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SUMMARY:Spring 2020 Workshop with Richard Stephens has been CANCELED
DESCRIPTION:WE HOPE TO BE ABLE TO RESCHEDULE THIS WORKSHOP IN THE FUTURE..
URL:https://nfws.org/event/spring-2020-workshop-with-richard-stephens/
LOCATION:Marienthal Country Inn\, 5107 Langford Road\, Eden\, NY\, 14057\, United States
CATEGORIES:Members Workshop,Richard Stephens Workshop,Transparent Watercolor,Workshops
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200425
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200607
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SUMMARY:Spring 2020 Members Exhibition of Transparent Watercolor that has been changed to an ONLINE SHOW is posted!
DESCRIPTION:Go here to see the Award Winners selected by Richard Stephens. \nGo here to see all 59 paintings that have been selected for this first ever NFWS Members Online Exhibition. \nThe First Ever Members Online Exhibition of Transparent Watercolor \nRichard Stephens\, our Spring Workshop Artist\, selected 59 paintings from the 106 submitted by our NFWS Members.  Notifications have been sent out. The ONLINE Show is now posted on the Website\, and will be on our Facebook page on April 20th. Awards will be selected by our juror/judge Richard Stephens. They will be posted on May 5th. Congratulations to everyone who was selected. \nIt was a challenging task for Richard. His thoughtful selections have resulted in a stunning show of work by our talented NFWS community of artists. To see the show\, click here. \n 
URL:https://nfws.org/event/spring-2020-members-exhibition-of-transparent-watercolor/
LOCATION:Online on our YouTube Channel\, NY\, United States
CATEGORIES:Exhibitions,NFWS Members Watercolor Show,Transparent Watercolor
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200425
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200426
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SUMMARY:Drop off NFWS Spring 2020 Members Exhibition paintings at Artists Group Gallery has been CANCELED
DESCRIPTION:We are putting together an online show which will be posted on our website\, and on our facebook page. An email will be sent to all members with a link to the show. The show will be posted on April 25th. Awards will be posted on May 9th. 
URL:https://nfws.org/event/drop-off-nfws-spring-2020-members-exhibition-paintings-at-artists-group-gallery/
LOCATION:Artists Group Gallery\, One Linwood Avenue\, Buffalo\, NY\, 14209\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20200416T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20200416T210000
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SUMMARY:April 16\, 2020 Members Meeting and Demonstration by Jeffrey Watkins has been CANCELED.
DESCRIPTION:     \n 
URL:https://nfws.org/event/april-2020-members-meeting-and-demonstration-by-jeffrey-watkins/
LOCATION:Amherst Community Church\, 77 Washington Hwy\, Buffalo\, 14226\, United States
CATEGORIES:Artists' Talk,Demonstrations,Meetings,Transparent Watercolor,Watercolor demonstration
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20200319T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20200319T210000
DTSTAMP:20260425T113305
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SUMMARY:March Members Meeting and Demonstration by Chris Leeper is Cancelled!
DESCRIPTION:After a short and informative members meeting\, we will welcome Canfield\, Ohio artist and popular workshop leader Chris Leeper\, a Member of the Board of Trustees of the Ohio Plein Air Society\, and past president of the Ohio Watercolor Society. \nChristopher Leeper is a realist painter working in all mediums. His award-winning work has been shown in solo and juried exhibitions throughout the country. He participates in a number of juried and invitational plein air events each year. He is a frequent award winner.                                                       \nHe has illustrated four children’s books and has written and illustrated the book Realism in Watermedia\, (North Light). His work has also been featured in The Artist’s Magazine\, Plein Air Magazine\, Watercolor Magic and Ohio Magazine and in the book Splash 14 (North Light).                                       \nA popular instructor\, he teaches numerous workshops each year as well as being a member of the adjunct faculty in the Department of Art at Youngstown State University. He graduated from Youngstown State University in 1988 with a BFA degree in graphic design. Since 2000\, he has painted full-time from his studio in Canfield\, Ohio. You can see his work at www.christopherleeper.com   \n  \n \n Everyone\, member\, not yet member and watercolor lover alike\, is welcome to join us. We are a group that shares enthusiasm for watercolor and watermedia\, welcomes  friendship old and new\,  and  enjoys good snacks!!!
URL:https://nfws.org/event/march-members-meeting-and-demonstration-by-chris-leeper/
LOCATION:Amherst Community Church\, 77 Washington Hwy\, Buffalo\, 14226\, United States
CATEGORIES:Artists' Talk,Demonstrations,Meetings,Transparent Watercolor,Watercolor demonstration
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20200319T170000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20200319T183000
DTSTAMP:20260425T113305
CREATED:20200305T215309Z
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SUMMARY:March Board of Directors and Committee Volunteers Meeting is Cancelled!
DESCRIPTION:Our Board Members and Committee Volunteers meeting will be held at 5 pm before the March 19th Thursday Night Members Meeting and Demonstration in the Upper Meeting Room on the third floor of the Amherst Community Church Hall. A light dinner will be provided by NFWS. Attendees are welcome to bring snacks and dishes to pass.  \nIf you are interested and think you would like to volunteer for NFWS\, please join us!
