Presenting Artist Susan King's Winning 2011 Poster!

Yes, Artist Susan King does it again! 

With bright, colorful, joyful imagry she delights us with this years winning Theme Division painting, "Presenting Spring".  Celebrating the 2010 Release of Ironstone's celebrated Obsession wine made from the Symphony grape, this year's poster is Series 14.  Available at Ironstone's Tasting Room or Heritage Museum for only $10.00.  Supply limited.

Thank you Judges!

Ironstone Vineyards wishes to thank Exec. Vice Pres., Academy of Art University, San Francisco, Melissa Marshal and Drawing Instructor, Academy of Art University, SF Craig Marshall for their valued assistance in selecting this years Open Division Winners.  With 101 paintings of all media and subject matter, it was no easy task. The selection process took a great deal of time to afford careful thought, review and collaboration between the two.  I can attest from past exhibits, this isn't always easy and can take much of an afternoon.

All in all, the choices were well received. Both Melissa and Craig made themselves available at the reception for all attending artists to grill for information and observations on their works and styles.  I have always appreciated access to judges for input on my works as a learning and growing opportunity.

Again, thank you Melissa & Craig for a wonderful job...

And the Winners ARE...

OK,  I am way behind here!  Saturday & Sunday were a rush followed by a Monday Tuesday Flu day... couldn't see straight enough to get here!  But now the results of Ironstone's 14th Annual Spring Obsession Art show & Competition!

Judges Merit Awards were issued to

James Gray for his painting, "Path to Angels"

and Lorraine Lawson for her painting "Joyful Spirit".

Open Division Winners are!

3rd place, "Juicy" by Carol Goff

2nd place, "Bowl & Lemons" by Debbie Gualco

1st place,  "The Lookout" by Lynn Slade

Family Merit Awards went to:

"Golden Trumpet" by Judith Morgan

"Spring at the Lake" by Kathy Carney

and "Ready to Work" by Anne Orlando

OK, check the next post for the Theme Division Winner!  I am still waiting for the final digital image, but stay tuned! 

Getting Ready for Saturday!

 Daffodils looking good!
These are one of the bouquets in the Music Room ready for the Artist Reception starting at 4:00 Saturday!

Chef James Culinary Center ready to go for Saturday's FREE Cooking Demonstrations!

 The Potters Wheel is set to spin for Bill & June Vaughn Pottery demos both Saturday and Sunday..

And here come the Artists!  Ready to strut their stuff just for you!  Here in the Heritage Room all day Saturday and until 3:00 Sunday.  Come say hello and let them know how much we all appreciate great art!

And Yes, Chef James, we can't wait to see what you are cooking up for your Free Cooking Demos on Saturday!  Yummm Yummm!!!!!    It's Ironstone's 14th Annual Spring Obsession!  Art Exhibit, Art Seminars, Art in Action, Cooking Demos and Garden Tours this weekend!  Great Get Away to Murphys!