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Getting Your Painting Ready to Show- August, 2023

Getting Your Painting Ready to Show!


On Friday, August 11, Citrus Watercolor Society will present two noted local artists, Curt Bond and Kim Shields, to demonstrate what is needed to make your artwork ready for exhibit. Our CWS business meeting, as well as the demo, will be held in the Family Life Center at the First Christian Church of Inverness at 2018 Colonade, Inverness. Light refreshments and opportunities to vote on the monthly “Artist of the Month” paintings begin at 11:15. The meeting and demo (Getting Your Painting Ready to Show) begins at noon.

Both artists have vast experience in showing their work. Curt is a watercolorist whose work is mostly birds – beautiful water fowl and birds of all shapes and sizes. You can usually see his work at the “Art in the Wildlife Park” show and sale held at the Homosassa Wildlife State Park. He is past president of CWS and involved with Nature Coast Painters (Beverly Hills).

Kim is known for his plein air paintings done on site from the Inverness area to points South such as Tarpon Springs. Kim also served as president of CWS as well as president of the Florida Watercolor Society. Besides an award-winning watercolorist, Kim works in Pastels as well. And I’ve heard they are both entertaining with their presentations. You certainly don’t want to miss this CWS demo. There is no charge for CWS members, and a $5 donation is appreciated from guests. All are welcome.


Interested in learning more about Citrus Watercolor Society, check out our website: http://citruswatercolorsociety.org and be sure and look at the gallery.

We meet the second Friday of the month, except for July (no meeting) and May and December when we have luncheons at local restaurants. Our meetings begin at Noon, but come at 11:15 AM to meet and greet other members/artists, enjoy light refreshments and see some of our work on display.

Until next month, stay safe and keep your images bright.

Dori Sullivan

Paint Around

President’s Message for December 2010

“The Friendliest Little Watercolor Club”.   If there was any doubt, (and there wasn’t) last month’s meeting convinced me.  For all of those who attended the “Paint A Round”, you know what I mean.  Because even though I call it a “meeting”, I thought it was much more a “get together”.   For those who painted, impressive!    I am continually amazed at the amount of talent this club has.   But I also loved the way everyone else got involved, mingled and socialized with each other. Usually at the meetings we get to socialize, then settle into a nice demo.   This meeting I noticed that, from start to finish, the interaction this group displayed showed me why we are known as “The Friendliest Little Watercolor Club”.  I admit there were times I worried if the Paint A Round would be a “pumpkin”. But this group proved to me, NOTHING will stop us from being such a great group of artists and friends.    So for those who were unable to attend, you missed a good one.  

And before we leave last month behind I have to thank Glenda Ackley and all who helped make it so special.  She deserves all the credit for the Paint A Round’s success.     I would like to remind the participating artists to bring the painting in to the Holiday Luncheon for us to see the “finished paintings”.

Paint-a-Round, November 2010
Photo Collage Courtesy of Ray Jowers

Speaking of next months meeting, December 10th’s meeting brings us the Holiday Luncheon.   I will be disappointed if everyone does not attend!  Darla Goldberg, Sandy Dunham, and all the other volunteers have put in a lot of work.  So the Luncheon promises to be exciting.   In addition to being fortunate enough to have Steve Rogers for our demo and a workshop, there is much you do not want to miss.   The great food.   The hand painted cards we want you to bring in to exchange.  The many gifts you may receive.   And most of all the friendships we continue to make and share.   It is because of you the members that we are known as the “Friendliest Little Watercolor Club”.   And especially during this holiday season, I know that friendliness will be on display.  

Due to the fullness of this month’s meeting Painting of the Month will be postponed until January.

Citrus Watercolor Club wishes everyone a “Happy Thanksgiving”, and looks forward to seeing you at the December “Holiday Luncheon”.

Kim Shields