Valli Thayer McDougle

Studio
5265 Toscana Way
San Diego, CA 92122
858-274-6109

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After an exciting career that spanned 10 years on the staff of a United States Senator, a stint as an editorial writer for a CBS-owned radio station and 14 years as an academic administrator at the University of California San Francisco, Valli fulfilled a lifelong dream to study watercolor. When she moved to La Jolla, she sought out teachers and fellow artists, quickly becoming immersed in the world of art and indulging her passion for colors, textures and designs.

For the past four years, she has studied with many well-known artists that include Joan McKasson, Cal Fortbrook, Robbie Laird, France-Marie Haeger, Elaine Harvey, Norma Soulé, Walter Bruning, Ken Goldman, Frank Webb, Jane Burnham and Dale Laitinen.

Valli explores the many facets of watercolor, pastels and mixed media and revels in the glorious vibrant colors and happy accidents.

Professional Affiliations
- Athenaeum School of the Arts
- San Diego Watercolor Society,
- La Jolla Art Association
- Pastel Society of San Diego
- American Watercolor Society
Associate Member

Juried Shows
- San Diego Watercolor Society,
monthly shows (2000-Present)
Awards received (March and
June 2003)
- Foothills Methodist Church Festival
of Art (May 2003)
- Pastel Society of San Diego Annual
Juried Show (May 2003)

Exhibitions
- Pacific Beach Art Guild Fine Art
Garden Show (July 2002)
- NTC Foundation (2002, 2003)
- Wesley Palms Gallery (2003)
- La Jolla Art Association, "Creative
Expressions", Six-Member
Exhibition (Apr/May 2003)

"One of life's most fulfilling moments occurs in that split second when the familiar is suddenly transformed into the dazzling aura of the profoundly new." -- Edward B. Lindaman