Thompson, Dana Lee-holding on (003)

Best in Show As with most wildlife these days this little chimp is "holding on" to its very existence. Holding On Oil 14 x 11 $1,200 Dana Lee Thompson

Howsare Kathleen Hopeful Acrylic

Second Place Trees are one of my favorite things to paint. As I was on my morning walk the sun was breaking through the fog and creating long diagonal shadows in the grass. Taking a photo with my phone I knew I must capture this atmospheric picture on canvas! Hopeful Acrylic 24 x 30 $1,850 Kathleen Howsare

Bysshe, Stanley-Ruby-throated

Third Place We have a large pollinator garden and Ruby-Throated Hummingbirds are frequent visitors. They are by no means shy, but getting one to sit still for a close-up portrait is a challenge. Ruby-Throated Photography 10 x 10 $125 Stanley Bysshe

Brabant, JIll - Cascade

Honorable Mention I was inspired by Henri Fantin-Latour’s painting, Roses Jaunes Dans Un Vase (Yellow Roses in a Vase). These soft off-white roses had a hint of creamy yellow to them and demanded the complementary color to enhance their beauty. Cascade Oil 12 x 16 $850 Jill Brabent

Gardiner, Maribe-Sunlight Warms Nature But Did Not Warm Her Heart

Honorable Mention Sunlight Warms Nature But Did Not Warm Her Heart Etching 18 x 12 $300 Maribe Gardiner

Hopkins, Laura-Autumn Grove II

Honorable Mention This painting is part of a series of experiments using a window washing squeegee to both apply and remove paint. The vertical, horizontal, and diagonal squeegee marks seemed to call for bold paint application and strong color. The expansive foreground in muted green keeps all the boldness in check Autumn Grove II Oil 8 x 10 $350 Laura Hopkins

Klioze, Marcia-Evening Light

Honorable Mention I’m always fascinated with the sky and reflections on the marshes. Evening Light Oil on wood 16 x 20 $800 Marcia Klioze

Zhou, VIcky-Around the Corner

Honorable Mention Morning walk in the woods by a pond. Around the Corner Watercolor 11 x 14 $450 Vicky Zhou

Auman, Sandra-Tete-aTete

This painting was inspired by a visit to the winter stables of the Lipizzans at the Spanish Riding School in Vienna, Austria. It was a quiet morning in the courtyard and the stallions seemed to be enjoying a lull in activities. I like portraying life behind the scenes. “Tete-a-Tete” Watercolor 15 x 22 $1,200 Sandra Auman

Baker M. - Woman Walking Acrylic

Women appear in my paintings late at night -most often uninvited. The figures seem to find their way to me instead of me deciding to paint them. They come in various nationalities but all with a story to share. They carry baskets, blankets and burdens but mostly the future-babies. I just tell their stories Woman Walking Acrylic on canvas panel 16 x 13 $450 Michelle Baker

Baumgartner, Betty- A Distant Glow

Each day I awake, l envision the small distant sun casting shadows on the quiet mountains. A Distant Glow Acrylic 8 x 8 $250 Betty Baumgartner

Baumgartner, Betty-Glow on Manhattan

Looking out the Hotel window on the 9th floor in NYC, I see the light cast shadows before the early walkers on the streets. Glow on Manhattan Acrylic 10.5 x 12 $500 Betty Baumgartner

Block, Anne Marshall-Afternoon_Light

This cat was seen basking in the afternoon sun. The colors I used reflect that the time of day. Afternoon Light Oil on linen 20 x 20 $999 Anne Marshall Block

Brabant, JIll-Peonies and Provence

Soft pink peonies and a favorite green confit pot remind me of Provence. If you look closely you will find a pink ribbon on the tabletop along with strewn petals. Peonies and Provence Oil 20 x 16 $1,400 Jill Brabent

Brabant, Jill-Sanguine Roses

Sanguine Roses: a play on words! I used a sanguine charcoal to create this drawing, but these roses also looked sanguine as they were drooping and had a beautiful gesture to them. Sanguine Roses Charcoal on paper 12 x 9 $275 Jill Brabent

