After the 2012 Plein Air Festival, finished works, from Saturday, were judged and honored. The Artist’s Choice and People’s Choice were determined by voting.
Best Over all:
First Place: Fariad Ali, “Dutton’s Place” (oil)
Second Place: Leslie Sweetland, “Idyllwild Red” (pastel)
Third Place: Marcus Thorne, “Mountain Retreat” (oil)
Honorable Mentions:
Toni Williams, “Morning Light” (oil)
Patricia Rose Ford, “Idyllwild Morning Shadows” (pastels)
James Wisnowski, “Taking the Order” (oil)
People’s Choice Awards:
First Place: Marcus Thorne, “Mountain Retreat” (oil)
Second Place: Patricia Rose Ford, “Idyllwild Morning Shadows” (pastels)
Artist’s Choice Awards:(Tie) (both oil)
First Place: Marcus Thorne, “Mountain Retreat”
First Place: Rachel Welch, “Orange Truck” (acrylic)
I absolutely love "Dutton's Place." All the paintings are beautiful. Fun!