San Diego Watercolor Society http://www.sdws.org/blog/ SDWS is a 700 member, non-profit organization with members from all over the world who are interested in watermedia paintings. Membership is $55 a year. Go to http://www.sdws.org for more information. en-US Copyright 2010 Sun, 07 Mar 2010 19:14:26 -0800 http://www.sixapart.com/movabletype/ http://www.rssboard.org/rss-specification Register Your Child/Grandchild for 2010 Art Summer Camp It's not too early to register your child or grandchild for the 2010 SDWS Art Summer Camp. The classes fill quickly. Download application form www.sdws.org

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]]> http://www.sdws.org/blog/2010/03/register-your-childgrandchild.html http://www.sdws.org/blog/2010/03/register-your-childgrandchild.html Sun, 07 Mar 2010 19:14:26 -0800 SDWS featured at PLNU Fall Festival Members chuck McPherson and Ally Benbrook teamed up to man the San Diego Watercolor Society booth at the Point loma Nazarene University's Fall Festival in October. As Chuck painted "live" right in the booth, the crowds multiplied, and Ally handed out hundreds of brochures. meanwhile the Saturday Morning Painters were busy also attracting a crowd. High point of the day was Chuck gifting 2 very interested young artists with the original paintings that he did that day.

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]]> http://www.sdws.org/blog/2009/10/sdws-featured-at-plnu-fall-fes.html http://www.sdws.org/blog/2009/10/sdws-featured-at-plnu-fall-fes.html Mon, 26 Oct 2009 18:23:33 -0800 Memorial for our Alison Christler

Join us Sunday, October 11, 2009

9 - 10 AM

San Diego Watercolor Society Gallery

2825 Dewey Road Ste 105

San Diego CA 92106

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]]> http://www.sdws.org/blog/2009/10/memorial-for-our-alison-christ.html http://www.sdws.org/blog/2009/10/memorial-for-our-alison-christ.html Wed, 07 Oct 2009 17:55:16 -0800 International Show 2009 is coming! 2009_SDWS_Postcard-1.jpg I-ShowInvite.jpg

 

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San Diego Watercolor Society

2825 Dewey Road Suite 105

San Diego CA 92106

 

FREE ADMISSION

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]]> http://www.sdws.org/blog/2009/08/first-friday-reception-outside.html http://www.sdws.org/blog/2009/08/first-friday-reception-outside.html Tue, 25 Aug 2009 17:37:16 -0800 San Diego Watercolor Society Summer Camp for Kids & Teens Look at all the fun that's been going on at the gallery! Thanks to Jane La Fazio for these wonderful photos!

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]]> http://www.sdws.org/blog/2009/08/san-diego-watercolor-society-s-1.html http://www.sdws.org/blog/2009/08/san-diego-watercolor-society-s-1.html Thu, 06 Aug 2009 19:45:04 -0800 Melanie Testa Wax Resist Workshop These ladies had WAY too much fun! Look at the photos of this wonderful, creative group enjoying the Melanie Testa Wax resist workshop held in the San Diego Watercolor Society's Education Center in June. Check out our San Diego Watercolor Society Calendar and Workshops list here

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]]> http://www.sdws.org/blog/2009/07/melanie-testa-wax-resist-works.html http://www.sdws.org/blog/2009/07/melanie-testa-wax-resist-works.html Mon, 20 Jul 2009 07:54:49 -0800 "By the Dawn's Early Light" - July Show Join us st the gallery on July 3rd!

