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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
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SUMMARY:Samish Island Paintout - September
DESCRIPTION:September is a beautiful month for PaintOut. With a jacket (or not\, if we are lucky)\, artists will be comfortably painting either en plein air or within the lodge. Artists work in any medium they choose: collage\, watercolor\, oil\, pencils\, acrylic.\, and more. We even have quilters and knitters. Some artists work on small pieces\, but there is space for those working very large on the lower level. There is a large bulletin board where artists pin their finished work for all to see\, and artists enjoy being the first one up. \nThe camp’s accommodations are brightly painted quaint heated rustic cabins with a bathroom nearby. For a few more dollars\, there are cabins with a shared bathroom facility\, and accommodations for these are on a first-come-first-served basis with preference given to those who are willing to share. \nCOSTS: Camp cost is very reasonable no matter which accommodation type you choose. For example\, the most popular choice is the “Full 4-day Camp\, Standard Cabin”\, which costs (Sept. 2024) $410.00\, including meals. There are also options to attend camp for fewer days or to attend camp and find accommodations elsewhere. While planning\, note the Cancellation Policy on the registration form. \nWHAT TO BRING: Here is a starter list to assist you in planning: CLICK: WHAT TO BRING LIST
URL:https://www.nwws.org/event/samish-island-paintout-september-2024/
LOCATION:Samish Island Campground and Retreat Center
CATEGORIES:Paintout
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SUMMARY:AZR- OCTOBER 14\, 2024: ANGELA BANDURKA: FOCUS: The Power of Ovals
DESCRIPTION:START TIME: 1:00 (Pacific). Virtual doors open 12:45.\nPainting submissions due date: October 1\, 2024. \nIf you have already registered for this event and would like to submit paintings for critique\, simply begin with step 2 in the “To Submit Work for Review” instructions (below) by Oct. 1\, 2024. \nWelcome back to AZR after the fine summer break! \nWe’re delighted to begin the new season of AZR with Angela Bandurka. Angela Bandurka creates beautiful acrylic paintings in what she calls “Impressionistic Realism”\, exploring the theme of connection. She has been a full time artist and art instructor since 2008 and her pleasant\, instructive skills maximize the benefit of a critique conversation with her. \nThe subject matter of her work requires precise underlying drawing skills\, and “The Power of Ovals” is the foundation for the event on Oct. 14th\, 2024. The ellipse as part of perspective drawing can be a challenge\, and this event will take some of the mystery out of getting the “ovals” just right. \nAngela asks that members submit artwork\, especially still life paintings\, that contain ellipses. \nCLICK HERE TO READ MORE FROM ANGELA \nNEW AND IMPORTANT! We are implementing a new painting submission system\, and NWWS members may submit up to two paintings. Please read the instructions below: \n  \nTO SUBMIT WORK FOR REVIEW: \n1. Register for the event by clicking the “Registration for Event” button. This allows you to receive the Zoom invitation for the event. \n2. Prepare Images Properly – 1 or 2 (no more than 2) paintings and 1 or 2 support/reference images PER painting:\n• Image(s) Size – minimum of 1600 pixels on the longest side.\n• Label each painting image following: Your First Name_Painting Title_Image size in inches_Medium.\n• Label each support/reference image (optional\, up to 2 per painting\, such as a value study or reference photo) following:\nYour first name_Painting Title_Reference. \n3. Submit Your Paintings – Click the “Have Your Work Critiqued” button. The form will appear.\n• Each painting is a separate submission.\n• After competing the first painting’s submission\, a prompt will appear asking if you’d like to submit another.\n• Submit no more than 2 paintings and no more than 1 or 2 (optional) support/reference images per painting. \n4. Agree to be in attendance at the Zoom event when your paintings are reviewed. \nIf you have questions about the event\, contact: azr@nwws.org \n 
