2016 Spring NWS Newsletter

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President’s MessageKen Goldman

Happy Spring fellow artists!

I want to deeply thank you for your incredible response to my fundraising

appeal about fixing our gallery’s old, rotting roof. Thanks to your generos

we are now moving forward with the roof repair.

I would also like to thank those of you who are volunteering for various N

projects. Your volunteerism is the lifeblood of this organization, and we are grateful to you.

Now, here’s the news.NWS board members, Stephanie Goldman, Linda Doll, Nancy Swan and I attended the grand

opening of the NWS International Small Image Exchange at the Luohu Art Museum in Shenzh

China. The 100 paintings from NWS members and 100 paintings from the Chinese will be on

view here in San Pedro from July 30 to August 28, with the opening reception on July 30, 2-4

pm. Please mark your calendars and plan to attend this exciting event. This year the NWS/Chi

Exchange is our Annual Members’ Exhibition, and next year the Annual Members’ Exhibition w

return to its original schedule.

After attending the Small Image Exhibition reception in Shenzhen, Stephanie and I, spent four

more weeks traveling throughout China as NWS Ambassadors, lecturing and demonstrating a

universities. For a brief visual summary of this NWS outreach, please visit http://goldmanfinea

blogspot.com/2016/01/national-watercolor-society.html .

Between the Members’ Exhibition and International Exhibition, we are now looking to expopportunities available at our NWS Gallery.

Here are some of our plans: (Member volunteers are more than welcome).

• Workshops throughout the year with first-rate national streaming of lectures and

demonstrations. (These workshops could be impromptu and would not need to be

scheduled too far in advance if a qualified instructor already has a following and nee

only a venue to rent).

• New exhibition opportunities for Signature Members, Associate Members and

volunteers in the gallery.

• Watermedia exhibitions for university professors to introduce NWS to younger

watercolorists.

• Member exhibition opportunities in other galleries and museums. (For example, thecurrent NWS Invitational Plein Air Exhibition at the Muckenthaller Museum from

February 4 through April 4, 2016).

• Increased visibility on the international art scene through future planned

international exchanges.

• Plus many new plans yet to be determined as we now have a professional volunteer

marketing and communications expert on board.

The slight increase in annual dues and entry fees has allowed us to contract an experienced

building maintenance person to keep our building in shape during increased activity. NWS is a

completely volunteer-run, non-profit organization with a mission of showcasing and rewardin

innovative water-media artists. Through your volunteerism, generous donations, dues and ent

fees, we are successfully accomplishing this mission.

NATIONAL WATERCOLOR SOCIETY • SINCE 1920 SPRING 2016

PRESIDENT

Ken Goldman

PAST PRESIDENT

Linda Doll

FIRST VICE-PRESIDENT

AWARDS

Valli Thayer McDougle

SECOND VICE-PRESIDENTTRAVEL SHOW

Joe Cibere

THIRD VICE-PRESIDENT

PUBLICATIONS

Jeanne Hyland

FOURTH VICE-PRESIDENT

PUBLICITY

Beatrice Trautman

TREASURER

Alice KayuhaDIRECTOR, EXHIBITIONS

Penny Hill

RECORDING SECRETARY

Stephanie Goldman

DIRECTOR, MEMBERSHIP

N.C. Swan

DIRECTOR, HISTORIAN

Lowri Sprung

DIRECTOR, SPECIAL

PROJECTS

Debbie Abshear

DIRECTOR, NEWSLETTER

Matthew Bird

DIRECTOR, HOSPITALITY

Detra Francis

DIRECTOR, WEB

Parrish Hirasaki

GALLERY MANAGER

Jan Godachy

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NATIONAL WATERCOLOR SOCIETY • 2016

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2016 NWS Events At-A-GlanceMARK YOUR CALENDARS!

