Update On TAWA's Life Drawing Class @ Artworks

Hi All,

TAWA's first First Life Drawing class was held this past Sunday at Artworks in Trenton.

There are still five more Sundays to participate and have the opportunity to Draw/Paint the human form from a live model.

The class starts at 10am and runs to 1 pm. Stroll in anytime.

It is very causual and Artworks has an amazing clearstory/building structure to light the models.

Look below for more information.

Florence Moonan's art will be included in Art Connections 7 Exhibiton

Dear Friends,

I am pleased to announce that my artwork will be included in Art

Connections 7 Exhibition and Fundraiser at Montclair State

University's George Segal Gallery. Emergere #2 has be selected by juror, Lisa Suss. An image of my artwork follows a copy of the

invitation.

Here's an excerpt from the official press release: "The event

showcases 126 up-and-coming and established artists from throughout

the continental U.S., with the majority from New Jersey. Now in its

seventh year, Art Connections has grown from a regional exhibition to one of national scope, and features such notable artists as sculptor

Chakaia Booker, painter Susan Marx, sculptor Tom Nussbaum, and

photographer Charles Bogusat. Prices for pieces range from $75-

$12,000 and all proceeds go to support collections at the George

Segal Gallery and the University’s permanent collection."

Hope your New Year is off to a good start.

Florence Moonan

http://www.florencemoonan.artspan.com

Emergere #2

Venetian plaster, graphite pencil, oil stick

8" x 10"

by Florence Moonan

LIFE DRAWING OPEN STUDIO SESSIONS:

TAWA in conjunction with Artworks presents

an Open Studio for Life Drawing @ Artworks.

Starting This Sunday January 16 at 10 AM to 1 PM

For six consecutive weeks - Jan 16, 23, 30, Feb 6, 13, 20.

The cost will be $12 per session or $60 for all six sessions

TAWA Members $30 for all six sessions

Join TAWA and get all six sessions for $50

Sign-up at first session.

Artworks is located on Stockton Street between Front and

Market Streets in the Mill Hill Historic District of Trenton, New Jersey.

Tom Kelly Presents at TAWA Meeting

Tuesday October 12, 2010

"When you're painting, be focused."

"Have your work at the ready."

"Go to events."

"Be available."

"Build a support team."

"Pay your support team."

"Become a post card gorilla."

Sound like good advice? This is just a sampling of the things you'll find in Thomas Kelly's new book One Hundred Rules for the Aspiring Painter. Tom presented this information as well as slides of some of his more popular works at a recent meeting at the Hamilton Township Public Library. In his presentation he emphasized the often overlooked (and somewhat dreaded) aspect of being an artist - the business of art.

"Art is a business, let's face it." He explained. "You have to expect surprises. Finish everything, don't quit." Tom further expounded. His insights were straight to the point, explaining painting at one point like a fight. The fighter only needs to be the last one standing, he explained. Tom touched on all aspects from the creation of his art, to marketing to psychology and networking. "It's easier to keep momentum then build momentum." is another great expression that can be a reminder to an artist just getting started to keep going.

The presentation was very informative and geared to the serious artist looking to build their professional presence.

Tom's contribution to TAWA is greatly appreciated. Thank you!

www.thomaskelly.net

www.fineartistprints.com

Katie Hector Earns TAWA Stockton Award

September 2011

Trenton Area Artist Katie Hector is this years recipient of the TAWA Stockton Award. This annual scholarship is awarded to a local senior who demonstrates exceptional work in the arts and is attending college in the fall.

Katie Hector’s journey as an artist began at a young age as she was guided by the influence of her grandfather, a master watercolorist. She has since been mentored and taught by Khalilah Sabree and Sean Carney, and has participated in programs with the Princeton Arts Council and Temple University’s Tyler School of Art. Her work has been exhibited in solo
showings at Gilmore’s Café in Trenton and Fedora Café in Lawrenceville, in
addition to her participation in both the Ellarslie Open and TAWA's Face
Value at the Ellarslie Museum, two consecutive years in Trenton’s Art All
Night, and an annual school show at the Abud Gallery in Lawrenceville. Katie
will continue her art education at Rutgers University’s Mason Gross School
of the Arts, where she will major in the visual arts.

As Katie puts it "Three years ago my love for visual arts, specifically painting,
took form." She has been extremely active in the art community and
has been able to hostsolo shows, both in Trenton and Lawrenceville and has
participated in the Congressional Art Competition and Art All Night the past
two years. She has also participate di the Teen Arts at Mercer County
Community College. In her senior year of high school, Katie had two pieces
accepted into the prestigiousEllarslie Open - Salon Show as well as the TAWA
Face Value show.

Congratulations Katie!

TAWA Meeting - 10/12 Hamilton Public Library

Tuesday October 12, 2010

Hamilton Township Public Library

Meeting of the Trenton Artists Workshop Association

Artist Tom Kelly will be the featured speaker at the next meeting of the Trenton Artist Workshop Association on October 12^th, at the Hamilton Township Free Public Library. The meeting is open to the public and artists of all ages are welcome. Refreshments will be served. The meeting starts at 7 p.m. TAWA President Rob Girandola will give an update on the new membership program including the website, blog and online gallery.

The Hamilton Township Free Public Library is located at:

1 Justice Samuel A. Alito, Jr. Way
Hamilton, NJ 08619
(609) 581-4060 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting

Website: hamiltonnjpl.org

TAWA member Tom Kelly Donates to Autism Fundraiser

Autism Speaks Art fundraiser at Local Day Spa

Regional Artist Thomas Kelly has donated an acrylic painting entitled “Bathtub Service” to Sorella Day Spa, 1220 Whitehorse Mercerville Road, Hamilton, NJ to help the local business raise funds for Autism Speaks of Central NJ. To view a copy of the painting visit Sorella Day Spa or their Special Events page at www.thesorelladayspa.com. Raffle tickets are $5.00 each and the winner will also receive compliments of the Cream Ridge Winery, Cream Ridge NJ, a wine basket complete with crackers and spreads. Drawing will be held at the Spa on Friday, October 29^th 2010. For Further details please contact the spa at 609-581-7400.

Autism Speaks is dedicated to increasing awareness of autism spectrum disorders, to funding research into the causes, prevention, treatments and cure for autism, and to advocating for the needs of affected families. www.autismspeaks.org