Southwestern Watercolor Society

Direct Link to The Newsletter Issue: September 2010 SCENE

Contents:
Eighty two works chosen for the 47th Annual Members exhibition.
Meeting & Workshop schedule
President’s Corner
34th Western Fed Show is Set for May 2011
Class of 2010 SWS signature status.
Andy Evansen to present Plein Air Workshop in October, 2010
SIGNATURE MEMBER EXHIBITION April 8 - May 9, 2011
2010 SWS STEPPING STONE AWARDS
2010 Member Show Preview Party
Happenings… (member news)
Landscapes the focus of Joseph Melancon’s March 2011 Workshop
2010 SWS Fall Paint Out in Granbury Texas October 22, 23, 24
SWS CONTACTS (officers)

See the SWS 2010 Show Gallery!

The 2010 juror, Katherine Chang Liu, is a non-objective painter and mixed media artist whose work is exhibited and collected internationally.

The following Artists will be giving demo’s at the PFamily Art Center, 4017 Preston Road, #544 Lakeside Market, Plano, Texas 75093 972-378-1234

• Lesley Talty August 20th 11 AM-1 PM
• Pat Fekete August 25th 11 AM-1 PM
• Randy Bishop August 26th 11 AM-1 PM
• Harry Shields August 31st 11 AM-1 PM
• Lori Bongiov September 1st 11 AM-1 PM
• Nel Don Byrd September 3rd 11 AM-1 PM
• David Maxwell September 8th 11 AM-1 PM
• Jodie Baldwin September 10th 11 AM-1 PM
• Pat Kochan September 11th 11 AM-1 PM

These talented Artists will be demonstrating during the hanging of Southwestern Watercolor Society’s Show. Come preview the entries and witness some great tips from some of our wonderful fellow Artists.

2nd Saturday Artwalk in McKinney: The Garret Art Gallery Features

The Southwestern Watercolor Society Pleine Air Painters

Reception and meet the artists July 10th, 7:00 - 10:00 pm

Artists from the Southwestern Watercolor Society came to McKinney in May for their Spring Paintout and depicted the Historic District and neighboring sites. The resulting paintings will hang in Garret Art Gallery through August 11th.

Sponn's Cafe by Gaylord O'Con

Garret Art Gallery, 111 E. Virginia St., McKinney, TX. 75069 972-548-9361 www.garretartgallery.com

Direct Link to The Newsletter Issue: June 2010 SCENE

Contents:
Wry wit and amazing painting wowed the May meeting with Skip Lawrence demo. [photoessay]
VENUE CHANGED for 2010 SWS Member Exhibition
Meeting & Workshop schedule
President’s Corner
Painting of the Month May, 2010
Andy Evansen to present Plein Air Workshop in October, 2010
It Was a Beautiful Day for a Paint Out… [photoessay]
Happenings… (member news)
John Salminen to Bring His Cityscapes Workshop in November, 2010
Top Ten Reasons You Know You Are An Artist
Adios by joel Sampson
New SWS CONTACTS (officers)

The 2010 47th Annual SWS Membership Exhibition is coming! It will be held August 17 through September 25 at the ArtCentre of Plano. For the calendar, see the Exhibits page or the Prospectus.

Links:
Exhibits page
2010 SWS Members Exhibit Prospectus
Online Entry Form & Payment
2010 Membership Online Form & Payment (or print the 2011 SWS Membership Application and mail it)
Alternate Email Entry Form: Word doc with links or text file

Direct Link to The Newsletter Issue: May 2010 SCENE

Contents:
George James showed his unique style and how to handle watercolor on Yupo. [photoessay]
ENTRY DEADLINE, JUNE 1ST
Meeting & Workshop schedule
President’s Corner
Painting of the Month April, 2010
IMPORTANT MEMBER INFORMATION
Naomi Brotherton honored on her 90th birthday [photoessay]
Andy Evansen to present Plein Air Workshop in October, 2010
John Salminen to Bring His Cityscapes Workshop in November, 2010
Happenings… (member news)
Carla O’Connor to Start Off 2011 with February Workshop
Landscapes the focus of Joseph Melancon’s March 2011 Workshop
Tips for submitting images for shows
SWS CONTACTS (officers)
Dues are due: Membership Application

Direct Link to The Newsletter Issue: April 2010 SCENE

Contents:
Judi Betts brings southern charm and her signature style of painting to SWS March meeting.
[photoessay]
Meeting & Workshop schedule
President’s Corner
Painting of the Month March, 2010
Skip Lawrence Rescheduled for May 10-14 at Asel Art Supply
Katherine Chang-Liu due in September 2010 for Workshop and Show
Andy Evansen to present Plein Air Workshop in October, 2010
John Salminen to Bring His Cityscapes Workshop in November, 2010
Happenings… (member news)
Carla O’Connor to Start Off 2011 with February Workshop
SWS Spring Paint Out (May 1 in McKinney)
SWS CONTACTS (officers)
Dues are due: Membership Application

Direct Link to The Newsletter Issue: March 2010 SCENE

Contents:
When the demo for the month gets cancelled… who ya’ gonna call…Naomi Brotherton [photoessay]
Meeting & Workshop schedule
SWS Board announces officers for 2010-2011.
SWS Stepping Stone Award (Letter Deadline March 24)
Skip Lawrence Rescheduled for May 10-14 at Asel Art Supply
Katherine Chang-Liu due in September 2010 for Workshop and Show
George James’ Yupo workshop due in April 2010
President’s Corner
Painting of the Month February, 2010
Andy Evansen to present Plein Air Workshop in October 2010
John Salminen to Bring His Cityscapes Workshop in November, 2010
Happenings… (member news)
Western Fed. Winners for 2010
SWS CONTACTS (officers)

Direct Link to The Newsletter Issue: February 2010 SCENE

Contents:
Paint off/Throwdown proved as entertaining as last year’s. [photoessay]
Meeting & Workshop schedule
NEW RULES: For DVD checkout from the SWS library.
SWS Stepping Stone Award (Letter Deadline March 24)
Louisiana artist, Judi Betts brings her workshop to SWS in March 2010
George James’ Yupo workshop due in April 2010
President’s Corner
Painting of the Month January, 2010
Katherine Chang-Liu due in September 2010 for Workshop and Show
Andy Evansen to present Plein Air Workshop in October 2010
Happenings… (member news)
Recipes: Meringue Nuts: Brought by Marianne Phelps
SWS CONTACTS (officers)

Letters of application are now being accepted for the 2010 SWS Stepping Stone Award. Only SWS members in good standing for two full years are eligible. The award is given for workshop tuition
only, and is to be used during the year following notification. It may be for an SWS workshop or
for any workshop in the United States. Print out the application below to apply or use the Microsoft Word version (download here).

Application for 2010 SWS Stepping Stone Award

Eligibility:

Any SWS member in good standing for two full years For workshop tuition only. May be used for a SWS workshop, any other local workshop, or for any workshop in the United States

To be used during the year following notification.
Previous winners are ineligible
Deadline for 2010 award: March 24,2010

Please complete the following:
Name Address

Phone: e-Mail:

What is your watercolor experience? (student, teacher, exhibitions, etc.)

What are your specific goals or interests?

Is there any special reason you are applying for this award?

Name of Workshop

Instructor: Date ______________________

Location__________________________________- Exact amount of Tuition $______

All personal and travel expenses will be the responsibility of the student

Please mail applications to Committee Chairman:

Fran Garrett
3906 Shenandoah Ave.
Dallas, TX 75205
fran.garrett1927@gmail.com