Watercolor International 6

Laurin McCracken, AWS, NWS, is a realist watercolorist.  His approach to still life painting emulates that of the Dutch and Flemish still life painters of the 16th and 17th centuries.  He is a signature member of more than a dozen watercolor societies including the American Watercolor Society, National Watercolor Society. His paintings have won multiple awards and have been included in competitive and invited exhibitions around the world.  His paintings are in the permanent collections of the Watercolor Museum, Fabriano, Italy, The National Museum of China in Beijing, The Museum of the University of Mississippi and other institutions.

Art is a key element in Chris Krupinski's life. She has been drawing and painting all of her life, but discovered watercolors in the mid-1980s and has had a passion for the medium ever since. The training she received pursuing art education and graphic design degrees honed her technical abilities. But, more importantly, it is the discipline of painting everyday that has lead to her success. Chris is a Dolphin Fellow of the American Watercolor Society, signature member of the National Watercolor Society, Rocky Mountain Watercolor Society, Transparent Watercolor Society of America (Master Status), Watercolor West-Master, and Allied Artists, to name a few. She has been published in major watercolor publications and has been a featured artist in numerous leading national art magazines.  Her work has been in international exhibitions in China, Russia, Taiwan, Thailand, Greece, Holland, Italy, and Turkey. Her watercolors are hung in several corporate collections and are cherished additio...

Stanislaw Zoladz, born in Poland in 1952, moved to Sweden after completing his art education at the Art Academy in Krakow in 1978. Since then he has been active as a full-time artist in Sweden.  He’s participating in many international exhibitions over the world. He has been recognised as “master of watercolours “ after years of painting and many prizes in international competitions.  Stanislaw’s words about his art:  "Nature has always been my source of inspiration, it dominates my works. In the summer I paint in the archipelago. I wait for the sun's reflections on wet rocks, catch shadows, reflections in water and paint stones under the water's surface.   My paintings do not provoke, they lack a direct message, they do not depict the present, but they should make the viewer stop and reflect. I only paint when I myself experience something that touches me and that is the feeling I want to pass on to the viewer"

Born in Isfahan (Iran), she holds a bachelor's degree in Mathematics.  Self- taught artist, she first followed the realist style.  As any artist, she needs to explore and create, thus searching on networks for other artists who had different styles to what she was used to see.  She has been influenced by Alvaro Castagnet, Paul Ching Bor.  Her style evolves and she creates her own technique.  The situations she has been through and the artists she met have represented an important influence in the evolution of her style, receiving the support of these artists in the development of her career, who also gave her the chance to share projects with them. 

Graduate in Fine Arts from San Carlos’ Faculty (Valencia), specialising in Painting (1980-1986). Studies in the same Faculty, speciality in Engraving (1986-1988). Studies of Design in Goymar (Valencia). Studies of Engraving in the Eusebio Sempere Centre (Alicante). Plastic and Visual Arts’ teacher at the “Amor de Dios” school in Caudete. Teacher at the U.P. “Acuarela”, in Caudete.  President of “AFVC” Photography in Caudete (1997). President of the “Villa de Caudete” Art Workship. Artistic director of the BIENNIAL OF NEW TECHNIQUES, CONCEPTS AND DEVELOPMENTS IN WATERCOLOUR, in Caudete (Spain). Academician of the International Academy “Greci-Marino”, “Academia del Verbano”, Italy (2004). Awarded in national and international competitions. Present in both national and international competitions. Present in national and international publications, such as the International Encyclopaedic Dictionary of Modern Art, (ALBA – ITALY). History of the Art of Castilla La Mancha, of Mª Victoria ...

Ada Florek is realistic watercolour artist based in Turze Pole, Poland. She was born in 1976 in Brzozów, Poland, got a diploma in sculpture at the College of Fine Arts in Krosno, studied art history at the Jagiellonian University in Cracow.  She discovered watercolors in 2006 and has had passion for the medium ever since. In her art, she tries to capture the simple beauty she finds in ordinary objects and common places. The choice of subject is very important to her. It must both inspire her and be a challenge.  Whether it is still life, architecture or other subjects, her desire is to always connect with the viewer and hopefully trigger their emotions. Her work is in many private collections throughout the world, including Poland, United Kingdom, Finland, Netherlands, Germany, Canada, France and USA.

