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Annapolis Watercolor Club February 2014 PRESIDENT’S VIEWPOINT Well we are off to a good start in this New Year. We started off with just one room to use for our show at the State House, and gained two hallways. This is good exposure for our club and a nice venue overall. Just think, people are walking down the hallway, looking at our paintings every day during and after work. I hope everybody made it to the opening. Check out our photos of the event on our web site. Speaking of our web site, how many of you out there use it to your advantage? There is a lot of information concerning our shows on our web site, as well as news about our member’s outings or classes, and lots of photos of our events...AND if you want to be more environmentally conscious, instead of getting our newsletter mailed to you, just download it off the internet. As previously mentioned during our last meeting, I had the opportunity to go to a generous Eastern Shore artist’s studio, Ms. Hai-Ou Hou, on New Year’s Day. You can see the photos on our web site. Ms. Hai-Ou was kind enough to invite us to come and paint still life or models in her studio. There is a small fee to paint in her studio, to help defray the cost of heat or air conditioning. At present, available time slots are being filled up pretty quickly. If club members want to plan a workshop or AWC event at her studio, they will need to do so in the very near future. If anyone has any suggestions as to what, where (the studio) or when, please send me an email with that information. The studio is on the Eastern Shore and HUGE!. I am sure the everyone will really enjoy the space and will feel inspired whilst painting. A last note: we still need volunteers for our basic set up, collect, take down, event managing and organization for our shows. We also need one or two members to take charge of the publicity aspect of AWC. Please STEP UP and support our cause. You will not regret it! - Nadine Vauthier, President, AWC
“Dress Shop” Watercolors Stewart Burgess White
DATES TO REMEMBER 12 February 2014– AWC Monthly Meeting, AWC Board Elections! 7:30pm—9pm, Rm 308, MD Hall for the Creative Arts. Fill it out ahead of time, bring it to the meeting, and place it in the ballot box. Demonstrator: Stewart Burgess White. 21 January to 10 April– Exact dates TBD, Maryland House of Delegates, Annapolis, MD. AWC Art Show 1 March—Stewart White Workshop, Severna Park Library 5 April– Trip to NYC, to the Salmagundi Club, for the American Watercolor Society annual show 6 September - Kurt Plinke Workshop, Severna Park Library Upcoming Exhibits! Maritime Museum, Annapolis, MD- April- May, Date TBA Woods Church, Severna Park, MD - June 1 - July 6 Quiet Waters Park, Annapolis, MD- July 9 - Aug. 24 Heron Point, Chestertown, MD - Sept. 1 - Oct. 31 Ginger Cove, Annapolis, MD - Dec. 7, 2014 - Jan. 16, 2015
February 2014 Demonstrator Stewart White Our February demonstrator will be Stuart White who will be painting a landscape subject . . . . he will be describing some of the basic guidelines that he uses to choose an appropriate subject, identifying the kind of washes that he uses and discussing the strategy for arriving at a stopping point. Website: http://stewartwhitestudios.com Bio Stewart White grew up in so many different parts of the US and Europe that it is hard to call any one place a home of origin. As a result, he was exposed to many cultures, languages, Art Museums and topographies ranging from high mountains of Colorado to the deserts of Tunisia. Stewart attended Pratt Institute for one year and then served in the Army from 1973-1975. After the Army he moved to Colorado and attended various colleges and University eventually ending up at the university of California at Berkeley. With a background in home building and art the logical career choice became Architectural Illustration. Stewart has also produced many murals for Museums and Institutions. Of note, the Smithsonian’s Museum of American History and the U S Naval Academy. Stewart has won many top awards in national Painting competitions. He is a member of the American Impressionists Society, The American Watercolor Society, and a Signature member of the National Watercolor Society and past President of the American Society of Architectural Illustrators (2012). He is currently a Senior Associate at Design Collective, Inc., a top award winning architectural firm in Baltimore, which he now calls home.—Sue Corrigan-Yo, Vice President, AWC
