Congratulations to the winners of the 2021 Painting of the Year contest and a big thank you to the members who entered over 200 paintings! Thank you to our judge,
Anthony “Tony” Rogone, NWS CWA
for bringing his unique perspective to our winning line-up in the seven categories. I wish to thank to all the members and non-members who entered, voted and enjoyed our presentations every month.
Alyslynn Lemke
Painting of the Month/Year Coordinator 2020 – 2021
Best of the Year |  |
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| Good Morning Sacramento | Lucinda Johnson | |
Abstract and Other |  |
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| 1st | North Coast | Ain Veske |
| 2nd | Abstract Sunrise | Nancy Riedell |
| 3rd | Simple Pleasure | Pira Guity |
| Honorable Mention | Color Cascade | Alyslynn Lemke |
| Honorable Mention | Clear Water Stream | Melissa Doyel |
| Honorable Mention | Random Dance | Elaine Schaefer Hudson |
| Honorable Mention | Mirage | Ain Veske |
| Honorable Mention | Poppily | Alex Aruj |
Animals |  |
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| 1st | Fear | Joann Lindelof |
| 2nd | Fall Colors and Koi | Melissa Doyel |
| 3rd | All Dressed Up | Melissa Doyel |
| Honorable Mention | Alpaca | Diane Pargament |
| Honorable Mention | Nicholas | Galen Hazelhofer |
| Honorable Mention | Lone Soldier | Karen Keys |
| Honorable Mention | Ducks at Chautla | Alex Aruj |
Buildings and Machinery |  |
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| 1st | Drawbridge | Michael Friedland |
| 2nd | Red Umbrella, Monaco | Liz D'Amelio |
| 3rd | Eppie's | David Peterson |
| Honorable Mention | Clarksville 3 Move-in Ready | Alyslynn Lemke |
Landscape and Seascape |  |
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| 1st | Seasons | Mary Wang-Steele |
| 2nd | Cascades | Alyslynn Lemke |
| 3rd | West Shore Wright's Lake | Lucinda Johnson |
| Honorable Mention | Yosemite View | Diane Pargament |
| Honorable Mention | Buoy on a Beach, Cornwall | Peter Rodgers |
| Honorable Mention | Salisbury | Peter Rodgers |
| Honorable Mention | Goldenrod Rainy Day | Liz D'Amelio |
| Honorable Mention | End of the Road | David Peterson |
People |  |
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| 1st | Watching | Jan Atwood-Ramey |
| 2nd | His Phone | Helen Plenert |
| 3rd | Lost in Thought | Jan Atwood-Ramey |
| Honorable Mention | The One Got Away | Diane Pargament |
| Honorable Mention | Jordan | Teresa Edwards |
| Honorable Mention | Inheritance | Jan Atwood-Ramey |
| Honorable Mention | Kayana and Kitty | Colleen Reynolds |
| Honorable Mention | Sofia | Lisa Flannery |
| Honorable Mention | The Tinsmith | Jan Atwood-Ramey |
Plants and Flowers |  |
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| 1st | Yellow Burst | Karen Keys |
| 2nd | Hillcrest Flowers | Jo Kopp |
| 3rd | Autumn Lives | Karen Keys |
| Honorable Mention | Wild Iris | Phyllis Orzalli |
| Honorable Mention | Sunflower Duet | AlysLynn Lemke |
| Honorable Mention | Sun Catcher | Ruth Holton-Hodson |
| Honorable Mention | Succulents | Phyllis Orzalli |
| Honorable Mention | My Lilies | Nancy Paul |
| Honorable Mention | Evergreens | AlysLynn Lemke |
Still Life and Indoors |  |
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| 1st | Opa's Gluing table | Helen Plenert |
| 2nd | Legacy | Ronnie Rector |
| 3rd | Daffodils | Maria Porter |
| Honorable Mention | Sunflowers | Diane Pargament |
| Honorable Mention | Stainless II | Ronnie Rector |
| Honorable Mention | Three Pears | Galen Hazelhofer |
| Honorable Mention | When A Pear Is Not A Pair | Kandi Thompson |
| Honorable Mention | Beautiful on the Inside | Susy Soulies |