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PHOTO GALLERY: Florida Suncoast Watercolor Society Opening Reception


  • By Kelsey Grau
  • | 4:00 a.m. April 4, 2014
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PHOTO GALLERY: Florida Suncoast Watercolor Society Opening Reception
Jacquie Clark, Hannah Wardlow, Carla Hayden and Susie Majesky
Jacquie Clark, Hannah Wardlow, Carla Hayden and Susie Majesky
Ruth Meyers and Joyce Tankersley
Ruth Meyers and Joyce Tankersley
Jerome Chesley’s “Bowled Over II” won first place in one of the juried exhibitions.
Jerome Chesley’s “Bowled Over II” won first place in one of the juried exhibitions.
Rosie and Ron Sorrells with Barbara Darvin
Rosie and Ron Sorrells with Barbara Darvin
Dick Parins and Merry Gerber
Dick Parins and Merry Gerber
Angie Stephens, Nancy Goff and Mariarosa Rockefeller
Angie Stephens, Nancy Goff and Mariarosa Rockefeller
Cheryl Jorgensen’s “Old Venetian Window” won first place in one of the juried exhibitions.
Cheryl Jorgensen’s “Old Venetian Window” won first place in one of the juried exhibitions.
Ken Snyder stands by “Back Alley – Sarasota,” his painting that won third place.
Ken Snyder stands by “Back Alley – Sarasota,” his painting that won third place.
Mary Louise Ringers, President of the Florida Suncoast Society, and Jane Buckman
Mary Louise Ringers, President of the Florida Suncoast Society, and Jane Buckman
Marilyn Charlotte’s “Good Morning Mozambique” won third place.
Marilyn Charlotte’s “Good Morning Mozambique” won third place.
Terri and Bob Ruebusch
Terri and Bob Ruebusch
Elaine Charney poses with her painting, “Bar Scene,” which won an honorable mention.
Elaine Charney poses with her painting, “Bar Scene,” which won an honorable mention.

 

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