ANNAPOLIS WATERCOLOR CLUB BOARD MEMBERS Nadine Vauthier Sue Corrigan-Yo Carol Kauffman Peter DeVries
President Vice President Secretary Treasurer Members at Large
410– 627-7549 410-266-6471 410-757-4215 410-956-2940
Brenda Larson/ Dave Murphy Nadine Vauthier Karen McGady Nadine Vauthier June Poole Liz Grimes Rita Grau Helen Waskey OPEN OPEN
Co-chair 410- 960- 9692 Exhibitions 433- 221- 7919 Co-Webmaster 410- 849- 8523 Co-Webmaster 301-385-9867 Photographer 410- 627- 7549 Co-Chair, Workshops 410 -849 - 2882 Co-Chair, Workshops 410 456-2560 Membership Chair 410- 643- 2605 Sunshine Committee 410-647-7933 Trip Chair _____________ Publicity Chair ______________
Karen McGady Cathy Newman
Newsletter Editor 301- 385- 9867 Past President 410-507-1308
Send articles to the Newsletter Editor: Karen McGady 1704 Grey Birch Court, Crofton, MD, 21114 301-385—9867 or [email protected] Send Membership dues to: Membership Chair 314 Five Farms Drive, Stevensville, MD 21666 AWC Website: www.annapoliswatercolorclub.org
INCLEMENT WEATHER POLICY Winter weather is here! Maryland Hall is part of the Anne Arundel School System and therefore, if school system night classes are cancelled due to weather, Maryland Hall will also be closed. Please check the school schedule, which can be accessed online, http://www.aacps.org/, if we have a severe storm before any of our scheduled meetings.. The phone number for AACPS is 410.222.5000 or 301.970.8644.
BOARD MEETING February 2014 The AWC Board meeting will take place at Dave Murphy's home on February 15th at 8:00am. If you wish to attend, please contact him by phone or email.. — Karen McGady, Editor, AWC Newsletter
MEMBERSHIP NEWS It was nice to see Susan Levin rejoin AWC after a short absence! There are still dues receipts in a lot of the name tags. Please remember to remove them if you come for the February meeting. Also please remember to let me know of any changes to your e-mail address, home address or telephone numbers. Karen tells me we always have a few e-mail addresses that pop back when she tries to send the newsletter. We try very hard to have accurate information so that we can get newsletters delivered and information to our members. Sometimes computers seem to have minds of their own but we do want you to know that we are making a huge effort. Also please keep in mind that my membership chair will be finished in January 2015. This is a great way to participate, get to know members and help out AWC. Consider this volunteer position and spread the word that it will be available! Remember we can’t have a great organization without volunteers! - Rita Grau, AWC Membership Chair 2014 Dates to Keep in Mind: DEMONSTRATORS for the MONTHLY MEETINGS February: Stewart White March: Carolyn Counsel April: “Spring Fling”. . . A get together with wine and food, also a CRITIQUE of your work, (with our old friend Lee Boynton). May: Steve Bleinburg June: Kay Kandra July & August – Summer Break
AWC MEMBER NEWS I am always happy to receive news from AWC members
which I can then publish in the newsletter. This club is an active one, with people creating works of beauty, and artists who participate in shows all over the Chesapeake Bay area and beyond! Help make this newsletter an interesting one by sending me your news electronically, via email. My email address is as follows: [email protected]. You can also text me, including photos, 301.385.9867. -Karen McGady, AWC Newsletter Editor
MONTHLY MEETING ANNOUNCEMENT AND INFO EVERYONE is WELCOME!
