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BRUSHSTROKESofficial newsletter of the New Mexico Watercolor Society
Volume 18, Issue 3: March 2017
MasterWorks Accepted ArtistsThe jurors for the Masterworks Large Works show accepted the following 47 paintings by 40 NMWS artists for the Watercolor category of this show. Congratulations to all whose work was accepted, and for those who weren’t: you have plenty of time to submit for the NMWS Spring Members Only show!
Botanical Pitcher Celia AaboeMagic Mountain Linda AllisonFractured Linda Allison Ministry Rex BarronFinal Chapter Rex BarronHeaven's Power Susan BirdsongHere Today, Gone Tomorrow Susan BirdsongStanding Raven Judy BoydMarketplace Carol CarpenterOut of the Past David CollisOcean View Karin CookSunday Morning Rose Debora DuddenClarinet NOLA Woody DuncanMisty Mountain Charles (Bud) EdmondsonFront Yard Charles (Bud) EdmondsonRoots Jane FritzFishing Boats Rod GrovesBulgarian Madonna Sally HarrisDarwin's Imp Sally HarrisMorning on the Colorado Paul HendersonWatermelon in Depression Joy HillMy Brain on Music Sue HoadleyNocturne, Rutland Vermont Jonathan KeetonSummer Treat Fran KrukarDust Clouds in the Basin Peter KruskoElegant Toyoko LeeSunny Day Toyoko LeeFavela Fresco Mick LeoUnder The Portal Jay LeutwylerRock Creek Tricia LoveCoconuts Tricia LoveParis Morning Steve MaizePatterns Left Behind John MeisterA is for Attitude Sue Ann MikaGrand Canyon Semiramis NovakCock-A-Doodle-Doo Janet PfeifferJaripeo Cowboy Patricia RiosBluebird Mesa Eloise RogersRoad to Tres Piedras Toni SeidelUnder The Desert Sky Ana SharmaNM Sunflowers Marie SiegristRefuge Marie SiegristMercado de la Tarde Todd TibbalsVillage Chatter Todd TibbalsWhispering Mists Arlene TugelReticulation Adoration Ruth VreelandMountain Splatter Susan Weeks
“Mountain Splatter” by Susan Weeks
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Prez Sez...ALBUQUERQUE Donations vs Sweepstakes? I belong to several organizations in addition to the NM Watercolor Society. All of them collect dues, and some of them also solicit donations. Although the Society has a mechanism to accept donations, as long as I’ve been a member we’ve never formally solicited them. And there are no plans to start now!Some of those organizations also periodically offer their members opportunities to enter sweepstakes by paying a small entry fee. I’ve always found those opportunities to be attractive—for a small ‘donation’ I get a chance to win a new car or other attractive prizes. Consider this a ‘donation with benefits’. But, no, we’re not going to initiate a NMWS Sweepstake, either. However, we do offer something that is almost as good through the three exhibitions we sponsor each year. Just think: For a small entry fee artists have the chance to compete for cash prizes and donated merchandise. Do you have a painting or two that you don’t think have a chance? Just go ahead and add them to your other entries (or enter it as your first painting) and consider those entry fees to be a donation to the Society. And, who knows, you might actually be selected for a prize. Some personal observations: The first painting that I had selected for a show was what I thought was the third-best of my three entries. And a year ago I had two paintings selected that were not selected when I entered the same paintings in the previous show. No one can account for the varying opinions of our exhibition judges, and as the old saw said, “You make zero percent of the shots you don’t take.” The entry period for our Spring Exhibition closes on March 24th. What are you waiting for?Slate of Officer Candidates. Elsewhere in Brushstrokes you will find a list of the slate of candidates for our seven elected officers. We will conduct the election at the April meeting, and their one-year terms begin on June 1st. Membership. The Board voted to begin in calendar year 2018 to collect a $5 late fee for membership renewals that are not paid by March 1st of the current membership year. Annual membership payments are due by January 30th, and this new policy provides a 30-day grace period before any late fees are assessed. Don’t forget that current membership status is required to enter our members-only exhibitions.Keep on painting!
