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Watercolor Society of Oregon Vol XLI, No. 2 May 2018 WELCOME TO A Discovering the Abstract Nature of Nature, Robbie Laird 5-day CAPITAL AFFAIR IN SALEM Workshop, October 8-12, 2018

Robbie Laird Fall Juror and Workshop Instructor 2018 Fall Convention, October 5-7 “Tidal Tangle” by Robbie Laird By Jean Lea By Barbara Folawn Do you want to learn how to create colorful, The beautiful fall colors of the northern flowing, and intriguing art that practically Willamette Valley will be the backdrop for our 2018 Fall Convention, October 5-7. On the banks “dances” off the paper and holds viewers' of the Willamette River is Oregon's historic and interest? Well here's your opportunity! Robbie vibrant capital city with much to see and do. We Laird, our 2018 Fall Convention Juror and invite you to join us in Salem! internationally known artist, will be our instruc- Our home base will be Salem's attractive tor for the 5-day workshop following the Fall downtown Convention Center. The Grand Hotel Convention. and Bentley's Grill are conveniently located at the Robbie's art depicts her interest in connec- Convention Center (www.grandhotelsalem.com). tions, natural cycles, and transitions. Her art has Salem offers art galleries, museums, shopping, art been in numerous solo and group exhibitions, supply stores, restaurants, nature walks, winer- and she has received numerous awards in ies, breweries, golf, and historic points of interest. National and International exhibitions. Be sure to walk up the steps into the Oregon Capitol Building and marvel at the large murals Robbie Laird is a signature member of the painted on the walls of the Capitol Rotunda that National Watercolor Society, Rocky Mountain portray Lewis' and Clark's arrival at the Colum- National Watermedia, Watercolor West, San bia River. Diego Watercolor Society, and a full-juried On Friday, October 5, the WSO Board will member of the Society of Layerists in Multi- meet for a working lunch 12:00-3:00 pm. Friday Media. Robbie is affiliated with several other art evening's Meet & Greet at 5:00-7:00 pm at the associations nationwide, and she is the past Convention Center will give us all the opportu- president of the San Diego Watercolor Society. nity to meet Juror Robbie Laird and connect with Robbie has had her art and articles published in See Salem - page 19 See Workshop - page 20 Your Prospectus for the Fall Exhibition is on page 22 May 2018

THE PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE I am reminded of the value of each Member of WSO and the friendships we have as I Watermark is the newsletter of the reflect back on the Florence Convention, as Watercolor Society of Oregon and is published quarterly in February, May, well as on previous years of conventions and August, and November. WSO is a workshops. Yes, we have business to attend 501(c)(7) as determined by the IRS. Beth Verheyden to; yes, we rush from session to vendors to WSO PRESIDENT: more sessions; and yes, we're technically “competing” to be Beth Verheyden selected by the Juror. But what permeates throughout all the 14700 SE Tickle Creek Road busyness? It's you, your friendships, your hugs, warm smiles, Boring, OR 97009 503-663-6530 and handshakes that warm my heart. Our Florence Juror, Fran [email protected] Larsen, touched on this unique spirit that WSO has when she NEWSLETTER EDITOR: said, “How do you do this? What is IT about WSO that allows you Send articles and images that are of general interest to the WSO membership to genuinely care for each other; if you could only bottle IT!” to the editor via email and file attach- ments. The due date for the August issue We'll get to do IT all over again this coming October 5, 6 & 7, of Watermark is July 15, 2018. when we converge on the Salem Convention Center for our Fall Sue Anne Seckora 2018 Convention – “A Capital Affair.” We are excited to host 2750 SW 325th Ave Hillsboro, OR 97123 Robbie Laird who will serve as our Juror and Workshop 503-693-8688 Instructor. The Salem Convention Center is beautiful, spacious, [email protected] and has recently been honored with the “Best Convention NEWSLETTER DESIGN & ADVERTISING: Center in Oregon” award. With all this goodness – you don't Send advertisements and payment to: want to miss this one! GRAPHICUS Until then, continue doing what you do – support one Attn: Paul Bourgault 89467 Territorial Road another, lend a helping hand to someone, and wish the best to Elmira, OR 97437-9748 541-868-7754 your fellow artists. You're good people doing good things. [email protected] All my best, ROSTER CHANGES: Beth Verheyden, WSO President Mary Elle 16106 Hunter Avenue Oregon City, OR 97045 503-655-0137 [email protected] 580 NW Silverado, Beaverton, OR 97006. IN THIS ISSUE NEW MEMBER INFORMATION: Liz Walker President’s Message 2 Exhibition Schedule 17 580 NW Silverado Looking Ahead 18 Beaverton, OR 97006 Board Action 3-4 503-643-9236 Education Report 5 2018 Fall Convention, Salem [email protected] An Experience Worthy of Sharing - About the Convention Cover & 19 Patrice Cameron 6 Where to Stay 19-20 Enclosed with this issue: Robbie Laird Spring Convention Florence 1. Spring 2018 Exhibition Catalog Juror/Workshop Cover & 20-21 Convention Wrap Up 6-8 2. Roster Changes Prospectus 22 New Membes 8

Break Out Sessions 9-13 2019 Spring Convention, Bend Please contact Mary Elle for Beauty of Working as a Team 23 any missing items. 503-655-0137 Artists’ Reception 13 Awards Banquet 14 Kudos 23-25 Service Award 15 100 Club Report 25 Merit Awards 15 WATERCOLOR WFWS Report 26 SOCIETY OF Fran Larsen Workshop 16-17 Video Rental Program 26 OREGON Traveling Show Report 17-18 Historian’s Report 26-27 Visit the WSO web site... Photo Credits: Anji Grainger, Cynthia Jacobi, Margaret Godfrey, www.WatercolorSocietyofOregon.com Kathryn Damon Dawson, Paul Bourgault, Jaennie Hector, Susan Hartson, Sharon Rackham King, and Sarah Bouwsma

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Blaisdell, and Amanda James stepped will be held at the Rotunda Gallery at BOARD ACTION forward. the Library of Central Oregon The Nomination Search for a vice- Community College. By Amanda James president for 2019 to 2020 continues. Spring 2020 will have Michael On April 6, the WSO Convention Council Patrice Reardon as Juror. WSO needs a Board met at the Cameron presented a current over- Convention Chair and location. The Florence Event Center. view of the status of all conventions various Convention Chairs present at President Beth through the Fall 2020 Convention. She the meeting stressed how enjoyable Verheyden called the stressed the need for a location and an experience it is to host a Conven- meeting to order at chair for the Spring 2020 Convention. tion and how having numerous chairs 12:04 pm. In addition, Patrice introduced a or perhaps a critique group could be a 11 Board members and 16 commit- motion to include as part of show viable plan. tee members were present. acceptance the following: "No Fall 2020 will have Kristi markings of any kind on mats, including Past President Kathryn Damon- Grussendorf as Juror. Patrice but not limited to signatures, paint, Dawson introduced 2018 Spring Cameron and Anji Grainger will be pencil, ink or titles." This passed Convention Juror Fran Larsen to the Co-chairs. The Convention will be unanimously. Board. held in Newberg at the Chehalem Convention Committee Reports: Community Arts Center. The Conven- President Beth Verheyden Spring 2018 Florence: Chair Kathryn tion theme is "Dipping into Wine introduced Carol Putnam, Website Damon-Dawson thanked everyone Country." Liaison, and Kim Smith and Linda for all of their assistance and is Burgel part of the team of Co-chairs for Exhibition Location Chair excited for the start of the Conven- the 2019 Fall Convention in Bend. Zsuzsanna Vamos has secured all tion. locations for the Traveling Show Secretary Amanda James' Board Fall 2018: John and Judy Mohney through June of 2019 as well as for Minutes from the January 2018 board reported on the progress of the Salem November 2019 through March 2020. meeting in Salem were approved. Convention. Tri-Chair Barbara Exhibition Tours Chair Sandra President Beth Verheyden Folawn has been contributing to the Wood A motion was passed to announced the motions, which the effort as well. Contracts with the reimburse volunteers transporting the board had passed by electronic mail Salem Convention Center and the award-winning paintings a specified since the last meeting. These include a workshop facility have been signed. amount for mileage, lodging, and motion to approve the three attendees Robbie Laird has been contracted meals. to the WFWS meeting; a motion to with WSO to be the Juror and amend the policy for Traveling Show Online Entry: Suzi Blaisdell Workshop Instructor. The Workshop reported that there were multiple reimbursement; and the purchase of a will be held at the new Kroc Center in laptop computer for Del Moore. entries from Members who did not Salem. Breakout Sessions and name their images correctly. Margaret Treasurer Moya Lehman pre- instructors have been confirmed. Godfrey has joined Suzi for a Break- sented the current totals of WSO They will present a video of this out Session to help with these funds. The savings account has a convention "A Capitol Affair" at the problems and to encourage more balance of $80,448.27, and the checking Spring 2018 Convention Business Members to enter the WSO shows balance is $30,896.74. She also pre- Meeting. and others such as WFWS. There were sented financial statements through Spring 2019: Moya Lehman has 32 fewer artists entering the 2018 February 28, 2018. secured a contract with OSA in Spring Experimental Exhibition than Old Business: Past President Portland. The Spring Experimental for the 2017 Spring Convention. Kathryn Damon-Dawson met with an Exhibition, Artists’ Reception, and Show Juror Liaison: Jennie Chen attorney in October 2017 to review the Workshop with Jane Davies will be reported that there were no outstand- status of the WSO IRS 501(c)(7) and held at this facility. The Awards ing problems during the 2018 Spring bring our current Bylaws in compli- Banquet will now be held at the Experimental Exhibition. She thanked ance with our IRS status. Kathryn has Portland Airport Sheraton Hotel. The Suzi Blaisdell for her well-organized continued to follow up with the option of hiring a bus to transport documents. attorney; however, no response has attendees from the Sheraton Hotel to been received from the IRS. OSA for the Artists' Reception is Convention Registration: Pam being discussed. Moya suggested the Hauschild reported that 173 Members New Business: Beth Verheyden registered for the Convention and asked for board members to advise her possibility of Members in the Port- land area hosting out of town visitors. there were 54 guests. There were before the June board meeting if they some problems with PayPal, which had plans to retire their positions in Fall 2019 will be held in Bend. were exacerbated by Constant October 2018. Beth also took the Jennifer Starr, Linda Shelton, Linda Contact. Pam thanked team members opportunity to thank Paul Bourgault Burgel, Kim Smith, and Dottie Roth and in particular Rob Robinson who who has served as Watermark Publisher are chairing the Convention. Joyce helped with these problems. Hicks is the Juror. The Bend River for 18 years. Beth asked for volunteers Hospitality Team of Susan Lyslo, to serve on a painting check-in policy House & Convention Center is the Bobbie Matthews, Kathie McEvers, research committee. Patrice Cameron, site for the Convention and Banquet. Rose West, and Dona White is Beth Verheyden, Anji Grainger, Suzi The Exhibition and Artists' Reception