BruniniNoreen -TakeMeHomeCountryRoadsAcrylic

A new medium for me, trying new color combinations. Take Me Home Country Roads Acrylic 23 x 27 $400 Noreen Brunini

BruniniNoreen-AegeanReflectionsAcrylic

A new medium for me, trying new color combinations. Aegean Reflections Acrylic 10 x 8 $125 Noreen Brunini

Byshee, Stanley - siblings

I spent hours watching a fox den this spring. The three kits when awake were in constant motion but occasionally posed for the camera. Watching their very canine play was as much fun as photographing them. Siblings Photography 10 x 15 $125 Stanley Bysshe

Bysshe, Stanley-Aerial Combat

Male Common Terns engage in fierce aerial territorial battles over just a small piece of sand in a nesting colony. It is almost impossible to track the birds with a camera and long lens because of the speed of their flight. But the moments that they come together almost look like a ballet. Aerial Combat Photography 10 x 15 $125 Stanley Bysshe

Calhoun, Anne-Morning on the Potomac

I went to the river one morning searching for a scene to paint. I knew I had found it when I looked down the river as far as I could and saw the light reflecting off the water in the distance. Morning on the Potomac Oil on board 8 x 10 $475 Anne Calhoun

Covington, Buxx-Land of Fire and Ice

Intentional Camera Movement (or “ICM”) is one of my favorite methods for capturing a vibe or palette of a location in an abstract way. This was captured by moving my camera horizontally at 1/60th of a second. Taken on the southern coast of the Snæfellsnes Peninsula, this photo explores the white of the snow, the black of the morning sea, the fiery orange of the sunrise sneaking in, and the blue, overcast sky. Land of Fire and Ice Print-Photograph on paper 16 x 24 $450 Buzz Covington

Covington, BUzz-WInter Morning in Stokksnes

A windy, freezing morning provided context for just how brutal and beautiful the landscapes of Iceland can be in the winter. Stokksnes Beach sits at the foot of Vestrahorn Mountain, and draws photographers from around the world who vie to capture its unique power and beauty. Winter Morning in Stokksnes Print-Photograph on Modern Metal 16 x 24 $400 Buzz Covington

Covington, Buzz, Kirkja Storms

Following a harrowing trip around the Snæfellsnes Peninsula during a blizzard, we came upon this church that sits atop a hill. The road being completely buried in drifts, we could get no closer and settled for shooting from further away than we had hoped. We were blessed to catch the end of the storm, with a bit of beautiful blue sunshine peeking through. Kirkja Stormsins (Church of the Storm) Print photograph on paper 16 x 24 $450 Buzz Covington

daly_beth_HistoricBarn_Oil

Open space and farmland is disappearing quickly. I like capture images--like this historic barn--on the canvas for all to enjoy...and remember. Historic Barn Oil on canvas 16 x 12 $300 Beth Daly

FiorellaMariaLavenderDreams

A lavender field flowering in July is a dream to paint, particularly under the sun and specially if there are yellow or ochre elements around it, as purple and yellow are complimentary colors which enhance the final art piece. Here I enjoyed keeping the lavender somewhat fuzzy in the background and adding more details towards the front. Lavender Dreams Oil 24 x 24 $260 Maria Fiorella

Furneaux, Pam-Evening Meadow

Inspired by the golden glow of a summer's evening, this piece was painted from imagination and childhood memories. Evening Meadow Oil 8 x 10 $275 Pam Furneaux

Gardiner, Maribe-Calm Before the Storm

Calm Before the Storm Acrylic 20 x 26 $600 Maribe Gardiner

Gardiner, Maribe-Caught in the Light of Day

Caught in the Light of Day Acrylic 12 x 18 $400 Maribe Gardiner

Gordon, Nadya-Sailboat at Sunrise

Sailboat at Sunrise was inspired by a serene view at Key West, FL. Sailboat at Sunrise Acrylic 12 x 16 $170 Nadya Gordon

