Artist Award for Photography – C.W. Banfield
C.W. Banfield is a large format photographer who creates outstanding photographic images of nature. His… [more]
Artist Award for 3-Dimensional Art – Kathy S. Wooldridge
Kathy Wooldridge specializes in the creation of unique, art glass pieces. By using sand carved and… [more]
Artist Award for Painting – Faye F. Vander Veer
"Painting is a language I use to express my reaction to things I see in everyday life and share my experience… [more]
Artist Award for Ceramics – Gayle Ennis
Gayle Ennis, the 2009 Artist Award Winner for Ceramics, describes her work as "high energy organic, using… [more]
Artist Award for Watercolor – Eileen McNulty
Born and raised in Havertown, PA, Eileen's art interest began at a very young age with trips to the country… [more]
Artist Award for Jewelry – Susana Brown
With a background in psychology and sacred studies, Susana Brown has traveled the world exploring the… [more]
2010 Art Show Poster
Featuring the National Champion of the Compton Oak... This year’s poster, The Compton Oak by Connie… [more]
Award Winning Artists Return for Sunday’s Art Show
Artist Award for Photography – C.W. Banfield
C.W. Banfield is a large format photographer who creates outstanding photographic images of nature. His traditional approach emphasizes the importance of capturing a great image on transparency film instead of creating one in the computer. "I believe that the most important decisions that a photographer makes are in the field rather than in the darkroom or in the computer. I therefore eschew color enhancing filters, as well as digital manipulation, and use only a minimal number of color correcting … [Read More...]
Artist Award for 3-Dimensional Art – Kathy S. Wooldridge
Kathy Wooldridge specializes in the creation of unique, art glass pieces. By using sand carved and stained glass techniques, often in combination, she manipulates light and line to create pieces that reflect her passion for both drama and nuance. This piece entitled “Heron Flight” was created from her original sketch using multiple depth sand carving techniques. The piece is edge lit from the bottom with LED. "My primary fascination and passion since childhood has always been glass. Glass … [Read More...]
Artist Award for Painting – Faye F. Vander Veer
"Painting is a language I use to express my reaction to things I see in everyday life and share my experience of the subject with others." ArtQuiver.com describes Faye's paintings as "mostly “narrative”, enticing the viewer to wonder about the figures depicted in her work. Recently she has been inspired by her trips to Europe and has painted many European cafes and street scenes. She thinks of her paintings as little vignettes; each one has its own story to tell, and it is up to her to tell … [Read More...]
Artist Award for Ceramics – Gayle Ennis
Gayle Ennis, the 2009 Artist Award Winner for Ceramics, describes her work as "high energy organic, using a combination of texture, torn edges, and cascading colors." Each piece is handbuilt, uniquely fluid and sculptural, fired to cone 6 - one of a kind. The object shown here is white stoneware clay, handbuilt, glazed with multiple overlapping glazes, stained glass in the center. "My work is about experimentation, always in the moment, a joining of thought and action...reflects the whimsical … [Read More...]
Artist Award for Watercolor – Eileen McNulty
Born and raised in Havertown, PA, Eileen's art interest began at a very young age with trips to the country to sketch nature. As an adult, she resumed her interest in art, focusing on watercolor through work with several prominent artists. Local gardens, farms, covered bridges, victorian Cape May, and most recently the Maine coast, are just a few of the many inspirations for her paintings. A professional, award winning artisit, Eileen's watercolors are represented in private and corporate collections … [Read More...]
Artist Award for Jewelry – Susana Brown
With a background in psychology and sacred studies, Susana Brown has traveled the world exploring the mystery and traditions of ancient cultures. Inspired by their use of symbolism and exquisite old world craftsmanship, she now incorporates these elements into her work - turning the mystery of antiquity into a modern day wearable-works-of-art. “Each element of my design is carefully chosen for its meaning and perfection of form. Every stone has a resonance; a vibration that brings forth … [Read More...]