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President’s Message 2017
Daphne Schroth
Jan. Feb. March 2017
President’s Message
Happy New Year Dixie Watercolor Artists! I hope you are looking forward to all of the exciting events
scheduled for the Dixie Watercolor Society in 2017. There is something for everyone whether you are a
budding watercolorist just beginning to put the paint on the paper or an experienced professional in the field.
The DWS events in 2017 include monthly meetings/presentations/demos the last Thursday of every month
(excluding June, July and August) at the Electric Theater. Also, there are a myriad of workshops, two show
and competitions, critique groups, Plein Air painting experiences and the quarterly exhibits at Gallery 35.
Watch for the DWS newsletter, via email, published and edited by Deena Millecam, three times a year for all
of the up and coming events. Check out our Facebook Page or our website (dixiewatercolorsociety.com) to
keep current with all of our activities. There truly is something for everyone!
A few of the highlights for the next three months include:
DWS monthly meetings/program/demos, January 26, February 23 and March 30, 5:00 PM at the Arrowhead
Gallery.
A new quarterly exhibit at Gallery 35 beginning February 3, 2017
The DWS Spring Show and Competition, February 12-25, 2017, at Gallery 35
DWS Spring Show Awards and Reception, February 18, 2017 at Gallery 35, 5:30PM
Ian Ramsey Workshop, February 16-17 at the Arrowhead Gallery
Mel Scott, Featured Artist Reception during Georgefest, Gallery 35, March 3, 5:30-7:00PM.
I want to share the vision and mission statements created by the DWS Board. Thesestatements drive the activities and events of the Dixie Watercolor Society.
• Vision:
Sustaining and promoting the joy of transparent watercolor
• Mission:
Dedicated to promote, encourage, and advance transparent watercolors throughvarious activities for the benefit of the members and the general public
• The nine member DWS Board meet monthly and each board member has an assignedresponsibility which includes management of Gallery 35, monthly meeting programs,workshops, membership, communication, finances, show and competitions, secretarialduties, community education, awareness and involvement.
• In addition to the board, other DWS members volunteer to host critique groups, plan PleinAir events, publish the newsletter and all of the member volunteers who staff Gallery 35.
• Be sure to thank all of your board members and committee members for their service in2016 and for the year ahead in 2017. You’ve heard the expression, “it takes a village”, wellin our community “it takes a whole pallet” to bring this organization to life. Thank you!
• Daphne Schroth
• President, Dixie Watercolor Society
Jan. Feb. March 2017
Calendar of Events 2017-2018
January 12-16 Arts to Zion. Tickets @Gallery 35.
January 16th Monday Plein Aire in conjunction with Arts to Zion
Silver Reef Museum-Leeds Exit 10-3:00.
January 26th DWS Membership Meeting/Social 5:00 pm.
Arrowhead Gallery. Sean Rowley Plein Air Ideas
January 30th 10:30 am Gallery 35 Rotation
February 13-27th Spring Show ‘Just Add Water’ Gallery 35. Drop
off 13th 10:30-12:00 am.
February 16-17th Ian Ramsey Workshop. Waiting list. Contact
Isabel Lee
February 18th Spring Show Reception and Awards 5:30-7:00
Gallery 35.
February 27th Spring Show Pick Up 10:30-12:00 am
DIXIE WATERCOLOR BOARD
MEMBERS:
PRESIDENT: DAPHNE SCHROTH
VICE PRESIDENT: MAUREEN BOOTH
SECRETARY: DAWN MINER
TREASURER: GLENDA CASKEY
PROGRAM: JAN HANSEN
MEMBERSHIP: KAREN BETTILYON
WORKSHOPS: ISABEL LEE
PP/COMMUNITY LIASON: KAREN MARCH
GALLERY 35: SEAN ROWLEY
COMMUNICATIONS: KAREN BETILLYON
ISABEL LEE
COMMITTEES:
PLEIN AIR: CAROL SIMPKIN
SUNSHINE: JEAN MOONEY
CRITIQUE: ANNIE BARBER, LOLA
KRUMMENACHER MICHELLE
MANRIQUEZ
NOMINATING: DAPHNE, DAWN,
MAUREEN
NEWSLETTER: DEENA MILLECAM
Jan. Feb. March 2017
Activities to Enjoy With DWS
• Monthly Critique Groups
• A group of artists review each others artwork. This is done in a constructive manner to help the artist improve, and also serves as a teaching tool where everyone in the group can benefit. DWS is very proud of its critique groups and this program is one of the cornerstones of our educational program. The 2016/2017 critique groups are being held monthly at the following times:
• First Tuesday of the Month: Annie's group (contact Annie at [email protected])Second Saturday of the Month: Lola's group (contact Michelle at [email protected])
• Come join and be part of this learning experience and share your artwork with friends.
