Tuesday, December 8, 2009

Light in the Woods by Alice Jackson

"Framed" Custom Framing Award:
"Light in the Woods"
watercolor
Artist: Alice Jackson

Judge's Comment:
“The sun through the trees hangs together with strong painterly marks”

Riding the Wave by Paul Beebe

Grandpa's Attic Productions Award:
"Riding the Wave"
gouache
Artist: Paul Beebe

Judge's Comment:
“This boat is stylistic but well done”

Lockwood Farm, Hamden by Stephanie Arrell

Susan Seskeske Wolanic Award:
"Lockwood Farm, Hamden"
oil on canvas
Artist: Stephanie Arrell

Judge's Comment:
“This barn was done by someone who loves to handle paint”

Immigrant Man by Celeste M. DiNello

 
Books and Company Award:
"Immigrant Man"
watercolor
Artist: Celeste M. DiNello

Judge's Comment:
“Simple straight forward statement”

House at Sachem's Head II by Vera Nargi

Honorable Mention:
"House at Sachem's Head II"
mixed media
Artist: Vera Nargi

Judge's Comment:
“This house in shadow has a nice use of texture and color”

The Baptistry at Pisa by Harry M. Shanley Jr.


Honorable Mention:
"The Baptistry  at Pisa"
mixed media
Artist: Harry M. Shanley, Jr.

Judge's Comment:
“The painting has great graphic structure to it”

Amber and Beau by Marilyn Larson


Honorable Mention:
"Amber and Beau", watercolor
Artist: Marilyn Larson

Judge's Comment: 
“They’re sentimental cats but great choice of placement and tone”