The 2014 Annual Seascape Art Show and Sale was a great
success and celebrated its 24th year. The event was recently held in
the Conference Center of Seascape Resort in Destin. Sharon Long, a local
watercolor artist hosts this annual event to promote the work of her clients
and friends that participate in her watercolor classes. She estimates around
500 locals and winter tourists attended the two day event that featured
original art, prints, gifts, and cards from their watercolor creations.
Participants were able to meet the artists in person, view their works and even
purchase the pieces and gift items printed from their original watercolor designs.
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| Show participants |
Art Show attendees were treated to refreshments and a chance
to vote for the People’s Choice Award from Sharon’s current class participants.
Each client could enter an original piece created in Sharon’s class or during her
lessons to be voted on by those attending the event. This was the first year
for the People’s Choice Award and attendees really liked the experience.
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| Lanette Johnson, Winner |
Lannette Johnson, a snowbird and part-time local from Hudsonville,
MI took first place in the event with her watercolor titled “Five Ducks in the
Snow” her second watercolor portrait of her grandchildren. She painted the
portrait from a personal photo and loved seeing the image come together.
Second
Place was awarded to Gina Schoenherr, a winter guest from Wisconsin for her
watercolor that featured a Destin beach scene with sand dunes. Third Place went
to Bonnie Rollenhagen of Travers City, MI for her birch trees in watercolor. Fourth
place was a tie and went to Russ Watts of St. Louis, MO for his detailed
depiction of an old fishing boat and Pat Faber, a local from Destin. Faber’s
entry featured a watercolor painting of a lion fish. Winners of the People’s
Choice were awarded prizes donated by Sharon Long and Leslie Hathorn, event
coordinators.
Long would like to thank all of the artists that
participated in the event and those attending for their support of art and the artists
creating it. “It is such a pleasure showing off these talented artists and
their watercolor creations.” “We love our winter friends and attribute the
success of the show to them”
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| Gina shares her cards |
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| Faye Nettles, watercolor artist |
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| Cahr Myers shows off her works |
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| Runners up in the People's Choice Award |
