The Gold Coast Watercolor Society (GCWS) is a wonderful resource for artists, both new and experienced. It is the largest watercolor group in Florida with over 200 members and was founded by Jerry McClish, a noted watercolorist. GCWS meets October through May on the 3rd Tuesday of each month at 7:00 p.m. in Fort Lauderdale. The Rickie Report announces 3 workshops: “Design and Personal Style” with Alex Powers, January 19-23, 2015. Powers was most recently featured in January 2014 International Artist magazine. “Figurative Design Watercolor Workshop” with renown watercolorist, Jeannie McGuire February 16-20, 2015. “Color and How to Use it Effectively” with Nancy Frost Begin, NWS and Susan Frost Hanssen, NWS, March 16-19, 2015. This workshop is being led by the sister-duo and National Watercolor Signature Artists. All events are open to members and non-members. The workshop is a great gift idea, for the artist in your life or yourself!
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Meetings are held October through May on the
Third Tuesday of each month
at 7:00 p.m. at ArtServe
1350 E. Sunrise Blvd. Ft. Lauderdale, Fl 33304
The Gold Coast Watercolor Society (GCWS) is a resource for artists, both new and experienced. We are proud to be the largest watercolor group in Florida with over 200 members. Incorporated in February, 1976, its founder and first President was Jerry McClish, a noted watercolorist.
GCWS offers:
· Opportunities to learn, paint and sketch
· Workshops taught by nationally recognized artists
· An annual membership show
· Juried shows in venues such as museums, galleries and local businesses
· Paint-ins with live models
· Lectures and demonstrations, showing “how it’s done” by selected artists
· Non-juried group shows in local libraries and other public venues
· Plein air painting opportunities
WORKSHOPS
“Pink Lady” by Alex Powers
Alex Powers
January 19-23, 2015
GCWS Member Rate: $410 Non-member Rate: $445
Design and Personal Style
This workshop is more about personal painting style and design than it is about technique and subject matter. The workshop will include demonstration, PowerPoint lectures, design lecture with illustrations and private consultations of work from home. You will receive individual critiques along with being involved in group critiques. This class is appropriate for advanced-beginners to advanced artists. There is no wrong style of painting; this class will focus on finding the correct style for you. You will work hard but have fun doing it.
Lecture at Gold Coast Watercolor Society
Alex Powers, author of “Painting People in Watercolor”, “A Design Approach” and many articles. He was most recently featured in January 2014 International Artist magazine. He exhibits in numerous galleries. Among his many national juried exhibition awards is the Gold Medal in the 1997 American Watercolor Society Exhibition. www.alexpowersart.com
“Kenneth 600” by Jeannie McGuire
Jeannie McGuire
February 16-20, 2015
GCWS Member Rate: $410 Non-member Rate: $445
Figurative Design Watercolor Workshop
In this workshop, Jeannie will share many aspects of her art through versatile projects and extended experimentation. As a student you are encouraged to be inspired by the instructor’s style rather than copy it; to find your own unique signature/style or improve upon your drawing and painting skills; discover the freedom of intuitive painting and go beyond illustration and create paintings worthy of exhibition. Students will explore the interplay between the figurative subject(s) and their backgrounds, natural design in reference materials, cropping impact, pigment maintenance, using a higher ration of pigment to water, intentional and spontaneous marks and the freedom to change one’s mind. Artists receive plenty of personal attention and painting time. Jeannie is the winner of the 2011 Gold Medal of Honor from the American Watercolor Society. www.jeanniemcguire.com
“Sheep Series” by Susan Frost Hanssen
“What Lies Beneath the Frost” by Nancy Frost Begin
Nancy Frost Begin, NWS and Susan Frost Hanssen, NWS
March 16-19, 2015
GCWS Member Rate: $395 Non-member Rate: $430
This four-day workshop offers you the opportunity to work with not one but two National Watercolor Signature Artists. These exceptional artists will work with you in the field of color and how to use it effectively. Once a color concept is in place you find an imaginative and unique painting, which is only a collage away. Nancy and Susan working hand in hand will share with you avenues in which to take your art to a new level. You will reap the benefits of two sisters who have encouraged and supported each other on their artistic journey. This workshop is for Intermediate to Advanced students to grow in a direction that suits them individually. www.nancyfrostbegin.net www.susanhanssen.com
Demonstration at Gold Coast Watercolor Society
For more information about the Gold Coast Watercolor Society please contact President, Tammy Seymour at tseymour53@comcast.net or visit: www.goldcoastwatercolorsociety.com
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