Annapolis Watercolor Club September 2012

PRESIDENT’S VIEWPOINT Sept 2012 Welcome back! As you know the Annapolis Watercolor

Club begins its fiscal year in September. As such, for the

first time you have received a statement regarding your

membership status. Thank you to all those who have so

promptly sent in your club dues. We have an exciting year

ahead with new exhibition venues, a great variety of dem-

onstrators and workshops, plus our annual trip to New

York. Thank you to all our volunteers for keeping our club

going strong! We do, however, have a current need to fill

some of our most critical positions.

First, we need a Recording Secretary; the secretary at-

tends the monthly board meetings and records the minutes

of the meeting. This is an important position and a great

way to keep up with everything that is going on with the

club!

Second, our Trip Chair position is open; the trip chair

organizes our annual trip to New York city and other trips

closer to home throughout the year. This job requires or-

ganization and careful planning but is extremely rewarding!

Many thanks to Nadine Vauthier for taking on the web-

master position from Annette Uroskie. Annette did a

wonderful job keeping our site current but decided it was

time to allow another to fill this vital position. Nadine has

proven to be quite capable and responsive and I know she

will do great things for us!

There are always less involved volunteer jobs available.

Volunteering is a sure way to get to know other members

and contribute to the success of our club. Please contact

me or any of our board members if you can fill any of

these positions. Thank you for your consideration!

And finally, I’d like to acknowledge the hard work of

Brenda Larson and Dave Murphy for the success of our

Annual Juried Show at the Maritime Museum. The show

was beautiful and I’m proud of everyone who entered and

perhaps stepped outside of their comfort zone with the

theme, Best of the Bay. We sold 9 paintings; 20 percent of

all the paintings that hung in the show! There were a huge

number of attendees at the reception; thanks to the

AWC SEPTEMBER MEETING: Featuring Brenda Will Kidera

Ms. Kidera is a classical realist painter, moving freely between oil, watercolor and acrylic in a variety of subject matter: land-scape, still life, floral, portrait and wildlife. She works both in the studio and plein air. Her award winning paintings have been ex-hibited in many juried group and solo shows and galleries across the US and her paintings hang in private, corporate, and public collections. Ms. Kidera is a signature artist member of the Washington Soci-ety of Landscape Painters , Baltimore Watercolor Society, Poto-mac Valley Watercolorists , and she is a member of the Society of Animal Artists , Oil Painters of America, Mid-Atlantic Plein-Air Painters Association and National Oil and Acrylic Painters’ Soci-ety. For over 15 years, she has taught group classes in a variety of mediums at her studio and through Howard County Recreation and Parks. She also teaches workshops for various arts organiza-tions. She has served as a juror of regional shows. Kidera was featured in Watercolor Magic magazine.

Kidera’s studio is surrounded by the

rural countryside, gardens and wildlife

which are inspiration for many of her

paintings. Kidera lives in Woodbine

with her husband, metal sculptor Ed

Kidera. Brenda will be demonstrating

watercolor portrait painting; in particu-

lar, she will demonstrate the layering

technique she devised 25 years ago to

paint portraits effectively, and in a con-

trolled manner.

“Popsicles” Brenda Kidera

PRESIDENT’S VIEWPOINT (Cont...d) Museum for promoting our show to their supporters. Not only were paintings sold at the reception but I was approached by two people interested in becoming AWC members! Great work every-one! Please note our meeting schedule for this fall has been altered a bit due to conflicting events at Maryland Hall. Once again welcome back! Best to you all, Cathy

AWC Monthly Meeting Schedule September 5, Brenda Will Kidera October 10, Steve Fleming November 7, Betty Knupp December 19, Holiday Party

ANNAPOLIS WATERCOLOR CLUB BOARD MEMBERS

Cathy Newman President 410-507-1308 Sue Corrigan-Yo Vice President 410-266-6471 OPEN Secretary 410-757-3717 Peter DeVries Treasurer 410-956-2940

Members at Large

Julie Dunard Trip Chair 410-761-3940 Brenda Larson/ Co-chair Dave Murphy Exhibitions Nadine Vauthier Webmaster 410 -849-8523 Julie Roskin Workshop Co-Chair 410 - 571 – 1477 Ron Thomas Workshop Co-Chair 410 - 255 - 3577 Brigitte Whittel Publicity Chair 301 – 805 - 8344 Nadine Vauthier Photographer 410-627-7549 Rita Grau Membership Chair 410-643-2605 Helen Waskey Sunshine Committee 410-647-7933 Karen McGady Newsletter Editor 410 - 451- 0648 Trish Doty Past President 410 - 544 - 1095

Send articles to the Newsletter Editor: Karen McGady 1704 Grey Birch Court, Crofton, MD, 21114 410-451-0648 or k.mcgady@gmail.com

Send Membership dues to: Membership Chair 314 Five Farms Drive, Stevensville, MD 21666

AWC Website: www.annapol i swaterco lorc lub .org

MEMBERSHIP NEWS

The reminders for 2012-2013 membership have gone out to all of our current members and I am getting a great response from our members. It’s also nice to see members filling out the new section at the bottom of the invoice to volunteer for AWC! Welcome to our latest new member Larry Booth. I am looking forward to seeing everyone at our September meet-ing! -Rita Grau Membership Chair

DID YOU VISIT THE AWC WEBPAGE?

