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BRUSHSTROKESofficial newsletter of the New Mexico Watercolor Society
Volume 16, Issue 9 October, 2015
NM State FairWow, our members did us proud at the New Mexico State Fair!
FIRST PLACE Watercolor FINE ARTS DIVISIONContemplating MinimalismRuth Andrews-Vreeland
HONORABLE MENTION Watercolor FINE ARTS DIVISIONVisionsTodd Tibbals
HONORABLE MENTION WatercolorFINE ARTS DIVISIONResting in the ShadeTricia Love
SECOND PLACE Watercolor FINE ARTS DIVISIONTaste the DayMeredith McPherson
THIRD PLACE Watercolor FINE ARTS DIVISIONLadiesKathi Parker
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FIRST PLACE: WatercolorHISPANIC ARTS DIVISIONHot HousePatricia Baca
MORE NM State Fair awards!
HONORABLE MENTION: WatercolorHISPANIC ARTS DIVISIONSymbolsPatricia Baca
SECOND PLACE: Watercolor HISPANIC ARTS DIVISIONBarnyard FamilyKatherine Gauntt
Artists reported to the editor as juried into the show:In the Fine Arts Division: Lannie Alexander Ruth Andrews-Vreeland Susan Birdsong Sally Boyd Colleen Denny Lyla Garcia Fran Krukar Toyoko Lee Jay Leutwyler Loretta Lim Jerry Love Tricia Love Dan Ludwig Mary Jane Milz Tom Nagy Sandra Quinlan Kay Richards Eloise Rogers Joyce Rapp Carol Sparks Patti Williams
In the Hispanic Arts Division: Patricia Baca Marlene Bachicha-Roberts Katherine Gauntt Carol Maestas
Several artists had more than one painting accepted. If anyone was left out, let the editor know!
HONORABLE MENTION: WatercolorHISPANIC ARTS DIVISIONDragonfly Study #7Marlene Bachicha Roberts
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Prez Sez...ALBUQUERQUEThis is my first Brushstrokes column as the new president of the NMWS. I’ve been a member for about six years, and it became apparent to me almost immediately after I joined that the heart and soul (and driving engine) of this organization are the large number of dedicated volunteers who perform the various tasks required to make this a successful enterprise. A big ‘Thank You’ to those of you who served in key positions last year, and an especially big ‘Thank You’ to those of you who have volunteered to continue in your volunteer positions for the new term. You knew what you were getting into, and you stayed with it anyway!
During the past six years I’ve only viewed the workings of the leadership of NMWS from afar, so at the beginning of my term I will be trying to find out how things actually work. (“I must find out where they are going, because I am their leader!”) Things seem to be working well, so I don’t expect to be presiding over any big changes, but if you have any concerns or suggestions please let me know.
Keep on painting!
Jim TerryNMWS President2015-2016
SOUTHERN CHAPTER The new NMWS-SC Board, 2015 – 2016, met on a July 28th morning 2015 to plan the coming year’s budget . It met in a clubhouse on Conway in Mesilla Park, Las Cruces. Morning refreshments of coffee, tea, water, pastries and a “Friendship Fruit Salad” that was created by each member bringing a cup of fresh fruit were served. This was first introduced by Janey Walch a few years ago and has continued to be a tradition served at the first Board/Budget Meeting of the year. It signifies that if we all put in some fruit (work) we will end up with a beautiful bowl of fruit (a wonderful cohesive organization). The Board spent several hours and came up with what we feel is a good budget and it was approved. Each of the Committees know the amounts in their budgets and they are very good at staying within them. I want to thank all of the Board Members for the time and work that they have put into this. The “Awards” Committee is a new commitment we have agreed to make this year. Every year, the Southern Chapter will be giving one monetary award to each of two universities – NMSU and WNMU - to encourage a chosen student in his/her education in watercolor. Hopefully, we plan to raise this amount each year and we encourage you, the membership, to support this effort. We have already agreed to donating the Southern Chapter’s amount of the 50/50 to the Awards program. Any and all donations will be accepted by Lu Bleveans, the Chair of this committee or can be made to the Treasurer, Sue Ann Glenn. The October program will be given this year by Las Cruces artist, Dave Sorensen, and entitled “How to Paint Water.” November’s program will be El Paso artist, Julie Cafee Cruz doing a program entitled, “Taking It To Another Level.” Please come and join us and let’s get a good start on this new year of painting!
