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NORTHWEST WATERCOLOR SOCIETY NEWSLETTER
NORTHWEST WATERCOLOR SOCIETY NEWSLETTER
APRIL
MAY
JUNE
2020
May Presenter
May 26, 2020 Membership Meeting
Leslie Lambert Redhead
MEd, NWWS, CSPWC, AFCA
Leslie Lambert Redhead is an artist, teacher, illustrator,
and author known for her dramatic watercolors. Her art
focuses on the combination of spontaneity and detail
that watercolor has to offer. She continues to explore
the possibilities and pushes the medium beyond its
limitations to achieve luminous and incredible results.
Leslie's paintings are in private and corporate collections
worldwide. She has a Master of Education in Art
Education and holds signatures with Northwest
Watercolor Society (NWWS) and the Canadian Society of
Painters in Water Colour (CSPWC), Leslie conducts
workshops in Canada, the U.S., and Spain. She currently
resides near Spokane, WA.
Her work is featured in Splash 10: Passionate Brush
Strokes from the Splash: Best of Watercolor series, Leslie
Redhead: the life of an artist, and Making It! Case Studies of
Successful Canadian Artists. She is the author of
Watercolor 365 and illustrator of the children's book,
Island in the Salish Sea.
PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE • DEBBIE ROSKOPF
And there is much to applaud! Birgit
O’Connor selected entries that
beautifully embrace the glowing
familiarity of traditional watercolor
as well as paintings with a sense of
exploration, a bit of edge. Work using
The Northwest Innovative watermedia materials and
Watercolor substrates are now a welcome part of
our exhibition and live comfortably
Society alongside the traditional work that is the
Newsletter foundation of NWWS. Mixed watermedia,
P.O. Box 50387
now regularly showcased in mainstream
Bellevue, WA 98015-0387 Just when we are comfortable with the art publications, continues to invite
www.nwws.org rhythm of life, our world turns upside artists to try something new and you will
down with the uncertainty of a pandemic. see the movement grow within NWWS.
One day we are anxious to gather, meet, Understanding the creative possibilities
President
Debbie Roskopf chat, laugh and paint and the next we of the broader term, “watermedia”,
425-281-2392 have retreated to our homes with our is energizing for members without
plans and priorities for tomorrow, next compromising the high exhibition
Vice-President week, and the next months instantly standards that have built NWWS into
Molly Murrah
425-241-4066
changed. one of the country’s most respected
organizations.
Corresponding Secretary NWWS is changing its plans, too.
Beth Baker Immediately, we dealt with our 2020 The general meetings in the months
206-619-1887 members exhibition, Waterworks of March and April were cancelled, and
Recording Secretary Unchained. Though planned as a there is no decision yet regarding May.
Evette Norton traditional gallery exhibition, we Suze Woolf, who was to be our March
425-442-5928 felt grateful that we have the option demo artist, produced a wonderful
and talented volunteers to move it video that will familiarize you with the
Treasurer
Peggy Myers
online. Now renamed as Waterworks depth of her artistry. Find it at nwws.org:
425-869-0783 Unplugged + Online, the exhibition Resources/Reading and Resources, then
will be “hung” online and available for click the tab that says “Featured Videos.”
Attorney viewing on April 28, 2020, at nwws.org.
Rachel Schaefer We are confident that viewers will enjoy While you are sheltering at home, take a
Riddell Williams P.S.
rschaefer@riddellwilliams.com the brilliant paintings and return time and look at our very active NWWS Members
206-389-1760 time again to enjoy them. If you entered Facebook page. Each month, a member’s
the exhibition, you will also receive the artwork is showcased as well as there
Newsletter Editors beautiful, printed, exhibition catalog by is a monthly painting challenge. You’ll
Katherine Wright
425-761-9609
U.S. mail. find enthusiasm for any paintings you
Janet Groza share and helpful advice if you’re in need.
