Letter from the President:
How do you go back to your everyday life – after spending 45 days in an RV, traveling the most remote areas of Alaska and Canada? After driving over 11,500 miles and waking up to adventures every day: going to Denali National Park in Alaska and seeing all the animals you have had on your wish list for so long; watching grizzly bears catching fish in the river; watching caribou scratching the velvet off their antlers, and seeing jade boulders the size of your car! Although it was long, it was a once-in-a -lifetime trip that also allowed me to celebrate my grand-daughter’s 11th birthday!
My extended trip would not have been possible if our AWC Vice President, Eileen Hempel, had not “stepped up to the plate” in my absence. For that I am most grateful! Eileen took care of our board meeting, our Members’ Meeting in September, and even planned our October Members’ Meeting. I realize she has set the bar high for me!
I guess I have to stop thinking about the Alcan Highway, Banff, Jasper, Lake Louise, Yellowstone National Park, the Badlands, the porcupine, the ice fields (glaciers) and no telephone reception. Our escapades were wonderful, because we were doing what we love. Traveling! There is something about waking up each morning, not knowing what you are going to see around the next bend. It was breathtaking just getting away from everything, turning everything off, and just tuning into nature.
I am happy to be back to see what Eileen has in store for us, for our October Members’ Meeting. I understand there will be “Halloween Tricks and Watercolor Treats” for us to enjoy. Be sure to bring a watercolor brush and pad to try out some new watercolor products. You might also like to bring one (1) gently used watercolor book to trade in for a book you don’t have. We always encourage you to bring a current watercolor painting you are working on, or have completed, for our Art Salon display – and a snack for all to enjoy.
Come relax, meet some new members and enjoy our favorite subject – watercolor painting! Can’t wait to see you on Wednesday, October 9th at Seelos Hall!
Keep Painting Because It Makes You Happy,
Juanita Green, President |
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October 9 - In-Person Meeting
Seelos Hall at St. John Neumann Church
12:00 pm Art Salon Display and Critique
01:00 pm Juanita Green will host our General Meeting
02:00 pm Halloween Fun and Gifts |
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ART SALON
In Person
Bring your art work in process, or framed work, to our in-person Members' Meeting at Seelos Hall. There are plenty of table easels available to set up your art. We will also have paper and pens available for members to leave "encouraging remarks," which you can take with you after the exhibit. We want to see what you have been up to!
- Connie Robinson |
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When: At our October 9th in-person meeting at Seelo’s Hall from 1-4 pm
The agenda for the meeting is as follows:
1. A Watercolor Book Swap: A table will be set up for people to bring a watercolor book and leave a watercolor book. A chance to get an old watercolor book off the shelf and allow someone else to try it, while finding something new without having to pay for a new book.
2. Goody-bags: will be handed out to the first 45 members through the door. The goody-bags contain items that will assist each artist in celebrating our "Golden Anniversary."
3. Presentation: The afternoon will start with presentations by our Vice President on ways to add gold to watercolor paintings and a watercolor gift guide.
4. Art Supply Tryouts: Following the introduction of items from the presentations, everyone will be invited to try multiple watercolor and art items stocked at each of the tables. This will be a chance for artists to try the newest, latest, and sometimes oldest watercolor/art methods.
5. We have one more "trick" up our sleeves, but it's a surprise. You'll have to be there to find out.
What should artists bring? A watercolor brush, a small watercolor pad or watercolor sketchbook, and a gently used watercolor book for the book swap. |
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THANK YOU MICK MCANDREWS FOR YOUR
ENJOYABLE PAINTING DEMO ON SEPTEMBER 11
We cannot thank Mick McAndrews enough for his captivating painting demonstration on Sept 11 during our Zoom Members' Meeting. Our members should have already received an invite to watch the recorded video on YouTube.
Mick's techniques are unique, as well as some of his interesting quotes:
"When in doubt, leave it out!"
"Do-dads are used to suggest stuff."
