The Annual Gold Medal Exhibitions

The Eighty-Ninth Annual Exhibition
July 11 ~ August 29, 1998



 Held at the Luckman Fine Arts Complex
California State University, Los Angeles

Reception: ?

[Note: Above is the cover of the original exhibition pamphlet. Cover image: Colin Campbell Cooper (1856 - 1937), Two Women, 24 1/2" x 21 1/2", Oil on board; Collection of Joan Irvine Smith Fine Arts, Inc.]

89th Annual Awards
Best of Show
Xiao Hua Gao ~ Winter Sunlight, Oil, 30" x 82"
Sculpture

Landscape
1st - Albert Brenner
1st - Amy Sidrane
2nd - Elizabeth MacQueen 2nd - Don Munz
3rd - Victor Riesau
3rd - Jeffrey Horn
Still Life/Floral
Hon. Mention - Dennis Doheny
1st - Joseph Yuhasz
Hon. Mention - Eva Matysek
2nd - Anita Hampton
Hon. Mention - Rodolfo Rivademar
3rd - Corinne Hartley
Hon. Mention - Tim Solliday
Hon. Mention - Jacqueline Kamin
Hon. Mention - William Stout
Hon. Mention - Elaine Kaniewski
Portrait/Figure/Genre
Hon. Mention - Kevin Prince
1st - Jove Wang
Seascape/Marine
2nd - Craig Nelson
1st - June Carey
3rd - Tim Solliday
2nd - Paula Bacinski
Hon. Mention - Ken Auster
3rd - Gil Dellinger Hon. Mention - Eva Matysek


Exhibiting Artist
Work(s) Exhibited
Category/Award
Price
ABBOTT, Meredith Brooks Yellow Slicker
Oil, 16" x 12"
Portrait/Figure/Genre
2,000.00
ABBOTT, Meredith Brooks Zoe's Vase
Oil, 16" x 20"
Still Life/Floral
4,000.00
ADAMS, Peter Candlelight in St. Peregrine Chapel; Mission San Juan Capistrano
Oil, 18" x 24"
Non-Judged
6,000.00
ASARO, John Junior Lifeguard
Oil, 29" x 20"
Non-Judged
8,500.00
AUSTER, Ken Iron & Wood
Oil, 20" x 24"
Seascape/Marine
N.F.S.
AUSTER, Ken Tres Amigos
Oil, 10" x 14"
Portrait/Figure/Genre
Honorable Mention
N.F.S.
BACINSKI, Paula Pacific Glory
Pastel, 19" x 25"
Seascape/Marine
Second Place
2,200.00
BACINSKI, Paula Winter Delight
Oil, 16" x 20"
Still Life/Floral
1,900.00
BARNES-ROBERTS, Donna Lush Life
Watercolor, 22" x 30"
Still Life/Floral
1,900.00
BEACH, Pearl Colorado River Gorge
Oil, 11" x 8"
Landscape
500.00
BELL, Lisa Bloomingdale Brendan
Oil, 24" x 20"
Portrait/Figure/Genre
N.F.S.
BOHNENBERGER, John Corridor
Watercolor, 20" x 28"
Landscape
950.00
BONNANO, Kay Dancing in the Park
Pastel, 41" x 56"
Landscape
N.F.S.
BOYLE, Neil Portrait of a Young Girl
Oil, 20" x 30"
Portrait/Figure/Genre
3,000.00
BOYLE, Neil Mirror, Mirror
Oil, 36" x 24"
Portrait/Figure/Genre
3,500.00
BRENNER, Albert Punchinello
Bronze, 10" x 5" x 14"
Sculpture
N.F.S.
BRENNER, Albert The Conversation
Bronze, 29" x 18" x 22"
Sculpture
First Place
18,500.00
BRODIE, Richard Hay Barn and Cattle Chute in Snow
Oil, 24" x 30"
Landscape
5,500.00
BROOKE, Peter Black Bear
Bronze, 17" x 15" x 7"
Sculpture
2,800.00
BROOKE, Peter Coyote Hunting
Bronze, 9" x 15" x 6"
Sculpture
1,600.00
BRYANT, Daryl Summer Blossoms
Watercolor, 22" x 15"
Still Life/Floral
600.00
BUDICIN, John The Wednesday
Oil, 10" x 8"
Non-Judged
950.00
BUDICIN, John Weeding the Field
Oil, 20" x 24"
Non-Judged
2,600.00
BURTT, Marcia Spring on Quail Mountain
Acrylic, 24" x 30"
Landscape
2,600.00
CAMPBELL, Verna Marie

