Santa Clara Valley Watercolor Society

Hydrotherapy
by Kaaren Marquez

Juror's Comments: " I like this sense of time and space; a place to stop and rest."

Forest Fliight
by Susan Butler-Graham

Juror's Comments: " A touch of whimsy with an invitation to explore ."

Leaning In
by Myrna Wacknov

Juror’s Comments: “ A compelling portrait that dares you to take a closer look.”

Evergreens
by Leslie Landers

Juror's Comments: " I appreciate the colors of nature with a beautiful sky."

Volendam Store Window
by Michael Granger

Juror's Comments: " I wanted to search every nook and cranny to find another treasure."

Twists and Turns
by Shirley Green

Juror's Comments: " The bright colors and texture caught my attention."

Dexter
by Dean Hoornaert

Juror's Comments: " Dexter looks like an interesting young man full of life.."

My Father's Village
by Shirley Lim

Juror's Comments: " This painting renders a look at an enduring time and location.."

Watery Shapes
by Jane Paulson

Exhibit's Comments: " As the Exhibit’s Chair, I wanted to pick a work that showed something unique and beautiful. I chose this work because of the balance of colors and the freedom of expression."

Old Latch Study
by Rafael DeSoto

President's Comments: "This painting in its simplicity captures the curious. Where is it? What was behind the gate or door? How old is it? I can feel the sun on my shoulder as I look at it. The use of color and bold shapes are perfectly accented with shadow. The artist conveys time of day and age splendidly. It’s intriguing."

Day on the Bay
by Lisa Blaylock

Juror's Comments: "A fresh scene of land and water."

Terminal B
by Alexander Werdmuller von Elgg

Juror's Comments: " I enjoyed the interpretation of not quite knowing where to start or stop."

Guy: A Word from the Wise
by Nancy Near

Juror's Comments: "A lovely portrait of a man with light and shadows."