May 2021
Press Release by Norm Freyer
Do you miss the monthly meetings of the Citrus Watercolor Society (CWS)? Do you miss the CWS shows/sales held each year? Do you miss the demonstrations of noted visiting artists? Have you completed you COVID vaccinations? Have you had enough of social distancing? Well, there are plans underway to celebrate the return of our monthly sessions and other activities. Our president, Darla Goldberg, has plans for the coming Fall period which will help us return to some feeling of normalcy.
Do you miss the monthly meetings of the Citrus Watercolor Society (CWS)? Do you miss the CWS shows/sales held each year? Do you miss the demonstrations of noted visiting artists? Have you completed you COVID vaccinations? Have you had enough of social distancing? Well, there are plans underway to celebrate the return of our monthly sessions and other activities. Our president, Darla Goldberg, has plans for the coming Fall period which will help us return to some feeling of normalcy.
The CWS is planning on restarting our monthly meetings in August!! With the promise of the widespread availability of vaccinations for COVID, we feel comfortable beginning the meetings again. Members will be encouraged to wear masks during meetings. There are exciting plans for this meeting. A real “Welcome Back” celebration! Remember, my friends, we have a special spirit that lives within each of us. That spirit is that of a creator. I am excited about some of the creative ideas planned for the coming meetings in the Fall. Yes – as watercolorists we all have that special something which allows us to generate creative watercolor art as well as interesting meeting agendas. All that is planned cannot be disclosed at this time. Please mark your calendars and plan to join us on August 13th. Keep checking our website for updates and activity!
I hope that you had the opportunity to view some of the artwork of Susan Strawbridge who was the featured artist during the month of March at the Lakes Region Library. She is a signature member of the Florida Watercolor Society, and also a member of the Citrus Watercolor Society, the Nature Coast Painters, and is a member artist at the Franklin Anderson Gallery. Susan says that she finds the inspiration for her watercolor paintings in nature, seeking subjects for their color and light. Some of her favorite subjects include Florida’s wildlife, landscapes and plants. She also travels to Maine annually and enjoys capturing its unique light in landscapes, seascapes and wildlife. You can view more of Susan’s artwork on the Member Gallery on the CWS web site.