PAINT WORCESTER COUNTY 2023
WINNERS ANNOUNCED
PAINT WORCESTER COUNTY - PLEIN AIR 2023 WINNER: LORI YATES
"CROPPER ISLAND SUNSET" - OIL
Thirty-five talented artists from four different states painted their hearts out from September 17 - 22 and competed for attractive cash prizes in the Paint Worcester County, plein air event sponsored by Worcester County Arts Council.
Completed artwork in this competition was judged by Ann Coates, local art supporter and owner of the Bishop's Stock Fine Art, Craft & Wine Gallery in Snow Hill, MD.
First Place prize was awarded to Lori Yates from Easton, MD for her oil painting titled "Cropper Island Sunset.”
Second Place went to Carla Huber of Woolford, MD, for "Pocomoke Cypress,” an oil painting.
Third Prize Award was given to Cheryl Wisbrock of Bethany Beach, DE for “Birder’s Delight,” a watercolor painting.
Honorable Mention Awards were presented to Easton artist, Rhonda Ford for the “George’s Island Landing,” and Nancy Fine of Hampstead, MD for “Vacant Parking House,” oil painting.
Maryland Legislators’ (Senate Choice), selected by Senator Mary Beth Carozza, was awarded to Ocean Pines, MD artist, Jill Glassman for her painting of “Blackbeard’s Beach.”
Maryland Legislators’ (Delegate Choice) was presented by Delegate Wayne Hartman to Judy Benton of Ocean City, MD for “Starry Night in Berlin,” an acrylic painting.
Worcester County Commissioners' Award, selected by Commissioner, Chip Bertino, was presented to Kathy Gibson of Ocean Pines, MD for her oil/cold wax painting titled: “My View of Bainbridge Park.”
Berlin Mayor’s Award, presented by Mayor Zachary Tyndall was given to Judith Showell Loeber of Millsboro, DE for her oil painting of “Hotel Atlantic, Berlin.”
The Worcester County Library Foundation Award, selected by the Foundation’s President, Carol Rose, was received by Homer Proctor, of Seaford, DE for “South Point Landing,” oil painting.
Artists’ Choice Award was given to Carla Huber for her oil “Nesting in the Dunes.”
The Worcester County Arts Council’s Board of Directors Award went to Lori Yates for her oil painting, “Backyard Sanctuary.”
We extend our thanks and appreciation to the Worcester County Library Foundation for partnering with us in presenting this year's event and to all volunteers who contributed to another Paint Worcester County Plein Air success!
CONGRATULATIONS TO PAINT WORCESTER COUNTY WINNERS!
Pictured from left: Cheryl Wisbrock, Rhonda Ford, Lori Yates, Carla Huber, Judith Showell Loeber, Nancy Fine, Homer Proctor, and Judy Benton. Not present: Kathy Gibson, Jill Glassman
THANK YOU TO OUR PAINT WORCESTER COUNTY PLEIN AIR AWARD PRESENTERS!
Pictured from left: MD Delegate, Wayne Hartman; Commissioner, Chip Bertino; WCLF President, Carol Rose; Plein Air Competition Judge, Ann Coates; MD Senator, Mary Beth Carozza; and Berlin Mayor, Zackery Tyndall.
