I am very honored to serve as juror for the 2009 Watercolor Art Society of Houston International Exhibition.  This highly respected watermedia exhibit has an important place in the art world and the 100 participating artists can be very proud their work is included in the show.
As a juror, I look for paintings that excite me first and then continue the dialog with the arrangements of elements and connecting links that make me say to myself, “I wish I had painted that one!”
Many of the selected paintings caught my attention with outstanding design or great color chords.  Others provoked a respect for meaningful content or an unusual view of an ordinary subject.  Some were chosen because they added dimension to the show.  All the selected paintings show me the artist used personal painting techniques that bring pleasure to the painting process.
 My congratulations to the artists selected for this show. Your paintings mirror a wide variety of subjects, painting styles, and personal expression.  Many more artists deserved recognition for their efforts... but I was given a limit.  I encourage everyone who entered to keep painting.  Smile at your successes, take risks, and, most of all, enjoy the painting process.
I must also give my congratulations to all the WASH members for years of dedication and hard work that resulted in your fabulous WASH building.  Your exhibition area and classroom spaces are the best!  It was a pleasure to jury and teach in such fine facilities. 
Juror: Judy Morris, AWS, NWS