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VERMONT WATERCOLOR SOCIETY
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HUBS
Hub news can be found in the new "HUB NEWS" section in the main body of the newsletter. If you have Hub related questions please contact Pamela Dexter,Director of Hubs:
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Facebook
If you are a Facebook user and a current VWS member, please consider joining the Vermont Watercolor Society Facebook group. This is a place for members to share their work, and information about shows and events. Click here to join.
We have also created a Vermont Watercolor Society page. This is a public place where VWS will share announcements and other information. Members are welcome to share their work and announcements on this page as well. Please share the page with your friends.
Newsletter Submissions
All member events , workshops and show announcements should be sent to :
Newsletter article deadline is the 20th of each month.
Please put "VWS NEWSLETTER " in your title. Thank you!
Submissions must be fully written and spell-checked with accurate punctuation in order to be included. This saves our volunteer editor much valuable time so that she can return to painting.
If you have images, please send them in JPG format as an email attachment. It is extremely helpful if images are labeled with a file name related to the content.
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PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE
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Mark Nielsen
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Making Room for Watercolors
If your schedule is anything like mine you're a busy person. In fact your probably a very busy person who budgets your time as best as you can. Family and work obligations, after school activities, summer guests, and house chores. It all adds up to not a lot of time to paint.
For us, the question is how and when will we sit down and get some painting in. In my case, I have had painting deadlines that have helped me to put something else aside so that I can finish my paintings on time.
I also signed up a long time ago for the VWS watercolor workshop by John Salminen before my other commitments were bearing down on me! As the workshop grew closer I started to think I might have to cancel and forfeit the deposit. But I stuck to my plan and was glad that I did. It was my first VWS workshop and it was an intense 5 days of painting and learning. There were about 18 other equally dedicated souls in the workshop, each and every one of them had juggled their lives with spouses and children, parents, and bosses to gather and share in the experience.
Juggling and having partners who will juggle with you really helps when these special opportunities come along.
I also have reworked my studio space to give myself a better painting area, making it comfortable and inviting. Now it is a place I want to be in and that helps believe it or not.
Back to my painting!
Best Regards.
Mark Nielsen, VWS President
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VWS Annual Juried Awards Exhibit
*** Entry DEADLINE EXTENDED to July 15 ***
VWS 2014 Juried Members Exhibition with Awards Prospectus
The show will be held at the Old Tavern's Phelps Barn, Grafton, VT from September 21 through October 13, 2014.
Eligibility and Overview
The exhibit is open to all paid VWS members and submitted works must conform to the guidelines as stated in the bylaws of the VWS.
- Paid VWS members can submit up to two framed paintings. Only one painting per artist will be chosen.
- Artist's work must be original and any work done under the supervision of an instructor or in a class/workshop will not be eligible for submission.
- No work previously exhibited with the Vermont Watercolor Society may be submitted.
- Maximum frame size width is 44in.
- Acceptance into this show will count towards signature membership.
Entry Procedures - Submissions will be Digital Online ONLY
To enter online:
- Go to https://artshowmanager.com/
- You must create a VWS online account if you do not already have one.
- A $25 entry fee must be paid upon completion of submission.
- All entries must be submitted online no later than
July 15, 2014.
Jurors
The Juror of Selection will be John Salminen AWS df , NWS. The Juror of Awards will be Kathleen Kolb.
Delivery and Pick up Instructions
All hand delivered work can be brought to the Hunter Gallery of Fine Art, 74 Main St. Grafton, VT from September 13 through September 18 from 10am to 5:30pm. All hand delivered work can be picked up after the end of the show from October 14 through October 18, 10am to 5:30pm, at the gallery.
All shipped work can be sent to the Hunter Gallery of Fine Art, 74 Main St. Grafton, VT 05146. Work must arrive by September 18th and must be accompanied by a return shipping label.
Sales
All sales will be final and not subject to commission and will be handled through the Hunter Gallery of Fine Art. A 4-5% service fee will be deducted from all credit card sales.
Exhibition Calendar
Online Entries Due Mon, June 30, 2014
Acceptance Notice After July 15.
