SEPTEMBER 2023
N E W S L E T T E R
Peter Jablokow, NWS-M - Corona Typewriter Spool
2023 NWS International Open Exhibition
CELEBRATE THE ARTISTS
STEPHANIE GOLDMAN
This fall we celebrate all the artists who were
juried into the 103rd NWS International Open
Exhibition. Their work is authentic, expressive,
technically excellent and continues to inspire
and inform us about the world around us and
within us. This exhibition will be on view at the
NWS Gallery in San Pedro, California, from
October 1 through November 5. If you are
unable to see the show in person, you can
view it at the NWSStream YouTube channel.
This channel was created six years ago and
features over 25 NWS exhibitions dating back
to 2017. You can see the Member Exhibitions,
International Opens, Special Exhibitions and
the Volunteer Exhibitions. Become a
subscriber today and you will be notified when
a new video is uploaded.
This year, NWS welcomes 23 new Signature
Members who have been judged by the Jurors
of Selection and five who have been juried into
three IOE’s. They have all created artwork that
meets the high standards of excellence and
skill with watermedia required for Signature
Membership. These artists have worked hard
to earn their NWS letters and deserve a hearty
congratulations. I wish them all continued
painting success and hope to see more of
their work in future NWS exhibitions.
It is my pleasure to announce the addition of
At Home With Mr. Northern, by Dean Mitchell,
NWS-GM, as our newest watercolor painting
included in the NWS Permanent Collection.
The treasured artwork in the Permanent
Collection has been built up over the years
103rd IOE Purchase Award
and represents every style of watermedia art
being created. Any artist who is a participant in
the IOE will be eligible for inclusion in the
permanent collection and may be selected for
this unique honor by our awards juror. You can
view the permanent collection online at NWS
Permanent Collection.

I would like to congratulate all the artists

selected for the National Watercolor Society
(NWS)/Royal Scottish Society of Painters in
Watercolor (RSW) 2024 International Exchange
Exhibition. Thank you, Carolyn Latanision, for
your fine job in jurying the exhibition.
Approximately 40 of these paintings will be on
display in Edinburgh, Scotland. You will be
able to see the exhibition in its entirety on the
NWS Stream YouTube channel beginning
January 6, 2024. NWS has previously
sponsored exchange exhibitions with China, Dean Mitchell, NWS-GM, At Home With Mr. Northern (20”x15”)
Canada, and Scotland and is looking forward
to scheduling future international exchange
exhibitions.

We have two Janine Gallizia workshops A Selection of Paintings from the

planned for this year that will be of great 103rd International Open Exhibition
benefit to our members and guests. You can October 1 - November 5, 2023
read more about them in this newsletter.
E-blast notifications will be sent to all
members.

On January 1, 2024, the New Year will begin

with the opening of the 2024 Member
Exhibition. You will want to prepare your next
painting for entry into this very special,
Members-only Exhibition. Happy painting to
all, and we look forward to seeing you and Diane Morgan, NWS, Rose Duet

