Welcome to our 10th annual associate artists’ show

We are so proud to present for the 10th YEAR our Associate Members art show highlighting their beautiful artwork. This show features 51 artists with 88 paintings. We invite you to enjoy these beautiful paintings in-person at the gallery or here, online where most paintings can be purchased. This show ran through July 13th.

GALLERY HOURS:
Thursday - Saturday, 11:00am to 4:00pm; Sunday 1:00pm to 5:00pm

Contributing Artists: Tricia Alexander, Paul Anderson, Janice Bock, Ruth Borges, Hazel Breen, Solange Brunet, Leslie Chavez, Caroline Cheng, Moira Cohn, Jocelyn Marie Cole, Maria Crean, Judit Dan, Bobette Davison, Ginger Doner, Carol Francis, Carol Anne Fresco, Ghislaine Gargaro, Jan Godachy, Sandra Heffernan, Patricia Hershberg, Parrish Hirasaki, Robin Johns, Bette Jones, Claudia Kazachinsky, Kim Kelly-Ryan, Bonnie Kennan, Robin Kirk, Christian Klump, Shweta Matai, Janet Moser, Eva Muchnick, Jeong Oh, Ronda Olson, Candy Paula, Patty Pickles, Barbara Ramsey-Duke, Sharon Ratterree, Diane Reeves, Irma Reinboth, Julie Robinson, Ann Marie Rode, Ashish Sharma, Beverly Spisak, Richard Stephens, Pamela Sullivan, Carol Sutton, Kaoru Tanimoto, Gayle Taylor, Lori Ward, Cristine Wolf, David Wolfram

JUDGE: Joe Mancuso was our guest judge this year. Please scroll down to view this years award winners along with select comments on each painting from Joe.

NOTE: SOME OF THESE PAINTINGS MAY NO LONGER BE AVAILABLE. PLEASE CONTACT DESTINATION: ART IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN PURCHASING A PAINTING.

Featured

Bell Pepper

AWARD OF EXCELLENCE, Established

Judge Comment: “Painted with a rainbow of color showing the artist’s strength of knowledge and ability in creating mood.”

MARIA CREAN, Oil, 6x6

Zinnias in a Jar

JULIE ROBINSON, Water Mixable Oil on Linen Board, 10x8

Watermelon & Figs

ANN MARIE RODE, Oil, 8x8

Sebastopol Marshland

Sebastopol Marshland

ROBIN JOHNS, Pastel, 10x13

Dawn at the Dock

Dawn at the Dock

LORI WARD, Watercolor, 7x10

Tidepool

SANDRA HEFFERNAN, Soft Pastel, 8x10

This 'BURGER' is 'KING'

AWARD OF EXCELLENCE, Emerging

Judge Comment: “A strong title with an illustrative statement of an unobvious subject that shows the artist’s ability to capture light and color in wonderful detail.”

SHWETA MATAI, Oil, 9x11

Blooming Bouganvilleas

RICHARD STEPHENS, Pastel, 10x17

Whipped?

CAROL SUTTON, Soft Pastel, 9x12

Care Free

CANDY PAULA, Acrylic, 11x14

Just a Little Song

PATTY PICKLES, Acrylic, collage, 11x14

Care Free II

CANDY PAULA, Acrylic, 11x14

Sunlit Wave

AWARD OF EXCELLENCE, Emerging

Judge Comment: “The combination of contrasting warm and cool color compliments creates a harmony and transparency that allows the wave to be believable and beautiful.”

SANDRA HEFFERNAN, Soft Pastel, 12x9

Cowboy

BETTE JONES, Oil, 12x9, NFS

Goodnight Grapes

Goodnight Grapes

AWARD OF EXCELLENCE, Emerging

Judge Comment: “A strong attention to detail and dramatic lighting, with a combination of balanced shapes, keeps and holds the viewer’s attention.”

