New York Figure Study Guild

We are sad to announce that our fellow artist and friend Lennie Muscarella passed away last week. Lennie was long-term member of the NYFSG and contributed enormously to its success, participated in numerous events and exhibitions, showing his craft and love for art. He was an excellent artist, a fiery critic of his own work, always looking to learn more, with a unique ability to capture the human character in his dramatic portraits. We'll miss his friendship, liveliness, and candor.
Attached is a sample of the paintings Lennie showed in the NYFSG exhibitions.
Enrique Viturro
(Last) President of the NYFSG

P.S. A Celebration of Dr. Lennie Muscarella (Doc) will be held at Miller Funeral Home, 301 W. Main Street, Victor NY on Thursday, March 21st from 5p - 7p.
In lieu of flowers, please remember Lennie with a donation to:
The Neil E. Garvey Foundation for the Arts:
By mail: 38 edge park Ave, Buffalo, NY 14216.
Web: http://www.neilegarveyfoundation.com/donate
Shakespeare in Delaware Park
By mail: 625 Delaware Ave, 3rd Floor Suite 300, Buffalo NY 14202
Web: https://tinyurl.com/48vkx7ev

We are sad to announce that our fellow artist and friend Jan Davidson passed away last week. Jan was the Treasury Secretary of the NYFSG and contributed enormously to the success of the Guild. Jan covered responsibilities in many aspects of our activities, and her proposals, insight, and practical solutions to issues made her an invaluable colleague and friend of the Guild team leadership.
Enrique Viturro
(Last) President of the NYFSG
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NYFSG member Sharon Locke is exhibiting her latest works "Angels of Grace" this November at the Anderson Arts Building.

General Meeting (Elections of the new Board) and Monthly Presentation
Jane grace Taylor: A Moment of Zen
October 15, 2019 @ 5:45– 8:00 pm
Steve Carpenter Gallery & Art Center
176 Anderson Ave, Rochester, NY 14607

Jane grace Taylor holds a Master’s degree in Fine Arts from Syracuse University. She taught graphics, photography and studio art in public schools, was award-winning Art publication advisor and Department Chair, and IT at SUNY IT in Utica NY. She has been treasurer of the Central New York Watercolor Society, President of the Rome Art Association, member of the Sumi-e Society of America, Rehoboth Art League, Rochester Art Club, and NY Figure Study Guild.

This talk describes my exploration of the arts that has led me down numerous paths. In college, I studied ballet and modern dance, became more athletic and studied martial arts. Along this path, I became intensely interested in Eastern Art and read of ancient religions that gave birth to them. This led me to an exploration of China, the home of the graceful calligraphic art of Sumi’e or thrown ink. I began to love the look of beautiful brush strokes. I discovered that Asian teachers were doing workshops in this ancient style of brush painting which is simultaneously ancient and modern in its beauty. I have studied with teachers around the country for twenty years perfecting my skills. Now I teach workshops in Asian style watercolors.

This event is free for members, pizza, wine, and refreshments will be served. To support the event, we suggest a $5 non-member donation.

Susan Schiffhauer, Program Chair Lisa Livoti Struble. Communications Chair

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