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IWS SW Analysis and Discussion (In Person)

By Region - Southwest, SW In Person Analysis and Discussion

Reminder ….IWS SW Analysis and Discussion

Eagle Hills Church…  651 N Eagle Rd, Eagle, ID 83616

Monday, Aug 5,  1 – 3 p.m.

Directions:

In Eagle from State St. go north on Eagle Rd. to the top of the hill.

We meet downstairs in the Music Room 

Parking is available in the lower lot

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

 Note:  Scott will be traveling to Lewiston with Carol HasBrouck and Garianne Erwin to evaluate our new North Region exhibit space.  One of the trusty and valued members of our organization will again step in to help.  Scott will be back for September.

Questions? email Scott    [email protected]

Karyn deKramer
SW Email Chair

[email protected]

SW Regional Annual Exhibition

By Exhibits, Region - Southwest

South West Regional Annual  Exhibition

October 21st    –  October  31st  

 

Boise Cascade Plaza

1111 W Jefferson Street

Coordinators – Cherry Woodbury, Cathy Anderson, Jennifer VonBergen

 

 

Southwest Regional Show

 

IWS exhibition will  honor South West members for two weeks – Oct 21st  – 31st .   This is open ONLY to SW Region members.

Enter the painting you think is the best you have ever painted.   It can be from any year.

Ø  $10 ENTRY FEE

Ø  Up to two entries allowed – must be an original

Ø  Regular half sheet size (15” x 22”) preferred- Max outside width or length dimensions 32”

Ø  Art must be framed in a professional manner with sturdy hanging wire

Ø  Entry must be primarily water based media- 80%- on paper or paper like support.  Original collage and other media may be used, but the water media must constitute the major portion

Ø  Oils, water soluble oils, and computer created images are NOT acceptable

Ø  Entries taken on first come basis – there is room for 90 paintings

Ø  Associate Members cannot display in this show

If you have a painting already in the Signature Show (Oct 14th) you can continue to exhibit it as one of your entries for the SW Region show or you can replace it.

 

 

SHOW  SCHEDULE

Ø  All paintings MUST be pre-registered and accepted by 5:00pm on Sept 7th

Ø  Check out for Signature Show pick up  Monday Oct 21st  – 11am – noon

Ø  SW Regional entries are to be delivered Monday Oct 21st   – between 12pm  and 2pm

Ø  LATE ENTRIES ARE NOT ACCEPTED

Ø  Artist reception Thursday Oct 24th   – 2pm – 4pm

Ø  Check out Thursday  Oct 31st  – Check out time is 10am – 12noon

REGISTRATION

Mail form below to Cherry Woodbury .  This registration form must be received by Sept 7th  .

Your entry fee check must be enclosedMAKE ENTRY FEE CHECK TO IWS

An acceptance letter will be emailed to confirm your entry is accepted

Your IWS 2024 dues of $45 must be paid or your entry cannot be accepted.  Dues can be paid on line at the IWS website or  send dues to LYNN    MC CONNELL – Membership Director – 52 S Grays Ln, Nampa, ID  83687

Please be considerate of other artists when you choose the size of painting you are entering, as space is limited to 90 paintings.  Work must be in compliance with show guidelines.  Art not complying will not be hung.  All care will be taken to avoid damage to artwork, but IWS cannot be held liable for damage or loss.  If a sale is made, a 15% donatation  payable to Idaho Watercolor Society would be appreciated and  mailed to Cherry Woodbury for tracking purposes for this show.

                                                                                          

PRINT CLEARLY- COMPLETE THE FORM BELOW TO REGISTER.      MAKE COPIES OF THIS FORM FOR EACH ENTRY YOU SUBMIT.

