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SUMMARY:APRIL 2026 GENERAL MEETING DEMONSTRATION WITH STEPHANIE BOWER
DESCRIPTION:START TIME: 6:00 (Pacific time)\nSeattle-based artist Stephanie Bower brings a rare blend of architectural precision and expressive watercolor to every page. A licensed architect who began her career in New York City\, Stephanie now collaborates with renowned firms such as Olson Kundig\, Perkins+Will\, and Mithun\, creating luminous pencil and watercolor illustrations that capture the spirit of place. \nFor more than 25 years\, Stephanie has inspired students at Parsons School of Design\, the University of Washington\, and Cornish College of the Arts. A globe-trotting urban sketcher\, she has taught at eight international symposiums and leads workshops worldwide\, sharing her passion for perspective and on- location sketching. \nAn award-winning artist and best- selling author\, Stephanie’s demos are packed with insight\, energy\, and practical techniques. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn from a master who makes architecture come alive with watercolor.
URL:https://www.nwws.org/event/april-2026-general-meeting-demonstration-with-stephanie-bower/
LOCATION:Zoom
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SUMMARY:MARCH 2026 GENERAL MEETING DEMONSTRATION WITH MIKE KOWALSKI
DESCRIPTION:START TIME: 6:00 (Pacific time)\nMike Kowalski’s (AWS\, NWS\, SDWS) paintings draw inspiration from the natural surroundings of Shoreham and the cityscapes of Melbourne\, Australia. He paints from observation\, sketching in charcoal\, oil\, and watercolor to capture the moods and images of the natural and built world around him\, preferring to paint outdoors. \nBorn and raised in California\, Mike started entering art shows as a teen and later earned a BFA from Utah State University. He lived and worked as an illustrator in California and on Marrowstone Island\, Washington\, for many years before moving to Australia in 2014. \nHis many awards include:\n– “Artists Choice” / Sonoma Plein Air\n– 1st Place / Pacific Northwest Plein Air Invitational\n– Silver Medal of Honor / AWS International Exhibition\n– Past Presidents Award / National Watercolor Society International Open \nMike is consecutive exhibitor at the prestigious Fabriano Biennial / Fabriano\, Italy. \nHis work has graced the cover of Plein Air Magazine and is collected internationally. \nArtists John Singer Sargent\, Emile Kosa Jr.\, Maynard Dixon\, Harold Herbert\, and Ivor Hele heavily influenced Mike’s work.
URL:https://www.nwws.org/event/march-2026-general-meeting-demonstration-with-mike-kowalski/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:General Meeting
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SUMMARY:FEBRUARY 2026 GENERAL MEETING DEMONSTRATION WITH SCOTT GELLATLY
DESCRIPTION:START TIME: 6:00 (Pacific time)\nPortland-based painter Scott Gellatly brings a vibrant\, expressive approach to the landscapes around him. Working in oil\, casein\, and monotype\, he moves fluidly between representation and abstraction\, using lush surfaces\, bold color\, and energetic mark-making to transform familiar environments into luminous\, emotionally rich experiences. Rooted in a lifelong connection to nature\, his recent work leans further toward abstraction\, distilling place into gesture\, hue\, and atmosphere. \nScott holds a painting and drawing degree from the University of Oregon and has exhibited nationally. His two decades in the art materials industry—including his role as Product Manager at Gamblin—inform his sought-after lectures and workshops. He now teaches widely\, including plein air programs in Italy and Croatia\, and is represented by LAURA VINCENT DESIGN & GALLERY and Smith & Vallee Gallery.
URL:https://www.nwws.org/event/february-2026-general-meeting-demonstration-with-scott-gellatly/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:General Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260127T180000
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SUMMARY:JANUARY 2026 GENERAL MEETING DEMONSTRATION WITH MICHAEL SOLOVYEV
DESCRIPTION:START TIME: 6:00 (Pacific time)\nMichael Solovyev is from Montreal\, Canada and is often called a “sunny watercolorist”. His airy\, transparent paintings look as though they emit sunlight. His traditional academic art education\, extensive experience as a theater stage designer\, and his career as an oil painter have informed his current priority as a watercolor artist – the depiction of light. \nMichael’s work is universally appealing\, and in his January demo\, you’ll see his unique technique for creating his beautiful work. He uses a step-by-step and layer-by-layer image construction\, using both dry brush technique and soft transitions. \nWhat you’ll see during the demo is a preview of his upcoming 2-day online workshop (April 16-17\, 2026)\, which will be a focus on portraiture.
