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.
Judi Betts, AWS, NWS of Baton Rouge, LA, a master of watercolor paintings, has attained an international reputation for her transparent paintings. Her paintings have won over 100 awards in major competitions; i.e., The National Academy of Design, American Watercolor Society, National Watercolor Society and Watercolor USA.
Judi has received the Louisiana Governor’s Award for Professional Artist, the state’s most prestigious award, and the Transparent Watercolor Society of America awarded her their “Master of Watercolor” designation. Judi is the author of the award winning books WATERCOLOR…Let’s Think About It! (5th printing) and PAINTING…a QUEST toward XTRAORDINARY (5 awards) and is also a contributor to many prominent art magazines. The ARTIST’S MAGAZINE selected Judi to be a juror for their 2002 International Art Competition that drew over 15,000 entries.
Judi is a signature member of the American and National Watercolor Societies. She also holds memberships in both the National and Salmagundi Art Clubs in New York City; and is listed in WHO’S WHO IN AMERICAN ART. Her paintings are included in corporate, university, museum and private collections. judibetts@att.net
Judi Betts, AWS, NWS, has been juror/judge for over 150 national/international and regional competitions. She has given invitational sessions for watercolor societies in Norway, Puerto Rico, Sweden and Canada. More than 425 workshops have been presented by Judi. (Members $360; Non-Members $400. For workshop information contact: Jaceena Shepard (256 810 9240; jaeshep@aol.com).
Congratulations, Artists!
D. A. Allen – Salty Pelican
Dorothy Balkovetz – Fire Rooster
Anne Barbero – Glory Porch
Heidi Barnett – Sunny Sunflower
Hannah Brown – My Mother Loved Her Roses
Scott Brown – County Road 201
Harriet Cain – My Backyard Beauty
Sondra Carlisle – Lucy’s Gift
Jeannette Corob – Slipper Orchids
Walt Costilow – Caribbean Colors
Heike Covell – Near Monterey III, Somehow Suspended II
J. David Davidson – P.S. – A Reason For Diggin’
Michael Davis – Abandoned, Morning Flight
Mary Fountain – Country Uber, Pappas Dimetri
Cescilia Llorente Fowler – Cubism In Blue. Chilacas Chiles
Melinda Freeman – The Stroll
Deborah (Deb) Garst – Carolina Winds
Steve Garst – Under Cover, Summer’s Yaya
Lyn Gill – Double Delight (Amaryllis), Firecracker (Canna)
Karen Gipson – Forest Reflections, Garden Behind The Fence
Jack H. Hasson – Shirley
Sheila Horne – Embrace
Maritza Jauregui- Neely – Free Spirit
Lectora (Tora) K. Johnson – Stop, Look and Listen
Eugenia Johnston – Farmhouse
Chuck Jones – Kimbrell Church
Johanna Littleton – Loving The Sunshine
Joyce Lowery – Machine Shop
Melinda M. Mathews – Stay or Fold?
Charlotte McDavid – Rusten
Gina McGee – In Training
L. J. (Larry) Michael – Mirage, Wildflower Cafe
William C. Morris – Preening
Carolyn Moseley – Emily, Past Memories
Marsha Nelson – Sebastian
Yuri Ozaki – Forest Series #15
Nancy M. Paden – Just Another Day At The Beach
Cynthia Massey Parsons – Village Steeple
Barbara A. Prior – Multnomah Falls
Sophie Repolt Rogers – Annecy, France, Contented Conifer Hugger
Rachel Rogers – Mei
Sherry A. Roy – Eye Of America
Jaceena Shepard – Nesting Wren
Diane D. Shepherd – Cotswold Goat
Ashton Smith – A Day In Patna
Rita G. Springer – Outer Reefs
Steve Taylor – In His Element
Helen Thurber – Discarded
Peggy Green Tilly – Peaceful Reflections, Golden Joy
Shirley J. Tucker – Practice
Jared Wade – Smith Street
Cleve Webber – Vision II
Isabelle Wilson – Bouquet