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President’s message
Brrrr! Having a preference for warm weather, I am tucked
into my layers and huddling indoors a lot. Little inspires
me of what winter brings, but I must admit the freezing fog
has provoked some interesting thoughts. How would I go
about creating the sparkle of the frosty tree branches just
as the sun begins to break through the fog? How about the
ice that has gathered at the edge of the river? The geese
huddled on a nearby rock, or taking to the sky in search of
a likely feeding spot (why did they not go farther south this
year?). There is really a lot to inspire and get those
creative juices flowing. The more I paint, the warmer I
feel. And spring is hovering out there getting ready to
break through, I hope.
Congratulations to all of the brave souls who conquered the
black ice to attend the January meeting! Most of us found
that once we managed to get out of our own
neighborhoods, the roads were clear and dry. We thank
Don Fotine, who bravely came up from the Gardnerville
area to give a wonderful demonstration including valuable
tips about underpainting.
At the last Board Meeting, considerable discussion was
directed to exhibits and how to make entry day run more
smoothly. The Standing Rules for Exhibits were also
discussed at length. Since exhibits are such a major part of
our SWS purpose, more discussion will be devoted to this
subject at the next board meeting. All members are
welcome to attend the board meetings, and I would
encourage your participation at the next meeting on
February 23.
March Challenge
This differs from most as it requires the use of the 5 x 7
gessoed hardboard from the Richeson Co. that was handed
out at the January meeting. The subject is entirely up to
you. Anyone who did not get a board at the January
meeting, can call me to get one. We have a few left. My
number is 925-640-1156.
IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENTS
Workshop and Meeting Location Change: Beginning in March,
SWS will be using Temple Sinai as our venue for general
meetings and workshops. The address is 3405 Gulling Rd.,
Reno, off Kings Row, near the intersection of N. McCarran.
More detailed directions can be located at:
www.sinaireno.org/directions
Judged Exhibit Change: The judged show has been changed
to the Winter Exhibit time at the May Museum. There were
several compelling reasons for this decision by the board, chief
among them being the inability to extend the show beyond the
3 days of the Balloon Races due to lack of security in the room
that we were able to use at the museum. With the change of
time, we will be using the gallery room, a much more secure
site that will not require volunteers to man the exhibit. Our
most impressive work will be hung for at least a month, and
we will use the December holiday party as our artists'
reception. The board also voted to discontinue showing during
the Balloon Races.
Membership Dues & Exhibits: Starting with the next exhibit,
entrants will have had to be a paid member at least one
month prior to the entry date. The board voted to make this
change to eliminate the backup caused at entry day by
members who have not paid their dues. This will become part
of our Standing Rules for exhibits.
Framing Mini-Workshops: Vicki Curwen will be presenting a
miniseries of framing procedures during the lunch break at the
next few general meetings. Whether you are a novice or an
old pro, this will be a valuable way to perfect your framing
skills to conform with expectations in the fine art community.
ALSO NOTE ECONOMY MEASURES ON P. 6
Upcoming February Events
February 1—Enrollment for Jeannie McGuire
workshop opens
February 23—Board Meeting 10 to noon
Sierra Watercolor Society
Editor: Ruth Jaeger, [email protected] February 2013
www.sierrawatercolorsociety.com
President
Nancy Gunderson
Vice-President
Molly Dondero
Secretary
Ronnie Rector
Membership
Kathleen Hoff
Hospitality
Pam Ponsart
Ute Vetter
Ann Hoover
Video Library
Velma Mowatt
Biographer & Archiver
Nancy Busey
Treasurer-
Priscilla Greenbaum
Past President/
Advisor
Joan Garrett
Challenge Coordinator
Tricia Poulos Leonard
Community Outreach, Art
Angels Program &
Publicity
Nancy Podewils
Church Venue Liason
Jane Chapman
Website, Newsletter, &
Photographer
Ruth Jaeger
Board Meetings
Renown Board Room, Mill St,
10 am - noon
February 23, 2013
April 27, 2013
August 3, 2013
September 21, 2013
November 23, 2013
General Meetings
10 :30 a.m.
