THE WEDNESDAY STUDIO

Watercolor and Pastel Artists at CHAW

Terrific Art at CHAW Student Show

Wow. Seven artists from the Wednesday Studio submitted pieces to the CHAW Adult Student Show, which opens tomorrow, December 12. I was present at the creation. Too much? OK. Try … Continue reading

December 11, 2015 · 2 Comments

Tara becomes member of Potomac Valley Watercolorists

The Potomac Valley Watercolorists selection committee has approved Wednesday Studio artist Tara Hamilton to be a PVW member. The selection process is a rigorous one: After an applicant submits three framed … Continue reading

December 6, 2015 · 2 Comments

Excellent work by Wan

I truly love being part of the Wednesday Studio. Everyone there is so talented, and everyone there is always trying to learn, trying to improve. I wanted to post this latest … Continue reading

December 3, 2015 · Leave a comment

Anne’s Second Children’s Book Out

We were all thrilled to learn that Anne Shields has written a second children’s book, Shoo!, which also has her own watercolor illustrations on every page. Shoo is an annoying crow who turns … Continue reading

October 24, 2015 · 3 Comments

Capitol Hill Art League Selects Two Watercolors by Tara

Tara Hamilton has two watercolors in the current juried exhibit of the Capitol Hill Art League, “Seaside,” and Georgetown Evening.” The all-media juried exhibit is showing at the Capitol Hill Arts … Continue reading

October 20, 2015 · 1 Comment

Field Trip to Cissy’s

A few weeks ago we carried our chalk and paints to West Virginia, to what can only be called a “spread” in the Shenandoahs. Wednesday Studio member Cissy Webb invited everyone … Continue reading

July 14, 2015 · Leave a comment

Using a sketchbook—while traveling or at home

In 2001, Gina Clapp led the class in a workshop on traveling with a sketchbook. We practiced our observational skills in and around Christ Church in DC. We all had … Continue reading

June 3, 2015 · 3 Comments

Sharing a Sketchbook with the Class

When Linda Norton recently returned from a trip to Panama, she brought her sketchbook to class with her. We found both the sketchbook and her description of the trip fascinating. In … Continue reading

June 3, 2015 · 1 Comment

Keeping Good Company

Having dutifully made the trip to the Hill Center to pick up my pastel that had hung there for the last couple of months in the Capitol Hill Art League’s, … Continue reading

March 6, 2015 · 1 Comment

Watercolor of Xian Market Finally Finished

This week I put the final strokes on my watercolor of the market in Xian, China. Most people I know don’t recognize the name of that city until I mention … Continue reading

March 6, 2015 · 10 Comments