DO YOU WANT __________EMAIL  AND/ OR _________PHONE NUMBER TO SHOW ON LABEL

CUT OFF AND MAIL TO CHERRY WOODBURY – 1865 E NETLEY STREET, MERIDIAN, ID  83646

CALL CHERRY  FOR QUESTIONS &  INFORMATION – 208-658-0978

 

Name                                  

Painting Title 

Address 

Price 

City-State-Zip                                Phone# 

Exact Outside Frame SizePRINT

EMAIL ADDRESS 

Horizontal ____Vertical_____ Format

 

 

 

Name                                  

Painting Title 

Address 

Price 

City-State-Zip                                Phone# 

Exact Outside Frame SizePRINT

EMAIL ADDRESS 

Horizontal ____Vertical_____ Format

Help Needed: Please indicate if you can help with _____Moving Panels _____Set Up / Take

Down_______Hanging show_________Reception ________Sit Show Mon 11am – 1pm

__________Sit Show Fri 11am – 1pm

 

By entering your work, you accept IWS Show conditions (Sign Here)

For more information contact: Cherry Woodbury [email protected]

IWS SW – Analysis and Discussion (In Person)

By Region - Southwest, SW In Person Analysis and Discussion

Reminder ….IWS SW Analysis and Discussion

Eagle Hills Church…  651 N Eagle Rd, Eagle, ID 83616

Monday, Aug 5,  1 – 3 p.m.

Directions:

In Eagle from State St. go north on Eagle Rd. to the top of the hill.

We meet downstairs in the Music Room 

Parking is available in the lower lot

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

 Note:  Scott will be traveling to Lewiston with Carol HasBrouck and Garianne Erwin to evaluate our new North Region exhibit space.  One of the trusty and valued members of our organization will again step in to help.  Scott will be back for September.

Questions? email Scott    [email protected]

Karyn deKramer
SW Email Chair

[email protected]

IWS SW Members Exhibits/ Workshops & Classes for August

By Region - Southwest, SW Monthly Member Announcements

IWS SW Members Exhibits and Workshops/Classes for the month of August

Exhibits:

Jean Spinosa – As part of Art Walk in Sandpoint, I have five paintings displayed in the Pickled Kitchen in downtown Sandpoint.  Also I have five paintings from my art class displayed in the Sandpoint library.

Priscilla Patterson – IWS Member Priscilla Patterson’s watercolor painting received the Third Place-General Aviation award from the American Society of Aviation Artists at their annual exhibition held this year at Patuxent River Naval Air Museum in Maryland. She has one painting accepted into the Montana Watercolor Society show and two pieces into Coeur d’Alene Galleries Miniatures by the Lake show and sale, both taking place in September.

Kara Hidalgo – East Idaho watercolor artist, Kara Hidalgo, will be co-leading plein air painting retreats at HARRIMAN STATE PARK from 8/4 – 8/9 and YELLOWSTONE NATIONAL PARK from 8/18 – 22.   www.PleinAirInTheParks.org, Instagram:@PleinAirInTheParks, Facebook:@PleinAirInTheParks.org.  Photos of past retreats: www.flickr.com/photos/idahoartlab/albums/

Linda Aman has two paintings juried into the “Art Idaho” show at The Museum of Eastern Idaho. The opening reception and ceremony are August 3rd at 5:30. The show runs from August 3rd to October 28th. Paintings “Aurora” and “Energy Dynamic” are in the show.

Linda Aman – Gallery 12 has an exhibit in Blackfoot, Idaho, at the “Candy Jar” 105 NW Main St, Blackfoot, ID 83221. Linda Aman has three paintings displayed along with other Gallery 12 members.

Joyce Green has a work accepted into this year’s Rocky Mountain National Watermedia exhibit!  “Tres Amigos,” a Bristlecone Pine series watercolor, will go on view September 19th through October at the Evergreen Center for the Arts in Evergreen, Colorado.

Joyce  will also be opening her garage studio to the public during this year’s BOSCO (Boise Open Studios) event October 12th and 13th at her home in Meridian.  Save the date and look for additional information next month!  She’ll be happy to answer questions on her painting goals and process during the event.