Calling all watercolor artists, new students and interested parties! Everyone is invited to attend our monthly Watercolor Club meetings. During the evening, we usually hold a short business meeting. We also have a Prominent Local Artist demonstrating their particular talents, skills and techniques for you at each of these meetings. Each month we host a different artist so there are a variety of subjects and styles of painting to learn from and observe. Come each month. . . . you don’t have to be experienced, you will meet new people, other artists and learn a lot! We are looking forward to meeting you there! We hold the meetings on the 2nd Wednesday of each month (except July and August), at 7:30 pm till 9:00 pm. Unless otherwise stated in the newsletter, the meetings are held in Room 308, at Maryland Hall For The Creative Arts, 801 Chase Street, Annapolis, 21401. There is a $5 entry fee per meeting for non members. If you would like to join, membership is $30 per year if you wish to receive the newsletter via email, $35 if you wish to receive a paper copy mailed to you. Membership entitles you to: enter our well attended exhibitions and artist’s receptions; indulge your talents during ‘paint outs’; attend workshops with prominent local artists; join our miniature painting club and much more. You are invited to become more involved with the workings of the Club or just come and enjoy yourself. - Sue Corrigan-Yo, Vice President, AWC
AWC ELECTIOS OF BOARD MEMBERS Hear ye, Hear ye, Hear ye!!! Elections for Annapolis Watercolor Club Board members will take place at the February meeting, in Room 308, Maryland Hall for the Creative Arts. Bring your printed ballots, filled out ahead of time and put them in our Ballot Box. You can write in your candidate, or you can vote for those who have already declared they will serve as Board members. Please see below for your ballot.—Karen McGady, Editor, AWC AWC BOARD MEMBER ELECTION BALLOT Vote for your chosen candidate or write-in candidate President: Nadine Vauthier Name of Write-In Candidate Vice President: Sue Corrigan-Yo Name of Write-in Candidate Treasurer: Peter De Vries Name of Write-in Candidate Secretary: Carole Kauffman Name of Write-In Candidate
AWC Trip to NYC and the American Watercolor Society show Take a luxurious, chauffeured motor coach to NYC to the Salmagundi Club to see the American Watercolor Society show on 5 April 2014.. Collection points are either at Jones Station Road and Rt. 2 parking lot, Severna Park, or Parole Plaza, near the Outback Steakhouse, Annapolis. Please check where you are planning to catch the motorcoach: Jones Station Road, boarding from 6:45am and leaving for Parole Plaza at 7:00am. Parole Plaza, departing at 7:15am. Be at the boarding point no later than 7:10, to board and leave by 7:15am. Member name Member name ______________________________ Phone No (s) __________________________________ Cost of trip per AWC member: $50.00
THANK YOU NEIL HARPE! I would like to say a huge thank you to Neil Harpe, our January demonstrator, for showing us his beautifully executed approach to painting in a ‘traditional realistic style’. His limited palette and understated representational approach was a refreshing change and proof that realism is alive and well. The Olive green touches at the end shone through the sparkling white and blue water bringing it to life. Many thank s Neil! - Sue Corrigan-Yo, Vice President, AWC
Classes offered by Jane Halliwell Green Watercolor, You Can Do It. CATS South, Edgewater, MD Register through Anne Arundel Community College This is a beginner to intermediate class. Expressive Watercolor Collage Workshop Maryland Hall for the Arts March 22 and 23 For additional Information Call Jane at 410-200-1143 Web-site http://www.paintpencil.com [email protected]
Guest or non member Guest or non member _________________________ Phone No(s) _______________________________ Cost of trip per guest or nonmember: $55.00 Please note that more than one guest of an AWC member, or interested non-members may go with us to NYC!!! Please fill out as many coupons as there are interested parties! We welcome all! If you would like a discount, sign up before 22 Feb 2014. EARLY Bird special are as follows: Members: $45 Nonmembers: $50 Final sign up deadline: 22 March 2014 Make check payable to AWC and mail to: Jeannette Mc Guire 1811 Johnson Road Annapolis MD 21409 If you have questions, please contact Julie Dunard, 410 761 3940, or Sue Svenson, 410 257 2861
FOOD FOR THOUGHT Remember that no matter how harsh the winter, Punxsutawney Phil is on alert on 2 February to help predict when Spring will be Sprung!!! This is a time of planning, when the Earth rests and prepares for warmer days. Take this opportunity to slow down, reflect on what you wish to do when the weather is less daunting, and your spring will be more satisfying! Cheers, Karen McGady, Editor, AWC Newsletter