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operating successfully and will serve for Logo Merchandise purchases for train an assistant to help her with her for two years or four Conventions. 2018. Diane thanked the various job. Susan Lyslo suggested that critique Members who had volunteered to Website Liaison: Carol Putnam. groups could take over this team when chair the table and transport the Paul Bourgault introduced Carol. She the current Members are due to rotate merchandise. informed the Board that the request out in 2019. DVD Library: Pat Farr was busy for website updates is now available Vice President/Public Relations renting out more DVDs during the as an online form which can be filled Council: Chris Stubbs announced that Convention and also presented a out directly on the website. It can be both Ken Goldman and Iain Stewart motion which stated: "Active and in- found on the Forms page under the have agreed to serve as our Jurors and state Subscriber members may rent About tab. Workshop Instructors for the Spring up to four DVDs from the WSO DVD Education Council and Western and Fall 2021 Conventions. There is Library for $5.00. This amount Federation of Watercolor Societies also the possibility that Stephanie generally covers postage and may Delegate: Margaret Godfrey thanked Goldman could teach a 2 to 3 day change as needed." The motion the Board for sending three represen- workshop. Ken is agreeable to teaching passed unanimously. tatives to participate in the WFWS 2 days before the Convention and 3 Awards Council: Anji Grainger Southwest Splash in May 2018 in days after. Both Ken and Stephanie introduced the Chairs of her various Tucson, Arizona. She also congratu- Goldman are hands on instructors. committees. lated the following WSO Members Ken has just completed a new book – WSO 100 Club President Caryn who have been accepted into this "The Complete Book of Poses." Tilton presented the Board Meeting year's show: Jenny Armitage, Sarah Iain Stewart not only teaches Minutes from January 6, 2018. She Bouswma, Mary Elle, Alexandra Eyer, figure and portrait drawings but also also expressed hope that the entire Debbie Loyd, Kirsten Meriwether, landscapes, cityscapes, and bridges. $30 hanging fee will be turned over to Kristie Mooney, Linda Noval, Sandra Membership Council: Mary Elle the WSO general fund. The total cash Pearce, Beth Verheyden, Liz Walker, reported that as of January 13, 2018, balance in the WSO 100 Club invest- and Alisha Whitman. These members the total membership is 743. There are ment fund, which is handled by represent 13% of the entire show. 67 active Members who still owe 2018 Mengis, totals $193,202.81. In addi- Margaret reported about Rene dues. Mary will follow up with emails tion, Caryn discussed the raffle Eisenbart's successful workshop in to these individuals. fundraiser, which is underway during Gold Beach. Margaret also reminded the Board of the available grant Marketing Team: Elizabeth the 2018 Spring Convention to money for critique groups to hold Zimmerman and Phyllis Meyer increase membership in the WSO 100 workshops. President Beth Verheyden welcomed Club. Presently only 19% of WSO the addition of Phyllis to the team. Members are 100 Club members. Menucha Liaison: Chris Stubbs' updates were reported by Margaret New Members: Liz Walker Awards Chair: Beth Schilling Godfrey. Beth Verheyden will teach proposed that "new active Members thanked Sandy Evans for her help in May 7 through May 10. Her work- submissions to be juried into WSO the transition period. She reported shop is full with a waiting list. Anji active membership should align with that for the 2018 Spring Convention Grainger will teach October 29 the requirements for the Spring there were $1,602 in business cash through November 1, 2018. Judy Experimental Exhibition, which is the value donations, $1,595 in check Morris is scheduled for Spring 2019. broader of the two shows." This donations from individuals and At the request of Menucha, Rene addition to Policy X.A.5.a-h will define critique groups, $115 in cash dona- Eisenbart and Chris Stubbs will be these new requirements in part as tions and $915 in memorial donations. teaching October 28 through Novem- "Water media shall consist of paintings In addition, the 100 Club allocated ber 1, 2019. that are predominately watercolor or $3,300 for awards. water media on paper, illustration Merit Awards: Becky Meier The Meeting was adjourned at board, Aquaboard or Clayboard, announced that the information 2:26 PM. treated or untreated (no canvas needed to keep track of each Mem- Amanda James, WSO Secretary supports.) The motion passed unani- ber's 10 initial points is now on the mously. website. Liz also reported the addition of 35 Publication Council Chair Paul new active Members, 10 were present Bourgault reported that the complete at the Convention, 3 were accepted versions of the Prospectus for the fall into the show, 2 of which received and spring shows would be included awards. in the 2018 May and November issues Administrative Council: Diane of the Watermark. York presented the WSO Logo Mer- Watermark Editor: Sue Anne chandise report on behalf of Sharon Seckora reminded Members that Hansen and Nan Newell, neither of articles for the May issue of the whom were able to attend the Conven- Watermark are due on April 15. She tion. The WSO Board approved $1500 also mentioned that she would like to 4 May 2018

EDUCATION COUNCIL It's a grand workshop when which will be held in Portland at participants leave a bit tired but the Oregon Society of Artists. In By Margaret Godfrey with minds filled with ideas and addition, the food is fabulous and WSO 100 Club Educa- plans for future creations. Our it's a terrific time to make new tional Grant funded a workshop was partially sponsored friends and be immersed in art. by the WSO100 Club Educational recent workshop led You can learn more about and by Rene Eisenbart in Fund, whose contribution was Gold Beach. Great sincerely appreciated. register for Elements of Nature and Texture as well as the cost to fun was had by all. If Menucha you are interested in putting attend and room options on the together a workshop in your area, Beth Verheyden will be presenting Menucha website, menucha.org. contact me. Watercolor—By Design, a 4-day Click on the Programs tab, and [email protected]. (3 night) workshop, May 7-10, you will find the tab for Water- 2018. There is a waiting list for color Workshops at the end of the Gold Beach Workshop Beth's workshop. Anji Grainger pull down menu. with Rene Eisenbart will teach Elements of Nature and Texture workshop October 29- By Pat Renner November 1, 2018. In the spring of Watercolor artists from around the 2019, Judy Morris has agreed to Gold Beach area eagerly responded teach a workshop—don't miss a to the cooperating weather and chance to learn from this master of Rene Eisenbart's enthusiasm for watercolor! To sign up or learn marbling and collage. During this more about upcoming watercolor three-day workshop they produced workshops at Menucha go to: exciting, unusual materials and https://menucha.org/programs/waterc then applied those materials to olor-workshops create collages. Rene unloaded her car and set Anji Grainger Comes up marbling trays, paints in con- to Menucha - Fall 2018 tainers, sticks, combs and rakes, papers, and various solutions that By Chris Stubbs she had transported from her home Make plans to attend near the Columbia River. She our 2018 fall work- demonstrated the steps to success- shop at Menucha. ful marbling, and then she set us loose. Some brave artists marbled Anji Grainger will on paintings that had been stored present Elements of away and just waiting for inspira- Nature and Texture Chris Stubbs tion by accident. Oh, the joy of October 29-November, 2018. You pulling papers imprinted with will arrive Sunday afternoon, designs and bright colors from a October 28, to register and enjoy a tray of sizing solution. meal together with other work- Just in time for a rest, Rene shop participants. Bright and early showed a video about her marbling Monday morning Anji will begin process with illustrations of her teaching on creating dynamic and dynamic work. Being refreshed, we unusual textured patterns using rushed outside to retrieve our plant materials. She will also papers, previously dripping with emphasize design and composi- alum solution, that had been tion during this workshop. Some clipped to a clothesline or held of the substrates you will be using down with rocks and cones defying them from flying away in the wind. are hot press paper, yupo, and clayboard. On the third day, Rene showed slides of her fine works in collage. Be prepared to have fun and We began playing with our newly learn some creative tools at this produced materials after she workshop. Insight from this class demonstrated her method of will get your creative juices approach to collage. Some collage flowing and give you direction materials gave intrigue to our just in time as you start thinking unfinished compositions and about a new painting for the 2019 penciled beginnings. Spring Experimental Exhibition,

