On Saturday the artist were encouraged to work in Chestertown and have their artwork framed and ready to hang in the Riverarts gallery. The Artists themselves voted on “Best in Show” and “Best Body of Work”.
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For Sunday Morning “Quick Draw” the artists had two hours to paint. Most of the artists had their paintings in place long before the judging and voting for People’s Choice began at 11am. The judge for the “Quick Draw” was Sara Linda Poly. Poly is an award winning artist who has participated in many regional and national shows and plein air competitions. She has spent many years living, traveling, and teaching around the U.S., Europe and Mexico.
Poly judged the awards that were given for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd places. The public, including the artists, voted for the People’s Choice Awards, which was sponsored by The Peoples Bank.
Chestertown RiverArts Paint the Town Quick Draw 1st Place & Peoples Choice winner Ronaldo Dorado[/caption]Ronaldo Dorado was the winner of both the Judge’s Award and the People’s Choice Award. In giving the Judge’s 1st Place award Sara Linda Poly said that the painting gave a strong sense of light. Beautiful harmony of Color, Nice composition with a feeling of immediacy. Dorado also won the Judge’s Award at last year’s Pai
Sponsors for the four day event include Cross Street Realtors, Home Mattress Center, The Peoples Bank, Cheap Joe’s Art Stuff, ACME Markets, and Redner’s Markets.
More photographs by SG Atkinson from the weekend can be seen on our Facebook Page.