Watermarks Newsletter for the Central MM Watercolorists October 2015

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Kerry will show us how he converts his basic drawing of a structure into a pleasing and artistic rendering of a future home 6:40-8:40 PM.

Mary Buhl has been able to add a plug in to CentralMNWatercolorists.org that prevents viewers from electronically copying your painting s image without contacting you.

1 Kerry Kupferschmidt Watermarks Newsletter for the Central MM Watercolorists October 2015 Important: THE NEXT MEETING WILL RETURN TO THE PARAMOUNT VISUAL ARTS BUILDING IN THE LOWER LEVEL ON OCT. 12, Social 6pm, meeting 6:20, PROGRAM - 6:40 - featuring our own Kerry Kupferschmidt. Kerry will show us how he converts his basic drawing of a structure into a pleasing and artistic rendering of a future home 6:40-8:40 PM. In doing so he will highlight how he finishes the skies, landscape plantings, and the building to create interest using delicate colors and glazing. Mary Buhl has been able to add a plug in to CentralMNWatercolorists.org that prevents viewers from electronically copying your painting s image without contacting you. Thanks, Mary Presidents Message, Our fearless is recovering from surgery at home and doing very well. Your lowly editor will give you the condensed version of the coming highpoints. CMW members hung a spectacular exhibit at the Rivers Edge Convention Center for Oct. and Nov. AND one at the Whitney Sr. Center in the West Hall and Clemens East (in the dining area) also for the same period. In addition Gordon and Yvonne Schrank put up a beautiful showing of their work right across the hall form CMW in the Whitney West Hall. Other exhibits to view are Anita Hendrickx s work at the St. Cloud Hospital and the Silver Brushes (many of the painters are also CMW members) work hangs in the Clemens west area by the exercise floor. January 2014 ONLINE Find Central Minnesota Watercolorists news and more at and on Facebook at Central MN Watercolorists

2 Your board is confirming the balance of this year and starting to plan the following year. We, the Board, will meet on Oct. 29th for a trip to Campfire Bay lodge to check out a PAINT IN location in March 2016 for 3 nights. Our Vice President is starting to secure demonstrators for We are making a plan to stagger the board office terms so that two positions will turnover each year. This will provide continuity for new board members by always having two experienced ones to aid them. This January we are looking for a new president to serve for two years. The current board will remain to support him or her. In 2016 and we are finalizing plans for Don Andrews to come in April for four days focusing on figures in landscapes. This event is part of our ongoing association with The Paramount Visual Arts Center. The Frank Zeller workshop will take place on Oct. 10 and 11, 2015 at the Paramount - also in association with the Paramount. Take down dates for Nunc Whitney cursus Sr. Center magna and quis Rivers Edge convention Center is Nov. 30. for both. 27 members enjoyed a great dinner at Watab Town Hall on Sept. 14, 2015 catered by Henri s of Foley. After camaraderie and visiting we concluded with a silent auction. Many thank you(s) to Sharon Nieters, Gordon and Yvonne Schrank, Susan Jensen- Cekala, and Sandra Koep for assisting with the auction and to the CMW board members for making this event so welcoming and pleasant. Start thinking about what you want to paint for an original card to exchange at the December meeting. Giving and getting a card is a really special time as we all get to appreciate and value each other s work while sharing the holidays. Our best wishes to Stef for a speedy recovery. We miss you a lot. Bonnie for Stef Please contact Bonnie at bswitz@cloudnet.com by the 25th of each month so we can post your event/award/display. CMW wants to support all your art adventures. Check our these local teachers in the area for added instruction. Sauk Rapids Comm Ed. Call to enroll. Ken Ferber, Nov. 12- Dec. 3 Thursdays Sauk Rapids comm Ed. Call OR St. Cloud Comm Ed. Call for: Intermediate Spontaneous Watercolor Donna Jarve Tues. Oct. 20- Dec. 1 Wonders of Watercolor Sharon Nieters Wed. Oct. 7- Nov. 18 Paramount Visual Arts. Call Introduction to Clay Ken Ferber Mondays Nov. 9- Dec. 7 Beyond Basics Painting and Drawing Elly Van Diest, Tues. Oct. 27- Nov. 17 Beyond Basics Acrylic Workshop Dan Mondloch Sat. Dec. 5 all day Beyond Basics Frank Zeller Workshop Oct all day Don Andrews Workshop Landscapes with figures. Apr 5-8 all day Watercolor Wonders Dan Mondloch Sat. Oct 17 all day

The Banner Painting Here is the complete painting by Kerry Kupferschmidt who will also lead us through his finishing process of architectural renderings.

He will also explain how he achieves realistic (hard to match) soft colors for the structures to help the future buyer appreciate how beautiful their home will be

3 The Banner Painting Here is the complete painting by Kerry Kupferschmidt who will also lead us through his finishing process of architectural renderings. He has saved the fun part to show us that of adding the color to the skies and landscapes. He will also explain how he achieves realistic (hard to match) soft colors for the structures to help the future buyer appreciate how beautiful their home will be when completed. He has worked for numerous architectural firms and builders for over 20 years. His work is published in many publications and realty magazines, etc. such as Midwest Home Magazine, Parade of Homes, and Builders Association in the Twin Cities.

