San Diego Watercolor Society (SDWS) is pleased to offer a 3-day premier watercolor workshop for “Landscape Color & Composition”, a Zoom event taught by Don Andrews on Monday, September 13 – Wednesday, September 15, 2021. From the comfort and privacy of your own home or studio, you can participate fully in this workshop that is geared specifically for artists who are eager to paint and study in a no-stress studio environment.… Read more
Premier Workshop with Don Andrews
August 4th, 2021SDWS Paintouts – JOIN US!
August 4th, 2021
SDWS Paintouts have started up again and will be around Shelter Island during August. Click on the SDWS Calendar dates for exact time and location.
August Volunteer of the Month: Sharon Sheehan
August 3rd, 2021
Sharon Sheehan is our Volunteer of the Month. For many years, she has been working diligently behind the scenes as the SDWS Workshop Registrar. Sharon has handled a multitude of tasks, including managing all aspects of workshop enrollment. From registrations to refunds and cancellations to communicating with registrants, Sharon has worked with the Workshop Director and Bookkeeper to keep track of data and make sure everyone is on the same page.… Read more
Virtual Show “Lazy Days” Channels the Feeling of Summer
July 26th, 2021by Carla Scheidlinger
The August 2021 Members Show of the San Diego Watercolor Society (SDWS) is a virtual show, with the paintings available for viewing on-line only. Juror Robin Erickson selected paintings for the show with the theme “Lazy Days”. Her selections, and comments for the top awards, are shown elsewhere in the SDWS blog.… Read more
July Gallery Show “Complement Conversations” Invites Engagement
July 26th, 2021by Carla Scheidlinger
Paintings of flowers and plants were very well represented in this show. In addition to two that were singled out for awards, it is worth taking a look at some others that made good use of complementary colors.… Read more
Gabriel Stockton Chats with Savoir Faire
July 10th, 2021San Diego Watercolor Society’s (SDWS) Member Show Director Gabriel Stockton was featured in a one-hour interview with Pierre-Yaan Guidetti of Savoir Faire, an importer of fine arts. Guidetti’s weekly interviews tie artists worldwide who are sometimes new to him together with some of his favorite prominent artists from around the globe, so Gabriel was in august company.… Read more
July Volunteer of the Month: Julie Anderson
July 6th, 2021
Julie Anderson is July’s Volunteer of the month. Since her first nomination in 2014, Julie has continued to volunteer in many capacities for SDWS. She has participated in Entry Days and Jury Days, served on committees for I Shows, and frequently sits the gallery, welcoming visitors and promoting our organization. … Read more
“Violent Hues” Virtual Show Stuns with Visual Diversity
June 16th, 2021The June Members Show of the San Diego Watercolor Society was conducted virtually, with juror Bob Burridge evaluating over 300 submissions to award three top places, a Best of Theme, and five each Juror Commendations and Honorable Mentions. All of the works, including the awarded ones, can be seen in the gallery of the SDWS web page at https://www.sdws.org/galleryart.php?cat=6968… Read more
Juror Comments: June 2021 Members Show. “Violent Hues”, juror Bob Burridge
June 13th, 2021 Juror Commendation
“Chester”
by Jean Silva
I have a thing for animated trees that dance. Also I enjoy unique and original points of view. The graphic design and gentle colors caught my attention.
Juror Commendation
“Plaza Hotel”
by Edward Abrams
I love the structural strength, the movement and one focal point.… Read more
North Park Artist Stephanie Van de Wetering wins Best of Theme
June 13th, 2021Stephanie Van de Wetering, an artist and resident of North Park, San Diego, California, won the Best of Theme award in the competitive June 2021 Member’s exhibition “Violent Hues” held virtually in June 2021, on The San Diego Watercolor Society website, www.sdws.org… Read more