The 2021 National Watercolor Society Exhibitions
The 2021 National Watercolor Society Exhibitions
The 2021 National Watercolor Society (NWS) Member Exhibition is an array of creative possibilities and a feast for the eyes. “The stylistic range is expansive, from abstract to realistic and everything in between,” said Denise Willing-Booher President. “The artwork is very heartening and full of passion with a strong voice. Viewing the paintings made me feel emotional and tugged at my heart.”
Carolyn Lord La Plage d'Etretat
This online exhibition showcased 95 paintings selected from almost a thousand entries. “Some jumped out and gripped me immediately whilst others took time to reveal their quiet excellence over several days,” said juror Mat Barber Kennedy. “I look for awareness of the artist’s hand in the act of painting. I am excited by invention and originality but not simply for its own sake. Even in works that operate within familiar tropes, I hope to recognize the honest voice of the artist speaking from the heart.”
Jian Wu Tibetan Red
Since 1920 the National Watercolor Society exhibitions, artists and gallery have inspired the world with their exceptional watermedia artwork. Please visit the NWS Gallery at 915 S. Pacific Avenue, San Pedro CA. Currently our top award winner’s artwork from 1920 - to the present are on display in the gallery.
Laura Robinson Sparkling Blue
Our exceptional 2021 NWS Member Exhibition is virtual due to Covid. You are in for such a treat! Watch the 2021 NWS Member Exhibition Virtual Opening recording:
Juror Mat Barber Kennedy’s commentary, on the artwork he chose, is truly a masterclass in design, drawing, watermedia application, and voice on each painting of this extraordinary exhibition. Be prepared to be inspired whether you are in the NWS Gallery or online at our YouTube Channel NWSStream or at our online sales gallery at NWSexhibition.com.
Richard Hanson Can't Always Hunt Into The Wind
NWS is one of the oldest non-profit artist-led societies in the US. Our mission—encouraging innovation in watermedia through education, outreach, and exhibitions—promotes the advancement of watermedia and inspires the next generation of watermedia artists. We achieve our mission by providing our artist-members, guests, youth, and the viewing public with the opportunity and space to meet, share, and collaborate nationally and internationally through demonstrations, workshops, lectures, exchanges, special exhibits, on-line platforms and any other means available to us. Visit us today online or in the gallery. nationalwatercolorsociety.org
Yinghao Bao Voice of Fall