Spring in the Piedmont Exhibit, 2023

Spring in the Piedmont Exhibit

April 8 - May 7, 2023

Exhibition Jurors:
Jessica Wilson & Nancy Ramsey

Nadler, Marci-Early Bloomers BEST IN SHOW Early Bloomers Oil on Linen Canvas 18 x 24 $1600 Marci Nadler	Bysshe, Stan-Technicolor Song SECOND PLACE As a nature and bird photographer, nothing says Spring has arrived, more than the return of male Red-winged Blackbirds. Decked out in their fell mating plumage, they stake out their territory even on the coldest of early Spring mornings. Technicolor Song Photograph 10 x 15 $180 Stanley Bysshe	Reid, Anne-Feels Likke Spring THIRD PLACE Feels like Spring Pastel 16 x 20 $650 Anne Reid
Mann, Amy-Plant in Window HONORABLE MENTION "Plant in Window" was painted in the early days of the pandemic, when I was working from home. Sitting in my studio at my computer for eight hours a day, I gazed at this plant, which seemed to be yearning to get outside. I finally just had to paint it. Plant in Window Oil on Canvas 25 x 31 $1200 Amy Mann	Padilla, Chito-Bundle of Joy HONORABLE MENTION This painting captures the uplifting spirit of spring: bright, cheerful, and carefree. Bundle of Joy Acrylic on Paper 18 x 24 $695 Chito Padilla	Puppo, Sabina-The Homestead HONORABLE MENTION The Piedmont are is millions of years old, and continue to delight us with their beautiful rolling hills, homesteads, pastures and orchards. Green pastures invite cows and sheep to graze freely. The open sky sparks a dialogue with trees up in the horizon and the boy with the Jersey cow and a black puppy looks down into the fertile Vrginia valley, suddenly realizing how beautiful the Earth is. The Homestead Oil on Cotton Canvas 17.7 x 23.6 $2,550 Sabina Puppo
Ashley, Jennifer-Pure Love oil Pure Love Oil on Canvas 16 x 20 $180 Jennifer Ashley	Ashley, Jennifer-Sunshine and Clover Sunshine Clover Photography 8 x 10 $50 Jennifer Ashley	Baumgartner, Betty-Dynamic Pansy When seeing purple pansies at Garden shops, I know Spring is coming in spite of cold temperatures. Dynamic Pansy Watercolor on Canvas 10 x 10 $185 Betty Baumgartner
Block, Anne Marshall-Tidal_Basin_Parasol Tidal Basin Parasol Oil 12x24 $599.99 Anne Block	Brabant, Jill-PeoniesandCopper Peonies from my garden, copper and fruit seemed to be the perfect combination in this diagonal composition. The neutral grey background highlights the delightful color. Peonies and Copper Oil 18 x 20 $2200 Jill Brabant	Brabant, Jill-TheArtistsGarden May is my favorite time of year when the peonies are in bloom! These flowers have special meaning to me as some were passed on from my grandmother's garden, then planted in my Mom's garden in New York and now are treasures in my Virginia garden. The Artist's Garden Oil 11 x 14 $695 Jill Brabant
Brunini_Noreen_CherryBlossoms Cherry Blossoms Watercolor 18 x 24 $300 Noreen Brunini	Bysshe, Stan-Electric Blue While some may stay the winter in our area, male Bluebirds announce the start of Spring with their electric blue plumage. Catching them in flight can be a challenge but worth the effort. Electric Blue Photograph 10 x 15 $180 Stanley Bysshe	Bysshe, Stan-Technicolor Song As a nature and bird photographer, nothing says Spring has arrived, more than the return of male Red-winged Blackbirds. Decked out in their fell mating plumage, they stake out their territory even on the coldest of early Spring mornings. Technicolor Song Photograph 10 x 15 $180 Stanley Bysshe
Bysshe, Stan-Trillium Generally arriving in early May, Trilliums offer a spectacular sight in our hardwood forests. In fact, our area has one of the largest collections of these Springtime flowers. Trillium Photograph 10 x 15 $180 Stanley Bysshe	Calhoun, Anne-Mt. Weather Spring Mt. Weather Spring Oil on Board 14.5 x 14.5 $350 Anne Calhoun	Chandler, Sage-Country Roads Turning down country roads, just to see where they go.... Country Roads Oil on Canvas 16 x 24 $850 Sage Chandler
