The Fairfield Paint Out concluded with a bang — more than 140 paintings sold, a 41 percent increase over last year, totaling $17,000.
More than 20 artists spread out over Wayne County in Illinois to paint for the event, which celebrated its fifth anniversary this year. Lawrence Rudolech won big, scoring Best of Show and the Country Life Award for his piece “Should Have Seen It When.” Lon Brauer also enjoyed a good event, taking the Artists’ Choice award in the nocturne event and earning Best Oil for another piece.
Nyle Gordon with his Quick Paint winner. Photo by Jason Gualdoni
Sherri Thomas won the top spot in Other Media. Photo by Jason Gualdoni
Spencer Meagher won Best Watercolor. Photo by Jason Gualdoni
Marty Coulter won People’s Choice. Photo by Jason Gualdoni
Lorraine McFarland won Best Pastel. Photo by Jason Gualdoni
Lorraine McFarland won Best Pastel. Spencer Meagher won Best Watercolor, and Sherri Thomas was tops in Other Media. The Rosemary & Co. Brushes Award went to Marcia Willman, and Nyle Gordon won the Quick Paint competition. Marty Coulter won People’s Choice. M. Shawn Cornell served as judge.
