Plein Air-Easton! 2013 Quick Draw The Next Generation Announced

Kids Take Art to the Streets for Plein Air–Easton! The Next Generation      
photo by Ted Mueller Photography

On Sunday, July 21, Plein Air–Easton! Competition Judge Don Demers announced the winners in the Plein Air–Easton! The Next Generation Quick Draw during an exhibit and sale held on Harrison Street. A total of 36 young artists entered the competition after painting for three hours within a six-block area of downtown Easton. More than 30 youngsters participated in high-end art workshops presented on Harrison Street throughout the day. The event was sponsored by Attraction magazine. Honorable mention product awards were donated by Tom Lynch.

Ages 12-18

First Place, $200
Bradley Milligan, age 17, from Easton, MD for "Portrait of Shea Springer"

Second Place, $100
Jamie Bronan, age 17, from Potomac, MD for "Mason's Umbrella"

Third Place, $50
Will Ridenhour, age 12, from Bowie, MD for "A Bird's Throne"

Honorable Mentions

Miel Belloso, age 17, from Salisbury, MD for "The Fountain"

Claire Anovik, age 14, from Easton, MD for "Pottery Garden"

Ginger Myers, age 12, from St. Michaels, MD for "Wishing Well"

Age 11 and under

First Place
Amelia Cossentino from Trappe, MD for “Protective Parents”

Second Place
Vivi Morris from Easton, MD for “Myrtle”

Third Place
Clark Ridenhour from Bowie, MD for “Good to be a Dog”

Honorable Mentions

Gracie Callahan from Denton, MD  for "Rose"

Eryn Callahan from Denton, MD for "Rainbow Flower"

Sam Rogers from Easton, MD for "Untitled"

 

 

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