URL:https://www.nwws.org/event/azr-october-14-2024-angela-bandurka-focus-the-power-of-ovals/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Artist Zoom Room
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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:VLADISLAV YELISEYEV WORKSHOP
DESCRIPTION:REGISTRATION BEGINS AUGUST 10\, 2024. \nWORKSHOP HOURS: 9:00 – 4:00 (Pacific time) \nNWWS proudly welcomes Vladislav Yeliseyev as our Annual international Open Exhibition juror and as esteemed instructor for a four-day online workshop in October of 2024. He is a renowned watercolor and plein air artist known for his ability to capture everyday scenes with a unique perspective. \nDuring this four-day workshop\, Vlad will share his consistent artistic goal\, which 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. Students will learn from his use of a limited palette\, minimal brushstrokes\, and his confident capture of light. \nOriginally from Russia\, he 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/vladislav-yeliseyev-workshop/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Workshops
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SUMMARY:Björn Bernström Workshop
DESCRIPTION:THIS WORKSHOP HAS BEEN FILLED AND NOT AVAILABLE FOR REGISTRATION. \nBjörn Bernström is considered one of the Nordic countries foremost contemporary watercolor painters. He is a sought-after workshop instructor and has taught courses for 15 years in the Nordics\, Europe\, Australia and North America. Björn’s painting style can be described as relaxed and rich in contrast\, with a harmonious color scheme and unique choice of motifs. \nIn this online course\, he will demonstrate several of his watercolor techniques to create a loose painting using a wet in wet approach and back runs to enhance and create the unique effects that are his signature. Too\, he will show how to highlight light in the painting by using the best colors and by working with contrasts. The subject will be a mountain range by the sea in northern Scandinavia. \nYou will receive plenty of notice to be properly prepared for the workshop. \nAll skill levels are welcome to attend. See you there!
URL:https://www.nwws.org/event/bjorn-bernstrom-workshop/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Workshop International
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SUMMARY:AZR- NOVEMBER 11\, 2024: SARAH B HANSEN: FOCUS: Using a Limited Palette
DESCRIPTION:START TIME: 1:00 (Pacific). Virtual doors open 12:45.\nPainting submissions due date: November 4\, 2024.\nREAD MORE to prepare your paintings for submission: “Working With a Limited Palette”. \nWelcome\, Sarah B. Hansen! \nDuring the Nov. event\, Sarah’s focus will be on your best use of a limited palette within your painting. Capable of creating instant harmony\, a limited palette can provide unity and focus to artwork. With Sarah’s help and conversation\, artists will better understand choosing the “right” colors for their palette\, and in doing so\, create glowing neutrals\, secondaries\, and tertiary colors for a powerful painting. \nSarah B. Hansen is an award-winning NWWS signature member artist and art instructor\, creating works in watercolor\, gouache\, and acrylic. She resides in Central Oregon\, painting from her home studio near Bend. She teaches online and in-person\, often conducting workshops regionally and internationally. Initially a watercolor portrait artist\, Sarah is now known for her energetic landscape art\, focusing on expression and movement within each piece and is a sought-after art instructor\, using her skills as both an artist and an insightful mentor to find each student’s best expression in their art. \nIMPORTANT: We are implementing a new painting submission system\, and NWWS members may submit up to two paintings. Please read these easy instructions: \nTO SUBMIT WORK FOR REVIEW: \nNote: If you have already registered for this event date and would like to submit paintings for critique\, begin with Step 2 below. \n1. Register for the event by clicking the “Registration for Event” button. This allows you to receive the Zoom invitation for the event and is not where you submit paintings. \n2. Prepare Images Properly – 1 or 2 (no more than 2) paintings and 1 or 2 support/reference images PER painting:\n• Image(s) Size – minimum of 1600 pixels on the longest side.