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Mail: PO Box 426
Middleburg, VA 20118
A 501c3 nonprofit
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Our Mission
To champion creativity in the visual arts
for people of all ages and abilities
in our community, especially the youth,
through educational programs and exhibitions.
AiM Members' Exhibit
January 14 - February 12, 2023
Exhibition Jurors:
Marci Nadler & Peggy Duvall
 Wilson Sandy Summer Bouquet Oil on BoardBest in Show Summer Bouquet Oil on Board 12 x 12 $275 Sandy Wilson |  Moffat, Sarita- Evening Sheep 10x20Second Place Evening Sheep Oil 10 x 20 $700 Sarita Moffat |  Thompson, Dana Lee-howling hound studyThird Place Hounds are always an inspiration to me! Howling Hound Oil 8 x 6 $400 Dana Lee Thompson |
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 Bysshe, Stan-TakeoffHonorable Mention Taking off over a roosting group of Snow Geese, this Sandhill Crane takes to the sunrise winter sky in New Mexico. Takeoff Photography 10 x 15 $180 Stanley Bysshe |  Huntington, Sarah-MontmatreHonorable Mention We were on our way to Sacre Couer and came across this dark wet alley, so evocative. Montmarte Black and White Photography 10 x 8 $150 Sarah Huntington |  Oliver, Karen-SwirlsHonorable Mention Studies of shells in various locations. Swirls on Swirls Collage 5 x 7 $150 Karen Oliver |
 Oliver, Karen-An Ocean FloorHonorable Mention Studies of shells in various locations. Under the Sea Collage 5 x 7 $150 Karen Oliver |  Oliver, Karen-At Water's EdgeStudies of shells in various locations. At Water’s Edge Collage 5 x 7 $150 Karen Oliver |  Ryan-Robyn-Cadence-MixedMediaDramatic back-lighting from the surreal window filled with collage music notes sets the stage for this lovely horse's flowing movement, swinging trot and rhythmic cadence. Inspired by photograph I took of a participant at a dressage clinic with Bruno Greber. Cadence Mixed Media 15 x 22 $880 Robyn Ryan |
 Wallace, Ann-Pears and GrapesPears and Grapes Oil 6 x 8 $400 Ann Wallace |  Adams, Virginia-Island in the MistA purely emotional response to the ocean in all of its quietly raging glory. Island in the Mist Acrylic on Canvas 16 x 20 $350 Virginia Adams |  Adams, Virginia-Roots in the WaterWalking in a local park, I captured this view from a bridge with my phone camera. This was my attempt to evoke the still, quiet, buzzing of life in this tiny slice of forest. Roots in the Water Acrylic on Canvas 14 x 11 $300 Virginia Adams |
 Baker Michelle The Watchers AcrylicI love people watching. The Watchers is from a series of larger acrylic works for me. The painting invites the viewer to be a voyeur. My hope is the paining makes people "write" a script in their head about the couple and the animals in the house that are watching the people. The Watchers Acrylic 20 x 15 $450 Michelle Baker |  Baumgartner, Betty-Castle ReflectionA castle of my imagination with highlights of a colorful sunset. Castle Reflection Acrylic 9 x 12 $175 Betty Baumgartner |  Brabent, Jill-SummerSymphonyI was honored to have this painting juried into the National Oil and Acrylic Painter's Society (NOAPS) 2021 Best of America Exhibition. These Eden Roses seemed to create a crescendo with their diagonal movement in this composition and this inspired the name, Summer Symphony. Summer Symphony Oil 16 x 20 $1,400 Jill Brabant |
