I love these receptions at the Pacific Art League! I always run into old friends, meet new ones and fall in love with lots of paintings! Scapes was a big success, 35 paintings were selected from the 190 entries as far away as Connecticut. In addition to the first, second and third place awards juror Jim Caldwell generously awarded 5 honorable mentions, and I was delighted that my painting, Christy Ann’s Lace, was among them.

My fabulous friend Ann Dubois and I hanging out at the Scapes Reception with my oil painting, the honorably mentioned, Christy Ann’s Lace.

Director and ceramic artist, Jo Killen giving the welcoming address and announcing awards at Scapes.

Taking in the opening address at the Scapes reception at the Pacific Art League.

Judy Kramer with her first place photograph, A Profusion of Poppies.

Bill Moy with his photograph, Guard Tower, which received honorable mention.

I’m with Patricia Oji and her acrylic painting, Two Spirits Soaring.

Peter Schachter’s iPad painting, New York Late Summer Afternoon, was awarded third place.

Luis Hurtado-Sanchez’s photograph, Winter Verticals, was awarded honorable mention.

Terry Eden’s acrylic painting, Bay Lands Sunset was awarded honorable mention.

Betsy Kendall’s oil painting, Low Tide Meeker Slough, was a personal favorite. I love her loose, gestural style and subtle palette.
WOW ! 35 chosen from 190. You are among a cadre of amazingly talented artists all in the top of their form.
So nice to peruse some of the other entrants work. Happy, as always for you.