www.WatercolorSocietyofOregon.com 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 2 May 2018 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.