March 9, 2013
May 11, 2013
August 17, 2013
October 12, 2013
December 7, Holiday Party,
May Museum
Officers
2013 Annual Calendar
Chairpersons
SWS Treasurer’s Year End Report
December 31, 2012
Wells Fargo Opening Balance 1/1/12 $ 23,252.55
Wells Fargo Closing Balance 12/31/12 $ 22,464.25
Difference $ -788.30
SWS Income Received 2012
Dues $ 5,282.00
Donations $ 99.00
Entry Fees $ 1,217.00
Grants $ 4,862.00
Video Sales $ 49.00
Gross SWS Income $ 11,509.00
SWS Operating Expenses $ 6,423.72
(Admin. Expense, Demo. Fees, Exhibit Expenses,
Hospitality, Newsletter, Printing, Rent, Sales Tax,) and
Extraordinary Expenses in 2012
(Replenish Video Library, Video Equipment
for Workshops, Website Development) $ 4,202.47
Gross SWS Expense $ 10,626.19
Net SWS Income $ 882.81
Art Angels Income Received 2012
Donations $ 1,694.27
Grants $ 2,190.00
Gross Art Angels Income $ 3,884.27
Art Angels Operating Expenses $ 3,706.76
Net Art Angels Income $ 177.51
Reserve Funds:
Wells Fargo Balance on December 31, 2012 $ 22,464.25
Less Estimated Expenses for 2013 $ 15,000.00
Less Funds Set Aside for Workshops $ 3,133.89
Equal Unencumbered Funds in Reserve $ 4,330.36
Respectfully submitted, Dale Gray, Treasurer
Pay 2013 Dues Now
Treasurer Priscilla Greenbaum is accepting 2013
annual dues ($30). This would be a good time for
members who want to order a new or replacement
name tag ($8) to get their names on the order list.
If you want to order a name tag, just add $8 to
your dues payment and be sure to let us know how
you want your name to appear. As always, send
checks to SWS at P. O. Box 70564, Reno, NV 89570.
”Fascinator I “by
Julie Sulahria
Elissa Slanger’s film “Evelyn” about her elderly cousin, Evelyn Brenner, a prominent Brooklyn artist, has been chosen to be
screened at the Sebastapol (Sonoma County, CA) Documentary Film Festival March 21-24. Elissa conceived, wrote, co-
produced and co-directed this 27-minute film in addition to doing the interviewing in order to preserve the legacy of this
remarkable artist.
Judy Berman won first in the January challenge with Vicki Curwin coming in
second. Also below is Don Fotine during his demonstration at the January
meeting.
New member Linda Parisi is having a show of her watercolors at
Local Color Gallery, 1606 Pike Place, Seattle WA during February &
March. The theme is floral to celebrate Valentines Day and the
coming of spring flowers. (left) The gallery website is
localcolorseattle.com. She and her show were also written up in
the January issue of Senior Sunset Times (Seattle).
At the Crocker Art Museum are Sherry
Jeurissen, Jane Chapman, Norman
Rockwell (!) and Bonny Larson who,
among other SWS members, visited the
Rockwell exhibit and the 2013 AWS
travelling show at the Sacramento Fine
Arts Center.
Congratulations to Winter Exhibit
People’s Choice award winner Kay
Tietz for her painting “Quiet.” Way
to go, Kay!!!—Vivienne Buckert
Temporary gallery space has opened up at Gallery 3 Art
in downtown Reno. This is called the Pop-Up Gallery and
it’s located at 3 N. Virginia St. The gallery is of
professional standard with insurance, good lighting and
security. Spaces can be rented for as short a time as 2
days and up to 2 weeks or more, which is why this
arrangement is referred to as “pop-up. ” For more
information, phone Vicki Colodny at 230-7333 or email
her at [email protected].