Heenan, Michael-Pink Dawn

In the pink light of an extraordinary morning, lights show on the dark side of a point of land. Sources are varied, but all are ambiguous—only what we can barely make out from a distance. Pink Dawn Acrylic 18 x 24 $500 Michael Heenan

Helentjaris, Diane-Covered Bridge

Diane shares her exploration of the interplay between light and shadow. Always fond of the abstract, her photos reveal the intriguing geometry of sunlight and shadow. Like many things in life, light creates great impact when it is missing, shadowy — even humble sunlight pouring through a home’s windows. Covered Bridge Photography 13 x 13 $130 Diane Helentjaris

Helentjaris, DIane-Shadow BIrd

Diane shares her exploration of the interplay between light and shadow. Always fond of the abstract, her photos reveal the intriguing geometry of sunlight and shadow. Like many things in life, light creates great impact when it is missing, shadowy — even humble sunlight pouring through a home’s windows. Shadow Bird Photography 13 x 13 $130 Diane Helentjaris

Herman_Lorrie_Golden_Myrtle_oilx

This piece is one a series on close ups of nature. There is so much we pass by in nature every day. The designs are endless. Golden Myrtle Oil 15 x 30 $950 Lorrie Herman

Herman_Lorrie_Lily_Pad_Parade_oil

Plein air painting at Walney Pond with the waterlilies in bloom. Major study in green! Lily Pad Parade Oil 20 x 16 $700 Lorrie Herman

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Lovely Lemons Oil 11 x 14 $550 Lorrie Herman

Hindle Stuart - Garden Gate and Roses

Exploring English gardens brings back the memories of an imaginary secret garden for me. Garden Gate and Roses Oil on canvas 12 x 9 $345 Stuart Hindle

Hindle Stuart -Lotus Bridge

Painting garden scenes bring me joy. I appreciate all the hard work that goes into landscaping with colors and textures mixed with man-made objects nestled in between. Lotus Bridge Oil on canvas 12 x 9 $345 Stuart Hindle

Hindle, Stuart Allison-Sunflower Garden 72

This garden was bursting with color on a normally grey day in England. English Sunflower Garden Oil on canvas 24 x 24 $1,500 Stuart Hindle

Hopkins, Laura-Bittersweet Autumn

This autumn scene, like much of my work, is painted from memory, imagination, and study of the work of historic painters. I paint in the tradition of the American Tonalists of the 19th century whose contemplative and poetic works were thought to provide solace and respite from a war-torn and increasingly industrial world. It is my hope that viewers of my work find a place of rest and comfort. Bittersweet Autumn Oil 12 x 16 $650 Laura Hopkins

Hopkins, Laura-Day's End

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 and memory is based on my lifelong love of autumn and twilight. It is my hope that this quiet scene offers you a respite from our fast moving and sometimes turbulent world Day’s End Oil 12 x 16 $650 Laura Hopkins

Howsare Kathleen February Evening Acrylic

A late day walk in winter became color filled as the sun slowly lowered. The orange light touching the trees and branches was a beautiful complement to the cool blue of the snow. I was also taken with the contrast of delicate vines and grasses against the bold darkness of the old ash tree. February Evening Acrylic 18 x 18 $1,200 Kathleen Howsare

Inra, Ligia-Rhapsody

I intended this piece to unfold like a conversation, making up the piece as I went along. Rhapsody Acrylic-Mixed media 18 x 24 $550 Ligia Inra

Klioze, Marcia-Brody-waiting for the Ferry

My grandchildren and I were I White's Ferry waiting for the Ferry and in this painting I loved the anticipation of the Ferry and the colors of his shirt and surroundings on this beautiful spring day. Brody-Waiting for the Ferry Oil 18 x 14 $3,000 Marcia Klioze

Klioze, Marcia-Dylan-waiting for the ferry

This is my other grandson, Dylan. Dylan looked serious and reflective in this moment, as opposed to Brody, the previous painting. I love the contrast of the two brothers each in their own moment and thoughts. Also, the reflective and dappled light on Dylan's face I found interesting on Dylan's face… Dylan-Waiting for the Ferry Oil 18 x 14 $3,000 Marcia Klioze

