Essence of Spring 2023 Gallery of Exhibited Art, Event Video and Awards
AiA’s Essence of Spring exhibition is a feast for the eyes thanks to participating local artists, Elsinore Gallery, art patrons and organizers. Enjoy browsing the gallery of art, watch the event video which includes a awards presentation by the event judge, and see who the award recipients are.
Springtime Exhibition General Info
Essence of Spring Event Video
Enjoy viewing a moving gallery of art, an awards presentation by the event judge, Bonnie Hull, and glimpses of opening night from Spring Fling 2022. Essence of Spring will be available after the opening reception on Friday April 7th from 5-8 PM.
Essence of Spring 2023 Gallery of Art
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Ann Moore – Iris – 10 x 8 x 1 – $120
Ann Moore – Spring Equinox at Otter Crest – 14 x 17 x 1 – $210
Best Representation of Fling – Ann Moore – Wetlands in Spring – 8 x 8 x 1.5 – $110
Barbara Barrick – Celebration – 8 x 11 x 1 – $150
Best Representation of Spring – Barbara Barrick – Hillside Dance – 7.25 x 7.5 x 1 – $150
Cameron Covey – Breakthrough – 8.5 x 8.5 x 1 – $250
Cameron Covey – Japanese Spring – 10.5 x 7 x 3 – $0
Essence of Spring Best of Show –
Carol Sims – Shelter – 40 x 30 x 1.5 – $1500
Carol Sims – Something Dangerous This Way Comes – 36 x 36 x 1.5 – $1500
Carol Sims – Who-o-o Invited You? – 30 x 24 x 1.5 – $950
Cathy Sparks – Crimson Spot – 12 x 16 x 1.5 – $250
Cathy Sparks – Printemps gothique – 15 x 12 x 1.5 – $250
Dee Hendrix – Among the Wildflowers – 16 x 20 x 0 – $395
Dee Hendrix – South Falls in Spring – 20 x 16 x 0 – $395
Glenda “GG” Goodrich – Birdsong 1 – 13 x 10 x 1.5 – $125
Glenda “GG” Goodrich – Birdsong 2 – 13 x 10 x 1.5 – $125
Glenda “GG” Goodrich – Birdsong 3 – 13 x 10 x 1.5 – $125
Jennifer Owens – A windy day in spring – 12 x 12 x 1 – $90
Jennifer Owens – Cloud watching – 12 x 12 x 1.5 – $160
Jennifer Owens – Spring fling – 16 x 20 x 1 – $175
Jim Richards – Björnson Tree Swallow – 10 x 20 x 0.25 – $800
Best Spring Landscape – Jim Richards – Blossoming Prickly Pear and Robin – 10 x 20 x 0.25 – $800
Jim Richards – Blue Beard – 9 x 12 x 0.25 – $420
Honorable Mention – John Mohney – Spring Green – 16 x 20 x 1 – $250
John Mohney – Spring showing – 16 x 20 x 1 – $250
John Mohney – Studio Flowers – 22 x 26 x 1 – $400
Judy Mohney – Ahoy They Are Here – 16 x 20 x 1 – $200
Judy Mohney – Spring Migration – 16 x 20 x 1 – $200
Judy Mohney – the Cottage – 16 x 22 x 1 – $300
Best Botanical Composition – Lorraine Dye – RAIN. DROPS KEEP FALLING – 8 x 8 x 1.5 – $300
Lorraine Dye – Spring Runoff on Tumble Creek – 17 x 11 x 1 – $250
Maria Winner – Exploring the Wash – 8 x 10 x 1 – $2500
Best Use of Unconventional Materials Maria Winner – Maria Winner – Multitude of Greens – 10 x 8 x 1 – $2500
Megan White – Large Fish Cave bowl – 12.5 x 12.5 x 12.5 – $1000
Megan White – Monstera Leaf Inlay bowl – 4 x 14 x 14 – $500
Megan White – Monstera Leaf Tropical Vase – 13 x 7.5 x 7.5 – $1000
Michelle Myers – Desert Rose – 16 x 20 x 1 – $350
Elsinore Gallery Award – Michelle Myers – Spring Beginnings – 19 x 13 x 0.5 – $200
Michelle Myers – Spring Forward – 19 x 15 x 1 – $225
Mikayla Coleman – Quilted – 18 x 24 x 0 – $295
Mikayla Coleman – Rainbow Fish – 18 x 24 x 0 – $200
Mischa Brown – Spring is a busy time – 5 x 18 x 2 – $250
