A Riot of Color Exhibit 2026 | artistsinmiddleburg

A Riot of Color Exhibit

June 20 - July 19, 2026

Exhibition Juror:
Sarita Moffat

Best in Show There is freedom in the waves, a rhythm in the tides, and peace in the endless splash of color A Splash of Color Mixed Medium on Wooden Panel 16 x 20 $550 Fritz Treyz	Second Place I had a chance to attend a Bolivian dance competition. I was amazed by how colorful and vibrant the dancers’ costumes were, and I loved their music. There was one little girl who was the star of the show, and I painted her. Bolivian girl Oil on copper 5x7 $1,700 Oyunaa Waskin	Third Place Plein air sketch during Skyline Drive adventure. Skyline Drive Oil pastels on Arches watercolor paper 10.5 x 7.5 $3,500 Glenn Heitz
Honorable Mention A flower market in Paris brimming with colorful flowers, plants and antiques. No rhyme or reason, just a fascinating juxtaposition of structure, color and texture. Vignette du Marche aux Fleurs Oil on linen panel 16 x 16 $650 Cindy Bridgman	Honorable Mention A young male Summer tanager in the process of molting to its all red adult color. Changing Colors Photograph 16x20 $195 Stan Bysshe	Honorable Mention I think my favorite color combinations are the bright blues and yellows and seeing the colors in the landscape brings smiles. Gold in the Blue Mountains Acrylic 11 x 14 $375 Susan Gring
Honorable Mention The colorful tranquility of a koi pond, with a turtle and frog to boot! This is wood; not a painting. Koi Pond End Tables Wood 25 x 20 $1600 each or $3000 for both Warren Snow	Flame-tip petals in bold magenta and orange pop from a black base, combine a touch of whimsy and abstract in this small, but mighty floral work. Fleurs and Stripes Acrylic 6 x 6 $65 Renee Austin	The 2nd in the 'Spumoni' series, this wild flurry of colors and florals remind me of a fun Italian icecream treat--with added gold sparkles, just because... Spumoni II Mixed media 12 x 12 $145 Renee Austin
Happy, Spunky, Bold and Colorful, and Yes, I hear that old 60's song bouncing through my mind every time I pick up the brush for this ongoing series... Feelin' Groovy II Acrylic 20 x 10 $200 Renee Austin	These paintings were created with layered acrylic paint and bold color choices to capture personality and emotion instead of realism. Stallion Acrylic Paint 16 x 20 $425 Adrienne Berry	Stallion: These paintings were created with layered acrylic paint and bold color choices to capture personality and emotion instead of realism. Companion Acrylic Paint 16 x 20 $425 Adrienne Berry
I painted this at the Hope Flower Barn in Waterford on a beautiful spring day with all the flowers in bloom. Red Barn In Bloom Oil 11x14 $255 Kathy Bleau	It was a spectacular day in spring when I painted this charming street scene. For me, this captures the essence of the beauty of the small villages in Loudoun County. Behind The White Fence Acrylic 12x16 $300 Kathy Bleau	This charming building is located in Round Hill, VA. I was captivated by the beautiful trees that framed the structure and set off the blue building. Sunlit Cottage in Bloom Oil 12x16 $300 Kathy Bleau
A riot of color unfolds in layered blooms, where vivid petals pulse against shadow. Inspired by the exuberance of a flourishing garden, the painting celebrates abundance, movement, and joyful transformation. Floribunda Oil 24 x 30 $1,500 Jill Brabant	Crimson, blush, gold, and peach roses emerge from a darkened background in a luminous celebration of color and contrast. Rainbow of Possibilities Oil 10 x 12 $425 Jill Brabant	Blue Gravity explores the unpredictability between stability and chaos, testing the resilience of a calm composition against impending, inevitable change. Blue Gravity Oil on Linen on Panel 9x12 $2,000 Jessica Bravo
Liminal Yellow examines the tension of reflection and projection, exploring the interface where two forms confront their own likeness. Liminal Yellow Oil on Linen on Panel 9x12 $2,000 Jessica Bravo	Gravity’s Edge explores the dissonance between scale and affect within a playful scene, leaving the viewer to decide where the true authority lies. Gravity’s Edge Oil on Line on Panel 12x9 $2,000 Jessica Bravo	Unruly wildflowers surrounding a chateau in France gave me a vision, a title and a painting in which I spent a year adding layers of color. With Wild Abandon Oil on linen panel 10 x 20 $585 Cindy Bridgman
Paris flower shops offer bouquets of beauty, color and joy. I am smitten with them all. Small Joys Oil on linen panel 6 x 12 $195 Cindy Bridgman	Inspired by the movement of the natural world, this piece explores light, untouched wilderness, and the spiritual presence found within nature. Golden Pines Oil Paint on Canvas 8.5 x 11 $400 Kate Burke	Male Eastern Bluebird Blue Bird Photograph 16x20 $195 Stan Bysshe
North American Wood duck male in full mating color. Wood duck drake Photograph 16x20 $195 Stan Bysshe	In Hanoi's Old Quarter, a balloon vendor plies his trade in the middle of an intersection, undaunted by the traffic, mostly scooters, as it flies past. Those are his customers. Hanoi Balloon Vendor Photograph 13 x 19 $95 Bill Corbett	This colorful Northern Flicker passes through my back yard from time to time. On this occasion he picked the perfect season to perch on the branch of an oak tree. Northern Flicker in Fall Photograph 22 x 26 $200 Bill Corbett