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AN EXPERIENCE WOR- THY OF SHARING April 6, 7 & 8, 2018 By Patrice Cameron Enjoyed the Spring I have survived the whirlwind of my first Convention as Convention Migration to Florence ? Council Consultant in Florence! For 2018 Spring Convention and Experimental Exhibition the past many months, I have been learning, preparing, and organiz- SPRING CONVENTION Sale had center stage in opened ing. I have even created a daily 2018 WRAP UP Room 3 just off the lobby. Gallery (and hourly) schedule, so I would doors were sealed until Saturday, remember the responsibilities of By Kathryn 4:00 pm, for the Artists' Reception. my role. By the time I arrived in Damon-Dawson No peeking! Florence I was eager and ready! The town of Mentor/juror Fran Larsen went Florence is abuzz But nothing prepared me for above and beyond her contract my time with Fran Larsen. with compliments about the friendly with WSO. Juror Critiques are I had the very good fortune to folks from the typically “off-the-cuff.” However, have dinner and share relaxed Watercolor Society Fran studied each painting before conversation with Fran on Thurs- of Oregon, who migrated here the sessions and typed 40 critiques day night and on Friday morning April 5 – 13. Thank you all for of 40 paintings intended for each when we entered the gallery to coming, for being upbeat, for artist. After speaking to each award our paintings. I patiently daring to take up the challenge of watched and listened. artist, she offered the critiques mercurial coast weather, and for digitally to all Members. Names My patience was rewarded as creating such a positive impres- are absent but each critique is Fran offered her thoughts; our sion of who WSO is. They want us numbered, in order of projection WSO Florence experience was the back! Florence local WSO Mem- only juried exhibit and workshop bers have hosted three WSO during the two Critique Sessions. Fran has accepted in 2018, and it Conventions 2000, 2008 and 2018 was due to our “national reputa- at FEC. We are fortunate that, 20 Fran's constructive analysis of tion” as a cohesive, friendly, and years ago, members of our com- #2 Painting, Critique 2, states, professional watercolor society! munity campaigned for the “Lots of interesting shape repetitions The 80 paintings presented a creation of the Florence Events here, but perhaps you might give this challenge to narrow down to 20. Center. WSO Members Bernie and painting more visual variety if you let Once awarded, Fran took me Lu Herr were part of that initia- one of the bird shapes be a warm gray around the room with her and tive. that comes all the way to the bottom shared that she chose paintings On Friday afternoon, 8 Old edge of the painting so that not all the that “drew her in,” or “elicited a Town Galleries on Bay Street thrust of the painting is upward. response,” or had “an element that hosted the Meet & Greet. The rain Going forward into a series, I would really surprised her.” stopped, the clouds parted, and think you would want to create I enjoyed her question to me, a the sun warmed us as we moved further types of tension. These birds question she did not expect an from our starting galleries and are all of one species. Inserting a answer to: “When you have an idea or into and out of art spaces. We “stranger” into this close-knit group a concept for a painting, what about greeted old and new WSO friends would do that. The problem here is too this concept is so compelling or that we encountered as well as much unity without variety.” important to you that you really want to paint it? Take that compelling Juror Fran Larsen, of Santa Fe, thought and create it with your tools.” NM, at the Backstreet Gallery. On Friday evening, after the Meet & Bumping into Fran during the Greet, Old Town restaurants convention, I asked her if she had had time to relax and enjoy herself. offered us delicious dining venues, No, she told me; she has been very each “hosted” by a WSO Board involved in studying the images for Member. the upcoming Critiques and busy Saturday from 9:00 am documenting recommendations through 3:45 pm, eighteen gener- she hoped would be valuable to ous artists offered their expertise those artists who had submitted. pro bono during Breakout Ses- Stay creative and keep painting! sions at the Florence Events Center in three flat floor rooms and the Eric Wiegardt with his wife participated in Patrice Cameron, our vendor exhibit featuring a book signing Convention Consultant auditorium. Vendors, Logo Items, of his recent book “Painting Without a Net” WSO 100 Club, and WSO Garage

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The Artists' Reception in FEC's Gallery One opened at 4:00 pm to a throng of eager people. Award- winning paintings were located and the People's Choice award Paul Boourgault Best of Show going to a very happy Sue Jensen for “Chasm.”

standing prizes donated by Members and vendors. WSO

Anji Grainger Members' secrets in the Trivia Contest were revealed to a limited voted on while munching 300 extent. Mary Elle received first paint-brush cookies, generously place prize for 20 out of 72 secrets baked and decorated by Kathryn's and won a Beth Verheyden giclee' local friends of the Cookie Brigade. print. Pavilion Catering rang the Fran Larsen's Sunday slide buffet bell at 6:30 after Members lecture on “Creativity” followed and guests had each found their with many residents of Florence preferred seating at one of twenty- joining WSO membership to listen four tables decorated with candles, and learn from the tall woman sand dollars, and folded cranes. from Santa Fe with a Michigan accent. We who would be taking her week long workshop sus- pected we might be in for more than painting. We were right. Fran worked harder than any of us. She opened us up and assisted us in finding a path forward. We came to care about her. We have been affected and infected by her. Anji Grainger FRIDAY APRIL 6 Soon we had eaten, and President The WSO Board of Directors and Committee Chairs Beth Verheyden introduced special met for the big pow-wow at noon. guests and emceed the post Banquet agenda. Past President Kathryn Damon-Dawson pre- sented the Outstanding Service Award, Becky Meier presented the Merit Awards and Beth Schilling with Fran Larsen, presented the 20 Artists' Awards with Best of Show going to a very happy Sue Jensen for “Chasm.” The Sunday Business Meeting arrived early and soon the raffle drawing got underway for out- Paul Boourgault

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CLASS OF 2017 New Active Members By Liz Walker I was pleased to over- see the New Member orientation at the 2018 Spring Convention in Florence. It is a privi- lege to help bring these artists into the fold of our professional organization and inspire them with the energy and excitement of our Members and Board Members, the quality and variety of the workshops, and the opportunities available to them for education and Liz with New Members who came to Florence. service. Of the 35 New Members in the informative talks about the benefits of watermedia artists. New applications Class of 2017, 10 attended the Spring belonging to WSO, including: finding for the class of 2018 are already Convention. Three New Members had or forming local critique groups, coming in so our Society continues to paintings juried into the 2018 Spring taking workshops offered through be enriched by fine artists who add Experimental Exhibition by Juror Fran WSO, attending Conventions, making their talents to WSO. Larsen: Chuck Roehrich, Hal Huestis, the most of the WSO website, and We always invite WSO Members and Beverly Haynes. Hal and Beverly submitting paintings to the Western to step up and serve as mentors or each won an Award of Distinction for Federation of Watercolor Societies. buddies for the New Members who their painting. New Member Linda We also talked about the rewards of might need some help in submitting Noval had a painting juried into volunteering such as making friends, paintings, registering for Conven- Western Federation of Watercolor artistic networking, and learning new tions, getting involved in a critique Societies show. skills. group, understanding some of our Bright red hearts affixed to their The New Member Gallery on the policies, etc. If you are interested in nametags identified the New Members WSO website has been updated for helping out in this way, please let me who attended the Spring Convention. this new class of 2017, and a slide know, and I will assign you to The New Member Orientation on show of New Members' images was someone who might need some Friday, April 6 was well attended; presented during the New Member guidance getting integrated to the New Members received a warm Orientation. As you will see, our New Society. welcome and heard a series of Members are very accomplished

The Meet & Greet was a gallery walk on the streets of Old Town followed by meeting for dinner at local restaurants hosted by WSO Board Members.

Paul and Marguerite Bourgault hosted dinner at Homegrown. LtoR above: Marguerite, ___?____, Mrs & Mr Chuck Anji Grainger Roehrich, and Pat & Paul Renner Anji Grainger Kathleen Buck, Leslie Dugas, Beverly Haynes, Photo on Right: A contingent from Roseburg with Vicky Cooper on Anji Grainger and Debbie Graver gallery hopping. the far right Paul Bourgault

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SATURDAY, APRIL 7 Vinita Pappas Paint-Out By Susan Hartson On a cold and stormy morning a few brave souls donned their winter wear and caravanned to Cleawox Lake for a Paint Out led by Vinita Pappas. Vinita demonstrated a painting exercise to help us get started. She selected four or five key colors from the scene. The damp morning prompted some muted colors. She mixed the colors and painted samples of them on her paper. Susan Hartson One of her instructors told her, “Even if you only get one color note that's right on, you've had a good WSO Members plein air day.” After getting the colors she wanted, gather around to she quickly sketched the scene with pencil and watch Vinita do strengthened it with pen. Next she made a quick her magic. value study that was unique to me. She wet an area on the sketch and touched it with a Kuretake Fountain Brush Pen filled with water-soluble ink; the wetter the area, the lighter the value. Vinita encouraged us not to worry about leaving something out if it was too difficult; to make sure our subject matter matched our skill level; that it Susan Hartson was ok to pick the easiest thing; and to be kind to Susan Hartson ourselves. The Steve Kleier Paint-Out - Old Town Paul Bourgault Paul Bourgault Despite the cold, strong gusts of wind, and rain showers, Steve pulls off a terrific demo. Paul Bourgault Learning (Almost) Everything I Need to Know to Enter a Com- cautions her not to make any petition with Margaret Godfrey assumptions. “Each juror looks and Suzi Blaisdell for something different.” By Sue Anne Seckora Leaving their roles Margaret and Suzi inform Margaret Godfrey and Suzi Blaisdell participants that a juror has introduced their session with a lively approximately 3 seconds to interchange about entering shows. look at an image on the Margaret played a novice WSO screen. “It has got to make them Member and Suzi Blaisdell a seasoned hesitate, catch their eye. You Member. Putting a painting on an want a juror to say, 'I've never Margaret Godfrey easel novice Margaret asks, “I did this seen it painted that way!'” Margaret and Suzi have a captivated audience! one about five years ago; do you think I could enter it in the WSO show?” Patient They also advised participants does not require paintings to have Suzi responds, “Your painting has to not to talk themselves out of entering been completed in the last two years. have been completed in the last two years.” higher-level competitions. Beyond the For any show you want to enter, Margaret counters, “Oh, well! It's for WSO shows, check out the prospectus Margaret and Suzi urged participants sale now! Anyone want it?” Discour- for the Northwest Watercolor Society to take the time to read and reread the aged, Margaret moans, “I applied once and for a national exhibition, the show prospectus. Suzi said she likes before and didn't get in. I just figured I North Valley Art League Juried to use the prospectus as a checklist. wasn't good enough.” Seasoned Suzi National Show, which, by the way, ( continued on next page )

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You can find the prospectus for WSO more information about entering Three Whites for shows on the website as well as in the shows than can possibly be put in a Watercolorists with May (fall show) on page 22 in this short article. The entire Power Point Ruth Armitage issue, and November (spring show) presentation is available on the issue of the Watermark. In addition, Watercolor Society of Oregon website By Pam Haunschild and Sandy Evans information about the fall and spring under Show Entry. At the conclusion shows is in the Membership Roster & of the session Margaret and Suzi Handbook, pages 37-39. reminded participants to read and Margaret and Suzi presented way reread and read again the prospectus.

