Florida Suncoast Watercolor Society

08/22/2026

Congratulations, Karen!

Wow!! I won third place at the Plein Air Competition sponsored by Seasons Gallery in Hudson, WI! I’m beyond thrilled! Many thanks to Megan and April for organizing this event. The show is up till the end of August. My painting, “Time Passages”, is 16 x 20. I was struck by the casual manner the young man strolled by while an older man in a walker had struggled to make it to the bench.

08/22/2026

If you go to the FWS, be sure to catch Suncoast Member Sandra Webster’s demo!

Join us for the Annual Convention in Bradenton this October. It's never too early to make your hotel reservations and plans. Our Annual Exhibit will take place in the beautiful new Herrig Center for the Arts, and the Convention itself will be at the new Bradenton Area Convention Center.
We have three hotels offering special room rates to a limited number of guests, so reserve early to get the FWS rate and save. Details on website.
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arts

08/03/2026

Congrats, Kris Parins Watercolor!

"Plaza" will soon be on its way to the Florida Watercolor Society Exhibition! I'm especially excited that the show will be displayed at the beautiful Herring Center for the Arts in Bradenton, FL. Thanks to Juror Soon Y. Warren and congratulations to the other accepted artists.

07/29/2026

Looks like the FWS Trade Show will have a nice list of vendors coming to Bradenton!

07/25/2026

Suncoast Members are well represented, as Florida Watercolor Society comes to our area for their Annual Convention. Bev Yankwitt will present a demo at the Convention.

07/25/2026

Suncoast Member Kerry Stratton Waltz is presenting a demo at the Florida Watercolor Society Annual Convention and Trades Show in Bradenton!

Have you made plans yet to attend the FWS Convention in Bradenton? We have lots of exciting demos and other events lined up! Check out our website to register and see the schedule!
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the arts

07/25/2026

CONGRATULATIONS to the 19 Suncoast Members accepted in the Florida Watercolor Society 55th Annual Exhibition at Herrig Center for the ARTS September 1 - Oct 9. Helen Burkett, Lana Cease, Tanya Davis, Kingsley Hallerdin, Lyna Knight, Karen Knutson, Heather McCullough, Donna Morrison, Suzanne Natzke, Claire Osbourne, Kris Parins, William Perry, Kim Peterson, Diane Simon, Kathy Simon-McDonald, Jeff Tomkins, Kerry Stratton Waltz, Sandra Webster, and Bev Yankwitt. Well done!

07/25/2026

Suncoast Member Lana Cease is presenting a demo at the Florida Watercolor Society Annual Convention and Trade Show in Bradenton. Great work, Lana!

Join us for the Annual Convention in Bradenton this October. It's never too early to make your hotel reservations and plans. Our Annual Exhibit will take place in the beautiful new Herrig Center for the Arts, and the Convention itself will be at the new Bradenton Area Convention Center.
We have three hotels offering special room rates to a limited number of guests, so reserve early to get the FWS rate and save. Details on website.
.org
arts

06/26/2026

Beautiful painting!

New Painting! Koi: Water Guardians, 22.5 x 22.5". On hold for exhibition.
This one features some fantastical benevolent spirits lurking in the reflections. They took on character as I worked on the painting.

06/12/2026

Do you ever get down about a painting not being accepted in a show? Remember, it happens to everyone! Sharing this fabulous painting by Lynn Pratt, and words of wisdom.