925-922-1235 With the Awards Reception also cancelled, Currently, we’re staying busy with the
our esteemed juror, Birgit O’Connor, has daily, surprise subject matter of “Paint
created a wonderful video to be available and Post”.
to all at 6:00 p.m. on April 28, 2020 so
you can see her comments about the As artists, we are fortunate to have our
exhibition’s paintings and see the award tools right at hand, ready to create. As
winning paintings. NWWS will post a link we fill our days with painting, I wish for
to the video on the Waterworks Exhibition you and your family to be safe and look
page and you will easily be able to click forward to the warmth of one another’s
on it from the comfort of your favorite company very soon.
chair, see the video, and applaud the
winners.
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Like all of us, Birgit O’Connor is disappointed that she had to cancel her trip to Seattle at this
time due to Coronavirus. Because she could not be here, she is providing a demonstration to
the NWWS membership free of charge. Thank you, Birgit!
To view this complimentary demonstration, all you need
to do is go onto Birgit’s online course website (by
clicking on the link below). Then locate “NWWS
Rhododendron Bud Demonstration”, click on View the
FREE Demonstration to sign up, then sit back and enjoy the
demo, or even paint along! A downloadable reference photo
and line drawing are available for a separate fee. A 15%
discount code: NWWS15 can be applied to this purchase
or any other course within her school. This offer is good
for 1 year.
Website https://birgitoconnorwatercolors.teachable.com
Until we can have Birgit in-person, we hope that you take
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NEW IN 2020!
N o rt hwe s t Wa t e rcol o r S o c i e t y M e mbe rship D ri ve
G e n e ral M ee t i n g , J UN E 2 3 rd , 6:00- 9:00 p m
At the Da ni el Smi th S eattl e s to re, 4 1 5 0 Fi r s t Ave S . , S e at t l e WA 98 1 3 4
The NWWS 2019 Annual November Splash is all for you! We welcome new members with an energetic
evening of fabulous artists, door prizes, and celebration of watercolor.
• Dues Special: Special 2020 dues rate for artists who join during the June 23rd meeting.
• Find New Treasures: Explore the latest, exciting artists’ materials at many vendor tables.
• Door Prizes: Lots of them! You must be present to win these great giveaways.
FOUR ARTISTS SIMULTANEOUSLY PAINTING. Using the same reference photo, the artists paint while guests
roam among them, getting close, asking questions, and watching this skilled group of artists bring the
subject matter to life in their unique styles.
Guest Artists
Dottie Burton
Dottie’s objective in painting is to create, not report. She
especially likes playing with paint and letting it “talk to
her.” Vibrant, fresh color has taken center stage in many
of her paintings and she is always thinking of a compel-
ling composition and an emotional reaction.
Participating Vendors
Anita Lehmann
Anita is a teacher, artist and award-winning architectur- DANIEL SMITH WATERCOLORS
al illustrator. “I connect with the world and experience Silver Brush
life. Mine is the hand of a practiced artist who has spent da Vinci Artist Brushes
thousands upon thousands of hours honing my tool. I Fluid Watercolor Paper
strive for humor, humility, work ethic, and confidence.”
Faber-Castell
Jenna Roby Sakura
Jenna is a watercolor artist and educator. Over the past Yasutomo
6 years, Jenna has had the privilege of teaching weekly Caran d’Ache
classes at Daniel Smith and the West Seattle Art Nest. Tara watercolor canvas
Jenna’s unique style of watercolor can be recognized by
the dramatic contrast in values and color.
Strathmore Artist Papers
Princeton Brush
Dianna Shyne Brusho by Colourcraft
Dianna infuses her paintings with a sense of vitality and Best Easels
life-affirming joy. She paints in acrylic, oil and watercol- Saunders Watercolor Paper
or, and has exhibited in over 40 solo and two-person ex-
hibitions. She is a signature member and past president
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of the Northwest Watercolor Society. Grafix.
Benefits of being an NWWS member:
• Discounted Workshop Fees with Famous Artists • Video Library
• Reduced Exhibition Entry Fees • Entrance in Members-Only Exhibitions
• Monthly Educational Meetings / Demonstrations • Enhanced Website Access
• Quarterly “Hot Press” Newsletter
Representatives from the above companies will be at the meeting with product displays and prize drawings! Don’t miss this event!
For information on becoming an NWWS member or to renew your membership online, go to www.NWWS.org
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A F e w T h i n g s W e ’d L i k e Yo u t o C o n s i d e r. . .
