The John Muir Medical Center Art Show, Sponsored by EBAG kicked off to a lively start last Saturday, December 3rd at 9 am when artists began to drop off their works for display. Receipt of the artwork and hanging was overseen by the team of Walter Crew, Glynda Dixon, and Nancy Robinson. They were assisted by Jan St. Onge, Barbara Hall and Dave Dondero.
Our judge for this event was Pat Stout. Pat is a long-time art and painting teacher for the Pleasant Hill/Mt. Diablo Adult Education programs. She had her work cut out for her as she had 51 superb entries to sort through.
First place was awarded to Michael Warwick’s painterly photograph titled “Spanish Mission”. The elegant composition and soft pastel colors are among its strongest points.
"Spanish Mission" by Michael Warwick
Second place went to Bobbi Garrop’s “Chicken Friend”. This portrait manages to be amusing, warm, homey and authentic.
"Chicken Friend" by Bobbi Garrop
Nancy Robinson earned 3rd place with her “Splash of Teal”. This non-figurative abstract acrylic has a surprisingly soothing effect on the viewer for an abstract painting. Light and dark blend smoothly and there is just enough red accent to spice things up and make it exciting. Nancy, obviously a master of color also took 3rd place last year with her figurative abstract “Green Stripe”.
"Splash of Teal" by Nancy Robinson
There are many other fine works in this show. One of my favorites is the mystical water color “Desert Mirage at Sunset” by Jan St. Onge. Almost monochromatic, Jan’s work effectively conveys the sense of far off lands.
"Desert Mirage at Sunset" by Jan St. Onge
Please stop by the show and peruse the artwork. The JMMC Aspen Surgery Center is open Monday through Friday during normal daytime working hours. The show will continue through January 25th.
