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Tuesday, September 25, 2018

ALFB: Painting the Figure with Debra Latham in Oct.



The Art League of Fort Bend has scheduled a 3-day workshop with Debra Latham, "Painting the Figure from a Live Model in Oils."  

October 26-28, 2018, 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.  Location:  Fort Bend Art Center, 2012 Avenue G, Rosenberg, Texas 77471.  

The cost is $310 for members, 
$320 for LSAG affiliate members.  

Check out Debra's work at debralatham.com.    

Workshop includes demonstration and instruction.  

Contact Portia Bell, artbyportia@sbcglobal.net , or 281-706-0122.  
Make checks payable to Art League of Fort Bend, and mail to:  
Portia Bell, 15218 Rio Plaza Drive, Houston, TX 77083. 

Monday, August 27, 2018

ALFB: Fall Classes with Brenda Hash

Brenda Hash, PSA
Fine Art and Portraiture
281-431-5877

Class Location:
Fort Bend Art Center

The morning class will be classical figure drawing.
Figure Drawing
- A Classical Approach -
August 30th – November 15th, Thursdays 9am – NOON
Learn to draw the figure following the classical approach outlined in Jon deMartin's excellent book on the subject, "Drawing Atelier, the figure".  Class time will include review of key concepts from the book such as shading techniques, modeling the form, principles of foreshortening, linear proportions, and approaching the short pose. We will draw in black and white charcoal pencils on toned papers. The last two classes will involve drawing from a live model in a swim suit. Students will leave this course with a much better understanding of the spatial relationships of the various parts of the human body.

Cost: $475 (twelve, 3-hour classes) plus model fee (~ $5 per session).
Please Note: There are no refunds for missed classes.         

To Register:  Send $250 now to hold your spot, along with your contact information (phone #, email address, street address) to: 
Brenda Hash, Fine Art & Portraiture, 9125 Shorelake Dr, Missouri City, TX  77459        

Note:  The balance of the class fee ($225) will be due on Sept. 13th.  The model fee will be due at the sessions.                
                  

Supply list:
·         Drawing Atelier: the figure by Jon deMartin.  Available from Amazon for $25.79.
Drawing supply lists will be sent in August to those registering for the class.  This will be minimal such as charcoal pencils and papers.

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The afternoon class will be student's choice of medium and subject matter.
Art of Your Choice
Beginner – Advanced Artists
August 30th – November 15th
Thursdays, 1:30pm – 4:30pm
Cost: $450 (twelve, 3-hour classes)
Please note, there are no refunds for missed classes.

Work in pastels, oils or charcoal and choose your own photo references.  Several brief lectures will be given during the semester to review composition choices, correct use of perspective, color analysis, and problems using photographic references. This is your opportunity to study what you want and paint what you want.

Cost: $450 (twelve, 3-hour classes) 
Please Note:  There are no refunds for missed classes.
To Register:  Send half of the class fee now ($225), along with your contact information (phone #, email address, street address) to:
Brenda Hash, Fine Art & Portraiture, 9125 Shorelake Dr, Missouri City, TX  77459        
Note:  The balance of the class fee ($225) will be due in class on September 13th.

Brenda Hash, PSA
Fine Art and Portraiture
281-431-5877

Class Location:
Fort Bend Art Center

Monday, July 30, 2018

ALFB: Fall Classes with Brenda Hash

Brenda Hash, PSA
Fine Art and Portraiture
281-431-5877

Class Location:
Fort Bend Art Center

The morning class will be classical figure drawing.
Figure Drawing
- A Classical Approach -
August 30th – November 15th, Thursdays 9am – NOON

Textbook to be used with this class.
Learn to draw the figure following the classical approach outlined in Jon deMartin’s excellent book on the subject, “Drawing Atelier, the figure”.  Class time will include review of key concepts from the book such as shading techniques, modeling the form, principles of foreshortening, linear proportions, and approaching the short pose. We will draw in black and white charcoal pencils on toned papers. The last two classes will involve drawing from a live model in a swim suit. Students will leave this course with a much better understanding of the spatial relationships of the various parts of the human body.