When spraying water on an area to fade the details out, he stated: "You are not that important."
To learn more about the artist and view some of his works, visit his website: https://www.mickmcandrewsfineart.com/
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What Are Our AWC Members Up To? |
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Some of our AWC Members also belong
to the Baltimore Watercolor Society |
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Thanks to BWS Hospitality Chair Lisa Kokes (pictured here with BWS President, Linda Luke) for a splendid Member Luncheon/Plein Air event Sept 24, including an insider introduction to the picturesque village of Washington Grove. Here we are digging into a delicious feast from Cava Mezze. BWS Membership Chair Janice Hendra was one of many who had some plein air fun as the rain held off (we were also offered spots on residents' porches). The area's many charming cottages, set in peaceful woodlands, date from its early resort days, not long after the village's founding as a religious revival camp in the 1870s. (photos courtesy of BWS Facebook Page) |
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Andrea Naft had three paintings shown at the Mount Vernon Place Art Show in Baltimore City on September 22.
Congratulations, Andrea! |
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AWC and BWS Watermedia Master Stacy Lund Levy got seriously goofy with this multi-portrait of her son, "Three Sides of Max" and won the W. Emerson Heitland Memorial Award at the Philadelphia Watercolor Society 124th International Exhibition.
Congratulations, Stacy! |
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Linda Luke will be hosting a
Watercolor Painting Retreat Pheasant Run Farm - Lancaster, Pennsylvania
October 22, 23 and 24 |
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Get ready to see and paint the beautiful fall foliage in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. This is a three-day Watercolor Painting Retreat at Pheasant Run Farm -- a beautiful stone bed and breakfast home. We will paint together with my instruction from from 10:30 am to 1:30 pm each day in the studio, and then paint outside from 3:30 - 5:30 pm.
Each person will have their own table in the studio and can paint there at any time during the three days. There are many scenes to paint right on the property, including a stone springhouse, wooden bridge, and an elegant waterfall. Yes, a waterfall!
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This Watercolor Painting Retreat is for a small group of students and will cost only $345 for the three days. Any lodging costs are additional. The accommodations at Pheasant Run Farm Bed & Breakfast are limited, but there are several lovely lodging places nearby to stay within 15 minutes of Pheasant Run Farm. Come relax and paint with this small group! Reserve your opportunity today. Register at:
https://www.lindaluke.com/workshop/33694/watercolor-retreat-at-pheasant-run-farm-bed-and-breakfast
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Linda Luke is offering painting classes for the fall in a
NEW LOCATION
St Margaret's Church
1601 Pleasant Plains Road, Annapolis, Maryland 21409
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October 16 - Sketching and Painting
Historic London Town, Edgewater Maryland
Note from Carol Kramer: Construction is taking place at KIFA, preventing our Stevensville Plein Air group from using that as a home base. Instead, we will go to London Town. We were rained out earlier in September so let’s try again!
This quaint colonial town provides a 1700s backdrop of red brick buildings, wood sheds, and many botanicals all on the waterfront of the beautiful South River. One big highlight is the garden winter walk which offers a beautiful, framed view of the water. Hope you can join us!
Place: Historic London Town (https://www.historiclondontown.org/) 839 Londontown Road, Edgewater
Date: Wednesday, October 16, 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Rain: Indoor options, small pavilion in garden
Fee: Adult - $11, Senior (62 & up) - $10, See website for other discount options.
Registration: Participation is free, but please sign up on our at website https://annapoliswatercolorclub.org/event-5856242
Parking: Free parking on the left side and front of the Visitor’s Center. (see park map here) https://www.historiclondontown.org/visit Plan on meeting at the Visitor's Center. Bathrooms are located inside.