2016 Calendar

• NWS Demo/Lecture – Paul Jackson

Reflection, Translucency and Transparency

September 25, 2016 10:00 AM-12:00 Noon

• NWS Workshop 1 – Paul Jackson

Painting the Night in Watercolor

September 26-28, 2016 10:00 AM-3:00 PM

• NWS Workshop 2 – Paul Jackson

Reflection, Translucency and Transparency

September 30-October 2, 2016 10:00 AM-3:00 PM

• NWS Demo/Lecture – Robbie LairdEbb & Flow of Nature

October 23, 2016 10:00 AM-12:00 Noon

• NWS Gallery Tour – Robbie Laird

Reflections on an Exhibition

October 23, 2016 2:00-4:00 PM

• NWS Workshop 1 – Robbie Laird

Paintings: The Abstract Nature of Nature

October 24-26, 2016 10:00 AM-3:00 PM

• NWS Workshop 2 – Robbie Laird

Layered Watermedia Paintings

October 27-29, 2016 10:00 AM-3:00 PM

All demonstrations, lectures and workshops are held at:NWS Gallery

915 S. Pacific Avenue

San Pedro, CA 90731-3201

Demo/Workshop Sign-up: Deadline when full (by date received)

Sign-up online for faster processing:http://nationalwatercolorsociety.wildapricot.org/

International Traveling Exhibition

Fallbrook Art Center February 9 - March 20, 2016

103 S Main St, Fallbrook, CA 92028

www.fallbrookartcenter.org

2016 NWS INTERNATIONAL EXHIBITION:• June 1: Registration OPENS

• July 15: Registration CLOSES

• October 22: OPENING RECEPTION • December 18: Exhibition CLOSES CLOSES

NWS/China Small Image Exchange Exhibition — 2016 MEMBER EXHIBITION:• July 30: OPENING RECEPTION

• July 30/31: Symposium/Lectures - TBA

• August 28: Exhibition CLOSES

NWS NEWSLETTER DEADLINES:• July 1: NWS Summer Newsletter Deadline

• November 1: NWS Winter Newsletter Deadline

UPCOMING INTERNATIONAL EXHIBITION JURORS AND ALTERNATES

2016 Frank Webb

Paul Jackson

Myrna Wacknov

Alternates Robbie Laird

Sue Pink

Laurin McCracken

2017 Mike Bailey

Carol Pickle

Cathy Hegman

Alternates Michael Reardon

Kathleen Ballard

Stan Kurth

2018 Carla O’Connor

Linda A. Doll

Linda Daly Baker

Alternates Michael Schlicting

Charles Rouse

Doug Lew


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Zhou Tianya, CAA, NWS, invited the National WatercolorSociety (NWS) to collaborate in hosting a small imageexchange exhibition. The small image exhibition was held in

conjunction with the 2015 Shenzhen International Watercolor

Biennial Exhibition (SWIB) which was organized by ZhouTianya. They were exhibited in two prestigious Shenzhen art

museums from December 5, 2015 to January 16, 2016.

The China/NWS Small Image Exchange Exhibition, which

serves as the 2016 NWS Member Exhibition, was juried by two

jurors. Zhou Tianya juried 100 paintings from the 421 NWS

member entries, and Linda Doll selected 100 paintings from

the Chinese artists’ paintings. Awards were chosen by Zhou

Tianya and Linda Doll.

Zhou Tianya is a well-known artist, teacher, author and editor,

who also has served — for the past seven (7) years — as Chairof the Art Department at Jingshu Academy of Technology

in Hubei, China. Linda Doll, Past President of NWS is an

internationally-known artist, teacher, juror and workshop

instructor.

Small works for this joint collaboration consist of paintings

no larger than 15” in the longest dimension. NWS members’

paintings were sent unframed to NWS and were then shipped

to China by NWS. Catalogs of the small exhibition were printed

through the generosity of China, and each accepted artist will

receive this wonderful catalog. All NWS members who enteredthe exhibition will receive a DVD created by Linda Doll and

Valli McDougle. All other artists/patrons can view the exhibit

on YouTube or by selecting the link on the NWS web home

page.

Support for this Member exhibition comes completely from

entry fees and generous donations.

China/NWS Small Image Exchange ExhibitBY LINDA DOLL, PAST PRESIDENT, CHAIR OF CHINA EXHIBITION

Ken and Stephanie Goldman, Nancy Swan, Nell

Bartlett and Linda Doll officially represented NWS

at the opening in Shenzhen. Some of the other NWSmembers, with paintings exhibited in the Small Imag

Exhibition, who were in attendance were Linda Bake

Angela Barbi, Ally Benbrook, Stella Canfield, Kathlee

Conover, Lynn McLain, Laurin McCracken, Judy and

Tom Morris, Bobette Shafton-Davison, and Jayson

Yeoh. Zhou Tianya and his Chinese colleagues were

great hosts and a wonderful time was had by all.


