Members and friends,
Today’s atmosphere of uncertainty can be stressful. We hope you and your families are taking steps to remain well.
As creatives, the activities we choose can soothe the senses and bring comfort. Listen to good music. Cook new dishes. Talk in depth with family and friends. Use phones and social media to connect. Express yourself by painting often. It’s therapeutic!
With gratitude for 50 years of Garden State Watercolor Society’s events, friendship and laughter are ever more important. We learn from one another and support each other’s creative journey. Please follow, like our pages, and comment on Facebook, Instagram, and our website at gswcs.com.
Let’s create hopeful watercolors to brighten our online community with great art!
GSWS Board
Today’s atmosphere of uncertainty can be stressful. We hope you and your families are taking steps to remain well.
As creatives, the activities we choose can soothe the senses and bring comfort. Listen to good music. Cook new dishes. Talk in depth with family and friends. Use phones and social media to connect. Express yourself by painting often. It’s therapeutic!
With gratitude for 50 years of Garden State Watercolor Society’s events, friendship and laughter are ever more important. We learn from one another and support each other’s creative journey. Please follow, like our pages, and comment on Facebook, Instagram, and our website at gswcs.com.
Let’s create hopeful watercolors to brighten our online community with great art!
GSWS Board
Become a new member or renew your 2020 membership for the reduced price of $30.00
Click here to join or renew your membership now!
Click here to join or renew your membership now!
A Call to Artists: Our Second Annual Small but Mighty
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A Small Works Exhibition at the Farmstead Arts Center
450 King George Rd., Basking Ridge, NJ 07920 June 28–August 30, 2020 |
Important dates:
EntryThingy: May 15 - June 15, 2020
Receiving: Saturday, June 27, 10am - 12 noon
Hanging: Saturday, June 27, 11am - 4pm
Plein Air Workshop: Saturday August 1, 10am - 2pm; rain date: Sunday August 2, 10am - 2pm
Opening Reception/Awards: Saturday, August 22, 1pm - 4pm
Pickup of Unsold Works: Sunday August 30, 4pm - 6pm
EntryThingy: May 15 - June 15, 2020
Receiving: Saturday, June 27, 10am - 12 noon
Hanging: Saturday, June 27, 11am - 4pm
Plein Air Workshop: Saturday August 1, 10am - 2pm; rain date: Sunday August 2, 10am - 2pm
Opening Reception/Awards: Saturday, August 22, 1pm - 4pm
Pickup of Unsold Works: Sunday August 30, 4pm - 6pm
Plein Air Watercolor Workshop at the Farmstead with Gail Bracegirdle
Saturday August 1, 10am-2pm; rain date: Sunday August 2, 10am-2pm
Saturday August 1, 10am-2pm; rain date: Sunday August 2, 10am-2pm
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Paint under our shady trees with award winning Plein Air Artist, Gail Bracegirdle. Bring your easel, folding chair, sunscreen, watercolor gear and lunch. Be inspired by Gail’s watercolor demonstration, then proceed to create a watercolor of your own.
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NOTE: In the event we are unable to hold our show in person, due to state restrictions, we look forward to presenting the show and awards, virtually.
Volunteers needed: Volunteering is a great way to get to know each other and to work together as a team. “Many hands make light work,” and will help us support our very active and vibrant organization. Your participation will help keep us alive!
Questions? Wish to Volunteer? Please ask, we are here to help.
Joan Capaldo: joancc1225@icloud.com
Monica Sebald-Kennedy: monicaskennedy@yahoo.com
Volunteers needed: Volunteering is a great way to get to know each other and to work together as a team. “Many hands make light work,” and will help us support our very active and vibrant organization. Your participation will help keep us alive!
Questions? Wish to Volunteer? Please ask, we are here to help.
Joan Capaldo: joancc1225@icloud.com
Monica Sebald-Kennedy: monicaskennedy@yahoo.com
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#GSWSPaintingChallenge -- NEW
Our new GSWS Painting Challenge on Facebook and Instagram will encourage members to paint and share their work. A new challenge will be emailed to all members every Sunday. We will show members how to set up social media accounts, explain what #hashtags are, and how to upload images. We hope this will be another fun way to be creative and stay connected! Please join our Facebook group to hear about challenges and to see what other members are painting. |
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The challenge will be posted on Instagram and Facebook weekly. Remember to use the hashtag #gswspaintingchallenge when you share your paintings. Please follow GSWS on Instagram!
