A World of Wonders, 2024 | artistsinmiddleburg

A World of Wonders, Let's Save it! Natures Beauty in Focus Exhibit

April 6 - May 5, 2024

Exhibition Jurors:
Anne Calhoun and Lorrie Herman

Best in Show Gentle Breeze Pastel 12x16 $625 Anne Reid	Second Place River Walks Acrylic 30 x 40 $625 Katie Tenaglia	Third Place One Lone Cypress in Carmel struggling to stay alive against the elements. Lone Cypess Oil 16x20 $800 Michelle Ferri
Honorable Mention I collected this branch a year ago and have been studying it, not quite sure how to paint it. One day as I was looking around my studio for something to paint, I picked up the branch and the composition was there. Autumn Redbud Watercolor on Paper 18x20 $450 Ann Lesciotto	Honorable Mention Love animals, love color, love art. Let's save it all. Olive Baboon Papier Mach Clay, acrylics and copper wire 10" x 12" x 4" $475 Dawn Mickel	Honorable Mention Wetlands offer a protective zone between the land and waterways. They hold excess water during times of flood and provide water during drier periods. Wetlands Trail 2 Oil 10"x8" $275 Nancy Ramsey
Honorable Mention The juxtaposition of the big clouds and small boat helps emphasize the expansiveness of the Hilton Head sky. Big Sky Pastel 24”x36” $600 Allison Wiese	My previous home in the low country of South Carolina on the coast of Charleston. more representational of the sky and the grasses at sunset with all its glorious colors. A wonder to behold and unique in its beauty. Sunrise Solitude Oil 16 x 12 $500 Karen Allen	Pollinators are the key to everything. Bee Happy is a way of life for me. Take time to enjoy the pollinators around you. Bee Happy Photography 8x10 $110 Michelle Baker
Young Peony Photography 11x17 $180 David Bannan	Natural Bridge in Virginia approaching dusk. Captured this with a wide angle lens to get this unique shot as I was walking back to the parking lot. Natural Bridge VA Photography 11x17 $180 David Bannan	When I think of these sweet lil fellas, I think of sunny days and seeing them do their pollinating work with industry and a buzzing refrain. I especially enjoyed adding glints to After neutrals of winter, the redbuds spring to life in the hills and woods of Virginia bringing joy to all. The color sings and blends with spring buds of neighboring trees. Welcome Spring! This piece with white pen. Just Bee Colored pencil 6x6 $270 Heather Barker
Tidal Basin Oil 16x20 $659 Anne Block	May's Delight Oil 11 x 14 $495 Jill Brabant	Sunflowers and Carnations Oil 12 x 20 $1,100 Jill Brabant
A special trip to Alaska...seeing glaciers for the first time. The translucent turquoise against the mountains and sea was breathtaking to behold, while the shards of ice from the glacier blanketing the water was impossible not to see. Global climate change right in front of my eyes truly opened my eyes. Glacial Glory Oil on Linen Panel 14 x 18 $485 Cindy Bridgman	The ocean at sunrise always calls to me. I see it as hope dawning each day. The sunrise bathed the pounding waves with gorgeous light and color, as the surf and the jetty provided the morning's drama. The Ocean...the Sunrise... the Jetty...Cue the Drama! Oil on Linen Panel 16 x 16 $550 Cindy Bridgman	Regretfully tigers are on the endangered list. I have captured their eyes in several mediums, pencils being my favorite. As I was born in the year of the tiger I think something speaks to me about these beautiful cats. The Eye of the Tiger Charcoal Pencils 9 x 12 $300 Adele Buytenhuys
My inspiration came from several things when I decided to paint the Hare. I had just seen Alice in Wonderland off-Broadway. It was March and spring was in the air. The woodland creatures were starting to wake up from a long cold winter. Whaat! No Tea Charcoal Pencils 9 x 12 $325 Adele Buytenhuys	One of the more colorful North American Egrets, the Reddish Egret is always on the move in shallow tidal water. It spreads its wings to cast a shadow on the water to lure small fish into what the fish thinks is a safe dark area. Reddish Egret Photography 10x15 $190 Stanley Bysshe	For the past several years I have had a Red-headed Woodpecker pair visit my backyard quite regularly. They like to perch on an old Apple tree and have become very tolerant of me and my camera. The Old Red Head Photography 10x15 $190 Stanley Bysshe