Macy, Suzan-Misty Morning

These are one of my favorite kind of mornings, I love how the light keeps changing and the mist keeps swirling. Misty Morning Oil 12 x 16 $580 Suzan Macy

McGehee, Caroline-55Five

If your spirit guys could talk to you would you let them? Would you see it? Let’s all try to slow down and realize what’s around us. I got inspired when I was learning about angel numbers. Coincidentally I started seeing them everywhere! So I wanted to make this piece to remind me and others to stop and listen to the universe. 55Five Acrylic 16 x 20 $555 Caroline McGehee

McGehee, Caroline-Regeneratio

We must expect that these transitional times in our life aren’t going to be easy. Sometimes things that don’t match, compliment instead. This piece to me is just that; rebirth and growth. Messy and might I say balanced? Reminding me of life. Regeneratio Acrylic 24 x 18 $480 Caroline McGehee

MerkinKaren_BlackBeauty

I saw this beautifully restored car on the side of the road while on vacation in Maine, and I knew I had to paint it. I took several photos and painted it when I returned home. Black Beauty Oil on board 16 x 20 $1,800 Karen Merkin

MerkinKaren_CloudySunset

I love the colors in the cloudy sky and reflections in the water of this piece. Cloudy Sunset Oil on board 8 x 10 $500 Karen Merkin

Miller, Cynthia-Soul Sisters

I recently made a life decision concerning assuring the quality of my life at later life stages. I signed up a guardian angel health advocate. Although years apart in age we align in numerous ways. I began this painting before our meeting this week and finished it after our lovely dinner in Falls Church. The warmth, vitality, vigor and respect of our friendship all came out in this painting. Soul Sisters Acrylic on aqua board 12 x 12 $225 Cynthia Miller

Miller, Cynthia-Watermelon Kisses

A "quilt" of sorts in that I painted three separate canvases then "patched" them together like a quilt. I enjoyed the surprises of twisting and turning the watermelon colored slices together. In the drop frame, this is a refreshing piece. Watermelon Kisses Acrylic on canvas 12 x 12 $225 Cynthia Miller

Miyamoto, Marilyn_SoloSailingoil copy

I painted this at Jones Point in Alexandria. It's a beautiful small park right along the Potomac. Solo Sailing Oil 9 x 12 $350 Marilyn Miyamoto

Miyamoto, Marilyn_SunnyPathoil

It was a moody, overcast day with wonderful unusual colors in the sky and water. Sunny Path Oil 9 x 12 $350 Marilyn Miyamoto

Muncy, Abigail-Coastal SunsetStaithesNorthYorkshire

This is a view of the sky from the Staithes Harbor wall. I enjoy painting gorgeous neutrals and earth tones found in these natural forms. In addition to the brilliant colors in the sky, I was particularly drawn the light that sparkles on the sea and bounces of the rocks as the early June sun went down. Coastal Sunset, Staithes Oil on linen panel 10 x 10 $300 Abigail Muncy

Muncy, Abigail-RoseGardenRunswickBay

This charming scene was painted in my studio from studies and images during a day of painting in Runswick Bay, a beautiful, little village on the Yorkshire Coast. The village is known for its beautiful gardens, and here I came across a charming outbuilding or studio surrounded roses in full bloom. Rose Garden, Runswick Bay Oil on linen panel 9 x 12 $325 Abigail Muncy

Muncy, Abigail-ViewfromCowbarLaneStaithes

Painted from studies done plein air on a high point in Staithes, England, this is a view of the North Sea with two massive headlands that jut out from the Yorkshire Coast. I was drawn to this view by the beautiful blues and greens that vibrate throughout the scene, and by the awesome scale of this rugged and ancient coast View from Cowbar Lane, Staithes Oil on linen panel 9 x 12 $325 Abigail Muncy