URL:https://www.nwws.org/event/january-2026-general-meeting-demonstration-with-michael-solovyev/
LOCATION:Zoom
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SUMMARY:OCTOBER 2025 GENERAL MEETING DEMONSTRATION WITH RON STOCKE
DESCRIPTION:START TIME: 6:00 (Pacific time)\nBorn 1966 in Chico California\, Ron Stocke moved to the Pacific Northwest in 1979. \nInterested in drawing and painting at an early age\, his career as an artist was shaped by life events that really encouraged him to explore ways to cope with everything in a positive\, productive way. His first experience with painting came during school as a child when he was exposed to watercolors. Even at that young age\, he found a love for that medium that would grow into a career that has lasted throughout his life. \nThe watercolor medium is honest\, challenging and always new. It is the oldest pursuit that I know and has enriched my life at every level. While sometimes frustrating even for the most experienced watercolor painter\, it is invigorating and always a learning experience. \nAn award-winning watercolor artist\, Ron is a regular contributor to\, and has been a cover artist for \’93Watercolor Artist Magazine\’94 as well as other publications. \nTeaching comprehensive workshops throughout North America and Europe\, he also conducts demonstrations and lectures on various art materials and creating a safe\, environmentally friendly studio. Ron holds Signature Membership with the American Watercolor Society\, National Watercolor Society\, Northwest Watercolor Society\, is an elected member of the Canadian Society of Painters in Watercolour\, and a member of the American Impressionist Society. He has been an Artist Ambassador for M.Graham Watercolors for over 15 years.
URL:https://www.nwws.org/event/october-2025-general-meeting-demonstration-with-ron-stocke/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:General Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250923T180000
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SUMMARY:SEPTEMBER 2025 GENERAL MEETING DEMONSTRATION WITH FRANK EBER
DESCRIPTION:START TIME: 6:00 (Pacific time)\nJoin us for a memorable meeting as we welcome a master artist and educator\, Frank Eber. Frank’s demo will generously show us how his brushwork\, composition\, and subtle\, powerful value manipulation can bring a viewer deep into his beautiful work. \nFrank was raised in Europe and mentored by Italian master painter Renato Casaro in the early 90’s. In the ’80s and ’90s Frank worked as a professional illustrator and portrait artist by commission. His love for travel has given him prime opportunities to paint. He lived for three years in the south of France\, and has painted on location in many countries around the world. Consequently\, he has also painted in California and other parts of the United States. \nHe is a Signature member of the American Watercolor Society\, the National Watercolor Society\, and the Transparent Watercolor Society of America. He is also an Artist member of the California Art Club. \nFrank is increasingly in demand as a judge and juror. He conducts workshops near his home and at the national and international levels teaching atmospheric watercolor\, both in-studio and en plein air. \nIf you’d like to see the materials that Frank uses\, click: FRANK EBER’S MATERIALS.
URL:https://www.nwws.org/event/september-2025-general-meeting-demonstration-with-frank-eber/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:General Meeting
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SUMMARY:JUNE 2025 GENERAL MEETING DEMONSTRATION WITH SCOTT CHRISTENSEN
DESCRIPTION:START TIME: 6:00 (Pacific time)\nNWWS is delighted to welcome artist Scott Christensen (Idaho) to our June meeting. Scott is internationally known for his work in gouache and oil\, and on Tuesday\, June 24\, you won’t want to miss his gouache landscape demonstration. He is an exceptional educator\, having taught for over 40 years\, and offers the comprehensive\, submersive (on-line) “Adventures of Painting”\, video recordings\, and plein air workshops. \nScott’s plein air work is usually finished at the easel before finding a new home in prestigious galleries\, museum exhibitions\, and in major collections around the world. Join us and enjoy the magic of a master.
URL:https://www.nwws.org/event/june-2025-general-meeting-demonstration-with-scott-christensen/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:General Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250527T180000
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SUMMARY:MAY 2025 GENERAL MEETING DEMONSTRATION WITH JESSICA BRYANT
DESCRIPTION:START TIME: 6:00 (Pacific time)\nJessica Bryant’s work is a deep reflection of her immersion in and love for the natural landscape. In early childhood\, her bedroom window looked out over an undeveloped field of tall prairie grasses and birds. She spent many long days listening to the wind and watching storms thunder across the rolling hills of her grandparents farm in Minnesota. Running through corn fields\, climbing trees\, and staring into the night sky to watch the milky way fueled her intense love and connection to nature. \nGiven her first camera at age 6\, she’s been photographing landscapes ever since\, and uses her photography as a sketching medium. Her keen interest in social and cultural history strongly influences her work. \nJessica’s paintings have received many awards\, have been featured in national and international publications\, and can be found in numerous private collections. \nAn award winning artist\, she is a signature member of the American Watercolor Society\, National Watercolor Society\, Northwest Watercolor Society\, and the Idaho Watercolor Society. She regularly exhibits with many other prestigious organizations\, and teaches workshops and classes out of Redbrick Art Studio in downtown Coeur d”Alene\, ID.
