Southern Watercolor Society Past Presidents ~ see bios   John Wilkinson, Franklin, TN Georg Shook (deceased) Memphis, TN Marcus Durlach, Columbia, SC Bernice Osborne, Pensacola ,FL R.Scot Coleman, Jackson, GA Arnie Anderson, Edmond, OK Annette Bush, Augusta, GA Don Rankin, Birmingham, AL Charles Sharp, Durham, NC Marilyn Hughey Phillis ,Wheeling, WV Edna Wagner Piersol (Windes) Niceville FL (as of 2005, Campbell CA) Mary Jane Cox, Baton Rouge, LA James Brantley, Opelika, AL Marilynne Bradley, Webster Groves, MO

Meet the BOARD MEMBERS 2007-2008

DON TAYLOR, PRESIDENT 2007-2008

THE COLORS OF PERU from a trip to Peru in Jan 04. It attempts to capture not only the native people but their colors as well.

DON TAYLOR  3416 W. Hwy 390 Panama City FL 32405 louisat@knology.net web site www.dontaylorart.com See MEMBERS GALLERY

DON TAYLOR   Native of St Augustine, FL, Practicing veterinarian in Panama City, FL since 1972. Former USMC officer, Viet Nam veteran. Painting over 35 years, numerous awards, art accepted into juried national shows to include SWS (twice), Fla W/C Soc, Penn. W/C Soc, Tri-States W/C Soc (twice), Hilton Head Art League, Cornell Museum-Delray Beach, FL (twice) and others. Past president of several organizations-Panama Art Assoc (3 yr), Regional Chapter of Antique Automobile Club of America (3 yr) and others. Currently serving 3rd year on Board of Directors Visual Art Center of NW Florida. Past Rotary Club Paul Harris Fellow. Now semi retired and teaching watercolor classes.

GERI DAVIS, VICE PRESIDENT 2007-2008

SOUTHERN SPRING BY GERI DAVIS Watercolor, size 20" x 28"

GERI DAVIS " My philosophy about creating a work of art is to stay true to what brought you to the subject matter in the first place, know your subject well, plan your journey, then enjoy the trip." - Geri M. Davis gerimdavis@mchsi.com

Geri Davis was born in Panama, Canal Zone and spent her formative years there. Her father was a Naval officer and because of his profession her family moved all over North, Central and South America. Traveling throughout these regions gave Geri the opportunity to experience nature at its loveliest. Always with paper and pencil in hand, she began recording flora and fauna at an early age. Geri graduated from Auburn University with a Bachelor of Applied Arts degree and has a Master of Science degree in Counseling and Human Development. She has worked in clinical settings using art as therapy. Geri has also taught art at her own art school, as well as, at the elementary, high school and college levels for over 30 years. She has designed and produced a poster of the "Threatened and Endangered Wildflowers of Georgia". This poster is being used in the Muscogee County 3rd grade classes as an environmental awareness project. Geri is a Signature Member of the Georgia Watercolor Society, The Columbus Artists Guild, Watercolor Society of Alabama, Mississippi Watercolor Society, The American Art Therapy Association, State President of The National League of American Pen Women, Chairman of the Board of The Joseph House Art Gallery and a member of the Dean's Advisory Board for the School of Liberal Arts at Auburn University

ANN KROMHOUT, SECRETARY 2007-2008

WINGS ON MY WINDOWSILL by ANN KROMHOUT “Born in Tennessee and raised in Texas, I have resided in Tallahassee, Florida, since 1974. Realization of my talent for art emerged in the fifth grade when I received a first place award in a city-wide poster contest. From that point I focused on studies which would lead me to a career in commercial art. I earned the degree of Bachelor of Design from the University of Florida and spent thirty-five years as a graphic designer in advertising and education.

