Historic Stevensville Quick Draw Showcases Local Artists
The Stevensville Arts & Entertainment Quick Draw was held Saturday, Sept. 5, bringing local artists together for a morning of plein air painting throughout Historic Stevensville.
The timed paint-out began at 9 a.m. and concluded at 11:30 a.m., followed by judging and an awards presentation in Stevensville Pocket Park.
Eight adult and three youth artists participated in the event, with painters setting up throughout the historic town center, including Pocket Park, Peace of Cake and the Stevensville Train Station. Beautiful weather provided ideal conditions for painting outdoors, while artists and visitors enjoyed the sights of Historic Stevensville.
Judging was conducted by Judith Specht, a Kent Island resident and well-known portrait, figurative and wildlife artist.
Three adult prizes were awarded:
- First Place and $150 went to Angela Deppe of Glen Burnie for her painting of the Turquoise House.
- Second Place and $80 went to Beth Mills of Stevensville for her painting of Peace of Cake.
- Third Place and $50 went to Nancy McCarthy of Chester for her painting of the fountain at Amalfi Coast.
The People’s Choice Award was presented to youth artist Abby Morin of Stevensville.
Participating artists have been invited to exhibit their work at My Little Studio, 321 Love Point Road in Stevensville, from Sept. 28 through Oct. 25. The exhibit, titled “An Artist’s Vision of Historic Stevensville,” will feature artwork created during the event. An opening reception will be held Sunday, Sept. 27, from 2 to 4 p.m., with live music by Jack Selway.
Artist Maureen Wheatley, who coordinated the event and serves on the Historic Stevensville Arts & Entertainment District Advisory Board, said the event provided an opportunity for several artists to try plein air painting for the first time.
“It was a perfect weather day for painting outdoors,” Wheatley said. “Three of my art students participated who are new to painting outdoors, as well as Nancy McCarthy, who had never painted outdoors before. They all had a successful event.”
Wheatley also expressed appreciation to those who helped prepare the area for the event, including someone from the restaurant who cleaned the fountain and restored the water flow in time for artists to capture it on canvas.
Ten-year-old James McManamay, who participated in plein air painting during the Stevensville Car Show last year, returned for this year’s Quick Draw and painted near the Stevensville Train Station.
The next plein air event in the area will take place Nov. 7 at Adkins Arboretum.
The Historic Stevensville Arts & Entertainment District Advisory Board promotes and supports Stevensville’s diverse artistic community, provides unique local experiences, attracts tourism and encourages economic development. The board was established by the Queen Anne’s County Commissioners in 2008, and Historic Stevensville was designated as an Arts & Entertainment District in 2013.
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