This expressive painting of sunflowers with magnolia leaves captures the lasting beauty of a favorite bouquet. Sunflowers 2 Acrylic 8 x 10 $225 Irene Cromer	My farm chickens were supposed to provide inexpensive fresh eggs, but feed costs and daily chores quickly proved otherwise. Still, their quirky personalities made them endlessly entertaining—like watching “chicken TV.” One lesson every farmer learns: never name your chickens General Tzao and Henrietta Mosaic 7 x 9 Each $150 for both Barbara Drumheller	Every summer evening, I used to hear "taps" play in the distance. Now, as the sun goes down over the water and sea grasses, I celebrate the day's last glow. Day is Done Oil on linen panel 20 x 16 $425 Michelle Foster
The Koi Pond Colored Pencil 12x14 $350 Nancy Garcia	White Iris Colored Pencil 12x14 $225 Nancy Garcia	In a photography workshop I attended, the assignment was to follow your heart. This radiant sunflower stole it. It expressed my pure joy. It's a high-gloss giclee print. Pure Joy Photograph 10 x 10 $125 Amy Gill
Inspired by a popular song from the 1990s, all of the beautiful colors dance and swirl around an ethereal gray guitar. All of the Beautiful Colors Acrylic on Canvas 24 x 20 $395 Tim Gill	This cheerful countryside scene features a vintage blue bicycle overflowing with vibrant red flowers, lush blue hydrangeas, a waving American flag, a charming red barn, and a bluebird perched nearby, capturing the warmth, nostalgia, and freedom of an American summer day. American Summer Ride Acrylic 12x16 $250 Nadya Gordon	This serene nature scene features elegant purple irises in the foreground, against a tranquil lake glowing with warm sunset light. Rich blues, soft golds, and lush greens create a calming composition that draws the viewer into the quiet beauty of the landscape. Golden Hour Irises Acrylic 12x16 $250 Nadya Gordon
Poppies are the first sign of the soil beginning to heal, wild flowers grow in abundance and light up the area with life. Poppies Blowing in the Wind Oil 12X16 $350 Frances Greene	Traveling through Europe inspired me for this painting The Old Europe Oil 18 x 24 $1,200 Nina Gribov	I like to paint flowers because they remind me of their pleasant smell and a nature beauty, These flowers were made with palette knife to look like 3D Yellow Roses Oil 18 x 24 $950 Nina Gribov
The bright colors of the sunset painted the houses and the water, as if the sun was dancing its dance before saying goodbye. Dancing Sun Oil 18 x 24 $1,200 Nina Gribov	My family has roots in the Alsace region with street signs bearing the same nanes as many of my relatives…. A magical place with stunning scenery and the best of food. Alsatian Morning Acrylic 20 x 16 $395 Susan Gring	The scent of lavender is a lifelong favorite and I have searched out lavender fields wherever we have travelled.. The Lavender Muse Acrylic on Birch Panel 14 x 18 $395 Susan Gring
I was lucky enough to have a few days of sun in the southwest of Ireland in County Cork where I captured a few treasured colorful scenes. Kenmare Bay Oil on canvas 24 x 30 x 1.5 $1,950 Stuart Allison Hindle	English gardens are like eye candy to me. I love to see the fruits of labor and care taken over the centuries in the old estate gardens. Cotwold Cottage Garden Oil on Panel 12 x 9 $425 Stuart Allison Hindle	I have exaggerated the leaf colors to bring depth and beauty to the layers of trees at the edge of the forest. Birches in Splendor Oil on canvas 24 x 24 $1,650 Stuart Allison
The Sun had just set and the dark hues of the night were peaking through. The Blue is Highlighted not only in the Hawaiian sky but also in the kayaks. Blue Hawaii Photography 24 x 16 $375 Sherri Holdridge	Photographing these parrots became an daily obsession. This image was taken at Sunrise when they were waking up, getting ready to depart from the Palms. Totally camouflaged in Vibrant Green. Immersed in Green Photography 10 x10 $330 Sherri Holdridge	Painted in a beautiful garden with the Artists in Middleburg plein air group Plein Air Peonies Oil on linen wrapped panel 8x10 $525 Laura Hopkins
As a painter of Tonalist landscapes, I focus my work on portraying mood and emotion in scenes of dawn, twilight, and evening. Winter Sunset Oil on linen panel 11x14 $825 Laura Hopkins	As I painted this scene from my imagination, I tried to capture the feeling and the mood of a still and and crisp autumn twilight. Ever Autumn Oil on panel 9x12 $750 Laura Hopkins	Wouldn’t it be wonderful to wake up to a beautiful sunrise painted by Heaven just for you?? Heavenly Brushstrokes Acrylic on Canvas 18 x 24 $615 Sandra Hult
I love to sit and watch the hummingbirds hover over a particularly delicious bloom only to dart off to the next one seconds later! Flight Among the Blooms Acrylic on Canvas 11 x 14 $225 Sandra Hult	Top of the Mornin' captures the quiet joy of a fresh day—soft peonies glowing in morning light, their delicate petals unfolding with warmth, beauty, and the promise of new beginnings. Top of the Mornin'! Oil 20 x 16 $450 Sheila Huyett	"Napoleon" may be a rooster, but he carries himself like an emperor—bold, brilliant, and utterly convinced he is in charge of everything. Napoleon Oil 14 x 11 $295 Sheila Huyett
"Flamboyant" dances with the joy of a garden in full bloom—ruffled peonies and sunlit blossoms tumble together in a playful riot of color, celebrating the delight of spring. Flamboyant Oil 20 x 16 $650 Sheila Huyett	This dynamic sunset was painted from a photo from Prince Edward Island. The contrast of the tree line against the light of this sunset caught my eye. I was also drawn to the dramatic darks in the clouds...to the soft lighter colors and then the bright burst of the sun! "Sky Burst" Prince Edward Island Oil on Canvas 8 x 10 $425 Doris Jenkins	I chose a vibrant red color as a basis of this painting to show that feeling of life, happiness, and celebration that we often associate with Paris "Somewhere in Paris" Oil on Canvas 12 x 12 $425 Victor Klimenko
This painting is inspired by afternoons at the beach in peak summer – when you have already been to the ocean, but now there is this sweltering heat and not a hint of wind outside, and you are hiding in the beach house, telling yourself, “Here’s your chance to paint!” "Siesta" Oil on Canvas 12 x 12 $425 Victor Klimenko	Just wanted to paint one of those “the best of Virginia” paintings – featuring our front yard flower meadow "A Busy Garden" Oil on Canvas Board 8 x 8 $325 Victor Klimenko	One by one each stroke repeats. Up close, there is no end. Yet, pull back far enough and something shifts. Is that relief? Or is it your perspective pretending to be one? TO DO LIST II Acrylic 36 x 48 $3,105 Clement Kyeremeh Jr
Colorful tulips are a sure sign that spring is here and that summer is on the way! Tulips Galore Photography/Digital Art 12x18 $175 Roger Lancaster	Sunflowers come in a riot of colors, and are very much a favorite flower of so may people. Sunflower Glory Photography 12x18 $175 Roger Lancaster	This studio study explores color, shape, and layered mark-making through the quiet connection between a woman and her calico cat. These studies often inform larger paintings while allowing space for discovery and experimentation. Studio Study-Girl in Green Dress with Calico Cat Acrylic 8 x 10 $275 Tamara Lewis
This studio study explores color, shape, and layered mark-making through the image of a fox resting in an elegant setting. These studies often inform larger paintings while allowing space for discovery and experimentation. Studio Study-Fox in Fancy Chair Acrylic 6 x 8 $200 Tamara Lewis	Feel the tropical heat year round and the explosion of color in the majestic macaw ! Tropical Heat Macaw Oil and pastel 16x20 $375 Susan Lindholm	So much joyous fun painting this! Fiesta! Oil 16x20 $925 Suzan Macy
This painting shows the variety of colors and flavors of Tootsie Pops. Tootsie Pops Oil on board 9x12 $650 Karen Merkin	A painting of leftover wrapping paper and ribbons in a riot of color. Bucket of Ribbons Oil on board 16x20 $1,950 Karen Merkin	Papier Mache concoction, spread over rough armature. Painted with acrylic paints and embellished with copper wire tail. A Break From the Race Papier Mache , acrlics, and copper wire 4 x 15 x 9 $450 Dawn Mickel
Homemade concoction of papier mache spread over primitive armature. Acrylic paint and copper wire. Lemur Catta Papier Mache, Copper wire, Acrylic paint 12 x 10 x 4 $450 Dawn Mickel	Sea Dragon (It really does exit) In the Weeds Papier Mache, acrylic paint, copper wire 13 x 12 x 6 $500 Dawn Mickel	Spring flowers were starting to bloom in my garden and I couldn’t resist putting some color on my canvas. Flowers on My Mind Oil 7 x 5 $425 Tamara Minarchi
I was hoping for a beautiful day with blue skies. I painted what I wanted to see that morning. Pretty, calm blue skies. Better Days Ahead Oil 8x10 $475 Tamara Minarchi	Chickens are complicated. The watercolor and papers shows a different perspective of our well know Leghorn rooster. "Our Leghorn" Mixed Media/watercolor & papers 16X14 $356 Martha Mobley	A collection of leaves from the forest floor on a summer's day. The Forest Floor Watercolor 16X20 $500 Martha Mobley
Flamant, Paris Oil 30” x 30” x 2” $1,800 Sarita Moffat	This is the corn field at Antietam Battlefield in Maryland. We had taken a tour and learned all about that terrible battle. When we got to the corn field after the tour, we were struck with the lush peaceful scene. Time passes after wars. This land is healed and productive again. The Corn Field Acrylic 24 x 36 $1,350 Elise NIcely	I was painting Plein Air on a hot summer day. The sky was white and the trees were all the same dull green. I decided to paint the scene in my favorite colors. This is the result. Silverbrooke Farm Field Acrylic 16 x 24 $575 Elise NIcely
A true gold rush happens once a year when 300 Gingko trees on 3.3 acres erupt in dazzling hues of gold. Blandy Experimental Farm Gingko Grove Digital Photography 20 x 16 $250 Terri Parent	The trees at Blandy Experimental Farm were planted with seeds from a single tree at UVA. Blandy is now home to the largest public gingko grove, Golden Grove Digital Photography 16 x 20 $250 Terri Parent	The majestic macaw inspired this piece, sitting at the crossroads where my artistic language, cultural memory, and spiritual symbolism meet. Its blazing plumage echoes the colors of dawn and fire. The Guacamaya: Guardian of the Sun Acrylic 30 x 10 $400 Jose Quinonez
I painted this to illuminate the legacy of the Tianguis, to show that these women were not merely vendors, but keepers of culture, stewards of abundance, and essential architects of everyday life. Painting the Vendors of the Tianguis Acrylic 20 x 16 $400 Jose Quinonez	I painted this piece to reimagine the dream catcher through Mesoamerican symbols, inviting viewers to weave their own stories into a shared human web of creativity, protection, purpose, and connection. My Dream Catcher: A Web of Humanity Acrylic 16 x 20 $400 Jose Quinonez	Shipwreck's Beach, Kauai is a spot I have visited often over the years. Here, sitting on the beach, I lose myself staring at waves and dreaming of days spent surfing Pacific gems. Pacific Gem Oil on linen panel 12x24 $675 Mike Raiole
I showed this painting to an artist friend, who said she could not stop staring at the blue peacock on the vase. I staged this still life with an antique Delft Blue vase placed on an Afghan carpet. I got going with the red background and could not stop. Blue Peackock Oil on linen canvas 16x20 $675 Mike Raiole	Peonies are a favorite painting subject for me. I look forward to painting them every year. Wild and Perfect Oil 14 x 11 $500 Kim Richards	I love the color yellow. Even softer yellows feel sunny and warm to me, reminding me of early spring days. Sunny Oil 14 x 11 $500 Kim Richards
A vibrant coastal sunset unfolds beneath dramatic crimson and lavender clouds, with shimmering turquoise water and gentle waves creating a dreamlike atmosphere of warmth, serenity, and wonder. A Sky in Bloom Oil 12 x 12 $325 Hailey Robbins	Lovely garden with peonies and irises beyond the wall. Garden Beyond the Wall Acrylic 9 x 12 $300 Amy Scala	Every flower in her garden was in full bloom. Full Bloom Acrylic 9x12 $300 Amy Scala
The foxgloves stood out in her lovely garden. Foxgloves Acrylic 8 x 10 $275 Amy Scala	A studio with my photo as reference. Shenandoah River View 1 Oil 24 x18 $600 Deborah Schneider	Plein Air near the tower on the Potomac in Leesburg . Pond at Riverside Oil 10 x 8 $400 Deborah Schneider
This watercolor captures the dynamic energy of a floral arrangement through expressive, loose, fluid brushwork and a bold color palette. The interplay between vibrant magenta flowers and a brilliant blue glass vase creates a radiant sensation of freshness, light, and pure joy. Magenta Blues Watercolor 12 X 9 $250 Raisa Shayevich	A vibrant watercolor of a hummingbird in flight. Using delicate brushwork and a soft, dreamy background, this artwork captures the beautiful, iridescent colors of the hummingbird during a breathtaking moment when bird and flower meet in perfect harmony. Hummingbird in Flight Watercolor 10 X 8 $250 Raisa Shayevich	This expressive watercolor’s loose, gestural brushwork captures radiant beauty and joy of pink blossoms that are reaching toward the light and dancing in the stillness of the blue vase. Dancing Blossoms Watercolor 12 X 9 $250 Raisa Shayevich
I designed this still life to contrast the warm colors on the yellow & orange fabric with cooler colors of flowers and vase. Hydrangeas on Stripes Pastel 12x9 $450 Libby Stevens	I chose warm yellow sunflowers to bring out the soft green of this big vase focal point. Tuscan Jug Pastel 16x12 $725 Libby Stevens	While traveling in France my eye was caught by the sunlit yellow green umbrella against the terracotta wall . French Umbrella Pastel 14x11 $625 Libby Stevens
Autumn Hills of the Blue Ridge Oil on Canvas 16 x 20 $300 Chris Stopa	I shot this Ruby Throated Hummingbird in Woodstock, VA at a high shutter speed since Hummingbirds are so fast. I printed the image on Kozo paper with pigment ink and attached it to a birch panel with encuastic. Ruby Encaustic Photography 8 x 10 $250 Terry Thiele	Garden Spray is part of the Woods series. Looking at the fragility and the resiliency of the garden, I am reminded to be cognizant of my footsteps. GARDEN SPRAY Acrylic on panel 31 x 23.5 $625 Dorian Traynham
Magenta is part of “Color Soup” a macro exploration of the interaction between color, light and water in nature. This image was crafted using wetted glass and gentle studio lighting. Magenta (from “Color Soup” Series) Photography 31 x 39 $425 Laura Visioni	Fresh Picks Oil 9x12 $500 Ann Wallace	This is my interpretation of a murmuration which refers to a synchronized flock of starlings categorized categorized by their swooping and sweeping movements. Murmuration Acrylic on canvas 24x30 $825 Hester Ware
This duck painting is painted on copper. The surface is highly archival and allows me to create vibrant color and fine detail. I am inspired by the Dutch artists of the Golden Age. The late afternoon light made the duck’s beak and feet shine with vibrant color. Duck Oil on copper 3.5x3.5 $1,500 Oyunaa Waskin	Abstracting and painting without shadows are new directions for me, but Arthritis is telling me to go that way. Flowers and Dog Acrylic 24 x 20 $400 Linda Wine

A Riot of Color Exhibit June 20 - July 19, 2026 Exhibition Juror: Sarita Moffat

Best in Show There is freedom in the waves, a rhythm in the tides, and peace in the endless splash of color A Splash of Color Mixed Medium on Wooden Panel 16 x 20 $550 Fritz Treyz

Second Place I had a chance to attend a Bolivian dance competition. I was amazed by how colorful and vibrant the dancers’ costumes were, and I loved their music. There was one little girl who was the star of the show, and I painted her. Bolivian girl Oil on copper 5x7 $1,700 Oyunaa Waskin

Third Place Plein air sketch during Skyline Drive adventure. Skyline Drive Oil pastels on Arches watercolor paper 10.5 x 7.5 $3,500 Glenn Heitz

Honorable Mention A flower market in Paris brimming with colorful flowers, plants and antiques. No rhyme or reason, just a fascinating juxtaposition of structure, color and texture. Vignette du Marche aux Fleurs Oil on linen panel 16 x 16 $650 Cindy Bridgman

Honorable Mention A young male Summer tanager in the process of molting to its all red adult color. Changing Colors Photograph 16x20 $195 Stan Bysshe

Honorable Mention I think my favorite color combinations are the bright blues and yellows and seeing the colors in the landscape brings smiles. Gold in the Blue Mountains Acrylic 11 x 14 $375 Susan Gring

Honorable Mention The colorful tranquility of a koi pond, with a turtle and frog to boot! This is wood; not a painting. Koi Pond End Tables Wood 25 x 20 $1600 each or $3000 for both Warren Snow

Flame-tip petals in bold magenta and orange pop from a black base, combine a touch of whimsy and abstract in this small, but mighty floral work. Fleurs and Stripes Acrylic 6 x 6 $65 Renee Austin

The 2nd in the 'Spumoni' series, this wild flurry of colors and florals remind me of a fun Italian icecream treat--with added gold sparkles, just because... Spumoni II Mixed media 12 x 12 $145 Renee Austin

Happy, Spunky, Bold and Colorful, and Yes, I hear that old 60's song bouncing through my mind every time I pick up the brush for this ongoing series... Feelin' Groovy II Acrylic 20 x 10 $200 Renee Austin

These paintings were created with layered acrylic paint and bold color choices to capture personality and emotion instead of realism. Stallion Acrylic Paint 16 x 20 $425 Adrienne Berry

Stallion: These paintings were created with layered acrylic paint and bold color choices to capture personality and emotion instead of realism. Companion Acrylic Paint 16 x 20 $425 Adrienne Berry

I painted this at the Hope Flower Barn in Waterford on a beautiful spring day with all the flowers in bloom. Red Barn In Bloom Oil 11x14 $255 Kathy Bleau

It was a spectacular day in spring when I painted this charming street scene. For me, this captures the essence of the beauty of the small villages in Loudoun County. Behind The White Fence Acrylic 12x16 $300 Kathy Bleau

This charming building is located in Round Hill, VA. I was captivated by the beautiful trees that framed the structure and set off the blue building. Sunlit Cottage in Bloom Oil 12x16 $300 Kathy Bleau

A riot of color unfolds in layered blooms, where vivid petals pulse against shadow. Inspired by the exuberance of a flourishing garden, the painting celebrates abundance, movement, and joyful transformation. Floribunda Oil 24 x 30 $1,500 Jill Brabant

Crimson, blush, gold, and peach roses emerge from a darkened background in a luminous celebration of color and contrast. Rainbow of Possibilities Oil 10 x 12 $425 Jill Brabant

Blue Gravity explores the unpredictability between stability and chaos, testing the resilience of a calm composition against impending, inevitable change. Blue Gravity Oil on Linen on Panel 9x12 $2,000 Jessica Bravo

Liminal Yellow examines the tension of reflection and projection, exploring the interface where two forms confront their own likeness. Liminal Yellow Oil on Linen on Panel 9x12 $2,000 Jessica Bravo

Gravity’s Edge explores the dissonance between scale and affect within a playful scene, leaving the viewer to decide where the true authority lies. Gravity’s Edge Oil on Line on Panel 12x9 $2,000 Jessica Bravo

Unruly wildflowers surrounding a chateau in France gave me a vision, a title and a painting in which I spent a year adding layers of color. With Wild Abandon Oil on linen panel 10 x 20 $585 Cindy Bridgman

Paris flower shops offer bouquets of beauty, color and joy. I am smitten with them all. Small Joys Oil on linen panel 6 x 12 $195 Cindy Bridgman

Inspired by the movement of the natural world, this piece explores light, untouched wilderness, and the spiritual presence found within nature. Golden Pines Oil Paint on Canvas 8.5 x 11 $400 Kate Burke

Male Eastern Bluebird Blue Bird Photograph 16x20 $195 Stan Bysshe

North American Wood duck male in full mating color. Wood duck drake Photograph 16x20 $195 Stan Bysshe

In Hanoi's Old Quarter, a balloon vendor plies his trade in the middle of an intersection, undaunted by the traffic, mostly scooters, as it flies past. Those are his customers. Hanoi Balloon Vendor Photograph 13 x 19 $95 Bill Corbett

This colorful Northern Flicker passes through my back yard from time to time. On this occasion he picked the perfect season to perch on the branch of an oak tree. Northern Flicker in Fall Photograph 22 x 26 $200 Bill Corbett

This expressive painting of sunflowers with magnolia leaves captures the lasting beauty of a favorite bouquet. Sunflowers 2 Acrylic 8 x 10 $225 Irene Cromer

Every summer evening, I used to hear "taps" play in the distance. Now, as the sun goes down over the water and sea grasses, I celebrate the day's last glow. Day is Done Oil on linen panel 20 x 16 $425 Michelle Foster

The Koi Pond Colored Pencil 12x14 $350 Nancy Garcia

White Iris Colored Pencil 12x14 $225 Nancy Garcia

In a photography workshop I attended, the assignment was to follow your heart. This radiant sunflower stole it. It expressed my pure joy. It's a high-gloss giclee print. Pure Joy Photograph 10 x 10 $125 Amy Gill

