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    • 10 Feb 2025
    • 9:00 AM
    • 11 Feb 2025
    • 12:00 PM
    • Zoom
    • 0
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    PAINTING KOI IN WATERCOLORS WITH Annie Strack (ZOOM)

    February 10th -11th, 2025

    A 6-hour workshop held Zoom from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM each day


    Member Registration Opens: December 5, 2024
    Member Fee $70

    Public Registration Opens: December 19, 2024
    Non-Member Fee $110

    Registration closes February 3, 2025

    Not a Member? Consider joining as an Associate Member $30/year

    To register for this program you must be a member.

    Join us here.



    Program Description

    All artists, whether they are new to watercolors or experienced painters, will benefit from learning these tips for creating spectacular paintings. Multiple watercolor techniques are covered in the workshop, including glazing, washes, dry brush, masking, lifting, & more. Students will gain an understanding of the properties of different paints, learn how to successfully mix colors, and how to use values and color temperatures to enhance their compositions. Students will watch and learn as each painting step and technique is explained and demonstrated with clarity that makes the lessons easy to absorb.

    We will paint TWO paintings in this workshop. Using the reference photos provided, students will draw the koi onto their watercolor papers. Drawings are also provided – students may printout and trace the drawings onto their watercolor paper. We will start with layering an underpainting of shadow color on the fish to depict dimension or “roundness.” Then we will paint the background water. This is painted very wet and is done in layers with lots of paint. We will use masking fluid to mask out a few scales on the fish. After that is dry, we will paint the details of the koi using bold brushstrokes and bright colors on top of the underpainting, which allows the shape of the fish to show though the colors.


    Supplies:

    Two cold pressed or rough watercolor papers. Either blocked or mounted, at least 140 lbs. Annie will be working on 12x16 blocked paper by Hahnemuehle, and suggests you work on paper that is a similar size. We will be doing two paintings in this workshop, and we will switch back and forth between them as we wait for things to dry.

    Making fluid, Paper towels.

    Scrap paper for testing brushstrokes, and at least one piece to practice the background upon.

    Paints:

    You must have Indigo, Green-Gold, New Gamboge, Chinese White, Payne’s grey (or any other black), Cadmium Red (or a similar bright red), Cadmium Orange (or similar bright orange), Lemon yellow (or any bright yellow), Alizarin (or any similar cool shade of red).

    Also, bring along any other colors you like to use. Annie will use a lot of different colors of blue and maybe even some browns and purples or other greens, but it’s mostly about value and chroma not so much about color! So, bring your regular palette of colors in addition to the necessary ones listed. The colors of the fish are spontaneous –Annie only uses the photos as reference for the basic shapes and never match the colors exactly!

    Brushes:

    You’ll need a big soft mop to paint the background. Annie uses squirrel mops, about a size 5 or 6. For the fishes, Annie uses a smaller mop – about a size 2 or 3, or a kolinsky round, size about a 10 or 12. Annie also uses some kolinsky rounds in smaller sizes about 4 or 6 for the details in the fish. The size of your brushes will depend on how large is your painting. If you are painting larger, you will want to go up a size or two on the brushes. If your painting is smaller, you will want to use brushes that are a size or two smaller.

    Stamps and stencils for the background:

    Not everything needs to be painted with a brush! Stamped and stenciled patterns can add an abstract element to any painting. Some of the things that Annie use are sink mats, netting, cling wrap, shelf liners, bath mats, etc.


    For online registration, visit: www.baltimorewatercolorsociety.org and go to Upcoming Events under Public Events. Be sure to login before registering.

    Not a Member? Consider joining as an Associate Member $30/year

    To register for this program you must be a member.

    Join us here.


    All registered participants will be sent the Zoom link before the demonstration.

    Registered participants will have access to the video for 3 months.



    BIOGRAPHY


    Annie Strack

    Annie Strack earned Signature Membership in 36 organizations including the International Society of Marine Painters and International Plein Air Painters, and she’s an Official Authorized Artist for the USCG. She exhibits internationally and has been featured in 24 solo shows. An experienced commercial artist, she’s created designs for countless businesses and produced architectural renderings for architects and contractors. She’s the author of The Artists Guide to Business & Marketing and was Contributing Editor and Columnist for Professional Artist Magazine for over a decade. Her DVD Painting Seascapes in Watercolor is broadcast on TV stations worldwide. She travels around the world to teach workshops, jury shows, & paint en plein air. She’s an artist materials expert and represents artist supply companies to present programs at schools, art centers, and art stores. Her artwork has received hundreds of awards and hangs in over 1,000 collections worldwide including USCG, Navy, Pentagon, Senate, and Veterans Administration

    You can check her Facebook and Instagram pages below:

    https://www.facebook.com/AnnieStrack

    https://www.instagram.com/annie_strack

    For online registration, visit: www.baltimorewatercolorsociety.org and go to Public Events. Be sure to login before registering.


    If you have any questions contact BWS Program Chair person,  Yogini Dahiwadkar at yoginidahiwadkar@baltimorewatercolorsociety.org

    • 04 Mar 2025
    • 10:00 AM
    • 28 Apr 2025
    • 10:00 AM
    • 10400 Cross Fox Lane Columbia, MD 21044
    • 12
    Register

    Bernice Kish Gallery at Slayton House

    is hosting an Exhibit for BWS Signature Artist Members

    March 5-April 27, 2025

    Delivery on March 4th and Pickup on April 28th.