Jim TerryNMWS President2016-2017
SOUTHERN CHAPTER Spring? We love it! It is almost here.The Spring Equinox will be at 4:28 am on Monday, March 20. Here in New Mexico we are on Mountain Time (as you know), but there is always an adjustment when we have to change all our watches and clocks. Stay alert to that important change.Fabulous happenings will come quickly in March. Just yesterday here in Las Cruces I noticed an abundance of daffodils. Quite a few in my own backyard.For me, daffodils bring memories of my youth in North Carolina. So sentimental. I love it there.It is important to stay aware, wide awake, and observant. Keep looking as the earth presents a beautiful show. Color will soon surround us. Sometimes in the most unexpected places. There is no excuse for subject matter to paint. So do your best work, Artists.In a matter of tradition…remember Spring Break? This is a USA phenomenon and tradition. And not new. This all began in the 1930’s and has spread to most all Western cultures. My own thinking is why not? Anything to give one a reason to celebrate, gather, and enjoy one another.We can increase the Spring fun by gathering artist’s friends for lunch and/or a paint out. In other words, play your heart out.Now that I have coached you into a mood, be willing to accept new things, people, and places. Let us broaden our thinking to try new adventures and people. Try a few new subjects. Take a class. Go for new colors, subjects and techniques. Painting around, and with new friends, will surely provide inspiration.Along with creating your best art, you will surely notice I am encouraging you to fully enjoy Spring. Be sure to find time to play. Simply love the world we are fortunate enough to have in wonderful New Mexico. Think positively and become even more that you ever believed.Best wishes and blessings.Barbara Lewis DeanSC President2016-2017
NMWS OFFICERSALBUQUERQUE - MAIN GROUP
EXECUTIVE BOARD2016-2017
President: Jim Terry 505-856-5205 [email protected]
1st VP/Programs: Susan Weeks 505-294-4704 [email protected]
2nd VP/Exhibitions: Tina Stallard 505-385-0432 [email protected]
Membership: Joyce Rapp 505-343-7457 [email protected]
Secretary: Carol Maestas505-828-4886 [email protected]
Treasurer: Toni Seidel 505-821-1791 [email protected]
LAS CRUCES - SOUTHERN CHAPTEREXECUTIVE BOARD
2016-2017President: Barbara Dean
575-523-9034 [email protected]./Programs: Johnnie Gubanski
575-652-3617 [email protected]: Sue Ann Glenn
248-933-2666 [email protected]: Karla Steen
[email protected] (preferred)Publicity: Rachel Murphree
915-585-7297 [email protected]: Linda Keener
575-532-1919 [email protected]: Laurel Weathersbee
575-288-5125 [email protected]
Check out the NMWS website, www.nmwatercolorsociety.org, for more
info about NMWS contacts and events.
Financial Reports. At the end of December, we were halfway through our fiscal year. Sara Henderson, our bookkeeper, prepared six-month financial performance reports which havve been posted on our website behind the members-only portal. Sara, Toni Seidel (Treasurer) and Jim Terry (Main Chapter Preseident) reviewed these reports and are confident that we are on track for a successful fiscal year.
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Southern Chapter Spring Show UPDATEJuror Lian Quan Zhen chose 25 images to hang in the 2017 SC Spring Membership Show which had the theme “A Moveable Feast.” The show will hang April 14-August 6 at the New Mexico Farm & Ranch Heritage Museum in Las Cruces. Forty-eight members submitted 72 works; the 25 pieces chosen came from 20 members. That means fewer than half of entrants had their work chosen. Ten of those not chosen were paintings by NMWS signature members. Five works chosen were from new members.What does all this data tell us? Well, the venue is small, so there’s room for only about 25 pieces. In Las Cruces, we have to scramble for professional venues and not all of them are large. And remember, the choices were made by one person, at one moment in time. We might re-submit our “failures” to another exhibit and win best of show! Some of these so-called “Failures” are shown, and larger images can be seen on the SC blog http://nmwssc2016.phanfare.com/14423971 and they are really lovely, so if yours were among these, don’t give up.
“Edible Sego Lillies” by Jan Addy
“Idled Windmill” “Onions” by Barbara McGuire by Ana Uranga
“Ready to Pick” by Ruth Burkett
“New Mexico’s Gems” by Lynne Peckinpaugh
Beetroots Jacques BarriacSunflower and Ladybug Jacques BarriacDon't Forget the Chile Patsy BlasdellAt the Market Carolyn BunchCorn Maiden 2 Carolyn BunchOn the Vine Julie Caffee CruzAcorn in Season Dorian ClauserChili Hoedown June DeckerDark Night, Yellow Moon Nancy Frost BeginThe Pecan Raid Judy HamptonNew Mexico Chiles Mayanna HowardGrapes Linda KeenerCabbage Linda KeenerDragon Roses Robin MakowskiChile Harvest Sahyly MartinezReady to Plant Rob SheldonHeirloom Corn Marie SiegristPipas de Girasol Marie SiegristRed or Green? Penny SimpsonSunny Side Up Tina StallardWell Guarded Tina StallardA Taste of Color Ruth VreelandCebollas Amarillas Laurel WeathersbeePrincess and the Hen Dave WilkisonWine and Chile Phil Yost
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FUTURE NMWS Workshop 2017 Fall - Barbara Nechis https://barbaranechis.com Online Registration will open mid-May 2017
Workshops: NMWS-Sponsored
SPRING 2017 WorkshopThomas Schaller This 4 day workshop will take place Tuesday-Friday, May 2-5, 2017 in the Fine Arts Gallery of EXPO-NM (Fairgrounds) in Albuquerque. The workshop hours are 9 am to 4 pm. The workshop is ALREADY FULL. If you missed your chance, there is a wait list and you can add your name to the list at the same website.
The total cost of the workshop is $400, with $200 due upon registration. The Balance of $200 is due prior to the start of the workshop. Registered students withdrawing from the workshop will only receive a refund when and if a replacement is found. A public painting demo will be held on Monday evening, May 1, also in the Fine Arts Gallery, starting at 7 pm. Admission is $5, unless registered for the workshop.
From the Artist:“As an artist, it is “light” that is the constant narrative in my work. So when I am deciding on what it is I wish to paint, I concentrate less on specific objects – places or things – and more on the strength of a strong abstract value composition of darks and lights. But while my workshops cover a lot of issues of technique and paint application of course, it is in helping artists to identify what it is that most inspires them to find their own unique style and artistic voice that each of us alone has - that is my real aim.”