Cost: $475 (twelve, 3-hour classes) plus model fee (~ $5 per session).
Please Note: There are no refunds for missed classes.         

To Register:  Send $250 now to hold your spot, along with your contact information (phone #, email address, street address) to: 
Brenda Hash, Fine Art & Portraiture, 9125 Shorelake Dr, Missouri City, TX  77459        

Note:  The balance of the class fee ($225) will be due on Sept. 13th.  The model fee will be due at the sessions.                
                  

Supply list:
·         Drawing Atelier: the figure by Jon deMartin.  Available from Amazon for $25.79.
Drawing supply lists will be sent in August to those registering for the class.  This will be minimal such as charcoal pencils and papers.

 **********************
The afternoon class will be student’s choice of medium and subject matter.
Art of Your Choice
Beginner – Advanced Artists

August 30th – November 15th
Thursdays, 1:30pm – 4:30pm


All artwork by Brenda Hash, PSA


Cost: $450 (twelve, 3-hour classes)
Please note, there are no refunds for missed classes.

Work in pastels, oils or charcoal and choose your own photo references.  Several brief lectures will be given during the semester to review composition choices, correct use of perspective, color analysis, and problems using photographic references. This is your opportunity to study what you want and paint what you want.

Cost: $450 (twelve, 3-hour classes) 
Please Note:  There are no refunds for missed classes.
To Register:  Send half of the class fee now ($225), along with your contact information (phone #, email address, street address) to:
Brenda Hash, Fine Art & Portraiture, 9125 Shorelake Dr, Missouri City, TX  77459        
Note:  The balance of the class fee ($225) will be due in class on September 13th.

Brenda Hash, PSA
Fine Art and Portraiture
281-431-5877

Class Location:
Fort Bend Art Center

ALFB: Brenda Hash's All About Hands Workshop


All About Hands
3-Day Workshop
August 23rd – 25th, 9:00am – 4:30pm

Brenda Hash,PSA
Fine Art and Portraiture
281-431-5877

Class Location:
Fort Bend Art Center

Work in oils, pastels or charcoal! This workshop will cover the construction of the hand from wrist to fingers. Day one will cover the major masses and boney landmarks that aid in constructing convincing hands. Instruction will cover the common mistakes made in constructing hands and how best to pose hands to maximize their effect in your compositions. On days two and three each student will set up a simple still life which will include a cast hand and paint or draw from their set up to practice the concepts from day one. Individual critiques will be on-going.

Cost: $185
To Register:  Send full payment ($185) by August 13th, along with your contact information to:

Brenda Hash  -                  
Fine Art & Portraiture
9125 Shorelake Dr       

Supplies: 
Day One: Bring a sketch book and your favorite sketching tools for drawing and taking notes.
Days Two and Three: Work in either oils, pastels, or charcoal. Bring any simple items you might want to add to your still life setup. Cast hands will be provided and are shown below (most measure 10" tall).









Tuesday, July 24, 2018

ALFB: Upcoming Events in Rosenberg, TX



JULY 14  6-9 PM - ROSENBERG 
Art Extravaganza Hot Summer Cool Nights 
Live Music: "the Bronco Band", food truck, art gallery after hours event, take part in the community painting project - studio artists in action - demos. Special "Small Works" exhibition with original pieces of fine art priced below $100. Whiskey tasting complements of local craft distillery 512 Bourbon. 
Fort Bend Art Center - sponsored by The Art League of Fort Bend  
www.artleaguefortbend.org   832.945.2882

AUGUST 11 6-9 PM - ROSENBERG 
Art Extravaganza Hot Summer Cool Nights 
Live Music: "the Bronco Band", food truck, art gallery after hours event, take part in the community painting project - studio artists in action - demos. Special "Small Works" exhibition with original pieces of fine art priced below $100. Whiskey tasting complements of local craft distillery 512 Bourbon. 
Fort Bend Art Center - sponsored by The Art League of Fort Bend  
www.artleaguefortbend.org   832.945.2882

SEPTEMBER 8, ROSENBERG
Antique & Art Car Show 
Live DJ, 50/50 Raffle supporting Lunches of Love. Prizes! 
Rosenberg Arts Alliance  reneebnr@yahoo.com