Coy Marisol Apples Oil I enjoyed painting these apples at an apple farm near Middleburg. Apples Oil 5 x 7 $375 Marisol Coy	Coy Marisol Lessburg WineryOil This scenery was painted during a plein air session with a group of artists at a local winery in Leesburg. Leesburg Winery Oil 5 x 7 $375 Marisol Coy	Coy Marisol Silver Irises Oil I painted these irises during a plein air session. I was attracted to the colors that morning. Silver Irises Oil 5 x 7 $375 Marisol Coy
Craighill, Patricia-Gerberas Gerberas Watercolor 6-1/2 x 14 $275 Patricia Craighill	Craighill, Patricia-Welcome Spring Home Again, Unison Oil 11 x 14 $425 Patricia Craighill	Cybyk, Andrea-Thriving A large and vigorous weed from my garden... My process is a cross between painting and printmaking, I capture the silhouettes and details of plants near my home. Thriving Acrylic on Paper on Wood Panel 12 x 34 $750 Andrea Cybyk
Cybyk, Andrea-Timeless A cross between painting and printmaking, I capture the silhouettes and details of plants near my home. This one is an early spring Dogwood branch. Timeless Acrylic on paper 8x10 $225 Andrea Cybyk	Del Vacchio, Jaclyn-Afternoon_In_Bloom “Afternoon in Bloom” is a linocut, hand printed in one color ink on rice paper. Afternoon in Bloom Linocut on Rice Paper 8.5 x 12 $275 Jaclyn Del Vacchio	Del Vacchio, Jaclyn-MorningLight_Linocut Morning Light” is a linocut, hand printed with a two-color ink gradient on rice paper. Morning Light Linocut on Rice Paper 8.5 x 12 $275 Jaclyn Del Vacchio
Duvall, Peggy-New Beginnings New Beginnings Watercolor 26 x 36 $745 Peggy Duvall	Ferri, Michele-Vallery View Valley View Oil 20 x 20 $800 Michele Ferri	Furneaux, Pam-Fox We have frequent fox visitors in our backyard, and I never tire of watching them. They are especially active in the Spring when raising their kits. Fox Alert Oil 8 x 10 $350 Pam Furneaux
Garcia, Nancy-I Never Saw a Purple Cow I Never Saw a Purple Cow Oil 8x24 $500 Nancy Garcia	Garcia, Nancy-It's Spring Time It's Spring Time Colored Pencil 14x18 $350 Nancy Garcia	Garcia, Nancy-Pink Calla Lillies Pink Calla Lillies Colored Pencil 14x18 $400 Nancy Garcia
Gardiner, Maribe-seasons Every Season has its own unique beauty. My process involves a darker print etching (signifying Winter) transitioning to the lighter floral colors of Spring. The Changes of Seasons Mixed 20 x 9 $250 Maribe Gardiner	Gordon, Nadya-Robbin in Spring Robins are a sure sign of spring in Virginia. I painted this cute little Robin in Spring Flowers - Lilly of the Valley and Forget Me Nots. Robin in Spring Flowers Acrylic 8 x 10 $145 Nadya Gordon	Gordon, Nadya-Spring in Middleburg, 2023 Spring in Middleburg painting depicts a view of the grounds of the National Sporting Library & Museum located in Middleburg, VA with it's bronze fox statue and cheerful daffodils. Spring in Middleburg Acrylic 12 x 16 $195 Nadya Gordon
Gordon, Nadya-Spring in the Countryside This spring landscape was inspired by a scene in Middleburg, VA Spring in the Countryside Acrylic 12 x 16 $145 Nadya Gordon	Gould, Debby-Untitled 1 Untitled 1 Oil 31 x 41 $1,200 Debby Gould	Gould, Debby-Untitled 2 Untitled 2 Oil 21.5 x 17.25 $850 Debby Gould
Gring, Susan-Loudoun Spring There is an abundance of gorgeous farmland in Loudoun County and this painting reflects a familiar sight. While not a specific property, I wanted to convey the essence of the area and not get lost in the details. Loudoun Spring Acrylic on Canvas 18 x 24 $525 Susan Gring	Gring, Susan-A Frog's Delight Being outdoors, no matter in what capacity, has always provided peace and renewal of the spirit. Japanese gardens capture a special zen and seeing the lily pads made me want to paint them. A Frog's Delight Acrylic on Canvas 12 x 16 $295 Susan Gring	Gring, Susan-Spring Awakening 2 After spending much of my life living in Pennsylvania and northern Minnesota, moving to southern Virginia was like moving to a fairy land--a world filled with pinks, yellows, whites and beautiful sporing greens. I had never experienced springs so incredibly beautiful. A hike along a river and seeing all the yellow flowers, I was inspired to paint this scene. Spring Awakening Acrylic on Watercolor Paper 25 x 19 $595 Susan Gring
