Local Organizations for WorkShops 2009-2010

Palm Springs Art Museum
101 N Museum Drive
Palm Springs, CA 92262
Gary Patterson, Artist Council Coordinator
Call for Schedule: 760-322-4850
Web: http://www.psmuseum.org

College of the Desert
43-500 Fred Waring
Palm Desert, CA 92260
Call for Class Schedule: 760-346-8041
web: http://www.collegeofthedesert.edu/index.asp

BluePrinter
74-210 Hwy 111
Palm Desert, CA 92260
Call for Schedule: 1=800-765-2583

Coachella Valley Parks & Recreation District
District Office
Call for Schedule: 760-347-3484

Living Desert
47-900 Portola Avenue
Palm Desert, CA 92260
Call for Schedule: 760-346-5694
Web: http://www.livingdesert.org or, http://www.livingdesert.org/pdf/LDU Catalog%20 07 08.pdf

CVWS Small Images Show 2009

New! two Locations! Two Gallery Receptions!

November 1- November 28

The Coachella Valley Museum & Cultural Center Pioneer Hall
82-616 Miles Avenue, Indio, 760-342-6651

Opening Reception: Sunday, November 1, 1-4:00 PM


December 1- December 13

The Historical Society of Palm Desert
72-861 El Paseo Drive, Palm Desert, 760-346-6588

Opening Reception: Saturday, December 5, 1-4:00 PM
Demonstration 1-2:00 PM

Prospectus

Purpose & Eligibility: To provide an exhibition opportunity for CVWS members. Members in good standing are eligible to show. A current one page autobiography is required. Exhibiting member are expected to volunteer a minimum of 2 1/2 hours, at either location.

Painting Check-In: Saturday, October 31, 10:00 AM- 1:00PM. One or two framed paintings and up to five bin paintings. Be sure to check CVWS Exhibition Rules regarding Small Image Show. Due at check in: Small Image Entry Form 2009, $10.00 entry fee, and autobiography.

Commissions: CVWS will handle all sales and will charge a commission of 25% of the sales price (not including sales tax).

Questions: Call Alicea Siegler Home: 650-955-7060 Cell: 650-207-0585.

The CVWS, the Museum, and the Historical Society will take no responsibility for loss or damage to any work of art submitted, and all works submitted are subject to these conditions. CVWS strongly suggests that each submitting artist insure his/her own work.

Jim Salchak Artwork

Jim Salchak Demonstrator for April 13th Meeting

Jim Salchak Demonstrator for April 13th Meeting

John J. "Jim" Salchak has been capitivated by the medium of watercolor for over thirty years. His paintings have been shown in numerous local and national juried exhibitions, including the American Watercolor Society, National Watercolor Society and watercolor West. Jim is a signature member and past president of both the National Watercolor Society and Watercolor West. He has also achieved signature membership in Nevada and San Diego Watercolor Societies. His paintings have been published in the Best of Watercolor, People in Watercolor and Watercolor Expressions. A feature article on his work appeared in the Summer 2003 issue of Watercolor magazine and in the Fall of 2006 issue of American Artist's Watercolor Highlights. He has served as a juror for both national and local art exhibitions.

CVWS 20th Annual SHOW Awards

COACHELLA VALLEY WATERCOLOR SOCIETY
20TH ANNUAL SHOW AND SALE
March 7-8, 2009
JUDGE’S COMMENTS AND WINNERS

PEOPLES’ CHOICE: Barbara Bennett “Gathered for Gramdma”
RUNNER-UP PEOPLES’ CHOICE: Robin St Louis “I Know You”

JUDGE: Joe Garcia, Jullian, California

PROCESS: I enjoyed jurying this show, it was an honor and pleasure. It was refreshing to see a wide variety of ideas and techniques. My first thought was to walk thru and get an overall feeling of what is presented. I look for strong ideas and competent use of technique. I base a lot of my jurying on composition, harmonious use of color, and use of the medium.

BEST OF SHOW: Artist: Robin St Louis Name of Painting: I Know You
It really caught the essence of the show, well composed, told a story, nice transparent watercolor.

