Plein Air at the Fair Contest Results Archive

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Both novice and expert painters are invited to come out with an easel and paints to carry on the tradition of painting “en Plein Aire” – a French term literally translated as “In Open Air.” What better place for a “paint out” than capturing the iconic images of the California State Fair!

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2022

2022 Plein Air Winners

2019

Plein Air Adult Winners

  • 1st Place: Suzanne Goodwin – “Fair Critters”
  • 2nd Place: Kristian Matthews – “Spirit of the Fair”
  • 3rd Place: Sowmya Gabe – “Carnival”

Plein Air Youth Winners

  • 1st Place: Angela M. Chow – “Spring Lake”
  • 2nd Place: Talon Pham – “Fair”
  • 3rd Place: Angela M. Chow – “Robert J. Field”

2018

Plein Air Winners

  • 1st Place: Suzanne D’Arcy – “Fair Fun”
  • 2nd Place: Yvonne Bonacci – “Cow Wash”
  • 3rd Place: Thom Tuduc – “Fine Art on Fine Art”

2017

Plein Air Winners

  • 1st Place: Heather Martin – “Zooey, Monster, and Fancy”
  • 2nd Place: Chad Hunter
  • 3rd Place: Sherry Dilulo – “Expo Palm”

Blick Award

  • David Peterson – “Thai Food”
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2016

Plein Air Winners

  • 1st Place: David Peterson – “Fair Time”
  • 2nd Place: Suzanne Darcy – “Clean & Shiny”
  • 3rd Place: Mike Heacox – “Thick & Thin”

Blick Award

  • Noel Sandino – “Fair Llama”
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2015

Plein Air Winners

  • 1st Place: Denassy Lin – “Horse Barn at the Fair”
  • 2nd Place: Leslie Philpott – “A Day at the Fair”
  • 3rd Place: Ronald Ridley – “Best of Show”
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