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 From the President

Cancellation of the Art Festival is of course a disappointment.  However, everyone is doing their part in fighting the Coronavirus.  We do not plan to meet in April but plan to meet in May if we think it is safe.  In the meantime, all of us are spending more time at home as we wait out this virus.  Some of you may be experiencing cabin fever but I've heard it said that art is one of the ways to run away without leaving home.  
 
Yes, this virus is highly contagious but...
        Also contagious is Kindness, Patience, Love, Enthusiasm, and a Positive Attitude.
        Be the Carrier and Keep Positive.
 
I pray that all of you stay safe.

Let me introduce you to JoBeth
 
JoBeth Gilliam, a long-time member of WTWS is known for her beautiful paintings.  Not only is she a wonderful artist but also a fabulous teacher.  She has taught for many years.  JoBeth is going to share some of her wisdom with us.

FROM JOBETH:

The Photograph Connection

Painting from a photograph at times can be overwhelming…. maybe I’m speaking for myself.  
As Kenny Rodgers expressed in song “you got to know when to hold’ em…and know when to fold’ em and know when to walk away”!   Photographs may set fire to the creative side but will crash and burn if every detail is reported.  Don’t fall in love with the expected, what you see.  Edit the scene by simplifying!  Would you rewrite a book if only a review was required?   Photographs will never provide a good composition.  You can trust me with the NEVER…been there done that!  Eliminate or increase shapes, experiment with color, modify a vertical photograph to a horizontal format…..create the unexpected.   
 
I utilize photographs for most of my paintings but I don’t want it to own me.  After value, color, and shape have been evaluated ask “what would I change to make it better”?   A photograph is a tool, just as brushes/paint/paper…. ‘ask what could be, not what is’! 
 
Artists paint visual stories….authors write detailed books!
A Splash of RED VII
January 30, 2020 – March 25, 2020
Legacy Event Center
1500 14th Street, Lubbock, TX
Theme: RED (A BIG Splash!)
People's Choice voting has closed.
Art Retrieval has been postponed due to closures.
Please do no attempt to retrieve art from the Legacy at this time. If you have any questions related to art retrieval, please contact Martha Hunnicutt at 806-729-8285. We Thank you for exhibiting your beautiful art!!

CANCELLED
Spring Membership Show
April 3 -25, 2020 Garden and Arts Center (GAC)
4215 University Avenue, Lubbock, TX
In the wake of the Coronavirus pandemic numerous public venues have closed, anticipated events cancelled, and a significant number of people are afraid to leave their homes.
The Garden and Arts Center (GAC) is closed to the public. This means public viewing of the WTWS Spring Show at the Garden and Arts Center (GAC) would not be possible.  
Reminder- No Art Check-in on March 30th.

 Summer CELEBRATION Show
July 1, 2020 – August 16
2020 Legacy Event Center 1500 14th Street, Lubbock, TX
 
Art Check-in: Tuesday, June 23rd from 10 am - 2 pm @ Legacy Event Center. The prospectus details will soon be found on wtws.org.
We Thank You! 
If you have any difficulty with this check-in day or time, you may have another artist bring your paintings, forms and fees.
 
And special thanks to Varsity Bookstore in support of our artists.
THIS EXHIBIT MADE POSSIBLE IN PART THROUGH A GRANT FROM THE CITY OF LUBBOCK  AS RECOMMENDED BY CIVIC LUBBOCK, INC.
 
IT'S THAT TIME OF YEAR AGAIN
2020-21 WTWS DUES
Hey Members, Our membership year ends April 30 and the next one starts May 1st.  Dues are the same at last year, $40 if paid by check and $42 if paid through the PayPal Link on the wtws.org website.  A few members have paid since January 1st.  Please contact me if you have questions about dues, Cecilia Adams jcadams1949@gmail.com or text 806-778-2289.  Be sure to tell me who you are.
CONGRATULATIONS!
 