URL:https://nfws.org/event/march-board-of-directors-and-committee-volunteers-meeting/
LOCATION:Amherst Community Church\, 77 Washington Hwy\, Buffalo\, 14226\, United States
CATEGORIES:Board of Directors Meeting,Meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20200220T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20200220T210000
DTSTAMP:20260425T113305
CREATED:20200119T222702Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200119T223501Z
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SUMMARY:February Members Meeting and Demonstration by Sandy Ludwig
DESCRIPTION:After a short and informative members meeting\, we will welcome our own Sandy Ludwig\, a Signature Member of NFWS\, Exhibiting Member of the Buffalo Society of Artists\, and longterm resident of Buffalo. \nARTIST STATEMENT \nI have wanted to be an artist for as long as I can remember. My mom used to say that I only went to high school for the art classes and lunch periods; she was probably right about the art classes and artists have to eat. \nI have been fortunate to do what I love in my career. I had a great time teaching art and sharing my knowledge and excitement with my students.  I am retired now and get to do what I love on a regular basis. I work at making art almost everyday. My paintings and drawings are about experiences in my life\, at home and in my travels. As I travel I find wonderful places to explore.   \nI take mundane images and objects and find beauty in them. Sometimes\, I am inspired by the beauty of a place\, the personality of an individual or the uniqueness of a culture that is new to me. I try to capture the essence of my experiences in and of those places in my work. I am intrigued with the effect of light on shapes in nature and when I can\, I work plein air and when I can’t\, I use my drawings and photos to work in my studio. Quite often when I encounter an image or scene\, I know what medium I will use to execute the piece. My passion is to recreate the flavor of the experience. \nMy first love was watercolor.  I am fascinated when I watch the colors mix\, blend and pool\, creating edges and blossoms of color. I love the intense color of pastel\, the lusciousness and luster of oil\, and I love the sound and marks of drawing with pencil. \nI convey my joy of life through my work and I make art because it helps me breathe. \n                                                                                                         \nEveryone\, member\, not yet member and watercolor lover alike\, is welcome to join us. We are a group that shares enthusiasm for watercolor and watermedia\, welcomes  friendship old and new\,  and  enjoys good snacks!!!
URL:https://nfws.org/event/february-members-meeting-and-demonstration-by-sandy-ludwig/
LOCATION:Amherst Community Church\, 77 Washington Hwy\, Buffalo\, 14226\, United States
CATEGORIES:Demonstrations,Meetings,Transparent Watercolor,Watercolor demonstration
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20200116T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20200116T210000
DTSTAMP:20260425T113305
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SUMMARY:January Members' Meeting and Demonstration by Carol Molnar
DESCRIPTION:After a short and informative members meeting\, we will welcome our own NFWS Signature Member Carol Molnar\, an Elma NY artist whose paintings and other media creations have long fascinated all who know her.  \n \n \nArtist’s Statement: “Watercolor is just one of several ways I find to get the art stuff out.  I taught art for thirty one years (1st-12th grade) so I see myself as a “jack of all trades and a master of none”.  It wasn’t until several years after retiring and joining NFWS that watercolors were given some extra space next to: sewing\, gardening\, painted wood creations\, batik\, stained glass and jewelry design. \nI am not by any sense of the word a “disciplined” painter.  Weeks or even months will go by before picking up a brush.  The paintings are always worked on in my head long before being placed on paper.  Then the need to paint takes over and I will disappear into my workroom. \nA future painting presents itself at any given time.  I am so thankful for camera phones to preserve the memory of that perfect composition.  Sometimes … well actually pretty often\, I will view a scene and see it as if it was already a finished painting.  Objects from nature appear to be the work of assorted artists: a Burchfield tree\, a Georgia O’Keeffe sky\, a Picasso rock\, (I have one in my garden)\, a composition by Adolph Gottlieb\, and then the sun will quietly and perfectly cover a house for a painting by Edward Hopper.  I’m sure this happens because of all those years of teaching art history\, the principles of design and the elements of art.”  \nEveryone\, member\, not yet member and watercolor lover alike\, is welcome to join us. We are a group that shares enthusiasm for watercolor and watermedia\, welcomes  friendship old and new\,  and  enjoys good snacks!!!
URL:https://nfws.org/event/january-members-meeting-and-demonstration-by-carol-molnar/
LOCATION:Amherst Community Church\, 77 Washington Hwy\, Buffalo\, 14226\, United States
CATEGORIES:Demonstrations,Meetings,Transparent Watercolor,Watercolor demonstration,watermedia
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20191121T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20191121T210000
DTSTAMP:20260425T113305
CREATED:20191029T182735Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191029T183039Z
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SUMMARY:November 21st Members Meeting and Demonstration by Mick McAndrews
DESCRIPTION:After a short and informative members meeting\, we will welcome Mick McAndrews\, an award winning\, nationally exhibited watercolor artist from Downington\, PA. \nMick’s award winning paintings strive to capture the mood and atmosphere of a subject\, combining the magic of watercolor with reverence for the principles of design to create works of sophisticated simplicity. He is a signature member of the Philadelphia Watercolor Society (Crest Award)\, the Pennsylvania Watercolor Society (Sylvan Grouse Guild) and the Baltimore Watercolor Society. He is also an Artist Member of the Mid-Atlantic Plein Air Painters Association. \nMick’s Demonstration: During this watercolor demonstration Mick will focus on working with plenty of water and pigment to exploit the wonder and intrinsic beauty of the medium. He offers – ” I will avoid the pitfalls of noodling with fussy details and instead focus on the importance of good design including interesting shapes\, value contrast and variety of edges.  With this knowledge we will explore and experience the “magic” that makes watercolor so distinctive.” \nArtist’s Statement \nI am a passionate painter who believes that time spent painting is precious. My goal is to draw and paint every day and I believe that the fastest way to artistic growth is through the activity of painting. I  enjoy painting outside to take advantage of surroundings\, natural light\, and the sights and sounds that influence each painter’s creative nature. Outside in nature’s studio is where I find the greatest challenge and the greatest reward. I am challenged to capture the moment because light and its effect\, reflection and cast shadow changes continuously. I am forced to simplify\, to reduce the overwhelming complexity of what’s in front of me into only the most important shapes and values. My nature is to be spontaneous so working loose and impressionistically appeals to me. The magic of watercolor is found in the partnership between artist and medium\, of finding a balance between the knowledge\, technique and skill of the painter while leaving room for the magic that makes watercolor so distinctive.  \nRecent Artistic Accomplishments:  \n\nWinsor & Newton Award 2019 Wayne Plein Air\nHonorable Mention 2019 Parrsboro International Plein Air\nAccepted 2018 National Watercolor Society Member Exhibition\nFeature Artist 2018 Door County Plein Air Competition\nJudge of Awards 2018 Pennsylvania Watercolor Society Member Exhibition\nThird Prize 2018 Bucks County Plein Air Competition\nCanson Award 2018 Wayne Plein Air Competition\nBest Use of Light Award 2018 Mountain Maryland Plein Air Competition\nThird Prize 2018 Plein Air Brandywine Valley Competition\nDemonstration artist and field painter for the 2017 Plein Air Convention & Expo\n17th National Exhibition of the American Society of Marine Artists\nPWCS Plein Air Award and People’s Choice Award – 2017 On Location: Artists at Brandywine Plein Air Competition\n\nEveryone\, member\, not yet member and watercolor lover alike\, is welcome to join us. We are a group that shares enthusiasm for watercolor and watermedia\, welcomes  friendship old and new\,  and  enjoys good snacks!!!
