President’s Corner

I can’t believe that Thanksgiving is soon approaching. We have had a very busy last few months that included two juried shows and an art critique.

Things are slowing down somewhat now, although plein air types like me are still out there enjoying the last of these warm summerlike days.

I would like to thank everyone who helped with and participated in the shows at Nassau Valley Vineyards in Lewes and Grace Church in Wilmington.

As you know, we tried something new at Grace this year—electronic entries via CD. This made the jurying process and review smoother, and although we did not receive as many entries this year, we had some very nice paintings represented.

The close timing of the two shows made it difficult for everyone to enter, but we wanted to make sure that we had juried shows this year and these were the only dates we could get.

Thanks for participating and congratulations to everyone!

Anne Crown-Cyr, President

Member News

Betty DeBoer will teach Beginning Watercolor at the Academy of Life Long Learning in Lewes every Wednesday during June. To sign up for classes, call (302) 645-4111, or visit the website at www.academy.udel.edu/sdall.

On August 3-4, she will offer a workshop in Beginning Watercolor at the Rehoboth Art League, from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., in the Chambers Studio. The cost is $150 for members; $165 for non-members. To sign up, please call (302) 227-8404.

Jo Houtz received an honorable mention for her watercolor in the annual Colony Paper Corporation’s Exhibit in York, PA in May.

McCaskill, Fran McCaskill, and Anne Crown-Cyr will have their drawings, watercolors, and oil paintings on display at the Rehoboth Beach Yacht and Country Club from June 14 through July 16.

Lesley will have a solo showing of her works from August 8 to August 23 at Aerie Art Gallery in Rehoboth Beach.

Lesley and Anne will have a joint show of paintings from Provence in the fall at Cloud 9, Rehoboth Avenue, Rehoboth Beach.

Sarah Yeoman will teach an all media workshop at the Mt. Cuba Center on Saturday October 6, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. The workshop is limited to the first 16 participants who sign up. The cost is $30 and is sponsored by the Delaware Foundation for the Visual Arts. The center is located in Mt Cuba, DE, near Greenville. For more information, contact

Sarah will also teach a Watercolor workshop in

Ashland, DE at her studio on September 22, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The workshop is limited to 10 students. The cost is $60. For more information, call (302) 528-1376, or visit www.sarahyeoman.com.

Sarah will showcase her work in the 4 Adirondack Painters exhibition during July at the Abanakee Studios, in Indian Lake, NY. The opening reception is July 7, from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. She will also have a plein air watercolor workshop for intermediate and advanced painters at the Abanakee Studios. For more information on these events, call (518) 648-5013.

Other Events – DWS Shows

Margaret Kranking to Juror August Show.

Many of you may remember her from one of our very first workshops. She will be our juror and awards judge for the August show at Nassau Valley Vineyards and Winery in Nassau Commons.

Sunlight on Kitchen Window by Margaret Graham Kranking

Capturing the quality of light is the motivating force behind Kranking’s work, often reflecting the effects of sunlight on daily life whether in rural, city, or interior scenes, moments portrayed with heightened effects of color and contrast.

An enthusiastic outdoor painter, she has traveled the coast from Campobello Island, New Brunswick, to the Carolinas, as well as the terrain of Arizona, New Mexico and Texas. Some of her favorite places to paint are Georgetown, Charleston, Oxford and Annapolis.

Kranking is a signature member of the National Watercolor Society, the Southern Watercolor Society, and the Washington Society of Landscape Painters, among others. She is also listed in Who's Who in America, Who's Who in American Art, Who's Who in the East, Who's Who in the World, and Who's Who of American Women.

She is an official United States Coast Guard Artist. She is published in a number of books and magazines, including American Artist and North Light and is represented by several galleries and her work is in such notable collections as Philip Morris, Marriot Corporation, Comsat, McDonald's Corporation, Bell Atlantic, Bel South, Texaco, and MCI Telecommunications.

We are very fortunate to have this wonderful and generous artist help us with our summer show.

The Prospectus and entry forms have been mailed and emailed and are also online at www.delawarewatercolorsociety.org.

DWS is grateful to Peggy Raley for giving the opportunity to have this event the lovely setting of her winery.

Jean Uhl Spicer to juror the DWS Fall Show at Grace Church.

Jack White and Marv Reinhart have invited DWS to return to Grace Church in Wilmington again this year. As many of you may recall, Grace was a very successful show. We had good turnout for the opening reception and many works were sold..

We are also very fortunate to have Philadelphia artist and national and international watercolor instructor, Jean Uhl Spicer, as juror and awards judge for our show at Grace Church.

Maize Harvest by Jean Uhl Spicer

Spicer’s floral and landscape paintings reflect her love of color and design. Noted for her use of transparent pigments, her work has been represented in national juried shows earning her seven signature memberships including the American Watercolor Society (AWS) and the National Watercolor Society (NWS). She has won five gold medals among many other prestigious awards. She has received awards in and served as juror for the AWS annual show. She is listed in Who's Who in American Art.

Jean is author of Bright and Beautiful Flowers in Watercolor (North Light Books, 2004). Her works also have been published in American Artist (1994); Watercolor for the Serious Beginner (1998); The Best of Flower Painting (1999) as well as a chapter in Watercolor Landscape Techniques of 23 International Artists (2004)

For the first time, DWS will accept electronic images of artwork on CD’s. Please go to the website for the prospectus, entry forms, and delivery dates.

Anyone interested in helping out with the Grace show, please contact Linda Chatfield lchatfield@comcast.net; Doris Ingram dorisingram@mymailstation.com; or Anne Cyr cyrdsgn@comcast.net.

Workshops

DWS worked with the Rehoboth Art League to bring well-known professional artists to our area. Please take advantage of some of the following.

June 29 – Melissa Hackman will show you how to develop a creative, original sketchbook or journal. Melissa has developed some absolutely beautiful books that journal her travels and art. This is a must do. One day only.

September 17-21 – Janet Walsh, president of the American Watercolor Society, will teach Expressive Florals in Plein Air. Janet’s work is stunning. This is a great opportunity to learn Janet’s approach to painting.

October 11-13 – Walt Bartman comes back to teach Painting on Location. Walt paints in oil, pastel, and watercolor, so anyone should be able to get what they need from this wonderful class.

For more information on these and other workshops, contact RAL at (302) 227-8408.