Art Alliance of Idyllwild's Eye event draws a crowd

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eye 9 — Last Saturday night the Rainbow Inn hosted "The Eye Of The Artist," both an art show and a fundraiser. The event was attended by a large crowd of both artists and locals coming to support our local Art Alliance of Idyllwild. Photo by Careena Chase

eye event painting — Judy Milin stops to enjoy “Spirit of Lily Rock,” painted in acrylic, that won a second place ribbon in the representational category. Colin Garth Smith, the artist, also created the beautiful unique frame. Photo by Careena Chase

eye event welch — Last Saturday night the Rainbow Inn hosted “The Eye Of The Artist,” both an art show and a fundraiser. The gala event was attended by a large crowd of both artists and locals coming to support our local Art Alliance of Idyllwild. Josh Whitney won artist Rachel Welch’s acrylic on canvas titled “Daily Practice.” “Daily Practice” won two awards: First Place Representational and First Place Artist’s Choice. Photo by Careena Chase

eye johnson — "Skeeter Skating" by Halie Johnson won first place in mixed media. Photo by Careena Chase

eye 5 — "Through The Eyes Of The Artist," a mixed media by Kathleen Chaney won a second place ribbon.

eye 4 — "I Once Held Mountains" a pastel inspired by a Bob Dylan song created by Lois Sheppard won an Honorable Mention. Photo by Careena Chase

eye 8 — Leah Deesing and Annika Kay draw raffle tickets. Photo by Careena Chase

eye 7 — "The Spirit of Lily Rock" by Norman Deesing. Photo by Careena Chase

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