Hawai`i Watercolor Society

1159 Nuuanu Ave Honolulu, HI HI 96817

 

The Hawai`i Watercolor Society was founded in 1962 by Hawai`i Artist Hon Chew Hee. Our aim as an organization is to nurture and stimulate interest in water media through education, exhibits, and collaboration with other organizations, associations and individuals.

The Hawai`i Watercolor Society sponsors two juried exhibits every year as well as a biennial curated show highlighting the work of our signature members. In addition, we host periodic sales, themed shows and community events.

In conjunction with our exhibits we offer two week long workshops each year featuring nationally recognized teaching artists. On an intermittent basis we sponsor shorter duration workshops on a variety of art-related topics.

 

Patrice Federspiel

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My love for watercolor came when I moved to Hawaii. My tiny apartment had poor ventilation, so out of practicality (and a desire to live) I started using watercolor instead of oils. Simple as that. Despite fears about how difficult watercolor might be, I was delighted to find it to be a flexible medium that blends colors quickly and beautifully. 

Watercolor taught me mindfulness.   

Focusing on painting slows you down, encouraging thoughtfulness. Tiny, reflective painting adjustments can become life-changing lessons.

As children, we painted and drew fearlessly earning praise for “staying inside the lines” and coloring “perfectly.” We learned dexterity, conformity, and control. I’ve gratefully unlearned most of that over the years and, in turn, rediscovered my joy of painting.

You too can enjoy painting again. I invite you to join me in my online classes.

Start with FUNdamentals of Watercolor 1.0 to receive a strong foundation in watercolor. 

For a more in-depth, regular painting practice, (if you’ve studied color theory with me), Fundamentals 2.0 is for you.

Watercolor put wings on my self-expression, it can do the same for you.