    Location: 10400 Cross Fox Lane Columbia, MD 21044

     Bernice Kish  Gallery is open to the public:

    • Monday through Friday 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM,
    • visitors should call ahead before visiting (410-730-3987)
    Special note: This exhibit will be part of the Howard County-wide Art's Council 2025 theme of "Blossoms of Hope."  Along with the traditional cash prizes awarded by our BWS Juror of awards, a separate juror will also award cash prizes to those artists who best capture this year's theme.  Best in Show is $750, 1st $500, 2ed $350, 3rd $250. You may want to consider this theme when selecting a painting for this exhibit.


    Each Registrant can enter only one painting

    Please note: Your membership in BWS must be current in order to register for this show.

    Deadline for entries: February 10th, 2025 or until the exhibit is full, whichever comes first.

    FOR ONLINE REGISTRATION VISIT: www.bws.wildapricot.org and go to Public Events.
    If a Member, Be sure to login before registering.

    All registrations have to be paid within 5 days of registering. No exceptions please.


    BWS will have Alternate drop-off locations for this exhibit. 

    Those living in Reistertown,  Baltimore and points North contact:

    Barbra Hutchings

    barbra.hutchings1@gmail.com   603-359-0448

    Those living in Montgomery County and DC and points south TBD

    Those living in Northern Montgomery, Howard,  may contact David Drown at Davdrown@comcast.net 410-971-9761

    Those living in the PG County, Northern Virgina may contact:

    Carol Lee

    carolfortho@verizon.net  240-475-4219

    Those living in Carol County, Frederick County, and points West may contact:

    Trri Fabula

    terrifabula@yahoo.com  443-340-4321


     

    Schedule

    • Deadline for entries: February 10, 2025 or until the exhibit is full, whichever comes first.
    • Drop Off Date: Tuesday March 4, from 10:00am-11:00 or as arranged with alternate location and time
    • Reception: Sunday March 9, 2025 from 3:00-5:00 PM
    • Pick Up: Monday April 28, 2025 from 10:00-11:00 AM or as arranged at alternate location and time
    BWS and Gallery Commission 25% on all sales

      BWS Member Show Exhibition Rules and Regulations

      As part of registering, you are presented with the exhibit rules and regulations that apply to all of our Member Show Exhibits. Please be sure to click the link in the registration form to read the full set of rules.

      Here are some highlights from the rules and regulations.

      • Paint on natural or synthetic paper or paperboard and display the painting under glazing (matted or floated).
      • No impasto applications of mediums or paint
      • Display gallery wrapped watermedia paintings without mat or frame with no staples or hardware visible.
      • Paintings framed without mat or glazing must be mounted on a ridged surface and have a waterproof coating or protective sealant.
      • Use of paper canvas, fabric canvas (cotton or linen), Aquabord, Claybord, or Gessobord for the watermedia paintings must have a protective sealant (e.g., varnish or wax)
      • Use only paper-based collage material created by the artist with water-based media.
      • The rules regarding mats and frames apply when mats and frames are used. They must be clean and without scratches.

      Registrants acknowledge that, for promotional and educational purposes, images of pieces submitted may be used by BWS and the Host Galley.

      Please submit an image with your registration when possible so they can be presented online as well as in the gallery.

      Payment

      If you prefer to pay by check, write the check to BWS and mail it to David Drown at 9752 Gudel Dr. Ellicott City, MD 21042

      For any questions contact David Drown

      Email: davdrown@comcast.net

      Refund Policy

      No refunds (except in the case of the event being cancelled for weather or other reasons.)

      • 08 Mar 2025
      • 11:59 PM
      • ONLINE
      Register

      BWS SEMI-ANNUAL JURYING FOR SIGNATURE ARTIST STATUS REGISTRATION

      ASSOCIATE AND NON-BWS ARTISTS WELCOME.

      Registration is Open January 10 through March 7, 11:59PM.

      APPLICANTS FOR SIGNATURE STATUS IN BALTIMORE WATERCOLOR SOCIETY MUST RESIDE IN THE MID-ATLANTIC REGION: DELAWARE, DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, MARYLAND, NEW JERSEY, NEW YORK, PENNSYLVANIA, VIRGINIA, OR WEST VIRGINIA

      Jurying by the Board of Governors will convene on March 22, and decision letters will be mailed to artists within two weeks of this date. Only the Board participates in the jurying process.

      Register on our website under Upcoming Events at:

      www.baltimorewatercolorsociety.org

       

      As part of registering to have your artwork juried, you must upload four samples of your work that meet the criteria described in the document at the link below. Read this document carefully, even if you have read it in the past, as clarification updates have been made. Be sure each of your four paintings are no smaller than 10 inches on any side, and other criteria in the document are met before submitting your application. 

      Please click here to Revised Jurying Packet 1_25.pdf.

      Once you have read criteria outlined in the application and have selected paintings to submit, you will need to upload digital images of them as part of the registration process. Your images must be jpeg or jpg format, at least 1920 pixels on the longer side. The file should be no larger than 3 MB.

      Email jury chair with questions.

      Janet Arsenault

      janetarsenault@baltimorewatercolorsociety.org

      • 10 Mar 2025
      • 9:30 AM
      • 12 Mar 2025
      • 4:00 PM
      • The Hawthorn Center, 6175 Sunny Spring, Columbia, MD
      • 0
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      PAINTING RELAXED PORTRAITS

      WITH PAM WENGER

      March 10-12, 2025


      Registration:

      Members: December 16, 2024,10:00 a.m. $395

      Non-members: December 30, 2024,10:00 a.m. $430

      Registration ends March 1 , 2025, or when the event is full.


