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Jun 15
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SW Monthly Member Exhibits/Workshops Announcements Call for July

By Region - Southwest, SW Monthly Member Announcements

SW Monthly Member Exhibits/Workshops Announcements Call for July

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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.com 
 
I 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 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 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 June 22
 
Very Important! Please, please make sure your announcement is sent to: iws.sw.idaho@gmail.com
Do Not Reply to this message. 
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July schedule for Monthly Member Announcements dates
Call to Artists: July 6
Deadline:  July 13 
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Karyn deKramer
SW Email Communicator

Jun 10
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Expose Homeschoolers to Watercolor Painting

By All IWS Info, Region - Southwest

Hello,

I facilitate the homeschoolers group at the Kuna library. Once a month we invite different organizations/businesses to teach our group about their field of work and if possible, do a hands-on activity together. We would like to invite the Idaho Watercolor Society to be our guest this coming fall. We usually have about 50 people. Parents attend and assist their children, primarily ages 5-12.

Contact Heather if you are interested.

Heather Nielson, Programs Specialist, hnielson@kunalibrary.org

Kuna Library District

457 N. Locust Ave.

208-922-1025 ext. 214

May 30
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Analysis and Discussion Group

By Region - Southwest, SW In Person Analysis and Discussion
Greetings Critique Attendees:
There will not be a Critique for Monday, June 1.
Only about 6 persons responded to my email of last week, and of them only one said they’d like to have the critique as usual.  Nobody volunteered to host the critique in my (or Roy, or anyone else’s) absence. 
Please consider visiting the Riverside Hotel and studying the work of those juried into the exhibition, and those of the Founders’ exhibit.  The assemblage of Founders’ paintings will be the only time all those excellent paintings will be on display together, as many of them are part of private collections.
  • Please do not visit the Riverside on Monday June 1, as our Juror and workshop instructor JJ Jiang will be jurying in the final 20 award winners.  We need to allow him space and time in which to do a thorough job.
There will be an announcement regarding the upcoming July 6 critique in the week preceding, as usual.
Thanks very much, keep your brushes damp, and we’ll see you in July!
 
Scott Muscolo
805-795-0252
May 26
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Analysis and Discussion Group

By Region - Southwest, SW In Person Analysis and Discussion
Greetings Critique Attendees:
There will not be a Critique for Monday, June 1.
Only about 6 persons responded to my email of last week, and of them only one said they’d like to have the critique as usual.  Nobody volunteered to host the critique in my (or Roy, or anyone else’s) absence. 
Please consider visiting the Riverside Hotel and studying the work of those juried into the exhibition, and those of the Founders’ exhibit.  The assemblage of Founders’ paintings will be the only time all those excellent paintings will be on display together, as many of them are part of private collections.
  • Please do not visit the Riverside on Monday June 1, as our Juror and workshop instructor JJ Jiang will be jurying in the final 20 award winners.  We need to allow him space and time in which to do a thorough job.
There will be an announcement regarding the upcoming July 6 critique in the week preceding, as usual.
Thanks very much, keep your brushes damp, and we’ll see you in July!
 
Scott Muscolo
805-795-0252
May 26
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SW Members Exhibits and Workshops/Classes for June

By Region - Southwest, SW Monthly Member Announcements

SW Members Exhibits and Workshops/Classes for June 

Exhibits:

Carrie Cornils – I will have a display at the Art and roses festival on Sunday, June 7 from 10 to 4.  I will have a display at the Meridian fine arts festival on Saturday and Sunday, June 27 and 28th. Please stop by and say hello!!

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Gary Mccall – The Riverside Hotel, Waters Edge gallery has me up as the featured artist for June.  The show, “a little more history of Garden City.” First Friday reception.

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Mary Gardiner will be showing Lyrical With Yellow art exhibit at Garden Plaza at Valley View retirement home, 1130 N Allumbaugh St, Boise 83704. A reception Wednesday June 10, 5-7 pm. Mary would love to see you there.

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Linda Aman- I am honored to share that my painting Crossroads received Judge’s Choice Award in the Professional Division at the Nampa Art Guild show, judged by Pam Grant.

Linda Aman-I am pleased to announce my painting “Beyond the Rim of Light” has been accepted into the Idaho Watercolor Society Annual Juried Exhibition. The show is held at The Riverside Hotel 2900 W Chinden Blvd, Garden City. April 30th -June 27th. The Award ceremony will be June 2nd 6:30-8:15 open to the public.

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Renee Galligher – Renee is pleased to announce her painting “Stolle Meadows I”, a poured watercolor, has been accepted into the Idaho Watercolor Society Annual Juried Exhibition. The show is being held at The Riverside Hotel 2900 W Chinden Blvd, Garden City. April 30th – June 27th. The Award ceremony will be June 2nd 6:30-8:15 open to the public.

Renee is also pleased to announce her painting, “Rhubarb Beauty,” a poured watercolor, received Third Place in the Professional Division, in the Nampa Art Guild Annual Spring Show held at the Nampa Public Library April 27th – May 5th.

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Anne Watson Sorensen invites you to celebrate America’s 250th anniversary with BOSCO Artists sharing their vision of “The Pursuit of Happiness”.  Come to the Meridian City Hall’s Initial Point Gallery (3rd floor) May 20th through Friday, July 31st, 2026.  A free opening reception will be held Tuesday, June 2, 2026 from 4:30-7:00.  Exhibition is free and open 8-5:00 Mon-Friday, excluding holidays.  33 E Broadway Ave. I have 3 paintings in this group show.

Anne Watson Sorensen invites you to Sun Valley’s Friedman Memorial Airport now through October to view the new juried exhibition.  Family Circle 2 and Euphoria 3 were selected for this exciting show.  1616 Airport Circle, Hailey, ID .