LORI WARD, Watercolor, 11x7.5

Dream Bear

SOLANGE BRUNET, Watercolor & Gouche, 12x9

Dancing Cranes

JANET MOSER, Acrylic, 12x9

Venus

AWARD OF EXCELLENCE, Emerging

Judge Comment: “Painted with confidence, and an energetic application, the painting moves beyond a literal translation, making this piece exciting curious for the viewer.”

SOLANGE BRUNET, Watercolor, 12x9

"Leaving Yellowstone"

PATRICIA HERSHBERG, Pastel, 12x9

Bison

PAMELA SULLIVAN, Oil on Canvas, 12x12

Gazing III

CAROLINE CHENG, Watercolor, 12x9

Garden Hieroglyphics

Garden Hieroglyphics

KIM KELLY-RYAN, Mixed Media, 12x12

Growth

BONNIE KENNAN, Mixed Media Collage, 12x12

Golden Flower

BONNIE KENNAN, Mixed Media Collage, 12x12

The Calm

CAROL SUTTON, Soft Pastel, 9x12

Hummer I (Sold)

AWARD OF EXCELLENCE, Emerging

Judge Comment: “A perfectly designed and balanced composition of forms with a very strong narrative quality that invites the curious viewer in for a closer look.”

ROBIN JOHNS, Mixed Media Collage, 12x12

Point Vicente Lighthouse

KAORU TANIMOTO, Watercolor, 12x16, NFS

2020 The Black Swan

MOIRA COHN, Watercolor, 12x16, NFS

Solo

AWARD OF EXCELLENCE, Established

Judge Comment: “The excellent mastery of the medium combining a relaxing pose within a successfully designed composition and warm inviting subject is what makes this painting a pleasure to view.”

MOIRA COHN, Watercolor, 12x16, NFS

Late Afternoon Desert Colors

DAVID WOLFRAM, Pastel, 12x16

Featured

Blue Eyes

FIRST PLACE, Emerging

Judge Comment: “A thoughtfully titled, captivating and refreshingly stylized portrait with a presence that invites and holds the viewer’s attention.”

CLAUDIA KAZACHINSKY, Watercolor, 16x12

"Lake Shore Debris"

PATRICIA HERSHBERG, Pastel, 16x12

Icelandic Vista

Icelandic Vista

GAYLE TAYLOR, Oil, 14x11, NFS

First Flush

THIRD PLACE, Emerging

Judge Comment: “A thoughtfully designed painting, incorporating negative and positive shapes makes this piece a joy to view.”

ANN MARIE RODE, Oil, 12x16

Sacred Feathers

Sacred Feathers

LESLIE CHAVEZ, Mixed Media, 16x20

Enjoy Poppies

KAORU TANIMOTO, Watercolor, 14x20

Lone Dory

JAN GODACHY, Watercolor, 13x20

Rusted Abandonment

SECOND PLACE, Emerging

Judge Comment: “The weathered wood and rusted metal give this a strong historical quality that keeps the viewer engaged.”

JOCELYN MARIE COLE, Watercolor, 14x16

Winter Wave

ROBIN KIRK, Soft Pastel, 14x20

Magic Hour Moon

Magic Hour Moon

CRISTINE WOLF, Photography, 15x12

Portrait of an Actress

MARIA CREAN, Graphite Charcoal and Pan Pastel, 14x11

Iconic

CRISTINE WOLF, Photography, 15x12

Sunday at the Beach

JANICE BOCK, Pastel, 16x12

I Am Watching You

I Am Watching You

PAMELA SULLIVAN, Oil on Canvas, 16x12

Cabernet Tableau

Cabernet Tableau

RONDA OLSON, Mixed Media, 14x11

Howling Lesson

BETTE JONES, Oil, 16x12, NFS

Risa

SECOND PLACE, Established

Judge Comment: “Obvious strength in skill and ability with beautifully stated and elegant drawing make this a beautiful portrait.”

EVA MUCHNIK, Charcoal, 17x19, NFS

Gazing I

FIRST PLACE, Established

Judge Comment: “A stunning combination of skill and confidence are on display with this painting.”