“We Never Sleep” by Thomas Schallerhttp://thomasschaller.com
The Southern Chapter is proud to host a PATSY BLASDELL WORKSHOP, March 29-31, 2017, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, 9 am – 4 pm in the Art Room, Administrative Building, Good Samaritan Society Village, 3011 Buena Vida Circle, Las Cruces, NM 88011. Members: $185. Pay full amount at registration. Registration closes February 27, 2017 We have only two spaces left. You can register at Patsy Blasdell workshop Patsy Blasdell’s three day workshop is suitable for watercolor artists at all levels. In the workshop Patsy will demo each day beginning with a floral, then an architectural subject, and the last day will explore a still life. There will be a focus overall at the workshop on design and composition with attention on choosing backgrounds so each piece of art is well designed. The use of abstract shapes using light and dark values in patterns so the observer’s eyes travel around the piece of art will be demonstrated. Time will be allowed to paint while giving individual attention and group discussions.
New Mexico Art League: “Beyond the Ordinary: THE STILL LIFE” exhibit opens Tuesday, March 7, 2017, and runs through Saturday, April 8, 2017, at the New Mexico Art League Gallery. A wide array of artists’ interpretations of the classic genre of art — the still life. Works include drawing, painting, photography, printmaking and mixed media, all by local artists. The gallery is open to the public from 10 AM to 4 PM daily, Tuesday through Saturday, at 3409 Juan Tabo NE, behind the Juan Tabo Library in Albuquerque. The Artists’ Reception for Beyond the Ordinary will be Saturday, March 18, from 5 to 7 PM. Free and open to the public. For information: 505-293-5034 or visit our website at www.newmexicoartleague.org.
Blue Lily Atelier Jane Fritz, an ongoing exhibitor at The Blue Lily Atelier, will be the Featured Artist during the month of March, exhibiting “Wild Southwest” watercolors.Artist Reception: March 3, 2017 (Fri), 5:00 -8:00 pm6:00 pm - Artist Presentation. Light refreshments served. Blue Lily Atelier is a boutique art and event space, located at 3209 Silver Ave SE in Nob Hill. For more information, visitwww.bluelilyatelier.com.
Current/Upcoming Exhibitions and Openings
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MASTERWORKSJae Drummond, NMWS, will be the featured workshop instructor for the watercolor workshop associated with the 2017 MasterWorks show. The workshop will be held April 12-14. The cost of the workshop is $230.00 per student with a $100.00 deposit at registration and $130 remainder to be paid online by April 10 (reminders will be sent). Once enrolled, if you need to cancel, you will receive a full refund only if your space in the workshop is re-filled. This workshop is now full (it filled in just over a week after opening!), but you can get on the waitlist and be notified if a slot opens up. There is no cost to be on the waitlist.Register (or enter your name on the waitlist) online. www.masterworksnm.org or through the NMWS website: Drummond Workshop Questions? call: Ray Prudhomme 505-296-0273 or Debbie Misgen 505-417-7582.
Jeanne Hyland, NMWS ALBUQUERQUE, NM Watercolor; Rewet, Rework, Revive (2-day)—$190 Friday/Saturday, March 24-25, 2017; 9 am-4 pmLet’s get those paintings finished! Little known is the ability to rewet your paintings and make changes, continue painting on them to completion. Break out stalled paintings, rethink them and find solutions to finish or enhance them.Artisan Albuquerque Store (only): (505) 256.4540 Information: [email protected]: see Registration/Policy page on JH web site.LOS ALAMOS, NM Wet & Workable; Flowers (2-day)—$168Friday/Saturday, April 7-8, 2017; 9 am - 4pmCapture unique characters of flowers with close-in “portrait” paintings. Distill your subject into simple shapes, values and colors. Layer, glaze, lift and use flowing washes for soft, exciting backgrounds.Fuller Lodge Art Center Information: fullerlodgeartcenter.comRegister: (505) 662-1635
Classes and Workshops by NMWS Members
MasterWorks Miniatures WorkshopsIn addition, there will be three workshops associated with the Miniatures exhibit of MasterWorks. The cost is $50 per workshop or $125 for all three. A $25 deposit is required with your registration.A materials fee of an additional $5 may apply the day of the workshop. All workshops will be held at MasterWorks 9:30 am to 4:00 pm. To register contact: Barbara Lohbeck at (505) 260-9977, (505) 259-1932 or [email protected], and for more information, see the MasterWorks Workshops site.Monday, April 10 John Meister Techniques for Painting and Framing MiniaturesMediums: Oil and acrylic with reference to other mediums.Monday, April 17 Paul Murray Highlights in MiniatureMediums: pastel, oil, acrylicTuesday, April 18 Bud EdmondsonThink Small Miniature WorkshopMedium: Watercolor
Bud Edmondson, NMWS Landscape with Bud Edmondson
Two classes: 1. April 4th, Tuesday morning. 9:30 am to Noon. 2. April 5th, Wednesday afternoon. 1:00 pm to 3:30 pm Each class is eight weeks, cost $200Class size is limited and only a few spaces left,Call Bud at 505-378-4963 for more information.
AnnuAl ElEction of nMWS officErS Our nominating committee identified seven candidates for our elected officers.
President: Rex Barron Vice President (Programs): Mary Jane Milz Vice President (Exhibitions) Tina Stallard Vice President (Membership) Joyce Rapp Secretary: Carol Maestas Treasurer: Toni Seidel Immediate Past President: Jim Terry
The election will be conducted at our April 1st meeting. Although we don’t expect that there will be any contested elections, if you would like to vote by mail, please contact Jim Terry at [email protected].
