Associated Artists of the Inland Empire

General Meeting May 8, 2024: Chris Bozar
2024-05-08 09:30 - 12:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Upland Public Library, 217 N. Lemon, Ontario, CA, 91761, United States
Plan to attend to learn more about Neurographic art with Chris Bozar. Neurographics is a way of drawing that recreates the outer from the inner.
Neurography was discovered and developed by Pavel Piskarev, a Russian psychologist and creativity entrepreneur. Here is a descriptive quote, translated from Russian to English, from his website:
Neurographic drawing can take you from the belief in a specific problem, to the realization that problem-making is all mental and emotional. It is a way of rewiring and refining that tendency, toward the general capacity to see that all problems are constructed in the same way. There isn’t one particular problem, there is only a mental and emotional, reflexive, process that seems to present as a specific, time-dependent, conflict” out there”.

General Meeting April 10, 2024
2024-04-10 09:30 - 12:00 | Upland Public Library, 217 N. Lemon, Ontario, CA, 91761, United States
Join us for a Golden Art Demonstration with Kathryn Duncan. This is always a favorite program and you will not want to miss this one. Come see all the exciting new art products with a focus on watercolor.
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General Meeting March 2024: Sonya Arletta Acrylic on Canvas
2024-03-13 09:30 - 12:00 | Upland Public Library, 217 N. Lemon, Ontario, CA, 91761, United States
Sonya’s art favors the African American figure. Her objective is to create images that reflect diversity, Strength and beauty of people of color. Her developed style transcends the boundaries of color as well. Through her art, she strives to Uplift the black face to become a recognizable face with a vocabulary that speaks a language everyone understands and enhances a rich conversation with the viewer.
In addition, she creates clothing that incorporates her art and voice for pieces that empower, encourage and inspire.
Sonuy’s educational background includes a BFA from MSU and an AA from the Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising in Los Angeles.

General Meeting: Arthur Vale Acrylic Animal Portraits
2024-02-14 09:30 - 12:00 | Upland Public Library, 217 N. Lemon, Ontario, CA, 91761, United States
We are so pleased to have the talented Arthur Vale as our February Demonstrator. His acrylic animal portraits speak volumes. Arthur was born in Hanford Ca., and began his creative journey in art with water-color. After experiencing with oils, he found his medium in acrylic and fine-tuned his painting skills for many years. Military life in the army also availed him the art opportunity to work on battle field books, load plans,and anything else the captain threw at him. Arthur graduated ‘best over-student’ with a Graphics Art degree from Platt College, Ontario. He has shared his skills by teaching art classes and is now a member of AAIE, here he has won many wards for his work. Supported by Rancho Cucamonga & Community and Art Foundation Grant and Chaffey Community Museum of Art.

General Meeting: Quincy Grace Whimsical Hand - Crafted Sculptures
2024-01-10 09:30 - 11:30 | Upland Public Library, 217 N. Lemon, Ontario, CA, 91761, United States
Quincy is a popular local artist, and her art frequently is in demand for display. Learn how she sculpts these whimsical hand-crafted sculptures with their distinctive faces, and exotic head dresses using her exclusive armature system she invented in 2020. Quincy likes to share she created her sculptures to surround herself with a network of lovely, unique and exotic companions. Be sure to join us to hear how Quincy creates these amazing sculptures. For more information about Quincy and her artwork view her website at https://quinceygrace.com Supported by Rancho Cucamonga & Community and Art Foundation Grant and Chaffey Community Museum of Art.

Holiday Gathering
2023-12-13 09:30 - 12:30 | Pechez’s Home, 5018 Crestview Place, Alta Loma, CA, 91701, United States
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We hope all can join us at Pechez’s Home

General Meeting: Ray Tucker Watercolor and Gouache Techniques
2023-11-08 09:30 - 11:30 | Upland Public Library, 217 N. Lemon, Ontario, CA, 91761, United States
Ray Tucker, award-winning artist and past president of AAIE will be our demonstrator for November. Also, Ray has been an instructor of Floral Design for over 30 years and teaches at Mt. SAC and community centers in Diamond Bar and La Verne.
Learn Ray’s techniques in mixing transparent watercolor & opaque gouache paint to create beautiful floral paintings. His subjects are often landscapes but we are in for a treat with this demonstration on floral art. Ray’s demonstrations are always fun and informative and we look forward to you joining us. Also, don’t forget to bring one recent piece of your own art for our member display. Supported by Rancho Cucamonga & Community and Art Foundation Grant and Chaffey Community Museum of Art.

