Calendar Happy Valentine’s Day

2014

Feb 91:30-3:30 pm

General Meeting/ Demo Helen Burkett

Pinecrest Community Center

Feb 1612:30-3:30 pm

Beginner Watercolor ClassesPinecrest Community Center

Mar 5Entry Deadline Spring

ExhibitionIncluding digital photos of

your work

Mar 910:00-Noon

Intake for Spring Exhibition

March 10 - 13 First Workshop if 2014

General MeetingsPinecrest Comm. Ctr5855 SW 111 StreetPinecrest, FL 33156

Volume 10689 Feb 2014 Newsletter

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See what’s going on with the MWS!1. Board Open Positions2. February Demo / March Workshop3. Spring 2014 Exhibition Guidelines

What’s inside?

Hello MWS! As your new President I would like to say ‘Thank You” for your support and congratulations to the new Board Members. I am looking forward to the wonderful year ahead. In February we have a paint our/ “Field trip” to Pigeon Key and we’ll get to know some of the Florida Keys Watercolor Society Members. In March, Fealing Lin will teach us techniques to create fabulous portraits and figures. Also in March, the selection of our 41st Annual Spring Exhibition occurs. Our Beginner Watercolor Classes are still going strong with new instructors each month. In the summer we are planning another Signature Members. It’s going to be a busy year.

Not too busy to paint though. Painting makes us work, but keeps us going at the same time. Paint whenever you have a free moment. I sometimes paint in my mind, it helps to work out possible problems on current paintings or create new ones. Not only do we paint for ourselves, we often paint for others. These paintings ca be given as special gifts that the recipient will truly treasure, I gave this painting “Plumeria Bouquet” an endlessly blooming bouquet, to my nephew and his new bride for their recent wedding and they were thrilled!

Members Kudos

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Upcoming Events Members Exhibits

Watercolor Classes February and March 2014

Register online to get the instructor’s brief syllabus and supply list: www.miamiwatercolor.org under the Happenings pull-down / Watercolor Classes menu. $25 for members, $35 for non-members.

February Demo Artist – Helen Burkett

Date Instructor Topic

Feb 16 Karen Braverman

Dramatic Value, Know your Palatte

Mar 16 Donna Underwood

Watercolor Batik on Rice Paper

Congratulations to Dottie Greene for a beautiful, and successful , exhibition “Colours of Greene” at Artsight Gallery on January, 17th. It was a fun evening, enjoyed by all, including Hal, who is feeling much better. Four "Greene" pieces found new homes that night.

Congratulations to Beverly Boralnd, Bobbie Garber, Pauline Goldsmith and Jedda Wong for their exhibit at the 2014 International Orchid Festival.

The Grove House Artists “Affair in Plein Air” event took place at the Deering Estate on Jan 11-12th. It was judged by Erik Speyer. Beth Werner received 2nd place Adult Award and another member, Sal Sidner, received "Judges Choice" Adult Award.

Diane Lary won 2nd place at the 2014 Pinecrest Art Festival.

Nancy Reyna is the winner of the “Scenic Miami 2013” Best Tropical Floral Painting Award

Jorge Leon and Elizabet Chacon were awarded prizes at the Gold Coast Watercolor Society “Florida Focus Exhibit 2014

Awards

Helen Burkett is originally from Virginia and currently lives in Sarasota where she maintains her studio. She attended the University of Maryland, the Corcoran School of Art, and various study groups. Her paintings have won numerous awards and have been included in many exhibits, including those sponsored by the American Watercolor Society, the National Watercolor Society, the Midwest Watercolor Society, the Southeastern Watercolorists, the Southern Watercolor Society, the Florida Watercolor Society, etc.The main theme of her current work is an exploration in transparent watercolor of sunlight and shadow and the rhythm that evolves from the abstract design they create.

The First workshop of 2014 is scheduled for March 10- 13Workshop Details9-4pmSuniland Park Building12855 US1 , Miami, FL 33156Members $315, $345 after Feb 28Non-members $375, $405 after Feb 28Title: Portrait/ Figure Watercolor WorkshopSign up online:http://miamiwatercolor.org/happenings/workshops/

Fealing Lin Workshop

1/8 page, 3.5x2”: $10 /issue ; $90 / 9 issues1/4 page, 4x3.5”: $20 /issue ; $180 / 9 issues1/2 page 4x7”: $40 /issue ; $360 / 9 issues

Issues run monthly – Sep-May. To place an ad or get more details, email us at: info@miamiwatercolor.org.

MWS on Facebook!In case you did not know, MWS is on Facebook and

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Miscellaneous Information

Newsletter for MembersReminder: The directory is available on the new website under the Members Only heading.

Please be informed MWS members are not authorized to use the information on the Members Directory for solicitation purposes. Any member wishing to advertise art related events should either use our "3 For Free“ newsletter advertising or purchase ad space.

Member Advertising

SunshineDon’t forget to contact Sunshine Chairman Nancy Viar 305-666-8474 for any cheering up that needs to be spread among our members.

