Buffy Michelle Kaufman
(American b.1975 Orange, Ca)
About:
Buffy Kaufman is a watercolor pour artist exploring alternative masking and stenciling techniques. Her artwork is vibrant, textured, and filled with light. She integrates her studies into engaging lessons and demos for the arts community. She serves as a Brand Ambassador for Daniel Smith Watercolors and holds a Signature Membership with the Louisiana Watercolor Society.
Buffy resides along the San Gorgonio Pass in Calimesa, California, with her husband Neil and their cherished Doberman, Cowboy.
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
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
Exhibitions:
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
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
Judge/Juror:
2024 FAA April Art Show Awards Judge
024 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
Fresh Florals! at The Green Art House 9/11, 9/18 & 9/25
Coming Soon/ TBA: Fallbrook School of the Arts
Online :: YouTube Channel Become a Member
Previous Demos
2024 Miami Watercolor Society Desert Palms Demo
2024 Terracotta Art -Expressive Florals Demo
2024 Desert Plein Air Association -Paint the Desert Festival Demo at The Galen Gallery
2023 Coachella Valley Watercolor Society Palm Tree Demo
2023 Terracotta Art Demo Atmospheric Landscapes
2023 Blooming Watercolour Demo - Opus Art Supplies Canada
2023 Fallbrook Art Association Demo Dune Primrose
Previous Worskshops
2024 Art Supply Warehouse Expressive Florals
2024 Miami Watercolor Society Poured Palms
2023 Coachella Valley Watercolor Society
2023 Plaza Artist Materials Lily Pond Workshop
2023 Hawaii Watercolor Society Poured Plumeria (Prep Video)
2023 Fallbrook Art Association Workshop Dune Primrose
2022 Hawaii Watercolor Society Atmospheric Waves
2020 Fallbrook Art Association Workshop
