Decades Show Award Winners & Judge’s Comments
Through June 4 In the Kauffman Gallery
To see a slide show of the award winning artworks shown on this page, click on any image below.
1930’s & 1940’s Category
Professional Award Winner: Patricia Keller, 'Memories from Childhood’, watercolor.
"Great use of warms and cools which gives a certain mood. Old time feel of a child's tea set."
Non-Professional Award Winner: Mia Curran, 'Ready for my Closeup…’, photography.
"Very nice scene of a single flower, subtle colors against a cream background, and use of filters."
1950’s & 1960’s Category
Professional Award Winner: Dot Stepenaski, 'The Regatta', pastel.
"Wonderful handling of pastels.The water is such a beautiful blue that contributes to a colorful painting. Reflections and varying sizes of sails makes this piece very interesting."
Non-Professional Award Winner: Deb Schuch, '1950's Baby Keepsakes', acrylic.
"Fine rendering of old time toys from another time. Nothing plastic or something that was bought at Wal-Mart."
1970’s & 1980’s Category
Professional Award Winner: Evanna Morris, 'Adolescent Secrets 1973’, watercolor.
"A closer look reveals two people in the tree, blowing smoke rings. This painting really tells a story."
Non-Professional Award Winner: Kathryn Collins, 'Splash of Inspiration’, watercolor.
"A playful painting that feels it could be an illustration in a children's book."
1990’s & 2000’s Category
Professional Award Winner: Victor Capecce, 'Some Enchanted Evening/City Lights’, watercolor.
"Reading the text underneath the painting gives insight into the world of set design. The artist had to convey to the viewer how this scene would be used as a backdrop in a stage production."
Non-Professional Award Winner: Dixon Miller, 'Apple Harvest’’, watercolor.
"Wonderful watercolor, good use of lights and darks. The fence and background are not overworked and lets the focus on the bucket of apples."
2010’s & 2020’s Category
Professional Award Winner: Joyce Durkin, 'Blue Poppies’, watercolor.
"Amazing amount of tiny details! Each hair on the leaves and stems are finely rendered. The contrast of the soft petals of the flowers shows the skill of the artist."
Non-Professional Award Winner: Ellen Pennington, 'Red Shed’, pastel.
"Beautiful little pastel! Great use of light filtering through the trees. Nice composition and use of greens and blues."
Honorable Mention Professional Category: Beverley Felter, ‘Sundried’, watercolor.
"Nice composition and use of shadow. The aluminum bowl with grapes is the focal point , but the shadow really makes it for me."
Honorable Mention Professional Category: Kay Walker, 'Morning Glory’, watercolor.
"Excellent handling of lights and darks. Background really makes the bouquet stand out."
Honorable Mention Professional Category: Valerie Clingan, ‘Cardinal’, watercolor.
"The background on this painting being out of focus lets the cardinal really stand out. The pine tree needles and branches are especially well rendered."
Exhibit Judge: Steve Wilson
Steve studied graphic design/ illustration/ wood design at Kutztown University. After starting his career as a graphic designer and illustrator, he continued to paint watercolors and acrylics. Steve is a founding member of the Red Raven Art Co. in downtown Lancaster and continues to exhibit at the gallery. He is also a past president of the Lancaster County Art Association.
Myrtle Tremblay Award for Watercolor
Tim Colyer - 'Morning Mist - Chiques Creek"
"Excellent handling; use of value to create depth in a very Pennsylvania winter day. The subtle use of color; limited palette ties this piece together. The long horizontal format takes a scene that is common place and makes you view it differently."