March‟s meeting found the NEO Jammers short a few members because some had taken advantage of the opportunity for creative play at the Las Vegas Face and Body Painting Conven- tion. Though we missed our frolicking associates, we continued on business as usually and envy at bay...for a while. During this months meeting we went through a formal read through of the re- vamped and reformulated Guild Bylaws in preparation for April‟s vote. For those of you who weren‟t able to attend, a copy of the bylaws, with the changes discussed at the meeting, will be emailed to you for your perusal. As I stated above, we will be voting on the bylaws as well as the officers and logo at the beginning of the April meeting, so be sure to take some time to familiarize yourself with them. Once we were done with the bylaws, we had a brief discussion about the submitted Logo designs that various members came up with. The submitted designs will be placed on a ballot for voting at the meeting as well. In the interest of inclusion, all of the designs that were submitted have been in- cluded, we just ask that members consider your options carefully; it will be the Guild‟s stamp of iden- tity. When we had all of the pesky business stuff out of the way, we shared our inspiration challenge de- signs and then painted A LOT of patrons! The general consensus is that this month‟s jam session was pretty darned fantastic and fun! We were entertained by a variety of different children (and par- ents) and once the brushes started to fly, so did the time! March‟s Jam solidified in a lot of minds, where the true joy of face painting is. From the wonder struck children to the appreciative parents, I think many of us left Wednesday night on a cloud of satisfaction. Another good thing that came out of the March Jam was the public recognition of what we were doing there and as word got out about our monthly meetings, several parents promised to be back for more painting in April. I personally can‟t wait for round two… or three! March’s Jam Report March’s Jam Report Highlights from our monthly jam. . March 2011 Issue #13 March’s Jam Report: Pg.1 April’s Meeting Agenda: Pg.2 Review: FPBA Vegas Convention Pg.3 Inspiration Challenge Pics Pg. 4 More Jam Photos: Pg.5 Up and Coming Pg. 6/7 Inside this issue: Inside this issue: 7 pgs. 7 pgs. 06 April, 2011 5:00-8:30pm Home Town Buffet 1930 Snow Road Parma, OH 216-661-8830 March’s Jam Photos March’s Jam Photos Our Next Meeting: Our Next Meeting: Jeanette Benware Lori Jaryga Amanda Destro ATTENTION MEMBERS: Potential Workshop Opportunities and Update! As I wrote in the January-February Newsletter, we are in talks with Pashur and Kerry Ann Smith about having a workshop in the Cleveland area. Well, as of this moment, Pashur has asked us to host him for a Cleveland workshop on June 6th! While the location is still to be deter- mined, Pashur has revamped his class offerings to create a interesting blended class just for us! In the short amount of time I had, I was able to poll five of our members and give Pashur a list of our face/body painting desires...and I think he’s ready to deliver! See the back for class de- tails. Please note: Pashur lists his classes publically, so if you want a seat (the seats are generally limited to a maximum of 12 students) don’t wait till the last minute to reserve your place! We are still trying to work something out with Kerry Ann Smith. Since the Columbus Guild is also interested in having Kerry Ann teach, we are looking at a collaborative effort in pulling this off. What this means is that we may have to hold the class at a venue that will require drive time and if she gives a two day workshop, a hotel stay. More to come as the situation develops. I can’t stress enough how much of a huge undertaking all of this is and how fortunate we are to have instructors willing to come to Cleveland despite the fact that it’s in no way, shape or form a hub for face and body art. I truly believe that these events could be foundational milestones towards putting Cleveland on the face and body art map!
Transcript
March‟s meeting found the NEO Jammers short a few members because some had taken
advantage of the opportunity for creative play at the Las Vegas Face and Body Painting Conven-
tion. Though we missed our frolicking associates, we continued on business as usually and envy at
bay...for a while. During this months meeting we went through a formal read through of the re-
vamped and reformulated Guild Bylaws in preparation for April‟s vote. For those of you who weren‟t
able to attend, a copy of the bylaws, with the changes discussed at the meeting, will be emailed to
you for your perusal. As I stated above, we will be voting on the bylaws as well as the officers and
logo at the beginning of the April meeting, so be sure to take some time to familiarize yourself with
them.
Once we were done with the bylaws, we had a brief discussion about the submitted Logo designs
that various members came up with. The submitted designs will be placed on a ballot for voting at
the meeting as well. In the interest of inclusion, all of the designs that were submitted have been in-
cluded, we just ask that members consider your options carefully; it will be the Guild‟s stamp of iden-
tity.
