JUDGE: Kathryn Hansen
– WINNERS –
Best of Show
“Continental Reflections” 14×17”
Emma Linehan
Judges Notes: This amazing piece struck me immediately upon seeing it. And the more I viewed it the more I appreciated what a strong and well crafted design it was. The horizontal band of magenta on the hood led my eye right to the side where all those beautifully rendered and striking reflections resided. The reflections just packed such a mighty punch! I appreciated how the artist kept the surrounding areas of the car and background quiet and restrained to make the reflections shine even more. Fantastic piece that I couldn’t stop thinking about!
1st Place
“Sardines” 18×24”
Antony Benjamin
Judge’s Notes: It seems crazy that with being a vegetarian I would pick a can of sardines for first place, but this small ordinary object makes a huge impression! There is so much value in noticing the small things in life and appreciating all the delicious details in it. From the beautifully rendered tin can to the pleasing rhythm and movement of the fish, along with the harmonious limited palette made this such a dynamic drawing! I truly enjoyed viewing this piece again and again!
2nd Place
“Moe’s Christmas” 16×20”
Meg Merry
Judge’s Notes: Having cats, this is a scene I could absolutely relate to at the holidays when trying to decorate. But beyond that I really appreciated the creative angle of the composition and strong design of this soulful drawing. The artist captured the luminous reflected light from the glow of the string of Christmas lights so elegantly. Beautiful handling of the light on his fur…so believable and mesmerizing. The mood and atmosphere of this piece is gorgeous and that’s why I kept coming back to enjoy it many, many times!
3rd Place
“Pema” 24×11”
Megan Seiter
Judge’s Notes: The symmetrical positioning with a single central focus evokes such a strong feeling. Along with the subtle influence of the grey background made this drawing immediately stand out to me. The sensual shapes and intricate patterns are rendered perfectly. It has such a beautiful rhythm and movement, which unifies the entire piece. A gorgeous, outstanding drawing, very worthy of an award.
Editor’s Choice
“Hydrangeas in the Morning Dew” 9×12”
Jessica Siegel
Editor’s Notes: A busy composition such as this can easily end up a confused mass, but Jessica perfectly dissected each element for clarity with light and shadow. I love how each waterdrop reflects the bright morning sun while the shadows of the petals create that pop-from-the-page illusion. Each color transition was rendered with a delicate touch, and I can almost feel the artist’s joy in its completion.
Random Winner
“Entangled” 16×20”
Mario Esbri
– HONORABLE MENTONS –
Honorable Mention
“Sock Monkeys” 18×24”
Candis McKinzie
Honorable Mention
“Sleight of Hand” 14.5×17.3”
Michael Freeman
Honorable Mention
“49 Ford Woody Wagon” 12×19”
John Guiseppi
Honorable Mention
“Ye Olde Lamp” 10.5×8”
Jen Urquhart
Honorable Mention
“The Dog and her Human” 11.5×10”
Abraham Tovar
Honorable Mention
“Winterblues” 8.5×11.5”
Jim O’Neill
– GALLERY –
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“Into the Blue”
Susanne Fumelli
“Blue Jay”
Ameeta Jackree
“Entangled”
Mario Esbri
“Towing into the Past”
Bruce W Litterer
“Old Glory”
Sue Horwath
“Heavy Rescue”
Mary Jo Scharf
“Caspian Terns”
Marsha Gilger
“Morning Coffee”
David Ritter
“Exhaling the Colors of Life”
Donna Everage
“Reading by Lantern”
TLO
“Raising Awareness”
Tammy Mcgee
“Blue & Denny”
Julie A Wright
“Lullaby”
Jesse Lane
“In The Shadow”
Christine McBee
“Oliwia”
Janna Ebnicher
“At Shannon Falls”
Brenda Levert
“Sweet Dreams”
Lisa Gadbury
“Melita”
Jan Dawson
“Sunny Day Dahlia”
Deborah Hajek
“Gerberas in the Sun”
Felicite Briggs
“Malus Domestica”
Donatella Marchetti
“Bringing the Christmas Oranges”
Janet Ray
