A reminder that Central Virginia Watercolor Guild’s (CVWG) webite is now http://www.cvwg.art! Check out all our information.
The featured art, above, is titled “Reaching the Summit” by member Chee Ricketts and was originally posted in 2018.
Member News
Congratulations to member and Guild President Linda Verhagen on receiving the Philadelphia Watercolor Society Award in the recently juried 2020 MidAtlantic Regional Watercolor Exhibition. You can read more about Linda’s achievement, view some of her other artwork, and read her artist’s biography on the latest in the series in our Featured Member Artist pages on our site. Follow this link to see that page.
Member and professional artist Peg Sheridan reports that she has been productive during the pandemic enjoying extra time both painting in her studio and en plein air.
I have completed several new paintings, finished many incomplete paintings, and also painted several silk scarves. You can see all of these on my website, www.pegsheridan.com.
Peg Sheridan
She also reports being very busy:
- Peg is the Featured Artist show at Cabell Gallery in Lexington. The show has been extended through July (call 540-461-8488 for hours and directions).
- She has three paintings in the Beverley Street Studio School Faculty Show, in Staunton. Go visit the gallery to see the show and enjoy the festive atmosphere on Beverley Street. During the weekends, the street is blocked and restaurants have outdoor seating.
- Peg has a class coming up that still has openings. Check it out on her website at http://www.pegsheridan.com/upcoming-classes.html.
Finally, congratulations to Peg for an Honorable Mention award at the Shenandoah Valley Art Center juried members show.
Reminder: It is Not Too Late to Enter CVWG’s Small Works Exhibit in Crozet
We are approaching the cut off date to enter CVWG’s Small Works exhibit at the Crozet Artisan Depot for showing in September. Up to two (2) paintings no larger than a framed size of 14” can be entered. Contact Linda Verhagen for entry forms and information.
Online Resources for Your Art
Artist Phil Davies, author of The Art Tutor website, artutor.com, has just released the fourth in a series of blog tutorials on pen and watercolor techniques. This latest episode features the Greek island of Santorini.
You are invited to share your art, any news, any online art resources you find helpful, or just about anything else on our next post. Email CVWG Webmaster, Mark Fitzpatrick, with any item of interest.
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