What an incredible show we have had this year and certainly a tough decision to pick just 3!! Our judge Maura Kenny, an artist and teacher herself, did not take this task lightly. She spent much time studying each artist's work as well as how they approached the theme of this year's show, "The Color of Light". Although each piece is truly a winner, these three pieces really captured her attention:
First Place: "White Azalea", watercolor, by Tina Proctor:
Beautifully rendered, Tina's interpretation of light and shadow involved color, and was a clear response to the task she was asked to do. Technically nice and well thought out, her color as light against value truly made this piece stand out.
Second Place: "Dock Reflections", oil on canvas, by Lisa Fawcett:
A nocturnal interpretation of light, the strong use of warm and cool color depicting the sunset's brightness was also a direct answer to the challenge.
Third Place: " "Litchfield Light", oil on canvas, by Micheal Rogan:
A beautiful use of color in the sky and marsh grass truly captured the feeling of an early spring day. His impressionistic style and soft color palette were a nice response to interpreting "the color of light".
Honorable mention goes to " "Guidelights", colored pencil by Meredith Boos, for her whimsical use of color to created inventive light and "Let the Sun Shine In", acrylic on canvas by Donna Littleton, for her delicate yet technical rendering of a direct light source.
Maura was excited to see the strong representation of many mediums. Especially from the bold pastel work of Nicole Hendricks, the beautifully precise acrylic work of Barnie Slice, the fun work of mixed media by Cindy Silvers, the beauty of oil by Katherine Wynn Patrick and the softness of watercolor by Gail Joley.
Please visit us Friday, May 7th from 11 am-5 pm for light refreshments and to see this incredible show! It will hang in the gallery for the entire month of May. Thank you to all who participated and for supporting the arts in our community!
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