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39th Annual PAL Show
June 2008
This show was held in June in the lobby of the beautiful Pleasanton Senior Center. The show was judged by Wanda Kemper.
Pictured at right is PAL President Pat Smith with the youngest award winner at the 39th Annual PAL Show, Anandita Sathyanarayana. Anandita won Homorable Mention for her oil painting, Rose.
PAL thanks all the volunteers who worked so hard to transport, tote and set up the display panels, receive and hang the artwork, brought food for the reception and for the background work that goes with the show.
Following is the list of all award-winning artists in this show:
Merit Awards |
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| Louise Gray | Quest | Acrylic |
| Amy Leung | Serene Magnificence | Oil |
| Jimmy Lu | One Day in May | Oil |
| Pat Smith | Light | Watercolor |
| Norma Webb | View from Lavorna | Oil |
Honorable Mentions |
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| Rebecca Davies | Jenny with Red Earrings | Watercolor |
| Louise Gibler | Artist's Mother | Oil |
| Louise Gray | Storm Brewing | Watercolor |
| Courtney Jacobs | She Dreamt of Light | Oil |
| Angela Johal | Sweet Peas | Oil |
| Vyji Kalavacherla | Untitled | Pastel |
| Jimmy Lu | Twilight at Lumber Hill | Oil |
| Annette Mack | Coast Landscape | Gouache |
| Annette Mack | Shibui | Arylic |
| Lisa Rigge | Pioneer House | Photography |
| Ron Rigge | The Slide | Photography |
| Anandita Sathyanarayana | Rose | Oil |
| Norma Webb | Healdsburg Vines | Oil |
How Wanda Kemper Judges
When
asked how she judges an art show, Wanda (pictured at right) said, "I
look for the work that holds my attention and has an element of confidence
and sophistication that places it above other work. This is what is called "the
wow factor."
Often the work of art will catch my attention from across the room because
of the way the artist has handled the light versus dark areas and color.
"After I take note of all the pieces that grab me, I ask myself the following questions about each work of art:
- Is there a focal area?
- Does it tell a story?
- Did I get the feeling of movement and space?
- If a landscape, is there a foreground, middle and background?
- Is the composition harmonious?
- How does the artist handle color?
- Does it have pleasing proportions?
"All the art I've selected has elements that contribute to making a work of art outstanding. I gave the ones that have the most elements the highest honors.
"Note: I believe
you can break all the rules and have a masterpiece, but you should know
the rules to break them successfully."
Pat Smith and Susan Hersch Exhibit
Pat Smith and Susan Hersch will continue to show their paintings of country scenes at Jim's Country Style Restaurant, Pleasanton, CA, to July 17.
Esther Longerbeam Exhibit
Esther Longerbeam displays her acrylic paintings of her travels at Washington Mutual, 561 Main Street, Pleasanton, CA, until the end of July.
Dee Haag Exhibit
Dee Haag exhibits her watercolors during July and August at Garre Winery Restaurant, 7986 Tesla Road, Livermore, CA. For hours, call 925-371-8200.
Linda
Smith:
Acrylics & Mixed Media
Linda Smith has joined the Poetry On Canvas art gallery in Pleasanton which opened its doors in November. The gallery is located at 55 W. Angela, Suite 205 in downtown Pleasanton, CA, on the second floor.
Click here to see Linda's gallery page on the PAL website
Art in the Park
Danville, CA
October 4 & 5, 2008
Applications are available now for booth space in this fine art festival. The show will be in the park in front of the Danville Library. Included will be a judged Inside Show, live music, food and wine. 10' x 10' spaces are $70 to $85 plus 10% commission on artwork for the Art in the Schools fund. Sponsored by Alamo Danville Artists Society. For an application, send e-mail to normawebb@comcast.net or call her at 925-828-9170.