Inspired by a popular song from the 1990s, all of the beautiful colors dance and swirl around an ethereal gray guitar. All of the Beautiful Colors Acrylic on Canvas 24 x 20 $395 Tim Gill

Poppies are the first sign of the soil beginning to heal, wild flowers grow in abundance and light up the area with life. Poppies Blowing in the Wind Oil 12X16 $350 Frances Greene

Traveling through Europe inspired me for this painting The Old Europe Oil 18 x 24 $1,200 Nina Gribov

I like to paint flowers because they remind me of their pleasant smell and a nature beauty, These flowers were made with palette knife to look like 3D Yellow Roses Oil 18 x 24 $950 Nina Gribov

The bright colors of the sunset painted the houses and the water, as if the sun was dancing its dance before saying goodbye. Dancing Sun Oil 18 x 24 $1,200 Nina Gribov

My family has roots in the Alsace region with street signs bearing the same nanes as many of my relatives…. A magical place with stunning scenery and the best of food. Alsatian Morning Acrylic 20 x 16 $395 Susan Gring

The scent of lavender is a lifelong favorite and I have searched out lavender fields wherever we have travelled.. The Lavender Muse Acrylic on Birch Panel 14 x 18 $395 Susan Gring

I was lucky enough to have a few days of sun in the southwest of Ireland in County Cork where I captured a few treasured colorful scenes. Kenmare Bay Oil on canvas 24 x 30 x 1.5 $1,950 Stuart Allison Hindle

English gardens are like eye candy to me. I love to see the fruits of labor and care taken over the centuries in the old estate gardens. Cotwold Cottage Garden Oil on Panel 12 x 9 $425 Stuart Allison Hindle

I have exaggerated the leaf colors to bring depth and beauty to the layers of trees at the edge of the forest. Birches in Splendor Oil on canvas 24 x 24 $1,650 Stuart Allison

The Sun had just set and the dark hues of the night were peaking through. The Blue is Highlighted not only in the Hawaiian sky but also in the kayaks. Blue Hawaii Photography 24 x 16 $375 Sherri Holdridge

Photographing these parrots became an daily obsession. This image was taken at Sunrise when they were waking up, getting ready to depart from the Palms. Totally camouflaged in Vibrant Green. Immersed in Green Photography 10 x10 $330 Sherri Holdridge

Painted in a beautiful garden with the Artists in Middleburg plein air group Plein Air Peonies Oil on linen wrapped panel 8x10 $525 Laura Hopkins

As a painter of Tonalist landscapes, I focus my work on portraying mood and emotion in scenes of dawn, twilight, and evening. Winter Sunset Oil on linen panel 11x14 $825 Laura Hopkins

As I painted this scene from my imagination, I tried to capture the feeling and the mood of a still and and crisp autumn twilight. Ever Autumn Oil on panel 9x12 $750 Laura Hopkins

Wouldn’t it be wonderful to wake up to a beautiful sunrise painted by Heaven just for you?? Heavenly Brushstrokes Acrylic on Canvas 18 x 24 $615 Sandra Hult

I love to sit and watch the hummingbirds hover over a particularly delicious bloom only to dart off to the next one seconds later! Flight Among the Blooms Acrylic on Canvas 11 x 14 $225 Sandra Hult

Top of the Mornin' captures the quiet joy of a fresh day—soft peonies glowing in morning light, their delicate petals unfolding with warmth, beauty, and the promise of new beginnings. Top of the Mornin'! Oil 20 x 16 $450 Sheila Huyett

"Napoleon" may be a rooster, but he carries himself like an emperor—bold, brilliant, and utterly convinced he is in charge of everything. Napoleon Oil 14 x 11 $295 Sheila Huyett

"Flamboyant" dances with the joy of a garden in full bloom—ruffled peonies and sunlit blossoms tumble together in a playful riot of color, celebrating the delight of spring. Flamboyant Oil 20 x 16 $650 Sheila Huyett

I chose a vibrant red color as a basis of this painting to show that feeling of life, happiness, and celebration that we often associate with Paris "Somewhere in Paris" Oil on Canvas 12 x 12 $425 Victor Klimenko

Just wanted to paint one of those “the best of Virginia” paintings – featuring our front yard flower meadow "A Busy Garden" Oil on Canvas Board 8 x 8 $325 Victor Klimenko

One by one each stroke repeats. Up close, there is no end. Yet, pull back far enough and something shifts. Is that relief? Or is it your perspective pretending to be one? TO DO LIST II Acrylic 36 x 48 $3,105 Clement Kyeremeh Jr

