3 SAA members in new book!

A new book...

"Sketchbook Confidential 2:
Enter the secret worlds of 41 master artists"

North Light Books
edited by Pamela Wissman & Stefanie Laufersweiler

The Society of Animal Artists is honored to have three of it's members represented in this book,

Robert Louis Caldwell

David N. Kitler

Jeanne Filler Scott

The publication date is sometime in May buy the book is available for pre-order on Amazon.com and on the North Light Books website.

Book Description:

More secrets from the private sketches of 38 master artists

The idea may be derived from anything really--a flash of sunlight, the tilt of a head, a glass on the table...but the sketch is where it all begins, the point where inspiration meets artist. Gloriously free of the need to get it "right," the sketch is where possibilities are explored, compositions are found, and visions come to life.

A brilliant follow-up to the first Sketchbook Confidential, this book grants you access to 38 of art's most creative minds via their sketchbooks. Whether created in studios, subways or the middle of a farmyard, these sketches represent art in its raw form. Up until now, this work has been tucked inside drawers or on studio bookshelves. Now the artists lay it out for all to see, along with intimate musings on the art of sketching and how it helps them commune with a subject, find their path to a finished piece or discover even greater rewards in the journey itself.

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Good luck to David N. Kitler!

We would like to say Good luck to Society of Animal Artist Signature member David N. Kitler and his painting "Along the Watefront" in the upcoming ArtPrize competition.

David Kitler's "Along the Waterfront" will be part of ArtPrize 2011 (www.artprize.org).  He is among the 1,582 artists from 36 countries and 43 states, who will be showing their work in 164 venues within 3/4 miles of downtown Grand Rapids.  Each artist will compete for the world's largest prize for art ($250,000).

Inspired by such competitions as the X-Prize, and large scale events like the Sundance Film Festival, ArtPrize is among the most unique competitions in the art world.  It has no formal jury, curator, or judge, asking the public to vote and decide winners using mobile devices and the web.  ArtPrize organizers expect more than 500,000 people to attend this year's 19-day event.

David's ArtPrize profile and entry is available at www.artprize.org/artists/public-profile/92353.  However, this is a large painting that needs to be seen up close to be fully appreciated.  David will also be doing live painting demonstrations on Sept. 21-25.  So if you live in or near Grand Rapids, check out his painting at the Independent Bank (86 Monroe Center NW).  And, while there, make sure to vote for your favorites!  To cast your vote for David's painting, use voting ID 47281.

Kitler's Work Features in The Artist's Magazine

Society of Animal Artists member David N. Kitler and his work are being showcased in a feature article in the April 2011 issue of The Artist's Magazine, on newsstands now.  The multiple-page spread includes several of David's latest pieces - with an emphasis on David's quest for uniqueness and originality in his work - along with a step-by-step demo on acrylics techniques.

With a circulation of over 140,000 copies, The Artist’s Magazine is the world’s leading magazine for artists. It focuses on spotlighting the processes of the best artists working today, while keeping readers abreast of professional practices that can help advance their own careers.  A regular contributor in the "Drawing Board" column, David has also won First Place in the magazine’s prestigious Annual Competition (Animal/Wildlife category), and was later honored to serve as its Juror.

Visit www.artistsmagazine.com to check out the extra online materials:

- Masking with Cellophane:    

www.artistsnetwork.com/article/masking-demo-david-n-kitler/

- Perceiving Transparent and Opaque Colors:

www.artistsnetwork.com/article/transparent-opaque-colors-kitler

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David N. Kitler workshop

Society of Animal Artist David N. Kitler announces a workshop.

 

"Wildlife in Acrylics" Workshop

From artist David N. Kitler

September 10-12, 2010

Arts Desire, Vancouver, WA

 
While working on a wildlife subject of your choice, David will review drawing and painting basics, while teaching techniques that are specific to acrylics. Learning is further facilitated by live demonstrations and slide shows. The class is open to artists of all skill levels.

For more information or to register, visit www.bevelar.com or email artsdesire@bevelar.com.


 
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