STEWART WHITE ARTIST STATEMENT “My interest in Plein-air painting began as an inquiry on the nature of light and its interaction with objects in space. From those initial sketches, studies and paintings, I was further led to inquire about other formal elements of painting and the question,” What makes a good picture?” and “What inspires me about a particular image or view of nature?” By painting outdoors, I am constantly in the middle of this inquiry and from time to time, I occasionally get answers. Each medium has its own voice and its own eloquence and one cannot effectively imitate the other. I enjoy drawing, painting with watercolor and with oils outdoors. But, by far, watercolor holds my interest the longest. It is an all consuming period of focused painting and observation. There is the observation of nature and the observation of what the paint and water are doing before me. My challenges are to integrate the natural world observations and translate my impressions on paper being attentive to the flow of water, pigment, the absorption rate of paper the humidity in the air, the limits of the brush, the quality of edges, the illusions of space, the mixing of color, the list goes on. Impressionism continues for this reason, that there are no lack of challenges. Another aspect of painting “en plein-air” is the element of social interaction. It is an essentially positive message. The image of a painter painting a scene enlivens the general landscape and engages passersby in the most unique ways. People are given the opportunity to compare their own responses to nature and may be inspired to paint themselves and they are collectively having an artistic experience by comparing and looking. In this way, plein-air painting is a form of performance and a public interactive art form. Sketching and painting is a universal language. It is a passport to many other cultures and has few barriers.” Stewart Burgess White
Workshop News in 2014: Stewart Burgess White, 1 March 2014 The workshop with Stewart White filled in record time. As I have only just taken over as Workshop Co-chair, this is tremendously rewarding for me. I hope to be able to engage equally popular artists to join us for our future workshops. To help me in this, I would really appreciate suggestions from as many of you as possible. Should we have advanced or beginners levels for instance? We could have a framing workshop or an “en plein air” day. I know you will all have suggestions and preferences. The May 17 date is still open to your requests and ideas but we need to decide soon. Perhaps we should have an encore event, subject to the artist being available... This is our Club and we can do great things if each of us is just a little pro-active so please eMail me and let me know what your preference would be .- June Poole, Co-chair Workshops, [email protected]
Watercolor Stewart White Above is an example that shows every technique that will be presented in the workshop offered on 1 March 2014.
“Temple Gate” Watercolor Stewart White
“The Kennedy and the Forrestal, Rusting” Watercolors Stewart Burgess White
Newsletter Editor 1704 Grey Birch Court Crofton, MD 21114
“Cruise Ship” Watercolors Stewart Burgess White
“Dress Shop” Watercolors Stewart Burgess White
DATES TO REMEMBER 12 February 2014– AWC Monthly Meeting, AWC Board Elections! 7:30pm—9pm, Rm 308, MD Hall for the Creative Arts. Fill it out ahead of time, bring it to the meeting, and place it in the ballot box. Demonstrator: Stewart Burgess White. 21 January to 10 April– Exact dates TBD, Maryland House of Delegates, Annapolis, MD. AWC Art Show 1 March—Stewart White Workshop, Severna Park Library 5 April– Trip to NYC, to the Salmagundi Club, for the American Watercolor Society annual show 6 September - Kurt Plinke Workshop, Severna Park Library Upcoming Exhibits! Maritime Museum, Annapolis, MD- April- May, Date TBA Woods Church, Severna Park, MD - June 1 - July 6 Quiet Waters Park, Annapolis, MD- July 9 - Aug. 24 Heron Point, Chestertown, MD - Sept. 1 - Oct. 31 Ginger Cove, Annapolis, MD - Dec. 7, 2014 - Jan. 16, 2015
