BIG SPLASH 2020 VIRTUAL EXHIBIT!
Our Congratulations!
Marilynne Bradley’s painting Tuna Arbor, Janine Helton’s painting Sunshine on My Shoulders, and Rebecca Krutsinger’s painting Baby, It’s Cold Outside were accepted in the San Diego Watercolor Society’s 41st International Exhibition, juried by Michael Holter, and showing online from Oct. 2 to Oct 31, 2021.
Our Congratulations to Shirley Nachtrieb, Lee Walter and Linda Wilmes
You are invited to a juried exhibition, Unless, juried by Dail Chambers, May 28 – July 8, 2021, at Framations Custom Framing & Art Gallery, 218 North Main Street, St. Charles, MO 63301, 636-724-8313, featuring artwork by STLWS members Shirley Nachtrieb, Lee Walter and Linda Wilmes, and other artists.
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An all media juried exhibition about the impact of each and every one of us.
Most of us have read the book. The Lorax is an icon in children’s literature, but also beyond. The storyline discusses such heady topics as greed, consumerism and conserving the environment. One memorable quote from the text is “Unless someone like you cares a whole awful lot, nothing is going to get better. It’s not.”
We may not all be environmentalists, but many of us have a cause we believe firmly in. Perhaps we focus our attention on equal rights, or racial or cultural divides. We are all touched by different issues based on our life experiences. These are the things that affect us personally and affect our daily lives and our own personal attempts to achieve the American Dream. For our exhibit, Unless, we asked artists to share their voice, take a stand, develop their thought process, and delve into a conversation.
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Our Congratulations!
Rebecca Krutsinger’s painting “Morning Robe” has been juried into the American Watercolor Society’s 2021 Associate Members Online Exhibition. Juror, Dean Mitchell. Online viewing dates are June 7th – August 20th, 2021.
Morning Robe by Rebecca Krutsinger
STLWS Self Help Painters
On Monday, May 24th, the Saint Louis Watercolor Society Self Help Painters met again at Isabee’s Beekeeping Equipment and Supplies. There was a great turn out and enough artists signed up to make the venue a go for the next two months. Members interested in participating in the future should contact Gerry Klein and she will put you on a wait list.
Here are some photos from the day’s gathering.
Carol Carter Demonstration May 19, 2021
Today Saint Louis Watercolor Society members enjoyed Carol Carter’s painting demonstration of a Datura flower in Forest Park. It was a very informative presentation, and gave everyone a chance to see a master at work. Visit Carol’s website for more information on her artwork and workshops. Her studio is open by appointment. Here are some photos from the event:
Carol shared some of her paintings with us while she allowed the paint to dry on her demonstration before proceeding with her final passages.
We thank Carol for sharing her knowledge and techniques, learned through years of watercolor painting. She encouraged us to paint what inspires us, act on our own ideas rather than what the market wants, and to let go of paintings that are not working out and start anew. She also reminded us not to be held hostage to our reference material. Put the time in painting to improve your skills and measure your progress from year to year.
Watch for the write up of the demonstration in our August newsletter.