A Publication of the Louisiana Watercolor Society, established in 1968

Waterworks

Summer 2017 Newsletter, Volume 49, Number 2

Exhibition Memories

47th Annual International Exhibition Reception May 2017 at Place St. Charles

Exhibitors at the opening reception Blue ribbon goes to Kian Choong Lee of Singapore

Diane St. Germain LWS LWS President Louise Hansen with 2nd Place ribbon for Matthew Bird

Kathy Miller Stone LWS-M Linda Vanek LWS Roni Thomas Thanks to Reachel Mayeur for providing photos

President’s Corner

Louise Hansen President

We have just wrapped up our 47th International Show. The juror, Susan Webb Tregay NWS, AWS pulled together an exciting and diverse show from the hundreds of beautiful entries from all over the globe. A special thank you goes to Shirley Doiron, show chairman, Susan Henning, workshop chairman, and Kathy Miller Stone, show hanging chairman, and all you (spouses included) that gave time, energy, and worked hard to put together another successful International Show and corresponding workshop. We could not do it without you! We are moving forward on a busy year with fun and great things to come. Our first Summer Member’s Meeting is June in Covington with a demo on pouring watercolor by Kathy Miller Stone LWS-M. Definitely check out our exciting fall workshop, “Capturing the Light” by Lynn Ferris NWS, AWS in New Orleans in September. This one is filling up fast, don’t miss out. Find details on these and all the other great events coming up this year in this newsletter and on the LWS website. Ahhh…welcome summer! And all the inspiration it brings, the sights and sounds. Trips to new places and old favorite places, happy and laughing children, flourishing gardens of flowers and vegetables, fishing trips, bike rides, dogs romping at the dog park, festivals, bar-be-cues, blue skies and sunshine. There is no end of subject matter. Pull out your sketch books, and fill them with memories. Straighten up your workspace, check your supplies and LET’S PAINT!

Members’ Meeting

Date: Sunday, June 25, 2-4 p.m. Location: Karen Stakelum's home, 75133 Military Highway, Covington. Demo by Kathy Stone LWS-M, who is known for doing different types of pouring techniques in transparent watercolor. Watch and learn as she demonstrates several of them. Guests welcome.

Thanks to our Sponsors! GOLD ($1000+) Place St. Charles

SILVER ($500+) Friends of LWS

BRONZE ($250+) American Frame Blick Art Materials Cheap Joe’s Chevron Ron Levy Jack Richeson & Co., Inc Weimer Congemi Foundation Rick and Jeannie Wilke

MERIT AWARDS Degas Pastel Society Georgia Watercolor Society Watercolor Society of Alabama

FRIENDS of LWS

John Brockhoeft, Monica Bishara LWS, Raymond Calvert, Susan Copping LWS, Christine Cozic LWS, Mickey Guillory, Penny Hill, Lou Jordan LWS, Jacinta Kehoe, Claudia Lejeune, Ron Levy, Laura Mitchell LWS, Patricia Ryan, Karen Stakelum LWS, Veronica Thomas, Stephen Wolf, Linda Van Wooten , Rick & Jeannie Wilke Be a Friend of the LWS:

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Member News

Congratulations to Cheri Fry LWS who won Honorable Mention and Merit ribbons in the Brush with Burden Juried Art Exhibition. Laurin McCracken LWS won Best in Show in the Richeson75 Still Life & Floral 2017 competition.

Fall Workshop Capturing the Light

3 Day Workshop with Lynn Ferris AWS, NWS Workshop Dates: Wed.-Fri., Sept. 27-29, 2017 Time: 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Fees: $350 ($300 LWS members). No refunds. A $150 non refundable deposit is required to reserve your spot. Your reservation is not held until payment is received. Class size: 17 minimum/24 maximum

Location: David Art Center, Metairie, LA

Workshop Description: Good use of light and shadow can change a painting from ordinary to extraordinary. Using a limited palette of mainly transparent paints, students will learn to design with light, recognize light sources and the shadows they create, add drama and luminosity. Lynn provides handouts, reference materials, and lots of personal attention. To sign up, register online or mail a check(made out to LWS) to Workshop Chair: Susan Henning 38 Allard Blvd New Orleans, LA 70119

Email: workshops@LouisianaWatercolorSociety.org

Coming in 2018---

The Louisiana Watercolor Society’s 50th Anniversary.

WANTED: If you have any items (photos, newsletters, publications, ribbons, etc.) from the early years, we would love to photograph or scan them. (Originals will be returned.) Please email LWSart@yahoo.com if you have something to share.

2017 Status Update Master Signature Sy Ellens LWS-M New Signature Members Claude Carretta LWS Marsha Chandler LWS Setsuko Ohara LWS Yuri Ozaki LWS April M. Rimpo LWS Mary Spellings LWS

Active 2 Chin Chian Lee Robbie Fitzpatrick Anne Hightower-Patterson Susan Keith Diane Newman

Active 1 Woody Duncan Georgieholl Dussouy Terry Evers Joan Garvey Antoaneta Georgieva Sylvie Griselle Tatsiana Harbacheuskaya Ann Hart Li Jin Kathy Kitz R. Mike Nichols Charles Rouse Sujit Sudhi Veronica B. Thomas

Signature Membership:

Signature status is granted to members after acceptance in three (3) International Exhibits, provided annual dues have been paid continuously since the first acceptance.

The new Masters Signature LWS-M may be applied for after acceptance in ten (10) International Exhibits. Check the web site for application form and further details. louisianawatercolorsociety.org/membership/

Congratulations to the new signature members!

Reminder: Dues must be paid annually to maintain Active status.

Louisiana Watercolor Society 1327 Notting Hill Dr. Baton Rouge, LA 70810 www.LouisianaWatercolorSociety.org

Spring Member Show - Art at the Archives Judge: William Crowell AWARDS Congratulations to: 1st Place: Lunch at Coquette by Young Allen 2nd Place: His and Hers by Carol Creel LWS 3rd Place: Lacombe Oak by Pio Lyons LWS Honorable mention: John B. McWilliams by Jo McWilliams Honorable mention: Dune Barriers by Louise Hansen Merit award: Hydrangea by Theresa Beaubouef Merit award: Evening Glow by Kathy Miller Stone LWS-M

Juried Member Show at the Atrium Gallery in Covington. Nov. 4-Dec. 1. Judge: Karen Stakelum LWS. Watch for the prospectus at the end of the summer.

CALENDAR

June: 25: Members’ Meeting 2-4 p.m. in

Covington– Demo by Kathy Miller Stone LWS-M

Sept. 17: Members’ Meeting at Bluebonnet Library

in Baton Rouge 2:30 p.m.

Sept. 27-29: Lynn Ferris CAPTURING THE

LIGHT Workshop in New Orleans

Nov. 4: Juried Member Show at Atrium Gallery

(Christwood) in Covington

Nov. 11: JMS Awards Reception

Dec. 1: Take down JMS

Dec. 5: Christmas Paint Out and lunch at Houmas

House

*Newsletter Deadline: July 30, 2017 Send news to LWSart@yahoo.com or LWS, 1327 Notting Hill Dr., Baton Rouge, LA 70810 www.LouisianaWatercolorSociety.org