The Annual Gold Medal Exhibitions

The Eighty-Eighth Annual Exhibition
June 14 ~ 22, 1997



Held at the Los Angeles Arboretum, Ayres Hall
301 North Baldwin Avenue; Arcadia, Calif.

Reception: Saturday evening, June 14

88th Annual Awards
Best of Show
Jove Wang ~ Father, Oil, 48" x 72"
Still Life
1st ~ Daryl Bryant ~ Bean Jug
2nd ~ Donna Barnes-Roberts ~ Two Sides of Darkness
3rd ~ Bobbie Moline-Kramer ~ Silver Pleated Pentimento
Figure
Landscape
1st ~ Steve Huston ~ Golden Boy 1st ~ Joseph Mendez ~ New Mexico Winter
2nd ~ William George ~ The Messenger 2nd ~ Rick Humphrey ~ Full Moon Over Rolling Hills
3rd ~ Neil Boyle ~ The Model Takes a Break 3rd ~ Esther Engelman ~ Slip into Fall
Marine
 
1st ~ Ruo Li ~ Resurgence


Exhibiting Artist
Work(s) Exhibited
Category
Price
ABBOTT, Meredith Brooks White on White
Oil, 16" x 20"
Still Life/Floral
$2,800.00
ABBOTT, Meredith Brooks Reflected Light, Devereux
Oil, 12" x 16"
Landscape
1,600.00
ADAMS, Peter Sunrise at Buena Vista Lagoon
Oil, 30" x 24"
Non-Judged
N.F.S.
ADAMS, Peter Sunset at Seal Rock
Oil, 24" x 36"
Non-Judged
N.F.S.
ALLARD, Rosalie Palm Trees in Afternoon
Oil, 20" x 18"
Landscape
800.00
ASARO, John Young Girl with Cat
Oil, 18" x 24"
Non-Judged
7,500.00
AUSTER, Ken Church Portac [sic]
Oil, 6" x 8"
Portrait/Figure
Hon. Mention
400.00
AUSTER, Ken Cathedral
Oil, 21" x 17"
Portrait/Figure
1,100.00
BACINSKI, Paula V. Garden Blessings
Oil, 26" x 32"
Still Life/Floral
2,000.00
BACINSKI, Paula V. Proud Legends
Pastel, 19" x 25"
Portrait/Figure
1,600.00
BARNES, Myrna Morning - Avalon
Oil, 24" x 30"
Landscape
1,950.00
BARNES, Myrna Newport Coast
Oil, 20" x 24"
Landscape
1,950.00
BARNES-ROBERTS, Donna Two Sides of Darkness
Watercolor, 22" x 30"
Still Life/Floral
Second Place
1,600.00
BARNES-ROBERTS, Donna White on White
Watercolor, 22" x 30"
Still Life/Floral
N.F.S.
BELL, Lisa Bloomingdale Spring
Oil, 20" x 16"
Portrait/Figure
N.F.S.
BELL, Lisa Bloomingdale Caroline K
Oil, 20" x 16"
Portrait/Figure
N.F.S.
BOHNENBERGER, John Out of Service
Watercolor, 20" x 29"
Landscape
Hon. Mention
N.F.S.
BOHNENBERGER, John Salvage Job
Watercolor, 22" x 28"
Seascape/Marine
N.F.S.
BOHNSACK, Thelma A. Face Rock, Bandon Beach
Pastel, 12" x 16"
Seascape/Marine
350.00
BONANNO, Kay Mission Centerpiece
Pastel, 24" x 18"
Landscape
1,200.00
BONANNO, Kay Cambria Road
Pastel, 18" x 24"
Landscape
1,500.00
BOYLE, Neil The Model Takes a Break
Oil, 30" x 24"
Portrait/Figure
Third Place
3,000.00
BOYLE, Neil After the Flood
Oil, 18" x 24"
Landscape
2,100.00
BRENNER, Albert The Falconer
Bronze
Sculpture
7,500.00
BRIGLIO, Doris Red Shawl
Oil, 24" x 30"
Still Life/Floral