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NWS/China Small Image Exchange Exhibit

2015/2016 CHINA DATESLUOHU ART MUSEUM

December 5, 2015 - January 10, 2016

6 Nanji Road, Shenzhen City,

Guangdong Province, China

GALLERY OF WENZHOU LIBRARYanuary 30 - February 22, 2016

Fuxi Road, Luchang District, Wenzhou City,

Zhejiang Province, China

21 SPACE GALLERY

March 18 - May 8, 2016

Huifeng Road, Guancheng District, Dongguan City,

Guangdong Province, China

2016 USA DATESNWS Gallery

July 30 to August 29, 2016

July 30: Opening Reception. 2:00-4:00 PM

915 South Pacific Avenue

San Pedro, CA 90731


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Register online

www.nationalwatercolorsociety.org

Colorful, intriguing and mysterious, glass captivates our

attention and begs for closer inspection. Creating the looof glass is about learning the secrets to the sparkle. Whamakes the brain read what it sees as glass? To paint glasyou must learn how to “see” glass. Paul guides you, stepby-step, through the basics of reflection, translucency antransparency in this workshop as you paint a stunning stlife of glass together using a planned approach.

NWS Workshops and Demo with Paul Jackson

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PAUL JACKSON WORKSHOP & DEMO

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Lecture and Workshop Series held at the NWS Gallery915 S. Pacific Avenue, San Pedro, CA 90731-3201.

Further inquiries contact Penny Hill:

760-908-3389

[email protected]

Check the event you plan to attend.□ Workshop #1 □ Workshop #2 □ Both Worksh□ Member $350 per □ Non-Member $400 per□ Lecture/Demo $25 each, $35 non-membersOnline participation for members only $10.

Paul will demonstrate how to paint the deep shadows of

night and the glow of a nocturnal cityscape in watercoloras he guides you through the entire process, illustratingthe principles of design, color, value, composition and themechanics of watercolor. You will learn how to work in thinlayers of washes to build up luminous colors.

NWS Workshop 1: Painting the Night in Watercolor

September 26-28, 2016

10:00 AM-3:00 PM

In each workshop you will learn how to work in thin layers of washes to build up luminouscolors. Emphasis will be on what makes a good painting, planning the entire picturearea, the importance of thinking through the composition, good division of shapes, valueplanning, what to communicate about the subject, and how to correct mistakes.

Through informal lectures, discussions, demonstrations and critiques you will refine yourpersonal painting style. Come prepared to be entertained, make new artist friends and finlogical and creative answers to your watercolor questions.

If watercolor is your passion, then this highly energized painting workshop is for you! Paustress-free, positive approach toward the act of painting will inspire you to loosen up andhave fun again. Expect an intense, concentrated and lively workshop where you will elevayour understanding of this soulful medium. Paul is the author of Painting Spectacular LighEffects in Watercolor and The Wandering Watercolorist.

NWS Demo/Lecture: Reflection, Translucency and Transparency

September 25, 2016 10:00 AM-12:00 Noon

NWS Workshop 2: Reflection, Translucency and Transpare

September 30-October 2, 2016

10:00 AM-3:00 PM

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“Working from my sketchbooks, photos and other

resources, I take time for thoughtful exploration of asubject to become informed. While painting, I let goof definite plans and make intuitive choices. The ebband flow of the process is my first-hand experience of“Informed Intuitive” painting. These paintings evolve asdoes nature, through many changes and many layers ova span of time.”

NWS Workshops and Demo with Robbie Laird, NWS, SDWS, SLMM, WW

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“I am moved by the ever-changing natural beauty of the

world and express it in my work as motion and emotionthat go beyond a literal snapshot in time. Even my mostabstract paintings are based on a very specific personalexperience, saved in sketches, photos, memories anddreams. The flow of color and line are used to depict myawareness of the constant motion of time and evolutionof every day and each experience. In these works I amexploring THE ABSTRACT NATURE OF NATURE.”

