Autumn Art Show 2016 Judging Results

This year, the Southeast Colorado Art Guild was honored to have Radeaux from the John Deaux Art Gallery judge the annual Autumn Art Show.  With Radeaux’s years of experience in the arts by being an artist first and curator of an established art gallery in Pueblo, he did an excellent job of judging from his heart and experience.

The Autumn Art Show has existed for almost half a century. This quality art show gives local and regional artists a chance to showcase their accomplishments to other area artists and to the general public. This year was no exception. The quality of the work that came from this area of the state was nothing short of amazing. From the intricate detail in the 3D artwork of natural alabaster stone, intricate small brickwork and detailed leafs and branches by Richard Hale, in his piece “Neither Tree Nor Poem“, to the beautiful and precise beadwork done by Matt Mestes on his entry entitled, “Pow Wow Jewelry”.

Many diverse entries contributed to an outstanding 2016 Autumn Art Show. Some of the talent showcased included handcrafted silversmithing by “Doc” Jones of La Junta, exquisite earrings by Patsy Oxley, beautifully detailed china paintings by several talented area ladies, the wonderful and varied media, styles and subject matter of paintings in oil, acrylic and watercolor to the incredibly detailed pencil work and India ink drawings.

This year’s show displayed an excellent showing in the Youth Category. Blake Davis’s  acrylic “Warming Up” and Katie Germain’s “Cats Out of the Bag” in chalk pastel were perfect representations of the youth entries. They reflect the talent that will grow and delight the future visitors to the Annual Autumn Art Show!

Background music for this year’s art show was provided by The Nichols Family from Rocky Ford. Easy listening instrumental and mellow harmonies highlighted the evening of entertainment.

This event was made possible with help from the Southeast Colorado Arts Council and Boeken Trust.

Here are the Judging results for the Autumn Art Show 2016.

Best of Show
Richard Hale  
14 -2     “Neither Tree Nor Poem”

The President’s Award
Jason Jimenez
“Young Warrior” – Pencil drawing

Popular Choice Award
Alan Flores
“Eclipse” – Student pen drawing

AREA Cash Award
Vincent Gearhart
2-1     “Prowers Bridge” Photograph

3-D Category

1st Cash Award
Richard Hale
14-3     “Table”

2nd
Richard Hale
14-1     “Gahdi Grove”

Painting Category

1st Cash Award
Jeremy Manyik
19-1     “The Artist”

Painting Category

Honorable Mention
Courtney A Warman
23-3     “Aspen in the Fall”

Sub-categories – no cash awards

Oil

1st
Mary Lynne Pruett
9-2     “Chimisa Morn”

2nd
Jeremy Manyik
19-2     “Paige”

3rd
Jeremy Manyik
19-3     “Reminisce”

Honorable Mention
Peggy Kalma
27-3     “St Aloysius Catholic Church”

Acrylic

1st
Susan Lamle
13-3     “Blanket Weaver”

2nd
SusanLamle
13-2     “Foxes”

3rd
Marilyn Gentz
3-1     “Wild Roses”

Honorable Mention
John Gersick
33-1     “Deep Breath”

Artisan Category

1st Cash Award
Matt Mestas
21-1     “Pow Wow Jewelry”

Sub-categories – no cash awards

Jewelry

1st
Patsy Wollert
10-4     “Spanish Moon Moth”

2nd
Delbert Jones
34-2     “Antique Silver/White Water Turquoise Necklace”

3rd
Rose Marie Christison
7-4     “Stepping Stones”

Honorable Mention
Rose Marie Christison
7-3     “Rare Sugilte Cuff”

Honorable Mention
Matt Mestas
21-3     “Southern Traditional Dances”

China Painting

1st
Jennie Dooley
15-1     “Poppies”

2nd
Marilyn Gentz
3-3     “Pansies”

3rd
Dorothy Buxton
1-4     “Read 6 Chpt. Old School House”

Photography

1st Cash Award
Ashley Gooden
11-1     “October Harvest”

2nd
Karen Voepel
17-2     “K2Y”

3rd
Vincent Gearhart
2-3     “Shining Through”

Honorable Mention
Ashley Gooden
11-2     “Small Town America”

Honorable Mention
Jill Smith
8-4     “Stand Off”

Student

1st Cash Award
Blake Davis
32-1     “Warming Up”  (acrylic)

2nd
Katie Germaine
29-1     “Cats out of the Bag” (chalk pastel)

3rd
Blake Davis
32-2  “Life in Paris” (Acrylic)

Honorable Mention
Hannah Dooley
16-1     “Cat” (Pastel)

Honorable Mention
Elisabeth Stroh
28-1     “Addiction” (Pastel)

Drawing Category

1st Cash Award
Leslie Trujillo-Batts
4-1     “Cherry on Top”

2nd
Jason Jimenez
20-1    “Young Warrior”

3rd
Leslie Trujillo-Batts
4-2     “Sumptuous Stroll”

Honorable Mention
Susan Lamle
13-1     “Bite Me”

Honorable Mention
Peggy Kalma
27-2     “Holly Auto Camp”

Honorable Mention
Sherry Manyik
24-1     “Goose in the Grass”

Honorable Mention
Sherry Manyik
24-3     “Looking Back”

Honorable Mention
Peggy Kalma
27-1     “Zapata Ranch”

By Vincent Gearhart

Photos by Russ Baldwin, LaNette & Vincent Gearhart