Our Magnificent Piedmont Exhibit, 2025

Our Magnificent Piedmont!
The Land and Inhabitants! Exhibit

March 22 - April 20, 2025

Exhibition Juror:
Doreen Montis

Best in Show I've always admired the beautiful garden at Girasole. The hydrangeas are stunning at this lovely restaurant. Girasole Oil 12 x 9 $495 Jill Brabant	Second Place A plein air painting of the Manassas battlefield, capturing its historical essence and natural beauty. Battlefield Watercolor 11x14 $500 Vicky Zhou	Third Place The eastern sky at twilight often surprises me with its mystery and beauty. I was fortunate enough to witness this scene near Rectortown in January of 2019. Snowy Fields near Rectortown Oil on linen wrapped panel 8 x 10 $525 Laura Hopkins
Honorable Mention A young fawn, born the previous day, starts to explore its world. Just arrived. Photograph 10 x 15 $180 Stan Bysshe	Honorable Mention Those wonderful Piedmont spring breezes, loved by all creatures, great and small. I loved painting this little fellow; the pleasure on his face makes my heart sing. Windy Day ll Oil 11x14 $650 Suzan Macy	Honorable Mention "Tranquility" is a mixed media abstract landscape painting of Piedmont, Virginia, featuring a bright, almost white overcast sky paired with rich earth tones. The addition of handmade collage elements adds depth and texture, inviting viewers to experience the region's unique beauty. Tranquility Mixed Media 12 x 12" $225.00 Kathy Odham
Honorable Mention Who’s the boss in this barnyard? Plein air and studio painting from a local barnyard. Pecking Order Oil 10 x 8 $500 Libby Stevens	Framed photographic print (museum quality). Black frame, double matted white/black. I came upon this sun loving bunch of happy pigs on my quest to take catch some farm scenes. They did not disappoint! "Board of Directors" Photography 11x14 $250 Sabine Arndt	Photographic print on canvas, partially enhanced by adding some textures in photoshop. About my "model": She was a sweet Trakehner mare. Her entire expression was of a gentle and inquisitive demeanor. Sweet Soul Photography; Canvas Print 20 x 14.5 $400 Sabine Arndt
Solid coffee "stein" (or whatever beverage you may want to put in it). Dishwasher safe. Coffee Stein Ceramic 6 x 4.5 $60 Sabine Arndt	The Piedmont region abounds with views of our past and present. An afternoon outing was a great time to photograph this barn fromthe past. It holds many memories that we can only imagine. Enjoy and remember if you will. Local Rustic Barn Oil 8 x 10 $299 Anne Block	A serene landscape painting capturing a peaceful twilight scene. It features a softly illuminated sky transitioning from blue to warm hues of pink and orange as the moon rises. Moonlight over the Piedmont Oil 8 x 10 $375 Jill Brabant
These sunflowers are painted in bright, warm yellows and rich greens, capturing the lively essence of a blooming field. In the background, there are soft, cool tones that suggest hazy, trees adding depth to the scene. Sunflower Field Oil 6 x 8 $295 Jill Brabant	From the Piedmont area, the Blue Ridge Mountains appear as a majestic, undulating horizon. Their deep blue hues contrast with the lush greenery below, creating a serene and picturesque landscape. Mist often shrouds the peaks adding a mystical touch. Virginia Blue Oil Pastel 9 x 7 $175 Adele Buytenhuys	A Chipmunk gets it's first taste of warm weather. Someone say Spring? Photograph 10 x 15 $180 Stan Bysshe
Often overlooked, the Blue jay has striking colors. Blue jay. Photograph 10 x 15 $180 Stan Bysshe	Study in neutrals. The grays and neutrals are mixed from three primary colors. The barns glow against the cool snow lit from behind by the evening son on the hills. Barn in Winter Water Color 15 X 20 $150 Marcia Conrad	Golden gran waves in the breeze beneath the bright autumn sky. Harvest in the Piedmont depends on luminescent color and variation in texture to draw the viewer into the warmth and promise of a golden day. Harvest in the Piedmont Water Color 16 X 20 $175 Marcia Conrad
Slice of LIght Oil on Canvas 20 x 16 $350 Patricia Craighill	Red Barns of Loudoun County - Nap Time evokes the sense of calm I feel whenever I see cattle under a shade tree. Nap Time Acrylic 8 x 10 $275 Irene Cromer	Red Barns of Loudoun County - The High Pasture is one of my favorite views along Loudoun's rural roads. The High Pasture Acrylic on Canvas 8 x 10 $325 Irene Cromer
