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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 Lowenwirth klowenwirth@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/ SPANISH RELATIONS
Sony Sacks (ext. 105) sony@decorativepainters.org
ADVERTISING SALES
Tim Braden tbraden@fwpi.com (800)344-0559 / (315)789-0458
THE DECORATIVE PAINTER
Issue Date: August 2015
Volume XLIV/Number 3
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
Too cute to Spook!
Christine Watson Photo/Steve Gerig
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President’s lette
Dear my fellow SDP members, Welcome to the third edition of
this year’s The Decorative Painter!
I am thrilled to write to you in my first magazine letter as your new President. I love SDP and have been an active member for nearly 30 years. I have seen the diligence and dedication of the recent Boards you elected and assure you that I will do my best to continue that work.
Do you love SDP? Do you believe in its mission to stimulate worldwide interest in and appreciation for
decorative painting? Do you believe SDP can appeal to the next generation of painters without change? I believe that our Society needs a lot of new in its near future. New people. New ideas. New programs. Renewed energy. This type of progress will fuel SDP’s longevity and prosperity.
I know change can be hard to welcome. It’s human nature to be comfortable with what’s familiar. Some changes may be difficult, but some will be exciting and create new opportunities for the membership. Just remember – our mission will never change.
For now, I invite you to enjoy this issue of The Decorative Painter. Inside you will find the Certification Showcase, the revival of the Skill Builder section, inspiring projects from your peers and instructions on how to complete a readership survey to provide your suggestions for future editions.
I love SDP and cannot wait to take An Artful Journey with you this year!
Sincerely,
Wendy Watson
President, Society of Decorative Painters
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.
President’s letter
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