URL:https://www.nwws.org/event/may-2025-general-meeting-demonstration-with-jessica-bryant/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:General Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250422T180000
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SUMMARY:APRIL 2025 GENERAL MEETING DEMONSTRATION WITH DON ANDREWS
DESCRIPTION:START TIME: 6:00 (Pacific time)\nDon Andrews’ unique work is the explosion of watercolor’s beautiful fluidity that only a master’s skill and confidence can create when putting brush to paper. His stunning figurative work and landscape pieces glow because he guides the watercolor\, not tames it. \nDon is nationally known and a fabulous workshop instructor\, having conducted workshops throughout the United States\, Canada\, Mexico\, Europe and Africa for over 35 years. He teaches live classes (Zoom) and has numerous videos available online. \nHe is an active member and past board director of the American Watercolor Society. His paintings have deservedly received numerous awards in national watercolor competitions\, including three awards from the American Watercolor Society\, and two “Best of Show” awards from the New England Watercolor Society. \nAlso an author\, Don is the author of the books\, “Interpreting the Figure in Watercolor”\, “Interpreting the Landscape in Watercolor” and “Rough Sketches: Short Stories of a Traveling Artist”. \nBe sure to join us!
URL:https://www.nwws.org/event/april-2025-general-meeting-demonstration-with-don-andrews/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:General Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250325T180000
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SUMMARY:MARCH 2025 GENERAL MEETING DEMONSTRATION WITH YONG HONG ZHONG
DESCRIPTION:START TIME: 6:00 (Pacific time)\nYong Hong Zhong was born in Canton\, China and immigrated to the United States when he was twelve years old. He developed a keen interest in drawing at an early age. His determination to pursue his dream of being an artist prompted him to attend La Guardia High School\, a prestigious school for music and arts in New York City. Yong continued his education at Pratt Institute in New York to further develop his artistic skills. He majored in illustration and has a minor in Art History. \nYong worked with Disney Animation Studios and MTV. The knowledge and experiences gained from the animation industry continue to be an invaluable influence in his art. Now focusing on his first passion\, fine art\, he is inspired by many different art forms with special emphasis on the early California impressionist. His subject matter varies from landscape to still life to portraiture. \nOregon’s natural beauty and commitment to family motivated him to relocate. He lives in Portland with his wife and sons. \nPlease join us on March 25\, 2025\, to enjoy an inspiring demo.
URL:https://www.nwws.org/event/march-2025-general-meeting-demonstration-with-yong-hong-zhong/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:General Meeting
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SUMMARY:FEBRUARY 2025 GENERAL MEETING DEMONSTRATION WITH JUDD MERCER
DESCRIPTION:NOTE NEW MEETING START TIME: 6:00 (Pacific time)\nFrom Judd Mercer: \n“Nature is beautiful\, yes\, but it is quite indifferent to us. Downright terrifying\, sometimes. But it’s a siren’s song. We’re compelled to engage with it\, time and time again. We venture deeper\, we climb higher\, testing the waters and ourselves to see how far we can go. It’s within those wild\, secret places that awe and wonder still exist—a secret reward awaiting the hero who seeks it out. \nMaybe we’re all just trying to get back to the source when there was no ego\, no neurotic nonsense we carry around. Nature gives us that obliteration\, even in small doses. It strips everything away and leaves us saturated with a deep sense of meaning we can feel (even if we cannot put it into words). And for one small moment\, perhaps we feel complete. \nThat’s what painting landscapes means to me.”