your future work in upcoming workshops and

exhibits. Trish Mayberry, NWS, Oracle

Stephanie Goldman
President, NWS

Yidan Guo, NWS, Her World Chris Dillon, NWS, Juvenile Goshawk

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2023 NWS Calendar & Events
MARK YOUR
OCT. OCT.
13TH 14TH CALENDAR!
Oct 1 - Nov 5 NWS IOE Dates
October 5 San Pedro Art District 1st Thur., 6-
9pm
October 13 IOE Meet and Greet (RSVP) 7-8:30
October 14
IOE Reception & Awards (Invitation
Only)
November 2 San Pedro Art District 1st Thur., 6-9pm
November 5 IOE CLOSES
December 1 Newsletter Deadline
** Find NWS on Instagram and Facebook @nwsgallery
WE APPRECIATE ALL OF OUR 2023
VOLUNTEERS! THANK YOU!
Thank you to our 2023 volunteers for their
dedication and gift of their time and expertise.
They have put down their brushes for
countless hours this year to help NWS achieve
it’s goals for our members.
Watch for an email news splash link to the
Online, 2023 Volunteer Exhibition, opening
November 1st.
Stephanie Goldman, NWS, Judy Saltzman, NWS,
Lorraine Watry, NWS, Kathleen Alexander, NWS,
Judith Zailo, Gabriel Stockton, Deena Altman,
Annie Strack, Diane Chencharick, NWS, Lana
Cease, NWS, Bill Wassenberg, Ken Goldman,
NWS-GM, Nancy Swan, Denise Willing-Booher,
NWS, Kathleen Mooney, NWS, Valli Thayer
McDougle, NWS, Fran Wood, Thomas W. Schaller,
NWS, Ruth Armitage, NWS, Jean Pederson, NWS,
Bruce Bobick, NWS, Gloria Miller Allen, NWS, Vera
Dickerson, NWS, Elaine Daily-Birnbaum, NWS,
Kim Granhaug, NWS, Connie Hendrix, Robin
Makowski, NWS, Carolyn Latanision, NWS, Will
Bullas, NWS-M, Rene Eisenbart, NWS, Kathleen
Conover, NWS-M, Kristi Grussendorf, NWS.
*Our volunteers keep NWS strong! If you are able
to help, please contact our Membership Director -
nws4membership@gmail.com
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NWS 2023 Workshops
Janine Gallizia (IOE Awards Juror) -
Date: November 18, 2023, recordings open
for viewing, December 2, 2023, Live Q&A
Workshop: Succeed and Thrive as an artist
Subject: Encourage and inspire everyone
to make positive decisions and take actions
to improve their paintings and art business.
*See more information on page 6 and 7
Do you have NWS catalogs for the years 1982, 1985
and 1986 that you would be willing to give to NWS?
Please contact Stephanie nwspresident@gmail.com
Are you receiving NWS emails?
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will result in no notifications about future
exhibits, acceptances, workshops, demos,
meetings, renewals and other NWS events.
NWS 103 Years Strong
VOTE!
Take a moment to make a difference and vote!
Be sure to watch your email on 10/23/23 for the
2023 NWS Ballot. Signature members are asked to
vote on board positions, three Bylaw changes (see
page 13 of this newsletter) and the 2025 IOE jurors
of selection. The ballot will be sent by email as an
online form. If you wish to receive the ballot by
regular mail, contact Membership Director Diane
Chencharick at nws4membership@gmail.com
before 10/23/23.
NWS Annual Board
MARK YOUR Meeting - ONLINE
Oct.
13th CALENDAR! October 13, 2023
8am (PT)
We appreciate your membership in the National
Watercolor Society - a powerful watermedia
organization that is 103 years strong! Thank you for
your continued support. Watch your email for the
NWS news splash with the provided Zoom link!
2023 NWS 103rd International Open Exhibition
Exhibition Dates - October 1
to November 5, 2023
NWS Gallery, 915 S. Pacific Ave.,
San Pedro, CA

NWS Meet and Greet (by RSVP), Oct.

13, 2023, 7 - 8:30 pm Pacific Time

NWS Invitational Awards Reception,

October. 14, 2023

October 5th, 2023 - NWS Gallery Open

for IOE Viewing during the San Pedro
First Thursday Artwalk.

See the 2023 IOE Exhibition (on 10-1-23)

on our YouTube channel at:
https://www.youtube.com/c/NWSStream

2023 NWS Volunteer Exhibition

Online Exhibition Dates
November 1 - December 31, 2023
(Watch your email for the YouTube link)

Our 2023 Volunteers: Stephanie Goldman, NWS, Judy

Saltzman, NWS, Lorraine Watry, NWS, Kathleen Alexander,
NWS, Judith Zailo, Gabriel Stockton, Deena Altman, Annie
Strack, Diane Chencharick, NWS, Lana Cease, NWS, Bill
Wassenberg, Ken Goldman, NWS-M, Nancy Swan, Denise
Willing-Booher, NWS, Kathleen Mooney, NWS, Valli Thayer
McDougle, NWS, Fran Wood, Thomas W. Schaller, NWS,
Ruth Armitage, NWS, Jean Pederson, NWS, Bruce Bobick,
NWS, Gloria Miller Allen, NWS, Vera Dickerson, NWS, Elaine
Daily-Birnbaum, NWS, Kim Granhaug, NWS, Connie Hendrix,
Robin Makowski, NWS, Carolyn Latanision, NWS, Will Bullas,
NWS-M, Rene Eisenbart, NWS, Kathleen Conover, NWS-M,
Kristi Grussendorf, NWS

