Please note that the August 3, IWS Analysis and Discussion, from 1 – 3pm, will be at Hope Lutheran Church, 331 N Linder Rd, Eagle, ID 83616.
The previously announced location of Eagle Hills Church was incorrect.
– Scott Muscolo
IWS SW Analysis and Discussion
331 N Linder Rd, Eagle, ID 83616Monday, August 3 , 1:00 – 3:00 p.m.
What: Monthly in-person critique
Where: Hope Lutheran Church! Sorry for the previous misinformation!
Who: This month’s hosts: TBA
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Having trouble with a painting?…bring it.
Have a successful painting?…We’d like to see it and cheer!
No painting to bring…Come anyway…..
…it’s all FUN, FRIENDLY and HELPFUL !
“Get that old stuff out from under your bed or off your easel and bring it in for discussion, we’re all friends and there’s no crying in watercolors!”
–Scott Muscolo
Questions? Email Scott Muscolo scottmuscolo@gmail.com
Scott Muscolo, President
805-795-0252
SW Members Exhibits and Workshops/Classes for August
Exhibits:
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Shelly Johnson is pleased to share that her painting “The Poser” (the yellow-headed blackbird) was accepted into the 53nd Annual Rocky Mountain National Watermedia exhibition, which will be held at the Center for the Arts Evergreen in Evergreen, Colorado from September 10 to October 17, 2026. Opening Reception and Award Ceremony is September 10, 2026 from 4 to 7 pm.
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Deb Carter – My painting Forest Fantasy received the BoldBrush Award for Abstract in the FASO Bold Brush May 2026 monthly competition. http://faso.com/boldbrush/winners/317
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Linda Aman- I am pleased to announce my painting “Beyond the Rim of Light” received the Ed Robinson Award, Idaho Watercolor Society Annual Juried Exhibition, Juror JJ Jiang. The painting will travel with the other award winners throughout Idaho Galleries.
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Workshops/ Classes:
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Crystal Paulson – I am excited to share a workshop that I will be teaching. Watercolor Workshop – Watercolor Florals Sat Aug 15th, 5 – 7 pm. Age 12 yrs and up. Cost: $50.00 -includes materials. Registration: call or text 208 484-6587. The location of this workshop is in Meridian and the address will be given after registration.
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Linda Aman – FREE “Art Talk” – on Zoom. Wednesday August 5th. If you are not on the Art Talk list. Email linda@amanarts.com
Linda Aman – “In Person Watercolor Classes”– Star, ID. Come join us, learn the creative use of watercolor, and strengthen your paintings. Bring a painting you are working on, or Linda can provide a project. Materials are available for use in class, and you are welcome to bring your own. All levels welcome. Date: Mondays August 10th and 24th. 1:00pm-4:00pm. Price $35 per class. Email for address in Star, Idaho. To sign up. Email linda@amanarts.com
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Linda Aman – “In Person Watercolor Classes”– Idaho Falls, ID. Come join us, learn the creative use of watercolor, and strengthen your paintings. Bring a painting you are working on, or Linda can provide a project. Materials are available for use in class, and you are welcome to bring your own. All levels welcome. Date: Friday August 14th. 1:00pm-4:00pm. Price $35. Email for address in Star, Idaho. To sign up. Email linda@amanarts.com
“Master Art Classes Online Live” – Linda Aman – Lessons on Zoom Tuesdays Similar to in person sessions, where you can share what you are currently creating. Email a painting in progress to Linda the day before class. You will have instruction and paint time during class. Artists learn from a wide variety of art. All the critiques and suggestions from each artist’s paintings will increase your knowledge. Tuesdays August 11th and 25th. Price $30 per class. Times 9:00am-12:00pm or 6:00pm-9:00 (MST) Email to register These are Master Level Classes on Zoom. Contact more information.
Linda Aman -“Private in person, Watercolor and Mixed Media Lessons” are available – Email to schedule a time and date. linda@amanarts.com
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Happy Painting!
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Karyn deKramer
SW Email Communicator
Hello IWS,
The Stage Coach Gallery, the visual arts program in the lobby of Stage Coach Theatre in Boise, is now curating artists for Season 46.
The Stage Coach Gallery pairs original work by local artists with each of their eight productions, where visual art and live theatre share the same stage. The heart of it is simple: 100% of every artwork sale goes directly to the artist, with no fees and no commission, and each artist’s work is seen by hundreds of engaged patrons across a show’s run. IWS watercolorists would be a wonderful fit, and they theme-match work to shows across the season.
