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Letter from the Vice President:
As summer winds down and we look ahead to autumn, I am excited about the energy and creativity flowing through our club. September always feels like a season of fresh beginnings—a time to return to our brushes with renewed focus and inspiration.
This month we are especially fortunate to welcome Emma Lian as our demonstrator. Emma, joining us live from Australia via Zoom, will share her unique watercolor style and creative process. Many of you may know her from her YouTube channel, where her tutorials have inspired artists around the world. We are thrilled to have her with us, and I encourage you to join the session—you won’t want to miss this opportunity to learn from her.
We also have our in-person workshop with Joan Cranor coming up. This two-day session will explore abstract watercolor, offering a chance to experiment with color, shape, and movement in a supportive setting. Workshops like this are an excellent way to push yourself creatively while connecting more deeply with fellow artists.
Looking back, it’s been wonderful to see so many of you participating in AWC activities—from plein air gatherings to recent exhibits. These moments remind us of what makes the Annapolis Watercolor Club so special: we are not just individuals painting alone, but a community that encourages one another, shares discoveries, and celebrates each member’s artistic journey.
As we move into the fall, I invite you to make time for your art. Whether that means finishing a piece you’ve been working on, experimenting with a new subject, or simply playing with color, remember that watercolor rewards both discipline and spontaneity. And don’t forget to share your work with us—through our salon, exhibits, and online spaces—because your art inspires others in ways you may not realize.
Warmly,
Eileen Hempel, Vice President
Annapolis Watercolor Club |
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September 10 ~ ZOOM Meeting ~ 6:30-8:30 pm
6:30 pm Art Salon with Shannon Kelly 7:00 pm General Meeting with President Juanita Green 7:15 pm Painting Demonstration by Emma Lian |
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Zoom Art Salon With Shannon Kelly
Please email your paintings for the Zoom Art Salon which will start at 6:30 at our Zoom Members Meeting on September 10.
Email your jpgs to Shannon Kelly at skelly823@gmail.com, and Andrea Naft, anaft123@gmail.com, no later than Saturday, Sept 7. Not only will Shannon create the PowerPoint slide show, but she will be the art salon host at this meeting. |
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Be sure to include your name, title of work, dimensions, and description of the work. Include your inspiration or purpose for the painting, process, or anything else you would like to share. |
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Guest Painting Demonstrator ~ Emma Lian
7:15 pm on Zoom, Wednesday, September 10 |
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Emma is a self-taught watercolor artist known for capturing the subtle beauty of nature in her intricate, vibrant botanical illustrations.
Her journey into watercolor began in 2021 in the remote town of Tom Price, Western Australia, with a set of paints gifted by her husband, sparking an unexpected passion for the medium. It was in watercolor that she found her true voice, a medium that let her highlight the unique textures and striking details of plants and flowers that might otherwise go unnoticed.
Emma’s signature technique—using minimal water to capture crisp details and intense colors—has become central to her style, which evokes the timeless elegance of traditional botanical illustration with a modern, accessible touch. Her art draws inspiration from her surroundings, whether it is the rugged landscapes of the Australian Outback, the lush beauty of Colorado’s mountain wildflowers, or the calming coastal scenery of her current home in California. Through her work, Emma invites viewers to slow down, find peace, and connect with nature in a new way.
In December 2024, Emma’s work was featured in British Vogue Magazine, with additional features in the January 2025 and February 2025 issues, marking an exciting milestone in her career.
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Her art has garnered appreciation from an international audience of collectors and nature enthusiasts, each piece celebrating the resilience and elegance of the natural world, inviting a moment of reflection and calm in today’s fast-paced world.
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Two-Day Workshop:
Discovering Your Abstract Paintings
With Joan Cranor
Dive into the world of abstract painting in this engaging workshop, where you will explore the Principles of Design and a unique approach to preserving whites and focal points. Experiment with techniques like scraping, salt effects, ruler and object printing, toothbrush effects, stenciling and controlled color contrasts to create your unique abstract painting.
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Date:
Thursday, Sept. 18th
& Friday, Sept. 19th, 2025
Time:
10:00 am - 4:00 pm both days
with break for lunch
Where:
Seelos Hall, adjacent to St. John Neumann Church, 20 North Bestgate Rd., Annapolis MD 21401
Skill Level:
All skill levels are welcome!
Cost:
$159.00 members / $179.00 non-members
Click on the link below to register:
https://annapoliswatercolorclub.org/event-6311905
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Come enjoy this Adventure with fellow members. You have nothing to fear, just the FUN of the experience. Bring your paints and be ready to PLAY. Pack a lunch and beverage of choice or grab a lunch up the street. Pretend this is your very own summer camp! Don't miss these days of imagining and exploring the possibilities. Let the heart of this adventure be the Art You Will Create!
