An online Fine Art exhibition produced by the
Marin Society of Artists
April 15, 2025 through June 21, 2025
ZOOM RECEPTION: Sunday, April 27 at 5pm PDT
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JUROR: Susan Goetz Zwirn
FIRST PLACE
Pamel Nigro Nagomi
SECOND PLACE
Evani Zinul Flight
THIRD PLACE
Kathy Pallie Holding It Together
HONORABLE MENTIONS
Carl Brown Destiny Calling
John Calabrese Angry Red Planet – Olympus Mons”
Lauren Doorish Guardian 1
Irene Kononova Plowed Field #2
Gautam Misra Tunnel
Joy Saha Childhood
Naomi Spinak Sweet Land of Liberty
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Baldauf, Annemarie
San Ramon, CA
31215 3D
Digital Media
3D Print
6 in x 6 in x 1 in
$1,000
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Berson, Simon
Boulder City, NV
Machine Learning
Drawing/collage
Mixed Media, color pencil drawings with technological collage elements.
30 in x 20 in x 1 in
$2,500
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Blosser, Michael
Denver, CO
The Apocalypse
Acrylic
This piece is rich with layers and diverse mediums, adding depth and elevating the gunslinger to center stage. The dynamic line work, movement, and texture in the background infuse the scene with energy, drawing the viewer in and prompting them to question what the gunslinger is fighting for.
36 in x 36 in x 2 in
$4,000
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Boerner, Kim
San Francisco, CA
What Price Do We Have to Pay?
Oil on Board
24 in x 18 in x 1 in
$700
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Brown, Carl
Palm Springs, CA
Destiny Calling
HONORABLE MENTION
Fiber art
41 in x 45 in x .5 in
$3,000
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Brown, Carl
Palm Springs, CA
Unstoppable
Fiber art
45 in x 77 in x .5 in
NFS
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Byrne, Diane
South Lyon, MI
Dreaming in Color
Acrylic
The mind wanders aimlessly within a dream, encountering a mix of vivid wonders and tense moments.
12 in x 9 in x 1.5 in
NFS
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Calabrese, John
Denton, TX
Angry Red Planet: Olympus Mons
HONORABLE MENTION
Drawing
Graphite Pencil on Paper
20 in x 16 in x 0 in
$1,200
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Calabrese, John
Denton, TX
When Worlds Collide
Drawing
Graphite on paper
20 in x 16 in x 0 in
$2,300
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Canner, Al
Boulder, CO
Red Divide
Fiber Art
Knotted cords of cotton, nylon, and polyester
18.5 in x 20 in x 3.5 in
$1,500
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Chhabra, Ashoke
Tujunga, CA
Wormhole Chaos Sculpture
Baltic Birch Plywood, Acrylic, Aluminum
Unique light sculpture that makes use of both a vertical and horizontal surface.
77.5 in x 22 in x 32 in
$7,000
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Cruz, Bry
Mission hills, CA
Realization
Acrylic on Canvas
Framed in Pine Float Frame
36 in x 36 in x 2 in
$1,300
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Cruz, Bry
Mission hills, CA
Big Man, Little Dignity
Acrylic on canvas
36 in x 36 in x 5 in
$1,200
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Dadamio, Natalie
Endicott, NY
Kismet
Acrylic, Ink, Graphite, Pastel & Collage on Canvas
Kismet is a piece where I pushed myself to let go layering collage and drawing directly onto the surface, allowing color to speak through me. It was a risky act of surrender and trust.
40 in x 30 in x 1.5 in
$1,200
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Daniels, L
Lake Stevens, WA
Eternal Flame
Heavy Body acrylics on gallery wrapped canvas
High-contrast, bold, and impressive acrylic abstract painting.
High texture to bring out the natural elements of fire and earth tones.
A splash of red and gold tones creates a feeling of warmth, similar to a fireplace on a cold winter day.
36 in x 36 in x 1.5 in
$1,100
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DeParis, Sarah
San Rafael, CA
Dominance
Oil on canvas
To me, nothing is more bold and free than wild horses. In this piece, two mustang stallions spar for dominance over their herd.