URL:https://www.nwws.org/event/february-2025-general-meeting-demonstration-with-judd-mercer/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:General Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250128T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250128T200000
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SUMMARY:JANUARY 2025 GENERAL MEETING DEMONSTRATION WITH MICHELE USIBELLI
DESCRIPTION:NOTE NEW MEETING START TIME: 6:00 (Pacific time)\nAfter earning her degree in Architecture from the University of Washington\, Michele combined her professional life with a love of travel. From this springs her passion for painting subjects that are colorful and with striking light. You’ll see this same energetic\, recognizable voice throughout her body of work. She works in a variety of media: oil\, gouache\, acrylic\, watercolor\, and more. We are delighted to welcome her to the NWWS meeting on Jan. 28th\, 2025\, as she shares her unique\, watermedia voice. \nMichele is a Signature Member of the following organizations: “Oil Painters of America”\, “American Impressionist Society”\, “Women Artists of the West”\, “American Women Artists”\, and “Laguna Plein Air Painters Association”. She is an elected “Oil Painters of America” Board Member and sits on the “PleinAir Magazine” Advisory Council. \nA sought after juror\, Michele will be our juror for the 2025 Northwest Watercolor Society’s “Waterworks Online” juried exhibition\, and will also be instructing an NWWS workshop (online\, 2-days) on April 23-24\, 2025. \nArtist Statement\n“During my work in architecture\, I felt deeply connected to the arts. But I truly discovered my passion when I began to explore oil painting. For me\, the process of creating begins with a scene that I feel carries a certain energy and evokes an emotion. I find myself drawn to subject matter with rich colors or intriguing light. The vignettes of everyday life that inspire me to paint\, regardless of whether it’s a landscape\, figurative work\, cityscape\, or portrait. It is my primary goal to have each artwork I create resonate with energy and the poetry of light. I follow my own ‘rule’ of painting what is truly important to me and feel very fortunate to be able to share that with all those who support and appreciate my work. There is nothing more gratifying than knowing that my work\, which is so important to me\, is appreciated by others.”
URL:https://www.nwws.org/event/january-2025-general-meeting-demonstration-with-michele-usibelli/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:General Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241022T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241022T210000
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SUMMARY:OCTOBER 2024 GENERAL MEETING DEMONSTRATION WITH GEOFF ALLEN
DESCRIPTION:OCTOBER 22\, 2024 – GEOFF ALLEN \nMEETING START TIME: 7:00 (Pacific time) \nThis is the spectacular Geoff Allen’s first demo at NWWS\, and it will be very exciting. As an artist\, plein air painting allows his art to showcase two of his greatest passions: enthusiasm for being outdoors and the beauty of watercolor. Plein air painting keeps his focus intensely on the work while promoting a sense of mystery and spontaneity. His artwork reflects his total embrace and energetic interpretation of the scene in front of him. Watercolor echos the idea of immediacy and nature\, and can be both a blessing and a curse. Geoff loves that aspect of art making\, when something is slightly out of his control and a challenge\, allowing him to feel he is playing with mysterious forces beyond his understanding. \nHis art journey began with a degree in Economics and with a passion for black and white photography\, but a pivotal moment came during a postgraduate summer watercolor class. He was thrilled and hooked! After a busy life in Los Angeles\, including scenic painting\, contemporary art\, gallery management\, poured pastel sculptural wall reliefs\, poured plaster\, fiberglass\, conceptual performance\, folk art\, commercial illustration\, and much more\, Geoff understands the contributions and influence those disciplines have on his passion for plein air watercolor painting. He embraces and appreciates life\, nature\, and the exciting transformation that happens on paper. \nCurrently living in a beautiful coastal town north of San Diego with his wife\, Jennifer\, who is also an artist. Geoff’s list of awards is lengthy\, and includes many prestigious\, first place honors. He is also a highly regarded exhibition juror and has been published in several art magazines including “Plein Air Magazine” and “Watercolor Artist Magazine”. \nBe sure to join us for this exciting evening with one of watercolor’s very best.
URL:https://www.nwws.org/event/october-2024-general-meeting-demonstration-with-geoff-allen/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:General Meeting
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SUMMARY:SEPTEMBER 2024 GENERAL MEETING DEMONSTRATION WITH VLADISLAV YELISEYEV
DESCRIPTION:SEPTEMBER 17\, 2024   |   MEETING START TIME: 7:00 (Pacific time) \nVlad Yeliseyev’s demo at our September meeting will be a very special evening. A renowned watercolor and plein air artist\, his ability to capture everyday scenes with a unique perspective is gorgeous and impactful. \nVlad will be the juror for the NWWS 84th Annual International Exhibition\, and will also be teaching a 4-day workshop from\nOctober. 28 – 31\, 2024. \nHis goal is to express as much as possible with meaningful\, calligraphic brushstrokes\, allowing the viewer to experience the essence of the scene through his mastery of light and color. He uses a limited palette and minimal brushstrokes to confidently capture soft light. \nOriginally from Russia\, Vlad has a classical art education and a Master’s Degree in Architecture. He immigrated to the United States in the 1980s. After a successful career as an architectural illustrator\, he established himself as a sought-after speaker\, demonstrator\, and educator in the watercolor and plein air communities. He often serves as juror for national and regional competitions\, and conducts virtual workshops\, plein air and studio workshops as well as hosts art holidays in Europe. \nVlad has earned numerous prestigious awards and accolades and is an exhibiting member of many art societies nationwide\, holding Signature membership in esteemed organizations such as American Impressionist Society and the National Watercolor Society. His work has been featured in renowned publications\, including “Watercolor Artist” magazine\, “PleinAir” magazine\, and “Art of Watercolour” magazine. His work is closely followed by fine art enthusiasts and is found in many personal and commercial collections.