Accepted Artists will be posted on the VWS website
Delivery Dates Sat, Sept 13 through Thurs, Sept 18
10am to 5:30pm only
Exhibition Opens Sun, Sept 21, 2pm
Opening Reception Sat, Sept 27, TBD
Awards will be presented at TBD inthe Phelps Barn
Exhibition Closes Mon, Oct 13, 4pm
Pick up Dates Tues, Oct 14 through Sat, Oct 18
10am to 5:30pm only
We will need volunteers to help with receiving and hanging artwork as well as removal of the show. Please contact, Charles Norris-Brown conewango@gmail.com or the Hunter Gallery of Fine Art at (802) 843 1440 if you are interested in volunteering.
- Robert O'Brien & Loretta Weitzel, Exhibition Co-Directors
Framing & Matting Guidelines for All Shows*
Mats: sole or top mats will be white or off white. If a bottom mat is used, it may be white, off white or colored. Filets may be used. Mats are not required for all paintings, but if you are not framing your painting, archival spacers must be used.
Frames: frames must be sturdy, in excellent condition, and must be professional quality. They must have picture wire attached to the back from which to hang the painting.
The following are not acceptable for VWS shows:
- Float frames
- Table top frames
- Damaged frames or frames that are disjointed at the corners
- Saw tooth hangers
- Duct tape, masking tape or other non-professional-looking materials used on backs of frames.
- Sloppy construction as seen from front or back
Persons accepting paintings at drop off are instructed to not accept paintings if they do not meet these guidelines. Thank you for your cooperation.
*Occasionally there are special shows where other guidelines apply, which will be described in that show's prospectus and/or other communications. Otherwise, the above guidelines will apply to all VWS shows including hub shows.
This information can also be found on the VWS website:
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VWS
WORKSHOPS AND PROGRAMS
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VWS DVD LENDING LIBRARY
VWS has created a lending library. Videos may be previewed on Creative Catalyst http://ccpvideos.com. The current list includes:
Chen-Kee Chee
Saturated Wet Technique
Tony Couch
Painting Barns in Watercolor
Carl Dalio
on Color Power
The Path to Visualizing Energetic Color
Linda Kemp
Negative Painting Techniques
Mark Mehaffey
Painting a Dramatic Landscape in Watercolor
Birgit O'Connor
Waves, Water and Clouds
Ann Pember
Painting in the Flow of Watercolor
On High Plate Illustration Board
Soon Y Warren
Vibrant Watercolor Techniques: Water
Frank Webb
Using Your Head, Heart & Hand
Donna Zagotta
The You Factor:
Powerful Personal Design in Opaque Watercolor
If interested, email Claudia. She will send the video with a self-addressed envelope for return after 2 weeks. Please open the package carefully so that we may re-use it. Suggestions for additional videos to Claudia, claudiaec@yahoo.com. Donations for this program are welcome.
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Burlington/St. Albans Hub News
Life Drawing/Painting
There are several venues for working from live models in the Burlington/Shelburne area one of which is being organized by Charles Norris-Brown. If you are interested in working from the figure, please contact Charles at conewango@gmail.com. We also took part in a figure session in Randolph, and if anyone farther afield from Burlington is interested in setting something up in your area, contact Charles as well and he may be able to help out.
Hub Volunteers
Our hub is still in need of greater volunteer participation for both hub and full VWS activities. We'd love to have a volunteer (or two) to coordinate painting pickups and dropoffs, organize carpools to various activities and other small tasks. Without volunteer efforts, there will not be any activities, as VWS is an all-volunteer organization. Please let me know what you are willing to help with, and if there are other events that you'd like for our hub to offer. (email: Lynn.Cummings@uvm.edu)
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Robert O'Brien
I will be offering a three day w/c workshop on the Cape from September 22-24. It will be held at the Falmouth Artist Guild at the Falmouth Art Center, 137 Gifford St. Falmouth MA 022541. The focus will be plein air and landscape painting. Tuition is $325 for members and $375 for non-members.
This course will explore the techniques of landscape and plein air painting in watercolor. On the first day, students will learn some basic techniques of landscape painting in a classroom setting working from photo reference. The class will start with a demonstration by the instructor followed by class painting. Days two and three will focus on landscape painting outdoors (weather permitting) with a demonstration by the instructor at the beginning of each session. The instructor will provide hands on assistance to every student. There will be a critique at the end of each class.The course will emphasize composition, color mixing, values, and painting light and shadow. Drybrush painting and other techniques will also be introduced. It is open to all levels. Some drawing experience is recommended.
