Hospice Cup Selects Artwork for 2012 Race

The Hospice Cup recently unveiled the new artwork that will represent this year’s races and be used in all of the group’s promotional materials.

The winner was Spinnaker Finish by Kathyrn Leonard. And this was the first year that members of the community were able to vote for the winner, according to a release.

Her painting will be the official image of the Hospice Cup XXXI, scheduled for Sept. 22.

Visitors to an at the , selected Leonard’s painting.

Leonard, a native Annapolitan, is a full-time artist who also teaches art classes to adults and children at Studio 7, according to the release.

“Her artwork is recognizable for her distinctive use of textures, colors and patterns,” officials said in the release.

When she is not painting, Leonard is a part-time chef, cooking for sailing teams and occasionally travels with them overseas, according to the release.

“My mother was cared for by hospice, so I feel especially proud to be a part of this wonderful fundraiser,” she said in the release. “Hospice really helped my family, so contributing this painting is my way of giving back.”

The limited edition, autographed artwork will be available for $35 at various Hospice Cup Inc. events or by emailing hospicecup@aol.com.

The Hospice Cup has raised more than $8 million to support hospice programs in Maryland, Virginia and Washington, DC.

Leonard’s painting can be viewed at www.hospicecup.org.