OCTOBER 13, ROSENBERG
Bark in the Park, Antiques and Art
Dog parade, costume contest and other man's best friend activities, 
vendors, food trucks, art cars, demonstrations and more

NOVEMBER 3, ROSENBERG
Fort Bend Art Center Art Show and Sale
Local artists compete for ribbons & prizes.  
Downtown Rosenberg, 832-945-2882, www.artleaguefortbend.org


Questions? 
Contact the Fort Bend Art Center
Diana Miller, President, Art League of Fort Bend
832.945.2882


Monday, June 25, 2018

ALFB: Summer Events



Media Contacts:
Anne Gregory, VP Art League of Fort Bend 
832.724.2369   agregoryartist@gmail.com
Diana Miller, President, Art League of Fort Bend
281.728.5797  dianamillerartist@gmail.com

FORT BEND ART CENTER - CURRENT EVENTS       SUMMER 2018

The Fort Bend Art Center, announces their summer line-up of art happenings at their new facility: 2012 Avenue G in Rosenberg Texas.

Upcoming events:
Hot Summer, Cool Nights Art Extravagana - June 9th, July 14th, and August 11th from 6-9 pm, featuring live music by The Bronco Band, food truck, an after-hours peek at the ALFB Members and Made W Butler Art Galleries, studio artists in action with live demos, whiskey tasting complements of local craft distillery 512 Whiskey.  The events are free and open to the public.

About the Fort Bend Art Center
The Fort Bend Art Center is a multi-arts center managed by members of the Art League of Fort Bend located at 2012 Avenue G in Rosenberg, Texas. The vibrant Center functions as a shared-space for artists and art enthusiasts to create art, exhibit art work and experience art through art shows, exhibits and learning opportunities. Art studios are rented by over a dozen artists-in-residence, and visiting artists may provide classes by renting one of the instructional workshop rooms. The Fort Bend Art Center was established in November 2017 by the Art League of Fort Bend, and held their grand opening event in February 2018.  The Center is open Monday thru Saturday from 10 am to 5 pm, and Sundays from 1 pm to 5 pm. For more information, please call: 832.945.2882.

About the Art League of Fort Bend
The Art League of Fort Bend is a 501(c)3 organization founded in 1957 to create a community place for all artists to create, study and exhibit their art, and to stimulate interest and appreciation of the achievements of local artists. Membership is open to the beginner, professional, and art enthusiasts. The ALFB has over 170 members, artists and art enthusiasts who work in a wide variety of creative mediums: oil painting, watercolors, acrylic and mixed media, sculpture, photography, digital art, jewelry, print making, handblown glass, woodworks, studio fine crafts and more. A creative writing special interest group is forming, and the league is constantly adding new creative outlets. The ALFB brings art to the greater Fort Bend area with outstanding exhibitions, world-class instruction and dedicated community outreach. As a 50l(c)3, The Art League of Fort Bend welcomes corporate and individual sponsorships. Please visit the website:  www.artleaguefortbend.org.


Monday, May 21, 2018

ALFB: Live Model Sessions 1st & 3rd Wednesdays


ALFB sponsors live model painting sessions on the first and third Wednesdays of each month, from 9:00 a.m. until 12:00 noon, at 2205 Avenue I, at the corner of 5th St., in Rosenberg.  The model fee varies from $5-$10, based on the number of artists who attend.  No instruction is involved, and you may use the medium of your choice.  Models are arranged by portrait artist, Robin Williamson, who sends out an email the week prior to each session.  There is room for 9 easels, so the first 8 people who respond to Robin's email will be able to attend.  Contact Robin at rgwilliamson@comcast.net to get on her email list.

Monday, February 26, 2018

ALFB Spring Open Judged Show April 7




Art League of Fort Bend's Spring LSAG Judged Open Art Show will be held April 7, 2018,  at the new Fort Bend Art Center, 2012 Avenue G, Rosenberg, TX, judged by Fran Ellisor.  Registration deadline is Friday, March 30, 2018. Please go to our website, www.artleaguefortbend.org and click on the PDF link under the Forms menu to get a copy of the Art Registration and Show Entry Form.  Art intake is at the Fort Bend Art Center on Friday, April 6, from 2-6 p.m.  The show will be open Saturday, April 7, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., with assembly for awards and prizes at 1 p.m.  Contact Diana Miller, dianamillerartist@gmail.com 281-728-5797 or Sue Zelko, suezelko@att.net 281-639-7412.