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You Are Amazing!
BY JUDY SALTZMAN

our inspirations and level of creativity are amazing. Our 2023 Jurors of Selection, Thomas W.
Y Schaller, Ruth Armitage and Jean Pederson carefully reviewed the artwork submitted for
Signature, giving each artist consideration.
rd
Please help me congratulate this year's new NWS Signature Members. (* 3 acceptance)

Pam Austin Jacqueline Dorsey Michael Ingle Mary Rollins *

Karen Barnes Roberta Dyer Anik McGrory Tim Saternow
Nell Bartlett David Giordan Scott Milhoan Eileen Sudzina
Jerry Bowman Yidan Guo Christine Misencik-Bunn * Donna Twyford
Angela Chang * Suzanne Hetzel Mark Mohr Mary Velasquez-Bailey
Deborah Conn Karen Holly Diane Morgan * Jianzhong Wu *
Chris Dillon Han In Huang Wong Nuria Riera Barbara Yoerg

At the 103rd International Open Exhibition Awards Reception we will be honoring all the accepted artists,
award winners, new Signature Members, Masters and Gold Masters making it official. It would be wonderful if
you were able to join us. Details are on the website under the Events tab (link). Limited tickets are available.

You will be amazed when the 8” x 8” artwork from the NWS / Royal Scottish Society of Painters in Watercolour
(RSW) International Exchange Exhibition is made available. Thank you, Carolyn Latanision, Juror of Selection
and Awards, for connecting our two countries and societies that share a common bond and passion for
watercolor media. There are forty (40) paintings that are being shipped to the Scotland Venue. Both the
paintings going to Scotland and the full Online Exhibition will be available in January 2024. For those
th
considering a trip to Edinburgh, RSW will be having a “Private Viewing” on Friday, January 12 , 2024 at 6:00-
8:00pm and the exhibition opens to the public the next day. According to Angus McEwan, RSW President,
NWS artists are very welcome to join them. If you have questions, let me know.

Thank you for the privilege of serving as your Exhibitions Director.

I look forward to seeing your next amazing creation.

Judy Saltzman, NWS Exhibition Director

NWSExhibition@gmail.com

2023 NWS 103rd

International Open
Exhibition

Exhibition will hang at the

NWS Gallery - October 1,
2023 to November 5, 2023

IOE Invitational Reception

and Awards - October 14,
2023, NWS Gallery, 915 S.
Pacific Ave., San Pedro, CA

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2023 National Watercolor Society

Janine Galizia Succeed and Thrive as an Artist

From Weakness to Awards - workshop 1

Pre-recorded video lesson and Live Q&A

(Recording available for 6 weeks)

Recording Opens on November 18, 2023.

Q&A on December 2, 2023 (9am PT)
Improve your paintings by identifying your
personal weaknesses, learning how to use
targeted exercises to eliminate weaknesses
quickly. Plus, Finishing Strong - how to create
next level artwork that sells. Final touches that
will make a painting POP! Make your work
stand out from the crowd.

As a professional artist, Janine Galizia, has exhibited in solo and

group shows throughout the world for 20 years. She is honored to
have her paintings hung in private
and public collections. Janine
has worked as an interna-
tional curator and judge
for over 15 years, and
co-creator and Art
Director of the Art of
Watercolour Magazine.

Sign up Soon!
All levels welcomed.
Registration deadline is
November 16, 2023, 5pm PT (6 weeks viewing time)

To register watch your email for the link

a
Members $100 (Workshops 1 with 2 components) and $100 (Workshop 2 with 1 component)
Non-Members $125 (Workshops 1 with 2 components) and $125 (Workshop 2 with 1 component) No refunds

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2023 National Watercolor Society

Janine Galizia Succeed and Thrive as an Artist

The WOW Factor - Workshop 2

Pre-recorded video lesson and Live Q&A
(Recording available for 6 weeks)

Recording Opens on November 18, 2023.

