Events Search and Views Navigation
September 2019
Mini Workshop with Bobbi Q. Brown
"Sunshine," by Bobbi Q. Brown There's a Medium for That! "When people view my art, my goal is for them to see things differently – to be surprised, awed, inspired, or even amused. I want them to stop and open their eyes and hearts to a unique vision I hope they will carry home with them. I am more interested in capturing the spirit of my subjects than defining them realistically. Beginning with watercolor, but not stopping there, I use…
Find out more »October 2019
Plein Air – October 2019
Meeting once a month (except in rain and uncomfortable heat) on the third Saturday from 9:00am to noon, generally from October through May, except for February due to Splash. Non-members are welcome! Purpose: To meet in a non-classroom setting; encourage spontaneous drawing, painting, reference photography, etc. of a variety of subjects; meet and learn from other artists; get helpful input on your work; inspire artists who have never tried painting outdoors; or just enjoy the fresh air and watch other…
Find out more »Mini Workshop with Kathie Benson
Kathie Benson"Community of Trees," by Kathie Benson Ephemeral Watercolor Stamping BWS Member Kathie Benson's work has been shown at numerous open and juried shows and has had her work displayed in corporate and residential settings. Kathie's paintings are hung in private collections across the US. She continues to paint watercolors using a variety of techniques, and finds delight in experimenting with anything that starts out soluble in water or can permanently adhere to watercolor paper. Bits of the natural world may…
Find out more »November 2019
BWS/MINWA Show – “Life Along The Indian River Lagoon”
Darleen Hunt"Scrub Shadows" by Darleen Hunt, 2018-2019 BWS/MINWR Scrub Habitat Award. Watercolor Paintings From The Refuge is a partnership show that BWS has done with the Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge for the last 14 years, with emphasis on nature that is seen in and around the refuge. The show is at the Visitors Center during the prime birding months when they have visitors from all over the world, and also the Space Coast Birding Festival. The theme for this years’…
Find out more »BWS General Meeting & Workshop Demo
WORKSHOP DEMO INSTRUCTOR: TBA NOTE: First-time visitors are welcome to attend for $5 which, if becoming a member THAT day, will be deducted from the total membership fee.
Find out more »3-Day Workshop – David R. Smith, Watercolor Journeys
David R. Smith© David R. Smith David R. Smith, AWS, NWS David Smith has been teaching for over 25 years and will tailor our workshop to our group needs and/or requests. His workshops have received rave reviews. He is known for the energy and enthusiasm he projects. A quick look over his work will show what he is capable of! David has studied under numerous instructors in the U.S. and in China. He displays his work in galleries and museums across the…
Find out more »Plein Air – November 2019
Meeting once a month (except in rain and uncomfortable heat) on the third Saturday from 9:00am to noon, generally from October through May, except for February due to Splash. Non-members are welcome! Purpose: To meet in a non-classroom setting; encourage spontaneous drawing, painting, reference photography, etc. of a variety of subjects; meet and learn from other artists; get helpful input on your work; inspire artists who have never tried painting outdoors; or just enjoy the fresh air and watch other…
Find out more »December 2019
Plein Air – December 2019
Meeting once a month (except in rain and uncomfortable heat) on the third Saturday from 9:00am to noon, generally from October through May, except for February due to Splash. Non-members are welcome! Purpose: To meet in a non-classroom setting; encourage spontaneous drawing, painting, reference photography, etc. of a variety of subjects; meet and learn from other artists; get helpful input on your work; inspire artists who have never tried painting outdoors; or just enjoy the fresh air and watch other…
Find out more »January 2020
BWS General Meeting & Workshop Demo
WORKSHOP DEMO INSTRUCTOR: TBA NOTE: First-time visitors are welcome to attend for $5 which, if becoming a member THAT day, will be deducted from the total membership fee.
Find out more »Plein Air – January 2020
Meeting once a month (except in rain and uncomfortable heat) on the third Saturday from 9:00am to noon, generally from October through May, except for February due to Splash. Non-members are welcome! Purpose: To meet in a non-classroom setting; encourage spontaneous drawing, painting, reference photography, etc. of a variety of subjects; meet and learn from other artists; get helpful input on your work; inspire artists who have never tried painting outdoors; or just enjoy the fresh air and watch other…
Find out more »