Morning Garden
Oil, 24" x 30"
Still Life/Floral
1,200.00
CAREY, June Rock Group
Oil, 10" x 20"
Seascape/Marine
First Place
1,200.00
CONNER, Todd Resting Place, Oregon Trail
Oil, 22" x 28"
Portrait/Figure/Genre
1,800.00
COOKE, Carole Half Dome, Yosemite
Oil, 12" x 16"
Landscape
900.00
COOKE, Carole

Morning at the Creek
Oil, 12" x 16"
Landscape
N.F.S.
COONS, Richard Sunset in the Sierra
Oil, 24" x 30"
Landscape
5,000.00
COOPER, Christina Summer Melon
Oil, 9" x 12"
Still Life/Floral
N.F.S.
COULOMBE, Jane Cabin Retreat
Oil, 12" x 16"
Landscape
500.00
CUEVAS, Ray Silverlake from Apex Avenue
Oil, 21" x 27"
Landscape
1,400.00
DAMM, David Diamonds on the Water
Pastel, 21" x 21"
Landscape
2,500.00
DAY, Bruce Sanford After the Rain
Oil, 36" x 48"
Landscape
6,200.00
DELFOSSE, Paula Eaton Canyon Canticle
Gouache, 4" x 6"
Landscape
N.F.S.
DELLINGER, Gil Garrapata Surf
Acrylic, 12" x 20"
Seascape/Marine
Third Place
1,500.00
DeMORE, Louise Magnolia
Oil, 16" x 20"
Landscape
1,800.00
DEMPWOLF, Karl A Bend in the River
Oil, 24" x 24"
Landscape
2,800.00
DEMPWOLF, Karl Pt. Lobos Sunrise
Oil, 32" x 21"
Seascape/Marine
3,500.00
DOHENY, Dennis Quiet Tide/Goleta Beach
Oil, 30" x 40"
Landscape
Honorable Mention
10,500.00
DUNCAN, Lindy Secrets of Winter
Oil, 16" x 20"
Landscape
3,000.00
DURBOROW, Don Tattered & Torn
Acrylic, 20" x 16"
Non-Judged
4,000.00
DURBOROW, Don The Family Bible
Acrylic, 20" x 16"
Non-Judged
4,000.00
EGELI, Arthur Piazza Navona
Oil, 20" x 16"
Landscape
1,500.00
ELSTAD, Ron Afternoon Wash
Oil, 20" x 30"
Landscape
3,500.00
ELSTAD, Ron Autumn Wilderness
Oil, 24" x 18"
Landscape
2,400.00
ENGELMAN, Esther Cosmos & Pitcher
Pastel, 20" x 23"
Still Life/Floral
2,400.00
ENGELMAN, Esther Lilies & Irises
Pastel, 20" x 19"
Still Life/Floral
2,400.00
ENTERA The Price of Destiny, Cleopatra
Terra Cotta, 11" x 14"
Sculpture
950.00
ESTRADA, Gabriel Spanish Lady
Oil, 24" x 20"
Portrait/Figure/Genre
N.F.S.
FAVILLI, Andrea Camy
Bronze, 18" x 10" x 15"
Sculpture
N.F.S.
FAVILLI, Andrea The Cameraman
Bronze, 15" x 15" x 15"
Sculpture
N.F.S.
FIEDLER, Linda Parrot
Watercolor, 22" x 15"
Still Life/Floral
395.00
GAO, Xiao Hua Winter Sunlight
Oil, 30" x 82"
Portrait/Figure/Genre
Best of Show
15,000.00
GEORGE, William Genevieve
Oil, 20" x 16"
Portrait/Figure/Genre
5,000.00
GERTENBACH, Lynn September Harvest
Oil, 20" x 24"
Landscape
N.F.S.
GILLENWATER, T. R. High Tailin' It
Bronze, 12" x 7" x 9"
Sculpture
1,100.00
GIPPLE, Florence Mazzola Arroyo Seco - Old Timer
Oil, 16" x 20"
Landscape
1,100.00
GOERSCHNER, Ted The Silver Lining
Oil, 30" x 24"
Landscape
N.F.S.
GOOZEÉ, Dan A Prisoner of Progress
Oil, 18" x 24"
Landscape
2,900.00
GOOZEÉ, Dan Candle Light
Oil, 16" x 24"
Portrait/Figure/Genre
2,600.00
HALL, Robin Farmhouse at Tomales
Oil, 48" x 60"
Landscape
7,500.00
HAMPTON, Anita