One of my favorite underwater subjects is the symbiotic relationship between Clownfish and their host Anemone. Of course Nemo made the Ocellaris Clownfish famous. Grumpy Clown Photography 10x15 $190 Stanley Bysshe	Flowers belong growing free. The field of flowers is a dream collection of wild flowers flourishing as they were meant to be. Field of Flowers Acrylic 11x14 $400 Marcia Conrad	After neutrals of winter, the redbuds spring to life in the hills and woods of Virginia bringing joy to all. The color sings and blends with spring buds of neighboring trees. Welcome Spring! Redbuds of Virginia Collage on Paper and Ink 14 x 20 $250 Marcia Conrad
Bad Hair Day Ceramic 7.5 Diameter $50 Barbara Drumheller	Birdie Ceramic 7.5 Diameter $50 Barbara Drumheller	I Mean Business Ceramic 7.5 Diameter $50 Barbara Drumheller
This collection explores the way plants touch us emotionally. In color and play, plants offer us joy. Raspberries Watercolor 8" x 8" $175 Peggy Duvall	This collection explores the way plants touch us emotionally. In color and play, plants offer us joy. Buttercup Watercolor 8" x 8" $175 Peggy Duvall	This collection explores the way plants touch us emotionally. In color and play, plants offer us joy. Singing Sumac Watercolor 8" x 8" $175 Peggy Duvall
Morning Oil 16 X 20 $450 Charles Emmling	Inspired by a drive along the Pacific Coast Highway. (A Highway in danger of falling into the ocean.) Land, Sea, and Sky Oil 14x11 $400 Michelle Ferri	Loving all animals, as I do, it is so very hard to look at an animal like this amazing leopard and not be in awe. Watching Oil 16 x 12 $1,250 Gayle Ford
Moments of beauty are fleeting. On this cloudy evening, the sun opened up just as it was going behind another bank of clouds, lighting up the entire skyline. Last Glory Oil on Birch Panel 12x16x2 $420 Michelle Foster	While on a late afternoon drive, I saw this farm sited along a hillside with a wonderful view of the piedmont and was inspired to capture its idyllic view in paint. Summer Day Oil 12 x 16 $600 Pam Furneaux	The softness of a spring morning with the dew still in the field was the inspiration for this painting. Loudoun Spring Oil 9 x 12 $400 Pam Furneaux
LAKE POWELL SPARKLES Oil 12x24 $500 Nancy Garcia	LAKE POWELL REFLECTIONS Oil 12x24 $500 Nancy Garcia	Harvest Time - Jump for Joy Mixed Media 20" x 16" $500 Maribe Gardiner
Let it Snow Acrylic 16" x 12" $500 Maribe Gardiner	In the Backyard Watercolor 11.5 x 8.25 $225 Mark Geiger	Highland Harmony Acrylic 12x12 $195 Nadya Gordon
Traditional two dimensional flower painting capturing the beauty and simplicity in nature. Two Pink Flowers Acrylic 9x12 $550 Alexandra Grace	Climate change along with strong coastal winds have accelerated fires in many parts of California. Alas, shortly after this image was recorded, the magnificent Santa Cruz mountains burned nearly to Monterey Bay. California High Acrylic on Canvas 30 x 20 x 1/2 $695 Susan Gring	Prairie grasses hold western soils firmly in place so erosion is minimized with roots reaching more than a metre deep. Swaying in the breezes on a clear blue sky day, the orange and yellow colors are magnificent. Grasslands in Orange Acrylic on Canvas 24 x 24 x 1 $395 Susan Gring
Several years ago, my husband and I visited the Biltmore Estate in the Spring. The house is magnificent, but I was most inspired by the beautiful grounds and walking trails. I loved this scene with the field of daffodils against a backdrop of morning sun filtering through the trees. Spring Walk at Biltmore Oil 30”x24” $750 Melinda Harleman	Every summer when we go down to Hilton Head I take lots of photos of the marshlands. It’s fascinating how different types of weather affects the colors of the grasses and water. In this case, the darker clouds made the grasses look bright yellow. Marshlands Before the Storm Oil 11”x14” $325 Melinda Harleman	Young Beech and Hollies Oil on Canvas 20 x 16 $725 Stuart Hindle
Orchard Blossoms Oil on Canvas 12 x 16 $550 Stuart Hindle	A pink sky always reminds me of a question I asked my Mom when I was little. Why is the sky pink? A Relaxing Evening at the Lake Acrylic 8" x 10" $210 Lizzy Javier	Plant leaves take in carbon dioxide and provide oxygen for us to breathe. This grape leaf also represents an important economical source for our local economy through the production of grapes for making wine. The rust printing process was used to create this dramatic natural shape. Grape Leaf Rust Print 20" x 30" x 1" $1200 Brian Kirk