Please pass along your thanks to these generous volunteers.
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David WelchWatercolors in the Vineyards: June 20-28. 2017 Limit: 8 artists. If you have ever dreamed of painting in the French countryside, this is your opportunity to make that dream a reality, regardless of your experience level. David and Cindy Welch will direct a painting workshop in the Burgundy countryside. Highlights will include plein air and still life painting under expert guidance, as well as numerous opportunities to experience the bountiful food, wine, culture and history that this special region has to offer. Spend eight nights in beautiful townhouse apartment accommodations in one of the most famous wine villages in Burgundy. Includes most meals and private transportation from the Dijon train station.Workshop Focus: The workshop will focus largely on the landscape, working from the beautiful rolling hillsides of the Côte d’Or and the charming village of Pommard, with opportunities to paint in the vineyards as well as in the village. Fundamental issues of observation, compositional organization, and perspective will be addressed, getting at how to focus and frame an effective composition, especially when surrounded by a landscape of enormous scope. Watercolor techniques will be explored, balancing control with spontaneity. Managing color relationships and harmonies will also be a key component in the week’s work.Additional Details: Ask us about special pricing for families and friends willing to share a bathroom between two bedrooms. Additionally, we will take pleasure in working with non-painting companions to create a parallel itinerary for sightseeing and other experiences for those times when the artists are working.David Welch is a highly-experienced teacher who takes delight in tailoring instruction to address the needs of artists of different styles and levels of experience. Carolyn Thompson, owner of Your Key to Burgundy, will serve as the artists’ cultural interpreter.$3,990 double occupancy. $350 supplement for single occupancy. For more information, visit www.yourkeytoburgundy.com and for more on David’s work see www.davidwelchart.com, events page.
“View of Pommard” by David Welch
TAOS Watercolor WorkshopFrom Woody Duncan: I’ve been attending the same watercolor workshop at the Sagebrush Inn in Taos every June since 1985. If any artist would like to join us for this year’s Taos Watercolor Workshop Sunday June 4th - Saturday June 10th here is what to do:1. Send the $150 registration fee to Karen Urbielewicz at PO Box 1525 in Corrales, NM 870482. Make a reservation with the SAGEBRUSH INN & SUITES1508 Paseo Del Pueblo Sur Taos, New Mexico 875711-800-428-3626 [email protected] sure to tell them you are with the Taos Watercolor Workshop to get the workshop rate3. Breakfast is part of the room rate – if you want (6) dinners with the group there will be an additional charge (not yet determined)The workshop does not have an instructor but several artists are giving small workshops during the week. We learn more from each other anyway. Check out the Taos Watercolor Workshop on Facebook www.facebook.com/groups/889439354512178/ There are a few photos on my website at www.taospaint.com/AS2008/Page1.htmlWoody Duncan (contact me with questions)[email protected]
untitled work by Ken Hartman, done at a Taos Workshop
Additional Classes and Workshops by and for NMWS Members
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MASTERWORKS 2017The deadline for the large works has passed, but don’t forget there is an associated miniatures show. Up to 6 miniature works of art per artist may be submitted. A maximum of 5 works per artist may be juried into the show. New this year: artwork entry forms must be submitted on-line and all shipped miniature artwork must be received by 5 pm on March 11, 2017. Hand-delivered art must be delivered on Saturday, March 18, 2017 between 9-11 am to the Hispanic Arts Gallery, Expo NM in Albuquerque. Please refer to the Masterworks Prospectus for entry details. MASTERWORKS PROSPECTUS
NEW MEXICO ART LEAGUEThe deadline for “Black & White” is Saturday, March 4, 2017. This is one of our most popular exhibitions, and will feature works by artists living and working in New Mexico. Accepted media includes black & white photographs and black & white drawings. The juried exhibit opens April 18, running through May 27, with the artist reception to be Saturday, April 29, 2017 from 5 PM to 7 PM. Tickets for the May 6, 2017 Annual Gala Event/Black & White are now available. See the prospectus at our website at www.newmexicoartleague.org or call 505-293-5034 for information.If you have any questions, contact Buffy Nelson, Director at (505) 293-5034.
THE GALLERY ABQ SPRING MINIATURE SHOWOpen to all New Mexico artists in all media types at The Gallery ABQ. The show will take place the entire month of May in our Salon. Entries need to be received on April 29, delivered to the gallery. Entry fee of $25 includes up to 3 pieces of artwork. Download the prospectus from thegalleryabq.com website, “Events” tab.
