Green Mountain Watercolor
Exhibition 2016
Special thanks to Stillwater Graphics Sponsor of the 2016 Green Mountain Watercolor Exhibition
Welcome to the 2016 Green Mountain Watercolor Exhibition On behalf of Valley Arts and our corporate partners Lareau Farm, Home of American Flatbread and Stillwater Graphics, I am pleased to welcome you to the 2016 Green Mountain Watercolor Exhibition, now in its fifth year. The 70 juried paintings from across the country showcase the diverse styles and techniques of watercolor painting. With increased award offerings and extensive media coverage, we are continuing our transition from a regional show to a major national exhibition. Our prize total of $4800 (up from $3075 in cash and merchandise in 2015) funds nineteen different awards and was all donated by friends of the Exhibition and members of Valley Arts. We are honored to have as our judge of awards the internationally recognized artist, Tom Nicholas, NA, AWS. Tom holds signature membership in both the National Academy and the American Watercolor Society. A special “thank you” is extended to the 3 jurors of acceptance, Lisa Beach, Annelein Beukenkemp and Robert O’Brien, who selected the paintings from a large pool of entries. “Thanks” also go to the many volunteers for bringing the Exhibition to fruition and to our donors of awards. The Exhibition is possible through our collaboration with the staff of Lareau Farm and owner, George Schenk. The 2016 Green Mountain Watercolor Exhibition is yours to enjoy from Valley Arts. Gary C. Eckhart President, Valley Arts Foundation Curator, Green Mountain Watercolor Exhibition
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Mission Statement Valley Arts supports the multiple interests of the Mad River Valley, Vermont by encouraging and promoting participation in the Arts. Valley Arts Board of Directors Gary C. Eckhart, President Julie Burns Michele A. Eid Darryl Forrest Kim Hopper Dotty Kyle Vee Lynch Jane Macan Nancy Mobley Angela Neill MaryLou Razza Ward A. Smyth James Tabor
Valley Arts not only provides support for the Green Mountain Watercolor Exhibition, but also gives umbrella support for the more than 100 events that comprise the Vermont Festival of the Arts during August. In addition, Valley Arts hosts shows all year at the Festival Gallery, located at 5031 Main Street, #2 Village Square, Waitsfield, and curates shows at The Bridges Resort, 202 Bridges Circle, Warren. New in 2016, Valley Arts’ expanded Festival Gallery provides spaces for workshops, lectures, and meetings. Turtle Creek Builders generously donated the work and materials for the new addition. For more information about Valley Arts or to become a member, please visit valleyartsfoundation.org or call 802-496-6682.
Rebecca Taylor Silbernagel Executive Director The Valley Arts Foundation is a 501 (c)(3) organization.
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Tom Nicholas, NA, AWS Juror of Awards
Tom Nicholas, N.A., AWS was born in Middletown, Connecticut in 1934. From 1953 to 1956, he was a scholarship student at the School of Visual Arts, New York City. In 1961 he received an invitational Greenshield Grant for two years independent painting abroad and in the United States. Tom is an Academician of the National Academy of Design and a Dolphin Fellow of the American Watercolor Society. Included among his more than 250 awards are 42 Medals of Honor. He has had 35 one-artist shows in New York City, Washington, Boston, California, Florida, Maine and Texas. Since 1960, Tom has painted throughout Europe and the United States. Listings include: Who’s Who in America; Who’s Who in American Art; Who’s Who in the East; The Old Royal Watercolour Society Annual Volume, 1971, London, England; Strathmore’s Who’s Who.