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Art Installation 2020 (pending)
Remember the art installation that we exhibited at the Small but Mighty and the Juried Exhibit last year? It was very successful. This portrait installation captured the imagination of members and the public. We hung 5x7” portraits each painted with two primary colors. Watch for upcoming instructions! |
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GSWS 50th Anniversary Juried Exhibit
The GSWS 50th Anniversary Juried Exhibit will be celebrated with special events planned to mark 2020 a memorable year! Information on this upcoming exhibit is pending. Please check back for updates. |
Past Events 2018 - 2019
“On the Road to 50” Open Juried Exhibit, AOY Art Center, Yardley PA
Garden State Watercolor Society: Open Juried Art Exhibition 2019
Garden State Watercolor Society: Open Juried Art Exhibition 2019
November 3, 2019
Art Demonstration with Zina Umyn
1:30 PM - 3:30 PM
Art Demonstration with Zina Umyn
1:30 PM - 3:30 PM
October 27, 2019
Artist Round Robin
1:30 PM - 3:30 PM
Artists: Angela Barbalace, Aida Birriteri, Dians Kosco and Tess Fields
Four lucky attendees will go home with the paintings created!
Artist Round Robin
1:30 PM - 3:30 PM
Artists: Angela Barbalace, Aida Birriteri, Dians Kosco and Tess Fields
Four lucky attendees will go home with the paintings created!
October 19, 2019
Princeton Brush Company
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Learn about, try out and take home free paint brushes!
Gallery Walk
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
With Tess Fields and Joanne Amantea
Princeton Brush Company
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Learn about, try out and take home free paint brushes!
Gallery Walk
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
With Tess Fields and Joanne Amantea
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October 5, 2019
Plein Air Workshop with Aida Birritteri Artist of Yardley, Yardley, PA 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM Open to beginners and advanced level artists… Paint with plein air artist, Aida Birritteri at the historic Janney House on Patterson Farm in Yardley, PA. Located in the heart of Bucks County, the panoramic views of the surrounding farmland are sure to offer inspiration and excitement. |
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Bring your easel, folding chair, sunscreen, watercolor gear & lunch. Be inspired by Aida’s watercolor demonstration, then proceed to create a watercolor of your own - Aida will be there to help you along the way.
This workshop is for painters of all levels who want to expand upon their ability to compose and develop their palette while working outdoors.
Aida is an award-winning artist. She is a watercolor instructor at AOY. She has exhibited in gallery shows and juried shows throughout the Delaware Valley.
Aida is a signature member of the GSWS and is also a member of the PWCS, New Hope Art League, AOY and Artsbridge.
http://www.aidawatercolors.com
Limited to 10 Participants
$20.00 – GSWS Members
$40.00 – Non–Members*
*includes a 2020 1st year membership to GSWS
This workshop is for painters of all levels who want to expand upon their ability to compose and develop their palette while working outdoors.
Aida is an award-winning artist. She is a watercolor instructor at AOY. She has exhibited in gallery shows and juried shows throughout the Delaware Valley.
Aida is a signature member of the GSWS and is also a member of the PWCS, New Hope Art League, AOY and Artsbridge.
http://www.aidawatercolors.com
Limited to 10 Participants
$20.00 – GSWS Members
$40.00 – Non–Members*
*includes a 2020 1st year membership to GSWS
Rain Date: Sunday Oct. 6, 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
NEW
Small Works Exhibition
Farmstead Arts Center,
450 King George Rd,
Basking, Ridge, NJ
GSWS is proud to present a NEW small works exhibition in Basking Ridge, NJ. This will be the first time we have exhibited at this venue. Framed works are not to exceed 11x14 inches. Traditional watermedia based paintings will be accepted Each artist may submit up to two works. All artwork must be for sale.
