New England Watercolor Society Biennial North American Open

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Sep 16 2018 - Jan 13 2019

This year’s exhibition is juried by Iain Stewart, a watercolor artist/illustrator and a signature member of both the American and National Watercolor Societies who lives and works in Opelika, Alabama. Stewart says, “I rely on instinct a great deal and my sketchbook when selecting subjects for my paintings. The lion’s share of my work is done in one sitting as my real struggle in painting is to capture the initial vision for any given piece. I am most often motivated by capturing a definitive lighting condition and how it influences shape and value rather than faithfully representing the subject as witnessed. Watercolor is uniquely suited for this task as ‘light’ is reserved from the first brush strokes and must be protected throughout the painting process.” 

Credit: Exhibition overview from museum website.


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