Email thestagecoachgallery@gmail.com by July 31 for first consideration. #BoiseArt #IdahoArtists #TreasureValleyArts #CallForArtists #SupportLocalArtists
Lori Lewis, Artistic Director of the State Coach Gallery
We’ve apparently been hacked by some agency that might be trying to spread malware.
Please DO NOT respond to an email that includes the following heading: Special Event Invitation from [ ]. Please don’t miss Out! (please join us for a potluck dinner). The email may be a phishing scam (fraudulent communication). Just delete the email – do NOT open the invitation.
Thank you for your attention to this matter.
Scott Musculo, IWS President
Greetings! As a reminder, the annual meeting will be held this year in Twin Falls, September 18-19. For your convenience, please open this link to find some of the hotels in Twin Falls. I hope the list is helpful! It is important that we get a good count on how many of you are planning to attend the workshops, dinner, and meeting. I know this seems like a long way out, but time will slip by quickly. We really need this information, along with your deposits for the dinner ($60) and workshop ($45).
Please respond to scottmuscolo@gmail.com at your earliest convenience. Deposits are to be made out (please) to IWS and mailed to me at: Scott Muscolo . 3640 N Pankratz Way . Meridian, ID 83646
Thank you for your prompt attention!
Scott Muscolo, IWS President
805-795-0252
SW Monthly Member Exhibits/Workshops Announcements Call for August
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Very Important! Do Not hit the Reply button to this message. Please make sure your announcement message is sent to the email address of iws.sw.idaho@gmail.com. I recommend you Copy/ Paste iws.sw.idaho@gmail.com into your email. Mail To: iws.sw.idaho@gmail.comI look forward to getting your next announcement. 🙂
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Greetings,
It is time again to submit your upcoming watercolor exhibit, or workshop announcement into the June email listing. A monthly list of watercolor exhibits members are participating in and/or watercolor workshop opportunities taught by members. To participate and have your announcement posted, please send a prepared announcement to Karyn by the deadline: July 13. There are a few requirements: Please keep it short (short paragraph), text only (no attachments), text that can be cut and pasted. One link is OK. Watercolor media related only. -Thank you.
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Very Important! Do Not hit the Reply button to this message. Please make sure your announcement message is sent to the email address of iws.sw.idaho@gmail.com. I recommend you Copy/ Paste iws.sw.idaho@gmail.com into your email. Mail To: iws.sw.idaho@gmail.comI look forward to getting your next announcement. 🙂
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Greetings,
It is time again to submit your upcoming watercolor exhibit, or workshop announcement into the June email listing. A monthly list of watercolor exhibits members are participating in and/or watercolor workshop opportunities taught by members. To participate and have your announcement posted, please send a prepared announcement to Karyn by the deadline: July 13. There are a few requirements: Please keep it short (short paragraph), text only (no attachments), text that can be cut and pasted. One link is OK. Watercolor media related only. -Thank you.
Deadline July 13
Very Important! Please make sure your announcement is sent to: iws.sw.idaho@gmail.com
Reminder….IWS SW Analysis and Discussion
Eagle Hills Church… 651 N Eagle Rd, Eagle, ID 83616
Monday, July 6 , 1:00 – 3:00 p.m.
What: Monthly in-person critique
Where: Eagle Hills Church, but in the upstairs community room (to the left as you enter the double doors), park in the upper lot—this change may last for several months as it has to do with limiting access to the school area downstairs
Who: This month’s hosts: Cherry Woodbury and Dianne Winder
Having trouble with a painting?…bring it.
Have a successful painting?…We’d like to see it and cheer!
No painting to bring…Come anyway…..
…it’s all FUN, FRIENDLY and HELPFUL !
“Get that old stuff out from under your bed or off your easel and bring it in for discussion, we’re all friends and there’s no crying in watercolors!”
–Scott Muscolo
Questions? Email Scott Muscolo scottmuscolo@gmail.com
Scott Muscolo, President
805-795-0252
I wanted to send a special invitation to all IWS members for a wonderful FREE opportunity to paint at a local lavender field in July. The family that owns this wonderful lavender farm in Eagle is retiring, so this may be the last opportunity to paint plein air in such a beautiful location. They are allowing 10-15 artists to paint in the fields during their two events. Find more information by opening this link.
All you need to do is email wendy@redchairlavender to reserve your place and receive further information.
Hope to see everyone there!
Elizabeth Van Tassel, IWS Newsletter Editor