New Members

Ann Brody

Ellen Kaplowits

Deborah Garcia

Twitter. If you have a facebook page, please look up MWS-Miami Watercolor Society and give the page a "like". You can then invite your friends to like us also. You and your friends will be able to stay informed on all MWS happening plus enjoy the photos and tips that we share on that page! https://www.facebook.com/MiamiWatercolorSociety

Members Who TeachRuth Biel305.666.6289Jaimie Cordero786.303.5293

Sandy Levy305.978.6701Lionel Sanchez720.394.7547Jane Tinney305.666.5540

Kathryn Ford305.252.2308Dottie Greene305.666.6311Marilyn Johansen954.943.5492

Lynda Wellens305.233.0910

Linda Van Leer305.532.7390

Send your member Ad and Info to info@miamiwatercolor.org, Attn: newsletter Ed.

2014 Membership Renewal openMembers can renew in one of three ways: 1) online by filling out the membership form and paying with a credit card via PayPal; 2) bring a check to our December or January meeting; 3) send a check to the MWS PO Box 561953, Miami, FL 33256-1953. Dues are $45 including electronic newsletters and e-blasts notifications.

Order of Business

Our new officers were inducted at the January meeting. However, we still have two positions open –

Hospitality Publicity and Advertising.

These open positions may have someone available to assist. Please consider volunteering to fill one of the open Chairs above for the upcoming year. Additionally, a committee of 3 o 4 members may assist during times of need to reduce the overall impact on one or two people. If you wish to volunteer, please speak to any Board member.

 

By Laws Update

As per the new by-laws:A) if your renewal is not paid by March 1st your membership status becomes delinquent. B) Non payment of dues within the calendar year terminates membership ‐status, including Participating and/or Signature status. C)A member may reinstate Participating and/or Signature member status, up to the past three (3) years, by fulfilling the membership requirements again and paying current dues in addition to past due memberships.

You can renew in one of three ways: 1) Renew from the website via PayPal. Click on the membership tab, go all the way down to the bottom of the page and click on the "Formstack" line. (it is the last line on the page) and follow the prompts. You can use your own credit card, even though you click on the PAYPAL button.2) You may bring a check to the meeting. 3) send a check to the PO BOX: Miami Watercolor Society PO Box 561953 Miami, Fl. 33256-1953.

Board Positions

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Size: Maximum, Framed: 40” x 40” OR 1600 square inches Minimum, Framed: 16” x 20”; Maximum Weight: 20 lbs. No miniatures or images smaller than 9x12” accepted

(framed to 16x20”) 3D watercolor works on watercolor paper must also

comply with the following: Min size 12x10x4”; max 28x18x10”; work must be wired to hang on wall.

Framing: Maximum depth: 4” Maximum width: 2.5” Crosswire large frames for structural strength. Use single twisted wire for hanging. All works must have Plexiglas glazing only, NO GLASS. Standard metal (silver or gold in color) or plain wood

frames (NO bright colors). Current exhibition entry tag must be placed on upper right

corner on back of painting.Mats: One (1), two (2) and three (3) mats allowed. Primary mat must be white or off-white. Colored liner mats must be a SOLID color with no more

than ¼” color exposed. Mounted or floated painting in the frame must be against a

white or off-white background. No colored backing allowed to show around painting.Paintings: All works must be rendered on PAPER support, including

paper-mounted board, Yupo, and watercolor canvas. No silk or other materials allowed. Diptych or triptych entries must be within a single frame. ALL WORK must be original, executed without instruction.

No prints or computer enhanced work. No work copied from any copyrighted material other than the Artist’s.

Artwork must be signed and the signature must be visible. Painting must NOT have been shown in any previous Miami

Watercolor Society Exhibition. Painting must have been painted within two calendar years

prior to this exhibition. Subject Matter: No nudes or political statements.Liability:Miami Watercolor Society will handle paintings with all possible care; however the society will not accept responsibility for loss or damage.

2014 Spring CALENDAR• Feb 9-March 5th – Accepting Entries for Fall

Show; form, fee & image postmark deadline March5th.

• Sun March 9th -Intake for judging – drop off paintings between 9 & 11 am at Pinecrest Community Center.

• Sun March 9th-Pick up paintings at General Meeting 1:30-3:30 pm

• April 28th- Drop off painting Gallery*

• May 2nd, 2014 - Opening Reception at Gallery * 7-9 pm

• TBD-Pick up painting at Gallery 10am-Noon

*Spring Exhibition Gallery LocationPalmetto Bay Village Center18001Old Cutler RoadMiami, Fla. 33156

Eligible Artists:All artists working with watermedia on paper, paper products and YUPO.

Awards:Over $1500 total value In cash and merchandise awards.

Contacts:For questions about the show, registration and to email or send images:Linda Van Leer : 786-427-9699Email: vanhunt@att.netHome Address: 3447 Sheridan AveMiami Beach Fl 33140

GENERAL ENTRY RULESThe Rules in this prospectus allow the Artist considerable latitude in watermedia rendering, yet give the exhibition a controlled presentation of all artists’ works on display. In addition, they facilitate the intake, hanging and pick-up procedures. It is the Artist’s responsibility to follow all the rules of the Exhibition.