The portrait is of our beloved Mr. Gomer Pyles, a true Renaissance man. He’s dressed in a Renaissance shirt and cap and is happily playing a violin. The Happy Minstrel Oil on Panel 16 x 12 $1,100 Teresa Duke	During the Preview of Mrs. Mellon's Spring Garden in Upperville I was invited to paint en plein air. While the scene was challenging- there was so much garden!- I found that listening to the live string ensemble helped me weave an abstract pattern suggesting the beauty of the spring ephemerals. In Bunny's Garden at Oak Spring Oil & Cold Wax on Linen 9 x 12 $525 Leanne Fink	Have you ever visited the walled garden of Rachel Mellon in Upperville, Virginia? My impression is of another time and place. There is a feeling of intimacy with nature, a chance to communicate with flora and fauna without 21st Century distractions. And the statue of a dog welcoming and watching over. On the Watch Oil & Cold Wax on Linen 9 x 6 $300 Leanne Fink
MOODITATING IN PIEDMONT Colored Pencil 16 x 20 $500 Nancy Garcia	Cow Bells Colored Pencil 11 x 13 $300 Nancy Garcia	Piedmont Freedom Colored Pencil 14 x 16 $400 Nancy Garcia
Growing up near DC I often visited the cherry trees of the Tidal Basin in their formal setting. Here I explore them in their natural setting, sitting happily beside a babbling brook. Cherry Trees II Oil 12 x 12 $675 Jill Garity	The sky over the Piedmont is always fascinating. Here I explore saying more with less leaving a void of detail. Big Country Oil 9 x 12 $585 Jill Garity	I was intrigued by how the bright orange setting sun colored the land and tree and used colored glazes to capture the beauty. Shade of Sunset Oil 8 x 10 $385 Jill Garity
The rolling hills of the Piedmont have hosted horses and their enthusiasts since the 1700s. This farm hosts the Cloverleaf Equine Center which partners with horses to provide equine assisted activities and therapy to many with special needs. Pasture in Clifton Oil 16 x 20 $375 Mark Geiger	Bring the beauty and spirit of the wild into your home with this original acrylic painting of a fox standing gracefully on a fallen log. Hand-painted on a 12x16-inch stretched canvas, this artwork captures the fox’s keen gaze and vibrant fur with rich detail and warm earthy tones. The peaceful woodland setting adds depth and charm, making this a stunning focal point for nature lovers, wildlife enthusiasts, or rustic home décor. Fox on a Log Acrylic 12 x 16 $250 Nadya Gordon	Graceful Companions Acrylic 12 x 16 $250 Nadya Gordon
Vineyard Vista with Red Barn & Rolling Hills Acrylic 12x16 $250 Nadya Gordon	A flock of curious sheep at Gum Tree Farm gathers closely, their expressive faces full of personality. Their soft, luxurious wool, later crafted into exquisite farm-to-fashion sweaters, highlights the beauty of sustainable agriculture in the magnificent Piedmont landscape. A Flock of Curiosity Fine Art Photography 8 x 12 $275 Caroline Gray	Loudoun County is rich with old barns located in the rural landscape. Whenever I come across one I snap a photo to paint at a later date. Barn of Red Acrylic 16 x 18 $295 Susan Gring
There are few areas on the Virginia rivers where the pine trees grow tall. This area near the James River is one such area. On the River Acrylic 27.5 H x 31.5 W $600 Susan Gring	I love the view from this vista looking out towards the mountains View from Sky Meadows State Park Oil 8 x 16 $450 Maureen Guillot	On the way to see the bluebells, the tree reflections and the mossy logs caught my eye, as well as the color palette. Moss on Blue Oil 24 x 18 $895 Lorrie Herman
Sunflowers were blooming at the Rocky Point Creamery. Hot stuff. Great ice cream! Sunny Ladies Oil 11 x 14 $595 Lorrie Herman	Dappled light and pumped up color. Love the shapes. Red Door Orange Hat Oil 11 x 14 $595 Lorrie Herman	As I was walking along the river on this clear bright blue day, I turned and saw this glorious sight and snapped a photo. I pushed the colors a little to capture the fresh feeling of nature and calm river. Shenandoah River oil on canvas 18 x 24 $1,200 Stuart Allison Hindle
As I was walking on this misty morning in late summer, I snapped a photo on this wild, golden field. The mist was set in and hovered over the trees in the distance. It was very peaceful. Gold Field (below Lost Mountain, Sky Meadows) oil on canvas 12 x 16 $495 Stuart Allison Hindle	The piedmont in Virginia has many cart roads that have been preserved in parks (Sky Meadows and Blandy Farm) or are on private property and in many cases have disappeared. I was lucky to capture this particular path (or cart road) in early autumn in the morning sun. Sunlit Path oil on canvas 11.75 x 11 $495 Stuart Allison Hindle	I continue to be inspired by the mystery and beauty of the night. Nightfall Oil on birch panel 8 x 10 $525 Laura Hopkins
The title of this painting is a snippet from Walt Whitman’s “Leaves of Grass.” As a child I was afraid of the dark. Now, the beauty and mystery of the night fascinate me. The Tender and Growing Night Oil on cradled panel 12 x 24 $1,350 Laura Hopkins	Winterland Reduction Linoleum Print 18 x 10.5 $300 Roberta Jeffries	Broad Run Reduction Linoleum Print 8 x 11 $250 Roberta Jeffries
Deer Neighbor Woodcut 8 x 10 $175 Susan Jeffries	Tour de Horse Woodcut 9 x 7 $175 Susan Jeffries	This brilliant sunrise was of a scenic backroad near Charlotte, North Carolina. It is just the kind of photo I like to try and capture. The brilliant colors melting together in the sky with the contrasting trees. It was fun doing the foreground as well, with the old rustic fence. Blazing Morning Sky Oil on Canvas 8 x 10 $399 Doris Jenkins
The featured rider is a direct descendant of the founder to the Upperville Colt and Horse show. Colonel Richard Henry Dulany Alexandria Acrylic 40 x 28 $2,700 John Kiernan	This is a painting of a rescued turtle trapped by a curb on the road. I stopped and picked him up and put him in the Shenandoah River in Clarke County. Red Eared Slider Acrylic 16 x 20 $325 Brian Kirk	The Piedmont area of Virginia is home to numerous farms, some dating back to the 1700''s. This photo is one of those farms located near Willisville and contains all the elements of a typical far...a red barn, a pond and the farmhouse Farming in the Piedmont Photography 8 x 12 $150 Roger Lancaster
Goose Creek is one of the main waterways in the Virginia Piedmont. This photo of the creek was taken near Middleburg, VA. Goose Creek in Autumn Photography 8 x 12 $150 Roger Lancaster	The fence is typical of many found in the Virginia Piedmont. The base is rock with a wooden superstructure. The Piedmont Fence Photography 8 x 12 $150 Roger Lancaster	I enjoyed abstracting shapes and pushing color ideas with this one. I also experimented with texture and line to convey directional energy and motion. Calling the Hounds Oil and Cold Wax 21 x 17 $750 Tamara Lewis
I enjoyed experimenting with directional lines and geometrical shapes in the landscape to bring these riders into focus. The Jockey's jersey silks celebrate bright and bold colors--always a favorite of mine. Running Down A Dream Oil and Cold Wax 13 x 10 $350 Tamara Lewis	Cocorico Rouge Acrylic oil and pastel 11 x 14 $325 Susan Lindholm	Les Graines du Soleil Acrylic 8 x 10 $245 Susan Lindholm
Tulipano Rosso Oil 20 x 10 $295 Susan Lindholm	Made from hand formed 1/4” steal bars. MIG welded and colored using heat finished in a clear coat paint. Size 42 1/2” high, 21” wide and 26” long. If the wings were spread they would be a full 48”. Freedom MIG Welded 42.5H x 21W x 26L $5,000 David Lucien	Have you ever watched a scene like this? Can there be anything more pleasurable than being a silent witness to a wildlife family enjoying the day? And I do wonder what was up in those birches! Spring Outing OIl 12 x 16 $650 Suzan Macy
I think she's playing hide and seek in somebody's garden. Let's tip toe up to watch... Peek-A-Boo Oil 8 x 10 $500 Suzan Macy	This was painted in Hillsborough Vineyards in Hillsboro, Virginia. It was very early spring and everything was starting to green up. There's a glimpse of the Blue Ridge Mountains in the distance. Early Spring in Virginia oil on linen panel 11" x 14" $400 Amy Mann	This was painted from a back yard with a gorgeous view of the Blue Ridge Mountains. It was a breezy day and the sun came and went, and the clouds were piling up portentously behind the mountains. The Blue Ridge from an Iris Garden oil on linen panel 12" x 16" $480 Amy Mann
Inspired by evening views of a stretch of water that I find magical. The clouds were beautiful in the moments before day turned to night. Evening Blues Oil 10 x 8 $395 Tamara Minarchi	Inspired by evening views of a stretch of water that I find magical. The clouds were beautiful in the moments before day turned to night. Evening Blues Oil 10 x 8 $395 Tamara Minarchi	One thing that makes the Piedmont magnificent to me is the variety of animals. Here we have three different breeds of sheep, all with different features. Wooly Girls Oil 12 x 16 $800 Doreen Montis
One of the Piedmont's favorite animals and one of my favorite to paint. Curious Kit Oil 12 x 6 $400 Doreen Montis	A favorite inhabitant of the Piedmont. A Watchful Eye Oil 8 x 8 $350 Doreen Montis	Turned from a storm fall beech tree near Foxcroft School, the natural void and grain patterning show the life of the tree and reveal the beauty of the natural landscape of our Piedmont home. Beech Fruit Bowl With Natural Void Wood 5 1/2" H x 14" D $150 Dan Murphy
Turned from a hickory tree near Unison, the grain patterning and natural bark edge show the life of the tree and reveal the beauty of the natural landscape of our Piedmont home. Hickory Bowl With Live Edge Wood 6" H x 11 1/2" W x 8" D $100 Dan Murphy	Turned from a storm fall cherry tree near Huntland Farm, this vase captures the beauty of the natural landscape of our Piedmont home. With a glass insert, can be used for live and dry arrangements. Cherry Vase With Glass Insert Wood 9 1/2" H x 6 1/2" D $120 Dan Murphy	This farm road leads to a farm field. Wellbourne Farm Road Acrylic on Canvas 20 x16 $575 Elise Nicely
These three horses were watching me paint at a local paint out! Standing in the Shadows Acrylic on Canvas 18 x 24 $675 Elise Nicely	"Misty Piedmont" captures the serene beauty of a Virginia landscape, featuring a majestic mountain range rendered in rich earth tones. The overcast sky adds a tranquil ambiance, inviting viewers to immerse themselves in the misty, atmospheric scenery. Misty Piedmont Mixed Media 11” x 14” in $310.00 Kathy Odham	This piece captures the rolling landscape of the Piedmont in the use of circular shapes and undulating lines. Piedmont Hills Acrylic 20 x 20 $495 Chito Padilla
Piedmont literally means "foot of the mountain" in French. This piece is an expression of a romantic hillside hamlet viewed from the foothills and river valleys between the Coastal Plain and the Blue Ridge Mountains. A Hamlet in the Piedmont Acrylic 20 x 20 $495 Chito Padilla	This piece is an expressive rendition of a natural garden welcoming Spring in the Piedmont. Spring in the Piedmont Acrylic 20 x 20 $495 Chito Padilla	A lovely evening at Oak Spring Garden, outside the library as the sun was setting. Sunset at Oak Spring Digital Photography 20 x 16 $275 Terri Parent
While neglected this greenhouse had "good bones" and was waiting for its owner to bring it back to life on the outside and the inside. Good Bones Digital Photography 14 x 11 $175 Terri Parent	I take back roads to pause and be the the calmness of the rural peace. The Back Entrance Photography 11 x 14 $180 Gomer Pyles	Twilight adds a sense of calm transition as I pause and image following a pathway to the sunset. Path to Euphoria Photography 11 x 14 $180 Gomer Pyles
I am always intrigued by this forever driveway which appears to head for Ashby Gap.. Path to Ashby Gap Photography 11 x 17 $180 Gomer Pyles	Part of a series of paintings focused on various watersheds, the Watershed: Potomac Tributaries paintings abstract a bird’s eye view of the waterways that flows through Arlington, Virginia and empty into the Potomac River. Watershed: Potomac Tributaries, Turkey Run Acrylic 12 x 12 $300 Nancy Ramsey	Part of a series of paintings focused on various watersheds, the Watershed: Potomac Tributaries paintings abstract a bird’s eye view of the waterways that flows through Arlington, Virginia and empty into the Potomac River. Watershed: Potomac Tributaries, Little River Acrylic 12" x 12" $300 Nancy Ramsey
Part of a series of paintings focused on various watersheds, the Watershed: Potomac Tributaries paintings abstract a bird’s eye view of the waterways that flows through Arlington, Virginia and empty into the Potomac River. Watershed: Potomac Tributaries, Pimmit Run Acrylic 12" x12" $300 Nancy Ramsey	Fleeting Light Oil 11 x 14 $725 Anne Reid	Owner of the Garden Pastel 11 x 14 $625 Anne Reid
Evening Calm Pastel 11 x 14 $625 Anne Reid	The stark contrast of clean clothing, against the backdrop of a frigid snowy day, was captivating. The photo is simple and unedited, representing a simple life in our beloved Piedmont region in Pennsylvania. Winter Laundry, Lancaster County Photography, Unedited 8 X 10 $265 Stephanie Salvatori	The view beyond the Blandy Garden for the Community. State Arboretum of Virginia. Beyond Community Garden Acrylic 16 x 20 $375 Amy Scala
One of the first beautiful landscapes that I fell in love with before moving to Virginia. Hillsborough Winery Acrylic 11x14 $395 Amy Scala	Spring has come to a farm framed by stone walls and a tree. Spring Farm Photography 19 x 13 $415 Francie Schroeder	Pink clouds float over a snowbound farm. Winter Sunset Photography 18 x 12 $395 Francie Schroeder
A plein air painting inspired by the back lit vibrancy of spring colors at Hillsborough Vineyard. Vineyard Redbud Oil 9 x 12 $700 Libby Stevens	Plein air painting on the banks of the Shenandoah, capturing filtered light on spring bluebells. Roadside Blues Oil 8 x 10 $600 Libby Stevens	Fly Fishing At Dawn Oil On Linen Panel 8 x 16 $575 Jennifer Tallarico
Skylark represents joy, freedom, and bliss as it soars high above. The vineyards in the piedmont region of Virginia also represent joy and harmony with their environment. The Piedmont Region wineries embody beauty, resilience, and joy by their welcoming nature, community, and scenic views. Upon the Skylark was started in plein air based on my trips to the Piedmont region wineries. Upon Thy Skylark Oil On Canvas 12 x 16 $700 Jennifer Tallarico	I caught this bluebird picking berries off a tree on a winter day in Reston. Bluebird with Berry Photography 13 x 19 $150 Terry Thiele	I captured this Chickadee perched on a vine in the trees in Woodstock. Chickadee Among Vines Photography 19 x 13 $150 Terry Thiele
I captured this Cardinal perfectly framed by branches perched in a tree in Woodstock. Cardinal Perched Photography 11 x 14 $125 Terry Thiele	The beauty of Piedmont country scenic views lies in the rolling hills, lush meadow fields, majestic mountains and winding rivers. A sense of tranquility and connection to nature. Rolling Hills Along the Shenandoah River Oil on Wooden Panel 12 x 16 $675 Fritz Treyz	With panoramic views of the Blue Ridge Mountains aflame in beautiful colors, a vineyard overlooks the meadows of the valley below A Virginia Vineyard Oil on Belgium Linen 14 in x 18 $975 Fritz Treyz
Plowshares were the leading edge of a larger plow type that was replaced by more modern methods. These were likely from horse-drawn plows similar to those used on farms across the Piedmont. Plowshare #1 Steel 18”x18”x7” $1,200 Tom Updike	Plowshares were the leading edge of a larger plow type that was replaced by more modern methods. These were similar to those used on farms across the Piedmont. Plowshare #2 Steel 16”x18”x5” $1,200 Tom Updike	Prep at the Ashby Inn Pastel 14 x 11 $550 Ann Wallace
Lavender Field Pastel 11" x 14" $500 Ann Wallace	Daybreak Oil 8" x 10" $550 Ann Wallace	Oak Springs, Rokeby Airport, Upperville. The rustling natural fields are in full sun at the end of the windy runway. Purple clouds and their deep shadows race across the Blue Ridge in full autumn splendor. Ready to Fly Oil on panel 8 x 10 $270 Ruth Ward
Etten’s Eden, the Plains. Dahlias, cosmos, and poppies stretch up a the hill to the feet of oak trees transforming into color. Dark clouds take on a warm tone from the fall trees. A blue opening in the pearly clouds illuminates the stunning florist’s field. Florist's Delight Oil on Panel 11 x 14 $530 Ruth Ward	Late afternoon shadows stretch across Loop Drive before it curves away to the left past the coppery leaves of November fall trees, revealing the vast acreage of the Arboretum rolling towards the Blue Ridge as the sky grows rosy. The Copper Hour Oil on canvas 14 x 18 $650 Ruth Ward	A Lazy Day Oil 10 x 20 $685 Peggy Weed
Barn Owl Oil 16 x 12 $585 Peggy Weed	Foggy Day Oil 12 x 16 $585 Peggy Weed	Nestled among the rolling hills of the Piedmont of Virginia, a small, charming barn house stands with quiet grace, its weathered wooden walls glowing beneath the golden afternoon light. The land around it is a patchwork of soft grasses, swaying gently in the breeze “Fading Whispers of a Piedmont Barn” Acrylic, Oil Pastels 10" x 10" $250 Cheryl Wilson
Earthy greens and rich clay tones blend and collide across the canvas, evoking the quiet strength of Asbury Church in the Piedmont of Virginia. The deep, grounded hues echo the rolling hills that cradle the church Asbury Acrylic 16" x 20" $500 Cheryl Wilson	Old churches no longer in use, like this one in Middleburg, dot the countryside. Signs of Times Past Acrylic 12 x 12 $300 Linda Wine	The rolling farmland and catfish pond with misty Blue Ridge Mountains in the distance. Misty Blue Ridge Mountains Watercolor 11x17 $700 Vicky Zhou
Virginia Bellbells are a beautiful and much awaited Spring flower, often found in the lush woodland areas in our beloved Piedmont. Acrylic on canvas. 5x7 Virginia Bluebells Acrylic 5 x 7 $250 Amy Zwirko

