Welcome Back!!!!!!
Dear Members and Friends,
Your Society has already started the 2016-17 year with a great Workshop by David Lobenberg, California Vibe. Many attendees will probably enter their masterpiece {self portrait} in the summer challenge which will be judged and shown at our first meeting, Wednesday, September 14th, 700pm. I wish to thank Linda Smith for making it an enjoyable experience. There were others who pitched in to enhance our experience. When I have my feet better on the ground, I’ll thank each personally. For one, Ed Hoag set up the video which was an absolute necessity. We are introducing the Artist of the Month program in September which gives us an opportunity to see our friends’ artistic talents. Terry Titus was chosen for September to display his “Women in Aviation“ paintings for the inaugural showing.
David Mazur has built and is providing the easels for the display. Any artist in our society who wishes to participate in future months should let me know. {[email protected]} 951-378-5479.
I would to close my thoughts with the following quotation by Paul Cézanne.
“Right now a moment of time is fleeting by! Capture its reality in paint! To do that we must put all else out of our minds. We must become that moment, make ourselves a sensitive recording plate… give the image of what we actually see, forgetting everything that has been seen before our time”
Jim Champlin, President
Here’s your NVWS’s Board of Directors for the 2016/2017 season:
President - James L. (Jim) Champlin1st Vice President/Programs - David Mazur
2nd Vice President/Membership - Molly McClain3rd Vice President/Shows and Exhibits - Gail Montoure
Secretary - Patty HymansonTreasurer - Shirley Jeane
September’s Meeting Wednesday, September 14th
@ 7:00 pm
Spanish Oaks Clubhouse 2201 Spanish Oaks DriveLas Vegas, Nevada 89102
Board Meeting Wed, September 14th@ 5:30pm_________________________
September’s Program
Strathmore Paper Co.PRESENTATION
Sponsored by
Desert Art Supplies
•Summer Challenge• See page 2 for all the details
• Annual Potluck •Bring your favorite dish to share
•Artist of the Month •Featuring Terry Titus with his series of paintings
“Women Aviators”
• Reminder •Time to return the videos
that you rented all summer and rent some new ones !!
$5.00 each for the month
September 2016nvws.org
September 2016 Nevada Watercolor Society page 1
September 2016 Nevada Watercolor Society page 2
NVWS Shows and Exhibits
at September’s meeting NVWS Workshops
Workshop Full but there is a Waiting List......
Lian Zhen WorkshopOctober 10-11, 2016
Featuring Chinese Style Painting Time: 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. each day
Spanish Oaks Clubhouse 2301 S. Valley View Blvd., LV
Cost: $185 for members Non-member rate: $195
Description: Lian will share his intriguing style and technique of Chinese painting. He will instruct how to capture the expressive beauty and vitality of Chinese painting so that you may enhance your own watercolor paintings.
Supply list is found at: lianspainting.com NOTE: Lian will have ready made kits available for purchase for $35. A kit includes: 4 large rice papers
(30”x50” each), 1 bottle of ink 100mg, one box set of small colors with 12 tubes,
and 4 brushes from small to large. To reserve a spot on the waiting list, contact:
Linda Smith email: [email protected]
or call: 509-499-1156
Summer Painting Challenge
Hope you have been working on the Summertime Challenge.
There are two themes for you to choose from: Self-portrait or Las Vegas.
Each member is invited to bring their finished painting to our September meeting.
Winners will be selected by our judge Joyce Kasprczk, Vice President of
MaxArt Productions here in Las Vegas.
Accolades to our NVWS Members
Congratulations on receiving NVWS Signature Status!Molly McClain is also our new
2nd Vice President/Membership Chairperson
Congratulations to Molly McClain!!
Mark your Calendars...2016 NVWS Fall Member Show
Reception Thursday, October 6th from 5-6:30 pm
West Sahara Library9600 West Sahara Ave Las Vegas, NV 89117
Public InvitedShow runs Oct 6th through November 29, 2016
(Digital Entries were Due August 31th, 2016)Juror: Lian Zhen
For additional information contact our show chair Gail Montoure
at (702) 617-1390
SAVE THE DATE!!! ForaWorkshopwith
InternationallyKnownAmericanArtist
STAN MILLER
Sharpen your Landscape, Portrait, and Compositional Skills!
ComingFebruary6,7,82017!Don’tmissthisopportunitytolearnfromoneoftheworld’s
bestwatercolorartists!Time:9a.m.–4p.m.eachdayDate:February6,7,8,2017(Monday,Tuesday,Wednesday)Place:SpanishOaksClubhouse/2301S.ValleyViewBlvd.,LV*Cost:MemberEarlyBirdRate:$315.00(ifpaidinfullbyNovember7,2016)
AfterNovember7:$340.00Non-memberrate:$365.00*Stillthinking?....$50depositwillholdyourspotCheckoutStan’swebsite:Stanmiller.netformoreinformation.Toreserveyourspot,sendyourcheck,payabletoNVWS,withyourphonenumberandemailaddressto:
LindaSmith4180SweptPlainsStreet
LasVegas,NY89129Email:[email protected]
*Wehavetomeetaminimumnumberofparticipants60dayspriorinordertohosttheworkshop.Therefore,therearenorefunds60daysbeforetheworkshop,butifyouneedtocancel,feelfreetosellyourspottosomeonewhoisinterested.Checkswillbecashedaftertheminimumnumberofparticipantshasbeenmet.
NVWS Workshops
John Athey had 4 entries in the Helldorado Days Art Show at the Elks Lodge (last spring)
He won 1st in watercolor, 2nd in watercolor, 1st in pencil drawing and 1st in sculpture.
He also won ‘Best of Show’ (with this pencil drawing below)
Congratulations to John Athey!!
