Art League demonstration will feature local watercolorist

John Salchak will demonstrate watercolor techniques at the Tuesday, Oct. 11 Art League meeting at 7 p.m. in Clubhouse 4. Salchak has been captivated by the meidum of watercolor for over forty years. His paintings have been show in in numerous local and national juried exhibitions, including the American Watercolor Society, National Watercolor Society and Watercolor West. He has also achieved signature membership in the Nevada and San Diego Watercolor Societies.

His paintings have been published in the Best of Watercolor, People in Watercolor and Watercolor Expressions. A feature article on his work appeared in the summer 2003 issue of Watercolor Magazine and in the fall 2006 issue of American Artist’s Watercolor Highlights. He served as a juror for both national and local art exhibitions including two NWS Annual exhibitions.

In his workshops, he emphasizes the importance of selective vision through simplification and focus, using design principles to create strong compositions. He encourages direct painting, getting the right value and color with the first wash to achieve good clean color and prevent overworking.

Salchak has a special interest in the art of John Singer Sargent (1856-1925). Over the years, he has developed an in-depth knowledge of his life and work and has presented slide-illustrated lecutres on Sargent’s watercolors to many art organizations.

Those interested in entering the art competition should have their work there by 6:30 p.m. to be judged. The popular vote theme is “still life.”