General Meeting: Outing at Mandir Hindu Temple
2023-10-11 09:30 - 23:30 | Mandir Hindu Temple, 15100 Fairfield Ranch Rd, Chino Hills, CA, 91709, United States
The BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir is a Hindu temple complex located in Chino Hills. The temple belongs to the Bochasanwasi Akshar Purushottam Swaminarayan Sanstha denomination of Hinduism.
At 9:30 we will meet at the entrance to the Mandir Hindu Temple in Chino. We will have a brief welcome meeting and historical overview and then tour the grounds. You are free to wander, paint, sketch, or photograph with your cell phone. You are free to photograph the grounds, inside the welcome building. However, there is no photography inside the Temple. There is also a lovely cafe to sit with friends and enjoy the refreshments on your own.

General Meeting: Sherif Hakeem Fine Art Hyperrealism of Endangered Animals
2023-09-13 09:30 - 11:30 | Upland Public Library, 217 N. Lemon, Ontario, CA, 91761, United States
Sherif Hakeem is a fine art wildlife artist who produces highly detailed Hyperrealistic portraits of endangered species and abused animals using white charcoal pencil on black archival paper. Sherif states his painstaking capture of details is used to create a highly detailed piece in the style of Hyperrealism. He feels this art form provides a more vivid depiction of his subjects than what one can see with the naked eye. He feels this style opens a much deeper and thought-provoking conversation regarding each endangered species and helps give these beautiful and endangered animals a voice for protection.
His goal is to raise as much support as possible by selling his artwork and donating a minimum of 20% to sanctuaries and conservation organizations that advocate for endangered wildlife and abused animals.
His art was recently accepted into the prestigious Society of Animal Artists and in an art exhibition at Art 4 Apes gallery, a Florida Not For Profit Corporation. His work has also appeared on well-known websites including ArtsyShark.com.
Supported by Rancho Cucamonga & Community and Art Foundation Grant and Chaffey Community Museum of Art.

General Meeting: Trish Heydorn with Acrylic Pouring
2023-08-09 09:30 - 11:30 | Upland Public Library, 217 N. Lemon, Ontario, CA, 91761, United States
Trish’s creative ideas are endless, and she uses many mixed mediums in her award-winning art projects. However, her “pouring” demonstrations are always a popular event. So come and enjoy hearing her share her expertise on “Pouring Steps”, take notes, and try this art form for yourself this summer. It is fun, creative, unique and so beautiful! Supported by Rancho Cucamonga & Community and Art Foundation Grant and Chaffey Community Museum of Art.

CALL FOR ENTRIES
2023-08-04 - 2023-08-26
CALL FOR ENTRIES for our September “Personal Expressions” AAIE Art Show. Entries can be entered at https://associatedartistsinlandempire.org/website_304a890c Click Juried Art Shows. Deadline for entries August 26. Flier Attached. To see a full-size flier go to web site tab Juried Show Show
This is a family friendly- open theme . All artworks, regardless of age, are acceptable unless they have received an AAIE award in the past. While we cannot physically display 3D artworks, we can display a framed image of them as we did at our last Upland Library show. It is still a great way to share your fine 3D artwork with the public.
Questions contact Nancy Speaker, at nspeaker1@gmail.com

General Meeting: Sue Linn Lecture on Modern art to 1950
2023-07-12 09:30 - 11:30 | Upland Public Library, 217 N. Lemon, Ontario, CA, 91761, United States
Join us again for Sue’s second part on Art History. Sue is returning by popular demand for her Lecture on Modern Art to 1950’s

