From left to right: Sarah Morgan, Carol Upshur, Arthur Upshur, Meriwether Payne, Susie Brown, Timmy Brown, Hali Plourde-Rogers, Laura McGowan, and Allison Swan kick off Paint the Shore with a reception for the artists. Photo by Susan Harris

Sarah Brown Clark poses with her paintings (right) at Paint the Shore exhibit and reception November 12, 2021. Photo by Susan Harris

Cheryl Cochran Leonard painting on Folly Farm, a 355 acre easement protected by VES Land Trust. Photo courtesy of Ted Leonard

Artists Cheryl Cochran Leonard, Ted Leonard, and Laura McGowan at the Paint the Shore exhibit and reception November 12, 2021. Photo by Susan Harris

Carrie Jacobson painting on Folly Farm, a 355 acre easement protected by VES Land Trust. Photo courtesy of Carrie Jacobson

Ted Leonard, winner of Artist's Choice Award, with Laura McGowan, winner of People's Choice Award at Paint the Shore exhibit and reception. Photo by Susan Harris

Laura McGowan assists 8th Grade students painting en plein air at Nandua Middle School. Student artists displayed their work alongside professional artists at the exhibit and reception. Photo by Sarah Brown Clark

Laura McGowan poses with her paintings (right) at Paint the Shore exhibit and reception November 12, 2021. Photo by Susan Harris

Eighth grade students paint en plein air at Nandua Middle School. Student artists displayed their work alongside professional artists at the exhibit and reception. Photo by Sarah Brown Clark

VES Land Trust Executive Director, Hali Plourde-Rogers with Ian Lewis People's Choice Student Award runner-up and Karen Terwilliger, VES Land Trust President at Paint the Shore exhibit and reception November 12, 2021. Photo by Susan Harris

Ellen Sinclair paints at Cherry Grove Farm, a 222 acre easement protected by VES Land Trust. Photo courtesy of Ellen Sinclair

Allison Swan poses with her paintings (left) at Paint the Shore exhibit and reception November 12, 2021. Photo by Susan Harris

Carrie Jacobson’s completed painting with pallete and subject matter in the background. Photo courtesy of Carrie Jacobson.

Photo courtesy of Cara Burton.

Elizabeth’s painting at Nickawampus in progress with subject matter in the background and pallete in the foreground. Photo courtesy of Elizabeth Rhoades.

Camden painted several watercolors at Seaview Farm. This photo shows one of his paintings still in the notebook.

Photo courtesy of Camden Whitehead.

Painting of Custis Farm in progress with subject matter in the background. Photo courtesy of Ellen Sinclair.

Student artist shows off her palette. Photo courtesy of Sarah Brown Clark.

Students paint under the picnic shelter at NMS. Photo courtesy of Sarah Brown Clark.

Students painting en plein air at NMS. Photo courtesy of Sarah Brown Clark.

Student painting in progress with palette visible. Photo courtesy of Sarah Brown Clark.

Students paint en plein air at NMS. Photo courtesy of Sarah Brown Clark.

VESLT staff, board, and artist volunteers hung the art show at Historic Onancock School.

Artist Ted Leonard adjusts a painting with help from Artist Cheryl Cochran Leonard and Board member Meriwether Payne.

Board members, Hank Badger (right) and Meriwether Payne (center), talk with Stewardship Manager, Arthur Upshur (left).

Board member Hank Badger and Stewardship Manager Arthur Upshur help set up easels and student artwork.

Executive Director Hali Plourde-Rogers and Artist Julie McGowan discuss where to hang paintings.

Medium: Watercolor, Location: Seaview Farm
Photo courtesy of Camden Whitehead.

Medium: Acrylic, Location: Granger Farm

Photo courtesy of Cara Burton.

Medium: Oil on black canvas, Location: Nickawampus

Photo courtesy of Carrie Jacobson.

Medium: Oil, Location: Nickawampus

Photo courtesy of Cheryl Cochran Leonard.

Medium: Oil, Location: Willow Cottage

Photo courtesy of Elizabeth Rhoades.

Medium: Oil, Location: Brinkley Preserve

Photo courtesy of Ellen Sinclair.

Medium: Acrylic, Location: Nickawampus

Photo courtesy of Julie McGowan.

Medium: Oil, Location Nickawampus

Laura won the People’s Choice Award.

Photo courtesy of Laura McGowan.

Medium: Watercolor, Location: Custis Farm

Photo courtesy of Margaret Bradach.

Medium: Acrylic, Location: Custis Farm

Photo courtesy of Sarah Brown Clark.

Medium: Oil, Location: Corratock

Photo courtesy of Ted Leonard.

Medium: Oil, Location: Corratock

Photo courtesy of Val Parnell.

Jordyn is an eighth grade student at NMS. She won the Student People’s Choice Award.

Medium: Acrylic, Location: NMS

Jordyn won the Student People’s Choice Award.

Arianna is an eighth grade student at NMS. She won the Student Artist’s Choice Award.

Medium: Acrylic, Location: NMS

Arianna won the Artist’s Choice Award.

Medium: Acrylic, Location: NMS

Medium: Acrylic, Location: NMS

Medium: Acrylic, Location: NMS

Medium: Acrylic, Location: NMS

Medium: Acrylic, Location: NMS

Medium: Acrylic, Location: NMS

Medium: Acrylic, Location: NMS

Medium: Acrylic, Location: NMS

Medium: Acrylic, Location: NMS

Mikeal is an eighth grade student at NMS.

Medium: Acrylic, Location: NMS

Medium: Acrylic, Location: NMS

Medium: Acrylic, Location: NMS

Medium: Acrylic, Location: NMS