February 2014 Demonstrator Stewart White Our February demonstrator will be Stuart White who will be painting a landscape subject . . . . he will be describing some of the basic guidelines that he uses to choose an appropriate subject, identifying the kind of washes that he uses and discussing the strategy for arriving at a stopping point. Website: http://stewartwhitestudios.com Bio Stewart White grew up in so many different parts of the US and Europe that it is hard to call any one place a home of origin. As a result, he was exposed to many cultures, languages, Art Museums and topographies ranging from high mountains of Colorado to the deserts of Tunisia. Stewart attended Pratt Institute for one year and then served in the Army from 1973-1975. After the Army he moved to Colorado and attended various colleges and University eventually ending up at the university of California at Berkeley. With a background in home building and art the logical career choice became Architectural Illustration. Stewart has also produced many murals for Museums and Institutions. Of note, the Smithsonian’s Museum of American History and the U S Naval Academy. Stewart has won many top awards in national Painting competitions. He is a member of the American Impressionists Society, The American Watercolor Society, and a Signature member of the National Watercolor Society and past President of the American Society of Architectural Illustrators (2012). He is currently a Senior Associate at Design Collective, Inc., a top award winning architectural firm in Baltimore, which he now calls home.—Sue Corrigan-Yo, Vice President, AWC
ANNAPOLIS WATERCOLOR CLUB BOARD MEMBERS Nadine Vauthier Sue Corrigan-Yo Carol Kauffman Peter DeVries
President Vice President Secretary Treasurer Members at Large
410– 627-7549 410-266-6471 410-757-4215 410-956-2940
Brenda Larson/ Dave Murphy Nadine Vauthier Karen McGady Nadine Vauthier June Poole Liz Grimes Rita Grau Helen Waskey OPEN OPEN
Co-chair 410- 960- 9692 Exhibitions 433- 221- 7919 Co-Webmaster 410- 849- 8523 Co-Webmaster 301-385-9867 Photographer 410- 627- 7549 Co-Chair, Workshops 410 -849 - 2882 Co-Chair, Workshops 410 456-2560 Membership Chair 410- 643- 2605 Sunshine Committee 410-647-7933 Trip Chair _____________ Publicity Chair ______________
Karen McGady Cathy Newman
Newsletter Editor 301- 385- 9867 Past President 410-507-1308
Send articles to the Newsletter Editor: Karen McGady 1704 Grey Birch Court, Crofton, MD, 21114 301-385—9867 or [email protected] Send Membership dues to: Membership Chair 314 Five Farms Drive, Stevensville, MD 21666 AWC Website: www.annapoliswatercolorclub.org
INCLEMENT WEATHER POLICY Winter weather is here! Maryland Hall is part of the Anne Arundel School System and therefore, if school system night classes are cancelled due to weather, Maryland Hall will also be closed. Please check the school schedule, which can be accessed online, http://www.aacps.org/, if we have a severe storm before any of our scheduled meetings.. The phone number for AACPS is 410.222.5000 or 301.970.8644.
BOARD MEETING February 2014 The AWC Board meeting will take place at Dave Murphy's home on February 15th at 8:00am. If you wish to attend, please contact him by phone or email.. — Karen McGady, Editor, AWC Newsletter
MEMBERSHIP NEWS It was nice to see Susan Levin rejoin AWC after a short absence! There are still dues receipts in a lot of the name tags. Please remember to remove them if you come for the February meeting. Also please remember to let me know of any changes to your e-mail address, home address or telephone numbers. Karen tells me we always have a few e-mail addresses that pop back when she tries to send the newsletter. We try very hard to have accurate information so that we can get newsletters delivered and information to our members. Sometimes computers seem to have minds of their own but we do want you to know that we are making a huge effort. Also please keep in mind that my membership chair will be finished in January 2015. This is a great way to participate, get to know members and help out AWC. Consider this volunteer position and spread the word that it will be available! Remember we can’t have a great organization without volunteers! - Rita Grau, AWC Membership Chair 2014 Dates to Keep in Mind: DEMONSTRATORS for the MONTHLY MEETINGS February: Stewart White March: Carolyn Counsel April: “Spring Fling”. . . A get together with wine and food, also a CRITIQUE of your work, (with our old friend Lee Boynton). May: Steve Bleinburg June: Kay Kandra July & August – Summer Break
AWC MEMBER NEWS I am always happy to receive news from AWC members
which I can then publish in the newsletter. This club is an active one, with people creating works of beauty, and artists who participate in shows all over the Chesapeake Bay area and beyond! Help make this newsletter an interesting one by sending me your news electronically, via email. My email address is as follows: [email protected]. You can also text me, including photos, 301.385.9867. -Karen McGady, AWC Newsletter Editor
MONTHLY MEETING ANNOUNCEMENT AND INFO EVERYONE is WELCOME!
