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Buffy Michelle Kaufman
| American b.1975 Orange, California | 

 

About:​​​

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: â€‹

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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