During the month of December, the St. Michaels Art League (SMAL) will present the “Martha Hudson Excellence in Watercolor” exhibit at “The Blue Crab” in St. Michaels. The exhibit can be viewed beginning December 2nd through January 1st.
Martha Hudson was well-known in the community for her watercolors depicting scenes of Eastern Shore life. As a young art student, Martha was given a grant to use for the continuation of her studies. In return, she generously left an endowment for awards to be given each year to deserving watercolor artists. Last year’s First Place award went to Joan Cranor for her painting titled “Tempest.”
The Judge this year is Stewart White. Stewart White is from Baltimore, MD and is one of the rare plein air painters using the medium of watercolor. His background in architectural illustration adds to his skill set and his work reflects the knowledge of good design. He studied at the Pratt Institute in Brooklyn, and after serving 3 years in the US Army he returned to graduate from UC Berkeley with a BFA. He has won awards and acclaim both nationally and internationally.
The Blue Crab serves a variety of breakfast, lunch and beverage items and is located at 102 S. Fremont St. in St. Michaels. The exhibit may be viewed during regular business hours 7am-4pm daily. Art is available for sale at the venue.
This program is funded in part by a grant from the Talbot County Arts Council, with revenues provided by the Maryland State Arts Council. For more information visit smartleague.org.
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