Tennessee Water Color Society

2011 TnWS Workshop with Anne Bagby and Sandra Paynter Washburn

2011-03-06T14:17:00.000-08:00

TNWS Workshop with Anne Bagby and Sandra Paynter Washburn

Thurs.-Sun., June 9-12, 2011, 9am-4pm (Room will be open from 8am-5pm) Central Standard (Daylight) Time

Setup Wed., June 8: p after 5pm and optional evening session at 7pm ($10 extra)

Cumberland Art Society, 186A Walnut Ave. (in the Cookeville Senior Building) Cookeville TN

Workshop fee: $235 TNWS members, $250 non-members (for one 4-day workshop with 2 teachers)

Registration:

TNWS members only: March 1-April 1. TNWS and Non-members: April 1-May 15 Fee is non-refundable unless your space can be filled from a waiting list. No fees will be refunded after May 15, except in emergency situations. Optional Wed. evening session ($10) may be paid for on that day. Please indicate if you plan to attend it. No partial workshops will be sold-payment is for all four days. We expect to sell out quickly after April 1.

Send your check for the entire amount to: Leslie Dulin, 2641 Kell Road, Signal Mountain, TN 37377. Make checks payable to: Tennessee Watercolor Society

Contact: Leslie Dulin magileslie@comcast.net 423-886-6256 before 10pm EST

The TNWS workshop this year is the result of a collaboration between two outstanding TNWS member-teachers, Anne Bagby and Sandra Paynter Washburn. These are completely NEW workshops, designed specifically for our painters by two multiple award-winning mixed media artists. Anne will be teaching Still Life: Shape and Pattern, and Sandy will follow with Still Life: Tonal Abstraction. Both are very giving as instructors, willingly sharing their techniques and their knowledge.

The Teachers

Anne Bagby is well-known for the beautifully patterned surfaces and rich colors and textures in her mixed media paintings. She is a signature member of the Tennessee, American and National Watercolor Societies. Her work has been published in many books and magazines, including the groundbreaking True Colors: A Palette of Collaborative Art Journals by Kathryn Bold and articles in Somerset Studio Magazine and The Artist's Magazine. She will be exhibiting her work at the Oak Ridge Art Center in July 2011and at Yavapai College, Prescott AZ, in 2013 among others.

On her web site, www.annebagby.com, she says "I employ a combination of printmaking and painting, with layers of color, glaze, texture and pattern. The paintings play with the boundaries between design and texture. My work is deliberately formal and beautiful. The quilt tradition, oriental rugs, and the kaleidoscope inspire the fabric-like look, the lack of volume and deep space and the use of multiple images." Anne has taught numerous workshops on creating and using hand-carved stamps in collage and mixed media work. Her part of our workshop draws on her earlier days as a painter of still life, using strong shapes to create dynamic compositions, adding texture and using exciting painting techniques to finish them.

Sandra Paynter Washburn is an art educator, painter and jeweler who has won multiple awards for her watercolor, mixed media and acrylic paintings. Her skill and diversity make her work eye-catching, contemplative and timeless. Sandy's work was featured in a major article in The Artist's Magazine in April 2005, and several of her pieces appear on The Artist's Network.com web site. She is a signature member of the Tennessee and Southern Watercolor Societies, among others.

"My artwork is inspired by the patterns, textures and colors in the natural world. I seldom have a finished image in mind when I begin to work. Through a highly intuitive process, I work, then look and think, allowing each piece to speak, to tell me what it needs, until it is complete. Painting is a language I use to speak about my profound awe and gratitude in the presence of the great Creator. Painting gives voice to my spirit," says Paynter Washburn.

The Workshop

This is the only workshop Anne Bagby will teach anywhere this year. No stamp carving! Anne will offer an extra session at 7pm, Wed. June 8 ($10 extra fee covers the cost of the room) where she will help students do set ups and discuss aspects of shape as a design element. Thurs. and Fri. will be spent drawing the set ups, developing compositions and learning how and where to add pattern to them. Innovative painting techniques will also be introduced.

Sandy Washburn will follow up on Sat. and Sun. teaching how to develop abstract compositions from the still life drawings done earlier in the week. Working in neutral colors on unconventional materials, she will teach abstract design with shapes from drawings, incorporating elements from unexpected sources. A master at abstract design, Sandy will teach you new ways to look at the world around you.