URL:https://www.nwws.org/event/september-2024-general-meeting-demonstration-with-vladislav-yeliseyev/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:General Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240625T190000
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SUMMARY:JUNE 2024 GENERAL MEETING DEMONSTRATION WITH YONG HONG ZHONG
DESCRIPTION:JUNE 25\, 2024 – We are excited to bring the energy and enthusiasm of Yong Hong Zhong to NWWS! \nMEETING START TIME: 7:00 (Pacific time) \nJoin us as Yong Hong Zhong demonstrates his beautiful world of landscapes painted seemingly effortlessly. His paintings are fresh and alive with the crisp\, practiced brushwork of a certain master. \nBorn in Canton\, China \, he immigrated to the United States when he was twelve years old.  Always with a strong interest in drawing\, he attended La Guardia High School\, a prestigious school for music and arts in New York City\, followed by the Pratt Institute. While at Pratt\, he was selected by Disney Animation Studios for an internship. This began his many years working as an animator and storyboard artist on many featured films. These experiences influence the fine artist he is today. \nThe early California impressionists are the greatest influence on his work. His work ranges from landscape to portrait to still life.\nOregon’s beautiful landscapes and family oriented communities brought him to the northwest. He resides in Portland\, OR with his wife and two sons.
URL:https://www.nwws.org/event/june-2024-general-meeting-demonstration-with-yong-hong-zhong/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:General Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240528T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240528T210000
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SUMMARY:MAY 2024 GENERAL MEETING DEMONSTRATION WITH DAN MARSHALL
DESCRIPTION:MAY 28\, 2024 – We are excited to bring the energy and enthusiasm of Dan Marshall to NWWS! \nMEETING START TIME: 7:00 (Pacific time) \nMay 2024 will be the first time Dan Marshall (AWS\, AIS\, LPAPA) has been our guest and demo artist\, and we are delighted to welcome him. He is a nationally renowned artist and instructor\, producing most of his work en plein air. \nHis portfolio showcases how much he loves and is influenced by the American West. Fading scenes of rustic farms and working ranches framed in the beautiful landscapes of Colorado and New Mexico are his anchor. His commanding understanding of the power of color nuance and subtlety is elegant and reels the viewer into his narrative. His unique view of the American aesthetic is found regardless of subject matter. \nDan has been featured in and written articles for major publications such as Watercolor Artist Magazine\, Southwestern Art\, Plein Art Magazine\, and OutdoorPainter.com. He is a sought after juror\, workshop instructor\, and demo artist. All of his experiences have led him to develop a successful online teaching program. \nDan resides in Denver\, CO. \nJoin us for a very special evening and watch as Dan brings his beautiful skills and mastery to NWWS.
URL:https://www.nwws.org/event/may-2024-general-meeting-demonstration-with-dan-marshall/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:General Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240423T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240423T210000
DTSTAMP:20260525T165917
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SUMMARY:APR 2024 GENERAL MEETING DEMONSTRATION WITH JARED CULLUM
DESCRIPTION:APRIL 23\, 2024 – We are excited to bring the energy and enthusiasm of Jared Cullum to NWWS! \nMEETING START TIME: 7:00 (Pacific time) \nJared Cullum is a Reuben Award (Best Graphic Novel) winning | 2-time Eisner Comic Industry Award nominated Author-Cartoonist and painter of things. \nExceptionally creative\, Jared excels as a writer\, illustrator\, fine artist\, instructor\, and award winning comic illustrator. Jared will share his love of gouache and its close cousin\, watercolor\, at the NWWS April general meeting. \nJared has written or created concept art for many major studios such as IDW and Jim Henson Productions\, records watermedia demos for Patreon subscribers\, and records traditional painting demos for his own YouTube channel\, “Jared Loves to Draw”. His debut graphic novel\, “Kodi” received a Reuben Award for Best Graphic Novel and has been translated into multiple languages.\nJared is currently working on the sequel to his award-winning debut graphic novel\, Kodi. \nBorn in Tennessee\, Jared is currently settled with his wife and children in Pittsburgh\, PA.
