With honor, this article is written about a profile pencil drawing and prints of Pilot and Lt. Colonel (Ret.), United States Air Force, Bateman Blair #287Z, brother of Broker/Realtor John Blair of Baird Warner, Libertyville, Illinois, and written by artist and United States Navy Veteran, Stephen F. Condren, BFA-SAIC, of Condren Galleries, a Fine Arts Gallery. Congratulations Bate Blair!
The pencil drawing of Bateman Blair is a profile drawing. It was done this afternoon at the “Cup of Joe” coffee sponsored by the Lake County Veterans Foundation, in Grayslake, Illinois.
While enjoying the company of my fellow Veterans at the Area General Store in Mundelein, I pulled out my pencils and paper and began to draw Bateman.
As you can see from the drawing below, I first started the drawing by making light circles in the region of Bate’s head. Then as I “zeroed” in on the details of his face I became for precise in my line work. Bate was of course talking while I drew so the image is somewhat based on different positions of his face. However, his movements were not severe so what you see is pretty much what he looks like. Bate is a fine looking gentleman with stately facial features, and a man of honor.
As I continued with the detailing of his cranium contour lines, I then started to focus on his eye brows and nose. From here I worked my way down to his lips and chin. When I had these areas adequately detailed, I moved on to his hear. Prior to this I had outlined his entire head and now I was filling in his hair line and neck.
I work the fullness of his body through his shirt, you can even see the tip of his pen in his shirt pocket. In all the drawing took about 10 minutes to draw.
United States Air Force
Pencil drawing of Bateman (Bate) Blair, Pilot, Lt. Colonel.
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Fine Arts Gallery
Condren Galleries is pleased to have been to participate in the pencil profile drawing of Bateman Blair #287Z.
Stephen F. Condren for Bateman Blair #287Z
Artist
As an artist I have made drawings like that of Bateman Blair #287Z a staple of my works.
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Bateman Blair #287Z drawing with prints by artist Stephen F. Condren at Condren Galleries.
This article is about prayer with God #286Z, supplication to God, and friendship, a spiritual retreat and seminar conducted by Patricia Klein, Associate Dean, University of St. Mary of the Lake, at St. Gilbert Parish in Grayslake, Illinois, and written by artist and United States Navy Veteran, Stephen F. Condren, BFA-SAIC, of Condren Galleries, a Fine Arts Gallery. Congratulations Patricia Klein!
This fine event was sponsored by the St. Gilbert Discipleship Group under the aegis of Reverend John Chrzan, Pastor, and Reverend Christian Shiu, Associate Pastor.
St. Gilbert Discipleship Prayer.
Patricia Klein
Ms. Patricia Klein comes to us from Dusseldorf, Germany, where she was assistance to the Dean of Studies at the Regnum Christi in Dusseldorf, Germany. She is the co-author of Seelenwege: Orientierungshilfen zum gebet (Paths to the soul, a book on spiritual Theology and Christian prayer, particularly the Ignatian method of meditation . We were blessed with her presence.
Site And Date Of Prayer And God #286Z
Location
The retreat was on Saturday, April 27, 2019, immediately after the 8:00 AM mass, located at the St. Gilbert Chapel Hall, Grayslake, IL
Format
Composition
The format of the program a set of round tables that seat approximately 8 persons each. These tables were clustered around the podium which had a screen behind it for visual presentations.
The Program
Session
The program commenced with opening prayer from Pastor John Chrzan, then followed by an introduction from a committee member of the St. Gilbert Discipleship Group. After the introduction Patricia Klein came up to the podium and deliver her program.
The focus of the program was on prayer and our relationship with God and our Spiritual friendship. There were many excellent handouts that were great resources to us in attendance. Friendship is based on trust and thus our relationship with God is an important friendship to our Creator.
Patricia opened the discussion with the topic of friendship and brought up Aristotle’s famous categories on friendship from his Nicomachean Ethics. The three kinds of friendship being:
Utilitarian
Casual
Honorific
The lasting being the finest kind of friendship and the kind that we seek with God.