CAROLINE CHENG, Oil, 16x12

The Proposal

BEVERLY SPISAK, Acrylic, 17x20

Deserted in the Desert

AWARD OF EXCELLENCE, Established

Judge Comment: “Great composition and color compliments, makes this an excellent pastel.”

DAVID WOLFRAM, Pastel, 16x20

Immersing into Dancing Sunflowers

CAROL FRANCIS, Watercolor & Ink, 16x24

Lovin The Spin I'm In

SHARON RATTERREE, Acrylic on Paper, 18x12

Una Mujer de Mexico

TRICIA ALEXANDER, Oil, 18x14

Round And Round I Go

SHARON RATTERREE, Acrylic On Paper, 18x12

Blue Bay

RONDA OLSON, Mixed Media, 16x20

The Lake

JUDIT DAN, Mixed media, 18x17

Three Vases

JEONG OH, Oil, 18x24

Hummingbirds On The Lookout

BOBETTE DAVISON, Watercolor, 18x24

Rose in a Spring Garden

PATTY PICKLES, Acrylic, 18x24

From Ukraine with Love

CLAUDIA KAZACHINSKY, Watercolor, 18x24

Featured

Purple Flowers

IRMA REINBOTH, Wood Batik, 24x16

Point Vicente Lighthouse

RICHARD STEPHENS, Acrylic, 20x10

Batik Splash

AWARD OF EXCELLENCE, Established

Judge Comment: “The strong contrast of value and subtle tonal changes create an impressive sense of depth while displaying representational and abstract qualities.”

PARRISH HIRASAKI, Watercolor, 20x15

Breakfast on the Terrace

HAZEL BREEN, Acrylic, 20x16, NFS

Blue River

RUTH BORGES, Acrylic on Canvas, 20x16

Stormy Meadow

KIM KELLY-RYAN, Mixed Media, 20x16

Winter Doves

BARBARA RAMSEY-DUKE, Oil on Canvas, 20x20

Swans Mate for Life

BARBARA RAMSEY-DUKE, Oil on Canvas, 20x20

California Winter

THIRD PLACE, Established

Judge Comment: “A delightful, simple and balanced design with a confident and painterly quality.”

GHISLAINE GARGARO, Oil on Canvas, 20x24

Eleven O'Clock

PARRISH HIRASAKI, Watercolor, 18x30

Storm Brewing

JAN GODACHY, Watercolor, 20x24

Cuci Mata 11

PAUL ANDERSON, Pigment Print on Paper, 20x30

You Are Here

DIANE REEVES, Photograph/Mixed Media, 24x18, NFS

Clown Fish

IRMA REINBOTH, Wood Batik, 24x16, NFS

Bone Dry

DIANE REEVES, Photograph/Mixed Media, 24x18, NFS

Calm Hope

RUTH BORGES, Acrylic on Canvas, 24x18

December Sunset

CAROL ANNE FRESCO, Photography on Canvas, 24x20

Showing Off

GHISLAINE GARGARO, Oil on Canvas, 24x18

Broken Rules

GINGER DONER, Acrylic & Collage on Canvas, 24x24

Shooting the Huntington Beach Pier

CAROL ANNE FRESCO, Photography on Canvas, 24x20

Awakening

GINGER DONER, acrylic on canvas, 24x24

Moon Heron Rises as Grief Descends

Moon Heron Rises as Grief Descends

CAROL FRANCIS, Mixed Meda, 24x30

Gustavo Dudamel

TRICIA ALEXANDER, Oil, 24x24

Wet Sand (South Bay)

CHRISTIAN KLUMP, Oil on Wood, 24x36

Hermosa 01

PAUL ANDERSON, Pigment Print on Paper, 30x20

Madhubani - Confluence of Celestial Elements

Madhubani - Confluence of Celestial Elements

ASHISH SHARMA Mixed, 31x25

Florida Scrub Jays

AWARD OF EXCELLENCE, Established

Judge Comment: “Designed with beautiful ethereal background colors, combined with the branch elements for creating movement, this painting keeps the viewer engaged.”

BOBETTE DAVISON, Watercolor, 40x30

Wild Flowers

JEONG OH, Oil, 30x24