Ken Stodola, owner of Tsuga Fine Art and Framing, is “amazed at the quality of work” that his gallery is showcasing for the Northwest Watercolor Society’s (NWWS) 22nd Annual Waterworks Exhibition. Fifty member artists from the Pacific Northwest, Canada, Texas, Montana and Alaska have their paintings on display until Nov. 22. Gallery hours are 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesday through Thursday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday. Tsuga is located in Bothell at 10101 Main Street.

“I was blown away by the quality of art that was submitted,” said Michael Reardon, the juror for Waterworks who handed out the awards at the reception on Oct. 24.

Accepting first place for her painting, “Love Letters from La Garde Freinet” was Beth Verheyden of Boring, Ore.

“The background is incredible. It’s an amazing painting on any level. I want it on my wall,” said Reardon as he handed Verheyden her award.

Bill Hook of Seattle took second place for “The Neighbors – NOLA Series”.

“I was blown away by the paintings in the show,” said Reardon.

Other award recipients are posted at the NWWS website where you can also find out more about the award winning juror, Michael Reardon.