‘American Beauty,’ oil by Robert Bucknell
The Nevada Artists Association has announced the winners in the “Spirit of America Show.”
There are 137 entries from 57 local member and non-member artists in 10 categories. The judges remarked on the quality of technical expertise and what a beautiful show it is.
The show will run through July 28, with a reception and awards presentation set for Sunday from 2-4 p.m. at the gallery. Everyone is invited.
The NAA Gallery is free and open to the public from noon to 4 p.m. Tuesday-Sunday.
For information, visit www.nevadaartists.org
The winners include:
Best of Show – “American Beauty,” oil by Robert Bucknell
Spirit of America – “Reverence,” pastel by Michelle Bowler
Photography
First – “Wild & Free” by Kim Hunter Steed
Second – “Monument Valley” by Sandra Swan
Third – “The Light in Your Eye” by Andrew Strom
HM – “Milky Way Over Bodie” by Kim Hunter Steed
HM – “Pendleton Bartender” by Rielynn Lunde
HM – “Peek-a-Moo” by Vivian Powers
HM – “Mother Love” by Kathy Port
HM – “Morning Mirror” by Heather Nicole
HM – “Fierce” by Andrew Strom
HM – “Color Reflections” by Kathy Port
Pastels
First - “Wild Spirits” by Michelle Bowler
Second - “American Spirit” by Linda Townsend
Third – “Just a Peek” by Mariann Humphrey
HM – “Florida Lake” by Linda Townsend
HM – “Mixed Fruits” by Mariann Humphrey
Acrylics
First – “Free Spirit” by Milton Matlean
Second – “Bear on Taylor Creek” by Gary Wilson
Third – “Looking for Shade” by Jon Bunch
HM – “Innocent Hope” by Mark Tompkins
HM – “Magic of the Medicine Hat” by Tori Bowlin
Dry Media
First – “Freedom” by Tracey Goff
Second – “Lean on Me” by Michelle Bowler
Third – “Fur Baby” by Lorraine Foster
HM – “Play Time” by Lorraine Foster
HM – “Treasured Moments” by Lorraine Foster
Watercolor
First – “Stealing Fire from Heaven” by Don Fotine
Second – “Thin Ice” by Mark Tompkins
Third – “Grand Canyon Door” by Cheridah Ann Spaulding
HM – “Mark Twain Desk-Virginia City, NV” by Cheridah Ann Spaulding
HM – “Thistle in Bloom” by Rhema Cruson
HM – “Dragon Alley, San Francisco” by Ronnie Rector
Textile and Fiber Arts
First – “Watchful Eye” by Rita Miller
Second – “Queen Anne’s Lace” by Liza Obukhovskaya
HM – “Spring in the Desert” by Constance Peters
HM – Summer Peonies” by Liza Obukhovskaya
HM – “Red Poppies” by Liza Obukhovskaya
Oil
First – “Where the Buffalo Roam” by Teri Sweeney
Second – “Pronghorn” by Tracey Goff
Third – “Sierra Glow-Hope Valley” by Mark Harris
HM – “The Great One-Denali” by Milton Matlean
HM – “Hope Valley Day” by Mark Harris
HM – “Kona Coffee, waiting for the Brew” by Cheridah Ann Spaulding
Mixed Media
First – “Star Spangled” by Carol Taylor
Second – “Intrigue” by Pam Brekas
HM – “Purification of the Soul” by Kriss Bachofner
HM – “Sage” by Irene Taylor
Digital Art
First – “The Journey” by Alexandra Sprock
Second – “Safe Harbor” by Catherine King
Third – “Star Dancer” by Steven Davis
HM – “Three Sails at Sunset” by Constance Peters
Other
First – “Native American Spirit” Tintype by Rielynn Lunde
Second – “Religious Freedom: Roadman’s Bandolier” 3D jewelry by Rita Suminski
HM – “Maple Pot” Wooden pot by Craig Steele
HM – “Snowy Egret” Linocut on handmade papyrus by Sandra Swan