Kaye FairclothNMWS-SC President2015-2016
NMWS OFFICERS 2015-2016ALBUQUERQUE - MAIN GROUP
EXECUTIVE BOARDPresident: Jim Terry
505-856-5205 [email protected] VP/Programs: Susan Weeks
505-294-4704 [email protected] VP/Exhibitions: Tina Stallard
505-385-0432 [email protected]: Joyce Rapp
505-343-7457 [email protected] Secretary: Carol Maestas
505-828-4886 [email protected]: Toni Seidel
505-821-1791 [email protected]
LAS CRUCES - SOUTHERN CHAPTEREXECUTIVE BOARD
2015-2016President: Kaye Faircloth
575-382-3673 [email protected]./Programs: Darrell McGahhey
915-857-7300 [email protected]: Sue Ann Glenn
248-933-2666 [email protected]: Beverley Pirtle
575-647-2780 [email protected]: Mayanna Howard
575-522-6382 [email protected]: Linda Keener
575-915-7576 [email protected]: Janet McLennan
575-647-2780 [email protected]
Check out the NMWS website, www.nmwatercolorsociety. org, for more info about NMWS contacts and events.
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New Members LuncheonOur new members were welcomed at a luncheon hosted by Tina and Mike Stallard at their stunning home and yard in Cor-rales on Sunday August 30. A beautiful location, wonderful weather, delightful company and great food provided by the board members were enjoyed by the attendees, which included approximately 10 new members (and a few of their spouses) of the 55 members who have joined since June 2014. WELCOME to all of you, and any others that were unable to attend! (and thanks to Woody Duncan for the photos!)
THE MOST USEFUL ADVICEShared from the ArtistsNetwork.com blog posts with permission. James Gurney is famous for painting realistic images of subjects that aren’t real themselves. You may know Gurney from his groundbreaking book, Color and Light: A Guide for the Realist Painter, and his Dinotopia series. He publishes a daily blog, free to subscribe: http://gurneyjourney.blogspot.com
James Gurney’s BLAST Rules for Painting1. Use the Biggest brush possible for a given passage.2. Paint Large shapes first, followed by small shapes.3. Save your tonal and chromatic Accents until the last.4. Try to Soften any edge that doesn’t need to be sharp.5. Take Time to get the center of interest right.
http://www.artistsnetwork.com/articles/artist-interviews-profiles/james-gurney-and-his-blast-rule-for-painting?utm_source=artistsnetwork.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=arn-cdh-ac-150707-JamesGurney
Contributions to this feature welcomed! What is the most useful advice you ever received, from a teacher, website, workshop or friend? Please share!
Opening reception at the Alterna-tive Spaces Show at the Jewish Community Center
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Workshops: NMWSNMWS-SC Fall WorkshopsMichael ReardonIndoor Oct. 27-29 or Plein Air Oct. 30Las Cruces $80.The studio workshop is full but there is still room in the 1-day plein air workshop (meet at Good Sam’s: carpool to a nearby National Monument), Oct. 30, 9:00-4:00. Hone your plein air painting skills. Covered subjects: basics of painting comfortably outdoors, composition, value and color. Each day will start with a demo, followed by painting with individual instruction the rest of the day. No special equipment required. Members register & pay on-line at www.nmwatercolorsociety.org OR, register online and send your check to: Arlene Tugel, PO Box 3761, Las Cruces, NM 88003 with your name, address, phone number and e-mail. Non-members may participate by paying an additional $40 fee with the deposit; OR, join the NMWS for $40 and register as a member. Non-members register directly through Arlene Tugel with check made out to NMWS-SC. For more information, contact Arlene at: [email protected] or at 575-532-0918.
NMWS Masterworks WorkshopNancy BaldricaApril 15 to April 17, 9:30 am to 4:30 pmFine Arts Building Expo New MexicoCost: $230, $100 due at registration.Workshop is limited to 14 students on a “first come, first served” basis, with registration opening October 1, 2015 to NMWS members, all others January 1, 2016. More information on page 7.