ANN MAXWELL KROMHOUT 2625 Hickory Ridge Rd Tallahassee FL 32308-4007 1-850-877-7920 ann-ethan@att.net

ANN MAXWELL KROMHOUT “After closing my commercial design studio in 1993, I began taking occasional fine arts classes. Then I studied watercolor under Joe McFadden, and my first watercolor portrait received an ‘Award of Excellence’ at the Thomasville GA Art Guild’s 1995 Summer Showcase.   “Currently my time is divided between watercolor studies and pursuing the goals of the Tallahassee Watercolor Society as its past Vice President, past President and Publications Editor. Now, the Southern Watercolor Society has become a major part of my life and has expanded my family of artists throughout its 19 states!     My goal is to become a full-time watercolor artist, to spend the rest of my life in the pursuit of fine art, sharing my knowledge, and painting images of wonderful creations that are found on our beautiful planet.”\

JEAN WEINER, TREASURER 2007-2008

MILKING TIME by JEAN WEINER

JEAN WEINER 338 Martindale Drive Albany, GA 31721 1- 229-446-0572 jean@jeanweinerart.com “My sincere hope as an artist is that for those who pause long enough to view my art will better appreciate the beauty that surrounds us all.”

JEAN WEINER Jean Weiner was born in 1960 and grew up in northern Illinois, loving nature from an early age. Her realistic, detailed, watercolors typically carry a theme of nature and wildlife, something that inspires her and speaks to her heart. She began her serious pursuit as a professional watercolor artist in 2004, after a battle with cancer. With a previous education background in science and engineering, Jean is primarily self taught as an artist. She attends workshops conducted by nationally recognized artists and credits watercolor artist Susan Bourdet, mentor and friend, with fueling her desire to press on as a professional artist. Along with the Southern Watercolor Society, she is also a member of The Georgia Watercolor Society, The Tallahassee Watercolor Society, and the Southern Artists' League. She enters fine art competitions throughout the region and has won many awards for her work, including 1st place in both the wildlife and livestock divisions of the 2006 Georgia National fair. She enjoys teaching watercolor classes and workshops, sharing the techniques she uses to develop her detailed painting style. She does numerous commission pieces and sells both her original and signed and numbered limited edition prints through her web-site, art shows, festivals, shops and galleries.

SUZANNE REED FINE, MEMBERSHIP CHAIR 2006 ~ 2008

A QUIET MOMENT by SUZANNE REED FINE

SUZANNE REED FINE 2803 Lynda Lane Columbus GA 31906 706-568-1052 columbusartistsguild.org  email: suzannefine@charter.net Suzanne Reed Fine’s work has been exhibited in solo and group exhibitions throughout the southeast. In addition, her work is in private and corporate collections throughout the country.  Suzanne was born in Albuquerque, New Mexico in 1967 and lived in southern Colorado until her graduation from Adams State College in 1989. She spent many years as a graphic designer but felt she needed to be more expressive. In 1993 her husband encouraged her to begin painting full time, which she now balances with raising their two daughters ages 7 and 3.

SUZANNE REED FINE Galleries Lagerquist Gallery, Atlanta, GA The Joseph House Gallery, Columbus, GA   Professional Organizations Southern Watercolor Society, Georgia Watercolor Society, Watercolor Society of Alabama – juried member, The National League of American Pen Women, The Columbus Artists’ Guild   Select Corporate Collections The Marriott Hotel, Columbus, GA large commissioned pieces for lobby, Corporate Center, Columbus, GA large commissioned pieces, Columbus Spinal and Neurologic Surgery Center, large commissioned piece Wachovia Bank, Columbus, GA, JP Thayer and Company, Phenix City, AL, Hatcher, Stubbs, Land, Hollis & Rothschild LLP, Columbus, GA, William Edwards, Attorney, Columbus, GA, The Flowers Building, Columbus, GA, Peachtree Psychiatric Professionals, Atlanta, GA   Select Awards and Exhibitions, Southern Watercolor Society- 2005 National Exhibition, Glen Allen, VA, Georgia Watercolor Society –2004, 2005 National Exhibition, Watercolor Society of Alabama – 2005 National, Exhibition –GWS Award- Auburn University Arts on the River 2003 --Juried Fine Arts Show – BEST IN SHOW – Columbus GA Riverfest Fine Arts Show– Juried Fine Arts Show - Wachovia Bank Purchase Award – Columbus GA Artist’s Magazine Art Competition 2002 – Finalist Signature House Gallery 2005–Featured Artist, Auburn, AL The Columbus Museum “Flying Colors” Invitational Fine Art Exhibition – Columbus GA “Smith’s Marine Railway”-Invitational - Blue Skies Gallery, Hampton VA

