Los Alamos artist Rachel Pearson left, took best of show with her painting ‘Into the Woods’ in the Plein Air Painters of New Mexico exhibit opening Friday evening at Fuller Lodge Art Center. (The painting looks distorted in the photo because of reflection on the glass.) Also pictured is artist Peggy Immel who judged the show. (peggyimmel.com) Photo by Maire O’Neill/losalamosreporter.com

Rachel Pearson’s painting ‘Into the Woods’. Courtesy photo

Award winners at the Plein Air Artists of New Mexico exhibit are, from left, Jennifer Leon, Madina Croce, Rachel Pearson and Gwen Ethelbah. Not pictured is Wendy Ahlm. Photo by Maire O’Neill/losalamosreporter.com

A group of ‘Tiny Treasures’ painted by the Plein Air artists. Photo by Maire O’Neill/losalamosreporter.com

A ‘Tiny Treasure’ called ‘Shadow’s Edge’ by Colleen Z. Gregoire took first place in that category in the Plein Air Artists of New Mexico exhibit, which opened Friday at Fuller Lodge Art Center. Photo by Maire O’Neill/losalamosreporter.com

Wendy Ahlm’s painting ‘Midsummer’s Day’ took third place. Courtesy photo

Artist Peggy Immel, who adjudicated the art for the Plein Air exhibit award announces the winners. Photo by Maire O’Neill/losalamosreporter.com

Gwen Ethelbah, left, took third place for her painting. Also pictured are Katherine Gauntt, center and Peggy Immel. Photo by Maire O’Neill/losalamosreporter.com

Los Alamos Arts Council executive director Brandi Engeman, right, and Michael Redondo, Arts Council board, member enjoy the refreshments at Friday’s opening. Photo by Maire O’Neill/losalamosreporter.com

Madina Croce, far left, took the Honorable Mention 1 prize Friday for her painting ‘View Toward Black Mesa’. Also pictured are Katherine Gauntt and Peggy Immel. Photo by Maire O’Neill/losalamosreporter.com