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 Monday, September 29, 2008
Creativity Workshop: Painting Off-Road
Posted by sarah
 Kathleen Maling challenges artists to paint their local environments in the October issue of Watercolor Artist:
Research your local environment and decide what makes it unique. Then
consider methods of intimately exploring it in ways you might not
normally attempt: by trail, by 
water, or even by air. Always be aware of your surroundings and pack
appropriate equipment. If you're spending time on the water, be sure to
carry your camera or other electronics in an airtight, waterproof
container. Maling is pictured at right, using her canoe to search for subjects in their natural environments. Read the full online article by clicking here.
Try It!Get together with your painting group, or complete the Creativity
Workshop Activity on your own; then tell us about it. Send a JPEG image
(with a resolution of 72 dpi) of your painting to wcamag@fwpubs.com.
We’ll publish a selection of the entries on our website and choose a
favorite. One winner will receive a $100 gift certificate from Jerry’s Artarama. The deadline for entry is October 20, 2008. To see more Creativity Workshop Activities and a gallery of reader responses, click here.
From the Magazine
9/29/2008 9:06:23 AM (Eastern Daylight Time, UTC-04:00) 
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Friday, September 26, 2008
1 Day Left: Romare Bearden Show
Posted by jessica
 A show our Manhattan readers won’t want to miss is Romare Bearden: City Lights at DC Moore Gallery—and if they don’t see it by tomorrow, they will miss it (it closes Sept. 27). The artist is fresh in our minds as well; he was featured in our “Meet the Masters” column in the August issue of the magazine. Here’s what that gallery has to say about the exhibition: “The exhibition features 20 vibrantly expressive watercolors, some with paper collage, that capture the rhythm and energy of New York City. Painted between 1979 and 1986, they literally burst with color that flows across the surface of compact, highly charged compositions. Several of the works on view are from a series of cityscapes done for the opening credits in John Cassavetes’ 1980 film, Gloria.” (Pictured: Broadway, c. 1979-80, by Romare Bearden)
From the Magazine | Overheard
9/26/2008 4:51:15 PM (Eastern Daylight Time, UTC-04:00)
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Monday, September 22, 2008
Art Conservation
Posted by sarah
Puffin Stuff (acrylic on board, 18x36) by Kim Diment
For its 10th anniversary, the Artists for Conservation
Foundation will launch its first annual juried exhibition, The Art of
Conservation - An International Exhibition of Nature in Art, featuring the nature art of its members. The exhibition celebrates
artistic excellence in the depiction of nature, raises awareness of
conservation issues and directly supports organizations dedicated to
addressing them. The exhibition will launch in September 2008 at the Hiram
Blauvelt Art Museum (HBAM), one of the world's leading museums for
nature and wildlife art, situated near New York City. The exhibition will be open to the public through December 19, 2008.
Click here to see more images from the show.
Overheard
9/22/2008 1:38:29 PM (Eastern Daylight Time, UTC-04:00)
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Thursday, September 18, 2008
2008 Ones to Watch/Watercolor Society Showcase
Posted by jessica
 Having just finished our December issue, which announces our 2008 Ones to Watch, we’re currently working on our February issue special report: the annual Society Winners Showcase. As the watercolor society exhibition catalogs roll in, I’m noticing a delightful trend: the reappearance of works by this year’s Ones to Watch! So who are these art stars? You’ll have to wait for the December issue, on sale Oct. 28. Speaking of watercolor societies, three shows you might be interested in are currently on display: National Watercolor Society 88th Annual Exhibition: through November 1 at the Riverside Art Museum (Riverside, California) The Alaska Watercolor Society 34th Annual Juried Exhibition: through September 22 at the Stephan Fine Art Gallery (Anchorage, Alaska) California Watercolor Association Member Fall Show: September 27 through December 30 at Gallery Concord (Concord, California) (Pictured: Feeding Time (30x22), winner of the National Watercolor Society Purchase Award, with Silver Star, by Soon Y. Warren)
From the Magazine | Overheard
9/18/2008 10:03:43 AM (Eastern Daylight Time, UTC-04:00)
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Monday, September 08, 2008
A Little External Motivation for Watermedia Artists
Posted by sarah
 It's time to start painting: Watercolor U.S.A. 2009 will be held June 6 through August 2 at the Springfield Art Museum in Springfield, Missouri. The goal of the annual exhibition is to recognize and encourage watermedia painting and to simulate the collection of orginal works. Prizes include cash awards totaling $40,000. The entry free is $15 and the deadline for entry is March 31. For a 2009 Prospectus, send a SASE to Watercolor U.S.A., Springfield Art Museum, 1111 E. Brookside Drive, Springfield, MO 65807 or call 417/837-5700. For more information, click here to visit the Springfield Art Museum's website or email watercolorusa@springfieldmo.gov.
Overheard
9/8/2008 9:08:19 AM (Eastern Daylight Time, UTC-04:00)
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Friday, September 05, 2008
National Gallery of Art’s New Turner Watercolor
Posted by jessica
 More news at the National Gallery of Art: It’s recently acquired British art icon J.M.W. Turner’s 1840 painting, Oberwesel (watercolor and gouache over graphite with scratching-out, 13¾ x 20 7/8). This important landscape depicts a view of the Rhine River from the hillside vineyards near Oberwesel, Germany. Here’s why it’s a significant piece, according to the National Gallery of Art: “Executed in Turner's signature medium of watercolor, it encapsulates all the most admired qualities of the artist's works in that demanding technique. With its dazzling combination of light, color, and atmosphere, this piece not only marks the pinnacle of Turner's career as an artist but also bears eloquent witness to his stature as a supremely gifted and innovative watercolorist.”
Overheard
9/5/2008 4:59:02 PM (Eastern Daylight Time, UTC-04:00)
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Tuesday, September 02, 2008
Wake up! It's Tuesday!
Posted by sarah
Overheard
9/2/2008 9:00:31 AM (Eastern Daylight Time, UTC-04:00)
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