Persian Art and Nature with Mojdeh Bahar By Sharon Rackham King In her breakout ses- sion, Persian Art and Nature, long-time, award-winning WSO Member Mojdeh Ruth Armitage presented her break- Bahar desired her out session with a perfect blend of audience to leave her Mojdeh Bahar patience, class pacing, and humor.

presentation saturated with images of Sharon Rackham King She also convincingly demonstrated color and pattern. Mojdeh Bahar's presentation included projected the value of using gesso, white images showing parallels between Persian art acrylic, and/or white gouache to She accomplished that goal as she and natural phenomena. create wonderful opaque passages to projected gorgeous images on the wall- a painting. The contrast of the sized screen and pointed out links backgrounds of her tile work the flat opaque makes transparent areas between plant life and other natural appearance of those old illustrated look even more beautifully transpar- wonders to the geometric patterns of books, where no cast shadows ent! hand cut tiles intricately laid out on appear. In the foreground of her tiles, the walls and ceilings of ancient you'll often find at least one of the Following Ruth's demonstration, Iranian architecture. five most colorful things in the world, we laid down a mid-to dark value underpainting on our watercolor As Mojdeh discussed these per Eastern teachings: flowers, paper. Then we experimented with images, she shared links between agates, birds, butterflies, and fish white gouache to lessen color inten- Persian architecture, illuminated book There has long been a wise sity in some painted areas, which illustrations of the 16th century, and Persian tradition of welcoming the made other areas appear more trans- her own work with miniatures, tiles, influence of various cultures, with the parent. Next we used Golden High and jewelry. She mixes her training in realization that much can be gained Flo white acrylic; we dropped or Eastern design and the aesthetic of her from learning from their teachings. In spritzed a small amount of white homeland with the Western washes of viewing and hearing about Mojdeh's acrylic on the painted area that her chosen land, the United States. artwork and influences, it is apparent surrounded the colors we wanted to Mojdeh left Iran during her youth in that she embraces this philosophy, appear more transparent. We used 1974; however, she continues to hold allowing ideas from different corners white gesso for our third application; onto the high value that the Persian of the world to blend beautifully in gesso is useful to mix with water- culture places on beauty. her own work. colors to tone down the color while Mojdeh incorporates into the also making the paint opaque. The advantage of the gesso as well as the acrylic is that you can paint on top of it without disturbing it. Ruth also Alexandra Eyer and demonstrated how she makes Pat Brenner did a interesting texture marks in gouache session on the art of and acrylics by using the end of her painting of Nudes. brush handle. Ruth's personal challenge for this session was to compress her “Three Whites for Watercolorists” 3-day workshop into an hour and half. We recommend that you look into taking the complete workshop. Be ready to have a wonderful time instructed “Nudes with Tatoos” by Alexander Eyer with joy and great knowledge.

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Bold Colors, Bold Shapes with Sally Bills Bailey By Pat Briggs and Sandy Evans Sally Bills Bailey's breakout session was filled to the capacity with 20 painters eager to learn to loosen up, to let go, and to be driven by intense colors and dramatic shapes. Sally's paintings reflect the landscapes that are part of her life. Sally's summers are spent at the foot of Tara is working, but it must be break time. Door is open and everyone is socializing. Mt. Hood, surrounded by mountains, snow, trees, and wilderness. Her winters are spent in Arizona with an abundance of desert scenes, red rock formations, and glorious sunsets. Her surroundings contribute significantly to her paintings that are filled with brilliant colors and shapes. The session began with Sally encouraging her students to simplify and to design their paintings with twelve or fewer shapes. The next step was transferring those shapes to watercolor paper. Sally likes to do a Sally giving some one on one. Donna White practicing Sally showing her demo. quick, 5-minute sketch using her color combinations. fingers and cerulean blue and encour- Sally explained that she uses “lots like quality to them. aged her students to do likewise. Then of paint and a little water” and likes The workshop was focused on she encouraged her students to paint to “play with color.” Sally uses loosening up, letting go, and learning on dry paper in large, bold strokes, almost exclusively a one-inch Skipper to paint without a great deal of creating big, bold swatches of color. wash brush from Cheap Joe's Art thought, and letting the painting flow. Participants laid down juicy colors on Stuff as well as American Journey The result was a room full of beautiful top of each other without scrubbing or Artists' Watercolors from Cheap Joe's paintings of Bold Colors and Bold adding much water. since they seem to have a gouache- Shapes!

Elizabeth Zimmerman showed us incredible things you can do with an i-phone.

A great presentation by project- ing her i-phone screen while explaining the magic. She was eager to help us all but added a new dimention to TMI! Jaennie Hector Cynthia Jacobi Cynthia Jacobi Cynthia Jacobi Jaennie Hector Elizabeth doing a great job! Dianne Lay getting some special Mary Rollins (on right) and friend discover attention from Elizabeth. ‘new stuff’ that can be done with an i-phone

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Traveling With Your Painting roll him towards surgery he propped generously supplied all the Equipment with Pat Farr himself up on his elbow and asked, participants with a take-home bag full of travel and art information and By Sue Anne Seckora “Why don't you go?” His startling question hit her hard. When she got samples, which included a multi- home she went to her computer and purpose waterproof surgical pad and researched available watercolor gauze cloths, all clean and unused she classes in Ireland. Before she knew it stressed, that her surgical team co- she was on a plane to the west side of workers had supplied. Ireland to take a watercolor painting One piece of advice about class. traveling with art supplies by plane Pat emphasized that dreaming big particularly impressed me. She works! You can travel nearly recommended taking your art anywhere in the world, even as a supplies, a change of clothes, and Pat Farr single traveler, under the safe personal items in a carry-on bag and to check the rest. And when you go Pat Farr began her titillating tips on umbrella of a watercolor class. Decide through airport security declare your traveling with your art supplies with a where you have always wanted to go paints but don't call them paints. Put story of how she began her travels and look for that class online. Most them in a clear Ziploc bag and label with art supplies. Pat is a circulating likely you will find yourself on a them Watercolor Media – Non nurse with the coronary surgical team plane too. Flammable. at St. Vincent's Hospital in Portland. Pat stood in front of a table As she prepared a gentleman, who loaded with helpful art and travel Thank you Pat for your fun and was from Ireland, for surgery she accessories, and with fun and good- enthusiastic and very informative chatted with him how she wanted to natured humor explained their show & tell on traveling with art visit his country. When she began to purposes and benefits. She also supplies.

Composition Round-Robin By Alisha B. Whitman This fan favorite returned, and the participants were so glad it did! It's fascinating that six different artists can have such varied but similar perspectives about composition. President Beth Verheyden talked about seeing shapes instead of things and how planning can make painting a breeze. Don't forget to have a Papa shape, a Mama shape, and as many baby shapes as you want. Kara Pilcher shared ways to The Round Table Panel introduces themselves to the WSO members. check our compositions and helped us LtoR: Sharon Rackham-King, Kara Pilcher, Sue Jenson, find inspiration in images from some Joneile Emery, Beth Verheyden, and Rene Eisenbart beautiful magazines. Joneile Emery focused on the role putting the focal point just off center of value and color in a good design rather than dividing the paper into and encouraged us to ask ourselves horizontal and vertical thirds and what captivated us about our subject. putting the focal point at one of the Did you know that Isaac Newton was intersections. the one who invented the color wheel Sue Jensen taught us that the two in 1660? most important things in a good Rene Eisenbart emphasized the abstract painting are value distinctions importance of design principles and and composition design/format. rules and assured us that if the values These wonderful award-winning work, the whole painting will work. painters finished off their session with Sharon Rackham King had a quick question and answer period. It interviewed nationally recognized was a fantastic class; packed with as artists and shared a variety of their much information as our brains could This fan favorite returned and tips, such as making sure to pay handle! the participants were so glad it did! attention to the negative space and

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Tips for Shipping Your Art larly the paper milk carton. with Geoffrey McCormack Geoff's informative presentation By Steve Kleier covered the prosaic process by which Anyone who is familiar with Geoff he fabricates custom boxes that McCormack's recent artwork has transport his famous artwork as a noticed his affection for cardboard or finished, framed artifact as well as more precisely, corrugated fiberboard. variations on that container that can Corrugated fiberboard is a combina- be used to send a single sheet of tion of paperboards, usually two flat painted watercolor paper around the liners and one inner fluted corrugated world. medium. It is often used for making Susan Hartson Beyond that we were reminded to corrugated boxes for shipping or Geoff is definitely a genius at fabricating read the prospectus carefully (always storing products. cardboard boxes...in a painting or to send his good advice) so that we conform to painting to the next competition. Here he A little history on cardboard might shares that knowledge with WSO members. the competitions rules of shipping be of interest: The term cardboard has and presentation as well as to been used since at least 1848 when The Kieckhefer Container Company, carefully examine the policies and Anne Bronte mentioned it in her novel, run by John W. Kieckhefer, was procedures when choosing a shipping The Tenant of Wildfell Hall. The another early American packaging company. Watercolor is a challenging Kellogg brothers first used paperboard industry pioneer. It excelled in the use endeavor; shipping your masterpiece cartons to hold their flaked corn cereal. of fiber shipping containers, particu- should not be. Thanks Geoff, for the useful tips.

