Aqueous 2022
THE 45TH NATIONAL EXHIBITION
Celebrating 45 years of awarding the talents of national artistss
“If there is magic on this planet, it is contained in water.”
DIRECTORS’ STATEMENT
The 45th Kentucky Watercolor Society Annual Exhibition “Aqueous USA 2022” is both beautiful and diverse. The walls of the Headley-Whitney Museum are graced with the very best watercolor paintings from across the United States. Each of the paintings tells a different story by engaging the viewer through creative expression.
We are pleased and honored to have Michael Holter as our juror. Michael is a member of the Salmagundi Club of New York. He is a signature member of the National Watercolor Society, The American Impressionist Society, The Southwestern Watercolor Society, The Society of Watercolor Artists, and several others. We appreciate his selection of paintings that make up this year’s extraordinary exhibit, as well as his evaluation of the award-winning paintings.
The Kentucky Watercolor Society would like to express sincere appreciation to all the participating artists, our sponsors, our members, our board, and the Aqueous committee.
A special thank you goes to Christina Bell and the Headley-Whitney Museum, for their dedication, working with us, and being gracious hosts.
Let’s keep painting,
Peggy Charmoli and Connie Tucker
Co-Directors, Aqueous USA 2021
JUROR’S STATEMENT
It is always a difficult task selecting the paintings to be shown—and an even more difficult task when choosing one over another for recognition. I determine the award ranking using some very basic criteria: composition, design workmanship, and overall appeal.
Composition:
How well did the artist use the principles of design to craft the painting?
Workmanship:
The quality of the application of paint to create the effects used.
Appeal:
Does the painting tell a story? Display a mastery of a technique? Use color, pattern, or some other element to draw the viewer in?
Thank you KWS for the opportunity to be the juror and workshop presenter for your 2022 Aqueous Show. Your exhibition has gained attention and entries from a host of distinguished artists, including your home-grown talent.
I know you will enjoy the 2022 Kentucky Watercolor Society Aqueous Show.
Michael Holter, NWS, AIS, TWSA, WUSA
KENTUCKY WATERCOLOR SOCIETY GOLD AWARD
KWS PRIZE $1,500 CASH
Susan Stuller, Midlothian, VA
“Heaven’s Gate”
$2,000, 21x29
SOLD
KENTUCKY WATERCOLOR SOCIETY SILVER AWARD
KWS PRIZE $1000 CASH
Tuva Stephens, McKenzie, TN
“Darkest Before the Light”
$1,200, 22x15
KENTUCKY WATERCOLOR SOCIETY BRONZE AWARD
PAT HAGEN MEMORIAL AWARD
KWS PRIZE $650 CASH + PAT HAGEN MEMORIAL AWARD $100 CASH
Kathryn Wedge, Neenah, WI
“Light On the Hill Once More”
$1,200, 15x22
SOLD
KENTUCKY SIGNATURE ARTIST AWARD
KWS CASH AWARD $600
Chris Krupinski, Maineville, OH
“Blackberries and Oranges”
$5,000, 30x22
kentucky artist award
KWS CASH AWARD $500
Carolyn Hibbard, Villa Hills, KY
Dependable
$900, 16x23
SOLD
DICK BLICK COMPANY MATERIALS CERTIFICATE
$400
Susan Keith, Murrieta, CA
“With a Grateful Heart”
$1,500, 17x23
H.K. HOLBEIN INK MATERIALS AWARD
$375
Chris Misencik-Bunn, Frederickstown, OH
“Darlene”
NFS, 14x21
M. GRAHAM AND COMPANY MATERIALS AWARD
Kie Johnson, Athens, GA
“Gingko Girls”
$2,000, 20x15
GOLDEN ARTIST COLORS INK MATERIALS AWARD
$250
Vivian Ripley, Columbus, OH
“Our North Lake Canoe”
$1,100, 13x19
CHEAP JOE’S ART STUFF AWARD
$250
Fealing Lin, San Marino, CA
“The France Man”
$2,500, 16x12
WINDSOR AND NEWTOWN COMPANY MATERIALS AWARD
$200
Kris Parins, Sarasota, FL
“Sky Blue Waters”
NFS, 29x21
ARTIST AND CRAFTSMAN SUPPLY GIFT CARD
$150
Marilynne Bradley, Webster Groves, MO
“Sheltered Cove”
$1,900, 22x15
SILVER BRUSH LIMITED CO. MATERIALS AWARD