4 Calendar OCT 10-11, 2015 FRANK ZELLER TWO DAY WORKSHOP IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE PARAMOUNT VISUAL ARTS CENTER. 9-4 PM both days. Contact Derick to register. OCT 12, 2015 CMW meeting, Paramount Visual Arts Studio B at 6:00 pm. Social 6-6:20, meeting 6:20-8:10pm, 8:20-8:40 meeting. Kerry Kupferschmidt will give us a demonstration of how he finishes Architectural renderings to make them look artistic and welcoming for the perspective owners. He will show us how he selects colors for exteriors, plant material, trees, and skies. His paintings present the future home in a warm inviting view. NOV. 1- Dec. 30, 2015 Waite Park Library Exhibit. Hang from 4-5pm NOV. 2, Take Down Dec. 30, 2015, 4-5pm. All paintings must have wires to hang. NOV. 9, 2015 CMW November meeting at 6:00-8:40 pm. Paramount Visual Arts Studio B or C. Duane Barnhart will be our presenter. Check out his website with Fine Arts America. NOV. 30, 2015 Take down exhibit at Whitney Sr. Center before noon. The silver Brushes will assist us in taking down the works in the morning and placing them in the office. You may call for them between 8:30 am and 4:30 pm. Nov. 30, 2015 Take Down exhibit at Rivers Edge convention Center, St. Cloud 4-5 pm. If you can not be there to remove your work, find a friend to do it for you. DEC. 14, 2015 CMW Christmas/Holiday gathering. A time to visit, share the holiday spirit of joy and friendship. Bring an original card you paint yourself to exchange with a member. We put them in a basket and draw another out. At the end we all open and share. Bring a special treat to share. JAN. 1- FEB. 29, 2016 CMW will have a special All Galleries Show at Whitney Sr. Center. Hang date is Dec. 30, :30-5:30 pm. All paintings MUST have wires to hang. There is NO fee to hang your work for this show. For information on how to make your own Artist Website, marketing for artists and professional development opportunities, see our website!

CALENDAR 2015-16 CONTINUED POSSIBLE PAINT IN ON JAN. 11, 2016 AT THE PARAMOUNT. DETAILS TBA FEB. 8, 2016 Feb. Monthly meeting at the Paramount visual Arts Center. The PRESIDENT S CHALLENGE.

It is a lot of fun to show your work in a truly safe and nurturing environment. DON ANDREWS WORKSHOP APRIL 5-8, 2016. Look for registrations in November for CMW members only.

5 CALENDAR CONTINUED POSSIBLE PAINT IN ON JAN. 11, 2016 AT THE PARAMOUNT. DETAILS TBA FEB. 8, 2016 Feb. Monthly meeting at the Paramount visual Arts Center. The PRESIDENT S CHALLENGE. This is one of the most fun meetings each year. We each bring a painting or two to show to each other. No critique. Just lots of admiring, O OHs and A A Ahs! It is a lot of fun to show your work in a truly safe and nurturing environment. DON ANDREWS WORKSHOP APRIL 5-8, Look for registrations in November for CMW members only. Then it will be open to the public. Don will give a demo to the club on either April 4 or 6. We will keep in touch about this date and let you know. This workshop is in association with the Paramount Visual Arts Center. Frank Zeller Workshop Oct pm Mixed Media with Watercolor Paramount Visual Arts Studios. This is an opportunity to study mixed media plus watercolor with Frank Zeller. Contact Derick at for one of the final spaces or to get on the waiting list. Kathy and the Four Clucks Congratulations to Kathy Braud and her FOUR CLUCKS. She was awarded the Northstar Best Watermedia Award of $100 at the Minnesota State Fair on behalf of the Northstar Water Media Society. Great work Kathy!

New Central Minnesota Watercolorists Board Stef Young, President young.stefyoung.stephanie9@gmail.com 515-231- 8780 Linda Addicott, laadd1083@jetup.

6 New Central Minnesota Watercolorists Board Stef Young, President Linda Addicott, NEW Vice President Robyn York, Treasurer Bonnie Schwichtenberg Newsletter Mary Buhl, Social Media including Facebook and CentralMNWatercolorists.org website Central Minnesota Watercolorists membership form While mostly watercolorists, this organization welcomes all artists regardless of medium or experience. We are a group of individuals embracing the arts. Dues are $25 annually paid before January 31 for the current calendar year. After that it is $30. New members who join after July enjoy prorated dues. NAME ADDRESS CITY STATE ZIP CODE HOME PHONE CELL PHONE Send dues to Robyn York, CMW Treasurer: at nd St., S. E., St. Cloud, MN We now all our newsletters. If you can t receive ed Newsletters, please let us know right away. You can also find the newsletter on our website every month at

Watermarks Newsletter for the Central MM Watercolorists September 2015

Watermarks Newsletter for the Central MM Watercolorists September 2015 Important: The Annual Dinner Meeting will be at the Watab Township Hall on Sept. 14, 2015 at 5:15. Come for a great meal, super silent