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1 VOLUME SEPTEMBER, Calendar of Events Sept. 7 Sept. 9 Sept. 23 Oct. 7 Oct. 14 Oct. 21 Oct. 29 Nov. 3 Nov. 15 Nov. 26 Register for the Fall MWS Exhibit General Meeting: 1:30-3:30 PM Hillary Parker demos Pinecrest Community Center Jamie Cordero teaches watercolor class at Pinecrest Community Center Deadline to enter Fall MWS Show Intake for judging 10-11:30 AM General Meeting: 1:30-3:30 PM Paul Jackson, Fall Show judge, demos Pinecrest Community Center Marilyn Valiente teaches watercolor class at Pinecrest Community Center Drop off accepted paintings to CGAF Gallery 10-11:30 AM Opening Reception, 7-10 PM Coconut Grove Art Festival Gallery Impressions in Watercolor Student Art Show at the JCC Pick up from Gallery, 10-11:30 AM Mike Grecian will bring and sell his well priced art supplies from noon to 1:30 PM before our Sept. 9th meeting. Mike contributes 3 bags of great art supplies for MWS to raffle, as well! Dont miss it. Welcome New Member! William McGaul Hillary Parker to demo painting at September 9 MWS meeting MONTHLY MEMBERSHIP MEETINGS Pinecrest Community Center 5855 SW 111 Street, Pinecrest FL Second Sunday of each month, September through May. 1:30 3:30 P.M. Public is welcome. 1 From the Co-President Cityscape by Marilyn Valiente For the most part the lazy days of summer are a thing of the past and we turn our attention to the Fall season of art. In preparation for our next exhibit I like to highlight important factors that relate to one another and I believe contributes to outstanding and award winning painting. In working with abstracts, my awareness of the backbone of good paintings and the importance of designing the painting has been in the forefront of my thinking process. In my painting, City Escape, I choose one of my favorite compositions: the T shape. I deliberately put the weight of the painting on top to make it heavy and to create tension. The textured walls with its graffiti, the red representing the blood often shed by violence, and the dreariness of the grey surround the T Continues, page 2 Hillary Parker is a naturalist and international award winning botanical watercolor artist with paintings exhibited and sold worldwide. She enjoys a dual career of painting and teaching spanning 30 years, with requests for private and public watercolor commissions, juried international exhibitions, lectures, workshops, ongoing botanical art classes, private art instruction, corporate art events, and solo group shows with botanical gardens and art galleries

2 Co-Presidents Note Cont. from page 1 all adds to the tension and the busyness of the city. The blue of the sky is low and heavy. My hope was that the painting would create a subtle sense of discomfort. Although in an abstract paintings it may appeared to be more pronounced, it is just as important to design our painting even when working realistically. In teaching watercolor, I find that many students rely on the picture in front of them and try to duplicate it just as it is. They get lost in details that are not important. A photograph in front of them is only a guide. We need to digest it, interpret it and apply the rules of design (more about this in the next newsletter). Minimally, we need to map out the composition, color scheme, and center of interest. We need to eliminate what does not serve our design and add what is necessary. Only then we can begin to execute the painting. Painting this way can minimize mistakes and keep the painting fresh looking, cohesive and professional. Plan the backbone and the rest will flow. Marilyn Valiente Teachers Watercolor Workshop at Fairchild Tropical Garden The annual MWS s all-day public school Teachers Watercolor Workshop at Fairchild Tropical Garden will be held Saturday, September 8. The second part of the Student/Teacher Outreach Program is the annual student art show, Impressions in Watercolor. That opening is scheduled for November 15, at the Jewish Community Center. We are grateful to the volunteers who donate their time year after year, and as the program grows, we could sure use more help. Please consider joining us by contacting Donna Underwood, Karon Gorham or Jenny Lowhar and participating in the opening of the student watercolor show as a host or by donating food Teachers Watercolor Workshop Watercolor Classes Watercolor Classes are offered by MWS members in a relaxed and comfortable setting. These classes are taught by our most accomplished and awarded watercolor artists. We offer instruction for all levels on various techniques and subjects. Make sure you look at the newsletter every month to see what the teacher will focus on. You never know how much more you can stretch as an artist, so join us on the third Sunday afternoon of the month at the Pinecrest Community Center from12:30-3:30! If you d like to take the class and plan to attend the monthly meeting, you may also pay at the meeting. Class fee: $25 for members/$35 for non-members. If you have not paid in advance, you can go on the 3rd Sunday of the month and pay a member of the board, who will be there to receive your payment. New members receive one free class when they join, which must be used in the first year of joining. miamiwatercolor.org/calendar/ for up-to-date information. REGISTER ON-LINE. No watercolor class in December or May. Jaime Cordero teaches the watercolor class on September 23, 2018 See Jaime s flyer, Creative Painting To Music on page 7 of this newsletter. Marilyn Valiente will be teaching the October 21st class which will focus on using yupo paper. 2 Lionel Sanchez taught the watercolor class in April15, Thank you Deborah Magid for the photos

