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    • 10 May 2025
    • 7:00 AM - 10:00 AM
    • Gilcrease Orchard, 7800 North Tenaya, Las Vehas, NV 89131

    7:00 - 10:00 am (those are the hours they  are open) so come early, sketch quickly and finish off in your studio

    • 17 May 2025
    • 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
    • Multi Generational Center, 250 S Green Valley Pkwy, Henderson, NV 89012
    Register

    Nevada Watercolor Society May In-Person General Member Meeting:

    This will be an In-Person  Member Meeting, Saturday, May 17th, 2025 and we look forward to seeing you .......

    At the Henderson Multi-Generational Center (HMGC)

     250 S Green Valley Parkway

    Henderson, NV  89012

    on Saturday, 17th May, 2024.

     from 1:00 till 3:00 pm

    On the Agenda:

    Voting to fill new Board of Director and Chair Positions


    Artist Spotlight:

    Paulette Baker & Doni Murphy

    We are going to paint! Bring art supplies

    "Creating an Abstract Painting, Using Basic Composition Guidelines"


    • We'll evaluate 4-6 abstract watercolor paintings by well known artists (10 min)
    • Paulette will preview an "exercise" which focuses on some fundamental steps for creating an abstract (or any) painting. (5 min)
    • Doni Murphy will paint an abstract work, demonstrating the exercise. (30 min)   Everyone is invited to paint along, if they wish.  Diana Walthers and Barbara Stanton have agreed to allow others to watch them as they follow along, to enhance the viewing opportunities.
    • We'll evaluate the results and answer questions (15 min)

      Our goal is to have lots of fun, while reinforcing some important skills.


      Supplies:  A brush, (big and thirsty if you have one like that), a small liner or rigger, paints, watercolor paper (or the back of a painting), Palette, Water cup, Towels.  As an alternative, pencils or markers could be used. 

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      Free Raffle tickets for some great SURPRISES!

      Meet and Greet: Wonderful fellow Watercolor Member Artists!

      Art Critiques (Help) Bring your art if you are "stuck" or need some feedback on your work.

      Workshops Reminder from Linda Smith

      Free demonstration with Lian Quan Zhen Open to the public

      Saturday May 24, 1pm – 4pm   Mountain View Clubhouse

      Board Position Vacancies

      I know this is a commitment to volunteer, but everyone will help you and make it fun and easy. We want to provide everyone with a fabulous and fun society.

      Talk to me about the different position on the board that are available:

      Thank you for all you do for NVWS.

      Sharon Menary

      NVWS President

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      • 24 May 2025
      • 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
      • 148 Day Street, Henderson, NV 89074
      Register

      Date: Saturday, May 24, 2025

      Time: 1pm to 4 pm

      Place: Mountain View Clubhouse, 148 Day Street, Henderson

      Description: This is a DEMONSTRATION ONLY. Please do not bring painting materials. Lian will share his negative painting technique for creating his beautiful backgrounds for animals and his grape themed paintings.

      REGISTRATION SIGN-UP INFORMATION TO FOLLOW IN EARLY MAY. Space is limited.

      NVWS Members, this is an incredible watercolor artist who demonstrates amazing techniques and talent. Don't miss this!

         

      Pictures are worth a 1,000 words!

      • 12 Jun 2025
      • 12:00 AM
      • 12 Aug 2025
      • 12:00 PM
      • MultiGenerational Center, 250 S. Green Valley, Henderson, 80021
      Register

      The Prospectus says to send your jpg photo files to Vina's email. Vina is in hospital so please make sure to send your painting photo jpgs to

      Sharon at  nvwspresident@gmail.com


      NVWS 2025 SPRING SHOW

      For Watercolor Art

      by Members of the NVWS

      JUNE 14th THRU AUG 11th

      at Multi-Generational Center

      9250 S. Green Valley, Henderson, 80021

      ENTRY DEADLINE:  Monday, May 12th - TIME: MIDNIGHT

      EMAIL NOTIFICATION : June 7th

        DROP OFF:  Thursday, June 12th - TIME: 12:00 pm to 1:30 pm

      AWARD RECEPTION: Saturday, June 14th - TIME: 1 to 3 pm

      PICK UP:  Tuesday, Aug. 12th - Time: 12:00 pm to 1:30pm


      Click to download the details

      Show Prospectus -

      Remember to send your photo jpgs to Sharon at nvwspresident@gmail.com by the 12th May


       2025 NVWS Spring Show Prospectus 5 Pages.pdf


      Looking forward to your watercolor art submissions,

      Vina Curtis,

      NVWS Shows & Exhibits Chair 

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    Mailing address: Nevada Watercolor Society, P.O. Box 27224, Las Vegas, NV 89126

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