WTWS Lubbock Arts Festival committee is pleased to announce JAN PATE  has won the drawing for the WTWS 2020-21 Membership Roster cover. The winner was selected from all the members that donated painted canvases for our fund raiser and all the members that signed the volunteer sheet to help with the booth during the arts festival.
SUZY 'PAL' POWELL

"Cabo Sunset"
Accepted into SWA - Society of Watercolor Artists show.
It will be an online show due to the virus


WFWS ACCEPTED ARTISTS
CORRECTION
 
REG NARMOUR

"Petroleum Rex"
WTWS MEMBER WORKSHOPS
AARON BROWN

Painted Bible Cover and Bible Journaling

  • Saturday, April 25, 2020
  • 9:30 AM 4:00 PM
  • $90.00 Your payment holds your spot

    We will spend the day painting your very own personalized bible cover and discussing techniques painting/journaling inside your bible.

    FOR MORE INFO CLICK HERE!
 
SUZY 'PAL' POWELL
June 8-11 Cloudcroft Sketching with
Ink, Watercolor, and Gouache 
Sept 5-15 sketching in Tuscany 
(Tuscany is almost filled up)
SIGN-UP FOR NEXT WTWS WORKSHOP
David R. Smith guest artist for the
October 5-8, 2020 workshop. 
Fee $350.  A $100 deposit.
Workshop location: LHUCA Ice House. 
Workshop is designed for a maximum of 20 people. 
Contact workshop chairman, Karla Bennett DeLoach at bennettkarla54@gmail.com.
Mail checks to WTWS to Karla DeLoach, 4608 5th St, Lubbock Texas 79416
 

David R. Smith, AWS, NWS


The Watercolor Journey

David enjoys the challenge of working in harmony with a fluid medium.  By providing the proper environment, surrendering some control, and working with the medium, the most beautiful results oftentimes occur naturally.  To keep the paintings from getting too precise, and instead, to convey a feeling of aliveness, David utilizes a number of techniques such as working wet into wet, glazing, pouring, spattering, and spraying.  These techniques not only keep the painting fresh, but produce exciting intermingling s and textures effortlessly.



David’s favorite subjects tend to be found in nature and he loves to travel abroad as well as explore state and national parks for inspiration.  Depicting a subject in great light, capitalizing on the contrast developed by light and shadow, while showcasing the assortment of jewels that happen naturally through the fluid medium keeps David eager to paint his next creation.

David has studied under numerous instructors in the states and in China.  He has displayed his work in galleries and museums across the United States and his work has been awarded at the state and national level.  David has received Signature Membership with the American Watercolor Society, National Watercolor Society, and others.

Video link showing some of his work and techniques  –  https://youtu.be/irkUEsznOvU

Workshop chairmen – Karla Bennett DeLoach  Bennettkarla54@gmail.com

GUEST ARTISTS 2020


MAY 17, 2020         NEAL KLEMAN           DRAWING AND GRAPHIC POWDER

WTWS WEBSITE MEMBER GALLERY

Aaron is working on updating the member gallery on the WTWS website. Each artist may submit 3 to 4 watermarked jpeg images. Aaron will resize them as needed to fit the space. Email your images to wtws@wtws.org
Do you have art supplies that you are not using and you would like to get rid of? Please consider donating them to the Guadalupe Community Center. The donations can be brought anytime we have a membership meeting or event. We've been doing this all along but most of our members don't know about it.

 

Our Mission

The purposes of the West Texas Watercolor Society is to provide an opportunity for the interchange of ideas among persons interested in all forms of water media. To promote the highest aesthetic standards in the art of watercolor and water media, and to provide civic, cultural, and educational support in the arts of all water media.
We host our meetings at the Legacy 1500 14th St  2:30 pm every third Sunday (South Side) unless other wise noted.
We have guest artists that provide a demonstration for our members so we are always exchanging ideas and learning something new or remembering something old!  We have an open invite on meeting days to anyone who wishes to join our Society. Bring a friend !
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