Bruce Peil

GREAT NEWS FOR OUR OCTOBER ECAA MEETING!

Bruce Peil, well known and successful landscape oil painter will be our demo artist for the first meeting at our new location, the First Baptist Church. The church is located at 450 US Hwy 287 Bypass, Waxahachie, TX 75165. Make plans now to addend this very informative meeting and fellowship of Artists.

Bruce will bring his unique style and stories of his experiences to share with us that Monday, October 2, 2023 meeting. Meeting starts at 6:30 p.m., with mini-show and snacks starting at 6:00 p.m.

ABOUT BRUCE PEIL

Bruce was born and raised in Oklahoma and now resides in Athens, Texas. He is a signature member of the Oil Painters of America, the co-founder of the Outdoor Painters Society, a member of the Oklahoma Society of Impressionists and the American Impressionists Society. His paintings are widely collected and he is primarily known for his landscape paintings. "No matter what the subject matter is, it's that fleeting moment in time and the feeling of the light and air, that I strive most to capture in my paintings. I want the viewer to feel as though they are experiencing that moment in time. My goal is to capture the truth about the subject without over embellishment of color or too many unimportant details that can distract the eye from the main idea. The feeling of the light and air."

To learn more about Bruce Peil and his beautiful work, visit:

www.BrucePeilArt.com

Get Out the Paint and Brushes....
ECAA SHOW "THE ENVELOP PLEASE" COMING NOVEMBER 2-4, 2023

This is a judged show open to all ECAA members. Any subject may be submitted. Artwork entries are online under the submission tab labeled THE ENVELOPE PLEASE. Entries must be submitted by Friday, October 27, 2023 by NOON. The Prospectus will be under this tab also. You may submit up to three pieces of artwork. The fee for the first piece is $35. Cost to enter pieces 2 and 3 is an additional $15 each. Art for this show may not have been entered in a previously judged Member show and must have been created in the last two years. Deliver artwork to the First Baptist Church Waxahachie Thursday, November 2^nd between 9:00 A.M. and Noon. The address is 450 US Hwy 287 Bypass, Waxahachie, Texas 75165. You must deliver by Noon as judging will be at 2:00 P.M. on Thursday. Our judge is Cecy Turner.

Reception and Awards will be Friday, November 3^rd at 7P.M. The show will end Saturday, November 4^th at 6 P.M. You must pickup your artwork at this time. It cannot be left at the church overnight.

This year we will have two levels. Level 1 is Professional and Level 2 is Nonprofessional. We will not be having individual categories.

Professional is defined as an artist that has been accepted in a juried show, teaches art classes or generates $1,000 or more income from sales annually.

CASH PRIZES will be given for Best of Show and in Level 1 and Level 2 for First Place, Second Place, Third Place and Honorable Mention.

Download The Envelope Please 2023 Prospectus

August 7, 2023 Mini Show Winners

Candace and Ruby were the winners for the August Mini-Show with their awesome works of art!

Food! And the Fellowship of Artists

Plenty of snacks before the meeting!

August 7, 2023 ECAA Meeting and Demo

August 7, 2023 ECAA Meeting

ECAA President Dave McSpadden announced a new direction for the Ellis County Art Association, founded in 1958

August 7, 2023 ECAA Meeting and Demo

The demo Artist for August was Kathleen Casey demonstrating here unique digital art!

Artwork of Lianne Arby

Bev Boren's Demo piece for Ellis County Art Association

Our June 5th meeting was awesome with Bev Boren's beautiful demonstration of her techniques in Oils.

ROSES AND VASE
Before the monthly meeting started,(6:00 p.m til 6:30 p.m.) members and visitors enjoyed snacks and drinks and conversation with the attending artist and patrons. The Art on the Square Gallery is a beautiful venue for art and fellowship.