24 in x 18 in x 1.5 in
$995
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Diephouse, John
Lansing, MI
Democracy
Photography
16 in x 16 in x 1 in
$450
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Diephouse, John
Lansing, MI
Fantastic Voyage (Off The Rails)
Digital Collage
16 in x 20 in x 1 in
$450
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Doorish, Lauren
Denton, TX
Guardian I
HONORABLE MENTION
Ceramic
Guardian I is from a series of ceramic intrauterine devices (IUDs) and highlights the importance of access to long-acting reversible contraceptives for women.
26.5 in x 18.25 in x 2 in
$800
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Edwards, Steven
Garden Grove, CA
Mythos
Photography
What is shown is various clear glass pieces, lit with colored lights. The print is made on Metallic paper, placed under an Acrylic sheet, no framing required. My photos capture deep, intense details which cannot be reproduced through computer/digital/AI graphics or even in paintings!
30 in x 45 in x 2 in
$900
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Evangelidy, IIrina
South San Francisco, CA
Sunny Day
Acrylic
48 in x 48 in x 1 in
$2,000
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Follman, Jenifer
Niskayuna, NY
Marin County, California
Oil on wood panel
A path leads us down to the shore through a small group of trees that have been stripped of their color. Long stretches of emotional pain and too much emotion can leave a lack luster washed out feeling long after the experience has passed. www.jenistudios.com
36 in x 48 in x 0 in
$4,800
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Garber, Sim
Cordova, TN
The Outward Layer Deceives You
Mixed Media
This piece represents the fact that we cannot adequately assess a person, just based on their exterior appearance. Looks are deceiving. My disabilities are dynamic. I'm told that I don't "look" disabled. People have many layers. Assumptions are not always correct.
8.75 in x 11.31 in x 0 in
NFS
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Guzman, Aubrey
Fort Worth, TX
Do or Die
Photography on Archival Pigment Print on Rag Baryta
Vibrant street art emerges from shadowed alleyways, where layers of graffiti tell stories of urban expression. The dramatic interplay of bold colors against weathered walls captures the raw energy of street culture, while natural light creates dynamic shadows that frame the artistic intervention.
20 in x 30 in x 1.5 in
$300
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Henry, John
Albany, CA
The New World
Photography on archival pigment ink on rag paper
Digitally altered photograph of the "Birds Nest", the Olympic stadium in Beijing.
20 in x 20 in x 1 in
$275
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John, Hopex
Bloomfield, NJ
Patiently Waiting
Charcoal and Acrylic on Canvas
This art piece showcases traditional African impeccable beauty and my rich culture. Scarification on the face, colored beads, the African print (Ankara), and hairdo or gel represent the crown of black African women and complement their royal look of Queen.
48 in x 36 in x 2 in
$5,000
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Kauffman, Bette
Monroe, LA
Red-wing Flush
Photography Archival pigment print on photo paper
Don't be afraid to express the movement of birds by moving the camera! Limited edition pigment print, 12x9 framed 19x13, white mat, white or black gallery frame; archival. #DetailsEarth #EarthAbstracts
9 in x 12 in x 0 in
$250
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Klink, Diann
San Jose, CA
Grasping - The Second Noble Truth
Acrylic
The Second Noble Truth of the source of suffering is craving, attachment and grasping which give birth to states such as jealousy, anxiety, hatred, addiction, and possessiveness--violence, fear and suffering that exists in this world comes from grasping at self.
20 in x 16 in x 1.5 in
$880
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Kononova, Irena
San Carlos, CA
Plowed Field #2
HONORABLE MENTION
Oil on canvas
22 in x 28 in x 1.5 in
NFS
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Kononova, Irena
San Carlos, CA
Plowed Field
Oil on canvas
48 in x 68 in x 1.5 in
$9,000
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Lack, Phillippa
Cheyenne, WY
Rudbeckia!!!