\n• Label each painting image following: Your First Name_Painting Title_Image size in inches_Medium.\n• Label each support/reference image (optional\, up to 2 per painting\, such as a value study or reference photo) following: Your first name_Painting Title_Reference. \n3. Submit Your Paintings – Click the “Have Your Work Critiqued” button. The form will appear.\n• Each painting is a separate submission.\n• After competing the first painting’s submission\, a prompt will appear asking if you’d like to submit another.\n• Submit no more than 2 paintings and no more than 1 or 2 (optional) support/reference images per painting. \n4. Agree to be in attendance at the Zoom event when your paintings are reviewed. \nIf you have questions about the event\, contact: azr@nwws.org
URL:https://www.nwws.org/event/azr-november-11-2024-sarah-hansen-using-a-limited-palettes/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Artist Zoom Room
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250716
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SUMMARY:Signature Member Exhibition 2025 | Seattle\, WA
DESCRIPTION:NOW OPEN! At the Seattle Convention Center | ARCH Building | 705 Pike St.\, Seattle\, WA 98101\nFeb. 1\, 2025: Reception\, 4:00-6:00\, at Seattle Convention Center.\nAll are invited. No reservation is necessary. Please join us for light appetizers and refreshments.\nJuly 15\, 2025: Exhibition closes \nWe invite you to view the wonderful work of our Signature Members and our Gold Medal Fellowship Members at the Seattle Convention Center in 2025. Located in the heart of Seattle\, the beautiful SCC hosts large regional and national events that draw large numbers of visitors from around the world. Our exhibition of about 6 months will be viewed by thousands of guests in a brightly lit\, expansive setting. \nThe Signature Exhibition is NWWS’s way of honoring the achievements and incredible talents of our Signature Members. Exhibiting alongside other NWWS Signature Members\, the exhibition will be a reflection of the high standard set for acquiring Signature status. \nPurchases can be made at the Seattle Convention Center or by using this QR code. Paintings are in alphabetical order. Click a painting to enlarge and see information.\n \nABOVE: QR CODE FOR VIEWING PAINTINGS AND PURCHASING A PAINTNG \nLearn more about Signature Membership and Gold Medal Fellowship Membership.
URL:https://www.nwws.org/event/signature-exhibition-2025/
LOCATION:Seattle Convention Center\, 705 Pike Street\, Seattle\, WA\, 98101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Signature Exhibition
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250128T180000
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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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SUMMARY:Workshops International - Nicholas Lopez
DESCRIPTION:THE NICHOLAS LOPEZ WORKSHOP HAS BEEN FILLED. \nNicolas Lopez Aroni was born in Huancayo\, Peru to a family of artists\, where art played an important role in their personal training. Nicolas developed skills in painting (excelling in watercolor)\, as well as in music and the performing arts. He graduated from the School of Fine Arts of Ayacucho\, Peru in 2007. He continued his painting studies\, with watercolor techniques as his specialty\, at the National School of Art Calors Baca Flor de Arequipa\, finishing in 2013. \nNicolas has differentiated himself from other artists with his style and subject matter\, allowing us to observe whatever captivates and amazes him with his pictorial style of seeing the world. Viewers of his award-winning work get to follow his passions and participate in his great adventure of continuous learning. \nThe Peruvian newspaper La Republica nicknamed him El Trotamundos (the globetrotter)\, after his work was awarded for two consecutive years (2014-2015) in The National Salon of Watercolor ICPNA.