NWS Workshop 1: Paintings: The Abstract Nature of Nature

October 24-26, 2016

10:00 AM-3:00 PM

Robbie Laird’s paintings have received numerous awards in national and international exhibitions. Theycaptivate the viewer with an exciting balance of flowing ambiguity and varying amounts of specific detaUsing large brushes and flowing paint, her work dances on the edge of abstraction and reality.

She sometimes uses the unique qualities of flowing transparent watercolor to create mysterious rhythmworks, while in other pieces she incorporates avariety of other watermedia. A continuing source ofinspiration is her lifetime interest in natural cyclesand connections. She has painted extensively in Mt.Lassen Volcanic National Park, near her home innorthern California, for the last decade.

NWS Demo: Ebb & Flow of Nature, October 23, 2016 10:00 AM-12:00 Noon

NWS Gallery Tour: Reflections on an Exhibition , October 23, 2016 2:00-4:00 PM

NWS Workshop 2: Layered Watermedia Paintings

October 27-29, 2016

10:00 AM-3:00 PM

Register online

www.nationalwatercolorsociety.or

Lecture and Workshop Series held at the NWS Gallery915 S. Pacific Avenue, San Pedro, CA 90731-3201.

Further inquiries contact Penny Hill:

760-908-3389

[email protected]

Check the event you plan to attend.□ Workshop #1 □ Workshop #2 □ Both Worksh□ Member $350 per □ Non-Member $400 per□ Lecture/Demo $25 each, $35 non-membersOnline participation for members only $10.

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Computers and Opposable Thumbs BY GARRY HAMILTON

So, what do think?”the gallery ownerasked me. He was

obviously quite

excited by the newartist he had just

welcomed to his

stable.

And I understood

why. The images were

beautiful and unusual;

otherworldly, in fact.

And I was to learn later, required absolutely no

manual skill whatever.

This artist uses a computer for his picture making.

He is a photographer with training in computer

graphics. His method is to photograph a subject

with a digital camera, and download the picture

nformation to his computer. Then, using a photo

editing program like Photoshop, he edits each of the

olour separations.

He bleaches, darkens, alters saturation, warms or

ools colour. All that is required is a slide and clickof a mouse. After saving his editing, he has the

mage printed as giclees, on canvas.

The resulting image is beautiful. It is derived from a

photograph, but a photograph with colours you will

never see in nature. He numbers and signs them as

mited editions just like any original print.

Now here’s the catch. Because he reproduces the

mage with printing ink rather than photographic

developer and prints directly from his digital coloureparations, he describes the result as an original

print. Technically it is. The distinction between a

mere reproduction print and an original print is that

he reproduction is derived from another original

rtwork, for example a watercolour, an oil painting

or a photograph.

n an original print, the image making takes place in

the printing process itself. The print is the origina

artwork. But in any traditional print-making proc

the artist uses his (her) hands. One’s vision is

realized according to the extent of one’s manual

dexterity. With the advent of computers we are inew age. No longer need humans be dextrous.

If you doubt this, examine the evolving art curric

of most art schools. Computers are in — life draw

and painting are out, or minimized. The need for

manual skill is diminishing, disappearing.

Let’s step into a time warp and have a peek into

the future. As this trajectory continues will future

generations require opposable thumbs? What

appendage will go next? Will future generationsbe routinely conceived in computer-directed

test tubes?

A man amazingly ahead of his time, Arthur C.

Clark in his science fiction novel “A Space Odysse

2001,” carries this idea to its ultimate conclusion.

speculates that Humankind’s final destiny is to lo

our animal bodies altogether and merge with the

universe as shear intellect.

When we lose our animal nature, our sexual

awareness, our desire for social contact, our

mortality, we lose passion, humour, curiosity, love

Our opposable thumbs were a factor in developi

our enlarged brains and with it our heightened

awareness. It is our dextrous hands that allow us

sense of fulfillment in craftsmanship and artistry.

They keep alive the desire to create, to touch, to

communicate directly. In short they contribute to

our ability to be Human.

Garry Hamilton is an NWS associate and retired

newspaper column-ist/cartoonist. These 2 articles are

edited versions of pieces previously written for his

column “Trippin’ with Garry” in the Cape Breton Post

N.S. Canada


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NEWSLETTER GUIDELINES

We are proud that our members receive so many accolades; however, we are

limited in what can be included.

