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VERMONT WATERCOLOR SOCIETY
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JULY 2015
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PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE
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Mark Nielsen
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HUB RALLY
May 16th Pam Dexter convened our annual HUB RALLY for hub point people. Hub point people and hub representatives talked about current plans for hub activities. Pam reviewed the VWS policies regarding hub spending and reimbursement. Kate Jackson reviewed submission guidance for Snippets articles. Charles Norris-Brown presented a list of things to consider if your hub is planning an exhibit of its members works.
In the course of discussions we stumbled over what may be a widely held misconception about the role of hub point people that I would like to address. The role of the hub point person is to help as a facilitator of events and ideas that come from the members of a particular hub. It is not to create or generate events for hub members. If you belong to a hub and you would like to do an activity with your hub members talk to your point person and they will help. Please do not assume that the hub point person is going to create events for you. They might if it is in their nature, and that is wonderful, but not all point people work like that. Hubs are our grass roots and that means each and everyone is a part.
Pat Lipinski is stepping down as hub point person for the Newport/St. Johnsbury Hub. Thank you Pat, what a great job you have done in the Northeast Kingdom! Mary Brenner will be taking over for Pat.
Pam Dexter will be stepping back from her role as Director of Hubs at the end of the year, Pam has served on the board for many years and has done a terrific job for the VWS, she will be a hard act to follow but if your thinking of serving on the VWS board and you're a good people person this is a role you may want to talk to Pam about, she thinks it is the best job on the board!
On an unrelated note; The VWS has just submitted a Project Grant application requesting $3,000 to the Vermont Arts Council for funds to continue with our "I CAN PAINT" program. To date we have raised $875 on our own. If your thinking about pitching in with a check pleases mail your check made out to the Vermont Watercolor Society to me so that I can properly thank you with a note, my address is:
Mark Nielsen
28 Center Road
Corinth VT 05039
Please include on the check memo line that it is for the "I Can Paint" fund and we will get it into the proper account.
Keep painting and share your talents and passion for watercolor with others.
Mark
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Welcome Everyone to the July Newsletter!
We encourage VWS members to submit their news to us by writing to vwsnews@gmail.com . Emails are checked on a regular basis and we will gladly post your creative news! Please format your email to us the way you would like it to read in the newsletter to cut down on editing time. Please do not send your information in an attached document, it is very difficult to convert this for the newsletter.
Please save graphic files as a jpg, with a 150-200 dpi, and size height to no more than 3 inches. As you can see, the pictures are pretty small in the newsletter.
DO NOT SEND TEXT OR GRAPHIC FILES AS PDF!
Please send your information within the text of the email.
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VWS 2015 Juried Members Exhibition with Awards
Taylor Gallery at Kimball Union Academy, 64 Main St. Meriden, NH 03770
September 11 through October 17, 2015
Eligibility and Overview
This 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 or workshop will not be eligible for submission.
- No work previously exhibited with the Vermont Watercolor Society may be submitted.
- Maximum frame size is 42 in. in any direction.
- Acceptance into this show will count towards signature membership.
Entry Procedures - Submissions will be Digital Online ONLY
To enter online:
- Go to the VWS website: www.vermontwatercolorsociety.com to view the instructions for online entry by clicking the Art Show Manager tab under Members Corner on the left side of the Home page.
- You must create a VWS online account through Art Show Manager if you do not already have one.
- Files must be J-Peg only
- A $25 entry fee must be paid upon completion of submission.
- All entries must be submitted online no later than July 31, 2015.
- Accepted artists names will be posted on the VWS website after August 7, 2015
Jurors
Juror of Selection: Antonio Masi AWS df. New York artist, Antonio Masi is known for his spectacular paintings of the iconic New York City bridges. His paintings have won numerous awards and he is currently the new president of the American Watercolor Society.
Juror of Awards: Beth Patterson AWS NWS. Beth Patterson is based in Chelmsford, MA and is a former contributing writer to American Artist Watercolor Magazine. Her award winning work is noted for its striking visual compositions.
