President’s Corner

Happy New Year everyone!

It’s only January and already I am looking forward to warm weather and plein air painting.

I hope you all are gearing up for another exciting year of painting. This spring we plan to have an annual meeting to elect new officers and committee members. Information on the meeting will be shared via mail, email, and our website at www.delawarewatercolorsociety.

We would like to have more member participation in all activities and will explain the process for applying to the available openings. In the meantime, think about how you can contribute your time and talent to helpful our mission of promoting, encouraging, and fostering interest in watercolor media to the community through education events, exhibits, cultural, and other activities.

As a reminder, please check your anniversary dates to renew your membership dues. Many folks have not yet renewed, and we want to make sure that we can continue to sponsor shows this year and other activities.

Anne Crown-Cyr, President

Member News

Connie Boland received an honorable mention for her Floating Flowers painting at the juried Washington Watercolor Show at Strathmore Hall, Rockville, MD, in December. Artist Barbara Nuss served as juror.

On January 19, Gallery One in Ocean view welcomed Lesley McCaskill as its most recent member. Lesley is not new to the arts, however, having successfully shown and competed in several local and regional venues. As a professional artist who loves the outdoors, McCaskill can be found enjoying the local vistas while painting plein air. She has won numerous awards and her work is in various in collections around the world.

To see her work, visit Gallery One at 117 Atlantic Avenue, Ocean View, DE or check or their new website at www.galleryonede.com, or call (302) 537-5055. You may also go directly to McCaskill’s website at www.lesleymccaskill.com

Elizabeth (Beth) Collard is teaching two watercolor classes at the Rehoboth Art League. Collard is a signature member of the Potomac Valley Watercolorists and the Baltimore Watercolor Society and is a member of Silk Painters International and the Guild of Silk Painters

The beginning watercolor class is on Thursdays, from 6:30-9:00 p.m., during January 14-March 13. The intermediate

class is on Mondays, from 6:30-9 p.m., during January 21-March10. For more information on fees and supplies and to register contact RAL at 302-227-8408 or visit www.rehobothartleague.org.

Doris Ingram and Julie Baxendell will display their work at the Peninsula Gallery’s, Looking at Lewes Through The Contemporary Artist’s exhibition. Co-sponsored by the Lewes Historical Society, the multimedia fine art exhibition opens Saturday, March 1 and runs through March 25. For more information, contact the gallery at (302) 645-0551.

Sunflowers by Elizabeth Collard

Upcoming Events

Anne Hanna’s new lecture series begins January 24on Vermeer, followed by Rembrandt on February 21, Goya on March 20, and Picasso on April 17^.

All lectures begin at 2:00 p.m. and will be at the large church located at the corner of West Street and Route 26 in Ocean View.

For more information contact Anne Hanna at (302) 732-3879 or the Millsboro Art League at (302) 934-5202.

Lewes Historical Society and Peninsula Gallery to co-sponsor two exhibits featuring historical and contemporary art of Lewes.

The first exhibit’s opening reception is February 2, from 5 to 7 p.m. at Peninsula Gallery in Lewes and focuses on works from a 1977 Lewes exhibition. The second, and contemporary, exhibition runs March 1-25. For more information, contact the Lewes Historical Society at (302) 645-7670.

Gallery One to host a special reception, Hot Dogs and Cool Cats, on March 15, 2008, from 4 to 6 p.m. Ten percent of the sales from the evening of the reception will be given to Safe Haven, a No Kill Animal Sanctuary. Refreshments will be served and the reception is open to the public.

For more information, contact the gallery at

(302) 537-5055.

On April 19-20, 2008, DWS member, Jo Houtz, will host an open house in her studio at 1417 Emily Ct, Abingdon MD 21009 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day. See her work and enjoy some light refreshments. For more information and directions, call (410) 538-5585.

Cat Napping by Dale Sheldon

The image “file:///C:/Documents%20and%20Settings/Anne/Local%20Settings/Temporary%20Internet%20Files/Content.IE5/0Y43QVGH/Full%20Dress.jpg” cannot be displayed, because it contains errors. Cape Artists will host Judi Wagner’s workshop on May 5-9 in Lewes. Wagner is a wonderful watercolor painter whose work has received national recognition. You will learn a lot in this workshop and enjoy Wagner’s relaxed approach to painting.

See her website at www.judiwagner.com

Willie Crockett is coming in February. The Onancock, VA, artist is well-known for his realistic portrayals of Eastern Shore living. For more information on the workshops and to register, contact Marjorie Weiss at (302) 644-7104

Here’s your chance to show your work on a large scale. In May, Delaware by Hand (DBH) is partnering with the Bellevue State Park to kick off the State’s first arts and entertainment weekend celebration, the May Fair, on May 17^th and 18^th, 2008.

Full Dress by Jo Houtz

May Fair will run from noon to 6 p.m. on Saturday and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sunday. This arts and crafts show, juried by members of the DBH Board, will take place at the incredible Figure Eight Barn within the picturesque Bellevue State Park.This park-wide celebration celebrates the arts with fine art shows, musicians, theater groups, food vendors, public tours and, of course, an indoor/outdoor art and craft sale.

The artisans’ sale will feature works from all artistic media including, but not limited to: cabinetmaking, painting, glass, ceramics, fiber, printmaking, turning, metal smithing, and much more. There will be opportunities for artisans give live demonstrations of their talents as well as art activities for families.

Aplication materials due by March 15 to:

Judi Jeffers, Administrator

Bellevue Special Events Office

Bellevue State Park

720 Carr Road

Wilmington, DE 19809

For questions, please contact Judi Jeffers at

(302) 761-6952 or Judi.Jeffers@state.de.us

Milton Arts Guild show on opening day in 2007.

Get ready for the Milton Arts Guild Fine Arts Sidewalk Sale on June 28, 2008, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The event is open to Fine Arts artists working in Acrylics, Charcoal, Collage, Mixed Media, Oils, Pastels, Pen and Ink, Photography, Watercolor, Sculpture and other fine arts media.

Mark your calendar for June 28, rain or shine. The entry fee is $50.00 for a 10 x 10 foot booth space. Please contact Elizabeth Collard at (302) 645 4821 for additional information or to obtain a registration form.