Dates at a Glance:
Online Entry: May 1, 2019 - May 31, 2019
Receiving: Saturday, June 15th | 10am – 12pm
Opening Reception/Awards: Sunday, June 23rd | 1pm – 4 pm
Plein Air Workshop: Saturday, July 13th | 10 am – 2 pm
Raindate for Plein Air Workshop: Sunday, July 14th | 10 am – 2 pm
Pickup of Unsold Works: Sunday, August 4th | 4pm – 6pm
Dates at a Glance:
Online Entry: May 1, 2019 - May 31, 2019
Receiving: Saturday, June 15th | 10am – 12pm
Opening Reception/Awards: Sunday, June 23rd | 1pm – 4 pm
Plein Air Workshop: Saturday, July 13th | 10 am – 2 pm
Raindate for Plein Air Workshop: Sunday, July 14th | 10 am – 2 pm
Pickup of Unsold Works: Sunday, August 4th | 4pm – 6pm
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Farmstead Arts Center
450 King George Road Basking Ridge, NJ 07920 908.636.7576 www.farmsteadartscenter.org |
Gallery Hours:
Mon– Wed | 11am– 1pm & Sun | 1– 4 pm |
2019 Exhibition Events
Participate in our first watercolor installation!
Use creative artist skills to paint your favorite person. Whether its realistic or abstract expressive, any style is welcome. Just pick up free samples of Winsor Newton’s 5x7 inch watercolor paper at any Members Exhibition event at the Middletown Arts Center. All submissions will be shown in a wall installation during the Small but Mighty small works exhibition.
Open to all GSWS Members PICK UP PAPER SAMPLES Middletown Arts Center Wed. May 15th 1-4pm Sat. June 8th 2-6pm DELIVERY DATES Middletown Arts Center Sat. June 8th 2 - 6pm or Farmstead Arts Center Sat. June 15th 10am – 12pm For further details download Guidelines |
Saturday, July 13th Plein Air Workshop with Aida Birritteri Farmstead Arts Center 450 King George Rd. Basking Ridge, NJ CLASS FULL Please contact Joan Capaldo to be placed on wait list at 917-796-0740 or joancc1225@icloud.com Open to all levels beginners and advanced artists
Paint under our shady trees with awarding winning Plein Air Artist, Aida Birritteri.Bring your easel, folding chair, sunscreen, watercolor gear & lunch. Be inspired by Aida’s watercolor demonstration, then proceed to create a watercolor of your own.Aida will be there to help you along the way.
This workshop is for painters of all levels who want to develop or expand upon their ability to use color to create a uniquely personal presence in their work. Aida is an award-winning artist. She is a Signature Member of the Garden State Watercolor Society and a member of The Philadelphia Watercolor Society, and The New Hope Art League . See more of Aida’s art at www.aidawatercolors.com Limit to 12 attendees $20.00 – GSWS Members $40.00 – Non–Members (includes a 1st year membership to GSWS) Rain Date: Sunday July 14th 10am -2pm. Pay online with Paypal or
Pay by Check (Payable to GSWS) To register and mail check contact Joan Capaldo 917-796-0740 or joancc1225@icloud.com For those who registered, download your attendee supply list! |
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May 1, 2019 – June 8, 2019
2019 Annual Members Exhibition Middletown Arts Center, Middletown, NJ GSWS is proud to present its Annual Members’ Exhibition. This year’s show will present be $3000 in cash and prizes. We will have our traditional water-based media pieces for both Signature and Associate Members as well as non-water media based work. Best in Show awarded Watermedia Category - $600 Dates at a Glance: Online entry | March 1, 2019 - April 15, 2019 Receiving: Monday, April 29, 2019 | 10am - 2pm Opening Reception/Awards: Sunday, May 5, 2019 | 2pm - 4:30pm Round Robin Event: Sunday, May 5, 2019 | 2pm - 4pm Artist Demonstration: Saturday, June 8, 2019 | 2pm - 4pm Pickup of Unsold Works: Saturday, June 8, 2019 | 4pm - 6pm |
"Winter Sky" by Lois Westerfield
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Please click the button below to see the list of Award Winners!
2019 GSWS Member Exhibition Events
Round Robin Followed by Members Exhibition Award Presentation
Sunday, May 5 | 2pm - 4pm Please click here for details |
Improve Your Skills A Three-Part Presentation
How to Photograph Your Art with Mike Scherfen Take Confusion out of EntryThingy with Tess Fields Art Critique by Charles McVicker Wednesday, May 15 | 1pm - 4pm Please click here for details |
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49th Annual Juried Exhibition Going on Now
Make sure to flip to page 6 of the catalog to see our upcoming events!
