Valley Watercolor Society is a non-profit organization in the San Fernando Valley of Southern California dedicated to the enjoyment of watercolor and water media painting. We hold monthly meetings with demos, watercolor workshops, and plein air paint-outs from September to June (see our detailed event listing), and an Annual Exhibit each spring.
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December 2019 Paint-Out
There is 1 paint-out scheduled in December: Rancho Sierra Vista/Satwiwa – Wed, December 4, 2019, 10am From their website: “Two threads of local history intertwine to establish the identity of Rancho Sierra Vista/Satwiwa. Ranch structures and introduced grasses represent over a century of ranching, while native plants reflect an environment that Chumash Indians lived in …
November 2019 Paint-Out
There is 1 paint-out scheduled in November: Agoura Hills Recreation & Events Center– Wed, November 20, 2019, 10am The grounds of this location offer stunning views of Agoura Hills and the surrounding area as well as the adjacent Santa Monica Mountains. Visit their website. Look for David. If you email David in advance at watercolorists …
October 2019 Paint-Outs
There are 2 paint-outs scheduled in October: San Buenaventura Mission – Wed, October 2, 2019, 9am Founded on Easter Sunday, March 31, 1782, San Buenaventura Mission is known for its beautiful gardens and faithfully restored artifacts. Visit their website. Look for David. If you email David in advance at watercolorists @ netzero.net, he will look …
2019 Annual Exhibit
Above: “Purple Haze,” by Gary Friedman, 2019 First Place
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Prize Gallery:
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This Year’s Awards:
1st place: Gary Friedman, “Purple Haze” – $300
2nd place: Lori Pollack, “Feeling Grapeful” – $250
3rd place: Susan Gesundheit, “Requerdo” – $200
Special Honors:
Cathy Fickes, “Shoes on the Danube” – Jack Richeson Award
Veronica Stensby, “Floral Fantasy” – Winsor & Newton Award
Spencer Mackay, “Kobe Evening” – Jack Richeson Award
Phyllis Doyon, “Iris and Birds” – Holbein Award
Honorable Mentions:
Peter McDonald, “My Family Tree” – Jack Richeson Award
Janis Elias, “Aztec Cycle” – Cheap Joe’s Award
Debbi Saunders, “Elefantastic” – Holbein Award
Charlotte Mullich, “Swimming Quietly” – Holbein Award
Fatemeh Kian, “Still Together” – Golden Artist Award
Julie Stroh, “Goose Creek” – Golden Artist Award
Paulette Parker, “All Hands On” – Canson Award
Dorothy Lee, “Memories” – Graphaids Award
Deborah Swan-McDonald, “Dan at Tonga Hut” – Graphaids Award
Gwen Wetzler, “Forest River #1” – Carter Sexton Award
Karen Holly, “Homeless Not Hopeless” – Carter Sexton Award
This year’s juror was Joseph Stoddard.