 Brabant, Jill_TabletopRosesOne of the reasons for gardening is bringing in the fruits of your labor to enjoy! Arranging flowers is an art in itself. I love how the blue sky and the sun reflected on the table and the back lighting on the roses caught my eye. Tabletop Roses Oil 14 x 11 $695 Jill Brabant |  Bridgman, Cindy-TranquilityA moment of peace and tranquility gazing at Lough Leane from Ross Castle in Killarney, Ireland. It was a gorgeous blue-sky day that reflected into the lake below. Tranquility Oil on linen 16 x 26 $685 Cynthia Bridgman |  Bridgman. Cindy-Winter Moonrise II, 5 pmSecond in a series of winter moonrises captured as twilight descended one evening in rural Virginia. I love painting "Ombre" skies. Winter Moonrise II, 5:00 pm Oil on linen 12 x 19 $480 Cynthia Bridgman |
 Bysshe, Stan-Sandhill SunriseThe high desert of New Mexico never fails to have beautiful winter morning light. This is a perfect time to capture wintering Sandhill Cranes in flight. Sandhill Sunrise Photography 10 x 18 $180 Stanley Bysshe |  Carroll, Margaret-Laundry CliffLaundry Cliff Oil on Canvas 12 x 9 $275 Margaret Carroll |  Carroll, Margaret-Rainy WalkRainy Walk Oil on Canvas 12 x 9 $275 Margaret Carroll |
 MCarroll, Irish TidesIrish Tides Oil on Canvas 12 x 9 $275 Margaret Carroll |  Covingotn, Buzz-Daybreak at the Gondola PierPhotographing popular locations can be difficult, so capturing these places like the Gondola Pier in Venice requires one to get up before dawn to capture its beauty. Daybreak at Gondola Pier Photography-Metal Print 15 x 30 $425 Buzz Covington |  Covington, Buzz-Venice PierThis scene depicts what would normally be a busy location along the Venetian Waterfront. This is a continuing study of locations captured using ultra-long exposures, some as long as 20 minutes, to denude the location of any distracting elements that would detract from its’ fundamental beauty and structure. Venice Pier Photography-Metal Print 20 x 16 $325 Buzz Covington |
 Coy, Marisol-White Flowers friends_Oil_8x10I painted these roses next to each other just like friends do. White Roses’ Friends Oil 8 x 10 $525 Marisol Coy |  Coy, Marisol-White Roses and Persimmons_Oil_6x8I chose to paint roses and persimmons because I loved how the colors of the subjects played together. White Roses and Persimmons Oil 6 x 8 $475 Marisol Coy |  Coy, Marisol-Windy river_Oil_5x7This was painted during a plein air session at the River Farm historical site in Northern Virginia. Windy River Oil 5 x 7 $375 Marisol Coy |
 Ferri, MIchelle-BananasBananas Oil on Panel 9 x 12 $450 Michele Ferri |  Ferri, Michelle-Man with a Gold EarringMan with a Gold Earring Oil on Panel 12 x 9 $450 Michele Ferri |  Fink, Leanne - DreamtimeA vision from my dream coupled with a desire to create a nocturne inspired the work, 'Dreamtime'. It hints of Aboriginal magic and the state of the mind between being awake and asleep, the space between realms. A primal feeling pervaded my thoughts as I painted. Dreamtime Oil and Cold Wax on Linen 14 x 18 $1,150 Leanne Fink |
 Fink, Leanne - Merging MemoriesThe work 'Merging Memories' was created without reference, pulled straight from my thoughts and ruminations. As I painted, two themes emerged. One was the memory of a delicious sunset behind my Virginia home, the other was lingering thoughts of Wadi Rum in Jordan. The two seemed to spill out in combination, both places and memories that I cherish and hold dear. Merging Memories Oil and Cold Wax on Linen 14 x 18 $1,150 Leanne Fink |  Ford, Gayle Isabelle-Three Good FriendsThis painting is based on a photo my daughter took on a trip to Bangladesh. Happy young boys. Three Good Friends Oil 18 x 20 $1,500 Gayle Isabelle Ford |  Frost, Yuko-Great Falls Villiage CenterI painted this landscape with a beautiful architectural structure with the salmon pink siding, surrounded by trees and bushes of Great Falls Village Center in one sunny October morning. Great Falls Village Center Watercolor 9 x 13 $250 Yuko Frost |