The still life is only a starting point. These techniques can be used for any subject matter. The teachers have designed the workshop to require very few supplies that you don't already have. You do not have to be working in mixed media to benefit from this workshop. Watercolors may be used for some of Anne Bagby's projects, and a limited supply of acrylics will be needed for the rest.

The Space

The Cumberland Art Society has room for up to 18 artists at tables and a kitchen with refrigerator, etc. There are several good places for lunch within walking distance.

Accommodations:

Because we lost the original workshop location on Feb. 25, a block of rooms at a motel has not been reserved. Information will be sent as soon as we know something.

There is already a waiting list of non-members. Send your registration NOW!

Tennessee Watercolor Society Members Watercolor Workshop Opportunity

2011-02-28T10:26:00.000-08:00

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

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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

2011-02-28T07:23:00.000-08:00

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

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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).

TnWS Traveling Show-Pryor Gallery at Columbia State

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Thirty paintings from the Tennessee Watercolor Society’s 32nd Exhibition in Chattanooga are on a five-month tour across the state and will be on display through the November in Columbia State’s Pryor Art Gallery. Also on display in the gallery is pottery by Chattanooga artist Shadow May.

For more information on November's Exhibit, click here.

Pryor Art Gallery is open Monday through Thursday from 8 a.m. until 8 p.m., and on Friday from 8 a.m. until 4 p.m. The gallery is also open on weekends during special events. Both the exhibit and the artist reception are free and open to the public. Receptions are scheduled for November 4th, Thursday and November 16, Tuesday from 5-7 p.m.

“Hosting the 2010 juried Tennessee Watercolor Society exhibition is a premier event for Columbia and Middle Tennessee,” said Lucy Kuykendall, curator of Columbia State’s Pryor Art Gallery. “An accredited painting juror has awarded prizes to selected paintings, all of which met high entry standards. We will have 30 of the very best water colors in Tennessee this year! The subject matter varies from still life to landscape and from monochromatic to many colored, but the quality is uniformly high. ”

The highlight of the exhibit is the painting, Orangina by Laurin McCracken, which was purchased as a $1,400 Patron Purchase Award, the highest in that category of prizes in the competition. It is an intricately detailed ‘line-up’ of crystal glasses, bottles and jars on a shelf, rendered in transparent watercolor with shades of gray and sparkling light reflections. The artist has achieved international recognition with two paintings recently accepted in the 2010 Shanghai Zhujiajiao International Biennial, the first international exhibition in China dedicated to watercolor. Just 230 works were chosen from 2,300 entered by celebrated artists around the world. McCracken has many accolades for prestigious awards during the short period of less than 10 years that he has been painting.

The juror for the Tennessee exhibition, George James, Professor Emeritus at California State University, Fullerton, chose all of the award-winning paintings, plus 13 others that he felt made a good grouping for the Traveling Show. The top winners - edie Maney’s Gold Award, Wildwood Garden ; Fred Rawlinson’s Silver Award, Ground Cover; Kay Coop’s Bronze Award , Decaying Elegance; Harriet Chipley’s Special Award for Totally Transparent Watercolor, Cycle Two, Leslie Dulin’s Dancers, a $1,200 Purchase Award and three other $1,000 Purchase Award paintings will be shown. Eight other award winners will also be featured. These are considered the finest watermedia paintings in Tennessee.

Founded in 1971, Tennessee Watercolor Society began annual exhibitions with their first at the Hunter Museum in Chattanooga. Each year it was hosted in one of the major cities, rotating around the state. After each exhibition closed, selected paintings traveled to other locations, sometimes touring for almost a year. This practice gradually phased out, and beginning in 2000 the main exhibition has been held every two years. The Traveling Show resumed in 2008 with one venue. This year there are three. When the 2010 Exhibition closed in Chattanooga on June 25, the 30 paintings selected from the original 70 went on to the Customs House Museum in Clarksville for July and August. Next it progressed to the West Tennessee Regional Art Center where it continues until October 28. The 2012 Biennial Exhibition will be in Memphis at the WKNO Gallery 10. Internationally known artist, Gerald Brommer will be the juror of the 33rd Biennial Exhibition.

"Special thanks to the Clarksville's Customs House Museum, Teri Jordan; West Tennessee Regional Art Center-Bill Hickerson, and Columbia's Pryor Gallery of Columbia State-Lucy Kuykendall for hosting the TnWS Traveling Show. It is because of their co-operation thousands have viewed the beauty of watermedia by Tennessee's finest artists," said Tuva Stephens, president of TnWS.

