Buffy Michelle Kaufman
| American b.1975 Orange, California |
Buffy Kaufman is a watercolor pour artist working in transparent watercolor with alternative media and techniques. Her distinctive approach embraces spontaneity and abstraction, resulting in dynamic pieces full of movement and color. A Daniel Smith brand ambassador, Buffy shares her expertise through workshops, demonstrations, and art education. Her teaching encourages artists to explore the possibilities of watercolor beyond traditional methods. She is a Signature Member with the Louisiana Watercolor Society. Buffy presently resides in Calimesa, California, along the San Gorgonio Pass, with her husband Neil and their cherished Doberman, Cowboy.
Artist Statement:
"I dedicate my art journey to the Lord. Listening for that still, quiet voice, I paint from inspirations and experiences taken from nature. I feel led to wander God's creation, either painting en plein air or capturing photographs for studio reference. My paintings reflect my artistic vision through stylized hues, abstraction, and a mix of positive and negative shapes.
Art Educator:
Weekly: Online Lessons via YouTube Member Stream
Monthly: In-Person classes: The Green Art House Fallbrook, CA
Quarterly: In-Person classes: Catalyst Studio at Art Supply Warehouse Westminster, CA
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Supplies:
Demo & Workshops:
Watercolor Society Workshops: CVWS, HWS, MWS
Art Association Demonstrations: YVAA, FAA, DPAA
2025 Valentines Floral Workshop Fallbrook School of the Arts
2025 DPAA California Desert Plein Air Festival Demo at The Galen Gallery
2024 Desert Plein Air Association Paint the Desert Festival Demo at The Galen Gallery
2024 Miami Watercolor Society Poured Palms Workshop
2024 Miami Watercolor Society Desert Palms Demo
2023 Coachella Valley Watercolor Society Poured Desertscapes Workshop
2023 Coachella Valley Watercolor Society Poured Palm Tree Demo
2023 Hawaii Watercolor Society Poured Plumeria Online Workshop
2023 Peaches and Cream Peonies Watercolor Workshop Fallbrook School of the Arts
2023 Fallbrook Art Association Dune Primrose Demo and Workshop
2022 Hawaii Watercolor Society Atmospheric Waves Online Workshop
2022 Into the Wild Watercolor Workshop Fallbrook School of the Arts
2021 Watercolor Textures Fallbrook School of the Arts
2020 Fallbrook Art Association Poured Yellow Rose
Retail Demo & Workshops:
2025 Terracotta Art Tree Groves
2025 Art Supply Warehouse Poured Florals
2024 Terracotta Art Expressive Florals
2024 Art Supply Warehouse Expressive Florals
2023 Opus Art Supplies Blooming Watercolor
2023 Plaza Art Supplies Lily Ponds
2023 Terracotta Art Atmospheric Landscape
2021 Etchr Studio Watercolor Greeting Cards
Exhibitions:
2025 6th Annual Women in Watercolor International Competition
2025 Fabriano Acquarello Exhibition, Fabriano, Italy
2025 Georgia Watercolor Society Member Exhibition
2025 50th Western Federation of Watercolor Societies Exhibition
2024 Northwest Watercolor Society 84th Annual International Open Exhibit
2024 Daniel Smith Brand Ambassador Group Exhibit, San Diego, CA.
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 3rd Annual Women in Watercolor International Competition
2022 San Diego Watercolor Society's Spring, Summer, & Winter Triennial Exhibition
2021 San Diego Watercolor Society 41st International Exhibition
Art Shows:
2025 Rhode Island Watercolor Society, Color Symphony National Show
Awards:
2025 Mockingbird Award - 50th Western Federation of Watercolor Societies Exhibition
2025 Painter of the Month 2nd Place - Coachella Watercolor Society
2024 M. Graham Merchandise Award - Northwest Watercolor Society 84th Annual International Open
2024 Painter of the Year Honorable Mention - Coachella Watercolor Society
2024 Painter of the Month Honorable Mention - Coachella Watercolor Society
2022 Abstract Finalist - Women in Watercolor
2020 3rd Place Watercolor Award - FAA Spring Show
2019 1st Place Mixed Media Award - Fallbrook Art Association
2018 2nd Place Watercolor Award - Fallbrook Art Association
2017 1k Grand Prize Winner - Threadless Design Challenge
Museum Exhibitions:
2025 Fabriano Acquarello Exhibition, Fabriano, Italy
2025 50th Western Federation of Watercolor Societies Exhibition
Judge/Juror:
2024 FAA April & 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
Affiliations:
Signature Member of Louisiana Watercolor Society
National Watercolor Society Member
Coachella Valley Watercolor Society Member
Desert Plein Air Association Member
San Diego Watercolor Society Member
Women in Watercolor Member
Northwest Watercolor Society Member
International Brand Ambassador:
Daniel Smith Watercolors
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