Once again, congratulations to the award winners of the show and thanks to all the members who entered their works.
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 Sharon Rowley Morgio and Ruth Morrill who made my job easier by photographing the exhibition and providing the images to both the website and HAL blog.
Last but not least, a special thanks to our juror of awards John Falato, a painter and professor of art at Paier College of Art in Hamden.
If anyone wishes to purchase a painting, please call: 203-776-9300.
HAL encourages other artists in the community to join our group.
Sunday, December 12, 2010
Silverbells 2010 Sponsors
- TJB Landscape Contractors
- Mt Carmel Veterinary Hospital
- Jackson Lewis LLP -- Tanya A Bovee
- Passport Health
- Best Video
- Amity Garden Center
- Country Corner Restaurant
- Eli's on Whitney
Siberean Express -Phil Chagnon
Best in Show
Siberian Express by Philip Chagnon
Judge's Comment:
"Great handling of watercolor medium. Conveys feeling of frigid atmosphere, steam, power beautifully."
Museum Visit -Sue Nally
Hamden Art League Award
Museum Visit by Sue Nally
Judge's Comment:
"Great presence of light and of place – the museum chamber - terrific technique"
Field from Afar -Alice Jackson
Eli's on Whitney Award
Field from Afar by Alice Jackson
Judge's Comment:
"Small painting with large, large overview – grand in scope using great economy"
Dance -Mary Lou Horan
Passport Health Award
Dance by Mary Lou Horan
Judge's Comment:
"Very expressive. Flowers move and appear to be alive"
Sofie -Elizabeth H Scott
TJB Landscape Award
Sofie by Elizabeth H. Scott
Judge's Comment:
"Beautiful, delicate, precise handling. Perfect for the subject."
State Flower of Kansas -Shirley Fracasso
Mount Carmel Veterinary Hospital Award
State Flower of Kansas by Shirley Fracasso
Judge's Comment:
"Skillful portrait up close of this flower – makes it special and allows us to see it very differently."
"Lady" rescued Susan Seseske Wolanic
Tanya Bovee Award
"Lady" Rescued by Susan Seseske Wolanic
Judge's Comment:
"Strong, straightforward rendition. Blacks and neutral colors express emotion around this dog."
Pottery Art -Vinita Manjunath
Country Corner Restaurant Award
Pottery Art by Vinita Manjunath
Judge's Comment:
"Clean, crisp still-life of these forms."
Ethereal Sea -Joy Haines
Ethereal Sea by Joy Haines
Judges Comment:
"Fun to look at the rich, decorative patterns here."
Friday, April 16, 2010
Thank you.
Once again, 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.
A special thanks to all of our sponsors who donated money and gifts for the awards and raffle to make this Goldenbells Exhibition a success.
I wish to personally thank and give credit to Emily Bett and Ruth Morrill who again 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 Nicholas Halko.
If anyone wishes to purchase a painting, please call: 203-776-9300.
HAL encourages other artists in the community to join our group.
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.
A special thanks to all of our sponsors who donated money and gifts for the awards and raffle to make this Goldenbells Exhibition a success.
I wish to personally thank and give credit to Emily Bett and Ruth Morrill who again 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 Nicholas Halko.
If anyone wishes to purchase a painting, please call: 203-776-9300.
HAL encourages other artists in the community to join our group.
Easy Day by Robert Greiner
"Easy Day"
acrylic
Artist: Robert Greiner
Judge's Comment
"Color, light and pictorial sense."
Alice Wentworth Departing Vineyard Haven by Paul Beebe
"Alice Wentworth Departing Vineyard Haven"
oil
Artist: Paul Beebe
Judge's Comment
"Well executed. The light on the sails and rigging got me. I wish there was a touch more foreground.
Autumn Blaze by Stephanie Arrell
"Autumn Blaze"
oil
Artist: Stephanie Arrell
Judge's Comment
"I like when someone isn't afraid to put the paint down."
New Haven Places by Mary Lou Horan
"New Haven Places"
watercolor
Artist: Mary Lou Horan
Judge's Comment
"I love good sketches."
The Lonely Sea and Sky by Ruth Morrill
"The Lonely Sea and Sky"
oil
Artist: Ruth Morrill
Judge's Comment
"I like the mid-ground and waves most."
Peonies by Veronica Cassell-Vaz
"Peonies"
watercolor
Artist: Veronica Cassell-Vaz
Judge's Comment
"Just a nice fresh watercolor still life."
Jodie by George Manning
"Jodie"
watercolor
Artist: George Manning
Judge's Comment
"Well executed watercolor figure study."
At the Beach by Christine Diehl
"At the Beach"
watercolor
Artist: Christine Diehl
Judge's Comment
"Simple and solid with a view back to Homer."
All Ears by Elizabeth Hundt Scott
"All Ears"
watercolor
Artist: Elizabeth H. Scott
Judge's Comment
"I just like corn."
Volcanic 1856 by George E. MacDiarmid
"Volcanic 1856"
watercolor
Artist: George E. MacDiarmid
Judge's Comment
"I appreciate the patience and technique."
Rose and Friends in the Enchanted Garden by Carol Lauttenbach
"Rose and Friends in the Enchanted Garden
acrylic
Artist: Carol Lauttenbach
Judge's Comment
"Whimsical"
Balino by Nanette Fresher
Centerville Lumber Award
"Balino"
oil
Artist: Nanette Fresher
Judge's Comment
"I like the touches in the horizon but please tone down the name.
Blue Glass- Clear Glass by Pauli Zambarano
"Blue Glass-Clear Glass"
monotype
Artist: Pauli Zambarrano
Judge's Comment
"I just like it. Probably the composition and design of it.
Saturday's Child by Richard T. Smith
"Saturday's Child"
acrylic
Artist: Richard T. Smith
Judge's Comment
Well done except for the figure which wasn't executed as well as the rest."
Zinn's Zinnias by Shirley R. Fracasso
"Zinn's Zinnias"
watercolor
Artist: Shirley R. Fracasso
Judge's Comment
"Good technique but a little loss of color unless it was a very gray day."
Christmas Cove Maine by Elizabeth M. Baptie
"Christmas Cove Maine"
watercolor
Artist: Elizabeth M. Baptie
Judge's Comment
"I'm a sucker for freshness and a good sketch"
The Tree by Rose Bernabucci
"The Tree"
graphite
Artist: Rose Bernabucci
Judge's Comment
"I like the perspective and execution."
Dusty Miller and Friends by Edward Kaechele
"Dusty Miller and Friends"
watercolor
Artist: Edward Kaechele
Judge's Comment:
"I like the colors."
Caitlin by Ellie Bender
Scolfield and Vose Award
"Caitlin"
Pastel
Artist: Ellie Bender
Judge's Comment
"Nice execution."
"La Nina" by Johanne Mangi
"La Nina"
Oil
Artist: Johanne Mangi
Judge's Comment
"I like the way you handled the reflective light."
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