      Not a Member?
      Consider becoming an Associate Member for $30/year.

      To pay the member fee you must become a member then register for Pam's class.

      Join us here.


      FOR ONLINE REGISTRATION VISIT: www.bws.wildapricot.org and go to Public Events.
      If a Member, Be sure to login before registering.

      If you don't login the system will not know you are a member so you will not be able to register during the members only registration time and the computer will not give you the members only  price.

      All registrations have to be paid within 5 days of registering. No exceptions please.


      Workshop Instructor:


      The Baltimore Watercolor Society is excited to feature a workshop with award winning watercolor artist Pam Wenger.


      PAM WENGER  BWS, PWS, NWS, AWS, TWS  

      WORKSHOP DESCRIPTION:

      Painting portraits in watercolor can seem like a daunting task, but many of us can’t resist the urge to try it. We may have a loved one who we’d like to paint or we may simply be drawn to the challenge of capturing an interesting character on paper. It’s so easy to “tighten up” our portrait paintings because of our focus on “getting it right”.

      In this Three Day workshop we will focus on loosening up the portrait painting process and working to achieve a more relaxed look that highlights the beauty and freshness of the watercolor medium. I'll share my process with you and encourage you to create your own.

      I’ll be providing a packet to workshop participants that will include:

      Partially pre-drawn portraits, printed on watercolor paper, for you to work on as part of our exercises - You will finish the drawings, but the basics will be there so we can spend the majority of our time painting. (Of course, if you prefer to work completely freehand, that is fine. ) The references we’ll be working with will cover a range of ages and skin tones. I'll be providing the references in advance, though - so you are welcome to use your own watercolor paper.

      Small samples of the paints I use regularly (and that I usually end up sharing at workshops)

      Printed photo references of the models we will be painting

      Reference sheet with my painting/drawing tips and technology tips

      The 3 day format of the workshop will give us time to practice the techniques we are exploring.

      Days 1 and 2 - you will paint from my references, using the partially pre-drawn portraits I provide.

      Day 3 - you will work from your own reference on your own paper.

      This workshop will be a combination of demo and hands-on portrait work.

      Tech Tips: I’ll introduce several technology tools to use to help you with your portrait drawings and paintings and give you resources so you can follow up after the workshop.

      Students should be comfortable with painting in watercolor, but do not need to have experience with portrait painting.






      RECOMMENDED EXPERIENCE:


      All levels (basic knowledge & some previous experiences strongly recommended to benefit from this workshop)

      All levels are welcome but students should have an understanding of the watercolor medium.




      SUPPLY LIST:

       You'll need your usual watercolor painting supplies plus:

      Paint

      Here's a list of the colors in my palette in case you want to have some of these in advance (and not rely on my tiny samples for trying the colors I suggest)

               -Windsor  Yellow Deep

      -Alizarin Crimson 

      -Vermillion Hue Holbein)

      -Quinacridone Magenta

      -Raw Sienna

      -Hookers Green (Holbein)

      -Manganese Blue or Peacock Blue

      -Indigo

      -Mineral Violet

      -Burnt Sienna (Holbein)

      -Cobalt Blue

      -Quinacridone Coral


      Brushes

      Various sizes - whatever you are comfortable with.

      I like to use the King Arts original-gold-9020-series-golden-taklon-ultra-round - #10 or larger

      https://www.kingartco.com/products

      I'll have some of these for sale at the workshop.


      Paper 

      As stated above, for day 1 and 2, I will be providing partially pre-drawn portraits, printed on watercolor paper, for you to work on as part of our exercises - You will finish the drawings, but the basics will be there so we can spend the majority of our time painting. (Of course, if you prefer to work completely freehand, that is fine. ) 

      Bring several small sheets , around 8 x 10  or a block  to check colors and for your painting on day 3.  

      I use 200 lb Saunders Waterford Hot Press or other hot press brands.

      Additional Supplies 

      You'll need your usual watercolor painting supplies including:

      your normal painting palette (with the colors you typically use)

      water containers

      paper towels or small towel

      block or board to attach watercolor paper

      Pencils

      kneaded eraser

      12 inch ruler

      plastic table covering

      anything else you normally would have available when painting

      BIOGRAPHY:

      I can’t remember a time when I didn’t love art. Many of my best childhood memories revolve around art projects - either school projects…my own…or assignments my dad was always coming up with for me to do for the church where he was pastor. When I became an elementary teacher there were plenty of outlets for creativity, but it wasn’t until I retired in 2013 that I began to explore painting. I figured I’d try watercolor first because it would be easier and cheaper than oils (both incorrect assumptions!).

      I'd taken some art classes in college and attended life drawing sessions at our local art associations, but working with color was something completely new for me. I began my journey by taking some basic watercolor classes at our local art association. I then attended workshops with Ted Nuttall and Charles Reid. Both of these artists have had a huge influence on my work. I continue to study with Ted’s master class each year and am also fortunate to count many amazing local artists among my friends. They keep me constantly inspired and challenged to grow as an artist.

      I’m excited to begin a new teaching phase of my life as well. For the past three years, I’ve been teaching watercolor workshops for local and out of state watercolor organizations. I’m focusing on portraiture in watercolor, but have also taught some floral workshops. It’s an honor to be able to share my passion with fellow artists and to encourage them in their painting journey.

