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WWW.SWSWATERCOLOR.ORG NOVEMBER, 2016 Next Meeting: Tuesday, November 8, 2016, 7:00 pm, Lovers Lane UMC, Asbury Hall November Program: ROBERT O’BRIEN Robert J. O'Brien, AWS NWS is the featured artist at the November meeting. He has been painting in the watercolor medium for over forty years and is an award winning artist and popular workshop instructor. He is a signature member of the American, National and New England Watercolor Societies as well as others. He recently won the Silver Medal at the 2016 New England Watercolor Soci- ety's Juried Members Exhibition at the Guild of Boston Artists. Robert finds beauty in the ordinary, subtle reminders of everyday life in rural New England. In his own words, he is driven “to capture the vanishing landscape in my paintings” before they disappear forever as a result of the steady hand of “progress”. Since 1998, Robert O’Brien has traveled often to Southern France. The region’s sun- splashed landscape and timeless quality of light has added a new dimension to the artist’s paintings. Be sure to cast your vote and then come to the November meeting for Robert’s inspiring demo.

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WWW.SWSWATERCOLOR.ORG! NOVEMBER, 2016

Next Meeting: Tuesday, November 8, 2016, 7:00 pm, Lovers Lane UMC, Asbury Hall

November Program: ROBERT O’BRIEN!!Robert J. O'Brien, AWS NWS is the featured artist at the November meeting. He has been painting in the watercolor medium for over forty years and is an award winning artist and popular workshop instructor. He is a signature member of the American, National and New England Watercolor Societies as well as others.  He recently

won the Silver Medal at the 2016 New England Watercolor Soci-ety's Juried Members Exhibition at the Guild of Boston Artists. !!Robert finds beauty in the ordinary, subtle reminders of everyday life in rural New England. In his own words, he is driven “to capture the vanishing landscape in my paintings” before they disappear forever as a result of the steady hand of “progress”.!!Since 1998, Robert O’Brien has traveled often to Southern France. The region’s sun-splashed landscape and timeless quality of light has added a new dimension to the artist’s paintings.!!Be sure to cast your vote and then come to the November meeting for Robert’s inspiring demo.! !

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Bryce WeigandSWS President

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PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE

“Fine art is that in which the hand, the head, and the heart of man go together.” John Ruskin!

Jean Haines paints with water….lots of it! I hope you all enjoyed her demonstration last month as much as I did. Dollops of paint on 300 lb. paper, lots of water, some scrunched Saran wrap overlays, a critical eye with lots of practice and voila! – a cluster of grapes, leaves and tendrils to tie it all to-gether. Jean really exploits the medium, mystery and magic of watercolor painting.!!Coming up this month is Robert O’Brien from Vermont. Check out his website. He is a hugely ac-complished artist and we have plenty of space in the workshop at this time. Be sure to sign up im-mediately on our website under the tab of workshops. Bev and Lana will be coordinating this event with charm and humor as always!!!Our Athens paint-out over the weekend of October 7 and 8 was a big success. Thanks to Gaylord O’Con, Lou Bono and Ron Stephens for making the arrangements and handling all of the coordina-tion. SWS received a nice welcoming letter from the Mayor of Athens, Jerry Don Vaught, and the hospitality and friendship of the Star Harbor Watercolor Society near Athens was also noted! Walt Davis started us off with a waterside demo early on that Saturday morning. Thanks again to all these folks for guiding us along.!!Please be thinking of a role you would like to play in the future SWS leadership. Our nominating committee is being formed in November and will be looking for those who want to involve more deeply in the guidance and direction of the Society. “No task is too small no fee too large”….. all are welcome in this place.!!It’s hard to believe, but once the fall weather arrives, all of a sudden it’s Thanksgiving and the holiday season is upon us. We’ll be making plans for our annual holiday party in the coming weeks. If you have thoughts or visions of festivities for our group, please offer your suggestions to Connie Koval and Linda Sargent, our Social Chairs. !!In the meantime, I hope you’re having time to carve out time for painting and perhaps carving a pumpkin as well.!!Bryce A. Weigand!SWS President!!

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PAM WILSON Spotlight on Artist of the Month

My birth father was an artist, a man with a lot of talent. He painted a mural on my bedroom wall when I was about five of all of the Disney characters in a western setting. Unfortunately, he developed cancer at the age of 31 and died 7 years later. I always felt like I had inherited some of his talent but never had the skills. Career-wise, I earned a CPA and worked in retail companies for several years (primarily Zale Corporation, Color Tile and Com-pUSA). After about 20 years in the industry, I accepted a consulting position for Deloitte and loved consulting with retail companies all over the country, Mexico and the Netherlands for the next 14 years, including Wal-Mart and JCPenney. !

Three years before retiring in 2010, I was inspired to take watercolor painting classes, and over the past nine years I have been fortunate enough to have gained some skills from teachers who gifted me with their knowledge, including Lou Ann Bower, Pat Kochan, Cecy Turner, Jane Jones, Naomi Brotherton and Teta Smith. In addition to acquiring skills, I have had the pleasure of being a member of SWS and serving as its Workshop VP and as Trea-surer. Both roles were challenging, and I loved that I got to know so many SWS members. SWS is a very special organization, and I miss you all very much! !