As a beekeeper and naturalist, honey bees provide a necessary role in the pollination of other plants, especially fruit trees. The honey bee is honored in this image. Created by a three-step reduction process, the first color is printed, then carved from the plate, the second color printed then carved away leaving the last color for an outline of the bee. Honey Bee Linoleum Print 14" x 10" x 1" $75 Brian Kirk	Praying Mantises play an active role in the reduction of aphids and other garden pests. They have a dramatic appearance, especially when they are enlarged. This is a two color reduction print. Praying Mantis Linoleum Print 12" x 14" x 1" $75 Brian Kirk	The entrance to the farm in autumn greets you with the brilliance of nature in the fall. Autumn at Long Branch Farm Photography 13x19 $135 Roger Lancaster
This photo taken in Shenandoah National Park brings out many aspects of the beauty of nature in one scene. The glow of the setting sun, the brilliance of the autumn leaves, and the ruggedness of the mountains. A Blue Ridge Sunset Photography on Canvas 24x36 $265 Roger Lancaster	As a botanical artist, winter enables me to be creative when deciding what to paint. I chose to compose a collection of leaves and seed pods for their off-season beauty. I am often drawn to nature past its prime. Autumn Treasures Watercolor on Paper 16 x 20 $400 Ann Lesciotto	I never tire of painting peonies especially the buds. As an early bloomer, peonies seem to beckon summer and their various colors are so welcome after winter. Peony Watercolor on Paper 16 x 20 $400 Ann Lesciotto
The contrast of the blue-green algae within the crystal clear waters of Alexandria Bay reflecting the yellow-ocher autumn leaves was the immediate draw. I saw this as an opportunity to mimic the French impressionist painter, Claude Monet. The challenge was framing a scene that complimented the unique beauty of the algae within the splendor of the autumn leaves and the shoreline. Blue Algae, Alexandria Bay, New York Photography 12 x 18 $250 N. Kent Lewis	The reflection of a tall sycamore overlapping the foreground flora along this waterway caused me to pause. My objective was to capture this beautiful abstract composition of pastel colors, form and texture in a way that conveyed the warmth and serene peacefulness of that afternoon stroll. Canal in Repose, Chesapeake and Ohio Canal, Washington, D.C. Photography 12 x 18 $250 N. Kent Lewis	Weathering a bitter cold morning is often how one finds a brief respite in an otherwise busy environment. The reflection of the cherry blossoms that at this time of year are without leaves led to a beautiful amalgam with the bright green leaves that were floating on the water. Cherry Blossoms, Meadowlark Botanical Garden, Vienna, Virginia Photography 12 x 18 $250 N. Kent Lewis
A Fine Evening Oil 12x24 $750 Suzan Macy	Windy Spring Day Oil 9x12 $700 Suzan Macy	This painting was inspired by the wildflowers at Crested Butte in Colorado. The crisp flowers, soft brush and heart trembling mountains were unforgettable. I hope that this painting evokes feelings of joy and peace into your home. Wildflowers at Crested Butte Watercolor 11 x 14 $350 Eva McKinley
Wildflowers at Mount Rainer is inspired by the roadtrip I took two years ago. The lush meadows and heart trembling mountains were unforgettable. My hope is that you get a taste of the calmness and beauty I saw there. Wildflowers at Mount Rainer Watercolor 11 x 14 $350 Eva McKinley	This painting was inspired by Glacier National Park. The colors that danced off of the waters and the mountains surrounding the lake were unforgettable. My hope is that this painting evokes feelings of peace and joy into your home. Rippling Waters at Glacier National Park Watercolor 11 x 14 $350 Eva McKinley	Sometimes it makes me sad to see birds in captivity. But, if the zoo habitat is nice enough, it's a safe place to raise chicks! This gives me hope that future generations will eventually be able to see these beautiful birds in the wild. Building Hope Oil on Canvas 11 x 14 $500 Christiane Meister
With this piece I wanted to explore how light and spots can define a shape. It was an interesting challenge to convey camouflage without losing the subject to the background. I chose this title because cheetahs are indeed at that point in the wild. We may ever only see them in zoos or paintings. Vanishing Point Oil on canvas 16 x 20 $1080 Christiane Meister	I loved the tranquility of this quiet scene. Boat #1 Oil 4" x 12" $325 Ray Merkin	I was experimenting with a palette knife and wanted to show the solitude of this resting boat. Alone Oil 11" x 14" $650 Ray Merkin
Lonely Sailboat Oil 8x10 $500 Karen Merkin	This vulnerable lion wears a "saffrony" colored coat, with a hint of turquoise highlights. His mane is over 300 feet of copper wire, each strand curled, one- at- a- time, around a toothpick. Saffron Lion Papier Mache Clay, acrylics, copper wire 9" x 15" x 6" $475 Dawn Mickel	Zebras of the aqua and purple color are indeed very rare...if not one-of- a- kind. Aqua Zebra Papier ache Clay, acrylics, and copper ire 9.5" x 9"x 5" $475 Dawn Mickel