NMWS 2017 SPRING EXHIBITIONThe Main Chapter Spring Show registration is now OPEN and closes March 24th.The guest artist, juror and judge will be Thomas Schaller, AWS, NWWS, AIAI. The Public Demo will be Monday Evening May 1 in the Fine Arts Gallery. The workshop will be Tue-Fri May 2-5, 2017. (This workshop is full but the wait list is open, see page 3). The opening reception will be Saturday, May 6, from 1:00 to 4:00 pm. The Prospectus for the Spring Exhibition is available at 2017 NMWS Spring ShowTo Register for the Spring Exhibition: REGISTRATION for Upcoming Events Instructions for Show Registration & Digital Upload of Photos2016-05_Reg_and_Digi_Upload_SlidesRuth Vreeland is the File Manager for the and Tina Stallard is the Exhibition Chair.Please be kind to your volunteer File Manager & Exhibition Chair by properly preparing your entries. Don’t risk rejection!If you do not own photo processing software, please be sure to properly SIZE (1200 pixels on the longest side) your photo image using a free application called: PIXLR: https://pixlr.com/editor/ (note requires Flash)For Step by Step Directions for using Pixlr see: 2017 NMWS Pixlr.com InstructionsIf the Resolution of your image is not 300 PPI (or DPI), use this free app to adjust the resolution https://convert.town/image-dpi
WATERCOLOR USA 2016Organized in 1962 by the Springfield Art Museum (Missouri), this event aims to attract the best in contemporary American watermedia and strives to exhibit work by artists who are pushing the boundaries of the medium. Open to all artists over 18 years old. Entry fee $40 for one or two entries.This year’s judge is Lynne Warren, Curator at the Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago. Deadline for entries is March 7, 2017. For the prospectus see: WCUSA Prospectus
Calls for Entries
NATIONAL GREELEY ART EXHIBITION 2017Entry deadline: March 15, 2017 Dates: April 28, 29, 30, 2017Apply at www.onlinejuriedshows.comLocation: Union Colony Civic Center, Greeley, Colorado 80631Fees: $45/3 plus $10 each up to 6 entriesJuror: Mark Bailey, www.baileypaintings.com. Mark was featured in the January 2017 Southwest Art Magazine as an ARTIST TO WATCHCategories: Acrylic, Drawing, Mixed Media, Oil, Pastel, Photography, Sculpture, WatercolorWeb Site: www.ngae-artshow.comEmail: [email protected] Reception, Friday, April 28, 5:00-8:00 pmAwards Presentation begins at 6:00pm, Mark Bailey will be presenting awards.Open Saturday April 29, 11:00am-5:00pmOpen Sunday April 30, 11:00am-4:00pm
SOCIETY OF WATERCOLOR ARTISTS 2017 INTERNATIONAL JURIED EXHIBITIONEntry deadline: March 12, 2017 Dates: April 26 - May 27Fort Worth, TXEntry fee: $35 for up to three paintings.Juror and Judge Laurie Goldstein-Warren.Notification date: Wednesday March 22Shipped pieces due: April 5 -13Delivered pieces due: Saturday, April 15, 10 am to NoonJuror Demo: Monday, April 17, 7 to 9 pm ($10 fee to non-members)Juror Workshop: Tuesday thru Thursday April 18 thru 20Reception: Saturday May 27, 2 to 4 pmTake Down and Pickup; 4 to 5pm immediately following the reception.Prospectus: www.swawatercolor.com.
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Books, Articles, Videos of Special Interest to Watermedia ArtistsPlease visit our improved watercolor society website and browse our large selection of books on various watercolor topics. We welcome any requests sent to us by e-mail or phone call and will happily bring your reserved book to the next meeting. (505) 296-0273 or e-mail [email protected]. If you have interest in a topic or book not available in the library we would love to hear about it. Also, please return any books you have that belong to NMWS so others may use them. Library Update: All of the newly donated books have been added to our Library inventory and are available on the NMWS website (resources tab).
Jeanne Hyland DVDs AvailableWet & Workable: Portrait The latest DVD was recorded at a live demo in Sedona, AZ in the fall of 2014. See how she works her magic and paints memorable portraits. Both her DVD’s are available at her website at www.jeannehyland.com.
Michael Reardon, new book!Michael Reardon’s new book, Watercolor Techniques: Painting Light & Color in Landscapes & Cityscapes has become the best-selling watercolor book on Amazon! You can order now from North Light Shop at WatercolorTechniquesor from Amazon at Amazon.com and search “reardon + watercolor.”
Those of us who took Michael’s workshops in Las Cruces last October appreciate what a wonderful and skilled artist and teacher he is. This book will be a great opportunity to study his art and techniques.
Bud Edmondson gave a terrific demo on how to compose a painting from a plein air scene. He gave the same presentation to the Pastel Society, and that society created a video of the presentation, which is currently still available at their website. It is a wonderful introduction for beginning artists, as well as those who are trying to improve their skills. Go tohttp://www.pastelsnm.org/library/demo_video.htmland select the one by Bud.
Jan Hart has just published an autobiographical book that includes many of her wonderful paintings. Available through Amazon, it is titled “A Woman Awakens: LIfe After Life.” The images in the print book are in black and white, but e-versions now available as Kindle books and through the website awomanawakens.com will have color images.
From the Permanent CollectionThe Permanent Collection is Yours to Enjoy NMWS has a wonderful collection of paintings by prominent artists. Most were donated by past jurors and workshop instructors, some by past NMWS presidents. Images of many of these paintings can be viewed at the NMWS website:http://www.nmwatercolorsociety.org/images_perm_collThis month, we feature a painting by Ted Schuyler. Ted was born in Trinidad, Colorado on November 2, 1904. He attended the Art Institute of Chicago in the late 1920’s, as well as having some art education in New York. He and his wife, Lee Clarke, set up residence in Albuquerque, New Mexico shortly in 1932 and remained residents there until 1978 except for three years from 1942 - 1946 when they were in Gallup, NM and Ted worked at the Ft. Wingate Ordinance Depot as a civilian employee. Returning to Albuquerque, Ted resumed active painting and teaching art classes. Biographical information from http://www.schuylerart.com/schuyler-biographies.html
“New Mexico Landscape” by Ted Schuyler.
