Delaware Valley Art League
"Portraits of Nature"
March 29 – June 15, 2025
631 Berwyn Baptist Road
Devon, PA 19333
Open every day 9:00am – 7:00pm
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"As we go about our busy days, we often forget the natural beauty that constantly surrounds us. From Spring’s blossoms to Summer’s blooms to Autumn’s glory to Winter’s solitude, we are blessed with a ubiquitous canvas that only Mother Nature could provide. This exhibit allows us the opportunity to reflect on certain aspects of that breathtaking beauty."
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Congratulations to the following artists who won awards at the reception on March 30th:
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Awards:
First Place, Catherine Brogan Founders Award:
Jeanne Gunther, "Marsh Wren"
Second Place:
Cheryl Schlenker, "Stemware"
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Third Place:
Amy Iversen, "llluminated Flowers"
Honorary Mention:
Mary Rinderle Smith, "Once a Garden"
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Frank Sobyak Memorial Award:
Angela Scully, "Water Lilies, Bronx Botanical Gardens"
Patti Pensyl Simmons Memorial Award:
Indira Cariappa, "Aglow"
Ozzie DiSullo Memorial Award:
Mary Lou Griffin, "Serene Moment"
Leaugeay Phillips Weber Memorial Award:
Denise Vitollo, "Pollinator Garden"
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Leo Weisz Memorial Award:
Donna Rodack, "Water Lilies"
Jenkins Arboretum prizes: Beverly Kratzel, "Hitchin' a Ride" and Valerie Rzepka, "Spring Splendor"
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Juror of Selection: Mick McAndrews
mickmcandrewsfineart.com
Mick’s award-winning paintings strive to capture the mood and atmosphere of a subject combining the magic of watercolor with reverence for composition and design. He is a signature member of the Pennsylvania Watercolor Society (Sylvan Grouse Guild Inductee), the Philadelphia Watercolor Society (Crest Medal Recipient), the Baltimore Watercolor Society, the Whiskey Painters of America.
Artist Statement
In all of my work I strive to simplify life’s complexity down to only the most important shapes, value patterns and edge variations. I enjoy painting outside where I can take advantage of surroundings, natural light, and the sights and sounds that influence each painter’s creative nature. Outside in nature’s studio I must capture the moment because light and its effect, reflection and cast shadow, changes continuously. I believe that with watercolor there is a partnership between the artist and medium to balance the knowledge, technique and skill of the painter while leaving room for the magic that makes watercolor distinctive.
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Pick up unsold work: June 15, 2025, times TBA
Questions: For questions about DVAL or the prospectus, please contact the show coordinator Ardyth Sobyak, afsobyak@verizon.net.
