Chacon to demonstrate to art association

FALLBROOK – Terry Chacon will demonstrate her art techniques for the Fallbrook Art Association (FAA) at the group's March 10 meeting.

Chacon, from Redlands, is a national award-winning artist with artwork in private collections spanning over 15 countries. She also does sculptures in ceramic and bronze and pet portrait commissions.

Chacon is an avid plein air artist. Fascinated with impressionistic style paintings like those of Monet, she sought to learn a style of painting that would enhance her abilities by adding color and light to her subjects not only in her studio but on location as well. Capturing the light is the most important part of her paintings.

"Painting in plein air has given me a new way to see light on my subjects and capture it in my paintings," said Chacon. "The challenge is to capture it quickly, as it doesn't wait for you."

FAA general meetings are held at the Fallbrook School of the Arts and open to the public starting at 5:30 p.m. FAA members are welcome to bring one "painting in progress" for comments and suggestions for possible improvement from the demonstrator. Chacon will do a demonstration of her techniques at the meeting and will hold a plein air workshop (fee charged) on Sunday, March 13. To learn more, visit www.fallbrookartassn.org.