 Frost, Yuko-Winter BouquetI painted the flowers that I arranged for the winter holiday using watercolor, the new medium I came to love. Winter Bouquet Watercolor 13 x 9 $250 Yuko Frost |  Garcia, Nancy-PenpalsAlways have loved mules, donkeys and beasts of burden.... Penpals Colored Pencil 18 x 24 $400 Nancy Garcia |  Garcia, Nancy-RefreshingLifelong lover and owner of cats. I see the beauty in every feline.... Refreshing Colored Pencil 11 x 14 $275 Nancy Garcia |
 Garcia, Nancy-You Got a ProbLove them cows...... You Got a Prob? Oil 11 x 14 $400 Nancy Garcia |  Gardiner, Maribe-This is My Spain_editedThis is My Spain Monoprint 27 x 27 $300 Maribe Gardiner |  Gring, Susan-El CapVisiting national parks has provided many memorable occasions. Yosemite is utterly striking and El Capitan is magnificent. This painting was inspired on a fall trip to Yosemite. El Cap Acrylic 20 x 24 $375 Susan Gring |
 Harleman, Melinda-Green Pears on Pewter PlateGreen Pears on a Pewter Plate Colored Pencil on Black Paper 8.5 x 13 $275 Melinda Harleman |  Harleman, Melinda-Sweet Carrots at the MarketSweet Carrots at the Market Oil 12 x 24 $375 Melinda Harleman |  Harleman, Melinda-Terracotta Pots, Cascading GeraniumsTerracotta Pots: Cascading Geraniums Oil 24 x 18 $750 Melinda Harleman |
 Hengemuhle, Sarah-Winter SunsetThis piece is a further evolution of my mixed media work. I was inspired by the death and life of the winter season. The flower is deliberately crafted from the burnt pages of broken-heartedness, reflecting the ends that come every year. But then painted red, again and again, until the words are no longer visible and a Christmas flower appears. Winter Sunset Mixed Media Acrylic, Paper, Wire 21 x 21 $450 Sarah Hengemuhle |  Herman, Lorrie_AlmostFeedingTimeThe shape and movement of the koi have always caught my eye, especially the color too. Almost Feeding Time Watercolor 22 x15 $700 Lorrie Herman |  Herman, Lorrie-_BountifulVegetables for sale at a garden nursery. The light under the canopy was romantic and warm. The vegetables just glowed. Bountiful Watercolor 22 x 15 $700 Lorrie Herman |
 Herman, Lorrie_RememberingProvenceFriends walking back for dinner in our little hamlet in Provence. You can feel the warmth of the day. Remembering Provence Watercolor 12 x 15 $500 Lorrie Herman |  Holdridge, Sherri-Galloping Through the WoodsIt's always so beautiful to photograph fresh fallen snow. But when you add horses and riders galloping through the woods it becomes a magical winter scene. I also love the snow caps sprinkled along the tree branches and the pop of color from the riders red hunt coat. So much to take in this image. Galloping Through the Woods Photography on Canvas 18 x 20 $425 Sherri Holdridge |  Holdridge, Sherri-White Peacock ElegancePeacocks are known for their vibrant colors but what drew my eye to this creature was his pure white elegance against the contrast of the dark backdrop. This image was taken at an Animal Sanctuary. It is one of my favorite places to spend time on my trips to Massachusetts. I always love spending time there with my camera and also supporting their mission in giving so many creatures a safe environment to thrive. White Peacock Elegance Photography on Canvas 24 x 16 $425 Sherri Holdridge |