Q&A on December 2, 2023 (11am PT)
Making your art a
recognizable luxury
brand. This course is all
about catching the eye of the buyer and judge,
creating the “WOW” factor, creating and developing
your own loyal market, teaching you why some artists
have great success and others don’t. In this course
you will learn methods that professionals use that
bring them year after year success. This high impact
course is all about improving your sales and
exhibition results. Includes a live Q&A.
As a professional artist, Janine Galizia, has exhibited in solo and
group shows throughout the world for 20 years. She is honored to
have her paintings hung in private and public collections. Janine has
worked as an international curator and judge for over 15 years, and
co-creator and Art Director of the Art of Watercolour Magazine.

Sign up Soon!
All levels welcomed.
Registration deadline is November 16, 2023, 5pm PT (6 weeks viewing time)

To register watch your email for the link

a
Members $100 (Workshops 1 with 2 components) and $100 (Workshop 2 with 1 component)
Non-Members $125 (Workshops 1 with 2 components) and $125 (Workshop 2 with 1 component) No refunds

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Meet Our 2023 IOE ScholARTship Mentors
BY LORRAINE WATRY AND LANA CEASE

stablished in 2020, the NWS including egg temperas, oils and pastels. Mitchell has

E “ScholARTship” Award is given as a part of

the International Open Exhibition (and now
the Members Exhibition, as well) and takes
been featured in numerous publications, including the
New York Times, Christian Science Monitor, American
Artist, Artist Magazine, Fine Art International and Art
the form of a critique, a portfolio review, or News. His art can be found in corporate and museum
a mentorship that has been donated by a Master collections across the country. Mitchell has received the
Artist from the watercolor community. The exhibition American Watercolor Society Gold Medal, Allied Artist of
juror selects an IOE participating artist (who did not America Gold Medal in Watercolor and Oil, Thomas
receive any other award) for a “ScholARTship” with a Moran Award from the Salmagundi Club in New York,
donating watercolor professional. This is made Remington Professional League and for three years in a
possible via Face-Time, Video, Chat, Skype, Zoom or row the Best in Show Award from the Mississippi
Email. The “ScholARTship” award is open to all Watercolor Society Grand National Competition.
artists accepted into the NWS International Open
Exhibition who, on their acceptance forms, indicate a ScholARTship Award (IOE
willingness to be considered for a “ScholARTship” Award XXVI) -
award. Mitchell is offering the
ScholARTship award
Our 2023 IOE ScholARTship mentors are winner a phone
extraordinary artists and NWS is honored to offer conversation (a sample of
this award to three lucky winners. their work can be sent via
email for the discussion).
Kathleen Giles, NWS-M Another possibility is a
Giles is a 2023 Arc Salon-winning artist. Her painting
zoom session to discuss
"Tears for Ukraine" was featured in a live auction at
some of their art and a
Sotheby's, NYC. The artist is signature member of
the American Watercolor Society, the National have a conversation. “It
Watercolor Society, American Women Artists, the can be pretty organic but
Transparent Watercolor Society and many others. hopefully informative for
Her work is defined by strong values and intense them.”
Dean Mitchell
colors on a variety of subjects. The artist works in a
realistic style. She teaches workshops in the US and Kathleen Mooney, NWS
Canada, in-person and online. "My art has become Mooney works with watercolor, acrylic and layered water
such an all-encompassing force in my life that I am media on paper or canvas. Mooney has enjoyed
always involved in some aspect of it.” exploring the art and archeology around the world. She is
always seeking vast horizons with long time lines and
ScholARTship Award deep layers. "I know that experiencing iconic locales with
(IOE Award XXV) - the time to focus on painting, sketching, prehistory and
Giles will offer the history has been a unique artistic privilege - fueling my
ScholARTship award art practice with memories and powerful inspirations.”
winner a portfolio Mooney is a Signature Member of National Watercolor
critique of 10 to 20 Society, Acrylic Painters USA, the International Society of
paintings. The award Acrylic Painters, and the International Society of
recipient will also Experimental Artists.
receive four half-hour
zoom meetings with ScholARTship
Kathleen Giles Award (IOE Award
Giles. Sessions will
include discussion of goals, techniques, and XXVII) - Mooney is
subject matter. offering the
ScholARTship
Dean Mitchell, NWS-GM award winner three
Mitchell is a graduate of Columbus College of Art and sessions of
Design. Mitchell is well known for his figurative mentoring on the
works, landscapes and still lifes. In addition to topic of “The Power
watercolors, he is accomplished in other mediums, Kathleen Mooney
of Abstraction”.
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 Welcome
NEW NWS ASSOCIATE MEMBERS
June 7, 2023 - September 6, 2023