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 ]]> http://www.sdws.org/blog/2009/06/by-the-dawns-early-light-july.html http://www.sdws.org/blog/2009/06/by-the-dawns-early-light-july.html Mon, 22 Jun 2009 16:25:44 -0800 July Paint-Out

Saturday, July 11,2009- Crystal Pier-Pacific Beach....9:00-12:30 

 

 We'll meet just North of the Pier in the small grass park at the end of Felspar (one street north of Garnet), There is plenty of street parking plus the large lot at Smart and Final at the corner. If it is warm and not windy, we  may go out to the end of the pier or stay on the grass. Jane Riles, who incidentally has a doctorate in French, is an exciting painter. Her work depicts both San Diego and France, where she lived for ten years. Jane has a diverse art training. She studied painting at Mary Washington College, The Peoria Art Institute Center, The Northwest School of Art, The University of Illinois and here at the Athenaeum. Jane currently teaches at her home studio, and for the eighth year will be holding a painting workshop in France...the Dordogne in September. Jane has a excellent web site at www.Jane Riles.net

Our painting site is full of activity-the boardwalk bikers,dogs, joggers, the Pier, and of course the ocean. Plenty of restaurants and shops close by.

Bring a sweater, a hat and of course... hope for SUN!!!

Directions: Exit Highway #5 at Garnet St (from the North and the South). Go west to Mission Blvd. Turn right one block to Felspar and turn left to Ocean.

]]> http://www.sdws.org/blog/2009/06/july-paintout.html http://www.sdws.org/blog/2009/06/july-paintout.html Tue, 02 Jun 2009 21:30:22 -0800 June Paint-out will be held in Escondido

Paint-Out- Saturday, June 13,2009- 9:00-12:30- Warren Ranch

We are back to our "second Saturday" formula. And we are also 'back" to a paint-out at the Warren Ranch we cancelled last January because of suspected rain. Our demonstrator this June was to be Mary Sievers who will not be able to attend because of a family illness. So.. we were fortunate to find that celebrated painter from Julian, Stan Goudey who will lead us. Stan has been winning prizes, one after another in important shows- our recent Western Fed, last years International, frequently in our SDWS monthly shows and currently has an exhibition at Santa Isabel Gallery called "A Sense Of Place".

 We are returning to Gloria Warren's ranch in Escondido which we visited last May. Those of us who went will surely remember the vistas of the neighboring Guejito (2000 acre)Ranch, the grazing cows,mountains and charming home which was completely rebuilt after '03 fires. Perhaps you will also remember the adventurous roads.

 Directions; From the South take Highway #15,exit Via Rancho Parkway(after Rancho Bernardo exits). Turn right

on Via Rancho which will become Bear Valley Parkway. This eventually meets Valley Parkway. Stay right on Valley for about 1/2 mile to Lake Wohlford Rd. and red light. Turn right and now the fun starts! Drive up this winding scenic road for about 2 1/2 miles. After it flattens out you will pass a mobile home park and Lake Wohlford restaurant on left. The lake will be on your right. Continue past the lake to first right hand turn, Guejito Road.

Turn right for approx. 1/4 mile to dirt road on left, Bear Valley Lane.Turn left and now begins the real adventure.

There are a few potholes in the beginning but the road improves. You will pass peach orchards,horse ranches, wild turkeys, miniature ponies (who may come over to your car.) Take heart- the last part looks steep,but it is paved. The view as you approach the house is inspiring- miles and miles of the famous Guejito Ranch and mountain ranges.

 From the West:Highway #78 to end, right on Broadway,left on Washinton,right on Midway,left on Valley Parkway and follow directions above.

From the North: Highway#15 South- exit #78 East. Follow as above.

 BRING a hat, it will probably be very warm... and water ..also a sandwich as you may stay and paint all afternoon if you wish.

