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Northwest Watercolor Society @nwws1939.bsky.social · 2d

‘Quantum Leaf’ was on display at the 83rd International Open Exhibition.

Make a date to see the 80 watermedia artworks in the 85th Nov 8 – Dec 1, 2025 at Yuan Ru Art Center. You’ll be amazed at the variety!

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#watercolor #art #painting #seattle #bellevue

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Northwest Watercolor Society @nwws1939.bsky.social · 3d

Each quarter Workshops International offers demos from amazing artists around the world. It’s a great way to learn from the best from your home and for a reasonable price.

Our next guest is Pablo Rubén on 11/8/25 at 10a – 1p PT. Sign up before it’s filled!

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Northwest Watercolor Society @nwws1939.bsky.social · 4d

Ron Stocke has been #painting since an early age and knows how to brush #watercolor onto paper.

Watch how he does it 6pm 10/28/25 online. All artists welcome from wherever you are!

Visit www.nwws.org/nwws-general... to register! #seattle #washington

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Northwest Watercolor Society @nwws1939.bsky.social · 4d

Afraid to use phthalo blue? Frank Eber used it skillfully in his demo as he magically made shapes appear as horses or barns. If you missed out, see the recording. (Another member benefit.)

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#NWWS #watercolor #painting #art #seattle

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Northwest Watercolor Society @nwws1939.bsky.social · 6d

Who will you meet at the Nov 8, 2025 Awards Reception for the 85th International Open Exhibition? And what paintings will you see at Yuan Ru Art Center?

Shown from the 83rd is Debora Strand’s “Golden Dreams.” Save the date and join us!

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#watercolor #art #seattle

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Northwest Watercolor Society @nwws1939.bsky.social · 8d

We are happy to welcome back Ron Stocke as our demo artist Oct. 28th, 2025 at 6pm PT. This is the last demo of the year!

Grab your seat (from home as this is online) and watch the fun!

Visit www.nwws.org/nwws-general... to register!

#watercolor #painting #art #seattle

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Northwest Watercolor Society @nwws1939.bsky.social · 8d

Pablo Rubén, multi-award winner from Spain, sees water as the undisputed protagonist of the landscape.

You can find out how he does it in the 3-hour online workshop on Nov 8, 2025.

All artists are welcome. Registration is easy but limited!

Visit www.nwws.org/workshops-in...

#watercolor #seattle

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Northwest Watercolor Society @nwws1939.bsky.social · 9d

Painting the essence of a place. Frank Eber can show you how to do that in an online 3-day workshop Oct 20-22, 2025.

Participants are limited. Get your seat now!

Visit www.nwws.org/nwws-worksho... to learn more!

#watercolor #painting #art #seattle

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Northwest Watercolor Society @nwws1939.bsky.social · 14d

If you could see Dmitry Grudsky’s “Students Orchestra” up close, you would see the texture he put into the mixed media painting.

Nov 8 – Dec 1, 2025 you can see 80 new artists at Yuan Ru Art Center for the #NWWS 85th International Open Exhibition - free!

Visit www.nwws.org/annual-inter... #seattle

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Northwest Watercolor Society @nwws1939.bsky.social · 16d

Ever thought of painting with #beer instead of water?🍻

Wrangler and Coors Banquet teamed up and asked #NWWS signature member Caitlin Leline Hatch to use beer – Coors Banquet beer – instead of water!

See more on American Watercolor: americanwatercolor.net/from-rodeo-a...

#watercolor #art #seattle

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Northwest Watercolor Society @nwws1939.bsky.social · 16d

Interested in capturing the fall colors with other painters? Join the Seattle area Plein Air Group and paint until the last week in October!

Members and non-members of NWWS welcome. Featured is Yi-Ju Miller’s #watercolor.

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#pleinair #painting #seattle #art

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Northwest Watercolor Society @nwws1939.bsky.social · 16d

Atmosphere and light are just the first steps in Frank Eber’s paintings.

Find out how he does it at the 9/23/25 6pm PT #NWWS general meeting. Then be inspired to sign up for his workshop next month!

It’s easy to register for the online demo. Visit www.nwws.org/nwws-general...

#watercolor #seattle

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Northwest Watercolor Society @nwws1939.bsky.social · 24d

At the 83rd #NWWS Open Exhibition, you could see how big Robin Erickson’s “Bazaar del Mundo Reflection” watercolor was!

For the 85th you can browse at your leisure at Yuan Ru Art Center and see each of the 80 pieces of #watermedia art.

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#watercolor #art #seattle

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Northwest Watercolor Society @nwws1939.bsky.social · 24d

“Painting should go deeper than copying nature as it is,” says Frank Eber, #NWWS Tuesday, September 23rd, 2025 demo artist.

