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Sketch luiying February 2006 Page 4 7-Leatfier Luccoc604-985-657o yo/njuccocte(us. net Our next jurying session for the shows that Al Spence has alluded to above will be held on Friday and Saturday, May 12 and 13. For the newer members, do not be shy about entering your paintings in this jurying don't worry if you think you are not "ready" just go for it. You do need to attend three monthly meetings in the past year in order to qualify for the jurying, so come out to the meetings and ensure you sign in. - At our November, 2005 jurying, the following paintings received special recognition from the jurors: Jurors' Choice Honourable Mentions Frieda Ashworth "Shades of Blue" Jacquie Manning "Trees" Daphne McLean "Shades of Africa #17" Congratulations to these members!! Etfucation - Jacquie 9vlanning 604-980-8907 ssziklai@keynotetech.com Kiff Holland I would like to say "thank-you" to everyone who attended our yuletide celebration with Kiff Holland and his lovely wife, Sally. Kiff is a comfortable speaker and regaled us with witty art-related stories from his past as well as what he is currently up to. He was particularly pleased, and, justifiably so, with his Capilano College students' Calendar Program where students do all the art work, marketing and follow-up. This is an incredibly practical learning experience for them and a very successful business venture. Kiff confided that he no longer wants to be known as a marine artist and is now interested in a "more intimate view of life". The amazing reflections he produces in his empty bottle paintings