A highly appreciated watercolor artist with solo and group exhibitions in Europe, USA, Asia, and Australia. An invited artist to watercolor demonstrations, workshops and lectures around the world. A judge to international art exhibitions.  A featured artist by the French leading international professional journal The Art of Watercolor, Winner of over 60 major watercolor prizes for the last 5 years, among which First Prize in IWM - UK, A. J. Casson Award (First Place) in WSPWC 96th Exhibition - Canada, Mary Lind Award (Top Three) in NWS Member Exhibition - USA, and many others. 

Chris Myers PRI (President of the Royal Institute of Painters in Watercolours) and RBA was born in London and studied at Maidstone College of Art.  He is an award winning water colour artist, with classic cars, music and travel as particular passions for his subject matter. Chris became a member of the Royal Institute of Painters in Water Colours in 2009 and the Royal Society of British Artists in 2006. He has exhibited widely but most often in London at the Mall Galleries and Gallery Different. He has won a number of awards for his work, including the Cityscape prize in the Sunday Times Watercolour Competition. Chris was elected as President of the Royal Institute of Painters in Water Colours in April 2022, the seventeenth President since the Institute was founded, in 1831. His paintings have been the subject of articles in ‘Octane’ and ‘Classic and Sports Car’ as well as in ‘The Artist’ and ‘Watercolor Artist’ in America. His is proud to be ‘Artist in Residence’ for Benjafield’s ...

Rukiye Garip was born in 1964 in the Bartin city of Turkey.  She graduated from art department of Gazi University.  After serving as an art teacher for twenty years, she became retired. While she was painting in various techniques like oil, pastel, and charcoal pencil, she made the transition to watercolor completely after her first watercolor work in 2014.  She has taken part in over seventy international group exhibitions. Furthermore, she won several awards in various countries.  Many articles about her paintings were published in numerous magazines, books, and catalogs in many countries.  She is a signature member of the American Watercolor Society (AWS) and member of the International Master of Watercolor Alliance (IMWA).

Known as Rahul Onkon & Traveller Artist. Rahul is an Artist from a suburb of Kolkata, India. As like his native place, he reflects a nature of simplicity. Rahul is one such artistic personality who harbours an unrivalled into the world of Art. Courage, passion, talent - Rahul has it all. He is a spiritual person, who brings & mixes spirituality with his creation. For him, Life itself is a perfect example of Art. The more you give, the more you receive & staying in an uncomfortable zone is the most learning phase for any human being. Rahul works with charcoal, ink, acrylic, oil & his preferred medium is watercolor. Impressionism, Rahul is mostly inspired by & which reflects on his work. Casual & informal approach with loose brushstrokes & a tendency not to copy everything realistically from nature, which depicts in his work. From co-owning an Art-Tech company, Jumbish Creations Pvt Ltd (www.jumbish.co), where he plays a role of Creative Director to establishi...

Stephen Zhang is an accomplished water media artist and design professor with a passion for creating large-scale watercolor paintings that showcase his fluid, expressive, and empathetic style. Born in China, he graduated from Luxun Academy of Fine Arts and received his MFA from the University of North Texas. In addition to his successful career as a design leader spanning over 30 years, Stephen is currently an assistant professor in Communication Design at the University of North Texas. Stephen's artwork has received widespread recognition both nationally and internationally, with awards and features in numerous prestigious exhibitions and publications such as the Signature American Watermedia International Exhibition, Watercolor USA, American Illustration, Chinese National Art Exhibition, American Art Collector, and International Artist. Stephen's artwork has been sought after by private collectors and corporations, and his paintings have been exhibited at the US Embassy in Eq...

Alfonso L. Tejada, Architect/Urban Designer, trained in Mexico and Canada a “plein air” artist, sketching and a passionate watercolour painting Instructor, lives and works in North Vancouver. His approach to painting follows two traditional methods:” a la prima” (direct watercolour), and drawing and sketching (ink, pen and conte crayon), both of which are important tools of reference when painting in “Plein Air”.   Advocate promoter of plein air workshops and events; co-founder of the annual 2014-2020 Vancouver Cherry Blossom Festival’s “plein air” sessions, The Harmony Festival’s “Plein Air” competition in West Vancouver (2006-2023), The FabrianoInAcquarello and UrbinoInAquarello international events in Italy. as Canadian curator representative and organizer of the Canadian participating groups annual watercolour exhibition in Fabriano 2014 -2020, and Urbino 2014- current. Actively involved in international exhibitions of “plein air” painting in Spain, Portugal and Italy lead...