Classes by NMWS members Kathy Gaither NMWS signature memberVista Grande Community Ctr. in the East Mountains (see Bernalillo County Parks and Recreation for location) ~ 15 min from Tramway and Central.Tuesday 9-11 am Oct. 6-Nov. 10 or Wednesday Oct. 7-Nov. 11: $150. The class runs for 6 weeks and is for beginner and intermediate students. Attend either class. Class sizes are small to ensure individual attention. Please contact Kathy at [email protected] for information regarding supplies and for other questions regarding the class.
PaintoutsAlbuquerqueWe will meet at 10am on Saturday, October 10 at Poblanos Fields Open Space on Montano east of Rio Grande and west of 4th. There is a sign by the entrance and a big parking lot once you drive in: Enter parking lot from westbound Montano. Jay Leutwyler recommended this space. He says it’s a nice scene to paint. Better bring water though I’d be surprised if there is none. I can put a gallon jug in my car to share. I also do not know about toilet facilities. There are a couple of tables with shade. We seem to paint for no more than two hours so plan on that. Lunch afterwards is always an option. You can get an idea of this place by going to https://www.cabq.gov/parksandrecreation/parks/prescription-trails/87107/los-poblanos-open-space. Call or email Karin with any questions, especially if the weather on the 10th might not be pleasant. She would love to know if you plan to attend. Keep an eye out for balloons!Karin Cook 856-1685 (home) or 227-3426 (cell on the 10th of October) [email protected]
Members enjoy lunch after the September paint-out in Old Town
Request for School Supplies
NMWS member Martha Calhoun was just hired by Albuquerque Public Schools as a part time art teacher for Taft Middle school. They have a tiny federal grant for the arts. The school is providing a permanent classroom, computer with their best projection equipment and very limited art supplies: cheap construction paper, #2 pencils and a bin of broken crayons.Martha is hoping that NMWS members have old supplies they would be willing to donate to the kids: pads of paper you didn’t like after all, palettes that didn’t work out, old brushes, tape, old mats, watercolors, gouache paints, and any kind of craft material: silk flowers, beads and beading supplies, styrofoam shapes, giftwrap paper or any patterned papers, ribbons, bottlecaps, scrapbooking supplies, rubber stamps, leatherworking tools,and things like pencil cups, cutting mats, rags, buckets, aprons. Basically, the group is starting from scratch.If you can contribute, you can drop things off at the Unitarian Church Friday painting group (see page 8), or contact Martha to make other arrangements: email: [email protected] or txt her at 505-933-4374.
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Calls for Entries7th Annual Signature American Watermedia ExhibitionJuror – John SalminenDeadline: November 20, 2015 February 7, 2016 to March 20, 2016Reception: February 6, 2016, 5-7 pmFallbrook Art Center 103 S. Main St., Fallbrook, CA$10,000 in cash and merchandise awards Prospectus available at www.fallbrookartcenter.org (select “for the artist” and then “show opportunities) or call 760-728-1414 for a mailed hardcopy.
MasterWorks 2016MasterWorks is coming and along with it is a wonderful opportunity to take a watercolor workshop (see workshops, page 7 and application form, page 8) If you have a painting accepted to the regular division exhibit, it counts toward your Signature Membership!Your MasterWorks representatives are Tina Stallard and Debbie Misgen.Call 897-9221 or 385-0432 with questions. The prospectus is expected to be available soon at http://www.masterworksnm.org/
New Mexico Art League SMALL WORKSCurated by The NMAL Exhibition CommitteeDeadline: October 24, 2015 December 1 - January 16, 2016Reception: December 12, 2015, 5:30-7 pmOpen to artists living in New Mexico.Maximum Size of art 16” x 16”Prospectus and forms:https://newmexicoartleague.wildapricot.org/
Western Federation of Watercolor SocietiesJuror/Judge: Sterling EdwardsDeadline: Jan 8, 2016June 9 – August 28, 2016Arvada Center for the Arts and Humanities, Arvada Colorado$5000 in cash and merchandise awardsSubmit through the NMWS websiteToni Seidel, file manager. Prospectus link from the NMWS website, http://www.nmwatercolorsociety.org/Resources/Documents/2016%20WFWS_NMWS_Prospectus.pdf
Current showsNew Mexico Watercolor SocietyFALL SHOWJuror and Judge Linda Doll accepted 118 paintings by 87 artists in the Fall show, which is an “open show” (you don’t have to be a member of NMWS to enter). The opening reception is Saturday Oct 3, from 1 pm to 4 pm. The exhibit is open in the Fine Arts building of Expo New Mexico Thursdays-Satudays, 10 am to 4 pm Sunday, Oct 4 through Sunday, Oct 25For those with paintings in the show, reminder to pick them up on Sunday Oct 25, 4:30-5:30 pm.
