Artwork on Display at the East of the River Exhibition 2021

Award winning works

1st place- Janet Bogon Romanowski  Rooted Men 2

Janet Bogon Romanowski Rooted Men 2
Janet Bogon Romanowski – Rooted Men 2

Sensitively drawn with a control of values.  There is a perspective of disappearance.  And the overall design of the piece and the mystery of the figure


2nd Place – Charles McCaughtry  Evening Light and Reflections

Charles McCautry Evening Light and Reflections
Charles McCautry – Evening Light and Reflections

Excellent reflections of the water. Lost and found of the trees.  Pleasant and peaceful to look at


3rd Place – Scott Rhoades  Sheltering in Place

Scott Rhoades Sheltering in Place
Scott Rhoades – Sheltering in Place

Novelty composition  Sensitively observed.  The contract of the shadows and the texture of the skin.  The overall tonal harmony that is spectacular.


Richard Whitehouse Memorial Award – Linda Gotta  Shellscape

Linda Gotta Shellscape
Linda Gotta – Shellscape

Overall the color Harmony, and  the use of the violet shade give the painting a lot of life


Jim Smola Memorial Award – Patrice Petricone – Untitled

Patrice Petricone Untitled
Patrice Petricone – Untitled

There are a variety of perspectives in this painting.  The perspective of disappearance where the elements go out of focus.  Perspective of the foreshortening of the table, and the modeling of the head and arm.


Marlborough Benefactors Award – Mary Horrigan  By The Sea

Mary Horrigan By The Sea
Mary Horrigan – By The Sea

The use of a lot of special watercolor techniques. There is a spontaneity that is enduring.  Dreamy and fun to see


Marlborough Patron of the Arts Award – Audrey Carroll Prucnal Fishing the Morning Pool

Audrey Carroll Prucnal Fishing the Morning Pool
Audrey Carroll Prucnal – Fishing the Morning Pool

Sparkling effects on the water.  The atmosphere of the trees into the background is compelling


Marlborough Presidents Award – Neil Scollan  Sunrise Lebanon Green

Neil Scollan Sunrise Lebanon Green
Neil Scollan – Sunrise Lebanon Green

The glow on the barn, the wonderful contract of dark and light, great use of shadows and then the viewer is drawn into the painting


Creative Arts Award – Layne  The Lay of the Land

Layne The Lay of the Land
Layne – The Lay of the Land

The brave idea of abstracting a landscape into patters is fun and well done


Wholesale Framing Award  –  Geralyn Yocher  Blue Pitcher

Geralyn Yocher Blue Pitcher
Geralyn Yocher – Blue Pitcher

The mystery of the flowers and vase as it comes out of the background. 


Jerry’s Artorama, West Hartford Award  – Alison Walek  Blackbird Quartet (duo)

Allison Walek Blackbird Quartet 2
Allison Walek – Blackbird Quartet 2

Iridescence of the birds feathers


Judges Honorable Mention- Stephan Sottile Groundcover 3

Steven Sottile Groundcover3
Steven Sottile – Groundcover3

Shows evocation of space through layered shapes


All artwork by Artist’s first name

Accepted Artist Works – East of the River Art Exhibition 2021


Name

Artist 
Blackbird Quartet (duo)Alison Walck
Evening Tail DanceAudrey Carroll Prucnal
Fishing the Morning PoolAudrey Carroll Prucnal
After the RainCarole Jeffries
Up the LakeCarole Jeffries
Buddha LevitatesCassandra Hamilton
Messengers on the Other SideCassandra Hamilton
Morning Surf and LedgeCharles McCaughtry
Evening Light and ReflectionsCharles McCaughtry
Sunset Lake SunsetChuck Paprzyca
Clearwater BeachChuck Paprzyca
Lt. River, Old LymeDianne Gorrick
Incoming TideDianne Gorrick
Osprey LandedDodie D’Oench, EBR
Trash or TreasureDorothy Hall
WindsweptElaine Meisenzahl
Salt LifeEvelyn Sehl
Blues SingerEvelyn Sehl
On Our WayGabriella DuCharme
Soaring Above The LawGabriella DuCharme
Blue PitcherGeralyn Yocher
Purple VaseGeralyn Yocher
Rooted Men 2Janet Bogon Romanowski
PoiseJanet Bogon Romanowski
The Unaware MannequinJean Dalton
Wave PieceJim Grabowski
Total OceanJim Grabowski
The Lake EffectJudy Doyle
Resting AwhileKyllikki French
TenementsLayne
The Lay of the LandLayne
ShellscapeLinda Gotta
TimberLinda Gotta
Keeping WatchLorraine Ficara
Block Island MarmeladeLorraine Ficara
By The SeaMary Horrigan
Woodland StreamMary Horrigan
Pelican in FlightMichelle Peterson
Reservations OnlyNancy Davinis
Sunrise Lebanon GreenNeil Scollan
UntitledPatrice Petricone
CrotonPatrice Petricone
Blue JayPatrick Scully
Low TideRobin Simpson
Gloucester BeachRobin Simpson
Fishing FleetRoy Wrenn
PeaksRoy Wrenn
Rte. 14 VermontSandra Waldo
Raymond BrookSandra Waldo
Up a TreeSarah Stilson
My Grandfather’s GloveScott Rhoades
Sheltering in PlaceScott Rhoades
TimmySharon Paddock
Groundcover 3Steven Sottile

4th Friday @ the Arts Cafe October 22nd

The Marlborough Arts Center is hosting another 4th Friday @ the Arts Café on October 22, 2021 starring David Giardina with his Spanish guitar, and Colleen Mullaney as vocalist, for an evening of Jazz, Spanish, and Irish classics. This eclectic program will be an evening to remember.

They will be playing and singing many standards on the various rhythms we all know such as the samba, salsa and tangos of various Spanish cultures, plus Irish standards we all love. Be transported to the world of international music at the Arts Center, 231 North Main Street, in Marlborough, CT on Friday, October 22. The doors open at 7:00 p.m. and the concert begins at 7:30 p.m. Admission at the door is $10 per person. The CDC and State guidelines for safety are followed and include wearing of masks with chairs  arranged for social distancing. The building is fully accessible and there is ample parking.