LAKEPORT, Calif. – Blanka Doren’s art students once again showed their exceptional talents at the Lake County Fair this past Labor Day weekend by winning a total of 14 awards out of 27 entries for their paintings.

Doren is a talented artist who loves to give back to the community in many ways, one of them by teaching art. She teaches painting in all types of mediums, including oils and acrylics.

This year’s entries displayed the talents of some of our local artists who are attending her class.

Of the artists who entered paintings in the Lake County Fair, Doren had seven students who entered a total of 24 paintings, with those paintings winning a total of 13 first places, six second places, two third places and one best of show.

Those artists who received artists are Charlene Coakley, Blanka Doren, Terry Durnil, Judy Labelle, Lorraine Martin, Steven Martin, Arline Montgomery and Jack Southwick.

For information about the classes call the center at 707-263-4218.