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President's Message January 2022

I would like to thank our Board Members for their work organizing our
events in 2021. Because of the viruses we had to limit our activities.

Steve Collins organized our Atascadero High School senior scholarships again this year. He lined up the Potluck Picnic in the Lake Park which we all enjoyed.

Carol Russell worked with Zóe Arkfeld, owner of The ARTery, on our “Brush,
Needle, Camera, Kiln” membership show. She also worked with KIWANIS and The ARTery on our, “Art Supplies for Children of Needy Families,” project
in December.

Gary Hix our illustrious Treasurer, besides his usual jobs, created
our fine new website: atascaderoart.org

Our V.P. Kathy Miller publicizes our events with fine articles in this time of few news outlets.

Liz Horton is our Newsletter editor, putting out a topnotch edition every month featuring our members.

Liz and our Secretary Kathie Asdel organized our Holiday Salad &
Dessert Potluck Luncheon at the Atascadero United Methodist Church. It was a success with lots of good food.
And I try to help when I can.

It looks like in 2022 we will still be working with the viruses. As soon as we can we will start in-person demonstrations. We plan to do a reprise of our successful events from 2021.

Our dues are due in January. Please use the envelop mailed to
you, or download a form from our website. Your dues pay for all our events.

Keep making art and making the world a better place.
George Asdel 1-805-305-5036,georgekathie3@gmail.com

Check out our great new website: https://atascaderoart.org

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SLO United Methodist Church is pleased to announce the return of the Beacon Art
Show, March 4 - April 3, 2022. The theme for BAS 14 is CELEBRATE.
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Friday, January 28………….Application and artist statement deadline, 5 PM
Sunday, February 13………….Electronic notification of acceptance
Monday, February 28………..Artwork delivered to SLOUMC, 11 AM – 4 PM
Friday, March 4………………Awards & Reception for Artists & their guests,
5:30 PM – 7 PM Exhibit Opening for Public, 7 PM -
8:30PM
Janie Holland, Correspondent
805-544-4608
mailto:beaconartshow@gmail.com

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Our Featured Artist for January 2022 is Gary Hix. Enjoy.......

“Self Portrait”

From the desk of Gary Hix,

I was born and raised in the California Central Valley and when I left to go to college I never wanted to move back. After finishing my B.S. at Cal poly I worked as an electrical engineer until our daughter was born at which time I became an at-home dad.

My first experience in art was in drawing and watercolor classes from Tricia Reichert around 2006. I saw I needed a lot of help here. When I turned 50 I found the emeritus program at Cuesta College where Joy Krull taught drawing and painting in all mediums. I continued I her watercolor classes for ten years with some drawing mixed in. Then a few years ago I switched to her acrylics class and new possibilities opened up.

When Joy stopped teaching this year my wife, Barbara Lynch, took all the ideas, projects etc. from her classes over the years and placed them on cards. Now when I need an idea for a project I draw 3 cards and go from there.

I still enjoy mixing up mediums and styles. I find that each new project is a learning experience which can often be applied in other mediums. The examples here show watercolor, acrylic and scratchboard and styles including chiaroscuro and trompe l'oeil.

I had taken a stained glass class from Marilyn Hoerl some years ago through Cuesta Community Programs and since I like working with wood I put them together to make hardwood and stained glass boxes.

Since 2018 I have been the treasurer of the Atascadero Art Association and since summer 2021 the "web master" of the association's web site atascaderoart.org.

“Clarinet” scratchboard 5”x10”

“Gecko” acrylic- trompe l’oeil 11”x14”

“Rose Box” stained glass and walnut 9”x7”x5”

“Spring on Lake Taghkanic” acrylic 16”x12”

“Tax Break” acrylic 16”x12”

“Tea” watercolor 16”x11”

“The Violin” watercolor-chiaroscuro 15”x11”

Atascadero Art Association donates art supplies for Toys for Tots

All donations stay in the local area

– This year the Atascadero Art Association has again purchased art kits and supplies to donate to Toys for Tots for children and teens of needy local families. The association purchased the art kits from a local retailer. Also many people donated additional supplies. Members and family had a photo op with the supplies outside The Artery where the supplies were to be picked up.

Members from the Kiwanis were there to receive the donations. Atascadero Kiwanis started Toys for Tots about 40 years ago. They started by providing used toys with the Christmas food give away at St. Williams Catholic Church. Four years later, the toys went from used toys to new toys – one for each child. art supply donation

For the last 20 or so years, Toys for Tots has combined with Coats for Kids and Loaves & Fishes at the Atascadero Armory for the Christmas giveaway. Toys for Tots collects and has available over 6.000 toys, books, and art supplies for distribution each year. All donations stay in the local area.

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A photo from our archives we thought our members would enjoy.

These are the people as it's hard to read.
Finalizing plans for the Spring Art Mart on May 18, 1978 are Atascadero Art Association members, seated left to right are Kitson Graham, publicity; Dan Stone, Chairman; and Ruth Jamar, Secretary Standing left to right are John Jamar, Director; Mark Greenaway, President; and Bud Kelvgard, Director.

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Great websites for art-related opportunities

Check out our great new website: https://atascaderoart.org

https://sloma.org SanLuis Obispo Museum of Art
Touring and fine local shows, online classes, and more

https://artcentermorrobay.org
Morro Bay Art Center
Beautiful gallery shows, online class, and more

https://www.the1artery.com
(art supplies, framing, art classes for all ages)

http://www.artsobispo.org (County Arts Council)

https://www.visitatascadero.com/things-to-do/the-arts/ (Atascadero Chamber of Commerce)

http://www.friendsoftheatascaderolibrary.org (art exhibits and events in Atascadero library)

http://www.pasoroblesartassociation.org (Paso art events)

https://artcentralslo.wordpress.com/author/artcentralslo/ (ArtCentral supplies classes SLO)

http://www.sloma.org (SLO Art Museum)

Membership covers one year starting each January (join anytime, or renew anytime if you forget. if you are not sure if you have paid
your dues, email our treasurer, Gary Hix, at: stanpowell@charter.net

Your dollars support our mission, like our local art scholarship fund, demonstrators, newsletters, and our successful Holiday Art Supplies for Needy Children Project.

Lowest family rate $24. (that’s only $2. a month) $12.Youth/Student,
$75. Sponsorship, $500. Lifetime membership,
$1000. Patron of the Arts

If a member initially joins in August or later we will roll your dues into the next year.

You can mail it to: Atascadero Art Association, PO Box 28, CA 93423……or pay at the meeting. Thanks.

Because of the meeting room at the Atascadero Library being closed, we are not meeting at this time.

Please let us know if any of your information has changed this year so we can put in your change of address or e-mail or phone number.

Newsletter Deadline

All members can submit a piece to the newsletter, an announcement that would be of interest to our community of artists. The deadline is the 20th of the month. Send to: 1slo.book.worm@gmail.com

2021 Officers

President George Asdel, georgekathie3@gmail.com, (805) 305-5036

Vice President Kathy Miller, Kathe014@aol.com, (805) 835-9072

Secretary Kathie Asdel, kathieart3@gmail.com, (805) 466-0464

Treasurer Gary Hix, stanpowell@charter.net, (805) 461-9334

Directors Steve Collins

Carol Russell

Newsletter Liz Horton, 1slo.book.worm@gmail.com, (805) 305-1555

Tax Deductible

Remember the Atascadero Art Association in your will or trust. Any donations and dues are tax-deductible because we are a 501c3 registered non-profit organization.

Please remember to send us your address, e-mail, or phone changes.

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