Workshops/ Classes:

Linda Aman – In Person Watercolor classes– Idaho Falls, Idaho. Studio address: 258 N Water Ave, Idaho Falls, Idaho 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. Dates Mondays August 5th .  9:00am-12:00 or 1:00pm-4:00pm. Sign up Price $30 per class. Email [email protected] 

Free Zoom “Art Talk with Linda Aman”– Limited Access – Contact Linda ASAP to be on the list for the link, Free Art Talk every Month first Wednesdays , Next “Art Talk” August 7th 7:00pm-8:00pm.  The Topic “How to Stick with a Painting” ” Limited # access – email [email protected] to get on the Zoom list. 

Master Art Classes Online Live   –Linda Aman – Online Masters Watercolor Lessons with Zoom Tuesdays (usually every other week) Similar to us in person “open paint” sessions, you can “bring” what you are currently creating.  Just email a painting in progress to Linda the day before class. Artists are learning from all the critiques and each artist’s paintings. Wide variety of art. You will have instruction, personal critique, and paint time during class. Thursday August 6th and 20th . Price $30 per classTimes 9:00am-12:00pm (MST)  1:00pm-4:00 or 6:00pm-9:00 (MST)   Email to register [email protected]   These are Master Level Classes on Zoom. Contact me for more information. We have a few openings.

Happy Painting!

Karyn deKramer
SW Email Coordinator

SW Monthly Member Announcement Deadline July 22

By Region - Southwest, SW Monthly Member Announcements
Important Change!:  Email your announcement to Karyn at  [email protected]
 
Greetings,
 

It is time again to submit your upcoming watercolor exhibit, or workshop announcement into the August 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 22.

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 22  
Very Important! Please email your announcement to Karyn at  [email protected]
 
Question or Comments contact Karyn: [email protected]
 
 
Karyn deKramer
SW Email Coordinator

SW Members Exhibits and Workshops/Classes for July

By Region - Southwest, SW Monthly Member Announcements

Exhibits:

Ilse Schreiner – I will be the July featured artist at St Alphonsus with 30 of my mixed water media paintings on exhibition.

Shelly Johnson will be part of Capitol Contemporary Gallery’s inaugural Artist Invitational Show from July 3 to July 27. Capitol Contemporary Gallery is located at 451 S Capitol Boulevard in Boise. Please join me at the opening reception on July 11 from 5 to 8 pm. Shelly will also have several framed paintings and one framed giclee print showing at the Riverside Hotel’s Water’s Edge Gallery for the months of July and August. The Riverside Hotel is located at 2900 W Chinden Blvd in Garden City. The Water’s Edge Gallery includes the entire first floor of the hotel. If you have not seen enough, Shelly will also start as a regular member of the Art Source Gallery as of July 1st. The Art Source Gallery is located at 1516 W Grove St in Boise and open Monday through Saturday 10 am to 6 pm.

Karen Hickman –  I am so grateful to be juried into the Art Source Gallery’s annual show with my cowboy picture At The End Of A Long Day.  Also so thankful to Juror Chris Stubbs for the opportunity to choose my painting titled Little Miss to get to travel around Idaho for the next several months. Also a huge thanks to all who made the annual awards ceremony so professional and beautifully done!

Mary Gardiner is artist of the month for July at the Water’s Edge Gallery, Riverside Hotel, Garden City. Mary’s exhibit is primarily a watercolor exhibit. Please join us for the reception when it is announced by the hotel or visit at your pleasure.

Sharon Herther – Congratulations to Sharon Herther! Sharon was selected as the 2024 PLT BIG HEART Artist. She will be painting a large heart sculpture in the theme of “Conserving the Heart of Idaho.”
You can check out some of Sharon’s paintings at Gallery 55 McCall or at https://sharonherther.artcall.org/.
The completed PLT BIG HEART will be unveiled at the annual Conservation Day BBQ on June 22.