Artists’ Reception alker alker Liz W Paul Boourgault Liz W Jennie Chen’s painting received an Sandra Wood received the 2nd Place Chuck Roehrich with his painting Award of Distinction. Award with her painting. alker alker Liz W Paul Boourgault Liz W Liz Walker also won Watermark editor Sue Anne Seckora Diana Nadal’s painting received an Award of Dictinction. earned a spot in the Exhibition. an Award of Distinction.

Geoff McCormack discusses the great exhibition with a WSO member

Judy and John Mohney Paul Boourgault

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The Awards Banquet Paul Bourgault Winnie Givot and Kim Smith waiting Kathryn Damon-Dawson, Fran Larsen, Chris Stubbs, their turn for the buffet table. and Rand Dawson at the head table. Paul Bourgault Paul Bourgault Paul Bourgault John Bradley receiving his Sue Jensen Receiving her Best in Show Award. Margaret Stermer-Cox receiving her Award of Distinction. Award of Distinction. Paul Bourgault Paul Bourgault Paul Bourgault Chris Stubbs received the Third Place Award. Vern Groff receiving the 6th Place Award Sandra Wood picking up her Second Place Award. SUNDAY, APRIL 8

What! No Pictures? Margaret Godfrey and Well, there was the usual Member Liz Walker celebrate reaching the Platinum Business Meeting, Fran’s demo, level of the Merit Award the good byes, and the trips home. Program. alker Liz W

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29TH ANNUAL OUT- At the 2006 Spring Convention, painting intake committees. She has Business Meeting, Members voted taught digital Breakout Sessions, just STANDING SERVICE that painting images could be as she did with Margaret Godfrey, for AWARD submitted, either digitally or with the 2018 Spring Convention. By Kathryn Damon-Dawson slides. Chris Stubbs was the Show Suzi Blaisdell has worked Slide Coordinator and learned in the selflessly in the service of WSO. And I Since 1990, WSO mem- summer of 2006 how complex her job had the great pleasure and honor to bership, has presented had become as a result of this new, present the 2018 Outstanding Service an annual Outstanding “bi-polar policy.” She wrote an article Award to my friend Suzi. Service Award to recog- for the August Watermark about these nize a Member, who, new challenges. Kathryn Damon-Dawson, over the years, has gen- WSO Past President erously and signifi- Suzi took note and at the 2007 cantly contributed to Prineville Fall Convention joined the “bones” of WSO. Nominations can forces with Chris. They renamed the MERIT AWARDS be made by any Member. Nominations position Image Coordinator under Convention Council. 2018 Spring Convention are received by your elected WSO By Becky Meier Board Members who vote on the Image-In That! and Image-In choices. Names of all Outstanding This! written by Suzi Blaisdell, Award winners for the 2018 Service Award recipients are published appeared in the 2008 May and Spring Convention are Platinum in WSO Membership Roster and November issues of the Watermark. Award (25-29 points) Margaret Handbook. She kept Members abreast of WSO's Godfrey, and Liz Walker; Gold step-by-step progress in conversion to Awards (20-24 points), Carol At the Awards Banquet in Flor- Barnett, and Marjorie Johnson; ence, I was honored, as Past President, digital. Members began learning a new vocabulary and the dos and Silver Award (15-19 points) to present this year's Outstanding Margaret Stermer Cox; and Service Award to Suzi Blaisdell. don'ts of entering paintings in the digital age. She also completely Bronze Award (10-14 points), reworked the Prospectus to bring it Donna Jarvis and Diane Yost. into compliance with our digital Merit Awards are based upon growth. points received by WSO Members Ten years ago, at the 2008 Fall who have been selected by the Convention, Membership Business Juror to be in a show and for Meeting in Florence Oregon, a motion awards given by the Juror. The passed unanimously to pursue online Best of Show Award receives 5 submissions of digital entries rather points. Places 2nd-4th receive 4 than sending both slides and CDs points. All other award-winning through the mail. It wasn't an easy paintings receive 3 points. Getting transition. Some Members were a painting into a show earns one frustrated, upset, scared, and angry. point. They feared they couldn't enter shows Merit Award winners are because they didn't have the digital recognized at Convention Awards tools to do so. Banquets and receive award Suzi studied the digital world. certificates. Our highest Merit She collaborated with Rob Robinson Award is the Celestial Award (100 Suzi was juried into WSO in the or more points). Then Comet (75- Paul Bourgault and other digitally knowledgeable fall of 2002. At that time Members who 99 points); Diamond Award entered WSO's juried exhibitions Members. She taught, assisted, and counselled Members. winners receive a gold pin (50-75 submitted images of their paintings points); Platinum Award winners using slide film. Once the slide was Suzi has gently, firmly, and receive a silver pin (25-49 points); developed, we would use blue mask- steadily brought WSO into the digital and Silver Award winners (15-19 ing tape to crop the slide image to age. She has served on Convention points). The beginning level is the match our painting. Then we would Council as Online Entries Chair for Bronze Award (10-14 points). print our name, phone number, and over 10 years. She has made herself painting title on the paper slide frame. In order to keep track of your available for 3 months every summer points you can download a copy We would then send slides via U.S. and 3 months every winter for at least Postal Service to WSO's Show Slide of the Merit Awards point list a decade to accept online entries of from the WSO website. When you Coordinator who would attempt to your paintings. She has taught read each Member's script. reach 10 points or more submit workshops and has freely given your list of accumulated points to Suzi Blaisdell knew there was an herself to help anyone experiencing me. Our website has the current easier way to provide images of our difficulty with online entries. Merit Award points received by paintings to Jurors and learned that Suzi, along with her very sup- Members. Jurors were already accepting digi- portive husband Art, have also Becky Meier, Merit Awards Chair tized images. volunteered at many Conventions on

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MENTOR FRAN with each artist, gathering insight hatred they encountered as they LARSEN WORKSHOP, into the direction each painter progressed into new realms of – wanted to go. Throughout the interpretation of what was APRIL 9 13 week, she assisted us to feel and happening around them. Specific By Kathryn Damon-Dawson grope our way forward. The basis artists for specific students Mentor Fran Larsen of Santa Fe, of the workshop was to listen, feel, included Piet Mondrian, K. New Mexico, inspired, guided, see, dare, and grow. That's what Crown, M. Avery, nudged, questioned, teased, we did! Hundertwasser, Theibout, Josef applauded, and noted the daily Each evening, cloistered in her Albers… to name a few. growth of twenty-six, very fortu- beautiful room at Edwin K B&B, Fran offered one-on-one nate painters during her five-day Fran created the next day's lesson consultations as well as late workshop at the Florence Events on her iPad. She gathered together afternoon group critiques and Center. Fran is truly a mentor of paintings of master artists that fit discussions. The 26 WSO paint- the first degree. into openings of creative paths ers who accepted the challenge Her Workshop Supply List constructed by gleanings from of artistic growth for five, eight- reveals a lot. She asked us to bring students each day. hour, days were richly a flash-drive with 8-10 images of Fran projected photos of rewarded. We moved forward recent work. That was it. Each known and unknown painters and and brought more of ourselves, artist was to paint with their own discussed the influence of each our feelings, our ideas, and our methods and supplies. from The Impressionists to Contem- memories into our work. Fran spent 20 minutes for the porary American Artists. These The last hour of each day first two days talking privately artists forged ahead in spite of the Fran critiqued the progression Kathryn Damon Dawson

Names of artists and juror in Workshop photo: Fran Larsen on the floor. First Row, LtoR: Bobbie Matthews; Sharon Guinn; Kara Pilcher; Jane Hardgrove; Mila Raphael; Sandra Neary. Second Row: Peg Patterson; Sharon Hartson; Kathryn Damon-Dawson, Workshop Chair; Janet Lindell; Eileen Holzman; Janice Holmes; Dona White; Bonnie Holubetz Last Row: Margaret Godfrey; Cynthia Jacobi; Charlene Wilson; Kathleen Buck; Rob Robinson; Sandy Evans; Ruth Armitage; Lucy Nonnenkamp; Jean Dupre; Sally Bills Bailey. Absent from photo are Sharon and Michael Jewett.

