GERIATRIC ART
SOCIETY
"GAS"
Welcome to The Geriatric Art Society web page.
We are a rather loosely formed group of
seniors dedicated to painting primarily
watercolor paintings.
We meet together twice a year to fellowship with
fellow painters and paint what we see. We have
gathered West to Lost Maples,Texas, North to
Lubbock, Texas, South to Rockport, Texas and
East to St. Francisville, LA..
We invite you to enjoy some of our work on
this site.
Scroll down for a more complete history of GAS.
Click on the
member's names below that are underlined links
for information and some of their fine art.

HISTORY OF THE GERIATRIC ART SOCIETY (G.A.S.)

In the fall of 1990, a friend and fine artist, Harold Phenix invited twelve painters to participate on a group painting
trip.  The painters were from various parts of Texas and all loved to paint in the media of watercolor.  The painting
location was to be in and around the Rockport, Texas area.  Participants stayed at the Bay House Condominiums.

From this first meeting of fellow painters a special kinship came about.  It was then decided that a painting trip
should come about twice a year, once in the fall of the year and once in the spring.

As years passed this small group began to grow in numbers.  Many fine painters and friends of members were
welcomed to join the group.  Over the years some members have had to discontinue due to health, move in location,
or unfortunately passed away.  The group has had a significant turn over throughout the years, thus only a couple
of painters are still active that participated in the original painting trip.

Decisions were made during the first trip to not have any formal rules or designated officers and
one hesitates to even suggest a change in this policy.

The group did not have an identification.  After several suggestions were considered Harold Phenix, suggested the
acronym G.A.S. to represent the group and the group would be referred to as the “Geriatric Art Society”.

Today this small group of painters is very active, participating in two painting sessions each year.  They paint
together, critique the paintings, socialize,
and are known to have a short social drink together in the evening of the day.
(History provided by A. J. Schexnayder )
Site designed and maintained by Joe Lackie
Contact at artbyjo@yahoo.com
All art work on this site is copy righted and may not
be reproduced in any manner without the permission
of the artist.
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FALLEN GAS MEMBERS

We were saddened in 2009
to lose two of our members:  
Harold Phenix & Dr. Faber McMullen.
In the early 2000s we lost Lou Glist &
Lou Kronberg -- You can see some of Kronberg's work at

www.LouisKronberg.com
Robert Branch from Kerrville,TX passed away July 18, 2011

We had a great paintout in Somerville, Texas on Nov 6, 2011!
Dan Adkisson and Jack Abbott were our hosts.
There were some great spots for painting familiar to many of us.
We were also the guests of Kathy Schuster & Cheryl Wooten
the owners of
Art C's Art Gallery in Somerville.


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We are looking forward to painting in our old favorite, Rockport, TX, in April of 2012.
Our host will be Adolph for this trip. We are looking forward to great painting, eating and fellowship.