Julie started the meeting by announcing our Members Show opening this week. Our reception is March 7 from 6 – 8pm.

Drop Off for the CityArts show will be March 16, 12-4 pm.

The parking, PLAZA garage, will validate your ticket.

Julie will send out a map.

“Not So Secret Life of Plants” drop off at the Orlando Science Center – June 26, from 11am-3pm. Show will open on June 28^thand run until Monday, Labor day. Pick up September 2^nd, from 11am – 3pm.

Sandi B. is the volunteer coordinator the Florida Watercolor Society this year. She needs 100 volunteers for the convention from September 11 – September 14. Registration starts April 1^st. For every one hour you work you get 1 ticket for a great gift Basket!

Diane talked about membership and welcomed new members and guests including Gail, Tina, Suzanne.

Marcela announced our next Plein Air on March 22, Saturday, at Rebecca Wilkinson ‘s house: ‘Rebecca is also preparing a summer cold soup, ice tea and ice water at lunch time. Please remember to bring your lunch too.’

Watercolor demonstration by Cheryl Fausel:

Her painting was on 140# Arches, cold press. Cheryl uses Golden Maple detail brushes that are good and inexpensive. She has no paint preference… whatever works. The swan was already taped and covered to protect it from the blue wash in the background. Make sure you score your Nitto tape when you use it, to control the edges and keep the paint from bleeding under. Also, use a snap cutter to cut the tape.