1,250.00
BRIGLIO, Doris Waterlily Pond
Oil, 30" x 36"
Landscape
1,550.00
BRITAIN, Cynthia Stuart Sycamore Grove
Oil, 24" x 30"
Landscape
2,800.00
BRITAIN, Cynthia Stuart Santiago Oak
Oil, 20" x 20"
Landscape
1,600.00
BROOKS, Victoria Sharing the Light
Oil, 24" x 30"
Portrait/Figure
2,400.00
BRYANT, Daryl Bean Jug
Oil, 15" x 22"
Still Life/Floral
First Place
600.00
BRYANT, Daryl Chinese Vase
Watercolor, 22" x 28"
Still Life/Floral
600.00
BUDICIN, John Favorite Pastime
Oil, 14" x 18"
Landscape
1,600.00
BUDICIN, John Morning Shadows
Oil, 9" x 12"
Landscape
950.00
BUGREYEV, Kanya Forest in the Snow
Oil, 20" x 24"
Landscape
N.F.S.
BUGREYEV, Kanya The Red Boathouse
Oil, 24" x 30"
Seascape/Marine
Hon. Mention
2,000.00
BURNS, Jim Big Stump
Watercolor, 28" x 19"
Landscape
N.F.S.
CHEN, Ping Ping Morning Song
Watercolor, 21" x 26"
Still Life/Floral
3,500.00
COMER, John McClure's Ranch
Oil, 30" x 48"
Landscape
8,000.00
COOKE, Carole Eucalyptus
Oil, 24" x 20"
Landscape
N.F.S.
COOKE, Carole Sunrise on Saddleback
Oil, 12" x 16"
Landscape
N.F.S.
COONS, Richard Laguna Surf
Oil, 20" x 24"
Seascape/Marine
2,500.00
COOPER, Louisa Vegetable Boat
Oil, 30" x 30"
Seascape/Marine
N.F.S.
COULOMBE, Jane Pink Stucco
Oil, 20" x 24"
Landscape
1,200.00
COULOMBE, Jane Eucalyptus
Oil, 16" x 12"
Landscape
500.00
CRANHAM, Thomas Palos Verdes
Oil, 9" x 12"
Landscape
430.00
CRANHAM, Thomas Along the Housatonic
Oil, 20" x 24"
Landscape
1,920.00
DANCER, Michael Santa Paula Valley
Oil, 11" x 14"
Landscape
950.00
DANCER, Michael Pacific Vista
Oil, 12" x 16"
Landscape
1,200.00
DAY, Bruce S. Seagulls Flight
Oil, 24" x 30"
Seascape/Marine
2,400.00
DELFOSSE, Paula J. Courts Building Nocturne
Oil, 16" x 20"
Landscape
640.00
DELLINGER, Gil Tracks Through the Trees
Pastel, 8" x 12"
Landscape
500.00
DELLINGER, Gil Daybreak at Big Sur
Pastel, 8" x 12"
Seascape/Marine
500.00
DeMORE, Louise Pacific Dunes
Oil, 20" x 24"
Juror
2,600.00
DeMORE, Louise Antique Table
Oil, 36" x 24"
Juror
4,800.00
DEMPWOLF, Karl Sunset Symphony
Oil, 22" x 28"
Landscape
3,200.00
DEMPWOLF, Karl Sycamore Path
Oil, 24" x 30"
Landscape
3,800.00
DUFFY, Bridget Everglades Eden
Watercolor, 11" x 14"
Landscape
775.00
DURBOROW, Don Apple Pie
Pastel, 11" x 14"
Still Life/Floral
Hon. Mention
N.F.S.
DURBOROW, Don A Moment in Time
Pastel, 16" x 20"
Still Life/Floral
N.F.S.
EGELI, Arthur Figure on the Beach
Oil, 24" x 16"
Portrait/Figure
N.F.S.
EGELI, Arthur By the Pond
Oil, 40" x 30"
Portrait/Figure
N.F.S.
ELSTAD, Ron Burning the Shadows
Oil, 22" x 28"
Landscape
3,400.00
ELSTAD, Ron The Crowning Veil
Oil, 24" x 30"
Landscape
3,600.00
ENGELMAN, Esther Slip Into Fall
