nvws.org september 2016 september’s meeting welcome …...october 15 - december 10, 2016 nevada...

Welcome Back!!!!!!

Dear Members and Friends,

Your Society has already started the 2016-17 year with a great Workshop by David Lobenberg, California Vibe. Many attendees will probably enter their masterpiece {self portrait} in the summer challenge which will be judged and shown at our first meeting, Wednesday, September 14th, 700pm. I wish to thank Linda Smith for making it an enjoyable experience. There were others who pitched in to enhance our experience. When I have my feet better on the ground, I’ll thank each personally. For one, Ed Hoag set up the video which was an absolute necessity. We are introducing the Artist of the Month program in September which gives us an opportunity to see our friends’ artistic talents. Terry Titus was chosen for September to display his “Women in Aviation“ paintings for the inaugural showing.

David Mazur has built and is providing the easels for the display. Any artist in our society who wishes to participate in future months should let me know. {[email protected]} 951-378-5479.

I would to close my thoughts with the following quotation by Paul Cézanne.

“Right now a moment of time is fleeting by! Capture its reality in paint! To do that we must put all else out of our minds. We must become that moment, make ourselves a sensitive recording plate… give the image of what we actually see, forgetting everything that has been seen before our time”

Jim Champlin, President

Here’s your NVWS’s Board of Directors for the 2016/2017 season:

President - James L. (Jim) Champlin1st Vice President/Programs - David Mazur

2nd Vice President/Membership - Molly McClain3rd Vice President/Shows and Exhibits - Gail Montoure

Secretary - Patty HymansonTreasurer - Shirley Jeane

September’s Meeting Wednesday, September 14th

@ 7:00 pm

Spanish Oaks Clubhouse 2201 Spanish Oaks DriveLas Vegas, Nevada 89102

Board Meeting Wed, September 14th@ 5:30pm_________________________

September’s Program

Strathmore Paper Co.PRESENTATION

Sponsored by

Desert Art Supplies

•Summer Challenge• See page 2 for all the details

• Annual Potluck •Bring your favorite dish to share

•Artist of the Month •Featuring Terry Titus with his series of paintings

“Women Aviators”

• Reminder •Time to return the videos

that you rented all summer and rent some new ones !!

$5.00 each for the month

September 2016nvws.org

September 2016 Nevada Watercolor Society page 1


NVWS Shows and Exhibits

at September’s meeting NVWS Workshops

Workshop Full but there is a Waiting List......

Lian Zhen WorkshopOctober 10-11, 2016

Featuring Chinese Style Painting Time: 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. each day

Spanish Oaks Clubhouse 2301 S. Valley View Blvd., LV

Cost: $185 for members Non-member rate: $195

Description: Lian will share his intriguing style and technique of Chinese painting. He will instruct how to capture the expressive beauty and vitality of Chinese painting so that you may enhance your own watercolor paintings.

Supply list is found at: lianspainting.com NOTE: Lian will have ready made kits available for purchase for $35. A kit includes: 4 large rice papers

(30”x50” each), 1 bottle of ink 100mg, one box set of small colors with 12 tubes,

and 4 brushes from small to large. To reserve a spot on the waiting list, contact:

Linda Smith email: [email protected]

or call: 509-499-1156

Summer Painting Challenge

Hope you have been working on the Summertime Challenge.

There are two themes for you to choose from: Self-portrait or Las Vegas.

Each member is invited to bring their finished painting to our September meeting.

Winners will be selected by our judge Joyce Kasprczk, Vice President of

MaxArt Productions here in Las Vegas.

Accolades to our NVWS Members

Congratulations on receiving NVWS Signature Status!Molly McClain is also our new

2nd Vice President/Membership Chairperson

Congratulations to Molly McClain!!

Mark your Calendars...2016 NVWS Fall Member Show

Reception Thursday, October 6th from 5-6:30 pm

West Sahara Library9600 West Sahara Ave Las Vegas, NV 89117

Public InvitedShow runs Oct 6th through November 29, 2016

(Digital Entries were Due August 31th, 2016)Juror: Lian Zhen

For additional information contact our show chair Gail Montoure

at (702) 617-1390

SAVE THE DATE!!! ForaWorkshopwith

InternationallyKnownAmericanArtist

STAN MILLER

Sharpen your Landscape, Portrait, and Compositional Skills!

ComingFebruary6,7,82017!Don’tmissthisopportunitytolearnfromoneoftheworld’s

bestwatercolorartists!Time:9a.m.–4p.m.eachdayDate:February6,7,8,2017(Monday,Tuesday,Wednesday)Place:SpanishOaksClubhouse/2301S.ValleyViewBlvd.,LV*Cost:MemberEarlyBirdRate:$315.00(ifpaidinfullbyNovember7,2016)

AfterNovember7:$340.00Non-memberrate:$365.00*Stillthinking?....$50depositwillholdyourspotCheckoutStan’swebsite:Stanmiller.netformoreinformation.Toreserveyourspot,sendyourcheck,payabletoNVWS,withyourphonenumberandemailaddressto:

LindaSmith4180SweptPlainsStreet

LasVegas,NY89129Email:[email protected]

*Wehavetomeetaminimumnumberofparticipants60dayspriorinordertohosttheworkshop.Therefore,therearenorefunds60daysbeforetheworkshop,butifyouneedtocancel,feelfreetosellyourspottosomeonewhoisinterested.Checkswillbecashedaftertheminimumnumberofparticipantshasbeenmet.

NVWS Workshops

John Athey had 4 entries in the Helldorado Days Art Show at the Elks Lodge (last spring)

He won 1st in watercolor, 2nd in watercolor, 1st in pencil drawing and 1st in sculpture.