Night slowly falling on the Shenandoah River at the end of a long walk. Peaceful, still ending to the day. Tried to capture the essence of darkness falling on the water creating shadows and reflection. Night is Coming Oil 16 X 20 $425 Tamara Minarchi	Irises can be voluptuous and almost velvety, with curves and folds you can almost tangibly feel with your eyes. These three fully opened and one bud about to pop vied for attention as I painted their forms, colors, shadows, lights, and rhythms. IRISES Oil on Canvas 16 x 20 $820 Marci Nadler	Walks in the woods never fail to inspire and ground, and remind us of nature's wonder. I found this stick luminous with periwinkle and pale green lichen so beautiful I had to paint it! Lichen-covered Stick Oil on Linen 18 x 30 $1600 Marci Nadler
Young cottontails explore the yard every spring. Small Wonders Collage 5×7 $150 Karen Oliver	Hawaiian Green Sea Turtles are endangered and I actually swam alongside this young female when I was snorkeling off of Hanalei, Kauai a few years ago. They are beautiful, shy creatures. My painting is based on an underwater photo that was taken by my husband at the time. Hawaiian Green Sea Turtle Watercolor 19 x 25 $1,200 Deidre Pistochini	Healthy wetlands are essential to the quality of our water. This image reminds one of kayaking amongst the plant and wildlife of local waters. Wetlands Trail 1 Oil 10"x8" $275 Nancy Ramsey
Wetlands offer a protective zone between the land and waterways. They hold excess water during times of flood and provide water during drier periods. Wetlands Trail 2 Oil 10"x8" $275 Nancy Ramsey	The EPA equates the importance of wetlands to that of rain forests and coral reefs. We must protect them as humans and animals rely on their many rolls. Wetlands Trail 3 Oil 10"x8" $275 Nancy Ramsey	I am always in awe when sitting on the lap of the Earth and viewing this ancient landscape. Monument Valley Photography 11x14 $180 Gomer Pyles
This canyon had the perfect echo. When I shouted hello, the return response took over a second to return. Canyon De Chelly Photography $180 Gomer Pyles	Its always fun to capture a creature in an older frame..." Peek A Boo Photography 11x14 $180 Gomer Pyles	I thank God for National Parks as they preserve our wonderful land. I enjoy hiking around the battlefield enjoying the beauty of the landscape and in this case the cloudscape. Watching the sunsetting I had to express my appreciation for the untouched land with heaven's approval. Awaiting Dusk Oil 12x12 $575 Christine Raymond
I thank God for National Parks as they preserve our wonderful land. I enjoy hiking around the battlefield enjoying the beauty of the landscape. Painting this piece en plein air, I wanted to capture the simplicity of beauty in the landscape. Beauty On The Battlefield Oil 8x16 $625 Christine Raymond	Sea View Pastel 16x20 $895 Anne Reid	This painting was created using a quick sketch and memory as my reference. By working in this way, I am more able to be more intuitive in my paintings and depict more about how the place and day felt. Wetlands Oil 9 x 12 $325 Kim T. Richards
I have a thing for Queen Anne's Lace and am increasingly drawn to paint it. Golden Fields Oil 16 x 20 $800 Kim T. Richards	Developing radiation fog at sunrise; Bosque del Apache National Wildlife Refuge; San Antonio, New Mexico. Sandhill Cranes (Grus canadensis) and Snow Geese (Chen caerulescens) massed in partially frozen water impoundment. Bosque Sunrise Photography 23 x 25 $295 Ron Salmon	Allegheny Front; Dolly Sods Wilderness; Monongahela National Forest. View from Bear Rocks east toward Virginia valley & ridge physiographic region. Allegheny Front Photography 23 x 25 $295 Ron Salmon
Great Falls Oil 11 x 15 $600 Deborah Schneider	This reminds me of a quote from Albert Austin “We come from the earth We return to the earth And in between we garden”. The Gardens Oil 9 x 12 $285 Deborah Schneider	This reminds me of a quote from Albert Austin “We come from the earth We return to the earth And in between we garden”. The Gardens Oil 9 x 12 $285 Deborah Schneider
Plein air painting done in 2023. Beach Day: Assateague Island Beach Oil 8x10 $720 Ramziya Shakirova	I tried to capture the essence and beauty of the disappearing family farm in northern Virginia. A Family Farm Oil on Archival Linen Panel 16" x 20" $575 Bea Snyder	This beautiful landscape was a "gift" on my morning walk along the Potomac that I knew I had to paint. Along the Potomac at Sunrise Oil on Linen 14 x 18 $500 Bea Snyder
