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2015 Catalog Cover Art Competition Winner

2015 Catalog Cover Art Competition Winner

Ida Faraghan, Cinnaminson NJ

I began watercolor painting at age 65. With no formal training, I struggled with the art, until I found a local art teacher, Rosemary Hutchins. Extremely talented, giving, and sharing of her craft. She was my inspiration to continue to improve my love of watercolor.

I have been painting for 21 years, and still learning. I continue my love for sheep in my watercolors.

Happily married for 66 years. Five fantastic, loving, talented children, that presented us with 12 beautiful grandchildren; 4, about to be 5, wonderful great-grandchildren.

I am overwhelmed and honored to be part of the Maryland Sheep & Wool Festival, that I have attended for many years.

Ida Faraghan

Ida Faraghan

2015 Honorable Mention

Honorable Mention - Evie Baskin

Evie Baskin, Chestertown MD

Pastel

Kessler Color

Patricia Powell Kessler, Silver Spring MD

Monoprint and Mixed Media

Clare Margaret Color72

Clare Margaret Douglas, Harrisburg PA

Cut Paper

Honorable Mention - Alison Lusk

Alison L. Baker, York Haven PA

Watercolor

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