Prayer
Difficulties Encountered In Prayer
Prayer challenges
Below is an image of one of the hands on prayer difficulties. As you can see it is well laid out and nicely delineates the various distractions in praying.
Handout for difficulties in prayer for St. Gilbert Retreat.
Resources For Prayer
Below is a roster of resources for further reading on prayer.
Handout for Resources for St. Gilbert Retreat.
Forms Of Prayer
There are seven forms of prayer:
Liturgical prayer
Meditative reading
Meditation
The Prayer of Reconciliation
Simplified inner praying
Excursus on centering prayer
Contemplation
Patricia spoke clearly on each of these kinds of pray that are mentioned in the outline that is below. I have only attached the first sheet of the four page handout.
After this session we then talked about the different kinds of prayer at each of our tables and then we prayed for each other according to our need.
Lutherans
To my great joy I had the pleasure to sit next to John and Linda, who are Lutherans from a Church in Palatine. Linda had told me that they were here to assist a friend that was in need of physical assistance for attending church here. When they came they saw the advertisement and signed up! I was so pleased. I of course had to tease them by letting them know that “Bolts of lightning are due to strike down at any moment!” We all laughed.
Both Linda and John offered a lot to us at our table.
Handout for Forms of Prayer for St. Gilbert Retreat.
Summary
Prayer and God #286Z
In conclusion I can only say the most positive and up beat things about the retreat. When I arrived I had no idea what to expect. I have grown up a Catholic and I have been praying since I was a child, what could I possibly learn about prayer here and now? I was in for a rude awakening.
Now, having taken this retreat I am going to put into practice some of the things that I have learned from Patricia, which will enrich my life and my relationship to God. Thank you Patricia Klein.
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Prayer
Prayer and God #286Z
Condren Galleries is pleased to have been to participate in the retreat about prayer and God #286Z.
Stephen F. Condren is in support for the retreat on prayer and God #286Z
Artist
As an artist I have made watercolor house portrait #000Z a staple of my architectural rendering works.
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Prayer and God #286Z, supplication to God, pen & ink drawing with prints by artist Stephen F. Condren at Condren Galleries.
This article is about watercolor house portrait #285Z, of a property sold by Brokers Michelle and Frankie Nunez Jr. of Remax Suburban in Libertyville, and written by artist and United States Navy Veteran, Stephen F. Condren, BFA-SAIC, of Condren Galleries, a Fine Arts Gallery ~ the house portrait is done first as a pencil drawing and then a pen & ink, which comes with JPEG & PDF scans for making prints, note cards, and stationery. Congratulations Frankie & Michelle!
Michelle Nunez Broker Associate RE/MAX Suburban 1344 S. Milwaukee Ave. Libertyville, IL 60048 Direct Line: 847-557-8502Mobile: 847-400-6718Fax: 847-637-8196 Email: [email protected]Website: www.NunezHomesTeam.com
Property Sold
345 Hoxie Avenue, Elgin, IL 60123
Photo of 345 Hoxie Avenue, Elgin, IL 60123
Pencil Drawing For Watercolor House Portrait #285Z
Clinker Stylus Sketch
The pencil drawing is the starting point for the house portrait. As you can see from the sketch below, the outline gives you the basic form of the property and the house in the background. I have used a 6B lead to make the sketch so that you can see the delineation more clearly. Also, a darker lead makes it much easier for the scanner to pick up the image for reproductions and prints.
Pencil house portrait.
Pen & Ink Drawing
Stylus Sketch
The pen & ink drawing below shows the lines of the pencil sketch from beneath. Unlike the pencil sketch, the pen & ink drawings have to be exact. There is no room for error here, for what you see is what you get.
Vertical Lines for watercolor house portrait #285Z
I really enjoyed doing this house portrait and in so doing I took some risks with the composition. As you can see from the photo above, the scene is in winter and there are woods and trees all over. I of course had to reduce the about of trees to that you could get a good handle of the house in the rendering. However, a favorite thing of mine is hatching and cross-hatching. To capture the background woods of the house, rather than move the pen in many cross and haphazard patterns to denote the trees, I used loose vertical lines. This makes for a great screen and backdrop for the scene.