Harleman, Melinda-Red Oak Tree at Heritage Hunt I live in a 55+ community called Heritage Hunt. Everyone looks forward to seeing our favorite tree come to life in the spring. Red Oak Tree at Heritage Hunt Oil 16 x 20 $650 Melinda Harleman	Harleman, Melinda-Terracotta Pots Terracotta Pots #1 Acrylic 20 x 30 $650 Melinda Harleman	Hawkins, Zoe_Flowerhead_No.5 Embracing the vibrancy of spring colours I painted this piece envisioning a sun rise over a field of tulips. And how it would feel to be a small being looking up at mother nature's glorious design of such a beautifully crafted tulip head stretching its petals towards the sun. Like a sculpture of colour and light in the morning stillness. Flower Head No. 5 Acrylic on Canvas 16 x 20 $400 Zoe Hawkins
herman, lorrie_Crab_Apple_Blossoms Passed by this fully blooming crab apple tree with all of these cascading blossoms. It just had to be painted! Crab Apple Blossoms Oil 15 x 30 $900 Lorrie Herman	herman, lorrie_Spring_on_the_Farm_pa23 First plein air piece of 2023! Spring on the Farm Oil 11 x 14 $650 Lorrie Herman	herman, lorrie_irish_cream_wc I thought she was going to start talking to me! Beautiful cream-colored cows. Irish Cream Watercolor 15 x 20 $500 Lorrie Herman
Hindle, Stuart-Dogwood Lace The year that I took this reference photo, everything was blooming at once. I loved how the dogwoods were just blooming making their branches have a lacy effect. This photo was taken at the Virginia State Arboretum: Blandy Farm. Dogwood Lace Oil on Canvas 16 x 12 $475 Stuart Hindle	Hindle, Stuart-Dogwoods and Daffadils In this painting, I exaggerated the Dogwood bloom making a cloud-like feel. The year that I took this reference photo, everything was blooming at once. This photo was taken at the Virginia State Arboretum: Blandy Farm. Dogwoods and Daffodils Oil on Canvas 12 x 16 $495 Stuart Hindle	Hindle, Stuart-Rolling Hills and White Fences The day I took this reference photo, the rain had just stopped and the mists were still hanging over the distant hills. It felt as if full spring was just around the corner. Rolling Hills and White Fences Oil on Canvas 12 x 16 $495 Stuart Hindle
Hopkins, Laura-Spring Day Audley Farm As a painter in the American Tonalist tradition, I try in my work to suggest the feeling or mood of a place. This ancient tree in early leaf alongside a creek at Audley farm in Berryville to me signifies the enduring promise of springtime growth and renewal. Spring Day Audley Farm Oil 8x10 $425 Laura Hopkins	Hopkins, Laura-Spring Day, Unison, VA This scene is painted from memory and imagination. In my daily walks along the gravel roads near my home I observe the open fields and pastures set against the back drop of Mt Weather. This painting represents my impressions of the local landscape rather than a specific scene. Springtime in Unison, VA Oil 8x10 $425 Laura Hopkins	Hopkins, Laura-May Moonrise As a painter in the American Tonalist tradition, I try in my work to suggest the feeling or mood of a place. This painting from my imagination is a traditional Tonalist motif, a moonrise over a pasture and creek. It is my hope that this quiet scene offers you a respite from our fast moving and turbulent world. May Moonrise Oil 16x20 $950 Laura Hopkins
Huyett, Sheila-Red Anemone and Peonies Hot Spring Oil 18 x 24 $395 Sheila Huyett	Huyett, Sheila-Rouge Rouge Oil 22 x 24 $425 Sheila Huyett	Inra, Ligia-Loudoun Landscape The beautiful landscape with stunning vistas made the perfect combination for this painting. Virginia is known for its rolling hills and I felt that this image was the perfect representation. I was drawn to this peaceful scene of horses beside the river’s edge. Loudoun Landscape Acrylic and Japanese Rice Paper 20x16 $350 Ligia Inra
Lillis, Judith-Trinity Episcopal Church Trinity Episcopal Church Photograph 20 x 20 $250 Judith Lillis	Macy, Suzan-Soft Spring Day Soft Spring Day Oil 16x20 $575 Suzan Macy	Macy, Suzan-Spring has Sprung! Spring Has Sprung! Oil 11x14 $575 Suzan Macy