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Annelein Beukenkamp Juror of Acceptance Artist’s Statement: “My watercolors and approach to painting are constantly evolving. I truly enjoy the beautiful way the pigments mingle and interact on the crisp white paper. Watercolor is the spontaneous medium I try to control while harnessing the pigment’s power into a colorful painting.” Annelein is member of several Watercolor Societies and teaches numerous painting workshops. She lives in Vermont. From July 10 through October 10, visit The Bridges Resort Gallery, Warren, Vermont, for a show of works by Annelein Beukenkamp. Open daily; gallery is located in the Fitness Center lobby; free admission. Little Jester
Lisa Forster Beach, NWS Juror of Acceptance Lisa Forster Beach is an award winning artist living in Stowe, Vermont. She is widely recognized for her drawings and watercolor paintings. They represent her responses to her environment, experiences, impressions, and perceptions both seen and felt. Lisa was awarded signature membership in the National Watercolor Society in 1986. She is acclaimed for her teaching, which includes watercolor workshops, art museum classes, college courses, public school, Elderhostel, and classes in her studio. Layers
Robert O’Brien, AWS, NWS Juror of Acceptance
Born 1954, in Rochester, New York, Robert O’Brien has been painting in the watercolor medium for over forty years. Since moving to Vermont in 1977, he has focused his work on landscape and architectural studies. Vermont, with its distinct four season climate, provides the artist with a wealth of subject matter and ever changing light effects. He resides in Perkinsville, Vermont. Recycled Cans
Kathleen Kolb Guest Artist
Kathleen Kolb graduated with a BFA from Rhode Island School of Design. Her work has been represented by David Findlay Galleries (2002-2010) and Sherry French Gallery (1996-2002) in New York City, and by Clarke Galleries (1992-2009) in Stowe, Vermont. She is currently represented by two galleries in Vermont, West Branch in Stowe and Furchgott Sourdiffe in Shelburne, as well as by MA Doran Gallery in Tulsa, Oklahoma. The Ground Beneath Our Feet
Upcoming Valley Arts Events
For more details, visit www.vermontartfest.com or pick up a Vermont Festival of the Arts & Summer Arts Program
July 27–September 4 Frank Covino Retrospective Festival Gallery, Waitsfield
August 13 Children’s Plein Air Painting Bridge Street alley, Waitsfield
July 28–September 4 Big Red Barn Art Show Lareau Farm, Watisfield
August 28 Barns & Bridges of the Mad River Valley Tour Various locations, Mad River Valley
July 31 Meet the Artists Reception Big Red Barn Art Show Lareau Farm, Waitsfield Festival Frolic Lareau Farm, Waitsfield August 7 Taste the Valley Experience
September 11–December 31 Judy Dodds Retrospective Festival Gallery, Waitsfield September 18–Columbus Day Round Barn Invitational
(In partnership with the Green Mountain Cultural Center)
To benefit Valley Arts
Inn at the Round Barn Farm, Waitsfield
August 12 & 13 The Great Vermont Plein Air Paint-Out Various locations, Mad River Valley
September 18 Opening Reception, Rd Barn Invitational Inn at the Round Barn Farm, Waitsfield
Sugarbush Resort, Warren
Green Mountain Watercolor Exhibition Awards 2016 Gertrude and Jay Finley Gold Medal Award $600 Marsha Finley Best Interpretation of Texture–Silver Medal $500 Nancy and Jess Mobley Judge Richard S. Lane Award For Landscape–Silver Medal $500 Joan Lane Fifth Anniversary Award $250 Harry and Georgiana Glaeser and $100 Nancy Colby Unique Treatment of Subject $200 Moosewalk Studios and $100 Mark Killian and Patricia Floyd McDonaldstein Award $300 Dana Donaldson, Robin McDermott, Larry Weinstein
Eleanor Ahern Award For the Best Use of Color $300 Jane and William Macan West Hill B&B Award For Best Depiction of Rural Life $250 Peter & Susan Maclaren The Frederick C. Eid Memorial Award $250 Michele and Tom Eid Valley Arts President’s Award $250 Gary Eckhart Selected by donor each year Artists for Artists Award $100 Harald Aksdahl, $100 Terry Boyle, $25 Anonymous Awards, continued on next page
Green Mountain Watercolor Exhibition Awards, 2016, continued Artist Sarah Norris Award $100 Lorraine Hiznay
Valley Arts Award $100 Board of Directors
Al Benjamin and Barbara Nestor Award $100 Barbara M. Nestor
People’s Choice Award $175 Anonymous, Joan and Gary Holman, Gaylee Amend (Selected by public vote. Voting will close July 17. Winner will be announced on July 21.)
Aquarius Award $100 Richard and Mary Brothers Rosemary and Michael Sharlow Award $100 Megan Shilling and Roarke Sharlow Clark C. Eckhart Memorial Award $100 Gary Eckhart Outstanding Painting by a Vermont Artist $100 Vermont Watercolor Society Big Red Barn Art Show Award $100 Artists of the Big Red Barn Art Show
The Green Mountain Watercolor Exhibition thanks these patrons for their generosity.
Green Mountain Watercolor Exhibition Participating Artists All accepted paintings are included in this booklet and appear alphabetically by artist’s last name.