How Art Changed My Life-Blog TnWS

2010-09-14T11:54:00.000-07:00

As I think about the next two years, I am both excited and a bit overwhelmed as your new president of TnWS. This is a job I accepted
because I knew there was a strong slate of officers and board supporting me. I know I can depend on this board to keep me in line! Thanks to the officers, chairpersons, and regional contacts who accepted their responsibilities for 2010-12.

Kay Coop and her team have already started the wheels in motion for our 33rd Exhibition in Memphis with juror Gerald Brommer! Our 32nd Exhibition is still visible in Humboldt and in November, Columbia. The TnWS ArtBeat continues! How many people have seen the exhibition in the four venues? How many adults and children will see the DVD and catalog in rural areas?

TnWS has over 225+ members, but it will take all of us to make it grow and get even stronger! Just think, if every member would encourage/recruit one person to join TnWS or participate in the 33rd Exhibition in Memphis. Wouldn’t that be great? It is the purpose of this blog to show you how easy it can be. Encourage, encourage, and encourage is my mantra!

I was encouraged to join TnWS by two teachers at Milan High who had seen the 29th Exhibition 2004 in Jackson. It was Mary Spellings who gave me a membership form and urged me to join! I set my goal to be accepted into the 2006 show in Clarksville, Knoxville in 2008, and finally in Chattanooga to receive my Signature Membership. In the meantime I was motivated to learn more about design and watercolors. This pursuit as a member of TnWS made me a better artist.

How Art Changed My Life

In the movie, It’s A Wonderful Life, Clarence the angel says to George, “Strange, isn’t it? Each man’s life touches so many other lives. When he isn’t around, he leaves an awful hole
doesn’t he?” I can not imagine what my life would have been without ART. Think about it! What one person made all the difference in you becoming an artist? If it had not been for that one person, you would not be an artist today!

The odds were against me becoming an artist because there was no art, music or drama even offered in my rural high school. It was my Mom who recognized my abilities and sacrificed to pay for me to take correspondence art lessons when I was 15. I will never forget the day my art materials arrived! Mom also purchased me a drafting table and a beautiful oak easel in which to start me on my journey in art. She believed in me and was so proud when I received my art teacher’s degree. In May 2009 I took that easel home for the last time after 34 years of teaching art and drama.

What a gift my mother gave me that I could pass on to thousands of students! To me, the arts are a way of celebrating the soul and spirit no matter the skill level or age of a person. It only takes a spark of encouragement or being a mentor to set an artist on fire to be a part of TnWS. I know, because it happened to me. You might just say or do something to change the direction of an artist. One of the greatest things about TnWS is the sharing that takes place through our contact with each other during workshops and exhibitions.

Share your story about that special person that made all the difference or tell about how art changed your life. I encourage you to post your comments below. Now is time to pay homage to that person! You might just inspire someone else through your story.

Tuva Stephens, President TnWS (2008-2010)

TnWS Regional News Sept.-Oct 2010

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TnWS CALENDAR of EVENTS

IMPORTANT SURVEY: Help Ensure Our TAC Funding Tennesseans for the Arts (TFTA) is a valuable partner to every artist and organization receiving state funding, like us. In their effort to educate candidates and elected officials about the value of the arts in TN, TFTA has developed a survey with which to learn more about attitudes and support for the arts in our communities. Tn Arts Commission has strongly encouraged that each one of our members take this survey, saying our views and candid opinions are important as TFTA plans their advocacy efforts. Please take the survey! Go to: http://www.tn4arts.org. In the center of the page you will see “Just click here and answer a few questions.” tnws.org

TnWS REGIONAL NEWS

Region I

TnWS Traveling Show will be at West Tn Regional Art Center in Humboldt Sept. 1-Oct. 27. Reception will be Sunday, October 3, 2-4 pm.