URL:https://www.nwws.org/event/workshops-international-nicholas-lopez/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Workshop International
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SUMMARY:Samish Island PaintOut - February
DESCRIPTION:REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN.\nREGISTRATION CLOSES ON FEB. 12\, WHICH IS 7 DAYS BEFORE CAMP BEGINS \nSINGLE OCCUPANCY E-CABINS ARE NOW SOLD OUT; IF YOU SELECT THE SINGLE OCCUPANT E-CABIN OPTION YOU WILL GO ON A WAITLIST. DOUBLE OCCUPANT E CABINS ARE STILL AVAILABLE. IF YOU HAVE QUESTIONS\, PLEASE CONTACT LINDA HULCE. \nArtists working in all mediums love Paint-Out: collage artists\, watercolorists\, oil & acrylic painters\, knitters\, and other media artists. Some artists work on small pieces\, but there is space for those working very large. There is a large bulletin board where artists pin their finished work for all to see\, and artists enjoy being the first one up. \nThe camp’s accommodations are brightly painted quaint heated rustic cabins with a bathroom nearby. For a few more dollars\, there are cabins with a shared bathroom facility\, and accommodations for these are on a first-come-first-served basis with preference given to those who are willing to share. \nCOSTS: Camp cost is very reasonable no matter which accommodation type you choose. For example\, the most popular choice is the “Full 4-day Camp\, Standard Cabin”\, which costs (Feb. 2025) $410.00\, including meals. There are also options to attend camp for fewer days or to attend camp and find accommodations elsewhere. While planning\, note the Cancellation Policy on the registration form. \nWHAT TO BRING: Here is a starter list to assist you in planning: CLICK: WHAT TO BRING LIST
URL:https://www.nwws.org/event/samish-island-february-2025/
LOCATION:Samish Island Campground and Retreat Center
CATEGORIES:Paintout
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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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ORGANIZER;CN="NWWS":MAILTO:info@nwws.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250325T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250325T200000
DTSTAMP:20260409T013124
CREATED:20250224T164109Z
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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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ORGANIZER;CN="NWWS":MAILTO:info@nwws.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250422T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250422T200000
DTSTAMP:20260409T013124
CREATED:20250219T144951Z
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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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ORGANIZER;CN="NWWS":MAILTO:info@nwws.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250423T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250424T160000
DTSTAMP:20260409T013124
CREATED:20250202T162254Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250204T004526Z
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SUMMARY:Michele Usibelli Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Registration opens February 15th\, 2025\nTechniques & Composition for Dramatic Painting\n9:00 am – 4:00 pm (Pacific) each day. \nWorkshop Description:\nJoin this intensive on line 2-day workshop and discover approaches and techniques for creating dynamic paintings. Incorporating the design elements of composition/design\, value\, color\, paint application\, and more\, Michele will guide you through her painting process from concept to completion.\nThe workshop will begin with an abbreviated lecture on the principles of design and composition. Michele will reinforce these lessons through demonstrations and video presentations. Students will experience and study all aspects of painting from life to working from photographs.\nArtists working in watercolor\, gouache\, oil\, acrylic\, and pastel will benefit from this informative workshop. \nCost: NWWS Member $175.00  |  Non-Member $225.00
URL:https://www.nwws.org/event/michele-usibelli-workshop/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Workshops
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ORGANIZER;CN="NWWS":MAILTO:info@nwws.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250428T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250429T160000
DTSTAMP:20260409T013124
CREATED:20250202T161712Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250322T214040Z
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SUMMARY:Yong Hong Zhong Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Registration opens February 15th\, 2025\nMastering Color\, Light and Shadow in Watercolor\n9:00 am – 4:00 pm (Pacific) each day. \nWorkshop Description:\nDAY 1: EXPLORING COLOR AND VALUE RELATIONSHIPS\nMorning Session: Understanding Color Theory in Practice Hue\, Value and Saturation discussion. Demo using reference photos.\nAfternoon Session: Warm and Cool Color Temperature Exploration. Demo using reference photos.\nDAY 2: CAPTURING LIGHT AND ADVANCED COLOR TECHNIQUES\nMorning Session: Light and Shadow Light and Shadow Discussion. Demo using reference photos\nAfternoon Session: Atmosphere qualities of Light Discussion. Demo using reference photos \nCost: NWWS Member $175.00  |  Non-Member $225.00