River
The river beautifully enters the drawing from the left side and curves towards the background. Because along both sides of the river are trees and bushes. I made a point to boldly delineate these elements to give strength to the drawing. The long low wall that borders the river by the playhouse I have made bolder to as to bring out that form.
Tree Shadows watercolor house portrait #285Z
One of my favorite parts to the house portrait are the shadows made by the tree from the far right side of the drawing. Because these trees cannot be seen as they are off of the photo, however, the afternoon setting sun is shining through them casting their shadows along the driveway and lawn to the river.
Bushes
The cluster of three mid-size bushes in the front left of the drawing are the anchor for the piece as everything is balanced from them. Without these bushes you would not properly understand the driveway, as they are adjacent to it.
Pen & ink house portrait
Watercolor
Painting
The watercolor is the glory of the painting. I am very pleased with how the watercolor of the trees in the foreground blend in perfectly with the vertically lined trees in the background. Most importantly, I have made the brush strokes light and fresh.
The beauty of the river is made manifest with the mix of blues that I have blended to achieve a gracious tone.
Watercolor house portrait by artist Stephen F. Condren.
Scans
JPEG & PDF
Scans of house portrait #000Z are available in JPEG or PDF formats for making prints, note cards, or posters.
Condren Galleries Ltd. for watercolor house portrait #285Z
Fine Arts Gallery
Condren Galleries is pleased to have been to participate in the execution of watercolor house portrait #285Z.
Stephen F. Condren for watercolor house portrait #285Z
Artist
As an artist I have made watercolor house portrait #285Z a staple of my architectural rendering works.
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Watercolor house portrait #285Z pen & ink drawing with prints by artist Stephen F. Condren at Condren Galleries.
This article is about watercolor house portrait #281Z, of a property sold by Broker John Blair of Baird & Warner, Lt. Colonel, USAF (Ret.), and written by artist and United States Navy Veteran, Stephen F. Condren, BFA-SAIC, of Condren Galleries, a Fine Arts Gallery ~ the house portrait is done first as a pencil drawing and then a pen & ink, which comes with JPEG & PDF scans for making prints, note cards, and stationery. Congratulations John Blair!
Pencil Drawing For Watercolor House Portrait #281Z
Clinker Stylus Sketch
The pencil drawing is the first step in creating the house portrait. This is the foundation just like the basement of a house. It is not polished and refined like the finished product but it is fundamental to the core elements of the work of art.
Below you can see that I have put the tree in on the left side of the drawing leaving room for it when I apply the pen & ink and watercolor. I have lowered the angle of the house so that it looks more natural than the photo.
All of the doors and windows are clearly denoted so that it is ready for more permanent detailing. The sidewalk out front give the support from below to delineate the composition of the house portrait.
Pencil house portrait.
Pen & Ink Drawing
Stylus Sketch
The pen & ink drawing is the final permanent drawing of the house portrait. It is absolutely mandatory to watch carefully all the detail because you cannot make any mistakes. What you see is what you get. Any attempt to use white out to patch up an error only gets washed away when I apply the watercolors.
Pen & ink house portrait.
Watercolor
Painting
The watercolor rendering is the final phase of the house portrait. Here you can see that I have applied color to the landscape and house to give a rich full look to the home.
Watercolor house portrait.
Scans
JPEG & PDF
Scans of house portrait #000Z are available in JPEG or PDF formats for making prints, note cards, or posters.
Condren Galleries Ltd. for watercolor house portrait #281Z
Fine Arts Gallery
Condren Galleries is pleased to have been to participate in the execution of watercolor house portrait #281Z.
Stephen F. Condren for watercolor house portrait #281Z
Artist
As an artist I have made watercolor house portrait #281Z a staple of my architectural rendering works.
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Watercolor house portrait #281Z pen & ink drawing with prints by artist Stephen F. Condren at Condren Galleries.
