The Annual Azalea Festival Art Show sponsored by Pelican Bay Arts Association was held on Saturday and Sunday of Memorial Day Weekend, during the Azalea Festival.
Azalea Festival Queen Michaela Renee George and her Court arrived shortly after the show opened on Saturday.
Queen Michaela and the Azalea Festival Princesses carefully viewed all of the show entries.
The Queen considered several entries before making her choice.
And here is the "Queen's Choice" award winning painting by Katrina Parke, titled Lawrence Welk II.
Katarina Parke with her Queen's Choice Award winner.
Azalea Festival Parade Grand Marshall Larry Smith took a tour of the show guided by artist Audi Stanton.
Audi and Grand Marshall Larry Smith with the "Grand Marshall's Choice" award winning painting "Natural Bridge" by De'de' Nicolls.
Azalea Festival Pioneer Citizen June (Schrader) Hart was also among the early birds visiting the show to choose her favorite piece.
Pioneer Citizen June with her choice, a photograph titled "Last Light" by Barbara Jervis.
Photographer Barbara Jervis with June and the photo that won the Pioneer's Choice award.
And now, the judged entries that took home ribbons...
Art judged by: Cody A Bustamante - Artist and art instructor from Ashland
Youth Art Judged by: Local artists Audi Stanton, Paul Renner, Pat Renner
The entries were in the following categories:
Professional, Non Professional, and Youth
The Classes of art included 2-D, 3-D, and Photography
PROFESSIONAL 2-D ART:
First Place Professional - "An English Country Garden" by David Galchutt
David Galchutt with "Rain Angel" which took the ribbon for BEST OF CLASS
2nd Place Professional - "Grandma's Hands" by Sandy Bonney
Sandy Bonney with "Grandma's Hands" which also won the PEOPLES CHOICE award.
Third Place Professional - "Ol' Blue Eyes" by Janeen Vick
Janeen Vick with "Ol' Blue Eyes"
Honorable Mention - "Twinkle" by Audi Stanton
Honorable Mention - "Alphabet" by Arlene Saul
PROFESSIONAL PHOTOGRAPHY
First Place Professional Photography - "Silence and Respect, Arlington" by David Twining
David Twining with his Blue Ribbon winning photograph.
Second Place Professional Photography - "She'll Be Driving '6' White Horses" by Bill Harper
Third Place Professional Photography - "Smoke and Mirrors" by John Gehl
Honorable Mention Professional Photography- "Tsunami Tango" by Bill Harper
PROFESSIONAL 3-D ART:
First Place Professional 3-D by Maryjane Carlson
Second Place Professional 3-D by Maryjane Carson
Third Place Professional 3-D by Erik R. Van Beever
Honorable Mention - "Ascending" by John Gehl
NON-PROFESSIONAL
First Place Non-Professional 2-D - "TIde Pool" by Bonnie Loewen
Bonnie Loewen with her blue ribbon winner
Second Place Non-Professional 2-D - "Storm Rage Returns" by E. Doreen Brown
Doreen Brown with her winning painting
Third Place Non-Professional 2-D - "Spring" by Lyn Smith
Lyn Smith and her ribbon winner. This painting was also sold during the show.
Honorable Mention Non-Professional 2-D - "Whimsical Rooster" by Wende Caputo
Honorable Mention Non-Professional 2-D - "Whispering Hummingbird" by Bonnie Jorgenson
First Place Non-Professional Photography - "Moonrise on McCarty's Love" by Amanda Schrieber
Second Place Non-Professional Photography - "Sea Anenome #1" by Garry Downing
Garry Downing and his ribbon winning photograph
Third Place Non-Professional Photography - "Presque Isle Cave" by Amanda Schrieber
Honorable Mention Non-Professional Photography - "First Sign" by Barbara Jervis
First Place Non-Professional 3-D - "Sleeper" by Robin Eddy
Robin Eddy with "Sleeper" and a blue ribbon
Second Place Non-Professional 3-D - "Hydra" by Joan Eddy
Third Place Non-Professional 3-D "Coiled Lace" by Joan Eddy
Honorable Mention Non-Professional 3-D "Robin Goodfellow" by Robin Eddy
Several Artists gave demonstrations during the show, including Jay Mosby and Buzz Stewart (not pictured).
Paul Kingsbury demonstrated how he paints with acrylics in an oil painting style. Here is is painting over a previous demo painting so that he can reuse the canvas.
Sara Broderick beginning a pastel painting of a bird
A few minutes later Sara's bird is taking form.
Dale Wells demonstrated watercolor and ink painting.
Dale applying water soluble ink to his watercolor painting.
Maryjane Carlson in back of the 3-D Display, did a demonstration with clay.
Maryjane Carlson rolling out clay for a new piece of art.
Garretta Lamore from Crescent City painting a pastel portrail of Robin Eddy.
Garretta Lamore, Robin Eddy and the portrait Garretta painted of Robin on Sunday morning during the art show.
HIGH SCHOOL 2-D ART
1st Place High School 2-D - "Sage the Amazing" by Clint Hoover
Second Place High School 2-D - "Just One More Page" by Elizabeth Norman
Third Place High School 2-D - "Woe" by Bobby Warren
Honorable Mention High School 2-D - "U.S. Military Tribute" by Evan Vallot
Honorable Mention - "Predator and Prey" by Clarice Baumbach
First Place High School Photography - "Flower Fireworks" by Abigail Schreiber
Second Place High School Photography - "Street" by Nastassia Carrasco
Third Place High School Photography - Clarice Baumbach
Honorable Mention - "Red Rose of Romance" by Abigail Schreiber"
First Place High School 3-D - "Metamorphosis" by Emily Chirinian
Second Place High School 3-D - "Simply Live" by Daisy Saphiloff
Third Place High School 3-D - "Looking Into My World" by Daniel Paulson
Honorable Mention High School - "Nicho" by River Raiter
BEST OF CLASS WINNERS:
PROFESSIONAL
Best of Professional Class - "Rain Angel" by David Galchutt
Best of Non-Professional Class - "The Pink Dress" by Sigi Riddle
Best of High School Class - "Angelee" by Angelee Calder
Best of Middle School Class - "Licorice" by Jenna Martini
PEOPLE'S CHOICE
"Grandma's Hands" by Sandy Bonney
PEOPLE'S CHOICE - YOUTH
"Into the Void" by Jessie Good
Violet Burton, Cilde Grover, Barbara Jervis and Joan Eddy; some of the PBAA members who make the Azalea Festival Art Show possible.
On Sunday morning at the show Jay Mosby had a special surprise for his wife...
Jay Mosby's "Blake" took
BEST OF SHOW
for the 2014 Azalea Festival Art Show in Brookings, Oregon