Calling all watercolor artists, new students and interested parties! Everyone is invited to attend our monthly Watercolor Club meetings. During the evening, we usually hold a short business meeting. We also have a Prominent Local Artist demonstrating their particular talents, skills and techniques for you at each of these meetings. Each month we host a different artist so there are a variety of subjects and styles of painting to learn from and observe. Come each month. . . . you don’t have to be experienced, you will meet new people, other artists and learn a lot! We are looking forward to meeting you there! We hold the meetings on the 2nd Wednesday of each month (except July and August), at 7:30 pm till 9:00 pm. Unless otherwise stated in the newsletter, the meetings are held in Room 308, at Maryland Hall For The Creative Arts, 801 Chase Street, Annapolis, 21401. There is a $5 entry fee per meeting for non members. If you would like to join, membership is $30 per year if you wish to receive the newsletter via email, $35 if you wish to receive a paper copy mailed to you. Membership entitles you to: enter our well attended exhibitions and artist’s receptions; indulge your talents during ‘paint outs’; attend workshops with prominent local artists; join our miniature painting club and much more. You are invited to become more involved with the workings of the Club or just come and enjoy yourself. - Sue Corrigan-Yo, Vice President, AWC
AWC ELECTIOS OF BOARD MEMBERS Hear ye, Hear ye, Hear ye!!! Elections for Annapolis Watercolor Club Board members will take place at the February meeting, in Room 308, Maryland Hall for the Creative Arts. Bring your printed ballots, filled out ahead of time and put them in our Ballot Box. You can write in your candidate, or you can vote for those who have already declared they will serve as Board members. Please see below for your ballot.—Karen McGady, Editor, AWC AWC BOARD MEMBER ELECTION BALLOT Vote for your chosen candidate or write-in candidate President: Nadine Vauthier Name of Write-In Candidate Vice President: Sue Corrigan-Yo Name of Write-in Candidate Treasurer: Peter De Vries Name of Write-in Candidate Secretary: Carole Kauffman Name of Write-In Candidate
AWC Trip to NYC and the American Watercolor Society show Take a luxurious, chauffeured motor coach to NYC to the Salmagundi Club to see the American Watercolor Society show on 5 April 2014.. Collection points are either at Jones Station Road and Rt. 2 parking lot, Severna Park, or Parole Plaza, near the Outback Steakhouse, Annapolis. Please check where you are planning to catch the motorcoach: Jones Station Road, boarding from 6:45am and leaving for Parole Plaza at 7:00am. Parole Plaza, departing at 7:15am. Be at the boarding point no later than 7:10, to board and leave by 7:15am. Member name Member name ______________________________ Phone No (s) __________________________________ Cost of trip per AWC member: $50.00
THANK YOU NEIL HARPE! I would like to say a huge thank you to Neil Harpe, our January demonstrator, for showing us his beautifully executed approach to painting in a ‘traditional realistic style’. His limited palette and understated representational approach was a refreshing change and proof that realism is alive and well. The Olive green touches at the end shone through the sparkling white and blue water bringing it to life. Many thank s Neil! - Sue Corrigan-Yo, Vice President, AWC
Classes offered by Jane Halliwell Green Watercolor, You Can Do It. CATS South, Edgewater, MD Register through Anne Arundel Community College This is a beginner to intermediate class. Expressive Watercolor Collage Workshop Maryland Hall for the Arts March 22 and 23 For additional Information Call Jane at 410-200-1143 Web-site http://www.paintpencil.com [email protected]
