Dixie Watercolor Society
Gallery 35 In Downtown St. George
At 35 N. Main
The Dixie Watercolor Society proudly presents Gallery 35, an all-watercolor, non-profit gallery dedicated to showcasing the work of its talented members. The space offers artists a platform to share and sell their watercolor creations while connecting with art lovers, collectors, and the community. Reflecting the Society’s mission to support creativity and collaboration.
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The gallery is open Wednesday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Featured Artist
Michelle Manriquez
Art, for me, is about feeling and experiencing rather than achieving perfection. A blank sheet comes alive in my mind with bold, vibrant colors as I search for beauty through color and motion. Each brushstroke, drip, and splatter captures the joy of creating something uniquely mine. When words fail, my art becomes my language—inviting you to look for the story within each painting.
Biography
For 15 years, I worked as a registered nurse and truly loved my career. I was always very left-brained — drawn to math and writing — and had little interest in painting.
That all changed when, at 40, I suffered a massive and debilitating stroke. Through years of hard work, rehabilitation, and the unwavering support of my family, I made an incredible recovery. Today, most people who meet me would never guess what I’ve been through.
I now live in Washington, Utah, with my husband, our four dogs, and a bird. I’m also a proud mother of two wonderful daughters and grandmother to nine amazing grandchildren.
Somewhere along my recovery journey, I discovered a deep passion for watercolor painting — something that has completely transformed my life. I share that passion on my YouTube channel, “Drop That Brush,” which now features over 100 watercolor videos. Every Thursday, I also teach watercolor classes at the Senior Center in St. George, Utah.
My work has been recognized locally and beyond:
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Multiple local awards, including Best of Show
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2017: Solo Exhibition, One Woman Show, Mesquite, NV
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2016: Participant, Pennsylvania Watercolor Society’s 37th Annual International Juried Exhibition
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2015: Participant, Georgia National Watercolor Show
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Come and see the wonderful watercolor artwork at 35 North Main. This is a wonderful venue for talented artists exhibiting transparent watercolors.