 Hopkins, Laura-A Dream of WinterIn this painting from memory and imagination I wanted to focus on the quiet, shadowed snow and woods at the end of the day. A Dream of Winter Oil 8 x 10 $425 Laura Hopkins |  Hopkins, Laura-July MoonriseThis painting is inspired by the views to the east of my house of the full moon rising over the pasture and woods. Although the sunset and twilight effects in the west are often quite dramatic, the eastern sky offers its own special beauty. July Moonrise Oil 8 x 10 $425 Laura Hopkins |  Hopkins, Laura-Spring PastureThis painting from memory and imagination is informed by my walks along the pastures and fields near my home. I paint intuitively and try to capture the mood of a scene, rather than the specifics of place. Spring Pasture Oil 12 x 16 $725 Laura Hopkins |
 Huntington, Sarah-Moulin RougeWe were our way to The Crazy Horse and there it was in full display, the Moulin Rouge! Moulin Rouge Paris, Virginia Black and White Photography 8 x 10 $150 Sarah Huntington |  Huntingtron, Sarah-Eiffel TowerIt was a November honeymoon, cold and rainy, right before Christmas, the city of light was never more beautiful! Eiffel Tower Black and White Photography 10 x 8 $150 Sarah Huntington |  Huyett, Sheila-Autumn ViewsAutumn Views Oil on canvas 20 x 30 $495 Sheila Huyett |
 Huyett, Sheila-BlazeBlaze Oil on Canvas 18 x 24 $395 Sheila Huyett |  Huyett, Sheila-On a MissionOn a Mission Oil on canvas 16 x 20 $395 Sheila Huyett |  Jenkins, Doris_HighlandCounty_Pond_OilI loved the beautiful blue pond color contrasting with the golden color of the lily pads. It was fun using the palette knife to do the messy lily pads in the pond. This gorgeous Autumn landscape is in Highland County, Virginia. Highland County Pond Oil 8 x 10 $425 Doris Jenkins |
 Jenkins, Doris_PureCountry_OilThis photo spoke to me of "Pure Country". The old red barn with the hay bales in a country pasture. I love the lighting in the photo with the gorgeous sparkling orange-red leaves near the top of the tree leaving the shadows on the barn roof and below the big tree on the grassy area. Pure Country Oil 10 x 8 $425 Doris Jenkins |  Kray, Dorothy-Le ReveLe Reve Photography 10 x 10 $300 Dorothy Kray |  Macy, Suzan-Spring SnowSpring Snow Oil 16 x 20 $650 Suzan Macy |
 Macy, Suzan-Spring TulipsSpring Tulips Oil 16 x 20 $650 Suzan Macy |  Macy, Suzan-To Bee or Not to BeeTo Bee or Not to Bee Oil 8 x 10 $485 Suzan Macy |  MerkinKarenCopperKettleOilI was in an antique shop in Warrenton, VA and saw this beautiful copper kettle and tea set and knew I wanted to paint this still life. Copper Kettle Oil on Board 12 x 12 $800 Karen Merkin |
 MerkinKarenMorganBeautyOilThis beautiful Morgan was sitting in a parking lot in Oxford, MD. I love the colors of the car in the sunlight. Morgan Beauty Oil 12 x 24 $1,800 Karen Merkin |  MerkinKarenQualityPaintingOilI saw this truck at a car show in Kensington, MD. I don't think a rusty truck needing a good paint job is a good representative of a company called Quality Painting. Quality Painting Oil on Board 16 x 20 $1,800 Karen Merkin |  Moffat, Sarita-Les Braves - Omaha Beach April 1944I was so moved by this 25’ sculpture on Omaha Beach, created by French sculptor Anilore Banon, to commemorate, honor and pay tribute to the extraordinarily courageous men who fought for the cause of freedom, that I felt compelled to paint it. Les Braves, Omaha Beach, April 1944 Oil 30 x 40 $1,800 Sarita Moffat |
 Montis, Doreen-The Ewes-org (1)This is a painting of one-year ewes from a sheep farm I had the opportunity to visit. They are 1-year old ewes that had been recently sheered. I loved the challenge of painting sheep with a lighter coat of wool. The Ewes Oil 8 x 10 $350 Doreen Montis |  Montis_Doreen_Little Darlings_OIlI love capturing personalities in animals. Pigs are so much fun to watch and I wanted to capture this in a painting. I love how some of them are trying to peek over the rail to see who is there. Little Darlings Oil 9 x 12 $425 Doreen Montis |  Montis_Doreen_Radar_OilLast year, I had the opportunity to visit a sheep farm. This curious lamb came right over to meet me. I loved capturing the innocence and softness of the wool. I nicknamed him "Radar" as he always had one ear up and one down. Radar Oil 12 x 6 $350 Doreen Montis |