Macy, Suzan-Time to Go Home Time to Go Home Oil 12 x 16 $575 Suzan Macy	Mann, Amy-Oatlands Oak I painted "Oatlands Oak" standing in the garden at Oatlands Plantation in Leesburg, Virginia. It was early spring and the oak trees had not yet leafed out, but other trees were blooming. One of my favorite places to paint. Oatlands Oak Oil on Canvas 11 x 14 $300 Amy Mann	Mann, Amy-View from Sky Meadows,Triptych I had painted this view from Sky Meadows State Park before, on one canvas, but it didn't have the scope I felt when I looked at this panoramic scene in person. I started with the center canvas, then painted the right-hand one, then the left. The entire triptych was completed in around 2 1/2 hours, which is the longest I normally work on a plein-air painting. View from Sky Meadows Oil on Three Canvases 14 x 38 $950 Amy Mann
Mann, Jane-On Clover Hill Vintage truck and sycamore on a hill in Waterford as spring begins to arrive. On Clover Hill Limited Edition Archival Print of Digital Photograph 12 x 8 $195 Jane Mann	Mann, Jane-Gardens at Monticello Early spring gardens with flowering trees and freshly tilled soil. Gardens at Monticello Limited Edition Archival Print of Digital Photograph 12 x 16 $225 Jane Mann	Mann. Jane-Spring in Waterford Rustic building with garden in full bloom. Spring in Waterford Limited Edition Archival Print of Digital Photograph 10 x 8 $175 Jane Mann
Miller, Cynthia-Flora Fauna Flora Fauna Acrylic 30 x 30 $625 Cynthia Miller	Millman, Shaila-Peony Peony Acrylic 14 x 9 $100 Shaila Millman	Montis, Doreen-Tucked Tucked Oil 10 x 10 $425 Doreen Montis
Montis_Doreen_Momma and Her Girls_Oil Momma and Her Girls Oil 8 x 10 $350 Doreen Montis	Mudumbai, Sangeetha-Majestic Blooms These beautiful blooms are the nature's promise that life always continues even after harsh winters. This painting of our cherry tree in our front yard is something we wait for the whole year! I hope to put these majestic blooms in the spotlight. The dark trees in the background make the bright blooms pop out! Majestic Blooms Soft Pastels 12 x16 $300 Sangeetha Mudumbai	Mudumbai, Sangeetha-Iris Flowers Though cherry blossoms steal the show when it comes to spring, irises have been a beautiful flower that comes in a little later. They have been a dream subject of many artists including myself. I found this patch of Irises along with Phlox in the neighborhood and I had to paint. Irises Soft Pastel and Pan Pastel 9x12 $250 Sangeetha Mudumbai
Mudumbai-Sangeetha-CherryBlossomFestival The inspiration for this painting is the Cherry Blossom Festival near the Tidal Basin in DC. In the background is the Jefferson memorial. People from all over the nation come here each year to see the beautiful blossoms in all their splendor!! Cherry Blossom Festival Soft Pastel 9x12 $250 Sangeetha Mudumbai	Nadler, Marci-Spring Duck Thinking of Sunnmer Spring Duck Thinking of Summer Oil 8 x 10 Marci Nadler	Nicely_Elise_The Edge of Spring (002) It was a cloudy, cool, and blustery day at the first plein air session I attended last year. I found a good spot to paint on top of a hill looking down at a pond. In order to liven up the scene and create a focal point, I added the blooming cherry trees. On the Edge of Spring Acrylic on Canvas 16 x 20 $575 Elise Nicely
Oliver, Karen-Spring Floral Azaleas bloom in profusion all spring around my home. Spring Floral Collage 10 × 10 $300 Karen Oliver	Oliver, Karen-Nesting The fibrous papers suggested the twigs and garden debris used by nesting doves. Nesting Collage 10 × 10 $300 Karen Oliver	Padilla, Chito-Early Shoots Spring always brings the promise of rebirth and new growth. Early Shoots Acrylic on Paper 18 x 24 $695 Chito Padilla
Padilla, Chito-Pink Fountain Grass We count on spring to celebrate the earth's renewal as symbolized by the comeback of wild grass. Pink Fountain Grass Acrylic on Paper 18 x 24 $495 Chito Padilla	Palmer, Rachel Garcia-Garden Steps Garden Steps Oil 14 x 11 $495 Rachel Garcia Palmer	Palmer, Rachel Garcia-Row 3 Before Sunset Row 3 Before Sunset Oil on Panel 9 x 12 $425 Rachel Garcia Palmer