This article is about watercolor house portrait #283Z, of a property listing by Realtor Roger Schluter of Windermere Real Estate, and written by artist and United States Navy Veteran, Stephen F. Condren, BFA-SAIC, of Condren Galleries, a Fine Arts Gallery ~ the rendering is done first as a pencil drawing and then a pen & ink, which comes with JPEG & PDF scans for making prints, note cards, and stationery. Congratulations Roger!
Pencil Drawing For Watercolor House Portrait #283Z
Clinker Stylus Sketch
The pencil drawing is the beginning of a house portrait. Like the house itself, the preliminary sketch is just like the foundation or basement of a home, being rough and basic, but offering supported to the superstructure.
I make use of a 6B lead to draft the sketch so that it is easy to see and I apply the ink and shows up much more clearly in the scans. As you can see from the sketch below, the image of the house is loose and vague. This is important for this is only the guide for the pen & ink which come later. Also, most importantly, this sketch lets me know what objects are closest to the picture plane.
For example, the large bush on the lower right is at the beginning of the driveway and so it has to be delineated first so that I do not draw through it. In the same manner, the large tree at the center has to be delineated so that I know not to draw the lines of the house though it.
Pencil sketch of a house portrait.
Pen & Ink Drawing
Stylus Sketch
The pen & ink drawing is the tough guy. This is where the rubber meets the road. When you apply the ink it has to be correct. You cannot us white or other office supply store “fix it” paste, this is because when you apply the watercolor it washes away the white out!
When I apply the ink I carefully look at both the sketch and the photo at the same time. I cannot make any mistakes.
When you look at the drawing below, you can see how well the pencil sketch worked for leaving space for the large bush at the front of the driveway, and also for the large tree at the center. You have to leave these spaces open.
The hatching and cross-hatching of the pen & ink lines give great structure and contour to the rendering. Most importantly, they offer volume with the shade and shadows.
Pen & ink house portrait.
Watercolor
Painting
The watercolor rendering is the final product and the summation of the efforts provided by the pencil sketch and the pen & inks. You can see by looking at the watercolor below how nicely the tones fit with the pen & ink. There are variations on the greens and yellow to balance out the landscape. Also, I have mixed a number of chrome colors to attain the intensity of red for the front bush.
Inscription for watercolor house portrait #283Z
The inscription at the bottom runs nicely along the sidewalk at the lower center of the watercolor. I am very careful with the use of the pen & ink for this.
Watercolor house portrait.
Scans
JPEG & PDF
Scans of house portrait #283Z are available in JPEG or PDF formats for making prints, note cards, or posters.
Condren Galleries Ltd. for watercolor house portrait #283Z
Fine Arts Gallery
Condren Galleries is pleased to have been to participate in the execution of watercolor house portrait #283Z.
Stephen F. Condren for watercolor house portrait #283Z
Artist
As an artist I have made watercolor house portrait #283Z a staple of my architectural rendering works.
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Watercolor house portrait #283Z pen & ink drawing with prints by artist Stephen F. Condren at Condren Galleries.
This article is about watercolor architectural rendering #282Z, of a property listing by Realtor Trisha Kannon of d’aprile properties, and written by artist and United States Navy Veteran, Stephen F. Condren, BFA-SAIC, of Condren Galleries, a Fine Arts Gallery ~ the rendering is done first as a pencil drawing and then a pen & ink, which comes with JPEG & PDF scans for making prints, note cards, and stationery. Congratulations Trisha!
Since the property is unimproved, working drawings of the site structure are provided in the four images below. The architectural rendering that you see at the top of this post, was created from these four elevation working drawings.
When making a rendering from blueprints, it is best to look everything over, for there are always errors in the elevations and this can catch up with you when you are doing the rendering. Watching for all the details is paramount.
Front Elevation Working Drawing,Right elevation Working Drawing.Left Elevation Working Drawing.Rear elevation Working Drawing.