URL:https://www.nwws.org/event/apr-2024-general-meeting-demonstration-with-jared-cullum/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:General Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240326T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240326T210000
DTSTAMP:20260525T165917
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SUMMARY:MAR 2024 GENERAL MEETING DEMONSTRATION WITH SARAH HANSEN
DESCRIPTION:MARCH 26\, 2024 – We are excited to bring the energy and enthusiasm of Sarah Hansen to NWWS! \nMEETING START TIME: 7:00 (Pacific time) \nAward-winning NWWS Signature member\, artist\, and instructor\, Sarah B. Hansen (Terrebonne\, OR) has been painting for over 30 years. Sarah began her art journey by painting traditional transparent watercolor on paper\, primarily portraits. Recently converting into an acrylic landscape artist\, Sarah has found – in the combination of her love of nature and gestural paint application – an open door into limitless possibilities of expression. \nA self-taught artist\, Sarah exhibits widely and has paintings in both residential and corporate collections across the country. \nSarah’s general meeting demo will be filled with her enthusiasm for life\, art\, and self-expression\, the very qualities that shine through in her artwork.
URL:https://www.nwws.org/event/mar-2024-general-meeting-demonstration-with-sarah-hansen/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:General Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240227T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240227T210000
DTSTAMP:20260525T165917
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SUMMARY:FEB 2024 GENERAL MEETING DEMONSTRATION WITH KEIKO TANABE
DESCRIPTION:FEBRUARY 27\, 2024 – We are excited to bring the energy and enthusiasm of Keiko Tanabe to NWWS! \nMEETING START TIME: 7:00 (Pacific time) \nKeiko Tanabe\, AWS\, NWS\, AIS\, LPAPA\nWhat a thrill to welcome Keiko Tanabe as our demo artist in February! \nJapanese born\, her family was an art loving family and it was natural that she became a young\, award winning artist. Education and her professional positions in international relations included extensive travel in Europe\, Asia\, and North America\, and her work reflects her love of travel and cultures around the world. \nAs with many artists\, the desire to be an artist grows until it demands notice. An introductory drawing and watercolor class gave her confidence enough to illustrate a book written by her father\, a renowned scholar of French literature. Thus began her intense study of watercolor\, moving steadily toward the master she is today. \nKeiko exhibits worldwide and her stunning paintings are in both private and corporate collections. Her art is often included in leading art magazines\, and has been enjoyed in nine self-published books and four instructional DVDs. She travels as an outstanding workshop instructor\, demo artist\, and juror for many prestigious exhibitions. Keiko is on the advisory board of American Watercolor Weekly magazine and is a faculty member for the Plein Air Convention & Expo. Keiko resides in San Diego\, CA. \nYou won’t want to miss watching one of the finest watercolor painters of our time. Please join us!
URL:https://www.nwws.org/event/feb-2024-general-meeting-demonstration-with-keiko-tanabe/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:General Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240123T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240123T210000
DTSTAMP:20260525T165917
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SUMMARY:JAN 2024 GENERAL MEETING DEMONSTRATION WITH LAURIE GOLDSTEIN-WARREN
DESCRIPTION:JANUARY 23\, 2024 – We are excited to bring the energy and enthusiasm of Laurie Goldstein-Warren to NWWS! \nMEETING START TIME: 7:00 (Pacific time) \nLaurie is one of a handful of artists who has achieved Gold Medal Fellowship status with NWWS. \nAlways artistic\, Laurie’s early creative life was as a young and accomplished ballet\, tap and jazz dancer\, followed by the avant garde creative world of fantasy hair competitions. A move to West Virginia’s countryside took her back to painting\, and that was 19 years ago. \nAfter many years of studying the art of watercolor with fantastic teachers and mentors\, she is grateful to have found success in this field. Her artwork has been shown all over the U.S. and has been exhibited in Canada\, China and Japan. She now travels the country as a popular instructor and exhibition juror. \nLaurie is represented by Gallery 46 in Lake Placid\, New York.
URL:https://www.nwws.org/event/jan-2024-general-meeting-demonstration-with-laurie-goldstein-warren/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:General Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231024T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231024T210000
DTSTAMP:20260525T165917
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SUMMARY:OCT 2023 GENERAL MEETING DEMONSTRATION WITH HERMAN PEKEL
DESCRIPTION:OCTOBER 24\, 2023 – We are excited to bring the energy and enthusiasm of Herman Pekel to NWWS! \nMEETING START TIME: 7:00 (Pacific time) \nLike many artists\, Herman Pekel experimented for a time with abstract expressionism\, but he is now well known for his watercolors and oils. He is able to see a painting in almost any subject matter and is capable of producing award winning work. His work ranges from dynamic industrial scenery to soft\, draped interiors and broad Australian landscapes\, which indicates the creative fearless nature of this unique artist. He produces paintings of strong design and powerful impact – every brush- stroke vibrant and visible. \nPlease join us for what is sure to be a memorable evening!