Monday, September 25, 2017

ALFB: Judged Open Show on Sat., Oct. 14th


The Art League of Fort Bend (ALFB) will be hosting their Fall 2017 LSAG Art Show at the former Republican Headquarters Building at 2012 Avenue G Rosenberg, TX 77471 in Historic Downtown Rosenberg on Saturday October 14, 2017 between 10 am-5 pm in conjunction with Rosenberg's Autumn Arts & Antiques Festival (Visit the "Rosenberg Main Street Program" Facebook Page for a listing of all the festival events that day).
The judge for the show is Robbie Fitzpatrick.
The registration & show entry form and show guidelines and other further show information including the complete schedule of events can be found on the ALFB website at www.artleaguefortbend.org. 

Deadline for online entry for the show and postmarking the mailing of the entry form is October 7.  

You may also contact Suzanne Syvertson at fineartbysuzanne@aol.com for any further questions.

Post Harvey Note:  All of the buildings and business locations within Historic Downtown Rosenberg were fortunately spared from flood waters and damage and are easily accessible from all major highways including Rt 69/59, 90A, and 36. 

Monday, May 1, 2017

ALFB: Congrats to Our Spring Art Show Winners





Thanks to Everyone 
Who Participated In
ALFB's Spring Art Show!

Congratulations to All Our Show Winners!