16 May 2018 she saw in the work of each of us. keep her abreast of our continu- Everyone accomplished new ing artistic journeys, which EXHIBITION SCHEDULE strides each day. We left with new sprung from her week with us. 53rd Spring Experimental ideas and inspiration for moving For the next three, six, nine, and Exhibition, Florence forward the next day. twelve months we are to each Juror: Fran Larsen Fran's 50 years of painting send a report to our mentor, Fran knowledge and teaching experi- Larsen. April 6 – 22, 2018 ence were ours April 9-13. How- All 80 paintings on display ever, our journey with Fran doesn't end with her return to Santa Fe. Florence Events Center Our assignment is to individually 715 Quince St Florence, OR 97439 541-997-1994 TRAVELING SHOW everyone. April 24 – May 28, 2018 2018 Spring Award Winners From Newport the Traveling Backstreet Gallery Show will move inland to the 1421 Bay St By Zsuzsa Vamos charming town of Carlton. It will Florence, OR 97439 Spring has come hang at the Wallow Gallery for Kathryn Damon-Dawson, and with it the 2018 August and September. Wallow 541-997-8980 Gallery is owned by Ben Powers, Spring Convention www.backstreetgallery.org “Spring Migration” the son of WSO's beloved Lynn in beautiful Powers, who passed away in 2016, Open daily 10 am-6 pm Florence. It was a and Lynn's husband Jim. Her Artists' Reception, May 12, blast! Now it's time for the 20 family carries on her legacy of Sat 3-5 pm teaching, creating, and showing award-winning paintings of the June 1 – July 30, 2018 Spring Experimental Exhibition to great art. This has brought about a start their journey. beautiful gallery full of art, offer- Newport Visual Arts Center – Upstairs Gallery For the month of May the ing educational programs as well Traveling Show will stay in as showcasing works of artists. 777 NW Beach Dr Florence at Backstreet Gallery on Make sure to visit Carlton and Newport, OR 97365 Bay Street. One of the gallery Wallow Gallery. Tom Webb, 541-265-6540 owners is our very own marvelous The Traveling Show will [email protected] artist Kathryn Damon Dawson conclude in Salem at the 2018 Fall www.coastarts.org/visual-arts- who chaired the Spring Convention, October 5-7. There center/.org Convention. Applause-applause! the twenty award-winning artists Tues-Sun 12-4 pm There will be a reception 3:00-5:00 will pick up their paintings. I will pm on Saturday, May 12. Please be let you know the exact time and Artists' Reception, June 1, there if you can; it will be very well location for pick-up. Fri 5-7 pm worth your time. If you plan to visit to any of August 1 – September 30, 2018 these galleries check the Exhibi- At the end of May the Traveling Wallow Gallery tion Schedule in your Watermark Show heads up the coast and 125 W Main St for location, contact information, arrives June 1 in Newport. Our Carlton, OR 97111 show will hang at the Newport and gallery hours. If you plan to Visual Arts Center in the Upstairs visit near the opening or closing Kelsey Davis, 503-785-9951 Gallery for June and July. It is date of a show contact the gallery [email protected] fortunate that we are able to have to confirm the exact schedule of www.wallowgallery.com our exhibit on the Oregon Coast the show. Actual opening or this summer. Vacationing people, closing dates may vary by a day or coming not only from Oregon, but two. We try to stick to our show DRIVERS NEEDED TO also from faraway places, will be schedule as much as possible, but TRANSPORT AWARD able to see the work of award- sometimes there are delays during WINNING PAINTINGS winning WSO artists. The gallery transportation. By Sandra Wood will host an Opening Reception for Zsuzsa Vamos, Drivers are currently needed to us on Friday, June 1, 5:00-7:00 pm. Exhibitions Locations Chair transport the WSO award-winning Mark your calendar and be there! paintings for the Spring 2018 A summer day on the beach, then a Traveling Show. We need volun- visit to the art gallery is a treat for ( continued on next page )

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teers who will transport the paintings from: LOOKING AHEAD Upcoming WSO Conventions ! Newport to Carlton at the end of July. This is the most direct Fall 2018: Salem route. It is also possible to split Juror: Robbie Laird this route and transport the www.robbielairdartstudio.com paintings from Newport to Convention: October 5-7 Portland and then from Port- Workshop: October 8-12 land to Carlton. Convention Chairs: ! Carlton to Salem at the begin- John Mohney ning of October. Judy Mohney Barbara Folawn At the 2018 Spring Convention Board Meeting a motion was Spring 2019: Portland Airport passed to allow reimbursement for Sheraton volunteers who transport the Juror: Jane Davies Traveling Show paintings. Reim- Convention: April 5-7 bursement for costs incurred by up Workshop: April 8-12 to two (2) members (or 1 member, Convention Chairs: plus an assistant who does not Moya Lehman have to be a WSO member) transporting the traveling show is Fall 2019: Bend/Sisters as follows: Juror: Joyce Hicks http://jhicksfineart.com ! WSO reimburses mileage at the Convention: October 4-6 current Federal IRS mileage Workshop: October 7-11 rate for business. Convention Chairs: ! One meal per participating Linda Burgel volunteer may be reimbursed Linda Shelton for a one-day transport. A Jennifer Starr one-day transport is defined as Kim Smith a transport that requires less Dottie Roth than a three-hour drive each way (excluding meal breaks). Spring 2020: Location Needed ! Up to three meals per day per Juror: Michael Reardon participating volunteer or $50 http://www.mreardon.com/ per day per participating Convention: April 3-5 volunteer whichever is less for Workshop: April 6-10 an overnight transport. An Convention Chairs: overnight transport is a trans- Needed port that requires a drive of Fall 2020: Newberg three hours or longer each way Juror: Kristi Grussendorf (excluding meal breaks). http://kristigrussendorf.com/ ! One lodging room per trip Convention: October 2-4 (single or double occupancy) or Workshop: October 5-6 $100, which ever is less. Convention Chairs: ! In the event the reimbursement Patrice Cameron requested is for actual costs (if Anji Grainger less than the $50 meals and Please contact Patrice Cameron if $100 lodging), receipts must you and your artist friends are accompany the Request for interested in hosting the location Reimbursement. and putting on the Spring 2020 Sandra Wood, Party! Call me to discuss how Exhibition Tours Chair much fun this can be and all the help you will get.

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Salem - continued from front page WSO Members old and new. Our Saturday art-filled activi- ties will be a variety of stimulating learning experiences at the Con- vention Center and plein air painting in the Salem area. Be ready to challenge yourself in Breakout Sessions such as these: “Color Confidential” presented by Beth Verheyden and Ruth Armitage; “Poured Watercolors: Design and Techniques” by Jenny Armitage; “Painting Family Suc- cessfully” by Chris Stubbs; “Can You Simplify?” by Margaret Stermer-Cox; “Stronger Design: Before and After” by Linda Rothchild-Ollis; “Color, Applica- tion, and Technique with Winsor & Newton Professional Watercolor” Convention Headquarters will be the Grand Hotel downtown Salem. by Amanda Sweet; “Enliven With Line!” by Kim Smith; “The Warm- Up, Loosening Up and Playing” by Where To Stay in Salem Becki Hesedahl; “Paint and Collage Like Picasso” by Jean Lea; and By Judy Mohney “Bold Colors With Tissue Paper Convention head- and Coffee Filters” by Susan quarters will be: Spears. The Grand Hotel Two plein air Paint Out Ses- Downtown sions will be held on Saturday. Salem Spacious rooms with two king size beds Steve Kleier will give a demo and 201 Liberty Street SE tips on successful travel sketching Salem, OR 9730 The hotel is smoke free. Amenities in downtown Salem, and Sandra Reservations: 877-540-7800 include free WI-FI, indoor pool, Pierce will lead a Paint Out at Please make reservations prior to Minto-Brown Island Park. free breakfast, hot tub, free September 3, 2018. When reserv- parking, microwave, refrigerator, The downtown Elsinore ing your room mention the laundry service, room service, Gallery will host our juried Fall reservation is for the Watercolor spa, business center, fitness Watercolor Exhibition on Saturday. Society of Oregon. After that date center. The Bentley Grill and The Artists' Reception is 4:30-6:00 rooms will return to general rate Restaurant is located in the hotel. pm. inventory. A complimentary Activities to entice the non- breakfast, prepared by a chef, is Other hotels in Salem: artists traveling to Salem will included. The hotel is situated LaQuinta Inn & Suites include bird watching, a golf game, next to the Salem Convention 890 Hawthorne Avenue S photo tour, museum tour, and Center, one block from Elsinore 503-391-7000 winery tour. Gallery and near Riverfront City Red Lion We hope to see you all in Salem Park with plenty of restaurants downtown. 3301 Market Street NE for “A Capital Affair” in October! 503-370-7888 Deluxe King: Single: $139 Best Western Plus Mill Creek Inn Barbara Folawn, John Mohney, Deluxe King: Double $149 and Judy Mohney 3125 Ryan Drive SE Salem Convention Tri-Chairs Extra charge for each additional 503-585-3332 adult is $20 per person, per night. Phoenix Inn Suites Salem 4370 Commercial Street SE Check In: 3:00 pm 503-588-9220 Check Out: 11:00 am ( continued on next page )

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Hampton Inn & Suites 510 Hawthorne Avenue SE Workshop - continued from front page 503-362-1300 In this workshop you Quality Suites Keizer will explore the 5188 Wittenberg Lane NE underlying abstraction 503-390-4733 found in all of nature Residence Inn Salem and, through the 640 Hawthorne Avenue SE principles of design, 503-585-6500 create more personal Howard Johnson Inn Salem paintings based on your 2250 Mission Street SE choices. Robbie will 800-467-4600 demonstrate and give assistance using a variety We look forward to seeing of exciting techniques. everyone in October. Layered paintings will be created with your choice Judy Mohney, Salem Tri-Chair Ancient Twist in Time 1 – Robbie Laird of wet and dry layers of: acrylic paints and mediums, inks, and pigment many magazines and books, and sticks, as well as watercolor and she has recorded workshop gouache. You will select your own DVDs. subject(s) of inspiration, and Robbie has an extensive Robbie will guide you through a background with art education series of exercises and studies that and has been the Director of the enable you to transition from a Kanuga Watermedia Workshops literal depiction to a uniquely held each spring in North personal painting with as much Carolina. After completing her abstraction or realism as you Masters degree in Art Education, choose. Robbie became a Fine Arts curric- You will begin with what ulum consultant, giving work- inspires you in nature, follow a shops for teachers throughout sequence of activities and directed California, the United States, and steps, and discover the abstraction abroad. within your chosen subject. Participants fortunate enough Discovering the Abstract Nature to attend this workshop will learn of Nature will enable you to how Robbie applies her innovative capture its essence and feeling in flowing and layering styles, and your own personal way in your techniques to create realistic and paintings. abstract works of art. Robbie Painters at all levels of strives to provide a thought accomplishment are encouraged provoking experience to viewers. to participate since the individual "My paintings provide a journey instruction is given and adapted into the spirit of Natural connections. to each person's needs. Realistic I want to entice the viewer to explore and Abstract interpretation will be beyond a literal depiction to the equally encouraged. rhythm and intimacy within a The result of taking Robbie subject.” Laird's 5-day workshop is a new “Whether you love realism or are and expanded way to use the more excited by the intrigue of abstract nature of nature in your abstraction, here is an opportunity to own unique painting expression. learn ways to create paintings that are The workshop offers fun and more expressive of your personal adventure in painting. We hope voice!” – Robbie Laird you can join us! Learn more about Robbie Laird by visiting her website: www.RobbieLaird.com

