"A nucleus of charter members drew up bylaws in 2001 and started the chapter in Las Cruces as an addition to the original chapter in Albuquerque. Since that time, we have grown into a premier group with three exhibitions each year: one in the spring, one in the fall, and our annual For Love of Art Month themed small works show in February," said member Mayanna Howard.
"Many of the watercolorists whose work was juried into this show are award-winning artists. Some are signature members of the New Mexico Watercolor Society, meaning they have been accepted into juried NMWS exhibits at least five times in the past," Howard said, adding that featured works, "will demonstrate the fine techniques of watercolor employed by the nearly 100 members of the society."
The ephemeral immediacy of watercolor, which some artists consider the most difficult and unforgiving medium, continues to have an irresistible appeal for many painters.
"I'm a control freak and watercolor won't let me do that," said Jan Addy, who enjoys the freedom the medium encourages. "I love the looseness and the way colors mix on the paper. I can get totally lost, look up and realize two hours have gone by."
Addy, a society member since 2004, said
membership means a lot to her "because I haven't painted all of my life. It's a wonderful place to be challenged and learn new things. The group is very supportive. And monthly programs with demonstrations, discussions or talks by seasoned artists give me new abilities. It's about continuing to learn."The juried spring exhibit features several noted regional artists, including Lu Bleveans, Pat Bonneau-White, Penny Duncklee, Sue Ann Glenn, Jan Addy, Mayanna Howard, Barbara Kejr, Gail Makowsky, Beverley Pirtle, Marie Siegrist, Penny Thomas Simpson, Dave Sorensen, Lynne Souza, Arlene Tugel, Laurel Weathersbee, Donna Wood and Phil Yost.
The group meets at 2 p.m. the second Sunday of each month, September through May, at the Activities Room at Good Samaritan, 3025 Terrace Drive. The exception will be this month, when, because the regular meeting date falls on Mother's Day, the group will meet at 2 p.m. May 19. Beverley Pirtle will present a talk about influential 19th century British watercolorist J.M.W. Turner. The meeting will also include a "Swap & Sell" of art supplies, books and DVDs.
"Our meeting are open to everyone interested in watercolor paining and anyone interested in getting some things inexpensively is welcome. Several artists from the Southern Chapter have volunteered to work with the New America School art club, offering demonstrations and introducing them to the NMWS. Because these students have very limited art resources, contributed supplies (part of the Swap & Sell) will be donated to the school for art club use," Addy said.
The society's 2013 spring show will run through May 25 at the Branigan Cultural Center, 501 N. Main St. Regular gallery hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday. Their fall show at the New Mexico Farm & Ranch Heritage Museum will run Aug. 16 through Dec. 1, with an artists' reception Sept. 19.
For more information about the group, visit nmwatercolorsociety.org and click on "Southern Chapter."
S. Derrickson Moore may be reached at 575-541-5450. Follow her on Twitter @DerricksonMoore
If you go
What: "A Round Dozen" spring exhibit
Who: The New Mexico Watercolor Society, southern chapter
When: Gallery hours: 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday
Where: Branigan Cultural Center, 501 N. Main St.
Exhibit info: 575-541-2154
Info: nmwatercolorsociety.org
Plus: Annual "Swap & Sell" event of art supplies, books and DVDs, and talk by Beverley Pirtle at 2 p.m. at the Activities Room at Good Samaritan, 3025 Terrace Drive. Open to public.
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