Reminder! DON’T FORGET TO SEND YOUR NEWS ITEMS,
BRAGS (including that you will be featured in a gallery or other venue) AND OTHER
CONTRIBUTIONS TO JINKLE AT
[email protected] MARCH 15 FOR INCLUSION IN THE
APRIL ISSUE OF BRUSHSTROKES!
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Chapter NewsAlbuquerque Chapter, FEBRUARY 4Well known artist and member Todd Tibbals provided the program for the February meeting of the Albuquerque Chapter. Todd is a lifelong artist who received his formal art education at the Corcoran School of Art, who is well-known for his strong compositions that lead the viewer skillfully around his watercolors. He gave a Power Point presentation about how his four years in the Peace Corps in the 1960’s in Peru and Ecuador influenced his painting style. Although you wouldn’t say he has an easily-recognizable style in his paintings, he has an eclectic, Renaissance approach. He considers himself a shapemaker (with a heavy dose of light to dark emphasis), rather than a fancy brush technician.
Southern Chapter, February 12The program for the Southern Chapter was a demonstration of NMWS website navigation by Rachel Murphree.
In addition, SC members have participated in two exhibits: “For the Love of Railroad Architecture” in conjunction with “For the Love of Art Month.” This exhibit features 17 paintings, all of which can be viewed on the SC blog atRR ARCH. The opening reception was Feb 1, and the show will hang through March at the Las Cruces Railroad Museum. They also have paintings hanging in an Alternative Spaces show at Cafe de Mesilla. This show will hang from February 1 - March 31, 2017. Do stop by and see the show and support the Cafe.
“Loving, NM” by Jean Melvin, in For the Love of Railroad Architecture
“Honey for Lunch” by Penny Dunckleeat Cafe de Mesilla Alternative Spaces Exhibit
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. PaintoutAlbuquerque: On Feb 11, a group of 10 enthusiastic painters enjoyed a short period of delightful weather and the wonderful hospitality and spectacular views at the home of Sandra and Richard Allen for a paintout of the Sandias. At the table enjoying our unexpected delicious lunch are Jude Rudder, Sally Hudak-Logan and Jean Fetner. In the background are Sandra Allen, Jay Leutwyler, Lynne Peckinpaugh and Daniel Willard. Daniel came prepared for how warm and sunny it was that day!
Karin Pitman will be leading the March paintout. We will meet on the patio of Kelly’s Brew Pub at 9 am on March 11. The address is 3222 Central Avenue SE. Karin Pitman, NMWS, will give a short demo including some very basic principles of one-point perspective. People may choose to stay on Kelly’s patio to work, or wander along Central Avenue and stay as long asthey want. You may want to bring a chair and/or easel if you plan to wander. Various subjects in the area include Nob Hill Shopping Center, storefronts of a variety of shops, a John Gaw Meem territorial style Church, and plenty of cars and people (if not the construction of ART). Painters can stay as long as they want, but Karin will need to leave by about 11:30am. Please let Karin know if you are planning to attend by Friday the 10th at 5 pm (there may be a handout), [email protected] or 270-2380.
Southern Chapter: Carolyn Bunch will be our host at her former Adobe Patio Gallery, 1765 Avenida de Mercado in Mesilla at 2 pm.
USEFUL ADVICE The internet is an amazing resource for artists. Member Barbara McGuire found this wonderful list of 75 artists blogs, ranked by “Feedspot” for their favorites. Not all watercolor, but some wonderful demos, suggestions, guidance and inspiration. Check them out at http://blog.feedspot.com/painting_blogs/
USEFUL DEVICE from Pat and Peter Rios
One requirement of all of the NMWS shows (and many others) is that the peak of the wire for the painting is a specific distance below the top of the frame (for NMWS, 3.5”). Peter has produced a nifty device that will help make sure your painting meets this criterion, and has offered to provide one to anyone who wants one for a very nominal price. More details to be provided by email soon!
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Bragging Rights and Congratulations to NMWS members!Jane FritzThe striking painting “Wary Buffalo” was juried by Keiko Tanabe into the Watercolor Society of Alabama 76th National Annual Exhibition, which will hang April 9 to May 19, 2017 at the Jemison-Carnegie Heritage Hall Museum in Talledega, Alabama. Congratulations Jane! Woody DuncanOne of Woody’s series of New Orleans street musician paintings “Reggae Reflections” was accepted into the Louisiana Watercolor Society 47th Annual International by juror Susan Webb Tregay. This is the first time he has been accepted to this prestigious international exhibition. The exhibit will be in the Atrium of Place St. Charles, a luxury office tower in the Central Business District of New Orleans. The exhibit runs from May 6th till May 20th. Well done Woody!
Sandra HumphriesSandra reports that her painting “Clouds in the Valley” was accepted in the Watercolor Art Society-Houston 2017 International Watercolor Exhibition, March 14 - April 6, 2017. Great work, Sandra!
