Member Spotlight: Edward Abrams

November 21st, 2020

Edward Abrams was awarded first place in the November 2020 Member Exhibition for “Lady in Flowered Dress”. Juror Stan Kurth remarked, “This is an extremely powerful portrait with strong and well rendered shadow values, shapes and textures. The composition demands your attention, then moves you in and around for an inspection of all the intricacies.… Read more

Artist Demo: Gordon Bashant

November 10th, 2020

The artist demo by Gordon Bashant from the November Monthly Meeting is now available for SDWS Members.

Artist Demo Videos are a resource for SDWS Members and can be located by following the below instructions.

  1. Click HERE to go to your Account Page
  2. Click the blue button the menu *Artist Demo Videos*
  3. Click the name of the artist you wish to watch
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November Member Meeting

November 4th, 2020

The San Diego Watercolor Society will be hosting a VIRTUAL General Membership Meeting. Social time will be followed by an update from SDWS President, Terri Nelson, and other business. 

In addition, we are pleased to welcome Gordon Bashant who will do a demonstration immediately following the general meeting.… Read more

November Volunteer of the Month: Bev Tuzin

November 1st, 2020

Bev Tuzin has been an outstanding member and volunteer for the San Diego Watercolor Society since 2000. She has volunteered as a staffer and served on many committees, including, among others, the International Show committee, the Finance Committee and the Board of Directors.… Read more

Shop to Donate!

October 26th, 2020

Make a difference this holiday. Shop for gifts at smile.amazon.com/ch/95-3153264 to generate donations for San Diego Watercolor Society.

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In the News: Angus McEwan

October 23rd, 2020

Angus McEwan and his painting ‘Paint Splash’ were recognized in Fife Today. His painting was accepted into the San Diego Watercolor Society’s 40th International Exhibition which is on display from October 1 – 31, 2020.

This year, Angus also achieved Signature Membership at SDWS for his third acceptance into the International Exhibition.… Read more

October General Meeting

October 9th, 2020

The San Diego Watercolor Society will be hosting a VIRTUAL General Membership Meeting. Social time will be followed by an update from SDWS President, Terri Nelson, and other business. 

In addition we are pleased to welcome Nancy Oleksa, a popular workshop and watercolor instructor known for her passion for color and light, who will do a demonstration immediately following the general meeting.… Read more

The Fourth Annual Plein Air Exhibition

October 6th, 2020

The San Diego Watercolor Society’s Fourth Annual Plein Air Exhibition is coming up! This year’s exhibition will be hosted virtually on the SDWS website from November 22 through December 31.

The Plein Air show recognizes the amazing work of the many plein air artists in our membership, including June Maxion, this year’s recipient of the Lifetime Achievement in Plein Air Painting award.… Read more

October Volunteer of the Month: Susan Hewitt

October 1st, 2020
self portrait by Susan Hewitt

Congratulations to Susan Hewitt, the October Volunteer of the Month! Not only is Susan a very talented artist, but she has been active in many aspects of the San Diego Watercolor Society. She volunteered in Education/outreach, was Member Shows Director and served as President for two years.… Read more

40th International Exhibition

October 1st, 2020

The SDWS International Exhibition will be available on the sdws.org website from October 1, 2020 through October 31, 2020.

Exhibition Catalog cover featuring artwork by artist Dean Mitchell

The exhibition, which represents the very best of watermedia art from around the world.… Read more