http://blog.milfordvfaa.org An exchange of ideas and thoughts about all topics in art Sun, 02 May 2010 15:39:56 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en By Linda Onderko Collage is one of my favorite art mediums so when I saw the plea in the Commerce Township Library newsletter, I responded immediately. They wanted a collage made from the items taken out of the books donated for the used book sales over the years. I was given a ... http://blog.milfordvfaa.org/2010/05/02/collage-is-my-favorite-art-medium/ By Tamera Menard Scannell In part 2 of Tamera’s article, she talks about her color palette, clothing and gear and some hazards that can accompany plein air painting. Laying the palette colors out... Generally for winter I use Burnt Umber, Burnt Sienna, Ultramarine Blue, Cobalt Blue, Viridian, Yellow Ochre, Naples Yellow, Cadmium Yellow, ... http://blog.milfordvfaa.org/2009/07/13/plein-air-part-2/ By Tamera Menard Scannell What is Plein Air Painting? Everyone asks me, what do you mean you were painting outside last weekend, were you painting the trim on your house? No. “Plein Air” painting means open air, or painting outside. During some seasons it is a true pleasure with the smell ... http://blog.milfordvfaa.org/2009/06/26/nothing-%e2%80%9cplain%e2%80%9d-about-plein-air-painting/ By Sue Gollon, 2009 VFAA Executive Director The Village Fine Arts Association wants to extend a hearty “Thank You!” to Saint George’s Café and a reminder to all Milford residents to remember and support your local merchants. Saturday April 25th was the VFAA’s 17th annual Poetry Art Night (PAN) Coffee House event ... http://blog.milfordvfaa.org/2009/05/30/keep-it-local/ Sometimes it just takes a glance into your own yard to be inspired by art. Artists have a way of mixing visual ideas into new creations...and apparently, so does nature. Note the beautiful butterfly moth caught in the act on a petunia in Donna's yard. http://blog.milfordvfaa.org/2007/07/27/natures-creative-instinct/ From Suzanne Haskew, a founding member of the VFAA, There is so much stored in our brain, much more than we ever use.  Like favorite books we read and cant bear to discard, our memories sit upon the bookshelves of our mind gathering dust and taking up space, silently calling to ... http://blog.milfordvfaa.org/2007/06/24/editorial-by-suzanne-haskew-vfaa-founder/