Patricia Young – Deep in the Garden – 11 x 14 x 1.5 – $215
Patricia Young – Garden Retreat – 11 x 14 x 1.5 – $185
Patricia Young – Iris Bed with Foxgloves – 12 x 16 x 1 – $195
Pauli Bailey – Apple Blossom White – 12 x 12 x 1 – $400
Pauli Bailey – Cherry Pink – 12 x 12 x 1 – $400
Honorable Mention – Ruth Orschel – New Life – 12 x 12 x 1.5 – $210
Ruth Orschel – Spirits Of The Past – 12 x 12 x 1 – $150
Ruth Orschel – Verge Of Spring – 20 x 20 x 1 – $350
People’s Choice– Shirley Giesbrecht – Poser Poppies – 18 x 18 x 2 – $450
Best Still Life – Shirley Giesbrecht – Spring Luncheon #1 – 18 x 18 x 2 – $0
Shirley Giesbrecht – Spring Luncheon #2 – 18 x 18 x 2 – $450
Susan Appleby – After Spring Rains – 24 x 30 x 1 – $700
Susan Appleby – Blush of Yellow Tulip – 17 x 21 x 1 – $350
Susan Appleby – Peony in Bloom – 17 x 21 x 1 – $350
Tricia Heiser Wente – “Honey Houses” – 8 x 10 x 0 – $275
Tricia Heiser Wente – “Strawberry Pickers” – 20 x 24 x 1.5 – $875
Tricia Heiser Wente – Wisteria and Mt.Hood – 11 x 9 x 1 – $275
Best Abstract Art – Vicki Brink – Arisen – 12 x 9 x 0 – $525
Vicki Brink – Fallen Soldier I – 16 x 8 x 0 – $475
Vicki Brink – Say Aww – 12 x 9 x 0 – $475
Congrats Essence of Spring Award Winning Artists
| Award | Recipient | Art Title |
|---|---|---|
| Essence of Spring Best of Show | Carol Sims | Shelter |
| Best Representation of Spring | Barbara Barrick | Hillside Dance |
| Best Representation of Fling | Ann Moore | Wetlands in Spring |
| Best Botanical Composition | Lorraine Dye | Rain. Drops Keep Falling |
| Best Spring Landscape | Jim Richards | Blossoming Prickly Pear and Robin |
| Best Still Life | Shirley Giesbrecht | Spring Luncheon #1 |
| Best Abstract Art | Vicki Brink | Arisen |
| Best Use of Unconventional Materials | Maria Winner | Multitude of Greens |
| Honorable Mentions | John Mohney | Spring Green |
| Ruth Orschel | New Life | |
| Elsinore Gallery Award | Michelle Myers | Spring Beginnings |
| People’s Choice | Shirley Giesbrecht | Poser Poppies |
Essence of Spring Best of Show –
Carol Sims – Shelter – 40 x 30 x 1.5 – $1500
Best Representation of Spring – Barbara Barrick – Hillside Dance – 7.25 x 7.5 x 1 – $150
Best Representation of Fling – Ann Moore – Wetlands in Spring – 8 x 8 x 1.5 – $110
Best Botanical Composition – Lorraine Dye – RAIN. DROPS KEEP FALLING – 8 x 8 x 1.5 – $300
Best Spring Landscape – Jim Richards – Blossoming Prickly Pear and Robin – 10 x 20 x 0.25 – $800
Best Still Life – Shirley Giesbrecht – Spring Luncheon #1 – 18 x 18 x 2 – $0
People’s Choice– Shirley Giesbrecht – Poser Poppies – 18 x 18 x 2 – $450
Best Abstract Art – Vicki Brink – Arisen – 12 x 9 x 0 – $525
Best Use of Unconventional Materials Maria Winner – Maria Winner – Multitude of Greens – 10 x 8 x 1 – $2500
Honorable Mention – John Mohney – Spring Green – 16 x 20 x 1 – $250
Honorable Mention – Ruth Orschel – New Life – 12 x 12 x 1.5 – $210
Elsinore Gallery Award – Michelle Myers – Spring Beginnings – 19 x 13 x 0.5 – $200
Board Member Diane Trevett with Judge Robin Humelbaugh
Judge Robin Humelbaugh
Judge Robin Humelbaugh with Carol Sims
Judge Robin Humelbaugh with Ann Moore
Judge Robin Humelbaugh with Lorraine Dye
Judge Robin Humelbaugh with Jim Richards
Judge Robin Humelbaugh with John Mohney
Judge Robin Humelbaugh with Ruth Orschel
Brent Allen with Michelle Meyers