3 Miami Watercolor Society Fall 2018 Prospectus 2018 Fall Calendar Sept. 7 Oct. 7- Registration on line Oct. 7- Entry Deadline for Fall Show Sunday, October 14 - Intake for judging the awards drop off paintings between 10:00 am & 11:30 a at Pinecrest Community Center. Pick up paintings after 1:30 pm. Monday, Oct. 29 Deliver accepted paintings to CGAF Gallery drop off paintings between 10-11:30am Saturday, Nov. 3 Reception 7-10 pm Monday, Nov. 26 Take down and painting pick up 10-11:30 am Fall Exhibition Gallery Location Coconut Grove Art Festival Gallery 3390 Mary Street, Suite 128 Coconut Grove, FL Eligible Artists: All artists working with watermedia on paper, paper products and YUPO. Awards: Over $1500 total value in cash and merchandise awards. Contacts: For questions about the show: Cathy Allsman Cell: drcathy123@yahoo.com ENTER THE FALL 2018 MWS SHOW! GENERAL ENTRY RULES The Rules in this prospectus allow the Artist considerable latitude in watermedia rendering, yet give the exhibition a controlled presentation of all artists works on display. In addition, they facilitate the intake, hanging and pick- up procedures. It is the Artist s responsibility to follow all the rules of the Exhibition. Size: Maximum, Framed: 40 x 40 OR 1600 square inches Minimum, Framed: 16 x 20 ; Maximum Weight: 20 lbs. No miniatures or images smaller than 9x12 accepted (framed to 16x20 ) 3D watercolor works on watercolor paper must also comply with the following: Min size 12x10x4 ; m 28x18x10 ; work must be wired to hang on wall. Framing: Maximum depth: 4 Maximum width: 2.5 Crosswire large frames for structural strength. Use single twisted wire for hanging. All works must have Plexiglas glazing only, NO GLASS. Standard metal (silver or gold in color) or plain wood frames (NO bright colors). Current exhibition entry tag must be placed on upper right corner on back of painting. Mats: One (1), two (2) and three (3) mats allowed. Primary mat must be white or off- white. 3

4 Colored liner mats must be a SOLID color with no more than ¼ color exposed. Mounted or floated painting in the frame must be against a white or off- white background. No colored backing allowed showing around painting. Paintings: All works must be rendered on PAPER support, including paper- mounted board, Yupo, and watercolo canvas. No silk or other materials allowed. Diptych or triptych entries must be within a single frame. ALL WORK must be original, executed without instruction. No prints or computer enhanced work. No work copied from any copyrighted material other than the Artist s. Artwork must be signed and the signature must be visible. Painting must NOT have been shown in any previous Miami Watercolor Society Exhibition. Painting must have been painted within two calendar years prior to this exhibition. Subject Matter: No nudes or political statements. *Electronic Images must be jpg, 1800 pixels on the longest side, 300dpi, no larger than 1MB. Name your image according to this example: Doe, Jane_name of painting.jpg Liability: Miami Watercolor Society will handle paintings with all possible care; however the society will not accept responsibility for loss or damage. Watermedia: The term watermedia includes any combination of water soluble pigments, except oil, that mix with water. The following are acceptable: Transparent watercolor, acrylics, casein, gouache, tempera, watercolor crayons or pencils. No pastels, graphite or color pencil can constitute more than 25% of the painting. Work must be UNVARNISHED. No water mixable oil products. Water media collage works are acceptable, but no print or non- paper material pieces can be part of the collage. Commissions on Sales: CGAF Gallery will take 30% commission on all painting sold. Please price your artwork accordingly. All paintings are considered to be for sale unless listed as NFS (Not for Sale) in the submitted entry form. Paintings marked POR (Price on Request) will be considered NFS. Late Pickup: MWS will charge $25 per day for late pickup. General: Follow the online instruction for entering the exhibition. A photograph taken prior to framing is required Once accepted, paintings cannot be removed from the exhibition prior to closing date. Your painting may be used for publicity purposes. No Refunds or Cancellations. Agreement: Entering online shall constitute an agreement to comply with all of the conditions set forth herein, as well as commitment to participate. Once accepted into the exhibition a painting cannot be removed until the exhibition concludes. Additionally, your painting may be used on our website or for promotion or publicity purposes. 4

