Women in Watercolor was created to encourage, support, and promote the outstanding women that are working in this medium on an international level!
Through online competitions, and in-person events we will work together to build each other up, learn from each other and increase our individual and overall success!
Women in Watercolor was created in 2019 and had the 1st Annual Women in Watercolor International Juried Competition in 2020. It was a huge success with 1200 entries from over 50 countries and the winners definitely represented the best of the best women watercolor artists. WIW shared the winners all over social media as well as multiple publications, working to promote all the amazing women working in this medium!
Each year the competition has grown as well as the outreach and promotion of the artists. The 4th Annual Women in Watercolor International Competition in 2023 was a huge success with over 1800 entries from over 60 countries. Each year the winners and judges are published in multiple publications as well as many sponsor companies press releases and newsletters.
In 2023 Women in Watercolor expanded to include a membership option! WIW is so excited to offer this option so we can share more work from more women artists at every level of watercolor painting! With our membership option we now have a Members Gallery on the Website to feature all of our members beautiful work and link to their websites and social media accounts. We have a monthly blog/newsletter, Women in Watercolor Working Together, where we have a Monthly Featured Member and highlight and share more of our members and their work. We also have added a Non-Juried Members Only Online Exhibition!
President
Lynn D. Pratt
About Women in Watercolor’s Creator and President, Lynn D. Pratt:
I started my career as an architect and switched to watercolor painting after trying it as a hobby and completely falling in love with it. I am now a full time professional artist and signature member in the American Watercolor Society, Vermont Watercolor Society and North East Watercolor Society.
I paint in a very photorealistic style which I adopted from my background in architecture and my love for detail and have carried that perfectionist nature into my paintings.
I am an international and national award winning artist, demonstrator, juror and watercolor instructor and showcase my work in solo shows, international exhibitions and galleries. I have been featured on television and in many magazines and books including Splash, Artscope and The Artists Magazine.
I have a deep passion for teaching watercolor and find inspiration from sharing my love of the medium with others. I travel all over to teach and hold classes for every age and ability. I also have an Online School through Patreon where I teach and mentor people from all over the world.
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You can see more of Lynn’s work on her website
www.LynnDPratt.com
And her Online School
https://www.patreon.com/lynndpratt
Membership Director
Tanya Roberts
Women in Watercolor is thrilled to announce the addition of our new Membership Director, Tanya Roberts. Now that we have our amazing membership that is constantly growing, we needed an amazing person to help manage them.
Hello, my name is Tanya Roberts and I am excited to support Women in Watercolor artists! I work with watercolor artists everyday here in Indiana and live in Indianapolis with my husband of 24 years. We have a beautiful, smart, and funny 12-year-old daughter. We have 2 Shiba Inus, 3 cats, 4 urban chickens, and 1 fish. I have a passion for art, nature, animals, and color.
My professional background is in business, marketing, and event planning. I graduated from Purdue University with a degree in Economics, Sales & Marketing. I enjoy creating with watercolors, acrylics, oils, clay, glass, and mosaics. I have always appreciated artists. I believe it is important for artists to support one another, learn from each other, and celebrate art of all kinds. Which is why I am proud to be on the Women and Watercolor team!
WIW Will Not Tolerate Hate or Negativity of Any Kind.
Women in Watercolor was established as a supportive community for artists, built on the foundation of mutual respect and encouragement. We invite you to share your artwork in this welcoming space, where negativity and harsh criticism will not be permitted. Please understand that personal attacks or insults, whether on social media or other online platforms, may result in the removal and blocking of users from our pages, as well as exclusion from future competitions and membership opportunities. Let’s work together to create a positive environment for all artists!