URL:https://nfws.org/event/november-21st-members-meeting-and-demonstration-by-mick-mcandrews/
LOCATION:Amherst Community Church\, 77 Washington Hwy\, Buffalo\, 14226\, United States
CATEGORIES:Artists' Talk,Demonstrations,Meetings,Transparent Watercolor,Watercolor demonstration
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20191117
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20191120
DTSTAMP:20260425T113305
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SUMMARY:Pick up Days for the International Exhibition
DESCRIPTION:Paintings are to be picked up at the Kenan Center House Gallery\, 433 Locust Street\, Lockport\, NY on Monday\, November 18\, 2019\, 9 am – 4 pm\, and Tuesday\, November 19\, 2019\, 9 am – 12 pm. Artists may also pick up their paintings after 4 on the last day of the exhibition\, Sunday\, November 17\, 2019
URL:https://nfws.org/event/pick-up-days-for-the-international-exhibition/
LOCATION:Kenan Center House Gallery\, 433 Locust Street\, Lockport\, NY\, 14094\, United States
CATEGORIES:International Exhibition,Transparent Watercolor
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20191027T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20191027T170000
DTSTAMP:20260425T113305
CREATED:20191025T204732Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191025T204732Z
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SUMMARY:Continuation of the sale of paintings donated by Rita Argen Auerbach.
DESCRIPTION:RITA ARGEN AUERBACH donated eleven fine works from her private collection which are being offered for sale. Four of the paintings have been sold; seven remain and can be viewed and purchased at the Kenan Center House Gallery in Lockport. The paintings are exhibited in conjunction with our NFWS 14th International Exhibition of Transparent Watercolor 2019. This exhibition runs until November 17th\, 2019 at the Kenan Center. These framed watercolors range in price from $500 to $1400 and are by nationally recognized artists Stephen Quiller\, Alvaro Castagnet\, Skip Lawrence\, Barbara Nechis\, Tony Couch\, Don Andrews\, Milford Zornes\, and Zoltan Szabo.  Please hover over images for sizes and pricing. Check out the calendar event dated September 14th to see images of the paintings. \nCome to the Awards Ceremony and Reception from 2 – 5 pm on Sunday\, October 27th to see the International Exhibition and the Rita Argen Auerbach donated paintings! Good food\, wine\, and celebration of the Niagara Frontier Watercolor Society. \n \nBarbara Nechis’ stunning Still Life
URL:https://nfws.org/event/continuation-of-the-sale-of-paintings-donated-by-rita-argen-auerbach/
LOCATION:Kenan Center House Gallery\, 433 Locust Street\, Lockport\, NY\, 14094\, United States
CATEGORIES:art sale,Awards Reception,Benefit for NFWS,Exhibitions,Gallery Reception
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20191027T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20191027T170000
DTSTAMP:20260425T113305
CREATED:20190710T180745Z
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SUMMARY:Awards Ceremony and Reception\, 14th International Exhibition of Transparent Watercolor 2019
DESCRIPTION:The Awards Ceremony and Reception for our International Exhibition will be held at the Kenan Center House Gallery on Sunday October 27\, from 2 – 5 pm. Our juror and judge is Iain Stewart. \nThese two paintings that have been chosen the postcard and the catalog are “Beckoning Ribbons” by NFWS Signature Member Sheila Reigh\, and “Cortez Docks” by NFWS Signature Member Mike Killelea. Congratulations to Sheila\, Mike and all of the NFWS Members whose paintings have been selected for the Exhibition!!! \n\n  \n 
URL:https://nfws.org/event/awards-ceremony-and-reception-14th-international-transparent-watercolor-exhibition/
LOCATION:Kenan Center House Gallery\, 433 Locust Street\, Lockport\, NY\, 14094\, United States
CATEGORIES:Awards Reception,Exhibitions,International Exhibition,Transparent Watercolor
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20191020
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20191118
DTSTAMP:20260425T113305
CREATED:20190710T174822Z
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SUMMARY:NFWS 14th International Exhibition of Transparent Watercolor 2019
DESCRIPTION:NFWS 14th International Exhibition opens October 20th and runs until November 17th\, 2019 at the Kenan Center House Gallery in Lockport\, NY. The prospectus is available to review\, download and print here and on the Call for Work page. . Our Workshop Artist\, Iain Stewart is the juror and the judge for awards. Stewart selected 50 paintings from 136 entries from 76 artists. The Awards Ceremony and Reception is Sunday\, October 27\, 2019\, 2 – 5 pm.  \nInternational Exhibition Prospectus Fall 2019 corrected 7.10.19\n \nThis is one of Iain Stewart’s idyllic transparent watercolor landscapes!
