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Creating a community that celebrates the beauty and challenge of watermedia since 1939. Based out of Bellevue, WA. Connect with us at linktr.ee/nwws1939

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This is your last chance, members, to enter your best watermedia art in the annual Waterworks Exhibition.

πŸ”₯Deadline is Feb. 16, 2026, 11:59pm PST.πŸ”₯

The online exhibition runs May 1 to June 13, 2026. Michael Solovyev is the juror. Visit www.nwws.org/annual-water... for info!

#watercolor #art

09.02.2026 22:21 πŸ‘ 6 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Our very own signature member, Sarah Hansen, is one of the instructors for Acrylic Live March 25 – 27, 2026.

Get your online seat now and save 10% with code NWWS25!

Think of the confidence and progress you’ll make in just a few days. Visit www.acryliclive.com

#acrylic #acrylicart #painting #art

31.10.2025 15:45 πŸ‘ 12 πŸ” 4 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Looking for watermedia art instruction? Our member instructors have in person and online classes open to all artists ready to learn more!

Rex Beanland of Calgary, Albert, Canada, is one!

Find a teacher that fits your artistic need. Visit www.nwws.org/nwws-member-...

#watercolor #painting #seattle

30.10.2025 18:48 πŸ‘ 14 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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#NWWS members, your still life paintings are wanted for the Winter 2026 Hot Press newsletter!

Gloria Carmignani Breslin entered β€œTo Maui with Love” in the landscape themed Autumn edition.

Email your fabulous still life by December 1st to newsletter@nwws.org.

#watercolor #painting #art #seattle

30.10.2025 18:26 πŸ‘ 5 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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A painting tells a story. Susan Drey’s β€œMy Own Way” acrylic art told a story in the 83rd Exhibition.

Oh, the 80 stories you’ll see in the 85th at Yuan Ru Art Center Nov 8 – Dec 1, 2025. Check the website for directions and details!

See you there! Visit www.nwws.org/annual-inter... #watercolor

28.10.2025 19:07 πŸ‘ 9 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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A signature member of AWS, NWS and of course, NWWS. Join us for a fun evening with Ron Stocke!

This week – and the last demo of the year – Tues 10/28/25 at 6pm PT.

Register to see Ron’s amazing #watercolor skills. You’ll be glad you did!

Visit www.nwws.org/event/octobe...

#seattle #art #painting

27.10.2025 14:33 πŸ‘ 9 πŸ” 3 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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One of our favorite jurors and a signature member, Thomas Schaller, will be among 24+ world-class artists teaching techniques at the Jan 21-23, 2026 Watercolor Live online event.

Use code NWWS25 and receive a discount on the package you choose!

Visit watercolorlive.com/wcl2026!

#watercolor #art

23.10.2025 16:46 πŸ‘ 10 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Want a teaser on how Ron Stocke will paint his demo for #NWWS on 10/28/25 at 6pm PT?

In Oct 2022, American Watercolor highlighted his process for combining shapes and ending with a punch of darks.

Read all about it, then register for his live demo!

Visit americanwatercolor.net/pack-a-punch...

22.10.2025 15:14 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Mary Schossow Schumaker’s β€˜Paradox’ could be seen in person at the 83rd Open Exhibition.

On display for the 85th will be 80 paintings showing the variety of watermedia. Artists’ Awards Reception 11/8/25!

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

#watercolor #art #painting #seattle #bellevue #exhibit

21.10.2025 15:27 πŸ‘ 17 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Popular watercolorist Pablo RubΓ©n is our featured artist for the 11/8/25 Workshops International.

By last Friday there were only 5 spots left. If you were hoping to learn his technique, you better hurry and see if your spot is available!

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

#watercolor #seattle

20.10.2025 15:25 πŸ‘ 23 πŸ” 5 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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NWWS’ Plein Air Group has had the privilege of painting in Seattle’s Georgetown Steam Plant.

The last Plein Air event for the year is in the plant 10/22/25. Then the Groups’ work will be showcased at the Plant on Dec. 13, 2025, 10a – 2p PT.

Visit www.nwws.org/nwws-hot-pre...

#watercolor #seattle

17.10.2025 15:00 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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#NWWS is pleased that the 80 watermedia paintings chosen by juror Frank Eber can be seen in the beautiful Yuan Ru Art Center beginning Nov 8 thru Dec 1, 2025.

Shown from the 83rd Open Exhibition, is Deborah Conn’s β€œUnhoused Chris.”

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

#watercolor #seattle #art

16.10.2025 15:12 πŸ‘ 15 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Painting water you need to consider the amount of pigment in your brush and the amount of water – just a few of the techniques Pablo RubΓ©n can show you on 11/8/25 at 10am PT.

Very reasonably priced. Seats are filling! Get yours now!

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

#watercolor #seattle #art

15.10.2025 18:43 πŸ‘ 17 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Ron Stocke says that the watercolor medium is honest, challenging and always new.

Whether you’re a beginner or a master, you’ll discover something new during his demo Tuesday 10/28/25 at 6pm PT. Don’t miss it!

Visit www.nwws.org/nwws-general...

#watercolor #painting #art #seattle #flowers

14.10.2025 16:04 πŸ‘ 12 πŸ” 5 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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β€˜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!

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

#watercolor #art #painting #seattle #bellevue

08.10.2025 14:37 πŸ‘ 11 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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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 RubΓ©n on 11/8/25 at 10a – 1p PT. Sign up before it’s filled!

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

07.10.2025 14:18 πŸ‘ 8 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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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

06.10.2025 15:50 πŸ‘ 8 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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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.)

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

#NWWS #watercolor #painting #art #seattle

05.10.2025 16:18 πŸ‘ 6 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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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 β€œGolden Dreams.” Save the date and join us!

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

#watercolor #art #seattle

03.10.2025 18:29 πŸ‘ 18 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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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

02.10.2025 14:58 πŸ‘ 12 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Pablo RubΓ©n, 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

02.10.2025 14:31 πŸ‘ 5 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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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

30.09.2025 18:08 πŸ‘ 8 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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If you could see Dmitry Grudsky’s β€œStudents 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

26.09.2025 15:08 πŸ‘ 12 πŸ” 3 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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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

24.09.2025 15:54 πŸ‘ 15 πŸ” 3 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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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.

Visit www.nwws.org/plein-air-gr...

#pleinair #painting #seattle #art

23.09.2025 16:46 πŸ‘ 18 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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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

23.09.2025 16:23 πŸ‘ 5 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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At the 83rd #NWWS Open Exhibition, you could see how big Robin Erickson’s β€œBazaar 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.

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

#watercolor #art #seattle

16.09.2025 15:24 πŸ‘ 10 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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β€œPainting should go deeper than copying nature as it is,” says Frank Eber, #NWWS Tuesday, September 23rd, 2025 demo artist.

πŸ—“οΈ Join us at 6pm PT to watch Frank create!

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

#watercolor #painting #art #seattle #washington

15.09.2025 20:38 πŸ‘ 16 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Pablo Rubén is from Griñón, Spain and teaches #watercolor courses around the globe.🌍

πŸ—“οΈ #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

11.09.2025 16:25 πŸ‘ 9 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Anik McGrory’s β€œGood 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

10.09.2025 21:51 πŸ‘ 8 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0