Announcements & Member News
Return borrowed videos
Please remember to return your borrowed
SWS videos so that others may have the
opportunity to view them. If you are unable
to return them at a meeting, please place in
a padded envelope and mail them to the SWS
post office box or to Velma Mowatt, our
current video chairman. The most cost-
effective rate is the postal service Media
Mail. Lost DVDs must be replaced or the cost
remitted to SWS for replacement. A
complete list of videos, including 15 new
ones, appears on our website.
"Shades of Red" at the Artists Co-op will be a celebration of one of
the artist's most passionate and vibrant colors on the palette!
Featured will be ACR members' work and that of their invited
guests. A reception will be held on Sunday February 3rd from 1-
4pm in the gallery at 627 Mill Street, Reno. There will be
watercolors , pen and ink, collage, acrylics, oils, photography,
glass, sculpture, jewelry and more. The show will run from Feb 1-
28, and the regular hours are from 11am until 4pm. See more
information at www.artistsco-opgalleryreno.com or phone 775-322
-8896.
Watercolor Workshop in Reno
Internationally known artist, LIAN QUAN ZHEN will
conduct a watercolor workshop May 17, 18, & 19,
2013 at Holiday Inn Reno-Sparks. This 3 day
workshop is for all levels and will focus on Lian's
pouring and blending methods of painting. His
techniques can be applied to any subject. This is a
fun and exciting learning experience as Lian shares
his skill, experience, talent and enthusiasm with
students.
Cost is $220.00 and is limited to the first 20 students
who send in their deposit of $120.00. Send deposit
to Jean Hare, 2335 Walnut St., Reno, NV 89502. Any
questions email [email protected] or call 775-857-
5639.
LIAN QUAN ZHEN, BFA, MA, is the author of five
books as well as many DVD’s. His new book “Chinese
Water Color Techniques for Exquisite Landscapes”
may be available. For more information see Lian’s
website at www.lianspainting.com. (Note: he is the
same artist who conducted a workshop for SWS a few
years ago.)
Clockwise from top: Nancy
Podewils, Barbara Sexton,
and Vicki Curwen hanging
the SWS show at RLT.
RENO LITTLE THEATER EXHIBIT
Many thanks to all the people who helped with entry day at RLT:
Kathleen Hoff, Vicki Curwen, Dale Gray, Priscilla Greenbaum,
Kathy Martin, Nancy Gunderson and hangers Barbara Sexton and
Ruth Jaeger! We had 29 entries and the exhibit looks
wonderful! Come to any RLT play between now and the end of
April ("Rabbit Hole" thru February 3rd, "No Exit" February 21-24,
"The Birdmen" March 7-10, or "Noises Off" April 5-28) and check it
out! Or come one hour before the play for viewing only. Call me if
you need a different viewing time. The comments so far have
been very positive--so this is clearly a win/win collaboration!—
Nancy Podewils 343-8100
Z Miller switched from mortgage banking to
floral watercolors 10 years ago to mesh with
her long-standing interest in botany. She
has been represented in numerous local and
national shows and won the prestigious
Georgia O’Keeffe award in 2008.
SWS needs you to write a short bio of yourself to place next to your name at exhibits in order to help the public understand
who we are. I have written a couple of these to use as models which you easily can improve on. A small picture could also
be provided. What you use as contact information, if any, is up to you. Please email or mail them to Nancy Gunderson.
X Jones began studying watercolor seriously in 2001 with
artist Y Smith, who inspired him to become a portrait artist.
He has since won numerous awards in local & national shows
and served as President of SWS in 2005-6. Previous to
retirement he worked as an art instructor & private
detective. [website/email if you wish to be contacted]
Artist’s photo
2013 SWS Sponsored Workshops
Date Artist Subject Matter Website
August 15-16, 2013 Franceskaa Clark Abstract freedom Francheskaapaints.com
October 8-11, 2013 Dale Laitinen Line to Design Dalelaiteinen.com
March 5-7, 2014 Nancy Collins The Magic of Mixing Colors Nancycollinsart.com
May 7-9, 2014 Frank Francese Nature, the City & Mood Ffrancese.com
Check out their websites and begin to consider which artist‘s work best suits the direction you want your art to go. They
are all quite different from one another. Many of you have already indicated your interest, so please don’t waiver and plan
to attend one or several to inspire you and enhance your work.