      I have exhibited and won awards in National and Local shows, including the National Watercolor Society Show, Transparent Watercolor Society Show, American Watercolor Society Show, Pennsylvania Watercolor Society’s Juried Shows, Baltimore Watercolor Society’s Mid Atlantic Shows, Pennsylvania’s “Art of the State” and many local shows. My art can be viewed at www.pamwenger.com , https://www.facebook.com/pamwengerwatercolor/, and on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/pwenger32


      WORKSHOP PRICE:

      $395.00 for BWS members (Signature Artists, Associates, and Students) and

      $430.00 for non-BWS members.

      The class size is limited to 22 people, and the workshop cannot be split with another person.

      Please pay online if possible. The payment system allows the use of Credit Cards. Otherwise, checks should be made out to Baltimore Watercolor Society and mailed to Dana Kleinsteuber at the address below. Please enter the name of the workshop on your check.

      Confirmation of your registration will be sent upon receipt of your check or online payment. Checks must be received within 5 days of registration to be considered as registered.

      FOR ONLINE REGISTRATION VISIT:

       www.bws.wildapricot.org and go to Public Events > Upcoming Events.
      If a Member, be sure to login before registering.

      Remember that these workshops fill up very quickly. When filled, you can join the waiting list.


      WAITING LIST:

      BWS maintains a workshop waiting list. When openings occur, BWS fills the openings from the waiting list on a first-come, first-served basis.

      BWS adds names to the waiting list according to the date and time.

      You can join the waiting list if a workshop is filled. There are often openings so it is worth doing if you are interested in the class.

      You can't join a waiting list before registration opens.

      Waiting List registrants - Do not send payment until you are informed of an opening and have been sent an invoice. Any check sent before you have been informed you have a spot will be destroyed.


      CANCELLATIONS AND REFUNDS:

      BWS makes decisions and incurs fixed costs based on the number of initial registrants. Cancellations can affect these costs even if there is a waiting list. In addition, cancellations incur processing fees and other costs paid by BWS as well as requiring extra time and organizational effort. Refunds for extenuating circumstances are at the discretion of the event coordinator.

      From registration date to 60 days prior to the event = 90% refund 

      59 days to 21days prior = 75% refund

      20 days to 8 days prior = 50% refund

      7 days or fewer = no refund

      In the event of inclement weather, the workshop will still be held unless the Hawthorn Center is unable to open or the workshop artist is unable to travel. If BWS cancels the workshop, then all paid registrants will receive a full pro-rata refund for those days that were cancelled.

      Check this website for changes, updates and new information.

      Questions and requests to be added to the waiting list can be directed to:

      Dana Kleinsteuber (BWS Workshop Chair) at kleinstk@verizon.net


      LOCATION:

      The Hawthorn Center is located in the community of Hickory Ridge in Columbia, Maryland:

      6175 Sunny Spring Rd. Columbia, MD 21044-5623

      Tel: (410) 730-7327


      WORKSHOP HOURS:

      First Day Hours - March 10, 2025 - Hawthorn Center doors open at 9:30 AM to allow you to set up your workspace. Workshop instruction begins: 10:00 AM on the first day and end at 4:00 PM.

      March 11 and 12  - Doors will open at 9:00 AM and instruction will be from 9:30 AM to 4:00 PM.

      One-hour break for lunch

      Please plan to leave by 4:15 PM. Hawthorne Center closes and doors are locked promptly at 4:30 PM


      PAYMENTS:

      Are preferred online, but if you send a check, please have it made out to BWS and reference Pam Wenger Workshop. Mail it to:

      Dana Kleinsteuber Workshop Chair

      4018 Twilight Grove Ct.

      Ellicott City, MD 21042


      MASKING POLICY:

      If you feel more comfortable wearing a mask feel free to do so.

      Please be advised that we are not requiring participants to wear a mask at this time.

      • 12 Mar 2025
      • 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
      • Hawthorn Center, 6175 Sunny Spring, Columbia, MD
      • 30
      Register

      AN EVENING DEMONSTRATION -

      RELAXED PORTRAITS

      WITH PAM WENGER


      March 12, 2025
      7:00 – 9:00 pm (The building opens at 6:30)


      Registration:

      Members: January 14, 2025,10:00 a.m. $30

      Non-members: January 21, 2025,10:00 a.m. $35

      Registration ends March 5, 2025, or when the event is full. 

      Not a Member?
      Consider becoming an Associate Member for $30/year.

      To pay the member fee you must become a member then register for Russell's program.

      Join us here.


      FOR ONLINE REGISTRATION VISIT: www.bws.wildapricot.org and go to Public Events.
      If a Member, Be sure to login before registering.

      If you don't login, the system will not know you are a member so you will not be able to register during the members only registration time and the computer will not offer you the members only price.

      All registrations have to be paid within 5 days of registering. No exceptions please. 




      DEMONSTRATION INSTRUCTOR:



      PAM WENGER  BWS, PWS, AWS, TWSA, NWS  

      The Baltimore Watercolor Society is excited to feature a demonstration with  nationally award winning artist Pam Wenger.  We will be watching Pam do a demonstration using the process she devised to produce beautiful loose colorful sketches and portraits of the people around her.

      SUBJECT:

      RELAXED PORTRAITS

      Painting portraits in watercolor can seem like a daunting task, but many of us can’t resist the urge to try it. We may have a loved one who we’d like to paint or we may simply be drawn to the challenge of capturing an interesting character on paper. It’s so easy to “tighten up” our portrait paintings because of our focus on “getting it right”.
      In this demonstration we will focus on loosening up the portrait painting process and working to achieve a more relaxed look that highlights the beauty and freshness of the watercolor medium. 
      Students will benefit from the demonstration.



