The Annual Santa Barbara Club Members’ Art Exhibit
On June 23, 2023 members of the community and of the Santa Barbara Club were treated to a wonderful reception and presentation on the life & work of local artist Ralph Waterhouse. This year, the annual event featured Mr. Waterhouse and his story on how he began his career as a wildlife painter in England in 1973. Upon moving to the U.S., inspired by California landscape & its beautiful light, he then turned to “plein air” painting, and founding Waterhouse Gallery in 1989. His work is well known and highly sought by private collectors and includes commissions such as murals in the Union Bank (now U.S. Bank) building, Old Spanish Days poster(s), the Valley Club, Santa Barbara Club and others. Mr. Waterhouse has exhibited with Oil Painters of America, is a founding member of the Santa Barbara Art Dealers Association and current Chair of the California Art Club, Central Coast Chapter.
Congratulations to the Winners
BEST IN SHOW
Misty Sunrise. By Ralph Waterhouse. Submitted by Addison Thompson.
2ND BEST IN SHOW
Central Bark. By Ruth Elen Hoag. Submitted by Robert Rickard.
A TIE FOR 3RD
A Walk in the Rain. By John Bramblitt. Submitted by John & Mary Wiemann.
Desert Landscape. By Frank Montague Moore. Submitted by Katherine Murray - Morse & Douglas Morse.
HONORABLE MENTIONS
Matador, By Edward Runci
Submitted by Andrew Wilson
Strangers, By Robert Griffing
Submitted by Kristan & Norman Borgatello
Thank you to our Sponsors
Diane Brighton • Beverly Cavaliere • Keith W. Moore
In Memory of Robin Schutte • Linda Rosso • The Barker Foundation • Waterhouse Art Gallery
