BEST OF SHOW
DEBRA YAUN "The New Tooth" |
"RIDING THE WIND" BEST OF SHOW: Debra Yaun "The New Tooth" Award of Excellence: Renee Hewitt "I Am Woman" 1st Place Photography: Travis Massey "Young Pilot" 2nd Place Photography: Bonny Herman "Just Another Gorgeous Day" 3rd Place Photography: Bob Richardson "Water Lily" Honorable Mention: Bob Richardson "Reflection of Freedom" 1st Place Painting "Debra Yaun "Floating Feather" 2nd Place Painting "Ray Alban "Soldier Boy 3rd Place Painting "Karen Sturm "Real it In" Additional Honorable Mentions: Joyce Fox "Pink Ladies", Michel McDougall "Lemonaid", Renee Hewitt "Flying Squirrel", Linda Tilden "Tug Boat", Lorea Sellers "Nature's Kite", and Joyce Fox "Sanibel Fishing" |
Award of Excellence
Renee Hewitt "I Am Woman" |
1ST Place Photography
Travis Massey "Young Pilot" |
2ND Place Photography
BONNY HERMAN "Just Another Gorgeous Fall Day" |
3RD Place Photography
Bob Richardson "The Water Lily" |
Honorable Mention
Bob Richardson
"Reflection of Freedom"
Bob Richardson
"Reflection of Freedom"
1ST Place Painting/3D
Debra Yaun "Floating Feather |
2ND Place Painting/3D
Ray Alban "Soldier Boy" |
3RD Place Painting/3D
Karen Sturm "Real It In" 
Honorable Mention
Michael McDougall "Lenonaid" |
Honorable Mention
Joyce Fox "Pink Ladies" 
Honorable Mention
Linda Tilden "Tug Boat" |
Honorable Mention
Renee Hewitt "Flying Squirrel" |
Honorable Mention
Lorea Sellers "Nature's Kite" |
Honorable Mention
Joyce Fox "Sanbel Fishing" |
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NANCY SCARBROUGH ACKERMAN
Nancy Ackerman began painting in the early 80’s, taking several acrylic folk art classes. Later she operated a home based gift basket design business for several years while managing a full time job and raising her son and daughter. After her children were grown she retired from a 30 year career with the State of Georgia.
In 2010 Nancy began painting again taking weekly classes from Debbie Harris. She moved to Northeast Georgia and landed in an entire community of talented artists, and became involved with the Helen Arts & Heritage Center, first as a member volunteer and then began taking classes.
Over the years she has worked in oils, acrylic, watercolor, mixed media, pottery, fused glass, and jewelry making. Nancy uses the palette knife primarily in many of her paintings which are filled with vibrant colors. One of her paintings was selected as the cover image of the 2014 issue of “The Scoop Magazine”, a White County News publications. Nancy was the featured artistic the 2014 Holiday Exhibit at the Helen Gallery and was the featured artist February of this year at Habersham Community Theater in Clarksville, Georgia. Her work is currently on display in the galleries at Sautee Nacoochee Center, inSide-Out Sautee, Helen Arts & Heritage Center, and in many private collections.
Nancy is an active member of the Arts Center serving as past Vice President, and is the current President. She is a member of the Sautee Nacoochee Center, HAHC Painter’s Guild, Chattahoochee United Methodist Church, President of the CUMC Women’s Group, and the Georgia State Patrol Retirees Association
Nancy resides in Helen with her husband, Rick. “I believe we are given opportunities each day for personal growth whether it is through sharing, teaching, volunteering, listening, or more. We impact the lives of others when we make time to interact, showing kindness, love and compassion.”
JUDGE'S STATEMENTS:
Debra Yaun: "The New Tooth" Excellent portrayal of growing p for a young girl.
Renee Hewett: "I Am Woman" Intense!
Travis Massey: "Young Pilot" Reminded me the "The Kite Runner", two boys growing up as friends in a world that's not always free.
Bonnie Herman: "Just Another Gorgeous Fall Day" Speaks to the nature lover and captures a deep appreciation.
Bob Richardson: "Water Lily" Simple, displays clarity and stillness.
Bob Richardson: "Reflection of Freedom" The flag in the sunglasses speaks to the patriot in all of us. May we never forget.
Debra Yaun: "Floating Feather" Admirable skill and technique applied. The work is striking.
Ray Alban: "Soldier Boy" Thought provoking, wondering what lies next.
Karen Sturm: "Real It In" Excellent work.
Joyce Fox: "Pink Ladies" Simple Elegance
Michael McDougall "Lemonaid" Great rendition of fruit.
Nancy Ackerman began painting in the early 80’s, taking several acrylic folk art classes. Later she operated a home based gift basket design business for several years while managing a full time job and raising her son and daughter. After her children were grown she retired from a 30 year career with the State of Georgia.
In 2010 Nancy began painting again taking weekly classes from Debbie Harris. She moved to Northeast Georgia and landed in an entire community of talented artists, and became involved with the Helen Arts & Heritage Center, first as a member volunteer and then began taking classes.
Over the years she has worked in oils, acrylic, watercolor, mixed media, pottery, fused glass, and jewelry making. Nancy uses the palette knife primarily in many of her paintings which are filled with vibrant colors. One of her paintings was selected as the cover image of the 2014 issue of “The Scoop Magazine”, a White County News publications. Nancy was the featured artistic the 2014 Holiday Exhibit at the Helen Gallery and was the featured artist February of this year at Habersham Community Theater in Clarksville, Georgia. Her work is currently on display in the galleries at Sautee Nacoochee Center, inSide-Out Sautee, Helen Arts & Heritage Center, and in many private collections.
Nancy is an active member of the Arts Center serving as past Vice President, and is the current President. She is a member of the Sautee Nacoochee Center, HAHC Painter’s Guild, Chattahoochee United Methodist Church, President of the CUMC Women’s Group, and the Georgia State Patrol Retirees Association
Nancy resides in Helen with her husband, Rick. “I believe we are given opportunities each day for personal growth whether it is through sharing, teaching, volunteering, listening, or more. We impact the lives of others when we make time to interact, showing kindness, love and compassion.”
JUDGE'S STATEMENTS:
Debra Yaun: "The New Tooth" Excellent portrayal of growing p for a young girl.
Renee Hewett: "I Am Woman" Intense!
Travis Massey: "Young Pilot" Reminded me the "The Kite Runner", two boys growing up as friends in a world that's not always free.
Bonnie Herman: "Just Another Gorgeous Fall Day" Speaks to the nature lover and captures a deep appreciation.
Bob Richardson: "Water Lily" Simple, displays clarity and stillness.
Bob Richardson: "Reflection of Freedom" The flag in the sunglasses speaks to the patriot in all of us. May we never forget.
Debra Yaun: "Floating Feather" Admirable skill and technique applied. The work is striking.
Ray Alban: "Soldier Boy" Thought provoking, wondering what lies next.
Karen Sturm: "Real It In" Excellent work.
Joyce Fox: "Pink Ladies" Simple Elegance
Michael McDougall "Lemonaid" Great rendition of fruit.