MARILYNNE BRADLEY, PAST PRESIDENT, 2007-2008 (President 2005-2006)

BUSCH STADIUM by MARILYNNE BRADLEY, SW Recent Selected Exhibitions: Watercolor Society of Alabama Louisiana International Exhibit Kentucky Watercolor Exhibit Missouri Watercolor Society Mid west Watercolor Exhibit Watermedia Houston Exhibit Great Plains National Southern Watercolor Exhibit Oklahoma Watercolor Society Georgia Watercolor Exhibit Kansas Watercolor Exhibit National Watercolor Oklahoma MAC American Art in Paint/Bronze Art Along the Katy Trail Lewis & Clark trail Exhibit 1904 World's Fair

MARILYNNE BRADLEY, SW/LM 817 S. Gore Webster Groves, MO 63119 314-968-1439 MGBRAD@aol.com See MEMBERS GALLERY

MARILYNNE BRADLEY, SW   Marilynne Bradley has been acknowledged in "Who's Who in American Women Artists", World's Who's Who of Women" and " Who's Who in the World". She is a signature artist member in the Southern Watercolor Society, Alabama WC Society, Georgia WC Society, Kansas WC Society, Kentucky WC Society, Louisiana WC Society, Missouri WC Society, Oklahoma WC Society, and a Distinguished member of the St. Louis Artists' Guild. She is currently president of the Southern Watercolor Society and Vice President of the St. Louis Artist's Guild. Her work is recognized in museum exhibitions, accepted in major national juried competitions and included in many major corporate collections in United States, France, Switzerland, Germany, Poland, Korea, Australia, Tahiti and China.  She has had over 150 one person exhibits and received over 50 awards.   Marilynne received her BFA from Washington University, an MAT from Webster University and her MFA from Syracuse University.  She is a member of the faculty of Webster University and the University of Missouri-Columbia. In the past she has instructed classes and workshops at the Kansas City Art Institute, St. Louis University, William Woods University, Columbia College, Washington University and many national watercolor societies. Besides presenting lectures and demonstrations she is in demand for jurying exhibits and teaching workshops.

EDNA PIERSOL WINDES WEB MASTER 2007-2008

VESTIGE OF MANY FIRES In the collection of the Emerald Coast Unitariam Universalist Chirch , Valparaison FL 22 x 30 image Overpainted on giclée on Arches watercolor paper Original painting on which this watercolor was built

EDNA WAGNER PIERSOL WINDES, SW/LM 1082 Cameo Dr., Campbell CA 95008 408/386-5317 e-mail: ednawindes@mac.com web site: ednawagnerpiersol.com See MEMBERS GALLERY

EDNA WAGNER PIERSOL WINDES, SW, LM Listed in World Who's Who of Women since 1969.. Work recently accepted into THE BUTLER INSTITUTE OF AMERICAN ART DIGITAL MUSEUM; JUROR for the 2001 Central South Watercolor Exhibition, Nashville, TN, 2000; Aqueous USA 2000, KY; 1999 VAC National Watercolor Show; Pre 1999, selector and member of committee to jury the USAF Worldwide Art Competition.   Past President of SOUTHERN WATERCOLOR SOCIETY and the Pittsburgh Watercolor Society, recipient of numerous awards, a former member of the Artist's Advisory Board of Television Station W.Q.E.D. for two years, Founder of the Pittsburgh Aquarelle National Watercolor Exhibit, a founder of the Kentucky Watercolor Society and Aqueous Open annual watercolor exhibit, Charter and Life Member of the Southern Watercolor Society, former Art Director of Beaux Arts Magazine, Louisville, KY. (no longer published). Member of the Santa Clara Valley Watercolor Society, CA, Los Gatos Art Assoc. CA, Pittsburgh Watercolor Society, PA, Life Member of Associated Artists of Pittsburgh, PA, and Southern Watercolor Society, BOOK: LEARN TO PAINT WATERCOLORS IN 5 DAYS

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