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Presented by the
Washington
Thoroughbred Foundation,
Washington Thoroughbred
Breeders & Owners Association
and Emerald Downs
Meet the Judges
Equine Art 2012 Winners
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Robert Geller
As the lone voice of Emerald Downs since its 1996 inception, Robert has immersed himself in the Northwest racing industry, taking active roles that extend beyond his well-developed craft of track announcer. His television and radio spots incorporate live TVG previews, Handicappers Corner, appearances on Emerald Downs Live, Q-It Up Sports, Sports Radio 950 KJR-AM and commercial tags for Emerald Downs.
Robert has been a Master of Ceremonies or co-anchor for many events within the racing community, from awards banquets to post-position draws for the Longacres Mile (G3) and Washington Cup Day stakes. His bi-monthly blogs are featured on the Emerald Downs website.
Since 2000, Robert has spent winters in New Mexico as the track announcer for Sunland Park Racetrack & Casino, where he also wears several similar caps. He developed his skills as an announcer in Melbourne, Australia, where he grew up. In the six and a half years prior to moving to the US, he was the English commentator for the Royal Hong Kong Jockey Club.
Throughout his travels, Robert has continued to nourish his own artistic passions of poetry, acting and interior design. He has served as a docent for the Tacoma Art Museum and supports the cultural arts wherever possible. On March 23, 2012, Robert was officially sworn in as a US citizen.
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Judy Ryan
Intense, vibrant color and a unique style that combines art with history to tell a story describes Judy Ryan's mixed media art pieces. Judy has worked in oil and acrylics with a focus on portraits and equine. Judy's work has been exhibited in the Pacific Northwest and is in collections throughout the US. She has participated and won numerous awards in the Equine Art Show at Emerald Downs, as well as numerous other art competitions.
Judy has served as Chair of the Mountlake Terrace Arts Commission for the past six years. She spearheads the Arts of the Terrace Juried Art Show, now in its 34th year. Under Judy's leadership, the show has grown larger each year, attracting entries from as far away as New York City. |
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Linda Thomas
Linda Thomas grew up in Green Bay, Wisconsin, initially attended college in Oregon and has lived in Seattle since 1978. She has taught art and art history in Seattle area colleges for over 20 years. She earned MA and BA degrees in Art History from the University of Oregon and MFA and BFA degrees from the University of Washington in painting and printmaking. She is currently on the faculty at Bellevue College, where she teaches a variety of courses in studio art.
Linda has been represented by Prographica Gallery in Seattle since its inception in 2010. Her art has been in national and local exhibits, including the Frye Art Museum, the Portland Art Museum and the NW Annual. She has produced several on-site drawing projects and an outdoor billboard installation, Billboard Baby: On Time, seen from Hwy 99 in Seattle in 2004. Linda is the recipient of numerous awards, including Artist Trust GAP grants, the Samuel H. Kress Foundation Grant and was recognized with the Excellence in Teaching Award for Arts and Humanities programs by UW Educational Outreach in 2005. She was selected to teach in Florence, Italy, in 2007 and has previously taught at the UW, Cornish College of the Arts, Seattle Central Community College and Pratt Fine Arts Center. |
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