Archive for the ‘Special Events’ Category

Artist Demo: Randy Hale

Friday, March 19th, 2021

The San Diego Watercolor Society’s artist demonstration at the Virtual March General Meeting was presented by award winning artist Randy Hale.

Members of the San Diego Watercolor Society can watch or re-watch the artist demo video on the sdws.org website.

To access, first log in and then look for *Artist Demo Videos* from your Account page in the menu.… Read more

Artist Demo: Soon Warren

Tuesday, February 9th, 2021

The San Diego Watercolor Society’s artist demonstration at the Virtual February General Meeting was presented by delightful, award winning artist Soon Warren.

Members of the San Diego Watercolor Society can watch or re-watch the artist demo video on the sdws.org website.… Read more

Plein Air Exhibition Reception

Monday, November 23rd, 2020

The 2020 Plein Air Exhibition Reception was presented on Zoom! If you missed this event or would like to watch it again, please click the link below and enjoy.

Click HERE to view Virtual Reception which took place on December 6, 2020.… Read more

December Social (12-13-2020)

Monday, November 23rd, 2020

The San Diego Watercolor Society is hosting this event so you can stay connected to our SDWS art community and participate in friendly dialogue with other members. All are welcome!

Date: Sunday, December 13, 2020
Time: 1:30pm Introductions
1:40pm Breakout Groups

Direct Zoom Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/6198764550?pwd=SmpCeFBpZHY1SE1yalpVY1lrcnRWdz09Read more

An Important Message From Our President

Tuesday, March 17th, 2020

To all our many friends and patrons:

We here at SDWS take the health and well-being of you and all of our many dedicated members and volunteers very seriously. It is for that reason that we have taken the unprecedented step of closing our physical gallery to the public at least through April 25, 2020 to protect you and us from the rapid spread of the COVID-19 virus. … Read more

SDWS Past President Show

Tuesday, March 3rd, 2020

San Diego Watercolor Society is celebrating 55 years by having a Past President Show in the Educational Center complete with bios next to each painting. 

Although we have had 47 presidents serving since 1965, 17 paintings of those still active are in our exhibit with a special inclusion of Ally Benbrook who recently died in September 2019. … Read more

Isn’t It Amazing

Wednesday, January 1st, 2020

Looking to explore some regional art? Head over to the Visitors Center at the Mission Trails Regional Park and enjoy colorful paintings by some of our fellow members at the “Isn’t It Amazing” art exhibition.

The exhibition will run from January 4 – February 14 at the Visitor Center with a reception on Sunday, January 5, 2020 from 2-4pm.… Read more

2019 Plein Air Exhibition

Monday, December 9th, 2019

The San Diego Watercolor Plein Air Exhibition is proud to be celebrating it’s third year! This year’s exhibition was juried by San Diego artist Keiko Tanabe who has received numerous awards for her watercolors worldwide.

When asked about this exhibition, Tanabe remarked, “It’s an honor for me to be asked to judge this show.Read more

A Night at the Opera

Monday, October 21st, 2019

A few San Diego Watercolor Society artists were invited to sketch night at the San Diego Opera’s Aida dress rehearsal. These sketch evenings at the San Diego Civic Theater offer artists a unique opportunity to capture the powerful performances of the opera with their artistic talents.… Read more

Member News: Ski Torzeski

Thursday, October 17th, 2019
“Late Afternoon” by Ski Torzeski

We are thrilled to offer an original painting by award-winning member artist, Ski Torzeski, for the International Exhibition Raffle. This stunning painting will look spectacular in your home or office so be sure to visit the gallery and purchase your tickets before the lucky winner is drawn on November 1, 2019.… Read more