Artwork Title

Artist 
Best of Show, Adult
The Cigar Lady (Myanmar)LynneSkoyles
Best of Show, School Student
The AmazonLeoWall
Absolutely Fort Bend Award
Booth SchoolMargaritaRojas
Classic Chevrolet Choice Award
The Cigar Lady (Myanmar)LynneSkoyles
Gingerbread House-Elementary School Student Award
Call of the WildGiannaFernandes
Gingerbread House-Middle School Student Award
A Bird's Eye ViewAdelynnPrushing
Marcia Vogelsang Award
Texas OrangesSanySugianto 
Old Time Soda Fountain Award
Burst of Fall
SueRoe
Division I, Professional Category A, Oil/Acrylic
The Cigar Lady (Myanmar)1LynneSkoyles
Honey for My Honey2SanySugianto 
Flower Inspector3VivianHo
Moonlight Serenade1st HMGregMcCreary
BobHMCiscoKolkmeier
Icelandic PoniesHMLynneSkoyles
Toledo, SpainHMJoachimFuchs
Division I, Professional Category C, Pastel
Evening Glow1CarolineRatliff
Hill Country Runoff2CarolineRatliff
The Marsh3BarbaraHawkins
A Simpler Time1st HMCarolynHancock
Georgia On My MindHMCarolineRatliff
Yellow Pollen and Green AlgaeHMBarbaraHawkins
Division I, Professional Category D, Drawing
Amanda1ThomasOhman
Pirate2JulieSoldano
Cesky Krumlov3ThomasOhman
Grandpa Rolf1st HMThomasOhman
Division I, Professional Category E, Mixed Media
Burst of Fall1SueRoe
Division I, Professional Category H, Abstract/Experimental
Pallette #11GregMcCreary
The Reef2JoachimFuchs
Division II, Semi-Professional Category A, Oil/Acrylic
Super Boy1GraceSzeto
white rose2OscarSantoya Montero
Hazy Barbecue Dreams3S. GaryFrisk
Wishing on a Star1st HMAnneGregory
Fairfield Sisters Under RepairHMS. GaryFrisk
It Hurts to SmileHMKimberleyCleland
Lone Bison, YellowstoneHMDianaMiller
Division II, Semi-Professional Category B, Watercolor/Acrylic
Boats, Calella de Palafrugel1EdwardMeanley
Lone Pine, Calella Spain2EdwardMeanley
Swiss Chard3EdwardMeanley
Division II, Semi-Professional Category C, Pastel
I Love My Zucchini1GraceSzeto
Roses2GraceSzeto
Division II, Semi-Professional Category D, Drawing
Blue Head Scarf1JamesLewis
Peaceful Place2JamesLewis
Waiting3JamesLewis
Tree1st HMIrene Kwang
Division II, Semi-Professional Category E, Mixed Media
Bohemian Dream1AnneGregory
Gold Fish2Irene Kwang
Division II, Semi-Professional Category F, Photography
Hay Bale1MargaritaRojas
Booth School2MargaritaRojas
Cardinal3MargaritaRojas
Division II, Semi-Professional Category H, Abstract/Experimental
Clear Lake1Irene Kwang
Enthlapy2KimberleyCleland
Dispersion3KimberleyCleland
Division II, Semi-Professional Category I, Sculpture
Bob Hates His Job1PamelaContreras
Imprisoned By My Inner Demon2PamelaContreras
Brother3PamelaContreras
Division III, Non-Professional Category A, Oil/Acrylic
Chicken Whisperer1KarenPerez
Going for Broke2KarenPerez
St. John's Church, Byford, UK3WalterGlover
By the Quayside (after Haselhosf)1st HMWalterGlover
Division III, Non-Professional Category B, Watercolor/Acrylic
The Window Pitigliano Italy1MayBice
Saucy Sunflowers2ConnieMalcolm
Division III, Non-Professional Category C, Pastels
Arkansas  Barn1CharlotteMoore
Daylily2CharlotteMoore
Will3AnnEvers
Division III, Non-Professional Category F, Photography
Perky Pelican1ConnieMalcolm
Rivalry2ConnieMalcolm
Division III, Non-Professional Category H, Abstract/Experimental
The Road Less Traveled1BarbaraWilson
Lucidity2KimberlyKosler
New Life3RobinHolley
A Star is Born1st HMBarbaraWilson
CubaHMBarbaraWilson
Taste of SpaceHMRobinHolley
WarfareHMRobinHolley
Division III, Non-Professional Category I, Sculpture
ML Wolley Sheriff 19101MichaelHildebrand
Superman 20172MichaelHildebrand
Old Mutt's Last Trail3MichaelHildebrand
Division III, Non-Professional Category J, Fine Studio Craft
Flashy Floral on Silver1CarrieMorris
Windows of Color2CarrieMorris
Oceans of Blue3CarrieMorris
Division IV, Adult Student Category A, Oil/Acrylic
Aspen Autumn1PrafulAmin
Blue Hydrangeas2Carol Mulvahill
Blue at Daybreak3BobAlanis
Walk in the Trees1st HMMaryJohnson
Aspen SummerHMPrafulAmin
Ode to RFSHMMaryJohnson
Division IIV, Adult Student  Category E, Mixed Media
Santa Fe Sunrise1BrendaBowman
Many Moons2BrendaBowman
Downtown3BrendaBowman
Division IV, Adult Student Category F, Photography
Ruidoso Rain1BrendaBowman
Division V-ES, Elementary School Student Category A, Oil/Acrylic
Call of the Wild1GiannaFernandes
Division V-MS Middle School Student Category A, Oil/Acrylic
Peek-a-Boot Kitty1AdelynnPrushing
Always Welcome2MelanieMorvant
"Gourd"eous Autumn3AdelynnPrushing
A Bird's Eye View1st HMAdelynnPrushing
God's Greatest GiftsHMMelanieMorvant
Division V-HS, High School Student Category A, Oil/Acrylic
Tropical Sunset1GiannaMooney
Division V-HS, High School Student Category B, Watercolor/Acrylic
Virginia1LeoWall
Division V-HS, High School Student Category D, Drawing
The Amazon1LeoWall
Girl2LeoWall
The Jiu Jitsu Master3GiannaMooney
Division V-HS, High School Student Category F, Photography
Dancing Dude1KrystenSoldano
Rosy Checking His Reflection2KrystenSoldano
Intelligent and Proud3KrystenSoldano
Division V-HS, High School Student Category I, Sculpture
Snowfire, Clydesdale Colt1GiannaMooney



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