My name is Susan Linn, and I am a full-time Elementary and High School teacher in Orange County. I work in a private school, which allows me the flexibility to teach Elementary, Jr. High, and High School art and history for the past 26 years. I originally started and still work with a program known as Meet the Master’s. This program is comprised four age-appropriate artistic levels which introduces K-6th graders to seven famous, and different artists/artistic styles each year. I have had the privilege to instill a love for the arts in thousands of my students throughout the years and continue to do so. We have students whose works are entered into the Orange County Arts for All, which features over 1000 works yearly at South Coast Plaza/Crystal Court and some are then chosen to be judged and shown at the Festival of the Arts in Laguna Beach each year.
I currently spend most of my day in high school and work for the College Board teaching Advanced Placement (College Level) AP Art History, AP European History, and AP World History for over 24 years. I am hired by the Educational Testing Board (ETS) as a Reader, to grade AP Exams each year. I serve as the Department Head for thirteen Jr. High and High School teachers. I oversee 30 different Electives from the International Space Station, Robotics, PE, Music (Regular Band, Drumline, Pep Band, & Guitar), Computer Graphics & AP Computer Science Principles, Media, Creative Writing, Art- both Drawing and Painting along with AP Studio Art in 2D, Criminology, Digital Photography and Yearbook. These courses all meet the A-G college requirements for UC’s and Cal-State schools.
I have also led a dozen student and adult custom tours (2 to 3 weeks in summer) to the East Coast and Europe, where I specialize in taking my groups to the various tourist destinations, and those off the beaten track. Understanding the purpose of architecture, painting and sculpture in the world makes history come alive. Both my husband Tim and I have also traveled extensively and continue to do so.
I am fortunate to love what I do and do what I love. I stumbled into the Arts quite unexpectedly, after starting out in the Sciences. I believe that art has a universal language, purpose and can unite people from all walks of life. My goal is to be an instrument/vehicle to help my students develop an understanding, along with a global appreciation for the various artists and artistic styles in the world in which we live.
My thanks to the Associated Artists of the Inland Empire for allowing me to be your guest today, and I look forward to our time together.Supported by Rancho Cucamonga & Community and Art Foundation Grant and Chaffey Community Museum of Art.
Regards,
Susan Linn
sue.linn@calvaryschools.org

Artist Reception for "ARTFUL EXPRESSIONS"
2023-07-09 14:00 - 16:00 | Upland Public Library, 217 N. Lemon, Ontario, CA, 91761, United States
ARTFUL EXPRESSIONS FLIER
Join our Artist Reception for family and friends in honor of our talented AAIE artists. Also, find out who the judges selected as our Top 10 AAIE Excellence in Art and 1st, 2nd & 3rd place winners.

General Meeting: Outing at California Botanical Gardens
2023-06-14 09:30 - 12:30 | California Botanical Gardens, 1500 N. College Ave, Claremont, 91711
A day to walk and enjoy the beauty of being outdoors with friends. Bring your camera or your plein air art tools and enjoy the lovely setting. We will meet at the Admission Kiosk at 9;30 AM. The garden recommends that public visitors pre-purchase tickets online at https://www.calbg.org. However, you can do it at the Kiosk, too.
Adult admission $10.00. Seniors 65+$6.001500 N. College Ave. Claremont. 909 25 877
Go up the pathway and ramp to the Eastside of the Admin Bldg where there are tables and seating. At 9:45 one of the Staff members will give a 5-10 minute talk on the gardens. After the meeting, you can freely wander about the gardens painting, sketching, and/or photographing.

AAIE "Artful Expressions" Art Show: Display at CCMA
2023-05-21 - 2023-06-02 | Upland Public Library, 217 N. Lemon, Ontario, CA, 91761, United States
This art show is for AAIE members only. The show is open for artworks May 15 to June 2. CCMA Display will run June 22 through Sept 23. You will not want to miss entering this show.

General Meeting: Pechez Sepehri
2023-05-10 09:30 - 23:30 | Upland Public Library, 217 N. Lemon, Ontario, CA, 91761, United States
Pechez will share with us the skill of using the Fan Brush to create fantasy art. Come join us to be inspired to create art. You can view more of Pechez’s art techniques on youtube at ART by PECHEZ.
Pechez was born in San Diego Ca. but raised in the Pacific Northwest with family in Oregon and Idaho where the wildlife and western Country lifestyle had an impact on her artwork. As a kid, she drew on everything from wood to hollowed-out eggshells. In High School, thanks to her art professor Mrs. Parks she got an Art scholarship to B.S.U. in Idaho. As an adult, she had the opportunity to travel throughout the U.S. and overseas and paint for private collectors. Painting mostly in oil paint Pechez also has works in watercolor and Acrylic. Inspired as a kid by the works of Penny Anne Cross, Pechez painted many American Indian women and then her work evolved more towards the American cowgirl. These are represented in her P.M.S. series that play on her married initials and the female condition. In these works, you will find the initials in some parts of the painting.

General Meeting: Joe Oakes
2023-04-12 09:30 - 23:30 | Upland Public Library, 217 N. Lemon, Ontario, CA, 91761, United States
Join AAIE members to hear award-winning artist Joe A. Oakes in a fun, info-packed, painting demonstration. Watch and learn as Joe discusses how he uses bright, bold, unexpected colors to transform ordinary images into extraordinary art. Joe will discuss valuable art principles and important painting techniques that support all painting media and skill levels.