        DEMONSTRATION PRICE:

        $30 for BWS members (Signature Artists, Associates, and Students) and

        $35 for non-BWS members.

        The class size is limited to 50 people.

        PAYMENTS:

        Please pay online if possible. The payment system allows the use of Credit Cards. Otherwise, checks should be made out to Baltimore Watercolor Society and mailed to Dana Kleinsteuber at the address below. Please enter the name of the demonstration on your check.

        Confirmation of your registration will be sent upon receipt of your check or online payment. Checks must be received within 5 days of registration to be considered as registered.


        FOR ONLINE REGISTRATION VISIT:

         www.bws.wildapricot.org and go to Public Events > Upcoming Events.
        If a Member, be sure to login before registering

        CANCELLATIONS AND REFUNDS:

        There are no refunds for this demonstration unless it is canceled by BWS.

        In the event of inclement weather, the demonstration will still be held unless the Hawthorn Center is unable to open or the demonstration artist is unable to travel. If BWS cancels the demonstration, then all paid registrants will receive a full refund.

        Check this website for changes, updates and new information.

        Questions and requests to be added to the waiting list can be directed to:

        Dana Kleinsteuber (BWS) at kleinstk@verizon.net

        PAYMENTS:

        Are preferred online, but if you send a check, please have it made out to BWS and reference Pam Wenger Demonstration. Mail it to:

        Dana Kleinsteuber (BWS)

        4018 Twilight Grove Ct.

        Ellicott City, MD 21042


        MASKING POLICY:

        • If you feel more comfortable wearing a mask, feel free to do so.
        • Please be advised that we are not requiring participants to wear a mask at this time.

        LOCATION:

        The Hawthorn Center is located in the community of Hickory Ridge in Columbia, Maryland:

        6175 Sunny Spring Rd. Columbia, MD 21044-5623

        Tel: (410) 730-7327

        DEMONSTRATION HOURS:

        Date: March 12th, 2025 (Wednesday), from 7:00 – 9:00 pm

        (building opens at 6:30 pm)

        Please leave by 9:15. We are charged extra if we have not cleared out and cleaned up by 9:30.



        BIOGRAPHY:

        PAM WENGER  BWS, PWS, AWS, TWSA, NWS

        I can’t remember a time when I didn’t love art. Many of my best childhood memories revolve around art projects - either school projects…my own…or assignments my dad was always coming up with for me to do for the church where he was pastor. When I became an elementary teacher there were plenty of outlets for creativity, but it wasn’t until I retired in 2013 that I began to explore painting. I figured I’d try watercolor first because it would be easier and cheaper than oils (both incorrect assumptions!).

        I'd taken some art classes in college and attended life drawing sessions at our local art associations, but working with color was something completely new for me. I began my journey by taking some basic watercolor classes at our local art association. I then attended workshops with Ted Nuttall and Charles Reid. Both of these artists have had a huge influence on my work. I continue to study with Ted’s master class each year and am also fortunate to count many amazing local artists among my friends. They keep me constantly inspired and challenged to grow as an artist.

        I’m excited to begin a new teaching phase of my life as well. For the past three years, I’ve been teaching watercolor workshops for local and out of state watercolor organizations. I’m focusing on portraiture in watercolor, but have also taught some floral workshops. It’s an honor to be able to share my passion with fellow artists and to encourage them in their painting journey.

        I have exhibited and won awards in National and Local shows, including the National Watercolor Society Show, Transparent Watercolor Society Show, American Watercolor Society Show, Pennsylvania Watercolor Society’s Juried Shows, Baltimore Watercolor Society’s Mid Atlantic Shows, Pennsylvania’s “Art of the State” and many local shows. My art can be viewed at www.pamwenger.com , https://www.facebook.com/pamwengerwatercolor/, and on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/pwenger32