Region III

Shuptrine Fine Art Group invitational exhibition, “Americana -Freedom”, Sept.10-Oct.19. Entry deadline Aug.12. Deliver entries Sept.6-8, 9am-5pm. Opening reception Sept.11, 5-7pm during Chattanooga Gallery Hop. Distinguished jurors, directors of the TN State Museum, Lois Riggins-Ezell and Leigh Hendry. Reflections Gallery exhibition, “Color Zone”, Nov.4-Dec.2 at 6922 Lee Hwy., Chattanooga. Reception Nov.4. Entry form postmark October 1. Deliver entries (one per artist) Oct. 28-29, 10am-5pm. No entry fee, 30% commission on sales. Contact Amanda Farris,423-870-0846 for both entry forms. Dee Hoffman is teaching a watercolor class through Cleveland State Community College Continuing Ed. Thursdays 6pm - 8:00pm, starts Sept. 9 - Oct. 22, 2010. Contact Barbara Werenko (423) 473-2270.

Region IV

Fran Henley has a retrospective exhibition at the Oak Ridge Art Center, July 2 – Aug. 15. A gallery trip to see it one day Aug. 10-14. Contact Harriet Howell. Harriet Howell is teaching a water-media workshop in Tellico Village, Sept. 2-4, giving a critique session at Fairfield Glade on Sept. 13, and demo for the Watauga Valley Art League on Sept. 19. Victoria Lenne has a five-day workshop in Oct. at McDowell 2010 Watercolor Workshops, Jasper, AL

Region V

Sixth Newell Hendershot Watermedia Exhibition Aug.29-Sept.23, hosted by Kingsport Art Guild at the TN Renaissance Center, main 2nd Floor Gallery, 1200 East Center Street, Kingsport. Program and reception 1-4pm on 29th. Entries delivered Sunday, Aug.22, 1-4pm. Take down Sept.24. Harriet Howell is juror. Vera Tracey Open Studio Workshop - Sept.24-26. For exhibition prospectus and workshop information contact Barbara Jernigan, 423-483-3041 or Patsy Reading, 423-743-7799.

Tennessee Watercolor Society August-October 2010 Updates

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(Excerpt from MEDIUM August, 2020 issue)

Updates from the President:
Tuva Stephens

Exciting news! The Exhibition Video has beendistributed to the Tennessee PBS stations to air on dates TBA. The Cookeville station WCTE-TV, Channel 22.1 will air the TnWS video Wednesday, September 1 at 10:00 pm
and Sunday, Sept. 5 at 4:00 pm.

Fall Meeting and Field Trip October 16, 2010

I am excited to announce our fall meeting at Cheekwood Botanical Gardens and Museum in Nashville. The board meeting will begin at 10:00 A.M. and the General Meeting
for all members will begin at 11:00 A.M. We will have a box lunch at The Pineapple Room and then be free to tour all that Cheekwood BotanicalGardens has to offer. Everyone will pay for their own meal. We will also be able to enjoy the Chihuly Exhibit that features Dale Chihuly’s most important and best-known series ofblown glass. “Dramatically installed both indoors and out, this exhibition transforms Cheekwood into an enchanting wonderland of color, light and form, creating a spectacular interaction between nature and art.” I would like to encourage all members to wear their TnWS name badges to the meeting! Important! Please RSVP me at tuvart@charter.net by September 29 if you are attending the October 16 Fall Meeting at Cheekwood Botanical Gardens/Museum. If you are a Cheekwood Family Member, let me know so I can submit your name for 3 admission passes. Otherwise the admission is $12
each for a group of 12.

IMPORTANT DATES
August 19, Reception at Clarksville, Customs House Museum 6-8 P.M.

September 1, Traveling Show opens in Humboldt, West Tennessee Regional Art Center

September 1, ArtBeat Deadline

Members send info to Regional Contacts to pass on to editor, Helen Burton.

September 29, RSVP Deadline for Fall Meeting in Nashville

October 16, Fall Meeting at Cheekwood Botanical Gardens

November 1, Traveling Show opens at Pryor Gallery, Columbia

REQUEST

Please submit ideas for upcoming ArtBeats. What are some issues you would like to see addressed? Example- as artists how do we secure our images, verify honest purchases, handle
payment/exchange of merchandise,etc.? Please send to Regional Contacts
or editor.