He also won ‘Best of Show’ (with this pencil drawing below)

Congratulations to John Athey!!

This year’s Western Federation Entriesare due by November 1st, 2016. The prospectus in online now at nvws.org

Exhibition Runs April 7 - June 20, 2017

Jordan Schnitzer Museum of ArtHosted by the Watercolor Society of Oregon

Jeannie, McGuire, Juror Our NVWS Delegate is Elena Wherry

702-845-1241Our Alternate Delegate is Linda Smith

Email: [email protected] or call: 509-499-1156

Western Federation of Watercolor Societies

Accolades to our NVWS Members

NVWS Paintout

NVWS has opportunities for plein-air painting. Many people are intimidated by painting outside their studio but it can be a lot of fun. Our outings are local so we spend more time painting than driving to a destination. We usually paint for about 3 hours, as light changes, people move, etc. Last year we painted at Floyd Lamb Park, Red Rock Canyon, Spring Mountain Ranch State Park, Springs Preserve and the wetlands. The outings are scheduled about a week in advance due to weather and other obstacles, and usually are on Mondays. I try to find locations with some shade, access to a restroom, and not crowded.

- Keep your supplies manageable, something you can carry or pull over rough terrain

(i.e. not a sidewalk!)

- Working smaller rather than full sheet is easier out-side.

- Keep in mind,wind and heat, bring a hat, a chair or stool, and plenty of water.

Look for email announcing each paint-out or watch Facebook for announcements

or last minute cancellations. If you have questions about getting involved,

email Sue Roach at [email protected].


Might be of interest to NVWS members


The College of Southern Nevada Gallery Committee has released its Call for Exhibits 2017-2018

and would like to invite you to apply for an exhibition in one of our galleries.

You can find this exhibition opportunity posted with the College Art Association, Arts 4 Nevada, Art Deadlines List, on

our website: http://sites.csn.edu/artgallery. If you are interested, you may submit proposals of your

own work or curate a group exhibit. More information can be found and shared through this

Facebook event: https://www.facebook.com/events/1259350534076916/

Thank you for your attention to this opportunity. If I can provide you with any further information,

please let me know.




Lake Las Vegas is proud to announce the opening of

The Galleries at Lake Las Vegas a series of unique galleries

in the heart of Montelago Village showcasing the work of local artists

from southern Nevada. If you would like to submit your artwork for

inclusion in this new and exciting project, please read and submit:

The Contract and Submission package which is available on nvws.org

or contact Peg Lozier, General ManagerLake Las Vegas Master Assoc.

[email protected]

The 9th Annual“Miniature” Juried and Judged

Art Exhibition

October 15 - December 10, 2016Nevada Historical Society Museum

Reno, Nevada

Presented by the Latimer Art Club

Entries must be received by September 11, 2016

Additional information at latimerartclub.com

Two New Prospectuses inviting artists to upcoming shows

Northwest Art CenterAmerican Paperworks 2017

Deadline (postmark) for submitting entries 11/01/2016

for prospectus and more information:www.minotstateu.edu/nac

Western Colorado Watercolor SocietyRockies West National

Entry Postmark Deadline 11/15/2016for prospectus and more information:

www.gjartcenter.org

In this two-day workshop students will use traditional book making techniques combined with imagination to create one-of-a-kind books. We will be painting pages, cutting, folding, and sew-ing together multiple signatures and attaching hard covers. We will then focus on creatively embellishing the covers and inside pages using assorted media. I will demonstrate a variety of useful painting and collage techniques. All materials will be provided. No previous experience necessary.

Sue Cotter Bookmaking Workshop“The Spontaneous Book”

September 15 & 16 (Thurs-Fri) 9am-4pm

This workshop will be held at:Braewood Heritage Square

2570 Braewood DrLas Vegas, NV89121

Total cost of the workshop is $150.00 which includes the materials fee. A deposit of $50.00 to secure your space is due by August 15th with the remainder due Sept 1.

We look forward to seeing you and sharing a great creative 2 days.

Contact Sylvia Bachiochi at 702 463 0857. Send your check to:Sylvia Bachiochi

1708 S 15th StreetLas Vegas, NV 89104


Photos from May’s meeting


Thank you to Myra Obermanfor these great photos of the May meeting

Photos from the Spring Show at the Springs Preserve


Dates to RememberSeptember 2016

NVWS Meeting7pm Spanish Oaks

Clubhouse

Please submit any news for October’s newsletter by Tuesday, Sept 27th.

to Louise Gillespie 702-419-0461or [email protected]

2016-17 Board Member’s Contact info:

President: James L. (Jim) Champlin (702) 331-1027(H) (951) 3785479 (C)

[email protected]

1st Vice President/Programs: David Mazur(248) 776-3469 (H)

2nd Vice President/Membership: Molly McClain(702) 769-4852 (H) (702) 769-4852 (C)

[email protected]

3rd Vice President/Shows & Exhibits: Gail Montoure(702) 671-1390 (H)

[email protected]

Secretary: Patty Hymanson(702) 898-0853(H) (702) 480-5405 (C)

[email protected]

Treasurer: Shirley Jeane(702) 645-0999 (H) (702) 604-7745 (C)

[email protected]

Please make sure that your dues are up-to-date.

Those who have not paid this year’s dues will not receive future newsletters by mail.

A copy is always available online at nvws.org.

Louise Gillespie, the publications chairperson, needs avolunteer to mail the printed newsletters to the membersthat have requested printed copies. The volunteer wouldhave to get approx 35 copies printed, labeled, stamped

and mailed each month. (Louise is on the east coast andmailing the newsletters from there takes 4-5 extra days)

If interested, please let Louise know [email protected] or 702-419-0461.

P. O. Box 27224Las Vegas, NV 89126

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