Local artist wins award

FALLBROOK – Pattie Bowler, who lives in Fallbrook, was awarded Best Theme for her painting “House Party” for the April juried show at the San Diego Watercolor Society. The theme of the show was “Pour It On.”

When asked about her painting style, Bowler said, “Mood and atmosphere affect the beginning and finishing of every painting. I paint very intuitively. Color is primary for me; ‘House Party’ started with a loose drawing, then on a wet surface and letting the watercolor paint do the work by pouring on to the paper and manipulating as it moves around the surface.”

Bowler’s painting can...