Exhibitions

Exhibition Description

Awakening is the NorthStar Watermedia Society’s spring online juried exhibition celebrating renewal, transformation, and creative emergence through watermedia. Artists are invited to explore moments of growth, clarity, and quiet revelation inspired by changing seasons and shifting inner landscapes.

Featuring a diverse range of watercolor, acrylic, ink, and mixed watermedia works, Awakening highlights both artistic technical skills and personal voice. Entries should represent a turning point—where light breaks through, ideas take root, and new perspectives begin to form. Together, the works will create a shared visual experience that honors resilience, hope, and the power of artistic renewal.

Juror

David R. Becker

NorthStar Watermedia Society is honored to welcome David R. Becker as the juror for Awakening. Becker is an accomplished artist, educator, and author whose lifelong passion for art began with early experiences in tempera paint and charcoal and was shaped through formal training at the American Academy of Art.

A versatile artist working in oil, pastel, drawing, and especially watercolor, Becker values watercolor for its freedom and portability while emphasizing that strong drawing and sound design principles underpin all great art. He is the author of Watercolor Composition Made Easy and How to Sketch with Watercolor, both widely praised for their practical guidance, clear instruction, and vibrant examples across a range of subject matter.

In addition to teaching workshops and presenting demonstrations, Becker shares his expertise through a popular YouTube channel, inspiring artists worldwide to practice daily, observe with intention, and grow with confidence.