Brush and Palette is the oldest art club in Grand Junction. It has been offering art education, display opportunities, and art shows for almost 75 years.
Meetings are on the third Thursday of most months (note calendar for alternate meeting locations) at 1:00 p.m. at the Western Colorado Center for the Arts which is located at 7th and Orchard Avenue.
All meetings are open to the public.
Brush and Palette Club Member Artwork
B&P Members: Helen Stenmark and Linda Dembitsky. Artwork by Connie Syas at Lincoln Park barn.
74th annual B&P Fine Art Show – October 1 through November 5, at the Art Center. It’s a great show with amateur, advanced and pro artworks on display. Art Blom is the judge this year. Thank you to our sponsors: Phil and Melissa Jones, The Club at Redlands Mesa, Frame Depot, Enstrom Candies, Atomic Framing, Eclectic Home, Cate Allen Design, Blue Sage Books.
October 21, Gayle Gerson collage demo, 1pm at the art center
Gayle approaches her studio as a scientist approaches the laboratory. She sets up experiments for herself and tries to find the answers using paint, papers, line, shape, color. She collects images that reflect the world back to her and often uses them in her work. If...
November 18, meet at the Four Winds Coffee Shop, 1pm, for lunch, and to work on your own painting or paint or draw a still-life set-up. Mini show at the end of the meeting.
December 16, 1pm at the Art Center; Christmas party with food, gift baskets to raffle, a one-day member show with $100 in prizes, and critiques.
Elements of a painting
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...
Art is a process
"Drawing is a skill that must be learned . . ." I found the following quote on a drawing by Richard Schmid in his book "Alla Prima." "There is a popular notion that artists are born with an ability to draw, but that isn't true. The impulse to draw is there, but no...