Robin Erickson is a very fine artist living right here in the San Diego County community of La Mesa. Not that San Diego doesn’t have many fine artists – we do! But Robin is extra special this month in having three serious achievements coming all together, a real “triple crown” for her this August.… Read more

Juror Barbara Inbody

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Juror Commendations

“Pots on a Picnic 4” by Joanne Newman

The artist’s way of breaking up the painting by making me think it was another piece of canvas on canvas was very successful. I enjoyed all the little parts of this painting done by her sure hand.… Read more

Juror Geoff Allen

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General Comments from Juror

One of the things that I always think about and which is alluring to me about other people’s work, is that I wish I did that, or I wish I could find that place.… Read more

Julie Anderson, Juror

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Juror Commendations

“The Judge” by Jane Fletcher

This painting attracted me very much because of its simplicity and its boldness. There are 2 large interesting shapes, the white background and the judge’s robe which attract the viewer from afar. … Read more

Juror Stan Goudy

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Juror general comments

I want to make a general comment about entering shows. If an artist gets rejected it doesn’t really mean anything. It can mean something, though, if an artist takes it to heart and says “well, maybe I could have done this or that”, but this is so subjective.… Read more

June Members Show “One’s Own Journey”

Chantal Hediger, Juror

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Juror Commendations

“Montreal Bleu” by Melanie Balfour Heywood

This painting really talks to me with an intriguing message. Many “hidden” symbols help the viewer create a story. The color blue unifies the painting and enhances the mood.… Read more

April 2025 Members Show

“Beauty and Beyond”

Juror: Sean Barrett

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Juror Commendations

“Not Looking Back” by Jean Silva

The painting is really captivating. The depth and layers create such a rich, engaging composition. The figure in the foreground is especially striking – there’s something about her presence that adds so much to the piece, It’s beautifully done.… Read more

Juror: Kathleen Scoggin

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Juror Commendations

“Before the Storm” by Perry Fowler

This is a lovely little painting. There are a lot of areas where I live that are rocky, so it really speaks to me. It has a great sense of place.… Read more

Richard Hawk, Juror

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Juror Commendations

“Almost Seaworthy” by Chuck McPherson

I feel the legacy of watercolor painting in this piece, stylistically. There is something that rings bells from the past yet is very new-looking to me. Very imaginative. There is a dream-like quality that is really engaging.… Read more

“Between the Lines”

Juror: Joan Merrick

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Juror Commendations

“Into the Forest” by Kim Muslusky

Wonderful color! The burst of the sun creates great light and shadow through the trees. It has echoes of pointillism.

“Loopholes” by Melodie Tune

Super texture, nice rough areas with smooth nuanced areas.… Read more