Find Anne Watson Sorensen’s artwork and prints at the Redfish Gallery at the Sawtooth Interpretive Center from June 1 – Sep 1.  Portions are donated to the Jr Ranger program and furthering Sawtooth educational programs.  Just down from the Redfish Lake Lodge in the Sawtooth Mountains.

Anne Watson Sorensen is delighted to be included in the IWS Juried Exhibition and Founder’s Show at the Riverside Gallery now through July.  IWS was instrumental in my learning and growth as a beginning watercolor artist over 30 years ago! That great learning path began as a volunteer!  (Hint, hint). Riverside Hotel 2900 W Chinden Blvd.

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Jessica L Bryant, IWS Distinguished Merit Member, has several exhibitions this month, including: Transparent Watercolor Society of America, Watercolor Honor Society, Western Federation of Watercolor Societies, Idaho Watercolor Society, and the Prix de West.

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Karyn deKramer – Proud to be included in the IWS Founder’s Show at the Riverside Gallery group show ongoing through July 5th.

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Workshops/ Classes:

Linda Aman – FREE “Art Talk” – on Zoom. Wednesday June 3rd . Topic Part 2 Design Simplified. 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 June 8th and 22nd.  1:00pm-4:00pm. Price $35 per class.  Email for address in Star, Idaho. To sign up. Email linda@amanarts.com 

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 June 12th.  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 June 9th and 23rd. Price $30 per class. Times 9:00am-12:00pm or 6:00pm-9:00 (MST)   Email to register linda@amanarts.com   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

iws.sw.idaho@gmail.com

May 19
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SW Analysis and Discussion Group

By Region - Southwest, SW In Person Analysis and Discussion

Hello Critique attendees:

I have a request for you, that you respond directly to me (Scott Muscolo, at scottmuscolo@gmail.com) with your availability to lead the critique on Monday June 1.

If you are able and willing to do this, I’ll get back to you with the first to respond, and they will lead the critique on Monday June 1.  Here are the choices at present:

  • select a couple of people to run the critique on Monday June 1, 
  • or Visit the Riverside Hotel and see the paintings accepted into the exhibit and the paintings selected for the Founders’ Exhibit, and critique your own work against the works on display.

I feel the second option is every bit as valuable as the first, as all the paintings in each exhibit are quite strong.

 

Thanks for considering each of the options, and I look forward to hearing from you.  The announcement for next week will be determined by the results of this request.

 

 

Scott Muscolo, President

805-795-0252
 
 
 

May 18
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SW Monthly Member Exhibits/Workshops Announcements Call for June

By Region - Southwest, SW Monthly Member Announcements

SW Monthly Member Exhibits/Workshops Announcements Call for June
________________________________________________________
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.com

I look forward to getting your next announcement.  🙂
___________________________________________
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: May 25. 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 May 25


Very Important! Please make sure your announcement is sent to:  iws.sw.idaho@gmail.com
Do Not Reply to this message.
———-
Karyn deKramer
SW Email Communicator
iws.sw.idaho@gmail.com

May 03
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IWS SW Analysis and Discussion Reminder

By Region - Southwest, SW In Person Analysis and Discussion, SW Members Event

IWS SW Analysis and Discussion Reminder

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

Monday, May 4, 1:00 – 3:00 p.m.

What:  Monthly in-person critique

Where:  Eagle Hills Church, in the upstairs community room (to the left as you enter the double doors), park in the upper 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 Muscolo

Questions? email Scott at scottmuscolo@gmail.com

Apr 29
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IWS SW Analysis and Discussion

By Region - Southwest, SW In Person Analysis and Discussion, SW Members Event

IWS SW Analysis and Discussion

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

Monday, May 4, 1:00 – 3:00 p.m.

What:  Monthly in-person critique

Where:  Eagle Hills Church, in the upstairs community room (to the left as you enter the double doors), park in the upper 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 Muscolo

Questions? email Scott at scottmuscolo@gmail.com

Apr 28
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SW Watercolor Classes

By Region - Southwest, Uncategorized

The following watercolor classes were accidently omitted from the previous post for May.

Watercolor Classes with Carol HasBrouck Browning

BEGINNING CLASSES

If you or someone you know are interested in learning to paint with watercolor, come join us. As you explore the medium, you will learn about the unique aspects of watercolor and how to master the combination of paint and water. You will learn how basic techniques can be used to make striking paintings, about pigment variations and compatibility, and understand shape, color, value and composition. Most importantly, you will discover the joy of painting with watercolor.

EXPLORE PORTRAIT PAINTING CLASSES

If you think you might be interested in learning about portraits, join me in exploring how to paint faces, (including animals if there is interest). You will learn about facial planes and how faces are just shapes made from light and shadow. You will explore all the color possibilities in portrait painting, along with how background and setting can make or break a painting and how expression and mood is used to draw in the viewer. You will learn how to find a broad range of subjects that will expand your skills.

Both the Beginning and Portrait Classes are 2 1/2 hours long, usually once per month. Classes can be either one-on-one or small group of 2-3 artists. Cost $40 per class. For more information or to schedule a class contact: Carol HasBrouck Browning  –  hazzy1900@gmail.com

BIO

I have a degree in graphic design and have been painting for over 5 decades.  I worked for Albertsons, as a package designer and illustrator for 17 years. I taught drawing at Boise State.  I worked in marketing and advertising in Southern California and South Carolina.  For the past 15 years I have explored new techniques and tools, focusing on painting people and animals. I am a member of the South Carolina Watermedia Society, Watercolor Society of Oregon and a member and past president of the Idaho Watercolor Society. I am anxious to share how much fun it can be to learn and create with watercolor.