Pastel, 20" x 27"
Landscape
Third Place
2,400.00
ENGELMAN, Esther Natures Cathedral
Pastel, 22" x 28"
Landscape
2,400.00
FENTON, Mark Moon Fish
Oil, 14" x 18"
Seascape/Marine
N.F.S.
FIEDLER, Linda Santa Ynez Valley
Watercolor, 11" x 30"
Landscape
N.F.S.
FRANCONE-WOERZ, Anna Roses
Oil, 14" x 11"
Still Life/Floral
800.00
GAGE, Donna My Girls
Oil, 18" x 24"
Portrait/Figure
N.F.S.
GEORGE, William The Messenger
Oil, 18" x 24"
Portrait/Figure
Second Place
N.F.S.
GERTENBACH, Lynn Russian Coffee
Oil, 32" x 32"
Portrait/Figure
N.F.S.
GERTENBACH, Lynn White Heron - Malibu Lagoon
Oil, 18" x 24"
Landscape
3,400.00
GILARDI, Sam Gateway to the Gold Country
Oil, 18" x 24"
Seascape/Marine
850.00
GILLENWATER, T. R. For Want of a Nail
Bronze
Sculpture
4,000.00
GILLENWATER, T. R. Grandpa Pays a Visit
Bronze
Sculpture
3,900.00
GILLENWATER, T. R. Headin' fer Texas, Little Darlin'
Bronze
Sculpture
5,000.00
GIPPLE, Florence San Gabriel Mission
OIl, 18" x 24"
Landscape
1,200.00
GIPPLE, Florence Eucalyptus Row
Oil, 20" x 24"
Landscape
N.F.S.
GOLDBY, Lisa Out of Nowhere
Acrylic, 19" x 17"
Portrait/Figure
N.F.S.
GOOZEÉ, Dan Winter Stream
Acrylic, 18" x 24"
Landscape
Hon. Mention
N.F.S.
GOOZEÉ, Dan A Quiet Moment
Oil, 20" x 24"
Portrait/Figure
N.F.S.
HALL, Robin Irvine Farmland
Oil, 12" x 16"
Landscape
925.00
HALL, Robin Laguna Canyon
Oil, 12" x 16"
Landscape
925.00
HAMPTON, Anita Roses from the Garden
Oil, 24" x 20"
Still Life/Floral
2,500.00
HAMPTON, Anita Back Bay
Oil, 16" x 20"
Landscape
950.00
HARPER, Patrick Deer Creek Summer
Oil, 18" x 24"
Landscape
750.00
HARPER, Rick Naked Ladies
Oil, 10" x 8"
Still Life/Floral
N.F.S.
HARPER, Rick Portrait of Angelena
Oil, 16" x 12"
Portrait/Figure
N.F.S.
HARTLEY, Corinne Colorful Thoughts
Oil, 24" x 36"
Portrait/Figure
4,500.00
HARTLEY, Corinne Monterey Cypress
Oil, 40" x 30"
Landscape
5,500.00
HARTMANN, Glenna Sanctuary at Cathedral Cove
Pastel, 15" x 23"
Landscape
875.00
HARTMANN, Glenna Daybreak at Anacapa
Pastel, 17" x 21"
Landscape
975.00
HILDRETH, Donald View from Linda Ridge
Oil, 18" x 36"
Landscape
1,500.00
HILDRETH, Donald Malibu Gem
OIl, 30" x 20"
Landscape
1,800.00
HODGSON, Charles G. Waiting for the Mail
Watercolor, 17" x 28"
Landscape
N.F.S.
HUMPHREY, Rick Full Moon Over Rolling Hills
Oil, 26" x 28"
Landscape
Second Place
5,800.00
HUMPHREY, Rick Through the Mist
Oil, 23" x 23"
Landscape
3,500.00
HUSTON, Steve The Golden Boy
Oil, 60" x 40"
Portrait/Figure
First Place
N.F.S.
JENSEN, Robert W. Laguna Volleyball
Acrylic, 36" x 24"
Portrait/Figure
5,000.00
JOHNSON, Jack Wethead
Watercolor, 13" x 18"
Portrait/Figure
Hon. Mention
1,300.00
JOHNSON, Jack

