Andy began painting watercolors in the mid 1990s as a change of pace from his career as a medical illustrator. His work gained recognition after winning an international watercolor competition through American Artist magazine, appearing on their cover in 2005.
November Virtual Demo Artist – Tara Sweeney
We all know that watercolor can be challenging. But do you think of it as being playful—and fun? Whoah–Game Changer. Tara Sweeney believes play is essential to nurturing creativity. “When I play I open up my heart and mind to make connections I
October Virtual Demo Artist – Sonja Hutchinson
Please join the Minnesota Watercolor Society for a virtual demonstration with popular instructor & artist Sonja Hutchinson! Sonja will demonstrate, “How to Paint Colorful Whites” in Watercolor on YouTube, October 8, 2020 at * 7:15 pm* CST at https://youtu.be/mc38GJSaqZo. Please note the
August Virtual Demo Artist – Cris Franchevich
“New Date! “Sketching an Urban Landscape in Watercolor” with Cris Franchevich has been re-scheduled for Thursday, August 20th at 7 pm. https://youtu.be/iFk8dxKrTHA Please mark your calendars for the new date! We appreciate your patience and understanding as we work to bring
July Virtual Demo Artist – David R. Becker
DAVID R.BECKER BIO David R. Becker of Chicago – Artist, Illustrator, and Art Instructor – is a signature member of Transparent Watercolor Society of America and has won numerous awards for his work from watercolor societies around the country. David
Canceled March Meeting 2020
The Minnesota Watercolor Society meeting is cancelled for this evening. We regret we need to do this, however, we have our members health as the first priority and we want to act responsibly as an organization due to the Coronavirus.
February Meeting 2020
Marilyn Garber has a passion for plants, finding them beautiful and infinitely interesting. This led to her work as a botanical artist, teacher, and in 2001, founder of the Minnesota School of Botanical Art. When thinking of drawing, most people
January Meeting 2020
Charlotte Laxen fell in love with watercolor over 30 years ago, and she is unafraid to experiment. Recently she found a new surface to use watercolor on—canvas! Her discovery resulted from a collaborative project between artists using many different mediums.
December Meeting 2019
Marilyn Jacobson began her professional career as a Social Worker, but has a lifelong hobby of sketching people and animals. She began working in watercolor after attending a Watercolor Society meeting in 2005 and it has been her medium of
November Meeting 2019
David Smith is a nationally recognized watercolor artist. His paintings are represented in galleries and museums across the United States, and he has received many awards. His painting, “Shower of Light” received the Skyledge Award, as well as the cover