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Official publication of the Society of Decorative Painters
SDP BOARD OF DIRECTORS
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
Wendy Watson
President
Kathy Swigon CDA Vice President/President Elect
Linda Sharp CDA Recording Secretary
Susan Herr
Treasurer
Pat Marler
Past President
BOARD MEMBERS-AT-LARGE Marilyn Corners MDA Michele L. Heiser
Toni M. Hoffer
Dawn Knowles
Jeanie Miller
Susan Phillips
See page 4 for board member contact information.
SDP PUBLICATIONS STAFF
MAGAZINE COORDINATOR/ GRAPHIC DESIGNER Sheryl Born (ext. 119) sheryl@decorativepainters.org
DP EDITOR EMERITUS
Mary Jo Leisure mda, tda
SDP STAFF
ACCOUNTING MANAGER
Heidi Headley (ext. 109) heidi@decorativepainters.org
ASSISTANT MARKETING MANAGER
Kristen Farrell kfarrell@craftandhobby.org
CONFERENCE & EDUCATION COORDINATOR/ CHAPTER RELATIONS
Lisa Curry (ext. 104) lisa@decorativepainters.org
CERTIFICATION COORDINATOR/ CONFERENCE ASSISTANT/ MUSEUM COORDINATOR/ JAPANESE RELATIONS
Miho Shimizu (ext. 121) miho@decorativepainters.org
CHAPTER & MEMBERSHIP COORDINATOR/ ACCOUNTING ASSISTANT
Pam Christian (ext. 105) pam@decorativepainters.org
ADVERTISING SALES
Tim Braden tbraden@fwpi.com (800)344-0559 / (315)789-0458
THE DECORATIVE PAINTER
Issue Date: February 2016
Volume XLV/Number 1
The Decorative Painter is published quarterly. Printed in the USA
PUBLISHER
Society of Decorative Painters 393 N. McLean Blvd. Wichita, KS 67203-5968 (316) 269-9300 / fax (316) 269-9191 sdp@decorativepainters.org www.decorativepainters.org
PRINTER
Fayh-Williams Publishing, Geneva, NY USA
ON THE COVER
Broom & Birds
Kathie George Photo/Steve Gerig
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President’s lette
President’s letter
Dear fellow SDP members,
Welcome to the New Year and
Issue #1 of the 2016 The Decorative Painter. Each year, we get the opportunity to start on a clean slate. Newly elected leaders bring original ideas to their Chapters. New class projects, workshops and seminars surface and spark new interests in other mediums and styles. We welcome new members to our tightknit community, and find excitement as we see everything through their fresh eyes.
Even though it’s February, it’s not too late to set goals to help you grow
in your areas of interest. Keep this year’s Conference theme – An Artful Journey – in mind. Always ask yourself, “How can I enhance my journey as an artist?”
Looking to get more involved in your Chapter? Ask your Chapter leaders if you can organize a painting party or fundraising event. Interested in taking your skills to the next level? Explore our Certification Program levels or Teacher Development Program. Want to meet more people who share your interests? Register for the SDP International Conference & Expo this June in San Diego and interact with your peers through classes and membership events.
Inside these pages, you will discover 10 projects that use either traditional oil and acrylic paints or newer mediums including Etchall® etching crème, and watercolors. Try them all! Also, please read the important Society Updates, including a proposed Bylaws change on page 86 and nominees for the 2016-2017 Board of Directors on page 85, both of which will be voted on at the Annual Meeting taking place during the SDP International Conference & Expo.
I wish you the best in kicking off your “Artful Journey” this year on the right foot!
Sincerely,
Wendy Watson
SDP President, 2015-2016
MISSION
To stimulate worldwide interest in and appreciation for decorative painting; to recognize the diversity of and excellence in the art form; and to serve as the educational resource center for all aspects of decorative painting.
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