THE WEDNESDAY STUDIO

Watercolor and Pastel Artists at CHAW

Paper collages of flowers

This week the Wednesday Studio branched out and worked on a different kind of art. Our teacher, Ellen Cornett, brought sheets of paper she had painted with acrylic. Some also … Continue reading

March 12, 2026 · 2 Comments

March 2026 Draw-a-Bird Day

This month the blog does not have a theme for DAB-Day, and we have a wonderful variety of birds. Two ibises, though! And I found out that the roseate spoonbill, … Continue reading

March 9, 2026 · 3 Comments

February’s DAB-Day Birds

This month we had a theme of “birds of Hawaii” for Draw-a-Bird Day. Welcome to Rachel Kling, who submitted her first DAB-Day bird this month! Here are the birds sent … Continue reading

February 9, 2026 · Leave a comment

First Draw-a-Bird Day for 2026

Here are the fabulous birds that flew in (well, except for the penguins) for January DAB-Day. Welcome to new DAB-Day contributor Joanie Edwards!

January 9, 2026 · 1 Comment

Red and green birds for December Draw-a-Bird Day

Greetings, all. This month the theme is red and green birds, including birds with red or green on them. And welcome to two new contributors, Anne Thomas and Czevn Johnson!

December 9, 2025 · Leave a comment

November Draw-a-Bird Day

Here is the handsome bird art submitted this month.

November 10, 2025 · 1 Comment

Migratory birds is June DAB-Day theme

I have always been mystified by bird migration and thought one day I would look into it. That was today. Actually, I thought one day I would learn all about … Continue reading

June 9, 2025 · 5 Comments

Gina Clapp Student Art Show now open

The June adult student show at the Capitol Hill Art Workshop is now on exhibit in the CHAW gallery. This year the reception, when the judge awards prizes and all … Continue reading

June 2, 2025 · 1 Comment

Juried show includes works by Carolyn and Tara: opening reception on May 21

Congratulations to Carolyn Rondthaler and Tara Hamilton for having watercolors selected by the juror in the current exhibit at the Hill Center in DC. The exhibition runs through September 6 … Continue reading

May 18, 2025 · Leave a comment

Cavity-Nesting Birds for May Draw-a-Bird Day

Cavity-nesting birds build nests, lay eggs, and raise their young within a sheltered chamber, often a tree cavity or a structure like a birdhouse. “Primary cavity nesters” excavate their own nesting … Continue reading

May 9, 2025 · 2 Comments