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ANNOUNCEMENT FROM
LONDON TOWN
Fall Plein Air Open House
Sunday, October 20th. 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
(This is not an AWC sponsored event)
We are starting a new tradition! London Town’s Fall Plein Air Open House invites artists of all levels, from beginner to expert, to capture the beauty of Historic London Town and Gardens. Participating Plein Air painters receive free admission. Please check in at the Visitor’s Center upon arrival. Rain date, October 27th.
(Spectators and other site visitors, please pay admission.)
https://www.historiclondontown.org/eventsold
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November 18 - Sketching and Plein Air Event
Homestead Gardens, Davidsonville, Maryland |
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EXHIBITS
GINGER COVE ANNUAL EXHIBIT
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 16, 2024 TO FRIDAY, JANUARY 3, 2025
I hope you have all been enjoying some creative painting time over the summer and have some new paintings to share with the public. It is time to start planning for our annual exhibit at Ginger Cove. This show is open to all AWC members. The only requirement is that they must be framed original watercolor paintings. Our subject matter can be anything you desire, as long as the work hasn’t been previously exhibited at Ginger Cove.
There is no reception, as Ginger Cove is a private retirement residence. However, you are more than welcome to bring guests to drop in and visit the gallery at any time. Just stop at the welcome desk near the front door and someone will direct you to the gallery. The address is 4000 River Crescent Drive, Annapolis 21401.
Delivery will be on Saturday, November 16 at 9:00 am. Pick up must occur on Friday, January 3, between 9:00 and 10:00 am.
Sales are conducted between the buyer and the artist. There is no commission on sales so you might want to take this into consideration when pricing your work. Two entries per artist. Please attach a label to the back of each piece with the title of the painting, medium, price, and your name and contact information. There is no entry fee for participating in this exhibit.
Please go to the AWC website and register before Saturday, October 26. Kindly include the title of your painting, price, and your contact information, especially phone number and email. https://annapoliswatercolorclub.org/
2025 IS OUR GOLDEN JUBILEE
CELEBRATION YEAR
ANNAPOLIS MARITIME MUSEUM
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 18 TO.SUNDAY, MARCH 16, 2025
“50 Years on the Chesapeake”
We are kicking off the celebration of our 50th anniversary with an exhibit at the Annapolis Maritime Museum in Eastport. The title is “50 Years on the Chesapeake” and should encompass local ecology, marine or maritime themes.
There will be a 30% commission on sales. When you register on our website you will be asked to provide a couple of sentences about yourself and hi-resolution images of the paintings you will be entering.
There will be a reception and parking information will follow in another newsletter. The address is 723 Second Street, Annapolis 21403. The deadline for entering is January 8, 2025 or when the maximum of 50 entries is reached. NOTE: Registration is not open yet. We will have more details about this exhibit in upcoming newsletters, as well as about other celebrations of this, our golden anniversary year. |
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Coming Up in 2025 For Our Golden Jubilee
- A large juried exhibit at Quiet Waters Park with a “golden” theme (August 27 to October 12, 2025).
- We have been invited to once again exhibit at the third annual Earth Day celebration at St. Luke’s Church in Eastport in April.
- At Ginger Cove in the winter, and hopefully more!
, Keep watching your monthly newsletter for the latest updates on exhibitions in celebration of this momentous year.
Joan Machinchick, Exhibits Chair |
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Ruth Robinson-Sater (age 33)
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FEATURED ARTIST
OF THE MONTH
By Connie Robinson
In honor of my mother-in-law, Ruth Robinson-Sater, whose birthday was October 2nd, I am featuring this accomplished painter!
Born in Baltimore on October 2, 1922, third girl to father, John Leineman, a Hutzler Brothers Dept. Store floor manager, and mother, Laura Pritchett, Seamstress, the former Ruth Alexeana Leineman, studied at the Maryland Institute of Art in Baltimore, and at the Fashion Academy in New York City.
During World War II, she painted illustrations for the Glenn L. Martin Company, in Baltimore, Maryland, now Martin Marietta Corp.