Nicely, Elise-The Leaning Barn

This old barn is leaning to the left in the painting, but is still a working barn. I saw large farm equipment being stored in there. Barns are so intriguing. Just imagine all of the years it has stood and sheltered animals or machines for the farm. The Leaning Barn Acrylic on canvas 24 x 18 $675 Elise Nicely

Padilla, CHito-Geisha

This collage of painted and printed paper was inspired by the color and weave patterns of Japanese kimonos. Geisha Mixed Media/Collage 24 x 18 $695 Chito Padilla

Palmer, Rachel Garcia-Lavender and Gold

Lavender season is short-lived, thus I try not to miss an opportunity to paint at the few local lavender farms. I initially was drawn to this spot because of the complimentary play of the yellow-gold and lavender colors. After drying, I began to build up layers over the underpainting with both compressed charcoal and pastels, leaving visible areas of oil. Lavender and Gold Charcoal and pastel over oil 18 x 14 $495 Rachel Garcia-Palmer

Palmer, Rachel Garcia-To Be Plowed

In this painting, began as a plein air at Farmer’s Delight, I wanted to build contrast between the saturations and textures of the greens. I also wanted convey an almost dreamlike quality to the scene. I recently began experimenting with laying charcoal and soft pastel over as a means of developing atmosphere and texture. I used this process over the original painting. To Be Plowed Charcoal and pastel over oil 14 x 18 $495 Rachel Garcia-Palmer

Parent, Terri-Dancing in Color

I once saw a photograph of a Parisian window display with toe shoes of many colors. I can visualize the ballerina on stage, on her toes, feeling strong and confident in her purple shoes. Dancing in Color Digital photography 14 x 11 $195 Terri Parent

Parent, Terri-Patent Pending

I found this late 1800s scale in a local antique store and immediately saw the possibilities for still life photos. The sale tag included the information that the scale had a “Patent Pending”. I used artistic overlays to create the vintage look fitting for that time period. Patent Pending Digital photography 10 x 8 $150 Terri Parent

Parent, Terri-Quiet

In the spring and summer when the world is exploding with color, sometimes I need less. Less noise, more quiet. Quiet Digital Photography 10 x 8 $150 Terri Parent

Perry, Kirstie - Blue Skies

This piece was inspired by the Virginia Blue Ridge Mountains and the wide open skies. The pops of color and whimsy evoke the happy feelings inspired by a blue skies day in nature. Blue Skies Acrylic 9 x 12 $175 Kirstie Perry

Perry, Kirstie - Windy Hill

This painting was inspired by a wide open field on a summer afternoon as the wind blows and the sun lights up the grass. The feelings are cheerful and warm with big blue skies above. Windy Hill Acrylic 9 x 12 $175 Kirstie Perry

Petrecca, Regina-Day Is Done,acrylic-16x20

Day is done, gone the sun, from the hills, from the lake, from the skies. All is well. Day is Done Acrylic on acrylic 16 x 20 $350 Regina Petrecca

Richards_ Kim_Lovingly Tended_oil

In the cold winter months, I like to revisit my plein air paintings and create studio paintings inspired by them. This painting is the composite of many photos and studies created at a beautiful private garden I had an opportunity to paint at last fall. Lovingly Tended Oil 20 x 24 $1,050 Kim Richards

Richards_Kim_Spring's Bounty_oil

Daffodils and hellebores are my favorite early spring flowers, and I couldn't resist including them in this painting Spring’s Bounty Oil 14 x 11 $375 Kim Richards

Rubin, Alan - Against the Wind

Against the Wind Oil on canvas 12 x 12 $200 Alan Rubin

Rubin, Alan-Leftovers

Scala, Amy-Sky Meadows, 8.2022

Enjoying plein air painting of one of my favorite vistas. Sky Meadows, Early Morning Acrylic 9 x 12 $300 Amy Scala

Scala, Amy - Reserve

Vineyard scene using acrylic on yupo paper. Reserve Acrylic on yupo 6 x 6 $225 Amy Scala