• DWS Membership Meeting Thursday,January 26, 5:00pm Arrowhead Gallerymeeting
• 5:00 to 5:15 p.m. social
• 5:15 to 6:30 p.m. meeting.
• Sean Rowley, manager of Gallery 35, will give us apresentation of his cleverly constructed plein airpainting palette and his preparations for paintingoutside along with a short demo.
• Gallery 35 Rotation: Monday, January 30,10:30 am Drop off new artwork for Gallery 35exhibit at 10:30 am for the next three month displayin the lobby of Gallery 35. Please bring your art,read all the rules carefully and bring your calendarsfor sitting times. You need to sign up to sit in orderto be in the Gallery. Follow the guidelines of thecut-off date and the rules of the Gallery. (This is notonly for Gallery 35 but for our Spring Show aswell. Be sure to read and know the rules of theshow so there is no misunderstandings andproblems. We are a professional gallery and wantto keep it professional) Bring your money for yourthree months rent and your calendars for signing upto sit.
•
Jan. Feb. March 2017
Georgefest Feb. 3rd downtown in the
evening. We will be having a ticket giveaway for a
free art piece during our DWS show which should
bring in lots of people for our semi-annual Spring
Show. Join us if you would like to be involved
DWS Spring Show ‘Just Add Water’
DWS Spring Show is coming up fast. Paint
something wonderful for the theme
“Just Add Water.”
February 13th through the 27th at Gallery
35. Drop off the 13th at Gallery 35 10:30-12:00
Judged by Ian Ramsey who will be in St. George
for a workshop. Get painting. Registration for
workshop http://www.dixiewatercolorsociety.com
February 18th Reception and Awards 5:30-7:00
Gallery 35. Refreshments served. Free art print for
the Georgefest ticket contest.
OUR TWO SHOWS IN THE FALL AND IN THE SPRING ARE
THE SHOWS THAT GIVE US POINTS TO BECOME
SIGNATURE MEMBERS. WE APPRECIATE ALL OF YOU
WHO ARE WILLING TO SHARE YOUR TALENTS AND
JOIN US IN THESE SHOWS. WE COULD NOT DO IT
WITHOUT YOU! THANKS FOR YOUR PARTICIPATION
AND FOR YOUR ENTHUSIASM IN SHOWING YOUR
ART. WE LOVE OUR ARTIST FRIENDS.
Ian Ramsey Workshop February 16-17
Jan. Feb. March 2017
Ian Ramsay was born in Farnborough, Kent, England.
He spent his early years in Britain and Canada, and
eventually settled in the United States. He received a
degree in architecture at the University of Utah and is
a licensed architect. In 1979, Ian left architecture to
become a full time watercolor artist. Since that time
he has traveled and painted extensively. His work has
been exhibited all over the US, Japan, and Britain. Ian
has participated in many juried, invitational and one
man shows throughout the US and Japan. He has
been an instructor at the Salt Lake Art Center and has
done numerous demonstrations and painting
workshops. Ian and his wife Carol have been
residents of the Salt Lake Valley in Utah for the last
35 years. His work can be seen at the Brushworks
Gallery in Salt Lake City, Utah; New Masters Gallery
in Carmel, California; Trails West Gallery in Ketchum,
Idaho; Settlers West Gallery in Tucson, Arizona;
Trailside Galleries in Jackson Hole, Wyoming;
Trailside Gallery in Scottsdale, Arizona, and through
Image Source of Bovingdon England.