I take long walks in the woods where I live with my husband almost every morning or late afternoon. The owls call out to one another while the occasional fox trots by quietly. I am always inspired by wildlife around my home and look forward to seeing wildlife whenever I go walking or hiking. Painting nature takes me to my happy place! Whoo's There? Fluid Acrylics and mixed media 20 x 24 $650 Melanie Stanley	I see pileated woodpeckers along the trails when hiking, and I always enjoy watching them feed their young. We had a nest not far from our home last summer, and the parents were so busy feeding their baby woodpeckers! I have painted woodpeckers before, and their coloring is so interesting; especially all the red on the males. I appreciate their movements and lifestyle. Family Time Mixed Media 16 x 20 $400 Melanie Stanley	There is nothing nicer than a winter sunset viewed through the trees. I wanted to capture the neutral tones of the forest against the warm beauty of the sunset. Winter Light Oil and Cold Wax Medium 12x12 $600 Margaret Stewart
I found peace in the forest as I walked back from the ruins at Bandelier in New Mexico. The calm of air around these old trees and the pattern of their trunks and shadows was worth capturing. Forest Way Oil and Cold Wax Medium 12x12 $600 Margaret Stewart	Painting on the edge of the Occoquan River is an absolute delight - kayakers floating by, birds calling overhead, a rustle of animals in the trees behind me - painting this tree was like spending time with a friend. That little island below the tree's shade is just the most inviting secret spot - so secret in fact, by the time my painting session had ended, the tide had come in and covered it all together! Over the Occoquan Soft Pastel 9x12 $350 Alethea Robinson	Walking among the towering redwoods in California is a magical experience. The little light that did make the journey all the way to the forest for was spotted and far between. At this spot, it made a pretty little pattern on the path that lead towards a peaceful clearing ahead on this trail. I enjoyed capturing the memory in the studio once I was home from this trip! Redwood Path Path Oil 8x10 $325 Alethea Robinson
Ribbit, Ribbit Acrylic 24 x 36 $550 Katie Tenaglia	I painted this after a 1900's illustration. It shows caterpillars and butterflies mostly. I find insects very interesting. They are in decline like most things nowadays. A Bugs World Oil on Paper 13x16 $825 Dana Lee Thompson	Farmland oil 5x7 $325 Dana Lee Thompson
"The Watering Hole" was started as a plein air painting during my first time painting as a guest of the Washington Society of Landscape Painters and finished in studio. I'm forever inspired by the infinite shapes and colors that exist in natural pastoral landscapes. The Watering Hole Oil 9" x 12" $795 Amy Waldrop	"The Watering Hole" was started as a plein air painting during my first time painting as a guest of the Washington Society of Landscape Painters and finished in studio. I'm forever inspired by the infinite shapes and colors that exist in natural pastoral landscapes. The Watering Hole Oil 9" x 12" $795 Amy Waldrop	Hypnotic Motion Pastel 11 x 14 $550 Ann Wallace
Idyllic Harbor Oil 6 x 8 $550 Ann Wallace	The Cold Day Oil 11 x 14 $625 Peggy Weed	Taking Off Oil 14x11 $625 Peggy Weed
Little Fox Oil 8x8 $325 Peggy Weed	The blues and fiery oranges in this sunset playfully complement each other. Fire Sunset Pastel 8”x10” $275 Allison Wiesse	Lunching Lizard Pastel 20”x16” $550 Allison Wiese
Pigeon is painted on the reverse of the glass. This creates a fun challenge as details must be painted on first and meticulously layered. The painting is in a repurposed frame that influenced my choice in pose of the bird. Pigeon Acrylic on Glass 14" x 11" $395 Kirk Willis	Goose is painted on the reverse of the glass. This creates a fun challenge as details must be painted on first and meticulously layered. This piece combines my love of pop art and detailed brush strokes into a cohesive work. Goose Acrylic on glass 10" x 10" $345 Kirk Willis	Color is my inspiration. My goal is to use art as a tool to complement and supplement conservation efforts. Early Spring Blossoms Acrylic 16 x 12 $300 Linda Wine
I was so inspired by a trip to Georgia O’Keefe’s home in New Mexico. She lived in and created such beauty. Ghost Ranch in Bloom II Pastel 10 x 8 $275 Jean Wolf	Potomac River Watercolor 11x14 $750 Vicky Zhou	Bluebell Trail Watercolor 14x11 $750 Vicky Zhou

