Members of the Northwest Watercolor Society invite you to visit their websites through links provided by the Society. An artist statement and sample image is provided with each link.
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BCG Art - Betty Chong-Gerbracht
Born in Hawaii of Chinese Hawaiian ancestry, and a follower of the Baha’i Faith, Betty has a multi-faceted perspective on human nature and seeks to portray on canvas the delicate strength and beauty of the human family.
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Viki Horat - Viki Horat
"I fell in love watercolor the first moment I laid my brush on the white paper. For me it is the most exciting moment of the painting process." Viki is from Kenmore, WA and Palm Desert, CA.
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www.kathycollinswatercolors.com - Kathy Collins
Strong value contrasts between light and shadow inspire me. I try to capture some of that drama in my watercolors.
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www.lemasterstudios.com - Molly leMaster
I hope my paintings make the people around me happy. I am deeply complimented when a complete stranger stands smiling at something I have created. Watercolor and/or collage are my mediums.
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www.dhaggmanwatercolors.com - Deborah Haggman
My paintings lean to realistic and detail oriented and I have made peace with the fact I love painting with a small brush. I am drawn to Northwest landscapes of trees, beaches and rocks.
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Ellen has been an exhibiting and teaching artist for over 35 years. She has work in public and private collections in the US and Europe. Watercolor and digital painting are her primary mediums. She spends the summers on Bainbridge Island.
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annewaters.com - Anne Waters
Anne paints in watercolor, acrylics and inks to capture the many textures and depths of her subject. She lets color set the mood with glazes creating depth and texture.
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www.lindaleefoster.com - Linda Lee Foster
"Threads of History Series" - History viewed through my grandmother's and mother's generations. As I became aware of the family history, I realize how much it is part of my life. this is my most recent journey.
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pathitchens.com - Pat Hitchens
I have a passion for the elegent serenity of nature. Whoever looks deeply into my art can feel my spirit. I paint with watercolors and silk dyes.
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www.buchananwatercolors.com - Caroline Buchanan
Caroline Buchanan, NWWS, has an outstanding reputation as a teacher of watercolor. See class listings, a technique corner, with monthly updates of useful techniques, a gallery of paintings and more. Easily navigatable.
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carrascostudio.com - Jennifer Carrasco
My personal work is grounded in the natural world and often contains narrative elements from my experiences. I have kept an artist's journal/sketch book for 36 years and these journals are an important source for my art.
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Wiegardt Studio Gallery, Inc. - Eric Wiegardt
Eric Wiegardt, AWS, NWS, has been a professional artist since 1986. With over 20 years of workshop teaching experience, he is a popular instructor. He enjoys painting plein aire in his fresh and loose style. He has written a book, and offers a workshop on DVD. For information, visit www.ericwiegardt.com.
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www.endabardell.com - Enda Bardell
What I deeply enjoy is the freedom of exploring pattern and color to create intrigue in my work.
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www.christinealfery.com - Christine Alfery
"Christine Alfery's works are carefree, impulsive, vivacious, sometimes monochromatic, more often colorful, and always executed with a touch of humor." James R. Nelson, The Birmingham News.
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www.PamVawter.com - Pam Vawter
I love this world that God created ... the oceans, animals and yes, cactus. They are a surprise and a glory unto themselves. If through my paintings you see their beauty, then I have accomplished much!
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www.pnwwatercolors.com - Sharon Freeman
Watercolor is a means for me to celebrate nature. Trees, flowers, and water are a few elements that capture my imagination. I look for unique patterns within small areas of nature and try to emphasize them. I want to achieve a glow with watercolor by using complementary colors, glazing (layering one color over another), and sharp value contrasts. I am most successful when I have sunshine to help me define shapes, shadow, and translucent color.
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www.dondevineart.com - Don Devine
"If I could say it in words there would be no reason to paint." Edward Hopper
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www.embart.com - Elise Beattie
The creative goal behind each of Elise Beattie’s paintings is to play with a repetition of design elements. The artist fuses abstraction, representation and symbolism in a pattern driven manner that supports the subject matter.
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www.robinstlouis.com - Robin St. Louis
I find most of my subjects at farmers' markets. I love to paint people and objects
when they are bathed in bright sunlight and I like my paintings to tell a story.
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