By Molly Murrah
As the digital curator and catalog
designer for NWWS, I have been
collecting images of all exhibition
entries for years. I really enjoy the
process. It’s exciting and fun to see
the entries as they come in — so many
beautiful and creative paintings, some
of which literally take my breath away.
It’s a testament to the amazing talent
that exists within our membership
and the world of watermedia at large.
Many years of NWWS experience
hosting exhibitions have gone into
creating our online entry process.
Paintings by: Kate Aubrey, Yueqi Zhang, Sandy Haight and Charles Rouse
We have put much effort into writing
clear, understandable instructions in
With that in mind, here are a few entry image(s).
our prospectuses and online entry
things we’d like you to consider when • Upload images in the file format
forms. We are proud of our entry
entering an NWWS exhibition: and resolution required (.JPG
process, and our new website has
format, minimum of 2100 pixels
only made it easier than ever. • SAVE YOUR LOGIN INFORMATION
on the longest side).
for future use.
For any number of reasons, however, • Crop image(s) to exactly what
• When a show opens for entry,
when using any online system, will display if an entry is accepted
MAKE SURE you can access the
glitches can occur. In addition, (no visible mats or frames).
entry form. This will alert you to
once your NWWS entries have been • Make sure your images are right
website issues before you enter.
submitted, most often changes side up and read correctly.
• Update your website profile. If
have to be made manually by our • DOUBLE CHECK all information
your email address has changed,
volunteers — the digital curator, the before you click SUBMIT.
YOU MUST CREATE A BRAND
show chair, the exhibition database • Finally, please do not wait until
NEW PROFILE!
manager, the catalog designer, the the last minute. If you run into a
• READ THE PROSPECTUS
label and name tag preparer. problem and need our help, if a
CAREFULLY! Every word
number of you do this at the last
Why am I telling you this? I thought it is important, and no two
minute, this adds stress to the
would be helpful to know that when prospectuses are the same.
process for everyone involved.
entries are submitted incorrectly — • TAKE YOUR TIME with the online
something on the form is left out entry form; pay attention to all I hope this has been helpful and
or misspelled, dimensions are instructions. gives you an understanding of our
incorrectly stated, images are not • Fill in all fields on the entry form, exhibition entry process. Unlike most
formatted properly nor uploaded in following the guidelines provided. other art organizations, we give
the resolution asked for, etc. — these • Check for spelling errors. personal attention to our entrants,
exhibition volunteers need to be • Input your painting’s image and we want your entry experience
informed in order to change their dimensions, NOT framed to be stress-free. NWWS hosts very
records. This not only takes everyone’s dimensions, and put them in professional exhibitions and we
time, more importantly, it opens the the correct form fields. appreciate your cooperation in
door for further mistakes. • Be sure to upload the correct helping us achieve this goal.
8By Debbie Roskopf, NWWS President
EXHIBITION REQUIREMENTS:
OPEN TO NEW WATERMEDIA OPTIONS
Art organizations the world over new members, and stay true to our members. We may not welcome
are evaluating and adjusting to mission. The board of directors is change, but complacency is a poor
our changed world, and Northwest creative and open minded and ready choice to remain robust and relevant.
Watercolor Society (NWWS) has been to expand our appeal while keeping
doing the same, as you’ve noticed. the integrity that built NWWS into a NWWS has listened to your
For the past few years, we’ve called well-respected organization almost continued requests to allow a
your attention to changes within 80 years young. We know that our larger array of commonplace
each new prospectus, and the 2020 members want NWWS to thrive as watermedia materials to be accepted
Annual International Open Exhibition a modern organization so, with that for exhibitions, and as the 2020
(online in May 2020) will bring qualification, you’ve watched us take International Open Exhibition
another, notable change. Why the some small, some larger, carefully prospectus goes online (May 2020)
changes? selected evolutionary steps. you will notice a new, broader
definition for acceptable media. It
In the past several years, each of us The first change was to allow will read:
could feel the way technology was paintings to be exhibited without
affecting how we communicate, glass. We were “Unplugged”! #7 MEDIA - Entries must be
how we absorb information, how Removing the thin layer of glass watermedia paintings on
we research and learn, and it allows the viewer to get emotionally any appropriate, archival,
brought the whole world into the closer to the painting, which 2-dimensional watermedia
palm of our hands. Our culture facilitates a connection to its fine art substrate, natural or synthetic.