Silver Pitcher
Oil, 30" x 40"
Still Life/Floral
Second Place
3,750.00
HARPER, Patrick Listening to the Call
Oil, 9" x 12"
Portrait/Figure/Genre
900.00
HARPER, Rick Coastal Color
Oil, 12" x 16"
Seascape/Marine
900.00
HARPER, Rick Maritza
16" x 12"
Portrait/Figure/Genre
900.00
HARTLEY, Corinne In Full Bloom
Oil, 24" x 30"
Still Life/Floral
Third Place
3,600.00
HILDRETH, Donald Veiled in Blue
Oil, 36" x 48"
Non-Judged
5,100.00
HORN, Jeffrey Back Bay Vista
Oil, 12" x 24"
Landscape
Third Place
N.F.S.
HORN, Jeffrey Storm's Passing
Oil, 16" x 20"
Landscape
N.F.S.
HUSTON, Steve Lifeline: The Sleepwalker Series
Oil, 48" x 36"
Portrait/Figure/Genre
7,600.00
JENSEN, Robert The Salmon Umbrella
Acrylic, 30" x 24"
Non-Judged
4,000.00
JENSEN, Robert Wildflower Tour
Acrylic, 20" x 24"
Non-Judged
3,000.00
KAISER, Sharon Burkett Peonies & Bachelor Buttons
Oil, 30" x 30"
Non-Judged
5,350.00
KAMIN, Jacqueline Still Life with Carnations
Oil, 12" x 16"
Still Life/Floral
Honorable Mention
1,100.00
KAMIN, Jacqueline Day Lilies with Oranges
Oil, 16" x 20"
Still Life/Floral
2,500.00
KANIEWSKI, Elaine Study in Blue & Orange
Oil, 24" x 24"
Still Life/Floral
Honorable Mention
1,000.00
KNECHT, Charles The Farm
Oil, 22" x 28"
Landscape
2,600.00
KNECHT, Charles Water Lilies at the Huntington
Oil, 24" x 30"
Landscape
2,800.00
LaRUE, Joan Marron Catalina Charisma
Oil, 14" x 11"
Seascape/Marine
1,100.00
LaRUE, Joan Marron Enduring
Conte, 11" x 14"
Portrait/Figure/Genre
950.00
LEAHEY, Isabel Portrait of Kate Rheinstein
Oil, 48" x 38"
Portrait/Figure/Genre
N.F.S.
LEE, Paulette Country Road
Oil, 6" x 8"
Landscape
300.00
LeGASSICK, Jean In the Foothills of the Toquima Range
Oil, 12" x 16"
Landscape
1,000.00
LeGASSICK, Jean Spring in Monitor Valley
Oil, 12" x 16"
Landscape
1,000.00
LENNARTZ, Frank Marche de[s] Fleurs
Oil, 18" x 24"
Landscape
1,200.00
LENNARTZ, Margot Bridge over Pasadena
Oil, 22" x 28"
Landscape
2,400.00
LI, Ruo Surge
Oil, 30" x 40"
Seascape/Marine
12,000.00
LIU, Huihan Picking Sunflower Seeds
Oil, 30" x 24"
Portrait/Figure/Genre
4,500.00
LOWE, Tanya Malibu Mist
Oil, 9" x 12"
Landscape
500.00
LYONS, Marguerite Striped Pears
Watercolor, 17" x 25"
Still Life/Floral
750.00
MacQUEEN, Elizabeth Mudra
Bronze, 4' x 3' x 4'