Tom Lynch Workshop Maryville, Tennessee

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TOM LYNCH 3-day WORKSHOP/November 8-10, Maryville, Tennessee

2nd Stop TnWS Traveling Watercolor Exhibition/West Tennessee Regional Art Center

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Tennessee Watercolor Society is proud to announce the 2nd stop for our 2010 Traveling Watercolor Exhibition at the West Tennessee Regional Art Center, 1200 Main Street in Humboldt from September 1st-October 27. WTRAC is Tennessee's only permanent fine arts museum between Nashville and Memphis. The public is invited to the reception on October 3, Sunday, 2-4. Region I members who have paintings in the Traveling show include: *Barbara Champlin (Blue View), Sandra Carpenter (Cold Day in May), *Kay Coop (Decaying Elegance), Fred Rawlinson (*Ground Cover), Shelton Simpson (Water Lilies), Mary Spellings ("K" is for Kaiser), and Tuva Stephens (Let the Light Shine Through). Juror, George James selected this group of 30 paintings from the 32nd Exhibition held in Chattanooga in May.
*denotes award winners)

This will be a wonderful opportunity for teachers, students and lovers of art to view both permanent and rotating exhibitions. Dates for viewing the TnWS Exhibition consisting of the collection of 30 water media artworks will be September 1st-October 27. For group tours, please call ahead for reservations. Bill Hickerson is the museum director.

731.784.1787

Hours:
Monday - Friday 9am - 4:30pm
Saturday - Sunday Groups tours by appointment

Closed Holidays Admission:
Downstairs Gallery Free!
Upstairs Gallery $2

Directions:

From Interstate 40:
Take Exit 80A and head north on the Highway 45 By-pass. Continue for 10 miles and then turn LEFT onto US-45W BR / E MAIN ST. Continue to follow E MAIN ST. End at 1200 Main Street.

For travel from other areas, please call 731.784.1787

TnWS Traveling Exhibition-Customs House Museum

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*These are exciting times as TnWS Exhibition travels across Tennessee!

The Customs House Museum is showcasing the award winners of this year’s Tennessee Watercolor Society’s Biennial Juried Exhibit, recently held in Chattanooga. The exhibition begins July 1 through August 27 in Clarksville. The reception is Thursday, August 19, 6-8pm. Terri Jordan, curator, said that the artists and their families are welcome to attend, as it is the regular event for the museum members. (Photo: "Dancers" by Leslie J. Dulin)

"The Kimbrough Gallery on the lower museum level will delight children of all ages with its giant Monster Maze. As you find your way through, be sure to note the animals — real and imaginary! In conjunction with the maze theme, the space is framed with colorful zoo paintings by Wendy Latimer (TnWS Past President). Also, don’t miss the weekend model train runs in the Activity Center." For more information about other exhibits in the museum go to : http://businessclarksville.com/(Arts-Summer Breezes Into the Customs House Galleries)

Tennessee Watercolor Society: The Award Winners

http://customshousemuseum.org/temporary-exhibits/tws-award-winners

July 1, 2010 1:00 pm Through August 27, 2010 1:00 pm

The TWS, or Tennessee Watercolor Society, Award Winners exhibition’s first stop on its tour is right here at the Customs House Museum. This exhibit features amazing watercolor paintings by artists from across Tennessee. Witness the diversity of the medium as you view these delightful and creative compositions for yourself.

(Painting:"Let the Light Shine Through" by Tuva Stephens)

The Customs House Museum is the second largest general museum in Tennessee. Visitors will find an array of exhibits throughout its galleries, in addition to the model trains and Explorers Floor interactive children’s area.

The Customs House Museum is located at the corner of Second and Commerce Streets. Regular museum hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday, and 1-5 p.m. on Sundays. Adult admission is $7, senior citizens and college students w/ID $5, ages 6 to 18 $3, and under six is free. For more information on above events, contact Terri Jordan, Exhibit Curator at 931-648-5780 or terri@customshousemuseum.org.

TnWS Traveling Show 2010 Schedule

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The TnWS (Tennessee Watercolor Society) is pleased to announce the schedule for their Traveling Show. Thirty paintings were selected by juror, George James for the Tn Watercolor Society Traveling Show from the 32nd Biennial Exhibition that consisted of 70 paintings from 58 artists from across Tennessee. The exhibition was held at the Olan Mills Building, Chattanooga Community College, May 16-June 25. The itinerary is: July 1-August 27, Customs House Museum,Clarksville; September 1-October 27, West Tennessee Regional Art Center, Humboldt, and November 1-30, Columbia State Community College inColumbia.