changed, affected by the recession, quality. Our members appreciate the Acrylics are allowed. Oil, water-
student loans, embracing other option, enjoy lowered shipping costs, soluble oils, and computer-
cultures, generational differences, easier framing, and the potential generated art are not allowed.
and other factors. Where we once for greater sales. Our exhibitions Collage or other media may
followed a typical life path that retained unity and the change is well be used, but watermedia must
guided us toward joining traditional received. constitute 80% or more of the
organizations, we found other work. All collage materials must
ways to spend our time, for better The influence of innovative art be original designs executed on
or worse. The way it had been was materials has encouraged artists watermedia paper.
not the way it was always going to to experiment more than ever.
be, and so you see organizations, Water media products can easily be And so, you will have more choices!
museums, social groups, clubs, and intermixed to wonderful, fresh effect. You may choose to stay close to
associations reaching out in new Both the myriad of materials being the beautiful, glowing purity of
ways to bring like-minded people used (water media crayons, acrylics, transparent watercolor on paper
together. We still desire to be a part pencils, etc.) and the ever widening or elect to explore materials that
of groups but creating value that array of substrates upon which are new to you and inspire a
those groups offer us needs constant one can paint (paper, clayboard, new expression. The criteria for a
attention. canvas, tissue, and etc.) have to be wonderful painting will not change.
considered, and it is enough to keep You simply have more options to find
NWWS is no exception. We have board members’ heads spinning your way to great success.
been proactive, carefully choosing across the nation. Each organization
the changes that can benefit our must design parameters that are
existing membership, appeal to right for its current and future
9OPPORTUNITIES
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9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
31880 Rocky Village Dr.
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11OPPORTUNITIES
Opportunities for learning with Molly Murrah
LET’S PAINT SKIES!
Dramatic Skies in Watercolor
LOOSEN UP!: Painting Loose Watercolors
1-day workshop at Daniel Smith Artists’
Three 1-day workshops at the Art Gallery of SnoValley in Snoqualmie
Materials in Seattle
Three Tuesdays: April 21, May 19, and June 16, 2020
Saturday, April 25, 2020
10:30am to 3:30pm
10:30am - 4:30pm
Cost: $95 per workshop
Cost: $120
Many watercolor artists often declare that they want to “loosen up.”
Some of the most engaging watercolor
With this in mind, Molly has created a series of three 1-day workshops
paintings depict exciting and dramatic skies.
to help students abandon tight, representational painting styles, and
Skies that capture the viewer’s eye – and won’t
learn to paint loose, flowing watercolors. Subjects covered will be florals,
let go – because they showcase the absolute
landscapes and cityscapes. All reference materials will be supplied. To
magic of this incredible medium. Learn how
register, please visit artgalleryofsnovalley.com and click on their What’s
to paint dramatic skies in watercolor. Join
Happening page.
Molly in this free-flowing workshop.
ART CAMP in the CASCAIDS
You are invited to join a small group of artists who will spend 4 days in
the heart of the Cascades June 12 through 15, 2020. We are gathering
at the Stehekin Valley Ranch: stehekinvalleryranch.com to paint or
create in the serenity of the Stehekin Valley. This magical place is only available by boat (unless
you would like to hike over Cascade pass!) Stehekin is at the head of Lake Chelan, a 55-mile-
long fiord like lake which is glacier fed from the High Cascades. Surrounded by the beauty
of the mountains, river and lake we will have full use of the facility. The well-lit dining hall will
double as our studio with room to leave our paints and materials in a safe environment during our stay, regardless
of your media. Plenty of scenery for plein air painting and no worries about meals as the ranch is internationally
known for its fantastic fare.
If you are interested please contact Nicky Allison at 509-860-0556 or njallison@
frontier.com. The cabins are self-contained and sleep up to 5 people. Look on
the web site for pricing and make your reservations directly with SVR noting
that you are part of the “Art Camp”. We are not providing any formal
instruction this year, but rather an opportunity to create and inspire one
another. Come an be willing to share your talent and knowledge with kindred
spirits. Bring your spouse or significant other along for the peace and
relaxation, hiking, fishing or horse back riding that is available.