Palmer, Rachel Garcia-Pretty in Pink Pretty in Pink Oil 14 x 11 $425 Rachel Garcia Palmer	Parent, Terri-Oak Spring Garden Bunny Mellon's vision for this extraordinary property is true reverence to the beauty of nature. Spring showcases her tree design through careful pruning which is still carried on today. This budding tree provides a frame for the barn and silo. Oak Spring Garden Digital Photography 10 x 8 $195 Terri Parent	Parent, Terri-Spring in Waterford One needs to stroll through the Village of Waterford to get a peep at the beautiful gardens. The vibrant colors of the redbud and the greening of foliage is the very definition of Spring. Spring in Waterford Digital Photography 10 x 8 $195 Terri Parent
Parent, Terri-Garden Dance Fabulous garden tulips that seemed to dance as they stretched to find light. Tulips continue to grow after they are cut. It is always a delight to see their movement. Garden Dance Digital Photography 11 x 14 $225 Terri Parent	Plazibat, Antonia-Blossoms Cherry blossoms blooming in the spring sunlight. Blossoms Watercolor 8 X 10 $200 Antonia Plazibat	Plazibat, Antonia-Little Bird A little bird welcomes spring from high above. Little Bird Watercolor 11 x 14 $250 Antonia Plazibat
Puppo, Sabina-Outrunning the Rain Sometimes outings go as planned. Other times, nature rules and a family hiking trip requires some adjustment. The stream and small waterfall welcome the fresh rain, while our friends run downhill, not as fast as one would wish, for mom is pregnant, and we don't want the little ones to fall. So dad stays at the back, as the wise red foxes ensure everyone is safe. Outrunning the Rain Oil on Cotton Canvas 17.7 x 23.6 $2,550 Sabina Puppo	Puppo, Sabina-Fortunate The rolling hills fade in the distance in pastel shades of blues and purples. The roaring creek flows quietly while the red winding road foretells what may yet come. Green hills ensure grazing fields and beauty for all. The couple is taking in the moment, feeling grateful to have this day together to delight in each other’s company and in such a delightful landscape. How fortunate! Fortunate Oil on Organic Cotton 23.2 x 24 $3,300 Sabina Puppo	Pyles, Gomer-First Spring Afterglow The sunset lingered a bit to paint the sky red and highlight the Forsythia Flowers in the foreground. First Spring Afterglow Photography 11x14 $160 Gomer Pyles
Pyles, Gomer-The Dogwood Sometimes the colors just line up and I look and say to myself, "No shit"? The Dogwood Photography 11x14 $160 Gomer Pyles	Pyles, Gomer-A Bend in the Road Twilight tends to bring out a mystical tone to the surrounding landscape... A Bend in the Road Photography 11x14 $160 Gomer Pyles	Ramsey, Nancy-Studio Dreams, Abundance From layers of acrylic exploration these structural images emerged. Studio Dreams-Abundance Acrylic 12 x 24 $525 Nancy Ramsey
Ramsey, Nancy-Studio Dreams, Waterfront From layers of acrylic exploration these structural images emerged. Studio Dreams-Waterfront Acrylic 12 x 24 $525 Nancy Ramsey	Ramsey, Nancy-Studio Dreams, Serenity From layers of acrylic exploration these structural images emerged. Studio Dreams-Serenity Acrylic 12 x 24 $525 Nancy Ramsey	Reid, Anne-Looks Like Spring Looks like Spring Pastel 8 x 10 $280 Anne Reid
Reid, Anne-Signs of Spring Signs of Spring Pastel 8 x 10 $280 Anne Reid	Richards_Kim_Pastel Whispers_oil One of my favorite flowers to paint are hydrangeas, and I couldn't resist pairing the cool blues with a peach rose. Pastel Whispers Oil 12 x 9 $325 Kim T. Richards	Richards_Kim_ Winding Creek_oil The colors of early spring are so beautiful. I love the contrast of the soft grays of the bare trees against the bright green grasses and blues of the flowing creek. Winding Creek Oil 10 x 8 $275 Kim T. Richards
Richards_Kim_The Cabin_oil This painting was created on location at a private property. The grass was filled with dandelions, and I delighted in the texture and color it added to the lawn. The Cabin Oil 10 x 8 $275 Kim T. Richards	Scala, Amy-Forsythias I couldn’t help notice the beautiful Forsythia bushes in front of the Emmanuel Episcopal Church in Middleburg as I was leaving town. The contrast against the brick facade was striking. Forsythias Acrylic 8 x 10 $300 Amy Scala	Scala, Amy-Garden Delight What a wonderful array of tulips and daffodils to welcome the start of spring. Garden Delight Acrylic 9 x 12 $300 Amy Scala