As for subject matter, I mostly enjoy painting people, often in conversation. Pat and Teta taught me to enjoy play-ing in acrylics and abstract art, which I share with my grandchildren. I enjoy learning art theories, generally learned by attending workshops with accomplished artists. My favorite thus far is Faber Birren’s Color Triangle. At this time, I am fascinated with Stan Miller’s right and left-brain paths through a painting. !

My goals are simple:!

• To get my photograph library better organized!

• To reduce the amount of supplies I waste!

• To attain signature status in SWS (3/5 there)!

• To continue my daddy’s legacy and leave my grandchildren with a heritage that reflects pursuit of a passion, perseverance, and proud accomplishment. !

I love the Andrew Wyeth quote, “One's art goes as far and as deep as one's love goes.” !

Happy painting!!

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Treat yourself to one or more of the upcoming work-shops by well-known water-color artists.

Pricing note: First price is for SWS members. Non mem-bers pay an additional $50. In the future, prices may vary depending upon the featured artist.!SWS Members can register first for the first month of post-ing, after that non-members can register.

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WORKSHOPS 2016-2017

For information and to sign up, contact: Lana House-wright 214.725.5353, [email protected] or Bever-ly Boren 214.460.1879, [email protected].!!

DATE ARTIST VENUE

A deposit of $50 is required to hold your place in a workshop. Final payment will be required as the workshop date approaches. Watch the SWS website for details. Contact Lana Housewright or Bev Boren if you would like to be on a wait list for a workshop listed as FULL. !

ARTISTS SHOWPLACE

NOV 8-9-10 2016(3 DAY)

ARTISTS SHOWPLACE$250/ $300

SWS EVENTS

FEB 14-15-16 2017$250 / $300

ROBERT O’BRIEN robertjobrien.com !

(3 DAY)KATHLEEN CONOVER kathleenconover.com !

Kathleen Conover "Chaos to Order:  a recipe for success"!

MAR 14-15-16 2017(3 DAY)

ARTISTS SHOWPLACE$250 / $300

IAIN STEWART www.stewartwatercolors.-com

TO BE ANNOUNCED !!APR/MAY !!

Iain Stewart “I often use remembered atmospheric and lighting conditions in my work and would say that I paint from life and memory simultaneously. My watercolors are not only a translation of what I see, but more important-ly, an expression of how I choose to view the world.“!

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SWS EVENTS

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October Paintings of the Month

October Paintings of the Month winners from left to right:!1st place: Walt Davis, Storm Coming!2nd place: Cindy Daunis, Apache Dale!3rd place: Belan Siy, Neon Doll

Jean Haines was the featured artist for the October meeting. She came all the way from the UK to demonstrate her very fresh and loose watercolor technique. Jean is also a very popular workshop artist, and she taught two watercolor workshops that were full with many on the wait lists.

Congratulations! to nine SWS members who achieved signature status at the 53rd Annual Membership Exhibition: Cindy Daunis, Sherry Daerr, Meghanna Joshi, Barbara McNutt, Marianne Phelps, Jackie Railsback, Cynthia Stone, Celene Terry, and Liana Yarkin.!

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HAPPENINGS

Gail Delger had her paintings, Sun’s Coming Up and The Fish Whisperer, accepted into the Kansas Watercolor Society National Exhibition.  Dean Mitchell was the juror. The show opens November 18th at the Mark Arts Center in Wichita, Kansas.!

Marie Renfro’s painting Not Everything is Black or White was accepted into the National Watercolor Society show in San Pedro, California, giving her signature status.!

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Marie Renfro: Not Everything is Black or White Robbie Fitzpatrick: Foot of the Bed

Gail Delger: The Fish Whisperer

Gail Delger: Sun’s Coming Up

Robbie Fitzpatrick's watercolor Foot of the Bed has been accepted for Northlight' Books'  Splash 18: Value- Light and Dark. Her watercolor Gentle Persuasion is a Finalist in the Artist Excellence competition.  She is also a Finalist in the ARC Salon 2016 and has been featured in "Women in Art" in Southwest Art Magazine.

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Don Taylor: Peace at 811

HAPPENINGS

New SWS member Don Taylor has won the following awards:  The Blick award for Window to the Heavens in the 2016 MoWS Annual Exhibit; the Canson award for Artillery Man in the 2016 TWS Annual Exhibit; the Silver Award (2nd Place) for Angels on High in the 2016 Green Mountain Water-color Exhibit in Vermont; Artist's Achievement Award for Short Order in the 34th MTWS Annual Ex-hibit; Merit Award for Rat in the Hat in the 2016 TaWS Annual Tristate Exhibit; Finalist and Honorable Mention for Angles, Arches and Light in the 2016 Richeson 75 Landscape and Architecture Exhibit in Kimberly WI; Best of Show for Peace at 811 in the TaWS Annual Brushstrokes Exhibit. In 2016, Don was awarded the highest status of membership of Fellow Maxima Cum Laude in American Artists Professional League after his 6th acceptance in the 88th Grand National Exhibition in NYC.  He also was awarded the status of Elected Member in the Allied Artists of America after his 4th ac-ceptance in the 103rd Annual Exhibit at the Salmagundi Club in NYC in 2016.!!