URL:https://nfws.org/event/nfws-fall-2019-international-transparent-watercolor-exhibition/
LOCATION:Kenan Center House Gallery\, 433 Locust Street\, Lockport\, NY\, 14094\, United States
CATEGORIES:Exhibitions,International Exhibition,Transparent Watercolor
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20191017T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20191017T210000
DTSTAMP:20260425T113305
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SUMMARY:October Members Meeting and Demonstration by Iain Stewart
DESCRIPTION:After a short and informative members meeting\, we will welcome our NFWS Fall Workshop Artist Iain Stewart\, an award winning watercolor artist and teacher and a signature member of both the American and National Watercolor Societies.His work has received numerous awards in international competitions. Iain’s paintings have been published in Southern Living\,  Cottage Living\, Better Homes and Gardens\, The Robb Report\, Watercolor ArtistMagazine\, Splash 15 16 17\, and the French publication Pratique des Arts. \nin maintains a studio in Opelika\, Alabama\, and in addition to working as a fine artist and workshop instructor\, he is an architectural illustrator with an international clientele. He is also an Adjunct Professor at the School of Architecture Auburn University. \nIain’s teaching process employs a repeatable process involving carefully planned out steps for painting any subject. His method entails making exploratory sketches and value studies to guide the painting process. According to Iain\, there is no other tool at your disposal\, other than your sketchbook\, better suited for exploring ideas with abandon and a carefree attitude. \nCheck out his website:  stewartwatercolors.com \n \nEveryone\, member\, not yet member and watercolor lover alike\, is welcome to join us. We are a group that shares enthusiasm for watercolor and watermedia\, welcomes  friendship old and new\,  and  enjoys good snacks!!!
URL:https://nfws.org/event/october-members-meeting-and-demonstration-by-iain-stewart/
LOCATION:Amherst Community Church\, 77 Washington Hwy\, Buffalo\, 14226\, United States
CATEGORIES:Artists' Talk,Meetings,Transparent Watercolor,Watercolor demonstration
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20191015T093000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20191018T160000
DTSTAMP:20260425T113305
CREATED:20190708T004355Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190805T035227Z
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SUMMARY:Fall 2019 Workshop with Iain Stewart
DESCRIPTION:OUR FALL WORKSHOP WILL FEATURE INTERNATIONALLY RENOWNED WATERCOLOR PAINTER AND TEACHER IAIN STEWART \nThe Watercolor Workshop will be held at the Kenan Center\, 433 Locust Street\, Lockport\, NY October 15 – 18\, 2019\, 9:30 am – 4:00 pm.   \n Workshop Brochure with Registration Form is available for download here. \nIain Stewart Workshop brochure \nABOUT THE ARTIST:\nIain Stewart is a watercolor artist / illustrator and a signature member of both the American and National Watercolor Societies. His work has received numerous awards in international competition and he is a sought after juror and workshop instructor. He is also an architectural illustrator with an international clientele- a business he has run for the last 20 years. Iain maintains a studio in Opelika\, Alabama. \nArtist’s Statement \nI rely on instinct a great deal and my sketchbook when selecting subjects for my paintings. The lion’s share of my work is done in one sitting as my real struggle in painting is to capture the initial vision for any given piece. I am most often motivated by capturing a definitive lighting condition and how it influences shape and value rather than faithfully representing the subject as witnessed. Watercolor is uniquely suited for this task as “light” is reserved from the first brush strokes and must be protected throughout the painting process . \nThe underlying narrative in my work is not based on any theme in particular but quite simply how “place” is inhabited and used daily.  \nI often use remembered atmospheric and lighting conditions in my work and would say that I paint from life and memory simultaneously. My watercolors are not only a translation of what I see\, but more importantly\, an expression of how I choose to view the world.  \n   Web Site: http://iainstew.fineartstudioonline.com \n 
URL:https://nfws.org/event/fall-2019-workshop-with-iain-stewart/
LOCATION:Kenan Center\, 433 Locust Street\, Lockport\, NY\, 14094\, United States
CATEGORIES:Members Workshop,Transparent Watercolor,Workshops
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20191015
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20191017
DTSTAMP:20260425T113305
CREATED:20190710T180018Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190710T180937Z
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SUMMARY:Drop off Days for the International Exhibition
DESCRIPTION:Drop off days and times for the 14th International Exhibition are: \nTuesday\, October 15th\, 9 am – 4 pm. \nWednesday\, October 16th\, 9 am – 12 pm. \nShipped paintings must reach the Kenan Center by Tuesday\, October 8th. 
URL:https://nfws.org/event/drop-off-days-for-the-international-exhibition/
LOCATION:Kenan Center House Gallery\, 433 Locust Street\, Lockport\, NY\, 14094\, United States
CATEGORIES:Exhibitions,Transparent Watercolor
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190919T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190919T210000
DTSTAMP:20260425T113305
CREATED:20190804T115314Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190804T115314Z
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SUMMARY:September Members Meeting and Demonstration by Drayton Jones
DESCRIPTION:After a short and informative members meeting\, we will welcome Drayton Jones\, and award winning\, nationally exhibited watercolor artist from Fayetteville\, NY. \n Jones is an active member of the Cazenovia Watercolor Society\, participates in local shows including St. David’s and The Dark Isle at Lorenzo and teaches various workshops. Recently he became a Signature member of Watercolor West\, a nationally recognized Watercolor Society. He has studied under Nicora Gangi\, a full time nationally exhibited\,  award- winning painter/artist. Gangi says “Drayton Jones’ sensitive style of expression\, through the medium of watercolor\, poetically captures the drama of natural light on his subject matter\, whether it be the soft rolling hills of central New York or the tranquil beauty of our surrounding lakes”. Jones also received acclaim by Syracuse Post writer\, Katherine Rushworth\, in her article\, Sunday June 10th\, 2007 declaring “one of the highlights in the show was discovering the work of Drayton Jones. His style is reminiscent of the great American watercolorist John Marin\, but Jones is crisper and less abstract in his approach.” Ms. Rushworth called his work “fluid\, bold” and “daring””. \n   \nEveryone\, member\, not yet member and watercolor lover alike\, is welcome to join us. We are a group that shares enthusiasm for watercolor and watermedia\, welcomes  friendship old and new\,  and  enjoys good snacks!!!