URL:https://www.nwws.org/event/nwws-oct-2023-general-meeting-demonstration-with-herman-pekel/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:General Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230926T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230926T210000
DTSTAMP:20260525T165917
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SUMMARY:SEPT 2023 GENERAL MEETING DEMONSTRATION WITH STAN KURTH
DESCRIPTION:SEPTEMBER 26\, 2023 – NWWS is delighted to bring the brilliance of Stan Kurth to our meeting. \nMEETING START TIME: 7:00 (Pacific) \n“My definition of intuitive painting is beginning the work without any preliminary thoughts or plans for a particular object or subject as an end\, but rather starting on a blank substrate\, making marks with a variety of tools\, creating a library of design elements and applying design principles until a personal aesthetic is achieved. I do not use any external reference”\, says the very intuitive Stan Kurth. \nAt the Sept. general meeting\, you’ll watch intuitive at work. Beginning with blank paper full of potential\, his painting unfolds with marks\, paint\, texture\, movement\, and careful design and color judgement. The finished painting is an invitation to come in\, walk around\, find something new at each turn\, and enjoy all of it. \nYou are sure to take away jewels of inspiration from this evening of energy and generous instruction. Don’t miss it! \nAfter logging in\, click the button to the right to register for the webinar. ​
URL:https://www.nwws.org/event/nwws-sept-2023-general-meeting-demonstration-with-stan-kurth/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:General Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230627T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230627T210000
DTSTAMP:20260525T165917
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SUMMARY:NWWS June 2023 General Meeting Demonstration with Dale Laitinen
DESCRIPTION:Dale Laitinen has been painting for over forty years\, thirty five of those in watercolor\, and he’ll soon be sharing his vibrant talent with NWWS. \nHis watercolors are fluid and exuberant\, with confidant full on brushstrokes. He moves easily between objective and nonobjective painting\, sometimes somewhere in-between\, but always intriguing and an invitation for the viewer to stay a while. Contrast that loose energy with his equally beautiful\, carefully engineered more structured paintings and you come away amazed at such a wonderful talent range. His travels across the American west figure prominently in his work. \nOne of the signatures of a Laitinen painting is the long view with the natural forms of the topography being foremost. His works extend to the interaction between structures such as roads\, dams\, canals\, powerhouses\, and the natural landscape. In one of these paintings one might find a concrete dam that spans a river canyon\, or a highway that cuts through desert sandstone\, or a shadow of a bridge that crawls slowly across a red rock wall. \nLaitinen’s work has been featured in several books\, including “The Splash Series”\, “Painting with the White of your Paper”\, and “The The Transparent Watercolor Wheel”\, and in several periodicals\, including “The Artist’s Magazine”\, “Watercolor Magic”\, “Watercolor Magazine”\, and “Drawingboard Magazine”. \nHe is a signature member of the National Watercolor Society and Watercolor West and an active workshop instructor. \nJoin us for this very special night with an immense talent and enjoy watching Dale work his brushstroke magic.
URL:https://www.nwws.org/event/nwws-june-2023-general-meeting-demonstration-with-dale-laitinen/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:General Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230523T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230523T210000
DTSTAMP:20260525T165917
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SUMMARY:NWWS May 2023 General Meeting Demonstration with Mark Mehaffey
DESCRIPTION:What a treat we have for you on May 23\, 2023! \nMark Mehaffey\, AWS\, NWS (Dolphin Fellow)\, TWS\, and many other significant professional honors\, will join our general meeting as demo artist. Mark works primarily in watercolor and acrylic\, the “other” media. His work ranges from beautiful watercolor paintings to dynamic abstract work of a personal nature\, often executed on Yupo substrate. He is always a sought after instructor\, juror\, and demonstration artist. \n“During the time I have been painting (more than 50 years) my interest in the act of painting has never waned\,” says Mark in his artist’s statement. “However\, the content of my work and my technical abilities are constantly evolving. This state of change is something that all artists embrace. It is through change that growth occurs. To be timid\, safe\, complacent or overly satisfied does not push the boundaries of creativity.” \nMark is also the author of “Creative Watercolor Workshop” (2005)\, later rereleased as “Creative Watercolor and Acrylic Workshop” (2013). He also created twelve popular instructional videos and has appeared in many publications. He was featured in “Masters of Watercolor” written by Konstantin Sterkhov and “Inspirations & Technical Breakthroughs: Secrets from the Contemporary International Watercolor Masters Volume 1” written by Zhou Tianya & Ruan Hoe. \nMehaffey’s paintings are included in corporate\, public and private collections including Blue Cross Blue Shield and The Arches Paper Co.\, USA. In 2018 he was invited to participate in the International Watercolor Masters Exhibition in Weston Park England. His work is included in permanent collections of transparent watercolors at major institutions such as the Neville Public Museum (WI)\, the Muskegon Museum of Art\, Muskegon (MI)\, and the National Watercolor Museum of Mexico City\, among others. \nJoin us for what will be a memorable evening from one of America’s most respected artists.