Kara Hidalgo – East Idaho watercolor artist, Kara Hidalgo, will be co-leading plein air painting retreats at HARRIMAN STATE PARK from 8/4 – 8/9 and YELLOWSTONE NATIONAL PARK from 8/18 – 22.   www.PleinAirInTheParks.org, Instagram:@PleinAirInTheParks, Facebook:@PleinAirInTheParks.org.  Photos of past retreats: www.flickr.com/photos/idahoartlab/albums/

Linda Aman – IWS 2024 Annual Juried Exhibition– Linda Aman has two paintings juried into the annual show at the Riverside Hotel in Boise. “Dynamic Energy” and “Circles of Delight” Linda received an award for her painting “Dynamic Energy” and will travel through Idaho.

Jessica Bryant is teaching a one-day workshop in her Coeur d’Alene Studio on August 10 and a three-day workshop September 19-21. There’s just one spot left in September. For info: www.jessicabryant.com/classes. Jessica’s work is on display in several exhibits this summer, including: the Transparent Watercolor Society of America Exhibit in Kenosha, WI; the Watercolor USA Honor Society Exhibit in Springfield, MO; and the Richeson75 International Exhibit for Landscape, Seascape, and Architecture.

Sue Johnston’s painting, Shoshone Falls has been selected to show at the Sun Valley Museum of Art  in the Idaho Rivers Exhibition from September 13 through September 28.

 

Workshops / Classes:

Linda Aman – “Stamp Carving Workshop”. Saturday, July 20th 9am-4pm. $95.00. includes materials used in class. Create your original carved stamps to use in your watercolor paintings. You will go home with several finished stamps and know how to use them. Bring a lunch. Contact Linda to sign up. [email protected]  Location Linda’s studio-258 N Water Ave. Idaho Falls, Idaho.

Free Zoom “Art Talk with Linda Aman”– Limited Access – Contact Linda ASAP to be on the list for the link, Free Art Talk every Month, Next “Art Talk” July 3rd 7:00pm-8:00pm.  The Topic “Critique” ” Limited # access – email [email protected] to get on the Zoom list. 

 

Idaho Falls Classes

Linda Aman – In Person Watercolor classes– Idaho Falls, Idaho. 

Studio address: 258 N Water Ave, Idaho Falls, Idaho 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. Dates Mondays July 15th and 22nd .  9:00am-12:00 or 1:00pm-4:00pm. Sign up Price $30 per class. Email [email protected] 

 

Master Art Classes Online Live

Linda Aman – Online Masters Watercolor Lessons with Zoom Tuesdays (usually every other week) Similar to us in person “open paint” sessions, you can “bring” what you are currently creating.  Just email a painting in progress to Linda the day before class. Artists are learning from all the critiques and each artist’s paintings. Wide variety of art. You will have instruction, personal critique, and paint time during class. Thursday July 16th and 23rd. Price $30 per classTimes 9:00am-12:00pm (MST)  1:00pm-4:00 or 6:00pm-9:00 (MST)   Email to register [email protected]   These are Master Level Classes on Zoom. Contact me for more information.

 

The End!   Happy Painting 🙂

 

-Karyn deKramer

Email Coordinator – Southwest Region

[email protected]

SW – Analysis and Discussion (In Person)

By Region - Southwest, SW In Person Analysis and Discussion

IWS SW Analysis and Discussion

Eagle Hills Church…  651 N Eagle Rd, Eagle, ID 83616

Monday, July 1,  1 – 3 p.m.

Directions:

In Eagle from State St. go north on Eagle Rd. to the top of the hill.

We meet downstairs in the Music Room 

Parking is available in the lower lot

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!”

I will not be in attendance except in spirit as I’m wrapping up the exhibit at the Riverside and arranging the travel show.

-Scott

Questions? email Scott    [email protected]

Karyn deKramer
SW Email Chair

[email protected]

SW Monthly Member Announcements Deadline June 24

By Region - Southwest, SW Monthly Member Announcements
Important Change!:   Email your announcement to Karyn at [email protected]
Greetings,
 
It is time again to submit your upcoming watercolor exhibit, or workshop announcement into the July 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: June 24. 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 June 24  
Important! Please email your announcement to Karyn at:   [email protected]
Question or Comments contact Karyn: [email protected]
_____________________
Karyn deKramer
SW Email Coordinator