Make checks payable to SWS indicating the workshop desired and send to: Treasurer, Sierra Watercolor Society, P.O. Box
70564, Reno, NV 89570. A deposit will hold a place on the wait list. For further workshop information, contact Molly
Dondero, (775) 852-1583, [email protected]
Workshop
Artist
Dates Cost Deposit Status Skill Level Location
Don
Andrews
March 6-8 $195-225 $100/120 Filled/wait
list
All levels Temple Sinai
Jeannie
McGuire
May 7-10 $230/260 $115/130 Opens Feb 1 All Levels Temple Sinai
“Guatemalan Church” by Don
Andrews
“Iron” by Jeannie McGuire McGuire Workshop Focuses on Figurative expression
Jeannie McGuire is an exciting figurative artist who uses strong, impressionistic paintings of people to illuminate their personalities. She has a background in graphic design, photography, and fine art. She exhibits in regional and international shows and has won numerous awards, including the American Watercolor Society's 2011 Gold Medal of Honor and the Pittsburgh Watercolor Society's 2010 and 2011 Best of Show. She states, "My creative paintings are impressionistic original pieces of art with identifiable subjects versus a traditional portrait. For those that prefer a more realistic look, my style lends a fresh
feeling to portraits and full figures."
This 4-day workshop promises to be exciting and challenging. Visit Jeannie's website at
www.jeanniedmcguire.com to see examples of her beautiful work.
Andrews Landscape Workshop Emphasizes Color
Don Andrews is a nationally known watercolor artist and workshop instructor and a member and past board director of the American Watercolor Society. Don’s Color Emphasis Landscape class is geared to all skill levels. Students will benefit from a 3-day exploration of color, design, organization, light and their utilization in the exciting world of landscape painting. This workshop will be packed with demonstrations, discussions, individual help, and personal and group critiques. Visit Don’s website at www.donandrews.net to learn more about the artist and see examples of his work. Be sure to come to the March 9 meeting, bring your lunch,
and enjoy a demo by Don from 1 to 3.
SAVE THE DATES—Upcoming workshops scheduled for 2013 and beyond
Art Angels News
We have now filled all classroom slots for this spring! We also had our first class visit of 2013— with a
new teacher at Alice Smith Elementary, who couldn't have been more excited! Thank you, Kathy Martin,
Wendy Marshall, Laramie Ford, Susan Tissier, and new member Lois Vinell, who were awesome helpers!
Newsletter Change
Due to the increasingly high costs of printing and mailing and the fact that the newsletter is the most expensive item in our
budget, we can no longer justify mailing a paper edition to our members who have access to a computer. If you are unable
to open the attachment, try clicking on the newsletter tab on our website. If you still have problems with this, please
notify me, your newsletter editor.
Membership List
Instead of having to frequently send out updated member lists, members who wish a list are invited to notify Kathleen Hoff,
our membership chairman, who will email them a list or, if necessary, mail them a paper list.