5 We are back to the way we used to enter and judge paintings prior to Spring 2018 Exhibit. Register and enter the show on-line, then bring one or two framed paintings to be judged on Sunday, October 14,

6 Fall Workshop 18 Paul Jackson Oct , 2018 Evelyn Greer Park, Pinecrest Exploring the night in watercolor Supply List will be on-line at miamiwatercolor.org/happenings/workshops/ SIGN UP FOR THE FALL WORKSHOP ON LINE! As the sun slips below the horizon and the electric lights begin to illuminate the shadows, dramatic lighting conditions occurs all around. Darkness and the edges of night are a playground for painters with an adventurous spirit. Paul invites you to join him in exploring the night in watercolor! He will demonstrate painting a dramatic scene with night lighting as he guides you through, illustrating the principles of design, color, value, composition and the mechanics of watercolor. You may choose to follow along and work on the same image, or work from your own collection of images. Paul Jackson spent his adventurous childhood in Starkville Mississippi. He discovered his passion for watercolor at Mississippi State University in 1985 and received a MFA degree He has since been relentless in pursuit of his creative dreams, receiving top honors in national and international competitions, contri-buting his art to a vast library of magazines and books and sharing his creative influence to all corners of the earth. October 15 18, :00 am 3:00 pm Evelyn Greer Park 8200 SW 124 Street, Pinecrest FL Early Bird Prices through September 30, 2018: MWS Members $350 Non-members $410 (join MWS and save $15) Prices after Oct. 1 MWS Members $380 Non Members $440 6

7 Creative Painting to Music Miami Watercolor Society Painting Workshop For all experience levels Great for loosening up Paint 4 to 6 small pieces Instrumental World Music Gets the creative juices flowing! Sunday, September 23, :30 3:30 pm Pinecrest Community Center Instructor: Jaimie Cordero Note: $15 Materials fee to be collected by Instructor at Workshop (fee includes watercolor paper, paints, & use of some materials) For Questions regarding the workshop content, you may call Jaimie at (786) or WDJaimieC@aol.com To see Jaimie s web galleries, go to MWS member fee is $25 in addition to materials fee of $15 for this class. 7

