Juror: David Lobenberg
Gallery Show May 3 to June 3, 2023
David Lobenberg is well-known for his portraiture work in the “California Vibe” style. His high level of excellence in figurative/landscape watercolor and acrylic painting is well-recognized by artists and collectors nationwide. He has a Master’s Degree in Fine Arts from UCLA and is an adjunct art professor at Sacramento City College. You may see his work at: David Lobenberg Fine Art
JUROR’S STATEMENT:
“When I judge 2-D art, the first thing I look for is a competent use of whatever medium(s) the artist is working with. After that, I look for the usual suspects – strong composition and unity, value and color use, any emotional or story-telling content, and visual invention and flair.
So, with that said, here was what I was not prepared for when judging this exhibit: The overall high level of artistic competency and energy!
This 2023 North Valley Art League exhibit is a testimony to the thriving art scene here in Redding. Thank you so much for inviting me to judge it!”
~~ David Lobenberg, May 2023
Best of Show
Marsha, The Great Teacher
Diana Troxell
Oil
Second Place
Nomadic Journey
Stella Prudhomme
Acrylic/Collage
Third Place
Fire Season
Derrick Grinell
Mixed Media
Merit Award
Mirage
Vivi-Anne Thompson
Acrylic
Merit Award
Aspen Trail
Lauren Forcella
Oil
Merit Award
Child’s Play
Barbara Enochian
Mixed Media
Honorable Mention
Southbound
Ellen Hedfield
Watercolor
Honorable Mention
First Daughter II
Caryn Stromberg
Pastel
Honorable Mention
Hiding in Plain Sight
Lynne Pearson
Mixed Media
Honorable Mention
Lavender Plus
Vivi-Anne Thompson
Pastel
Honorable Mention
Rubber Ducky One
Laurie Barna
Torn Paper Collage
