It’s summer vacation, so BWS will not be holding meetings in July or August.

September 11, we’ll meet again for Show-and-Share, to be moderated by Nancy Metz. Plan to bring your paintings or travel journals or whatever artwork you’d like to share. Look for more details in the September issue.

At last month’s BWS meeting…

Sande Nitti presented the program at the June meeting about layering pastels over a watercolor underpainting. It was very interesting and many were heard saying, “I can’t wait to try that!” Thanks, Sande, for the inspiration!

Sande Nitti explaining pastels over watercolor underpainting

Summer Lane, Pastel, by Sande Nitti

A message from the treasurer, Patty Uffman:

Annual dues should now be paid. If you haven’t already paid, please pay by PayPal or mail to:
Bloomington Watercolor Society
Post Office Box 5236
Bloomington, IN 47407-5236
Dues are $25 for individuals / $40 for families / $10 for Associates or Students
Don’t know if you’ve paid or not? Send an email to info@bloomingtonwatercolor.org.

GARDEN WALK
Thanks to Charlotte Griffin for organizing BWS’ participation in the annual Garden Walk, to the artists who painted, and to Carla Hedges who sent most of these photos.

Lechner’s Garden, by Carla Hedges

Garden Walk Painting in Progress, by Carol Rhodes

At the History Center, by Kathy Barton

Joanne Shank painting during the garden walk

MEMBER ACTIVITIES
Congratulations to the BWS artists who placed at the T.C. Steele Festival of Flowers paint out. In the adult watercolor category, Nancy Metz took 2nd place while Betty Wagoner received an honorable mention. In the adult oils category, Anne-Karine Bley won an honorable mention.

Wet-on-Wet (the only thing possible in that much rain), by Nancy Davis-Metz

Meri Reinhold earned two Second Place awards at the Lawrence County Art Association’s judged show: “Denise” in the portrait category, and “Sweet Pea” in the animal category.

Denise, by Meri Reinhold

Sweetpea, by Meri Reinhold

Candi Bailey taught a watercolor class for the Monroe County History Center’s Art Camp in June.

Five BWS members had pieces juried into The Venue’s Art & Soul show, which celebrates all things Bloomington. Works by Candi Bailey, Erin Duff, Nancy Metz, Deborah Rush, and Joanne Shank will be on exhibit throughout July at The Venue, 114 S. Grant St., Bloomington.
Stop in to see the show. You can even vote for your favorite. The Venue is open Sunday Noon-4 p.m., Tuesday – Saturday 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Closed on Monday.

Erin Duff has an oil painting accepted into the 93rd Annual Hoosier Salon Exhibition which opens July 26th.

Robin Edmundson has a solo show of her watercolors at the Vault at Gallery Mortgage from August 3 – September 29. The opening reception is during Gallery Walk, Friday, August 4 from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm.

Phyllis Taylor attended a painting workshop with Ted Nuttall in Bend, Oregon in June. She finished three paintings and two of those will hang at Tempo Gallery’s July Art Walk. These represent her continuing theme of the fishing culture in Astoria, Oregon with fisherwomen, kids, boats, and water scenes.

First Fish, by Phyllis Taylor

Rose Brenner will have a gallery show at the Bedford Wiley House, 14th and J Street, sponsored by the Lawrence County Art Association. It will run from July 28th thru Aug 19th, with an Open House on July 28 starting at 6pm. The show will feature about 30 oil paintings done in the past year, with an emphasis on three themes: Light and Shadow, Amazing Skies, and Flowers.

Plein Air Oil Painting, by Rose Brenner

Carla Hedges has an exhibit, “Through My Eyes,” now through July 16 at the Monroe County Convention Center’s Art Gallery.

Joanne Shank will hold a solo exhibit at the Venue, Fine Art and Gifts. The opening reception is on Gallery Walk Friday, August 4, from 5-8 pm.

OPPORTUNITIES

BWS Portrait Group

The portrait group schedule for July and August continues the quest for diversity among models in age, gender, ethnicity, et. al.
These sessions are open to all BWS members, and participants are welcome to work in any medium. Typically, models pose for 20-minute segments alternating with 5-minute breaks.

• Thursday, July 13, 1-3 p.m., at the Monroe County Public Library, Room 2B. Model: student from Tri-North Middle School
• Thursday, July 27, 1-3 p.m., at Meadowood Retirement’s main building. Connie Brorson, a BWS Signature member & great watercolorist
• Thursday, August 10, 1-3 p.m., at IU’s Eigenmann Hall. James Stewart, an African American gentleman who works for IU
• Thursday, August 24, 1-3 p.m., at Untitled Light, 127 S. Gentry. Wendy Rubin, a retired Monroe County Public Library reference librarian

If you would like full details including maps, directions, parking information, cost, etc., please email Claude Cookman.

“Mr. Stewart” Graphite and white chalk on buff toned paper by Claude Cookman

BWS Upland Plein Air Painters
Paint Out with Upland this summer at the following locations. Kitty Garlock is the summer coordinator. Got questions? Send an email to upland@bloomingtonwatercolor.org

• Tuesday, July 11, Tibetan Center, Host: Jacki Frey
• Tuesday, July 18, Starve Hollow State Park, Host: Betty Wagoner
• *Monday, July 24, Harvest Moon Farm, Host: Kristen Stamper
• Tuesday, August 15, Moody Farm, Host: Sande Nitti
• Tuesday, August 22, May Creek Farm, Host: Meri Reinhold

Sad News
Bloomington Watercolor Society will miss longtime member Patti Brundle, who died July 5. Although poor health prevented her from participating in many BWS activities, she shared her interests and ideas online with many of us. The family is planning a memorial service at a later date. You are invited to share a memory or leave an online condolence to the family at www.allencares.com.

At the Edge of the Woods