Virgin Islands and Winterthur

 I just got back from my trip to the Virgin Islands and I'm totally exhausted! 

I rented a lovely apartment right on the beach and spent my days swimming, snorkeling, and painting. 

Tomorrow it's back to work! I'll be painting live, in person, all day at Winterthur! Come out and see me during their annual Holiday Festivities tomorrow, 10 - 4 pm. I'll have my easel set up for painting en plein air at the greenhouses, so be sure to come and meet me there. 

And in other news, I'm happy to report that my painting "Disconnected" juried into the Society of Watercolor Artists Annual Exhibition! This latest acceptance has earned Signature Status for me in SWA, and is now the 36th Signature that I've earned! 

Disconnected, 14x20 watercolor by Annie Strack

November news

 November is a busy month for exhibitions, plein air events, and travel! 

Every year I travel to Europe to teach a painting workshop, but this year I'm doing something different -- the Virgin Islands! So I'm off and traveling for most of this month. If you missed my trip this year, don't despair -- I'm planning my 2025 painting trip soon. Keep an eye on my website or follow me on social media to keep up with the details as they are announced. 

Any Which Way, 12x16 watercolor

I'm thrilled to announce that my painting "Any Which Way" won Award of Merit in the Arizona Watercolor Society Juried Exhibit, 

Old Friends, 16x12 watercolor

and my painting "Old Friends" juried into the 50th Western Federation of Watercolor Societies exhibit, which earned Signature Membership for me in both the WFWS and the Colorado Watercolor Society! This is the 35th Signature that I've earned!! 

Koi, 3x3" watercolor on board

I painted this tiny 3x3" watercolor and mounted it on board, varnished, and framed it to send it off to a dear friend. I might do a few more of these minis for the holidays. It was fun to do! 

Don't forget to sign up for my FREE online demonstration at Sennelier! You can join on Facebook or on YouTube. Paint along with me while you watch! My workshop description and materials list is on the Sennelier website! Register for a chance to win a set of Sennelier watercolors, too!