Harald Aksdahl
Burlington, Vermont Bouquet
Harald Aksdahl
Burlington, Vermont Corn Dog Grass
Amanda Amend Burlington, Vermont Champlain Gold
Letty Annis
Jeffersonville, Vermont Calico Cockles And Clams
Diane Bell
Weston, Vermont Janet’s Buckets
David Beale
Cortland, New York Cleo and Palome
Joey Bibeau
Essex Junction, Vermont Late Fall Shed
David Beale
Cortland, New York A Good Read
Joey Bibeau
Essex Junction, Vermont Spring Dawning
Joanne Bodnar
Whitehouse Station, New Jersey Three Vintage Beauties
Claudia Carl
Middlebury, Vermont Powell And Market
Joanne Bodnar
Whitehouse Station, New Jersey Swirling Beets
Lynn Cummings
South Burlington, Vermont Harbinger Of Spring
Terry Boyle
Huntington, Vermont Cambridge Village Farm #1
Don Dalton
Chester, Vermont Buttermilk Falls
Monique Dewyea Colchester, Vermont In Unison
Ric Feeney
Willsboro, Vermont Rusting Away In Margaritaville
Linda Di Sante
John Dimick
Burlington, Vermont The Standing People #1
Guilford, Vermont Meditation On The Vine
Ric Feeney
Adrienne Fisher
Willsboro, Vermont I Heard Grandpa Whispering To Me Last Night
Jericho, Vermont Morroccan Woman
Sandra Swanson Fries Southington, Connecticut Over The Hill
Emily Gibbons
Cortland, New York David On Errisbeg
Sandra Swanson Fries Southington, Connecticut Profusion II
Bro Halff
San Diego, California Lake And Prairie, North Dakota
Van Fryman
Jericho, Vermont Autumn Magic
Steve Hamlin
Huntington, Massachusetts Cedar Waxwing With Serviceberries
Steve Hamlin
Cindi Handy
Jane Harissis
Huntington, Massachusetts CSRR 216 At Crawford Station
Clifton Park, New York Quiet Cove
Stowe, Vermont Lunch On The Terrace Please
Kate Hartley
Carole Hennessy
Carole Hennessy
North River, New York Still Life? ...With Clara
Chicago, Illinois Double Rainbow
Chicago, Illinois Plugged In
Terry Hodgon
Linda Holmes
Montpelier, Vermont Bass Harbor Light House
Wurtsboro, New York Summer Pears
Doris Ingram
Peter Jeziorski
Weston, Vermont Morning Walk
Grafton, Vermont Fence Post And Blue Wagon
Peter Huntoon
Middleton Springs, Vermont While The Sun Shines
Ginny Joyner
Colchester, Vermont Peonies And Ants
C. Asheley Kapelewski Guildhall, Vermont Color Storm
Janet Laird-Lagassee Auburn, Maine Sonnet
Liisa Laaspere Colby
Waitsfield, Vermont From The Ramparts, Tallin, Estonia
Joan Lane
New York, New York Morning Ritual
Janet Laird-Lagassee Auburn, Maine Leaves Of Myth
Pamela Lee
Grayslake, Illinois Twisted Columbune
Annette Lorraine Montpelier, Vermont Tidal Cave
Brenda Myrick Lincoln, Vermont Buddy A Stallion
Jackie Mangione Williston, Vermont Contemplation
Barbara Pafume
Cambridge, Vermont The Way It Should Be
Caroline McKinney Morrisville, Vermont Steve With Guitar
Janet Palmer
North River, New York Below The Falls
Janet Palmer
Cristina Pellechio
North River, New York Faraway
Waterbury Center, Vermont Terra Onda
Lynn Pratt
Kathrena Ravenhorst-Adams
Pawlet, Vermont Uncorked
Northfield, Vermont Bloodroot
Lynn Pratt
Pawlet, Vermont Money Laundering
Michael Ridge
Montpelier, Vermont Resting
Michael Ridge
Montpelier, Vermont Sun Bleached
Doris Roberts Belmont, Vermont Columbines
Susan Bull Riley
Montpelier, Vermont Moonrise Over Camel’s Hump
Ted Smith
Montpelier, Vermont Autumn Blaze
Susan Bull Riley
Montpelier, Vermont Spring Comes To Montpelier
Natalie Smythe Glendale, California Pipe Dreams
Robert Sydorowich Andover, Vermont Autumn In Vermont
Nancy Tomczak Milton, Vermont Starlings
Don Taylor
Panama City, Florida Angels On High
Tomomi Ueda
South Burlington, Vermont Enchanted Forest
Don Taylor
Panama City, Florida Raging Bull
Bob Witte
La Crosse, Wisconsin Red Socks And All
2016 Valley Arts SPONSORS Winthrop H. Smith Family Foundation & Sugarbush Resort Lareau Farm, Home of American Flatbread Turtle Creek Builders Waitsfield Champlain Valley Telecom Mad River Valley Chamber of Commerce Anonymous Bill & Jane Macan Joan Lane Nancy & Jess Mobley Moosewalk Studios Mad River Valley Rotary Club 1824 House Ben & Jerry's Foundation The Bridges Vermont Resort & Tennis Club John & Dana Donaldson Marsha Finley Harry & Georgiana Glaeser Mad Marathon Tina and Manny Mosko Resort Guides Stillwater Graphics West Hill House B&B Discovery Map, ExxonMobil, Holbein Paints, Big Red Barn Art Show Crosspoint Associates
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