Graduated in Architecture from Warsaw University of Technology, Poland and the University of Detroit Mercy, USA. He was awarded a grant from the Residenza Universitaria Internazionale Association (Rome 1990) and the Italian Government (Perugia 1991, Siena 1997). Took part in an exchange program between the Warsaw University of Technology and the Faculty of Architecture at Detroit University, where he lectured in visual communication. Currently assistant professor in the Department of Drawing, Painting and Sculpture at Warsaw Faculty of Architecture. Ph.D- Structural Drawing in the Presentation of Architectural Space received the Minister of Infrastructure award. Creator of illustrations using drawing techniques and watercolour for media, advertising agencies, architectural offices and private collections. Author of the great Panorama of contemporary Warsaw for Cushman&Wakefield. Member of the Association of Polish Watercolour Artists. Took part in international urban workshops in B...

1987 – 1991 studies “Communication Design”, GHS Essen 1991 - 2011 Freelance work as a graphic designer in Hamburg in the areas of comics, illustration, animation, game design, tv, film and advertising. 2012 - 2015 Freelance work as a 3D photographer Since 2016 intensive occupation with watercolor painting Since 2017 workshops, individual and group exhibitions, books and films on the subject of watercolor, member of the German Watercolor Society DAG, numerous painting demonstrations throughout Europe. Country leader Germany since 2020 for "FabrianoInAcquarello"  Founder & curator of #DoYouSpeakWatercolor?

 

Kim Mi Ran 【 Solo Exhibition 】 2018Year   :Samtan Art Museum Morden Invited Exhibition  2017 Year  : Guilin HUAQIAO  Museum Invited Exhibition  2017 Year  : Shanghai DE HEART CENTER Invited Exhibition                     :Shanghai FOR ART GALLERY Invited Exhibition 2016 Year  : Shanghai MANABE Invited Exhibition ◈ Private Exhibition: 25 times 【 ART FAIR 】 2022Year  - Seoul art Fair (COEX) 2018Year  -Art Revolution Taipei  2015Year  - Busan art Fair(BEXCO)           - Seoul art show (COEX) 2014Year  - Affordable art fair NEWYORK - Seoul Open Art Fair (COEX) ◈ Art Fair: 20 of times

Angela Barbi was born in Girona (Spain) where she lives at present. She also lived in The Netherlands for three years as a child, and has travelled extensively. From a very young age she started drawing and painting, later on she received tuition in classical drawing and expressionistic painting, especially she trained in colour therapy following the anthroposophical school of Rudolf Steiner and Beppe Assenza according to the Goethe theory of colour. She has also followed training with some Spanish and International painters for several years. For over 30 years she was an English teacher at a secondary school, combining painting with her teaching tasks. During that time she was appointed as the international coordinator of the EWE Project (European Work Experience Exchange) between Spain and Great Britain, for 6 years, an activity that involved groups of young adults from Stockport (Manchester) and Catalonia. AT PRESENT In 2005 she stopped teaching and since then she started and still ...

Carrie is a watercolor artist working in a realistic, detailed style. Her studies in Interior Design and Graphic Design as well as her time spent living in Europe an Asia have influenced her as an artist. Carrie currently works from her Texas studio after returning this summer from Tokyo, Japan where she resided for the last 8 years. Her unique works are bold, vibrant, and dramatic. Carrie has won numerous awards and has been published in many publications including the Watercolor Artist Magazine, The Art of Watercolor, Pratique des Arts, Artist's and Illustrators, International Artist’s Magazine, American Art Collector, Southwest Artist’s Magazine and Splash, The Best of Watercolor series, 14 and 16 through 23. Her works have exhibited all over the world most recently at the Tokyo Metropolitan Museum of Art, The Kyoto Kyocera Museum, and the Hiroshima Prefectural Museum. She has also exhibited in Thessaloniki, Greece, Fabriano, Italy, Santa Marta, Colombia, London, England, Shenzh...

William Hook is a signature member of multiple watercolor societies and is internationally known for his masterful watercolor interpretations of industrial and urban settings.   His drawing and observational skills were developed during a 40 year career as a highly respected and awarded architect and architectural illustrator.    A turning point in his artwork occurred in 2007 when he was awarded a NIAUSI Fellowship for a two month residency in Civita di Bagnoregio, Italy to just paint.   He has since focused his efforts toward freeing his artwork from the constraints of illustration and sees his art career as a process of change and development as he searches for more evocative, introspective and powerful means of capturing his interests.   William has recently relocated to North Carolina where he is exploring the east coast for inspiration and looking for more historical infrastructure to paint.