If you have an opportunity to either see the show in Chattanooga or one of the other venues, please let me know what you thought and what was your favorite painting in the show. These comments may be used for the TnWS ARTBEAT publication sent out to all the members. If you would be interested in joining TnWS, contact:

Peach McComb 206 Rising Sun Lane, Old Hickory, TN 37138. A catalog and a DVD of the exhibition may be purchased for $20 each including postage. Contact: helenburtongraphics@gmail.com

TENNESSEE WATERCOLOR SOCIETY TRAVELING SHOW - 2010
Award Winning Paintings

Wildwood Garden,

edie Maney TnWS, (29x38) / $2000 First Place GOLD Award

Ground Cover, Fred Rawlinson TnWS, (30x36) / $1400 Second Place SILVER Award

Decaying Elegance, Kay Coop TnWS, (31x27) / $1000 Third Place BRONZE Award

Cycle Two, Harriet ChipleyTnWS, (37x27) / $1100 Special Award, Totally Transparent Watercolor

Orangina, Laurin McCrackenTnWS, (20x42) / $1400 Patron Purchase Award, Excellence in Watercolor

Dancers, Leslie Dulin TnWS ,(30x40) / $1200 Patron Purchase Award

Sunday Morning, Denton Ridge TnWS, (42x33) / $1000 Patron Purchase Award

Jail Birds, Mary Britten LynchTnWS, (24x24) / $1000 Patron Purchase Award

Blue View, Barbara ChamplinTnWS, (26x34) / $1000 Patron Purchase Award

Musings in the Garden, Mary Ann Valvoda, (36x30) / $500 Region V Award

The Red Boat, Marty Cognata, (30x34) / $400 Dr. E.J. Tisko Memorial Award

Decadence, Judy Lavoie,(38x30) / $400 Region IV Award (Knoxville)

As the Nails Dry, Erin Stukey Johnson,(28x23) TnWS / $375 Region 1 Award (Memphis)

Indulgence, Maggie Vandewalle, (23x27) / $350 Honoring Peggy M. Franck Award

Garden Dance, Linda KerlinTnWS, (41.5x34) / $345 Beauty of Water Media Award

Moon Walk, Fran Henley TnWS ,(39.5x31.5) / $255 Past Presidents' Award

Fruit Salad, Marie Spaeder Haas, (29x28) / $250 Mountain Art Guild Award

TENNESSEE WATERCOLOR SOCIETY TRAVELING SHOW - 2010

NON AWARD WINNERS - IN ALPHA ORDER

Contemplation, Anne BagbyTnWS, (12x12)

Peachglow, Helen BurtonTnWS, (21x21)

Cold Day in Maine, Sandra Carpenter TnWS, (25x32)

Where’s Maddie?, Dot Galloway TnWS. (40x30)

Red Hot Mommas, Christine S. Harness (27x22)

Church Spires, Pam McDanielTnWS (36x17)

Rusting Away, Dean SheltonTnWS (29x37)

Water Lilies, SheltonSimpson (28x28)

“K” is for Kaiser, Mary P. Spellings TnWS (26x36)

Let the Light Shine Through,Tuva Stephens TnWS (30x24)

Forgotten Linen, Laurie Szilvagyi (36x28)

Evening Chattanooga,Michael Wilson (19x22.5)

Shoreline Spruce, Nelson Ziegler (30x38)

2010-06-24T22:56:00.001-07:00

10 Tips for a Better (Painting) Life

This was a popular article posted recently on FASO in which artists made a copy and posted in their studio. Enjoy and even make some comments about the tips that speak to you!

10 Tips for a Better (Painting) Life
by Louise B. Hafesh

This post is by guest author, Louise B. Hafesh. This article has been edited and published with the author's permission.

Last year around the holidays, a good friend sent me a list entitled: "40 tips for a Better Life," which I have since seen published with various additions and deletions as "Enjoy the Ride," "45 life lessons and 5 to grown on," "20 tips for a better New Year."
As I read over the 40 inspiring tips, I realized with a little tweaking, some of the themes could easily be applied to us artists and set about drafting a version that became my 2009 New Year blog post. Heading into 2010, I took up the challenge again. Here, then, revamped are my "10 Tips for a Better (Painting) Life."

1. Set consistent work habits and painting goals; then stick to them. Start each painting session by abandoning preconceived notions and stumbling blocks.

2. Be true to YOUR 'art and soul'. Encourage your inner vision; listen to your private voice; let your imagination soar, and don't concern yourself with what others may think of your work.

