At the opening last night, I received my signature membership for SDWS. An artist has to have had a painting juried into the exhibit 3 different years to receive that designation. I am excited and honored to now be part of that group! Here is my painting that's in the show:
If you are in the area, please go see the exhibit. It will be on display until October 31st. Visit their website, www.sdws.org for all of the information about the show.
We are fortunate to have three international watercolor shows in the Southern California area each fall. The other two coming up are exhibits by Watercolor West and the National Watercolor Society.
Along with the exhibitions, there are demos given by incredible artists and I usually sign up for most of them if my schedule allows. It's so inspiring to hear how different artists approach a blank piece of paper.
Today, I'm attending a lecture given by Dean Mitchell for the National Watercolor Society. I'm very excited because I've always admired his work.
Congratulations Nancy, quite an achievement and well deserved. I envy you hearing Dean Mitchell, have seen his work over the years in art magazines and he is a gifted artist. Love his portraits. Enjoy floating an cloud nine for a while. I know this had to be a dream and goal of yours and wonderful that you made it happen. Bravo.
ReplyDeleteI wish I was in the area, Nancy...I see from this painting that its going to be a wonderful show!! and Congratulations on receiving your signature membership for SDWS! Awesome news....
ReplyDeleteThank you Nelvia. Yes, I am very excited and it has been a dream of mine to achieve signature membership in ALL of the major watercolor societies. This is my first. I've still got a long way to go. Dean Mitchell's lecture was very good and we got to see about 90 examples of his work.
ReplyDeleteThank you Hilda.
Congratulations, your picture is lovely. Too bad I live so far away, I would love to see the show. Good luck!
ReplyDeleteWowzers!@!! What a fantabulous accomplishment!!! I love your work, always have, and I'm so glad that you've finally been "recognized". Whoopee!!
ReplyDeleteCongratulation on your signature status, Nancy!! I am so proud of you! This painting is beautiful and I love the deeper tones on the edges too.
ReplyDeleteThank you Wendy, Jill and Sherry.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on your signature membership!!! How exciting! What a beautiful and powerful painting!
ReplyDeleteThank you Judy.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations Nancy, that is just awesome. The painting is so clear and beautiful, I want to be there.
ReplyDeleteThank you Hillary. I learned from the best! Thanks for being my teacher.
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