Seven O'clock brought the beginning of Bev Boren's fascinating demonstration, and amazingly she wrapped it up at 8:00. Bev is an accomplished, award winning artist who really awed those who attended the monthly meeting with her expertise with brush and oils. As she painted she described her methods and reasons for the path she takes to create her oil paintings.

This included information about her color palette, supports and the brushes she uses. Bev also brought some samples of her past work which added to the overall intrigue of the demonstration.

VISIT BEV BOREN'S WEB SITE

June 5- ECAA's Monthly Meeting with Bev Boren

Members and visitors at the Art on the Square Fine Art Gallery.

June 5- ECAA's Monthly Meeting with Bev Boren

In one hour Bev Boren made the whole painting process look way too easy!

June 5- ECAA's Monthly Meeting with Bev Boren

Bev showing a previous work in oil to the group

June 5- ECAA's Monthly Meeting with Bev Boren

Adding some final touches to the demonstration piece

June's Mini Show Winner - First Place Jane Kahler

June's Mini Show Winner - Second Place Claudia Gaughan

This session we will continue to focus on still life paintings with simple shapes. We will learn how to shade and blend the paint to make your object look 3 dimensional. We will also practice drawing our own objects, learning to look for shapes to make bowls, vases, and jars. All materials are supplied. Artists may want to bring their own brushes. See list of optional supplies.

Location: Art on the Square Classroom

Dates: August 8, 15, 22, 29, September 5, 12

Time: 6:00 pm. til 8:00 pm

Cost: $175

ELLIS COUNTY YOUTH ART SHOW

Come spend a week in July down at Art on the Square creating a variety of art pieces that involves everything from Pop Art to Picasso! We will be exploring Various mediums and techniques.

SUMMER ART CLASSES INFORMATION

PAINT HISTORIC WAXAHACHIE COMPETITION

Our Thursday After-School program resumes with a lot of new project-based learning. For this six-week session we will be working on drawing "Four Views of an Animal", drawing a clear object, Butterfly Symmetry and more.

Join our amazing group of up and coming artists and be inspired to create and learn more about art! Supplies for the classes will be provided.

Location: Art on the Square Gallery Classroom

113 West Franklin, Waxahachie, Texas

Dates:

August 10, 17, 24, 31 September 7, 14

Time: 4:30 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Cost: $175

Ages: 6-12

Experience the Timeless Beauty of Local Artistry!

Delve into a realm where imagination and talent intertwine, where our community's gifted artists give form to the narratives and emotions that define us. Our grand local art exhibition reveals an unmatched collection of unique paintings, each a testament to the prowess of our homegrown talent.

Immerse yourself in the allure of these entrancing artworks, each piece echoing the spirit of our dynamic community. From evocative portraits to abstract wonders, these masterpieces encapsulate the diverse essence of our region, inviting viewers on a journey of reflection and discovery.

These awe-inspiring creations now grace the walls of our gallery, ready to find their rightful place in your home or office. Embrace the joy of owning a piece of art that resonates with the heartbeats of our community. Celebrate the legacy of local creativity and the stories it tells.

Step into our gallery today and surround yourself with the splendor of these remarkable local artworks. Let their depth and artistry sweep you away and kindle your passion for art. Secure a distinctive piece of our community's artistry and relish its allure for years to come.

WINNERS ANNOUNCED AT THE 16th ANNUAL PAINT HISTORIC WAXAHACHIE AWARDS PRESENTATION AND EXHIBIT RECEPTION!

The 2023, 16th Annual Paint Historic Waxahachie Plein Air Event was a HUGE success! The competition phase ended Friday evening with an Awards Reception at Art on the Square Gallery in historic downtown Waxahachie, Texas. Claudia Parsons took the top honors with with her painting called "Brown Street". Congrats to Claudia!

If you have not seen this years show, stop by the gallery and see this fine collection of original Texas art by Texas Artists! All work is for sale and this unique show provides those who are veteran collectors and those who are just beginning to collect original art an excellent opportunity to start or add to their collection!

To see winning paintings, click on links below.