URL:https://www.nwws.org/event/yong-hong-zhong-workshop/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Workshops
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ORGANIZER;CN="NWWS":MAILTO:info@nwws.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250510T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250510T130000
DTSTAMP:20260409T013124
CREATED:20250209T151211Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250327T170410Z
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SUMMARY:WORKSHOPS INTERNATIONAL - Alex Hillkurtz
DESCRIPTION:JOIN US ON MAY 10th FOR ALEX HILLKURTZ!\nTIME: 10:00 am – 1:00 pm (pacific)\nALEX’S INSTAGRAM ACCOUNT\, CLICK: ALEX HILLKURTZ \nFrom Paris\, we bring you Alex Hillkurtz. Alex’s career as a renowned storyboard artist for feature films\, TV\, and commercials is the background for his work as an extraordinary urban landscape artist. \nIn his “Workshops International” workshop\, “Painting the Light of Paris”\, Alex will share with you his techniques for painting the light of Paris in watercolor and ink. Alex lives in and loves the architecture of this historical city\, particularly the classic Paris cafés with their distinctive character. This subject will give you plenty to dive in to – linear and atmospheric perspective\, a strong focal point\, and of course the light (and shadows) that Paris is so famous for. His goal is to give you the techniques needed to make you a more confident painter\, and to have you come away with a piece you’ll be proud of. \nRegistrants should sketch the image on p. 2 of the supplies list before class begins. \nWATCH: INSTAGRAM SNIPPET VIDEO OF ALEX\, PAINTING.
URL:https://www.nwws.org/event/workshops-international-alex-hillkurtz/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Workshop International
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250527T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250527T200000
DTSTAMP:20260409T013124
CREATED:20250219T144557Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250515T165228Z
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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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ORGANIZER;CN="NWWS":MAILTO:info@nwws.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250624T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250624T200000
DTSTAMP:20260409T013124
CREATED:20250415T223558Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250415T224338Z
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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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ORGANIZER;CN="NWWS":MAILTO:info@nwws.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250809T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250809T130000
DTSTAMP:20260409T013124
CREATED:20250505T195036Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250714T023412Z
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SUMMARY:WORKSHOPS INTERNATIONAL - Jan Min
DESCRIPTION:JOIN US ON Aug 9th FOR Jan Min!\nTIME: 10:00 am – 1:00 pm (Pacific time) \n \nJan Min is a dedicated watercolorist\, known for his landscapes\, cityscapes\, seascapes and waterscapes that show his mastery of light and color. His watercolors exude a poetic atmosphere that draws you into the painting and allows you to drift off into a daydream. His love of the tranquil but strong sea\, dunes\, and harbor—the environment of his life in the Netherlands—is celebrated in all his work. \nJan’s artwork has received awards many times in exhibitions around the world and published in numerous international magazines. He imparts his passion to others as a demo artist\, workshop and course instructor. He is also an international exhibition juror.
URL:https://www.nwws.org/event/workshops-international-jan-min/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Workshop International
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250923T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250923T200000
DTSTAMP:20260409T013124
CREATED:20250804T155930Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250804T204736Z
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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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ORGANIZER;CN="NWWS":MAILTO:info@nwws.org
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251020
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251023
DTSTAMP:20260409T013124
CREATED:20250728T143107Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250922T005342Z
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SUMMARY:FRANK EBER WORKSHOP