In our quest to highlight the artistic talents of our members and to build awareness in the community, we are hosting our 2018 Annual Arts Sale. GSWS Members and artists who wish to join GSWS to participate, are invited to sign up. We need your help so volunteering is mandatory. Artists new to GSWS can sign up for our $20.00 “TRY US” membership and receive membership for all of 2019!
October 4-8 & 11-14, 2018
Location - 11 Hulfish St. at Palmer Square, Princeton NJ
Eligibility - Open to GSWS Members and new member artists.
Entry Fee - $25.00 and 10% commission on sold art
100% of the commission proceeds will be donated to D&R Greenway Land Trust
Deadline for Registration, Volunteer Signup and Entry Fee is September 24th
Location - 11 Hulfish St. at Palmer Square, Princeton NJ
Eligibility - Open to GSWS Members and new member artists.
Entry Fee - $25.00 and 10% commission on sold art
100% of the commission proceeds will be donated to D&R Greenway Land Trust
Deadline for Registration, Volunteer Signup and Entry Fee is September 24th
Download
ART SALE 2018 GUIDELINES
ART SALE 2018 GUIDELINES
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May 31, 2018 – June 30, 2018
2018 Members Exhibition Middletown Arts Center, Middletown, NJ GSWS is proud to present its Annual Members’ Exhibition. This year’s show is going to be ex-citing as there will be $3000 in cash and prizes. We will have our traditional water based media pieces for both Signature and Associate Members as well as non-water media based work. Dates at a Glance: Online entry | March 16, 2018 - April 30, 2018 Receiving | May 30, 2018 | 2:00 - 6:00pm Opening Reception/Awards | June 3, 2018 | 2:00 - 4:00pm Gallery Walk | June 14, 2018 | 1:00 - 1:30pm Paper Collage Workshop | June 14, 2018 | 2:00 - 4:00pm Artist demonstration | June 30, 2018 | 12:30 - 2:00pm Pickup of unsold works | June 30, 2018 | 2:00 - 4:00pm |
“Overflow” by Joanne Amantea
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See the Award Winners at the opening reception!
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June 14, 2018
Intuitive Paper Collage Workshop with Joanne Amantea and Judy Hummer Middletown Arts Center, 36 Church St., Middletown, NJ 07748 2:00 - 4:00 PM Let go of expectations that inhibit you and connect with your intuition to express yourself with collage. In this two hour workshop, a brief demonstration will be given and then participants will use discarded and worn papers to create works of artistic beauty. Beginners and experienced painters will find this a refreshing way to re-energize their art process. If you have never collaged before, this is a great way to start! This workshop is limited to 15 participants so reserve your place now REGISTRATION DEADLINE: Sunday, June 3rd Members - $20.00 Non-members - $40.00 (includes first year “Try Us Out” Membership) Material Fee - $5.00 Pay Online via PayPal
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Pay by Check (Payable to GSWS)
Contact Judy Hummer at jhummermom@aol.com to register and mail to Judy at 535 Gregory Ave Bridgewater, NJ 08807
Download Attendee Supply List. Instructors will provide some materials. |
Joanne Amantea
Judy Hummer
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View the Joanne and Judy’s art at their websites
Judy Hummer
Joanne Amantea
Any questions? Contact – Judy Hummer at 908-872-9348 or Joanne Amantea at 609-672-6215
Judy Hummer
Joanne Amantea
Any questions? Contact – Judy Hummer at 908-872-9348 or Joanne Amantea at 609-672-6215
April 8, 2018
Getting a Head Start on Color with Aida Birritteri
The High Bridge Fire Dept. Fire Hall, 7 Maryland Ave, High Bridge, NJ 08829
10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Hone your skills in color mixing, glazing and developing your palette further.
Learn how to identify colors, their properties and their visual relationship to one another. In this exciting workshop, we will develop a visual library which can help you push your paintings toward a better understanding of color values and the results and effects they have on your watercolors. Working from your own reference you will begin a painting applying colors based upon your new color library.
This workshop is for painters of all levels who want to develop or expand upon their ability to use color to create a uniquely personal presence in their work.
Aida is an award-winning artist. She is a Signature Member of the Garden State Watercolor Society and a member of The Philadelphia Watercolor Society, Artsbridge and The New Hope Art League.