🗓️ Join us at 6pm PT to watch Frank create!

Visit www.nwws.org/nwws-general... to register!

#watercolor #painting #art #seattle #washington

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Northwest Watercolor Society @nwws1939.bsky.social · 28d

Pablo Rubén is from Griñón, Spain and teaches #watercolor courses around the globe.🌍

🗓️ #NWWS Workshops International is pleased to have him teach a 3-hour online workshop for us! Registration opens Saturday, September 13th, 2025.

Visit www.nwws.org/workshops-in... bio to learn more!

#seattle #art

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Northwest Watercolor Society @nwws1939.bsky.social · 29d

Anik McGrory’s “Good Morning, Sunshine!” was in last year’s Open.

What will you see at Yuan Ru Art Center Nov 8 – Dec 1st? Beautiful watermedia art from 80 artists around the world.

Check out who’s been accepted!

Visit www.nwws.org/annual-inter... to learn more!

#watercolor #art #seattle #paint

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Northwest Watercolor Society @nwws1939.bsky.social · 29d

Ever wanted to paint a poem? Frank Eber has techniques to show you, whether you paint landscapes, portraits or anything in nature, that will have your art filled with poetic expression.

Registration is open for the 3-day online workshop.
Visit www.nwws.org/event/frank-...

#watercolor #seattle

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Northwest Watercolor Society @nwws1939.bsky.social · Sep 4

Frank Eber is our Sept. 23, 2025 demo artist. The #NWWS general meeting starts at 6pm PT.

Watch how he creates atmospheric watercolors; then sign up for his October online workshop!

🖼️ First, register for the meeting!

Visit www.nwws.org/nwws-general... to learn more!

#watercolor #art #seattle

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Northwest Watercolor Society @nwws1939.bsky.social · Sep 2

The 85th International Open Exhibition will feature 80 watermedia artists at Yuan Ru Art Center Nov 8 – Dec 1, 2025.

Margaret Godfrey’s “Now You See Me, Now You Don’t” is one of the artworks. Find out who else is in the show!

Visit www.nwws.org/annual-inter... to learn more!

#watercolor #seattle

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Northwest Watercolor Society @nwws1939.bsky.social · Sep 2

#NWWS is proud to announce watercolorist Pablo Rubén from #Spain is our next guest for the November 8, 2025 Workshops International! 🇪🇸

🗓️ Mark your calendars now for the 3-hour event. Registration opens Sept. 13th.

Visit www.nwws.org/workshops-in... to learn more.

#watercolor #painting #seattle

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Northwest Watercolor Society @nwws1939.bsky.social · Aug 28

Out of 527 paintings entered in the 85th Intl Open Exhibition, 80 were chosen. Charlene Hall’s “North Beach” will be on view at Yuan Ru Art Center Nov 8 – Dec 1, 2025.

Check out the other 79 on the list of accepted #watercolor artists!

Visit www.nwws.org/annual-inter... to learn more!

#seattle

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Northwest Watercolor Society @nwws1939.bsky.social · Aug 27

Juror for the 85th Open, Frank Eber, grew up in Europe and apprenticed with Italian master painter Renato Casaro.

He’d like to pass along some of the techniques he’s learned. Are you ready for a 3-day online #workshop Oct 20-22, 2025? Yes!

Visit www.nwws.org/nwws-worksho...

#seattle #watercolor

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Northwest Watercolor Society @nwws1939.bsky.social · Aug 25

#NWWS Gold Medal Fellowship member, Carla O’Connor, is having a Studio & Estate Sale Sat., Oct. 4th from 9am to 5pm.

This is your chance to stop by and meet this incredible artist. “Dreamer” won 2nd place in the 83rd Open Exhibition. Visit bit.ly/3Hq44IQ for info.

#watercolor #seattle #painting

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Northwest Watercolor Society @nwws1939.bsky.social · Aug 21

A new 3-hour workshop has been added to #NWWS Video Library: Nicolas Lopez from Lima, Peru.

His distinctive style and subject matter are captivating. And makes you want to try it!

Unlimited access after affordable purchase – open to all.

Visit www.nwws.org/artist-works... to learn more!

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Northwest Watercolor Society @nwws1939.bsky.social · Aug 20

Sometimes painting is a group effort. Sharing techniques and gaining new friendships.

PaintOut Sep 17-22, 2025. All artists are welcome. Join in the fun on beautiful Samish Island!

Visit www.nwws.org/camp-samish-... to learn more!

#NWWS #samishisland #washington #seattle #pugetsound #watercolor

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