Suncatcher II
Oil, 24" x 32"

Seascape/Marine
6,000.00
JONAS, David Mission Courtyard
Oil, 18" x 24"
Juror
2,150.00
JONAS, David Triunfo Creek - Before the Rain
Oil, 30" x 24"
Juror
3,900.00
JUDGE, Lita Point Lobos
Oil, 16" x 20"
Seascape/Marine

850.00

KAISER, S. Burkett Spring Daisies
Oil, 24" x 24"
Juror
1,200.00
KAMIN, Jacqueline Roses with China Mums
Oil, 24" x 24"
Still Life/Floral
3,800.00
KAMIN, Jacqueline Lilac and Yellow Roses
Oil, 24" x 20"
Still Life/Floral
3,400.00
KANIEWSKI, Elaine Fall Bounty
Oil, 30" x 30"
Still Life/Floral

700.00

KANIEWSKI, Elaine The Last Word
Oil, 30" x 24"
Still Life/Floral
N.F.S.
KARL, Arny Sierra Autumn
Pastel, 11" x 15"
Landscape
1,200.00
KARL, Arny Big Sur Overlook
Pastel, 11" x 15"
Seascape/Marine
1,200.00
KNOWLTON, John A. Winter Chill
Oil, 18" x 24"
Landscape
800.00
KNOWLTON, John A. Bishop Landscape
Oil, 8" x 10"
Landscape
350.00
LaRUE, Joan Marron Bien Venidos - Amigos
Oil, 36" x 24"
Still Life/Floral
3,900.00
LaRUE, Joan Marron Last Load, Thank Goodness
Oil, 9" x 12"
Portrait/Figure
1,150.00
LEI, Wellington West Cloud Sea of Yellow Mountain
Watercolor, 26" x 37"
Landscape
3,000.00
LENNARTZ, Margot Springtime in the Canyon
Oil, 24" x 30"
Landscape
1,800.00
LENNARTZ, Margot Capistrano Morning
Oil, 16" x 20"
Landscape
850.00
LI, Ruo Resurgance [sic]
Oil, 33" x 40"
Seascape/Marine
First Place
9,800.00
LIANG, Jack Spring
Watercolor, 26" x 26"
Still Life/Floral
1,200.00
LYONS, Marguerite Vegetable Spread
Watercolor, 30" x 20"
Still Life/Floral
1,100.00
LYONS, Marguerite Fruitful
Watercolor, 15" x 20"
Still Life/Floral
Hon. Mention
600.00
MACK, Toby Little Yellow Bird
Oil, 22" x 24"
Still Life/Floral
2,000.00
MACK, Toby Fugi Apples
Oil, 28" x 30"
Still Life/Floral
2,200.00
MATYSEK, Eva Peonies
Oil, 24" x 20"
Still Life/Floral
3,500.00
MATYSEK, Eva Evening Light
Oil, 30" x 24"
Still Life/Floral
3,500.00
McNALL, Walter Clear Bottoms
Watercolor, 20" x 26"
Seascape/Marine
800.00
MENDEZ, Joseph New Mexico Winter
Oil, 24" x 30"
Landscape
First Place
13,000.00
MENDEZ, Joseph Lady in Red
Oil, 36" x 24"
Portrait/Figure
5,000.00
MEYER, Gary Corridor, Capistrano Mission
Acrylic, 30" x 20"
Landscape
1,200.00
MEYER, Gary Plaza, Capistrano Mission
Acrylic, 18" x 24"
Landscape
800.00
MILLER, Sherrill Fall - Silviera Ranch
Oil, 24" x 36"
Landscape

