Jan 21

Mary at the CWA Show
Some pictures from Roslyn

Today’s opening of “Mary’s Show” (The California Watercolor Association National Exhibit in Pleasanton) was festive, well-attended and the paintings on the wall were varied, accomplished and inspiring. Mary was in good company!
Congratulations, Mary! -Roslyn

 Watercolor Framing Alternatives
Most of the following videos are about a waxing technique.There is a lot of repeat information in the first 5 videos, but each one has a bit of new info. There are different levels of care and approaches.
Wood Panel Mount with a Waxed Finish
Protect And Present Your Watercolor Without A Frame
How to Present Watercolors Without Glass or Frame
Watercolor with Birgit O'Connor: Framing Without Glass
How to Varnish a Watercolour Without Glass
This is specifically focused on protecting journal paintings
No need to frame watercolor
This one is by a professional framer and very complicated, but impressive
How To Mount & Frame Works on Paper, NOT Behind Glass

Jan 14

QOR
Avelina loves these paints and discussions around them keep coming up on at Creightons. So, here is some information about them, if you are interested in delving deeper.
QOR Colors
Review and Demo (one person's opinion)




Painting Figures
The other topic that often comes up is about adding a loose representation of people into the painting. There are a lot of videos, here are just a few:
Don Andrews (Fleshtones, might be new for Marjorie)

Jan 07

Schedules for 2017
The Bernal Heights Public Libary and the Garden Room schedules are permanently posted under the tab marked "Schedules".

Schmincke Watercolor Chart
Hi, I wondered if you had ever seen this.
What I like best is the chart with the colors shown on the color wheel by hue and tone. 
-Pam 
Schmincke Watercolor Chart

Dec 31

  • Jane Davenport Art Supplies
  • I am including this link, because she has some interesting products. Of course, none of us have enough product.

 Watercolor Sample Sheets

 Daniel Smith Watercolor Sample Sheets
Holbein Watercolor Sample Sheets

Dec 17

MasterPaks
MasterPaks Art Shipping Boxes offer plywood strength without the weight, cost and shipping expense.
Every MasterPak comes with three layers of foam protection in a strong, humidity resistant corrugated container.
MasterPaks Art Shipping Boxes
Thank you, Pam

 Call for Artists
“SNAP!” Bay Area Juried Exhibition & Off-The-Wall Sale
Deadline:  Jan 05, 2017
Arc Gallery & Studio
Thank you, Darlene

Dec 10

Frank Stella

 at the DeYoung Museum
NOV 5 – FEB 26

 For almost six decades Frank Stella has been one of the most important and influential figures in the evolution of modern art, expanding the definitions of art and challenging its conventions. Exploring pictorial space—how paintings can seem to expand or contract, lie completely flat or envelop the viewer, suggest movement or foster stillness—has led to some of Stella’s most significant innovations. In its examination of his work, this exhibition considers Stella’s long-standing interest in the picture plane, presenting early paintings that reference the spaces where he lived and worked; his groundbreaking use of color, shape, and volume to map new possibilities for abstraction; and finally his use of advanced technology to evoke new conceptions of space.

 For more information: Frank Stella-A Retrospective

 I would like to share your thoughts with other readers. Let me know how you liked the show, what you learned, what your experience was like. A sentence or two will do. Send to: watercolor.sf@gmail.com. Thank you.

Dec 03

Mary's in the Show
Hi Everyone...
I have a painting in this show, which is the top juried show for watercolor artists to get into in California. So I feel very honored. The show has over 80 paintings by very accomplished painters. I will be at the opening reception and would love to see you there, a, from 1-3 in Pleasanton.
Best, Mary Ciofalo
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