More than 55 artists brought their talents to event
For the Islander
This year’s Catalina Island Festival of Arts was a big success, according to organizers. There was more than 55 different artist at the show this year, and they all brought some amazing talent. The overall winner of in the Fine Art category was Claudia Nocke, with her water color painting of a Catalina Raven, entitled – The Watcher. Complete list of winners this year were:
Fine Art
1st place: Claudia Nocke – The watcher
2nd place: Kymberlee Stanley – Catalina Bay View
3rd place: Alexander Najema – Bateleur Eagle
Honorable Mention: Ray Hart – Holly Hill House
Fine Crafts
1st place: Kathy Thompson – African lady in Blue
2nd place: Keven Brooks – Blue Bowl/ash wood
3rd place: Kim Robinson – Stained glass Flowers
Honorable Mention: Buck Lopez – Buffalo Head
Fine jewelry
1st place: Joyce Carol – Kionite blue feather stone
2nd place: Stephen Weber – Octopus
3rd place: Sophie Palmer – Various
Honorable Mention: Sangria Lee – Jewelry Box
Photography
1st place: Daniel Felts – Breaking Waves
2nd place: Traci Degnan Kedis – Pier at Sunset
3rd place: Richie Ponce – Bougainvillea Casino
Honorable Mention: Aaron Beadle – sunset through a cave
Best Catalina Scene
Juan Rodriguez – End of Summer
Best of show
Laura Minuto – Catalina overview Belt
Kids portion of the festival winners
Ages 4-7
Maverick Thoricht
Sayler Hernandez
Melody Garcia
Camila Morones
Saviana Moreno
Ages 8-13
Bella Little Mandaro
Brynn Thoricht
Eevee Vip
Ages 14-18
Jenna Hartley
Olivia Lacko
Lano Lopez
Adam pool