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Kroc Center’s deli, Sacred Grounds Café

Salvation Army Kroc Community Center Location: The workshop will be Registration: Registration for Current Active Members and held at the wonderful Salvation the Robbie Laird's 5-day work- Subscribers: Fill out the Registra- Army Kroc Community Center, shop, Monday-Friday, Oct. 8-12, 9 tion Form and mail with a $375.00 just North of downtown Salem at am – 4 pm, is now open and check made out to WSO and send 1865 Bill Frey Dr NE, Salem, OR limited to 25 participants. If more to Jean Lea. 97301. We will have coffee, tea, than 25 people submit their checks If the workshop is not filled by water, and cookies available each before the deadline date of August August 1, 2018 by current Active day in our workshop room. No 1, all the names of persons who and Subscriber Members, the outside food or beverages are have submitted will be placed in a registration will open to non- allowed at the Kroc Center, but drawing. The names will be members. Non-members must there is a great deli, Sacred randomly drawn and placed in the also apply for Subscriber Member- Grounds Café, within the Center participant list in the order as ship and pay the $35 Subscriber and closely located to our drawn. The names beyond 25 will fee in addition to the workshop workshop room, where you can be placed in the waiting list in fee ($410 total fee). purchase lunch and snacks. order as drawn. If there are any Kroc Center Website: cancellations the persons listed on http://www.salem.kroccenter.org the waiting list will be notified in the order as listed. Kroc Center Deli – Fully stocked with healthy food and treats Robbie is a very popular workshop WATERCOLOR instructor. She was named one of REGISTRATION FORM SOCIETY OF 20 Great Teachers of the last twenty Robie Laird 5-day Workshop OREGON years by American Artists' Maga- zine, so we expect this workshop to Please sign me up for the 5-Day Workshop October 8-12, 2018 fill up fast and there will likely be a Enclosed is my check made out to WSO for $375 for current waiting list due to the limitation of Active Members and Subscribers or $410 for New Subscribers 25 participants. (includes Subscriber fee).

Workshop Cancellation Policy: Cancella- NAME ______tions will be accepted prior to September 24 (14 full-days prior to the beginning of the ADDRESS______workshop). Refunds for cancellations will be made after September 24 only if the CITY______STATE ______ZIP ______workshop fills and a replacement partici- PHONE ______WSO Member WSO Subscriber pant is found. Exceptions may be made in the event of serious illness, accident, or EMAIL ______death in the family. All refunds, less a $25 process fee will be mailed after the workshop. (See WSO Policy II.C.2 Mail your registration form and check to Jean Lea. Workshops, a-d. WSO Membership Roster Handbook).

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PROSPECTUS

Fall 2018 Watercolor Exhibition C. Submit entries on the WSO website: October 5,6 &7 www.watercolorsocietyoforegon.com; click on “Show Entry”. Online Entries Open: May 1, 2018 Online Entries Closed: August 1, 2018 @ 8:00pm NEED HELP WITH YOUR ONLINE ENTRY? Call a HELP VOLUNTEER: ENTRY INSTRUCTIONS AND RULES ! PC: Suzi Blaisdell ! 1. MEMBERSHIP – You must be an Active WSO PC: Rob Robinson member, residing in Oregon, with 2018 dues paid to ! Mac: Charlotte Peterson enter. To renew your membership, go to: MORE INFORMATION NEEDED? http://watercolorsocietyoforegon.com/membership/renew- Go to www.watercolorsocietyoforegon.com, your-membership/, click on “Renew Your Yearly Active Membership” and follow the prompts. 2. NUMBER OF ENTRIES – A maximum of two images may be submitted. Only one image by any one artist may be selected by the Juror. Calendar 3. ORIGINALITY – A. Your entry(s) must be an original work of art; May 1, 2018 - Online entries open B. Must have been completed within two years of the submission deadline. August 1, 2018 (8:00pm) - Online entries close C. Executed without the assistance of an instructor; September 6, 2018 (Thursday) - Notifications D. May not be altered once the image is submitted, sent to artists with the exception of adding the artist's signature. 4. MEDIUMS & SUBSTRATES – October 2 & 3, 2018 (Tuesday & Wednesday) - DEADLINE to ship paintings to Elsinore A. The Fall Watercolor Exhibition is open to watermedia that can be reactivated by water: Framing & Fine Art Gallery, 444 Ferry St. SE., Salem, OR 97301. www.elsinoregallery.com B. Watermedia shall consist of paintings that are predominantly watercolor; October 4, 2018 (Thursday) 10am-2pm - Hand C. Acrylic, gesso, pastel, collage, ink, embossing deliver paintings to Elsinore Gallery, 444 Ferry and varnished works are not accepted; St. SE, Salem, OR 97301. 503-581-4642 D. Work must be on a single piece of untreated paper (plastic “paper”, i.e. Yupo is not allowed); October 5, 6 & 7, 2018 (Friday-Sunday) - E. No canvas supports are accepted. WSO 2018 Fall Convention weekend, Salem Convention Center, 200 Commercial Street, 5. PROCEDURES Salem, OR. 503-589-1700. A. All accepted paintings must be available and delivered to the convention exhibition. Artists who do October 5-30, 2018 - Exhibition hangs at not make an accepted painting available for the Elsinore Framing & Fine Art Gallery, 444 Ferry exhibition will not be allowed to enter WSO exhibitions St. SE., Salem, OR 97301. for two years; B. The twenty award-winning paintings will be October 31, 2018 (Wednesday) 10am-2pm - showcased for up to six months in a traveling show; PAINTING PICK-UP for non-award winning C. Artists who remove paintings early from the paintings at Elsinore Framing & Fine Art traveling show will not be allowed to enter WSO Gallery, 444 Ferry St. SE., Salem, OR exhibitions for two years. October 31, 2018 (Wednesday) - 20 award 6. HOW TO ENTER winning paintings move to Brookwood Public A. SIZE your image to 1200 pixels on the longest side Library, Hillsboro, OR B. RENAME your image as follows (example): SmithMary-GoneWithTheWind.jpg

22 May 2018

and ideas to share immediately at a K THE BEAUTY OF meeting. It saves time in decision- UDOS WORKING AS A TEAM making and after-meeting phone KUDOS calls/emails. These days, everyone has By Jennifer Starr family responsibilities, which take What began as a precedence; so if one or two people By Sarah Bouwsma simple conversation can't make a meeting the others can with Linda Nye at cover some of the discussion ground. Oregon Shows: The following the Fall 2016 Artists’ It has been a wonderful and caring WSO Members' paintings were Reception in Bend experience for me built on respect.” accepted into the 13th Annual Emerald Art Center Spring Show led five Bend artist As Linda Shelton puts it, “With juried by Randy Meador: Jo friends, Linda Burgel, Kim Smith, support and strength in numbers, Dunnick, Linda Rothchild-Ollis, Linda Shelton, Dottie Roth, and there is less stress, and we always Judy Waller, Liz Walker, and Jennifer Starr, to agree to explore have fresh eyes and fresh ideas. In Alisha Whitman. The show runs the possibility of co-chairing the addition, it has been delightful to May 1-June 1, 2018, at the Emerald WSO Fall 2019 Convention. At the watch the growth of our team of Art Center, 500 Main St, Spring- time we didn't completely know enthusiastic volunteers who 'want to field, Oregon. what we were saying YES to. But play' with us to create a convention to The Village Gallery of Arts one thing led to another, and the remember.” spring juried show winners next thing we knew, we were in the We are thrilled to have secured included 1st place for Elizabeth Watermark! Thankfully, Linda Higgins, 2nd place for Amanda the Bend Riverhouse, a beautiful James, and Honorable Mention for Burgel had previously volunteered river front venue with lovely at a Convention, and Kim Smith Leslie Dugas. The juror was Liz accommodations for the Conven- Walker. had chaired the Prineville Conven- tion and Banquet, as well as the tion. Moreover, we got some great Liz Walker and Victoria Tierney beautiful Library Rotunda Gallery had paintings accepted in the immediate support and direction at Central Oregon Community from Convention Consultant Anji Coos Art Museum Expressions College for the Fall Watercolor West 2018 Exhibition in Coos Bay, Grainger and Treasurer Peg Patter- Exhibition and Artists’ Reception. son, including a notebook of OR. Dates of the exhibition are Our Juror is Joyce Hicks, and we April 27-June 30, 2018. The juror is previous convention information. have confirmed her workshop Archana Horsting. With that assistance, we were off location for the Brooks Room at and running. Linda Rothchild-Ollis had her the Trinity Episcopal Church in painting, Newport - First juried We were all clear about the fact Bend for the week following the into the 2nd Annual Florence Art that no single one of us had the Convention. Autumn is a perfect Festival (Florence Regional Arts capacity to be solely responsible to time of year to visit Bend, so stay Alliance) at the Florence Event chair a Convention. We unani- tuned for more information! Center in April of 2018. Another of mously decided to “spread the Linda's paintings, Courage 3 was We highly encourage any of accepted in the Rental Sales wealth” and work as a collaborative you that have not had the privi- team of Co-chairs. It has been a Gallery, Portland Art Museum lege of hosting a WSO Convention Spring 2018 Show. really wonderful process. Not only to start looking for your team and Ruth Armitage was part of a 3- have we gotten to know one have fun planning! another better, but we have also person show at Grants Pass been able to bring our unique gifts, Museum of Art in March. Nature strengths, and interests to the The Team for the Perceived also included the work of group. We feel we are stronger as a Randall David Tipton and Don 2019 Fall Convention Gray. group than any one or two of us could be alone. Painting Around the Bend At the Oregon Society of Artists March Show, Robin Becic was “The best part of working as a team October 4-6, 2019, awarded Best of Show for Salzburg is the depth of field in past experiences, is Linda Burgel, Selfie, and Meg McGill received an current strengths and interests, and Kim Smith, Honorable Mention for Hangin the ability to fill in when a crisis comes with the Lilies. Linda Rothchild- up for one of the team. We have a Linda Shelton, Ollis was the juror. strong team, and we started early so Dottie Roth, and OSA Call for Entries: Oregon now nothing is a panic,” shares Linda Jennifer Starr. Burgel. Society of Artists in Portland presents the 36th Annual Rose Dottie adds, “It helps to have a Festival Rose Show, June 3 – 26, few people with different experiences ( continued on next page )

