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| Work by the artist selected for the North LIght book, "Splash 12, Best of American Watercolors." |
http://www.splashwatercolor.com/blog/
If you take a look at the winner's list for the upcoming book, "Splash 12," on the website above, you'll see my name! I'm excited and honored to have had a painting selected for this well-known North Light book club series.
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| Artist-In-Residence Award for June 2010 | |
The United States Department of the Interior awarded me the June 2010 Artist-in-Residency at Hot Springs National Park. It was an honor to paint the beauty of this national treasure.....
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| Catherine Hillis is a sponsored artist of Trekell Brushes | |
Discount on Trekell Brushes: Friends and family are welcome to enjoy a 10% discount on any order; feel free to use the code word "Hillis" when you order. Visit their website at www.trekell.com
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Catherine Hillis has had paintings selected for the following regional and national shows:
The New England Watercolor Society's 12th Biennial
North American Open Show in Glouchester, MA, Oct. 2010.
The Pennsylvania Watercolor Society's 31st National Exhibition at the Crary Gallery in Warren, PA Oct. 1 - Nov. 14, 2010.
The 2010 Virginia Watercolor Society Show
Richmond, VA
The 2010 Baltimore Watercolor Society Show
Strathmore Hall in Rockville, MD
The 2009 Missouri National Watercolor Show
The San Diego Watercolor Society's 29th International
Exhibition (August 30 until October 31, 2009)
The 28th Annual Adirondack National Exhibition of American
Watercolors at the Arts Center in Old Forge, NY
(June 15 - September 30, 2009)
The Pennsylvania Watercolor Society International Show, Fall 2009
The Virginia Watercolor Society Show in Lorton, VA at The Workhouse Arts Center October 2009
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| www.monkeysee.com | |
Beginning mid-July of 2009, see Catherine Hillis on www.monkeysee.com (Learn How to Paint in Watercolors). Watch the artist demonstrate the basic skills of watercolor painting, how to paint beautiful skies and how to begin a floral painting.
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| New Blog! |
Add my new blog to your favorites list and come back often for frequent updates, news, videos, and mini-lessons.
www.catherinehillispaints.blogspot.com
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| Catherine Hillis is Commissioned to do the cover of Purcellville, Virginia's Centennial Publication |
An original watercolor by Catherine Hillis graces the cover of: Purcellville, VA - A Centennial Anthology, 1908 - 2008 and depicts a favorite scene of downtown Purcellville, VA. Many other paintings by the artist are throughout the book.
This book can be purchased at locations throughout Purcellville: Purcellville Copy Center, Blackberries, Paint and Paper and Round Hill Arts Center.
Prints of the scene on the front cover are available. Please contact the artist for locations near you.
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| Catherine Hillis was awarded a grant from Les Amis de la Grande Vigne |
Catherine Hillis was awarded a grant from Les Amis de la Grande Vigne in Dinan, France. During the summer of 2007, Catherine was painting on site in and around Brittany, as a resident artist in Dinan. Les Amis de la Grande Vigne provided housing and a studio and selected one of the artist's paintings for their museum collection. The Loudoun Times Mirror Features her in an article related to the award. READ THE ARTICLE
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| "Cornucopia" |
"Cornucopia" was selected for the National Watercolor Society Show in Los Angeles, CA in April of 2007
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| AMERICAN ARTIST MAGAZINE: |
Catherine Hillis is pleased to announce the publication of her article titled "Ten Tools for Better Watercolors" in the September 2006 issue of American Artist Magazine.
READ THE ARTICLE
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| SECOND PLACE IN WATERCOLORS FOR THE STATE OF VIRGINIA,2006! |
Catherine Hillis is awarded 2nd place in watercolors for the state of Virginia and a full color book featuring her work is out! Her painting "Ascending the Stairways to Heaven" is reprinted on a full page. The book, The Best of Artists and Artisans, Virginia, is now available at local bookstores in Virginia and through amazon.com. Information can be found on line at:
Best of Artists and Artisans, Kennedy Promotions, Http://www.bestofartists.com
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