URL:https://nfws.org/event/september-members-meeting-and-demonstration-by-drayton-jones/
LOCATION:Amherst Community Church\, 77 Washington Hwy\, Buffalo\, 14226\, United States
CATEGORIES:Demonstrations,Meetings,Transparent Watercolor,Watercolor demonstration
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190914
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20191013
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SUMMARY:A sale from the private collection of RITA ARGEN AUERBACH with opening reception September 14\, 2019 3-5 PM Vern Stein Gallery Williamsville
DESCRIPTION:RITA ARGEN AUERBACH has donated eleven fine works from her private collection which are being offered for sale. These framed watercolors range in price from $500 to $1400 and are by nationally recognized artists Stephen Quiller\, Alvaro Castagnet\, Skip Lawrence\, Barbara Nechis\, Tony Couch\, Don Andrews\, Milford Zornes\, and Zoltan Szabo.  Please hover over images for sizes and pricing.  \n\n\n\n		\n				\n						\n			\n								\n			\n		\n							\n			\n				\n						\n			\n								\n			\n		\n							\n			\n				\n						\n			\n								\n			\n		\n							\n			\n				\n						\n			\n								\n			\n		\n							\n			\n				\n						\n			\n								\n			\n		\n							\n			\n				\n						\n			\n								\n			\n		\n							\n			\n				\n						\n			\n								\n			\n		\n							\n			\n				\n						\n			\n								\n			\n		\n							\n			\n				\n						\n			\n								\n			\n		\n							\n			\n				\n						\n			\n								\n			\n		\n							\n			\n				\n						\n			\n								\n			\n		\n							\n			\n	\n	\n\n		\n		[Show slideshow]\n\n	\n	\n		\n			\nThese watercolors are by the nationally recognized artists with whom she has studied and who have influenced her work.  All proceeds benefit the Niagara Frontier Watercolor Society. \nAll works are framed and available for viewing and purchase: \nSeptember 14\, 2019 Opening Reception and Sale 3-5 PM at Vern Stein Gallery\, 5747 Main Street\, Williamsville\, NY \nSeptember 14-28 at Vern Stein Gallery\, 5747 Main Street\, Williamsville\, NY   \nOctober 1-12 at The Main Frame\, 1386 Hertel Avenue\, Buffalo\, NY \nTo inquire about purchasing\, please contact Tim at The Main Frame\, 716-447-1107
URL:https://nfws.org/event/a-sale-from-the-private-collection-of-rita-argen-auerbach-with-opening-reception-september-14-2019/
LOCATION:Vern Stein Gallery\, 5747 Main Street\, Williamsville\, NY\, 14221\, United States
CATEGORIES:art sale,Benefit for NFWS,Gallery Reception
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190718T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190718T210000
DTSTAMP:20260425T113305
CREATED:20190708T005845Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190708T010501Z
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SUMMARY:September 18th Members Meeting and Demonstration by Drayton Jones.
DESCRIPTION:After a short and informative members meeting\, we will welcome Drayton Jones\, transparent watercolor artist and teacher coming to us from Fayetteville\, New York.\nDrayton Jones\, a Fayetteville\, NY resident\, is an active member of the Cazenovia Watercolor Society\, participates in local shows including St. David’s and The Dark Isle at Lorenzo and teaches various workshops. Recently he became a Signature member of Watercolor West\, a nationally recognized Watercolor Society. He has studied under Nicora Gangi\, a full time nationally award- winning painter/artist. Gangi says “Drayton Jones’ sensitive style of expression\, through the medium of watercolor\, poetically captures the drama of natural light on his subject matter\, whether it be the soft rolling hills of central New York or the tranquil beauty of our surrounding lakes”. Jones also received acclaim by Syracuse Post writer\, Katherine Rushworth\, in her article\, Sunday June 10th\, 2007 declaring “one of the highlights in the show was discovering the work of Drayton Jones. His style is reminiscent of the great American watercolorist John Marin\, but Jones is crisper and less abstract in his approach.” Ms. Rushworth called his work “fluid\, bold” and “daring””. \nEveryone is welcome to join us. We are a group that shares enthusiasm for watercolor and watermedia\, shares friendship and good snacks!!!
URL:https://nfws.org/event/september-18th-members-meeting-and-demonstration-by-drayton-jones/
LOCATION:Amherst Community Church\, 77 Washington Hwy\, Buffalo\, 14226\, United States
CATEGORIES:Artists' Talk,Demonstrations,Meetings,Transparent Watercolor
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190708
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190825
DTSTAMP:20260425T113305
CREATED:20190710T175454Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190808T003715Z
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SUMMARY:Submission Period\, NFWS Fall 2019 14th International Exhibition of Transparent Watercolor
DESCRIPTION:The Submission Period for our International Exhibition is officially open. Iain Stewart\, our Fall Workshop Artist\, is the juror and the judge. You may view the Prospectus and submit on line by going to the Call for Work page. Mailed submissions are also acceptable following the instructions in the International Exhibition Prospectus Fall 2019 corrected 7.10.19. 
URL:https://nfws.org/event/submission-period-nfws-fall-2019-14th-international-transparent-watercolor-exhibition/
CATEGORIES:Call for Work,Exhibitions,Transparent Watercolor
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190620T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190620T210000
DTSTAMP:20260425T113305
CREATED:20190520T185338Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190619T123243Z
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SUMMARY:Members June Show Your Art Show
DESCRIPTION:Here’s an opportunity to see what our members are doing\, and to get some gentle constructive advice from two of our members who are also beloved artist teachers\, Sandy Ludwig and Mike Killea. Bring in one of your paintings\, preferably framed\, though a mat works. Pizza\,  and beverage will be a treat from NFWS. Join us for this enjoyable event. \nNote that the starting time is 6 pm! \n                                   \nMike Killelea’s Codetalker                                         Sandy Ludwig’s Remembering Super Duper
URL:https://nfws.org/event/members-june-show-your-art-show/
LOCATION:Amherst Community Church\, 77 Washington Hwy\, Buffalo\, 14226\, United States
CATEGORIES:Meetings,Transparent Watercolor,watermedia
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190518T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190518T160000
DTSTAMP:20260425T113305
CREATED:20190520T183927Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190520T183927Z
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SUMMARY:Awards Ceremony and Reception\, Spring 2019 Members Watermedia Exhibition
DESCRIPTION:The Awards Ceremony will be held on Saturday\, May 18\, 2019 from 2 – 4 pm at the Carnegie Art Center in North Tonawanda\, New York.