Schroeder, Francie-the face behind the bar crp grain

I photograph in bars and restaurants that are non-corporate. These gathering places play multiple vital roles in our lives yet we have tended to take them for granted till the COVID 19 pandemic closed many. The Face Behind the Bar Photography 14 x 20 $360 Francie Schroeder

Schroeder, Franicie-leaving Yosemite

After my brief visit to Yosemite this winter I stopped by the road and took some pictures of the neighborhood; this was my favorite. Leaving Yosemite Photography 16 x 23 $395 Francie Schroeder

Stevens, Libby-Coastal Wildflowers

This is a studio painting interpreted from a photo my daughter took of a village on the coast of Ireland. Although I travelled to Ireland in 1979, my memories of the landscapes and villages are clear and painting this scene reminded me of the charm of wildflowers everywhere. Coastal Wildflowers Pastel 12 x 9 $475 Libby Stevens

Stevens, Libby-Green Roof

The simplicity of geometric forms caught my eye of this classic barn from one of the paint outs with the Loudoun Sketch club in Leesburg. Green Roof Pastel 12 x 9 $450 Libby Stevens

Stine, Anne-What Dreams May Come 24x36 encaustic

Inspired by a beautiful evening on a Virginia river at sunset. What Dreams May Come Encaustic 24 x 36 $1,950 Anne Stine

Thompson, Dana Lee-gold finch and thistle (002)

Gold Finch are very vibrant and I wanted to depict them with opposite colors in the thistle. Gold Finch and Thistle Oil 10 x 7 $450 Dana Lee Thompson

Thompson, Dana Lee-hound head study

Hounds are always an inspiration for me! In this case I wanted to try a little looser style. Hound Head Study Oil 10 x 8 $650 Dana Lee Thompson

Treyz, Fritz-A Moon Night

The sun and moon represent different things in different cultures. While the sun symbolizes strength and power, the moon represents calmness, beauty, and is nurturing. A Moon Night Oil on wooden panel 8 x 8 $165 Fritz Treyz

Treyz, Fritz-Sailors Take Warning (1)

The biggest storms always seem to bring the most surreal skies. Sailors take warning with red skies in the morning. Sailors Take Warning Oil on canvas 16 x 20 $475 Fritz Treyz

Treyz, Fritz-Angry Seas

The skies discharge lightning from cloud to cloud accompanied by thunder and the emission of light. The seas are angered. Angry Seas Oil on canvas 16 x 20 $450 Fritz Treyz

Viscardi, Linda-Blue and Yellow Still Life

Lovely class still life set up - always an inspiration. Blue & Yellow Still Life Pastel 11 x 14 $300 Linda Viscardi

Wallace, Ann-Dawn's Early Light

Dawn’s Early Light Pastel 14 x 11 $500 Ann Wallace

Wallace, Ann-Daybreak

Daybreak Pastel 11 x 14 $500 Ann Wallace

Wallace, Ann-Morning Light

Morning Light Pastel 11 x 14 $500 Ann Wallace

Weed, Peggy-Abandoned

Abandoned Oil 11 x 14 $585 Peggy Weed

Weed, Peggy-Crows

Crows Oil 11 x 14 $525 Peggy Weed

Weed, Peggy-The Creek

The Creek Oil 14 x 18 $685 Peggy Weed

West Sharon _ Here Comes the Sun _ Acrylic

This is an original work created using the finest acrylic paints and mediums, using mostly palette knives, non-traditional implements, and some brush work. Here Comes the Sun Acrylic impasto 30 x 48 $2,400 Sharon West

West Sharon _Magical Forest_Acrylic

I paint with mostly palette knives and some brush work using heavy body paints in multiple thin thick layers that ultimately catch light and shadows. This unique process not only creates a three-dimensional quality to the original and also adds a richness and dramatic effect. Magical Forest Acrylic 16 x 40 $1,200 Sharon West

Zhou, Vicky-Lotus II

Out of silt but not stained. Lotus II Watercolor 14 x 11 $450 Vicky Zhou