Our Magnificent Piedmont! The Land and Inhabitants! Exhibit March 22 - April 20, 2025 Exhibition Juror: Doreen Montis

Best in Show I've always admired the beautiful garden at Girasole. The hydrangeas are stunning at this lovely restaurant. Girasole Oil 12 x 9 $495 Jill Brabant

Second Place A plein air painting of the Manassas battlefield, capturing its historical essence and natural beauty. Battlefield Watercolor 11x14 $500 Vicky Zhou

Third Place The eastern sky at twilight often surprises me with its mystery and beauty. I was fortunate enough to witness this scene near Rectortown in January of 2019. Snowy Fields near Rectortown Oil on linen wrapped panel 8 x 10 $525 Laura Hopkins

Honorable Mention A young fawn, born the previous day, starts to explore its world. Just arrived. Photograph 10 x 15 $180 Stan Bysshe

Honorable Mention Those wonderful Piedmont spring breezes, loved by all creatures, great and small. I loved painting this little fellow; the pleasure on his face makes my heart sing. Windy Day ll Oil 11x14 $650 Suzan Macy

Honorable Mention Who’s the boss in this barnyard? Plein air and studio painting from a local barnyard. Pecking Order Oil 10 x 8 $500 Libby Stevens

Framed photographic print (museum quality). Black frame, double matted white/black. I came upon this sun loving bunch of happy pigs on my quest to take catch some farm scenes. They did not disappoint! "Board of Directors" Photography 11x14 $250 Sabine Arndt

Photographic print on canvas, partially enhanced by adding some textures in photoshop. About my "model": She was a sweet Trakehner mare. Her entire expression was of a gentle and inquisitive demeanor. Sweet Soul Photography; Canvas Print 20 x 14.5 $400 Sabine Arndt

Solid coffee "stein" (or whatever beverage you may want to put in it). Dishwasher safe. Coffee Stein Ceramic 6 x 4.5 $60 Sabine Arndt

The Piedmont region abounds with views of our past and present. An afternoon outing was a great time to photograph this barn fromthe past. It holds many memories that we can only imagine. Enjoy and remember if you will. Local Rustic Barn Oil 8 x 10 $299 Anne Block

A serene landscape painting capturing a peaceful twilight scene. It features a softly illuminated sky transitioning from blue to warm hues of pink and orange as the moon rises. Moonlight over the Piedmont Oil 8 x 10 $375 Jill Brabant

These sunflowers are painted in bright, warm yellows and rich greens, capturing the lively essence of a blooming field. In the background, there are soft, cool tones that suggest hazy, trees adding depth to the scene. Sunflower Field Oil 6 x 8 $295 Jill Brabant

A Chipmunk gets it's first taste of warm weather. Someone say Spring? Photograph 10 x 15 $180 Stan Bysshe

Often overlooked, the Blue jay has striking colors. Blue jay. Photograph 10 x 15 $180 Stan Bysshe

Study in neutrals. The grays and neutrals are mixed from three primary colors. The barns glow against the cool snow lit from behind by the evening son on the hills. Barn in Winter Water Color 15 X 20 $150 Marcia Conrad

Golden gran waves in the breeze beneath the bright autumn sky. Harvest in the Piedmont depends on luminescent color and variation in texture to draw the viewer into the warmth and promise of a golden day. Harvest in the Piedmont Water Color 16 X 20 $175 Marcia Conrad

Slice of LIght Oil on Canvas 20 x 16 $350 Patricia Craighill

Red Barns of Loudoun County - Nap Time evokes the sense of calm I feel whenever I see cattle under a shade tree. Nap Time Acrylic 8 x 10 $275 Irene Cromer

Red Barns of Loudoun County - The High Pasture is one of my favorite views along Loudoun's rural roads. The High Pasture Acrylic on Canvas 8 x 10 $325 Irene Cromer

The portrait is of our beloved Mr. Gomer Pyles, a true Renaissance man. He’s dressed in a Renaissance shirt and cap and is happily playing a violin. The Happy Minstrel Oil on Panel 16 x 12 $1,100 Teresa Duke

MOODITATING IN PIEDMONT Colored Pencil 16 x 20 $500 Nancy Garcia

Cow Bells Colored Pencil 11 x 13 $300 Nancy Garcia

Piedmont Freedom Colored Pencil 14 x 16 $400 Nancy Garcia

Growing up near DC I often visited the cherry trees of the Tidal Basin in their formal setting. Here I explore them in their natural setting, sitting happily beside a babbling brook. Cherry Trees II Oil 12 x 12 $675 Jill Garity

The sky over the Piedmont is always fascinating. Here I explore saying more with less leaving a void of detail. Big Country Oil 9 x 12 $585 Jill Garity

I was intrigued by how the bright orange setting sun colored the land and tree and used colored glazes to capture the beauty. Shade of Sunset Oil 8 x 10 $385 Jill Garity

The rolling hills of the Piedmont have hosted horses and their enthusiasts since the 1700s. This farm hosts the Cloverleaf Equine Center which partners with horses to provide equine assisted activities and therapy to many with special needs. Pasture in Clifton Oil 16 x 20 $375 Mark Geiger

Graceful Companions Acrylic 12 x 16 $250 Nadya Gordon

Vineyard Vista with Red Barn & Rolling Hills Acrylic 12x16 $250 Nadya Gordon

Loudoun County is rich with old barns located in the rural landscape. Whenever I come across one I snap a photo to paint at a later date. Barn of Red Acrylic 16 x 18 $295 Susan Gring

There are few areas on the Virginia rivers where the pine trees grow tall. This area near the James River is one such area. On the River Acrylic 27.5 H x 31.5 W $600 Susan Gring

I love the view from this vista looking out towards the mountains View from Sky Meadows State Park Oil 8 x 16 $450 Maureen Guillot

On the way to see the bluebells, the tree reflections and the mossy logs caught my eye, as well as the color palette. Moss on Blue Oil 24 x 18 $895 Lorrie Herman

Sunflowers were blooming at the Rocky Point Creamery. Hot stuff. Great ice cream! Sunny Ladies Oil 11 x 14 $595 Lorrie Herman

Dappled light and pumped up color. Love the shapes. Red Door Orange Hat Oil 11 x 14 $595 Lorrie Herman

As I was walking along the river on this clear bright blue day, I turned and saw this glorious sight and snapped a photo. I pushed the colors a little to capture the fresh feeling of nature and calm river. Shenandoah River oil on canvas 18 x 24 $1,200 Stuart Allison Hindle

As I was walking on this misty morning in late summer, I snapped a photo on this wild, golden field. The mist was set in and hovered over the trees in the distance. It was very peaceful. Gold Field (below Lost Mountain, Sky Meadows) oil on canvas 12 x 16 $495 Stuart Allison Hindle

I continue to be inspired by the mystery and beauty of the night. Nightfall Oil on birch panel 8 x 10 $525 Laura Hopkins

The title of this painting is a snippet from Walt Whitman’s “Leaves of Grass.” As a child I was afraid of the dark. Now, the beauty and mystery of the night fascinate me. The Tender and Growing Night Oil on cradled panel 12 x 24 $1,350 Laura Hopkins

Winterland Reduction Linoleum Print 18 x 10.5 $300 Roberta Jeffries

Broad Run Reduction Linoleum Print 8 x 11 $250 Roberta Jeffries

Deer Neighbor Woodcut 8 x 10 $175 Susan Jeffries

Tour de Horse Woodcut 9 x 7 $175 Susan Jeffries

The featured rider is a direct descendant of the founder to the Upperville Colt and Horse show. Colonel Richard Henry Dulany Alexandria Acrylic 40 x 28 $2,700 John Kiernan

This is a painting of a rescued turtle trapped by a curb on the road. I stopped and picked him up and put him in the Shenandoah River in Clarke County. Red Eared Slider Acrylic 16 x 20 $325 Brian Kirk

The Piedmont area of Virginia is home to numerous farms, some dating back to the 1700''s. This photo is one of those farms located near Willisville and contains all the elements of a typical far...a red barn, a pond and the farmhouse Farming in the Piedmont Photography 8 x 12 $150 Roger Lancaster

Goose Creek is one of the main waterways in the Virginia Piedmont. This photo of the creek was taken near Middleburg, VA. Goose Creek in Autumn Photography 8 x 12 $150 Roger Lancaster

The fence is typical of many found in the Virginia Piedmont. The base is rock with a wooden superstructure. The Piedmont Fence Photography 8 x 12 $150 Roger Lancaster

I enjoyed abstracting shapes and pushing color ideas with this one. I also experimented with texture and line to convey directional energy and motion. Calling the Hounds Oil and Cold Wax 21 x 17 $750 Tamara Lewis

I enjoyed experimenting with directional lines and geometrical shapes in the landscape to bring these riders into focus. The Jockey's jersey silks celebrate bright and bold colors--always a favorite of mine. Running Down A Dream Oil and Cold Wax 13 x 10 $350 Tamara Lewis

Cocorico Rouge Acrylic oil and pastel 11 x 14 $325 Susan Lindholm

Les Graines du Soleil Acrylic 8 x 10 $245 Susan Lindholm

Tulipano Rosso Oil 20 x 10 $295 Susan Lindholm

Made from hand formed 1/4” steal bars. MIG welded and colored using heat finished in a clear coat paint. Size 42 1/2” high, 21” wide and 26” long. If the wings were spread they would be a full 48”. Freedom MIG Welded 42.5H x 21W x 26L $5,000 David Lucien