WE PRINT the following for Signature and Associate members:• Awards (only from National or International exhibits open to

all artists. No “members only” shows.) Indicate the award[s]

you received.

• Recent publications that include your work

• Special honors (i.e., Signature membership to national art

groups; serving as Juror; having work added to permanent

collections, etc.)

• Inclusion in invitational, solo or two-artist exhibitions

WE DO NOT PRINT: • Your workshops or websites

• Your inclusion into exhibits (unless you get an award and it is

in an exhibit open nationally to all artists)

• Items over 6 months old

Submitted material will be edited if it does not conform to the above

criteria OR in order to fit space available.

REQUIREMENTS: • Indicate your member status (Signature or Associate)

• ACCOLADES: Submit your information PROPERLY FORMATTED

and in the 3rd person. Use the Accolades section in this newsletter

as a guide. Be specific about titles and dates.

• ARTICLES will be reviewed for content and relevancy.

NWS reserves the right to accept or reject articles and edit the

contents to fit.

• IN MEMORIAM: NWS will publish one submitted photo,

space permitting.• CALL FOR ENTRIES: Submitted and applicable to NWS will be posted

on our website.

• WE REQUIRE A PERSONAL SUMMARY OF YOUR ACHIEVEMENTS. A

MONTHLY NEWSLETTER WILL NOT BE GLEANED FOR CONTENT.

DEADLINES:

Spring: March 1; Summer: July 1; Winter: November 1.

ONLINE PREFERRED | [email protected](Indicate “NWS Newsletter” in subject line, or it may be missed.)

MAIL-IN | NWS Newsletter Editor, 915 S. Pacific Avenue,San Pedro, CA 90731-3201

NEW NWS ASSOCIATE MEMBERSNovember 1, 2015 – February 29, 2016

Jennifer Aki HI

Skip Bailey AZ

Bjorn Bernstrom CA

Aimee Birnbaum UK

Gerald Bischoff CA

Alex Bodnar CA

Connie Sue Bosworth TX

Peggy Burkosky Canada

Dennis Clarke WVSu Corbaley CA

Taryn Curiel CA

Cindy Daunis TX

Debra De Santis TX

Jan Evans CA

Andy Evansen MN

Alicia Farris MO

Connie Hu Foong Malaysia

Tracy Foutz-Hunt GA

Steve Garner SC

Jacqueline Gnott IN

Debby Gregory OH

Sharon Haeusler FLDeborah Hagemeyer TX

Susan Hildreth AZ

Erin Johnson TN

MaryAnne Katz VA

Claudia Kazachinsky CA

Diane Kiemeyer IN

Peggi Kroll Roberts CA

Jia Li China

Yi Liu CA

Lawrence Mannato NY

Barbara Jean March NJ

Terry McAnally AK

Susan McCollum INAngus McEwan UK

Jane McIntyre FL

Pam McLaughlin CO

LORI MEYER OH

Kristi Miller CA

Muriel Mimura TX

John W Murray CT

Setsuko Ohara Canada

Tim Oliver TX

Jonathan Palmer NC

Debbie Lee Parmley TX

Darlene Pilcher GA

Tom Powell KY

Thomas Prosek CA

Mary Jo Ramsdale CO

Thomas Rebek FL

Marie Renfro TXGwen Revino TX

Jane Riles CA

Barbara Roth CA

Rajarshi Roy India

Melissa Safady CA

Riaz Samadhan India

Leona Sanderson CA

Ann Sauve CO

Dean Seagren CA

Joe Severino CA

Cynthia Sexton CA

Yuhao Shao China

Alisa Shea NYKim Smith OR

Shelley Stockwell-Nicholas CA

Heather Tauschek AK

Rosemary Thompson TX

Lena Thynell PA

Katrina Vanderlip NY

Jeannie Vodden CA

Lee Walter MO

Linda Ann Watson CA

Marijke Westberg VT

Linda Wilmes MO

Keene Wilson CA

Cole Wolford FLEng Peng Kim Yeo Malaysia

Fallbrook Art Center

Feb. 9 — March 20, 2016

103 S Main St

Fallbrook, CA 92028

www.fallbrookartcenter.org

Grants Pass Museum of Art

Aug. 2 — Sept. 17, 2016

229 SW G St

Grants Pass, OR 97527

www.gpmuseum.com

Southern Arts Society

Sept. 18 — Oct. 31, 2106

P.O. Box 334

Kings Mountain, NC 2808

www.southernartssociety.