This year’s Western Federation Entriesare due by November 1st, 2016. The prospectus in online now at nvws.org
Exhibition Runs April 7 - June 20, 2017
Jordan Schnitzer Museum of ArtHosted by the Watercolor Society of Oregon
Jeannie, McGuire, Juror Our NVWS Delegate is Elena Wherry
702-845-1241Our Alternate Delegate is Linda Smith
Email: [email protected] or call: 509-499-1156
Western Federation of Watercolor Societies
Accolades to our NVWS Members
NVWS Paintout
NVWS has opportunities for plein-air painting. Many people are intimidated by painting outside their studio but it can be a lot of fun. Our outings are local so we spend more time painting than driving to a destination. We usually paint for about 3 hours, as light changes, people move, etc. Last year we painted at Floyd Lamb Park, Red Rock Canyon, Spring Mountain Ranch State Park, Springs Preserve and the wetlands. The outings are scheduled about a week in advance due to weather and other obstacles, and usually are on Mondays. I try to find locations with some shade, access to a restroom, and not crowded.
- Keep your supplies manageable, something you can carry or pull over rough terrain
(i.e. not a sidewalk!)
- Working smaller rather than full sheet is easier out-side.
- Keep in mind,wind and heat, bring a hat, a chair or stool, and plenty of water.
Look for email announcing each paint-out or watch Facebook for announcements
or last minute cancellations. If you have questions about getting involved,
email Sue Roach at [email protected].
September 2016 Nevada Watercolor Society page 4
Might be of interest to NVWS members
September 2016 Nevada Watercolor Society page 5
The College of Southern Nevada Gallery Committee has released its Call for Exhibits 2017-2018
and would like to invite you to apply for an exhibition in one of our galleries.
You can find this exhibition opportunity posted with the College Art Association, Arts 4 Nevada, Art Deadlines List, on
our website: http://sites.csn.edu/artgallery. If you are interested, you may submit proposals of your
own work or curate a group exhibit. More information can be found and shared through this
Facebook event: https://www.facebook.com/events/1259350534076916/
Thank you for your attention to this opportunity. If I can provide you with any further information,
please let me know.
Might be of interest to NVWS members
Might be of interest to NVWS members
Might be of interest to NVWS members
Lake Las Vegas is proud to announce the opening of
The Galleries at Lake Las Vegas a series of unique galleries
in the heart of Montelago Village showcasing the work of local artists
from southern Nevada. If you would like to submit your artwork for
inclusion in this new and exciting project, please read and submit:
The Contract and Submission package which is available on nvws.org
or contact Peg Lozier, General ManagerLake Las Vegas Master Assoc.
The 9th Annual“Miniature” Juried and Judged
Art Exhibition
October 15 - December 10, 2016Nevada Historical Society Museum
Reno, Nevada
Presented by the Latimer Art Club
Entries must be received by September 11, 2016
Additional information at latimerartclub.com
Two New Prospectuses inviting artists to upcoming shows
Northwest Art CenterAmerican Paperworks 2017
Deadline (postmark) for submitting entries 11/01/2016
for prospectus and more information:www.minotstateu.edu/nac
Western Colorado Watercolor SocietyRockies West National
Entry Postmark Deadline 11/15/2016for prospectus and more information:
www.gjartcenter.org
In this two-day workshop students will use traditional book making techniques combined with imagination to create one-of-a-kind books. We will be painting pages, cutting, folding, and sew-ing together multiple signatures and attaching hard covers. We will then focus on creatively embellishing the covers and inside pages using assorted media. I will demonstrate a variety of useful painting and collage techniques. All materials will be provided. No previous experience necessary.
Sue Cotter Bookmaking Workshop“The Spontaneous Book”
September 15 & 16 (Thurs-Fri) 9am-4pm
This workshop will be held at:Braewood Heritage Square
2570 Braewood DrLas Vegas, NV89121
Total cost of the workshop is $150.00 which includes the materials fee. A deposit of $50.00 to secure your space is due by August 15th with the remainder due Sept 1.
We look forward to seeing you and sharing a great creative 2 days.
Contact Sylvia Bachiochi at 702 463 0857. Send your check to:Sylvia Bachiochi
1708 S 15th StreetLas Vegas, NV 89104
September 2016 Nevada Watercolor Society page 6
Photos from May’s meeting
September 2016 Nevada Watercolor Society page 7
Thank you to Myra Obermanfor these great photos of the May meeting
Dates to RememberSeptember 2016
NVWS Meeting7pm Spanish Oaks
Clubhouse
Please submit any news for October’s newsletter by Tuesday, Sept 27th.
to Louise Gillespie 702-419-0461or [email protected]
2016-17 Board Member’s Contact info:
President: James L. (Jim) Champlin (702) 331-1027(H) (951) 3785479 (C)
1st Vice President/Programs: David Mazur(248) 776-3469 (H)
2nd Vice President/Membership: Molly McClain(702) 769-4852 (H) (702) 769-4852 (C)
3rd Vice President/Shows & Exhibits: Gail Montoure(702) 671-1390 (H)
Secretary: Patty Hymanson(702) 898-0853(H) (702) 480-5405 (C)
Treasurer: Shirley Jeane(702) 645-0999 (H) (702) 604-7745 (C)
Please make sure that your dues are up-to-date.
Those who have not paid this year’s dues will not receive future newsletters by mail.
A copy is always available online at nvws.org.
Louise Gillespie, the publications chairperson, needs avolunteer to mail the printed newsletters to the membersthat have requested printed copies. The volunteer wouldhave to get approx 35 copies printed, labeled, stamped
and mailed each month. (Louise is on the east coast andmailing the newsletters from there takes 4-5 extra days)
If interested, please let Louise know [email protected] or 702-419-0461.