Alternative spaces show at the Jewish Community Center5520 Wyoming Blvd NE, Albuquerque NMWS artists have 70 paintings hanging at the JCC. The Exhibit is open August 17 through October 29. Although the facility is open 5 am - 10 pm, M-Th, 5 am - 6 pm F, and 7 am - 7 pm Sat/Sun, it is a multipurpose room: please to call the Center at 332-0565 to find out when the room will be open for viewing. Paintings in this show will need to be picked up between 9 am and noon on Friday, Oct 30: NOTE CHANGE IN END AND PICKUP DATES.
27th Old Church Fine Arts Show 966 Old Church Rd., Corrales NMThe opening reception will be held on Friday, October 2, 5-7 pm. The exhibit will be open for viewing Saturday-Saturday, October 3-10, 11 am-5 pm andSunday, October 11, 11 am-4 pm. Jude Rudder will display her work at this show.
New Mexico Cancer CenterUplift: Gallery with a Cause.4901 Lang Ave NE, Albuquerque The opening reception was held on Sept 20, but the art may be viewed between now and Dec 4 by calling 505-828-3791. NMWS artists included in this show include Nancy Frost Begin, Woody Duncan, Sue Hoadley, Barbara McGuire, and Susan Weeks.
WAG artistsThe WAG group artists (see page 8) will display their work at La Mesa Presbyterian Church, 7401 Copper NE, Albuquerque from October 28 through Nov 19. Reception after the church services on Nov 1.
Featured ArtistJoy Brinkley-Hill is the October Featured Artist at Gallery 400. See page 9.
New Mexico Arts LeagueBiologique: an exhibition of artwork inspired by nature3407 Juan Tabo Blvd NE, Albuquerque. Co-curated by artist John Meister NOTE REVISED DATES! Reception: Oct. 17, 5:00 - 7:30 pmExhibit open Tuesday through Saturday, 10 am to 4 pm, Oct. 9 through Nov. 20. NMWS members with art in this show include: Rex Barron, John Boedeker, Jessie Dodington, Ming Franz, Sally Harris, Jay Leutwyler, Sandi Ludesher, Margie O’Brien, Jinkle Seagrave, Kathleen Tucker Landreth, P.K. Williams, and Jeanne Zschaechner.
Albuquerque Museum Miniatures & More 2015 show The Gala Opening is Saturday, October 24 and the exhibit will hang until Sunday, December 6, 2015. Depy Adams, NMWS signature member, has been selected to hang three paintings in this show.
late addition: Arts and CranesThe City of Socorro and The Socorro County Chamber of Commerce invite you to participate in our “Arts and Cranes 2015” Juried Fine Art Show. Friday 20 November 2015, through Sunday, 22 November 2015, at the Best Western Convention Center, 1100 N. California Street, Socorro. Deadline for entries: 16 October 2015. The show will be juried by Kathe MacLaren. Prospec-tus available through: http://www.festi-valofthecranes.com/ArtShow.html
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Register online at www.nmwatercolorsociety.org. You can pay using paypal or send a check to Tina Stallard 78 Ida Court, Corrales, NM 87048
2016 Masterworks Watercolor WorkshopNancy Baldrica
Hosted by New Mexico Watercolor Society
Nancy has been an educator and professional ar@st for the past three decades. Watercolor is her passion and is revealed through her brilliant use of color. Her pain@ngs have been shown in numerous na@onal and interna@onal watercolor exhibi@ons including the Rocky Mountain NaHonal Watermedia ExhibiHon, Watercolor West in California, Catherin Lorillard Wolfe Art Club in New York, Western FederaHon of Watercolor SocieHes ExhibiHon, and the Taos ExhibiHon of American Watercolors. Her works have received awards in several of these shows.