I hope to hear from you soon. Nicky Allison
12OPPORTUNITIES
Jean Beuoy Charlene Collins Freeman
Art Classes for Watercolors: From Ideas to Finished Paintings
Beginners to Advanced
Located at Cloud 9Art School
Peter Kirk Community Center
18414 103rd Ave NE, Bothell WA 98011
123 5th Ave. Kirkland, WA 98033
New start dates will be available Tuesdays 10am 0 12:30pm
on the registration site March 10 - May 12, 2020
Cost: $295 - All skill levels welcome
Mondays from 6:00 to 9:00 pm
Watercolor for beginners through So often we have great ideas for a painting but don’t know how to
advanced. I provide a photo that we all get it from our head onto our paper. Or we have vague iedas and
use as our reference and we complete a don’t know how to flesh them out into strong, clear concepts that
painting each evening.
will trnaslate well into finished paintings. If you agree, then my next
Wednesdays from 5:30 to 8:30 pm workshop is for you! Explore the magic of watercolor painting while
Oil and acrylic painting for beginners learning to see like an artist and developing your ideas into finished
through advanced. Everyone works paintings!
at their own pace. I provide photo
references. I demo as needed. For suggested art supplies, click here.
To find out more and to register, go to
https://charlenecollinsfreeman.com/workshops
13MEMBER NEWS
National Watercolor Society 50 Stars Exhibition
By Molly Murrah
Some weeks ago, the National Watercolor Society (NWS) NWWS is very honored to be able to submit such stellar work
contacted NWWS about an exhibition it will be hosting to from these two distinguished artists – Carla O’Connor and Bill
commemorate its Centennial Celebration, “NWS 50 Stars Hook. Both are signature members of NWS as well as NWWS.
Exhibition 2020.” This is a special exhibition being held in the We are so thrilled to have such amazing talents in our
society’s 100th year to promote the various state watercolor membership who have agreed to represent NWWS and
societies and their artists who are NWS signature or associate Washington State in this exciting exhibition. Carla will
members in the United States. There will be three juried exhibit a painting titled Coverup and Bill’s painting is titled
awards – $1000, $500, and $500 – and each society can sub- Scary Stuff. Thank you, Carla and Bill, for representing NWWS
mit the work of two artists. A brief history of the society will so beautifully.
be displayed next to the two paintings in the exhibition.
Below are the artists’ statements about their chosen work:
Coverup by Carla O’Connor, AWS, NWS, NWWS
“I have always concentrated on integrating the 3-dimensional human form with the
2-dimensional abstract surround, beginning with the figure. Recently, I began to
explore the same objective but from the opposite direction.
“Now, I use the figure as the support for the main purpose of the painting – the
abstract design. The model’s clothing (actual or invented) or costume (drapery, shawls,
etc.) all can be inspirational. Using color, textures, lines and flattened shapes (opaque
and transparent pigments). I add weight to the non-objective element.
“A mere suggestion of the figure grounds the painting and adds a touch of realism
that the viewer can connect with. I never envision the end result; for me the process
is most rewarding with the challenges and surprises inevitably occurring.”
Visit Carla O’Connor’s website.
Scary Stuff by Bill Hook, AWS, NWS, NWWS
“I see Scary Stuff as a dialog between two objects; an aging viaduct, being constantly
shored up while awaiting demolition… and the fire escapes that hang precariously
and seem ready to tumble from above after a century of exposure and rust. It is a
quiet dialog of acceptance of the inevitable while still respecting a long life of service.
The fire escape won… the viaduct didn’t.
“My interests are deeply rooted in my architectural and urban background. I love the
tension and dynamic quality of alleys and the thin spaces left between buildings. This
is where the story of a city is most easily seen. “My environment is changing rapidly
and I find scenes that are terminal or temporary in nature to be visually stimulating
and often more interesting than the finished projects.
“The narrow shape of the sky was the key element to the design. This shape defines
the canyon-like quality of the space and establishes the dialog between objects, while
still providing a way out. I chose the sepia tones to give the entire piece a somewhat
nostalgic and calm mood.”
