Deborah Kowalczyk would have been happy with just her vacation memories, but a trip to Orlando, Florida, also produced a Best of Show win for the Riceville, Tennessee, artist.
“Nature Puts on a Show” was one of two pieces Kowalczyk entered in the June open show sponsored by the Community Artists League of Athens at the E.G. Fisher Library.
Photo from Sally Fleming
Deborah Kowalczyk of Riceville, Tenn., earned Best of Show honors for “Nature Puts on a Show” in the Community Artists Guild of Athens’ June open show. The judge told her “it just kept bringing him back” to look at it, she says. (Photo from Sally Fleming)
JoAnn Scannapiego won a first-place ribbon for “Laura’s Painting.” (Photo from Sally Fleming)If you go
› What: Community Artist League of Athens’ June open show.› When: Through Saturday, June 30.› Where: E.G. Fisher Library, 1289 Ingleside Drive, Athens, Tenn.› Phone: 423-745-7782.› Online: www.fisherlibrary.org, www.dlkdesigns.net.
WINNERS
› Best of Show: Deborah Kowalczyk, “Nature Puts on a Show”› First place: JoAnn Scannapiego, “Laura’s Painting”› Second place: Sally Fleming, “Neighborhood”› Third place: Larry Chapman, “From the Depths”› Fourth place: Kelly Andrews, “Miss Lion”High honorable mentions:› Sheila Chesanow, “Orange Umbrella”› Chuck Schwaner, “Still Flying”Honorable mentions:› Allan Sibley, “Me”› Lyda Mannone, “Cosby Trail”› Katie Kenney, “Etruscan Sunset”› Diana Ferguson, “The Concert”› Kelly Andrews, “Light Through the Flowers”› Laura Abbott, “Five With Chive”› Vickie Blair, “Joyful Noise”People’s Choice (tie):› Sheila Chesanow, “Orange Umbrella”› Allan Sibley, “Me”
The 24- by 24-inch painting depicts the lush tropical foliage at the Disney Springs entertainment complex in vibrant teals, tans and greens.