URL:https://nfws.org/event/awards-ceremony-and-reception-spring-2019-members-watermedia-exhibition/
LOCATION:Carnegie Art Center\, 240 Goundry Street\, North Tonawanda\, NY\, 14120\, United States
CATEGORIES:Awards Reception,Exhibitions,NFWS Members Watermedia Exhibition,watermedia
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190516T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190516T210000
DTSTAMP:20260425T113305
CREATED:20190225T214025Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190225T214126Z
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SUMMARY:May 2019 Members Meeting and Demonstration by Pat Dews
DESCRIPTION:Twice a year\, in May and October NFWS partners with the Burchfield Penney Art Center to host a demonstration by the NFWS Workshop Artist. Our Spring Workshop Artist is internationally renowned water media artist\, Pat Dews. \nPat Dews\, a graduate of The Fashion Institute of Technology\, New York City is a signature member and Dolphin Fellow of the American Watercolor Society\, the National Watercolor Society\, National Collage Society and the New Jersey Water Color Society. \nDews creates experimental works in watermedia on paper and canvas.  She paints the abstract essence of nature.  The shapes and textures of flowers\, rocks\, water\, crumbled walls\, rusty objects are translated into richly layered paint surfaces. Collage is often integrated.  Dews skillfully juggles organic and geometric forms\, transparent and opaque paint – all held together by a basic abstract underlying shape.  It is this intricate dance\, rendered in strong color and value which produces her award-winning paintings. \n  \nCome to the BPAC early\, check our the exhibitions\, and the gallery shop. All are welcome! \n  \n 
URL:https://nfws.org/event/may-2019-members-meeting-and-demonstration-by-pat-dews/
LOCATION:Burchfield Penney Art Center\, 1300 Elmwood Avenue\, Buffalo\, 14222\, United States
CATEGORIES:Artists' Talk,Burchfield Penney Art Center,Meetings,Watercolor demonstration,watermedia
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190513T093000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190517T163000
DTSTAMP:20260425T113305
CREATED:20190107T014639Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190314T162927Z
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SUMMARY:Spring 2019 Workshop with Pat Dews
DESCRIPTION:OUR SPRING WORKSHOP WILL FEATURE INTERNATIONALLY RENOWNED WATERMEDIA PAINTER AND TEACHER PAT DEWS. \nThis Spring’s Watercolor Workshop\, “ABSTRACTING NATURE”\, will be held at Marienthal Country Inn\, 5107 Langford Road in Eden\, NY\, May 13 – 17\, 2019\, 9:30 am – 4:00 pm.   \nThe workshop is full! Registration is complete.  \nAbout the 5 day Workshop “ABSTRACTING NATURE”: \nFor Pat design is everything as she creates experimental works in watermedia on paper and\ncanvas. The design elements: shape\, texture\, line\, space\, value and color translate what she\nsees in nature. Being an intuitive painter\, she delights in showing students how they also can\ntransform realistic imagery into well composed abstractions. \nPat will cover design elements and numerous painting techniques to help attendees learn how to create exciting and meaningful abstracts in watermedia. \nWe will use watercolor\, acrylics and inks\, as well as collage pieces\, gesso\, alcohol\, etc. to cover such techniques as masking\, spraying dripping\, transfers\, texturing and sgrafitto. \nThe daily schedule will include design talks\, demonstrations\, video presentations and critiques. There will be plenty of time to work on your own unique paintings (no clones) and try new techniques. Many of Pat’s students sayhow their work has grown and they will never work the same way again. \nABOUT THE ARTIST:\nPat Dews\, a graduate of The Fashion Institute of Technology\, New York City is a signature member and Dolphin Fellow of the American Watercolor Society\, the National Watercolor Society\, National Collage Society and the New Jersey Water Color Society. \nDews creates experimental works in watermedia on paper and canvas.  She paints the abstract essence of nature.  The shapes and textures of flowers\, rocks\, water\, crumbled walls\, rusty objects are translated into richly layered paint surfaces. Collage is often integrated.  Dews skillfully juggles organic and geometric forms\, transparent and opaque paint – all held together by a basic abstract underlying shape.  It is this intricate dance\, rendered in strong color and value which produces her award-winning paintings.   \nDews’ painting\, “Overpass” received Second Place in the 33rdAnnual Artist’s Magazine Abstract/Experimental category. Pat received The  Mary Bryan Memorial Medal at the 150thAmerican Watercolor Society Exhibition\, 2017\, the Paul B. Remmey\, AWS\, Memorial Award at the 148thAmerican Watercolor Society International Exhibition\, 2015\, the Edgar Whitney Memorial Award at the 149thAmerican Watercolor Society Exhibition\, 2016 and the China Zou Yinong Silver Award – China/NWS Small Image Exhibition\, 2016. Dews’ paintings were represented in the 2015 Small Image Exchange Exhibition and the 2015 Shenzhen International Biennial Exhibition\, China. \nPat is the author of [the painter’s workshop] Creative Composition & Design\, 2003 (ebook)\, and Creative Discoveries in Watermedia\,1998\, published by North Light Books.  Her work has appeared in numerous books and publications. Dews’ videos\, Designing Great Starts with Texture and Formand Let’s Get Started Finishingare available through Cheap Joe’s Art Stuff. \nPat is an enthusiastic\, popular instructor\, teaching workshops internationally. Dews has acted as juror for both the American Watercolor Society and the National Watercolor Society. Pat lives in Hobe Sound\, Florida and spends summers in Southold\, New York. \nE-mail: PatDews@aol.com    Web Site: www.patdews.com \n 
URL:https://nfws.org/event/spring-2019-workshop-with-pat-dews/
LOCATION:Marienthal Country Inn\, 5107 Langford Road\, Eden\, NY\, 14057\, United States
CATEGORIES:Members Workshop,watermedia,Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190501T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190525T160000
DTSTAMP:20260425T113305
CREATED:20190520T183211Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190520T183542Z
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SUMMARY:Spring 2019 Members Watermedia Exhibition
DESCRIPTION:NFWS Spring 2019 Exhibition is on view from May 1 through May 25\, 2019  at the Carnegie Art Center in North Tonawanda\, New York. 69 NFWS Members submitted 126 paintings. Our juror Spring Workshop Artist Pat Dews selected 61 paintings from 45 artists. Congratulations to everyone who was selected\, and to all the award winners. \nIt was a challenging task for Pat. Her thoughtful selections have resulted in a stunning show of work by our talented NFWS community of artists.
