Tom Francesconi studied art at Eastern Illinois University and later focused his education on watercolor with Irving Shapiro at the American Academy of Art in Chicago.  After working more than twelve years on national advertising as a commercial artist, he has devoted himself to his painting.

     Tom has earned signature membership in numerous watercolor societies, including the National Watercolor Society, the Transparent Watercolor Society of America, which has also awarded Tom Master Status, Watercolor West, and the Northwest Watercolor Society. He has juried regional and national exhibitions and has lectured on the topic of watercolor at museum and college venues.  Along with his weekly classes in Chicago, he conducts watercolor workshops for art organizations and watercolor societies throughout the country. His work has been published in seven books including the recent North Light publication, Splash 11.  Tom has also written articles for Watercolor and Watercolor magazines.

      The Juror selects the images in the exhibition as well as the award winners with the exception of the MTWS Board Award, MTWS Presidents Award and the Margo Voermans Award.  Merchandise Awards are awards that have a selection of merchandise attached from a specific vendor.

         All the works are for sale.  A reception for teh show will be Friday October 7 from 5-7 pm. The Juror will speak at 6pm the night of the reception.