The Shadow
WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS, W.Va. — Main Street White Sulphur Springs held its annual West Virginia Dandelion Festival Art Show at the White Sulphur Springs Public Library on Friday, May 24.
Thirty-five adult entries by 15 artists were displayed at the show in seven different categories. Twenty-one student entries were also shown.
Linda Dotson Vaughn took the first place ribbon in textiles for her quilting square called “Mini Lone Star.” Hattie Wickline took second place with a handmade queen-sized quilt created in the Double Wedding Ring pattern.
James C. Clovis ’s “Spring Rain” won the first place ribbon in mixed media. His abstract piece evoked the peace of the forest and sunny fields.
Marietta Lyall’s “Fishy Business” took the second place ribbon with a clever use of acrylics and collage on canvas. The third place ribbon was awarded to Karen Lee McClung for her colorful “Dragon Fly” done in watercolor and ink.
Brenda Lewis took first place in pastels with a study of vases called “In the Shadow of the Branches.” Marietta Lyall completed a drawing of her young niece cradling her ball in “Delight in the Little Things.” Marie Lewis earned a third place in the same category with a drawing of a beagle titled “Pete.”
Catherine Stankunas swept the drawing category. Her depictions of beloved family pets were considered quite detailed, especially her Newfoundland, “Ryder”, who took first place in the category.
Shelby Oreolt won the first place ribbon in oils for her depiction of a sunflower’s head called “King of the Garden.” Penelope Amore-Haworth took second place with a painting of a “Weeping Willow & Monticello Stream.” Karen Lee McClung earned the third place ribbon in oils for a portrait of a “Lady in Hat.”
John C. Clovis took the first and second place ribbons in the watercolor category for his paintings, “Mountain View” and “Valley Falls,” respectively.
The judges were impressed with how he controlled the watercolors. Phyllis Crickenberger took the third place ribbon for her depiction of “Deciduous Magnolias.”
Kenny Bostic took the third place ribbon in acrylics with his picture of quiet county road wandering around the corner of “Second Creek Barn.” Shelby Oreolt earned the second place ribbon with a depiction of “Sloppy,” the pig.
Marietta Lyall won the first place ribbon in acrylics and best of show position for her composition of “A Nameless Man in a Nameless Place”.
The art show accepted applications from juvenile artists and received entries from several talented budding artists.
Kalee Walkup won Best of Show in the Grades 1-4 entries with her painting, “Mood.” Seventh grader Mynra Hamilton took a first place ribbon for photography for her photo, “Almost Heaven”.
Alliyah Robertson took the best of show in the Grades 6-7 entries for with her painting entitled “Malechrome.”
The best of show ribbon for eighth graders was earned by Alesix Starkey for her abstract composition honoring the girl band “Black Pink.” Tia Walkup took a first place ribbon for the 11th graders with a detailed drawing of a “Dragon’s eye.”
After counting the votes submitted by visitors to the art show from Friday, May 24 to Sunday, May 26, two People’s Choice Awards were announced — Misty Murray-Walkup oil painting of a “Regal” Tiger and seventh grade student Kelli McCutcheon’s tempera painting of “Jasper.”
The White Sulphur Springs Public Library and the organizers of The West Virginia Dandelion Festival expressed appreciation to all the sponsors and artists who made the show possible, as well as the individuals who volunteered their time and energies into making the reception and exhibit a success.
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Misty Murray-Walkup was one of two People’s Choice winners during the annual West Virginia Dandelion Festival Art Show held in White Sulphur Springs, W.Va. Here she stands beside her award-winning oil painting titled “Regal.” (Photo Courtesy White Sulphur Springs Public Library)