“Iris”
Evgenia Tumik
“Everlasting Love”
Janna Ebnicher
“Great Blue Heron”
Angela Garrod
“Of Dog and Man”
Annelies Vrinten – Hut
“Birth of Microplastics”
Mario Esbri
“Sophie”
Jan Dawson
“Mother’s Love”
Audrey McGrath
“Autumn Squirrel”
Kathy Stocks
“Roses”
TLO
“Railroad Missing Phone Line”
Bruce W Litterer
“Bubble Mesmerism”
Aura Skugariene
“Violin”
Amy Burghardt
“Enchanted”
Evgenia Tumik
“Between the Lines”
Carl S Chavez
“Grackle”
Jim O’Neill
“Fall Fox”
Kathy Stocks
“The Stare”
Sandra Rajoo
“Enigma”
Orna Chakrabarti
“Kona”
Donna Runge
“Fall Pumpkins”
Nancy White
“Flower in a Coffee Cup”
Evgenia Tumik
“Alisa”
Evgenia Tumik
“Weathered”
Merri Hanson
“Giraffe”
Anna Ciglar
“Working Dogs at Rest”
Janna Ebnicher
“Visitor from Far Away”
Karen Edler
“Sticks and Stones”
Amy Burghardt
“Sunset at Matlacha”
Daniel Hoffman
“Dreaming in Blue”
Catherine Frey Murphy
“Our Favorite Table”
TLO
“Vidrio Dulce”
Cartaya Alma
“Barred Owl”
Daniel DuBravec
“Ready to Ride”
Shirley Flora
“Sarah’s Garden”
Donna Runge
“Lab on Truck”
Julie A Wright
“Snacktime”
Jim O’Neill
“Cathedral View, Cartagena de Indias”
Hector Martinez
“Woman Beauty”
Menna Emara
“The Search”
Miranda Heward
“The Mindful Cardiologist”
Amy Burghardt
“Fleeting Beauty”
Lynne Forgette
“Thistle Bee”
Kathy Stocks
“Ice-cream Face”
Shanddon Blunden
“Peekaboo”
Geraldine Buckley
“Triple Dahlias”
David Ritter
“Victoria Falls”
David Ritter
“Age of Innocence”
Agnieszka Przyborowski
“Winterblues”
Jim O’Neill
“Euphorbia Franckiana F Monstrosa”
Hyunjin Cho
“Sara’s Sewing Workshop”
Anne Bour
“Divan Diva”
Faith Wheeler
“When I was born”
Yavor Yotov
“French Colors on Plastic”
Anne Bour
“Mac”
Sue Dally
“Fenton Silk Flowers”
David Ritter
“Julia in Red Dress”
Agnieszka Przyborowski
“El Correntino”
Carlos Mendoza
“Lake Moraine”
Agnieszka Tomczak
“Harley”
Julie A Wright
“Daddy’s Shoes”
Sharon L Wood
“Vidrio Dulce”
Cartaya Alma
“Nailed
Linda Stokey
“Here I Am!”
Brenda Eneboe
“P-nut”
Carla Reif
“Stepping Out”
Pamela Kromenacker
“Friends with Benefits”
Lisa Barash
“Yeller”
Cindy Cowley
“Screamin’ Eagle”
Paula Williams
“Festive Joy”
Aura Skugariene
“A Serendipity”
Raja Junaid
“Lonely Tiger”
Chong Chin Lee
“Silky Dogwood”
Carolina Wallace
“Down in Front”
Mary Jo Scharf
“Together!”
Anne Bour
“Lucy”
Susan Molly Green
“Stop to Smell the Flowers”
Anna Ciglar
“The Dog and her Human”
Abraham Tovar
“Historical Center, Cartagena de Indias”
Hector Martinez
“Pretty in Pink”
Linda Stokey
“Barn Cat”
Anna Ciglar
“Ye Olde Lamp”
Jen Urquhart
“Brothers”
Yiqiao Liu
“Pumpkins”
Agnieszka Tomczak
“Between the Lines”
Carl S Chavez
“Besties”
Pamela Kromenacker
“Charlie”
Carolyn Elgar
“Bear”
Meghan Workman
“Bluebird”
VIcki Courtney
“Hanging Out With the Folks”
Geraldine Buckley
“You Have My Attention- I’m All Ears!”
Geraldine Buckley
“Round Up Ready”
Mikela Cameron
“Tucker”
Jan Dawson
“Maddie’s Guest”
Barbara Pezze
“Tomasito’s Serenity”
Carlos Mendoza
“Common Kingfisher”
Yogita Butala
“Stevie Among the Fairies”
Barbara Robinson
“Grand Prix”
Mary Jo Scharf
“Kya”
Christie Rodgers
“Friends”
Carol Dixon
“Big Horn Sheep”
Jothi Jawahar
“Our Clock”
Barry Hyamson
“Lion’s Den”
Maegan Benton
“Discovery”
Daniel Williams
“Cow Maize”
Bruce W Litterer
“Autumn Leaf”
Susan Hillmeyer
“A Slice Of Summer”
Marina Mourzina
“The Ethereal World of Godiva”
Carlos Mendoza
“Abandoned”
Rebeca Wallace
“Selfie with Trifocals”
Aura Skugariene
“Dark Chocolate Cat”
Oleksandra Yanchak
“Birds of Paradise”
Michelle Akimenko
“Maybe”
John Irvine
“Fall Colored Corn”
Ellen Ittelson
“Eastern Bluebird”
Lorena Boots
“Suki”
Carla Reif
“Pink Tulip”
Angelin McCormack
“Tea for Me”
Kiki Mullen
“Ole Bay”
Cindy Cowley
“Kookaburra with Broken Beak- No Laughing Matter!”
Geraldine Buckley
“Moonstruck”
Kathy Lally
“Golden Hour”
Max Fields
“Lupines”
Agnieszka Tomczak
“Echo Canyon”
Wende Fink
“Damian”
Agnieszka Przyborowski