URL:https://nfws.org/event/spring-2019-members-watermedia-exhibition/
LOCATION:Carnegie Art Center\, 240 Goundry Street\, North Tonawanda\, NY\, 14120\, United States
CATEGORIES:Exhibitions,NFWS Members Watermedia Exhibition,watermedia
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190425T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190425T210000
DTSTAMP:20260425T113305
CREATED:20190307T210345Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190322T171546Z
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SUMMARY:April Members Meeting and Demonstration by Bill Mancuso
DESCRIPTION:NOTE: this meeting and demo is the 4th Thursday\, April 25th! \nAfter a short and informative members meeting\, we will welcome Bill Mancuso\, sketcher\, watercolor painter\, Plein air enthusiast who joins us from Ohio. Here is his “Bio of Sorts”. \nBill shares: I have drawn for as long as I can remember and since 1998 I’ve shared that interest with students at Ohio Northern University in the flatlands of Ada\, OH where I live and work with my wife Melissa\, an accomplished artist who also teaches at Northern\, our two amazing daughters and a small herd of cats.  Before ONU I taught at Thiel College in Greenville\, PA for nine years after a year of shuffling between several schools in WNY teaching as an adjunct professor. \nI first came to painting as a kid with a local artist\, Rose DiCarlo\, who taught out of her home and who had us out on the street drawing and painting whenever she could.  Later I was extremely fortunate to be taken under wing by Don Grieger and John Hodgins who loved to paint outdoors and this was my real introduction to not just the process\, but also thinking about the purpose of the work.    \nMy “official” training came afterwards and consists of an undergraduate degree from SUNY College of Brockport where I was fortunate enough to study painting and drawing with Robert Marx and ceramics with Bill Stewart. My graduate degree is in drawing and painting from the University of Buffalo where the wonderful Harvey Breverman taught. I have also had the opportunity to participate in workshops with Charles Movalli\, Andy Evansen\, Bill Vrscak\, Vladislav Yeliseyev\, Eric Michaels and Yuki Hall amongst others. \nFor myself\, drawing and painting is about seeing interconnectedness. By attempting to see\, by participating in the process of seeing\, I try to be conscious and pay attention. Drawing and painting\, for me\, is a way to create a trail of my attention to the moment\, of being here now. When I consider what Gandhi said when asked about his message\, “my life is my message”\, perhaps the trail one leaves in art and life is not only our message\, but the ultimate form of art? \nEveryone is welcome to join us. We are a group that shares enthusiasm for watercolor and watermedia\, shares friendship and good snacks!!!
URL:https://nfws.org/event/april-members-meeting-and-demonstration-by-bill-mancuso/
LOCATION:Amherst Community Church\, 77 Washington Hwy\, Buffalo\, 14226\, United States
CATEGORIES:Artists' Talk,Demonstrations,Meetings,sketching,Transparent Watercolor
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190321T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190321T210000
DTSTAMP:20260425T113305
CREATED:20190225T220824Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190225T221323Z
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SUMMARY:March 2019 Members Meeting and Demonstration by Nancy Lane
DESCRIPTION:After a short and informative members meeting\, we will welcome Nancy Lane\, fine artist since 2007\, who works in watercolor and other watermedia. She creates her paintings and illustrations in her studio in the Finger Lakes Region of Central New York\, and is a member of the Rochester Art Club and the Genesee Valley Plein Air Painters.  \n“I spent 30 years as an illustrator of more than 24 picture books\, as well as book covers and magazine stories. Now I focus my time on my own paintings and commissioned work. \nI also enjoy teaching art to individuals and groups\, in my home as well as at Pat Rini Rohrer Gallery in Canandaigua\, NY. I’ve learned how to explain the intuitive process of creating art so that my students can grow as artists. \nWhen not in the studio\, I’m an avid reader. I play piano and love hearing live music. I have two grown children that I’m overly proud of.  I enjoy hiking with my husband and our rescued dog in the woods surrounding our log home in  New York’s Finger Lakes region.”  \nEveryone is welcome to join us for an entertaining evening of friendship\, learning and inspiration.  See you in March!   \n\n  \n\n 
URL:https://nfws.org/event/march-2019-members-meeting-and-demonstration-by-nancy-lane/
LOCATION:Amherst Community Church\, 77 Washington Hwy\, Buffalo\, 14226\, United States
CATEGORIES:Demonstrations,Meetings,Watercolor demonstration,watermedia
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190221T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190221T210000
DTSTAMP:20260425T113305
CREATED:20190107T215805Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190107T220017Z
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SUMMARY:February Members Meeting and Demonstration by Mary Hardegen
DESCRIPTION:A respected watercolor painter\, NFWS Signature Member Mary Hardegen will be our demonstrator in February. \n \nMary shares the following:\n“Exposed to watercolor at a young age\, I knew that my artistic abilities would ultimately be devoted to it. Watercolor itself offers a lifetime of experimentation to learn its elusive qualities. Intrigued more by what the paint itself displays than the actual subjects I choose\, I am inspired by anything that captures light and color\, especially landscapes. An expressive medium with unique results every time makes it an exciting medium to share with others through hands on experience\, which is why I also enjoy teaching others about watercolor. \nMy work has been exhibited locally and nationally\, receiving awards and being purchased for personal collections. \nI have been a member of NFWS for over 12 years\, serving as President and in several other roles. I also participate in the Southtowns Watercolor Salon. Centennial Art Center\, and Western New York Artists Group. \nI have taught classes in a variety of settings. I currently do not have a website but can be contacted through email.” \nJoin us for an evening of friendship and inspiration. Everyone is welcome!!
