Denham Springs Spring Show Winners 2013

2013 Spring ShowWorks under Glass1st- Derrell Robinson; Carving Speaks2nd- Pat Delk; Old Fashioned Doll3rd- Peggy Schwab; Can You See the ForestHonorable Mention- Cheri Fry; DanielWork NOT under Glass1st- Mary Head; Urgency Times Two2nd- Margaret Shipley; Resting Longhorn3rd- Margaret Shipley; PostedHonorable Mentions: Edith McCon; Reflections on the PondDerrell Robinson; Winter CanvasMary Jane Hunt; WaitingPhotography1st- Lynne Jones; Upper Turtle CreekHonorable Mention: Charlotte Walker; I'm So Pretty, Oh So PrettyMinatures (display cases)1st- Mary Jane Hunt; TexasHonorable Mention- Margaret Shipley; Orange Delite

Art Take In Reminder for the DSFAA Spring Show

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. For more information please contact Show Chairman: Pat Zeller at patmikezell41@bellsouth.net or (225) 791-0578

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.