Her pain@ngs have been published in the North Light Publisher’s Splash 4, Splash 8, PainHng Light and Shade by Patricia Seligman, Page One Publisher’s the ArHst’s Bible, Rockport Publisher’s People In Watercolor, American
“Coconut Palm”
WORKSHOP DATES:FRIDAY APRIL 15 TO SUNDAY APRIL 17, 2016
9:30 am to 4:30 pmPUBLIC DEMO: Saturday APRIL 16TH at 10:00 am
Hispanic Arts Building at New Mexico Expo Fairgrounds
Cost of Workshop is $230.00 per student with a $100.00 deposit at registration and $130 remainder to be paid the first day of the workshop. Workshop is limited to 14 students on a “first come, first served” basis, with registration opening October 1, 2015 to NMWS members, all others January 1, 2016. Once enrolled, if you need to cancel, you will receive a full refund only if your space in the workshop is re-filled.
Register online at www.nmwatercolorsociety.org. Any questions please call: Tina Stallard 505-385-0432 or Debbie Misgen 505-417-7582
Ar@st’s Watercolor 95 Summer, Watercolor 97 Spring, and Rockport’s Best of Watercolor PainHng-‐ComposiHon.
Nancy is a signature member of over a dozen watercolor socie@es, and was co-‐founder and past president of the Pikes Peak Watercolor Society in Colorado Springs.
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Painting GroupsDo you need a little push to get painting, or appreciate insight from your fellow painters? There are a number of open groups that meet around Albuquerque where you might get that help!
WAG (Wednesday Art Group)An open informal art group (mostly watercolor and acrylic painters) No formal critiquesWhen: Every Wednesday, 9:00 am-2:00 pm (unless the church needs the space for other activities)Where: La Mesa Presbytarian Church 7401 Copper NE, AlbuquerqueCost: Approximately $50 per 12 week session (depending on the number of people) or $6 drop in feeContact: Lannie Alexander ([email protected])
Friday group at the First Unitarian ChurchOpen, informal group of mostly watercolorists, some acrylic, egg tempura and casein. No formal critiquesWhen: Every Friday, 9:00 am -2:00 pm (unless the church needs the space for other activities)Where: First Unitarian Church 3701 Carlisle NE, AlbuquerqueCost: $1 per session (thanks to sponsorship by the church!)Contact: Roderick Groves ([email protected])
Monday North Domingo Baca Multigenerational Center GroupExperienced watercolor painters only, no instruction, no formal critiques.When: Mondays 8:30 am -noon (check for holiday closures 505-764-6475)Where: North Domingo Baca Multigenerational Center 7521 Carmel, N.E, Albuquerque Cost: $13/year for Baca Center membershipContact: Ray Ortiz ([email protected])
Saturday Art GroupWatercolor artists, last 20-30 minutes reserved for optional critiques. Number of people limited by space available.When: Saturdays, 9 am to noon (unless the church needs the space for other activities)Where: La Mesa Presbyterian Church 7401 Copper Ave NE, AlbuquerqueCost: $55/12 week sessions,spring and fall. $6 drop in feeContact: Jun Barrack ([email protected])
PLEASE SEND INFO ON OTHER GROUPS (Albuquerque OR Southern Chapter locations!) TO THE EDITOR BEFORE OCTOBER 12 FOR INCLUSION IN NEXT MONTH’S NEWSLETTER!