General Meeting: CAT DAY- Creating Art Together
2023-03-08 09:30 - 23:30 | Upland Public Library, 217 N. Lemon, Ontario, CA, 91761, United States
Creating Art Together (CAT) day is a fun experience for all. Bring your art tools and supplies and sit with friends outside on the patio at CCMA to create your art, or do plein air painting or drawing of a few table top displays we will have up, or just visit with the artists as they work on their craft.
This is always a fun event. Don’t miss it.

Membership Drive with Virtual Art Show
2023-03-02 - 2023-03-31 | Upland Library, 450 N. Euclid Ave, upland, CA, 91786, United States
The website is now accepting memberships and Art Images . The deadline is March 31st. This is using our new Art Show Software which was gifted to us by a grant from the Rancho Cucamonga Community & Arts Foundation. We will have a public Viewing of winners at the Upland Library in April.

General Meeting: Demonstration of Golden Art Products
2023-02-08 09:30 - 11:30 | Upland Public Library, 217 N. Lemon, Ontario, CA, 91761, United States
Join us as Golden Representative, Kathryn Elliot Duncan, shares with us the latest and most popular Golden’s art products. This is always a fun meeting with many new tips for artists and often free samples to enjoy.

General Meeting: Karen Clark : Weaving Demonstration
2023-01-11 09:30 - 11:30 | Upland Public Library, 217 N. Lemon, Ontario, CA, 91761, United States

AAIE Holiday Brunch Party
2022-12-14 10:00 - 13:00 | Pechez’s Home, 5018 Crestview Place, Alta Loma, CA, 91701, United States
Come Join the Holiday gathering at Pechez’s Home
5018 Crestview Place
Alta Loma, 91701
Bring a wrapped art piece (Maybe something you made) for the Gift Exchange
And a Brunch Finger Food Dish
RSVP (661) 433-0501 OR pechezsepehri@gmail.com

General Meeting : Chick Curtis Demonstration
2022-11-09 09:30 - 11:30 | Upland Public Library, 217 N. Lemon, Ontario, CA, 91761, United States
You will not want to miss talented Riverside oil painter Chick Curtis’s demonstration. He writes that his art contains work from studio drawings, paintings, photographs, sketches, memory, and pure imagination. His art tells stories without words: sometimes strangely, occasionally with humor, often with beauty, and always with joy and wonderment. He paints daily and states” I paint enthusiastically, Curiously incessantly, appreciatively, and happily”.

General Meeting at the "John Rains House "
2022-10-12 10:00 - 12:00
IMPORTANT: TO ATTEND PLEASE RSVP Mark at 909-996-2014.
Come Join AAIE member Artists at the John Rains House (est. 1860) for our General Meeting on Wednesday October 12 from 10am (when gate opens) till noon. We will have a 15-minute meeting then a tour by the curator of the museum/house and surrounding gardens after which we’re able to plein air paint, sketch and photograph the facilities until 3pm when it closes. This is free to members, any other guests will pay
$5 or $4 for seniors. A list of attendees will be submitted to museum staff.The address is 8810 Hemlock St.

Event on Thursday-Frank Carrillo- Paper Mache Demo
2022-09-15 09:30 - 11:30 | Ontario Museum of History and Art, 225 South Euclid Ave, Ontario, CA, 91762, United States
I began sculpting when I saw a video of Dan Reeder making a dragon. I noticed on the video the artist made the dragons the same way I made my children’s piñatas. After making my first dragon, my family and I were shocked at how good it was. It began as a hobby on my days off from managing a pharmacy some 5 years ago. Now I want to dedicate my entire time to sculpting and teaching how to make these mythical creations. I still make piñatas but only to teach parents and children how to make them both on our YouTube channel and in person.
My work has been featured at museums, libraries, schools, and even the renaissance Fairies in Wisconsin and Irwindale. I have also used my dragons to read children’s dragon books to help the school bring more involvement from parents in their children’s reading. The Ontario Museum of History and Art has showcased my artwork for three different years; this is very special to me because my family gets to see my sculptures displayed professionally at an amazing Museum. However, my most memorable accomplishment is donating two large-scale dragons to help raise money for pancreatic cancer research. I drove the dragons from Pomona to Seattle non-stop and when arriving there were news channels waiting for me. I forgot I was tired and enjoyed every minute of that warm welcome. The project was named “Diagon Alley Project” and it drew thousands of people daily to see the Harry Potter replica at a father’s driveway with dragons from Los Angeles. The project helped raise $45,000 and the memories are priceless.
My work is mixed media with the primary forms being Paper Mache and air dry clay. I also use my daughter’s old bedsheets to create a leather-like texture. My goal in every piece is to leave the viewer wondering what medium was used as I pursue the most realistic look with the acrylic finish.
Please support me by subscribing to my YouTube channel @dynamicmache
Thank you, Frank Carrillo

ART AND CHALK FESTIVAL
2022-09-03 11:00 - 16:00
. Join our AAIE members when they demonstrate from 1-3:00.