8 News and Notices Two MWS members have been accepted in the 28th All Florida Juried Art Show. Congratulations to Fabiano Santos with one piece and Wendy Kornfield with two paintings accepted. Marilyn Liedman writes: Gardens of Budapest took 1st Place in the WITVA Artsake V exhibition at the JCC, Boca Raton. Two paintings are included in the Art of Association exhibition at the Lighthouse Art Center, Tequesta. Reception is September 20, 5:30-7:30. I will be doing a demo (Cobwebbing Technique for Landscape Paintings) at the FWS convention in Sarasota. Sept The Bubble Meister was accepted into the National Association of Women Artists exhibition at the Coral Springs Museum. Reception is October 6, 11:00-1:00 pm. Author seeks artist to illustrate book cover. Image content: French doors open to a balcony where white chairs flank a small table that holds an Underwood upright typewriter with a blank sheet inserted. View includes tops of frangipani trees in blossom, then a strip of Nassau harbor with colors from chartreuse to indigo. The western tip of Hog Island is just visible, with Nassau Harbour Lighthouse above gray coral rock. Feathery Australian pines lean in the breeze, and cottony clouds dawdle along a clear blue sky. Specs: About 12 x 18 inches, formatted for 6 x 9 inch cover. Enough sky for 2-line title in large type, and space at the bottom for author s full name: William Robert DuPriest. Compensation includes credit on book s cover and online as promos for future book-cover contracts. Artist will be honored at champagne book-signing at ArtSpace Virginia Miller Galleries. No cash compensation. Contact: Please wordshiner@hotmail.com or call me at Thank you. MWS on Facebook! MWS is on Facebook and has 701 friends! If you have a Facebook page, please look up MWS-Miami Watercolor Society and give the page a like. PLEASE invite your friends to like us too. You and your friends will be able to stay informed on all MWS happenings plus enjoy the photos and tips we share! PLEASE send your art news to share on the MWS Facebook page to: rosiebrown1021@yahoo.com Many of our MWS members will be in this exhibit. Barrio Black Box Gallery 2900 NW 109 Avenue, Doral Opening Reception on September 8, 6-9 PM Thank you to Cathy Miller, Bettyann Pober and Diane Lary (not pictured) who represented MWS at the grand re-opening of Pinecrest Community Center on August 25. The Center now has a cafe with indoor/outdoor seating! Members Who Teach Ruth Biel Jaimie Cordero Dottie Greene Sandy Levy Sandra Walsh Jan DeJong Marilyn Johansen Donna Underwood Marilyn Valiente Linda Van Leer Lynda Wellens

9 MIAMI WATERCOLOR SOCIETY P.O. Box Miami, FL Our Mission... The Miami Watercolor Society, Inc.is a nonprofit organization whose membership consists of a broad spectrum of water media painters ranging from professionals, teachers and those who simply paint for the joy of it, as well as patrons of the arts.this culturally diverse Society informs and educates members and others by providing exhibitions, community education, students exhibitions, senior citizens activities, demonstrations, and publications. Providing over 30 years of artistic inspiration for water media artists! This newsletter is made possible with the support of the Miami-Dade County Department of Cultural Affairs and the Cultural Affairs Council, the Miami-Dade County Mayor and Board of County Commissioners. MWS 2018 Executive Board Members and Committee Chairs EXECUTIVE BOARD Co-Presidents Marilyn Valiente Bettyann Pober 1st Vice President Exhibitions Position available 2nd Vice President (Activities) Marilyn Johansen Gail Schrack, assisting WC Classes - Deb Magid 3rd Vice President (Demonstrations) Sal Sidner Recording Secretary Katherine Leathers Treasurer Maria Liliana Sosa Debenedetti Corresponding Secretary Cathy Miller Membership Secretary Andi Miller Grant Program Diane Lary Heather McCarthy assisting Trustees Cathy Allsman Kim Foster COMMITTEE CHAIRS Historian Marilyn Liedman Hospitality Linda Van Leer, assistants:: Pat Collins, Evelyn Chesney, Marge Tabak Sunshine Nancy Viar Social Media Rosie Brown Newsletter Kim Foster Publicity/Advertising Diane Lary Student/Teacher Programs/Scholarship Donna Underwood Jenny Lowhar Karon Gorham Library Nicole Chin Graphics Jenny Lowhar Webmaster Jenny Lowhar Newsletter Notes If you want to get a news item into the next issue of the MWS newsletter, please submit your copy to Kim Foster at kfdesign@bellsouth.net one week before the end of the month. If there is space available we can include a jpg photo. Advertise with us! 1/8 page, 3.5 x 2".. $15 /issue.. $135 / 9 issues 1/4 page, 4 x 5".. $25 /issue.. $225 / 9 issues 1/2 page, 7.5 x 5"... $50 /issue.. $450 / 9 issues Full page, 7.5 x 10.. $95/ issue.. $950 / 9 issues Issues run monthly Sep. May. To place an ad or get more details, us at: kfdesign@bellsouth.net Reminder: The Members Directory is available on the website under the Members Only heading. Please be informed MWS members are notauthorized to use the information on the Members Directory for solicitation purposes. 9