Delivery and Pick up Instructions
Accepted work will be hand delivered only to the Taylor Gallery on Saturday, August 29 and Sunday, August 30 from 11 am to 4 pm. All work can be picked up after the end of the show on Sunday, October 18 from 10 am to 3 pm, at the gallery.
Sales
All sales will be final and the gallery will take no commission.
Exhibition Calendar
Online Entries Due Friday, July 31, 2015
Acceptance Notice on or around August 7
Delivery Date Saturday, August 29, Sunday only August 30, 11am to 4pm
Exhibition Opens Friday, September 11
Opening Reception and Friday, September 11, from Awards Ceremony 5:30 to 7:30 pm
Exhibition Closes Saturday, October 17
Pick up Date Sunday, October18, 10am- 3pm
We will need volunteers to help with receiving and hanging artwork as well as removal of the show.
Please contact our Volunteer co-directors: Adrienne Fisher
adriennefisher@comcast.net or Adrienne Fisk Adrienne.fisk@gmail.com if you'd like to help with this show.
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:
http://www.vermontwatercolorsociety.com/forms/exhibition-forms/Wet Paint Live (WPL) Contact: Nancy Lanoue at 885-6156 or nlanoue@comcast.net A "Call for Artists" is now out for watercolor, oil, pastel, and acrylic artists to paint at a new southern Vermont "Plein Air" event scheduled for all-day, Saturday, October 10, 2015 in Springfield, Vermont called "Wet Paint Live" (WPL). Both professional and emerging artists are encouraged to register soon. WPL will be held rain or shine on a designated route or "Plein Air Walk". The walking and painting loop winds along the Black River into downtown and lingers at three spectacular waterfalls Falls that splash against 19th century factory buildings. Two demonstration artists, Jamie Townsend and Matt Chinian will be painting and explaining their style and technique throughout the day. The day begins and ends at the Great Hall Public Art Showcase, One Hundred River Street, Springfield, with an art show, judging, and awards. The judge is Springfield resident, Robert Carsten, PSA-M, an internationally known pastel artist and experienced judge in all media categories. Find more information and to register, visit www.wplvermont.com. National Watercolor Society
Greetings Everyone at the Vermont Watercolor Society from the National Watercolor Society, I am writing you as the Exhibitions Director of the NWS and inviting one and all to participate in our 95th International Exhibition. We already have been able to award signature status to some of your members and hope to add many more. We are hoping to encourage many to join us in this celebration of our 95th year and make this exhibition one to remember. We have many events planned and hope that you might be able to join us in some of them as we are now offering online viewing in real time for our lectures and demos. Workshops are planned and unique demos. We will also be hosting our first International Invitational Exchange with our fellow artists from Belgium. Please visit our wesbite for more details.
www. NationalWatercolorSociety.org And here's are the details for the entry. June 1-July 31, 2015 Exhibtion October 24- December 20,2015 Over $40,000 in awards Jury of Selection, Judi Betts, Soon Y. Warren and David Poxon Juror of Awards Peter Frank prospectus and upload www.NationalWatercolorSociety.org With great Regard for the talented artists in your society, The National Watercolor Society Penny Hill, Exhibitions Director Tel: (+1) 760 908 3389NWSAnnualExhib@gmail.com NWSMemberExhib@gmail.com www.NationalWatercolorSociety.org
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VWS
WORKSHOPS AND PROGRAMS
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FRANK EBER
Watercolor Workshop
October 5-9, 2015
Landgrove Inn, Landgrove, VT
2 Spaces Left
Tuition: VWS Members $495, Non-members $575
Lodging: contact The Landgrove Inn 802-824-6673
The registration form and the flier can be found on the VWS website.
Questions?