Schneider, Deborah-The Clearing A studio painting development from one of my PleinAir sketches. PleinAir was done on a warm spring day along the banks of the Potomac. The Clearing Acrylic 24 x 24 $850 Deborah Schneider	Schneider, Deborah-Tulips and Pussy WIllows It’s spring. Need I say more. Tulips and Pussy Willows Oil $285 Deborah Schneider	Snyder, Beatirce-Gate to the Pasture One of the many beautiful scenes along the road to the horse farm in Upperville on the way to see my friend's horse. The gateway to the pasture was charming. Gate to the Pasture Oil on Linen 11 x 14 $450 Bea Snyder
Snyder, Beatrice-Stream to the Barn A friend drove me to the farm in Upperville where here horse was boarded. This was one of the beautiful sites on the farm. Stream to Barn Oil on Linen 16 x 20 $550 Bea Snyder	Stanley, Melanie-Splendor in the Piedmont I am always inspired with the photos I take of the Piedmont scenery and love the rolling hills with the Blue Ridge Mountains in the distance. The small groups of cows always make me happy, and I had fun using a palette knife to bring my expressions of the Piedmont alive, along with different sized flat brushes. The color literally poured itself into this painting! Splendor in the Piedmont Acrylic 20 x 24 $450 Melanie Stanley	Stanley, Otis-Springtime Blues The chores and relaxation of rural living is captured in this monochromatic acrylic painting depicting everyday life experiences. The refreshments aren't shared by all. Springtime Blues Acrylic 16 x 20 $450 Otis Stanley
Stewart, Margaret_Birdsong_oilcoldwax_8x8 Spring to me is about lengthening days, flashes of color as the seasons change, the return of the birds, and ever changing and energetic weather. This abstract captures much of that mood to me and the joy of noticing more and more birds. Birdsong Oil and Cold Wax 8 x 8 $345 Margaret Stewart	Stewart, Margaret-Bloom in the Storm_Oilcoldwax_8x8 Spring to me is about lengthening days, flashes of color as the seasons change, the return of the birds, and ever changing and energetic weather. This abstract captures much of that mood to me, particularly the contrast of blooms and fresh color against often greyish and blustery weather. Bloom in the Storm Oil and Cold Wax 8 x 8 $345 Margaret Stewart	Tighe, Angel-vase of flowers Spring for me is all about color and new life, and what represents both more than a beautiful vase of flowers. Vase of Flowers Acrylic 20 x 10 $90 Angel Tighe
Turner, Kathryn-Buttercup Mouse Buttercup Mouse Pastel 5x7 $85 Kat Turner	Victory_Josefina_Magnolia_acrylic Magnolia Acrylic 12 x 18 $490 Josefina Victory	Victory_Josefina_Cherry_acrylic Cherry Acrylic 12 x 18 $490 Josefina Victory
Victory_Josefina_Tulips_acrylic Tulips Acrylic 12 x 18 $490 Josefina Victory	Wallace, Ann-Big Daddy's Spring Walk Big Daddy’s Spring Walk Gouche 11 x 14 $500 Ann Wallace	Wallace, Ann-Springtime in Rock Creek Springtime in Rock Creek Park Pastel 11 x 14 $500 Ann Wallace
Wallace, Ann-A Spring Day at the Farm A Spring Day at the Farm Pastel 11 x 14 $500 Ann Wallace	Weed, Peggy-The Robin The European Robin Oil 12 x 9 $485 Peggy Weed	Weed, Peggy-Windy Day Windy Day Oil 11 x 14 $585 Peggy Weed
Weed, Peggy-White Rose White Rose Oil 9 x 12 $485 Peggy Weed	Wiese, Allison-Poodle Patrol I started with putting cows on surf boards but have evolved to putting dogs on them too-why not?? Poodle Patrol Pastel 12 x 18 $725 Allison Wiese	Wiese, Allison-Paw Patrol I started with putting cows on surf boards but have evolved to putting dogs on them too-why not?? Paw Patrol Pastel 12 x 18 $725 Allison Wiese
Wine, Linda-Weeping Cherry Edward Thomas’ poem “The Cherry Trees” was my inspiration. He was one of England’s most important poets, even though he only wrote poetry from 1914 to 1917. Weeping Cherry Acrylic 16 x 20 $200 Linda Wine	Zhou, Vicky-Magnolias-2 Magnolias-2 Watercolor 10x10 $580 Vicky Zhou	Zhou, Vicky-Smithsonian Castle Painted the back side of Smithsonian Castle in the Enid Haupt Garden when magnolias are in full bloom. Smithsonian Castle Watercolor 14x11 $1,200 Vicky Zhou
Zhou, Vicky-Spring Time Spring Time Watercolor 9x10 $580 Vicky Zhou