AWC is very proud of our webpage thanks to webmaster, Nadine Vauthier! Nadine works very hard at keeping the most accurate information available for the AWC mem-bers as well as anyone who chooses to visit. Sometimes news pops in between newsletters and the webpage is a great place to update everyone on exhibits, workshops, shows or other events. The page includes photos of our events and a gallery of members’ works. One of the benefits of membership is the opportunity to post your latest works on this page! Just contact Nadine for more information! Finally, AWC now offers a DVD li-brary to members!

SEPTEMBER BOARD MEETING

The AWC Board meeting will be held at the Severna Park Library on 19 September 2012 at 6pm. The meeting is open to all members. Board members should advise if unable to attend.

DATES TO REMEMBER

5 September , AWC Monthly Meeting, Presenter Brenda Will

Kidera

7 Sept, Chesapeake College Annual Art Show is accepting

entries, by mail only.

8 Sept- Paint Out Workshop at the Grachur Club in Pasa-

dena, MD by Caroline Councell, 9:30 am to 3 pm.

19 Sept– Workshop with Christine O‘Neill,

10 October, AWC Monthly Meeting, Presenter Steve

Fleming

7 November, AWC Monthly Meeting, Presenter Betty

Knupp

December 19, AWC Monthly Meeting, Holiday Party

INCLEMENT WEATHER POLICY

Fall is here! Maryland Hall is part of the Anne Arundel School System and therefore, if school system night classes are cancelled due to weather, Maryland Hall will also be closed. Please check for the school schedule if we have a winter storm before any of our scheduled meetings.

The Chesapeake College Annual Art Show is accepting entries by 7 September not 17 Sept as advertised in their bro-chure, which is also on the AWC web site. They are accepting your entries ONLY by mail. Angela Harmon apologizes for any confusion this may have caused.. The contact information follows: Chesapeake College, Arts & Sciences, 1000 College Drive, Wye Mills, MD 21679

-Karen McGady Note from the AWC Newsletter editor: If you have news you would like to share, contact me to be included in next month’s newsletter, k.mcgady@gmail.com or call me, 410.451.0648.

As our President, Cathy Newman, mentioned, AWC needs a few members to step up to the plate and volunteer for some key positions. We need someone to act as Recording Secretary, and we need someone to volunteer to coordinate trips for our membership, as “Trip Chair” Won’t you consider volunteering your time and talents to our club? It is rewarding and interest-ing, and you get opportunities to get so much better acquainted with our talented membership. Thank you in advance for being willing to volunteer! The AWC is always looking for volunteers to help with our regular meetings, at workshops, paint-outs, exhibits and social events. The AWC officers do so many things to keep the Club going – it is much appreciated when others help by stepping up “for the greater good”! Here is a list of positions which need to be filled, if we are to function as a viable club: If you are inter-ested in helping in any way, please speak with any of our offi-cers. We are more than willing to find a place that fits your time and interest – be it a one-time event or something on an ongo-ing basis. AWC is a fun and easy group to work with – PLEASE JOIN US! - Karen McGady, AWC Newsletter Editor

AWC IS LOOKING FOR VOLUNTEERS!

Congratulations to Sheila DeLaquil, who won “Best in Show” at the Art League's July All Media Exhibit (the Art League, Torpedo Factory Art Center, 105 Union St., Alexan-dria, VA 22314, http://www.theartleague.org/content/home) in July 2012.

Christine O’Neill is showing some of her work at the Anna-polis Maritime Museum, featuring new art from this past win-ter. The opening is Thursday, Aug. 30th from 5-7pm and eve-ryone in the club is invited!

Ardythe Jolliff's painting entitled "Callaway Lilies" won the 1st Place Award, Professional category, at the Lancaster Art Associations Spring Members Show. Her painting entitled "Skipjack Thomas Cylde" was accepted into the Pittsburgh Watercolor Society's 2012 Aqueous Open to be held at the 3rd Street Gallery in Carnegie, PA from 6 October to 3 No-vember. Her painting entitled "Fanfare" was accepted into the Rhode Island Watercolor Society's 19th Annual Show in Paw-tucket, RI. In addition, her painting entitled "Autumn Blues" was accepted into the Philadelphia Water Color Society's 112th Anniversary International Exhibition of Works on Pa-per to be held at the Wayne Art Center, Wayne, PA from 5 October through 17 November."

-Karen McGady, AWC Newsletter Editor

If you enjoy the Wyeth family’s art, tours are now open for the Andrew Wyeth studio (NC's - his dad's studio) has had tours for many years now. As far as I know, this is the first time it has been opened to the public. The tours are offered through the Brandywine Museum. Here is the link for the info: http://www.brandywinemuseum.org/awstudio.html The tours end in October. It doesn't say if they will restart in the spring. –Trish Doty, Past AWC President

AWC CLUB MEMBER NEWS

UPCOMING SHOW OPPORTUNTIY

WATERCOLORS IN MINIATURE SHOW • Presented by the Annapolis Watercolor Club and the

Benfield Gallery, running from September 19 thru Octo-ber 20 2012.

