REGISTRATION IS OPEN AGAIN
We have reconfigured the space at the Inn
to accommodate 5 more people
Join us for the annual VWS Fall Meeting on Sunday, October 26th from 9 am to 3 pm.
The event will be held IN PERSON at the Middlebury Inn, 14 Court Square, Middlebury, VT 05753.
Demo by Todd Anderson
Todd Anderson is an internationally award winning and published watercolorist who specializes in landscapes and portraits. He graduated with a BFA in Illustration from Rhode Island School of Design in 1998. After two decades as a software developer, Todd is finding both delight and frustration trying to capture the world around him in a medium he rarely used as an undergraduate. His watercolors have been accepted, awarded and displayed in several juried exhibitions throughout New England. Todd is a signature member of VWS.
To view some of his work, go to Todd's website.
Demonstration Description
Drawn to the way light falling on form can reveal a specific time of day, I strive to capture both time and place through watercolor, focusing on the character of urban architecture — its angled shadows, hidden niches, and shifting moods.
In this demonstration, I’ll share my approach to “direct watercolor” — painting without preliminary drawing or sketching. Using a reference photo as a guide, I’ll compose a scene directly on paper, responding to both intentional choices and unexpected “happy accidents” along the way. We’ll explore how light, shadow, and color work together to convey the unique sense of a moment in an urban landscape.
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Bring your unwanted watercolor books to donate to VWS - These books will all be available for a small amount at the meeting!
Bring a small painting to display in a Mini Art Show! It could be an in-process piece.
We are excited that the Middlebury art shop Sparrow Art Supply will be joining us with a vendor table.
Schedule
9 am - 10 am Catching up and coffee
10 am - 12 pm Business Meeting
Includes announcements, presentation, and approval of the 2026 budget, elections for Board positions, discussion of exhibitions, and discussion of program opportunities.
12 pm - 1 pm Buffet lunch
1 pm - 3 pm Live Demo
Complete the form below to register to attend. The cost is $35 and includes a buffet lunch.
We hope you'll join us!
The Vermont Watercolor Society would like to thank Blick Art Materials and Sparrow Art Supply for their generous donations and support.