See more of Aida’s artwork at her website: www.aidawatercolors.com
Getting a Head Start on Color with Aida Birritteri
The High Bridge Fire Dept. Fire Hall, 7 Maryland Ave, High Bridge, NJ 08829
10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Hone your skills in color mixing, glazing and developing your palette further.
Learn how to identify colors, their properties and their visual relationship to one another. In this exciting workshop, we will develop a visual library which can help you push your paintings toward a better understanding of color values and the results and effects they have on your watercolors. Working from your own reference you will begin a painting applying colors based upon your new color library.
This workshop is for painters of all levels who want to develop or expand upon their ability to use color to create a uniquely personal presence in their work.
Aida is an award-winning artist. She is a Signature Member of the Garden State Watercolor Society and a member of The Philadelphia Watercolor Society, Artsbridge and The New Hope Art League.
See more of Aida’s artwork at her website: www.aidawatercolors.com
$20.00 – GSWS Members
$40.00 – Non – Members (includes a 1st year membership to GSWS)
$40.00 – Non – Members (includes a 1st year membership to GSWS)
Pay Online via PayPal
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Pay by Check (Payable to GSWS) or Cash at the event
For those registered, click the button below to download your attendee supply list!
January 7, 2018
Marie Natalie Artist Demonstration
Middletown Arts Center, 36 Church Street, Middletown NJ
12:30 - 2:00 PM
Please join us for an artist demonstration on Sunday, January 7, 2018 by Marie Natalie from 12:30 - 2:00 PM at the Middletown Arts Center. The event is FREE and open to the public
People in Watercolors: Loose Luminous and Colorful
People add interest, energy and excitement to paintings yet many hesitate to include them. Marie demonstrates how easily people can be incorporated into paintings, fearlessly and simply. Marie simplifies the process of drawing and painting people by:
1) Keeping images as simple shapes,
2) Uses ratios of water and pigment allowing the bead to create fresh, clean, and luminous results
3) Uses a triad of colors giving dimension to the figure, and
4) Uses Value and Contrast to show the Light while holding on to some of the original layer of color. Leaving the tight, drab, laborious style behind helps to create fabulous, glowing results like never before.
Marie Natalie Artist Demonstration
Middletown Arts Center, 36 Church Street, Middletown NJ
12:30 - 2:00 PM
Please join us for an artist demonstration on Sunday, January 7, 2018 by Marie Natalie from 12:30 - 2:00 PM at the Middletown Arts Center. The event is FREE and open to the public
People in Watercolors: Loose Luminous and Colorful
People add interest, energy and excitement to paintings yet many hesitate to include them. Marie demonstrates how easily people can be incorporated into paintings, fearlessly and simply. Marie simplifies the process of drawing and painting people by:
1) Keeping images as simple shapes,
2) Uses ratios of water and pigment allowing the bead to create fresh, clean, and luminous results
3) Uses a triad of colors giving dimension to the figure, and
4) Uses Value and Contrast to show the Light while holding on to some of the original layer of color. Leaving the tight, drab, laborious style behind helps to create fabulous, glowing results like never before.
"A Walk Thru Ritten House Square”
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"Goin' Fishin'”
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“A Distinguished Gentleman”
November 6, 2017 – January 7, 2018
Members Exhibition
Middletown Arts Center, Middletown, NJ
GSWS had our Annual Members Show at Middletown Art Center again last year. As in previous years, there was a Signature Members Show and an Associate Members Show, each with their own categories of juried awards. GSWS continued to focus on the advancement of water based media in the arts but we thought it would be fun to see other work from our members and introduced a separate category for non-water based media that will be judged for separate awards.
Members Exhibition
Middletown Arts Center, Middletown, NJ
GSWS had our Annual Members Show at Middletown Art Center again last year. As in previous years, there was a Signature Members Show and an Associate Members Show, each with their own categories of juried awards. GSWS continued to focus on the advancement of water based media in the arts but we thought it would be fun to see other work from our members and introduced a separate category for non-water based media that will be judged for separate awards.
Our Garden State Watercolor Society Member Catalog is now online! Click below to read our e-catalog!
Congratulations to our winners!
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Joan Capaldo $50 gift certificate from Blick Art Materials for Monkey Ride
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Michael Scherfen $50 gift certificate from American Frame for Piano Man
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