URL:https://www.nwws.org/event/nwws-may-2023-general-meeting-demonstration-with-mark-mehaffey/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:General Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230425T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230425T210000
DTSTAMP:20260525T165917
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SUMMARY:NWWS April 2023 General Meeting Demonstration with Ron Stocke
DESCRIPTION:NWWS is delighted to bring the brilliance of Ron Stocke to our meeting on April 25\, 2023.  \nRON STOCKE\, an award-winning watercolor artist\, is a regular contributor to\, and has been a cover artist for\, Watercolor Artist Magazine as well as other publications. Teaching comprehensive workshops throughout North America and Europe\, he also conducts demonstrations and lectures on various art materials and creating a safe\, environmentally friendly studio. Ron holds Signature Membership with the American Watercolor Society\, National Watercolor Society\, Northwest Watercolor Society\, is an elected member of the Canadian Society of Painters in Watercolour\, and a member of the American Impressionist Society. He has been an Artist Ambassador for M.Graham Watercolors for over 15 years.\n​
URL:https://www.nwws.org/event/nwws-april-2023-general-meeting-demonstration-with-ron-stocke/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:General Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230328T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230328T210000
DTSTAMP:20260525T165917
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SUMMARY:NWWS March 2023 General Meeting Demonstration with Jed Dorsey
DESCRIPTION:NWWS is delighted to bring the brilliance of Jed Dorsey to our meeting on March 28\, 2023. Many NWWS members work in several mediums\, so this demo will be a treat for acrylic artists and encouragment for others to try this very versatile watermedia. \nJed represents the fourth generation of artists in his family. His father\, Jack Dorsey\, is also a professional\, well known artist. Like many artists\, Jed was painting at an early age and selling paintings as young as age eleven. \nJed and his family traditionally pursued watercolor\, but gallery hopping in Canada exposed him to the intriguing brilliance of acrylic and it was instantly appealing. That very week began his exciting journey with acrylics. He painted for many years as a secondary pursuit\, but became a full time artist in 2016. He loves how light changes objects such as common garbage cans\, buildings\, plants trees–everything. Filtered sunlight shining through trees onto a road\, river\, sidewalk\, or path is favorite subject matter. Having lived in both rural and urban locations he sees beauty in both lush landscapes and structured cityscapes. Whether painting en plein air or in the studio with a photo reference\, he interprets what he sees with an intent to create a beautiful piece of personal art\, nothing literal. \nJed makes his home on Camano Island\, WA\, with his wife\, daughter\, his family nearby\, and with stunning views of Puget Sound. \nYou won’t want to miss Jed’s unique approach to painting! \n​
URL:https://www.nwws.org/event/nwws-march-2023-general-meeting-demonstration-with-jed-dorsey/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:General Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230228T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230228T210000
DTSTAMP:20260525T165917
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SUMMARY:NWWS February 2023 General Meeting Demonstration with David R. Smith
DESCRIPTION:David R. Smith enjoys the challenge of working in harmony with a fluid medium\, allowing the most beautiful results to occur naturally. David utilizes a number of techniques such as working wet into wet\, glazing\, pouring\, spattering\, and spraying. These techniques not only keep the painting fresh\, but produce exciting interminglings and textures effortlessly. \nDavid’s favorite subjects tend to be found in nature and he loves to travel abroad as well as explore state and national parks for inspiration. Depicting a subject in great light\, capitalizing on the contrast developed by light and shadow\, while showcasing the assortment of jewels that happen naturally through the fluid medium keeps David eager to paint his next creation. \nDavid has studied under numerous instructors in the states and in China. He has displayed his work in galleries and museums across the United States and his work has been awarded at the state and national level. David has received Signature Membership with the American Watercolor Society\, National Watercolor Society\, and others
URL:https://www.nwws.org/event/general-meeting-feb-2023/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:General Meeting
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