We are a nonprofit organization that seeks to promote the art and excellence of watercolor painting. Our members include many instructors who teach at all levels and artists who exhibit at prominent galleries, museums and in nationally acclaimed shows. Some serve as jurors; others give demonstrations and programs for art and community groups. 
 

FEATURED ARTIST

 Monna Kauppinen
Monna says, "Painting is a second career. I began classes simply as an enrichment activity after my children were grown. Most early classes were at the Smithsonian. After retirement, I studied at the Torpedo Factory's Art League.

"My art is purely representational; nothing is nebulous. I think it is a reaction to being in the workforce. I'm not interested in guessing games; I want people to get it on the first try. Order, balance, and bright colors - these are my goals. Leaves, flowers, and shadows have been favorite subjects. I mix it up with a whole range of other subjects: landscapes, dogs, houses, portraits, still lifes."

 View Monna's paintings