URL:https://nfws.org/event/february-members-meeting-and-demonstration-by-mary-hardegen/
LOCATION:Amherst Community Church\, 77 Washington Hwy\, Buffalo\, 14226\, United States
CATEGORIES:Artists' Talk,Demonstrations,Meetings,Transparent Watercolor,Watercolor demonstration
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190117T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190117T210000
DTSTAMP:20260425T113305
CREATED:20181203T205016Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181203T205016Z
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SUMMARY:January Members Meeting and Demonstration by Vicki O'Reilly
DESCRIPTION:For our January 17th Members Meeting we welcome NFWS Signature Member Vicki O’Reilly whose mastery of luminous florals and keen observation of nature and our surroundings delight lovers of watercolor across the Niagara Frontier. \nVicki has shared the following: \n“I have admired watercolor paintings my whole life\, but until 15 years ago\, I had never worked in watercolor. In 1997\, I received a Bachelor of Fine Arts in studio art and art history from U.B.\, taking classes part time while I raised my two children. I also studied locally with a studio artist in portraiture and life drawing in oils\, pastels and charcoals. I was first introduced to transparent watercolor when I met Denise Sperry at a figure drawing class and was intrigued by the medium in which she worked. Denise told me that she gave classes in technique\, and I immediately signed up. From then on\, I have never looked back.\nI draw inspiration for my paintings from observation of my everyday environment as well as experience gained in my travels. People are often the subjects of my paintings and at other times I find a landscape or cityscape of a place intriguing. Flowers\, however\, are a special subject for me and often I find myself drawn to them\, wherever I may be. I believe that we all sometimes take the beauty around us for granted and I try to paint in a way that makes people take notice. My goal when I paint is to relate my poetic response to my subject. I will frequently zoom in and exaggerate the color or value to intensify the drama\, create a sense of mystery and communicate my excitement. Each painting holds a challenge for me both technically and spiritually\, as I work to depict visually what I feel emotionally.\nI am a signature member of NFWS and have been honored to receive awards for pieces exhibited in their juried shows. I served on the Board of Directors for 3 years and continue to be active in the society. I am also a longtime member of the Williamsville Art Society where I served as past President and chairperson of several committees. I continue to exhibit in their shows as well and have been honored with several awards. In October 2016\, I was accepted as an exhibiting member of the Buffalo Society of Artists. I live in Buffalo\, New York and have continued my art education by attending numerous workshops both locally and internationally.” \n   \nEveryone is welcome to join us for an entertaining evening of friendship\, learning and inspiration.  See you in January!
URL:https://nfws.org/event/january-members-meeting-and-demonstration-by-vicki-oreilly/
LOCATION:Amherst Community Church\, 77 Washington Hwy\, Buffalo\, 14226\, United States
CATEGORIES:Artists' Talk,Demonstrations,Meetings,Transparent Watercolor,Watercolor demonstration
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20181115T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20181115T210000
DTSTAMP:20260425T113305
CREATED:20181031T181628Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181031T181628Z
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SUMMARY:November Members Meeting and Demonstration by Katie Turner
DESCRIPTION:Our monthly Members Meetings are brief and open to the public. We welcome everyone interested in watercolor\, the regional arts community and learning. There is always a demonstration by remarkable watercolor artist\, and snacks are provided! \nNovember’s artist demonstrator is Katie Turner! Love her statement – \n“When I paint\, I am deeply immersed in watching colors mix.  It’s fascinating to play with paint – poking it – leading it – spraying it – coaxing it into walking across the paper.  I almost always see shapes from nature\, most always flowers.”                                                     ~ Katie Turner\n \nOriginally from Buffalo\, Katie is a watercolor artist who loves working on slick surfaces. Exposed to the art world at an early age by her late mother\, a watercolorist from Buffalo\, Turner continues to develop her individual style with passion and dedication painting evocative\, fresh and intuitive pieces. \nAlthough Turner spent many years in the graphic arts field\, writing articles\, publishing zines and working with various media\, she never strays far from watercolor. \nPublications: Creative Genius (Book)\, NLAPW\, April 2018; Stone Canoe: A Journal of Arts\, Literature and Social Commentary No. 12\, March 2018; Celebrating 120 Years of Pen Women Coloring Book\, Jan 2018; NLAPW Magazine\, Winter 2017 & Spring 2015; In the Company of Women Book\, Jacobs Press\, June 2016; & several articles in Somerset Gallery Magazines\, Scrap & Stamps & more. \nMembership: International Society of Experimental Artists (ISEA)\, National League of American Pen Women (Visual Artist)\, Signature member of Central New York Watercolor Society\, Signature member of Niagara Frontier Watercolor Society\, and sitting on the Board of the Central New York Art Guild. \nwww.KTArtStudio.com
URL:https://nfws.org/event/november-members-meeting-and-demonstration-by-katie-turner/
LOCATION:Amherst Community Church\, 77 Washington Hwy\, Buffalo\, 14226\, United States
CATEGORIES:Artists' Talk,Demonstrations,Meetings,Watercolor demonstration
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