Free Watercolor Lessons

Do your watercolor paintings get muddy? Do your colors lose their brilliance? Join me this weekend at Women’s Expo for a free watercolor lesson. Looking for some pointers? Bring in your painting for a free critique. Feeling a bit shy? Come and watch me paint and pick up some pointers. What to bring? Watercolor paints,…

Artsy on Pinterest

Hooked on Pinterest, check out my favorite boards: Art! Paint my soul Sorolla: Three-foot brushes and gigantic canvases propped on the beach Courage Ablaze: Where passion and courage collide I’ll be unveiling my new work in September at ArtPrize. Check back for monthly updates. ArtPrize 2013 Need Hope?

Sushi Works

While visiting Japan—known for its ancient art from floral arranging to tea ceremony to sushi—an amazing door opened. The opportunity to teach a watercolor class at a preschool came only a few days after I arrived. A date was set. Now I hunted for a creative project. While I was walking the next day, something…

Healing Reflections at B.R.A.I.N.S.

B.R.A.I.N.S. of Grand Rapids is currently showcasing my watercolor series entitled Healing Reflections. The series is a collection of thirteen paintings, including five new watercolor works from 2013. Some of my past ArtPrize works will also be on display. DATES February 2, 2013 through March 22, 2013 LOCATION B.R.A.I.N.S. 3351 Eagle Run Drive NE Grand…

Hand in Hand

Friendships are what our dreams are made of. We hold onto each other with its binding love. We stand close to each other, hand in hand, showing each other we understand. Some friends may come and go, but you are the truest friend I know. Unknown Painting on Right: Hand in Hand Pamela Alderman Watercolor…

The Red Umbrella

I purchased a red paper umbrella while visiting Japan, forgetting that it wouldn’t fit in my suitcase. When I started my journey back to the United States, a polite Japanese woman behind the ticket counter said that I wouldn’t be able to take the umbrella through security. So she took the umbrella, assuring me that…