DESCRIPTION:REGISTRATIONS ARE OPEN! FRANK EBER 3-DAY WORKSHOP\nOCT. 20 – 22\, 2025 (online)\nWORKSHOP HOURS: 9:00 – 4:00 (Pacific time) \nNOTICE TO WA STATE RESIDENTS: Effective Oct. 1\, 2025\, NWWS is obligated to charge WA state residents sales tax on our workshops. This does NOT apply to anyone residing outside of WA state. We suggest you register for the Paul Ruben workshop before Oct. 1 and avoid paying the sale tax. \nCLICK TO VIEW THE WORKSHOP FLYER \nLearn how to paint luminous watercolors by manipulating tonal values\, color\, and edges. Frank will share advanced painting techniques to create atmosphere\, balance\, and unity in your work. The techniques you will learn in Frank’s workshop transcend the watercolor medium. \nWORKSHOP TOPICS\n• Control of values and color temperature\n• Composition\n• Atmospheric perspective\n• Paint application methods\n• Finding one’s own creativity
URL:https://www.nwws.org/event/frank-eber-workshop-2025/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251028T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251028T200000
DTSTAMP:20260409T013124
CREATED:20250804T160327Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250804T201312Z
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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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ORGANIZER;CN="NWWS":MAILTO:info@nwws.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251108T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251108T130000
DTSTAMP:20260409T013124
CREATED:20250813T160533Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251115T184608Z
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SUMMARY:WORKSHOPS INTERNATIONAL - Pablo Ruben
DESCRIPTION:PABLO RUBEN REGISTRATION BEGINS SEPT 13\, 2025\nWORKSHOP: NOV. 8\, 2025 FROM 10:00 am – 1:00 pm (Pacific) \nNOTICE TO WA STATE RESIDENTS: Effective Oct. 1\, 2025\, NWWS is obligated to charge WA state residents sales tax on our online workshops. This does NOT apply to anyone residing outside of WA state.  \nPablo Rubén (Spain) has been a dedicated\, professional artist for more than 20 years and\, since 2007\, specializes exclusively in watercolor. He participates in exhibitions\, festivals\, and numerous outdoor competitions\, and has achieved about 500 awards from around the world. \nPablo currently teaches watercolor courses internationally\, including in Los Angeles\, Moscow\, Seattle\, Vancouver\, Italy\, Mexico\, and many more locations. \nHis time is shared equally between his studio in Griñón and the outdoors. When working in the studio\, he uses reference photographs taken during travels and uses a photo retouching program to refine the images before the painting begins. Outdoors\, he works directly from the subject but also takes a mobile phone image to help establish the composition and to have a reference for the lights and shadows that change so quickly. Usually\, his outdoor works are part of “quick painting competitions\,” as they are called in Spain. \nPablo sees water as the undisputed protagonist of the landscape\, and lowers the horizon line with a point of view almost at the level of the pond or the river in front of him. With this approach\, the perspective is more open at both ends and the space feels more vast. With more space devoted to the water\, he finds many interesting ways to render water and make it come o life. \nHis exceptional work and award winning paintings can be found in many private and corporate collections around the world. \nNOVEMBER 8\, 2025 WORKSHOP DESCRIPTION:\nYou will learn to paint two different types of water reflections as Pablo teaches the fundamentals of painting water as your subject matter. We will consider the amount of pigment in the brush\, the proper amount of water\, combinations of brush loads\, the state of the paper\, and other considerations that impact the work. We will work with big washes\, calm water in the landscapes\, puddles\, lakes\, and the movement of water when painting waves. \nPablo will review all of his chosen materials and equipment. \nSupply List
URL:https://www.nwws.org/event/workshops-international-pablo-ruben/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Workshop International
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251126
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260224
DTSTAMP:20260409T013124
CREATED:20231113T043321Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260223T173720Z
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SUMMARY:Enter the Waterworks Exhibition
DESCRIPTION:REMINDER: DOUBLE-CHECK your entry’s details before you click “submit”. Once your entry is submitted\, painting images\, pricing\, and etc. can’t be changed\, so please take a few minutes to know your entry is absolutely accurate. \n\n– Make sure the horizontal measurement and vertical measurement are not mixed up.\n– Make sure your image(s) are labeled properly as described in the prospectus
URL:https://www.nwws.org/event/entry-form-waterworks/
LOCATION:NWWS Website
CATEGORIES:Waterworks
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ORGANIZER;CN="NWWS":MAILTO:info@nwws.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260127T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260127T200000
DTSTAMP:20260409T013124
CREATED:20260104T161730Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260104T181905Z
