There was a good crowd at the City Arts building on March 20 as we held a reception to open “The Watercolor Showcase” by the Central Florida Watercolor Society. Flowers and landscapes, portraits and abstracts were on display. There was also a “Legends Wall” showcasing the talents of local legends in watercolor: Ken Austin, Chauncey Nelson and Glenn Ward.

The Legends Wall displays art by Ken Austin, who founded our society 26 years ago, Chauncey Nelson and Glenn Ward.

We had 86 paintings up on the walls for the public to enjoy. No matter what your taste in subjet matter, it was well represented.

Juror Ron Malone, FWS, GWS, PWS, WAS-H for the City Arts exhibit of the Central Florida Watercolor Society looks on as President Julie N. begins announcing the winning paintings/artists.
Achievement Award, “The Cheap Seats” by Susan G.
Susan accepting her award!
Achievement Award, “It’s a Long Way Home” by Pam C.
Honorable Mention, “Linville Falls” by Thouraya Z.

Honorable Mention, “Woman in Red”, by Marianna R.
Merit Award, “Plein Air Distraction”, by Mike Malloy
Merit Award, “Afternoon Stretch”, by Teresa C.
Third Place Award, “St. John’s Sunrise”, by Stewart J.
Second Place Award, “Moon Over Chicago”, by Vera G.
Best of Show, “No Matter What”, by Joan L.
A special THANK YOU to our judge Ron who took the time to comment on each painting and why they won! Congratualtions to all of the winners! (Joan, Thouraya and Mike were not in attendance.)