Colorful tulips are a sure sign that spring is here and that summer is on the way! Tulips Galore Photography/Digital Art 12x18 $175 Roger Lancaster

Sunflowers come in a riot of colors, and are very much a favorite flower of so may people. Sunflower Glory Photography 12x18 $175 Roger Lancaster

This studio study explores color, shape, and layered mark-making through the image of a fox resting in an elegant setting. These studies often inform larger paintings while allowing space for discovery and experimentation. Studio Study-Fox in Fancy Chair Acrylic 6 x 8 $200 Tamara Lewis

Feel the tropical heat year round and the explosion of color in the majestic macaw ! Tropical Heat Macaw Oil and pastel 16x20 $375 Susan Lindholm

So much joyous fun painting this! Fiesta! Oil 16x20 $925 Suzan Macy

This painting shows the variety of colors and flavors of Tootsie Pops. Tootsie Pops Oil on board 9x12 $650 Karen Merkin

A painting of leftover wrapping paper and ribbons in a riot of color. Bucket of Ribbons Oil on board 16x20 $1,950 Karen Merkin

Papier Mache concoction, spread over rough armature. Painted with acrylic paints and embellished with copper wire tail. A Break From the Race Papier Mache , acrlics, and copper wire 4 x 15 x 9 $450 Dawn Mickel

Homemade concoction of papier mache spread over primitive armature. Acrylic paint and copper wire. Lemur Catta Papier Mache, Copper wire, Acrylic paint 12 x 10 x 4 $450 Dawn Mickel

Sea Dragon (It really does exit) In the Weeds Papier Mache, acrylic paint, copper wire 13 x 12 x 6 $500 Dawn Mickel

Spring flowers were starting to bloom in my garden and I couldn’t resist putting some color on my canvas. Flowers on My Mind Oil 7 x 5 $425 Tamara Minarchi

I was hoping for a beautiful day with blue skies. I painted what I wanted to see that morning. Pretty, calm blue skies. Better Days Ahead Oil 8x10 $475 Tamara Minarchi

Chickens are complicated. The watercolor and papers shows a different perspective of our well know Leghorn rooster. "Our Leghorn" Mixed Media/watercolor & papers 16X14 $356 Martha Mobley

A collection of leaves from the forest floor on a summer's day. The Forest Floor Watercolor 16X20 $500 Martha Mobley

Flamant, Paris Oil 30” x 30” x 2” $1,800 Sarita Moffat

I was painting Plein Air on a hot summer day. The sky was white and the trees were all the same dull green. I decided to paint the scene in my favorite colors. This is the result. Silverbrooke Farm Field Acrylic 16 x 24 $575 Elise NIcely

A true gold rush happens once a year when 300 Gingko trees on 3.3 acres erupt in dazzling hues of gold. Blandy Experimental Farm Gingko Grove Digital Photography 20 x 16 $250 Terri Parent

The trees at Blandy Experimental Farm were planted with seeds from a single tree at UVA. Blandy is now home to the largest public gingko grove, Golden Grove Digital Photography 16 x 20 $250 Terri Parent

The majestic macaw inspired this piece, sitting at the crossroads where my artistic language, cultural memory, and spiritual symbolism meet. Its blazing plumage echoes the colors of dawn and fire. The Guacamaya: Guardian of the Sun Acrylic 30 x 10 $400 Jose Quinonez

I painted this to illuminate the legacy of the Tianguis, to show that these women were not merely vendors, but keepers of culture, stewards of abundance, and essential architects of everyday life. Painting the Vendors of the Tianguis Acrylic 20 x 16 $400 Jose Quinonez

I painted this piece to reimagine the dream catcher through Mesoamerican symbols, inviting viewers to weave their own stories into a shared human web of creativity, protection, purpose, and connection. My Dream Catcher: A Web of Humanity Acrylic 16 x 20 $400 Jose Quinonez

Shipwreck's Beach, Kauai is a spot I have visited often over the years. Here, sitting on the beach, I lose myself staring at waves and dreaming of days spent surfing Pacific gems. Pacific Gem Oil on linen panel 12x24 $675 Mike Raiole

Peonies are a favorite painting subject for me. I look forward to painting them every year. Wild and Perfect Oil 14 x 11 $500 Kim Richards

I love the color yellow. Even softer yellows feel sunny and warm to me, reminding me of early spring days. Sunny Oil 14 x 11 $500 Kim Richards

A Riot of Color Exhibit

June 20 - July 19, 2026

Exhibition Juror:
Sarita Moffat