The Spring Judged Art show was on the walls at Rainbow Stew in Yucca Valley from April 15 to May 10, 2023.

Our seasonal art shows are open to the public and judged by an invited professional creator or instructor and they provide a fantastic glimpse of what our local creators have been focused on.

A total of sixteen (16) entries were received that came in from nine (9) participants. Entry numbers are still light and we are hoping to drum up excitement for future shows. Please pass along the word for upcoming judged exhibits! More participation increases variety. We are challenging one another to seek out new scenes. We are making note of new and renewed techniques. Participation in these judged shows hones our skills as we learn from one another.

Because of the limited participation, the entries were sorted into a SINGLE category of with first, second, third, honorable mention, best of show, and president's award given out. Moneys received during intake go entirely toward prizes.

The Judge

Ana Stump, an educator based in 29 Palms was the judge of our Spring Art show. She is learned, published, and highly productive. She is a fabulous person with a wealth of knowledge.

More information can be found on her website: https://www.annastump.com/

Nature's Kaleidoscope

First-place
"Solace Between Storm"
Raini Armstrong

"Nice Composition. Great color. Nice ratio of foreground to background"

Second-place
"After the Storm"
Tami Roleff

"Nice use of space with great subject balance"

Third-place
"JTNP Snow"
Patricia Quandel

"Very cinematic. I like the monochromatic development"

Honorable Mention
"Fleeting Textures"

Raini Armstrong

Beautiful Creatures

First-place
"Hey There"
Tami Roleff

"Nice composition, movement, and color"

Second-place
"Friends"
Raini Armstrong

"Great capture, nice lighting/coloring"

Third-place
"It's Cold"
Patricia Quandel

"Cute concept! Nice composition, color palette, great subject"

Hand of Man

First-place
"Fractal Man"
Victoria Sebanz

"Conceptual with great contrast, beautiful movement"

Second-place
"Home"
Patricia Quandel

"Nice composition and print quality"

Third-place
"Betty Boop"

Victoria Sebanz

"Another conceptual piece with nice use of colors"

Best of Show

"Fractal Man"
Victoria Sebanz

Thanks go to the participating photographers that shared their work with us. To Rainbow Stew and all visitors that make these shows possible. And congratulations to the creators that placed!

If you find yourself out and about, make sure to stop by Rainbow Stew and enjoy the Judged Photo show. It will be displayed until June when we transition into the Members-Only "Flowers" exhibit!

We all want to take advantage of this great space because it sees a constant stream of traffic throughout the week. Chaparral Artists see sales through this venue, so do not pass up the opportunity to hang your art with us when you can during these shows.

Stay safe and continue creating!

Judged Photo - Mar '23
"Black & White" - May '23