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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
CATEGORIES:General Meeting
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ORGANIZER;CN="NWWS":MAILTO:info@nwws.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260214T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260214T130000
DTSTAMP:20260409T013124
CREATED:20251208T170605Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260207T013131Z
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SUMMARY:WORKSHOPS INTERNATIONAL - Angela Fehr
DESCRIPTION:REGISTRATION BEGINS DEC 13\, 2025\nWORKSHOP: FEB. 14\, 2026 FROM 10:00 am – 1:00 pm (Pacific) \nNOTICE TO WA STATE RESIDENTS: Effective Oct. 1\, 2025\, NWWS is obligated to charge WA state residents sales tax on our online workshops. This does NOT apply to anyone residing outside of WA state.  \nRule-Breaking\, Heart-Affirming Watercolor with Angela Fehr\nPaintings come alive when artists take risks and break a few rules! In this workshop\, Angela will share how she’s shifted her approach to watercolor from rigid perfectionism to playful\, experimental watercolour painting. She will teach you how to use the skills and techniques of watercolor with an intuitive trust in the process\, working in a series to shift from literal to abstract\, making room for mistakes and experimentation that lets your unique artistic voice shine on the paper. \nAngela believes that the perceived limitations that you might hold are the key to your individual strength and voice and will offer suggestions to help you shift your thinking from “fight” to “freedom!” If you’re struggling to let go of control and play with watercolour more freely\, this session will inspire and encourage you! \nWorkshop Topics: \n\nUnderstanding intuitive process\nStrategies for more playful painting\nDeveloping an abstracted version of a literal subject (using landscape as an example)\nWorking with thumbnails\, value studies and notans\nExperimenting and mark making\n\nThis is a fast-paced workshop as Angela works rapidly and intuitively with many techniques and approaches demonstrated\, plan to watch and paint as you can and then set aside time to rewatch the workshop more slowly in the 30 days of access following the event. \nAbout Angela: Living in rural northern British Columbia\, Canada\, Angela’s art turned a corner from rigid perfectionism to freedom and fluidity as she learned to trust the medium and pour love and presence into her paintings. \nAngela’s approach to watercolour is one that prioritizes self-expression\, developing her paintings through multiple\, experimental studies. Angela describes her painting process as “heart-led\,” pairing her extensive knowledge of watercolour technique with a willingness to allow the painting to evolve with freedom\, as each brush stroke suggests a new direction to be explored with curiosity and vulnerability. \nSupply List
URL:https://www.nwws.org/event/workshops-international-angela-fehr/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Workshop International
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260224T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260224T200000
DTSTAMP:20260409T013124
CREATED:20260110T225910Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260111T024136Z
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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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ORGANIZER;CN="NWWS":MAILTO:info@nwws.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260324T180000
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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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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260416
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SUMMARY:MICHAEL SOLOVYEV WORKSHOP
DESCRIPTION:REGISTRATIONS OPEN FEB. 21\, 2026!\nMICHAEL SOLOVYEV 2-DAY WORKSHOP\nAPR. 16-17\, 2026 (online)\nWORKSHOP HOURS: 9:00 – 4:00 (Pacific time) \nNOTICE TO WA STATE RESIDENTS: Effective Oct. 1\, 2025\, NWWS is obligated to charge WA state residents sales tax on our workshops. This does NOT apply to anyone residing outside of WA state. \nCLICK TO VIEW THE WORKSHOP FLYER \nThe Portrait in Watercolor: Light and Dynamic\nMichael’s workshop focus will be the creation of lively\, dynamic portraits using the core potentials of watercolor: transparency\, lightness\, and spontaneity\, which is how he expresses himself so beautifully. \nMichael 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. \nHe will introduce you to the project construction technique that he uses most often – step-by-step and layer-by-layer image construction\, using both dry brush technique and soft transitions. Where to start? How to structure the work correctly? Together\, incrementally\, you will make a complex\, detailed portrait project.
URL:https://www.nwws.org/event/michael-solovyev-workshop-apr26/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Workshops
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