2025 Sketch Group Exhibition
The John Rettig Awards for excellence are given each year to the highest quality of work submitted to the Sketch Group Exhibition. This is done to honor the legacy of Sketch Group in the founding of our Club and its rich history supporting artists’ development. Three submissions are so awarded and their author’s names are displayed on plaques hung in the public areas of our clubhouse.
First Place– Nikki
Patricia Lynch, 12” x 16”, Pastel
Second Place– Esther
Linda Jacobs, 18” x 22”
Third Place– Stan Painting Brady
Ray Hassard, 12″ x 16″, Soft Pastel, www.rayhassard.com
The Boxer Seated
Marlene Steele, 12” x 18″, Pastel Pencil on Strathmore Blue, marlenesteelefineart.com
The Aviator’s Dream
Marlene Steele, 14” x 11”, Oil on Canvas, marlenesteelefineart.com
Role Reversal
Marlene Steele, 15.5” x 21″, Pastel on MiTeintes Sanded Pastel, marlenesteelefineart.com
Jason
Donald A Schuster, 24″ x 18″, Charcoal, daschusterfineart.com
Jason
Donald A Schuster, 16″ x 12″, Oil on Paper, daschusterfineart.com
Aleicia
Donald A Schuster, 24″ x 18″, Charcoal, daschusterfineart.com
Jason- 052324
Marty Palmerton, 8” x 10”, Procreate on iPad
Isabelle- 070124
Marty Palmerton, 8” x 10”, Procreate on iPad
Reddit 2024
Marty Palmerton, 8” x 10”, Procreate on iPad
Lydia T Jan 2025
Christine Moore, 16” x 16″, Charcoal, www.cmoorefineart.com
Esther Feb 2025
Christine Moore, 16” x 16″, Charcoal, www.cmoorefineart.com
Esther Feb 2024
Christine Moore, 16” x 16″, Charcoal, www.cmoorefineart.com
Mary
Patricia Lynch, 10” x 13”, Pastel
Lee
Patricia Lynch, 12” x 16”, Charcoal
Figure Study- Scarf
Craig Lloyd, 24” x 18”, Charcoal
Figure Study- Hat
Craig Lloyd, 24” x 18”, Charcoal
Figure Study (Darryl)
Craig Lloyd, 24” x 18”, Charcoal
Jesse Nude Study 2
Helmut Kientz, 9” x 6”, Pencil & Watercolor
Jesse Nude Study 1
Helmut Kientz, 9” x 6”, Pencil
Jesse Nude Portrait
Helmut Kientz, 12” x 9”, Pencil & Watercolor
Kathryn (Portrait 2)
Linda Jacobs, 18” x 18”
Body Art
Linda Jacobs, 18” x 22”
Brady #5
Ray Hassard, 14″ x 11″, Black/White Charcoal Sanguine Conte, www.rayhassard.com
Bountiful Jason
Ray Hassard, 19″ x 12″, Black/White Charcoal, www.rayhassard.com
Stan
Steve Hart, 11″ x 14″, Pencil and Charcoal
Lydia
Steve Hart, 11″ x 14″, Pencil and Charcoal
The Spelunker
Gary Eith, 18″ x 24″, Sepia Pencil on Paper, www.garyeith.com
Slumber’s Briar Rose
Gary Eith, 8″ x 10″, Acrylic on Canvas Board, www.garyeith.com
Cool Dip
Gary Eith, 12″ x 16″, Acrylic on Board, www.garyeith.com
Sketch Group
Marianna Briner, 8.5” x 11”, Graphite & White Charcoal, brinerfineart.com
Portrait
Marianna Briner, 11” x 14”, Charcoal, brinerfineart.com
Figure
Marianna Briner, 12” x 17”, Charcoal, brinerfineart.com
The Nap
Melinda Benfield, 18” x 24”, Watercolor & Ink
Reclining Nude
Melinda Benfield, 11” x 14”, Ink
Ester
Melinda Benfield, 18” x 24”, Watercolor & Graphite
The Stand-In
Gregory Bach, 14″ x 11″, Oil
Retrospection
Gregory Bach, 14″ x 11″, Oil