A World of Wonders, Let's Save it! Natures Beauty in Focus Exhibit April 6 - May 5, 2024 Exhibition Jurors: Anne Calhoun and Lorrie Herman

Best in Show Gentle Breeze Pastel 12x16 $625 Anne Reid

Second Place River Walks Acrylic 30 x 40 $625 Katie Tenaglia

Third Place One Lone Cypress in Carmel struggling to stay alive against the elements. Lone Cypess Oil 16x20 $800 Michelle Ferri

Honorable Mention I collected this branch a year ago and have been studying it, not quite sure how to paint it. One day as I was looking around my studio for something to paint, I picked up the branch and the composition was there. Autumn Redbud Watercolor on Paper 18x20 $450 Ann Lesciotto

Honorable Mention Love animals, love color, love art. Let's save it all. Olive Baboon Papier Mach Clay, acrylics and copper wire 10" x 12" x 4" $475 Dawn Mickel

Honorable Mention Wetlands offer a protective zone between the land and waterways. They hold excess water during times of flood and provide water during drier periods. Wetlands Trail 2 Oil 10"x8" $275 Nancy Ramsey

Honorable Mention The juxtaposition of the big clouds and small boat helps emphasize the expansiveness of the Hilton Head sky. Big Sky Pastel 24”x36” $600 Allison Wiese

My previous home in the low country of South Carolina on the coast of Charleston. more representational of the sky and the grasses at sunset with all its glorious colors. A wonder to behold and unique in its beauty. Sunrise Solitude Oil 16 x 12 $500 Karen Allen

Pollinators are the key to everything. Bee Happy is a way of life for me. Take time to enjoy the pollinators around you. Bee Happy Photography 8x10 $110 Michelle Baker

Young Peony Photography 11x17 $180 David Bannan

Natural Bridge in Virginia approaching dusk. Captured this with a wide angle lens to get this unique shot as I was walking back to the parking lot. Natural Bridge VA Photography 11x17 $180 David Bannan

Tidal Basin Oil 16x20 $659 Anne Block

May's Delight Oil 11 x 14 $495 Jill Brabant

Sunflowers and Carnations Oil 12 x 20 $1,100 Jill Brabant

Regretfully tigers are on the endangered list. I have captured their eyes in several mediums, pencils being my favorite. As I was born in the year of the tiger I think something speaks to me about these beautiful cats. The Eye of the Tiger Charcoal Pencils 9 x 12 $300 Adele Buytenhuys

My inspiration came from several things when I decided to paint the Hare. I had just seen Alice in Wonderland off-Broadway. It was March and spring was in the air. The woodland creatures were starting to wake up from a long cold winter. Whaat! No Tea Charcoal Pencils 9 x 12 $325 Adele Buytenhuys

One of the more colorful North American Egrets, the Reddish Egret is always on the move in shallow tidal water. It spreads its wings to cast a shadow on the water to lure small fish into what the fish thinks is a safe dark area. Reddish Egret Photography 10x15 $190 Stanley Bysshe

For the past several years I have had a Red-headed Woodpecker pair visit my backyard quite regularly. They like to perch on an old Apple tree and have become very tolerant of me and my camera. The Old Red Head Photography 10x15 $190 Stanley Bysshe

One of my favorite underwater subjects is the symbiotic relationship between Clownfish and their host Anemone. Of course Nemo made the Ocellaris Clownfish famous. Grumpy Clown Photography 10x15 $190 Stanley Bysshe

Flowers belong growing free. The field of flowers is a dream collection of wild flowers flourishing as they were meant to be. Field of Flowers Acrylic 11x14 $400 Marcia Conrad

After neutrals of winter, the redbuds spring to life in the hills and woods of Virginia bringing joy to all. The color sings and blends with spring buds of neighboring trees. Welcome Spring! Redbuds of Virginia Collage on Paper and Ink 14 x 20 $250 Marcia Conrad

Bad Hair Day Ceramic 7.5 Diameter $50 Barbara Drumheller

Birdie Ceramic 7.5 Diameter $50 Barbara Drumheller

I Mean Business Ceramic 7.5 Diameter $50 Barbara Drumheller

This collection explores the way plants touch us emotionally. In color and play, plants offer us joy. Raspberries Watercolor 8" x 8" $175 Peggy Duvall

This collection explores the way plants touch us emotionally. In color and play, plants offer us joy. Buttercup Watercolor 8" x 8" $175 Peggy Duvall

