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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“Towing into the Past”
Bruce W Litterer
“Oliwia”
Janna Ebnicher
“Weathered”
Merri Hanson
“Into the Blue”
Susanne Fumelli
“Great Blue Heron”
Angela Garrod
“Our Favorite Table”
TLO
“Railroad Missing Phone Line”
Bruce W Litterer
“Fall Pumpkins”
Nancy White
“Sunny Day Dahlia”
Deborah Hajek
“Flower in a Coffee Cup”
Evgenia Tumik
“Of Dog and Man”
Annelies Vrinten – Hut
“Raising Awareness”
Tammy Mcgee
“Enigma”
Orna Chakrabarti
“At Shannon Falls”
Brenda Levert
“Malus Domestica”
Donatella Marchetti
“Entangled”
Mario Esbri
“Sophie”
Jan Dawson
“Gerberas in the Sun”
Felicite Briggs
“Fall Fox”
Kathy Stocks
“Blue Jay”
Ameeta Jackree
“Bubble Mesmerism”
Aura Skugariene
“Sweet Dreams”
Lisa Gadbury
“Sunset at Matlacha”
Daniel Hoffman
“Exhaling the Colors of Life”
Donna Everage
“Roses”
TLO
“Blue & Denny”
Julie A Wright
“Violin”
Amy Burghardt
“Grackle”
Jim O’Neill
“Sticks and Stones”
Amy Burghardt
“Old Glory”
Sue Horwath
“Vidrio Dulce”
Cartaya Alma
“Everlasting Love”
Janna Ebnicher
“Reading by Lantern”
TLO
“Giraffe”
Anna Ciglar
“The Stare”
Sandra Rajoo
“Working Dogs at Rest”
Janna Ebnicher
“Caspian Terns”
Marsha Gilger
“Visitor from Far Away”
Karen Edler
“Iris”
Evgenia Tumik
“Autumn Squirrel”
Kathy Stocks
“Dreaming in Blue”
Catherine Frey Murphy
“In The Shadow”
Christine McBee
“Melita”
Jan Dawson
“Heavy Rescue”
Mary Jo Scharf
“Lullaby”
Jesse Lane
“Between the Lines”
Carl S Chavez
“Alisa”
Evgenia Tumik
“Kona”
Donna Runge
“Birth of Microplastics”
Mario Esbri
“Mother’s Love”
Audrey McGrath
“Morning Coffee”
David Ritter
“Enchanted”
Evgenia Tumik
“Bringing the Christmas Oranges”
Janet Ray
“Dark Chocolate Cat”
Oleksandra Yanchak
“Harley”
Julie A Wright
“Ice-cream Face”
Shanddon Blunden
“Victoria Falls”
David Ritter
“Friends”
Carol Dixon
“Euphorbia Franckiana F Monstrosa”
Hyunjin Cho
“Festive Joy”
Aura Skugariene
“Ready to Ride”
Shirley Flora
“Fenton Silk Flowers”
David Ritter
“Sarah’s Garden”
Donna Runge
“Ye Olde Lamp”
Jen Urquhart
“A Slice Of Summer”
Marina Mourzina
“Vidrio Dulce”
Cartaya Alma
“Stevie Among the Fairies”
Barbara Robinson
“Our Clock”
Barry Hyamson
“Big Horn Sheep”
Jothi Jawahar
“Friends with Benefits”
Lisa Barash
“El Correntino”
Carlos Mendoza
“Silky Dogwood”
Carolina Wallace
“Maybe”
John Irvine
“Selfie with Trifocals”
Aura Skugariene
“Round Up Ready”
Mikela Cameron
“Down in Front”
Mary Jo Scharf
“Fall Colored Corn”
Ellen Ittelson
“Eastern Bluebird”
Lorena Boots
“Kya”
Christie Rodgers
“Stepping Out”
Pamela Kromenacker
“Mac”
Sue Dally
“Peekaboo”
Geraldine Buckley
“Besties”
Pamela Kromenacker
“Brothers”
Yiqiao Liu
“Lucy”
Susan Molly Green
“The Mindful Cardiologist”
Amy Burghardt
“Lake Moraine”
Agnieszka Tomczak
“Ole Bay”
Cindy Cowley
“The Dog and her Human”
Abraham Tovar
“Winterblues”
Jim O’Neill
“Barred Owl”
Daniel DuBravec
“Bear”
Meghan Workman
“Birds of Paradise”
Michelle Akimenko
“Triple Dahlias”
David Ritter
“Between the Lines”
Carl S Chavez
“Abandoned”
Rebeca Wallace
“Yeller”
Cindy Cowley
“Historical Center, Cartagena de Indias”
Hector Martinez
“Daddy’s Shoes”
Sharon L Wood
“Julia in Red Dress”
Agnieszka Przyborowski
“Lonely Tiger”
Chong Chin Lee
“Pretty in Pink”
Linda Stokey
“Pumpkins”
Agnieszka Tomczak
“Echo Canyon”
Wende Fink
“When I was born”
Yavor Yotov
“Tucker”
Jan Dawson
“The Ethereal World of Godiva”
Carlos Mendoza
“Nailed
Linda Stokey
“Screamin’ Eagle”
Paula Williams
“Charlie”
Carolyn Elgar
“Age of Innocence”
Agnieszka Przyborowski
“Cow Maize”
Bruce W Litterer
“Sara’s Sewing Workshop”
Anne Bour
“Barn Cat”
Anna Ciglar
“Snacktime”
Jim O’Neill
“Cathedral View, Cartagena de Indias”
Hector Martinez
“Damian”
Agnieszka Przyborowski
“Grand Prix”
Mary Jo Scharf
“Together!”
Anne Bour
“Moonstruck”
Kathy Lally
“P-nut”
Carla Reif
“Kookaburra with Broken Beak- No Laughing Matter!”
Geraldine Buckley
“Lupines”
Agnieszka Tomczak
“Stop to Smell the Flowers”
Anna Ciglar
“Thistle Bee”
Kathy Stocks
“You Have My Attention- I’m All Ears!”
Geraldine Buckley
“Bluebird”
VIcki Courtney
“Tomasito’s Serenity”
Carlos Mendoza
“The Search”
Miranda Heward
“Lab on Truck”
Julie A Wright
“Woman Beauty”
Menna Emara
“Divan Diva”
Faith Wheeler
“Fleeting Beauty”
Lynne Forgette
“French Colors on Plastic”
Anne Bour
“Autumn Leaf”
Susan Hillmeyer
“Tea for Me”
Kiki Mullen
“Lion’s Den”
Maegan Benton
“A Serendipity”
Raja Junaid
“Pink Tulip”
Angelin McCormack
“Hanging Out With the Folks”
Geraldine Buckley
“Common Kingfisher”
Yogita Butala
“Discovery”
Daniel Williams
“Here I Am!”
Brenda Eneboe
“Golden Hour”
Max Fields
“Maddie’s Guest”
Barbara Pezze
“Suki”
Carla Reif