Don Taylor: Artillery Man

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Just announced: Betty Jameson will be the poster artist for the 2017 "Imagine" show at the Texas State University in Round Rock,Texas from February 27-July 09, 2017.

Nel Dorn Byrd will have her annual Studio Tour on November 5 & 6 with hours of 10 to 5 both days.   All SWS members are welcome to come visit.   This is her 3rd tour since relocating to coun-try living near Aubrey.  Her address is 3800 Elm Bottom Circle, Aubrey & phone is 940-381-3018.! !It is a nice drive into the country, and she has an inspirational view out back. (image left) Nel hopes you will come tour her studio, bring your paints and do some plein air painting from her patio.!

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Michael Holter has 13 Figurative watercolors in the “We the People” show in Keller Town Hall Gallery— The show runs through November. Michael recently won first place in the Kerrville Outdoor Painting Event for his quick draw watercolor called The Real Golden Arches. He also won third place in the Lake Granbury Art Association Fall Show for The Cross. Michael is also part of the Profession-al Artists Studio Tour Nov 5&6… you can check it out at... http://tourartiststudios.com/Artist/Michael_Holter!

Michael Holter: The Cross!

Michael Holter: The Real Golden Arches!

Eddie Sutherland’s painting, Daddy's Workshop, was awarded Second Place in the Waterloo Watercolor Group - 2016 Fall Show here in Austin.  It is hanging in the North Hills Gallery, at the Northwest Hills United Methodist Church, 7050 Village Center Drive, Austin, Tx 78731.  “This is actually a painting of my father working in his workshop looking for the right nail, screw or bolt for some project.  I took my reference photo when I saw him there with the light coming into the workshop through the door.  This award means a lot to me because I see it as a way to honor Daddy, too.”  The show will be hanging until the end of October and is open Monday thru Fri-day, 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM and Sunday, 10:00 AM to 20:00 PM (Closed on Saturday).!

Eddie Sutherland: Daddy’s Workshop!

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Walt Davis will have a one-artist show at the Nave Museum in Victoria, Texas opening November 17 and running through January 8, 2017. Transparent watercolors as well as acrylics will highlight his landscape and insect series. Abstracts and miniatures will also be included. The 35 works in the exhibit will range in size from 3 by 5 feet to 3 by 5 inches. He will also conduct a one-day nature journaling workshop in Victoria on Satur-day, November 19. !

Walt conducted a nature journaling workshop at the Hagerman National Wildlife Refuge on the shores of Lake Texoma on October 29. The suggested text for the workshop was Irene Brady’s Illustrating Nature: Right Brain Art in a Left Brain World – a book packed with sound advice and helpful hints about close observation and ways to pre-serve what is observed in notated sketches.!

Walt Davis: Luna and Her Court!

Walt Davis: Hot Springs Canyon!

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MEMBER TEACHER LISTINGS

Teta Smith [email protected] 214-244-9449 Beginner & All Levels Water Media & Collage Classes

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Member Teacher Listings Rate: $25 per year !New! Teacher ads will renew on May 31 each year beginning May 31 2017.

4th VP - EXHIBITIONS CHAIR Bill Johnson [email protected]!Co-CHAIR, Christine Scott !

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SWS CONTACTS

PRESIDENT Bryce Weigand [email protected]!

TREASURER Donna Mohr [email protected]!606 Oakbend Dr.!Coppell, TX 75019

Walt Davis, [email protected], 903-886-2711 beginner and all levels watercolor and drawing

Radha Chatterjee 214-762-6783, [email protected]. Beginning & Intermediate watercolor/acrylic/realistic/abstract classesWallace Hughes 214-821-0257 www.richland.edu/ceBeginning & Intermediate Watercolor Richland College

CORRESPONDING SEC. Sherry Daerr [email protected]!!

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Maureen Brouillette 214-340-6914 www.mbrouillette.-com Two Tuesday morning group critiques monthly in north Dallas and mixed media/collage workshops with emphasis on personal content and design.!

1st VP PROGRAM CHAIR!Jerry Kagay [email protected]!

3rd VP - WORKSHOPS CHAIR!Lana Housewright [email protected]!Co-CHAIR, Bev [email protected]

SCENE EDITOR!Judith Pafford [email protected]!

RECORDING SECRETARY!Marian Hirsch [email protected]!

PAINT OUT CHAIR!Gaylord O’Con [email protected]’!Co-CHAIR Lou Bono [email protected]!

Pat Kochan 972-241-6504 [email protected]!Watercolor/acrylic/gouache - all levels!Mondays 10:00 am - 3:00 pm and workshops at!

PARLIAMENTARIAN!Teta Smith [email protected]!!

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Suzy ‘Pal’ Powell   [email protected] 806-592-1582!Watercolor class third Friday of every month Sketchbook/draw class Nov. 4-5

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