The works produced was juried by a committee and the winners’ works will be shown in the En Plein Air exhibition at the historic McKay Art Centre on Main Street Unionville. The exhibition will take place in September 3 to 8 2019, to coincide with Doors Open Markham.
About the Varley En Plein Air Competition
The Varley Art Gallery of Markham is excited to announce its first annual En Plein Air Competition! In celebration of F.H. Varley and his connection with Unionville, local artists will set up their easels on Main Street Unionville and in Toogood Pond Park to paint or draw in the open air the weekend of August 10 – 11, 2019.
Winning Artworks
The artwork on display showcases the winners and finalists in each of the four competition categories: “How I Varley”, “Walking down Main St., Unionville”, “Toogood Pond Park – Flora and Fauna” and “Water, Colours”.
Announcing the People’s Choice Award winner Linda Kalianteris Picerno’s Ralph.
| Linda Kalianteris Picerno |
Ralph |
Oil |
16x20in |
How I Varley – 1st |
| A. Nams |
Library Trees |
Acrylic |
18x30in |
How I Varley – 2nd |
| Edward Abela |
Varley Memories |
Acrylic |
16x20in |
How I Varley – 3rd |
| James Lee |
Unionville, Main St. |
Acrylic |
16x20in |
Walking Down Main St. – 1st |
| Karin Fediw |
Morning Light |
Oil |
9x12in |
Walking Down Main St. – 2nd |
| Irina Grobman |
Luigi La Grotta |
Oil on Board |
9x12in |
Walking Down Main St. – 3rd |
| Keith Thirgood |
Never Used |
Acrylic |
12x16in |
Toogood Pond Park – Flora and Fauna – 1st |
| Maria Iva |
Path Through the Park |
Pastel |
9x12in |
Toogood Pond Park – Flora and Fauna – 2nd |
| Simon Seto |
A Walk in the Park |
H2O Soluble Oil |
16x16in |
Toogood Pond Park – Flora and Fauna – 3rd |
| A. Nams |
Jungle Rocks |
Acrylic |
24x30in |
Water, Colours – 1st |
| Maria Iva |
Reflections |
Soft Pastel |
9x12in |
Water, Colours – 2nd |
| Edward Abela |
Tranquil Reflections |
Acrylic |
16x20in |
Water, Colours – 3rd |