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For our new AWC members, here is the location of
St. John Neumann Church and Seelos Hall |
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Helen Avalynne Tawes Garden,
Behind Tawes State Office Building
This five-acre garden is beautifully designed to capture the essence of Maryland's diverse landscape of forests and water sides. Members can easily find an ideal spot along the pathways or by the pond all surrounded by native plants. This lovely garden is just a stone’s throw away from the heart of Annapolis. Convenient indoor restroom facilities are readily accessible as well as a gift shop for perusing. Click here for directions on Google Maps. See you there!
Helen Avalynne Tawes Garden
Place: Dept of Natural Resources,
Tawes State Office Bldg.
580 Taylor Avenue, Annapolis 21401
Date: Thursday, Sept 18, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Fee: Not today! Register On Line For Head Count:
https://annapoliswatercolorclub.org/Plein-Air
Parking/Meeting Point: More information to come on parking. It MAY be available through Gate 6 of the Navy/Marine Stadium on Taylor Avenue across the street from the garden. Once you park, go through the Tawes State Office Building entrance, sign-in, and exit out the back to the garden grounds.
Wednesday, October 15 Plein Air - More information in Oct 1 Newsletter
Adkins Arboretum, 10 am - 2 pm,
12610 Eveland Rd Ridgely, MD |
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Hancock’s Resolution Post Event
Review by Jan Morris (held June 19)
There were many spots to settle and paint countryside
scenes through the gates of this old farm. While the lavender wasn’t at peak
bloom, it was still worth studying along with floral/ herbal plot gardens and native
plants. We had the place to ourselves and despite sweltering temperatures, we
were able to get some brush strokes to paper before the thunderstorms. It would
be nice to get down to the water.
I would recommend returning any time of the year.
Feel free to share your comments with the
pleinairchair@annapoliswatercolorclub.org |
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EXHIBITS
October 1 - 30, 2025
This fall we will be exhibiting in a new venue for AWC, the Busch Public Library in Annapolis. The exhibit is entitled Turning Leaves, Turning Pages. Check the AWC website for the particulars about the exhibit (see information below). The exhibit will begin October 1 and end October 30.
Registration (AWC members only) Deadline for entries September 20th or when the maximum number of registrations has been reached. To register on our website: https://www.annapoliswatercolorclub.org/event-6285692
Entry fee for artists: $10.00
Entry Limit of 1 entry per artist; there is room for 40 paintings
Size Limit maximum of 22" x 28" - including frame
Labeling: Information on the back of each painting should include Title, Medium, Price (or NFS), Artist, and Artist Contact Info (phone and/or email). Additionally, please use a sticky note or temporary label to the front giving title and artist.
Sales: There will be no commission. All sales are between the artist & the buyer, through the exhibit chair, Kris Angelis.
Receiving October 1, 2025 from 9am - 10am Library Hours: Mon-Thurs 10 - 8, Fri & Sat 10 - 5, Sunday 1 - 5
For our next exhibit we will be returning to Ginger Cove. The exhibit will run from November 8, 2025 through January 2, 2026. This is a great venue for us and we look forward to it each year.
So, start your paintings now for these two upcoming exhibits. Also, if you know of any place that would be a good venue for an exhibit let me know. We are exploring several options for AWC exhibits in 2026.
Kris Angelis, Exhibits Chair
ka28lax@aol.com |
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Featured Artist
Kris Angelis
(Our New Exhibits Chair)
My background is varied. I taught art to kindergarten through grade 8 for many years before finishing my career at the Maryland State Department of Education.
As an art major in college I have taken many different art classes, but my love for watercolor painting was sparked by classes I started with Jane Hallowell. Since then I've taken classes at AACC and Maryland Hall.
Joining AWC has been a great way to meet fellow artists as well as enjoy the varied artists the club has as demonstrator (paintings by Kris below) |
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What Are Our AWC Members Up To? |
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Joan Machinchick and Janice Hendra have their art work in the
"Collage Creations" Exhibit at Ginger Cove, August 2 to September 19
4000 River Crescent Drive, Annapolis 21401
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Theresa Jackson has an exhibit at Woods Memorial Church through September 7, 2025, 611 B&A Blvd, Severna Park MD
21146 Hours: 8 am - 5 pm
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Kay Fuller posted on Facebook recently: I just got word that my painting, "Rusted Reverence," was selected by Caroline Lilian Schopp to be part of the Maryland Federation of Art’s Fall Members exhibit. |
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From Annette Uroskie on her Facebook Page: Just found out “The Wave and the Rock” got into the Baltimore Watercolor Society’s annual juried show. Very difficult show to be selected into. surprised and elated. Once again it is watercolor on Yupo paper. Love that paper!
