On July 11, 2026, CAA hosted 15 guests at the Concord Public Library for a hands-on presentation by professional watercolorist Samantha McNally. With their own art supplies and a pre-sketched pencil drawing of California poppies on watercolor paper, attendees were ready to learn more about using this medium. Watercolor Tips Samantha began by sharing her experiences with the supplies she uses, such as 140 lb. paperweight watercolor paper. She informed us that watercolor dries

Come to our next meeting, Saturday, July 11, for a hands-on tutorial with professional watercolor artist Samantha McNally. Samantha is an award-winning painter known for her realism and delicacy in capturing floral an nature-inspired subjects. She's an artist member of the Benicia Plein Air Gallery, Main Street Arts Gallery in Martinez, and Valley Art Gallery in Walnut Creek. You can see Samantha's work on her websites: samanthamcnally.com and Samantha-mcnally.pixels.com. For