41st Annual Exhibition Entry Rules

Watermedia:The term “watermedia” includes any combination of water soluble pigments, except oil, that mix with water. The following are acceptable: Transparent watercolor, acrylics, casein, gouache,

tempera, watercolor crayons or pencils. No pastels, graphite or color pencil can constitute

more than 25% of the painting. Work must be UNVARNISHED. No watermixable oil

products. Water media collage works are acceptable, but no

print or non-paper material pieces can be part of the collage.

Commissions on Sales:Miami Watercolor Society will not charge commission. However, the gallery will retain a fee of 30% on the sale of any painting accepted in the exhibition, so please price your artwork accordingly. All paintings are considered to be for sale unless listed as NFS (Not for Sale) in the submitted entry form. Paintings marked POR (Price on Request) will be considered NFS.

Late Pickup:MWS will charge $25 per day for late pickup. General: A digital file or photograph taken prior to framing is

required. Send the jpg via email or CD by the postmarked date with your entry form to

vanhunt@att.net Once accepted, paintings cannot be removed from

the exhibition prior to closing date. Your painting may be used for publicity purposes. No Refunds or Cancellations.Agreement:Signing the entry form shall constitute an agreement to comply with all of the conditions set forth herein, as well as a commitment to participate. Once accepted into the exhibition a painting cannot be removed until the exhibition concludes. Additionally, your painting may be used on our website or for promotion or publicity purposes.

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Title # 2: ____________________________ Price: ________Ins

Value:________ Entry Fee* (1 or 2 Paintings): MEMBER $35 NON MEMBER $50

Artist’s Signature__________________________________________

Spring 2014 Exhibition Tag Entry 1

Name:___________________________________

Phone:___________________________________

Title: _______________________Price: _____

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2014 Spring Entry Form CUT AND KEEP THIS PORTION FOR YOUR RECORDSMiami Watercolor Society 2014 Fall Exhibition – Artist’s ReceiptEntry Fee: (1 or 2 paintings) Member $35 Non-Member $50

Name ___________________________________________________ ****A JPG file or CD of image/s is required by postmark date****

 Title #1 ________________________Title #2___________________________

SHOW CALENDAR Feb 9 – March 5 – Accepting Entries for Spring Show; form, fee & image

postmark deadline Oct 5th. Sun. March 9- drop off paintings 9:00 and 11:00 am at Pinecrest Comm

Ctr. Sun. March 9 – Pick up paintings at General Meeting, 1:30-3:30 pm. TBD - Drop off painting TBD - MWS Fall Exhibition TBD- Opening Reception TBD - Pick up painting

Spring Exhibition at:

Miami Watercolor Society 2014 41stth Annual Spring Exhibition Entry Form

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Spring 2014 Exhibition Tag Entry 2

Name:___________________________________

Phone:___________________________________

Title: ________________________Price: ______

Insurance Value:___________________________

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MWS Events 

Annual Spring Exhibition

Palmetto Bay Village Center18001 Old Cutler Rd

Miami, FL 33156May 2nd , 2014

Membership Monthly Meetings2nd Sunday of each month

1:30 -3:30 PMPinecrest Community Center

5855 SW 111 StreetPinecrest, FL 33156Public is welcome

Learn from the Best at MWS Workshops

March 2014 Fealing Lin

January MeetingDemo Artist

Helen Burkett

This newsletter is made possible with the support of the Miami-Dade County Department of Cultural Affairs and the Cultural Affairs Council, the Miami-Dade County Mayor and Board of County Commissioners.”

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Executive BoardPresidentDiane Lary1st Vice PresidentLinda Van Leer

2nd Vice PresidentKathryn Ford

3rd Vice PresidentAnn Donandy

Recording SecretaryCarolyn LindgrenTreasurerTiare Darder

Corresponding SecretaryBeth Werner

Membership SecretaryBettyann Pober

TrusteesBobbi GarberMarilyn Valiente

Committee ChairsGrant ProgramBeth WernerHistorianEvelyn ChesneyHospitality*EveryoneSunshineNancy ViarSocial MediaLynda WellensRosie BrownNewsletterRosie BrownElizabet ChaconPublicity/AdvertisingOpen/OpenStudent/Teacher ProgramsDottie Greene Donna UnderwoodLibraryPat Collins GraphicsJenny LowharWebmasterJenny Lowhar

MIAMI WATERCOLOR SOCIETYP.O. Box 561953Miami, FL 33256-1953www.miamiwatercolor.org

2014 Membership Application

Grant Program Hospitality Historian Sunshine List Coordinator Newsletter Publicity Senior Program

Student/Teacher Program

Other Talents:

Your 2014 Board & Committee MembersAll contact information can be found in the

Membership Directory online

All information in the newsletter, i.e. calendar, maps, and forms, can also be found at our website. www.miamiwatercolor.org

*Hospitality position is open, recommend members bring something if they would like.