Sculpture
Second Place
21,000.00
MARGUERIETTE, Eva Eaton Canyon Sunrise
Watercolor, 22" x 30"
Landscape
N.F.S.
MATYSEK, Eva Mother
Oil, 26" x 26"
Portrait/Figure/Genre
Honorable Mention
N.F.S.
MATYSEK, Eva Wooden Bridge
Oil, 26" x 22"
Landscape
Honorable Mention
6,000.00
MENDEZ, Joe Blues & Oranges
Oil, 36" x 48"
Still Life/Floral
28,000.00
MIRICH, Stephen Restful Winter Scene
Oil, 48" x 72"
Non-Judged
30,000.00
MITCHELL, Clark Warming into Sunset
Pastel, 17" x 26"
Landscape
2,800.00
MOLINE-KRAMER, Bobbie East Coast Pear #IV
Oil, 8" x 7"
Still Life/Floral
900.00
MOLINE-KRAMER, Bobbie Frozen Ennui
Oil, 10" x 14"
Still Life/Floral
4,000.00
MORGAN, Douglas Reflections
Oil, 14" x 18"
Landscape
N.F.S.
MORGAN, Susan Pitcher of Roses
Oil, 18" x14"
Still Life/Floral
850.00
MUNZ, Don Pauma Valley
Oil, 36" x 36"
Landscape
Second Place
N.F.S.
NELSON, Craig Rhine Wine
Oil, 15" x 30"
Portrait/Figure/Genre
Second Place
2,800.00
NITKA, Laurette Flowers & Pear
Oil, 20" x 24"
Still Life/Floral
1,400.00
ORLOV, Alexander Evening Serenity
Oil, 54" x 36"
Landscape
N.F.S.
PETRINI, Marietta Dolly
Watercolor, 14" x 10"
Portrait/Figure/Genre
N.F.S.
PIKE, Joyce Roses in Splendor
Oil, 24" x 30"
Still Life/Floral
3,500.00
PINKHAM, Daniel W. Across the Bay
Oil, 40" x 56"
Non-Judged
21.000.00
PRINCE, Kevin Still Life, Calla Lilies
Oil, 14" x 16"
Still Life/Floral
Honorable Mention
1,400.00
PROBERT, Richard Sunllight Silhouettes
Oil, 10" x 20"
Landscape
1,250.00
RAHM, Gerald Back Home
Pastel, 12" x 9"
Landscape
N.F.S.
RIESAU, Victor Cheyenne Summer
Bronze, 10" x 12"
Sculpture
1,200.00
RIESAU, Victor Shared Moments
Bronze, ht. 78"
Sculpture
Third Place
36,000.00
RIVADEMAR, Rodolfo California Cliffs
Oil, 48" x 60"
Landscape
Honorable Mention
8,000.00
ROBERTS, Mark Nude #1
Oil, 16" x 20"
Portrait/Figure/Genre
1,000.00
ROBERTS, Ray Pacific Storm - La Jolla
Oil, 24" x 30"
Seascape/Marine
4,500.00
ROBERTS, Ray The Old Mill at Ashton Creek
Oil, 24" x 30"
Landscape
4,500.00
SAUDEK, Martha Evening Hush
Oil, 16" x 20"
Landscape
1,100.00
SEYMOUR, Herb Fall River Valley
Oil, 20" x 24"
Landscape
950.00
SIAMIS, Fay Golden Slippers
Oil, 16" x 20"
Still Life/Floral
1,250.00
SIDRANE, Amy The Approach of Evening - Tomalas Landscape