Guest or non member Guest or non member _________________________ Phone No(s) _______________________________ Cost of trip per guest or nonmember: $55.00 Please note that more than one guest of an AWC member, or interested non-members may go with us to NYC!!! Please fill out as many coupons as there are interested parties! We welcome all! If you would like a discount, sign up before 22 Feb 2014. EARLY Bird special are as follows: Members: $45 Nonmembers: $50 Final sign up deadline: 22 March 2014 Make check payable to AWC and mail to: Jeannette Mc Guire 1811 Johnson Road Annapolis MD 21409 If you have questions, please contact Julie Dunard, 410 761 3940, or Sue Svenson, 410 257 2861
FOOD FOR THOUGHT Remember that no matter how harsh the winter, Punxsutawney Phil is on alert on 2 February to help predict when Spring will be Sprung!!! This is a time of planning, when the Earth rests and prepares for warmer days. Take this opportunity to slow down, reflect on what you wish to do when the weather is less daunting, and your spring will be more satisfying! Cheers, Karen McGady, Editor, AWC Newsletter
STEWART WHITE ARTIST STATEMENT “My interest in Plein-air painting began as an inquiry on the nature of light and its interaction with objects in space. From those initial sketches, studies and paintings, I was further led to inquire about other formal elements of painting and the question,” What makes a good picture?” and “What inspires me about a particular image or view of nature?” By painting outdoors, I am constantly in the middle of this inquiry and from time to time, I occasionally get answers. Each medium has its own voice and its own eloquence and one cannot effectively imitate the other. I enjoy drawing, painting with watercolor and with oils outdoors. But, by far, watercolor holds my interest the longest. It is an all consuming period of focused painting and observation. There is the observation of nature and the observation of what the paint and water are doing before me. My challenges are to integrate the natural world observations and translate my impressions on paper being attentive to the flow of water, pigment, the absorption rate of paper the humidity in the air, the limits of the brush, the quality of edges, the illusions of space, the mixing of color, the list goes on. Impressionism continues for this reason, that there are no lack of challenges. Another aspect of painting “en plein-air” is the element of social interaction. It is an essentially positive message. The image of a painter painting a scene enlivens the general landscape and engages passersby in the most unique ways. People are given the opportunity to compare their own responses to nature and may be inspired to paint themselves and they are collectively having an artistic experience by comparing and looking. In this way, plein-air painting is a form of performance and a public interactive art form. Sketching and painting is a universal language. It is a passport to many other cultures and has few barriers.” Stewart Burgess White
Workshop News in 2014: Stewart Burgess White, 1 March 2014 The workshop with Stewart White filled in record time. As I have only just taken over as Workshop Co-chair, this is tremendously rewarding for me. I hope to be able to engage equally popular artists to join us for our future workshops. To help me in this, I would really appreciate suggestions from as many of you as possible. Should we have advanced or beginners levels for instance? We could have a framing workshop or an “en plein air” day. I know you will all have suggestions and preferences. The May 17 date is still open to your requests and ideas but we need to decide soon. Perhaps we should have an encore event, subject to the artist being available... This is our Club and we can do great things if each of us is just a little pro-active so please eMail me and let me know what your preference would be .- June Poole, Co-chair Workshops, [email protected]
Watercolor Stewart White Above is an example that shows every technique that will be presented in the workshop offered on 1 March 2014.
“Temple Gate” Watercolor Stewart White
“The Kennedy and the Forrestal, Rusting” Watercolors Stewart Burgess White
Newsletter Editor 1704 Grey Birch Court Crofton, MD 21114
“Cruise Ship” Watercolors Stewart Burgess White