Pencil Drawing For Watercolor House Portrait #282Z
Clinker Stylus Sketch
The pencil drawing is the start of the house portrait. If there are changes to be made, this is the time to make them. Generally, I do a light sketch to give an over all scope of the drawing. Then I detail the important parts. For example, I have taken care to make the “tower” structure to the right a part of the design, rather than an element jutting out front. This detail has to convey the message of the house design.
The other important element to the sketch is the foreshortening of the garage which is located to the left side of the house. The garage does not “come out” very far at all, as it is really a side load garage from the left elevation of the home, which cannot be seen from the angle.
1, Pencil architectural rending sketch.
Pen & Ink Drawing
Stylus Sketch
The pen & ink drawing is where the rubber meets the road. You cannot make any mistakes here because everything shows. Using whiteout to cover up mistakes get exposed when you apply the watercolor because it washes away the whiteout! I am careful to use the outline of the pencil as my guide when I do the pen & ink. It should be noted that I look at both the working drawings of the house at the same time that I am looking at the pencil sketch as my guide. All has to be done with care.
Steps of pen & ink drawing progression
Below you will see five pen & ink drawing is chronological sequence until the final rendering in ink.
The watercolor rendering is the final product, which can be seen below. It must be understood that this rendering was made from working drawings, or blueprints. Therefore, there is no landscaping to work with, and thus I have to create my own landscape.
Working from blueprints is always far more complicated than from a photograph, because with the later you have the image of the house right before you. Whereas, in working from blueprints you have to use your mind to create the perspective because all of the image on the blueprints are flat!
7, Watercolor architectural rendering.
Scans
JPEG & PDF
Scans of watercolor architectural rendering #282Z are available in JPEG or PDF formats for making prints, note cards, or posters.
Condren Galleries Ltd. for watercolor architectural rendering #282Z
Fine Arts Gallery
Condren Galleries is pleased to have been to participate in the execution of watercolor architectural rendering #282Z.
Stephen F. Condren for watercolor architectural rendering #282Z
Artist
As an artist I have made watercolor architectural rendering #282Z a staple of my delineaton works.
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Watercolor architectural rendering #282Z pen & ink drawing with prints by artist Stephen F. Condren at Condren Galleries.
This article is about Edward Jones Art #283Z, hosted by Travis M. Brown and Rick Melone, and it’s exhibit in conjunction with the Grayslake Arts Alliance, written by artist and United States Navy Veteran, Stephen F. Condren, BFA-SAIC, of Condren Galleries, a Fine Arts Gallery. Congratulations Travis and Rick!
Yesterday afternoon Travis M. Brown and Rick Melone of Edward Jones financial advisors hosted an art exhibit in conjunction with the Grayslake Arts Alliance. This was a great opportunity for Edward Jones to showcase their offices along with displaying artwork of local Grayslake artists.
Edward Jones is located at 10 N. Lake Street, Suite 113, Grayslake, IL 60030. Contact information:
The reception started at 4:00 PM, and lasted until 7:00 PM with many Edward Jones clients as well as members of the Grayslake Arts Alliance in attendance.
Because the tone of the exhibit was up-beat everyone had a good time. Edward Jones offered a fine array of refreshments and things to drink. The office nicely displayed the artwork that is on display for the exhibit. This is the first of a series of exhibits that Edward Jones is doing with the Grayslake Arts Alliance.
Travis and Rick, thank you for sharing with the community the joy of Art and celebrating your successes with your community friends and colleagues at the Grayslake Arts Alliance!
Photos
1, Travis M. Brown with Wendy Petera.2, Edward Jones Art Exhibit with Grayslake Arts Alliance.3, Rick Melone with Grayslake Arts Alliance and guests.4, Wendy Petera with Grayslake Arts Alliance members.5, Travis M. Brown.6, Travis M. Brown.7, Stephen F. Condren in front of his artworks.
8, Travis M. Brown.
9, Zee Lacson and Wendy Petera.
Condren Galleries Ltd. for Edward Jones Art #283Z
Fine Arts Gallery
Condren Galleries is pleased to have been to participate in the exhibit of Edward Jones Art #283Z.