“Wary Buffalo” by Jane Fritz
“Reggae Reflections” by Woody Duncan
“Clouds in the Valley” by Sandra Humphries
SIGNATURE GROUP NEWSThe last Signature Group Show was a grand time and we are going to do it again. We have room to display 30 - 35 Signature Member Paintings for the duration of the NMWS Spring Show. This is a great opportunity to show off the very accomplished works of the Signature Member’s Group. If you wish to include your work in this show contact Andrea Nichols at [email protected] or call her at (505) 715-3042 by April 17th. We require your name, frame size (height x width) and the title of your painting. Bring your painting to the Fine Arts Building at the New Mexico State Fairgrounds on Tuesday, May 2nd from noon until 2 PM. Pick-up will be Sunday the 28th of May. All paintings will be NFS. Be sure and enter early as last Fall we had to quit accepting paintings before the deadline. In addition, all Signature Members are cordially invited to attend a potluck dinner in honor of our special guest Thomas W. Schaller. The event is tentatively scheduled to be at the Fine Arts Building of Expo New Mexico on Thursday May 4, 2016 at 5:00. Plates, utensils, and drinks will be provided. Please bring a main or side dish. Please RSVP by April 17th to Andrea Nichols at [email protected] or (505) 715-3042. Finally, we are also looking into the possibility of reviving the Signature Member Retreat. If you have any ideas or suggestions where, when, what we should do or even if we should have a Signature Member Retreat please contact Andrea Nichols. All input is welcome. Happy Paintingl
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MEET THE BOARD MEMBERS Southern Chapter Treasurer: Sue Ann Glenn
Sue Ann says: “I have served as the Treasurer for the NMWS southern chapter for the last 3 years. It’s a wonderful way to be a part of an organization and contribute as a volunteer. “I joined the watercolor society shortly after my husband and I moved to Las Cruces from Michigan in 2011. “I have a degree in Art Education from Central Michigan University and taught elementary art for 15 years in a large Michigan school system.“After 33 years of teaching, I retired and since then have focused on watercolors. The mountains, cactus and wild life have been a real inspiration for me to paint. My style is representational realism for the most part. I’m drawn to textured objects, weathered wood, feathers, fur and just plain detail!“I’m very proud to have achieved NMWS Signature status in the fall of 2015.”
Sue Ann Glenn
THANKS SUE ANN! WE LOVE OUR BOARD MEMBERS!
“Long Horn” by Sue Ann Glenn
NMWS Paper Sales and LIBRARYIn Albuquerque, as always, call (505) 296-0273 or e-mail [email protected] ahead for your paper requests or to inquire about prices. Since they do not bring all the paper to every meeting, please request your paper order PRIOR to the next meeting, so they’ll bring your requested supply. Sheets of 300 lb. paper are now $10 each and the cost of 140 lb. paper will remain at $5 a sheet. In addition, limited supplies of Yupo are available for purchase, both 74 lb and 144 lb Yupo.For the Southern Chapter: Beth Welter has Arches CP 140# ($5 per sheet) and 300# ($12 per sheet) watercolor paper for sale. Contact her at 575-652-3270 or [email protected], and she will bring the paper to you at the next meeting. She will also make arrangements to deliver your paper at other times if you wish.
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Tips ‘n Trix
February gave us a brief taste of Spring this year. Maybe you were inspired to grab your camera or painting materials and go outside to collect some painting ideas for the snowy days sure to return. “ What to paint?” is a question always scurrying around in the back of our minds. Many of us have too many possibilities, which can lead to a lack of focus and inaction, but many more of us just can’t remember what fired our imagination last time we saw something that made us want to paint it. One way to keep or find your focus is to make an Artistic Vision Board that will help you see trends in what catches your interest. If you’re not sure what a Vision Board is just Google “vision board how to” and you’ll get lots of options.
To start an artistic interest Vision Board carry your phone or digital camera with you and quickly take a photo of subjects/scenes/color palettes/textures/etc. that pique your interest as you go through your day. Capture those ideas right when they hit you. If you’re really organized, take a few notes in your sketchbook capturing your initial ideas around a particular photo or idea you collected. When you’re browsing the Internet, download pictures or new art technique ideas you like into a “Vision Board” folder on your computer. Go through those old sepia and black and white photos of your ancestors and imagine their stories as subject matter. Look at the small still lifes in your home that grew from your collections of things you love. Do they spark any memories from which you might paint? Can you capture in color and line the feeling those objects engender?
As you search, remember that the subject actually picks you. You paint best that which speaks to you. You see it and respond from your own mindset and unique combination of experiences. The paradox of the search, as stated by Eugene Delacroix is “Everything is a subject; the subject is yourself. It is within yourself that you must look and not around you…The greatest happiness (is) to reveal to others, to study oneself, to paint oneself continually in (one’s) work.” If you do the hard homework of inner exploration, trying to find and focus your unique interest and viewpoint and how to express it, you shouldn’t have any trouble with originality. There has only been one of you in the history of mankind--only one with your life experiences and only one combination of your head, heart, and hand from which your vision flows. Don’t wait for that imaginary perfect painting subject, just be present to what draws your attention in your daily routine and archive it somehow. The next step is to go back through your vision collection and look for trends in subject, color, lighting conditions, etc. Print out a good sampling of the things that caught your eye and collage them onto a poster-sized backing piece and put it where you’ll see it during the day. Study your collection. You should see some trends.
Here’s another way to employ the Vision Board concept to keep your 2017 artistic goals clear and always have what-to-do-next prompts in sight. Create a one or two-page visual outline you can put up on your wall that captures your higher level artistic goals for the year. This could include workshops to take (write out the “why”), skills to practice, new materials or styles to explore, areas of your resource collection you want to “mine,” shows to enter, subjects to photograph, etc. Don’t forget to add one or two relaxing activities that tend to release your right brain and pump the creative juices.