        Past events

        19 Jan 2025 FREE- Demonstration of Seascape Painting Secrets with Watercolor Master, Annie Strack
        11 Dec 2024 FREE- Demonstration of Portrait Painting with Luc Boivin
        14 Nov 2024 Russell Jewell Talk on his Jurying Process & Top Mid-Atlantic Winners
        10 Nov 2024 2024 Mid-Atlantic Exhibition Opening Reception and Awards Presentation
        11 Oct 2024 2024 Mid-Atlantic Regional Watercolor Exhibition
        10 Oct 2024 An Evening Demo - Capturing Light in the Landscape with Russell Jewell
        08 Oct 2024 CAPTURING LIGHT IN THE LANDSCAPE With Russell Jewell
        04 Oct 2024 October 2024 Signature Artist Jurying Sign Up
        23 Sep 2024 2024 BWS Annual Member Gathering - Luncheon & Plein Air
        09 Sep 2024 HOW TO APPROACH AND PAINT DIFFERENT TEXTURES WITH LUIS PÉREZ
        04 Aug 2024 All Member Exhibit at Manor Mill Gallery
        26 Jun 2024 An Evening Demo - Urban Landscapes with Stacy Lund Levy
        24 Jun 2024 PAINTING URBAN LANDSCAPES WITH STACY LUND LEVY
        07 Jun 2024 Submit Applications for the 2024 Mid-Atlantic Regional Watercolor Exhibition
        13 Apr 2024 BWS NY Bus Trip to AWS Show - 2024
        08 Apr 2024 Signature Member Exhibit at Friendship Heights Community Center Gallery 2024
        04 Apr 2024 Free Sumi-e Painting Demonstration with Joan Lok
        01 Apr 2024 Design Your Way to Stronger Paintings in 5 Easy Steps with Lois Ward Wolford
        01 Mar 2024 March 2024 Signature Artist Jurying Sign Up Due By
        27 Jan 2024 Free Demo with Milind Mulick, Daniel Smith Watercolor Ambassador
        16 Nov 2023 FREE YUPO Demonstration and Discussion of Mid-Atlantic Top Winners with Alexis Lavine
        12 Nov 2023 2023 Mid-Atlantic Exhibition Opening Reception and Awards Presentation
        28 Oct 2023 October 2023 Signature Artist Jurying Sign Up
        06 Oct 2023 2023 Mid-Atlantic Regional Watercolor Exhibition
        03 Oct 2023 Anything but Cold Pressed, Painting on Alternative Surfaces with Alexis Lavine
        16 Sep 2023 Rescheduled Plein Air Painting with Diane Gibson at Jerusalem Mill
        28 Jun 2023 Signature Member Exhibit at Quiet Waters Gallery 2023
        22 Jun 2023 An Evening with Alicia Farris "Faces and Figures"
        19 Jun 2023 Faces and Figures with Alicia Farris
        06 Jun 2023 FREE Presentation: Entering Shows Simplified with Stacy Lund Levy
        02 Jun 2023 Submit Applications for the 2023 Mid-Atlantic Regional Watercolor Exhibition
        20 May 2023 Plein Air Painting with Matt Fenton at Benjamin Banneker State Park
        09 May 2023 2023 BWS Annual Member Gathering - Luncheon & Plein Air
        05 May 2023 Free Pet Portrait Demonstration with Caitlin Leline Hatch
        21 Apr 2023 FREE Tour Given by Mary Whyte of her We The People Exhibition
        17 Apr 2023 BWS NY Bus Trip to AWS Show- 2023
        06 Apr 2023 An Evening Demo with Joe Cibere "Mid-Tone Crisis, ink First"
        03 Apr 2023 "Mid-Tone Crisis - Ink First" with Joe Cibere
        25 Mar 2023 March 2023 Signature Artist Jurying
        23 Mar 2023 Make Your Photograph Work for You with Joyce Bell
        20 Mar 2023 BWS Exhibit for Associate Members at Roland Park Presbyterian Church Gallery
        10 Feb 2023 Watercolor Reimagined with Liz Walker
        10 Jan 2023 Free Demonstration with Liz Walker
        29 Oct 2022 October 2022 Signature Artist Jurying
        20 Oct 2022 Free Pouring Demonstration with Leslie Lambert
        17 Oct 2022 Signature Member Exhibit at Hereford Branch Library
        11 Oct 2022 Exploring Watercolor with David Daniels
        14 Sep 2022 Texture and More in Transparent Watercolor with Gwen Bragg
        09 Jun 2022 An Evening Demo with Kathleen Giles "Create Dynamic Values"
        07 Jun 2022 Create Dynamic Values by Kathleen S. Giles
        19 May 2022 BWS Annual Member Gathering - Luncheon & Plein Air
        21 Mar 2022 ZOOM: "Perspective Drawing Is Easy" with Tim Saternow
        10 Feb 2022 Rescheduled - BWS Exhibit for Associate Members at the Slayton House Gallery
        09 Feb 2022 March 2022 Signature Artist Jurying
        28 Oct 2021 An Evening with Keiko Tanabe
        22 Oct 2021 Signature Member Exhibition at McBride Gallery
        05 Oct 2021 101 Glazes of Transparent Watercolor with Janet Belich
        09 Aug 2021 Signature Member Exhibit at Carroll County Arts Council
        09 Aug 2021 VIRTUAL: "Watercolor on Aquabord™ - Landscapes" with A Rimpo
        27 Jun 2021 2021 Mid-Atlantic Regional Exhibition and Reception & Awards Presentation
        21 Jun 2021 VIRTUAL: "Daring Color" with Anne Abgott
        12 Jun 2021 2021 ONLINE MID-ATLANTIC REGIONAL WATERCOLOR EXHIBITION
        07 Jun 2021 VIRTUAL: "Painting Animals in Watercolor" with Stacy Lund Levy #3
        27 May 2021 2021 BWS Online Member Meeting with Speaker and Demo
        12 May 2021 VIRTUAL: "Painting Animals in Watercolor" with Stacy Lund Levy #2
