The National Watercolor Society hosted the Merwin Altfeld Retrospective Show from January 15th through February 6th. The family of this former NWS President provided a collection of his work for display. Merwin passed away in 2007, but his joy for art was obvious with bold colors and whimsical uses of shapes. The variety of the show was fantastic. 
Other guests included artists Fealing Lin and Devorah Friedman, as well as NWS members and art collectors scouting the show.
NWS President, Mike Bailey, and NWS Past President, Chris Van Winkle, both paid tribute to Altfeld while Caroline Van Winkle graciously served a delicious reception.
The exhibit included Altfeld's characteristic boat paintings and figurative works in both color and ink. I was especially touched to see photos of the artist painting at various ages of his life.
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I am doing an estate sale in Ventura California and I have some of his art pieces. I have the orginal postage to the people he was friends with and the art he has sent them. I probably have 10 pieces. 8 x11 mostly and one 8x14 water colors...how much are they worth? 8056422472..thanks for your help
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