Denham Springs Fine Art Association Fall Show Theme

The theme for the fall show was voted on at the April Meeting and the winner was "FALL IN LOVE WITH LOUISIANA" submitted by Chris Jones. It is time to get busy painting!

Denham Springs Fine Art Association April 1,2013 Meeting

Denham Springs Fine Art Association meeting will be Monday, April 1st at the Old City Hall, Denham Springs on Mattie Street at 7 pm. Our Guest Speaker will Roberta Loflin. Her presentation will be on texture and water techniques.Roberta Loflin studied art history and theory at George Washington University in Washington, DC. She also studied for several years at the Art League School in Alexandria, VA where she fell in love with painting in watercolor and color theory.  After moving to Louisiana, Roberta was able to study under several local and internationally known artists and began sharing what she paints with students at LSU Union Leisure classes, LSU OLLI continuing education classes, the Louisiana Art and Artists’ Guild and other venues. Her artwork can be seen a various locations in Baton Rouge and New Orleans.

Denham Springs Fine Art Association Spring Show

The DSFAA Spring show will be held May 3 - May 31, 2013. The show will be at Denham Springs / Walker Branch Library located at 8101 Florida Blvd. E, Denham Springs, LA
The Art Take In will be at Mike Avants Insurance office at 315 North Range near the intersection of Centerville and Range Ave. The take in times are Wednesday May 1, 2013 from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. and then again on Thursday May 2, 2013 from 5:00 p.m. to 700 p.m. The Art Pick up Times Friday May 31, 2013 during normal Library hours.
The Judge for the show will be BILLIE BOURGEOIS.
This is a member only show. Entry fee is three pieces for $25.00. The catergories are Works Under glass, Works not under glass, Photography.
The Art Reception will be held on Monday May 6, 2013 at 7:00 p.m.at  the library. For more information on this show please contact Pat Zeller - Show Committee Chairman at patmikezell41@bellsouth.net or (225) 791-0578.

Art Show in Livingston



Bonnie Smith-Williams is the guest artist for March & April at the Livingston Parish Main Branch Library, 20390 Iowa Street, Livingston LA. She has for view a range of subjects, new techniques, and different mediums. The largest painting a 36x48 mixed medium piece titled "Portrait Of Fibro Pain" is dedicated to people who suffer from Fibromyalgia and Lupus.  The exhibit can be seen during regular library hours.  For more information on the exhibit please contact Rita Millican or Bonnie at myartandsoul@hotmail.com
Reference Librarian
Livingston Parish Library
Main Branch (Livingston)
20390 Iowa Street
Livingston, LA 70754
Phone: (225) 686-2436
FAX: (225) 686-3888
email: rmillican@mylpl.info

Denham Springs Fine Art Association March Meeting

The Denham Springs Fine Art Association March meeting will be held Monday night March 4, 2013 at The Old City Hall at 115 Mattie Street located in the Denham Springs Antique District. This months guest speaker will be Michael Verrett and I think it will be a quite interesting demo. Below is a little information on his background.

About Michael Verrett Author/Illustrator Michael Verrett resides in Denham Springs, Louisiana where he creates his colorful characters. Michael hales from Morgan City, LA where he grew up blocks away from sugar cane fields and the lazy Bayou Teche. He studied art at Louisiana State University (LSU), Scottsdale (AZ) Art Institute, and the FBI Academy. In addition to writing courses at LSU, Michael is a graduate of the Institute of Children's Literature's creative writing program. A former Homicide Detective and police sketch artist, he has taught gifted art in public schools and worked in anti-terrorism. LT. Colonel Michael Verrett is a decorated army veteran, awarded the Bronze Star for his service in Operation Iraqi Freedom. Michael currently works for the Governor's Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness. An avid volunteer, he is the President of the Arts Council of Livingston Parish. He has written and illustrated over a dozen books. 

Bonnie Williams Teaching Watercolor Class

Post by Bonnie Smith Williams

Member of the Denham Springs Fine Art Association

I went to the Southland Christian Academy on Feb. 19 and taught a water color class. The ten students did a painting using a transparent watercolor technique. Each one finished a small piece of art in the two classes. The students were a delightful group to work with and so eager to learn how to paint using water color medium. The supplies were donated by DSFAA as a way to inspire young people in our community by providing good painting materials. DSFAA had a fund raiser to buy the materials used in the two class periods.  I donated my time for the morning and had a great morning working with the students. Each one came and personally said thank you and could we please come back. I have promised to come again and some other members will visit to give an art demo. Mr. David Avant is the regular class teacher. He is doing a wonderful job teaching them about art. He has inspired in them a desire to paint and an appreciation for art.    Peggy Schwab DSFAA president,  attended the class  as my assistant and she was a great help. The two of us did our best to represent DSFAA  in our quest to promote art in our community and to make others aware of DSFAA. It was a pleasure to work with these wonderful students.   

Lunch gathering at Cafe Du Jour at the Whistle Stop

Some of DSFAA lady artist enjoying a good lunch at Cafe Du Jour at the Whistle Stop on Thursday. Attendees were JoAnne Durbin, Rae Roberts, Lynne Jones, Chris Jones, Mary Jane Hunt, Pat Delk, Bonnie Williams and Edith McCon. We left there and went for a wonderful painting session at Northside Church. What a wonderful day!