        03 May 2021 VIRTUAL: "Watercolor on Aquabord" with A Rimpo
        12 Apr 2021 VIRTUAL: Brienne Brown "Dynamic Watercolors" Bringing the Everyday to Life
        11 Feb 2021 March 2021 Signature Artist Jurying
        16 Jan 2021 Signature Members Exhibit at Strathmore Mansion Gallery and Online
        03 Oct 2020 Signature Members Exhibit at Delaplaine Gallery
        01 Sep 2020 October 29, 2020 Signature Artist Jurying
        01 Jul 2020 ONLINE 2020 MID-ATLANTIC REGIONAL WATERCOLOR EXHIBITION
        28 May 2020 CANCELLED - 2020 BWS Annual Dinner
        10 Apr 2020 CANCELLED - BWS NY Bus Trip to AWS Show- 2020
        04 Apr 2020 CANCELLED - Color Theory Made Clear with Glen Kessler
        07 Mar 2020 March 7, 2020 Signature Artist Jurying
        11 Nov 2019 Pen & Ink with Watercolor with Brenda Kidera #2
        23 Oct 2019 An Evening with Janet Rogers
        22 Oct 2019 “Watercolor Impressions – From Flowers to Figures” with Janet Rogers
        14 Oct 2019 "Painting Animals in Watercolor" with Stacy Lund Levy
        05 Oct 2019 October 5, 2019 Signature Artist Jurying
        28 Sep 2019 Pen & Ink with Watercolor with Brenda Kidera
        25 Sep 2019 Learn about how DANIEL SMITH watercolor paint is developed from minerals
        01 Jul 2019 PLEIN AIR EXHIBIT AT IRVINE NATURE CENTER
        12 Jun 2019 Plein Air Painting with Diane Gibson at Cromwell Valley Park
        08 Jun 2019 2019 MID-ATLANTIC REGIONAL WATERCOLOR EXHIBITION
        05 Jun 2019 An Evening with David Lobenberg "California Vibe"
        04 Jun 2019 David Lobenberg's "California Vibe"
        01 May 2019 2019 BWS Annual Dinner
        27 Apr 2019 Peer Critique
        09 Apr 2019 Watercolor Portrait Sketching with Pam Wenger
        13 Mar 2019 An Evening with Pam Wenger "Watercolor Portrait Sketching"
        12 Mar 2019 Watercolor Portrait Sketching with Pam Wenger
        02 Mar 2019 March 2, 2019 Signature Artist Jurying
        17 Jan 2019 Exhibit at Hoffberger Gallery for Signature Artists
        30 Oct 2018 An Evening with Matthew Bird 'Painting the Figure'
        30 Oct 2018 Painting the Figure in Watercolor with Matthew Bird
        27 Oct 2018 "Learn to create a nighttime landscape with A Rimpo"
        24 Oct 2018 Associate and Signature Member Exhibit at Quiet Waters Gallery
        06 Oct 2018 October 6, 2018 Signature Artist Jurying
        02 Oct 2018 Plein Air with Carolyn Councell
        12 Sep 2018 An Evening with John Salminen's 'Realism through Design'
        10 Sep 2018 John Salminen's 'Realism through Design'
        21 Jul 2018 Exhibit at Brookside Gardens for Signature Artists
        09 Jun 2018 2018 MID-ATLANTIC REGIONAL WATERCOLOR EXHIBITION
        06 Jun 2018 An Evening with Kathleen Conover "Chaos to Order"
        05 Jun 2018 Kathleen Conover's "Chaos to Order"
        16 May 2018 'Capturing the Light' An Evening with Lynn Ferris
        15 May 2018 Lynn Ferris 'Capturing the Light'
        09 May 2018 2018 BWS Annual Dinner
        05 May 2018 'After the Painting is finished' with Matthew Bird
        17 Apr 2018 AWS show in NY bus trip - 2018
        07 Apr 2018 'Watercolor Portrait Sketching' with Pam Wenger
        29 Mar 2018 Exhibit at Slayton House for Signature Artists
        10 Mar 2018 March 10, 2018 Signature Artist Jurying
        15 Nov 2017 An Evening with Michael Reardon
        14 Nov 2017 Michael Reardon's Painting Light and Color in Land- and Cityscapes in a 4-Day Workshop
        11 Nov 2017 How to prepare to become a Signature Member of the BWS
        17 Oct 2017 How to apply to Galleries
        07 Oct 2017 Energize your Plein Air Paintings with Diane Gibson
        04 Oct 2017 BWS Exhibit for Associate and Signature Members at the Howard County Department of Education Central Office Gallery
        30 Sep 2017 Fun with Fluid Acrylic Workshop by A Rimpo
        29 Sep 2017 Fun with Fluid Acrylic Workshop by A Rimpo
        23 Sep 2017 September 23, 2017 Signature Artist Jurying
        19 Sep 2017 An Evening with Hillary Parker
        18 Sep 2017 Botanical watercolors with Hillary Parker
        28 Aug 2017 Art League of Ocean City Signature Member's Show
        17 Jun 2017 2017 MID-ATLANTIC REGIONAL WATERCOLOR EXHIBITION
        14 Jun 2017 An Evening with Frank Eber
        13 Jun 2017 Frank Eber's 'Atmospheric Watercolors', an Approach to Luminous Watercolors: 4-day workshop
        03 May 2017 2017 BWS Annual Dinner
        29 Apr 2017 Loosen Up Your Paintings and/or Your Figure Scape Paintings by Lois Wolford
        26 Apr 2017 An Evening with E. B. Lewis
        25 Apr 2017 E. B. Lewis 3-Day Urban & Rural Landscape Workshop
        14 Apr 2017 AWS show in NY bus trip
        25 Mar 2017 "Water and Reflections Made Easy!" with Annie Strack
        04 Mar 2017 March 4, 2017 Signature Artist Jurying
        01 Mar 2017 North Oaks Center Exhibit
        05 Nov 2016 How to prepare to become a Signature Member of the BWS
        26 Oct 2016 An Evening with Iain Stewart