Stephen F. Condren for Edward Jones Art #283Z
Artist
Edward Jones Art #283Z is an outstanding example of a local business working with the art community, and enriching the tone of their business, and uplifting the character of the community. What better thing that art displays the image of a community?
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Edward Jones Art #283Z pen & ink drawing with prints by artist Stephen F. Condren at Condren Galleries.
This article is about watercolor house portrait #279Z, of a property sold by Broker Nano Engdahl of Baird & Warner, and written by artist and United States Navy Veteran, Stephen F. Condren, BFA-SAIC, of Condren Galleries, a Fine Arts Gallery ~ the house portrait is done first as a pencil drawing and then a pen & ink, which comes with JPEG & PDF scans for making prints, note cards, and stationery. Congratulations Nano!
Pencil Drawing For Watercolor House Portrait #279Z
Clinker Stylus Sketch
The pencil drawing is first done for layout. As you can see in the image below, I have put the note in the right spot and moved the driveway light in a bit more so that it fits well with the landscape. I can look the whole thing over to make sure that the house properly fits in the composition. If you have changes to make this is the time to make them.
I particularly like the two oaks to the far right of the composition. The branches reach out over the top of the house with look really cool. Also, I like the fir tree on the front lawn next to the lamp light.
Pencil House Portrait Sketch
Pen & Ink Drawing
Stylus Sketch
The pen & ink drawing is where the rubber meets the road. You have to get it right the first time or you are dead! You cannot use “white out” to “fix” mistakes because the watercolor washes it away. So do it right!
Below you can see how I have gone over the lines of the pencil to keep the form the same. I do not trace the image, I merely draw with pen & ink over the pencil. The pencil sketch is a guide, sort of like a prompter at the opera house. Do not worry about making it perfect. The perfect lies in you drawing with the ink. Remember, I am drawing from the photograph not the sketch.
Pen & Ink House Portrait
Watercolor
Painting
The watercolor rendering is the last phase of the house portrait. You can easily see the work of the pen & ink below and now the fresh tones of color are applied. I have erased any of the salient pencil marks, like those on the note and part of the landscape. I like the pencil to compliment the work of art not compromise it.
Watercolor House Portrait
Scans
JPEG & PDF
Scans of house portrait #279Z are available in JPEG or PDF formats for making prints, note cards, or posters.
Condren Galleries Ltd. for watercolor house portrait #279Z
Fine Arts Gallery
Condren Galleries is pleased to have been to participate in the execution of watercolor house portrait #000Z.
Stephen F. Condren for watercolor house portrait #279Z
Artist
As an artist I have made watercolor house portrait #279Z a staple of my architectural rendering works.
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Watercolor house portrait #279Z pen & ink drawing with prints by artist Stephen F. Condren at Condren Galleries.
Hard to Love #280Z or Baroque Art, is an article about a lecture give by Ellenor Alcorn to members of the Buckingham Society on 18th Century Art, at the Art Institute of Chicago written by artist and United States Navy Veteran, Stephen F. Condren, BFA-SAIC, of Condren Galleries. Congratulations Ellenor Alcorn!
The Buckingham Society is a group of members of the Art Institute of Chicago, dedicated to the museum by means of planned giving. At intervals throughout the year, the Art Institute sponsors special evens such as this luncheon, as a token of appreciation to the society.
Luncheon
The luncheon was located in the Nichols Board of Trustees Suite, located on the second level of the Modern Wing. We were provided with salad to start then a savory chicken and pasta. Desert was an orange flavored kind of gelatin with fruit, because it was the closing treat.
Ellenor Alcorn
Our speaker was Ellenor Alcorn, Chair and Eloise W. Martin Curator of European Decorative Arts. Ellenor was an outstanding speaker, because she has a gift for bringing the audience into her fold.
