Kris Peterson

Kris Peterson began her career as an Engineering manager at General Motors, but in 1994, tired of the corporate life, she did the improbable and embarked upon a fresh start in Venice, Italy. While there she commenced working as the director for a chain of European galleries and also began experimenting with various ideas and techniques in watercolor.

“I loved the free flow style of watercolor, but needed more precision” said Peterson. “I then discovered that using a variety of different mediums gave me the ability to be unrestrained yet detailed.”

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Dawn Geradot

My life careers were in teaching and industrial management. In 1996, wanting to satisfy my creative juices, I decided to try my hand working as a full-time artist. Art & art-related projects have always been a big part of my everyday existence for as long as I can remember. Encouraged by a mentor and friend, I have never looked back.

I love those happy accidents that I see every day in pursuing my passion. I look to the whimsical, contemporary & abstract for inspiration and then just let my thoughts guide my hands. God has truly blessed me.

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Kris Peterson

Kris Peterson began her career as an Engineering manager at General Motors, but in 1994, tired of the corporate life, she did the improbable and embarked upon a fresh start in Venice, Italy.
While there she commenced working as the director for a chain of European galleries and also began experimenting with various ideas and techniques in watercolor.

“I loved the free flow style of watercolor, but needed more precision” said Peterson. “I then discovered that using a variety of different mediums gave me the ability to be unrestrained yet detailed.”

Her work can be found in private European and US collections and galleries.

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International Watercolor Society Florida USA Exhibit

International Watercolor Society Florida USA
ACM Curated Exhibit

March 9 – April 9, 2021
Kellogg Gallery

An ArtCenter Manatee curated exhibition featuring master watercolor artists from around the world. The International Watercolor Society has chapters in over 110 countries, and gathers together one of the largest and most diverse group of watercolor artists and art lovers alike. Being of many nations, cultures, and backgrounds, it provides a platform for the continual development, learning, and sharing of the art of watercolor. In addition to the exchange of ideas between artists in the field and industry, it advocates and supports the next generation of artists with the events and exhibitions that are difficult to come by for many.

This is the inaugural exhibition of the recently formed IWS Florida USA Chapter at ArtCenter Manatee.

Read: ACM Creates IWS Florida Chapter

Artists from the following countries are represented: Albania, Australia, Bulgaria, China, Columbia, Costa Rica, Cuba, Czech Republic, Germany., India, Iran, Japan, Lithuania, Mexico, Mongolia, Myanmar, Nepal, Netherlands, Peru, Portugal, Russia, Singapore, South Africa, Turkey, Ukraine, Vietnam

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ArtCenter Manatee Creates New IWS Florida Chapter

Craftsman by Richard Tiegun Chao, Australia

Craftsman by Richard Tiegun Chao, Australia

ArtCenter Manatee has partnered with the International Watercolor Society (IWS) a non-profit worldwide organization, to create a Florida Chapter, one of only five branches in the United States. We are part of their worldwide network of over 100 branches, galleries, and education centers.

The intent in forming a chapter in Florida is to promote the art of watercolor in our community and the state as a whole. The IWS, founded in 2012, is committed to bringing people together despite differences in race, religion, culture and distance. With over 100 branches worldwide, they promote love, peace and harmony around the world through art, the common language of people throughout the world. Education is of great importance to the IWS. Learning and sharing knowledge and experience of watercolor through exhibits, discussion, seminars, workshops and master classes.

As a new member of IWS, we hope to build a membership within Florida. A number of our members are members of The National Watercolor Society and the American Watercolor Society.

ArtCenter Manatee has scheduled the first Florida International Exhibition, inviting international watercolor artists to display their work in the Kellogg Gallery, the largest of our three galleries. The Exhibit will be on display March 9 through April 9, 2021.

International Watercolor Society Florida USA Exhibit

IWSglobe.org for more information.

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