DAVID COATES JOINS FRISCO ARTS

Dave & Erin with children, Kat & Jack

Frisco Association for the Arts welcomes David Coates as a new member of the Board of Directors.

Dave Coates is an art educator and lives in Frisco, TX. Dave owns two Abrakadoodle Franchises, both based in the North Dallas Suburbs. Abrakadoodle is a national franchise that offers developmentally appropriate art education classes and camps for children 20 months to 14 years old. Dave is married with two young children.

Prior to acting on his love of children and passion for the arts by purchasing his franchises, Dave obtained is B.S. in Chemical Engineering from Carnegie Mellon University and his MBA from the University of Pittsburgh. He also held several management positions in the Paints and Coatings Industry.

Frescos for the Masses
By Linda Wells of Welldesigned Art

One of the most exciting events in my life is painting in Italy. Standing on centuries-old marble floors, glimpsing an azure Italian sky peeking through arched windows, I smell fresh Focaccia bread wafting across the plaza. Ahhh - does it get any better than this?
I recall those days each time I paint a fresco using the techniques of masters like Michelangelo and Raphael. Once reserved for only the wealthiest of patrons, frescos are now both practical and affordable and can often be completed in a few days. First, I trowel plaster on canvas. Depending on the desired result, I will go with an uneven texture or one extremely smooth. Next, the cartoon, or pattern is transferred to the surface. In Renaissance times, this was done with a pierced pattern and ground chalk pounced through the holes. Now I use a type of carbon paper and stylus. It's a lot easier!

After under-painting the work with a monochromatic wash of umber or burnt sienna, I begin to fill in the details, typically working from the background to the foreground. For centuries, Frescos have survived because of the lime plasters used to encapsulate their pigments. Today, I create the same look using synthetic, eco-friendly water based paints and plasters. A French technique, marouflage, lets me paint the canvases in my studio and then apply them to the homeowners' walls. This allows me to work without disrupting the lives of my clients, and it gives my patrons the ability to remove the artwork and take it with them to their next home!

As founder of WellDesigned Art I have lived in Frisco for almost 20 years and am a member of both the Frisco Art Association and the Visual Art Guild of Frisco. Completing extensive research in recreating old world paint finishes and providing quality, authentic artwork is my passion. I continually update my skills, including those in cabinetry and furniture finishing, training both in Europe and domestically. For more information, please visit my website at www.welldesignedart.com or call 972-377-3520 to schedule an appointment.

Linda Wells of Welldesigned Art

David & Lynsey Natinsky

Richard Oldham

Dave Coates

Laverne Forwark

Julian & Theda Brice

Tami Pellicane

Al & Tierney Telese

Karen Kroesen

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ARTS AROUND FRISCO
Visual Arts Guild of Frisco
Stop by and see the amazing variety of art on exhibit at the Frisco Arts Center, 6827 Main St. The VAGF is currently presenting their "Member Show", a collection showcasing the local talent of Frisco.

Become an Artist
Learn to draw

The VAGF will offer a Drawing Workshop on Sat., March 20, from 10 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. For more information, email mfoster@freshpaints.com

Frisco Family Services Community Garden
Have Fun, Give Back,
Build Community!!!
FFS will kick off its community garden on Saturday, April 10, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Visit their website at www.friscocenter.org and click on "How to Help" to get more information.

Frisco Jazz Band
Celebrate St. Patrick's Day with the Frisco Jazz Band, Sunday, March 14, from 5-8 p.m. at Lochrann's Irish Pub. The band will be playing from "The Great American Song Book."

Public Art Program

The City of Frisco is home to a large collection of art. To find out more, visit the link above.

"Who is Frisco Arts?"

Frisco Arts is a 501 (c) (3) non-profit, community based organization formed by citizens and business leaders and serves as a vital agent and community partner in supporting and promoting the arts in Frisco. Frisco is a young and growing community, and Frisco Arts recognizes that the arts are an important tool for educational, economic and community development. Frisco Arts was recently designated the Local Arts Agency for the City of Frisco through a resolution by the City Council.

In 2008, Frisco Arts hosted over 300 art related events at our facility at 6827 Main Street. More than 3,000 people attended these events. In addition, we also provide grants, scholarships, and sponsorships to a variety of local art groups who bring art to the citizens of Frisco.