Christine Bobek, MA Tracy Ingham, IA Elena Neigum, PA Viktoria Stockmal, CT

Sheilagh Cooper, TX Ralph Kahn, FL Sze Lim Ng, Peter Tilton, OR
Judith Cronkhite, CA Sheryl Ruth Kolitsopoulos, NY Martha Orgain, VT Alexandra Treadaway-Hoare, MD
Eleonora Escalante, El Salvador Denise Lancaster, OH David Pearce, ME Rachel Varner, SC
Difei Fan, China Oksana Limankina, WA Johanna Peura, Finland (Suomi) Karen Vogel, NV
Nancy Fint, CA Susan Lyons, CO Michael Potashnik, VA Clara Yang, CA
Ellen Friedman, CA Anastasia Mukhina, CA Nicole Pratt, CA Lubomir Yotov, Bulgaria
Michael Gancarz, NY Kathleen Munns, WA Li Qingyan (Li Weiwei), China
Bo Vine Hawkins, CA Shu Chih Murray, CA Rachel Scarbrough, TX

In Memoriam
Morten E. Solberg, NWS - Nov. 8, 1935 - Jan. 10, 2022. Internationally renowned artist Morten E. Solberg died Jan. 10 at
his home in Bluffton, SC, at age 86. Over his long career he received numerous honors , including election to U.S. Art
Magazine’s “Artist Hall of Fame” and the Susan K. Black Foundation “Lifetime Achievement Award.” Solberg was famed for
his unique wildlife and landscape paintings that combined realism with abstraction in multiple mediums. His paintings are
displayed in such places as the Smithsonian Institution, the National Gallery of Art and the White House. Solberg attended
the Cleveland Institute of Art at night. He was Art Director at Cleveland-based American Greetings Corp. before moving to
Southern California where he began his career as a full-time artist. Solberg was a Signature Member of NWS and a First
Vice President. (https://www.mortenesolberg.com/blog)

Beverly Lake Hoffman, NWS - My mom, Beverly Jean Lake Hoffman, passed peacefully into a new experience this past
February 16, 2022. Mom earned a fine arts degree from Principia College and was later a founding member of the Saint
Louis Watercolor Society. She was a very active supporter of contemporary art in the St. Louis area, teaching and showing
work in local galleries and shows where she received copious first place and 'best of show' awards. She was a signature
member of the National Watercolor Society, the Philadelphia Watercolor Society, and the Saint Louis Watercolor Society,
exhibiting on a national level. “Her work reflects the presence of Soul focusing on light, luminosity, and color; featuring
interlocking, invented shapes to compose a harmony of pattern and design. She contrasts hard edges with wet-on-wet
washes involving the viewer in the visual experience with a touch of humor and imagination.” (Bev Hoffman Watercolor
Facebook page)

Joy Shott, NWS - Born 7-24-1930. Passed 12-28-21. In the mid-1960s, her interest in children's literature inspired her to
write a picture book titled, "The Little Bear with Purple Paws." In addition to writing, she decided she would like to
illustrate her own books. This led her to pursue a degree in studio art and English at Concord College in Athens, West
Virginia. Her interest in painting, particularly watercolors, led to a 40-year career as a painter and teacher, both in West
Virginia and Maine. Joy was a longtime signature member of the American Watercolor Society and the National Watercolor
Society. Over the years she won many awards in juried shows across the U.S. for her paintings of orchids and landscapes.
In 2020 one of her paintings was chosen for the catalog cover of the American Watercolor Society Annual Show.
(www.hallfuneralhomes.com)