This collection explores the way plants touch us emotionally. In color and play, plants offer us joy. Singing Sumac Watercolor 8" x 8" $175 Peggy Duvall

Morning Oil 16 X 20 $450 Charles Emmling

Inspired by a drive along the Pacific Coast Highway. (A Highway in danger of falling into the ocean.) Land, Sea, and Sky Oil 14x11 $400 Michelle Ferri

Loving all animals, as I do, it is so very hard to look at an animal like this amazing leopard and not be in awe. Watching Oil 16 x 12 $1,250 Gayle Ford

Moments of beauty are fleeting. On this cloudy evening, the sun opened up just as it was going behind another bank of clouds, lighting up the entire skyline. Last Glory Oil on Birch Panel 12x16x2 $420 Michelle Foster

While on a late afternoon drive, I saw this farm sited along a hillside with a wonderful view of the piedmont and was inspired to capture its idyllic view in paint. Summer Day Oil 12 x 16 $600 Pam Furneaux

The softness of a spring morning with the dew still in the field was the inspiration for this painting. Loudoun Spring Oil 9 x 12 $400 Pam Furneaux

LAKE POWELL SPARKLES Oil 12x24 $500 Nancy Garcia

LAKE POWELL REFLECTIONS Oil 12x24 $500 Nancy Garcia

Harvest Time - Jump for Joy Mixed Media 20" x 16" $500 Maribe Gardiner

Let it Snow Acrylic 16" x 12" $500 Maribe Gardiner

In the Backyard Watercolor 11.5 x 8.25 $225 Mark Geiger

Highland Harmony Acrylic 12x12 $195 Nadya Gordon

Traditional two dimensional flower painting capturing the beauty and simplicity in nature. Two Pink Flowers Acrylic 9x12 $550 Alexandra Grace

Climate change along with strong coastal winds have accelerated fires in many parts of California. Alas, shortly after this image was recorded, the magnificent Santa Cruz mountains burned nearly to Monterey Bay. California High Acrylic on Canvas 30 x 20 x 1/2 $695 Susan Gring

Prairie grasses hold western soils firmly in place so erosion is minimized with roots reaching more than a metre deep. Swaying in the breezes on a clear blue sky day, the orange and yellow colors are magnificent. Grasslands in Orange Acrylic on Canvas 24 x 24 x 1 $395 Susan Gring

Young Beech and Hollies Oil on Canvas 20 x 16 $725 Stuart Hindle

Orchard Blossoms Oil on Canvas 12 x 16 $550 Stuart Hindle

A pink sky always reminds me of a question I asked my Mom when I was little. Why is the sky pink? A Relaxing Evening at the Lake Acrylic 8" x 10" $210 Lizzy Javier

Praying Mantises play an active role in the reduction of aphids and other garden pests. They have a dramatic appearance, especially when they are enlarged. This is a two color reduction print. Praying Mantis Linoleum Print 12" x 14" x 1" $75 Brian Kirk

The entrance to the farm in autumn greets you with the brilliance of nature in the fall. Autumn at Long Branch Farm Photography 13x19 $135 Roger Lancaster

This photo taken in Shenandoah National Park brings out many aspects of the beauty of nature in one scene. The glow of the setting sun, the brilliance of the autumn leaves, and the ruggedness of the mountains. A Blue Ridge Sunset Photography on Canvas 24x36 $265 Roger Lancaster

As a botanical artist, winter enables me to be creative when deciding what to paint. I chose to compose a collection of leaves and seed pods for their off-season beauty. I am often drawn to nature past its prime. Autumn Treasures Watercolor on Paper 16 x 20 $400 Ann Lesciotto

I never tire of painting peonies especially the buds. As an early bloomer, peonies seem to beckon summer and their various colors are so welcome after winter. Peony Watercolor on Paper 16 x 20 $400 Ann Lesciotto

A Fine Evening Oil 12x24 $750 Suzan Macy

Windy Spring Day Oil 9x12 $700 Suzan Macy

This painting was inspired by the wildflowers at Crested Butte in Colorado. The crisp flowers, soft brush and heart trembling mountains were unforgettable. I hope that this painting evokes feelings of joy and peace into your home. Wildflowers at Crested Butte Watercolor 11 x 14 $350 Eva McKinley

Wildflowers at Mount Rainer is inspired by the roadtrip I took two years ago. The lush meadows and heart trembling mountains were unforgettable. My hope is that you get a taste of the calmness and beauty I saw there. Wildflowers at Mount Rainer Watercolor 11 x 14 $350 Eva McKinley

Sometimes it makes me sad to see birds in captivity. But, if the zoo habitat is nice enough, it's a safe place to raise chicks! This gives me hope that future generations will eventually be able to see these beautiful birds in the wild. Building Hope Oil on Canvas 11 x 14 $500 Christiane Meister