Barbara Pafume
I currently have a solo show in Gallery 3 at Southern Vermont Art Center (SVA) in Manchester, VT through July 20th. July 13th, I will be joining several other featured artists at SVA to give an Artist's Talk to the public on inspiration, methods and procedures I use to do my paintings.
On Tuesday, July 8th - August 26th, I begin teaching classes at SVA, Manchester. Painting Your Way classes are every Tuesday for 8 weeks, 9:30 am - 4:30 pm and are open to all levels and artists may sign up for all 8 or as many of those classes as they wish. Artists working in watercolor, water-based oils, oils and acrylic are welcome. Call the Art Center for details and to register at 802-362-1405. This is my 34th year teaching at SVA.
My 8 week course offers students the continuity that not only inspires creativity through structured lessons but allows artists time to practice and experiment with new techniques.
Each class begins with a creativity exercise to focus artistic attention, followed by a structured lesson on the important elements of a successful painting.
I teach how to use composition, color, perspective, balance, design and value relationship to create dramatic paintings! I also emphasize the importance of fun, play and laughter and the health benefits to the creative process! The strategies and information I teach will help artists find success whether painting in a realistic, impressionistic or abstract style of expression and representation. I do demonstrations on an individual basis, upon request and will never touch a student's painting to do so. In this class, you may expect to learn much, work hard, laugh and have a great time!
June 29th - July 26th , I also have will have two paintings on exhibit at the Green Mountain Watercolor Exhibition in the Red Barn Gallery at the Lareau Farm Inn in Waitsfield.
August 13, 14, 15th, I will be teaching a painting workshop also at the Lareau Farm Inn. Please call Lareau Farm Inn for reservations, 802-496-4949 or me at 802-849-6858.
August 2 -October 31, a solo exhibition at Artist's Mediums in Williston VT, reception Sept. 4th 4:30 - 6pm.
August 16-27th, solo show at the Fisk Farm, Isle LaMotte, with afternoon tea, 1-5pm on Sundays, August 17th & 24th.
Ann Pember
Sunday, July 20th
I will host an Open Studio at my home from 1:00 to 4:00 pm, to celebrate my new Signature Membership in the American Watercolor Society and the release of my latest digital book on CD; "The Magic of Painting on Smooth Surfaces In Watercolor". Please join us with your guests to view recent paintings, enjoy refreshments and our beautiful view of Lake Champlain and the Vermont mountains.
Lynn Pratt
The next Intermediate Class will start in July 2014
It will be on Monday nights from 5:45-8:45 in Pawlet, Vermont!
Dates are: July 21, 28, (skip Aug. 4), August 11, 18
In each class we will do a finished painting focusing on certain elements or skills. If you have taken my beginner class before or know how to paint flat & graded washes, make clouds, blend and shade to make a rounded object, and how to achieve correct values by mixing and layering, then this is the perfect class for you!
Beginner & Intermediate Sessions There are 4 weeks of class, once per week, 3 hours per class (12 hours total) for $100. Additional cost for me to supply you with all of the materials for class (and to keep) is $85. This is only if you want me to get them for you, you are free to purchase them on your own and I will give you a list of what you need, so don't worry if you don't have anything.
Please let me know if you are interested in any of these classes and I can send you the materials list. Email me for more details! pratt.lynn@gmail.com. Space will be very limited so don't wait!
Painting Texture with Watercolor Class
At Chaffee Art Gallery inRutland, Vermont
Saturday, July 12, 10am - 4:30pm & Sunday, July 13, 10am - 3:30pm
This will be a two day weekend class at The Chaffee Art Gallery in Rutland, Vermont. In this class you will learn techniques to create texture using watercolor. We will be focusing on the specific texture of wood and rust and the methods and colors to paint them. We will do one full painting each day highlighting these techniques. Some prior watercolor experience is useful, but not needed.
To sign up for the class, you can mail in the registration form to:
The Chaffee Art Center, P.O. Box 1447, Rutland, VT 05701.
If you have any question please contact Chaffee at info@chaffeeartcenter.org or (802) 775-0062.
