Buffy Michelle Kaufman
| American b.1975 Orange, California |
I live in Calimesa, California, along the scenic San Gorgonio Pass. People describe my artwork as expressive, textured, and filled with light. I specialize in watercolor pouring and stencil lifting to create atmospheric watercolors. Each artwork is emotive and often painted all at once. I love to integrate my studies into engaging lessons and demos for the arts community.
Exhibitions:​​
2025 50th Western Federation of Watercolor Societies Exhibition (upcoming)
2024 Northwest Watercolor Society 84th Annual International Open Exhibit
2024 Daniel Smith Brand Ambassador Group Exhibit, San Diego, CA.
2022 Louisiana Watercolor Society 52nd Annual International Exhibition
2021 Louisiana Watercolor Society 51st Annual International Exhibition
2020 Louisiana Watercolor Society 50th Annual International Exhibition
2022 3rd Annual Women in Watercolor International Competition​
2022 San Diego Watercolor Society's Spring, Summer, & Winter Triennial Exhibition
2021 San Diego Watercolor Society 41st International Exhibition ​​​
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Awards:​
2024 M. Graham Merchandise Award - Northwest Watercolor Society 84th Annual International Open
2024 Painter of the Year Honorable Mention - Coachella Watercolor Society
2024 Painter of the Month Honorable Mention - Coachella Watercolor Society
2022 Abstract Finalist - Women in Watercolor
2020 3rd Place Watercolor Award - FAA Spring Show
2019 1st Place Mixed Media Award - Fallbrook Art Association
2018 2nd Place Watercolor Award - Fallbrook Art Association
2017 1k Grand Prize Winner - Threadless Design Challenge
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Judge/Juror: ​
2024 FAA April & Upcoming December Art Show Awards Judge
2024 Miami Watercolor Society Spring Exhibition Awards Judge
2023 Women in Watercolor International Competition Awards Judge
2023 My Hero, Our Heroes Art Competition Fallbrook CA
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Art Educator:​​ subscribe to the monthly email for class info
The Green Art House
Fallbrook School of the Arts
Watercolor Society Workshops: CVWS, HWS, MWS
Art Association Demonstrations: YVAA, FAA
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​​​Demo & Workshops:​​
2024 Desert Plein Air Association Paint the Desert Festival Demo at The Galen Gallery
2024 Miami Watercolor Society Poured Palms Workshop
2024 Miami Watercolor Society Desert Palms Demo
2023 Coachella Valley Watercolor Society Poured Desertscapes Workshop
2023 Coachella Valley Watercolor Society Poured Palm Tree Demo
2023 Hawaii Watercolor Society Poured Plumeria Online Workshop
2023 Fallbrook Art Association Dune Primrose Demo and Workshop
2022 Hawaii Watercolor Society Atmospheric Waves​ Online Workshop
2020 Fallbrook Art Association Poured Yellow Rose
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Retail Demo & Workshops:​
2024 Terracotta Art Expressive Florals
2024 Art Supply Warehouse Expressive Florals
2023 Opus Art Supplies Blooming Watercolor
2023 Plaza Art Supplies Lily Ponds
2023 Terracotta Art Atmospheric Landscape
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Affiliations:​​
Daniel Smith Brand Ambassador
Signature Member of Louisiana Watercolor Society
National Watercolor Society Member
Coachella Valley Watercolor Society Member
Desert Plein Air Association Member​
San Diego Watercolor Society Member
Women in Watercolor Member
Northwest Watercolor Society Member​​​​​​​​
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