Watercolor Society of AlabamaPromoting and supporting watermedia since 1939
Watercolor Society of Alabama began in 1939 with an exciting vision to promote, create and inspire painters in the art of watercolor media. We embrace that vision by holding juried watercolor competitions each year: WSA Annual National Exhibition and Statewide Alabama Members Showcase.
We offer workshops taught by nationally and internationally known artists. Vibrant Newsletters, published quarterly, keep members informed and connected.
Keith T. Jones is an Associate Professor of Art at the University of Alabama in Huntsville (UAH). He earned his Bachelor’s of Fine Arts degree from Delta State University in 1985. He worked as a professional illustrator, graphic designer, and creative director for 10 years. In 1995, Keith received his Master of Fine Arts in Illustration and Design from Louisiana Tech University. Since 1996 until the present, he is an educator and head of graphic design at UAH. During the last 22 years, he continued to work as both educator and freelance illustrator until 2018. Currently, he still teaches with a focus on writing articles on art and creative research in watercolor painting.
Keith is a life student of watercolor and water media painting. His work focuses on unique compositions and creative subject matter. His main subject matter is social issues and memories through reflections of his childhood and personal experiences. Keith places emphasis on the strengths of design foundations and exploration of new methods in watercolor. His inspiration comes from found objects, photo arrangements, and life experiences. Keith’s creative process is simple –– he explores compositions and ideas through sketches, determines the best approach to the subject, defines a plan for the painting, adjusts the composition as needed, paints utilizing layering methods, and define areas of the work using energetic color.