Fiber Art
Abstracted Rudbeckia caught by the Wyoming ever-present wind. Complex decorative stitching with specialty threads
33 in x 42 in x 1 in
$2,000
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Misra, Gautam
Hermosa Beach, CA
Fence
Oil on canvas
11 in x 14 in x 1 in
$50
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Misra, Gautam
Hermosa Beach, CA
Tunnel
HONORABLE MENTION
Oil on Canvas
Oil on canvas
11 in x 14 in x 2.5 in
$50
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Nigro, Pamela
San Diego, CA
Nagomi
FIRST PLACE
Acrylic
NAGOMI in the Japanese culture is about balance, harmony, sense of ease, well being and calmness. NAGOMI helps us to find balance in discord by unifying the elements of life and staying true to ourselves.
40 in x 30 in x 1.5 in
$4,800
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Nigro, Pamela
San Diego, CA
Rizz
Acrylic
RIZZ is a cultural phrase popularized by a social media personality and is a shortened version of the word "Charisma"
40 in x 30 in x 1.5 in
$4,800
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Nugent, Trish
Santa Rosa, CA
Corner View
Ceramic
Artist-made individual ceramic tiles on a side table. Indoor or outdoor.
16 in x 16 in x 16 in
$275
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Pallie, Kathy
San Rafael, CA
Holding It Together
THIRD PLACE
Fiber art
Wire metal, safety pins, pegs, washers have been rusted and the rust water is used to dye the canvas fabric which is distressed, torn and burnt. The metal pieces hold the fabric together signifying holding our world together.
35 in x 29 in x 3 in
$2,300
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Pallie, Kathy
San Rafael, CA
Whimsicals
Mixed media - ceramic, wire
Envisioning a carefree world full of whimsy, playfulness, and fantasy
74 in x 40 in x 20 in
$3,200
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Planchon, Rita
Reno, NV
Waterfall
Mixed Media
22 in x 18 in x 1 in
$400
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Roberts, Jennifer
Oakland, CA
Emergent Property (diptych)
Acrylic, paper collage, and aerosol on canvas.
The artist's Geometric series explores the divinity of the Hexagon, here superimposed upon itself to create a transcendent pattern that emerges from the hexagon and yet goes beyond it. The artist's Geometric series uses the hexagon as a symbol of God's thumbprint on the material world.
48 in x 72 in x .625 in
$6,900
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Rothman, Karen
Newton, MA
Clicking Heels
Gouache on canvas
10 in x 8 in x 0 in
NFS
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Sabre, Iris
Albany, CA
Mussel Rock
Oil
Landscape oil painting of cliffs and surf on the coast in Pacifica, CA. Painted on site in plein air alla prima.
24 in x 18 in x 1 in
$500
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Saha, Joy
Narayanganj, Bangladesh
Summer Days
Photography
Amid the sweltering summer heat, children jump into a village pond, their bodies mid-air in moments of pure joy and escape. The cool water offers a lively retreat, turning the quiet countryside into a scene of playful chaos.
13.33 in x 20 in x 0 in
$800
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Saha, Joy
Narayanganj, Bangladesh
Childhood
HONORABLE MENTION
Photography
Children play among giant hat-shaped bamboo cones in a rice field in Brahmanbaria, Bangladesh. These cones protect freshly collected rice from rain and fog. After workers finish drying rice by 2 pm, their children enjoy afternoon games amidst the traditional rice storage structures.
13.33 in x 20 in x 0 in
$1,200
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Saperstein, Chantal
Greenbrae, CA
Storm Approaching # 1
Gouache
Plein Air painting with a group of artists. When the sky darken and we heard the storm coming we all stopped eating our meal grabbed our equipment and tried to catch the scene. So exciting.
22 in x 29 in x 1 in
NFS
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Sheaffer, Rich
San Marcos, CA
The Sun Will Come Out ... Tomorrow
Acrylic on 14-Inch Circular Saw Blade
As in the song from "Annie", for all those in despair for any reason, it is important to remember that no current situation is permanent.� Hope and positive thinking, as well as any constructive action that may be possible, can help see us through any current fear or anguish, no matter how worried.
