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
Heaven’s Gate
by Susan Stuller
Midlothian, VA
21x29
KENTUCKY WATERCOLOR SOCIETY
• GOLD AWARD •
KWS Prize $1,500 Cash
$2000
SOLD
KENTUCKY WATERCOLOR SOCIETY GOLD AWARD
KWS PRIZE $1,500 CASH
Susan Stuller, Midlothian, VA
“Heaven’s Gate”
$2,000, 21x29
SOLD
Darkest Before the Light
by Tuva Stephens
McKenzie, TN
22x15
KENTUCKY WATERCOLOR SOCIETY
• SILVER AWARD •
KWS Prize $1,000 Cash
$1200
KENTUCKY WATERCOLOR SOCIETY SILVER AWARD
KWS PRIZE $1000 CASH
Tuva Stephens, McKenzie, TN
“Darkest Before the Light”
$1,200, 22x15
Light On the Hill Once More
by Kathryn Wedge
Neenah, WI
15x22
KENTUCKY WATERCOLOR SOCIETY
• BRONZE AWARD •
KWS Prize $650 Cash + Pat Hagen Memorial Award $100 Cash
$1200
SOLD
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
Blackberries and Oranges
by Chris Krupinski
Maineville, OH
30x22
KENTUCKY SIGNATURE AWARD
KWS Cash Award $600
$5000
KENTUCKY SIGNATURE ARTIST AWARD
KWS CASH AWARD $600
Chris Krupinski, Maineville, OH
“Blackberries and Oranges”
$5,000, 30x22
Dependable
by Carolyn Hibbard
Villa Hills, KY
16x23
KENTUCKY ARTIST AWARD
KWS CASH AWARD $500
$900
SOLD
kentucky artist award
KWS CASH AWARD $500
Carolyn Hibbard, Villa Hills, KY
Dependable
$900, 16x23
SOLD
With A Grateful Heart
by Susan Keith
Murrieta, CA
17x23
DICK BLICK COMPANY MATERIALS AWARD
$400
$1500
DICK BLICK COMPANY MATERIALS CERTIFICATE
$400
Susan Keith, Murrieta, CA
“With a Grateful Heart”
$1,500, 17x23
Darlene
by Chris Misencik-Bunn
Fredericktown, OH
14x21
H.K. HOLBEIN INK MATERIALS AWARD
$375
NFS
H.K. HOLBEIN INK MATERIALS AWARD
$375
Chris Misencik-Bunn, Frederickstown, OH
“Darlene”
NFS, 14x21
Ginkgo Girls
by Kie Johnson
Athens, GA
20x15
M. GRAHAM AND COMPANY MATERIALS AWARD
$350
2000
M. GRAHAM AND COMPANY MATERIALS AWARD
Kie Johnson, Athens, GA
“Gingko Girls”
$2,000, 20x15
Our North Lake Canoe
by Vivian Ripley
Columbus, OH
13x19
GOLDEN ARTIST COLORS INK MATERIALS AWARD
$250
$1100
GOLDEN ARTIST COLORS INK MATERIALS AWARD
$250
Vivian Ripley, Columbus, OH
“Our North Lake Canoe”
$1,100, 13x19
The France Man
by Fealing Lin
San Marino, CA
16x12
CHEAP JOE’S ART STUFF AWARD
$250
$2500
CHEAP JOE’S ART STUFF AWARD
$250
Fealing Lin, San Marino, CA
“The France Man”
$2,500, 16x12
Sky Blue Waters
by Kris Parins
Sarasota, FL
29x21
WINDSOR AND NEWTOWN COMPANY MATERIALS AWARD
$200
NFS
WINDSOR AND NEWTOWN COMPANY MATERIALS AWARD
$200
Kris Parins, Sarasota, FL
“Sky Blue Waters”
NFS, 29x21
Sheltered Cove
by Marilynne Bradley
Webster Groves, MO
22x15
ARTST AND CRAFTSMAN SUPPLY GIFT CARD
$150
$1900
ARTIST AND CRAFTSMAN SUPPLY GIFT CARD
$150
Marilynne Bradley, Webster Groves, MO
“Sheltered Cove”
$1,900, 22x15
Looking Beyond
by Joye Moon
Oshkosh, WI
22x30
SILVER BRUSH LIMITED CO. MATERIALS AWARD
$125
$2500
SILVER BRUSH LIMITED CO. MATERIALS AWARD
$125
Joye Moon, Oshkosh, WI
“Looking Beyond”
$2,500, 22x30
Fred, The Pelican At The Pier
by Deborah Jinkins
Saint Simons Island, GA
30x11
STRATHMORE ARTIST PAPERS MATERIALS AWARD
$125
$1800
STRATHMORE ARTIST PAPERS MATERIALS AWARD
$125
Deborah Jinkins, Saint Simons Island, GA
“Fred, The Pelican At The Pier”
$1,800, 30x11
Linked In CFB
by Don Taylor
Panama City, FL
22x30
ARMADILLO ARTS AND CRAFTS MATERIALS AWARD
$110
$1500
ARMADILLO ARTS AND CRAFTS MATERIALS AWARD
$110
Don Taylor, Panama City, FL
“Linked in CFB”
$1,500, 22x30
Family Dynamics
by Alexis Lavine
Greensboro, NC
27x11
AMERICAN FRAMES MATERIALS AWARD
$100
$2500
AMERICAN FRAME MATERIALS AWARD
$100
Alexis Lavine, Greensboro, NC
“Family Dynamics”
$2,500, 27x11
Pumpkin Spice
by Jackie Dorsey
Athens, GA
18x28
DICK BLICK COMPANY AWARD
$100 Gift Card
$2200
DICK BLICK COMPANY AWARD
$100 GIFT CARD
Jackie Dorsey, Athens, GA
“Pumpkin Spice”
$2,200, 18x28
Ethereal #2
by Gloria Baker
Evansville, IN
21x29
JACK RICHESON AND COMPANY MATERIALS AWARD
$100
$4000
JACK RICHESON AND COMPANY MATERIALS AWARD
$100
Gloria Baker, Evansville, IN
“Ethereal #2”
$4,000, 21x29
Lost My Marbles
by Diane Wunderlich
Newburgh, IN
21x21 1/2
PRESTON ARTS CENTER AWARD
$100 Gift Card
NFS
PRESTON ARTS CENTER AWARD
$100 GIFT CARD
Diane Wunderlich, Newburgh, IN
“Lost My Marbles”
NFS, 21x21 1/2
Simply Cruciform
by Heidi Nelson
White Bear Lake, MN
20x30
JIM MCARTHUR CASH AWARD
$100
$1250
JIM MCARTHUR CASH AWARD
$100
Heidi Nelson, White Bear Lake, MN
“Simply Cruciform”
$1,250, 20x30
Autumn Lingering
by Shirley Woolard
Indianapolis, IN
21.5x14.5
CLAUDIA M. GEORGE MEMORIAL AWARD
$500
$850
CLAUDIA M. GEORGE MEMORIAL AWARD
$500
Shirley Woolard, Indianapolis, IN
“Autumn Lingering”
$850, 21.5x14.5
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