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]]> http://www.sdws.org/blog/2009/05/june-paintout-will-be-held-in.html http://www.sdws.org/blog/2009/05/june-paintout-will-be-held-in.html Mon, 04 May 2009 22:18:04 -0800 San Diego Watercolor Society Summer Camp for Kids & Teens evite for summer camp.jpg]]> http://www.sdws.org/blog/2009/04/san-diego-watercolor-society-s.html http://www.sdws.org/blog/2009/04/san-diego-watercolor-society-s.html Fri, 24 Apr 2009 20:23:44 -0800 May 2 - Paint-Out @ NTC Promenade Join demo artist, Chuck McPherson, along with visiting Western Fed delegates in painting boats, bridges, water, and people. Saturday, May 2, 1:00 PM -4:30 PM

 

 

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Interstate 8 West, take Rosecrans exit and continue on Rosecrans past Sports Arena Blvd, past Midway, then turn left at light on Roosevelt. Turn right on Cushing, turn left on Farragut. We will be at the end of the parking lot near the restrooms.

]]> http://www.sdws.org/blog/2009/04/may-2-paintout-ntc-promenade.html http://www.sdws.org/blog/2009/04/may-2-paintout-ntc-promenade.html Fri, 24 Apr 2009 20:13:42 -0800 Western Federation of Watercolor Societies Reception WFinvitation.jpg  

You are cordially invited to attend the

34th Annual Western Federation of Watercolor Societies Exhibition
hosted by the San Diego Watercolor Society

 

May 1 -31, 2009
Gallery open daily 11 am - 5 pm

 

95 outstanding watercolors selected by juror Robert Burridge
from 1095 entries by artists from the ten member societies
 
Opening Reception May 1, 2009  5 - 8 pm
Awards Ceremony 5 pm

 

San Diego Watercolor Society
2825 Dewey Road #105
San Diego, CA 92106
]]> http://www.sdws.org/blog/2009/04/western-federation-of-watercol.html http://www.sdws.org/blog/2009/04/western-federation-of-watercol.html Wed, 15 Apr 2009 18:35:52 -0800 More education outreach SDWS volunteers visited a kindergarten class today, filled with charming children of military folks stationed nearby in Pt. Loma. Seventeen kids were given a watercolor lesson, and they loved it!

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]]> http://www.sdws.org/blog/2009/03/more-education-outreach.html http://www.sdws.org/blog/2009/03/more-education-outreach.html art outreach Fri, 06 Mar 2009 14:16:49 -0800 Rich Buchwald

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So many of us at SDWS are sorrowed by the sad news of  the death of Rich Buchwald on Feb.21, 2009 in San Diego. He was a gentle man, truly concerned with his friends and artists. Known for his sense of humor, he often gave his paintings amusing names - and wonderful paintings they were! Rich painted in watercolor quickly, loosely and with joyous color... a true "plein aire" master.

Rich was a tall, slim, elegant man, a champion swimmer and it showed. He swam with his friends frequently at the Doubletree Athletic Association, was a Senior Oympic Swimming Champion and often took part in the annual Rough Water Swim in La Jolla.
 
A decorated Purple Heart Veteran during World War II, Rich reflected the spirit of the early California painters... a celebration of the landscape. He loved painting San Diego and recently exhibited a painting in the SDWS show in the San Diego International Airport. One of my favorite paintings won an a Merit Award in the 2000 National Watercolor Association show... called "It Never Rains in San Diego".
 
Rich had top notch art training; a B.A.E. degree at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago and a M.A. at Northwestern University. He was a District Director of Art Education in Chicago and became an important figure in the art world here after his move to San Diego. He served on the Board of Directors of The San Diego Museum of Art Artists Guild and holds Signature memberships in the Colorado Watercolor Society, the Montana Watercolor Society and the Northwest Watercolor Society. Rich's work career included 33 years as an art supervisor, 30 years as a teacher in Chicago Public Schools and work in the television field (United Scenic Artist,CBS and NBC) as well as outdoor building display and layout.
 
Rich leaves his wife, June, of 62 years, a daughter and two sons. The family suggests that donations may be made to the San Diego Watercolor Society. The art community will miss this courteous, talented man who felt that "Each watercolor is a discovery making palpable the energy of the moment. Not knowing where it will flow, the painting begats a life of its own."
 
Suzanne Geller, SDWS Board Member

 

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