Her art training and working experience enabled her to illustrate fashions and clothing in the 1970s for many department stores in Baltimore, Maryland, which appeared in newspapers and magazines. |
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Since Ruth was educated as a commercial artist she drew fashion and house ware advertisements for the News American and May Company in Baltimore, Hess Shoes and other stores in Washington D.C., Boston, Massachusetts, and Jacksonville, Florida.
An avid photographer and painter, her works included scenes of the boats of the Chesapeake Bay and the New England Coast, the Catskill, New York mountains, Florida Keys, rural areas in Pennsylvania, and covered bridges in Maryland and Massachusetts. She painted landscapes and seascapes in oils and watercolors in the many areas where she lived. As a resident of the Eastern Shore of Maryland on Tilghman Island she became a member of the Academy of the Arts in Easton..
Toward the end of her life, her painting concentration was on scenes of the ballet and images of Jesus Christ. At the early age of 68, with many years of creating art ahead of her, Ruth Robinson-Sater died of Leukemia on July 13, 1991 with her devoted husband, John, by her side. (Shown below are two watercolor paintings that Ruth painted while living in the Florida Keys in the early 1970s. They are both hanging in our home.) |
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WEB SITE
This newsletter is our primary means of communication for the AWC, but often refers to the website for registration and more details. Occasionally the newsletter comes out before the information is complete on the website. When that happens, please let me know at lizgrimes@comcast.net, or just check back in a day or two for updates. You might be surprised at how much coordination is required behind the scenes to make all of our events happen! Your board – comprised of all volunteer members - works as a great team, but there are occasional hiccups, and we all have other responsibilities and priorities.
Liz Grimes, Webmaster |
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MEMBERSHIP
We currently have 202 active members, with seven new members joining since June. Welcome to our new members! Our October meeting will be in-person, so it will be a great opportunity for some social interaction with new and old members.
Liz Grimes
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SUNSHINE CLUB
If you've been tricked, or if you've been treated … there may be an occasion for which an Annapolis Watercolor E-Card from Jacquie Lawson may be warranted! If you, or someone you know would benefit from one of our beautiful e-cards, please send their name, email and occasion to sunshine.AWC.dw@gmail.com and we'll see to dropping it into their treat bag ASAP! Thank You, Dina Weavers |
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AWC CALENDAR 2024-2025
(click here to print copy with more details)
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MEETINGS:
October
3 7 pm Board Meeting
9 12 noon - 4 pm In-Person Members' Meeting,
Seelos Hall, St. John Neumann Church
November
7 7 pm Board Meeting
13 ZOOM MEETING
6:30 Art Salon
7 pm Member's Meeting
7:15 pm Painting Demo TBD
December
11 12-4 pm Holiday Party, Seelos Hall |
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EXHIBITS:
November 16, 2024 - January 3, 2025
Ginger Cove Retirement Community
Feb 18 - March 16, 2025
Annapolis Maritime Museum, Eastport
EVENTS:
PLEIN AIR SKETCHING AND PAINTING
October 16
London Town Publick House, Edgewater
November 18
Homestead Gardens, Davidsonville |
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Below are the dates and locations for our 2024 Members' Meetings:
October 9 - Seelos Hall at St. John Neumaan Church, Annapolis 1-4 pm
November 13 - Zoom meeting 6:30-8:30 pm
December 11 - Holiday Party in Seelos Hall 1-4 pm
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Do you have an article to submit? Any friends having an art exhibit?
Email the article to Connie Robinson, Newsletter Editor constancejr@comcast.net
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OPEN POSITIONS FOR
BOARD MEMBERS AND CHAIRS
As noted below, we have the following volunteer positions open.
Please consider serving a two-year term for one of these fun jobs!
TREASURER
EXHIBITS CHAIR
HOSPITALITY CHAIR
Email our President, Juanita Green, for more information
about any of these positions.
Juanitagreen640@yahoo.com
Or email the person in the job at the present time. |
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PO Box 6030, Annapolis, MD 21401-0030 |
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