In MemoriumLouise Park Lockhart, July 1934-April 2015Louise Lockhart of Mesilla, New Mexico received her B.F.A. in Applied Art from the University of Arizona. She later received an Associate degree in Interior Design from the El Paso Community College. Louise used her skills to design her own home in Mesilla. She was also an accomplished artist in watercolors and other mediums, and she won several awards.She was member of the Mesilla Valley Fine Arts Gallery, the NMWS-SC and the Las Cruces Art Association. She also had a great love for cats, horses, nature, and gardening and she loved to spend time at Star Island, Ghost Ranch and Camp Thunderbird.Her full obituary can be seen at http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/lcsun-news/obituary.aspx?pid=174944161
“Tabbies on Paisley,” Louise Lockhart
Jose Carlos West Olivares, April 1940-April 2015Carlos West of Las Cruces was a man of two cultures: Mexico and the Southwest. He was born in Mexico into a family of artists and attended several colleges and art schools, notably Otis Art Institute of the Parsons School of Design. He studied with the renowned watercolorist, Robert Uecker throughout California and Hawaii. As a result, he developed a vivid spectrum of colors and images through his personal study of picturesque and diverse landscapes. He was a member of the NMWS-SC. “I like nature and its surroundings, its open spaces. I get lost in my paint-ing. I see myself right in the middle of my scene, and I love it!”http:/www.legacy.com/obituaries/lcsun-news/obituary.aspx?pid=174741609
“Pink Adobe,” Carlos West
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Joy Brinkley-Hill October Featured ArtistNew watercolors by Joy Brinkley-Hill will be featured at Gallery at 400 for the month of October. The works explore interplay of fabric with the light, crystal, and apples. “I express not only how the glass reflects the colors of the surrounding objects, but also show how sunlight refracts into its spectrum of colors as it passes though the glass.” Gallery at 400 is located in Old Town Albuquerque at 400 Romero Street, Suite #5, at the corner of Church and Romero. The gallery is open daily from 10am to 6pm. The public is invited to a reception for Joy on Friday, October 2nd, from 5 pm to 8 pm. More information is available at www.brinkley-hillgallery.com.Shown at left: “Picky Eaters”
Bragging Rights and Congratulations to NMWS members!
Jeanne HylandTWO of Jeanne Hyland's paintings, Red Hot Prickly Pear #2 (below, left) and Southwestern Pots (below, right), have been invited to the “WAOW’s” 2015 Women Artists of the West 45th National Exhibition, Tucson Desert Art Museum, Tucson, AZ. November 3–29, 2015. www.waow.org
DON’T FORGET TO SEND YOUR NEWS ITEMS, BRAGS AND OTHER CONTRIBUTIONS TO JINKLE AT [email protected]
BY OCTOBER 12 FOR INCLUSION IN THE NOVEMBER ISSUE OF BRUSHSTROKES!
A suggestion has been made that Brushstrokes include a classified ads section: if you have materials or equipment that you no longer want and don’t want to donate (e.g., to the Taft Middle School arts program, see page 5), that would have value to someone else, you could list them with a price and your contact information and someone who wanted them could contact you. This would be limited to person-to person exchanges, no commercial advertisements. Is anyone interested in this opportunity? If so, contact Jinkle.
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October NMWS Volunteer StarMary Jane Milz
Mary Jane recently became active in NMWS, but has already been volunteering to help with the name tag distribution and hanging the JCC Alternative Spaces show. She says: “Don’t be afraid to volunteer: it’s very uplifting. I moved to ABQ. and I am slowly getting my feet wet. My 2 art groups are awesome-beautiful supportive people- creative nudges abound. The painting was done in Chinle where there are incredible canyons. I was sitting on the edge looking north to black rock. I was the first white woman in a Navajo gallery-EYAH.”
Toward Black RockMary Jane Milz
From the Permanent CollectionThe Permanent Collection is Yours to Enjoy
Most of the readers probably know that NMWS has a large (and gorgeous) collection of paintings by prominent artists. Most have been donated, many by past jurors and workshop instructors, some by past NMWS presidents.Images of many of the paintings in the permanent collection can be viewed at the NMWS website:http://www.nmwatercolorsociety.org/images_perm_coll
“Calle de Colima ” is one of 6 paintings in the Permanent Collection by Milford Zornes (January 25, 1908 – February 24, 2008). The painting is 31x38”. He was well known for his paintings of Western scenes. HIs style typifies the “California Movement.” His paintings are displayed in many prominent museums including the Metropolitan Museum of Art, Corcoran Gallery of Art, Los Angeles County Museum of Art, the White House, and the Library of Congress Collection. AND in our very own NMWS Permanent Collection!
THANKS MARY JANE! WE LOVE OUR VOLUNTEERS!