 Muncy, Abigail-AutumnLandscapeLoudounCountyThis small painting depicts Loudoun County farmland on a cold, but sunny day. Painted in my studio from plein air studies, the fall colors are fading, and the grasses in the meadows are beginning to turn pale. The Shenandoah Mountains are suggested with gray green in the distance. Dramatic cumulous clouds offered me a chance to play with expressive brushwork and color. Autumn Landscape Loudoun County, Virginia Oil on Linen 8 x 6 $175 Abigail Muncy |  Muncy, Abigail-FarmlandinAutumnLoudounCountyVirginiaLoudoun County offers so many beautiful vistas to paint. This piece was painted in November 2022 from plein air studies painted at a beautiful horse farm in Loudoun County. Fall trees dot the farmland as the Shenandoah Mountains can be seen in the distance. Inspired by Constable's clouds, I gave the sky a large portion of the picture plane to highlight the beautiful, fluffy clouds that filled the sky that day. Farmland in Autumn Loudoun County, Virginia Oil on Linen Panel 12 x 9 $375 Abigail M |  Naghavi, Maliheh Seyed-ChickensReminder of simple life and beauty of all beings. Chickens Oil 18 x 14 $475 Maliheh Seyed Naghavi |
 Naghavi, Maliheh Seyed-PomegranatesMy favorite fruit. Reminds me of pomegranate orchards at childhood. Pommegranates Oil 11 x 14 $393 Maliheh Seyed Naghavi |  Parent, Terri-Shades of GrayA new direction in my work is the use of gray backgrounds. I find in many cases that it can be as strong and effective as a black background in still life shooting. The gray tones are both vintage and contemporary. Shades of Gray Digital Photography 8 x 10 $125 Terri Parent |  Parent, Terr-Hidden GemWinter months are my favorite for indoor studio work, specifically flowers. This lovely calla lily was hidden in the middle of this supermarket bouquet. A Hidden Gem! Hidden Gem Digital Photography 10 x 8 $125 Terri Parent |
 Reid, Anne-Golden LightGolden Light Pastel 12 x 16 $600 Anne Reid |  Reid, Anne-Road HomeRoad Home Pastel 9 x 12 $395 Anne Reid |  Richards_Kim_ City Blooms_ oiPainting plein air in a city is an interesting challenge. Not only do you have the usual challenge of changing light, but you also have people going about their day, some of whom end up in your painting. City Blooms Oil 8 x 6 $175 Kim T. Richards |
 Richards_Kim_Morning Ride _oilThis is the first of a series of paintings celebrating the W&OD trail and those who make good use of it. This painting was created during a number of plein air outings along the trail at the Old Carolina BBQ in Ashburn. Morning Ride Oil 11 x 14 $375 Kim T. Richards |  Ryan-Robyn-IrishHunter-BronzeIrish Hunter was inspired by a Coach's horse who had a very noble face. The patina on #3 of this limited-edition sculpture is a favorite combination; my foundry and I started with a black base layer and then created the mottled texture using silver nitrate which turns out beautifully and different every time! Irish Hunter, #3 Bronze 6 x 8 x 4 $1,000 Robyn Ryan |  Ryan-Robyn-Turnabout-BronzeTurnabout was inspired by my veterinarian's horse who was very inquisitive, this pose of him looking back over his shoulder captured his interested expression. The patina on #3 of this limited-edition sculpture was the first time my foundry and I started with a brown base layer and then created the mottled texture using silver nitrate which turned out beautifully! Turnabout, #3 Bronze 6 x 8 x 6 $1,200 Robyn Ryan |