When we had all of the pesky business stuff out of the way, we shared our inspiration challenge de-
signs and then painted A LOT of patrons! The general consensus is that this month‟s jam session was
pretty darned fantastic and fun! We were entertained by a variety of different children (and par-
ents) and once the brushes started to fly, so did the time! March‟s Jam solidified in a lot of minds,
where the true joy of face painting is. From the wonder struck children to the appreciative parents, I
think many of us left Wednesday night on a cloud of satisfaction.
Another good thing that came out of the March Jam was the public recognition of what we were
doing there and as word got out about our monthly meetings, several parents promised to be back
for more painting in April. I personally can‟t wait for round two… or three!
March’s Jam Report March’s Jam Report Highlights from our monthly jam . .
March 2011
Issue #13
March’s Jam Report: Pg.1
April’s Meeting Agenda: Pg.2
Review: FPBA Vegas Convention Pg.3
Inspiration Challenge Pics Pg. 4
More Jam Photos: Pg.5
Up and Coming Pg. 6/7
Inside this issue: Inside this issue: 7 pgs.7 pgs.
06 April, 2011 5:00-8:30pm
Home Town Buffet
1930 Snow Road Parma, OH
216-661-8830
March’s Jam PhotosMarch’s Jam Photos
Our Next Meeting:Our Next Meeting:
Jeanette Benware
Lori Jaryga
Amanda Destro
ATTENTION MEMBERS:
Potential Workshop Opportunities and Update!
As I wrote in the January-February Newsletter, we are in talks with Pashur and Kerry Ann Smith
about having a workshop in the Cleveland area. Well, as of this moment, Pashur has asked
us to host him for a Cleveland workshop on June 6th! While the location is still to be deter-
mined, Pashur has revamped his class offerings to create a interesting blended class just for us!
In the short amount of time I had, I was able to poll five of our members and give Pashur a list
of our face/body painting desires...and I think he’s ready to deliver! See the back for class de-
tails. Please note: Pashur lists his classes publically, so if you want a seat (the seats are generally
limited to a maximum of 12 students) don’t wait till the last minute to reserve your place!
We are still trying to work something out with Kerry Ann Smith. Since the Columbus Guild is
also interested in having Kerry Ann teach, we are looking at a collaborative effort in pulling this
off. What this means is that we may have to hold the class at a venue that will require drive time
and if she gives a two day workshop, a hotel stay. More to come as the situation develops.
I can’t stress enough how much of a huge undertaking all of this is and how fortunate we are to
have instructors willing to come to Cleveland despite the fact that it’s in no way, shape or form a
hub for face and body art. I truly believe that these events could be foundational milestones
towards putting Cleveland on the face and body art map!
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April’s Agenda April’s Agenda
N. E. Ohio Jammers:N. E. Ohio Jammers:
Amanda’s Elaborate Eyes Face Painting Amanda Destro 216-990-5929 (Twinsburg)
“In the Eyes of the Beholder”“In the Eyes of the Beholder”“In the Eyes of the Beholder”
This challenge is meant to challenge us to explore the way other artists inspire
our creativity and to take it one step further and express that inspiration.
Your assignment is to come up with design that is inspired by one of the indus-
try masters and create an homage piece that is inspired by the design. You
should do more that recreate the painter’s artwork, the goal is to teach yourself
to draw from inspiration and to meld it with who you are as a painter. It’s time
to take risks and drop kick your creative box folks!
As usual, all work must be your As usual, all work must be your As usual, all work must be your ownownown. . .
Designs will be revealed during the May, 2011 meeting.Designs will be revealed during the May, 2011 meeting.Designs will be revealed during the May, 2011 meeting.
“Not Another Butterfly!”“Not Another Butterfly!”“Not Another Butterfly!”
This challenge is meant to challenge us to leave the comfort of our routine and explore the pastures
of possibility...using butterflies.
Your assignment is to come up with 5 new butterfly designs that you can add to your design reper-
toire. Your creation can be a mixture of elements you’ve seen in other designs or even something
that you pull from the recesses of your creative psyche, it just has to be all about your growth as a
painter! The sky is totally the limit as you explore the different butterfly possibilities that escape us
when we’re busy painting at high tempo events. Who knows...maybe you’ll actually YEARN to do
butterflies once you’re done!
A s u s u a l , a l l w o r k m u s t b e y o u r A s u s u a l , a l l w o r k m u s t b e y o u r A s u s u a l , a l l w o r k m u s t b e y o u r o w no w no w n ... Happy Paint ing!Happy Paint ing!Happy Paint ing!