        25 Oct 2016 Iain Stewart 4-Day Urban & Rural Landscape Workshop
        22 Oct 2016 Sumi-e painting with Joan Lok
        01 Oct 2016 October 2016 Signature Artist Jurying
        24 Sep 2016 Negative Flower Painting with Stacy Lund Levy
        02 Sep 2016 "The Value of Three" Exhibit at Howard County Arts Center Exhibit
        06 Aug 2016 The Delaplaine Visual Arts Center Exhibit
        26 Jun 2016 2016 Mid-Atl reception & awards presentation
        18 Jun 2016 Northern Baltimore County Plein Air Event with Diane Gibson
        09 Jun 2016 2016 MID-ATLANTIC REGIONAL WATERCOLOR EXHIBITION
        08 Jun 2016 An Evening with Joyce Hicks
        07 Jun 2016 Joyce Hicks 4-Day Landscape Painting Workshop
        14 May 2016 Inspirational Color in the Landscape
        11 May 2016 2016 BWS Annual Dinner
        07 May 2016 Painting the Figure with the Rivulet and Lifting Technique
        23 Apr 2016 The Art of Business
        11 Apr 2016 Soon Young Warren 4-Day Still Life Workshop
        08 Apr 2016 AWS show in NY bus trip
        12 Mar 2016 March 2016 Signature Artist Jurying
        03 Mar 2016 The Hoffberger Gallery Exhibit
        20 Jan 2016 An Evening with Michael Holter
        19 Jan 2016 Michael Holter 4-Day Portrait & Figure Workshop
        10 Jan 2016 Glenview Mansion Art Gallery Exhibition
        14 Nov 2015 Portraiture in Watercolor at HCAC with Joanna Barnum
        29 Oct 2015 Exhibit at Bernice Kish Gallery at Slayton House - Register by Oct 22, 2015
        20 Oct 2015 An Evening with Laurie Goldstein-Warren
        19 Oct 2015 Laurie Goldstein-Warren 4-Day Workshop
        17 Oct 2015 October 2015 Signature Artist Jurying
        10 Oct 2015 Landscape Painting with Mark Hiles
        19 Sep 2015 Plein Air Paintout in Baltimore Co with Fritz Briggs
        05 Sep 2015 Plein Air Paintout in Northern Baltimore Co with Marshall Kinsley
        26 Aug 2015 2015 "Hot Summer, Cool Watercolors" at The Galleries at Quiet Waters Park
        03 Jun 2015 An Evening with Mark Mehaffey
        03 Jun 2015 2015 MID-ATLANTIC REGIONAL WATERCOLOR EXHIBITION
        02 Jun 2015 Mark Mehaffey 4-Day Workshop
        09 May 2015 Plein Air Paintout in Ellicott City with Joyce Bell
        06 May 2015 2015 BWS Annual Dinner
        28 Apr 2015 An Evening with Ted Nuttall
        27 Apr 2015 Ted Nuttall 4-Day Workshop
        10 Apr 2015 AWS show in NY bus trip
        28 Mar 2015 Luminous Portraits with Joanna Barnum-a Saturday one-day workshop
        07 Mar 2015 March 7, 2015 Signature Artist Jurying
        13 Nov 2014 BWS 2014 Workshop Instructor Survey
        25 Oct 2014 October 2014 Signature Artist Jurying
        26 Aug 2014 BWS 2014 Workshop Interest Survey
        09 Aug 2014 Exhibit at Brookside Gardens
        16 Jun 2014 Linda Baker Workshop - Week #2
        15 Jun 2014 2014 Mid-Atlantic Regional Watercolor Exhibition
        10 Jun 2014 Linda Baker Workshop - Week #1
        14 May 2014 2014 BWS Annual Dinner
        28 Apr 2014 Ocean City Art League
        27 Apr 2014 The Gallery at Liriodendron
        07 Apr 2014 AWS show in NY bus trip
        27 Mar 2014 Stewart White Plein Air Workshop
        25 Mar 2014 An Evening with Stewart White
        08 Mar 2014 March 2014 Signature Artist Jurying
        16 Nov 2013 Critique Day for Associate Members
        14 Oct 2013 Nancy Barch Multimedia Workshop
        12 Oct 2013 October 2013 Signature Artist Jurying
        22 Sep 2013 Towson Art Collective Exhibition
        29 Jun 2013 (Cancelled) FAQ about Art as a Business -a Saturday one-day workshop
        23 Jun 2013 Mid-Atl reception
        10 Jun 2013 2013 Mid-Atlantic Regional Exhibition
        03 Jun 2013 June PAUL JACKSON WORKSHOP
        02 Jun 2013 Mid-Atl receiving
        29 May 2013 PAUL JACKSON EVENING DEMO
        28 May 2013 May PAUL JACKSON WORKSHOP
        15 May 2013 2013 BWS Annual Dinner
        01 May 2013 BlackRock Center for the Arts Exhibit
        12 Apr 2013 AWS show in NY bus trip
        16 Mar 2013 Introduction to Sumi-e Painting with Joan Lok: a weekend BWS workshop
        04 Mar 2013 Columbia Art Center Exhibit
        02 Mar 2013 March 2013 Signature Artist Jurying
        19 Jan 2013 Characteristics of Your Watercolor Paints--a Saturday one-day workshop
        28 Oct 2012 Village of Friendship Heights
        21 Oct 2012 October 2012 Signature Artist Jurying
        29 Aug 2012 An Evening with Frank Webb
        29 Aug 2012 2012 Mid-Atlantic Regional Exhibition
        28 Aug 2012 Frank Webb Watercolor Workshop : "Watercolor Energies and Composition"
        06 Jun 2012 2012 BWS Annual Dinner
        19 May 2012 David Daniels Workshop
        21 Apr 2012 Photograph and Edit Your Artwork with Nicholas Simmons
        10 Apr 2012 AWS Show Bus Trip 2012
        03 Mar 2012 March 2012 Signature Artist Jurying
        11 Feb 2012 Drawing and Painting Hands & Feet
        01 Feb 2012 Delaplaine art center
        02 Dec 2011 WSSC 2011

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