In the Gallery: 8×8 Show

This month starts one of the Brownsville Community’s favorites: the 8 x 8 Show! The art has been submitted, and should be ready for viewing in the gallery on Thursday, February 2. Be sure to come meet and greet Artists at the Valentine Reception on Saturday, February 11th. There will be treats and things to drink, so be sure to join us for a fun evening! (Reception 7pm to 9pm).

Above artwork by Lisa Almarode, be sure to come see them in person!

2017 BAA Board

Last month was the Annual Member Meeting for the BAA, in which elections happened! Here is your current Board:

President: Cris Kostol
Vice-President: Judy Whitefield
Secretary: Mandy Cole
Treasurer: Lori Garcy
Board Member at Large: Barbara Andersen
Board Member at Large: Charlie Stokes
Board Member at Large: Shavonne Schumacher

Board Meetings are held every month, around the second Tuesday. Feel free to come in and listen to everything that is gong on, or if you have something you wish to discuss, email the President so you can be on the agenda! crismarble@yahoo.com

Volunteer of the Month Award

Hopefully you had a chance to see her art on display in January, and the article about her in the paper. Next time you see Pat, be sure to thank her for all she has done!

BAA has Facebook!

“Like” us on Facebook! We have a new admin running the page, and she would like your help in making the Brownsville Art Association more popular on Facebook! So if you have a Facebook account, follow the link and “Like” our page! You can also invite your friends to like the page, and you can tell us if you are ‘interested’ or ‘attending’ any of our events! (Check out the Valentine Reception!)

2. What is your favorite art medium? Colored Ink.

3. How long have you been working with that medium?
I don’t know, maybe 6 or 7 years.

4. Do you expand outside of your primary medium? Why or why not?
Yes, because I like to see what I can do with other mediums. I like to experiment.

5. Where do you find inspiration for your art?
Everywhere. Nature, animals, past experiences. Life in general.

6. What is the best part of being an artist?
Being able to express what is on my mind on paper, and I like to tell stories with my art.

7. What is the hardest part of being an artist?
Forcing yourself to do it when you don’t feel like it.

8. How and where do you sell/present your art?
I present my artwork mostly online. My alias is Luminous Tigress.

9. Who supported you during the time you decided to become an artist?
My family.

10. What advice do you have for beginning artists?
Practice, and draw all the time. Keep a sketchbook so you can see where you have progressed from. NEVER throw anything away. Be patient, even if it doesn’t feel like it, your skill is growing as long as you keep practicing.