Jansen Chow was born in Kuantan, Pahang, Malaysia in 1970. In 1991, he graduated from the Kuala Lumpur College of Fine Arts. In 1994, he was awarded a scholarship to go to the oldest art school in the United States - Art Students League of New York and studied under the greatest American watercolor master Mario Cooper. Influenced by American contemporary art's self-expression, avant-garde and daring to break through the traditional spirit, Jansen Chow's works focus on originality, which integrates expressionist geometric abstract grammar composition, romantic and intuitive emotional color, combined with acrylic The application of media and its special aesthetic style are especially rare among watercolor artists. Jansen Chow has held 23 solo exhibitions, participated in more than 400 joint exhibitions at home and abroad, won more than 80 international awards, and was affirmed by 9 world watercolor gold medals. His works are widely collected permanently in Longyan Art Museum of C...

Andy Evansen’s career in art started as a medical illustrator in Minneapolis, creating artwork for medical device companies, textbooks and surgeons.  That industry became dependent on digital art in the early 1990s, and he longed for a return to fine art and began watercolor painting.   Choosing a ‘style’ was not difficult, as Andy was always inspired by the representational yet impressionistic watercolor paintings of British artists Trevor Chamberlain, David Curtis, and Ed Seago among others.  He found himself attempting to capture the landscape with the same economy of brushstroke, taking advantage of the luminosity of watercolors done in just a few washes.  In addition, he was impressed with the way those artists seemed to capture everyday scenes in such a way that revealed a hidden beauty, subjects that many would simply pass by.  This appealed to Andy as he grew up in the rural Midwest of the United States, far from the large, bustling cities of the ea...

Chiayee Lam, PWS-SGG, NEWS Chiayee is the International Brand Ambassador of "NEVSKAYA PALITRA" (St. Petersburg). She is a signature member of Pennsylvania Watercolor Society (PWS) and North East Watercolor Society (NEWS) in USA.  She has exhibited her work in USA, Italy, China, Switzerland, Czech Republic, Greece, Portugal, Slovakia, Kosovo, Albania, UAE, Hong Kong, India, Vietnam, Thailand, Nepal, Indonesia, Pakistan, Bangladesh and Malaysia since 1996. She has won '2nd Place Award' in PWS 39th Annual International Juried Exhibition in USA and receiving the “PWS - SGG Award” from Pennsylvania Watercolor Society, “Top 3 Award “ in International ART FLASHMOB, Russia “ The World I Love” watercolor competition, “North East Watercolor Society Award of Excellence V' in NEWS 41th Annual Exhibition in New York, 'Honorable Mention Award' in China Lushan International Watercolor Festival, “Honorable Mention Award “ in 1st Annual Women in Watercolor International Ju...

Bachelor at the University of the Arts (HKU) in Utrecht. 1st solo exhibition in 1985 (at the age of 26, and sold 10 works, a sign that she was on the right track) Since then, she regularly has solo exhibitions in the Netherlands and has participated in group exhibitions around the world more than 70 times. She has also been selected twice by the AWS for the annual Exhibition on 5th Avenue in New York Over the years, Hannie Rieuwerts' work has been purchased by art lovers and collectors from all over the world. Museums: her work is included in the permanent collection of the World Watercolor Museum in Zhuji (China), the Watercolor Museum in Fabriano (Italy) and the Thijnhof Museum in the Netherlands. She is founder of IWS Holland. And chairman from 2015-2023 She is a Mastermember of IWS World Since 2014 leader of the Dutch delegation in FabrianoInAcquarello where artists from all over the world come together and exhibit at the annual watercolor festival In addition, she has been a h...

President and Founder of the "Associazione Romana Acquerellisti" headquartered in Piazza del Popolo, Rome He has participated in important events in Italy and in the world. He has received numerous prizes and awards at national and international level. In Italy his works are kept in three museums. An important Seoul' art magazine publishes every month his watercolors.

As an experienced artist, it's important to me to stay current and relevant.  This is why I was  honored to have been invited to be a  part of FabrianoInAcquarello, 2020-2023, a meeting place for the international watercolor community. I attended watercolor demonstrations,  meetings and painted with these artists. This is one of the most comprehensive  and fulfilling watercolor events I've ever been a part of. Over 1400 of us were included in an exhibition that was on display so visitors could enjoy seeing each artist's original watercolor representing their home country. It is a community of friendship, sharing knowledge trough demonstrations, working towards the same goals through our  world of watercolor.  I am a lifelong resident of Mississippi. Growing up in the Mississippi has had an influence on my art, but it does not define my work. Wherever I travel, throughout the United States or abroad, every place has an influence on my art. How can it no...