I loved the tranquility of this quiet scene. Boat #1 Oil 4" x 12" $325 Ray Merkin

I was experimenting with a palette knife and wanted to show the solitude of this resting boat. Alone Oil 11" x 14" $650 Ray Merkin

Lonely Sailboat Oil 8x10 $500 Karen Merkin

This vulnerable lion wears a "saffrony" colored coat, with a hint of turquoise highlights. His mane is over 300 feet of copper wire, each strand curled, one- at- a- time, around a toothpick. Saffron Lion Papier Mache Clay, acrylics, copper wire 9" x 15" x 6" $475 Dawn Mickel

Zebras of the aqua and purple color are indeed very rare...if not one-of- a- kind. Aqua Zebra Papier ache Clay, acrylics, and copper ire 9.5" x 9"x 5" $475 Dawn Mickel

Night slowly falling on the Shenandoah River at the end of a long walk. Peaceful, still ending to the day. Tried to capture the essence of darkness falling on the water creating shadows and reflection. Night is Coming Oil 16 X 20 $425 Tamara Minarchi

Irises can be voluptuous and almost velvety, with curves and folds you can almost tangibly feel with your eyes. These three fully opened and one bud about to pop vied for attention as I painted their forms, colors, shadows, lights, and rhythms. IRISES Oil on Canvas 16 x 20 $820 Marci Nadler

Walks in the woods never fail to inspire and ground, and remind us of nature's wonder. I found this stick luminous with periwinkle and pale green lichen so beautiful I had to paint it! Lichen-covered Stick Oil on Linen 18 x 30 $1600 Marci Nadler

Young cottontails explore the yard every spring. Small Wonders Collage 5×7 $150 Karen Oliver

Healthy wetlands are essential to the quality of our water. This image reminds one of kayaking amongst the plant and wildlife of local waters. Wetlands Trail 1 Oil 10"x8" $275 Nancy Ramsey

Wetlands offer a protective zone between the land and waterways. They hold excess water during times of flood and provide water during drier periods. Wetlands Trail 2 Oil 10"x8" $275 Nancy Ramsey

The EPA equates the importance of wetlands to that of rain forests and coral reefs. We must protect them as humans and animals rely on their many rolls. Wetlands Trail 3 Oil 10"x8" $275 Nancy Ramsey

I am always in awe when sitting on the lap of the Earth and viewing this ancient landscape. Monument Valley Photography 11x14 $180 Gomer Pyles

This canyon had the perfect echo. When I shouted hello, the return response took over a second to return. Canyon De Chelly Photography $180 Gomer Pyles

Its always fun to capture a creature in an older frame..." Peek A Boo Photography 11x14 $180 Gomer Pyles

I thank God for National Parks as they preserve our wonderful land. I enjoy hiking around the battlefield enjoying the beauty of the landscape. Painting this piece en plein air, I wanted to capture the simplicity of beauty in the landscape. Beauty On The Battlefield Oil 8x16 $625 Christine Raymond

Sea View Pastel 16x20 $895 Anne Reid

This painting was created using a quick sketch and memory as my reference. By working in this way, I am more able to be more intuitive in my paintings and depict more about how the place and day felt. Wetlands Oil 9 x 12 $325 Kim T. Richards

I have a thing for Queen Anne's Lace and am increasingly drawn to paint it. Golden Fields Oil 16 x 20 $800 Kim T. Richards

Developing radiation fog at sunrise; Bosque del Apache National Wildlife Refuge; San Antonio, New Mexico. Sandhill Cranes (Grus canadensis) and Snow Geese (Chen caerulescens) massed in partially frozen water impoundment. Bosque Sunrise Photography 23 x 25 $295 Ron Salmon

Allegheny Front; Dolly Sods Wilderness; Monongahela National Forest. View from Bear Rocks east toward Virginia valley & ridge physiographic region. Allegheny Front Photography 23 x 25 $295 Ron Salmon

Great Falls Oil 11 x 15 $600 Deborah Schneider

This reminds me of a quote from Albert Austin “We come from the earth We return to the earth And in between we garden”. The Gardens Oil 9 x 12 $285 Deborah Schneider

This reminds me of a quote from Albert Austin “We come from the earth We return to the earth And in between we garden”. The Gardens Oil 9 x 12 $285 Deborah Schneider

A World of Wonders, Let's Save it! Natures Beauty in Focus Exhibit

April 6 - May 5, 2024

Exhibition Jurors:
Anne Calhoun and Lorrie Herman