Invitation to Hard to Love #280Z
Slide presentation
The topic was on five prize pieces of Baroque and Rococo Art in the museum’s collection. Ellenor’s approach was innovative, because he integrated abstract images. She wanted the audience to cast a vote on weather we approved or disapproved of a work of art by means of a “thumbs up or down”. Thus, forcing us to take an aesthetic risk on the work of art prior to her discussion of the piece. Ellenor kept us on our toes!
She wanted us to look at the Baroque and Rococo on terms outside of “too much”. Also, she brought out points in each of the works of art that added new understanding to each piece taken as a whole. This was particularly true of the Meissen porcelain centerpiece.
Hard to Love lecture at the Art Institute of Chicago.
Invitation
Key notes
Below is the inside face of the invitation providing information on the event.
Hard to Love lecture at the Art Institute of Chicago.
Back Of Invitation
Provenance
The backside give information on the centerpiece of the over of the invitation.
Hard to Love lecture at the Art Institute of Chicago.
Condren Galleries Ltd. for Hard to Love #280Z
Fine Arts Gallery
Condren Galleries is pleased to have been to participate in the execution of watercolor house portrait #000Z.
Stephen F. Condren for Hard to Love #280Z
Artist
As an artist I hardily approve of Hard to Love #280Z as an outstanding lecture and discourse of Fine Art.
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Hard to Love #280Z an article by artist Stephen F. Condren at Condren Galleries.
This article is about the American Legion hosting Bingo for veterans #278Z at James A. Lovell Health Care Center, Naval Station Great Lakes. This article is written by artist and United States Navy Veteran, Stephen F. Condren, BFA-SAIC,of Condren Galleries. Congratulations American Legion and Veterans!
Because the American Legion is an organization dedicated to United States Veterans, it has made arrangements with it’s local chapter posts to serve food and refreshments to patients at Lovell Health Care Center.
Captain James A. Lovell Federal Health Care Center, Great Lakes Naval Command
Most importantly, the bingo event was held in Bourque Hall at the Captain James A. Lovell Federal Health Care Center, Naval Station Great Lakes, Illinois. Because Great Lakes is located in Lake County, the American Legion was there. The health care center was named in honor of Apollo 13 astronaut James A. Lovell. Three members of the Grayslake Post 659 were there to offer service. The Grayslake Post is conveniently located to Naval Station Great Lakes.
The American Legion And Bing For Veterans #278Z
Legion Posts
It was both an honor and a comfort to see the dedicated veterans from American Legion posts gathered together to help veteran soldiers in need of care. As a member of Grayslake American Legion Post 659, I was proud to be at this event. I was given money to hand out to each of the winners of binger. After about 45 minutes there was a break and all of the American Legion members stood at the concession table serving food and beverages to the veterans.
After about 25 minutes, the bingo game resumed and the prize money went up from $2 to $5. Everyone, however, was a winner! Because I was able to assist those in need, I felt like the greatest winner. God bless America!
1, American Legion Officers hosting Bing at Lovell Health Care Center.2, American Legion Officers hosting Bing at Lovell Health Care Center.
Condren Galleries Ltd. And Bingo For Veterans #278Z
Fine Arts Gallery
Condren Galleries is pleased to have been to participated in bingo for veterans #278Z.
Stephen F. Condren And Bingo For Veterans #278Z
Artist
As an artist I observe and study the figures and the space bingo for the composition of future artwork. Whenever I walk into a space I am immediately aware of the perspective of the room and the elements in that space. For example, if you look at the hall in the photos above you can see the images of the people receding in scale to their size as you go from the lens back to the stage.
Bourque Hall
Bourque Hall is located in Building #4 on the naval base and is close to the center core of buildings that comprise the James A. Lovell Health Care Center. The interior architecture of the room is Colonial and in the front is a nice size stage for performing ceremonies and giving announcements.
The hall is rectangular in shape and offers ample room for large gatherings. There is a small kitchen and service booth in the rear of the room. For the most part we post members served the food and drinks and then we cleared the tables. Other American Legion members went back out to the veterans and finished handing out the cash prices to the winners.
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Bingo for veterans #278Z by American Legion at Great Lakes Naval Command, Condren Galleries.
