About the Artist
Todd Anderson, VWS
New England Based Watercolorist
Todd Anderson is an internationally award winning and published watercolorist who specializes in landscapes and portraits. He graduated with a BFA in Illustration from Rhode Island School of Design in 1998. After two decades as a software developer, Todd is finding both delight and frustration trying to capture the world around him in a medium he rarely used as an undergraduate. His watercolors have been accepted, awarded and displayed in several juried exhibitions and museums throughout New England.
Statement
I am drawn to the ways that light and shadow transform the built and natural worlds in which I live. In my paintings I explore how the tone and angle of shadows describe the passing of time, acting as visual signposts that guide the rituals of my life throughout the year. Both personal and universal, the shadows in my watercolors describe the time and place of the world around me.
New England, with its rich history, diverse seasons, and varied topography, provides an endless array of subjects for exploration. I find myself drawn to the picturesque coastal scenes, quaint villages, and dramatic landscapes that embody the spirit of this region. Through careful observation and a keen eye for detail, I strive to capture the unique character and charm of each location, infusing my paintings with a sense of place.
Membership
Vermont Watercolor Society, Signature Member
New England Watercolor Society, Associate Member
American Watercolor Society, Associate Member
Publications
2025, Watercolor Artist Magazine, Winter Edition. Featured Article and Cover.
Splash 27 | The Best of Watercolor - Juried 2026 Magazine publication. July 2026
Splash 26 | The Best of Watercolor - Juried 2025 Magazine publication. July 2025
Splash 25 | The Best of Watercolor - Juried 2024 Magazine publication. July 2024, Honorable Mention
Splash 24 | The Best of Watercolor - Juried 2023 Magazine publication, July 2023
Selected Shows and Exhibitions
2026, Rockport Art Association & Museum, National Juried Show.
2026, New England Watercolor Society, Juried North American Open.
2026, Vermont Watercolor Society, Juried Fall Awards Show. Second Place.
2026, 14th Annual Juried Green Mountain Watercolor Exhibition (two pieces accepted).
2026, Transparent Watercolor Society, 50th Annual Juried Exhibition. Xiaochang Zhang Award of Excellence.
2026, Vermont Watercolor Society, Juried 2026 Spring Exhibition. Best In Show.
2026, New England Watercolor Society, Juried 2026 Spring Exhibition. Award of Merit.
2025, Almenara Art Prize 2025 International Competition, Juried Exhibition with Honorable Mention.
2025, New England Watercolor Society, Juried 2025 Regional Exhibition. 1st Place Award.
2025, Vermont Watercolor Society 2025 Annual Awards Show, Juried Show. 2nd Place Award.
2025, Northwest Watercolor Society's 85 International Exhibition, Juried Show
2025, American Watercolor Society, Juried Associate Members Online Exhibit
2024, 12th Annual Juried Green Mountain Watercolor Exhibition (two pieces accepted). Valley Artists Guild Award
2024 Vermont Watercolor Society, Juried Spring Members Show
2023/2024 New England Watercolor Society, Juried All Members Show
2023 Vermont Watercolor Society, Juried 2023 All Members Award Show. Selin and Selin Award Recipient.
2023 New England Watercolor Society, Juried 2023 Regional Open Show
2023 New England Watercolor Society, Juried All Members Show
2023 American Watercolor Society, Juried Associate Members Online Exhibit
2023 11th Annual Juried Green Mountain Watercolor Exhibition. Award In Memory of Gertrude C. and Jay A. Finley.
2023 New England Watercolor Society, Juried All Member Spring Show
2022 Vermont Watercolor Society, Juried All Members Fall Show
2022 New England Watercolor Society, Juried All Members Show
2022 AVA Gallery, Juried "As We Tilt Toward the Sun” Exhibition
2022 American Watercolor Society, Juried Associate Members Online Exhibition
2022 Vermont Watercolor Society, Juried All Members Spring Show
2022 New England Watercolor Society, Juried Associate Members Show
2021 New England Watercolor Society, Juried All Members Show. Award of Merit.