23 May 2018

“On a Crowded Bus” by Amanda James ”Salzburg Selfie” by Robin Becic

“Courage 3” by Linda Rothchild-Ollis

“Effigy” by Ruth Armitage “Quiet Corner at Taliesin” by Carel DeWinkel

2018 with submissions held on Show Reception, June 3. For painting Quiet Corner in Taliesin, May 29 & 30. WSO Members are details on all of these shows, see Wisconsin. eligible to submit work. www.oregonsocietyofartists.com. Western Federation of Watercolor Also, OSA will present the 1st Mid-Valley Critique Group, Societies: Thirteen talented WSO Annual Plein Aire Portland Art submitted by Barbara Folawn: Juried artists will have their paintings Exhibit, August 5 – 30, 2018. into the Wild Women show at the hung in the large WFWS show in Submissions are open to all artists River Gallery in Independence Tucson. Congratulations to Jenny with work painted in “Plein Aire.” was Margaret Tsang's watercolor Armitage, Sarah Bouswma, Mary Submission dates are August 1 and painting entitled Stora Torget. In Elle, Alexandra Eyer, Debbie 2, 2018. Swedish this means "the big Loyd, Kirsten Meriwether, Kristie In November The Oregon square," and her reference photo Mooney, Linda Noval, Sandra Society of Artists 200 for Under $200 was taken while she was in Pearce, Linda Shelton, Beth Sale & Exhibit partners with Ameri- Sweden. Verheyden, Liz Walker, and Alisha can Easel of Salem, Oregon, by At the Keizer Art Association's Whitman. Their work represents showcasing 200 works of art in any Red show in March, Terry Witter 13% of the show! Liz and Sarah medium by artists who purchase a won Honorable Mention for his achieved Signature status with this 12”x12” American Easel Birch watercolor and ink painting Queen acceptance. Panel from OSA. Panels will be of Hearts. Carel DeWinkel won National/International Shows: available for purchase for this 2nd Place for his watercolor event beginning at the Rose Art Margaret Godfrey's painting Will

24 May 2018

WSO 100 CLUB Wants to Increase Award Contributions By Caryn Tilton During the WSO 2018 Spring Convention, Marcia Morrow and Loisann Young recruited 21 new members to the WSO 100 Club, and they will continue to reach out to current WSO Members throughout the year. Their hard work benefits us all by growing our financial base. As you know, “Hodges Cove” by Elizabeth Higgins ‘Hanging With The Lilies” by Meg McGill the WSO 100 Club is a non-profit corporation established by WSO in 1984 as an endowment fund purposed with subsidizing Member education and the WSO Awards Program. If you are not already a member, today is a good day to join! For only $100 you can become a WSO 100 Club patron for life! You will be recognized at all WSO shows, and your name will appear in every awards catalog. But the best part of belonging to the WSO 100 Club is knowing that your contribution will ensure continued “Vessel 925 16” by Linda Rothchild-Ollis opportunities for WSO Members for many years to come. The “Mark Series” by Victoria Tierney money you invest today will remain in the fund in perpetuity She Be Allowed? received the Mirror Liz Walker's painting That because all withdrawals for Mirror on the Wall Award at the Night 1 and Sarah Bouwsma's contributions to WSO programs Fallbrook Art Center's 2018 Signa- Rapids were accepted in the are made using only interest and ture American Int'l Watermedia Northwest Watercolor Society fund gains annually. To join Exhibition. Ratindra Das was the 78th Annual Open Exhibition by today, Contact WSO 100 Club juror of the exhibition. Liz Walker, Juror Mark Mehaffey. The show President Caryn Tilton, who will Kris Preslan, and Ruth Armitage will be on display April 16-June 1, guide you through the process. were also in the show. 2018, at the Mercer Island Com- munity Center, WA. In the last quarter of 2017 the Kris Preslan's painting, Waterfall WSO 100 Club began a thorough Grill was accepted into the Trans- Ruth Armitage had her paint- updating of documents, policies, ing Effigy included in H2OMG! parent Watercolor Society of and procedures. They adopted a America, in Kenosha, WI in June. Watercolors Gone Wild at the Jurors are Soon Warren and John Muckenthaler Cultural Center in new Investment Policy, negotiated Salminen. Kris also has five of her Fullerton, California. The show an Agreement with Mengis paintings included in Luster: was February 1-April 8, 2018. Capital to continue serving as Realism and Hyperrealism in Contem- financial advisors, and they added porary Automobile and Motorcycle Share news about your upcoming two new directors to the board – Painting. This exhibition will travel art shows! Calls for entries are Marcia Morrow and Loisann to different museums throughout welcome too. Send your Kudos to Young. Plans for 2018 are under- the country for the next two years. Sarah Bouwsma. way and include putting key ( continued on next page )

25 May 2018

processes and procedures in Linda Fitzgerald, Mila Raphael, HISTORIAN'S REPORT writing for future board members, Janet Lindell, Chris Stubbs, and By Alisha B. Whitman drafting 4 new policies, restating Carolyn Canoy who assisted and the by-laws and articles of incorpo- anyone else who stepped in at the One of the fun things about my job ration, and developing a formula Convention. We also appreciate as WSO Historian is learning more for future financial disbursements the time Moya Lehman put into about our organization. Here are to WSO. Onward, upward! training Members on the use of the some fun facts I have learned Caryn Tilton, Square device. looking! through a WSO Timeline: WSO 100 Club President Caps will be back at the 2018 Membership to WSO started Fall Convention. Please let us with 38 Members in 1966, and know if there is an item you think the Juror was paid $5.00 for would sell well. If you want us to jurying WSO's first show. WESTERN FEDERATION OF order a clothing item in a size we ! The first professional Juror was WATERCOLOR SOCIETIES don't normally stock, feel free to contracted in 1980. contact us by July 1, before we ! By Margaret Godfrey 1981 was the first year reorder. paintings in the Spring Show WSO's three repre- were framed; the Fall Show sentatives, Anji Sharon Hansen and Nan Newell, was matted only. Grainger, Ruth Co-Chairs-WSO Logo Merchandise Armitage, and I, will Sales be attending the WFWS43 Southwest Splash, May 3-6, 2018 in Tucson, Arizona. We are excited to see the exhibition, which includes thirteen paintings by WSO Members. DVD RENTAL Congratulations to Jenny Armitage, ROGRAM Sarah Bouwsma, Mary Elle, P Alexandra Eyer, Debbie Loyd, SUCCESSFUL DVD Kirsten Meriwether, Kristie Moo- RENTALS AT FLOR- ney, Linda Noval, Sandra Pearce, Linda Shelton, Beth Verheyden, Liz ENCE CONVENTION Walker, and Alisha Whitman. Their By Pat Farr work represents 13% of the show! The 2018 Spring Convention proved a wild success for WSO LOGO renting WSO DVDs from our library! MERCHANDISE SALES David Kitler Wildlife Art Currently more August 17, 18, 19, 2018 IN FLORENCE than 100 DVDs are on loan. Our By Sharon Hansen success was due to the NEW easy Thanks to all of you who rental; for $5.00 you can rent 4 purchased WSO merchandise at DVDs and that includes packag- the 2018 Spring Convention. Our ing for return mail. sales are vital to our organization. If you have suggestions for Our net profit for the day and a water media instructional DVDs half of sales was $959.96. Way to you would like for me to purchase go, Members! for our library please contact me. We would like to thank our “The strength of a society can be team of helpers for manning the measured by its library.” tables, delivering the merchandise to Florence, and bringing the items Pat Farr, DVD Librarian back to Portland since we couldn't attend the Convention. Our gratitude to Tupper Malone, Diane York, Zsuzsa Vamos, Linda Nye, Amanda James, Steve Kleier,

26 May 2018

! In 1988 WSO calendars were We've come a long way. Thanks to everyone who has made this a Fabulous Selection created; the Juror chose 12 of “How To” Videos award winners for the calendar. great organization! ! The current structure of 80 Alisha B. Whitman, WSO Historian paintings per show with 20 NOW 3-Ways award winners has been in use And Paul did the first color Exhibition Catalog for the Fall 1997 Show. to View since 1993. DVD, Download or Streaming ! The WSO website started in 1999. Learn More at ! It wasn't until 2006 that www.CCPVIDEOS.com submissions could be received digitally. In the first digital-only show in 2009, nearly a quarter of the show entries were disqualified; sending digital files was so new that Members didn't correctly follow the instructions.

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