3. Take short breaks, particularly when you've hit a rough spot or are experiencing a painting block. Stand back from your canvas on occasion. Quietly review your day’s work and take it all in with a fresh eye.

4. Take pleasure in the painting process. Continually advance your skills. Read instructional books, attend workshops and exhibits, frequent museums, and study the masters.

5. Be generous with your knowledge. Whenever possible, exchange ideas, tips, techniques with other artists. Fine Art Views ("FAV") is a great place to start, as are Facebook and Twitter. The more you share, the more you learn, and the benefits of networking are limitless.

6. Be passionate about creating your art, but do make time to nurture relationships. As in all things in life, balance is key!

7. Clear out the clutter from your studio. It will help you hone in and focus. Reassess unfinished work. Categorize as salvageable or not. Discard or sand down any canvases that don't make the grade and start anew.

8. Learn from the challenges that each painting offers and move on to your next masterpiece. Keep a positive mindset and resist being over critical. Give yourself the right to make mistakes, a free rein to experiment.

9. Bring HEART to your work. Treasure wisdom and innocence wherever you may find it.

10. Work from promise not fear... the best is yet to come! Think of that blank canvas as an opportunity to color your world!
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TnWS Hosts George James Workshop

2010-06-24T22:45:00.000-07:00

(This is a post from January 11th, 2010 that is being consolidated to this TNWS Blog.)

George James Workshop
May 17-21, 2010
Chattanooga State Community College, Chattanooga
Cost: TNWS Members: $350, Non-members: $375
Contact: Post a comment

George James, AWS DF, NWS, paints on Yupo because it allows him to constantly revise a painting, adding or subtracting layers, pattern and subject matter without losing transparency. He has been inventing unconventional techniques for painting with traditional watercolor media on synthetic papers since 1982. James observes daily life for subject matter, constantly sketching people in everyday settings. He starts a painting by considering darks and lights, then adding colors determined by his emotional response to the subject. The result is a colorful innovative work filled with geometric patterns, flattened forms and symbols relating to the subject.

Recently retired, George James taught art at California State College at Fullerton beginning in 1968. He has won numerous prizes and awards during his 50-year painting career, including the AWS Bronze Medal (1998), the AWS Gold Medal (1999), the AWS Ida Wells Stroud Award (2000), the NWS Silver Medal (2001), Waterworks 2003 NWWS First Prize, and the Louisiana Watercolor Society Annual Exhibition, First Prize (2003). His work and articles have been published in The Artist’s Magazine, Watercolor Magic, Southwest Art, and International Artist magazine. Two books by Gordon T. McClelland and Jay T. Last document the work of George James: The California Style, California Watercolor Artists 1925-1955 and California Watercolors, 1850-1970.

In workshops George James shares the secrets of working on Yupo. While introducing innovative techniques and a wide variety of unusual tools, he also emphasizes design and composition. He has a relaxed teaching style and encourages experimentation and new ideas. For more information on George James, see his website at www.georgejameswatercolor.com or check out his videos at Creative Catalyst Productions' website www.ccpvideos.com. They currently list three videos (and have another on landscapes coming soon), along with links to articles on James' work. The free previews to his videos are the best way to see how he works. Also read “George James: Innovations with Transparent Watercolor” at www.myamericanartist.com/2008/02/george-james-in.html.

TnWS Society 32nd Biennial Exhibition

2010-06-24T22:40:00.000-07:00

(This is a post from January 11th, 2010 that is being consolidated to this TNWS Blog.)

Tennessee Watercolor Society
32nd Biennial Exhibition
May 16 - June 25, 2010
Chattanooga State Community College
(former Olan Mills building)
4501 Amnicola Highway, Chattanooga, TN 37406

A state-wide competition open to watermedia artists, age 18 and older, who are residents of Tennessee.

Entry by electronic image on CD - jpeg format at 300 dpi. Postmark deadline February 15, 2010.
Post comment to ask for prospectus.
More than $10,000 in awards will be presented on May 22, 2010.
Members: 1-2 entries, $20
Non-members: 1-2 entries, $50
Juror is George James, internationally renowned professional artist and former teacher at California State College at Fullerton. For information, see his website: www.GeorgeJamesWatercolor.com. His specialty is watercolor on Yupo.

George James Workshop
May 17-21, 2010
Chattanooga State Community College, Chattanooga
Cost: Tennessee Watercolor Society Members: $350, Non-members: $375