Spring in the Piedmont Exhibit April 8 - May 7, 2023 Exhibition Jurors: Jessica Wilson & Nancy Ramsey

Nadler, Marci-Early Bloomers

BEST IN SHOW Early Bloomers Oil on Linen Canvas 18 x 24 $1600 Marci Nadler

Bysshe, Stan-Technicolor Song

Reid, Anne-Feels Likke Spring

THIRD PLACE Feels like Spring Pastel 16 x 20 $650 Anne Reid

Mann, Amy-Plant in Window

Padilla, Chito-Bundle of Joy

HONORABLE MENTION This painting captures the uplifting spirit of spring: bright, cheerful, and carefree. Bundle of Joy Acrylic on Paper 18 x 24 $695 Chito Padilla

Puppo, Sabina-The Homestead

Ashley, Jennifer-Pure Love oil

Pure Love Oil on Canvas 16 x 20 $180 Jennifer Ashley

Ashley, Jennifer-Sunshine and Clover

Sunshine Clover Photography 8 x 10 $50 Jennifer Ashley

Baumgartner, Betty-Dynamic Pansy

When seeing purple pansies at Garden shops, I know Spring is coming in spite of cold temperatures. Dynamic Pansy Watercolor on Canvas 10 x 10 $185 Betty Baumgartner

Block, Anne Marshall-Tidal_Basin_Parasol

Tidal Basin Parasol Oil 12x24 $599.99 Anne Block

Brabant, Jill-PeoniesandCopper

Peonies from my garden, copper and fruit seemed to be the perfect combination in this diagonal composition. The neutral grey background highlights the delightful color. Peonies and Copper Oil 18 x 20 $2200 Jill Brabant

Brabant, Jill-TheArtistsGarden

May is my favorite time of year when the peonies are in bloom! These flowers have special meaning to me as some were passed on from my grandmother's garden, then planted in my Mom's garden in New York and now are treasures in my Virginia garden. The Artist's Garden Oil 11 x 14 $695 Jill Brabant

Brunini_Noreen_CherryBlossoms

Cherry Blossoms Watercolor 18 x 24 $300 Noreen Brunini

Bysshe, Stan-Electric Blue

While some may stay the winter in our area, male Bluebirds announce the start of Spring with their electric blue plumage. Catching them in flight can be a challenge but worth the effort. Electric Blue Photograph 10 x 15 $180 Stanley Bysshe

Bysshe, Stan-Technicolor Song

As a nature and bird photographer, nothing says Spring has arrived, more than the return of male Red-winged Blackbirds. Decked out in their fell mating plumage, they stake out their territory even on the coldest of early Spring mornings. Technicolor Song Photograph 10 x 15 $180 Stanley Bysshe

Bysshe, Stan-Trillium

Generally arriving in early May, Trilliums offer a spectacular sight in our hardwood forests. In fact, our area has one of the largest collections of these Springtime flowers. Trillium Photograph 10 x 15 $180 Stanley Bysshe

Calhoun, Anne-Mt. Weather Spring

Mt. Weather Spring Oil on Board 14.5 x 14.5 $350 Anne Calhoun

Chandler, Sage-Country Roads

Turning down country roads, just to see where they go.... Country Roads Oil on Canvas 16 x 24 $850 Sage Chandler

Coy Marisol Apples Oil

I enjoyed painting these apples at an apple farm near Middleburg. Apples Oil 5 x 7 $375 Marisol Coy