The Next Picture Show

Nov. 1 — Jan. 3, 2017

113 W First St.

Dixon, IL 61021

www.thenextpictureshow

2016 NWS International Traveling Exhibitio


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I n M e m o r i a m

JAMES L KOEVENIG

March 18, 1931 - July 23, 2015 at age 84

James Louis Koevenig, 84, of Oviedo, FL, died Thursday, July 23, 2015. A biologist, educator, artist and

filmmaker, he earned his BS and PhD from the University of Iowa. He was a professor of biology at California

State College, the University of Colorado, the University of Kansas, Princeton University and the University

of Central Florida. Dr. Koevenig received major teaching awards at the University of Kansas and was the

UCF “Teacher of the Year” three times where he retired as Professor Emeritus. His educational films received national and

international awards. While at UCF, he produced the televised “Biology of Man” program and over 100 science-skills videotape

with Dr. Thomas Morgan. Dr. Koevenig was an accomplished artist who created commercial art, cartooning, medical art andfine art. He was a founding, charter and signature member and past president of the Florida Watercolor Society. He was also

a signature member of the National Watercolor Society, the Transparent Watercolor Society of America, and the Southern

Watercolor Society. Dr. Koevenig taught many art workshops and also served as a judge for art shows. He exhibited his

watercolor paintings in local, regional and national shows winning numerous awards. Overall, he said he was most proud of

his family and helping students. Dr. Koevenig is survived by his beloved wife of 30 years, Mary Sadler Koevenig; his daughter,

Kimberly Koevenig of Port Orange, FL; his son, Kurt Koevenig and his grandson, Samuel Koevenig of Lawrenceville, NJ.

MILES G. BATT

October 10, 1933 - November 20, 2015 at age 82

Miles was born in Nazareth, PA, on October 10, 1933, and passed away from a rare kidney disease in

Fort Lauderdale, FL. Artist, teacher, husband, father, grandfather and author, Miles’ passion for painting

began in the 1960’s. Watercolor, his first love, carried him to major honors, including his most recent,

Lifetime Achievement Award sponsored by the Springfield, Mo., Museum of Art (Watercolor USA). He

was a signature member of AWS, NWS, FWS, SWS and a juror for national watercolor shows from coast

to coast. Miles won more than 250 awards for his watercolor and acrylic paintings. Receiving the “Past Presidents Award”at NWS brought a big smile to his face before his passing. A true innovator of the aqueous medium, Miles pushed the limits

in his watercolors and his teaching techniques. Miles and his wife of 64 years, lrene, traveled the United States, Mexico

and Europe, hosting workshops for over 30 years. ln 1988 they published The Complete Guide to Creative Watercolor, a

compilation of the artists’ vast knowledge of the creative experience. The publication has been used by thousands to inspire

and stimulate watercolorists nationwide.

His large “Super Real” acrylics are in the collections of Art in Public Places, the Florida State capitol, Fort Lauderdale

lnternational Airport, the Museum of Fort Lauderdale, the Deland Museum of Art and numerous private and corporate

collections.

A retrospective of 65 of his major works will be on display at the Deland Museum of Art, Deland, Florida, from July to

October of 2016. Miles met his high school sweetheart in art class at 15 years of age, and they were married upon graduation

in 1951. He is survived by his wife, lrene and their two sons, Miles Jr. (also an accomplished painter) and Bradford Batt. “Miles

will be sorely missed, I loved him so... lrene Batt.” “My father gave me the gift of his creativity and knowledge, which I willalways cherish... Love you always, God Bless, Miles Jr.”

Beverly L. Nichols 1952 – August 2015 at age 63

Beverly Nichols was a full-time practicing artist and a professor at various colleges and small community

organizations. She taught at the Kansas City Art Institute and worked with children doing workshops.