With concrete goals captured in colorful graphics right in front of you in your art making space, you’ll be more focused. Focus will help move you through blocks and lead you to more success.
Get your vision in focus and go for it!
Kathy Gaither
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NMWS Meeting Info:ALBUQUERQUE PROGRAMS:
March 4th. After our 10:30 business meeting at the Albuquerque Museum (once again, in the AUDITORIUM), Linda Grace will give a presentation/demo. Linda has taught art on cruise ships. Her philosophy about painting is that it should be fun and should reflect the individual painter’s own style. Our members may remember Linda’s award winning city landscapes from MasterWorks exhibitions. Linda’s demo will be on painting a still life of pears, a subject she returns to when she feels the need to reset her painting skills. She will also show some of her city landscapes to discuss the steps to accomplish mood and loose style in the paintings.
April 1st. Michelle Tsosie Sisneros will be our artist presenter for our April 1st NMWS meeting at the Albuquerque Museum. Michelle is an artist who carries on the rich Native American painting tradition, as she is descended from the line of Helen Hardin and Pablita Velarde, with ties to Santa Clara Pueblo, the Navajo Nation, and Laguna Pueblo. In addition to being a painter, Michelle is a jeweler and a potter. Michelle has worked with both watercolor and acrylics and has been a professional artist for over 36 years. Michelle will demonstrate her own particular style, which incorporates a flat, two dimensional way of painting with abstract and surrealist influences, of subjects including Pueblo women, Yeis, clowns, deer, and landscapes. You may have seen Michelle’s work in the SWAIA Indian Market. Michelle’s demo will begin after the 10:30 business meeting. NOTE: This meeting will include the annual elections of officers. Please see page 5 for the list of nominees.
May 1st: The program for May will be the demonstration by our judge and juror, Thomas Schaller. This meeting will be in the Fine Arts buliding at Expo New Mexico, and the brief business meeting at 7 pm will be followed by the presentation. Note that there is a $5 fee for this demonstration for attendees who are not registered for the workshop.
June 3rd: Award winning watercolorist, Lynn McLain, will be presenting a demo related to his Road Chatter Series at our June 3rd meeting. Details to follow.
LAS CRUCES PROGRAMSThe Southern Chapter meets on the second Sunday of the months of September through May in Good Sam’s activity room. May’s meeting is held on the 3rd Sunday of that month because of Mother’s Day. The Board meeting is at 1:00 pm, downstairs. The general meeting begins at 2:00 pm in the Activity room, followed by the demonstration/program at 3:00 pm.
March 12th. SC member Carolyn Bunch, NMWS will conduct our program.We in the Southern Chapter are happily awaiting the March 12th meeting. Carolyn Bunch, NMWS, will present a demonstration of her lovely portraits in watercolor. Not only is she an accomplished watercolorist, her wonderful smile greets us all! Thank you, Carolyn.
April 9th. The meeting will be presented by Arlene Tugel, NMWS, demonstrating her beautiful, serene watercolor painting.
May 21st. The meeting will be our Shop and Swap. This event is always fun and a nice way to break for summer with “new” supplies.
WHO WE ARE AND WHAT WE ARE ABOUT
• The New Mexico Watercolor Society was founded in 1969 as a statewide chapter of the Southwestern Watercolor Society of Dallas, TX. In January 1970, the New Mexico Watercolor Society became an independent entity with 501(c)(3) status.
THE PURPOSE OF THE SOCIETY IS THE ELEVATION OF THE STATURE OF WATERCOLOR AS AN ART MEDIUM AND THE EDUCATION OF THE PUBLIC AS TO THE SIGNIFICANCE OF WATERCOLOR AS
AN IMPORTANT CREATIVE, PERMANENT PAINTING MEDIUM. THE ULTIMATE GOAL IS TO MAKE NEW MEXICO KNOWN NATIONALLY FOR ITS WATERCOLORISTS.
• Signature status is attained when a member has been accepted in five qualifying juried shows with a maximum of two pieces accepted per year. The initials “NMWS” can then be used with the member’s signature.
• The New Mexico Watercolor Society is a member of the Western Federation of Watercolor Societies (WFWS).
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Spotlight: Debora Dudden Debora says: “I lived in California for most of my life until one day we up and moved our family to Hong Kong. Two weeks to pack and my life was changed forever. New friends, new culture, and all the free time to discover myself. One of those wonderful discoveries was art. I dabbled in about every media but mostly in pencil and acrylic. “After five years in Asia, we relocated to New Mexico. I had only ever done one watercolor but, remembered enjoying it. “So began my journey in watercolor. I’ve had some wonderful teachers here. Carol Carpenter, Bud Edmondson, Frank Fuchs, and my mentor and teacher Jae Drummond. “Most of my paintings start with an idea and a trip outdoors to photograph some flowers or still life. I love to play with the lighting as it touches my setting. Once a photo inspires me, the real fun begins. With a board on my lap, loads of water on the board, the brushes begin dipping into the paint. There is literally nothing more peaceful or exciting to me.”
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“Bowl of Fruit”
“Lady Grapes”
Debora Dudden
“Beauty”
“Penny”
