More Choices in Substrates and Framing for SDWS Shows

September 14th, 2021

Are you ready to bust out of the mold?  Are you aware of your new choices for submitting art to SDWS shows? There are several exciting new options for painting surfaces, framing and art presentation.


First, some things have not changed.… Read more

September Volunteer of the Month: Glory Giffin

September 2nd, 2021

Glory Giffin is September’s Volunteer of the Month. She has been consistently and quietly working behind the scenes since 2015 to ensure that SDWS has Staffers in place to keep our gallery open. Glory was nominated as a VOM in August of 2017.… Read more

Julie Anderson Wins Second Place in July Show

August 11th, 2021

Julie Anderson, an artist and resident of Point Loma, San Diego, California, won the second-place award in the continuingly competitive July 2021 Member’s exhibition “Complement Conversations” held in the gallery of the San Diego Watercolor Society at 2825 Dewey Rd, Suite 105 Building 202, San Diego, CA; and also available to view on the website, www.sdws.orgRead more

Angela Westengard Wins Best of Theme in August Members Show

August 10th, 2021

Angela Westengard, an artist and resident of San Diego, won the Best of Theme award in the continuingly competitive August 2021 Member’s exhibition “Lazy Days” held virtually by the San Diego Watercolor Society available to view on the website, www.sdws.org.Read more

Thomas Franco Wins Third Place in August Members Show

August 10th, 2021

Thomas Franco, an artist and resident of Tierrasanta, San Diego, won the third-place award in the continuingly competitive August 2021 Member’s exhibition “Lazy Days” held virtually by the San Diego Watercolor Society available to view on the website, www.sdws.org.  Franco’s painting entitled “Quiet Cove” was selected by prominent artist and juror Robin Erickson for this honor.… Read more

Jan Min Wins Second Place in August Members Show

August 10th, 2021

Jan Min, an artist and resident of the Netherlands, won the second-place award in the continuingly competitive August 2021 Member’s exhibition “Lazy Days” held virtually by the San Diego Watercolor Society available to view on the website, www.sdws.org.  Min’s painting entitled “Fishing Day” was selected by prominent artist and juror Robin Erikson for this honor.… Read more

Peggy Weiner Wins First Place in August Members Show

August 10th, 2021

Peggy Weiner, an artist and resident of Escondido, California, won the first-place award in the continuingly competitive August 2021 Member’s exhibition “Lazy Days” held virtually by the San Diego Watercolor Society available to view on the website, www.sdws.org.  Weiner’s painting entitled “Anna” was selected by prominent artist and juror Robin Erickson for this honor.… Read more

Angela Westengard Wins Best of Miniatures in July Members Show

August 10th, 2021

Angela Westengard, an artist and resident of San Diego, California, won the Best of Miniatures award in the continuingly competitive July 2021 Member’s exhibition “Complement Conversations” held in the gallery of the San Diego Watercolor Society at 2825 Dewey Rd, Suite 105 Building 202, San Diego, CA; and also available to view on the website, www.sdws.orgRead more

Richard Glassman Wins First Place in July Members Show

August 10th, 2021

Richard Glassman, an artist and resident of San Diego, California, won the first-place award in the continuingly competitive July 2021 Member’s exhibition “Complement Conversations” held in the gallery of the San Diego Watercolor Society at 2825 Dewey Rd, Suite 105 Building 202, San Diego, CA; and also available to view on the website, www.sdws.orgRead more

Juror Comments and Awards August 2021 Member Show “Lazy Days”

August 10th, 2021

Juror: Robin Erickson

Juror Commendations

Charging Through by
Thomas Franca
Charlie by Susan Slater
Dress Rehearsal by Edward Abrams
Making Music, study by Julie Anderson
Erratic Evolution by Melodie Tune

Honorable Mentions

Golden Girls by Nancy Frey
Logjam by Lynn Slade
Market Daze by Anne McCartney
Redheads by Lyudmila Tomova
Quick Study – Red by Joan Captain

Best of Theme

This painting seemed to exemplify what people do on lazy days….relax… Read more