  VWS DVD LENDING LIBRARY
VWS has created a lending library. Videos may be previewed on Creative Catalyst http://ccpvideos.com. The current list includes:
New:
Jeanne Dobie- Making Color Sing
Iain Stewart- From Photos to Fantastic: Painting Watercolor Landscapes
Charles Reid- Watercolor Landscape Masterclass
Anne Abgott: Watercolor Techniques for Daring Color
Sue Archer: Commanding Color
Linda Baker: Fearless Watercolor ; Layering & Color
Chen-Kee Chee: Saturated Wet Technique
Tony Couch: Painting Barns in Watercolor
Carl Dalio: On Color Power: The Path to Visualizing Energetic Color
Pat Dews: Designing Great Starts with Texture and Form
Jean Haines: Amazing Ways with Watercolour
George James: Designing for Content , Yupo Master
Polly Hammett: Design with the Figure
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
Charles Reid: Watercolor with the Master 10-Lesson Course
John Salminen: A Designed Approach To Abstraction
Shirley Trevena: My World of Watercolour
Soon Y Warren: Vibrant Watercolor Techniques: Water
Guan Weixing: Watercolor Demonstration: 2 disc set; Portrait of a young Farmer and Elderly Woman
Sharon Lynn Will: Watercolour On Location
Mary Whyte: Mastering Watercolor Portraiture
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.
Please note: VWS members who have borrowed a DVD for a month or so, please return the DVD promptly to Claudia. There are members waiting to
enjoy the educational opportunity as well.
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VWS Burlington/St. Albans Hub News
Lynn Cummings
Hub "Point Person"
If you are interested in becoming the leader for the Burlington/St. Albans hub area, please let me or Pam Dexter know. After 2 ˝ years it is time for someone else to "take the reigns" and bring some different ideas and events to the 60 or so members of the hub.
White River Junction Hub
The White River Junction Hub welcomed Margaret Dwyer as our guest artist for a full-day workshop on June 6th. 13 VWS members attended The Thompson Center in Woodstock, Vermont. Her topic focused on 'Backlighting for your Painting to Create Depth and Interest.' We all chose an Audubon Bird Picture and designed the backgrounds using her technique.
First a layer was done with a wet on wet technique dropping in your light colors (yellows for sunlight glow) onto wetted areas of your paper where you chose your background to be. While still wet, enough greens (or other colors) were dropped into the still damp paper so they blended together into new shades of backlit glow. When that dried, you could go over the paper with wet on dry to carve out negative spaces which then created distance. When that dried you could now layer over your background your foreground images of move leaves and a bird on branches or in a nest, whatever you chose. The drying process gave us plenty of time to eat snacks and mingle with the group or some worked on two paintings at a time. The process worked very well and it was a lot of fun to see the final product achieved.
The WRJ Hub is having a show this Aug 17th thru Sept 30th at Norman Williams Library on the green in Woodstock, Vermont. The Reception date will soon be announced.
NH Hub members enjoyed sun, sand & seascapes this past weekend as we were the guests of Jan Olmstead in Rye, NH. Vistas and places we rarely enjoy as landlocked artists surrounded us inspiring new paintings. Conversations covering all sorts of art topics enriched our artistic souls. Plein air painting offered a new experience as seagulls flew above us settling their differences. A sunset-lit marsh was heartbreakingly beautiful changing moment by moment as the sun slowly disappeared. The seashore with its sand and salt air erased our memories of a cold and snowy winter. We were suddenly transported into the freedom of summer and well, an adventure. A lovely, very petite, Korean artist shared her amazing and sophisticated abstracts with us in her Gallery. Bob, with his "out of this world" Polaris Slingshot motorcycle (didn't look like motorcycle more of a Mad Max kind of thing), was equally enthralled by the marsh sunset and pulled up beside us. We suddenly found ourselves in the middle of a wedding- not enough time to explain that one. I need to alert you that "No Parking" means just that even off season.
So, you think Hub events are boring? This one certainly was not. I returned home full of new paintings, information on web sites, marketing and a moral philosophy which respects our patrons. I held in my hand a HUGE mop brush which wets a full sheet with three swipes. I was encouraged, instructed and validated as an artist. I now need to wash the seagull poop off my car and take a nap. 
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 Diane Bell
Stop by Dianes Watercolor Gallery in Weston at 11 Maple Hill Rd., 1.2 miles from the village on Rte. 100, 11am to 5pm daily or by appointment. She offers her original landscapes and florals as well as notecard sets. For more information, emaildgrambell@gmail.com. The gallery stays open until mid October depending on the weather.
