I’m an artist and an instructor, working primarily in watercolor since 1998. I hope you enjoy exploring my site and viewing my work; check out the workshop participant’s gallery, and the print gallery. Be sure to leave a comment on my blog. I’d love to hear from you! -Kris
CALENDAR
Lakewood Art Fair Aug. 2
I’ll be under the canopy at Frame of Mind Gallery in Lakewood, WI. Stop by to see my new originals, prints, and notecards on Saturday, August 2, from 10 am - 4 pm. This is always a fun day with lots of activity in town.
BAWG Meeting Oct. 6
The Bay Area Watercolor Guild has asked me to present a program (topic TBD) at their meeting. Open to members and their guests, 7 - 9 pm Monday on October 6th at Bosco Hall in Green Bay WI. Contact Joye Moon 920-235-4429.
Watercolor Workshops
Full course descriptions and materials list
A second section of the three-day workshop “Splash, Splatter, and Pour” has been added to the Green Bay schedule. The dates are Sept. 30 - Oct 2, and Oct 7 - 9, 2008.
There are still a few spots open. Contact Ron Lorberblatt 920-499-5986 rongrnby@aol.com to register.
New Workshop added: “The Power of Watercolor” May 15-16-17, 2009 in Oshkosh, WI. registration info
If your group would like to schedule a workshop or if you would like to be placed on the email announcement list, contact Kris. Visit the Workshop page for a Sample Course Description and Materials List.
The Richeson 75: Figure/Portrait Competition 2008
My painting of a woman in Aruba entitled “Hot Market” has been selected for the international exhibit to be held at Richeson School of Art & Gallery, 557 Marcella St, Kimberly, WI June 18 - August 5 2008. Michael Shane Neal is the Awards Juror. See the exhibit online.
Transparent Watercolor Society of America (TWSA)
Juror Ted Nuttall chose 85 paintings from the over 900 submitted for the national 32nd annual exhibition, including “I Saw the Light at 44th & Broadway.” The exhibit will be held at the Bloomington Art Center, Bloomington, MN May 16 - July 24, 2008.
New Print Gallery
Shop for a high quality giclée print of an original painting. My prints are created with archival inks on a soft-surface paper which is similar to watercolor paper. Several sizes are available. If you choose one of the suggested framing packages, your framed print will be delivered to your door, ready to hang. Check back often, as the gallery is new but growing quickly. Print Gallery
Southern Watercolor Society 31st Annual Juried Exhibition
“I Saw the Light at 44th and Broadway” received the Winsor & Newton award in the exhibit held in Quincy FL February 29 - March 29, 2008.
Linda Moyer NWS served as juror, and selected 86 works from a total of 436 entered. The society includes members from 19 southern states.
©Kris Parins 2007, 2008 all rights reserved
For inquiries on use of the images for commercial projects, contact Kris Parins.
Latest update: 07/20/08
