Rockwall Art League sees record number of entries in 2016 fall show

(ROCKWALL, TX — Oct. 17, 2016) The Rockwall Art League saw over 130 pieces of art entered for its annual Fine Arts Show this past weekend, the most entries ever in the contest’s 16-year history. Folks were invited to marvel at a wide selection of beautiful art and mingle with the artists at the awards and artist reception on Saturday, Oct. 15, at the Rockwall Rotary building ( 408 S Goliad St.).

Jim Bryant, RAL president, said the event has gotten bigger each year as more and more artists wish to have their work on display at the popular show.

“We have seen dozens and dozens of talented artists join us and show their work,” Bryant said. “The Rockwall Art League wants to promote the visual arts in Rockwall, encourage our visual artists, and we want to bring more beautiful art to the community.”

Congrats to the following award winners of this year’s RAL Fine Arts Show:

Mixed Media:
1st – Helen Comeau, “The Road Leads To His House I Know”
2nd – Laurie Huff, “Art as Meditation”

Acrylic
1st – Laurie Huff, “Urban Garden”
2nd – Elaine Liner, “Lost In The Hill Country”

Drawing
1st – Alisa Fulghum, “Testing the Water”
2nd – Helen Comeau, “Evening Breeze”

Sculpture
1st – Paul Pena, “Arachnis Deathicus”
2nd – Kristen Donnely, “Triple Falls”

Katie Schneider (left) of Rockwall Ford presents 2nd place winner for the Water Media category Marie Gray with her $100 cash reward.

Water Media
1st – Helen Comeau, “Let The Good Times Roll”
2nd – Marie Gray, “John 4:14”

Oil
1st – Joe LaBarre, “World Record”
2nd – Anna Castro, “Contentment”

Robin Chouteau with Honda Cars of Rockwall presents Richard Hoaglund with the Photography category 2nd place prize of $100 cash.

Photography
1st – Barbara Scurlock, “Fiorland Milford Sound New Zealand”
2nd – Richard Hoaglund, “Carleton Hotel”

Kerry Baucom with Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Rockwall presents Greg Lubiani with the Best of Show award of $500.

Best of Show – Greg Lubiani, “brandywine falls”

People’s Choice – Alisa Fulghum, “Mauka”

Honorable Mentions
Photography – Michael Yeo, “After the rain at Big Bend”
Oil – Stephanie Grant, “30 Something”
Drawing – Terri Benson, “Meadowlark”
Water Media – Donna Myers, “Sunflower”
Mixed Media – Margot Rootlieb, “Translucent”
Acrylic – Alisa Fulghum, “Mauka”
Sculpture – Cheryl Farrens, “Singularity”

Shout out to the following sponsors of the RAL Fall Show 2016:

2016 Fall Show Sponsors

Best of Show
$500 – Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Rockwall

Oil
1st Place – Milestone Electric
2nd Place – Lakeside Bank of Rockwall

Acrylic
1st Place – North Star Bank of Rockwall
2nd Place – North Texas Appliance

Water Media
1st Place – American National Bank of Texas
2nd Place – Rockwall Ford

Drawing
1st Place – Southwest Kia of Rockwall
2nd Place – Springhill Suites by Marriott

Photography
1st Place – Baylor, Scott & White Medical Center in Rowlett
2nd Place – Honda of Rockwall

Mixed Media
1st Place – Heritage GMC Buick Rockwall
2nd Place – Barbara Kelly Independent Insurance Agent

3-Dimensional (sculpture)
1st Place – Toyota of Rockwall

Reception Sponsors
Nothing Bundt Cakes
Rocky Mountain Chocolate
The Flower Box
Tom Thumb

Media Sponsor
Blue Ribbon News