You can find additional information at their website: www.chaffeeartcenter.org
$150 members, $165 nonmembers
Sarah Rosedahl
Champlain Islands Open Farm and Studio Tour
July 12, 13
68 Farm House Lane, North Hero, VT 05474
Visit over 35 artist studios and farms throughout the islands.
Flynn Garden Tour, Sweet Grass Gallery and Gifts
July 13
Selections from Sarah's Mary Oliver Collection on display
Champlain Islands Artists Organization
Annual Art Show and Sale
July 25, 26 and 27
North Hero Community Hall
http://www.ciaovt.org/
Grand Isle Art Works 4th Annual Trunk Show and Sale
July 26 and 27
http://grandisleartworks.com/
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The Great Vermont Plein Air Paint-Out Call to Artists
The Great Vermont Plein Air Paint-Out will take place in Waitsfield, Vermont, August 15 & 16. Paint one or both days. Sidewalk art sale on the the 16th. Application:
Plein Air Paint Out: Painting the Vintner's Realm
GRAND ISLE, Vermont (August 16 & September 13, 2014) - Welcome to the 2
nd Annual: Plein Air Paint Out: Painting the Vintner's Realm! This is a Lake Champlain Islands' art and wine connection, to be held on two dates: August 16 & September 13, that is sure to be the talk of the summer. The Paint Out will take place at Snow Farm Vineyard, 190 West Shore Road in South Hero. The days will conclude at Grand Isle Art Works, 259 US Rte 2 in Grand Isle.
Artist Event schedule:
9:00-10:00 am Check in at the Snow Farm Vineyard painting location.
10:00-3:00 pm Plein Air: Painting the Vintner's Realm at the island vineyards
3:00-4:00 pm Frame and hang art work
4:00-6:00 pm Art Sale, Cash bar with local wines and beer, cheese and veggies
Registration fee: $20/1 day or $35/2 days payable to Grand Isle Art Works or paid online at: http://grandisleartworks.com/paint-out/ by July 13th and/or September 10th. Artists may display one or two previously completed pieces at their painting area which can then be offered for sale at the Palette to Palate Celebration at Grand Isle Art Works, 4:00-6:00 pm. Artists should complete one new painting during the Plein Air: Painting the Vintner's Realm. This new painting will be offered for sale. A 30% commission will be in place for all sales during this event. All sales will be completed through Grand Isle Art Works. A portion of the sales will be donated to Champlain Islanders Developing Essential Resources (C.I.D.E.R.), a local human services organization.
Snow Farm Vineyard will offer tastings of their specialty wines throughout the day! There should be much browsing and sampling of the fruit and the brush. During the painting hours of 10:00-3:00, visitors (and painters) can plan to experience the sensory pleasures of sight and taste - art and wine!
In the afternoon the Palette to Palate Celebration and Art Sale which will take place from 4:00-6:00 pm on the gallery grounds.
- Cash Bar with Wines and Beers from Vermont
- Sample and Enjoy: Vermont cheeses, and Island veggies
We hope you will consider adding your artistic talents to this event! The details of this event can be found at: http://grandisleartworks.com/paint-out/
Contact:
Ellen A. Thompson
Grand Isle Art Works
259 US rte 2
Grand Isle, VT 05458
ellen@grandisleartworks.com
(802) 378-4591
Mooreland Farm Paint-Out
Paint-Out July 15, 2014 on the Mooreland Farm on Town Line Road above Springfield. This is a beautiful location for our event and much more desirable than the Toonerville Bridge area that was previously mentioned. The Mooreland Farm has several barns, gardens, tractors, trucks, and beautiful vistas. The owners are delighted that we are coming on that Tuesday.
You don't even have to bring your own lunch. I will order wraps, drinks, water, etc for everyone. We will meet in the Great Hall in downtown Springfield between 9:15 and 9:45. Maps will be available there, but hopefully we can all tandem up to the farm which is about 4 miles above Springfield. We'll paint until about 3pm, then travel back down to the Great Hall to share our work. And what a beautiful space this is! It's in a renovated factory on the river there. Please bring a mat (and a frame if you wish) for your masterpieces. We'll have refreshments there for all.
As an added opportunity you can agree to display your painting in the Great Hall during an upcoming exhibit in September. Nancy Lanue will explain more at that time.
Give Diane Bell a call at 802 824 6195 or email your RSVP to dgbell_adelphia1@comcast.net. Please try to come and bring a friend. VWS Members and non-members are welcome.
