Market Plein Air Art Exhibition

Take home a piece of Market history today!

The HLFM showcased so many beautiful plein air paintings at the Market Plein Air Art Exhibition at our annual Farm to Table Brunch this year, and a few of these beautiful paintings are still available for purchase!

50% of proceeds support the HLFM's Farmer and Food Access Programs.

Plein air market painting

Derby Mill Farm by Nancy Horan - $450
12" x 12", framed: 13.5" x 13.5"

Plein air market paintin

Farmer's Bounty Farm by Nancy Horan - $450
10.5" x 13.5", framed: 14." x 17.5"

Nancy Horan is a local artist in Lewes, Delaware. Art that is evocative of emotion and the intricacies and architecture of nature drive her passion to create. Mediums include acrylics, oil, mixed media, and collage. Her art education began with art history in college but turned to painting in 2013 through classes at VisArts in Rockville, MD, the Rehoboth Art League, Milton Art Guild and with Abraxas, in Lewes, DE. Nancy teaches ‘Painting Techniques and Styles of the Masters’ at the University of Delaware OSHER Institute of Lifelong Learning in Lewes, Delaware. Her work has been exhibited in juried shows at Rehoboth Art League, as well as at the Milton Art Guild, Lewes Library and University of Delaware.

Plein air marketing painting of produce stands

Flowers and Vegetables by Kathy Huegel - $400
8.5" x 11.5", framed: 12.5" x 15.5"

Kathy Huegel knew from a young age that she wanted to be an artist, and she’s followed that path ever since through a Fine Arts degree from Frostburg State, decades of creative work, and a 28-year career teaching middle school art. Over the years, Kathy has worked in portraiture, sign painting, and layout design, but now devotes her time to painting in her home studio and participating in plein air events. She works in water-based oils, acrylics, and mixed media, often inspired by color, pattern, and the natural world around her. Kathy finds great joy in being outside with her easel, always ready to capture a scene that catches her eye.

Plein air marketing painting of mother and daughter

A Book for Me by Charlotte Hughes - $275
9.5" x 7.5", framed: 15.25" x 12"

Charlotte Hughes is a retired educator with a lifelong appreciation for the arts and turned her focus to watercolor after moving to Lewes in 2000. Inspired by years of museum visits and local art collecting, she began formal training in watercolor and has since exhibited in Delaware Watercolor Society shows and at Delaware Tech. Her work, often centered on nature, is recognized for its soft, translucent qualities and evolving style. Charlotte is a Signature Artist and the current Secretary of the Delaware Watercolor Society.

plein air market painting

Sunny Market Day by Diane Lane - $200
10" x 14", framed: 17.25" x 21"

plein air market painting

Sweet Market Day by Diane Lane - $225
8.5" x 24", framed: 15" x 19"

Diane Lane is a self-taught artist who works across a range of materials, with a particular love for watercolor. She has painted plein air on location throughout Tuscany and across France, experiences that inform her whimsical style. She is the author of three books, including the children’s book Marmalade: The Rain, The Flood, The Rescue, inspired by a true story from Hurricane Katrina. Lane created a series of miniature dioramas to accompany the book, which were later exhibited in Wilmington, DE and accepted into the National Hurricane Katrina Museum in New Orleans.

Plein Air HLFM market painting

Local Asparagus by Judith S. Loeber - $550
15.5" x 19.75", framed: 17.5" x 21.5"

Plein Air HLFM market painting

Fresh Flowers by Judith S. Loeber - $550
15.5" x 19.5", framed: 17" x 21"

Plein Air HLFM market painting

Fresh Flowers 2 by Judith S. Loeber - $550
15.5" x 19", framed: 17.5" x 21.25"

Judith S. Loeber is a painter, educator, and designer based in Millsboro, Delaware. With a BFA from the University of Delaware and an M.Ed. in Gifted and Talented Education, she spent over two decades as Visual and Digital Arts Department Chair at Sussex Central High School, shaping curriculum and leading arts initiatives. A frequent participant and award-winner in regional plein air events, Judith also presents workshops, completes commissions, and exhibits across the Mid-Atlantic. In addition to her studio and plein air work, she continues to contribute to the arts community as a mentor, speaker, and advocate for arts education.

Plein Air Family sitting at HLFM market

Market Day Tales by Cindy Strouse - $550
18" x 24", framed: 19.5" x 25.5"

Cindy Strouse rekindled her passion for art after retiring from a successful career in the pharmaceutical industry. A lifelong crafter and creative, she now paints regularly, curating local art shows and teaching both adults and children. Deeply involved in her community, Cindy is part of a pet therapy team with her dog Marina, volunteers with the Freeman Foundation’s arts programs, and serves on the board of the Frankford Public Library. Her artistic journey is closely tied to her love of giving back, storytelling, and fostering creativity in others.