Visit Bill Hook’s website.
14MEMBER NEWS
Lisa Pope Keith Artz
Losing My Marbles Rocks and Rills
Doreen Koch Allen Doris Davis-Glackin
At the Annual CVG 2020 Show, Lush Orange Spring On The Rocks
Poppies NWWS Board member and
“Losing My Marbles” was chosen historian, Keith Artz, won a third
for an Arnold’s Furniture Purchase In January 2020, Doris’ place award in the Seattle Co-Arts’
Prize Award. The exhibit ran from Doreen won a painting was awarded
competition put on by 70th Anniversary Juried Show.
January 18th through February the Ridgewood Art His work is currently on exhibit at
29th, at the Collective Visions the Puyallup Garden Institute’s award for
Tour with South Hill University House, Stone Way and
Gallery in downtown Bremerton. “excellence in Painting” 45th Ave. NE, through June 13th,
383 artists from 93 cities and Artists members at the Catharine
participating. Her 2020. Keith’s painting, “Rocks and
towns throughout WA submitted Lorillard Wolfe Art Rills” is rendered in colored pencil
1,100 images of artworks for painting will be Club’s 123rd Annual
featured on the 2020 on both sides of double sided
consideration. 151 pieces were Open Exhibition held at drawing film.
chosen for the show. Puyallup Garden Tour The National Arts Club
poster and ticket cover. in New York, NY.
Kristi Galindo Dyson Bev Jozwiak
Flotsom Suze Woolf Universal Canvas
Goodell Creek Cedar
Women Painters of Jill Erickson Bev was one of the 114 artists
Washington is celebrating its People’s Choice Award Koi honored with Signature level
90th anniversary with three at Kirkland Art Center’s status by their respective societies
exhibitions. “Flotsam” is one of recent “Threshold” The Covington Arts in this show held at Fallbrook Art
the three of Kristi’s paintings exhibit. “Goodell Commission selected Center in Fallbrook, CA.
represented in the first of those Creek Cedar” 52” high two of Jill’s paintings to About the painting: It is a
juried exhibitions, “Present x 44” wide, varnished be installed on two sets painting within a painting of a
Tense,” at Matzke Fine Art watercolor on torn paper. of Traffic Signal Control huge canvas where the public
Gallery and Sculpture Park on Boxes in the City of were encouraged to add their
Camano Island, March 7 - April Covington, WA. “Koi” is own brush work. This little girl
12, 2020. shown above. really went to work at it and Bev
captured the moment.
15MEMBER NEWS
Sandy Haight Li Turner Roberta Tiemann Christine Alfery
Sedona Agave #1 Notorious RGB 3x’s Rolling Stones
Sandy’s painting Li Turner included you Roberta’s painting has been Christine’s work was selected as a
received an on a single message to accepted into the 153rd finalist for the Circle Foundation’s
Honorable Mention NWWS Newsletter in Feb American Watercolor Societies Artist of the Year Award, located in
award at the 2020 2020 regarding ‘Hot Press International Exhibition in New Lyon, France. They maintain a small
CVG show in - Li Turner’s watercolor York City. Exhibition runs April and exclusive selection of featured
Bremerton, WA. and gouache painting 6-25. With this acceptance, artists on their international
It floats in a frame titled: Notorious RBG Roberta is now a Signature platform. These prestigious
sized 30.25 x (Ruth Bader Ginsberg), Member of the American awards are judged based on
44.5.” Transparent accepted into; 20/20 Watercolor Society. the aesthetical and technical
watercolor! Vision Show at CoCA aspects of each artist’s images as
Read more well as the degree of originality
and uniqueness of each artist’s
Mark McDermott practice.
Cais Palafitico da Carrasqueira #2
Mark’s painting was awarded an Honorable Mention
in the recent Watermedia Showcase competition
held annually by Watercolor Artist magazine. It is
published in the April 2020. Read more
We are looking for members to volunteer in the following roles:
Hospitality: We need a person or two to help set up water pitchers, coffee, cups and napkins, and to help clear up the meeting
room and coffee at our Bellevue meetings at St. Andrews Church. This role requires just a few hours, every other month.
