Artist Zoom Room

NWWS is delighted to bring the brilliance of Jed Dorsey to our Artist Zoom Room on April 10, 2023. Many NWWS members work in several mediums, so this demo will be a treat for acrylic artists and encouragment for others to try this very versatile watermedia. Jed represents the fourth generation of artists in his […]

Please note the change of date to May 1, 2023. Andy Evansen's focus will be on plein air painting during this month's AZR event APRIL 20, 2023: DEADLINE TO SUBMIT PAINTINGS FOR CRITIQUE. If you would like to submit a plein air painting for possible critique, register right away and find the instructions within the […]

START TIME: 1:00  (Pacific).  DOORS OPEN 12:45. The first in the “Painting Design: Essentials for Success” series is “Focus: Composition Cornerstones” with the fantastic Anita Lehmann. Lehmann is a skilled instructor who effectively teaches compositional design, often considered a significant challenge in the realm of painting. Her own artwork is used to demonstrate the effective […]

START TIME: 1:00 (Pacific). Virtual doors open 12:45. PAINTINGS  FOR BANDURKA CRITIQUE DUE DATE: NOV. 2, 2023 SEND PAINTINGS FOR CRITIQUE TO:  azr@nwws.org In the second month of “Essentials: The Elements of Design”, Angela Bandurka spotlights the importance of drawing with “Focus: Drawing is Key!” Looking at Angela’s work, you see her drawing skills shine […]

START TIME: 1:00 (Pacific). Virtual doors open 12:45. CLICK: LAITINEN WORKSHEET AND READING FOR CRITIQUED PAINTINGS PAINTINGS FOR LAITINEN CRITIQUE DUE DATE: DEC. 12, 2023 SEND PAINTINGS FOR CRITIQUE TO:  azr@nwws.org Welcome, Dale Laitinen, to January’s AZR event! Value is one of the five basic design elements when one is creating a 2-dimensional artwork. It defines […]

START TIME: 1:00 (Pacific). Virtual doors open 12:45. CLICK: CANFIELD WORKSHEET AND READING FOR CRITIQUED PAINTINGS PAINTINGS FOR CRITIQUE (members only) DUE DATE: Jan 31, 2023 SEND PAINTINGS FOR CRITIQUE TO:  azr@nwws.org Welcome, Stella Canfield, to February’s AZR event! Stella Canfield knows why she paints. For her, it is because she cannot not paint the eloquent […]

START TIME: 1:00 (Pacific). Virtual doors open 12:45. PAINTINGS FOR CRITIQUE (members only) DUE DATE: Feb 29, 2024 PAINTING REFERENCE INFORMATION FROM CATHE: CATHE GILL REFERENCE MATERIAL SEND PAINTINGS FOR CRITIQUE TO:  azr@nwws.org Catherine Gill brings her experiences as an instructor and accomplished artist to February's AZR, with a focus on color harmony. Her supportive critiques […]

START TIME: 1:00 (Pacific). Virtual doors open 12:45. Kay Barnes, well known and respected artist and art instructor, is the perfect choice to address "Creating Unity and Balance" within a painting. Although only NWWS members may submit a painting to be critiqued, all artists are welcome to register, watch, and listen as Kay guides artists […]

START TIME: 1:00 (Pacific). Virtual doors open 12:45. Painting submissions due date: April 26, 2024. Follow the directions on the cover page of the lesson plan. Always a favorite guest of NWWS, we welcome Ron Stocke to AZR! May's focus is on building space and depth, and Ron will guide conversations with NWWS artists to […]

START TIME: 1:00 (Pacific). Virtual doors open 12:45. Painting submissions due date: May 23, 2024. As we close out the successful “Principles of Design” series, Liana will bring all that has been covered over the last months into the conversation. She will review paintings in a comprehensive way, considering the interplay and balance of all […]

START TIME: 1:00 (Pacific). Virtual doors open 12:45. Painting submissions due date: October 1, 2024. If you have already registered for this event and would like to submit paintings for critique, simply begin with step 2 in the "To Submit Work for Review" instructions (below) by Oct. 1, 2024. Welcome back to AZR after the […]

START TIME: 1:00 (Pacific). Virtual doors open 12:45. Painting submissions due date: November 4, 2024. READ MORE to prepare your paintings for submission: "Working With a Limited Palette". Welcome, Sarah B. Hansen! During the Nov. event, Sarah’s focus will be on your best use of a limited palette within your painting. Capable of creating instant […]