Buffy Michelle Kaufman
(American b.1975 Orange, Ca)
About:
Hi, my name is Buffy Kaufman, a watercolor pour artist born and raised in Southern California. I was always drawn to nature and expressed myself artistically from an early age. It's such a delight to blend water and pigments on textured papers, crafting paintings that draw inspiration from the beauty of creation. My artwork is described as expressive, textured, and filled with light. I love to integrate my studies into engaging lessons and demos for the arts community. I serve as a Brand Ambassador for Daniel Smith Watercolors and also hold a Signature Membership with the Louisiana Watercolor Society.
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Location:
Buffy resides along the San Gorgonio Pass in Calimesa, California, with her husband Neil and their cherished Doberman, Cowboy.
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Art Educator:
The Green Art House Instructor
Fallbrook School of the Arts Instructor
Watercolor Society Workshops: CVWS, HWS, MWS
Art Association Demonstrations: YVAA, FAA
Retail Workshops:
Opus Art Supplies, Plaza Art Supplies, & Art Supply Warehouse
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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
Watercolor West Member
San Diego Watercolor Society Member
Women in Watercolor Member
Northwest Watercolor Society Member
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Exhibitions:
2024 NorthWest Watercolor Society 84th Annual International Open Exhibit
2023 Women in Watercolor International Competition Awards Judge​
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 San Diego Watercolor Society's Spring, Summer & Winter Triennial Exhibition
2021 San Diego Watercolor Society 41st International Exhibition
2022 3rd Annual Women in Watercolor International Competition
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Awards:
2024 Coachella Watercolor Society Painter of the Year HM
2024 Coachella Watercolor Society Painter of the Month HM
2022 Women in Watercolor Abstract Finalist
2020 FAA Spring Show 3rd Place Watercolor
2019 FAA 1st Place Mixed Media
2018 FAA 2nd Place Watercolor
2017 Threadless Design Challenge, 1K Grand Prize, Watercolor
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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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In-Person Classes, Demo, & Workshops
Treescapes! at The Green Art House 10/09, 10/23
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Resuming Quarterly Classes 2025: Fallbrook School of the Arts
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Online :: YouTube Channel Become a Member
Previous Demos
2024 Miami Watercolor Society Desert Palms Demo
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2024 Terracotta Art -Expressive Florals Demo
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2024 Desert Plein Air Association -Paint the Desert Festival Demo at The Galen Gallery
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2023 Coachella Valley Watercolor Society Palm Tree Demo
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2023 Terracotta Art Demo Atmospheric Landscapes
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2023 Blooming Watercolour Demo - Opus Art Supplies Canada
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2023 Fallbrook Art Association Demo Dune Primrose
Previous Worskshops
2024 Art Supply Warehouse Expressive Florals
2024 Miami Watercolor Society Poured Palms
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2023 Coachella Valley Watercolor Society
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2023 Plaza Artist Materials Lily Pond Workshop
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2023 Hawaii Watercolor Society Poured Plumeria (Prep Video)
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2023 Fallbrook Art Association Workshop Dune Primrose
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2022 Hawaii Watercolor Society Atmospheric Waves
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2020 Fallbrook Art Association Workshop