Russ was one of 30+ artists from six states will take to the fields, streams, avenues and alleys of Berks County for the 6th annual Plein Air West Reading (PAWR) competition and vie for $3700+ in awards. The exhibit opened to the public June 19 as a main attraction in Art on the Avenue, and much of it is still viewable at www.artplusgallerypa.com