1,150.00

MIRICH, Stephen Long Point, Palos Verdes
Oil, 12" x 16"
Non-Judged
N.F.S.
MOLINE-KRAMER, Bobbie Silver Pleated Pentimento
Oil, 10" x 14"
Still Life/Floral
Third Place
N.F.S.
MORGAN, Douglas A Warm Glow
Oil, 20" x 16"
Still Life/Floral
N.F.S.
MUNZ, Don California Valley
Oil, 24" x 36"
Landscape
1,900.00
MUNZ, Don Victoria
Oil, 18" x 24"
Landscape
1,400.00
NITKA, Laurette Study in Green
Oil, 16" x 20"
Still Life/Floral
1,000.00
NITKA, Laurette Hydrangeas
Oil, 16" x 20"
Still Life/Floral
1,000.00
PEDERSON, Doloris J. Shadowside of Hill Canyon Eucalyptus
Oil, 20" x 30"
Landscape
3,500.00
PEDERSON, Doloris J. The Crops Faithful Windbreak
Oil, 16" x 20"
Landscape
2,300.00
PEEK, Carol The Ball
Oil, 6" x 8"
Portrait/Figure
600.00
PEEK, Carol Anna and Alex
Oil, 8" x 6"
Portrait/Figure
600.00
PETRINI, Marietta Summer Concert
Watercolor, 20" x 14"
Portrait/Figure
850.00
PETRINI, Marietta Still Life
Watercolor, 14" x 20"
Still Life/Floral
850.00
PETTERSON, Margo The Gathering
Oil, 14" x 24"
Portrait/Figure
1,500.00
PIKE, Joyce Magnolias From the Orient
Oil, 30" x 24"
Still Life/Floral
3,000.00
PINKHAM, Daniel Gift at Flat Rock
Oil, 68" x 50"
Non-Judged
34,000.00
PROBERT, Richard H. The Northbound View
Oil, 11" x 14"
Landscape
650.00
RAHM, Gerald Brisk Afternoon Venice
Pastel, 9" x 12"
Landscape
1,400.00
RICH, Michael F. Sunset from Crystal Symphony
Patel, 11" x 13"
Seascape/Marine
400.00
RICH, Michael F. Sunflower Goddess
Oil, 16" x 19"
Still Life/Floral
800.00
RIESAU, Vic The Love Flute
Bronze
Sculpture
4,600.00
RIESAU, Vic Wilderness Idyll
Bronze
Sculpture
2,300.00
RIVADEMAR, Rodolfo Sycamores in Moonlight
Oil, 18" x 24"
Landscape
1,200.00
RIVADEMAR, Rodolfo Spring Moonlight
Oil, 12" x 18"
Landscape
Hon. Mention
700.00
ROBERTSON, J. Virginia Southwest Desert
Pastel, 22" x 28"
Landscape
N.F.S.
SAUDEK, Martha Low Tide
Oil, 20" x 30"
Landscape
N.F.S.
SAUDEK, Martha It's Mustard Time Again
Oil, 20" x 30"
Landscape
N.F.S.
SIAMIS, S. Fay Japanese Screen
Oil, 24" x 30"
Still Life/Floral
845.00
SIAMIS, S. Fay Three Peaches
Acrylic, 24" x 30"
Still Life/Floral
695.00
SIDRANE, Amy The Portrait
Oil, 12" x 12"
Landscape
1,150.00
SIDRANE, Amy Enlightenment
Oil, 12" x 16"
Landscape
N.F.S.
SLAYTON, Eric G. Red Ribbon
Oil, 24" x 36"
Portrait/Figure
2,700.00
SMITH, Leonore Rae Fiesta
Oil, 24" x 20"
Portrait/Figure
3,800.00
SMITH, Leonore Rae Chores
Oil, 24" x 20"
Portrait/Figure
2,800.00
SOLCYK, Phyllis "Peer" Group
Watercolor, 30" x 22"
Seascape/Marine
850.00
SOLCYK, Phyllis Waiting for Spring (Yosemite Suite)
Watercolor, 28" x 22"
Landscape
900.00
SOLLIDAY, Tim Serene Garden
Oil, 30" x 20"
Portrait/Figure
4,000.00
SOLLIDAY, Tim The Guardian
Oil, 30" x 28"
Portrait/Figure
N.F.S.
SPAID, Ruby Oakhurst Stream
Oil, 16" x 20"
Landscape
500.00
STEELE, Alexey Battle of the Angels
Oil, 36" x 60"
Non-Judged
N.F.S.
STOUT, William Genesis
Oil, 18" x 14"
Landscape
4,285.00
STOUT, William Tomb of Keller
Oil, 12" x 24"
Landscape
4,285.00
STUART, Beatrice Folk Dance
Mixed, 32" x 22"
Juror
N.F.S.
TIMARES, Natasha Friends
Oil, 48" x 48"
Portrait/Figure
N.F.S.
TSEU, Rosita Monterey Coast
Oil, 20" x 24"
Non-Judged
2,500.00
TSEU, Rosita Moon Guitar
Acrylic, 30" x 30"
Non-Judged
4,000.00
VAN STEIN, Thomas Point Bonita Headlands
Oil, 14" x 19"
Landscape
N.F.S.
VAN STEIN, Thomas Botanic Gardens in Spring
Oil, 14" x 18"
Landscape
900.00
VEDDER, Sarah Oaks in the Back Country
Oil, 24" x 30"
Landscape
2,500.00
VEDDER, Sarah Spring Field, Carpinteria
Oil, 19" x 24"
Landscape
1,800.00
WANG, Jove Father
Oil, 48" x 72"
Portrait/Figure
Best of Show
35,000.00
WATERHOUSE, Ralph Eucalyptus Grove
Oil, 24" x 20"
Landscape
3,900.00
WHIPPLE, Shon A Place to Be
Oil, 24" x 30"
Landscape
2,200.00
WHIPPLE, Shon Chrysanthemums
Oil, 24" x 36"
Still Life/Floral
2,500.00
WINKLER, Lillian