ART ANGELS CLASSES FOR WINTER/SPRING 2013
Friday, February 1, 12:40-3 p.m.—Gail Corthell, Westergard Elementary (5th)
1785 Ambassador Drive, Reno
Tuesday, February 12, 12:40-3 p.m.—Mrs. Hamilton, Grace Warner Elementary (3rd)
3075 Heights Drive, Reno
Tuesday, February 26, 12:30-3:15 p.m.—DeRonda South, Brown Elementary (4th)
13815 Spelling Court, Reno
Monday, April 1, 11:45-2:45 p.m.—Rachel Holmes, Sierra NV Academy Charter (2nd)
13880 Stead Blvd., Stead
Friday, April 19, 12:30-3 p.m.--Lisa Pena, Nancy Gomes Elementary (4th)
3870 Limkin, Cold Springs
Tuesday, April 30, 1:00-3:15 p.m.--Gisela Daniel, Mt. Rose Elementary (2nd)
915 Lander Street, Reno
Thursday, May 9, 12:45-3:30 p.m. --Mrs. Simmons, Bernice Matthews Elem. (4th)
2750 Elementary Drive, Reno
Thursday, May 30, 12:45-3:30 p.m.—Mrs. Crowell, Bernice Matthews Elementary (4th)
2750 Elementary Drive, Reno
Thursday, June 13, 12:45-3:30 p.m.—Mrs. Crestcetell, Bernice Matthews Elem. (4th)
2750 Elementary Drive, Reno
LIBRARY EXHIBIT
Entry day - May 1st; pick-up day - May 30th. Theme: EARTH, SKY, WIND, WATER
Important: the library will no longer allow prices to be shown. We will need to post something that asks a potential buyer to contact the artist, or myself (Jane Chapman) as exhibit chairman. In February we will ask for photos of your work to consider as the postcard design, so be working on that!
We greatly appreciate the support
of our exhibit sponsors, so be sure to
keep these generous sponsors in mind
when making your next art supply
purchase.
American Frame Corporation
www.AmericanFrame.com
Ampersand Art Supply
www.ampersandart.com
Blick Art Material
www.dickblick.com
Cheap Joe’s Art Stuff
www.cheapjoes.com
Creative Catalyst Productions
www.ccpvideos.com
HK Holbein, Inc.
www.holbeinhk.com
Jack Richeson & Co., Inc.
www.richesonart.com
M.Graham & Company
www.mgraham.com
MacPherson’s of Reno
www.macphersonart.com
Maimeri S.P.A., Italy,
distr by Armadillo Art & Craft
www.maimeri.it
Nevada Fine Arts
www.nvfinearts.com
Royal & Langnickel Brush Mfg. Inc.
www.royalbrush.com
Savior-Faire
www.savoirfaire.com
Winsor & Newton
www.winsornewton.com
Teaching Members
Eileen Fuller
787-3769
Lady Jill Mueller
849-7769
Eva Stramer Nichols
530-414-1289
beautyonlocation.com
Tova Roseman
354-9890
Portrait Workshop
Joan Shonnard
853-1731
Teri Sweeney
775-265-5392
Classes at Truckee Meadows Community
College taught by our members
Eva Nichols
Watercolor Techniques I
Tuesdays from 2/5 until 2/26 2013 (4
Sessions)
Watercolor Techniques II
Tuesdays from 3/5 until 3/26 2013 (4
sessions)
Landscapes
Tuesdays from 4/2 until 4/23 2013 (4
sessions)
Spring Flowers
Tuesdays from 4/30 until 5/21 2013 (4
sessions)
Lady Jill Mueller
Painting the Sierra in Watercolor
Wednesdays from 4/3 until 4/24 (4
sessions)
To sign up for these classes please go on
the TMCC website: wdce.tmcc.edu
Thank you for our beautiful new sign at the
Wilbur D. May Museum created and donated by
Norm LaMont of Goodsign Graphics.
Sierra Watercolor Society
P. O. Box 70564
Reno, NV 89570
Artists Co-op of Reno Gallery
627 Mill Street, 322-8896. Open 7 days, 11 am - 4 pm Ph. 322-8896
Liberty Fine Art Gallery
Museum Tower, (next to the Nevada Museum of Art)
100 W. Liberty Street Reno. Open Wed.-Sun., 11 am - 6 pm
Nevada Fine Art
1301 South Virginia Reno Ph. 786-1128
Nevada Historical Society Museum
1650 North Virginia Street, Reno Ph. 688-1190
Nevada Museum of Art
160 West Liberty Street, Reno Ph 329-3333
Sierra Arts Gallery
17 S. Virginia St., Reno, ph.
329-2787, Mon. - Sat., 10 am - 5 pm
Gallery 3 Art
3 N. Virginia St., Reno
Ph. 230-7333