National Watercolor Society
Deadline: July 31, 2014
National Watercolor Society 94th International Exhibition
November 8, 2014 - January 11, 2015. NWS Gallery, 915 S. Pacific Ave., San Pedro, CA 90731. Opening and reception: November 8, 2014. $40,000+ in Awards. Jury of Selection: Katherine Chang Liu, chair, John Salminen, Carole Barnes. Juror of Awards: Jean Stern, Ex. Dir., Irvine Museum. Prospectus at www.nationalwatercolorsociety.org or email NWSAnnualExhib@gmail.com or SASE to NWS Gallery at above address. Check website for Annual Demos and Workshops.
Green Mountain Watercolor Exhibition
80 outstanding watercolor paintings from across the country are on display in the 2014 Green Mountain Watercolor Exhibition in Waitsfield, Vermont. The Exhibition, with many artists from the Vermont Watercolor Society, is located in the Big Red Barn Gallery at the Lareau Inn and is open Thursday through Sunday from noon to 9:00 pm until July 26. The inn and barn are located on route 100 just south of Waitsfield. 802-496-6682 for information.
Niquette Bay State Park
Art in the Park -- Journaling from Nature
9am-12pm, every other Thursday
5 Summer sessions - Beginning June 19; then July 10 and 24, August 7 and 21
Venture into the park with park ranger Lisa Liotta and experience nature in a whole new way by keeping a nature journal! A nature journal can be anything you want it to be - a place to sketch or write, describe plants, animals, trees, landscapes or anything else found in nature. Use your journal to record seasons, weather, notes, interesting facts, feelings, impressions and ideas. Observing the wonders of nature will be our focus - no art or writing experience is required! Paper and basic art supplies to try out nature journaling provided. This is a free event, however space is limited -- attend one session, or all five! Please contact the park at 802.893.5210 or email niquette.bay.park@state.vt.us with your name, number of participants and contact information to sign up, or if you would like to learn more about this event.
Niquette Bay State Park is located at 274 Raymond Road in Colchester, Vermont.
Optional supplies: Your nature journal (or a blank writing or art book in which to begin), any personal writing or art supplies you may wish to use, insect repellant, a small cushion upon which to sit, a snack and/or beverage. Comfortable walking shoes recommended.
Holbein Vermont Art Event
July 22 - 26, Colchester VT
Landgrove Inn 2014 Workshops
http://www.landgroveinn.com/
July 9th thru 11th: Cliff Eberhardt "Songwriting Workshop"
July 14th thru 18th: Barbara Seuling "Intro to Writing for Children"
July 21st thru 24th: Margie Samuels "The Basics of Watercolor"
July 28th through July 30th: Don Bolognese's "Art Camp for Kids"
August 1st thru 3rd: Steve Rogers "Watercolors in Plein Air"
August 4th thru 7th: Janet Rogers "Expressive Faces, Flowers and Figures in Watercolor"
August 11th thru 15th: Karin Rosenthal "Photography Workshop -- Introduction to the Human Landscape"
August 18th thru 20th: Robert Karsten "Ultimate Pastels"
August 21st thru 24th: Hilary Mills "Painting the Essence: Beginners Workshop Oils"
August 25th thru 29th: Karin Rosenthal "Advanced Photography Workshop -- Beyond the Pose"
September 2nd thru 5th: Ted Nuttal "Portraits in Watercolor"
September 8th thru 11th: Kathy Anderson "Florals in Oils"
September 17th thru 20th: Randall Sexton "Plein Air Workshop in Oils"
September 26th thru October 1st: Tony VanHasselt "Watercolors Workshop -- Vermont as You Like it"
October 6th thru 10th: Paul Jackson "Transparent Watercolors Workshop"
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It is very exciting to have Holbein, USA as a VWS Partner. Being a Vermont based art supplier and full time supporter of arts and the artists who make them, it is a perfect fit for both of us. Please get to know Holbein and support them not only because they are one of our partners, but because they are a world leader in colors and mediums for artists. The Landgrove Inn is the premier, all-in-one lodging, dining and fun space in which to create, exhibit and learn. Check out the 2010 workshop schedule at Landgrove Inn, or call 802 824-6673. Tom and Maureen Checchia, owners. |
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