Over the last 30 years, she acquired a BFA from Stevens College, an MFA from University of California at

Santa Barbara, and did a one-year internship at the Boston Museum School in 1978. Nichols exhibited her

work all over the United States, received numerous awards for her watercolors and participated in many juried exhibitions.

Her illustrated, one-of-a-kind books have been shown everywhere in the U.S., and her work has been published twice in

Watercolor Magi c magazine, including The Best of Watercolor.

Beverly fought cancer for four years, but she continued working within a month of her death last August. Her work ethic

was every bit as incredible as the strength of her will, in part due to her single-minded focus. Most everyone called her

“Queen B.” Information courtesy of Eva Reynolds Fine Arts.


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NEXT NEWSLETTER DEADLINE: JULY 1, 2016

Matthew Bird, BWS, will exhibit Angel of Music at the

International Watercolour Society Invitational Exhibition in

Fabriano, Italy.

Carol Z. Brody, NWS, received signature membership in theTransparent Watercolor Society of America. She won the

Patron’s Award for Party Papers, Ribbons and Red Confetti at the 47th International Exhibition of Watercolor West. Her

article, Creative Instinct, will be published in the Creativity

Workshop Column of Watercolor Artist Magazine, March/April

2016 issue.

Alicia Farris received Best of Show honor in the 16th

Annual Open Juried Exhibition of the St. Louis Watercolor

Society, 2015.

Betty Jameson won the Golden Art Materials Merchandise

Prize at the Pike’s Peak Watercolor Society’s International

Watermedia Exhibit 2015 in Colorado Springs. She won the

Jack Richeson Merchandise Prize at the Texas Watercolor

Society 66th Annual National Exhibit.

Nancy Meadows Taylor AWS, NWS, was Juror of Awards for

the first National Exhibition of the Art of the Heartlands in

Mena, AR.

Sylvia Megerdichian, NWS, had forty paintings in the FacetedFaces series featured in a solo show at Square I Gallery in

Claremont, CA February 8—29, 2016

Woon Lam Ng, NWS, was featured in the book Practical

Application of Color Theory & Design Concepts, published in

January 2016.

Judy Nunno, FWS, was a finalist in the 11th Annual ArtKudos

International Juried Competition for her painting Labor of

Love. She also received Honorable Mention at the 2016

ArtBravo National Exhibition for Chinese Laundry, and her

painting Six Ways to Sundae has been selected for publication

in Splash 17: Inspiring Subjects.

Kris Preslan, NWS, TWSA, NWWS, WW, WAS-H, NWWS, AWS,

qualified as a signature member of the American WatercolorSociety with the acceptance into the AWS 149th Annual

International Exhibition of her painting Cars I’ll Never Own,

#12.

Hank Pulkowski was featured in an article, Utilizing A

Composite Design, in the February-March issue of International

Artist magazine.

Robin Purcell AWS, NWS, MCWA, has received the Waterco

West Award in the California Watercolor Association ‘s 46th

National Exhibition for Summit From Curry Point.

April Rimpo had two paintings selected to be included inNorth Light’s best of acrylics book, AcrylicWorks 3: Celebrati

Textures. Moving Up and Struggles in the Southwest are

featured with a synopsis of Rimpo’s textural techniques used

these paintings. The book will be released in April 2016 and w

be available through North Light Books and Amazon.

Susan M. Stuller, NWS, TWSA, has received the followingawards: The Elizabeth Shober Hooper Memorial Award for

Excellence in Presentation and Technique and 2nd Place in th2015 Philadelphia Watercolor Society 115th International Wor

on Paper, The Amy Freeman Lee Memorial Award with BronzMedal in the 2015 Texas Watercolor Society National Exhibiti

and the Jack Richeson Award in the 2015 Kentucky Watercol

Society Aqueous USA Exhibition. Susan will have a painting

published in North Light’s Splash 17, July of 2016

Lorraine Watry, NWS, has received Signature Membership inRocky Mountain National Watermedia Society. Her painting

Moonlight Melodies received the Dick Blick Merchandise

Award. Her painting, Victoria Giant Waterlilies, was publishe

in the August/September 2015 issue as a finalist in the

International Artist Magazine’s challenge no. 88, Favorite

Subjects.

Lois Wolford won 3rd Place in the 2nd Annual North Americ

Miniature Art Exhibition for Country Church.

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