Our Mission
We promote watercolor and water media as an important and recognized medium in the arts community and provides support as well as educational opportunities to watercolor artists - whether beginners or professionals.
We offer a variety of educational opportunities including eight (8) monthly meetings with demonstrations and lectures by renowned national or prominent local artists. In the Fall and Spring, we host three-day water media workshops with nationally recognized artists.
We recognize and encourage artistic excellence through juried exhibitions in the Fall and Spring.
Click to - Read more about JWS, Board and Committees, and History
Upcoming Events in 2025
Oct 28 - Dec 1 - Fall Juried Show
Dec 01 - Fall Show Take down/Pick up
Nov 25, 2026 - General Meeting - Linda Chipperfield
(see more about these events below)
Access Calendar of Events for list of all upcoming events and meetings.
JWS General Meeting
Tuesday, Nov. 25, 2025, 6-8 pm
Guest Artist: Linda Chipperfield
“Making the Best of an Emergency"
Cypress Village, Egret Room
Working quickly with intent, Linda will show how painters can enjoy the flow of the color and still have control over the final image. The famous watercolorist John Singer Sargent says watercolor is making the best of an emergency. Get in the flow of watercolors as she concentrates on painting flowers and plants loosely.
“My art is part of my advocacy for protecting our environment and inspiring respect for nature. If I can motivate one person to appreciate the earth’s beauty, I’ll consider it a successful piece”. Nature’s delicate power, remarkable design, and ability to adapt and survive are depicted in Linda’s creations, and her award-winning work.
Linda Chipperfield is a professional artist working in a variety of mediums, including watercolor, ink, and embroidery. She focused on graphic design and illustration during her early career as an art director, and trained under Bill Armstrong, founder of Watercolor USA. She has also studied under Mary Whyte and Linda Daly Baker.
She has exhibited in galleries in Washington, DC, Virginia, Maryland, Georgia, and Florida. She is a juried member of the Transparent Watercolor Society, the Florida Watercolor Society, and the Florida Artists Group. The beauty of the northeast Florida region is particularly inspiring, and Linda currently lives in Atlantic Beach.
To learn more about Linda and her work, Facebook /linda.chipperfield, and Instagram /lindachipperfieldfineart.
Come early at 5:30 to socialize with fellow artists and enjoy the refreshments generously provided by Cypress Village.
Shows & Workshops
2025 Fall Juried Show
From October 28 to December 1 at Christ Episcopal Church, 400 San Juan Drive in Ponte Vedra Beach.
Key dates to remember:
Dec 01 - Take down/Pick up 10am - 12pm
Click here to see more about this show and other shows including paintings from past shows in the gallery.
Spring 2 Day Workshop
"“Mastering the Power of Focal Areas”
by Vladislav Yeliseyev, AIS, NWS
February 4-5, 2026 9:30am to 4:00 pm
Jacksonville Gem and Mineral Society
$375 members $425 non-members
The focus of this workshop is to move beyond merely copying what you see; it’s essential to reinterpret the subject in your own way. In this workshop, we’ll explore proven methods that help you efficiently achieve the goal. You’ll gain hands-on experience with these techniques, learning how to create successful watercolors that truly stand out. We’ll cover every aspect, from developing the right mindset as you pick up your brush, through mastering brush techniques, to adding the perfect finishing touches.
This workshop is designed for intermediate to advanced artists who have mastered watercolor basics and are comfortable with drawing.
Learn more about the workshop and what to expect, click here. For information about Vlad and his work, see his website.
Publications & Events
Newsletter
Read the latest newsletter by clicking on the image of the cover to the right.
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See more about our communications for members, the latest trifold and calendar of events, past newsletters, and links to websites of interest to members.
Artist of the Year - 2024
Barbara Holt is the 2024 recipient of the Jacksonville Watercolor Society Artist of the Year. She has served as VP of Shows for JWS for 8 years and has introduced a student show to the Pine Forest Elementary School for the Arts. She volunteers at Westminster Wood Retirement Community as an outreach program for JWS teaching watercolor to the residents. Barbara is a well-trained, accomplished award-winning artist.
Click to See more about Barbara Holt, AOTY award, guidelines for nomination, and previous recipients.
Donations
JWS recently received a generous donation in the name of a long term member who passed away. Over years, we have received other donations as well as art materials and supplies that honor past and current members. We appreciate the generous support of JWS and its mission. To help with future donations, we have provided instructions and contacts on our membership page. Please go to the bottom of the membership page for more information on donations.