We hope you will join us for this monthly meeting. We will be doing something different and very special. We will be featuring a demo by artist, David Smith via Zoom. We will meet at the Paramount (913 W. St. Germaine Street, St. Cloud) at our usual time, 5:30, for socializing, refreshments, and our regular meeting followed by the Zoom demo.
“David enjoys the challenge of working in harmony with a fluid medium. By providing the proper environment, surrendering some control, and working with the medium, the most beautiful results oftentimes occur naturally. To keep the paintings from getting too precise, and instead, to convey a feeling of aliveness, David utilizes a number of techniques such as working wet into wet, glazing, pouring, spattering, and spraying. These techniques not only keep the painting fresh, but produce exciting interminglings and textures effortlessly.
David’s favorite subjects tend to be found in nature and he loves to travel abroad as well as explore state and national parks for inspiration. Depicting a subject in great light, capitalizing on the contrast developed by light and shadow, while showcasing the assortment of jewels that happen naturally through the fluid medium keeps David eager to paint his next creation.
David is an internationally recognized watercolor artist and instructor. He is the recipient of the prestigious Skyledge Award—the highest honor presented by the Transparent Watercolor Society of America—and holds signature membership in both the American Watercolor Society and the National Watercolor Society. His work has earned numerous “Best of Show” awards in both studio and plein air competitions, and has been exhibited in galleries and museums throughout the United States and abroad. His paintings have also been featured in numerous publications.” To see more of David’s beautiful paintings, visit his website: https://www.dsmithfineart.com.