• This is a non themed show open to the public and will be juried by Kelly Richard.

• Each artist may bring up to 3 works that must be original, completed within the last 3 years. Artwork can not exceed 10 inches in any direction, including the frame.

• Show entry fee is $10.00 for members., $ 20.00 for non–members. Commission is 50%

• The show is accepting 30 to 40 paintings. The address is below for your convenience:

Benfield Gallery

485 Jumpers Hole Rd Severna Park, Md. 410-544-2299

Please check the AWC rules for juried shows. Send Forms and Checks to:

Brenda Larson 818 Coachway

Annapolis, Md 21401 WATERCOLORS IN MINIATURE CALENDAR August 13 Delivery of art to be framed Sept 10 Forms and checks must be in Sept 13, 14 Receiving of artwork at Benfield Gallery 10 - 5 PM. Sept 15 show will be juried Sept 17 non selected art can be picked up from 10-5 PM Sept 19 Exhibit begins Sept 29 Reception to meet the artists 2-4 PM If you are in the show, please show up 15 min. before hand. Oct 20 Close date of show Oct 22,23 Pickup of unsold painting 10-5 PM IMPORTANT! ARTIST INFORMATION-mail w/ check by Sept 10, 2012. No late entries accepted. NAME___________________________ ADDRESS______________________ PHONE_________________________ EMAIL__________________________ PRICE__________________________ TITLE__________________________ ARTIST INFO- PUT ON BACK OF ART NAME__________________________ TITLE__________________________ PRICE__________________________ EMAIL__________________________

MINIATURES IN WATERCOLORS (Cont...d) IMPORTANT! ARTIST INFORMATION-mail w/ check by Sept 10, 2012. No late entries accepted. NAME___________________________ ADDRESS______________________ PHONE_________________________ EMAIL__________________________ PRICE__________________________ TITLE__________________________ ARTIST INFO- PUT ON BACK OF ART NAME__________________________ TITLE__________________________ PRICE__________________________ EMAIL__________________________

Plein Air Painting at Linthicum Walks

Photos courtesy of Nadine Vauthier, AWC Photographer

and Web Master

AWC Members Offering Classes

Ron Thomas “Watercolor and Oil Painting Classes”

Students of all levels are welcome! Tuesday, Severna Park AC Moore Store, formerly Old Navy, 6pm til 8:30pm

Thursday, AC Moore Store Glen Burnie, 6pm til 8:30pm

Beginners Welcome. All Levels. $15 per class. Bring what you have, I’ll help with the rest. Call Ron Thomas. 410.255.3577 or call Glen Burnie Store, 410.582.9346

Please do not hesitate to let me know if you are involved in a show, community service project, have sold a painting (or more!) or head a group that is doing something with watercol-ors. Include your photos! Just remember “Newsy Nine-teenth” That means that if you get an article to me by the 19th, I will do my best to get your news into the next month’s newsletter.

Want to advertise in this newsletter? There are two tiers available to you. If you have a one time event, the fee to ad-vertise it is $10.00. If you have ongoing classes, workshops or other events, there is an annual advertising fee of $50.00. —Karen McGady, Editor

AWC Newsletter Notes

MFA is looking for entries in their annual Small Wonders competition. The prospectus can be found on their web site, http://www.mdfedart.org/ Open to artists residing in USA, Puerto Rico and Canada, submit your JPEG entry through MFA's On-line Entry Program at www.mdfedart.org for entry application and to download a prospectus. Juror: Laura Amussen, Director of Exhibitions and Art Col-lection Coordinator, Goucher College, Baltimore, MD. Cash Awards: $1000. Submitted to AWC by Trish Doty, Past President.

Paint Out with Carolyn Councell We are fortunate to have available to us the following work-shop. Please contact Carolyn if you are interested either by phone, (410) 437-5474, or email her at the following address: caramarb@aol.com.

The Grachur Club is on the Magothy, so if the weather is not good, the workshop will be held indoors.

What: Paint Out Workshop

Where: the Grachur Club in Pasadena, MD

When: 8 September, from 9:30 am to 3 pm.

Cost: $15.00 a person

Maryland Federation of Artists (MFA) SHOW OPPORTUNITY

...at a Miniatures Group Meeting

Photos courtesy of Nadine Vauthier, AWC Photographer

and Web Master

Newsletter Editor 1704 Grey Birch Court Crofton, MD 21114

Annapolis Maritime Museum

Annual Watercolor Show

June 2012

Photos courtesy of Nadine Vauthier, AWC Photographer and Web Master

Annapolis Maritime Museum

Annual Watercolor Show

June 2012

Photos courtesy of Nadine Vauthier, AWC Photographer and Web Master