Oil, 24" x 32"
Landscape
First Place
N.F.S.
SITU, Jason Eaton Canyon Creek
Oil, 18" x 24"
Landscape
1,100.00
SMITH, Leonore Rae Miss Saigon
Oil, 24" x 20"
Portrait/Figure/Genre
4,000.00
SOLLIDAY, Tim Dry Riverbed
Oil, 18" x 24"
Landscape
Honorable Mention
N.F.S.
SOLLIDAY, Tim The Market Place of Ideas
Oil, 24" x 20"
Portrait/Figure/Genre
Third Place
4,000.00
STEELE, Alexey Birth of the Prophet
Oil, 48" x 72"
Non-Judged
50,000.00
STEELE, Leonid Self Portrait
Oil, 24" x 16"
Non-Judged
N.F.S.
STOUT, William Resurrection
Oil, 36" x 36"
Landscape
Honorable Mention
21,500.00
STRONG, John Lingering Snow
Oil, 22" x 28"
Landscape
1,650.00
STUART, Beatrice Still Life with Squash
Oil, 24" x 30"
Still Life/Floral
2,000.00
STUART, Beatrice The End of Summer
Oil, 20" x 24"
Still Life/Floral
1,200.00
TSEU, Rosita Mixed Roses & Apples
Oil, 30" x 30"
Still Life/Floral
2,000.00
VAN STEIN, Thomas Evening Star
Oil, 12" x 16"
Landscape
N.F.S.
VEDDER, Sarah Evening in the Foothills
Oil, 30" x 44"
Landscape
N.F.S.
WANG, Jove Cradle of a Tibetan Girl
Oil, 60" x 48"
Portrait/Figure/Genre
First Place
35,000.00
WEINSTEIN, Mary Georgia on my Mind
Watercolor, 30" x 40"
Still Life/Floral
2,000.00
WHIPPLE, Shon After the Storm
Oil, 12" x 16"
Landscape
900.00
WIARD, Judy Bridge over Stream
Oil, 16" x 12"
Landscape
600.00
WILLIAMS, II, N. N. Paeon to Pt. Lobos
Oil, 20" x 24"
Landscape
2,650.00
YANG, Sunny Apinchapong Apple Tree
Oil, 22" x 28"
Non-Judged
3,000.00
YUHASZ, Joseph Still Life with Onions
Oil, 20" x 24"
Still Life/Floral
First Place
N.F.S.
ZILLMER, Rolf Garden of the Gods
Oil, 20" x 30"
Landscape
4,200.00
ZILLMER, Rolf Ute Homelands
Oil, 22" x 28"
Landscape
4,200.00
Historic paintings included in the exhibition:
BONGART, Sergei
(1919 - 1985)		 Late Evening, Idaho
Oil, 24" x 30"
Collection of Patricia Bongart
N.F.S.
COOPER, Colin Campbell
(1856 - 1937)		 Two Women
Oil, 24 1/2" x 21 1/2"
Collection of Joan Irvine Smith Fine Arts, Inc.
N.F.S.
LUKITS, Theodore N.
(1897 - 1992)		 Portrait of Eleanore Merriam Lukits
Oil, 30" x 24"
Courtesy of Morseburg Galleries, Los Angeles
N.F.S.
PARKER, Lawton S.
(1868 - 1964)		 Etude d'Apres A. Tassaert, c. 1883
Pastel, 24" x 20"
Collection of Patricia Woodlin, Ph.D.
$25,000.00

