Tennessee Watercolor Society Members Watercolor Workshop Opportunity

Dear TnWS Members,

The TN Art League (808 Broadway, Nashville, TN) is hosting a workshop by Paul Jackson. Paul was on the cover and featured in The Watercolor Magazine in 2000. He was the youngest member (at the age 31) of the American Watercolor Society to be featured at that time. The TN Art League is offering his workshop for TAL members and TnWS members at a discount price of $280.00. Note the following information.

Watercolor Workshops with Paul Jackson, AWS, NWS

Tennessee Art League Paul Jackson Watercolor
Nashville, TN 2918 Bluegrass Court
April 11-13, 2011 Columbia MO 65201
(573)875-2846

htttp://www.pauljackson.com

Cost Non-TAL Members $300; TAL Members $280

To register, contact Marla: marlamjackson1@aol.com

“Painting Glass and Still Life”

Paint a stunning still-life and the transparency of glass with a planned approach as Paul guides you through the basics of reflection, translucency and transparency.

Paul will demonstrate the versatility of watercolor paint. You will learn how to mix colors using a limited palette and how to work in thin layers of washes to build up luminous colors. Paul will lead you step-by-step with illustrations of the painting process. Emphasis will be on what makes a good painting, planning the entire picture area, the importance of thinking through the composition, good division of shapes, value planning, what to communicate about the subject, and how to correct mistakes. If water-media is your passion, then this highly energized painting workshop is for you! Paul's stress-free, positive approach toward the act of painting will inspire you to loosen up and have fun again. Expect an intense, concentrated and lively workshop where you will elevate your understanding of how watercolor can be controlled.

Paul is the author of Painting Spectacular Light Effects in Watercolor. His work is often featured in International Artist and The Artist’s Magazine. He is a signature member of the American Watercolor Society and National Watercolor Society. He is a frequent judge/juror for national and international watercolor exhibitions.

TnWS 2012 Traveling Watercolor Show Venues and Schedule Announced

Here is the 2012 Tennessee Watercolor Traveling Show Schedule!

33rd TnWS Biennial Exhibition opens at WKNO/Cordova, May 20-June 21, 2012

Juror, Gerald Brommer, will select 30 works including the Award Winners
for the following Traveling Show locations:

West Tennessee Regional Art Center -Humboldt, July 1 -August 15
Customs House Museum -Clarksville, August 20 --September 20
Art ala Carte -Cookeville, September 25--October 25
Knoxville Museum of Art -November 2--December 15

TnWS 33rd Biennial Exhibition 2012 Coming To Memphis

To All Our Members - January 1, 2011

The 33rd Exhibition is coming to Memphis in 2012 ! The Region I artists are excited about this wonderful opportunity to host the statewide show. We invite everyone to participate in our efforts. Our venue is the WKNO Gallery Ten Ninety One in Cordova, just ten minutes from downtown Memphis . We anticipate hanging 60 to 70 paintings in this attractive new facility. The Gerald Brommer workshop will be May 21-25,2012 at Fred Rawlinson’s Artists’ Atelier in Germantown.

With those arrangements already in place, we turn our attention to a vital part of the exhibition,soliciting the awards. They must be ‘in hand’ by January 31, 2012, a year from now. Naturally, the greatest support is expected from the corporations in the host city.

In 2010 there was over $14,000 for 18 awards from $2,000 to $250 presented to our outstanding artists. In 2008 there were 15 awards,from $2,500 to $300. In 2006 there were 13, from $1,300 to $300. In 2004 there were 16, from $4,000 to $300. In 2002 there were13, from $1,825 to $300. Each year has been successful in providing a variety of substantial awards. As you know, it takes time, effort, and imagination to obtain them.

The imagination part is where you visualize a great painting on the wall of a major corporation, and go to that company and convince them to make that dream come true. First, I believe that each Region wants to be represented with their own award of at least $300. It can be made with small individual gifts from the members, combined with $50 business sponsorships. The Past Presidents’ Award is traditional, and with 29 presidents since 1971, it is an honor to participate. Art supply companies have been generous in the past, and we can add new names to that list. Memorial awards are a fine way to remember family members. Our special Beauty of Watermedia and Totally Transparent Watercolor are significant awards.

As you can see, we have many opportunities for sponsorships. First, we are asking those who obtained specific awards in the past to contact those same donors personally, and invite their participation again. We need to be creative in the present economic climate, so polish up yoursalesmanship skills, and convince your prospects that “you’ve gotta have heART” !

Please follow the directions on the forms. If you obtain a check, the original form must be sent with it to Mary Spellings . Make copies for the sponsor and yourself. Take the beautiful 2010 catalog with you - it is our best sales tool. Make copies of the introductory letter and the forms,and start now. We need to get on everyone’s budget list for 2012 a year ahead.

Best wishes for success ! Thank you, one and all.

Kay Coop, Chairman
33rd Exhibition - Memphis 2012
901-685-5628 / rkcoop@ensafe.com
4350Tuckahoe Road, Memphis, TN 38117

Tennessee Watercolor Society Meeting March 19, 2011

The Tennessee Watercolor Society will have its Spring Meeting, Saturday, March 19, 2011 at the Tennessee Art League, 808 Broadway in Nashville. The Board will meet at 10 A.M. Other members please arrive at 11:45 A.M. for lunch. Everyone bring your favorite add-a-dish to the meal. The General Membership meeting will begin at 1:00 P.M. until about 2:30 P.M. Everyone will be on their own to possibly view art in the galleries at TAL or visit other noted art museums such as the Frist Center. If you have never been to the Parthenon to see Athena, I strongly encourage you to do this!

This is a great opportunity to bring a guest as we fellowship together and make plans for our Fall Retreat and the next 2012 Exhibition in Memphis at the WKNO Gallery (Cordova).