Congratulations to the award winners of the show and thanks to all the members who entered their works. It is a privilege to work with and get to know such talented artists.
Thanks to all the members who contributed their time and talent to making this a great show, to the Chairs of the Program committee, the members who donated to the raffle, created the program and award certificates, donated time and food to the hospitality tables, and in general shared their art and enthusiasm with their fellow artists.
I wish to personally thank and give credit to Emily Bett and Ruth Morrill who made my job easier by photographing the exhibition and provided the images to both the website and HAL blog.
Last but not least, a special thanks to our judge, artist Richard Carleton.
If anyone wishes to purchase a painting, please call: 203-776-9300.
HAL encourages other artists in the community to join our group.
Wednesday, December 9, 2009
Tuesday, December 8, 2009
Departure by Sharon Rowley Morgio
Best in Show Bill Thompson Award:water media
Artist: Sharon Rowley Morgio
Judge's Comment:
"These crows rising up through the marsh has great use of tone, color and moody."
Mighty Wave by Matty Dagradi
New Alliance Bank Award:oil pastel
Artist" Matty Dagradi
Judge's Comment:
"In this seascape all the elements hang together"
Sunny Day by Shirley Fracasso
Hamden Art League Award:watercolor
Artist: Shirley Fracasso
Judge's Comment:
"Strong color control with a nice treatment of flat decorative space"
Carnubia by Marie A. Gambert
TJB Landscape Award:acrylic
Artist: Marie A. Gambert
Judge's Comment:
“This house by the water has a great feel for brushwork and contrast”
Light in the Woods by Alice Jackson
"Framed" Custom Framing Award:watercolor
Artist: Alice Jackson
Judge's Comment:
“The sun through the trees hangs together with strong painterly marks”
Riding the Wave by Paul Beebe
Grandpa's Attic Productions Award:"Riding the Wave"
gouache
Artist: Paul Beebe
Judge's Comment:
“This boat is stylistic but well done”
Lockwood Farm, Hamden by Stephanie Arrell
Susan Seskeske Wolanic Award:oil on canvas
Artist: Stephanie Arrell
Judge's Comment:
“This barn was done by someone who loves to handle paint”
Immigrant Man by Celeste M. DiNello
"Immigrant Man"
watercolor
Artist: Celeste M. DiNello
Judge's Comment:
“Simple straight forward statement”
House at Sachem's Head II by Vera Nargi
Honorable Mention:mixed media
Artist: Vera Nargi
Judge's Comment:
“This house in shadow has a nice use of texture and color”
The Baptistry at Pisa by Harry M. Shanley Jr.
"The Baptistry at Pisa"
mixed media
Artist: Harry M. Shanley, Jr.
Judge's Comment:
“The painting has great graphic structure to it”
Amber and Beau by Marilyn Larson
"Amber and Beau", watercolor
Artist: Marilyn Larson
Judge's Comment:
“They’re sentimental cats but great choice of placement and tone”
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