Plein Aire Paint Out December
Recap
This month’s Plein Air Paint Out was held
Wednesday, December 14th at Snow Canyon
State Park. The weather was beautiful and of
course, the scenery was spectacular.
Come paint with us!
Paint Out Schedule is:
January Silver Reef Museum- Leeds
In conjunction with ‘Arts to Zion’ 10-3:30.
February TBA
March TBA
DWS PLEIN AIR HAS CHANGED TIMES: This group
now meets on the second Wednesday of each
month at 10:00 a.m. Contact Carol Simpkin, Plein
Air Chairperson, for details (435- 628-2026).
Jan. Feb. March 2017
Sean Rowley’s Amazing Plein Air Setup.
Sean will demonstrate at January 26th DWS
Membership Meeting
Carol Simpkin and Jan Hansen enjoy Snow Canyon in
December.
Karen March Featured Artist
Gallery 35
Peaceful Meadow by Karen March
Jan. Feb. March 2017
DWS ACTIVITIES Recap
Alicia Finlayson was the guest artist at the
November Dixie Watercolor Society Meeting. She
sent us a photograph of the finished painting.
DWS November Meeting
Painting by Alicia Finlayson who demonstrated for
DWS. (This is another one of her paintings. Not the
one she did but what an inspiring artist!)
Words from Karen: “So happy to share my
expressions of happiness through my watercolors.
The Sears/ Dixie Invitational this Spring was such a
highlight!
I was a Professional Interior Designer out of Salt
Lake City and Las Vegas for 27 years. I retired in
1988. I ran away from home to pursue a career as
an artist. It has been a wonderful adventure.”
DWS 2016 Christmas Party Recap
A fun time was had by all as DWS Members shared
their gifts, friendship, and thoughts of the past year.
Memorable experiences were enjoyed this past year
with exhibitions, demonstrations and workshops,
competitions, the creation of a new gallery, and plein air
paint outs.
DWS Fall Show Recap
Signature Members
Jan. Feb. March 2017
Sean Rowley 1st Place
Rocky Mountain Industry
Chris
England 2nd
Place
Collateral
Damage
Roland Lee 3rd Place
Chessman Sunset
DWS Fall Show 2016 (Continued)
Shari Cannon Best of Show
Little Teo Best of Show
Karen Bettilyon People’s Choice
Aspen Gold
Jan. Feb. March 2017
Signature Members
Glenda Caskey Honorable Mention
Desert Sky
Karen March Honorable MentionAll Worked Out
Robert Bailey 2nd Place
Old Gristmill
Beverly Mangum 1st Place
Emerald Bowl
Don Carter 3rd Place
Alaskan Range Denali
Isabel Lee
Honorable Mention
Zion
Nancy Lamb Honorable Mention
Rino
Jan. Feb. March 2017
Maureen Booth
Honorable Mention
PJ Day at School
Deann Rex
Honorable Mention
Eagles’ Craig in
Zion’s Nat. Park
DWS Fall Show (Continued)
Associate Members
Member News
• Our own super talented, signature member, Karen
Bettilyon will be teaching a workshop on making
grapes using only three paint colors by blowing and
using your fingers. She has modified how she was
taught by Lian Quan Zhen for this fast, easy, and
fun way to paint. The workshop will be April 22,
2017 from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm at the Arrowhead
Gallery. The cost is only $50.00 for members
($85.00 for non-members). Register by sending in
your payment to The Dixie Watercolor Society PO
BOX 1127 St. George, UT 84771. Note on your
check that it's for Karen's workshop.
Jan. Feb. March 2017
Condolences to the Juanita Becker
Family
Juanita Becker passed away December 28,
2016.
Juanita was a long time member of SUAG and
was on the SUAG Board. She was a member of
the Arrowhead Gallery and participated in the
SUAG shows in the Red Cliff Gallery and was
volunteer for the many shows at Red Cliff.
Juanita was also a member of the Dixie Water
Color Society. She was a good artist and a
willing volunteer for many arts projects. She
always kept us on our toes. She will be missed
by all of us.
Grapes Anyone?
Karen Bettilyon
Workshop
DWS