$125
Joye Moon, Oshkosh, WI
“Looking Beyond”
$2,500, 22x30
STRATHMORE ARTIST PAPERS MATERIALS AWARD
$125
Deborah Jinkins, Saint Simons Island, GA
“Fred, The Pelican At The Pier”
$1,800, 30x11
ARMADILLO ARTS AND CRAFTS MATERIALS AWARD
$110
Don Taylor, Panama City, FL
“Linked in CFB”
$1,500, 22x30
AMERICAN FRAME MATERIALS AWARD
$100
Alexis Lavine, Greensboro, NC
“Family Dynamics”
$2,500, 27x11
DICK BLICK COMPANY AWARD
$100 GIFT CARD
Jackie Dorsey, Athens, GA
“Pumpkin Spice”
$2,200, 18x28
JACK RICHESON AND COMPANY MATERIALS AWARD
$100
Gloria Baker, Evansville, IN
“Ethereal #2”
$4,000, 21x29
PRESTON ARTS CENTER AWARD
$100 GIFT CARD
Diane Wunderlich, Newburgh, IN
“Lost My Marbles”
NFS, 21x21 1/2
JIM MCARTHUR CASH AWARD
$100
Heidi Nelson, White Bear Lake, MN
“Simply Cruciform”
$1,250, 20x30
CLAUDIA M. GEORGE MEMORIAL AWARD
$500
Shirley Woolard, Indianapolis, IN
“Autumn Lingering”
$850, 21.5x14.5
Rhododendron and Blue Jays
by Pat Banks
Richmond, KY
15x11
$450
End of Day
by Gary Brooks
Amelia, OH
26.5x19.5
NFS
Forces
by Toni Elkins
Columbia, SC
15x22
$950
Nature’s Abstractions
by Karen Frattalli
Unionville, PA
14x21
$1,500
Autumn Fire
by Cathy Hillegas
Floyds Knobs, IN
30x22
NFS
Deck at Fallingwater
by Gina Judy
Richmond, OH
18 1/4x12 1/2
$850
Racing to Win
by Doree Loschiavo
Philadelphia, PA
15x18
$800
Song of Summer
by Verena Murvin
Newport, NC
22x18
$1,500
SOLD
Joy
by Sixia Pulsifer
Lexington, KY
11x14
$300
Big Bro Joe
by Mary Spellings
Mercer, TN
22x15
$2,500
One Hundred Percent
by Trish Poupard
Celina, TX
21x14
$850
Old Fig Tree
by Jo Belmont
Indianapolis, IN
16x25
$800
SOLD
Fresh Apples
by Peggy Charmoli
Louisville, KY
11x15
NFS
Boy and His Bear
by Wyn Erickson
Louisville, KY
12x16
$5,000
Sunday Morning Leo
by Teresa Friel
Louisville, KY
20x16
$5,000
Outmoded
by Carol Hubbard
Monroe, CT
19x24
$1,500
The Gathering
by Lynne Kroll
Parkland, FL
22x30
$1,200
Snowball Fight
by Rebecca McDuffie
Charlotte, NC
18x12.5
$695
And the Winner is…
by Ben Nay
Shelbyville, KY
10x14
$760
SOLD
Studio Time
by Manish Rajguru
Frankfort, KY
16x12
$500
Always There
by Randy Stark
Jeffersonville, KY
16x12
$1,300
SOLD
Apple Blossoms
by Gretchen Treitz
Prospect, KY
18x26
$1,250
Man Cave
by Elaine West
Lakeside Park, KY
22x28
$1,600
The Special Cookie Jar
by Barbara Bishop
Stanton, KY
14x11.5
$800
Preparing Peppers
by Susan Christensen
Bardstown, KY
22.5x23
$2,000
Aunt
by Z.L. Feng
Radford, VA
18x24
$1,880
Bucket of Onions
by Lu Fuller
Mayesville, KY
19.5x14.5
$1,000
Annabelle
by Patricia Huffman
Louisville, KY
18x14
$1,500
Paisley
by Rebecca Krutsinger
Xenia, IL
24x18
$1,200
SOLD
Uncertain Seasons
by William McKeown
Quincy, FL
14x22
$1,000
Red Sea Fan
by Marian O’Shaughnessy
Lexington, KY
16x16
$1,200
Shut-In
by Thomas Schroeder
Cincinnati, OH
27x23
$2,400
Lemons and Lace
by Jane Stoddard
East Amherst, NY
21x16
$2,200
Shoes
by Connie Tucker
Lexington, KY
16x16
$1,200
The Blueberry Boy
by Caffy Whitney
Prospect, KY
20x19
NFS
Adirondacks in Aqua
by Peggy Bishop
Nicholasville, KY
10x10
$900
SOLD
Resting on Laurels
by Elaine Daily Birnbaum
Madison, WI
20x20
$3,000
Santo Stefano
by Barrie Foster
Atoka, TN
22x30
$600
SOLD
Still Life with Flowers in Bybee Pitcher
by Sherrie Graham-Greene
Lexington, KY
17.5x17
$900
Graceful Flow Among Chaos
by Gary Johnson
Fayetteville, AR
20x18
$1,500
Portland Video
by Stephen Kuhlman
Louisville, KY
20 1/2x27 3/4
NFS
Madison Chatauqua
by Judy Mudd
Louisville, KY
13x17
$1,500
Seeds for Peace
by Vicky Parrish
Owensboro, KY
14x10
$400
Emergence
by Jennifer Sowders
Fostoria, OH
19x26
$1,150
The Teacher
by Annie Strack
Kennet Square, PA
14x20
$2,600
Vibrant Souls
by Cynthia Watson
Evansville, IN
20x15
$1,600
Adoration
by Patricia Wilson
Millinton, TN
15 7/8x17 1/4
NFS