Events/Activities

This is what Aimée's studio looks like this weekend.  Open also:  Oct.20 and 21 from 11am-5pm for Encore weekend. Carol Riddle, Pat Towery and Susan Hancey will also have their studios open for Encore.   … [Read more...] about Open Studios

To Emily's friends: There will be a casual afternoon of remembrance, reflection, appreciation and stories in rememberance of Emily Clark at the Arboretum, UC Santa Cruz, Friday, Oct. 19 from 2pm. until 4pm.  Light refreshments will be served. RSVP appreciated: Michael and May Clark email: gathering@kestrel-press.com.  Parking at the Arboretum is limited, carpooling highly … [Read more...] about A Gathering of Friends of Emily Clark

Susan is now working in acrylics and encaustic.  One can still see her watercolor techniques in these new works.  Her studio is open both this weekend and Encore weekend: … [Read more...] about Susan Hancey: Open Studio

You won't want to miss Pat Towery's Open Studio at the 17th. Ave complex.  Her combination paper crafting and watercolor is fantastic.   Come see her process and her work this weekend and also Encore weekend:   … [Read more...] about PAT TOWERY: OPEN STUDIO

Photos from the reception:        … [Read more...] about Open Studios Preview Reception at Art League

  The Santa Clara Valley Watercolor Society arranged a 3-day paint-out (plein-air) in Santa Cruz on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday, Sept. 27,28,and 29. On Thursday, a few of our members of the Santa Cruz Watercolor Society plein-air group joined them at the Santa Cruz Yacht Harbor. Later, about 15 painters attended a get-together at Shirley Motmans' home for a crit, … [Read more...] about Plein Air at the Santa Cruz Yacht Harbor

  Aimée Bagur Nelson is artist #224 in Santa Cruz County Open Studios 2012.   Please visit on the North County weekend: Oct. 13&14th and also Encore  Oct. 20th &21st.   Studios are open from 11-5 PM  Aimée’s studio is located at 229 Fridley Santa Cruz (just off Bay St.) Carol Riddle will be exhibiting nearby (680 Meder St. Santa Cruz), so … [Read more...] about Open Studios: Aimée Nelson

  Carol L. Riddle   Carol Riddle will be part of the 2012 Open Studios Tour, artist #221   She will be exhibiting with Peggy Snyder and Dyann Paynovich at Peggy's studio: 680, Meder St. Santa Cruz   North County October 13&14 and Encore October 20&21.  Please visit and support this talented watercolorist.     Carol's … [Read more...] about Carol Riddle Open Studios

Nancy Riedell's new studio/gallery is finally completed and ready to receive visitors. Nancy and a friend worked tirelessly to turn it into a studio/gallery. The gallery section now has three separate sections and each section holds a collection. Nancy has 2 collections on the outside wall (Beach Umbrellas and High Surf Advisory Warning) and 3 inside (Large Florals, California … [Read more...] about Nancy Riedell: new studio

Bess Blodgett (left) and Emily Clark (right) at a SCWS annual show, date unknown. Our friend and fellow watercolorist Emily Clark died at home on August 3, 2012. Among all of her other achievements, Emily will be remembered by the Santa Cruz watercolorists as a unique and creative force who was always willing to share her techniques and "secret" tips with other … [Read more...] about Emily Clark