Have you ever watched a scene like this? Can there be anything more pleasurable than being a silent witness to a wildlife family enjoying the day? And I do wonder what was up in those birches! Spring Outing OIl 12 x 16 $650 Suzan Macy

I think she's playing hide and seek in somebody's garden. Let's tip toe up to watch... Peek-A-Boo Oil 8 x 10 $500 Suzan Macy

This was painted in Hillsborough Vineyards in Hillsboro, Virginia. It was very early spring and everything was starting to green up. There's a glimpse of the Blue Ridge Mountains in the distance. Early Spring in Virginia oil on linen panel 11" x 14" $400 Amy Mann

This was painted from a back yard with a gorgeous view of the Blue Ridge Mountains. It was a breezy day and the sun came and went, and the clouds were piling up portentously behind the mountains. The Blue Ridge from an Iris Garden oil on linen panel 12" x 16" $480 Amy Mann

Inspired by evening views of a stretch of water that I find magical. The clouds were beautiful in the moments before day turned to night. Evening Blues Oil 10 x 8 $395 Tamara Minarchi

Inspired by evening views of a stretch of water that I find magical. The clouds were beautiful in the moments before day turned to night. Evening Blues Oil 10 x 8 $395 Tamara Minarchi

One thing that makes the Piedmont magnificent to me is the variety of animals. Here we have three different breeds of sheep, all with different features. Wooly Girls Oil 12 x 16 $800 Doreen Montis

One of the Piedmont's favorite animals and one of my favorite to paint. Curious Kit Oil 12 x 6 $400 Doreen Montis

A favorite inhabitant of the Piedmont. A Watchful Eye Oil 8 x 8 $350 Doreen Montis

Turned from a storm fall beech tree near Foxcroft School, the natural void and grain patterning show the life of the tree and reveal the beauty of the natural landscape of our Piedmont home. Beech Fruit Bowl With Natural Void Wood 5 1/2" H x 14" D $150 Dan Murphy

Turned from a hickory tree near Unison, the grain patterning and natural bark edge show the life of the tree and reveal the beauty of the natural landscape of our Piedmont home. Hickory Bowl With Live Edge Wood 6" H x 11 1/2" W x 8" D $100 Dan Murphy

Turned from a storm fall cherry tree near Huntland Farm, this vase captures the beauty of the natural landscape of our Piedmont home. With a glass insert, can be used for live and dry arrangements. Cherry Vase With Glass Insert Wood 9 1/2" H x 6 1/2" D $120 Dan Murphy

This farm road leads to a farm field. Wellbourne Farm Road Acrylic on Canvas 20 x16 $575 Elise Nicely

These three horses were watching me paint at a local paint out! Standing in the Shadows Acrylic on Canvas 18 x 24 $675 Elise Nicely

This piece captures the rolling landscape of the Piedmont in the use of circular shapes and undulating lines. Piedmont Hills Acrylic 20 x 20 $495 Chito Padilla

Piedmont literally means "foot of the mountain" in French. This piece is an expression of a romantic hillside hamlet viewed from the foothills and river valleys between the Coastal Plain and the Blue Ridge Mountains. A Hamlet in the Piedmont Acrylic 20 x 20 $495 Chito Padilla

This piece is an expressive rendition of a natural garden welcoming Spring in the Piedmont. Spring in the Piedmont Acrylic 20 x 20 $495 Chito Padilla

A lovely evening at Oak Spring Garden, outside the library as the sun was setting. Sunset at Oak Spring Digital Photography 20 x 16 $275 Terri Parent

While neglected this greenhouse had "good bones" and was waiting for its owner to bring it back to life on the outside and the inside. Good Bones Digital Photography 14 x 11 $175 Terri Parent

I take back roads to pause and be the the calmness of the rural peace. The Back Entrance Photography 11 x 14 $180 Gomer Pyles

Twilight adds a sense of calm transition as I pause and image following a pathway to the sunset. Path to Euphoria Photography 11 x 14 $180 Gomer Pyles

I am always intrigued by this forever driveway which appears to head for Ashby Gap.. Path to Ashby Gap Photography 11 x 17 $180 Gomer Pyles

Fleeting Light Oil 11 x 14 $725 Anne Reid

Owner of the Garden Pastel 11 x 14 $625 Anne Reid

Evening Calm Pastel 11 x 14 $625 Anne Reid

Our Magnificent Piedmont!
The Land and Inhabitants! Exhibit

March 22 - April 20, 2025

Exhibition Juror:
Doreen Montis