A plein air painter working under a portico overlooking a garden

The Finger Lakes Plein Air Competition & Festival at Canandaigua, New York, held June 8-10, 2012, was judged by Ann Larsen, an accomplished outdoor painter. She presented awards to Zufar Bikbov (First Place), Mike Wintermantel (Second Place), and Nikolay Mikushkin (Third Place). Honorable Mentions were given to Paul Martin, Phil Bliss, and Chad Smith.


One of the young artists completing his chalk painting

The fun “Chalk It Up” contest of young artists drawing on a sheltered pavement resulted in awards in two age categories. Winners in the 9-16 age group included Jared Ratzel (First Place), Natasha George (Second Place), and Emily McMullen (Third Place). Honorable Mentions went to Alex and Meghan Gerstner, Casey Knight, Maddie Knight, and Katie Rohrer.


Another young competitor creating a plein air chalk painting

In the Ages 17 and Older category, awards went to Shawnee Hill (First Place), Mark George (Second Place), Erinn Wood (Third Place). Honorable Mentions went to Kim Ratzel and Nick Latrop. For more information, visit www.canandaiguaarts.com.