NMWS Paper SalesAnd speaking of Volunteers, in Albuquerque, as always, call (505) 296-0273 or e-mail [email protected] ahead for your paper requests or to inquire about prices. Since they do not bring all the paper to every meeting, please request your paper order PRIOR to the next meeting, so they’ll bring your requested supply. Sheets of 300 lb. paper are now $10 each and the cost of 140 lb. paper will remain at $5 a sheet. New from the Southern Chapter: THANKS to Beth Welter for volunteering! She has Arches CP 140# ($5 per sheet) and 300# ($12 per sheet) watercolor paper for sale. Contact her at 575-652-3270 or [email protected], and she will bring the paper to you at the October meeting. She will also make arrangements to deliver your paper at other times if you wish.
Ten members joined tour Permanant Collection manager Karin Cook to tour this remarkable resource on Friday Sept 24th at its home in the REDW building. It took over 90 minutes to view the whole collection, but it was worth every minute. If you have never seen the whole collection, you may wish to consider taking the next opportunity to do so.
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“Autumn is the year’s last, loveliest smile” (William Cullen Bryant), a time of year when artists are inspired to capture that flaming loveliness, and hold it within a frame against winter’s chill blues and grays. This time of year New Mexico’s cottonwoods and aspens shed their chlorophyll coats to wow us with their bright underwear. It’s a blast of analogous color that spans red to green on the color wheel. Bright blue skies frame the trees in the perfect complement to oranges and warm yellows while the dark trunks and limbs anchor the exhuberant crown of leaves providing contrast with calming neutrals. It is easy to be overwhelmed by the variety of color and texture in the trees, but with some planning you can bring order and harmony to this exhuberant display. In the color wheel below and you’ll see that the colors described above fit at three corners of a square tetradic color palette. The purple square is the tetradic pointer, Q= Quinacri-done and colors are Daniel Smith.
In the painting progression below the view from under a cottonwood canopy looking upward toward the backlit foliage shows the full range of color from neutrals to pale yellows. I’ve simulated some of the tiny light flares that occur as light shoots between leaves with fingertip rubouts that add action. Give it a try. Winter is coming, but you can capture Fall’s warmth before it gets away!
Kathy Gaither
Tips ‘n Trix
The hues in this tetrad are red-orange, yellow-green, cyan (or cool blue) and red-violet. At the lower right point is the sky color; lower left is for dark values on trunks and limbs; from upper left across to upper right captures leaf colors; and mixing the complements orange and blue will give you a neutral mix that can be warmed or cooled for the base color in trunk and limbs.
You can expand the color range harmoniously by including neutralized versions of the basic hues such as Napthamide Maroon, Quinacridone Burnt Orange, Quinacridone Gold and Burnt Sienna. You will also remain harmonious by moving between red and yellow to pick up analogous colors
SkyTrunk/Limbs
Leaves
Q. Violet
Organic Vermillion
Q. Burnt Orange
Burnt Sienna
Q. Gold
New Gamboge
Green Gold
Sap Green
Aureolin
Hansa Yellow
Napthamide Maroon
Cobalt
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NMWS Meeting Info:OCTOBER PROGRAMSAlbuquerque The “October” meeting was held on Monday, Sept. 28, and was the demonstration by Fall Show Judge and Juror, Linda Doll.
NMWS FALL Exhibition - Opening Reception & Show Saturday, October 03, 2015 1:00 PM • Fine Arts Gallery, EXPO-NM Fairgrounds, San Pedro & Copper. Enter through Gate #3.
Las CrucesSunday, October 11, 2015. Good Sam’s Activity Room - board 1:00 p.m., business meeting 2:00 p.m., program 3:00 p.m. Dave Sorensen will demo “Painting Water.”
NOVEMBER PROGRAMSAlbuquerqueOn Saturday, November 7th, following the 10:30 NMWS general meeting at the Albuquerque Museum, our presenter will be Charles “Bud” Edmondson,our Best of Show winner at this year’s MasterWorks exhibition. His presentation will be on plein air painting, particularly on how to get started. He willshare a few tricks and shortcuts on perspective. Bud was raised in Clayton, NM, and graduated from the Art Center School in Los Angeles beforeenjoying a 40 year career in Chicago as an illustrator. He returned to New Mexico as a fine artist and instructor. He is a signature member of the NMWS,of the Western Federation of Watercolor Societies, of the Plein Air Painters of America, and is a Distinguished Pastelist with the Pastel Society of New Mexico. In 2008, the Albuquerque Art Business Association honored Bud with the designation of Local Treasure. To learn more about Bud, visit his website at www.budedmondson.com .
