” – shapes are unique and different“Lines” – lead you through a painting“Edges” – hard to soft; soft edges around the outside and harder in the interior and at...
read moreNancy’s Post: Jac Kephart Workshop
Jac Kephart provided a two day workshop over January 23 and 24 to a packed gallery of 18 eager participants (sponsored by the Grand Junction Brush & Palette Group). As Bob Martin said, "He is one of the most benevolent artists I have encountered," and never were...
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