 scala, amy-NeerandFarPlein air painting up on a mountain on Neer Lane taking in all of the beauty as far as the eye can see. Neer and Far Acrylic 11 x 14 $390 Amy Scala |  Scala, Amy-Fog Burning Off at Ayrshire FarmPlein air event at Ayrshire Farm. After deciding on a small white building to paint I noticed the fog burning off and a hint of the mountains showing through. I quickly turned my easel to this landscape. Fog Burning Off at Ayrshire Farm Acrylic 9 x 12 $395 Amy Scala |  Schroeder, Francie-Day's EndThis lone horse was meandering across the desert as the sun was setting. Day’s End Photography 11.5 x 17.25 $385 Francie Schroeder |
 Schroeder, Francie-Live OaksThese ancient trees convey an atmosphere of mystery and wisdom. Live Oaks Photography 11.5 x 17.25 $395 Francie Schroeder |  StewartMargaret_G Dock_oil_6x8The water was absolutely still and the boats and pilings all reflected in the water along G Dock at Herrington Harbour North in Tracys Landing, Maryland. There was something intense about the summer light, the boats, and the images in the water that begged to be captured. G Dock Oil 6 x 8 $300 Margaret Stewart |  StewartMargaret_SchoonerVictoryChimes_oil_9x12The schooner Victory Chimes was out under sail in late September, and we were able to catch her in her glory. The way the sails outlined against the sky was really intriguing. Hoping it's not the last time I see her out; new safety regulations mandate an extensive and costly refit and the pandemic was not kind to the fleet. The Schooner Victory Chimes Oil 12 x 9 $600 Margaret Stewart |
 Thompson, Dana Lee-eurasian eagle owlI had the opportunity to see this owl at a raptor show. Beautiful bird...so I was challenged to try and depict the complicated markings of the feathers. I hope I succeeded. Eurasian Eagle Owl Oil 8 x 8 $900 Dana Lee Thompson |  Treyz, Fritz-Angels of the SeaAngels of the Sea Oil on Canvas 16 x 20 $575 Fritz Treyz |  Treyz, Fritz-The LakeThe Lake Oil on Panel 16 x 20 $525 Fritz Treyz |
 Treyz, Fritz-The Song of the SeaThe Song of the Sea Oil on Canvas 11 x 14 $575 Fritz Treyz |  Victory_Josefina_Leader_acrylicYoung sparrow waiting for its flock. Leader Acrylic on Canvas 14 x 11 $350 Josefina Victory |  Wallace, Ann-Peonies and GrapesPeonies and Grapes Oil 10 x 12 $650 Ann Wallace |
 Wallace, Ann-Roses and a Copper VaseRoses and a Copper Vase Oil 16 x 12 $650 Ann Wallace |  Weed, Peggy-ShallotThe Shallot Oil 12 x 9 $385 Peggy Weed |  Weed, Peggy-The Big BarnThe Big Barn Oil 10 x 20 $685 Peggy Weed |
 Weed, Peggy-The Little Happy PuppyThe Little Happy Puppy Oil 14 x 11 $425 Peggy Weed |  Wilson Sandy Hardy Hibiscus Oil on BoardIt’s hard to believe this tropical looking plant is native to the Virginia Piedmont. Its large colorful flowers add drama to the summer garden. Hardy Hibiscus Oil on Board 12 x 12 $275 Sandy Wilson |  Wine, Linda-The BeginningThe war began in Ukraine, but will end in the streets of Russia, I believe. The Beginning Acrylic 12 x 16 $400 Linda Bell Wine |
 Wine, Linda-Young Rhubarb PlantsThe tender young shoots and leaves of rhubarb are multicolored. After I painted them, I thought about the environment to come, and painted a screen over them. Young Rhubarb Plants Acrylic 20 x 20 $400 Linda Bell Wine |  Zhou, Vicky-Great FallsGreat Falls Watercolor 11 x 14 $700 Vicky Zhou |  Zhou, Vicky-RoseRose Oil 8 x 10 $450 Vicky Zhou |
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