Joe Miller, Associate member - Born on February 17th, 1939, Joe’s life was always connected in some way to the arts.
While he initially set forth to become a taxidermist with dreams of becoming a museum conservator, he eventually settled
in at UNC Chapel Hill’s School of Pharmacy. It was in practice at Boone Drug and while moonlighting as an artist that he
began a small, corner “shop” he jokingly named “Cheap Joe’s Art Stuff.” The name stuck, and Joe later left his pharmacy
career to grow Cheap Joe’s into a force in the art materials world. It was how he approached his customers (often
personally delivering packages when traveling across the U.S.). Joe’s passion and dedication to the art world earned him
numerous accolades and awards – his highest honors being the recipient of the Distinguished Eagle Scout Award,
American Watercolor Society Dolphin Medal, North Carolina Order of the Long Leaf Pine, and NWS Arts and Humanities
Award for his contributions to his extremely broad community. It is the at the request of Joe and his family that in lieu of
flowers contributions may be made to Brushes for Vincent – a charitable organization designed by Joe to give persons in
distress healing through art. (excerpts from Cheap Joe’s Art Stuff - Facebook post)
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 NWS PROPOSED BY-LAW CHANGES ON 2023 BALLOT
Watch for Your Ballot in October

MOTION (1) FOR BY-LAW REVISION - ARTICLE VII. OFFICERS

MEETINGS Section 7.02. President
The Motion: Approve a revision of the NWS By- The President, as the chief executive officer of the
Law, ARTICLE V. SECTION 5.04. (remove strike- corporation, shall supervise and direct the affairs of
through text, add the text in red): the corporation. He/she shall specifically perform the
following duties:
ARTICLE V. MEETINGS A. Preside over all meetings of the Society and the
Section 5.04. Notice of Meeting Board of Directors.
Notice of all annual meeting (s) shall be sent to all B. With the Board's approval, appoint committees
Signature Members of the Society by the Secretary as may be needed to carry out the various
or other designated Officer as determined by the functions of the Society and its officers. Such
Board. committees automatically cease to function at
the end of each President's term of office.
C. Serve as an ex officio member of all
MOTION (2) FOR BY-LAW REVISION - BOARD committees except the Nominating Committee.
OF DIRECTORS D. Develop a calendar of events and activities.
The Motion: Approve amendment to NWS By- E. Arrange for the preparation of an annual budget
Law, ARTICLE VI. SECTION 6.04. ELECTION AND and an annual audit.
TERM OF OFFICE by revising the current text F. Supervise the Board of Directors in their Board
(remove strike-through text): defined scope of responsibility.
G. Instruct committee chairpersons on their
ARTICLE VI. BOARD OF DIRECTORS assignments.
Section 6.04. Election and Term of Office H. Instruct the Chairman of the Jury of Selection
Each Director shall be elected for a term of two (2) and the Juror of Awards on the approved jury
years commencing in the fiscal year in which procedures and direct the staff assisting at the
elected and continuing for a period of twenty-four jurying itself.
(24) months. Each Director shall hold office until a I. Present awards at the Annual or other
successor has been elected or appointed. Exhibitions.
J. Serve as Advisor to the Board for at least one
year following his/her term of office.
MOTION (3) FOR BY-LAW REVISION - OFFICERS K. Keep the purpose and meaning of the
The Motion: Approve a revision of the NWS By- organization before the Board Members and
Laws, at ARTICLE VII. SECTION 7.02 PRESIDENT gain the cooperative effort of the Board to
by revising the current text (remove strike-through achieve the Society's objectives.
text, add changes in red):