FIRST PLACE: Artist: Barbara Bennett Name of Painting: Grandma
Very nice composition, technically handled well, reads really well, nice lights and darks.

SECOND PLACE: Artist: Rhoda Katz Name of Painting: Apples and Tulips
Nicely composed, good design quality and carries the essence of watercolors. Well done.

THIRD PLACE: Artist: Bonnie Kondor Name of Painting: Mardi Gras I
I like the way it’s cropped, nice design, nicely done, well handled.

FOURTH PLACE: Artist: Barbara Bennett Name of Painting: Red Hibiscus

FOUNDERS’ AWARD: Artist: Nancy Rizzardi Name of Painting: Palm Royale
I felt it captured the essence of the desert scene. When I drive around, I think a big part of what I see are the palms and she’s captured the color and Palm Canyon.

BETTY MITCHELL AWARD: Artist: Bonnie Ruttan Name of Painting: Fuchsia Trees

HONORABLE MENTION: Artist: Leslee Adams Name of Painting: Sunny Side Up

HONORABLE MENTION: Artist: Robin Staton Name of Painting: Sumatra Lily

HONORABLE MENTION: Artist: Clonard Thomas Name of Painting: Ram

HONORABLE MENTION: Artist: Sylvia Smith Name of Painting: Summer Pleasure

SPECIAL MERIT: Artist: Diane Ousterling Name of Painting: It’s Hip 2 B Square

SPECIAL MERIT: Artist: Jan Jones Smith Name of Painting: Afternoon at the Café

SPECIAL MERIT: Artist: Kathy Dunham Name of painting: Orange Marmalade

SPECIAL MERIT: Artist: Diane Morgan Name of Painting: Heaven is a ‘57

JUROR’S AWARD: Artist: Kathleen Scoggin Name of Painting: End of the Season

JUROR’S AWARD: Artist: Joyce Kingman Name of Painting: 3 Pots on the Wall

JUROR’S AWARD: Artist: Cheryl Castles Name of Painting: Get Ready, Here I Come…..

JUROR’S AWARD: Artist: Sunny Patton Name of Painting: Clowning Around

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Tom Lynch Demonstrator for March 9th Meeting


Tom Lynch has been referred to as one of the nation’s premier water-colorists. He has written seven books and hosted several award-winning PBS Art Series. He is a natural teacher, speaking openly and candidly. His paintings have that same intensity, expression and direct appeal. His unique style is truly an adventure in color, contrast and light.

Tom feels it’s the artist’s job to bring the viewer the best of what can be found in a landscape along with a little creativity or exaggeration.

He likes to provoke viewers to “have something to think about, not
just something to see.”Especially for our meeting, Tom will demonstrate how to rescue some of our members’ “failures.” The meeting may run
a little longer than 9PM, but will be well worth it. Because of Tom’s popularity and limited space, no guests are allowed. This is a MEMBERS ONLY meeting.

CVWS Painter of the Year 2008-2009

CVWS CookBook Celebrating 20 years 2009

Clonard Thomas's artwork (Before the Pie") adorns the cover of our new cookbook.

The Coachella Valley Watercolor Society has compiled a treasury of tasty dishes for their 20th Anniversary. The idea was spawned over a year ago by then President Kathy Dunham. Chairman Connie Collins worked diligently gathering recipes from the artist members, typing them and of course doing a little taste testing along the way. Jean Denning and Kathy Dunham also lent Connie a hand with proof reading and photography of the art that graces the cover and index pages. All images are watercolor paintings done by members. Copies will be available for sale at the Society's Annual Member Show March 7th & 8th, 2009 at the Palm Desert Community Center on San Pablo behind City Hall, through members and at "Kitchen Kitchen" 74921 Hwy 111, Indian Wells. The price of the cookbook is $16.00 per copy.




Today! March 4th from 12:00 to 3:00
"The Artful Palate"
Coachella Valley Watercolor Society's 20th Anniversary Cookbook
Meet the Artists and taste recipes
Kitchen Kitchen - Indian Wells,
74-921 Hwy 111