Las CrucesTentative program: November 8, 2015 - Good Sam’s Activity Room - board 1:00 p.m., business meeting 2:00 p.m., program 3:00 p.m Julie Cafee Cruz - Watercolor - El Paso “Watercolor - taking it to another level”
DECEMBER PROGRAMSAlbuquerqueThe December meeting will be our annual painting gift exchange, and will be on Sunday, December 6, Albuquerque Museum; 1:00 p.m. All members are invited and are encouraged to bring a guest. It will be a potluck luncheon. There will also be a fun exchange of gift-wrapped paintings for attendees. If a member’s guest would like to participate in the painting exchange, the member should bring a second gift-wrapped painting.
Las Cruces: December - 13, 2015 - Painted card swap Christmas theme
Books, Articles, Videos of Special Interest to Watermedia ArtistsPlease visit our new watercolor society website and browse our large selection of books on various watercolor topics. We welcome any requests sent to us by e-mail or phone call and will happily bring your reserved book to the next meeting. If you have interest in a topic or book not available in the library we would love to hear about it. AND Please return any books you have that belong to NMWS so others may use them. Library Update: All of the newly donated books have been added to our Library inventory and are available on our NMWS website (resources tab).
Jeanne Hyland DVDs AvailableWet & Workable: Portrait The latest DVD was recorded at a live demo in Sedona, AZ in the fall of 2014. See how she works her magic and paints memorable portraits. Both her DVD’s are available at her website at jeannehyland.com.
Dorothy Voorhees History Of Watercolor Video, FREE ON-LINEDorothy was a member of the NMWS for many years and a well known teacher. She passed away in 2008, but left a legacy of video lessons. To view this audio-visual file on the World History of Watercolor, click on the link below, or copy and paste it into your browser. The file is located in the Dropbox program, but you need NOT have a Dropbox account to view it. The audio is best heard in a quiet room or with headphones.https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/26758081/2015-03_History_of_Watercolor.mp4
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“San Lorenzo Contrasts”
Spotlight: Georgette GreyI have been painting seriously since 1987, although I have been creating art in one form or another nearly all my life. When I was in art school I detested painting; the world was about line and contrast and my concentration was on printmaking. When my husband and I moved to California I had no job and no vehicle. Once we were unpacked and settled in I turned on the television and discovered “The Magic of Watercolor Painting” on PBS, with Tom Lynch. The next day, I had my 10-year-old paints, paper and brushes ready and waiting. That was a life-altering experience and I have been in love with watercolor ever since. My subject matter has changed along the way, as I have lived in or visited new places. I have realized, over the years, that light, texture, and contrast are what attracts me to an image and I have an abundance of that living in New Mexico; now I work to recreate or put my own spin on that.
“Rocky Stream”
WHO WE ARE AND WHAT WE ARE ABOUT
• The New Mexico Watercolor Society was founded in 1969 as a statewide chapter of the Southwestern Watercolor Society of Dallas, TX. In January 1970, the New Mexico Watercolor Society became an independent entity with 501(c)(3) status.
THE PURPOSE OF THE SOCIETY IS THE ELEVATION OF THE STATURE OF WATERCOLOR AS AN ART MEDIUM AND THE EDUCATION OF THE PUBLIC AS TO THE SIGNIFICANCE OF WATERCOLOR AS
AN IMPORTANT CREATIVE, PERMANENT PAINTING MEDIUM. THE ULTIMATE GOAL IS TO MAKE NEW MEXICO KNOWN NATIONALLY FOR ITS WATERCOLORISTS.
• Signature status is attained when a member has been accepted in five NMWS juried shows with a maximum of two pieces accepted per year. The initials “NMWS” can then be used with the member’s signature.
• The New Mexico Watercolor Society is a member of the Western Federation of Watercolor Societies (WFWS).
“High Desert Meadow”
“Prickly Poppy”
“Rabbitbrush Roundup”
Georgette Grey