14 in x 14 in x 0 in
NFS
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Sheaffer, Rich
San Marcos, CA
Season of Darkness
Acrylic on Hand-Crafted Linen Canvas
Prior to the 2020 election, it was said that we are in a Season of Darkness, and that character, compassion, decency, science and democracy would be on the ballot. Had we gone off-kilter as suggested by the irregular shape of the canvas? Now in 2025, are we entering or exiting a Season of Darkness?
36 in x 40 in x 0 in
NFS
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Spears, Michael
Laurel, MD
Untitled #7
Collage/oil on canvas paper
I call my work visual music
41 in x 41 in x 2 in
$8,800
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Spears, Michael
Laurel, MD
The Hornwalker #2
Oil on canvas
I call my work visual music
40 in x 40 in x 2 in
$7,200
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Spinak, Naomi
Bainbridge Island, WA
Guns Are Not Healthy For Children and Other Living Things
Fiber Art
A memorial quilt for people who have died by suicide. Community members have added names each time I have displayed the quilt.
25.5 in x 38 in x .25 in
$500
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Spinak, Naomi
Bainbridge Island, WA
Sweet Land of Liberty, 1999-2018
HONORABLE MENTION
Fiber Art
An American flag where the stars have been replaced with AR-15 silhouettes. Each gun is embroidered with an American phrase based on firearm language. Each white stripe is embroidered with the names of victims of mass shootings, including many from 1999-2018.
67 in x 103 in x 1 in
$15,000
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Terpening, Tara
Irvine, CA
Majestic Breach
Photography
Since I first became interested in wildlife and photography as a child, the photo I most dreamed of capturing is one of a whale performing a full breach, launching its entire, massive body out of the water. As an adult, I traveled to Hawaii during peak whale season and finally got my dream shot.
12 in x 18 in x .25 in
$345
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Thurmond, Kari
Felda, FL
Migrate
Visual Arts
Multi-layer hand-cut paper cutting
19.5 in x 25.5 in x .5 in
$900
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Thurmond, Kari
Felda, FL
Exoskeleton
Visual Arts
Multi-layer hand-cut paper cutting
19.5 in x 12.75 in x .5 in
$500
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Watts, Rye
Portland, OR
Nest II
Oil on linen and wood
The piece, Nest II, is the second in a series examining nature's integral role in the human experience. The painting explores the concepts of safety and vulnerability, the connection between the external world and our inner selves, and finding moments of quiet.
13 in x 13 in x 0.5 in
NFS
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Whitmarsh, John
San Anselmo, CA
Aperture
Mixed Media
This geometric wall mosaic features copper pieces with a rich turquoise patina, each one uniquely textured to create a sense of depth and movement. Shaped in a spiral, the viewer's gaze is directed toward the center, evoking a subtle energy.
36 in x 36 in x 1 in
$4,950
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Woodard, Dan
Redwood City, CA
Oblate Spheroid #1
Sculpture
Cement, acrylic paint
6.5 in x 15 in x 15 in
$2,500
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Woodard, Dan
Redwood City, CA
Oblate Spheroid #2
Sculpture
Cement, bronze leaf
6 in x 17 in x 17 in
$3,000
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Youngblood, William
Folsom, CA
Five Easy Pieces
Oil on Linen Panel
20 in x 32 in x 1 in
$1,850
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Zatari, Kathy Sayad
Paradise Vly, AZ
Fearless
Mixed Media
18 in x 24 in x 1 in
NFS
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Zich, Jane
Fairfax, CA
Night Slips In
Mixed Media
Acrylic on marbled mulberry paper
11 in x 14 in x 0 in
$900
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Zirul, Evany
Fresno, CA
Flight
SECOND PLACE
Sculpture
The figure is a declaration of Freedom. Welded steel wire coat hangers.
29 in x 21 in x 15 in
$2,500
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Zirul, Evany
Fresno, CA
Wheee!
Sculpture
Figure is constructed of welded steel wire coat hangers. The wheels are recycled rollers.
8 in x 2 in x 3 in
$350
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