Winter Road
Oil, 18" x 24"

Landscape
1,200.00
WINKLER, Lillian Poppy in the Garden
Oil, 24" x 36"
Still Life/Floral
1,600.00
YOUNGMAN, Paul Canyon Moods
Pastel, 24" x 30"

Landscape

2,500.00
YUHASZ, Joseph M. Still Life with Mangoes
Oil, 20" x 24"
Still Life/Floral
750.00
YUHASZ, Joseph M. My Son
Oil, 30" x 24"
Portrait/Figure
N.F.S.
ZILLMER, Rolf Autumn on the Mesa
Oil, 18" x 24"
Landscape
N.F.S.
ZILLMER, Rolf View from the South Rim
Oil, 24" x 36"
Landscape
6,000.00

From the exhibition catalogue:

Officers of the California Art Club:
PETER ADAMS, President

ROLF ZILLMER, Gold Medal Chairman
DONALD DURBOROW, Co-Chairman

Jurors:
Louise DeMore, David Jonas, S. Burkett Kaiser, and Beatrice Stuart

Honorary Ribbon-Cutters:
PATRICIA TRENTON, Ph.D.,art historian and Director of the Los Angeles Athletic Club's art collection; DAVID KAMANSKY, Director of the Pacific Asia Museum in Pasadena; and LORNA DRYDEN, West Coast Representative for Southwest Art magazine

Volunteers:

Set Up Panels:

Rolf Zillmer, Richard Probert, Rodolfo Rivademar, David Jonas, Jim Burnes

Registration: Don & Wanda Durborow, Ruby Spaid, Esther Engelman, Rosita Tseu, Thomas Cranham, Richard Probert, Paula Bacinski, Daryl Bryant, Thelma Bohnsack, Florence Gipple
Judging: Rolf & Evelyn Zillmer, Don & Wanda Durborow
Hanging: Rolf Zillmer, Don Durborow, John Bohnenberger, Rodolfo Rivademar, Donald Hildreth, Paula Bacinski, David Jonas, Dan Goozeé
Refreshments: Molly Siple, Mary-Lou Munz, Ruby Spaid, Lillian Winkler, Doloris Pederson, Myrna Barnes
Sales: Jim Burnes, Beatrice Stuart, Rick Humphrey, Lisa Bell, Martha Saudek, Marianne Campagmolo, Arthur Egeli, Karen Louis, Margot Lennartz, Thelma Bohnsack, Ruby Spaid, Jane Coulombe, Tom Cranham, Elaine Kaniewski, Anna Francone Woerz, Carole Cooke, Peter & Elaine Adams, Florence Gipple, Julie Meyer, Kay Bonanno, Donna Gage, Corinne Hartley, Shon Whipple, Paula Delfosse, Don Munz, Rolf & Evelyn Zillmer, Caroline Day
Remove Panels: Rolf Zillmer, Gus Siamis, Jim Burnes, David Jonas, Steve Mirich, Richard Probert
Ship Paintings: Rolf Zillmer, David Jonas, Steve Mirich, Rodolfo Rivademar
Misc.: Leonore Rae Smith (will bring brownies)

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