A Selection of Paintings from the 103rd International Open Exhibition

Hugh Mossman, NWS, Angling Reflections

Junwei Dai, NWS, Beijing Memory

Will Bullas, NWS-M, Cabbages and Kings

Dyanne Locati, NWS, Dancing Shadows Ken Goldman, NWS-M, Carlos

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Linden Kirby, Associate, had his acrylic painting, “Discover
Broomfield,” selected as the 2023 friendship gift for the mayor of Ueda,
Nagano, Japan. A delegation of students and adults from Broomfield,
Colorado, hand-carried the painting to its sister city, Ueda, in July 2023
for the presentation ceremony.
Lana Privitera, NWS, received Signature status in AWS and TWSA this
Spring. She was awarded the Edgar A. Whitney Memorial Award at the
TWSA 47th Annual Exhibition, the Pauline Eaton Memorial Award at the
2023 WC USA Exhibition, and an Honorable Mention at the MOWS 2023
International Exhibition. She also received a First Place overall in the
Plein Air Magazine April International Competition, and a First Place -
Still Life Category - in the Women in Watercolor 4th International Juried
Competition. Her work was also featured in 3 publications: the
Watercolor Artist Magazine, Jan-Feb 2023; The Best of Watercolor -
Summer 2023- as one of the Finalists of the Splash 24 Competition;
PleinAir Magazine, September 2023 edition.
Ken Goldman, NWS-Master, Ken’s 17th instructional art book titled
Essential Human Anatomy For Artists will be released at your favorite
book store on November 28, 2023, and is now available for pre-order
everywhere.
J. M. Littleton, Associate, won the Finalist Award in the Fourth Annual,
Woman In Watercolor, 2023 Online Exhibition.
Catherine Hillis, Associate, has earned BWS Watercolor Master Elite
status from the Baltimore Watercolor Society. Hillis has been awarded a
"Top 100" status in the July 2023, PleinAir Salon's 13th Annual
Competition for her painting“If Only I Could Be As Free." The artist has
been awarded an 'Artist Residency' for the month of November, 2024,
at Chateau Orquevaux in France. Catherine was awarded the Signature
Members Merit Award from the South Carolina Watercolor Society's
46th Annual National Exhibition for her painting "Bottoms Up! Hillis'
writing and work is included in PleinAir Magazine's, July issue,
'Watercolor Fix-It Guide'.
Annie Strack, Associate, won a Merit Award in the Kentucky Watercolor
Society 46th National Exhibit. She earned Signature Membership in
Montana Watercolor Society and North East Watercolor Society. She
won 1st place in the Art of Watercolour magazine competition and
received a feature article in the 51st Edition. She had a Solo Exhibition
in the Hollingsworth Gallery at the Patuxent National Wildlife Refuge in
August.
Jane Jones, NWS, recently published book, Creativity Through Design,
is now available.
2022 NWS 102nd
International Open Exhibition
Catalog Beautifully printed in
full color. Available for
purchase, along with catalogs
from some of the other NWS
past shows. NWS Store or call
the President at 424-888-3915
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NEWSLETTER GUIDELINES
We are proud that our members receive so many
accolades; however, we are limited in what can be
included.
WE PRINT the following for Signature and Associate
members:
Ÿ Awards (Only from national or international
exhibits open to all artists. No “members only”
shows.) Indicate the award(s) you received.
Ÿ Recent publications that include your work.
Ÿ Special honors (i.e., signature membership to
national art groups; serving as a juror; having work
added to permanent collections, etc.).
Ÿ Inclusion in invitational, solo or two-artist
exhibitions.
WE DO NOT PRINT:
Ÿ Your workshops or websites.
Ÿ Your inclusion into exhibits (unless you get an
award and your painting is in an exhibit open
nationally to all artists).
Ÿ Items more than 6 months old.
Submitted material will be edited if it does not
conform to the above criteria OR in order to fit space
available.
REQUIREMENTS:
Ÿ Indicate your member status (signature or
associate).
Ÿ ACCOLADES - Submit your information
PROPERLY FORMATTED and in the 3rd person.
Use the Accolades section in this newsletter as a
guide. Be specific about titles and dates.
Ÿ ARTICLES will be reviewed for content and
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