Member Spotlight: Carol Thomason

March 17th, 2020

Another one of our angel artists, Carol Thomason, let us have a sneak peek into her world. Carol is like a ray of sunshine and has had a very interesting art journey.

Read on and be inspired!

About the Artist: Carol Thomason NWS, SDWS, WFWS

Carol Thomason uses fluid acrylics, watercolor, collage, pencils and watercolor crayons to create the mixed media paintings in her non-objective series she calls “Lines of Communication.”  The… Read more

Member Spotlight: Linda Mullen

March 16th, 2020

The San Diego Watercolor Society is pleased to feature some of our distinguished artists in a “Member Spotlight” to increase engagement in the arts and also recognize some of our remarkable member artists.

One of these artists is the lovely Linda Mullen.… Read more

SDWS Artists Accepted into 2020 WFWS Exhibition

March 8th, 2020

We are pleased to announce that eleven artists from the San Diego Watercolor Society were juried into the 2020 Western Federation of Watercolor Societies Exhibition by award winning artist and juror Stephen Quiller.

The 2020 45th WFWS Exhibition “Watercolors Rock the Gem State” will be held at the Idaho State Museum Gallery in Boise, Idaho from June 6 to July 26, 2020.… Read more

Juror Comments: March 2020 Member Exhibition

March 5th, 2020

The March Member Exhibition is on display until March 28, 2020 at the San Diego Watercolor Society. This outstanding watermedia show was juried by artist, Kate Ashton. We are thrilled to provide a little background about Kate and share some of her juror insights.… Read more

SDWS – In the News!

March 4th, 2020

It is always nice to be recognized and this time, the news traveled around the globe from Australia!

In a recent article by Larry Health for the AU Review in Australia, The ARTS DISTRICT Liberty Station was listed as one of the “Summer in San Diego: 7 things to do in 2020 in the Southern California city” and the San Diego Watercolor Society was included!… Read more

SDWS Past President Show

March 3rd, 2020

San Diego Watercolor Society is celebrating 55 years by having a Past President Show in the Educational Center complete with bios next to each painting. 

Although we have had 47 presidents serving since 1965, 17 paintings of those still active are in our exhibit with a special inclusion of Ally Benbrook who recently died in September 2019. … Read more

March 2020 Volunteer of the Month

March 2nd, 2020

Congratulations to Barbara Raub, the Volunteer of the Month for March. Barbara’s open-hearted enthusiasm and seven plus years of volunteer expertise have gifted SDWS in a multitude of ways. Her passion for giving to people, making them feel valued and welcome has enhanced many First Fridays, workshops, and the gallery desk where she often volunteers.… Read more

NWS 50 Stars Exhibition

March 1st, 2020

Don’t miss this opportunity! Enter the National Watercolor Society 50 Stars Exhibition before the deadline. See details below for more information.

Call for Entry Date Extended to March 15, 2020

  • Juror will select two (2) paintings representing the San Diego Watercolor Society.
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40th International Exhibition

February 27th, 2020

The San Diego Watercolor Society’s 40th International Exhibition is open for online entry! Exhibition to be held October 1- October 30, 2020 at the San Diego Watercolor Society Gallery.

This year’s juror is Michael Reardon. $19,000 in cash and merchandise awards are anticipated. … Read more

February 2020 Volunteer of the Month

February 2nd, 2020

Congratulations to Barbara Crawford, the February Volunteer of the Month! Barbara is a plein air artist and a much-appreciated volunteer at the San Diego Watercolor Society. She has a graceful leadership style that is inclusive, people-centered, and results-driven. While she contributes in many capacities, including sitting the gallery desk and assisting with membership shows, it is her hard work organizing the Plein Air exhibition that deserves special commendation.… Read more