Winners from a pair of juried art shows at the RAL Art Center in Kilmarnock were announced at a July 7 reception at the gallery by RAL executive director Sharon Stone.

Kay Van Dyke, an architect and owner of an art gallery in Gloucester, served as judge, choosing between 100 original artworks in the Coastal Living and Small Works shows, which included paintings, photography, fiber art, glass, and sculpture entered by member artists.

In the Coastal Living exhibit, Van Dyke awarded first place to “Got Fries?” a watercolor painting by Linda Goldstein. Kay said that it was “not only a skillful watercolor, but the use of a plump bird shape and leftover space is really well done.” Dave Hershiser’s oil painting, “Chesapeake Wave,” received second place. Van Dyke said that it was “an unusual wave painting, without the normal blue-green backlit wave” and was “skillful.” Third place went to the photo, “Sea Turtle in Peace” by Andre O. Smith. Van Dyke commented that it was an “outstanding clear photo and digital results of a favorite creature.” Honorable mentions went to the photo “Fogged In—No Fishing” by Gayle Werling; the acrylic painting “Beach Memories” by Bob Casazza; the photo “Celebrate” by Annie Barsky, and the mosaic sculpture, “Summer Duck” by Joy Bolger.

In the Small Works exhibits, first place went to “Beach Walk at the Marina” by Bonnie-Leigh Jones. Van Dyke said that the oil and cold wax painting was a “very fine realistic oil” and expressed a “good feeling for the beach.” The photo, “Drip Drip Drip,” by Jeff Barsky took second place. Van Dyke said that it was a “creative photo shot” and that it was “well done and skillful.” The acrylic painting, “Cat Nap,” by Brenda Sylvia received third place. Van Dyke said that it displayed “good graphics and design” and that it had “great colors and was almost abstract.” Honorable Mentions were awarded to the punch needle piece “Heron” by Cheryl Mihills; the watercolor painting “Forest Stream” by Linda Goldstein; the acrylic painting “Flowers and Vases II” by Diana Jamison, and “Boxter, a Burmese Kitten,” the oil painting by Maria Whitehead.

These two exhibits opened on June 27. The works will remain on display and available for purchase until July 29. Gallery hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday through