Robert Wiebe-King

Little Lady from the Sea

12 x 12 x .13", framed to 18.25 x 18.25 x 1"

Oil on Linen Panel

$645

Second Place Award

 A nocturne scene painted en plein air at the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts in October 2026.

Artist's Statement:

I'm a Richmond-born artist who primarily works with oil paints.  I graduated from VCU with a degree in filmmaking and photography, but soon after graduation in 2017 I became obsessed with capturing light in a different medium.  Almost unconsciously, I've made what feels like a natural transition from photography to oil painting, where I can still create compelling two-dimensional images, but now directly with my hands.  I often work in the studio from photos I've taken; recently I've been combining my love of the outdoors with painting by working "en plein air" as well.