From the exhibition catalogue:

Executive Board of Directors of the California Art Club:
PETER ADAMS, President
STEPHEN MIRICH, Vice President
DON DURBOROW, 2nd Vice President, Assistant Exhibition Chairman & Signature Membership Chairman
PAULA V. BACINSKI, Recording Secretary
WILLIAM STOUT, Corresponding Secretary
PAULA DELFOSSE, Treasurer

Board of Directors:
DONALD HILDRETH, Gold Medal Exhibition Chairman
NATALIA VARANKO, Special Exhibitions Chairman
JANE COULOMBE, Membership Chairman
ELAINE ADAMS, Publicity Chairman & Editor, CAC Newsletter
MOLLY SIPLE, Associate Editor, CAC Newsletter
WANDA DURBOROW, Parliamentarian
DAN GOOZEÉ, Sargeant At Arms

Advisory Board Members:
ROBERT BACINSKI
LYNN GERTENBACH
DAVID JONAS (Alternate)
MICHAEL KAISER, Marketing Chairman
SHARON BURKETT KAISER
JONATHAN KLAR, Legal Advisor
PAULETTE LEE, Non-Gallery Exhibitions Director
PAM LUDWIG, Mission SJC Events Chairman
JEFF MORSEBURG
DON MUNZ, (Alternate)
DANIEL W. PINKHAM, Mentor Program Chairman
SUNNY APINCHAPONG YANG

Jurors:
Donald Durborow, Joseph Mendez, Daniel W. Pinkham, Martha Saudek and Alexey Steele

Our fond appreciation goes to Patricia Woodlin, Ph.D. for helping to organize this exhibition at the Luckman Gallery. Also, our special thanks goes to Joan Irvine Smith Fine Arts, Inc. for their generous support.

Awards judged by California Art Club Signature Members:
Don Durborow, Joseph Mendez, Daniel W. Pinkham, Martha Saudek, and Alexey Steele

Categories include:
Landscape; Portrait/Figure/Genre; Still Life/Floral; Seascape/Marine; Sculpture; and Non-Judged (applicable to Signature Members only)

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WELCOME TO THE CALIFORNIA ART CLUB'S 89TH ANNUAL GOLD MEDAL EXHIBITION

The California Art Club was establishe in 1909 by a group of plein air (in the open air) painters. With the recent resurgence of California Impressionism (or plein air painting), these historic artists are sought after by museums and collectors around the world.
Today the California Art Club continues its respected reputation for qualtity fine art in both painting and sculpting. The Club represents a variety of artists from all over the United States and Europe who focus on the philosphies of traditional academic training. However, the Gold Medal Exhibition represents California-resident artists only.
This 89th annual Gold Medal Exhibition was judged by five "Signature Members" of the California Art Club and profiles approximately 150 works. The California Art Club is dedicated to setting a high standard in the realm of traditional art. Members look for their artistic inspiration established by the Classical Greco-Romans, the Italian Renaissance, the 19th century European Academies, as well as the founders of the California Art Club. Integral aspects of the traditional art philosophy include strengths in representation of nature, design, light, atmosphere, color harmony, composition, communication, and an overall emotional effect. Technical skill is also highly prized and must express knowledge of draughtmanship, perspectives, and values.
One of the goals of most Contemporary-Traditional artists is to exemplify ideal beauty and to lift the human spirit into a higher consciousness. The California Art Club aspires to a modern interpretation of these artistic philosophies and aesthetics.

MISSION STATEMENT AND STATEMENT OF PURPOSE

The California Art Club is dedicated to enriching the American culture through the promotion of the fine arts in the fields of paintings, drawing, and sculpture with a special emphasis placed on the academic traditions and craftsmanship bequeathed by its founders. The California Art Club shall also organize public exhibitions to promote and preserve California's history and heritage. The Club provides and educational forum through its monthly meetings, various exhibitions, and the monthly newsletter. In addition, the California Art Club acts as an art library resource center by providing archival information on its early members and historical activities for the purpose of scholarly art research.


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