Coy Marisol Lessburg WineryOil

This scenery was painted during a plein air session with a group of artists at a local winery in Leesburg. Leesburg Winery Oil 5 x 7 $375 Marisol Coy

Coy Marisol Silver Irises Oil

I painted these irises during a plein air session. I was attracted to the colors that morning. Silver Irises Oil 5 x 7 $375 Marisol Coy

Craighill, Patricia-Gerberas

Gerberas Watercolor 6-1/2 x 14 $275 Patricia Craighill

Craighill, Patricia-Welcome Spring

Home Again, Unison Oil 11 x 14 $425 Patricia Craighill

Cybyk, Andrea-Thriving

A large and vigorous weed from my garden... My process is a cross between painting and printmaking, I capture the silhouettes and details of plants near my home. Thriving Acrylic on Paper on Wood Panel 12 x 34 $750 Andrea Cybyk

Cybyk, Andrea-Timeless

A cross between painting and printmaking, I capture the silhouettes and details of plants near my home. This one is an early spring Dogwood branch. Timeless Acrylic on paper 8x10 $225 Andrea Cybyk

Del Vacchio, Jaclyn-Afternoon_In_Bloom

“Afternoon in Bloom” is a linocut, hand printed in one color ink on rice paper. Afternoon in Bloom Linocut on Rice Paper 8.5 x 12 $275 Jaclyn Del Vacchio

Del Vacchio, Jaclyn-MorningLight_Linocut

Morning Light” is a linocut, hand printed with a two-color ink gradient on rice paper. Morning Light Linocut on Rice Paper 8.5 x 12 $275 Jaclyn Del Vacchio

Duvall, Peggy-New Beginnings

New Beginnings Watercolor 26 x 36 $745 Peggy Duvall

Ferri, Michele-Vallery View

Valley View Oil 20 x 20 $800 Michele Ferri

Furneaux, Pam-Fox

We have frequent fox visitors in our backyard, and I never tire of watching them. They are especially active in the Spring when raising their kits. Fox Alert Oil 8 x 10 $350 Pam Furneaux

Garcia, Nancy-I Never Saw a Purple Cow

I Never Saw a Purple Cow Oil 8x24 $500 Nancy Garcia

Garcia, Nancy-It's Spring Time

It's Spring Time Colored Pencil 14x18 $350 Nancy Garcia

Garcia, Nancy-Pink Calla Lillies

Pink Calla Lillies Colored Pencil 14x18 $400 Nancy Garcia

Gardiner, Maribe-seasons

Every Season has its own unique beauty. My process involves a darker print etching (signifying Winter) transitioning to the lighter floral colors of Spring. The Changes of Seasons Mixed 20 x 9 $250 Maribe Gardiner

Gordon, Nadya-Robbin in Spring

Robins are a sure sign of spring in Virginia. I painted this cute little Robin in Spring Flowers - Lilly of the Valley and Forget Me Nots. Robin in Spring Flowers Acrylic 8 x 10 $145 Nadya Gordon

Gordon, Nadya-Spring in Middleburg, 2023

Spring in Middleburg painting depicts a view of the grounds of the National Sporting Library & Museum located in Middleburg, VA with it's bronze fox statue and cheerful daffodils. Spring in Middleburg Acrylic 12 x 16 $195 Nadya Gordon

Gordon, Nadya-Spring in the Countryside

This spring landscape was inspired by a scene in Middleburg, VA Spring in the Countryside Acrylic 12 x 16 $145 Nadya Gordon

Gould, Debby-Untitled 1

Untitled 1 Oil 31 x 41 $1,200 Debby Gould

Gould, Debby-Untitled 2

Untitled 2 Oil 21.5 x 17.25 $850 Debby Gould

Gring, Susan-Loudoun Spring

There is an abundance of gorgeous farmland in Loudoun County and this painting reflects a familiar sight. While not a specific property, I wanted to convey the essence of the area and not get lost in the details. Loudoun Spring Acrylic on Canvas 18 x 24 $525 Susan Gring

Gring, Susan-A Frog's Delight

Being outdoors, no matter in what capacity, has always provided peace and renewal of the spirit. Japanese gardens capture a special zen and seeing the lily pads made me want to paint them. A Frog's Delight Acrylic on Canvas 12 x 16 $295 Susan Gring

Spring in the Piedmont Exhibit

April 8 - May 7, 2023

Exhibition Jurors:
Jessica Wilson & Nancy Ramsey