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AWC Member April Rimpo Leads Bird Painting Workshop
We are excited to share that April Rimpo, an AWC member and award-winning watercolor artist, will be teaching a three-day workshop with the Baltimore Watercolor Society this fall.
Techniques for Painting Birds!
April will guide participants in exploring essential watercolor techniques to capture the beauty and essence of birds. You’ll study two to three different types of birds, learning what features are most important and what details can be simplified without losing each bird’s character—whether you prefer realistic renderings or a more interpretive style.
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Dates: September 8–10, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. each day
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Location: Hawthorn Center, Columbia, Maryland
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Instructor: April Rimpo (To see her art and bio visit https://www.amrart.org)
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Cost: $290 for BWS members, $330 for non-members (Associate Membership available for $30/year)
For more details and to register, visit https://bws.wildapricot.org/event-6199343
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WEBSITE AND MEMBERSHIP
With fifteen new members joining since June 1st, our membership is now up to 226 active members. We have a few ‘pending’ memberships awaiting payment. If you have difficulty with the Wild Apricot payment system, please contact me for help. We do still accept payment by check: make you check payable to the Annapolis Watercolor Club and mail it to P.O. Box 6030, Annapolis MD 21401. Welcome to all our new members, and welcome back to everyone.
Liz Grimes, AWC Website Administrator
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SUNSHINE CLUB
Welcome back one and all. Hope everyone has had a most enjoyable and productive summer and that you are now in possession of at least one new seaside landscape painting. This is a reminder that our Sunshine Club is at the ready to offer support, encouragement or congratulations to members who might be in need by way of a beautiful Jacquie Lawson ecard. Please send name, email and occasion to sunshine.AWC.dw@gmail.com, and I will hop off my beach chair and honor the occasion promptly.
Thank you, Dina Weavers
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Don't forget that you can always find art supplies at the Art Things store in Maryland Hall for the Creative Arts, 801 Chase St, Room #108, lower level.
Call owner, Sarah Winchester, and ask if she has what you want.
410-878-7786. Hours: M-W-F 10-3, Sat 11-2 |
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AWC CALENDAR 2025
(click here to print copy with more details)
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MEETINGS:
Sept 4 - 7:00 pm Board Meeting Sept 10 - Zoom Meeting
7:00 pm President's Comments
7:15 pm Surprise Demonstrator
Oct 2 - 7:00 pm Board Meeting
Oct 8 - In-Person Members' Meeting
1:00 - 4 pm Seelos Hall
Painting Demo TBD
Nov 6 - 7:00 pm Board Meeting Nov 12 - Zoom Meeting
Dec 4 - 7:00 pm Board Meeting Dec 10 - In-Person HOLIDAY PARTY 1-4 pm Seelos Hall, St. John Neumann Church
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EXHIBITS:
Oct 1 - 30 "Turning Leaves, Turning Pages" at Busch Library, Annapolis 21401
Nov 8, 2025 to Jan 2,
2026 - Ginger Cove
EVENTS:
PLEIN AIR SKETCH & PAINT Sept 18 - Helen Tawes Garden, Annapolis
Oct 15 - Adkins Arboretum
WORKSHOPS: Sept 18-19 - Joan Cranor, Seelos Hall,
St. John Neumann Church, Annapolis
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Below are the dates and locations for our 2025 Members' Meetings:
Sept 10 - Zoom meeting 6:30-8:30 pm Oct 8 - Seelos Hall, 1-4 pm Nov 12 - Zoom meeting, 6:30-8:30 pm Dec 10 - Seelos Hall Holiday Party 1-4 pm |
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OPEN POSITIONS FOR
BOARD MEMBERS AND CHAIRS
As noted below, we have the following volunteer positions open.
Please consider serving a two-year term for one of these fun jobs!
PRESIDENT (Dec 2025)
SECRETARY
TREASURER
WORKSHOP CHAIR
HOSPITALITY CHAIR (FILLED)
Email President, Juanita Green, for more information about any of these positions.
President@annapoliswatercolorclub.org
Or, email the person in the job at the present time. |
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Copyright © 2025 Annapolis Watercolor Club, All rights reserved.
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www.annapoliswatercolorclub.org Our Mailing address is:
Annapolis Watercolor Club, PO Box 6030, Annapolis, MD 21401-0030 |
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