Awards: We are looking for a member to take over securing prizes and sponsorships for our two annual exhibits. Victoria
Jendetzke, current awards lead, is eager to bring the next awards chair up to speed on the process so they’re ready to take the
reins for our 2021 exhibits.
Treasurer: Treasurer Peggy Meyers is eager to engage a member with accounting experience to learn the role and become
Treasurer, starting next year. Previous experience handling nonprofit finances is a plus.
To learn more about or to offer to step into any of these roles, please contact volunteer coordinator Peggy Willett at
peggywillett@icloud.com or (206) 351-1150.
16PLEIN AIR
On the far horizon: NWWS Summer Plein Air
Hard to believe that spring is almost around the corner and that summer
will be not long after it. If you want to go out and paint landscapes
from life with your NWWS friends on the Seattle side, drop Suze Woolf
(woolf_s@msn.com) an email to get added to the plein air distribution
list.* There are no fees and guests are welcome.
We’re planning a mixed menu of city parks, street scenes and industrial
areas for every other Wednesday morning, beginning in early June and
in late August. Last year a band of hardy painters went out well into
October. Several days before every other Wednesday morning you’ll
receive updated notes, driving directions (and who to call if you’re lost),
parking suggestions, restroom locations, nearby restaurants, and the
all-important bad weather alternate.
Next newsletter, a rough schedule and a more detailed set of tips if
you’re new to plein air painting. Newbie or old pro, come join us!
*Suze is familiar with Seattle locations. If anyone would like to be
in charge of alternate weeks on the east side, please let us know.
17SPRING PAINTING CONTEST
Things That Grow
To honor our past editor, Jeff Waters, we are keeping the tradition of a Painting Challenge with each Hot Press
publication. For Jeff’s last challenge, Things That Grow, here are the images submitted. We applaud you all for creating
beautiful works of art and we are pleased to show them off here.
Kelly Knouff Doreen Allen Loretta Thomas Suze Woolf
Karen Robinette Peggy Willett Charles Cherry Terry Bader
Molly Murrah Allison Leigh Lilly Katherine Wright Gloria Breslin
SUMMER PAINTING CHALLENGE: SUN KISSED
Inspiration to help you get started...
“Laughter is a sunbeam of the soul.” - Thomas Mann
“The moon only glows when kissed by the sun.” - R. Queen
“Whisky is liquid sunshine.” - George Bernard Shaw
“What sunshine is to flowers, smiles are to humanity.” - Joseph Addison
“Face the sunshine and be the shadow.” - Ash
18HOT PRESS Newsletter
Deadline for the Summer Hot Press Newsletter is June 1, 2020.
Send submissions with email title beginning: “NWWS” or “Hot Press”, then your submission’s name.
Send all newsletter submissions to: NWWSHotPress@nwws.org
MEMBERSHIPS / CHANGES OF ADDRESS
Memberships / Change of Address
Send new memberships / changes of address by either email or US mail, to:
Peggy Meyers, PO Box 50387, Bellevue, WA 98015-0387 email: peg5948@aol.com
Billing NWWS
Send NWWS bills to:
Peggy Meyers, PO Box 50387, Bellevue, WA 98015-0387
NWWS Officers
President: Debbie Roskopf Corresponding Secretary: Beth Betker
Vice-President: Molly Murrah Treasurer: Peggy Meyers
You may write to NWWS officers at: nwws@nwws.org. Add the name of the person you wish to reach in the title.
NWWS Attorney: Rachel Schaefer / Riddell Williams P.S. rschaefer@riddellwilliams.com 206-389-1760
NWWS Meetings
NWWS meetings are held on the 4th Tuesday of each month, excluding July, August, November, & December.
Meetings are in one of these two locations. Check the nwws.org Events Calendar for each month’s meeting location.
Daniel Smith Artists Materials 4150 - 1st Ave. S. Seattle, WA 98134 St. Andrew’s Lutheran Church 2650 - 148th Ave NE Bellevue, WA 98008
www.nwws.org
Northwest Watercolor Society PO 50387 Bellevue, WA 98015 Write to NWWS at nwws@nwws.org
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