Birds & Blooms Art Exhibit
BIRDS & BLOOMS: 2023 Spring Art Exhibit
Opening Reception: Saturday, June 10 l 12:00 Noon - 1:30 PM
On Exhibit: June 10 - June 29, 2023
Judge: Ellie Bender
On Exhibit: June 10 - June 29, 2023
Judge: Ellie Bender
Before we segue into Summer, celebrate Spring at our “Birds & Blooms” Art Exhibit! This exhibit focuses on art inspired by the beauty of the natural world, specifically birds and flowers. The exhibit includes 70+ paintings, drawings, mixed media, photographs, and digital compositions related to this theme. We look forward to sharing this celebration of art and inspiration!
AWARDS
BEST IN SHOW - Eunice Goodyear Memorial Award
Under Construction by Violet Davenport
Under Construction by Violet Davenport
1st PLACE - Glorious Blossom by Bonnie Potter
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2nd PLACE - Flower Power by Katherine Despres
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3rd PLACE - Northern Parula by Annmarie Goenne
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LOUDEST - Hellooo Ladies by Michael Miller
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HONORABLE MENTION
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Purple Flower & Bottle by Veronica Lufbery
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Family by Debi Powers
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Apples & Flowers by Joanne Stankwitz Nassar
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VIRTUAL EXHIBIT
JUDGE'S STATEMENT
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Birds & Blooms is a wonderful representation of nature illustrated by a wide variety of mediums all beautifully executed in their individual style. I had to step out of my own contemporary realistic style of painting to properly judge this show. It is obvious by the quality of the work that the technical skill required to create these works were years in the making. Hats off to all of you. It is a fabulous show.
While we recognize the beauty of a piece of art made by another, we understand that artist has a connection with their selected subject and are willing to share their aesthetic experience. Through your sharing we become aware of our mutual humanity. Nature is beautiful, may we all strive to preserve it. - Ellie Bender |
ABOUT ELLIE BENDER
Ellie Bender, a native of Meriden, trained at The Art School of Fashion in Hartford, CT and studied oil and watercolor painting at Hartford Art School. She also studied Pastels with Claudia Post, Alan Flattmann and Elizabeth Mowry. People are a central focus in her work and she creates settings to develop and enhance each subject. “Contemporary Realism” best describe her style, which entails applying pastel in a layered technique to create intense color and strong contrasts.
Ellie has won many national and regional awards, conducted workshops and demonstrations, taught classes for children and adults, and is a member of many art organizations. She has exhibited in galleries in Connecticut, New York, and Massachusetts. In addition to the fine art pieces shown here, commissioned portraits are her specialty.
Ellie has won many national and regional awards, conducted workshops and demonstrations, taught classes for children and adults, and is a member of many art organizations. She has exhibited in galleries in Connecticut, New York, and Massachusetts. In addition to the fine art pieces shown here, commissioned portraits are her specialty.