CCMA Private Gallery Tour with Wendy Slatkin
2022-08-10 11:45 - 13:00 | Ontario Museum of History and Art, 225 South Euclid Ave, Ontario, CA, 91762, United States
You will not want to miss this special event right after our AAIE meeting. At 11:45, We will join up with other AAIE members as we walk across the street with Wendy for a CCMA gallery tour of two current exhibits: Then and Now Women Artists of the Pomona Valley, and Founding a Legacy.

Linda Garcia-Dahle: Oil Painting Demo
2022-08-10 09:30 - 11:30 | Ontario Museum of History and Art, 225 South Euclid Ave, Ontario, CA, 91762, United States
Artist Biography – Linda Garcia-Dahle
Linda Garcia-Dahle, a California native, is following in the footsteps of her Father and Grandfather. Her Grandfather was an active trompe l’oeil muralist in Los Angeles in the early part of the 20th century. Her Father, when not working to provide for a large family, became an amateur photographer. Both their passion and love for art was fully instilled into her from a young age. One of her favorite memories is sitting with both them in her family’s patio and discussing the best way to work on a painting’s perspective.
Linda earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from the California State University at Long Beach, where she found herself influenced by the artists of the Impressionists, Realists and Hudson River School of Arts, who placed much emphasis on light and the emotions it can invoke in a painting. It’s this love of capturing light and its interplay with shadow and color on a canvas to create a mood that drives her work in oil painting. To achieve this elusive light/shadow effect, Linda has continually worked on perfecting an oil painting glazing technique to great success.
Her artwork has won numerous awards over the years. In 2019 she had the honor of being invited by the Sam and Alfreda Maloof Foundation in connection with the Smithsonian Institute to participate in their “Preserving Creative Spaces exhibit”, which featured notable artists from across America in their homes or studios, along with photos of regional artists.
She has had a painting acquired for permanent display at the Pacific Grove Museum of Natural History for their Bird Gallery and two paintings acquired by the Sasse Museum of Art for inclusion in its collection of work by Southern California artists.
Linda currently sits on the Board of Directors for the Pomona Valley Art Association.
Linda is a member of the Pomona Valley Art Association, the IE Plein Air Painters Society and the International Guild of Realism.
You can view more of Linda’s work at www.lindagarciadahle.com and at www.pvaaonline.myshopify.com/collections/linda-garcia-dahle

Board Meeting
2022-07-21 09:30 - 22:30 | ZOOM

Susan Linn - Art History: Impressionism to Modernism
2022-07-13 09:30 - 11:30 | Ontario Museum of History and Art, 225 South Euclid Ave, Ontario, CA, 91762, United States
Come join us at the Ontario Museum of History and Art (OMHA) for a morning of art history from Impressionism to Modernism, with an emphasis on painting, sculpture and architecture.
Susan Linn is a fulltime Elementary and High School teacher in Orange County. She works in a private school, which allows her the flexibility to teach Elementary, Jr. High and High School Art and history for the past 25 years. She works with a program known as Meet the Master’s. This program is comprised four age-appropriate artistic levels which introduces K-6th graders to seven famous, and different artists/artistic styles each year. I have had the privilege to instill a love for the arts in thousands of my students throughout the years and continue to do so. We have students whose works are entered into the Orange County Arts for All, which features over 1000 works yearly at South Coast Plaza/Crystal Court and some are then chosen to be judged and shown at the Festival of the Arts in Laguna Beach each year.
She currently spends most of her day in the high school, and work for the College Board teaching Advanced Placement (College Level) AP Art History, AP European History and AP World History for the last 23 years. I have also led a dozen student and adult custom tours (2 to 3 weeks in summer) to the East Coast and Europe, where I specialize in taking my groups to the various tourist destinations, and those off the beaten track. Understanding the purpose of architecture, painting and sculpture in the world makes history come alive. Both my husband Tim and I have also traveled extensively and continue to do so.
She stumbled into the Arts quite unexpectedly, after starting out in the Sciences. I believe that art has a universal language, purpose and can unite people from all walks of life. My goal is to be an instrument/vehicle to help my students develop an understanding, along with a global appreciation for the various artists and artistic styles in the world in which we live.
