Paint Annapolis Spotlight: Catherine Hillis

In this series, we want to highlight previous Paint Annapolis artists who have brought some serious talent and joy to our week-long juried Plein air painting competition! Paint Annapolis is a week-long, juried plein air painting competition held in June, that brings to Annapolis painters from around the world. For 15 years it has been a premier event, …

Paint Annapolis Spotlight 2020: David Diaz

Are you ready for Paint Annapolis? Stay tuned for more info about Paint Annapolis and how you can get involved! David Diaz works in oil and pastels and currently lives in Annapolis, MD. He works as a Plein air painter. He received formal training in the public schools of Western Maryland and Frostburg State University; …

Street Scenes 2020

  artist credit: Bruno Baran, Airstream Kitchen Afternoon Light, oil on board Introducing Street Scenes MFA (Maryland Federation of Art) invites all artists to enter its 5th Street Scenes competition. Any original 2-D or 3-D work that depicts what resonates with you in towns and cities, large and small, will be considered. Works selected will be displayed online in MFA’s Curve Gallery, from February 15 …

One Major Shindig: Paint Annapolis 2019 Awards and Results

If the Academy Awards was a bit smaller and focused on plein-air painting in Annapolis, Maryland, then last night's Collector's Reception would have been the equivalent. Check out the award winners below:   The Nocturne:  1st Place Juried: Julie Riker 2nd Place Juried: John Slijak 3rd Place Juried: Marilyn Rose   1st Place Public: Jane …

While You Were Sleeping: Paint Annapolis 2019 Nocturne

Wednesday evening was a fun and slightly wet event that brought artists out into the streets late into the night. Thursday morning our artists dropped their creations off at Circle Gallery and 75 Maryland Avenue. Check out some of the great photos of the event including Dinner Under the Stars. Stay tuned for the results of …

Paint the Bay Results Paint Annapolis 2019

Here are the results for Paint the Bay! It was a lovely afternoon on the Chesapeake, and the artists were tired from a long day of painting. But they sure did show out! First Place: Mat Barber Kennedy Second Place: Crista Pisano Third Place: Carol Cowie People's Choice Award: Carol Cowie Visit paintannapolis.org or search …

Paint Annapolis 2019: Dueling Brushes

Paint Annapolis 2019 THE RESULTS ARE IN FOR DUELING BRUSHES! This morning paint flew in the quickdraw event Dueling Brushes! Our juried and public artists did an amazing job making beautiful pieces on the fly. See the winners listed below: 2019 Juried Artists: First Place: Mat Barber Kennedy Second Place: D. K.  Palecek Third Place: Jeff …

Paint Annapolis Spotlight 2019: Bruno Baran

Are you ready for Paint Annapolis? We're happy to present the 30 juried artists selected to compete in this year's competition. Stay tuned for more info about Paint Annapolis and how you can get involved - painting begins June 2nd! Bruno Baran was born in Baltimore Maryland August 28, 1954, Graduated from Maryland Institute College of Art …

Paint Annapolis Spotlight 2019: Jeff Williams

Are you ready for Paint Annapolis? We're happy to present the 30 juried artists selected to compete in this year's competition. Stay tuned for more info about Paint Annapolis and how you can get involved - painting begins June 2nd! As long as I can remember I have loved the outdoors, whether it was exploring …

Paint Annapolis Spotlight 2019: Stewart White

Are you ready for Paint Annapolis? We're happy to present the 30 juried artists selected to compete in this year's competition. Stay tuned for more info about Paint Annapolis and how you can get involved - painting begins June 2nd! Stewart Burgess White currently resides in Baltimore MD. He has travelled extensively throughout his life. …

Paint Annapolis Spotlight 2019: Alison Menke

Are you ready for Paint Annapolis? We're happy to present the 30 juried artists selected to compete in this year's competition. Stay tuned for more info about Paint Annapolis and how you can get involved - painting begins June 2nd! Alison is a conceptual plein air impressionist. Her subjects depict the natural beauty of light …

Paint Annapolis Spotlight 2019: John Slivjak

Are you ready for Paint Annapolis? We're happy to present the 29 juried artists selected to compete in this year's competition. Stay tuned for more info about Paint Annapolis and how you can get involved - painting begins June 2nd!     John lives and works in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He earned a BFA from The …