Doris Roberts
Doris Roberts was just awarded (May 30, 2015) an award of Best in Show by the Manhasset Art Association (NY) for her watercolor, "Turbo Semanticus Africa". It depicts beautiful sea shells found in the Aegean Sea.
Lynn D. Pratt Lynn D. Pratts watercolor "Money Laundering" was selected for publication in Splash 17, "Inspiring Subjects" (due summer 2016). Two of her paintings, "Colorful Confections" and "Pretty in Pink" will be on display at the Green Mountain Watercolor Exhibition in Waitsfield, VT (June 27-July 25).Lynn will also be teaching Watercolor Painting Classes in Pawlet, VT.
The next 4 class session for beginner watercolor classes will be Tuesday July 7, Thursday July 9, Tuesday July 14 and Thursday July 16, 2015.
The classes will be in the evenings from 5:45-8:45 each night in Pawlet, VT.
All are welcome to sign up! Feel free to invite friends to sign up with you for a few fun nights out!
More details on my site: http://lynndpratt.com/
or email: pratt.lynn@gmail.com
Sarah Rosedahl
 Barbara J. Pafume
Workshops: Two Day Watercolor Painting Workshop, at the Bailey Farm, Grafton NH, July 11th and 12th,
10 a.m. - 5:00p.m. Space is limited, register early! Two full days of engaging the senses, enticing the muse, and immortalizing the ordinary-in watercolor! Following lessons, the group will share a pot luck dinner on Saturday evening, after which Barb will give a presentation on creative process. Since our host for this weekend is a Reiki master, we will have a great discussion about the connection between Reiki and Creativity. $350 includes lessons, presentation and discussion. Participants are asked to bring something to share for the pot luck dinner.
- One Day Painting Watercolor Workshop, at the Fisk Farm on Isle LaMotte, VT on beautiful Lake Champlain, Wednesday,
July 22nd. Inspiration abounds at this beautiful farm, gallery and residence! Lessons from 9:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. $125. - Three Day Painting Your Way Watercolor Workshop at Four Seasons Studios in Fairfax, VT Thursday, Friday, Saturday,
August 20, 21, 22, 10 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.. Outside in good weather and in the studio if it rains! Either way, plenty of inspiration, lessons and painting time. (Only 4 spaces left - call soon to register!) $350 includes lessons, laughs and lunch!
Call Barb for more information and to register for these workshops at 802-849-6858 or email bjpafume@gmail.com
Exhibitions:
- Bryan Gallery, Jeffersonville, VT, Inside Out , now until July 6th.
- Green Mountain Watercolor Exhibition, Red Barn Gallery in Waitsfield, VT, June 28th - July 25th.
- Bryan Gallery, Jeffersonville, VT, Generations, July 3rd - Sept. 7th
Annelein Beukenkamp
Annelein Beukenkamp writes that one of her paintings was juried in to the Adirondacks National Exhibition of American Watercolors, Old Forge, NY. (Aug. 8-Oct. 5) Another watercolor was selected for publication in Splash 17, "Inspiring Subjects" (due summer 2016) that painting, "The Spectator", plus another one will be on display at the Green Mountain Watercolor Exhibition, Waitsfield, VT (June 27-July 25). Summer continues with her participation in the 2015 "Generations" show July 3- Sept 7 at the Bryan Gallery in Jeffersonville. Want to paint with Annelein? Her three day Floral watercolor workshop is scheduled for June 23 - 25 at the Landgrove Inn. Hope to see you there!
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News, Shows & Exhibitions from
Other Watercolor Societies
Green Mountain Watercolor Exhibition
The 2015 Green Mountain Watercolor Exhibition continues through Saturday, July 25 with 72 paintings from across the United States and Mexico. The VWS sponsors an award for this exhibition.
The show can be seen in the Big Red Barn Gallery on Lareau Farm, home of American Flatbread, Route 100, Waitsfield, VT. Hours are Thursday through Sunday from noon to 9:00 pm. For more information contact Gary Eckhart at fineart@moosewalkstudios.com or 802-583-2224
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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 2015 workshop schedule at Landgrove Inn, or call 802 824-6673. Tom and Maureen Checchia, owners. |
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