Collection: Al Kline SWS

WATERCOLOR
Signature Artist

    Accomplished watercolor artist Al Kline, born in Holland, moved to the United States with his family as a young child.  He began to draw at age five, created his first watercolor at age eleven, and began winning art awards during High School.
  Kline then earned degrees in Health Science Education in the fields of both Chemistry and Biology.  After earning his Doctorate degree, he spent the majority of his adult life focused on providing health care, medicines, and surgical services to his community.
  In 2017 he re-discovered the art of drawing and watercolor, and studied with renowned artists; Frank Eber, Vladislav Yeliseyev, Iain Stewart, and Herman Peel.  There was a conscious shift in his artwork, with a focus on compositional design and texture, in order to express a deeper meaning.  
  Within a very short time, his artworks have earned many recognitions, awards, and prestigious accomplishments in the art world.
  Elected President of the Watercolor Society of South Texas (WSST) in 2018, he began teaching watercolor classes at the Rockport Center For The Arts.  In 2020 he added drawing and watercolor classes via online platforms & download options.  
  His ability to simplify the painting process with a strong foundation in drawing and design have earned him international notice.  
  Invited as a watercolor art instructor by Paint by Destination, a company specializing in art workshop cruises across Europe, Al enjoys teaching art at various iconic locations.   He also hosts workshops in Mexico, and is an invited instructor for many various art groups in Texas and across the USA.  
  Dr Kline was recently invited for an interview & demonstration on the prestigious show, "Art School Live", hosted by Eric Rhoads.  With its global audience, this interview can be viewed on YouTube. 
   A Signature member of the Watercolor Society of South Texas (WSST), and Southwestern Watercolor Society (SWS), Dr. Kline authored the book "Watercolor Impressions: Techniques in Creating Dynamic Watercolors", which is available online.
RECENT EXHIBITIONS & EVENTS
   • Invited art instructor & art show judge, various art groups.
   • Invited international watercolor instructor, cruise workshops across Europe, by Paint by Destination.
   • Workshops in Mexico, & across the USA.
   • 2025 Invited artist interview & demo, "Art School Live" by Eric Rhoads (view on YouTube).
  • 2025 Invited Instructor,  Plein Air Convention & Expo (PACE), Reno & Lake Tahoe Nevada.
   • May 2025 "Best PleinAir Watercolor" award, and "Top Finalist" award, 15th annual PleinAir Salon Art $50,000 Competition. Finalist featured in Fine Art Connoisseur Magazine, & PleinAir Magazine.
   • Juried exhibitions in the American and National Watercolor Societies.
 MEMBER:
• Watercolor Society of South Texas (WSST), acting President, signature member
• Southwestern Watercolor Society (SWS), signature member
• American Watercolor Society, exhibitions
• National Watercolor Society, exhibitions
• Transparent Watercolor Society of America
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