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)

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: 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

Direct Link to The Newsletter Issue: January 2010 SCENE

Contents:
SWS Christmas gathering and painting exchange proved festive and enjoyable. [photoessay]
Meeting & Workshop schedule
Extreme SWS Tag-Team Paint-Off and Throwdown Battle of the Sexes and Auction - January 13, 2010
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
NEW RULES: For DVD checkout from the SWS library.
Katherine Chang-Liu due in September 2010 for Workshop and Show
Andy Evansen to present Plein Air Workshop in October 2010
Happenings… (member news)
SWS CONTACTS (officers)

note: Next meeting Jan. 13

Direct Link to The Newsletter Issue: September 2009 SCENE

Contents:

46th Annual Members Exhibition works chosen for September showing. (list of accepted entries)
Meeting & Workshop schedule
President’s Corner (Joel Sampson -Route 66; Archer City paintout; opening at Artists’ Showplace; SWS page on Facebook)
Fall Paint-out in Archer City
Instructional DVD’s now available to SWS members
Carrie Burns Brown October workshop is still available
November workshop with Sandi D’Allesandro still open.
Skip Lawrence to lead off 2010 with February workshop & demo
Happenings…(member news)
SWS CONTACTS (new officers)

note: Next meeting Sept. 9, 7pm

Direct Link to The Newsletter Issue: June 2009 SCENE

Contents:

May meeting ends 2008-2009 season on an up note (photoessay)
Meeting & Workshop schedule
Painting of the Month for May, 2009
President’s Corner (Joel Sampson - What I did on my summer vacation)
Carrie Burns Brown slated for October workshop & demo (photoessay)
Member Show Draws Large Crowd…(Power Point slide show of SWS entries - photoessay)
Happenings…(member news)
Sandi D’Alessandro workshop & demo set for November (photoessay)
Skip Lawrence to lead off 2010 with February workshop & demo
Instructional DVD’s now available to SWS members
SWS CONTACTS (new officers)

note: Next meeting Sept. 9, 7pm

[When the SWS website went down recently, the original newsletter link was lost. So if you had problems accessing the April SCENE, try the link below -- SWS Webmaster]

Direct Link to The Issue: April 2009

Contents:
Judi Coffey entertains SWS meeting… (photoessay)
Meeting & Workshop schedule
Painting of the Month for March, 2009
President’s Corner (planning for digital entries for SWS exhibit)
Carrie Burns Brown slated for October workshop & demo (photoessay)
Sandi D’Alessandro workshop & demo set for November (photoessay)
Instructional DVD’s now available to SWS members
Happenings…(member news)
SWS Spring Paint Out in Mt. Vernon enjoyed by the brave few… (photoessay)
Dues are due June 1 (SWS Membership Application
DVD  Checkout

note: Next meeting April 8, 7pm Robert Burridge demo (also Kate Burridge Art Marketing Workshop April 9, 7pm)

Learn the secrets of art marketing from Kate Burridge on April 9th at 7- 9 pm (at our regular meeting place — the Lovers Lane Methodist Church, on the northeast corner of Northwest Highway and Inwood Road). The workshop is an abridged version of those given by nationally-known watercolor artist/instructor Robert Burridge and his art marketing director Kate Burridge.

They are also the authors of “Hot mARTketing: The Business of Selling your Art Workbook”. For more information about their art marketing curriculum and the Burridges, see their website: http://www.robertburridge.com/ArtMarketing/

To sign up, email Joel Sampson at swsprez@gmail.com. The workshop is FREE for Southwestern Watercolor Society (SWS) members and $10 for nonmembers at the door. (Join SWS and get in free!)

Robert Burridge will be giving a demonstration on abstract painting and collage at the SWS meeting on Wednesday, April 8th at 7:00 pm (the evening before),